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Home My WebLink About25-055 RESOLUTION 2025-055 File No. CU-2407-000072 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR A MAJOR ADJUSTMENT TO THE NATIONAL NAVY UDT-SEAL MUSEUM CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A TWO-STORY, 30,747-SQUARE-FOOT EXPANSION, WITHIN THE INSTITUTIONAL ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT 3300 N HIGHWAY AlA IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, based on the testimony and evidence, including but not limited to findings in the staff report and traffic analysis review, has made the following determinations: 1. National Navy Association, Inc. presented a petition for a Major Adjustment to the Conditional Use Permit to construct a two-story, 30,747-square-foot museum expansion with an open-air terrace level. The proposed facility will include exhibit space, offices, a conference room, and an event space within the Institutional Zoning District. The property is located at 3300 N Hwy A1A. Fort Pierce, FL 34949, as legally described in Paragraph "B" and depicted on the attached map as Exhibit "A". 2. On January 27, 2011, the Planning & Development Services Director approved PDS Order 11-011, granting a Minor Site Plan for an 8,400 square foot addition. 3. On May 3, 2013, the Planning & Development Services Director approved a Minor Adjustment to a Minor Site Plan for a display area and modification to the stormwater retention areas. 4. On July 15, 2014, the Planning & Development Services Director approved a Minor Adjustment to a Minor Site Plan to construct an entry addition (214 sq. ft.) and install an obstacle course. 5. On March 4, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners continued the item to the new hearing date for April 22, 2025, per the applicant's request. 6. On April 22, 2025, this Board held a public hearing on the petition, after publishing notice in the St. Lucie News Tribune at least 10 days prior to the hearing, installing a sign on the property and notifying by mail all owners of property within 500 feet of the subject property, at which all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard. MICHELLE R.MILLER,CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT SAINT LUCIE COUNTY FILE# 5479893 05/12/2025 03:52:12 PM OR BOOK 5312 PAGE 526-534 Doc Type:RESO RECORDING: $78.00 Resolution No. 2025-055 File No. CU-2407-000072 Page 1 7. All reasonable steps have been taken to minimize any adverse effect of the proposed Conditional Use on the immediate vicinity through site design and landscaping screening. 8. The proposed Conditional Use, with conditions therein, will not have an undue adverse effect on adjacent property, the character of the neighborhood, traffic conditions, parking, utility facilities, or other matters affecting the public health, safety and general welfare. 8. A Certificate of Capacity, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution, was granted by the Planning and Development Services Director. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida: A. Pursuant to Section 11.07.00 of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code, the Major Adjustment to the Conditional Use Permit for the project known as National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum, as shown on the drawings for the project prepared by Insite Studio, dated June 14, 2024, and revised on February 19, 2025, is hereby approved, for the subject property described in Paragraph "B", subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to licensure, sale or transfer of alcoholic beverages at the Museum (Event Center), a Waiver of Distance is required due to the proximity to a public park and public playground, in accordance with LDC Section 7.10.11, Distance Requirements for On-Site Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages. 2. The hours of operation for the event center shall not exceed 10:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, to avoid any adverse impacts on nearby residents. An additional hour shall be permitted following the conclusion of events for cleanup purposes. 3. The volume of amplified sound or music associated with events held at the event center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the St. Lucie County Noise Ordinance (St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances Ch 28 - Article V — Noise Control), including maximum permissible sound levels at all times of the day. It shall be the responsibility of the event operator to ensure that sound levels do not create a nuisance or exceed the allowable decibel thresholds established by the Ordinance. 4. For any event anticipating attendance of one hundred (100) or more individuals, the presence of a St. Lucie County Sheriff's Deputy shall be required to assist with traffic control and public safety. It shall be the responsibility of the event organizer to coordinate and secure law enforcement services in advance of the event. Resolution No. 2025-055 File No. CU-2407-000072 Page 2 5. Each calendar year, the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum shall make use of the event center for five (5) meetings of the North Beach Association, one (1) meeting for the Coral Cove community, and continue the use of the Museum as a voting precinct for the Supervisor of Elections. 6. Prior to building permit issuance, a photometric plan is required to be reviewed and approved by the Planning & Development Services Department. 7. 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. 8. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for each building, all seaward and shore-perpendicular facing windows and doors shall be fitted with tinted glass or film with a visible light transmittance value of forty-five (45) percent or less. A registered Florida architect or engineer shall conduct a nighttime survey with all the beachfront lighting turned on and provide a report of the inspection to the Environmental Resources Department as outlined in the approved Sea Turtle Protection Plan. If any violations of the sea turtle lighting code are identified, a Certificate of Occupancy shall not be issued until all violations have been corrected. 9. All nighttime outdoor events shall be prohibited during sea turtle season, which is March 1 and November 15, unless lighting for the outdoor activity complies with the requirements of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Sea Turtle Lighting Guidelines. 10.Prior to Site Plan Adjustment Approval, written acknowledgement or appropriate documentation shall be provided affirming the Owner's (State of Florida) allowance for joint use parking to support the expansion. 11.Prior to issuance of a development permit, in pursuit of the expansion, an updated Facilities Use Agreement and Management Plan for the facility shall be authorized by the County and the property owner (State of Florida). 12.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. 13.Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, all Category I listed invasive plants shall be eradicated from the site. Resolution No. 2025-055 File No. CU-2407-000072 Page 3 14.A Site Development Permit is required prior to performing site improvement activities. In accordance with the permit and Land Development Regulations, the applicant shall retain the Engineer Of Record for site inspections and final certification. B. The property on which this Conditional Use Permit is being granted is described as follows: Legal Description: A PART OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH.. RANGE 40 EAST, ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FOR POINT OF REFERENCE COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 25, THENCE SOUTH 00002'55" WEST ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID SECTION 25 FOR A DISTANCE OF 805.34 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 71037'15" EAST A DISTANCE OF 198.06 FEET TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT- OF-WAY OF STATE ROAD A-1-A AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 71°37'15" EAST A DISTANCE OF 232.50 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 55015'25" EAST A DISTANCE OF 91.95 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 15005'45" EAST A DISTANCE OF 562.82 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE NORTH 88°29'45" WEST A DISTANCE OF 286.30 FEET TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF STATE ROAD A-1-A; THENCE NORTH 16030'05" WEST ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID STATE ROAD A DISTANCE OF 401.35 FEET TO THE POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT, SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 2,914.93 FEET; THENCE ALONG AN ARC OF THE SAID CURVE, SAID ARC HAVING A CHORD BEARING OF NORTH 17°31'5" WEST, AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 140.85 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL BEARINGS BASED ON THE STATE ROAD DEPARTMENT DATA AS SHOWN ON RIGHT-OF-WAY MAP OF STATE ROAD A-1-A DATED APRIL, 1950. AND GOVERNMENT LOT 1 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 40 EAST LESS THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR STATE ROAD A-1-A AND LESS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 25, THENCE SOUTH 000137' WEST 645.34 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE SOUTH 89°53'23" EAST 318.51 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 21°46'23" EAST 112.09 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 16°22'33" EAST, 594.23 FEET, THENCE NORTH 89°13'37" WEST 249.80 FEET, THENCE NORTH 0001'37" EAST 672.83 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. AND GOVERNMENT LOT 1, SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH. RANGE 40 EAST LESS THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR STATE ROAD A-1-A AND LESS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL: Resolution No. 2025-055 File No. CU-2407-000072 Page 4 COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 26, THENCE SOUTH 000137' WEST 645.34 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE NORTH 8905323" WEST 266.80 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 1°04'37" WEST 324 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 4041'37" WEST 288 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 56031'42" WEST 279.51 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 8905323" EAST 765.21 FEET, THENCE NORTH 000137' EAST 672.83 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 3.76 ACRES MORE OR LESS. Location: 3300 N Hwy A1A, Fort Pierce, FL 34949 Parcel Identification No.: 1425-220-0001-000-1 C. The approvals and authorizations granted by this Resolution are for the purpose to expand an established museum and exhibit space within St. Lucie County, and are not assigned to any other party or institution. Should the petitioners choose or decide to assign this operation to another entity or individual, a Minor Adjustment to the Conditional Use Permit shall be required. D. The approvals and authorizations granted by this Resolution shall expire on April 22, 2027, 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 Section 11.07.05 F., St. Lucie County Land Development Code. E. The petitioner is advised as part of this Conditional Use Permit approval, the petitioner shall obtain all applicable site plan approval, development permits and construction authorizations 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 prior to the commencement of any development activities on the property described in Paragraph B. Issuance of this permit by the County does not in any way create any rights on the part of the petitioner 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 petitioner 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. F. The conditions set forth in Paragraph "A" are an integral non severable part of the Conditional Use Permit approval granted by this Resolution. If any condition set forth in Paragraph "A" is determined to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason and the Petitioner declines to comply voluntarily with the condition, the Conditional Use Permit approval granted by this resolution becomes null and void. Resolution No. 2025-055 File No. CU-2407-000072 Page 5 G. A copy of this Resolution shall be attached to the Conditional Use Permit Site Plan drawings depicted in Exhibit "B" and placed on file with the Planning and Development Services Department. H. This Order shall become effective upon the date indicated below. An appeal from the Board of County Commissioners' action may be processed within thirty (30) days in accordance with Section 11.11.02.F, of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code. I. This Resolution shall be recorded in the Public Records. After motion and second, the vote on this Resolution was as follows: Jamie Fowler, Chair AYE Larry Leet, Vice-Chair AYE James Clasby, Commissioner AYE Erin Lowry, Commissioner AYE Cathy Townsend, Commissioner AYE PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 22"d day of April, 2025. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLOIRDA GpMMJss BY J� HAIR V y ATTEST: * APPROVED AS TO FORM t AND CORRECTNESS: `Gc�F cou" BY DEPUTY CLERK ASST. 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Resolution No. 2025-055 File No. CU-2407-000072 Page 8 St Lucie County Certificate of Capacity Date 5lV2025 Certificate No. 3332 This document certifies that concurrency will 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 Major Adjustment to the Conditional Use Number of units i; Number of square feet 30,747 2. Property legal description& Tax ID no. 1425-220-0001-000-1 3300 N Hivy A 1 A,Ft.Pierce,FL 34949 National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum Expansion 3.Approval: Building Resolution No. 2025-055 Letter 4.Subject to the following conditions for concurrency: (Outlined in Reuiltuion No.2025-055 Owner's name Trustees of the Intemal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida Address 3900 Commonwealth Blvd Fort Pierce FL 32399 6.Certificate Expiration Date 412212027 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 developmentQxde s}'s6 or the same property, use and size as described herein. Signed Date:VD2025 Planning and Development Services Director St Lucie County, Florida Friday,May 2,2025 Page I of 1