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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.16.2023 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting March 16, 2023 Convened: Adjourned: 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by Chair Lowe. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance led by Chair Lowe. 3. INVOCATION Invocation led by Billy O'Dell. 4. ROLL CALL Present Chair Bob Lowe, Board Member Billy O'Dell, Board Member Craig Mundt, Board Member Ed Lounds, Board Member Ryan Binner, Board Member Valerie Slack Excused Board Member James Taylor, Board Member Craig Bridgers, Ex-Member Marty Sanders 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS 6. DISCLOSURE(S) 7. PUBLIC COMMENT 8. MINUTES Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, March 16, 2023 6:00 PM 2 | P a g e A. St. Lucie Planning & Zoning Minutes for the February 16, 2023 Meeting RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Ed Lounds SECONDER: Board Member Valerie Slack AYES: Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack NAYS: None EXCUSED: Board Member James Taylor, Board Member Craig Bridgers, Ex- Officio Marty Sanders 9. ELECTION OF OFFICIAL 2023 A. Election of the Planning & Zoning Commission Vice Chair Mr. Mundt nominated Ed Lounds, Mr. O'Dell seconded. Board elects Ed Lounds as Vice Chair of the Planning & Zoning Commission Board. RESULT: APPOINT MOVER: Board Member Craig Mundt SECONDER: Board Member Billy O'Dell AYES: Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack NAYS: None EXCUSED: Board Member James Taylor, Board Member Craig Bridgers, Ex- Officio Marty Sanders 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 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, in St. Lucie County. STAFF PRESENTATION Tahir Curry, Planner made a presentation on behalf of the applicant for a 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, in St. Lucie County. In accordance with public notice requirements outlined in Section Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, March 16, 2023 6:00 PM 3 | P a g e 11.00.03 of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code, public notice was advertised in the St. Lucie County News Tribune on March 2, 2023, and 59 notices were mailed to surrounding property owners within a 500-foot radius of the subject property, and a sign was posted on the property. The Planning department received 1 response not in favor from the Treasure Coast Sun Corporation. Mr. Curry presented a PowerPoint to cover the project location, zoning map, and the proposed location. STAFF RECOMMENDATION This petition conforms to the standards of Review as set forth in St. Lucie County Land Development Code Section 11.07.03 and is consistent with the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives and policies. Staff recommends that this petition be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval, subject to the following conditions: * The hours of operation shall comply with the Code of Ordinances of St. Lucie County and State statutes, Chapter 561 (Beverage Law Administration). * A Minor Adjustment to the Conditional Use is required for a change in business name and/or ownership before a Zoning Compliance certificate is issued. BOARD DISCUSSION Mr. Mundt asked if the objector was a single family home. Mr. Curry stated it is a vacant lot. Ms. Slack asked if there is a minimum distance requirement for arcades and entertainment use? Mr. Curry stated, the code addresses schools, religious facilities and public parks, not arcades. Ms. Slack asked about the floor plan space for preparing beverages. Mr. Curry stated a server would bring the beverage to the person. Mr. Binner asked if the Card House was going to allow patrons to bring in their own liquor. Mr Balcer stated that is not allowed and liquor sales would end at 2:00 am. PUBLIC COMMENT Andrew Jonas, Principal of Card House 6666 US Highway 1 Suite 2A Port St. Lucie, FL Applicant present to answer any questions. Grace Vergis, Senior Relationship Manager at MPLD Consulting 528 Northwood Rd West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Present on behalf of the client to answer any questions. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Vice-Chair Ed Lounds SECONDER: Board Member Billy O'Dell AYES: Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack NAYS: None EXCUSED: Board Member James Taylor, Board Member Craig Bridgers, Ex- Officio Marty Sanders Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, March 16, 2023 6:00 PM 4 | P a g e 11. WORKSHOPS 12. OTHER BUSINESS A. St. Lucie County Resiliency Planning Presentation STAFF PRESENTATION Sandra Bogan, Resiliency Coordinator, and Amy Griffin, Environmental Resources Director for St. Lucie County made a presentation. BOARD DISCUSSION Chair Lowe asked what the total amount of the three planning grants was St. Lucie County received? Ms. Griffin stated $1,035,000 is the total of all 3. Mr. Mundt asked about hurricanes being covered.Ms. Bogan stated data doesn't show an increase in hurricanes in St. Lucie County. Mr. Mundt asked who writes the grants? Ms. Bogan stated the Environmental Resources Department writes the grants. Ms. Slack asked about where residents can find information about shelters. Ms. Griffin responded that shelter information is on the website www.stlucieco.org and emergency operations have a link on the county page. 13. ADJOURN Chair Lowe adjourned the meeting at 7:28 pm.