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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Regular Meeting
April 4, 2023 Convened: 6:00 PM
Adjourned: 7: 43 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chair Cathy Townsend, District No. 5.
Present
Commissioner Cathy Townsend District 5, Commissioner Linda Bartz District 3, Commissioner Chris
Dzadovsky District 1, Commissioner Larry Leet District 2, Commissioner Jamie Fowler District 4
Also, Present
George Landry, County Administrator
Mayte Santamaria, Deputy County Administrator
Kori Benton, Planning & Development Services Planning Manager
Katherine Barbieri, Asst. County Attorney
Brian Arbeiter, Environmental Resources Senior Environmental Planner
Tahir Curry, Planning & Development Services Associate Planner
Amy Griffin, Environmental Resources Director
Karen Kozac, Public Safety Radiological Coordinator
Aimee Cooper, Environmental Planner
Wes McCurry, Senior VP of Economic Development Council
Misti Glisson, Public Safety Communications Division, Manager
Katie Hisson, Public Safety Communication Division, Manager
Christina Anton, Public Safety Communications, Officer
Dane Vachon, St. Lucie County Fire District, Battalion Chief
Brian Gonzalez, St. Lucie County Fire District Deputy Chief
Joshua Revord, Coastal Engineer
Vera Smith, Deputy Clerk Recording Secretary
2. INVOCATION
The County Administrator led the invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PRESENTATIONS
There were no items scheduled.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items)
Chair Townsend opened the meeting for public comment at this time. The following people addressed the
Board regarding the traffic calming measures, safety, and dangers on Indian River Drive.
• Teri Knight
• Mark Derosa
• Craig Grossman
With no one else wishing to address the Board, Chair Townsend closed public comment.
6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL
A. Resolution No. 23-013 - Proclaiming Tuesday, April 18, 2023, as "Holocaust Remembrance Day" in St. Lucie
County, Florida
The deputy clerk read the proclamation into the record. A motion was made to adopt the resolution, and it
passed unanimously. Chair Townsend presented the proclamation to "Temple Beth El Isreal", Jewish
Community Volunteers, and Rabbi Benson, who thanked the Board and accepted the proclamation with
great honor.
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Commissioner District 2 Larry Leet
SECONDER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
AYES: Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
B. Resolution No. 23-024 - Proclaiming the Month of April 2023 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in St.
Lucie County, Florida
The deputy clerk read the proclamation into the record. A motion was made to adopt the resolution, and it
passed unanimously. Chair Townsend presented the proclamation to the "Inner Truth Project" Board
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RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 4 Jamie Fowler
AYES:
Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
C. Resolution No. 23-048 - Proclaiming the month of April 2023 as "Earth Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida
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The deputy clerk read the proclamation into the record. A motion was made to adopt the resolution, and it
passed unanimously. Chair Townsend presented the proclamation to the "St. Lucie County Environmental
Education and Community Outreach" Manager Erin Cartmill, who thanked the Board and accepted the
proclamation with gratitude.
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
AYES: Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
D. Resolution No. 23-046 - Proclaiming the Week of April 9 through April 15, 2023, as "National Public Safety
Telecommunicators Week" in St. Lucie County, Florida
The deputy clerk read the proclamation into the record. A motion was made to adopt the resolution, and it
passed unanimously. Chair Townsend presented the proclamation to the "St. Lucie County Public Safety
Division" Misti Glisson, Katie Hissong, Christina Anton, SLCFD Dane Vichon, Brian Gonzalez, and Public Safty
Dictor Karen Kozac, who thanked the Board and accepted the proclamation with gratitude.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 4 Jamie Fowler
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
AYES:
Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made to approve all minute sets, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 4 Jamie Fowler
AYES:
Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of March 7, 2023.
B. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Special Meeting of March 17, 2023.
C. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Regular Meeting of March 21, 2023.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made to adopt the consent agenda, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 4 Jamie Fowler
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 2 Larry Leet
AYES:
Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
A. WARRANTS
1. Warrant Lists 24 - 25
Adopted by Consent Vote
B. ADMINISTRATION
1. Appointment to the Citizens Budget Development Committee
Staff recommended that the Board ratify Commissioner Townsend's appointment of Stewart Mencer
to the Citizens Budget Development Committee.
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Appointment to the Citizens Budget Development Committee
Staff recommended that the Board ratify Commissioner Bartz's appointment of KeAndrea Davis to
the Citizens Budget Development Committee.
Adopted by Consent Vote
C. AIR & SEA PORT
1. BDCC Properties, LLC - Ground Sublease
Staff recommended Board approval of the ground sublease agreement between Fort Pierce FBO and
BDCC Properties, and for the County Attorney and Chair to sign all required documents.
Adopted by Consent Vote
D. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement - 12350 Orange Avenue - Agricoastal Growers Inc -
Parcel ID 2308-113-0000-000-8
Mr. George is requesting an "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement to keep his 4' wood fence
at its present location, just south of the property line in the newly donated right-of-way of Orange
Avenue, as recorded in Official Records Book 4941, Page 744. The right-of-way donation was a
condition of approval of PDS Order 2022-043. The fence location is depicted in Exhibit A. He
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understands if the County Engineer determines the fence is causing flooding, drainage problems, or
for other needs in the area, the fence will need to be removed or relocated at his expense.
Engineering, Road & Bridge, and Water Quality have reviewed the license agreement and have no
objections.
Staff recommended the Board approve the "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement, authorize
the Chair to sign the agreement and direct Mr. George pay to record the agreement in the public
records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Revocable License Agreement - 12585 South Indian River Drive - Richard Lounsbury and Lisa
Lounsbury - Parcel ID 4504-310-0003-000-2
Mr. and Mrs. Lounsbury are requesting a Revocable License Agreement to install two (2) 2-inch PVC
pipes under the right-of-way of South Indian River Drive, a 30' County owned and maintained right-
of-way. The PVC pipes will span the entire width of South Indian River Drive, adjacent to 12585 South
Indian River Drive. These pipes will provide a means to extend electric and water service from their
residence to their property on the east side of the right-of-way. The bore will be a minimum of 42-
inches deep. They understand if the County Engineer determines the utility crossing is causing
flooding, drainage problems, or for other needs in the area, the utility crossing will need to be
removed or relocated at their expense.
Engineering, Road & Bridge, and Water Quality have reviewed the license agreement and have no
objections.
Staff recommended the Board approve the revocable license agreement, authorize the Chair to sign
the agreement and direct Mr. and Mrs. Lounsbury pay to record the agreement in the public records
of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement - 12200 Orange Avenue - William and Allyson Lyshon -
Parcel ID 2308-112-0000-000-5
Mr. and Mrs. Lyshon are requesting an "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement to keep their 4'
wood fence at its present location, just south of the property line in the newly donated right-of-way
of Orange Avenue, as recorded in Official Records Book 4941 Page 750. The right-of-way donation
was a condition of approval of PDS Order 2022-043. The fence location is depicted in Exhibit A. They
understand if the County Engineer determines the fence is causing flooding, drainage problems, or
for other needs in the area, the fence will need to be removed or relocated at their expense.
Engineering, Road & Bridge, and Water Quality have reviewed the license agreement and have no
objections.
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Staff recommended the Board approve the "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement, authorize
the Chair to sign the agreement and direct Mr. and Mrs. Lyshon pay to record the agreement in the
public records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Adopted by Consent Vote
4. Revocable License Agreement - 4100 Redwood Drive - Holiday Pines Subdivision Phase III - Donald
and Sharon Caton - Parcel ID 1313-502-0014-000-6
Mr. and Mrs. Caton are requesting a revocable license agreement to be allowed to install a 4'
aluminum fence with gates along the sides and rear of the property, within the County's 15' Drainage
Easement, per the Plat recorded in Plat Book 20, Page 19B. They understand if the County Engineer
determines the fence and gates are causing flooding, drainage problems, or for other needs in the
area, the fence and gates will need to be removed or relocated at their expense.
Engineering, Road & Bridge, and Water Quality have reviewed the license agreement and have no
objections.
Staff recommended the Board approve the revocable license agreement, authorize the Chair to sign
the agreement and direct Mr. and Mrs. Caton pay to record the agreement in the public records of
St. Lucie County, Florida.
Adopted by Consent Vote
E. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Financial Contribution to the St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity Housing Development on Deleon Avenue
in Lakewood Park
Staff recommended reallocation of the $400,000.00 approved for the development of essential
housing to St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity for the development and construction of 10 townhome
units located at 5005 Deleon Avenue as agreed upon per contract C22-02-816; and authorization for
the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
F. FACILITIES
1. Contract - St. Lucie County Rock Road IT Generator Replacement and Transfer Switch
Staff recommended Board approval to proceed with the purchase of two generators, two existing
transfer switches (ATS), and modifying the electrical connections in-between and at both generators
via Omnia proposal number H6-71596-5296-1 in the amount of $299,642.00 and approve installation
by Trane proposal number 7105863 in the amount of $480,496.00, for a total cost of $780,138.00,
and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
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G. PARKS & RECREATION
1. Bid Award No. 23-015 - Layne Chesney Softball Field Renovations Field #2 - $152,570.00
Staff recommended Board approval to increase this project budget by an additional $42,570.00 from
Parks MSTU's and award Bid No. 23-015 to LTG Sports Turf One, LLC - 9819 US Hwy 441, Boynton
Beach, FL 33472, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $152,570.00, and
authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Clover Park MLB Stadium Maintenance Equipment - $196,453.99
Staff recommended Board approval to purchase maintenance equipment listed from approved
distributors off of a State contract in the amount of $196,453.99 and authorize the Chair to sign
documents as provided and approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. Waiver for the Early Learning Coalition's of St. Lucie County Family Fun Fair to Waive Facility Use
Fees in the amount of $750.00
Staff recommended Board approval to waive the facility use fee of $750.00 as outlined in this agenda
memorandum and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County
Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
H. PUBLIC UTILITIES
1. Capital Leases - Caterpillar 966-14 XE and 930M Wheel Loaders Lease Agreements
St. Lucie County Solid Waste (SLCSW) requires the use of heavy-duty equipment around the site for
daily operation. In the past, we have purchased this equipment. Staff is requesting to lease a new
2023 966-14 XE and 930M Wheel Loaders to replace equipment that is nearing or has reached its
end of life. It is more cost-effective to lease this equipment on a long-term basis rather than
purchase them since maintenance is included in the leases.
Staff recommended the Board authorize staff to enter into long-term capital leases, with options to
buy, for a new 2023 966-14 XE and a new 2023 930M Wheel Loaders from Florida Sheriff's
Association Contract #FSA18-VEH16.0, Specification #61, following review and approval from the
County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
I. PUBLIC WORKS
1. Approval of Work Authorization #1 for Contract C22-11-1011 - Juanita Avenue Sidewalk from East of
Taylor Creek to US Highway 1 Project - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES
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Staff recommended Board approval of Work Authorization #1 to Contract C22-11-1011 with Kimley-
Horn & Associates, Inc. Consulting Engineers in the amount of $51,720.00 and authorization of the
Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
2. Approval of Work Authorization #7 to Contract C20-01-156 - Water Quality Improvement Project in
the Petravice Preserve and White City Neighborhood
Staff recommended Board approval of Work Authorization #7 to Contract C20-01-156 with Kimley-
Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $199,935.00 for the Water Quality Improvement Project
in the Petravice Preserve and White City Neighborhood and authorize the Chair to sign documents
approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
3. Resolution - Midway Road Turnpike Interchange - Support of Revised Recommended Alternative
*RES-2023-65 updated/assigned post -meeting.
Staff recommended Board approval of the attached resolution supporting the recommendation that
the Florida Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) change their recommended Midway Road interchange
configuration from a tight urban diamond interchange (TUDI) to the Partial Cloverleaf (Parclow) as
shown in the Midway Road Interchange Alternatives public document at Midway Road in St. Lucie
County, Florida.
Adopted by Consent Vote
J. TRANSIT
1. Authorization Resolution - Federal Transit Administration Super Grant, 49 U.S.C. 5307 and 5339 -
Capital and Operating Assistance and Bus Facilities - Grant Acceptance & Budget Resolution for FFY22
Annually, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) allocates funding for operating and capital funds
to designated recipients in urbanized areas. An urbanized area is an incorporated area with a
population of 50,000 or more that is designated as such by the U.S. Department of Commerce,
Bureau of the Census. For urbanized areas with 200,000 in population and over, funds are
apportioned and flow directly to a designated recipient selected locally to apply for and receive
Federal funds. This grant combines FTA 5307 and 5339, which FTA refers to as a 'Super Grant'.
The total project cost for the federal fiscal year 2022 is $4,172,585.00, which comprises the federal
and local funding shares for capital and operating expenditures. Matching local funds of $893,619
will be provided through the Transit Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU), and matching capital
funds of $596,337.00 met with Transportation Development Credit/Toll Revenue Credit (TDC/TRC),
also known as a "soft match".
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Staff recommended Board acceptance of the 49 U.S. Code § 5307 & 5339 (Super Grant) Urbanized
area formula grant (FL-2023-012-00) for FFY22, approval of the budget resolution, acceptance of
grant and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. The
Super Grant award is $4,172,585.00 and the local match is $893,619.00.
Adopted by Consent Vote
Authorization Resolution - Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Public Transportation Grant
Agreement (PGTA) for Microtransit Expansion - Grant Acceptance & Budget Resolution for FY23 will
be for both Operating & Capital. This project is ranked number two on the priority list in St. Lucie
Couty's 10-year Transit Development Plan's (TDP) Annual Progress Report under section 4.4: 10-Year
TDP Implementation Plan - Funded Projects
A Transit Development Plan (TDP) is a strategic planning document required by the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the receipt of funding through the Public Transit Block
Grant Program. The FDOT requires that transit operators have an adopted TDP to ensure proper
planning, development, and operational goals. The TDP is based on a 10-year planning horizon and a
Major Update is required every five years. The last major update was in 2019. Annual updates in the
form of progress reports on the 10-Year Implementation Program of the TDP are also required. The
annual updates are prepared and submitted by the County's Transit staff every August.
Staff recommended Board acceptance of budget resolution 2023-41 and the Public Transportation
Grant Agreement for the FDOT Service Development Grant (FM No. 449922-1-94-01 & No. 449882-1-
84-01) and authorization for the Chair to sign as approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted by Consent Vote
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1.Ouanalao (FKA Seaside) Resort - Major Adjustment to a Conditional Use Permit & an Alcohol
Distance Waiver - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
Item presented in conjunction with Regular Agenda Item 10.C.1.
This public hearing was Quasi -Judicial, and the commissioners made the following disclosures regarding this
item:
Commissioner Jamie Fowler - Spoke with staff only.
Commissioner Linda Bartz - Spoke with staff, Lee Dobbins and Lee Heaton.
Commissioner Larry Leet- Spoke with staff only.
Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky - Spoke with staff, Lee Dobbins and Lee Heaton.
Chair Cathy Townsend - Spoke with staff, Lee Dobbins and Lee Heaton.
Kori Benton, Planning & Development Services Planning Manager, presented this item to the Board. Staff
advised the hearing was dually noticed for the proposed Conditional Use and Alcohol Waiver Adjustments
two (2) signs were posted on the petition site both on the East and West side of South A1A, a display ad was
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published in the local newspaper and mailings sent to twenty-two (22) owners of property within 500 ft. of
the petition site with two respondents. The 15.40-acre project is located at 7700 S. Ocean Drive in St. Lucie
County approximately five (5) miles north of North Jensen Beach Causeway Boulevard. Within the
Hutchinson Island Residential Zoning District, with land east of SR A1A holding a Residential, Medium Future
Land Use Designation and properties west of SR A1A having a Residential, Urban Future Land Use
Designation. The project site is also located within the Urban Service Boundary with a 50" wetland buffer. In
2021, the Board authorized a major site plan conditional use and alcohol waiver for the development of the
property within the Hutchinson Island Residential District as a tourist court resort. The Conditional Use
Permit is to increase the number of resort units by nine (9) for a total of fifty-nine (59), revise the docking
facility design and operational parameters, expand resort amenities including a new splash pad, snack bar,
and stage among the cottage resort units, and add a kitchen, tiki bar, pool and seating areas west of SR A1A.
The petition is coupled with a Major Adjustment to the Alcohol Distance Waiver to allow alcohol sales with
on -premises consumption at the proposed snack bar and tiki bar restaurant/pool, for the project located
within the Hutchinson Island Residential District. The proposed site plan revised- tourist court resort is as
follows:
• (25) Oceanside Villas
• (22) Cottage Structues
➢ 10- Single Story/2 bedroom units
➢ 12- Two Story/2 bedrooms units (4 bedrooms per 2-story cottage)
•—37,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with amenity center, restaurant, bar, spa, and other support uses
• Expanded Parking (44 spaces/yielding over 250)
• Riverside Tiki Bar
• Snack bar/Stage/Splash Pad/Fire Pit
• (26) Docking slips
• Docking facility usage by a non -lodging resort guest
The modified site plan and conditional use remain within the allowable density, when comparing resort
units to allowable residential units, and are generally consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Goals,
Objectives, and Policies. In the scope of the conditional use, it does not trigger a super -majority vote by the
Board to approve the modifications. Staff recommended the Board approve the Major Adjustments to the
Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan and Alcohol Waiver, and the associated Wetland Waiver, subject to the
conditions contained within draft Resolutions 2023-42 and 2023-43. Many conditions are retained as
provided within approved Resolution 2022-23, with select modifications and additions highlighted
conditions of approval:
The tourist court resort shall be limited to twenty-five (25) 3-story resort villas, - ten
10 one 1-story resort cottages, twelve (12) two-story cottages with an approximate 37,000 sq. ft.
clubhouse containing up to 20-,00D 22,321 sq. ft. of air-conditioned space. The clubhouse will include
restaurant and bar space up to 7,200 sq. ft. (indoor and outdoor dining), banquet hall, ballroom,
fitness room, spa, kids' playroom pool area, and other amenities. The resort includes an accessory
dock on the west side of SR A1A with twenty-six (26) f26) slips.
• The resort amenities and Activities shall adhere to the following operation parameters and the
applicable County noise ordinances:
➢ The west poolside tiki bar, grill, and pool amenity shall conclude food and drink
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service by 11:00 PM, with a mandatory employee and guest dismissal by 11:30 PM. If
live or amplified music is provided, said music shall terminate by 10:00 PM and an on -
site noise meter shall be installed and maintained to minimize noise impacts to
adjacent property.
➢ The resort docking facility shall be closed between 11:30 PM - 5:00 AM, with river
cruises concluding by 10:00 PM.
➢ The interior splash pad and stage shall conclude operation by 11:00 PM.
• All reauired Darkine saaces shall remain available for vehicular Darkine demand. Boats. boat trailers
campers, or Recreational Vehicles (RVs) shall not be parked within required parking, driveway/drive-
aisles, or designated landscape or open space areas.
Prior to issuance e f a Site r,,,velopmp-n+ p rmi , the first vertical building inspection for resort units
or the clubhouse, a Photometric Plan compliant with the Sea Turtle Protection Plan shall be provided
for the pedestrian crosswalk, main guest parking area, and clubhouse parking areas.
• The restaurant and tiki bar kitchens shall be operable and available to serve patrons when alcoholic
beverages are sold or dispensed for on -premises consumption. Alcohol beverages shall not be sold at
the Snack Bar unless operations are elevated to feature a Dermanent kitchen and seatine caoacity for
thirty-five (35) patrons, in accordance with active Land Development Code provisions.
• The accessory dock and water amenities are available only to registered resort guests.
(applicant requested approval for usage of non -lodging resort guests)
• No commercial marina activities, dock slip rental (to non -lodging guests), or sale selling of individual
docks shall be permitted. Guided water tours and jet ski rentals to registered resort guests, within
eligible oDerational hours. may be Drovided.
• Prior to issuance of a Site Development Permit for the riverside amenities, the applicant is required
to receive approval of a fee -in -lieu of sidewalk from the Board of County Commissioners or permit
the construction of the sidewalk along the west side of South A1A.
Staff recommended the Board adopt the Resolution approving this request for a Major Adjustment to the
Conditional Use Permit and Alcohol Distance Waiver, subject to the conditions outlined in Resolution No.
2023-42.
Commissioner Leet questioned if the restaurant and main resort be open to the public or guests only. Staff
advised the restaurant within the clubhouse will be open to the public.
Lee Dobbins Esq. representative on behalf of the applicant addressed the Board and advised plans are for a
family -friendly beachfront resort. The amenities within the resort include an oceanfront/beachfront
restaurant, pool, spa, kids club, and water sports, with intentions to cater to families. The name of the will
be Ouanalao a first-class resort and the applicant has an agreement in place to be flagged by Marriott. A
request has been made to modify the original design approval made in 2021 to include adding riverfront
amenities and minor changes to the oceanfront side as listed to keep guests entertained.
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There was additional discussion and the Board expressed concerns regarding docking being open to non -
lodging guests, safety, hiring of a dock hand, dock lighting, hours of operation, boat slips, sidewalks,
parking/valet parking, drainage plans, MSBU boundary, erosion control, and maintenance of the property.
Susan O'Rourke, of Engineering and Planning, addressed the Board on behalf of the applicant and provided
a breakdown of parking concerns (valet/stacked/overflow).
Chair Townsend opened the hearing for public comment at this time. The following people addressed the
Board.
• Richard Calabro
• Eduardo Gomez
With no one else wishing to address the Board, Chair Townsend closed the public hearing.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, with the modification to the docking facility being
open to non -lodging guests with a dockhand, along with sidewalk provisions, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
AYES: Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
2. Port St. Lucie Cardroom - Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages, for on -site
consumption, within a cardroom at 6666 US Highway 1, Unit 2, Port St. Lucie, FL, within the CG
(Commercial, General) Zoning District. - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
This public hearing was Quasi -Judicial, and the commissioners made the following disclosures regarding this
item:
Commissioner Jamie Fowler - Spoke with staff only.
Commissioner Linda Bartz - Spoke with staff only.
Commissioner Larry Leet- Spoke with staff only.
Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky - Spoke with staff only.
Chair Cathy Townsend - Spoke with staff and Adam Fetterman.
Tahir Curry, Planning & Development Services Associate Planner presented this item to the Board. The
applicant, Port St. Lucie Cardroom, requested a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the sale of alcoholic
beverages for on -site consumption. Following public notice requirements of the County Land Development
Code, public notice was advertised in the St. Lucie County News Tribune on March 22, 2023, and notices
were mailed to 59 surrounding property owners within a 500-feet of the subject property, and a sign was
posted on the property. Two responses were received 1 not in favor and 1 no opinion of the Conditional Use
Permit. The site consists of a 96,655-square-foot retail shopping center known as St. Lucie Square Shopping
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Center. The cardroom is permitted to renovate and occupy 14,588 square feet of the former Planet Fitness
space, at 6666 US Highway 1, Unit: 2. The site features a wide range of commercial businesses including
Blue Iguana Sports Grill, Dollar Tree, Mission Kitchen, Da Vinci's Restaurant, gaming arcades, Truth Church,
and Atlantic Safe Company. The St. Lucie Square Shopping Center is a zoned Commercial General with a
Commercial Future Land Use Designation. The property is located within the Urban Service Boundary (USB).
Under the Land Development Code, Alcoholic beverage sales (free standing) for on -site consumption is a
Conditional Use in the Commercial General Zoning District, unless the sale of alcoholic beverages is an
accessory to a restaurant and/or civic, social, and fraternal organizations.
The Port St. Lucie Cardroom is classified under the Standard Industrial Classification Amusement and
Recreation Services as a permitted use. The hours of operation will be Sunday -Thursday from 10:00 a.m. -
2:00 a.m. and Friday/Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 a.m., with alcoholic beverage service planned between
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. complying with the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances Chapter 4 — Alcoholic
Beverages which preclude sales between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. The cardroom will not have a traditional
bar, as alcoholic beverages will be ordered and served via a server. The cardroom will contain twenty (20)
gaming tables with an overall seating capacity of 140, seating seven (7) participants per table. The floor plan
depicts a gaming floor, foyer, bathrooms, vault room, and storage. The cardroom meets the distance
requirement from the existing religious facilities and schools identified in the area. The site is within an
established commercial plaza that features appropriate access, parking, and orientation to provide general
compatibility with the existing character of the neighborhood. The plaza, with integrated out parcels, has
restaurants with alcoholic beverage sales and entertainment venues such as the Jackpot Fever, Gold Rush,
and Freedom 7's arcades located within the St. Lucie Square Plaza.
The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on March 16, 2023, unanimously passing a motion
to forward a recommendation of approval to the Board. The staff has determined the Conditional Use
Permit to meets the standards for review outlined in the Land Development Code and is consistent with the
goals, objectives, and policies of the comprehensive plan, therefore, the staff recommended the Board
approve the resolution granting the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the following conditions:
The hours of operation shall comply with the Code of Ordinances of St. Lucie County and State of
Florida Statutes, Chapter 561 (Beverage Law: Administration).
A Minor Adjustment to the Conditional Use is required for a change in the business name and/or
ownership before a Zoning Compliance Certificate is issued
Staff recommended the Board approve Resolution 2023-45, granting a Conditional Use Permit to the Port St.
Lucie Cardroom to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on -site consumption within the CG (Commercial,
General) Zoning District, authorizing the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney.
Chair Townsend opened the hearing for public comment at this time. With no one wishing to address the
Board, Chair Townsend closed the public hearing.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, and it passed (4)-(1).
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
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SECONDER: Commissioner District 2 Larry Leet
AYES: Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet
NAYS: Jamie Fowler
EXCUSED: None
10. REGULAR AGENDA
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY
1. Resolution No. 2023-034 - Approving Certain Incentives on Behalf of Lactalogics, Inc.
Wes McCurry, Senior VP of the Economic Development Council presented this item to the Board. Project Gala
combines the latest in milk processing technology with holistic donor care to increase access to the life-
saving benefits of breast milk. They are positioned as an affordable, high -volume supplier of human -milk
fortifiers and donor milk, improving food safety and security in St. Lucie County for the nation as a whole.
The project involves the acquisition and renovation of an existing 60,000-square-foot existing building for
manufacturing in Port St. Lucie formerly known as the Liberty Medical Campus on U.S. Highway 1 and the
installation of state-of-the-art milk processing equipment. The total investment for the project is expected to
be in the range of $60 million. The project is expected to create 60 new jobs with an average wage of over
$49,00 per year providing a significant boost to the local economy. Overall, the new business project
represents a positive impact on the local community and promises to create new jobs and stimulate
economic growth in U.S. Highway 1 corridor. The employment schedule consists of 20 new jobs in Year 1, 20
new jobs in Year 2, and 20 new jobs in Year 3. Lactalogics, Inc.'s earnings per worker are above the average
annual earnings for St. Lucie County. The incentives for consideration include:
• Expedited Site Plan and Permitting
• Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for TPP only
➢ 10 years = 5 years @ 100% and a 5-year sliding scale at 90%-80%-60%-40%-20% (City
of Port St. Lucie and St. Lucie County)
• Mobility & Impact Fee Mitigation (City of Port St. Lucie)
• Job Growth Investment Grant
Staff recommended that the Board adopt Resolution No. 2023-034 and authorize the Chair to sign the
resolution
a. motion was made to approve statt recommendations, and it passed unanimously.
RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 2 Larry Leet
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
AYES:
Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
1. Brock Mason, represented by Bret Montgomery, is requesting a Category I Wetland Waiver to
Construct a Single-family Residence on North Hutchinson Island - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
This public hearing was Quasi -Judicial, and the commissioners made the following disclosures regarding this
item:
Commissioner Jamie Fowler - Spoke with staff only.
Commissioner Linda Bartz - Spoke with staff only.
Commissioner Larry Leet- Spoke with staff only.
Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky - Spoke with staff only.
Chair Cathy Townsend - Spoke with staff only.
George Landry, County Administrator, and Brian Arbeiter, Environmental Resources Senior Planner,
presented this item to the Board. The applicant is seeking approval of a Wetland Waiver to impact a
Category I wetland to construct a 1,560 SF single-family residential structure, outdoor courtyard area,
front/side yard area that includes an advanced treatment unit (ATLI) for septage disposal, and driveway. This
item was brought before the Board in a previous meeting and the Board made a recommendation for staff
to reach out to the property owner/owner of the road area to confirm an agreeance to an easement
regarding the sewer connection. The staff has reached out to the property owner/ road owner and has
received consent for utilities to provide an easement. Staff is working with acquisitions to draft the
paperwork for completion. Staff recommended the Board adopt Resolution 2023-36, approving the Wetland
Waiver Category 1 for a single-family residence subject to the conditions as set forth in the resolution. The
following two (2) conditions are recent additions to the previous draft resolution:
• The current and future owners and their heirs/assigns agree to participate and shall be a "yes" vote in
any lawfully established MSTU, MSBU, or other special assessment district created for the purpose of
providing wastewater system on North Hutchinson Island.
• The current and future owners and their heirs/assigns agree to connect to a governmental or
governmentally approved and certificated central wastewater collection system ("system") within 90
days after notification by mail or by publication that such a system's collection lines, force mains or
lift stations have been installed immediately adjoining or across an easement which abuts the
property served by the on -site sewage disposal system or is within 200 feet of the property.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendations based on the conditions as stated, and it passed
UIIdIIIIIIUUJIy.
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky
SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
AYES: Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
C. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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1.Ouanalao (FKA Seaside) Resort - Major Adjustment to the Major Site Plan and a Wetland Waiver -
THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL
Item presented in conjunction with Public Hearing Item 9.A.1.
This public hearing was Quasi -Judicial, and the commissioners made the following disclosures regarding this
item:
Commissioner Jamie Fowler - Spoke with staff only.
Commissioner Linda Bartz - Spoke with staff, Lee Dobbins and Lee Heaton.
Commissioner Larry Leet- Spoke with staff only.
Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky - Spoke with staff, Lee Dobbins and Lee Heaton.
Chair Cathy Townsend - Spoke with staff, Lee Dobbins and Lee Heaton.
Kori Benton, Planning & Development Services Planning Manager, presented this item in conjunction with
9.A1. The petitions are coupled with a petition for a Major Adjustment to the Alcohol Distance Waiver to
allow alcohol sales with on -premises consumption at the proposed snack bar and tiki bar restaurant/pool,
for the project located within the Hutchinson Island Residential District (HIRD) Zoning District, at 7700 S.
Ocean Drive in St. Lucie County, Florida. The hearing was dually noticed for the proposed Conditional Use
and Alcohol Waiver Adjustments two (2) signs were posted on the petition site both on the East and West
side of South A1A, a display ad was published in the local newspaper and mailings sent to twenty-two (22)
owners of property within 500 ft. of the petition site. The project site is located both east and west of Ocean
Drive SR-A1A South approximately five (5) miles north of North Causeway Boulevard Jensen Beach
causeway, Frank Wacha Bridge. The 15.40-acre petition site is under development in alignment with the
active Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit, located within the Hutchinson Island Residential Zoning District,
with land east of SR A1A holding residential, Medium Future Land Use Designation and properties west of
SR A1A have a Residential, Urban Future Land Use Designation also located within the Urban Service
Boundary with a 50" wetland buffer. The collective petitions seek to modify the Site Plan & Wetland Waiver,
Conditional Use Permit, and Alcohol Distance Waiver to modify the resort unit schedule, expand resort
amenities and revise the operational scope as follows:
• 25) Oceanside Villas
• (22) Cottage Structues
➢ 10- Single Story/2 bedroom units
➢ 12- Two Story/2 bedrooms units (4 bedrooms per 2-story cottage)
•—37,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with amenity center, restaurant, bar, spa, and other support uses
• Expanded Parking (44 spaces/yielding over 250)
• Riverside Tiki Bar
• Snack bar/Stage/Splash Pad/Fire Pit
• (26) Docking slips
• Docking facility usage by a non -lodging resort guest.
Staff recommended the Board adopt the attached resolution approving the major adjustment to the major
site plan and associated wetland waiver, subject to the conditions outlined in Resolution No. 2023-43.
A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, and it passed unanimously.
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RESULT:
APPROVE
MOVER:
Commissioner District 2 Larry Leet
SECONDER:
Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz
AYES:
Cathy Townsend, Linda Bartz, Chris Dzadovsky, Larry Leet, Jamie Fowler
NAYS:
None
EXCUSED:
None
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. The New York Mets Spring Training season began at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie on Feb. 25. The Mets
have 16 home games on the schedule. Tickets are on sale now at www.mets.com/springtraining.
B. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal meeting on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 9 am
in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia
Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
C. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 9 am in
the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia
Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.
D. The 19th annual St. Lucie Earth Day Festival will be on Saturday, April 22nd at the Oxbow EcoCenter
(5400 NE St. James Dr., Port St. Lucie) from 10 am to 5 pm. The festival will feature environmental and
community -based exhibitors, vendors, and performers from all over the region sharing resources and
entertainment. For more information visit www.StLucieEarthDay.com.
12. MOTION TO ADJOURN
With no other information to be brought for consideration before the Board, the meeting was adjourned
at 7:43 PM.
Please note: Final minutes are recorded in the official minute's books filed with the Clerk of the Circuit
Court and available for inspection upon request.
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