HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter - Requirements For Developing ProjectST. LUCIE COUNTY
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KIM JOHNSON
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DISTRICT 5
CHRIS DZADOVSKY
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DISTRICT 1
TOD MOWERY
DISTRICT 2
PAULA A. LEWIS
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DISTRICT 4
HOWARD TIPTON
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
VICES
June 17, 2016
BSL Construction Co.
Byron Lenoff
5693 NW North Macedo Blvd
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Re: Parcel ID# 1335-802-0047-000/5
Dear Mr. Lenoff,
This is a follow-up to the June 9, 2016 pre -application meeting with St. Lucie County
Development Review Committee (DRC) regarding the requirements for developing the
subject property with an industrial warehouse within the IL (Industrial, Light) Zoning
District. A building permit application was submitted for the subject parcel for a 2,100
square foot warehouse/office building. On the site plan it indicated a future expansion of
7,056 square feet along with associated vehicular use area.
Section 11.02.02 of the Land Development Code designates the development of a
nonresidential structure 6,000 to 50,000 square feet as a Minor Site Plan. A Minor Site
Plan shall be reviewed by the Development Review Committee with a recommendation to
the Planning & Development Services Director for approval, ,approval with conditions or
a denial. Section 11.02.09 provide the requirements and information for submittal of a
site plan application.
The DRC members met with you and based upon discussions at the meeting and
preliminary staff comments and recommendations regarding the proposed development
staff provides the following comments. Please be advised that not all DRC members
attended the meeting and additional comments may be forthcoming upon the submission
of a specific development application.
Planning & Development Services, Planning Division, Linda Pendarvis 772-462-1562
The following web site will provide the St. Lucie County Land Development Code
Sections referenced within this letter: www.municode.com.
6DPlease clarify the proposed use/uses that is intended for the development.
Section 7.06.02(B) Design Standards. All required off-street parking spaces, access
aisles, vehicular use and off-street loading areas shall be constructed with an all-
weather surface meeting the requirements of the St. Lucie County Public Works
Department. Please provide an off-street loading area.
/�- BSL Construction Co.
Commercial Circle
June 17, 2016
Page 2 of 4
4. Please provide on the site plan dimensions of parking spaces including handicap parking for employees and
customers. All off-street parking areas shall be designed with wheel stops or curbs and clearly marked. All off-
street parking and vehicular use areas shall be incompliance with Section 7.06.00 Off-street Parking and Loading
of the Land Development Code. Based on general industrial uses the required number of off-street parking spaces
is 1.3 spaces per 1,000 square feet of building floor area.
5. Section 7.07.00 Stormwater Management. All impervious surface construction requires paving and drainage plans
to be reviewed and approved by the St. Lucie County Public Works Water Quality Division.
6. Section 7.09.04(B) Perimeter Landscaping Relating to Abutting Properties. Off-street parking and vehicular use
areas must be entirely screened from abutting properties. This section will provide the requirements for meeting
the landscaping requirements for screening.
7. The Fire District has a separate application form. Please submit a completed application for Development/Site Plan
Review (St. Lucie County Fire District Development & Site Plan Review Application). This form is available on-
line at www.slcfd.org questions may be directed to Captain Debbie Knupp at (772)621-3380.
Environmental Resources Department Senior Environmental Planner, Benjamin Balcer, 772-462-2866
The Environmental Resources Department (ERD) is responsible for protecting and preserving the County's natural
resources through compliance with the County's Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. The following
information is preliminary based upon the information provided for your pre -application meeting and is intended to assist
you in submitting a complete site plan application. Additional comments may be provided at time of site plan submittal
based upon additional information received. We encourage you to communicate the project constraints, timelines, etc. to
ERD so we may better understand your needs and work together to meet the intent of the Land Development Code and
Comprehensive Plan and ensure a sustainable environment for all citizens of St. Lucie County.
The following item will be required at time of site plan submittal:
A landscape plan consistent with Land Development Code Section 7.09.04.
Public Works, Water Quality Department, Joshua Revord, P.E., 772-462-2097
1. A South Florida Water Management District Environmental Resource Permit or modification to an existing permit may
be required.
2. Commercial or industrial zoned projects shall provide at least one-half inch of dry detention or retention pretreatment
as part of the required retention/detention in accordance with S.L.C. Land Development Code, Section 7.07.07.C.,
3. A St. Lucie County Driveway Permit is required in accordance with Sections 7.05.06 and 11.05.03 of the S.L.C. Land
Development Code.
►- BSL Construction Co.
Commercial Circle
June 17, 2016
Page 3 of 4
Public Works, Engineering Department, County Surveyor, Ron Harris, 772-462-1721
All residential developments required to obtain site plan approval located within the Urban Service Boundary
and all non-residential development above 6,000 square feet located within the unincorporated area of St.
Lucie County and within the Urban Service Boundary are required to design and construct sidewalks within
the right-of-way of all streets and roadways that abut or lie within the perimeter of the property. Non-
residential developments under 6,000 square feet and inside the Urban Service Boundary are generally
presumed to be exempt from this sidewalk requirement particularly in areas not expected to generate
pedestrian traffic. Exceptions to the presumed exemption include but are not necessarily limited to locations
where connections can be made to existing sidewalks, or in locations on primary routes to schools or public
transit. In any case, the design of proposed development should accommodate future sidewalk connection and
future pedestrian traffic to and within the proposed development. The applicant is advised if they are unable
to construct concrete sidewalks at their location due to topographic conditions they may request to pay a fee -
in -lieu of construction. All request shall be in writing and shall include the justification for the exemption.
Please contact Ron Harris, County Surveyor at 462-1721 for additional details.
The applicant is advised that the above requirement is applicable to site plan submittals only.
2. The applicant is advised that the subject parcel is located within the urban service boundary (USB).
3. The applicant is advised that a St. Lucie County Storm water permit may be required. Please contact Joshua Revol
P.E. at 462-2097. (Water Quality Division).
4. The applicant is advised that all commercial driveways shall be set back 25' from the property line as per
Chapter 7.05.06 (2) (c).
Fort Pierce Utility Authority, W/WW engineering Department, Martha Kerr, 772-466-1600, Ext. 3473
Below are FPUA comments regarding the pre -application for BSL Construction Co. warehouse.
W/WW Engineering: Water and wastewater are both available for this site.
Please contact James Carnes of Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
Water/Wastewater Engineering for utility connection requirements
Gas and Electric Engineering: Electric is not available.
Natural Gas is available. Please contact Ana Johnson at 772-466-1600 x4700 for additional information
�'- BSL Construction Co.
Commercial Circle
June 17, 2016
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Following the submission of a complete application, the application materials will be forwarded to the Development Review
Committee members to review for compliance with the County's Land Development Code.
Should the applicant decide to remove from the building permit submittal all reference to the expansion of the 2,100 square
foot building a Minor Site Plan submittal is not required however the above comments will be applicable to the review for
the building permit.
Following staffs review you will be notified of any application deficiencies and requests for additional information and
provided an opportunity to address any insufficiencies. Throughout the process please feel free to contact the commenting
staff member with any questions you may have regarding specific requirements.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 772-462-1562.
Sincerely,
Linda Pendarvis
Planning & Development Services