County commission considering proposal for 10-slip marina in Eastpoint

            Franklin county commissioners are considering allowing a 10 slip marina to be built on the Eastpoint waterfront.

The project requires a special exception because it would be built on property zoned for commercial seafood businesses it has already received approval from the county’s board of adjustment and planning and zoning commission.

The marina would be very small, with 10 slips and 6 finger piers – it would also have a managers office, restroom facilities and 15 parking spaces but would not provide fuel.

The proposed location is at the east end of the Eastpoint breakwater, just east of Barber’s Seafood.

The marina would be over a mile from the closest oyster bar.

County Commissioners tabled a decision about the project this week for more information.

There were concerns raised that if this project were approved that any future marina construction on the Eastpoint waterfront could require the closing of some oyster bars.

The state has a rule that requires closing oyster harvesting areas that fall within a mile of a marina over 10 slips.

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