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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.16.2020Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, January 16, 2020 6:00 PM 1 | P a g e Present Excused PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting January 16, 2020 Convened: 6:02 PM Adjourned: 8:10 PM 1.CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Mundt at 6:02 PM. 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3.ROLL CALL Board Member Billy O'Dell, Chair Craig Mundt, Board Member Ed Lounds, Board Member James A. Taylor, Board Member Bob Lowe, Board Member Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Board Member Valerie Slack, Board Member Ryan Binner, Ex-Officio Marty Sanders Vice -Chair William R. Smith 4.ANNOUNCEMENTS None. 5.DISCLOSURE(S) None. 6.ELECTION OF OFFICIALS Assistant County Attorney provided Chair Mundt with options on how to proceed with the election of officials: 1) Vote for Chair and vice chair at the beginning of the meeting or elect the chair and vice chair at the end of the meeting, 2) Have the new chair run the February meeting so that the chair can meet with staff to go over procedure guidelines. Mr. Lounds recommended that the election begin at the beginning of the meeting. Nomination for Chair: Chair Mundt nominated Mr. O’Dell; Mr. Taylor asked what the policy or procedures is regarding nominating a board member not present at the meeting. Ms. Young stated that there are no restrictions—Vice Chair Smith is the only one absent. Mr. Taylor nominated Vice Chair Smith. Ms. Young closed the nominations. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, January 16, 2020 6:00 PM 2 | P a g e Discussions: Chair Mundt stated that he likes Vice Chair Smith personally; however, he has been absent from a number of meetings in the past year as well as this evening as the consistency of attendance is important. Mr. Lowe moved to reopen the nominations, Chair Mundt seconded it. All in favor. Ms. Young reopened the nominations Ms. Young instructed the members to cast the vote on the paper ballot, sign, and then hand to the recording secretary. Chair Mundt inquired about when the transition of the Chair and Vice Chair should take place. Ms. Binner motioned to move the transition to February. All were in favor Ms. Young read the ballots for Chair: Mr. Lowe voted for Mr. Lowe Mr. O’Dell voted for Mr. O’Dell Chair Mundt voted for O’Dell Mr. Slay voted for O’Dell Mr. Taylor voted for Vice Chair Smith Mr. Binner voted for Vice Chair Smith Ms. Slack voted for O’Dell Mr. Lounds voted for O’Dell Five (5) votes for Mr. O’Dell; two (2) votes for Vice Chair Smith; One (1) vote for Mr. Lowe Mr. O’Dell was elected 2020 Planning and Zoning Chair Nomination for Vice Chair: Mr. Lounds nominated Mr. Lowe, Chair Mundt seconded. Mr. Slay nominated Mr. Taylor, Mr. Binner Seconded. Mr. Lounds motioned to close nominations, Chair Mundt Seconded Mr. O’Dell voted for Mr. Lowe Chair Mundt voted for Mr. Lowe Mr. Taylor voted for Mr. Taylor Mr. Slay voted for Mr. Taylor Mr. Lounds voted for Lowe Mr. Binner voted for Mr. Taylor Ms. Slack voted Mr. Taylor Mr. Lowe voted for Mr. Lowe The votes were tied. Chair Mundt requested one more round of votes with the same candidates. Mr. Lowe voted for Mr. Lowe Mr. O’Dell voted for Mr. Lowe Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, January 16, 2020 6:00 PM 3 | P a g e Approve Board Member Ed Lounds Lawrence "Beau" Slay Billy O'Dell, Chair Craig Mundt, James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Valerie Slack, Ryan Binner None William R. Smith RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: Chair Mundt voted for Lowe Mr. Slay voted for Mr. Taylor Mr. Taylor voted for Mr. Taylor Mr. Binner voted for Mr. Taylor Ms. Slack voted for Mr. Taylor Mr. Lounds voted for Mr. Lowe The votes were tied. Chair Mundt suggested that the voting for Vice Chair be deferred for next month’s meeting. The election of vice-chair was deferred to the February meeting. 7.MINUTES A.St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission minutes for the meeting of November 21, 2019. Chair Mundt motioned to approve all sets of minutes and it passed unanimously. 8.PUBLIC COMMENT None. 9.PUBLIC HEARINGS Chair Mundt suggested that item C, Brydebell Rezoning be presented before item A, Proposed Text Amendment to the Land Development Code, Section 3.01.03.Q. CN, Commercial Neighborhood, and Item B, Baron Island Storage - Conditional Use Permit due to the lengthy discussion that may occur during Item A and Item B. A.Brydebell Rezoning - Amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas (Rezoning) from I (Institutional) to RS-3 (Residential, Single-Family - 3 du/ac) Presented by Bethany Grubbs, Planner. Amendment to the official zoning atlas. The applicant is requesting a change in zoning from institutional to RS-3, which would allow the development of single-family residences. In accordance with public notices requirements outlined in section 11.00.03 of the Land Development Code, public notices was advertised in the SLC Tribune on January 6th. A sign was placed on the property and mail notices were sent out to twenty-five surrounding property owners within the required five-hundred foot radius. There have been no objections expressed regarding this request. This petition encompasses two contiguous parcels with combined property size of 1.07 acres. The Future Land Use is Residential Urban, and currently zoned Institution, which is consistent with the Future Land Use. 1998 these properties were Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, January 16, 2020 6:00 PM 4 | P a g e APPROVE Board Member Ed Lounds Lawrence "Beau" Slay Chair Craig Mundt, Billy O’Dell, Bob Lowe, James A. Taylor, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack None Vice Chair William R. Smith RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: rezoned from RS-3 to institutional by the SLC Fire Fighters Benevolent Association who never initiated development of the property. The applicant is seeking to reestablish the former RS-3 zoning district. The subject property is consistent with the current residential zoning districts of the surrounding property. STAFF RECCOMENDATION: Staff recommended that the petition be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval. QUESTIONS FOR STAFF: None. PUBLIC COMMENT: None B.Proposed Text Amendment to the Land Development Code, Section 3.01.03.Q. CN, Commercial Neighborhood to allow for Self-Storage Facilities Limited to Enclosed Storage as a Conditional Use Presented by Jodi Nentwick, Senior Planner. In accordance with public notices requirements outlined in section 11.00.03 of the Land Development Code, public notices was advertised in the SLC Tribune on January 2nd. The purpose of the CN zoning district is to provide and protect an environment suitable for limited retail trade and service activities covering a relatively small area that is intended to serve the population living in the surrounding neighborhoods. Self-storage facility with a fully enclosed structure is less intensive and is a permitted use within the Commercial General Zoning District; such as retail trade which includes eateries, food stores, sporting goods, household appliances, lawn and garden. STAFF RECCOMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission forward a recommendation of approval to the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval. QUESTIONS FOR STAFF: Mr. Lounds: What action would it take for the construction of the proposed self-storage? Jodi: Typically it would site plan approval partially administrative and partially BOCC approval level. Ms. Slack: As a permitted use or conditional use? Jodi: Permitted use would not come before the Planning & Zoning Board, a conditional use would come to the Planning & Zoning Commission. This proposal is being presented as a conditional use. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Leland P Schuster (9600 S Ocean DR Apt 1109, Jensen Beach, FL 34957 – Empress). Mr. Schuster stated: I am Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, January 16, 2020 6:00 PM 5 | P a g e not here to speak against the development nor for the proposed development, but I would urge you to consider the fact that this is being put across the street of two condominiums that primarily house senior citizens. He requested crosswalk improvements. DISCUSSION: Mr. Lowe: Is there a map with a picture of the exact location? Ms. Nentwick: Displayed the site aerial. Mr. Lounds: What are the two properties to the north and south of the subject property? Ms. Nentwick: Tennis courts. Ms. Slack: This discussion item is regarding a zoning change and not the specific site, correct? Ms. Nentwick: Correct. Leslie Olson, Director of Planning & Development Services: What the Board is considering right now is a text amendment to allow self-storage in Neighborhood Commercial Zoning for any parcel within Neighborhood Commercial in the County. Encourage the Board to focus on how this change could apply in Neighborhood Commercial zones throughout the County. Mr. O’Dell: What all does the storage encompass? Ms. Nentwick: Household items, boats and RV’s. Ms. Slack: Enclosed storage of those vehicles, correct? Ms. Nentwick i: Totally enclosed; no outdoor storage. Mr. Sanders: Intensity of use / traffic impact? Ms. Nentwick: Less intense traffic; about thirty trips per day; four trips around peak time. Mr. Lounds: Could someone was purposing a self-storage in neighborhood commercial zoning? Ms. Olson: Not today, it is not allowed. If this text amendment is adopted, completely enclosed self- storage proposals will be allowed to proposed it, but it will require a conditional use to be recommended by P&Z and approved by the BOCC. Outdoor storage would not be allowed. Chair Mundt: Is there a limitation on the size of the storage building as long as there is a large enough commercial neighborhood zoned property? Ms. Nentwick: Correct, however the commercial general properties are smaller. Chair Mundt: IS there going to be 24-hour security on site? A security guard physically on site? Ms. Nentwick: Once the units are 100 % occupied. Ms. Olson: Inquiring about site security is a site-specific question. To keep it on the level of policy, perhaps let us talk about these issues in general. Chair Mundt: If the text amendment change fails, then we would still have a public hearing that would go to the BOCC possibly with a recommendation of no approval Mr. Slay: Is there a way to do a conditional use without changing the text? Ms. Olson: No Mr. Lowe: Could we add our recommendation “subject to rules being set-up after by the Board”? Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, January 16, 2020 6:00 PM 6 | P a g e APPROVE Lawrence "Beau" Slay Board Member James A. Taylor Bob Lowe, Billy O’Dell, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack Chair Craig Mundt Vice Chair William R. Smith RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: Ms. Olson: I would suggest that if the Planning & Zoning Board would like to see any additional standard or language added to the text amendment that you make that a recommendation of your motion of your approval and list any conditions to add to the text amendment. Chair Mundt: If the text amendment is approved then self-storage units would be approved, then self-storage units could be considered as commercial neighborhood approval item although it would be under a conditional use. Mr. Taylor: The draft ordinance—is this something that we’ve specially noted in other zoning districts that would apply to this as well? Ms. Olson: We do not have supplemental standards Mr. Taylor: How do you judge or enforce what the intended is of the facility? Ms. Olson: There is no regulatory component. CN parcels are in nodes usually on collector roads close to home. Marty: The architectural standards could be worked out as part of the conditional use. Ms. Slack and Chair Mundt asked questions about various activities allowed in the storage units. Ms. Olson informed the Board that there are rules (Florida Building Code) that restricts activity other than storage of household items and vehicles/ RV’s. C.Baron Island Storage - Conditional Use Permit for a Self-Storage Facility Limited to Enclosed Storage in the CN, Commercial Neighborhood Zoning District - 9500 Block of S. Ocean Drive Presented by Jodi Nentwick, Senior Planner. In accordance with public notices requirements outlined in section 11.00.03 of the Land Development Code, public notices was advertised in the SLC Tribune on January 2nd. A sign was placed on the property and mail notices to property owners within five hundred feet of the subject parcel. The petition site is approximately 1.93 acres. The FLU is Residential Urban. Six enclosed self- storage building, including a two hundred fifty square foot office, and four parking spaces within include an ADA parking lane, bike rack and sea turtle-friendly lighting. It complies with the Land development Code standards outlines in section 7.10.24. Notices were mailed out on November 21, 2019: 15 residents were in favor, 163 residents were not in favor, and 1 resident had no opinion. Notices were also mailed out on January 16, 2020: 13 residents were in favor, 149 were not in favor, 5 residents had no opinion. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, January 16, 2020 6:00 PM 7 | P a g e STAFF RECCOMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission forward a recommendation of approval to the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners to approve the Conditional Use Permit for self-storage limited to enclosed storage, contingent upon the Board of County Commissioner approval of the Text Amendment for self-storage as eligible Conditional Use and subject to eleven proposed conditions of approval. QUESTIONS FOR STAFF: Mr. Lowe: Will security be required? Ms. Nentwick: The applicant proposed 24-hour security through cameras and key fob. Ms. Slack: will be possible to limit the hours of operation for people to access their storage units? Ms. Nentwick: Yes, you can limit the hours of operation. Mr. Slay: How many mail notices were sent out? Ms. Nentwick: 756 notices were mailed out. APPLICANT/ AGENT PRESENTATION: Todd Mowry with Redtail Design Group, discussed issues residents are experience with self-storage facilities near the subject property. He discussed the architectural features of the proposed 77-unit self-storage facility. Discussed the outcome of the neighborhood meetings. Addressed topic of security, height and width of each facilities, fire hazards, mailer responses, fencing, impervious pavement, storm water, turtle protection (amber lighting), exterior lighting and traffic. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Keith Caren (9550 South Ocean Drive – Islandia I) discussed his concern about how the proposed self-storage will affect water line and water supply. Harold Fowler 9500 South Ocean Drive – Islandia II) expressed is concerning regarding the voting and turtle friendly lighting David Fuller (9650 S Ocean Drive – Princess) expressed the initial concern of the location of the storage units. Mr. Mowry, Chair Mundt addressed their concern. Various questions and comments were made regarding the response forms, crosswalks near the subject parcels, Commercial General zoning, and turtle lighting. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Thursday, January 16, 2020 6:00 PM 8 | P a g e APPROVE Lawrence "Beau" Slay Board Member Ed Lounds Bob Lowe, Billy O’Dell, James A. Taylor, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack Chair Craig Mundt Vice Chair Smith Vice Chair William R. Smith RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NAYS: EXCUSED: RESULTS: Approve with conditions. 10.WORKSHOPS None. 11.OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Lounds thanked Chair Mundt for his service on the Board. 12.ADJOURN There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM