HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.19.2023PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Regular Meeting
January 19, 2023 Convened: 6:00 pm
Adjourned: 7:40 pm
1.CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by Chair Taylor.
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Chair Taylor.
3.INVOCATION
Invocation led by Board member Beau Slay.
4.ROLL CALL
Present
Board Member Ryan Binner, Board Member Billy O'Dell, Board Member Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Board
Member Ed Lounds, Board Member Valerie Slack, Vice Chair Bob Lowe, Chair James A. Taylor
Excused
Board Member Craig Mundt, Board Member Craig Bridgers, Ex-Officio Board Member Marty Sanders
5.ANNOUNCEMENTS
6.DISCLOSURE(S)
7.MINUTES
A.St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission minutes for the December 15, 2022
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RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Board Member Valerie Slack
SECONDER: Board Member Billy O'Dell
AYES: James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Ed Lounds, Lawrence "Beau"
Slay, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Board Member Craig Mundt, Board Member Craig Bridgers, Ex-
Officio Board Member Marty Sanders
8.PUBLIC COMMENT
9.PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.The Freeman PUD: A petition to amend the Official Zoning Map Atlas for a 96.32 acre site from the
AG-2.5 (Agricultural-2.5) Zoning District to the PUD (Planned Unit Development) Zoning District
and approve an associated Preliminary Site Plan.
Tahir Curry, Planner, stated the applicant has requested to continue agenda item Freeman
PUD to the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting being held on February 16, 2023.
RESULT: CONTINUE
MOVER: Vice Chair Bob Lowe
SECONDER: Board Member Billy O'Dell
AYES: James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Ed Lounds, Lawrence "Beau"
Slay, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Board Member Craig Mundt, Board Member Craig Bridgers, Ex-
Officio Board Member Marty Sanders
10.OTHER BUSINESS
A.Compilation of Planning & Zoning Commission's suggested future topics of review for the coming
year(s)
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STAFF PRESENTATION
Mayte Santamaria, Director and Benjamin Balcer, AICP, Assistant Planning Director of St.
Lucie County Planning and Development Services made a presentation on the overview of
the county's long range planning and studies – presentations & workshops to share
information.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Ms. Slack suggested educating the general public on workshops before the private projects
occur. She would like to see a vision of a wildlife corridor plan and the mobility of wildlife.
Ms. Santamaria stated she would check with the Environmental Resources Department
(ERD). Vice Chair Lowe asked, could the Planning Department invite the Treasure Coast
Regional Council to the meetings? Ms. Santamaria stated we would try to invite the
Treasure Coast Regional Council. Mr. Slay asked about future growth projects that are presented because of
consensus. Ms. Santamaria stated" we have to plan for future growth of St. Lucie County
based on the statue." Mr. Binner asked when the county staff is predicting future growth per
unit, is there a certain number of people per unit being predicted? Ms. Santamaria stated
that typically the census data is used, which is 2.53 per household. Mr. O'Dell stated he
would like the board to have a refresher on the rule of order, when and where to do a
disclosure, the different types of voting, public interactions with the Board, attendance,
recusals. Also, he would like workshops before meetings. Chair Taylor stated the
notifications to property owners need to be changed. He stated the signage on the property
and newspaper notices isn't sufficient to notify the public. Vice Chair Lowe stated that post
card notices to residents could be used. Mr. Balcer stated we already send mailers to
residents within a 500 radius of the subject property. Mr. O'Dell stated neighborhood
meetings should be highly recommended prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting. Mr. Slay asked about non-conforming lots being placed in a clause. Mr. Balcer
stated the planning staff try to educate real estate agents and the public to utilize a non-
conforming lot record research application which cost $200. Vice Chair asked for a
morning meeting instead of the evening. Chair Taylor stated most people work and would
not be able to do morning meetings.
11.Election of Officials 2023
A.Election of the Planning & Zoning Commission Chair
Mr. Lounds nominated Bob Lowe, Mr. O'Dell seconded.
Mr. Binner nominates Chair Taylor., Ms. Slack seconded.
Board elects Bob Lowe as Chair of the Planning & Zoning Commission Board.
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RESULT: APPOINT
MOVER: Board Member James A. Taylor
SECONDER: None
AYES: James A. Taylor, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner
NAYS: Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Ed Lounds, Valerie Slack
EXCUSED: Board Member Craig Mundt, Board Member Craig Bridgers, Ex-
Officio Board Member Marty Sanders
RESULT: APPOINT
MOVER: Board Member Bob Lowe
SECONDER: None
AYES: James A. Taylor, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner
NAYS: Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Ed Lounds, Valerie Slack
EXCUSED: Board Member Craig Mundt, Board Member Craig Bridgers, Ex-
Officio Board Member Marty Sanders
B.Election of the Planning & Zoning Commission Vice Chair
Mr. Lowe nominated Beau Slay, Mr. O'Dell seconded.
Mr. O'Dell nominates James Taylor., Ms. Slack seconded.
Board elects Beau Slay as Vice Chair of the Planning & Zoning Commission Board.
James Taylor made a motion to appoint staff as board secretary.
RESULT: APPOINT
MOVER: James A. Taylor
SECONDER: None
AYES: Ed Lounds, Valerie Slack
NAYS: James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan
Binner
EXCUSED: Board Member Craig Mundt, Board Member Craig Bridgers, Ex-
Officio Board Member Marty Sanders
RESULT: APPOINT
MOVER: Beau Slay
SECONDER: None
AYES: James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan
Binner
NAYS: Ed Lounds, Valerie Slack
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EXCUSED: Board Member Craig Mundt, Board Member Craig Bridgers, Ex-
Officio Board Member Marty Sanders
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: James A. Taylor
SECONDER: Board member Valerie Slack
AYES: Ed Lounds, James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Lawrence "Beau"
Slay, Ryan Binner
NAYS:
EXCUSED: Board Member Craig Mundt, Board Member Craig Bridgers, Ex-
Officio Board Member Marty Sanders
12.WORKSHOPS
13.ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm.