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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.21.2021Present Excused PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting October 21, 2021 Convened: 6:00 PM Adjourned: 8:09 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM, by Chair Taylor. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. INVOCATION The invocation was done by Mr. Bridgers. 4. ROLL CALL 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 Craig Bridgers Board Member Valerie Slack 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS No announcements. 6. DISCLOSURE(S) No disclosures. 7. MINUTES A. St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission minutes for the meeting of September 16, 2021. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, October 21, 2021 6:00 PM 2 | P a g e APPROVE Vice-chair Bob Lowe Craig Mundt Chair James A. Taylor, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Craig Bridgers None None RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: RESULT: Approve. Note: Mr. Lounds and Mr. Binner arrived after the approval of the minutes. 8. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ordinance No. 21-039 Regarding Sidewalks in Residential Development with Lot Sizes of 2.5 Acres or Greater BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURES Presented by Caroline Valentin, Assistant County Attorney. STAFF RECCOMENTDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission forward the draft Ordinance to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval. DISCUSSION: Ms. Valentin and Leslie Olson, Planning and Development Services Director, answered various questions posed by Mr. Sanders, Mr. Mundt, Mr. Lounds, Mr. Slay and Mr. Binner regarding safety, size and text amendment wording. RESULTS: Approve with conditions: 1. Stabilized surface 2. Maintain width requirements as stated in the Code Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, October 21, 2021 6:00 PM 3 | P a g e APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS Board Member Ryan Binner Board Member Ed Lounds Chair James A. Taylor, Vice-chair Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Craig Bridgers RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: B. A County initiated Text Amendment to the Land Development Code to allow an alternative method for the subdivision of property in the AG-1 (Agricultural-1), AG-2.5 (Agricultural-2.5) Zoning Districts. BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURES Presented by Kara Wood, Planning Consultant. The general function of the draft ordinance is as follows: 1. Amends Zoning Districts in Chapter 3 to add “Farmers markets and community supported agriculture (SIC 5431)” as permitted use in all agricultural zoning districts as part of a Rural Agricultural Subdivision. 2. Amends the TVC Overlay in Chapter 4 to specifically permit Rural Agricultural Subdivisions in the TVC outside the Urban Service Boundary. 3. Creates Section 7.10.27 in Chapter VII, Development Design and Improvement Standards, to include a stated purpose, applicability and development standards for Rural Agricultural Subdivisions. • Applies only to agricultural zoning outside the USB for a maximum subdivision of 10 lots. • Follows the same development review process as a Minor Site Plan and Plat. • Amends lot size and dimensional requirements from what exists for agricultural zoning districts in Chapter 7 (Table 7-10, Section 7.04.00, Area, Yard, Height and Open Space Requirements). • Exempts RAS applications from the requirements for paved road access (Section 7.05.07) and a landscape plan (Section 7.09.04). STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission forward the draft Ordinance to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval. DISCUSSION: Ms. Wood and Leslie Olson, Planning & Development Services Director, answered various questions posed by Mr. Lounds, Chair Taylor, Mr. Slay, Mr. Binner regarding lot size, future land use, utilities, density, AG zoning district sections, supplemental standards, paving waivers, internal roads, right- of-way. None None NAYS: EXCUSED: Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, October 21, 2021 6:00 PM 4 | P a g e TABLE (JANUARY 20, 2022 P&Z MEETING) Board Member Ed Lounds Vice-chair Bob Lowe Chair James A. Taylor, Vice-chair Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Craig Bridgers None RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: RESULT: Table to give Planning staff additional time to speak with landowners (January 20, 2022 P&Z Meeting) C. A County initiated Text Amendment to the Land Development Code to establish requirements for a Stormwater Grading Plan for Single-Family and Duplex Infill Development. BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURES Presented by Monica Graziani, Building & Code Regulations Manager. The proposed amendment provides standards to capture the stormwater runoff. Below are highlights of the proposed standards: 1. Limit the amount of fill placed on a site 2. The finished floor shall be no greater than three feet above the crown of the road. 3. The plan shall include roof drainage. 4. The stormwater grading plan shall provide a swale design along the lot's perimeter, rear to front drainage flow. 5. Swales shall be no greater than 1 or 2 feet in width. 6. Swales must be maintained. 7. An approved final inspection of the stormwater grading plan is required for a certificate of occupancy. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission forward the draft Text Amendment to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval. DISCUSSION: Ms. Graziani, Katherine Barbieri, Assistant County Attorney and Leslie Olson, Planning & Development Services Director, answered various questions posed by Mr. Lounds, Mr. O'Dell, Mr. Lowe, Chair Taylor, Mr. Bridgers, Mr. Sanders regarding roof drainage, 2-foot swell, finished floor, construction, code enforcement, applicable lots, definition of infill, flooding recourse, conveyance system, maintenance requirements, longitudinal slope and B-type drainage. EXCUSED: None Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, October 21, 2021 6:00 PM 5 | P a g e APPROVE Board Member Billy O'Dell Board Member Ed Lounds Chair James A. Taylor, Vice-chair Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Craig Bridgers RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: RESULT: Approve with the following consideration construction type, longitudinal slope, reevaluate neighbors with lower elevations, alternative scenarios/ options for engineers to provide a plan, roof drainage 10. WORKSHOPS No workshops. 11. OTHER BUSINESS Confirmed November meeting. 12. ADJOURN Meeting was adjourned by Chair Taylor at 8:09 AM. None None NAYS: EXCUSED: