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Services Department
Planning Division
MEMORANDUM
TO: Leslie Olson, AICP, Director
THROUGH: Benjamin Balcer, AICP, Assistant Planning Director
Linda Pendarvis,. Planning Manager
FROM: Kristopher McCrain, Associate Planner
DATE: January 19, 2021
SUBJECT: Lakewood Regional Park Pickleball Courts (SPMn-5202025749)
PDS Order 2021-004
The applicant is requesting a Minor Adjustment to the Major Site Plan for Lakewood Regional Park. The
proposal seeks to construct four (4) Pickleball courts with associated improvements, including benches and
landscaping.
GENERAL INFORMARION:
Property Owners:
St. Lucie County
2300 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Location:
5900 Emerson Avenue
Fort Pierce, FL 34951
Zoning District:
I (Institutional)
CPUB (Conservation, Public)
Future Land Use:
P/F (Public Facilities)
CPUB (Conservation, Public)
Parcel ID Number(s):
1311-221-0002-000-1, 1311-210-0000-000-3
1311-230-0000-000-5,1311-240-0000-000-6
Parcel Size:
156.75-Acres (Total Site)
0.20-Acres (Area of Development)
Existing &
Proposed Use:
Public Park
Urban Service
Boundary (USB):
The subject property is located inside the Urban Service Boundary (USB).
Utilities:
The site is located within the St. Lucie County Utilities service area. Water
& wastewater services provided via well and septic.
Fire/EMS Protection:
Station #7 Lakewood Park (4900 Fort Pierce Boulevard) is located 2.5 miles
southeast of the subject parcel.
L Project Name: Lakewoc.,__,aegional Park — Pickleball Courts
File No.: SPMn - 5202025749
BACKGROUND:
The 156.75-acre parcel is located on the east side of Emerson Avenue at 5990 Emerson Avenue. The site is
zoned I (Institutional) and CPUB (Conservation, Public), with a P/F (Public Facilities) and CPUB
(Conservation, Public) Future Land Use designation. The subject site is located within the Urban Service
Boundary (USB).
On September 13, 2005, the Board of County Commissioners approved the Major Site Plan for the Capron
Trail Park — Lakewood Park. The site plan approval encompassed an aquatic complex, four (4) soccer fields,
four (4) baseball fields, six (6) shelters, restrooms/concession building, two-story maintenance building, multi-
purpose paths/walkways, playground, and water treatment lift stations.
STANDARDS FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW
AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 11.02.07 OF THE
ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
The St. Lucie County Land Development Code (LDC) Section 11.02.07 establishes the Standards for Review
for Site Plans. Approval shall be granted only if the applicant demonstrates the following:
A. Consistency with Local Ordinances and Comprehensive Plan
The Development Review Committee has reviewed the proposed Minor Adjustment to Major Site Plan and
found it to meet the technical requirements.
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t. Project Name: Lakewc ;regional Park — Pickleball Courts
File No.: SPMn - 5202025749
The proposed adjustment is consistent with the general purpose and standards of the LDC and the St. Lucie
County Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives, and Policies.
Land Development Code:
The subject property is zoned I (Institutional) and CPUB (Conservation Public), which is consistent with the
P/F (Public Facilities) and CPUB (Conservation Public) Future Land Use designations. Pursuant to LDC
Section 3.01.03(X) & (HH), parks and Recreational activities are Permitted Uses within the Institutional and
Conservation, Public Zoning Districts.
The site contains adequate parking to serve the proposed pickleball courts. The site plan adjustment will also
provide two (2) additional ADA parking stalls. In addition,. the adjustment provides for the required
landscaping plantings surrounding the perimeter of the pickleball courts.
Comprehensive Plan:
The proposed Site Plan Adjustment provides additional recreation facilities that will offer a broader range of
activities to all citizens and visitors of St. Lucie County. The proposed development is consistent with the
following Comprehensive Plan objectives and corresponding policies:.
Coal 7.1: Provide adequate parks, recreation facilities, and open -space areas that offer a broad range of
activities to all citizens and visitors of St. Lucie County.
Objective 71.1: Active and passive recreation facilities and open -space areas for the residents and
visitors of St. Lucie County shall be provided in a manner consistent with the Level of Service
Standards set forth in this element. Consistency with these standards shall be maintained in subsequent
years.
Policy Z1.1.3 -The County will continue to correct and improve upon existing deficiencies
through additional land acquisition and development, and through expansion or renovation
of existing parks and recreational facilities.
Policy 7.1.1.4 - All areas having the Conservation Public Land Use designation will be used
solely for preservation and/or passive recreation. No residential or commercial development
will be permitted other than development typically related to park service and security
Junctions.
Objective 7.1.2: Through the use of public funds, gifts, contributions, mandatory fees andlor
deductions, cooperative agreements, or other means, St. Lucie County will coordinate public and
private resources to meet the recreation and open space needs of its residents and visitors.
B. Effect on Nearby Properties
Compatibility of Use:
The proposal will not have an undue adverse effect upon nearby properties, the character of the neighborhood,
traffic conditions, parking, utility facilities, or other matters affecting the public health, safety, and general
welfare. The proposed development is compatible with adjacent uses, and designed to integrate into the
Lakewood Regional Park.
Adjacent Zoning & Future Laud Uses:
Location
Zoning District
Future Land Use
Existing Land Use
Subject Property
I (Institutional)
P/F (Public Facilities)
Lakewood Regional
CPUB (Conservation Public)
CPUB (Conservation Public)
Park
AG-1 (Agricultut — !dulac)
Agricultural Residence
North
North
RS-4 (Residential, Single -Family-
RU (Residential Urban)
& Lakewood Park
Adjacent
Residential Subdivision
Parcels
Waterstone Residential
South
PUD (Planned Unit Development)
RU (Residential Urban)
Subdivision
Project Name: Lakewor. ,egional Park — Pickleball Courts
File No.: SPMn - 5202025749
East
RS-4 (Residential, Single-Fmnily-
RU (Residential Urban)
Lakewood Park
4dulac)
Residential Subdivision
West
AG-1 (Agricultural — ldidac))
TUC (Towns, Villages &
Agricultural Residence
County side
Access:
No additional points of access are being proposed with this site plan adjustment. Access will be maintained
via an existing, unrestricted, two-way access point on Hibiscus Road.
C. Adequacy of Public Facilities
Utilities:
The subject site is located within the Urban Services Boundary (USB). The site is currently served by on -site
septic and well, however, the County is working to provide water services, via St. Lucie County Utilities.
Electrical service will is provided by Florida Power & Light (FP&L). Public facilities are adequate for new
development.
Traffic:
The proposed development will not have a significant impact on the adjacent roadway links, or their level of
service.
D. Adequacy of Fire Protection
Emergency services will be provided by the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Department and the St. Lucie County
Fire District. The nearest Fire Station (Station #7 Lakewood Park) is located at 4900 Fort Pierce Boulevard,
approximately 3.0 miles southeast of the subject property.
E. Adequacy of School Facilities
The St. Lucie County School Distrrict has reviewed proposed nonresidential project and determined it will not
create an additional demand on public school facilities.
F. Environmental Impact
The County has reviewed the Minor Adjustment to the Lakewood Regional Park Site Plan and the development
is not anticipated to result in significant adverse impacts on the natural environment.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has determined that the proposed Minor Adjustment to Major Site Plan meets the standards for review
outlined in LDC Section 11.02.07 and is consistent with the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the
Comprehensive Plan, therefore, staff recommends approval of PDS Order 2021-004, containing the following
condition in addition to standard development disclosures for new development:
1. Within ninety (90) days of issuance of Vegetation Removal Permit, all Category I listed invasive plant
species shall be removed from the site.
Attachments:
- Site Development Plans
- Boundary Survey
- Draft PDS Order No. 2021-004