HomeMy WebLinkAboutPDS-23-027 - FP&L St. Lucie Power Plant (New Service Garage)PDS ORDER 2023-027
File Numbers. CU-2303-000052 & MJSP-2208-000012
AN ORDER GRANTING APPROVAL OF A MINOR ADJUSTMENT
TO A MAJOR SITE PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE FOR THE
PROJECT KNOWN AS THE FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT (FP&L)
ST. LUCIE POWER PLANT, FOR A NEW SERVICE GARAGE,
FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, the St. Lucie County Planning and Development Services Director has reviewed the
application for a Minor Adjustment to a Major Site Plan and Conditional Use submitted by
Culpepper & Terpening, Inc., on behalf of Florida Power & Light Company (FP&L), evaluated the
comments of the St. Lucie County Development Review Committee on this application and has
made the following determinations:
Culpepper & Terpening, Inc., submitted on behalf of Florida Power & Light Company
(FP&L), a Minor Adjustment to the FP&L — St. Lucie Power Plant Major Site Plan and
Conditional Use to construct a two (2) bay, 4,800 square foot maintenance and repair
building, with associated site improvements located at 6501 S. Ocean Dr., Jensen Beach,
FL, within the U (Utilities) Zoning District.
2. On September 11, 2008, the Community Development Director approved a Minor
Adjustment to a Major Site Plan for a 30,850 sq. ft. maintenance building (approval letter).
3. On November 7, 2008, the Community Development Director approved a Minor Adjustment
to a Major Site Plan to replace eight (8) parking spaces with a loading ramp in the area of
the North Office Complex (approval letter).
4. On April 28, 2010, the Board of Adjustment approved Resolution No. 10-003, to allow a
maximum building height of 45.5 feet greater than the 40-foot maximum building height.
5. The St. Lucie County Development Review Committee has reviewed the adjusted Site Plan
and Conditional Use Permit, and found both to meet the technical requirements of the St.
Lucie County Land Development Code, Comprehensive Plan, and has satisfied the
standards of review set forth in Sections 11.02.07, 11.07.03 and 11.07.05.E, Standards for
Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit review, and adjustments thereof, subject to
the conditions set forth in Part "A" of this Order.
6. Planning staff has performed a detailed analysis of the project and found it to be consistent
with the St. Lucie County Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan. The analysis
is found in the Planning and Development Services memorandum titled FP&L St. Lucie
Power Plant - Service Garage Minor Adjustment to the Major Site Plan (MJSP-2208-
000012) and Minor Adjustment to the Conditional Use (CU-2303-000052), dated April 10,
2023.
7. The proposed project will not have an undue adverse effect on adjacent property, the
character of the neighborhood, traffic conditions, parking, utility facilities, or other matters
affecting public health, safety, and general welfare.
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8. All reasonable steps have been taken to minimize any adverse effect of the proposed
project on the immediate vicinity through building design, site design, landscaping, and
screening.
9. The proposed project will be constructed, arranged, and operated so as not to interfere
with the development and use of neighboring property, in accordance with applicable
district regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED:
A. Pursuant to Section 11.02.03 of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code, the Minor
adjustment to the Major Site Plan and Conditional Use known as Florida Power & Lights
(FP&L) St. Lucie Power Plant, for the new Service Garage, is hereby approved as shown
on the site plan drawings, attached as Exhibit "A", for the project prepared by Culpepper &
Terpening, Inc., dated December 2, 2022, subject to the following conditions:
1. Prior to issuance of a Vegetation Removal Permit or Exemption, an Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) waiver application shall be provided and reviewed by the
Environmental Resources Department Director per CP Policy 6.1.8.8 & LDC
11.02.09.A.5.a.2.
2. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, all Category I listed invasive plant
species shall be eradicated from the site.
3. A Site Development Permit is required prior to performing site improvement activities.
B. The property on which this Minor Adjustment to the Major Site Plan and Conditional Use is
being granted is described as follows:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LANDS LYING IN SECTIONS 08, 09, 15, 16, 17, 21 AND 22 / TOWNSHIP 36S / RANGE
41 E;
ALL OF FRACTIONAL SECTION 8 AND 9 LYING WEST OF SRA1A, LESS THE NORTH
436.71 FT; AND ALL OF FRACTIONAL SECTION 9 LYING EAST OF SR A1A, LESS
THE NORTH 736.71 FT; AND ALL OF FRACTIONAL SECTION 15 AND FRACTIONAL
SECTION 16, LESS THOSE LANDS AS IN OR 346-2123 AND OR 400-2820; AND ALL
OF FRACTIONAL SECTIONAL 17, LESS SR A1A, AND THAT PART OF FRACTIONAL
SECTIONS 21 AND 22, LYING NORTH OF A LINE THAT IS 9,043.31 FT NORTH OF THE
SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 27, LESS SR A1A- (591.70 AC)
Parcel Size: 591.70-acres (Overall Tract), more or less.
1.48 acres (Proposed Development Area), more or less.
Address: 6501 S Ocean Dr, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Parcel I.D. No.: 3508-111-0002-000-3
C. The approvals and authorizations granted by this order shall expire twelve (12) months
from the effective date, unless a Building Permit is obtained, or Certificate of Zoning
Compliance issued for the use described in Part B above, or an extension has been granted
in accordance with provisions of Sections 11.02.06 and 11.07.05 F., St. Lucie County Land
Development Code.
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D. The developer, including any successors in interest, is advised as part of this site plan
approval, all applicable development permits and construction authorizations shall be
obtained from the appropriate State and Federal and Local regulatory agencies including,
but not limited to, the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, and South Florida Water Management District, and the St. Lucie
County Environmental Resources, Public Works, and Building Departments, and the St.
Lucie County Fire District prior to the commencement of any development activities on the
property described in Part "B". Issuance of this permit by the County does not in any way
create any rights on the part of the developer to obtain a permit from a state or federal
agency and does not create any liability on the part of the County for issuance of this permit
if the developer fails to obtain requisite approvals or fulfill the obligations imposed by a state
or federal agency or undertake actions that may result in a violation of state or federal law.
E. A copy of this Order shall be attached to the site plan drawings described in Part "A", which
plan shall be placed on file with the St. Lucie County Planning and Development Services
Department and mailed to the developer and agent of record as identified on the site plan
application.
F. The conditions set forth in Part "A" are an integral non -severable part of the site plan
approval granted by this Order. If any condition set forth is Part "A" is determined to be
invalid or unenforceable for any reason and the developer declines to comply voluntarily
with that condition, the site plan adjustment granted by this order shall become null and
void.
G. The Adjusted Site Plan, attached as Exhibit "A", shall be valid for the same period as this
order.
H. The Certificate of Capacity, attached as Exhibit "B", shall be valid for the same period as
this order. If this order expires or otherwise terminates, the Certificate of Capacity shall
automatically terminate.
This Order shall become effective upon the date of approval indicated below. Should the
property owner, developer or authorized agent wish to appeal any condition described in
Part "A" above, all such appeals must be filled in writing with the County Administrator
within thirty (30) days of the rendering of this Order, as described in Section 11.02.03(B),
St. Lucie County Land Development Code. Should an appeal to this Order be filed, no
permitting reviews or further administrative action shall take place on the processing of this
development project until the appeal is resolved.
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J. This Order shall be recorded in the Public Records of St. Lucie County.
ORDER effective the l day of Acti. I 12023.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY
Ben ale AICP, Planning Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND CORRRCTNESS:
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County Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
(Approved Site Plan - Service Garage Addition)
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EXHIBIT "B"
(Certificate of Capacity)
St Lucie County
Certificate of Capacity
Date 411213023
Certificate No. 3224
This document certifies that concurrency wlll be met and that adequate public facility
capacity exists to maintain the standards for levels of service as adopted in the St
Lucie County Comprehensive Plan for:
1. Type of development N inor Adj. to a Major Site Plan & CU
Number of units 0 Number of square feet
2. Property legal description & Tax ID no.
3508.111.0002-000.3
6501 S Ocean Dr, Jensen 13cach, FL, 34957
FML St. Lucie Power Plant - Service Garage
3. Approval: Building
Resolution No. 2023-027 Letter
4. Subject to the following conditions for concurrency:
Outlined in PDS Order No. 2023-02,
Owner's name
Florida foyer & Light Com11any (FIRM
Address
700 Universe Blvd PSX/113
Juno reach FL 33408
6. Certificate Expiration Date 41 i V2024
This Certificate of Capacity is transferable only to subsequent owners of the same
parcel, and Is subject to the same terms, conditions and expiration date listed herein.
The expiration date can be extended only under the same terms and conditions as the
underlying development orderissued with this certificate, or for subsequent
development ri" U4" a same property, use and size as described herein.
Signed pate. 4J12t2023
Planning and Development Services Director
St Lucie County, Florida
Wedesday, April 12, 2023
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