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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.15.2022PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting September 15, 2022 Convened: 6:00 pm Adjourned: 7:44 pm 1.CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chair Taylor. 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance led by Chair Taylor. 3.INVOCATION Invocation led by board member Mr. Slay. 4.ROLL CALL Present Chair James A. Taylor, Vice Chair Bob Lowe, Board Member Valerie Slack, Board Member Ryan Binner, Board Member Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Board Member Ed Lounds, Board Member Craig Mundt, Board Member Billy O'Dell Excused Board Member Craig Bridgers Absent Ex-officio Marty Sanders 5.ANNOUNCEMENTS None. 6.DISCLOSURE(S) Vice Chair Lowe states he met with Mr. Caragol regarding item 9b. Board Member Mr. Mundt states he spoke with staff regarding item 9b and he had some calls from the public. Vice Chair Lowe states he spoke to Director Ms. Santamaria regarding item 9c. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, September 15, 2022 6:00 PM 2 | P a g e 7. MINUTES A. St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission minutes for the meeting of August 18, 2022 RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Valerie Slack SECONDER: Board Member Lawrence "Beau" Slay AYES: James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack NAYS: None EXCUSED: Craig Bridgers 8. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Baron-Midway & US-1 Storage Facility - Request for a Conditional Use Permit associated with a Major Site Plan to develop a 104,771 sq. ft. self-storage facility, which includes a 54,555 sq. ft. three-story self-storage building with an office, four (4) single-story self-storage buildings totaling 50,216 square feet and (10) RV and boat parking spaces within the CG (Commercial, General) Zoning District - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL STAFF PRESENTATION Tahir Curry, Planner, made a presentation on the request for a Conditional Use Permit associated with a Major Site Plan to develop a 104,771 sq. ft. self-storage facility, which includes a 54,555 sq. ft. three-story self-storage building with an office, four (4) single-story self-storage buildings totaling 50,216 square feet and (10) RV and boat parking spaces within the CG (Commercial, General) Zoning District. In accordance with the public notice requirements, advertisements for these public hearings were placed in the St. Lucie County Tribune on Friday, September 2, 2022. In addition, notices were mailed to 49 adjacent property owners within 500 ft of the property. A sign was placed on the subject property. The 4.40 acre site is north of Midway road and east of U.S. highway 1. The site plan provides three designated loading zones, a bicycle rack, two (2) dumpster enclosures, and onsite landscaping. Fencing is proposed along US Highway 1 and the property perimeter, consistent with LDC Section 7.09.00. Site access will be via one (1) right in and right out access driveway on US Highway 1, meeting the driveway setback requirements and standards in LDC Section Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, September 15, 2022 6:00 PM 3 | P a g e 7.05.05.C.2. The site plan includes an access control gate for the site, with gate placement and driveway design for adequate queuing in compliance with LDC Section 7.10.15. The self- storage facility is surrounded by commercial uses along US Highway 1, with residential uses to the east. The existing uses in the area consist of multiple restaurants, retail shops, a gas station, and a range of other commercial uses. The property abuts vacant single-family homes to the east. The proposed Conditional Use is not anticipated to have an undue adverse impact upon nearby residential properties. The use will be buffered from the adjacent residentially zoned land with the installation of an opaque fence/ and or wall along the eastern perimeter of the property along with dry detention area and landscaping. The site lighting shall be designed and arranged to shield public streets, highways, and all adjacent properties from direct glare or hazardous interference of any kind in accordance with LDC Section 7.09.04(K). The development is consistent with the adjacent commercial uses and is designed to integrate with the surrounding area. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff finds this petition to meet the standards of review as set forth in Section 11.07.03 of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code and is not in conflict with the goals, objectives, and policies of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission forward this petition to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval, subject to the following conditions of approval: 1. A ground and wall sign must be submitted to the planning department for approval. 2. A site development is required prior to site improvements and activities. 3. Prior to Major Site Plan approval, a finalized tree mitigation plan consistent with Land Development Code 6.00.05.D shall be provided. 4. Prior to Major Site Plan approval, a finalized landscape plan consistent with Land Development Code 7.09.00 shall be provided. 5. Prior to issuance of a Vegetation Removal Permit or Exemption whichever occurs first, written correspondence from the State’s Division of Historical Resources shall be secured prior to removing/relocating the headstones. PUBLIC COMMENT Alejandro Toro, Planner with EDC made a presentation to the board on behalf of the applicant, Jeremiah Baron. Tod Mowery with Redtail made a presentation to the board on behalf of the applicant, Jeremiah Baron. BOARD DISCUSSION Vice Chair Lowe asked about the RV Parking. Mr. Mowery advised the board members about the location that would accommodate RV Parking. Chair Taylor asked if there is a separate zoning for outside vehicle storage. Mr. Curry advised the board it is the same zoning for Commercial General. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, September 15, 2022 6:00 PM 4 | P a g e RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Craig Mundt SECONDER: Board Member Lawrence "Beau" Slay AYES: James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack NAYS: None EXCUSED: Board member Craig Bridgers B. South Orchid Island's request to amend the Official Zoning Atlas from the CN (Commercial Neighborhood) Zoning District to the HIRD (Hutchinson Island Residential District) Zoning District for the 3.53-acre site located at 5140 N. Highway A1A, Fort Pierce, FL 34949. THIS ITEM IS QUASI- JUDICIAL STAFF PRESENTATION Jodi Kugler, Senior Planner, made a presentation on behalf of applicant South Orchid Island's request to amend the Official Zoning Atlas from the CN (Commercial Neighborhood) Zoning District to the HIRD (Hutchinson Island Residential District) Zoning District for the 3.53-acre site located at 5140 N. Highway A1A, Fort Pierce, FL 34949. Aimee Cooper, Environmental Regulations Manager, SLC Environmental Resources Department was present. In accordance with the public notice requirements, advertisements for these public hearings were placed in the St. Lucie County Tribune on Friday, September 4, 2022. In addition, notices were mailed to 225 adjacent property owners within 500 ft of the property. A sign was placed on the subject's property. The Planning department received two letters of objection from property owners within the 500 ft radius of the subject site and five additional letters of objection and two with no opinion outside of the 500ft radius. Ms. Kugler presented a PowerPoint to cover the project location, future land use, current zoning, and proposed 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 Mr. O'Dell asked what is the height restriction in that particular area? Mr. Murphy responded that 35ft is the height. Mr. Mundt asked if the site is part of the Dune Preservation zone? Mr. Murphy states there are portions of the property designated for environmental assessment. Mr. Mundt asks if staff knows how much upland is on the site? Mr. Murphy states they have done evaluations of the property to identify buildable land. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, September 15, 2022 6:00 PM 5 | P a g e PUBLIC COMMENT Dennis Murphy, Culpepper and Terpening on behalf of South Orchid Island LLC made a presentation to the board members. Donna Lane- 5047 N Highway A1A Apt 803 Hutchinson Island, FL 34949 Ms. Lane states the buildable area is small. The maximum height is 35ft but the code also states it's eligible for a variance up to 71ft. Mary Diane Leveridge-5264 Inlet Way Hutchinson Island, FL 34949 Is the zoning change necessarily required to determine how much land is buildable? How does changing vegetation change the buildable land area? How large is the buildable area? RoseAnn Portillo- 5151 N Highway A1A Apt 815 Hutchinson Island, FL 34949 Her family has owned property in Ocean Harbour for 42 years. She recently bought her property on Hutchinson Island and she doesn't want to block the scenery. Valentina Blegan- 5151 N Highway A1A Apt 315 Hutchinson Island, FL 34949 Her and her husband love the area and she doesn't want to block the scenery. Anthony Turiano- 4949 N Highway A1A Apt 222 Hutchinson island, FL 34949 He is outside the 500ft radius but his concern is that a previous proposal was to put a boutique hotel on the property and the current zoning would allow for a hotel. He doesn't want a hotel on the property. The sign posted on the property did not include the room number for the meeting. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Ed Lounds SECONDER: Board Member Ryan Binner AYES: James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack NAYS: Billy O'Dell EXCUSED: Board member Craig Bridgers C. A County Initiated Land Development Code Text Amendment creating an administrative variance process for the required minimum yard setback standards for single-family detached dwellings and the associated residential accessory structures and providing for a Special Magistrate to serve as the Board of Adjustment. STAFF PRESENTATION Mayte Santamaria, Director, made a presentation on the County initiated Land Development Code Text Amendment creating an administrative variance process for the required minimum yard setback standards for single-family detached dwellings and the associated residential Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, September 15, 2022 6:00 PM 6 | P a g e accessory structures and providing for a Special Magistrate to serve as the Board of Adjustment. In accordance with the public notice requirements, advertisements for these public hearings were placed in the St. Lucie County Tribune on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Ms. Santamaria presented a PowerPoint to cover the purpose of the County proposed Text Amendment to the Land Development Code. 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 Mr. Mundt asked if there is a special land use outline for the Magistrate? Is the appointment of the Magistrate open and serve at the will of the Board of County Commissioners, possibly indefinitely? Ms. Santamaria, there is a process ongoing right now to do a RFQ that will include the criteria to serve as the Magistrate. Chair Taylor asked should those requirements be written into the code? Ms. Santamaria stated that is not a requirement, but that an RFQ is typically the process that would be done to make that selection. Mr. Mundt asked if there would be an opinion from the County Attorney? St Lucie County Assistant County Attorney Ms. Barbieri stated the ordinance has been reviewed by the County Attorney's office and they seek approval to go forward. The Board asked if the Planning and Zoning Commissioners could serve as the alternates for the Board of Adjustments. Ms. Santamaria states she can make that recommendation. Board member Mr. Slay makes a motion to approve as drafted. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Board Member Lawrence "Beau" Slay SECONDER: Board member Craig Mundt AYES: Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner NAYS: James A. Taylor, Ed Lounds, Valerie Slack EXCUSED: Board member Craig Bridgers 10. WORKSHOPS 11. OTHER BUSINESS Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, September 15, 2022 6:00 PM 7 | P a g e 12. ADJOURN Chair Taylor motioned to adjourn at 7:44 pm.