BRADENTON BEACH – In the second Planning and Zoning Board public hearing on a proposed 106-room hotel project, the board today unanimously recommended that Bradenton Beach commissioners approve the project with conditions.
The property on Bridge Street and Gulf Drive South, owned by Shawn Kaleta, a local developer, and Jacob Spooner, a Bradenton Beach city commissioner, would also feature a 60-seat restaurant, 2,485 square feet of retail space and 99 parking spaces.
Monday’s six-hour hearing was a continuation of a Nov. 1 meeting where P&Z members raised questions about parking, potential water shortages and traffic impacts. Twelve people voiced their opposition, with 13 additional emails received in opposition to the project. One Bradenton Beach homeowner indicated that he is prepared to file a lawsuit if the project is approved.
The Bradenton Beach Commission will discuss the project on Thursday, Nov. 16 at noon.