Naples City Council approves Port Royal Club’s $100M reconstruction

Author: Aisling Swift, Gulfshore Business
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The Port Royal Club got the go-ahead to move forward with its $100 million reconstruction after roughly 10 hours of hearings and continued opposition by a neighbor concerned about excessive noise. 

Naples City Council on Aug. 21 unanimously approved a conditional-use petition that allows the 65-year-old club at 2900 Gordon Drive to build a larger, higher three-level clubhouse with indoor and outdoor dining, a new pool and deck, outdoor seating areas, a two-story garage and new landscaping and lighting in a public service district. The clubhouse was destroyed by Hurricane Ian on Sept. 28, 2022. 

Council also voted 5-2, with Mayor Teresa Heitmann and council member Linda Penniman opposing, to approve a waiver allowing an 11-foot wall between the club and neighbor Terry Mullen’s $31-million home to the south; city codes limit walls to 6 feet. Council also voted 6-1, with Vice Mayor Terry Hutchison opposing, to allow outdoor dining.  

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