HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-043 PDS ORDER 2024-043
FILE NO.: WDA-2405-000025
AN ORDER GRANTING APPROVAL TO ALLOW HEAVY
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SALES, RENTAL, AND LEASING
(SIC CODE 7353) AS AN ELIGIBLE CONDITIONAL USE WITHIN
THE AG-1 (AGRICULTURAL - 1) ZONING DISTRICT FOR CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9901 OKEECHOBEE ROAD, FORT
PIERCE, IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS,the St. Lucie County Planning and Development Services Director has reviewed the request
to allow heavy construction equipment sales, rental, and leasing as an eligible conditional use within the
AG-1 (Agricultural- 1)Zoning District for a site located at 9901 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce, Florida,
and made the following determinations:
1. On August 1, 1990, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, adopted
the St. Lucie County Land Development Code and has adopted amendments to the Land
Development Code through certain Ordinances.
2. On May 15, 2012, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, adopted
Ordinance 12-003, granting the Planning and Development Services Director the authority to
make the determination after full analysis of all potential impacts that a proposed use complies
with the provisions of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code.
Analysis was provided by staff in the memorandum titled ALTA Equipment Group Determination
dated June 13, 2024.
3. On May 15, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners, through Resolution 01-021 granted a
Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction and operation of a retail sales facility for farm
equipment known as Sunrise Tractor& Equipment.
4. On July 16, 2002, the Board of County Commissioners approved a Conditional Use Permit
through Resolution 02-145 to be extended for 12 additional months from its date of scheduled
expiration of May 15, 2002, for Sunrise Tractor & Equipment.
5. The determination to allow Heavy Construction Equipment Sales, Rental, and Leasing as an
eligible conditional use, within the AG-1 (Agricultural - 1) Zoning District for certain property
located at 9901 Okeechobee Road, is consistent with the general purpose, goals, and
objectives of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan,the Land Development Code,and is in
the best interest of the health, safety, and public welfare of the citizens of St. Lucie County,
Florida.
6. The determination will not have an undue adverse effect on adjacent properties,the character of
the neighborhood,traffic conditions, parking, utility facilities,or other matters affecting the public
health, safety,and general welfare near this site within the AG-1 (Agricultural- 1)Zoning District.
MICHELLE R.MILLER.CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
SAINT LUCIE COUNTY
FILE# 5355642 06/27/2024 11:44:28 AM
OR BOOK 5170 PAGE 1140-1141 Doc Type:ORD
File No.: WDA-2405-00002 RECORDING: $18.50 PDS Order 2024-043
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED: BY THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DIRECTOR OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Based on the foregoing analysis,staff recommends a Use Determination permitting Heavy Construction
Equipment Sales, Rental, and Leasing (SIC Code 7353) as an eligible Conditional Use at 9901
Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945, within the AG-1 (Agricultural- 1) Zoning District, subject to
the following conditions (to be carried forward with the Conditional Use Permit review):
1. Prior to commencement of development, including, but not limited to clearing,filling,excavation,
grading, or planting of vegetation, as defined in LDC 2.00.00., a Vegetation Removal Permit or
Exemption shall be issued by the Environmental Resources Department per LDC 6.00.03.
2. Prior to commencement of development, including, but not limited to clearing,filling,excavation,
grading, or planting of vegetation, as defined in LDC 2.00.00., a 100% gopher tortoise survey
conducted by a state certified gopher tortoise agent will be required per Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) protocol. These surveys are only valid for 90 days.
3. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, all Category I listed invasive plants shall be
eradicated from the site.
4. For any business expansion or lieu of replacement to the existing well and septic system, a
connection to central water and sewer services shall be made.
5. The hours of operations shall be limited to Monday —Sunday 7:00 am —6:00 pm.
PART A. SEVERABILITY
If this Order or any provision thereof shall be held to be inapplicable to any person, property, or
circumstances,such holding shall not affect its applicability to any other person, property,or circumstances.
PART B. APPLICABILITY OF ORDER
This Order shall constitute approval to allow Heavy Construction Equipment Sales, Rental,and Leasing
(SIC Code 7353) as an eligible Conditional Use within the AG-1 (Agricultural- 1)Zoning District for the
site located at 9901 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce, FL, with the above listed conditions.
PART C. FILING WITH THE CLERK OF COURT
This Order shall be recorded in the Publicub ft4l.L.
Reeco of St. Lucie County.
ORDER effective the / " ay of � 2024.
PLANNING :► I DEVELOP ENT SERVICES
ST. LU j rNTY, L I
BY /
BAIA n Balcer, CP Planning Director
APPROVED TO FORM
AND CORREC
BY
County Attorney
File No.: WDA-2405-000025 PDS Order 2024-043
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