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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Regular Meeting
January 20, 2022, Convened: 6:00 PM
Adjourned: 6:40 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chair Taylor
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Chair Taylor.
3. INVOCATION
Led by Mr. O'Dell.
4. ROLL CALL
Board Secretary did the Roll Call. Chair Taylor announced that the Election of Officials would be changed
in the agenda to after Roll Call.
Present
Chair James A. Taylor, Vice-Chair Bob Lowe, Board Member Billy O'Dell, Chair Craig Mundt, Board Member Ed Lounds, Board Member Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Board Member Ryan Binner, Board Member
Valerie Slack, Board Member Craig Bridgers
Excused
Ex-Officio Marty Sanders
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11. ELECTION OF OFFICIALS
Mr. Mundt nominated Mr. Taylor for Chair of Planning & Zoning Commission. Mr. Lowe Seconded.
Approved unanimously.
Mr. Mundt nominated Mr. Lowe for Vice-Chair of Planning & Zoning Commission. Mr. O'Dell Seconded.
Approved unanimously.
Mr. Mundt nominated Staff for Secretary of the Planning & Zoning Commission. Mr. O’Dell Seconded.
Approved unanimously.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
6. DISCLOSURE(S)
None.
7.
MINUTE
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A. St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission minutes for the meeting of November 18, 2021
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Vice-Chair Bob Lowe
SECONDER: Board Member Billy O'Dell
AYES: James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds,
Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack, Craig Bridgers
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Joshua Long, AICP, Gunster Law Firm, on behalf of Florida Power and Light (FPL), is requesting an
Amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas for a change in zoning from the AG-5 (Agricultural,
Residential-5 - 1du/5ac) Zoning District to the CPUB (Conservation Public) Zoning District for one
(1) parcel consisting of 134.19-acres located approximately 3,737 feet east of Center Street, in
Okeechobee, Florida.
STAFF PRESENTATION: Jodi Kugler, Senior Planner, SLC Planning Department, made a
presentation. The applicant is proposing to construct and operate a 74.5 MW Photovoltaic
Solar Center, submitting petitions for a Lot Split and Major Site Plan, concurrent to this
rezoning request, where the parent parcel totaling 586.05 acres was split into two (2)
separate parcels known, as West Parcel totaling 451.86 acres and East Parcel totaling 134.19
acres. The applicant is seeking approval to rezone the East Parcel from Agricultural-5
(AG-5) to Conservation Public (CPUB), excepting these lands from the proposed development
scope. The presentation also covered Public Notice, Aerial, FLU, Zoning,
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This petition conforms to the Standards of Review as set forth in
St. Lucie County Land Development Code Section 11.06.03 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.
BOARD DISCUSSION: Chair Taylor announced that the Florida Statute changes that Solar
Farms are not required for Conditional Use, but simply a Site plan.
APPLICANT PRESENTATION: Joshua Long, AICP, Gunster Law Firm on behalf of FPL made a
presentation on the project. it highlighted the location of the property that was decided to
have a CPub Rezone as it's in a very rural area to ensure no development occurs on the
property.
BOARD DISCUSSION: Mr. Mundt asked about the number of homes it would cover.
Responded 15,000 homes. Vice Chair Lowe inquired if this would cover Okeechobee. Energy
goes to the FPL grid and then distributed.
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
BOARD MOTION: Mr. Lounds motion to approve bridges second
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RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Board Member Ed Lounds
SECONDER: Board Member Craig Bridgers
AYES: James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds,
Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack, Craig Bridgers
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
B. Bradley Currie, AICP, Engineering Design & Construction Inc., on behalf of Ronald J & Denise K.
Buchmeyer is requesting an Amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas for a change in zoning from
the AR-1 (Agricultural, Residential-1 1du/ac) Zoning District to the PNRD (Planned Non-Residential
Development) Zoning District and Preliminary Site Plan for one (1) parcel consisting of a 0.999acres
located south of Midway Road and west of Christensen Road in Fort Pierce.
STAFF PRESENTATION: Jodi Kugler, Senior Planner, SLC Planning Department, made a
presentation. The request seeks to amend the Official Zoning Atlas to reclassify the zoning
from the AR-1 (Agricultural, Residential – 1du/ac) to the PNRD (Planned Non-Residential
Development) Zoning District. Presentation covered Public Notices, project location, current
and proposed zoning, Preliminary site plan, proposed uses and mail in response.
STAFF RECOMMENTDATION: The proposed PNRD Rezone & Preliminary Site Plan conform to
the Standards of Review as set forth in St. Lucie County Land Development Code Sections
11.06.03 & 11.02.07 and have been found to be consistent with the Goals, Objectives, and
Policies of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive. Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning
Commission forwards a recommendation of approval to the Board of County Commissioners,
subject to the following Conditions of Approval: Prior to approval of the Final/Minor Site Plan,
the applicant shall demonstrate compliance with Land Development Code, Section 7.10.24
Community Architectural Standards. Traffic will be evaluated at the time of Site Plan
submittal. Uses that generate enough trips to warrant a right turn lane for ingress will not be
supported. Per LDC 7.09.04.E, provide the depiction of a masonry wall or opaque wood fence
at least eight ft. (8’) in height that forms a continuous screen adjacent to residential use
within all side and rear yard perimeter buffer areas. This requirement for the perimeter
masonry wall or opaque wood fence may be reduced in height from eight ft. (8’) to six ft. (6’)
or waived in its entirety by the Environmental Resources Director if a signed and notarized
administrative wall waiver is obtained from each adjacent property owner, and landscaping
shall then comply with the standards outlined in LDC 7.09.04.B. The final (Minor) Site Plan
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shall, in addition to the perimeter and interior vehicular use area landscaping requirements,
demonstrate:
A minimum of ten ft. (10’) planting space between parking spaces and building and a
minimum of five ft. (5’) planting space between driveways, sidewalks, and buildings shall be
provided per LDC 7.10.24.H; Littoral and upland buffer plantings are required for wet
retention ponds per LDC 6.04.02.F and CP 6.1.2.5. Ground/monument signs shall have a
landscaped area around its base which extends a minimum distance of three ft. (3’) in all
directions.
BOARD DISCUSSION:
Mr. O'Dell inquired about the water retention for the site. Brad Currie, EDC. responded that it
will have dry retention a foot above the water table. Mr. Mundt inquired about the
properties surrounding it. Mr. Currie responded that it's the Florida Center for Recovery and
to the south is the Muslim Cemetery. Mundt asked about the absence of support for the right
turn lane from Public Works. Ms. Kugler responded that tit is based on the use. Mundt
inquired about citizens who were not in favor. Mr. Currie responded that he was upset about
changes in the neighborhood. We restricted uses to make him feel better. Vice-Chair Lowe
inquired about the number of notices. Jodi responded thirty notices.
PUBLIC HEARING:
None.
BOARD MOTION:
RESULT: APPROVE
MOVER: Board Member Ed Lounds
SECONDER: Board Member Craig Mundt
AYES: James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds,
Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack, Craig Bridgers
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
C. A County initiated Text Amendment to the Land Development Code to allow an alternative
method for the subdivision of property in AG zoning
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STAFF PRESENTATION: Ms. Olson, Planning and Development Services Director, made a
statement regarding feedback from the community regarding a text amendment to move the
Urban Services Boundary to include others in the western area. Ms. Olson requested to table
the item to re-advertise for a future date to comply with request from commissioners.
BOARD DISCUSSION: Mr. Lounds inquired about where the line was moving. Ms. Olson
responded by moving to the location of Header Canal Rd. To incorporate all PSL has been
annexed. PSL is not limited to annexation, it is largely driven by utilities.
BOARD MOTION:
RESULT: TABLE
MOVER: Board Member Ed Lounds
SECONDER: Vice-Chair Bob Lowe
AYES: James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds,
Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack, Craig Bridgers
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
10. WORKSHOPS
None.
12. OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Olson announced her resignation to work with Kara Wood for a planning firm in the private sector.
Her final day is February 4th. Mayte Santamaria will be returning as Director.
Vice Chair Lowe, Mr. Mundt and Chair Taylor all expressed their appreciation for Ms. Olson.
13. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:40pm.