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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.17.2023 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting August 17, 2023 Convened: 6:01 p.m Adjourned: 7:54 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Lowe. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge led by Chair Lowe. 3. INVOCATION Invocation led by Mr. O'Dell. 4. ROLL CALL Roll was called by the Board Secretary. Present Board Member James A. Taylor, Chair Bob Lowe, Board Member Billy O'Dell, Vice Chair Ed Lounds, Board Member Ryan Binner, Board Member Valerie Slack, Board Member Craig Bridgers, Board Member Larry Neese Excused Board Member Craig Mundt 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS None. 6. DISCLOSURE(S) None. 7. MINUTES A. St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission minutes for the meeting of July 20, 2023 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, August 17, 2023 6:00 PM 2 | P a g e RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member James A. Taylor SECONDER: Board Member Valerie Slack AYES: James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack, Craig Bridgers, Larry Neese NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 8. PUBLIC COMMENT 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Children’s University Midway - CU-2306-000058 Children’s University, LLC is requesting a Conditional Use Petition, to allow for childcare services for up to 120 students between one and five years old, within the CO (Commercial Office) Zoning District. The petition includes two buildings in the rear of a five-building office park known as the Drawdy Office Park. Staff Presentation: Thad Crowe, Senior Planner, and Kori Benton, Planning Manager, of the Planning Division, made a presentation for a Conditional Use Petition for Children’s University, LLC. Mr. Crowe spoke on the public notice requirements that were met, including mailouts to neighbors within 500 feet of the property and newspaper advertisements. The property is on Midway Rd, west of South 25th St, in an area supporting a mix of uses. The Future Land Use of the property is RU (Residential Urban), a residential category, but it does allow for limited nonresidential uses such as childcare. Mr. Crowe spoke on the background of the Drawdy Business Park and the site plan. He gave an overview of Children’s University operations, and discussed the comprehensive plan, environmental impact, and the staff recommendation. Board Discussion with Staff: Chair Lowe asked if any letter was received for or against it and how many letters were sent out. Mr. Crowe, no letters received. Mr. Benton stated 35 letters were sent out. Ms. Slack wanted staff to expand on the playground and dumpster situation. Mr. Crowe pulls up the site plan and explained. Ms. Slack suggested the dumpster be moved and inquired about the connection from the SE playground to the building. Mr. Crowe agreed about the dumpster and stated that he would let the applicant speak about that. Mr. Benton expanded on the playground and building connections. Ms. Slack inquired about the safety of the playground. Mr. Crowe answered. Mr. Binner inquired about staging in the parking lot. Mr. Crowe clarified, and Mr. Benton expanded on the parking lot design and queuing length. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, August 17, 2023 6:00 PM 3 | P a g e Applicant Presentation: Karina Garcia of Children’s University, 951 West Midway Rd Port St Lucie, FL 34981, addressed the Commission. Ms. Garcia gave a PowerPoint presentation explaining what Children’s University does, its goals with the new location, and hours of operation. Ms. Garcia provided an informational handout. Ms. Garcia addressed parking and traffic. Board Discussion with the Applicant: Vice Chair Lounds asked about the ages of students and snacks. Ms. Gracia answered and explained why she chose that age range and that the kids bring their own lunches, and the school only provides dry snacks. Vice Chair Lounds asked about background checks on all employees. Ms. Gracia confirmed, yes, level two checks. Mr. O’Dell questioned if Ms. Garcia agreed with the conditions staff recommended. Ms. Garica affirmed, yes. Mr. Neese asked about a peak time in drop off. Ms. Garcia stated that it varies, but it is never excessive. Mr. Bridges asked about the number of employees that will be at the new location. Ms. Garcia has 20 employees and five administrators. Mr. Binner pointed out that the guidebook states no outside food or drinks. Ms. Garcia clarified. Chair Lowe asked about the opening date plan. Ms. Garcia stated they will hopefully open in a month. Public Comments: None. Board Discussion: None. Motion to approve: Mr. Taylor Seconded: Ms. Slack Board Approved. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member James A. Taylor SECONDER: Board Member Valerie Slack AYES: James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack, Craig Bridgers, Larry Neese NAYS: None EXCUSED: None B. KRE Industrial Rezoning - RZ-2306-000025 KRE Industrial is requesting the proposed change to rezone the entire 37.838 acres from Agricultural-1 (AG-1) to Industrial, Light (IL). The subject properties have a Future Land Use Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, August 17, 2023 6:00 PM 4 | P a g e designation of Industrial (IND) and an underlying Zoning designation of Agricultural-1 (AG-1). Staff Presentation: Kori Benton, Planning Manager of the Planning Division, made a presentation for a Rezoning Petition for KRE Industrial. Mr. Benton spoke on the requirements that were met, including mailouts to neighbors within 500 feet of the property and newspaper advertisements. The aerial map gave an overview of KRE Industrial’s rezoning proposal, the future land use designation of industrial, current zoning and the transitioning area, environmental impact, and the staff recommendation. Board Discussion with Staff: Vice Chair Lounds asked about developers being unable to develop in this area unless the roads are built to County standards. Mr. Benton confirmed the provision in the Land Development Code and elaborated on scenarios. Vice Chair Lounds asked about cost responsibility. Mr. Benton clarified. Vice Chair Lounds suggested that the County explores partnerships, so we do not become stagnant. Ms. Slack inquired about the unity of title for the three parcels and the required right-away down the center. Mr. Benton confirmed the requirement, and expanded on matter, that the three parcels are now becoming two and the divide will be the right-of-way dedication. Ms. Slack established that it was the developer's responsibility to develop in that area to County standards. Mr. Benton affirmed the statement. Applicant Presentation: KRE Industrial Representative Bradley Currie -1849 SE Deming Ave - with Engineering Design & Construction, Inc. (EDC) – for 990 N Kings Hwy Fort Pierce, FL 34947, addressed the Commission. Mr. Currie provided a verbal presentation explaining what KRE Industrial's goals are with the rezoning, and correcting of a problem that already exists. Board Discussion with the Applicant: Vice Chair Lounds asked if the applicant is clearing up a mess that already exists, changing three lots into two. Mr. Currie confirmed, yes, and expanded on why and the process. Vice Chair Lounds inquired whether the applicant has usage for the properties once done. Mr. Currie answered, yes, and stated the businesses that would occupy the parcels. Public Comments: None. Board Discussion: None. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Ed Lounds SECONDER: Board Member Craig Bridgers AYES: James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack, Craig Bridgers, Larry Neese NAYS: None EXCUSED: None Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, August 17, 2023 6:00 PM 5 | P a g e C. Public Hearing on the Proposed Amendment of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code, Section 7.10.12., Scrap, Waste and Recycling Operations, and Section 2.00.00, Definitions. Mike’s Organic Topsoil, Public Hearing on the Proposed Amendment of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code, Section 7.10.12., Scrap, Waste and Recycling Operations, and Section 2.00.00 Staff Presentation: Irene Szedlmayer, Senior Planner and Kori Benton, Planning Manager of the Planning Division, made a presentation for the Proposed Amendment of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code. Ms. Szedlmayer affirmed public notice requirements were met. Ms. Szedlmayer addressed the Amendment of LDC Sec. 7.10.12, the Amendment highlights, miscellaneous standards, deliveries and sales of products, and the staff recommendations. Ms. Slack asked if this is specific to vegetative debris. Ms. Szedlmayer confirmed yes. Chair Lowe asked if the fire plan works for different site sizes. Ms. Szedlmayer also confirmed, yes. Board Discussion with Staff: Vice Chair Lounds states concern about the staff's recommendation to pave the parking lot. Ms. Szedlmayer explained the recommendation. Vice Chair Lounds suggested gravel would be better. Vice Chair Lounds addressed restrooms. Ms. Szedlmayer provided a reply, noting further review will commence with conditional use and site plan review. Chair Lound voiced concerns about the mulch piles. Ms. Szedlmayer addressed the comments, acknowledging review with the Fire District. Ms. Slacks chimed in with the restriction is probably for fire prevention. Public Comments: None. Applicant Presentation: Mike’s Organic Topsoil Representative Anthony Bordinger - 988 NW Demedici RD Port St Lucie. FL 34986. Addressed the Commission. Mr. Bordinger gave a verbal presentation explaining what Mike’s Organic Topsoil goal is with this project. Board Discussion with the Applicant: Vice Chair Lounds asked where they were previously located. Mr. Bordinger – Range Line and Glades (Cut Off) Roads. Vice Chair Lounds asked what type of business it is. Mr. Bordinger explained the business scope. Vice Chair Lounds asked about compounds added to the mulch. Mr. Bordinger, stated none – all organic. Ms. Slack stated she does think paving is necessary. Ms. Szedlmayer reminded the Commission that this is a Countywide amendment and not for one particular property. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, August 17, 2023 6:00 PM 6 | P a g e Chair Lowe asked if any objection came from the community. Ms. Szedlmayer stated no. Public Comments: None. Board Discussion: Vice Chair Lounds suggested that the parking lot not be paved, and inquired more about the piles being 15 feet high. He stated he doesn’t want to see the County restrict or set limits on agricultural endeavors. Vice Chair Lounds addressed the applicant. Mr. Bordinger stated they are pleased with the staff and Fire Marshall's suggestions. Vice Chair Lounds addressed the Fire Mashall on the size of mulching piles. Captain Boyer St. Lucie County Fire Marshall expands on the process of putting out a fire on a pile that is too tall. Vice Chair Lounds brought up the paving of the parking lot again. Ms. Szedlmayer interpreted the code Sec. 7.10.12 - Sub-section -C8 on paving. Ms. Slack addressed the Fire Marshall about the Urban Boundary water sources. Captain Boyer stated that as the project goes on then the methodology will be placed. Ms. Slack addressed how the fire department gets the water to put out fires. Captain Boyer stated that they use whatever water source is available to pull from. Mr. Taylor asked how we enforce road maintenance. Owner of Mike’s Organic Topsoil - Michael E Marburger - 988 NW Demedici Rd., Port St Lucie, FL 34986, expanded on why they are moving and what they do. Ms. Szedlmayer chimed in and says that the applicant is responsible for the fire plan being approved and having an annual inspection by the Fire Marshall and St Lucie County Code. Approved: Vice Chair Lounds Seconded: O’Dell Board Approved. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Ed Lounds SECONDER: Board Member Billy O'Dell AYES: James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack, Craig Bridgers, Larry Neese NAYS: None EXCUSED: None 10. WORKSHOPS None. 11. OTHER BUSINESS Kori Benton, Planning Manager, of the Planning Division, reminded the board that the meeting for Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, August 17, 2023 6:00 PM 7 | P a g e September is the fourth Thursday not the third, making the meeting September 28, 2023. Mr. Taylor addressed staff, inquiring about the School District representative for the Commission. Mr. Benton confirmed it will be Nicole Fogarty and an invitation will be provided. 12. ADJOURN Chair Lowe adjourns the meeting at 7:54 p.m