Ambergris Caye Belize Resort Development - Department of ...

Development Issue Option #1
&
Justifications
(Chosen Option)
Siting of the Over-
Water Cabanas
Siting of Over-Water
Cabanas in Nearshore
Environment: Current
siting takes advantage of
pleasant prevailing winds
and over-water siting
capitalizes on vista of the
sea and seafarers longing
for gently lapping
waves…Strategy also
provides competitive
advantage in the market
relative to both local
experiences as well as
regional markets such as
Cancun, Cozumel and
Guanaha in the Bay
Islands…Location also
relieves pressures on
lowland mangroves on
leeward side of property,
as well as providing a
reprieve from nuisance
insects during calm
weather.
13-3
Option #2
&
Justifications
Location on North-
Eastern or South-
Western End of
caye: Exposure to
heavy seastates and
battering of crafts –
Would result in
damage claims and
loss of clientele to
more amenable
locations.
Option #3
&
Justifications
(Non-
Development)
Non-development
Option: Results in
default position of
siting all amenities
and infrastructure
on land…Issue of
increased and
undesired high
density
development in an
area where such
developments
would be out of
character with
other developments
in the area, and
where such
strategy would
require exceeding
two (2) storey
height for buildings
adopted by
developers to be in
tandem with height
of vegetation and
other developments
in the
area…Strategy
would also entail
use of mangroves
on leeward side of
caye for resort and
housing
development.