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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08.16.202291rc LUCE L"C", P La©n BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting August 16, 2022 Convened: 9:00 AM Adj ourned: 10:15 AM 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by Chair Sean Mitchell, District No. 2. Present Commissioner Sean Mitchell District 2, Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson District 4, Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky District 1, Commissioner Linda Bartz District 3, Commissioner Cathy Townsend District 5 Also Present Howard Tipton, County Administrator Mark Satterlee, Deputy County Administrator Alphonso Jefferson, Deputy County Administrator Dan McIntyre, County Attorney Jennifer Hill, Office of Management & Budget Director Kori Benton, Planning & Development Services Planning Manager Aimee Cooper, Environment Planner Benjamin Balcer, Planning & Development Services Assistant Director, Jodi Kugler, Planning & Development Services Senior Planner Vera Smith, Deputy Clerk Recording Secretary 2. INVOCATION The County Administrator led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PUBLIC COMMENT (excluding Public Hearing Items) Chair Mitchell opened the meeting for public comment at this time. With no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Mitchell closed public comment. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made to approve all minute sets, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 16, 2022 9:00 AM SECONDER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None A. Board of County Commissioners minutes for the BOCC Informal Meeting of July 12, 2022. 6. PROCLAMATIONS APPROVAL A. Resolution No. 22-142 - Proclaiming August 26, 2022, as "Women's Equality Day" in St. Lucie County, Florida, to commemorate the 1920 Certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution granting Women the Right to Vote. The deputy clerk read the proclamation into the record. A motion was made to adopt the resolution, and it passed unanimously. Chair Mitchell presented the proclamation to the "League of Women Voters" of St. Luce County, President Sabrina Taylor, who thanked the Board and accepted the proclamation. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy AYES: Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 7. PRESENTATIONS A. St. Lucie Public Schools Update - Dr. Jon R. Prince, Superintendent, St. Lucie Public Schools Dr. Jon R. Prince, Superintendent of St. Lucie County Schools, presented a short video presentation to the Board regarding the initiatives for overall student performance within the public school systems. He advised the district is the largest employer in the County, with over 5000 employees. St. Lucie County Public schools have been ranked number 23 out of 67 Counties in state rankings. He provided an overview of the summer program enrollment with over 5000 students in attendance, and the graduation rank is 5t" within the State. St Lucie County is expected to have six consecutive years of a graduation rate exceeding 90%. There are no failing schools in St. Lucie. County. St. Lucie County is number one on the Treasure Coast, with overall achievement outperforming Martin and Indian River County, which has never happened before. Ranked fifth in the State Career and Technical Education with students passing exams that will accelerate them to 2 1 P a g BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 16, 2022 9:00 AM obtaining a job in the local community. The goals of St. Lucie County Public Schools for 2022- 2023 are to: • To Provide a Safe, Secure, and Predictable Environment for All Students and Staff, In Schools and On Buses • To Improve ELA Performance in Grades 3-10 • To Renew the Referendum, which Supports Teacher Retention and Recruitment, School Safety, Expands Mental Health Services, and provides resources for Special Programs • To Secure District Accreditation Mr. Prince advised over $74 million has been raised for a referendum over the last three years. Charter Schools will receive proportional funds based on their number of students. He advised for more information to visit www.stlucieschools.org. B. Ad Valorem Tax Abatement - Mark Satterlee, Deputy County Administrator - ADD ON Mark Satterlee, Deputy County Administrator, presented to the Board an overview of the upcoming referendum on August 23, 2022. Voters will be asked to consider reauthorizing St. Lucie County this important tax abatement that will help continue to bring higher -paying jobs. He advised that valorem tax taxes are an important part of the County's Economic Development Strategy. The Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption would allow the County to encourage the establishment of new businesses and the expansion of existing businesses by granting an exemption from County property taxes of up to 100 percent of only the assessed value of improvements and personal property for those businesses. Any exemption would only remain in effect for up to ten (10) years and would not apply to school, city, or voter -approved taxes. The referendum will provide performance -based incentives to businesses that bring in higher -paying jobs. He highlighted several local and new businesses that have expanded and provided jobs within the community. The recipients of the tax abatement: • ALL are hiring new employees at higher than the average wage, • ALL made significant financial investments in the County, and • ALL said the abatement was a key element when deciding where they would expand or relocate. The other benefits would improve the quality of life, and the expanding economy would provide additional resources to maintain roads, invest in schools, and pay for services. For more information, visit https://yourEDC.com/tax-abatement. 3 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 16, 2022 9:00 AM 8. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made to adopt the consent agenda, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None A. WARRANTS 1. Warrant Lists 44 Adopted by Consent Vote B. ADMINISTRATION 1. Partnership with United Way of St. Lucie County, Inc. Staff recommended approval of the agreement and authorize staff to negotiate final terms of the agreement with the United Way of St. Lucie County, Inc. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Appointment to the Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board Staff recommended that the Board ratify the appointment of Major Adam Goodner to the Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board. Adopted by Consent Vote C. AIR & SEA PORT 1. Board Acceptance - Seaport Grant Amendment for Port of Fort Pierce's Harbour Pointe Development Initiative and Grant Resolution This grant amendment will provide additional FDOT Funds to the existing Harbour Pointe Development Initiative and allow the County to start the planning, design, permitting, and construction phases of the Harbour Pointe Development Initiative, as found in the Port Master Plan. Within this Amendment, the Florida Department of Transportation is providing an additional $2,500,000.00, which requires a local match of $2,500,000.00. Staff recommended Board acceptance of the Port of Fort Pierce's Harbour Pointe Development 4 1 P a g E BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 16, 2022 9:00 AM Initiative Seaport Grant Amendment and grant resolution and authorization for the Chair to sign the grant documents and grant amendment resolution as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote County Attorney Dan McIntyre pulled the item for a separate conversation. D. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. Permission to Advertise - Ordinance amending Chapter 10 (Buildings and Building Regulations) of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws by amending Section 10-22 (Examining Boards) to revise the requirements for appointments to the Board Staff recommended that the Board grant permission to advertise a public hearing to consider the draft ordinance. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Ordinance - Establishing the Solaeris Community Development District - Permission to Advertise Staff recommended that the Board grant permission to advertise the ordinance. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. Ordinance - Establishing the Solaeris Neighborhood One Community Development District - Permission to Advertise Staff recommended that the Board grant permission to advertise the ordinance. Adopted by Consent Vote 4. Revocable License Agreement - 379 SE Gasparilla Avenue - River Park - Unit 4 - Barbara A. Berry - Parcel ID 3419-530-0149-000-9 Ms. Berry is requesting an "After the Fact" Revocable License Agreement to keep her 6' PVC fence with gates along the northeast and southwest sides of the property, within the County's 6' Drainage/Utility Easement and a 6' PVC fence along the northwest side of the property, within the County's 10' Drainage/Utility Easement, per the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants recorded in OR Book 64, Page 235. 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 Ms. Berry pay to record the agreement in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. 5 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 16, 2022 9:00 AM Adopted by Consent Vote 5. Resolution - Right -of -Way Donation on Orange Avenue and Rock Road from SFG SFLC 95, LLC - Parcel ID 2311-411-0003-000-4 On November 2, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 2021-390, granting a major site plan approval for the project known as South Florida Logistics Center 95. As a condition of approval, B-8 states, within 90 days of site plan approval, the property owner(s), the developer, their successors, or assigns shall convey to St. Lucie County in a manner and form acceptable to the St. Lucie County Attorney, additional right-of-way along Rock Road and Orange Avenue. Attached for your review and acceptance, you will find the proposed Special Warranty Deed. Staff recommended the Board accept the special warranty deed from SFG SFLC 95, LLC, authorize the Chair to sign the resolution, and direct staff to record the documents in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida. Adopted by Consent Vote 6. Permission to Reschedule Public Hearing on Demolition of the Property at 3315 Avenue A, Fort Pierce Staff recommended the Board grant permission to hold a public hearing on the demolition of 3315 Avenue A, Fort Pierce. Adopted by Consent Vote E. FACILITIES 1. Approval to Award the Contract to Dewberry Architects Inc in the amount of $207,220.00 for the St. Lucie County Jail Medical Expansion Study - THIS ITEM IS RELATED TO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN Staff recommended Board approval to award the contract to Dewberry Architects Inc. in the amount of $207,220.00 for St. Lucie County Jail Medical Expansion Study and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote � : l�1►�i /_1 � l :� ���1�1:Z�� 1. Proposed Health Insurance Rates for FY2023 - Resulting in a Reallocation of Employer Contributions, Including a 0.5% Shift from the employer to the Employee Across all Tiers - ITEM PULLED PRIOR TO MEETING Adopted by Consent Vote G. LIBRARY SERVICES 6 1 P a g E BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 16, 2022 9:00 AM 1. Reallocation of Zone B Library Impact Fee Reserve Funds to the New Port St. Lucie Library Branch Project Staff recommended approval of reallocation Zone B Library Impact Fee Reserve dollars in the amount of $450,000.00 to fund architectural and design services for a new Port St. Lucie Branch Li b ra ry. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. State Aid to Libraries - Fiscal Year 2023 Staff recommended Board approval of the annual State Aid to Library Grant application estimated at $97,936.00 with the required Annual Service Plan, and authorization for the Chairman to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote H. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET 1. eCivis Master Subscription and Service Agreement Staff recommended Board approval of the agreement for the period 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2025 and authorization for the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Award of Bid No. 22-060, Heavy Equipment and Heavy -Duty Truck Parts and Repair Services Staff recommended Board approval of the award of Bid No. 22-060, Heavy Equipment and Heavy - Duty Truck Parts and Repair Services to Cason Auto & Truck of Fort Pierce, Elpex/Hickmans of Fort Pierce, The Peterbilt Store of Fort Pierce, Rechtien International Trucks of Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Battery & Tire of Fort Pierce, Total Truck Parts of Fort Pierce and Yavorsky's Truck Services of Fort Pierce, and authorization for the Chair to sign the contracts as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 3. FY 22 Budget Resolution Recognizing Unanticipated Revenue Staff recommended approval of this agenda item to recognize the funds to amend the budget by $36,853,718.00. Adopted by Consent Vote 4. Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 22-029 Temporary Personnel Services — Non -Clerical Staff recommended Board approval of the Committee's recommendation and permission to: 7 1 P a g e BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 16, 2022 9:00 AM • Conduct contract negotiations with Manpower; • If negotiations are successful, award contract to the successful firm and authorization for the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the County Attorney; • If staff is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the highest ranked proposer, negotiations with that firm shall be terminated, and staff shall attempt to negotiate a contract with the next highest ranked firm. Adopted by Consent Vote 5. Request for Qualification (RFQ) No. 22-052, Engineering, Design and Permitting for Mosquito Control Impoundment and Stormwater Programs - Continuing Contracts Staff recommended Board approval of the short-listed firms for RFQ No. 22-052 and permission to: • Conduct contract negotiations with the successful short-listed firms; • If negotiations are successful, award contracts to the successful short-listed firms and authorization for the Chair to sign the documents as prepared by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote I. PARKS & RECREATION 1. Peter W. Busch Family Foundation Wild Game Dinner Fee Waiver $1,650.00 Staff recommended Board authorization to waive the $1,650.00 for the rental fees of Adams Arena for the 2021 Peter W. Busch Family Foundation Wild Game Dinner to be held at St. Lucie County Fairgrounds on October 7, 2022, as outlined in this agenda memorandum and authorization for the Chair to sign the documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote J. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. DR4283 (Hurricane Matthew) PW299 Final Inspection Report (FIR) Approval Staff recommended Board approval and authorization for the Chair to sign the Final Inspection Report (FIR). Adopted by Consent Vote 2. DR 4283 (Hurricane Matthew) PW370 Final Inspection Report (FIR) Approval Staff recommended Board approval and authorization for the Chair to sign the Final Inspection Report (FIR). Adopted by Consent Vote BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 16, 2022 9:00 AM 3. Dr 4283 (Hurricane Matthew) PW 917 Final Inspection Report (FIR) Approval Staff recommended Board approval and authorization for the Chair to sign the Final Inspection Report (FIR). Adopted by Consent Vote K. PUBLIC UTILITIES 1. 2022-2023 Sole Source Vendors for Utilities Division Staff recommended board approval of the bid waiver and sole source determination for the purchase of parts, equipment, services, and supplies for the maintenance and operation of the Utilities Division water and wastewater treatment facilities from the listed proposed sole source vendors and authorization for the Chair to execute all applicable contracts and documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote L. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Bid Waiver and Sole Source Determination for FY22-23 Staff recommended Board approval of bid waiver and sole source determination for the purchase of parts and services for various heavy equipment and traffic signal system for the Road & Bridge Division and authorization for the Chair to execute contracts as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 2. Approval for the 1st Amendment to Contract #C22-03-224 with Dredging and Marine Consultants, LLC for the Lakewood Park Stormwater Design in the Amount of $107,580.00 - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX Staff recommended Board approval of the first amendment to design contract #C22-03-224 with Dredging and Marine Consultants, LLC in the amount of $107,580.00 for the Lakewood Park Stormwater Improvement Project and authorization for the Chair to sign documents as approved by the County Attorney. Adopted by Consent Vote 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET 1. Resolution - Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Amendment 01 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 16, 2022 9:00 AM Jennifer Hill, Office of Management & Budget Director, presented this item to the Board. The public hearing was advertised Thursday, August 11, 2022. The audit of the Board's Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Statements has been completed, and staff has calculated the actual beginning balance of numerous funds. In December of 2021, staff trued -up fund balances to unaudited numbers, but some additional adjustments have been made since then. The staff has since recognized the changes, amounting to $1.4 million in additional fund balance. Therefore, recognizing the additional fund balance forward that was not appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. In addition, staff has needed to revise specific revenue revisions estimated to $1 million and, for various purposes, establish transfers from one fund to another totaling $4.2 million. This resolution establishes the fiscal year 2022 budget for unanticipated revenue totaling $6,598,020 and moves money between accounts. This resolution increases the budget by $6,598,020. Staff recommended approval of the budget resolution amending the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget. Chair Mitchell opened the hearing for public comment at this time. With no one wishing to address the Board, Chair Mitchell closed the public hearing. A motion was made to approve statt recommendations, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky SECONDER: Commissioner District 3 Linda Bartz AYES: Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. DLP Citrus (FKA Sunbrite Citrus) Major Adjustment to a Conditional Use Permit - CUMj-4202126009 - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL This public hearing was Quasi -Judicial, and the commissioners made the following disclosures regarding this item: Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson - Spoke with staff and received copies of emails. Commissioner Linda Bartz - Spoke with staff and received copies of emails. Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky - Spoke with staff and received an email from Clay Benton. Commissioner Cathy Townsend - Spoke with staff and neighbors. Chair Sean Mitchell - Spoke with and received an email from Clay Benton. Kori Benton, Planning & Development Services Planning Manager, presented this item to the Board. DLF Packing, LLC, is proposing a Major Adjustment to the existing Conditional Use Permit to expand their 52,000 sq. ft. citrus packing facility, formerly known as Sun Brite Citrus, with an approximately 34,000 sq. ft. building addition. For accommodations of new freezers, relocation of the loading docks, 10 1 BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 16, 2022 9:00 AM expansion of the internal support areas, and loading and staging areas. The 19.34-acre property is located northeast of Orange Avenue and Graves Road, within the Agricultural-5 Zoning District and Agricultural-5 Future Land Use. The site is outside the Urban Services Boundary and is currently served via an on -site well and septic system. The expansion plan proposed a building addition to the west, fronting Graves Road, while expanding truck loading, staging, and stormwater improvements to the north and northeast. Expanded stormwater is designed along the east side of the new parking area to maintain some buffering between the facility and the existing residence. The buffer must contain a landscape hedge and trees, with an opaque 8ft. fence or wall along the shared property line with the residence unless the adjacent property owner grants a waiver to reduce or eliminate the fence. The Landscape Plan coupled with the Conditional Use Adjustment requires refinement before final action on the associated site -plan adjustment. The proposed expansion complies with setbacks and height requirements, and the expansion reaches the maximum 10% building coverage in the AG-5 District. Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2022-144, authorizing the Conditional Use Adjustment subject to the following conditions: • Prior to authorizing the associated Site Plan Adjustment, the applicant and/or representatives shall update the Site Plan to comply with the maximum 10% Lot Coverage permitted in the AG-5 Zoning District. • Prior to authorizing the associated Site Plan Adjustment, the applicant and/or representatives shall update the proposed Landscape in accordance with the Land Development Code as highlighted in the July 25, 2022, Environmental Resources Department Comment Letter. • All project access points to Graves Road shall connect to a section paved to County Public Works Specifications. The applicant may be required to permit and extend the paved section of Graves Road to serve the northern access point proposed to serve the project, providing an access radius of return at a minimum of 35ft. • The proposed gates shall be open during hours of operation unless the restricted gate access standards of LDC Section 7.10.15 are met by the Site Plan Adjustment. • Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, all Category I listed invasive plant species shall be eradicated from the site. • Prior to issuance of a Vegetation Removal Permit or Exemption, listed species surveys, including but not limited to gopher tortoise surveys, shall be updated as required per State and/or federal survey protocol. Should any listed species be found as a result of these updated surveys, appropriate permits from state and federal agencies shall be required. Staff advised that notices of the public hearing were mailed to adjacent property owners within 500 feet of the subject properties, and signs were placed on the subject property. To date, only one letter in support has been received from Mr. Nelson, owner of the southwest corner of Graves Road and Orange Avenue, and one letter in opposition to the petition from Mr. Beckton, a property owner northwest of the subject site. Staff advised any violations reported will be addressed. There were discussions regarding irrigation and landscaping, roadside trash removal, code enforcement violations, drainage, safety concerns, semi -truck traffic and parking, and County road 11 1 P a g BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 16, 2022 9:00 AM right of way and ownership. Chair Mitchell opened the hearing for public comment at this time. The following people addressed the Board. • Clay Beckton • Mary Beckton • William Pittsley With no one else wishing to address the Board, Chair Mitchell closed the public hearing. A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, with the conditions as stated. With the inference that the current and future Code Enforcement Violations will be notified if the proposed site becomes unkept and the neighbor's complaints are received, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 1 Chris Dzadovsky SECONDER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy AYES: Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 10. REGULAR AGENDA A. PARKS & RECREATION 1. Clover Park Stadium Main Field Renovation - ITEM PULLED PRIOR TO MEETING Item pulled prior to the meeting. B. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 1. Administrative Approval Update from PDS Director Benjamin Balcer, Planning & Development Services Assistant Director, presented this item to the Board. A brief presentation on the Planning & Development Services monthly update on development applications received administrative approval through the department. This discussion focused on approvals that occurred in January. • Travelcamp MNSP: Minor Site Plan • Runways End Commerce Center (AKA Islamorada Brewing Company): Major Adjustment to Minor Site Plan 12 1 P a g BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 16, 2022 9:00 AM The purpose was to notify the Board of projects that qualified for administrative approval. No formal vote is necessary for this agenda item. This item was presented to the Board for informational purposes only. 2. Meritage Homes of Florida Inc. is Requesting Major Site Plan Approval to Develop a Ninety-nine (99) Lot Single-family Residential Subdivision within the PGA Reserve to be known as the Meritage Homes Azalea - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL This public hearing was Quasi -Judicial, and the commissioners made the following disclosures regarding this item: Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson - Spoke with staff and received emails. Commissioner Linda Bartz - Spoke with staff and received emails. Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky - Spoke with a representative and received emails. Commissioner Cathy Townsend - Spoke with staff and PGA Board members. Chair Sean Mitchell - Spoke with spoke with staff and received emails. Jodi Kugler, Planning & Development Services Senior Planner, presented this item to the Board. The proposed Site Plan, known as the Meritage Homes Azalea, is located at 8563 S. Commerce Drive, Port St. Lucie, south of the Baron Office Complex, also known as the former PGA Learning Center, and north of the PGA Verano. The Board adopted Ordinance 2022-20 on July 5, 2022, to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map for the subject 31.78-acre property to be zoned and within the Residential Urban — 5du/ac Future Land Use category. The property lies within the Urban Service Boundary (USB). The project is designed to improve the perimeter, creating strategic yet aesthetic buffering between the residential neighborhood and the Commerce Center Drive right-of-way. The development will have one primary access via an existing driveway on Commerce Centre Drive, a four -lane divided roadway linking to an internal street. Restricted access gates are being proposed for this project, with an interior turnaround. The Major Site Plan will not have an undue adverse effect upon nearby properties, the neighborhood's character, traffic conditions, parking, utility facilities, and other matters affecting public health, safety, and general welfare. The development is consistent with adjacent uses and designed to integrate with the surrounding area. The development has two existing driveways: • Driveway 1— Commerce Centre Drive (South) has full access to stop -controlled driveway traffic with relatively low volumes on Commerce Centre Drive and adequate capacity for additional traffic. • Driveway 2 — Commerce Centre Drive (North) will be emergency -only access gated with signs posted. The developer provided various architectural elevations, including one (1) and two (2) story homes. The finished front facade colors will be a natural gray, white, and light beige, with a choice of front porches, decorative stone, and shutters, with a shingle roof and brick paver driveways. As a condition of approval, staff recommended that no two (2) adjoining single-family homes shall have the same front architectural elevation. The maximum height will not exceed the allowable thirty-five (35) feet. The site plan depicts 131Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 16, 2022 9:00 AM four (4) lots for dry model construction. As a condition of approval, the applicant shall submit an agreement to be approved by the Board before the building permit issuance. The agreement should outline the hours of operation, length of time, and ADA compliance. The Major Site Plan conforms to the Standards of Review outlined in St. Lucie County Land Development Code Section 11.02.07 and is consistent with the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommended the Board approve the Major Site Plan for Meritage Azalea with conditions outlined in Resolution 2022-145: • No two adjoining single-family homes shall have the same front architectural elevation. • Prior to any building permits issued for the Dry Model Construction, the developer shall submit an agreement to be approved by the Board of County Commissioners in accordance with LDC Section 11.03.01.C. • Prior to Final Plat approval, the applicant shall provide either one of the following: 1. Updated HOA/POA documentation which shows an additional monthly assessment fee to the Meritage Homes Azalea/Meritage PGA Reserves residents within the HOA agreement per lot, or. 2. An updated landscape plan to St. Lucie County representing an improved and maintained median and berm with appropriate landscaping vegetation and associated irrigation, including but not limited to the maintenance items such as pressure washing and sidewalk maintenance. The applicant Dan Sorrow advised the Board that the Reserve HOA still has not decided on the monthly assessment fee or the maintenance of the median. A motion was made to approve staff recommendations, and it passed unanimously. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Commissioner District 4 Frannie Hutchinson SECONDER: Commissioner District 5 Cathy Townsend Sean Mitchell, Frannie Hutchinson, Chris Dzadovsky, Linda Bartz, Cathy AYES: Townsend NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 6 PM in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. B. The Board of County Commissioners will be holding a Tentative Budget Hearing on Thursday, September 141Page BOCC Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 16, 2022 9:00 AM 8, 2022, at 6 PM in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce. C. The Board of County Commissioners will hold an Informal meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 9 AM in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. D. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a Regular meeting on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 9 AM in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL. E. The Board of County Commissioners will be holding a Final Budget Hearing on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at 6 PM in the Commission Chambers of the Roger Poitras Administration Annex located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce. 12. MOTION TO ADJOURN With no other information to be brought for consideration before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 AM. 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. 15 1 P a g