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Home My WebLink About12.15.2022 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting December 15, 2022 Convened: 6:00 PM Adjourned: 8:24 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by Chair Taylor. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance led by Chair Taylor. 3. INVOCATION Invocation led by Board member Beau Slay. 4. ROLL CALL Present Board Member James A. Taylor, 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 Excused Vice Chair Bob Lowe, Board Member Craig Bridgers, Ex-Officio Board Member Marty Sanders 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS 6. DISCLOSURE(S) 7. MINUTES A. St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission minutes for the meeting of November 17, 2022 Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, December 15, 2022 6:00 PM 2 | P a g e RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Billy O'Dell SECONDER: Chair Craig Mundt AYES: James A. Taylor, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack NAYS: None EXCUSED: Vice Chair Bob Lowe, Board Member Craig Bridgers, Ex-Officio Board Member Marty Sanders 8. PUBLIC COMMENT 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Continued from November 17, 2022 - Acting as the Local Planning Agency A Future Land Use Map Amendment to change the land use category from COM (Commercial) to the RH (Mixed-Use Development) category, affecting +/-6.37 acres, submitted by Dr. Alec Wynne on behalf of the Wynne Building Corporation. STAFF PRESENTATION Kori Benton, AICP Planning Manager made a presentation on the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map (Small-scale), to change the Future Land Use Category of +/- 6.37 acres from the COM, Commercial category to the RH, Residential High (up to 15 du/ac) category. A concurrent application proposes a Zoning Atlas Amendment (Rezoning) from the CG, Commercial General zoning district to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district for the same +/-6.37 acres and an associated Preliminary PUD Site Plan to develop up to 96 dwelling units, to be known as the Ibis PUD. In accordance with public notice requirements outlined in Section 11.00.03 of St. Lucie County Land Development Code, public notice was advertised in the St. Lucie County News Tribune on October 7, 2022. 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 and Commission Board suggested the applicant host a neighborhood meeting. DR. Wynne hosted the neighborhood meeting on December 2, 2022 and the Planning staff was present. There were approximately 40 attendees from the Savannah Club neighborhood. Mr. Benton presented a PowerPoint to cover the project location, proposed planned unit development PUD preliminary site plan, alternate proposed planned unit development PUD preliminary site plan, alternate proposed planned unit development PUD preliminary landscape plan, and existing future land use. Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, December 15, 2022 6:00 PM 3 | P a g e STAFF RECOMMENDATION 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. BOARD DISCUSSION Ms. Slack asked about the drainage plan. Mr. Benton stated the applicant's civil engineer was not present at the Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting. However, conceptual conceptual stormwater plan was reviewed by St. Lucie County Public Works engineering staff. Mr. Mundt suggested the applicant show the Spanish Lakes HOA a plan that is phased or timetable with a plan that is satisfactory. Mr. Lounds suggested to the applicant to increase the capacity and upgrade the size of the outfall pump as they get worn out over time and don't work efficiently. Mr. Slay asked about potable water and sewer connections with the City of Port St Lucie. The applicant stated that when the park was built Port St. Lucie utilities were not established. The applicant stated they have an agreement with Port St. Lucie utilities to everything downstream they maintain, including sewer, wastewater and potable water throughout the community and Port St. Lucie utilities maintain everything upstream. Mr. Slay made a motion to approve with concerns to address drainage issues. PUBLIC COMMENT Dr. Alec Wynne 29502 Orange Ave Fort Pierce, FL 34945 Mr. Wynne made a presentation. Sue Manzo 26 Mediterranean Blvd N Port St. Lucie, FL She was concerned about traffic, the safety of children and flooding. Robert Hale 4 Antigua Port St. Lucie, FL He is the HOA President and he is concerned with lighting, drainage, and flooding. He also provided pictures for the board to view. Dennis Cousins 40 Alhambra S Port St. Lucie, FL He was concerned about the potholes and drainage. Nicholas Brienza 36 Golf Drive Port St. Lucie, FL He was concerned about flooding and drainage. Linda Lauvatis 11 Oro Grande Way Port St. Lucie, FL Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, December 15, 2022 6:00 PM 4 | P a g e She was concerned about traffic, the safety of children and flooding. Barbara Barnes 11 Andalusia Ln Port St. Lucie, FL She was concerned about flooding and drainage. Howard Geiger 6 Florida Way Port St. Lucie, FL He was concerned about the security of the new development and Savannah Club. He is requesting a meeting to discuss security with the applicant and the sheriff's department. Kathy Gluson 125 Oro Grande Way Port St. Lucie, FL She was concerned about unattended children without adult supervision, flooding and drainage. Nancy Domicolo 16 S Alhambra Port St. Lucie, FL She was concerned about traffic flow, security, flooding and drainage. Dave Menzel 395 Stan Drive Melbourne, FL The Architect of Wynne Corporation answered any questions from Board members. RESULT: Approve MOVER: Board Member Lawrence "Beau" Slay SECONDER: Board Member Craig Mundt AYES: James A. Taylor, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack NAYS: None EXCUSED: Vice Chair Bob Lowe, Board member Craig Bridgers, Ex-Officio Board Member Marty Sanders B. Continued from November 17, 2022 - A Zoning Atlas Amendment (Rezone) from CG (Commercial, General) to PUD (Planned Unit Development), and a Preliminary PUD Site Plan for a project to be known as the Ibis PUD located at 8000 S. US Highway 1 in Port St. Lucie, submitted by Dr. Alec Wynne on behalf of the Wynne Building Corporation - THIS ITEM IS QUASI-JUDICIAL Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, December 15, 2022 6:00 PM 5 | P a g e See Item A. Discussion RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Ryan Binner SECONDER: Board Member Craig Mundt AYES: James A. Taylor, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack NAYS: None EXCUSED: Vice Chair Bob Lowe, Board Member Craig Bridgers, Ex-Officio Board Member Marty Sanders 10. WORKSHOPS 11. OTHER BUSINESS A. Florida’s Government in the Sunshine Law B. STAFF PRESENTATION Katherine Barbieri, Assistant County Attorney, made a presentation about Florida's sunshine statue 286.011. ADJOURN Meeting adjourned at 8:24 pm. Mr. Lounds requested time to discuss potential topics to review for the upcoming year that could lead to comprehensive plan and/or land development code Amendments. The Commission members discussed the following subjects in which they would like to have additional information or workshops: • Review & overview of the County’s long-range planning and studies • Review of existing entitlements in the county and cities • Continuing education workshops on public meetings, planning subjects and legal items • Promote conservation and improve ecological conditions • Use of solar and energy efficient, sustainable design, conservation, and operation strategies • Enhanced landscaping • Enhanced stormwater for parking areas and reduce imperious areas • Re-use of water • Density transfers from one property to another