The demise of Billy’s Boathouse and Billy Cissel’s Comeback at RP’s (With the loss of the old Lighthouse Restaurant across Beach Boulevard a few years before, it was sad to write this advance on the loss of Billy’s Boathouse at Beach Marine…)
New townhomes, restaurants and a hotel are some of the major changes being reviewed now by the city of Jacksonville Beach as the owner of Beach Marine is advancing new renovation plans for the property.
According to owner Kendall Taylor, the company plans to begin construction on the first phase of the project this summer pending city approval.
“We are excited to unveil the Phase I plans in late spring for the community to get a better understanding of what the project will look like and how it will serve those who live at the Beaches as well as those who travel to the Beaches area,” Taylor said. “The additional phases will follow systematically, and we expect this will be a five-year build out.”
It’s been more than 10 years since Taylor proposed major changes at Beach Marine, located on northeast side of the Intracoastal Waterway at Beach Boulevard. The last attempt in 2004 was denied by the city council – and eventually led to the creation of nonprofit group Beaches Watch and the subsequent 35-foot height referendum approved by voters later the same year.
Bill Cissel, owner of Billy’s Boathouse Grill at the marina since 1999, isn’t sure now how Beach Marine’s plans will affect him. His current lease runs out in September.
When asked specifically about Billy’s Boathouse, Taylor would only say that “our team is currently finalizing plans for an exciting announcement.”
Read more at: https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/2016/03/30/condos-offices-hotel-among-changes-currently-under-review/15705562007/