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Home My WebLink AboutSelf Storage Kings- Highway - DRC Report ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PLANNING DIVISION DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PLANNING DIVISION DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE (DRC) PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE REPORT Self Storage Kings HighwayCDL Truck School – Orange Avenue Applicant Applicant:: Wylie Klyce, Rapid Building Solutions, LLCAl Hanley, The Commercial Drivers License School, Inc. Property Owner: Jeffrey Freedman Agent for the Applicant: Morgan Hampton, Common Oak Engineering, LLCDavid Baggett, P.E., EDC, Inc. County Project Coordinator: Bethany Grubbs Assistant Planning Director: Benjamin Balcer, AICP Assistant Planning Manager: Kori Benton, AICP County Project Number: MJSP-11202025892, CU-11202025893PreApp- 3202025714 Application Type(s): Major Site Plan & Conditional UsePre-Application Parcel Identification No.: 1313-232-0002-000-1 Date Application Submitted:Site Address: 8456 Orange Avenue, Fort PiercNovember 18, 2020e DRC Meeting Date:Parcel Identification Number: December 17, 20202311-242-0000-000-5 Date Pre-Application Submitted:Date of 1st DRC Report: TBD – Incomplete ApplicationMarch 25, 2020 Deadline to Resubmit: N/A Pre-Application Meeting Date: April 9, 2020 Final Pre-Application Report Provided: TBD RECOMMENDATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE Pursuant to Section 11.02.04, 11.07.03, and other applicable sections of St. Lucie County Land Development Code (LDC), the Development Review Committee (DRC) has reviewed the subject applications and has determined the proposed development does not comply with the Standards for Review outlined in the LDC. The DRC has determined that in order for these applications to be certified and move forward to the next step in the development review process, the certification issues included herein shall be resolved, and any comments or recommendations Formatted Table Formatted: Centered Formatted: Font: Not Bold Formatted: Font: Not Bold Formatted: Font: Not Bold Formatted: Font: Not Bold Formatted: Font: Not Bold Formatted: Font: Not Bold Formatted: Font: Not Bold Formatted: Font: Not Bold Formatted: Tab stops: Not at 1" + 1.5" + 2" + 2.5" + 4.75" + 6.5" + 7" + 7.5" + 8" + 8.5" Formatted: Font: Not Bold Formatted: Font: Not Bold, Superscript Formatted: Font: Not Bold Formatted: Font: Not Bold Formatted: Font: Bold, Italic Formatted: Font: Not Bold Pre-Application Petition: CDL Truck SchoolSelf Storage Kings Highway – Major Site Plan & Conditional Use Permit – Orange Avenue File No.: MJSP-11202025892 & CU-11202025893 Page 2 of 14 pages Formatted: Font: 11 pt Formatted: Right Formatted: Font: 9 pt shall be addressed by the applicant. The comments in this letter are based on the application documents date stamped by the Planning Division on November 18, 2020. While the comments in this report were provided as a courtesy, at this time, the application is incomplete. Effective March 17, 2020, the St. Lucie County Administrator issued an Executive Order determining that all pending due dates in Zoning and Land Use applications are hereby tolled until the current Local State of Emergency expires or is rescinded. If you choose not to resubmit documentation addressing these comments within 30 days following the expiration or rescission of the Local State of Emergency, or provide a written request for an extension, your application will be considered withdrawn along with the forfeiture of all fees paid to date. Additional staff comments may result from the revised documents. If you intend to respond to this letter, submit five (5) hard copies and one (1) CD (computer disk) which includes text documents in Word (.doc) format and graphic exhibits in PDF format. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST This is a pre-application submission with the St. Lucie County Development Review Committee (DRC) regarding a request to redevelop the property and establish a commercial truck driver’s license (CDL) school. The developed 8.12-acre property is located on the north side of Orange, approximately 0.20-miles west of Kings Highway. The subject property is zoned CG (Commercial, General), which is compatible with the COM (Commercial) Future Land Use designation and is located within the Urban Services Boundary (USB). The applicant has provided a conceptual site plan identifying the proposed two (2) phased development. Phase 1 proposes the construction of a 1,440 square foot (24’ x 60’) office building and a truck backing range. Phase 2 proposes the construction of a 5,000 square foot (50’ x 100’) building (use unidentified), together with a truck parking/outdoor storage area. A. Project Description Common Oak Engineering, LLC, on behalf of the applicant, Wylie Klyce, is requesting Major Site Plan and Conditional Use approval for the development of a 103,200 square foot, three-story, self-storage building. The project entails 725 storage units, along with forty-three (43) RV and boat storage stalls. The subject 4.63-acre vacant property is located at the southeast corner of Miramar Avenue and Turnpike Feeder Road. The parcel is zoned CG (Commercial, General), which is consistent with the COM (Commercial) Future Land Use designation and is located within the Urban Services Boundary (USB). Water and wastewater services are to be provided from St. Lucie County Utilities. B. Review Board/Committee Action This petition for a Major Site Plan requires a review and recommendation from the Development Review Committee (DRC) prior to forwarding to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) who shall take final action on the petition. This petition for a Conditional Use requires review and recommendation from the Development Review Committee (DRC) and require a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners. The Planning and Zoning Commission will make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) who shall take final action on the petition. C. Location and Site Information Parcel ID Number(s): 1313-232-0002-000-1 Location: 4900 North Kings Highway, Fort Pierce, FL 34951 Formatted: Left Formatted: Tab stops: -1", Left Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, Font color: Black Formatted Table Formatted: Font color: Black Formatted: Indent: Left: 0", First line: 0", Tab stops: -1", Left Formatted: Indent: Left: 0" Formatted: Indent: Left: 0" Pre-Application Petition: CDL Truck SchoolSelf Storage Kings Highway – Major Site Plan & Conditional Use Permit – Orange Avenue File No.: MJSP-11202025892 & CU-11202025893 Page 3 of 14 pages Formatted: Font: 11 pt Formatted: Right Formatted: Font: 9 pt Parcel Size: 4.64-acres Zoning: CG (Commercial General) Future Land Use: Existing Use: Proposed Use: COM (Commercial) Vacant Self-Storage Facility with RV and Boat Storage Type of Concurrency: Certificate of Capacity Water/Wastewater: St. Lucie County Utilities, Water & Wastewater Services Fire/EMS Protection: Station # –, located at, miles southeast of the proposed project Adjacent Land Uses: Aerial Map (2018) Location Future Land Use Zoning District Existing Land Use Adjacent Parcels North RU (Residential, Urban) CN (Commercial, Neighborhood) Realty Office South COM (Commercial) CG (Commercial, General) Shopping Plaza East RM (Residential, Medium) RM-9 (Residential, Multi-Family – 9 du/ac) Vacant Residential West COM (Commercial) CN (Commercial, Neighborhood) Vacant Commercial, Right-of-Way Formatted: Font: Times New Roman, 11 pt, Font color: Formatted Table Formatted Table Formatted: Left, Position: Horizontal: Center, Relative to: Margin Formatted: Left, Position: Horizontal: Center, Relative to: Margin Formatted: Left, Position: Horizontal: Center, Relative to: Margin Formatted: Left, Position: Horizontal: Center, Relative to: Margin Formatted: Font: Not Italic Formatted: Left, Line spacing: single, Position: Horizontal: Center, Relative to: Margin Formatted: Font: Not Italic Formatted: Font: Not Italic Formatted: Line spacing: single, Position: Horizontal: Center, Relative to: Margin Formatted: Left Pre-Application Petition: CDL Truck SchoolSelf Storage Kings Highway – Major Site Plan & Conditional Use Permit – Orange Avenue File No.: MJSP-11202025892 & CU-11202025893 Page 4 of 14 pages Formatted: Font: 11 pt Formatted: Right Formatted: Font: 9 pt The comments in this report are based on the above information, the pre-application materials received, date stamped by the Planning and Development, Planning Division on March 25, 2020, and the discussion held at the pre-application meeting on April 9, 2020. The following web site will provide the referenced Sections of the Land Development Code: https://library.municode.com/fl/st._lucie_county/codes/land_development_code. A. Review Assessment D. Review Assessment The specific comments of each review agency related to this request are identified in Sections B through LL of this report. These comments are provided to assist you with the submission of a development application(s) and/or building permit(s). If you need more information or further clarification on any comments noted in a specific section, as noted below, please feel free to contact the reviewer listed. Section Department/Division Reviewer- Phone Email Address B Planning & Development Services, Planning Division Bethany Grubbs 462-1687 GrubbsB@stlucieco.org C Business Navigator Thondra Lanese 462-2548 LaneseT@stlucieco.org D Building/Permitting Doug Harvey 462-2186 HarveyD@stlucieco.org E County Surveying Contactor Rod ReedDavid Hays 462- 14911721 HaysDReedR@stlucieco.org F Environmental Resources Brian ArbeiterAimee Cooper 462- 2866462- 6440 CooperA@stlucieco.orgArbeiterB@ stlucieco.org G Public Works Grant Chambers 462-2741 ChambersG@stlucieco.org H Property Acquisitions Victoria Mitchell 462-1711 MicthellV@stlucieco.org I Fire District CaptainLt. Wayne Boyer 621-3322 WBoyer@slcfd.org JJ Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Martha Kerr 466-1600 x3473 Mkerr@fpua.com KK St. Lucie County Utilities Raymond Murankus 462-5221 MurankusR@stlucieco.org LL Fort Pierce Farms Water Control DistrictSchool Board Marty SandersKatherine Carrichio 216- 5755561- 515-3909 Katherine.Caricchio@aecom.com Marvin.sanders@stlucieschools.org B. Determination of Compliance with Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan Requirements – Planning & Development Services, Planning Division The proposed development will require the submittal of an application for a Minor Site Plan. Minor Site Plans are reviewed by the Development Review Committee (DRC) and forwarded with a recommendation to the Planning and Development Services Director for final authorization. Formatted: Font: Bold Formatted Table Formatted: Font color: Black Formatted: Font color: Black Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 11 pt, Check spelling and grammar Formatted: ruler 0, Right: 0.01", Tab stops: 0.63", Left Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 11 pt, Font color: Black Formatted: Font color: Black Formatted: Font: Times New Roman, 11 pt Pre-Application Petition: CDL Truck SchoolSelf Storage Kings Highway – Major Site Plan & Conditional Use Permit – Orange Avenue File No.: MJSP-11202025892 & CU-11202025893 Page 5 of 14 pages Formatted: Font: 11 pt Formatted: Right Formatted: Font: 9 pt B. Determination of Compliance with Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan Requirements – Planning & Development Services, Planning Division B. Determination of Compliance with Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan Requirements – Planning & Development Services, Planning Division Site Plan 1. Pursuant to LDC Section 11.02.09, provide a transportation impact study. • On the Site Plan, the Traffic Statement shall be revised. There are inaccurate references to ITE “81151” and “East Torino Parkway”. 2. In the Site Data Table, include the RV and boat storage canopies in the calculations for lot coverage by buildings, and update the lot coverage percentage accordingly. 3. The Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) Parking Generation 5th edition identifies the required parking ratio for Land Use Code 151 – Mini-Warehousing. On the Site Plan, provide the ITE utilized for the determination of required and proposed parking, with the breakdown of accessible stalls required and provided. 4. Restricted access gates for security shall adhere to applicable standards outlined in LDC Sections 7.10.15 and 7.06.02. 5. Pursuant to LDC Section 7.06.02, a designated off-street loading space shall be accessible from the interior of the building it serves without crossing any circulation area. Demonstrate safe access in compliance with this section of the LDC. 6. Submit conceptual design drawings for the sign plan, demonstrating compliance with LDC Section 7.10.24 – Community Architectural Standards. 7. The Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) was updated on February 19, 2020. With the resubmittal, update the Site Plan and survey to reflect this update. 8. On the Site Plan, revise the spelling of “Turnpike Feeder Road”, eliminating the reference to Sunshine State Parkway as that was the former name of this roadway. 9. Address the acreage discrepancy. The Site Plan states that the site cntains 4.47-acres, while the application states that the site contains 4.64-acres. 10. Provide an access agreement for the shared access driveway to the south. Conditional Use 11. The applicant shall hold a neighborhood meeting with adjacent property owners and invite staff to attend. The application, checklist, and fee schedule may be found on the St. Lucie County Planning and Development Services website at http://www.stlucieco.gov/planning/applications. Indicate the use of the steel building proposed in Phase 2.Pursuant to LDC Section 7.06.02, an off-street loading space shall be provided for all commercial developments. For buildings less than fourteen thousand nine hundred ninety- nine (14,999) square feet, the required delivery space may have a minimum Formatted: Font: Italic, Underline, Font color: Black Formatted: Space After: 0 pt Formatted: Font: 11 pt Formatted: List Paragraph Formatted: Font: 11 pt Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.25", No bullets or numbering Formatted: Font: 11 pt Formatted: Left, Indent: Left: 0.5", No bullets or numbering Formatted: Font: 11 pt Formatted: Normal, No bullets or numbering Formatted: Font: 11 pt Formatted: Normal, Left, No bullets or numbering Formatted: Font: 11 pt Formatted: Normal, No bullets or numbering Formatted: Indent: Left: 0" Formatted: Font: 11 pt Formatted: Normal, Left, No bullets or numbering Formatted: Indent: Left: 0" Formatted: Font: 11 pt Formatted: Left, Indent: Left: 0.5", No bullets or numbering Formatted: Check spelling and grammar Formatted: Check spelling and grammar Formatted: Font: 11 pt Formatted: Left, Indent: Left: 0.5", No bullets or numbering Formatted: List Paragraph, Indent: Left: 0", Right: 0", Tab stops: Not at 0.31" Formatted: Check spelling and grammar Formatted: Font: Italic, Underline, Font color: Black Formatted: Font: Not Bold, Italic, Underline, Font color: Black Formatted: Justified Formatted: Font: Not Bold Formatted: List Paragraph, Justified, Indent: Left: 0", Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" + Indent at: Formatted: Font: Not Bold Formatted: Left Field Code Changed Pre-Application Petition: CDL Truck SchoolSelf Storage Kings Highway – Major Site Plan & Conditional Use Permit – Orange Avenue File No.: MJSP-11202025892 & CU-11202025893 Page 6 of 14 pages Formatted: Font: 11 pt Formatted: Right Formatted: Font: 9 pt dimension of twelve (12) feet × thirty (30) feet with a fourteen-foot vertical clearance. 1. 1. The proposed commercial structures must be compliant with the adopted Community Architectural Standards. In accordance with Section 7.10.24, submit preliminary conceptual design drawings which include a site plan, architectural elevations of front and sides of the proposed building(s), sign plan and elevation, and exterior lighting locations and standards. Building elevations shall indicate building and roof form, windows, doors, materials/colors (include samples in color "spec" or "cut" sheets), and all other architectural details and elements. 2. Pursuant to LDC Section 7.06.02, an off-street loading space shall be provided for all commercial developments. For buildings less than fourteen thousand nine hundred ninety-nine (14,999) square feet, the required delivery space may have a minimum dimension of twelve (12) feet × thirty (30) feet with a fourteen-foot vertical clearance. 3. Pursuant to LDC Section 7.06.02, the County utilizes the most recently published edition of the Institute of Transportation Engineers Parking Generation to estimate the off-street parking demand. The 5th edition of the Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) Parking Generation Manual identifies the required parking ratio for the following: • Land Use Code 710 – General Office Building, at 2.39 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area (GFA). • Land Use Code 540 - Junior/Community College (which includes technical college), at a rate of 3.71 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area (GFA). 2. Provide a Traffic Statement. 4. Provide a Traffic Circulation plan illustrating vehicular movement. 5. Provide an access agreement for shared access driveway with the existing church property to the west. The shared entrance and exit driveway shall be located in accordance with LDC Section 7.05.06. 6. Pursuant to LDC Section 7.06.02, no paving or vehicular use areas shall be installed within ten (10) feet of an adjoining property or within fifteen (15) feet of any road right-of-way frontage, and said unpaved area shall be landscaped in accordance with Section 7.09.00. 3. Pursuant to LDC Section 7.04.02, bicycle racks shall be required for all non-residential development. 7. The conceptual site plan illustrates an onsite septic system for wastewater service. The applicant is encouraged to connect to the existing public sewer service located at the frontage of the property along Orange Avenue. If no connection to the public sewer service is made, the applicant must demonstrate conformance to Florida Statutes for the location Formatted: Normal, Left, No bullets or numbering Formatted: Left Formatted: Normal, Left, No bullets or numbering Formatted: Normal, Left Formatted: Normal, Left, No bullets or numbering Formatted: Normal Formatted: Normal, Left, No bullets or numbering Formatted: Normal Formatted: Normal, No bullets or numbering Formatted: Normal, Left Formatted: Normal, Left, No bullets or numbering Formatted: Normal Formatted: Normal, Left, No bullets or numbering Formatted: Normal Formatted: Normal, Left, No bullets or numbering Formatted: Normal, Left Formatted: Normal, Left, No bullets or numbering Commented [KB1]: That’s on me. I thought they had a bike rack, or maybe they said one would be provided inside. My Pre-app letter had it… Hmm  Pursuant to LDC Section 7.05.04. – B, “Bicycle racks shall be required for all non-residential development unless it can be demonstrated that bicycle traffic would not have access to the property per the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan Policy 2.2.1.1. Agricultural and Industrial areas shall be exempt from this requirement”. Please incorporate a bicycle rack containing a minimum of six (6) spaces. Formatted: Font: 12 pt Formatted: Left Formatted: Normal, Left, No bullets or numbering Pre-Application Petition: CDL Truck SchoolSelf Storage Kings Highway – Major Site Plan & Conditional Use Permit – Orange Avenue File No.: MJSP-11202025892 & CU-11202025893 Page 7 of 14 pages Formatted: Font: 11 pt Formatted: Right Formatted: Font: 9 pt of onsite sewage treatment as follows: a. According to Florida Statute 381.0065(4)(e), onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems must not be placed closer than: i.75-feet from a private potable well. ii.200-feet from a public potable well serving a residential or nonresidential establishment having a total sewage flow of greater than 2,000 gallons per day. iii.100-feet from a public potable well serving a residential or nonresidential establishment having a total sewage flow of greater than 2,000 gallons per day. iv.50-feet from any non-potable well. v.10-feet from any storm sewer pipe, to the maximum extent possible, but in no instance shall the setback be less than 5 feet. vi.75-feet from the mean high-water line of a tidally influenced surface water body. vii.75-feet from the mean annual flood line of a permanent non-tidal surface water body. viii.15-feet from the design high-water line of retention areas, detention areas, or swales designed to contain standing or flowing water for less than 72 hours after a rainfall or the design high-water level of normally dry drainage ditches or normally dry individual lot stormwater retention areas. 8. The Jay Gardens residential subdivision is adjacent to the proposed development. In an effort to mitigate any potential negative impacts, the commercial trucks shall mute their backup alarms when operating the vehicles in reverse. 9. Provide a photometric plan. In accordance with LDC Section 7.09.04(K), if outdoor lighting is proposed, the lighting shall be designed and arranged so as to shield public streets, highways, and all adjacent properties from direct glare or hazardous interference of any kind. 10. Identify the waste collection areas. In accordance with LDC Section 7.09.04, waste receptacles shall be fully screened with an opaque barrier and densely planted landscape. 4. Pursuant to LDC Section 11.02.09, the site plan shall identify the location, size, and arrangement of all proposed signage. Provide an exterior sign package in compliance with LDC Section 9.01.01. The project proposes development in Three (3) phases. All phasing shall function in a manner that will allow each phase to stand alone as constructed in a sequential manner. 11. The Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) was updated on February 19, 2020. With the formal submittal, confirm that the site plan and survey reflect this update. C. Economic Development - Business Navigator St. Lucie County has a Business Navigator to assist businesses with navigating internal and external regulatory processes, and to act as a liaison between County staff, outside agencies, and other business entities in order to provide high-quality customer service experience. If you need further assistance with regulatory processes, please contact Thondra Lanese, Business Navigator, Planning and Development Services at (772) 462-2548 and LaneseT@stlucieco.org. St. Lucie County has a Business Navigator to assist businesses with navigating internal and external regulatory Formatted: Normal, Left, Space After: 0 pt, No bullets or numbering Formatted: Normal, Left, Indent: Left: 0", Space After: 0 Formatted: Normal, Left, No bullets or numbering Formatted: Normal, Left Formatted: Font: 12 pt Formatted: Normal, Left, No bullets or numbering Formatted: Normal, Left, Indent: Left: 0", Space After: 0 Formatted: Normal, Left, No bullets or numbering Formatted: Normal, Left Formatted: Normal, Left, No bullets or numbering Formatted: Font: 12 pt Formatted: Normal, Left, Indent: Left: 0" Formatted: Normal Commented [BB2]: Your narrative only references two phases. Formatted: Normal, Left Formatted: Normal, Left, No bullets or numbering Formatted: Indent: Left: 0", First line: 0" Pre-Application Petition: CDL Truck SchoolSelf Storage Kings Highway – Major Site Plan & Conditional Use Permit – Orange Avenue File No.: MJSP-11202025892 & CU-11202025893 Page 8 of 14 pages Formatted: Font: 11 pt Formatted: Right Formatted: Font: 9 pt processes, and to act as a liaison between County staff, outside agencies, and other business entities in order to provide high-quality customer service experience. If you need further assistance with regulatory processes, please contact Thondra Lanese, Business Navigator, Planning and Development Services at (772) 462-2548 and LaneseT@stlucieco.org. D. Determination of Compliance with Building Code Requirements In order to facilitate your commercial Building Permit application through the permitting and plans review process, we recommend a pre-development permit application meeting with the applicant, the Building Official, Chief Plans Examiner and Fire District Plans Examiner to discuss your project and answer any questions you may have. In this way, key components of your project will be discussed, and you will be aware of pre-submittal permitting and Building/Fire code review requirements: this will serve to expedite your project to achieve a building permit. 1. No comments received at this time. E. Determination of Compliance with County Survey Requirements –Public Works Department All comments are based on the current Standards of Practice, established by the Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers, Chapter 5J-17.050 thru 5J-17.052 Florida Administrative Code, pursuant to current Section 472.027, Florida Statutes. SURVEY: Please provide a current Boundary and Topographic Survey of the Property for this project. The survey must have Flood Zone information. All Wetland areas will need to be identified and shown. Elevations will be referenced to NAVD 1988 Vertical Datum. The survey needs to be performed by a Professional Land Surveyor licensed to practice in the State of Florida.All comments are based on the current Standards of Practice, established by the Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers, Chapter 5J-17.050 thru 5J-17.052 Florida Administrative Code, pursuant to current Section 472.027, Florida Statutes. 1. SURVEY: 1) Please add Horizontal accuracy statement per Ch. 5J-17.051 (11). 2) Please include Boundary as the primary type of survey in the Title. 3) Please check mathematical closure of survey. 4) Please add several tie for 3ft. Post and Rail fence on Parcel 5) Please correct typographical error at bottom right of Sheet 1 Please provide a written response to all comments. F. Determination of Compliance with Environmental Requirements – Environmental Resources Department Background The Environmental Resources Department (ERD) is in receipt of the November 18th, 2020 date-stamped submittal from Planning and Development Services. The applicant is seeking approval for the construction of a 103,200 SF three-story self-storage facility with forty-three (43) RV/boat storage stalls, associated parking, and additional site improvements. The project is located at the southeast corner of Turnpike Feeder Rd (S.R. 713) and Miramar Ave in Ft. Pierce and currently consists of one (1) vacant 4.64–acre parcel. The parcel is currently zoned ‘I’ and has a land use code of 4900 – Open Storage. Findings The following items are required to be addressed, prior to approval: Formatted: List Paragraph, Justified, Space Before: 12 pt, After: 6 pt, Line spacing: Double, Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" + Indent at: 0.5" Formatted: Font: 11 pt Formatted: Space After: 6 pt, No widow/orphan control, Don't adjust space between Latin and Asian text, Don't adjust space between Asian text and numbers Formatted: Space Before: 0 pt, After: 6 pt, No widow/orphan control, Don't adjust space between Latin and Asian text, Don't adjust space between Asian text and numbers Formatted: Justified, Indent: Left: 0", Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.5" + Indent at: 0.75" Formatted: List Paragraph, Indent: Left: 0", Right: 0", Space After: 0 pt, Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.5" + Indent at: 0.75" Formatted: List Paragraph, Left Formatted: List Paragraph, Left, Space After: 0 pt Formatted: Font: Times New Roman, 11 pt Formatted: Indent: Left: 0" Formatted: Font: Times New Roman, 11 pt Formatted: Font: Times New Roman, 11 pt, Not Superscript/ Subscript Formatted: Font: Times New Roman, 11 pt Formatted: Font: Times New Roman, 11 pt Formatted: Indent: Left: 0", Add space between paragraphs of the same style, Tab stops: Not at 7" Formatted: Indent: Left: 0" Formatted: Font: Times New Roman, 11 pt Formatted: Indent: Left: 0", Space After: 6 pt, Add space between paragraphs of the same style, Line spacing: single Pre-Application Petition: CDL Truck SchoolSelf Storage Kings Highway – Major Site Plan & Conditional Use Permit – Orange Avenue File No.: MJSP-11202025892 & CU-11202025893 Page 9 of 14 pages Formatted: Font: 11 pt Formatted: Right Formatted: Font: 9 pt 1. A non-binding wetland jurisdictional determination from the South Florida Water Management District or valid Environmental Resource Permit (last ERP permit expired 2016) confirming the presence or absence of wetlands per CP 6.1.14.6. The limits and elevations of any jurisdictional wetlands, which shall contain bearing and distance information used in determining the extent of these areas, along with the identification of the agency or agencies claiming jurisdiction and categorization of the wetland shall be depicted on the boundary and topographic surveys in accordance with LDC 11.02.09.A.2.d. The associated 25’ wetland buffer shall also be depicted per CP 6.1.14.6. Be advised a Wetland Waiver application may also be required, pending the results of the jurisdictional determination. Any jurisdictional wetlands shall be identified as a Category I, II, or III wetland per CP 6.1.14.1. 2. The landscape plan shall be consistent with Land Development Code 7.09.00, which includes the following: a) A minimum ten (10) foot planting space between parking spaces and building and a minimum five (5) foot planting space between driveways, sidewalks, and buildings shall be provided per 7.10.24.C.2.H; b) Please adjust the ten (10) foot landscape buffer along the southwest perimeters to exclude the proposed sidewalk. c) A forty-eight (48) inch tall hedge is required along the south and southwest property lines where the vehicular use area is not entirely screened by an intervening building or structure from the abutting property per LDC 7.09.04.B; d) The site plan calls for a 706 linear ft. 8 ft. tall wall along the east and northeast property lines in accordance with LDC 7.09.04.E. This wall shall be landscaped with a twenty-four (24) inch continuous hedge along both the inside and outside base of the wall or fence. One (1) native shade tree is required every thirty (30) linear feet. Plantings shall be alternated so that at least sixty percent (60%) of the required number of trees is located on the outside of the wall or fence per LDC 7.09.04.E; e) The site plan specifies the installation of a D curb (mountable curb) around the terminal islands and interior landscaped areas. All terminal landscaped islands and interior landscaped areas shall be surrounded with a continuous raised, non-mountable curb in accordance with the specifications for public works of St. Lucie County as identified in Chapter XIII of this Code per Land Development Code 7.09.04.C.5; f) No more than ten (10) parking spaces shall be permitted in a continuous row without being interrupted by a minimum landscape area of one hundred eighty (180) square ft. for a single row of parking or four hundred (400) square ft. for a double row of parking per LDC 7.09.04.C.4. Each interior landscaped area shall have a minimum width of ten (10) ft. One (1) shade tree of an appropriate species shall be provided for each interior island; g) Please provide vehicular use area calculations. One (1) square ft. of interior landscaping for each eighteen (18) square ft. of vehicular use area, consisting of one (1) native shade tree for each 180 square ft. of landscape area per LDC 7.09.04.C.1; h) Please include native understory plantings in the tree preservation area located along the west perimeter; i) Two (2) additional shade trees are required along the west perimeter to comply with the thirty (30) ft. tree spacing requirement for landscaping that abuts the road right-of-way per 7.09.04.A; j) Tree species shall have a caliper of two and one-half (2½) inches at four and one-half (4½) ft. above the ground when installed per 7.09.03.E.2.c. The Yaupon Hollys will need to be specified at two and one- half (2½) inches DBH minimum (currently listed at one and one-half (1½) inches caliper). Additionally, item # 12 under the General Landscape Notes will need to be adjusted: “The tree caliper of all canopy trees specified on the plant list shall be measured at six (6) inches above grade”; Formatted: Font: 11 pt Formatted: Indent: Left: 0", Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.5" + Indent at: 0.75" Formatted: Justified, Indent: Left: 0.25" Formatted: Font: 11 pt, Not Bold, No underline Formatted: Normal, Right: 0", Space After: 0 pt, Line spacing: single, No bullets or numbering Formatted: Font: 11 pt Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.25" Formatted: Font: 11 pt, Expanded by 0.1 pt Formatted: Font: 11 pt, Expanded by 0.1 pt, Pattern: Clear Formatted: Font: 11 pt, Expanded by 0.1 pt Formatted: Font: 11 pt, Expanded by 0.1 pt, Pattern: Clear Formatted: Font: 11 pt, Expanded by 0.1 pt Formatted: Font: 11 pt, Not Italic, Expanded by 0.1 pt Formatted: Font: 11 pt, Expanded by 0.1 pt Pre-Application Petition: CDL Truck SchoolSelf Storage Kings Highway – Major Site Plan & Conditional Use Permit – Orange Avenue File No.: MJSP-11202025892 & CU-11202025893 Page 10 of 14 pages Formatted: Font: 11 pt Formatted: Right Formatted: Font: 9 pt k) Tree species shall be a minimum of twelve (12) ft. in height when installed per 7.09.03.E.2.c. The minimum heights for Bald Cypress, Yaupon Holly, and Crape Myrtle on the Plant List are currently listed to be under twelve (12) ft; l) Please specify the use of non-cypress mulch under item # 6 of the General Landscape Notes in accordance with 7.09.04.L.3.a; m) The tree preservation plan specifies the preservation of seventeen (17) pine trees onsite, which is consistent with what is depicted on the landscape plan. Please add a note on the landscape plan that these trees are to be preserved; n) Please provide a separate tree survey. The provided preservation plan and landscape plan depict trees to be preserved, but please clarify if there is any vegetation meeting mitigation thresholds that is proposed to be removed. o) Backflow preventers shall be screened with an eighteen (18) inch hedge, maintained at four (4) feet per LDC 7.09.04.H. Conditions of Approval Subject to resolution of the findings listed above, the following is a partial list of conditions of approval: 1. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy all Category I listed invasive plants shall be eradicated from the site. Please contact Brian Arbeiter at 772-462-2866 if you have any questions or if you would like to meet regarding the details on these requirements.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 items will be required at time of site plan submittal: • A landscape plan consistent with Land Development Code 7.09.00 • A tree survey (if applicable) consistent with Land Development Code 11.02.09.A.2.i • A tree mitigation plan (if applicable) consistent with Land Development Code 6.00.05.D. Please contact our office at (772) 462-2526 if you need additional assistance or have any questions. G. Dettermination of Compliance with Water Quality and Engineering Requirements –Public Works Department 1. Provide the flood zone and FIRM panel for this location on the Site Plan. 2. Dimension the driveway width, radius of return, and setback from side property lines and adjacent driveways. Section 7.05.06 of the Land Development Code includes minimum setback requirements for driveways. 3. Provide documentation of the shared access agreement with the adjoining property. One will be required, if not already in place. 4. A 6 FT sidewalk or Fee-in-Lieu is required along adjacent road Right-of-Ways. Staff would support a Fee-in- Lieu in this location. 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Determination of Compliance with Property Acquisition Requirements – Property Acquisition Division, Legal Department In reviewing Self-Storage Kings Highway, we have the following comments: The parcel has the following frontage: • Turnpike Feeder Road is a State owned and maintained right-of-way. Please contact the Department of Transportation regarding future right-of-way needs. • Miramar Avenue is a 60’ County owned and maintained right-of-way. 5. Provide a truck circulation plan depicting how the dumpster collection, fire department, and delivery trucks will safely maneuver onsite. 6. Vehicular use or storage areas are required to be paved with asphalt or concrete. A detail for asphalt millings is provided on the plan. Where are millings being proposed? 7. Provide property line cross sections showing that adjacent properties will not be adversely impacted. 8. Provide details for curbing and sidewalk complying with current FDOT standards. 9. Trees placed within 10 FT of drainage structures or pipe shall include a root barrier product to protect the drainage system. 10. Landscaping shall not be placed in the bottom of swales or retention areas where they will block stormwater conveyance. 11. A Site Development Permit is required prior to performing site improvement activities. Subsequent to DRC approval, the applicant may submit the required documents to Grant Chambers, P.E. in the Engineering Division. Documents include, , a Driveway Permit application (if modifying the driveway), a Stormwater Permit application, two sets of plans, one copy of the stormwater report and other appropriate information. In accordance with the permit and Land Development Regulations, the applicant shall retain the EOR for site inspections and final certification. The following comments are offered based on plans dated November 18, 2020: 1. Turnpike Feeder Road is an FDOT Right-of-Way. Please coordinate with FDOT for permitting improvements within the Right-of-Way or any required Right-of-Way dedications. The contact for FDOT Right-of-Way dedication is Nesa Harden at 954-777-4437, nesa.harden@dot.state.fl.us. 2. Provide documentation of legal access to the private roadway to the south. 3. Dimension the driveway width, radius of return, and setback from side property lines and adjacent driveways. Section 7.05.06 of the Land Development Code includes minimum setback requirements for driveways. A driveway variance will be required for the proposed location of the driveway on Miramar Avenue. 4. Provide a truck circulation plan depicting how the dumpster collection, fire department, and delivery trucks will safely maneuver onsite. 5. Provide typical pavement sections for all vehicular use areas. Vehicular use or storage areas are required to be paved with asphalt or concrete. 6. Provide property line cross sections showing that adjacent properties will not be adversely impacted. 7. Provide details for curbing and sidewalk complying with current FDOT standards. 8. Trees placed within 10 FT of drainage structures or pipe shall include a root barrier product to protect the drainage system. 9. Gated access shall comply with section 7.10.15 of the Land Development Code. Provide dimensions demonstrating that Right-of-Way setback and queuing spaces comply with this code section. 10. A Site Development Permit is required prior to performing site improvement activities. Subsequent to DRC approval, the applicant may submit the required documents to Grant Chambers, P.E. in the Engineering Division. Documents include, Site Development Permit application, two sets of plans, one copy of the stormwater report and other appropriate information. In accordance with the permit and Land Development Regulations, the applicant shall retain the EOR for site inspections and final certification. 11. For discussion regarding these comments, please contact me at 772-462-2741 or chambersg@stlucieco.org. 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In reviewing the CDL Truck School – Orange Avenue – Pre-App, we have the following comments: • Orange Avenue is a County owned and maintained right of way that varies in this location. • We have identified Orange Avenue on the County’s Right of Way Protection Plan as a 4-lane road, requiring 160- foot of right of way. • The Parcel fronts North Saint Lucie River Water Control District Canal 45. • The property abuts Jean Drive which is a 40-foot unmaintained right of way. • In letter dated May 30, 2014, in the package, it states that there is a 25-foot landscape buffer with an 8-foot high opaque fence along the west side of property. They are not shown on the survey. I. Determination of Compliance with Fire Requirements – Fire Department The Following Revisions Are Necessary: 1. 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 https://www.slcfd.com 2. Fire District review fees are due at the time of submittal. An abbreviated fee schedule is included on the application form. 3. Please provide an electronic copy of the Site Plan (pdf format). 4. A separate review and permit is required for Underground Fire Mains connected to standpipes or sprinkler systems. 5. Fire hydrants (shall be) are provided for buildings other than detached one-and-two-family dwellings IAW both of the following 1) The maximum distance to a fire hydrant from the closest point in the building shall not exceed 400 feet. 2) The maximum distance between fire hydrants shall not exceed 500 feet. NFPA 1:18.5.3. Please provide fire flow calculations for hydrants. 6. An approved water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection (shall be) is identified to all premises upon which facilities, buildings, or portions of buildings which are to be constructed or moved into the jurisdiction. The approved water supply shall be in accordance with NFPA 1:18.4. See “Needed NFPA Fire Flow Calculator Spreadsheet”. 7. Security gates must either be manned 24 hour/day or provide an access control key switch on the control panel to allow for Fire Department entry in an emergency. Security gates must maintain a clear width of 12 feet when open and provide a means to open the gates manually upon loss of power. 8. Fire department connections shall be located on the street side of buildings and shall be located and arranged so that hose lines can be readily attached to the inlets without interference from any nearby objects, including buildings, fences, landscaping, or other fire department connections. The locations of connections shall be based upon the access requirement s of the fire department. 9. The distance allowed between the fire department connection and a fire hydrant shall be no more than one hundred fifty (150) feet as a vehicle travels. 10. FD access roads (shall be) are provided such that any portion of an unsprinklered facility or exterior wall is located not more than 150’ from FD access roads as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. (450’ for NFPA 13, 13D, 12R sprinklered protected buildings). 11. Per NFPA 1114 Chapter 9, Section 1.3. Prior to the final occupancy of any building, the permitted water supply for fire protection, including fire hydrants and fire suppression systems, shall be installed, tested, and acceptable to the AHJ (SLCFD). 12. Be advised: Dimensions of largest vehicle are as follows: 38 tons or 77k lbs, 47.5 ft. total length, 21.5 ft. wheel base, 10.5 ft. total width, 41.5 degree turning radius. 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At least 13 feet 6 inches nominal vertical clearance shall be provided and maintained over the full width of all means of access. Including, but not limited to trees, canopies, etc., as referred to in Exhibit "A," attached hereto. 15. Minimum roadway pavement width (two-way traffic) shall be twenty (20) feet. 16. Minimum roadway pavement width (one-way traffic) shall be twelve (12) feet. Two-Way Radio Enhancement Systems/BDAS shall be installed, inspected and operationally tested in accordance with the manufacturer’s published requirements, by the local fire department, and comply with the most current edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code and its incorporated standards and codes. Pre-surveys of radio signal strength shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal in the form of heat signature mapping or a certification document of radio signal strength provided by a licensed engineer.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.com questions may be directed to Lieutenant Wayne Boyer at (772) 621-3322. 17. K. Determination of Compliance with Utilities Requirements – Fort Pierce Utilities Authority The attached submission for Self-Storage Kings Highway is outside FPUA service area. L. Determination of Compliance with Utilities Requirements – St. Lucie County Utilities This project is in the SLCU service area. Water and wastewater infrastructure is available. A Standard Development Agreement is required in order to reserve capacity. M. Determination of Compliance with Fort Pierce Farms Water Control District Requirements The Self-Storage Kings Highway project is located within the FPFWCD boundary. Please have the applicant’s engineer contact the District regarding permitting requirements or inform them of the District’s website, http://fpfwcd.org/. Should you require additional information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. J. Determination of Compliance with Utilities Requirements – Fort Pierce Utilities Authority Below are FPUA comments regarding the submission for CDL Truck School. W/WW Engineering: Water and sewer services are available to serve this property. Please submit three (3) complete sets of utility construction plan along with a completed plan review application to Water and Wastewater Engineering at 1701 South 37th Street, Fort Pierce, Florida. For more information, please contact John Biggs at (772)466-1600 ext. 3474, or click on the following link. https://www.fpua.com/Business/StartStopNewServices/DevelopmentServicesResponsibilitiesWWW.aspx Electric & Gas Engineering: The property is not in the FPUA electric service area. It is located in FPL service area. K. Determination of Compliance with Utilities Requirements – St. Lucie County Utilities This project is in the FPUA service area. 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Determination of Compliance with School Board Requirements – St. Lucie County School Board The St. Lucie County School District has reviewed the above reference project and we do not have any comments or concerns. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Formatted: Normal, Indent: Left: 0", Right: 0", Pattern: Clear Formatted: Justified Formatted: Normal, Line spacing: single