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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.20.2022 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting October 20, 2022 Convened: 6:00 pm Adjourned: 10:50 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 Billy O'Dell. 4. ROLL CALL Present Chair James A. Taylor, Vice Chair Bob Lowe, Board Member Billy O'Dell, Chair Craig Mundt, Board Member Ryan Binner, Board Member Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Board Member Valerie Slack, Board Member Ed Lounds arrived at 6:07pm Excused Board Member Craig Bridgers 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS None. 6. DISCLOSURE(S) Board Member Mr. Mundt states he spoke with staff regarding item 9e and 9f. Chair Taylor stated he personally knows applicant for item 9a but they did not discuss the item. 7. MINUTES A. St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission minutes for the meeting of September 15, 2022 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, October 20, 2022 6:00 PM 2 | P a g e Board member Mr. Mundt made a motion to approve the minutes with a revision to his title in the attendance section of the minutes. 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: Craig Bridgers 8. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Hinkle Rezone: A Zoning Atlas Amendment to rezone the subject +/- 4.06 acre parcel from the RM- 5, Residential Multiple-Family-5 Zoning District, to the AR-1, Agricultural, Residential -1 Zoning District. STAFF PRESENTATION Erin Taylor, Planner, made a presentation on the request for approval to change the zoning from Residential, Multiple-Family5 (RM-5) to Agricultural, Residential-1 (AR-1). The 4.06-acre site is located at 7405 Silver Oak Drive in Port St. Lucie. The property contains a home. In accordance with the public notice requirements, an advertisement for the public hearing was placed in the St. Lucie County Tribune on Thursday, October 7, 2022. Notices were mailed to 10 adjacent property owners within 500 ft of the property. A sign was placed on the subject property. One response was received back from the resident at 1103 Tilton Road in favor of the rezoning. Ms. Taylor 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 None Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, October 20, 2022 6:00 PM 3 | P a g e RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Craig Mundt SECONDER: Board Member Valerie Slack 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 After request and discussion by the Board, item 9.D. is heard as the second agenda item. D. 7-11 Kings Highway/Angle Road Rezone: Amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas for a change in zoning from the AG-1 (Agricultural – 1) to the CG (Commercial, General) Zoning District, for 2.96 +/- acres, located at the northeast corner of the subject 39.48 +/- acre parcel. STAFF PRESENTATION Tahir Curry, Planner, made a presentation on behalf of the applicant to propose an Amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas to rezone the northeast +/- 2.96 acres of the subject +/- 39.48-acre parcel from the AG-1 (Agricultural – 1) Zoning District to the CG (Commercial, General) Zoning District located at Southwest corner of the Kings Highway and Angle Road intersection. The Public Hearing was noticed with a sign on the petition site, a display in the Local Newspaper on October 7, 2022, and mailed notices to owners of property within 500 ft. Proof of Advertising is provided within the Agenda Packet. Mailed out notices were sent to 17 property owners within 500 ft. of the subject site. The Planning Department received no response. Mr. Curry presented a PowerPoint to cover the aerial, 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 Ana Johnson from EDC was present on behalf of the applicant. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Craig Mundt SECONDER: Board Member Lawrence "Beau" Slay AYES: Valerie Slack, James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack NAYS: None EXCUSED: Craig Bridgers Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, October 20, 2022 6:00 PM 4 | P a g e B. Hearing of the Local Planning Agency: Proposed Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment for the KRE Mixed-Use (MXD) Activity Area STAFF PRESENTATION Irene Szedlmayer, AICP, Senior Planner, made a presentation on behalf of KRE Group for an amendment of the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map regarding approximately 166.41 acres, located south of Angle Road, east of Kings Highway and west of Jenkins Road. The petition requests to change the Future Land Use designation from RU (Residential Urban) and IND (Industrial) to MXD (Mixed Use Development) with associated Specific Use Areas for Light- Industrial, Commercial, and High-Density Residential land uses, to be developed pursuant to a Planned Development. The 13-acre Commercial Specific Use Area will be permitted as a conventional project within a commercial zoning district. In accordance with the public notice requirements, an advertisement for the public hearing was placed in the St. Lucie County Tribune. Notices were mailed to 25 adjacent property owners within 500 ft of the property. A sign was placed on the subject property. The Planning Department received no responses. Ms. Szedlmayer presented a PowerPoint to cover the aerial, future land use, proposed 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 Chair Taylor asked about Jenkins Road special area plan for Avenue Q and Road G to be implemented into this proposal. Ms. Szedlmayer stated it would be in a separate agenda item. Mr. Slay asked who is responsible for the roads? Mr. Benton stated there is a line that requires the network to be eligible for road impact fee credits; therefore, the roadways identified or adopted within the plan would be a requirement of the developers to meet the concurrency. Public Comment Brad Currie from EDC, and Noah Chris of KRE Group represented the applicant. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Billy O'Dell 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 NAYS: None EXCUSED: Craig Bridgers C. Land Development Code Text Amendment: Amending Section 4.12.00, the Jenkins Road Area Plan Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, October 20, 2022 6:00 PM 5 | P a g e Special District, particularly Section 4.12.03. - Road and Trail System, Subsections A. & B. STAFF PRESENTATION Kori Benton, AICP, Planning Manager, made a presentation on behalf of the applicant to amend St. Lucie County Land Development Code, Section 4.12.00, Jenkins Road Area Plan Special District, specifically modifying Map A within Section 4.12.03. - Road and Trail System A. The required internal road system for the Jenkins Road Area Plan and amending Subsection B. to create provisions to allow the Board of County Commissioners to approve alternatives to the required road design cross sections as part of a Planned Development. In accordance with the public notice requirements, an advertisement for the public hearing was placed in the St. Lucie County Tribune. The applicant held a neighborhood meeting at the Fenn Center for adjacent property owners. Mr. Benton presented a PowerPoint to cover the project location, current road and trail system, proposed road and trail system, and proposed text change. 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, with the restored connection between Jenkins Road & “Road A”. BOARD DISCUSSION Mr. Lounds asked would the developer be responsible for the bill for the roads? Mr. Benton states yes. It would be a collaboration between the developer and the county to ensure the minimum standards and transportation is met. Mr. Mundt asked about the proposed text change. He wants to make sure that any modification that was to be authorized isn't less than the current county standard. David Hayes, Senior project Engineer from Public Works was present. Mr. Benton states there are two county standards for local roadways. He does not believe the county's public works and engineering would support or accept anything below the 60ft section. Mr. Sanders is concerned with the extension of Panther Lane and Avenue Q. Chair Taylor asked if this will need to be reviewed by the school district? Mr. Benton states the KRE group is proposing these modifications related to their development schedule and orientation with the FDOT improvements along Kings Highway. Mr. Currie presented on behalf of the KRE group. PUBLIC COMMENT Brad Currie from EDC RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Lawrence "Beau" Slay 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 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, October 20, 2022 6:00 PM 6 | P a g e NAYS: None EXCUSED: Craig Bridgers E. Hearing of the Local Planning Agency: Proposed Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment (Large-Scale) for the Oak Ridge Ranch Mixed-Use (MXD) Activity Area STAFF PRESENTATION Kori Benton, AICP, Planning Manager, and Aimee Cooper, Environmental Regulations Manager were present. Mr. Benton made a presentation on behalf of the applicant, Oak Ridge Ranches, LLC, for an Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map, to change the subject +/-3,229.27 acres from AG-5 (Agricultural - 5) to the MXD (Mixed Use Development) category. The proposed Oak Ridge Ranches MXD District is requested as a High Intensity Development Area with associated Sub-Area Policies. A concurrent application proposes a Zoning Atlas Amendment (Rezoning) from the AG-5 (Agricultural - 5) zoning district to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district, submitted with a PUD Site (Master) Plan to develop up to 9,688 dwelling units and up to 650,000 square feet of non-residential uses, to be known as the Oak Ridge Ranches PUD. In accordance with the public notice requirements, an advertisement for the public hearing was placed in the St. Lucie County Tribune. Notices were mailed to 30 surrounding property owners within a 500-foot radius of the subject property, and a sign was posted on the property. Mr. Benton presented a PowerPoint to cover the project location, future land use, proposed future land use, review considerations, long range transportation plan, and traffic analysis, current zoning, proposed zoning, proposed planned unit development. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The staff has reviewed the proposed Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment and proposed sub-area policies and determined it is generally consistent with the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends the Planning & Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, forward a recommendation to approve the Future Land Use Map Amendment transmittal with staff recommending sub-area policies to the Board of County Commissioners. BOARD DISCUSSION Ms. Slack is concerned with transportation and roadblocks and asks, how will they address the commercial side of development. Mr. Sorrow stated we developed goods and services for the surrounding communities. Mostly to support the residents of Oak Ridge Ranch. Ms. Slack asked Mr. Sanders is the development large enough that it needs a school? Mr. Sanders has (9) nine schools planned in that area. The school board has a school interlocal agreement with the County that requires them to plan new developments concurrently with schools. They would need at least 2 k-8 schools in this development. Ms. Slack wants to ensure there is land set aside for things like fire departments, schools etc. Mr. Sorrow addressed the regional connectivity concerns and states are open to exploring options for appropriate commercial locations and schools. Mr. Lounds discusses water flow on the property. Mr. Lowe asks about the comment letters received on the proposal. Mr. Taylor mentions the proposed wildlife corridor and the movement of animals throughout the site. Mr. Mundt discussed the density, approximately 20,000 people, and where they will work. Mr. Binner Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, October 20, 2022 6:00 PM 7 | P a g e also mentions the number of people will create a lot of traffic. Mr. Slay asked to be excused from voting. There is an initial motion by Mundt to deny the proposal due to the density. Motion passed 5/2. RESULT: DENY MOVER: Board Member Craig Mundt SECONDER: Board Member Billy O'Dell AYES: Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner NAYS: James A. Taylor, Valerie Slack EXCUSED: Lawrence "Beau" Slay Ms. Slack suggests to reconsider the vote to table the item for November, instead of deny. Assistant County Attorney Katherine Barbieri responded that a motion to table can only be made by a board member that voted availing side of the motion. After the board discussion, Mr. Lounds makes a motion to reconsider the item. RESULT: RECONSIDER MOVER: Board Member Ed Lounds SECONDER: Board Member Ryan Binner AYES: Bob Lowe, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, James A. Taylor, Valerie Slack, Ryan Binner NAYS: Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, EXCUSED: Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Craig Bridgers After the reconsideration vote, Mr. Binner makes a motion to continue the item to the next Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on November 17, 2022 to address east, west, north, and south corridors to roadways, a neighborhood meeting, and density and connectivity concerns of hydrology. RESULT: MOTION TO CONTINUE TO NOV. 17, 2022 MOVER: Board Member Ryan Binner SECONDER: Board Member Ed Lounds AYES: James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack NAYS: EXCUSED: Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Craig Bridgers PUBLIC COMMENT Dan Sorrow, Cotleur and Hearing made a presentation on behalf of the applicant, Oak Ridge Ranches, LLC. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, October 20, 2022 6:00 PM 8 | P a g e Sean Mackenzie, MacKenzie Engineering and Planning, Inc. made a presentation on behalf of the applicant, Oak Ridge Ranches, LLC. David Scott, Jacobs Engineering made a presentation on behalf of the applicant, Oak Ridge Ranches, LLC. Paul Ezzo, EDW made a presentation on behalf of the applicant, Oak Ridge Ranches, LLC. Richard Schoen 9338 Carlton Road Port St. Lucie, FL He has been a home owner for 20 years and he is concerned about the water table and flooding. William Taylor 9350 Carlton Road Port St, Lucie, FL He was concerned the residents were not notified in a timely manner to look over the documents for the project and it was not a neighborhood meeting regarding the project. He was also concerned with drainage, hunting and shooting. Mike McCarty on behalf of McCarty Family, McCarty Mr. McCarty states he spoke to Dan at Cotleur & Hearing regarding their operations. He is concerned with the project. He states connectivity is extremely important as society progresses, and zoning issues for nearly 10,000 units. F. Proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) Rezoning and Preliminary Site Plan for the Oak Ridge Ranch PUD STAFF PRESENTATION Kori Benton, AICP Planning Manager made a presentation on behalf of the applicant, Oak Ridge Ranches, LLC, proposing a Zoning Atlas Amendment (Rezoning) from the AG-5 (Agricultural - 5) zoning district to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district, submitted with a PUD Site (Master) Plan to develop up to 9,688 dwelling units and up to 650,000 square feet of non-residential uses, to be known as the Oak Ridge Ranches PUD. The petition is concurrent with an application to change +/-3,229.27 acres from the AG-5 (Agricultural - 5) category to the MXD (Mixed Use Development) category. Mr. Benton presented a PowerPoint to cover the current zoning, proposed zoning, proposed planned unit development, and adjacent uses. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff has reviewed these petitions and determined that they conform to the Standards of Review as outlined in sections 11.06.03 and 11.02.07 of the St. Lucie County land development code and are 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, with the following conditions: 1) The minimum Prior to the Board of county Commissioners' action on the PUD Rezoning & preliminary Site (Master) Plan. the Wetland Waiver application shall be reviewed for avoidance and minimization criteria as outlined in the St..Lucie County Comprehensive Plan. 2) Provide the following changes on all applicable documents associated with the applications Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, October 20, 2022 6:00 PM 9 | P a g e of the development: a) the minimum landscaping requirements shall be required to be met; 100% of planted trees and palms credited towards minimum landscaping requirements shall be native. b) required landscaping associated with interior vehicular use areas within all common space of the development shall comply with LDC 7.09.04.C c) Fifty percent of the required trees shall be species other than palm trees except those on North and South Hutchinson Island per LDC 7.09.03.E d) When more than 10 trees are required to be planted to meet the requirements of this Code,a mix of species shall be provided. 3) Prior to the Board of County Commissioners' action on the PUD Rezoning & Preliminary Site (Master) Plan, providing the total length of each proposed lake in linear feet as well as the size in square feet. 4) Prior to the Board of County Commissioners' action on the PUD Rezoning & Preliminary Site (Master) Plan, utilize the Alternative Mitigation Compliance Method of preserving twenty-five percent of the existing native upland habitat onsite to take the place off all tree mitigation requirements, in lieu of providing a tree survey, the site shall comply with LDC 6.00.050.3. 5) The PUD Regulations shall be revised to update required parking,update permitted principal uses, clarify pool equipment and HVACs, affirm that all residential driveways are accessed from a road, and provide that permanent signs for each residential POD shall not exceed the maximum allowances of the LDC SEction 9.01.01 F. 6) Board of County Commissioners' action on the PUD Rezoning & Preliminary Site (Master) Plan, a preliminary schedule of Transportation Improvements corresponding to development thresholds. 7) Prior to issuance of a Final site Plan for any phase, a Street Lighting Plan shall be provided and approved to ensure safety of adjacent roadways, internal streets and pedestrian paths. 8) Roadway inspection and access designs for connection to St. Lucie County roadways shall be evaluated during the Final Site Plan review. BOARD DISCUSSION See Item 9e. PUBLIC COMMENT Dan Sorrow, Cotleur and Hearing made a presentation on behalf of the applicant, Oak Ridge Ranches, LLC. Motion to Continue to the November 17, 2022 P&Z Meeting. RESULT: MOTION TO CONTINUE TO NOV. 17TH 2022 MOVER: Board Member Ryan Binner SECONDER: Board Member Ed Lounds AYES: James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack NAYS: None Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, October 20, 2022 6:00 PM 10 | P a g e EXCUSED: Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Craig Bridgers G. Ordinance Amending the St. Lucie County Land Development Code By Amending Section 7.10.30 Reasonable Accommodation Appeals STAFF PRESENTATION Katherine Barbieri, Assistant County Attorney, made a presentation on the ordinance amending the St. Lucie County Land Development Code Section 7.10.30 Reasonable Accommodation Appeals. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff requests that the Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as the Local Planning Agency, forward the draft ordinance to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval. BOARD DISCUSSION Mr. Mundt was concerned about a burden on handicapped citizens to go to court. Ms. Barbieri states it is usually the group home operator that handles the paperwork, not the individual with a disability. Mr. Taylor asked how many the county denied. Ms. Barbieri states she does not have that information available. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Craig Mundt SECONDER: Board Member Valerie Slack AYES: James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack NAYS: None EXCUSED: Craig Bridgers 10. WORKSHOPS 11. OTHER BUSINESS Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, October 20, 2022 6:00 PM 11 | P a g e 12. ADJOURN Mr. Taylor adjourned meeting at 10:50pm.