HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-056 MICHELLE R.MILLER,CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
SAINT LUCIE COUNTY
FILE# 5667923 09/10/2026 04:09:56 PM
OR BOOK 5529 PAGE 1502-1512 Doc Type:ORD
RECORDING: $95.00
PDS ORDER 2026-Opo
File Number: MNSP-2501-000153
AN ORDER GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A MINOR SITE PLAN KNOWN AS
BUC-EE'S ON APPROXIMATELY 46.63 ACRES LOCATED SOUTHEAST
OF THE 1-95 AND INDRIO ROAD INTERCHANGE WITHIN
UNINCORPORATED ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL.
WHEREAS, the St. Lucie County Planning and Development Services Director has
reviewed the application for a Minor Site Plan submitted by District Planning Group, LLC on
behalf of Buc-ee's Ft. Pierce, LLC, and the comments made by the St. Lucie County
Development Review Committee on this application and has made the following
determinations:
1. Buc-ee's Ft. Pierce, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, applied for approval of a
Minor Site Plan to permit construction of a 76,245 sq. ft. one-story, travel center retail
store, 120 vehicle fueling stations with overhead canopies, 786 parking spaces and two
(2) loading areas, three (3) outparcel lots, stormwater management, landscaping,
electric vehicle charging stations, fuel storage tanks, interstate side pylon sign, and off-
site roadway improvements on the land depicted on Exhibit A and described in Part A.
2. On September 17, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 2024-
171 approving the rezoning of the subject property from the AG-1 (Agricultural-1 Zoning
District) and the PTV (Planned Towns and Villages) Zoning District to the PRW(Planned
Retail Workplace) Zoning District and a Preliminary Regulating Plan/Preliminary
Development Plan for the subject site.
3. The St. Lucie County Development Review Committee has reviewed the Minor Site
Plan, as depicted on Exhibit C, and found it to meet all technical requirements, subject to
the conditions set forth in Part B of this Order.
4. The proposed project is consistent with the general purpose, goals, objectives, and
standards of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code, the St. Lucie County
Comprehensive Plan and the Code of Ordinances of St. Lucie County.
5. 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 the public health, safety and general welfare.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. The Minor Site Plan/Final Development Plan is in substantial conformity with the
approved Preliminary Regulating Plan/Preliminary Development Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Planning and Development Services Director
of St. Lucie County, Florida:
A. The property on which the Minor Site Plan Approval is granted is described as follows:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION - PARCEL 1
A PORTION OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 39 EAST AND OF SECTION 17,
TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 39 EAST, ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND BEING MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 16; THENCE NORTH
00°37'38" EAST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SECTION 16 A DISTANCE OF 2620.03 FEET TO
THE WEST ONE-QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 16 AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING
OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PARCEL AS FOLLOWS:
THENCE SOUTH 89°54'30" EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST ONE-
QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 16 A DISTANCE OF 1320.00 FEET;
THENCE, DEPARTING SAID NORTH LINE, SOUTH 00°00'53" WEST A DISTANCE OF 598.00
FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 44°59'07" EAST A DISTANCE OF 71.50 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 89°59'07" EAST A DISTANCE OF 36.50 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 00°00'53" WEST A DISTANCE OF 90.00 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 89°59'07" WEST A DISTANCE OF 36.50 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 45°00'53" WEST A DISTANCE OF 71.50 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 00°00'53" WEST A DISTANCE OF 533.84 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 89°54'27" WEST A DISTANCE OF 1334.14 FEET TO AN INTERSECTION
WITH THE SAID WEST LINE OF SECTION 16;
THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 89°54'27" WEST A DISTANCE OF 98.18 FEET TO AN
INTERSECTION WITH THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF INTERSTATE 95 (STATE ROAD
9), SECTION 94001-2407;
THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY THE FOLLOWING
CALLS;
THENCE NORTH 16°39'45"WEST A DISTANCE OF 58.07 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 15°06'05"WEST A DISTANCE OF 202.68 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 11°59'12" WEST A DISTANCE OF 202.67 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 10°25'37" WEST A DISTANCE OF 357.24 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 07°40'47" WEST A DISTANCE OF 248.03 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 16°32'50" EAST A DISTANCE OF 177.27 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 46°06'22" EAST A DISTANCE OF 126.58 FEET;
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THENCE NORTH 00°22'42" EAST A DISTANCE OF 19.58 FEET TO AN INTERSECTION WITH
THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 34
SOUTH, RANGE 39 EAST;
THENCE LEAVING SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF INTERSTATE 95, SOUTH 89°36'44"
EAST A DISTANCE OF 180.18 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. LESS ROAD AND
CANAL RIGHTS OF WAY
ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING;
A PORTION OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE
39 EAST, ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 39
EAST, ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA;
THENCE RUN S 89°54'51" E ALONG SAID 1/4 SECTION LINE OF DISTANCE OF 573.91 FEET
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE CONTINUE ALONG SAID 1/4 SECTION LINE S 89°54'51" E A DISTANCE OF 674.77
FEET;
THENCE RUN S 01°44'17" W A DISTANCE OF 543.24 FEET; THENCE RUN N 87°51'04" W A
DISTANCE OF 174.98 FEET;
THENCE RUN S 01°40'58" W A DISTANCE OF 168.98 FEET;
THENCE RUN N 87°57'37" W A DISTANCE OF 489.56 FEET;
THENCE RUN N 00°53'45" E A DISTANCE OF 689.01 FEET TO THE AFOREMENTIONED
POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL 1 CONTAINING 2,002,052.0 SQUARE FEET OR 45.9608 ACRES MORE OR LESS
TOTAL INCLUDING PARCEL 2
PARCEL 1 CONTAINING 1,594,166.6 SQUARE FEET OR 36.5970 ACRES MORE OR LESS
NET EXCLUDING PARCEL 2
LEGAL DESCRIPTION - PARCEL 2
A PORTION OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE
39 EAST, ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 39
EAST, ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA;
THENCE RUN S 89°54'51" E ALONG SAID 1/4 SECTION LINE OF DISTANCE OF 573.91 FEET
TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE CONTINUE ALONG SAID 1/4 SECTION LINE S 89°54'51" E A DISTANCE OF 674.77
FEET;
THENCE RUN S 01°44'17"W A DISTANCE OF 543.24 FEET;
THENCE RUN N 87°51'04" W A DISTANCE OF 174.98 FEET;
THENCE RUN S 01°40'58" W A DISTANCE OF 168.98 FEET;
THENCE RUN N 87°57'37" W A DISTANCE OF 489.56 FEET;
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THENCE RUN N 00°53'45" E A DISTANCE OF 689.01 FEET TO THE AFOREMENTIONED
POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 407,885.5 SQUARE FEET OR 9.3638 ACRES MORE OR LESS
TOGETHER WITH A PERPETUAL NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND
EGRESS AS RESERVED AND MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THAT CERTAIN DEED
RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORD BOOK 388, PAGE 641, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Parcel ID Numbers: 1316-321-0003-000-0 & 1316-321-0002-000-3
B. Pursuant to Section 11.02.03. of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code, the
proposed Minor Site Plan known as Buc-ee's, as shown on the site plan drawings
prepared by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., and signed and sealed by Christopher J.
Hollen, on June 16, 2026, and received by the St. Lucie County Planning & Development
Services Department on June 16, 2026, and as depicted in Exhibit C, is hereby approved,
subject to the following conditions:
Environmental Resources Department
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., the following
shall be accomplished:
a. A Vegetation Removal Permit or Exemption shall be obtained from the
Environmental Resources Department per LDC 6.00.03.
b. An updated 100% gopher tortoise survey conducted by a state certified gopher
tortoise agent will be required per Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC) protocol, as these surveys are only valid for 90 days.
c. Applicant shall pay any required County tree mitigation fees prior to issuance of the
building permit.
d. The Applicant or its successor or assigns shall conduct a pre-construction meeting
with construction personnel, all applicable state and federal regulatory agencies,
and Environmental Resources Department staff to verify vegetation protection
measures have been installed.
2. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, all Category I listed invasive plants
shall be eradicated from the site.
Property Acquisitions Department
3. Prior to installation of landscaping in the public right-of-way, the Applicant, property
owner, developer, successors, or assigns shall obtain a revocable license agreement
for the proposed landscaping within the future County right-of-way of Koblegard Road.
4. Until such time as a MSTU (Municipal Services Taxing Unit), a MSBU (Municipal
Services Benefits Unit) or other SAD (Special Assessment District) is in effect that
includes the operation and maintenance of the street lighting on Koblegard Road, south
of Indrio Road, the operation and maintenance of the street lighting, including the cost
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of power for such lighting, for the length of its frontage on Koblegard Road, shall be the
responsibility of the Applicant and its successors in interest.
Public Works Department, Engineering Division
5. A Site Development Permit is required prior to performing site improvement activities.
In accordance with the Land Development Code and permit requirements, the
Applicant shall retain the Engineer of Record for site inspections and final certification.
6. A Road Improvement Agreement and appropriate bond are required for all permanent
improvements within the Right-of-Way.
7. For Plat approval prior to completion of required improvements, a Subdivision
Improvement Agreement and appropriate bonding is required.
Planning and Development Services, Building Division
8. The Applicant shall hold a pre-application meeting with the Building Division of
Planning and Development Services Department for this project due to the size and
multiple permits required. The primary permit will be for the core retail structure.
Additional stand-alone permits will be required for, but not limited to, the: grease
recycling enclosure; lift station, bike parking, electrical vehicle charging stations, trash
compactor, fuel station canopy, fuel pumps, tank pit pad, underground fuel tanks, site
lighting with underground electrical, fencing, and handicap parking and ADA access.
Planning and Development Services, Planning Division
9. A Final Record Plat, encompassing the subject development and providing for division
from the Indrio and 195 PTV, shall be submitted for review and approval prior to
commencement of vertical construction. The Final Record Plat shall be recorded prior
to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. At the sole discretion of the County Building
Official, a Stocking Certificate, permitting occupancy by employees for the purpose of
stocking merchandise, or a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, permitting entry by the
general public, may be issued prior to the recording of the Plat.
10. Koblegard Road and Indrio Road shall be improved as provided in the construction
plans provided by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., and signed and sealed by Eric J.
Klier, P.E., on June 15, 2026. These improvements include the following:
a. Construct approximately 1,250 feet of Koblegard Road as a 4-lane facility from
lndrio Road south to the project's southern boundary including a roundabout and
including the traffic signal and mast arm modifications for northbound traffic at the
Koblegard and lndrio Road intersection, including:
i. Two (2) left-turn lanes
ii. One (1) through lane
iii. One (1) right-turn lane
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b. Southbound on Koblegard Road at Indrio Road - Construct an additional south-
bound left-turn lane and restripe the south-bound through lane/left turn lane to
convert to a southbound through lane.
c. Eastbound on Indrio Road at Koblegard Road - Add one dedicated right-turn lane
(length as determined by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)).
d. Westbound on Indrio Road at Koblegard Road - Extend the westbound left-turn
lane to 615 feet (including 50 feet taper).
e. An eastbound right-turn lane (as reviewed and permitted by FDOT) shall be
constructed on Indrio Road to Buc-ee's Driveway.
11. Improvements, as reviewed and permitted by the FDOT, shall be made to the 195
north-bound and south-bound off-ramps at Indrio Road, as provided in the
construction plans provided by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., and signed and
sealed by Eric J. Klier, P.E., on June 15, 2026. These improvements include the
following:
a. On northbound 195 Off-Ramp: Construct the 2nd northbound right-turn lane and
urbanize the northbound right-turn off ramp.
b. On the southbound 1-95 Off-Ramp, mill and resurface approximately 550 feet, as
reviewed and approved by FDOT.
c. Coordinate the traffic signals at Indrio Road and the 1-95 SB off-ramp and Indrio
Road and the 1-95 NB off-ramp with each other.
12. The off-site transportation improvements described in paragraphs 9 and 10 above,
shall be completed and accepted by St. Lucie County or FDOT, as applicable, prior to
the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the retail store or gas station. At the sole
discretion of the County Building Official, a Stocking Certificate, permitting occupancy
by employees for the purpose of stocking merchandise, or a Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy, permitting entry by the general public, may be issued prior to the
completion of the roadway improvements.
13. The development of Outparcel Tracts 2, 3 and 4 shall be accomplished in a form and
manner advancing the traditional neighborhood design envisioned for the TVC through
eligible lot types. Parking on said lots is anticipated to be located on the west side
facing Buc-ee' s vehicle fueling and parking and the buildings located adjacent to the
eastern property line(s).
14. Prior to issuance of the associated building permit, the proposed pylon sign to be sited
within the Airport Overlay Zone shall receive any applicable authorizations from the
Airport Director for the Treasure Coast International Airport.
15. Prior to issuance of the associated building permit, the location of the pylon sign shall
be adjusted approximately seven (7) feet to the east, so the leading edge of the sign is
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25 ft. from the property line as required by LDC 3.01.03.GG.2.n.(4) and LDC 9.02.01.
D.2.
C. The approvals and authorizations granted by this Order shall expire twenty-four (24)
months after approval, unless a building or site development permit is secured, or a site
plan extension is granted in accordance with Section 11.02.06.B.2., St. Lucie County LDC.
D. The developer is advised as part of this Minor Site Plan Approval that the property
owner(s), developer, etc. including any successors in interest, shall obtain all applicable
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 Federal Aviation Administration, the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Florida Department of Transportation, 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 Part A. Issuance of this Site Plan approval 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. The conditions set forth in Part B are an integral non-severable part of the site plan
approval granted by this Order. If any condition set forth in Part B is determined to be
invalid or unenforceable for any reason and the developer declines to comply voluntarily
with that condition, the site plan approval granted by this Order shall become null and
void.
F. A Certificate of Capacity, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B and made a part
hereof the Order, was granted by the Planning & Development Services Department
Director on August 3, 2026.
G. 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 "B" above, all such appeals must be filed in writing with the County Administrator
within thirty (30) days of the rendering of this Order, as described in Section 11.02.04.D.,
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.
H. A recorded copy of this Order shall be attached to the site plan drawings described in Part
B, which plan shall be placed on file with the St. Lucie County Planning & Development
Services Department Director.
I. This Order shall be recorded in the Public Records of St. Lucie County.
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This ORDER is effective on the g( day of September, 2026.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY
Be • in Balcer, AICP
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND CORRECTNESS:I
BY
County Attorney
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EXHIBIT "B"
CERTIFICATE OF CAPACITY
St Lucie County
Certificate of Capacity
Date 94+2026 Certificate No. 3393
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 PDS Order 2026-056
Number of units 0 Number of square feet 76.245
2. Property legal description & Tax ID no.
1316-321-0003-000-0 82 1316-321-0002-000-3
SE of 195&Indrio Road
Buc-ee's Ft.Pierce,LLC
3.Approval: Final Site Plan Resolution No. 2024-171 Letter 941,26
4. Subject to the following conditions for concurrency:
See PDS Order
Owner's name
Buc-ee's Ft.Pierce.LLC
Address
327 FM 2004 P.D
Lake Jackson TX 77566-49SO
6.Certificate Expiration Date 94:2028
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 ord ) issued for the same property. use and size as described herein.
Signed Date: 914r2026
Planning and Development Services Director
St Lucie County, Florida
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