HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.15.2020PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Regular Meeting
October 15, 2020 Convened: 6:00 PM
Adjourned: 6:49 PM
1.CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 06:00 PM by Chairman O'Dell
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Craig Bridgers.
4.ROLL CALL
Present
Chair Billy O'Dell, Bob Lowe, Craig Mundt, Board Member Ed Lounds, Vice‐Chair James A. Taylor,
Board Member Ryan Binner, Board Member Valerie Slack, Board Member Craig Bridgers
Excused
Board Member Lawrence "Beau" Slay
5.ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
6.DISCLOSURE(S)
None
7.MINUTES
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A.St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission minutes for the meeting of September 17, 2020.
RESULT:APPROVE
MOVER:Craig Mundt
SECONDER:Bob Lowe
AYES:Chair Billy O'Dell, Bob Lowe, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Vice‐Chair James
A. Taylor, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack, Craig Bridgers
NAYS:None
EXCUSED:None
8.PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment or virtual public comment.
9.PUBLIC HEARINGS
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A.Text Amendment to the Land Development Code, Chapter IX Signs, to define, allow and establish
design standards for Changeable Message Monument Signs within certain Zoning Districts.
Presented by Jodi Nentwick, Senior Planner
The Land Development Code Text Amendment to define, allow and establish design standards for
Changeable‐Message Monument Signs. The public hearing was advertised I the St. Lucie County Tribune
on October 3, 2020.
At the June 20, 2019 P&Z Meeting, this Commission held a workshop to explore the pros and cons for
changeable message signs. The Commission was generally supportive amending the current guidelines
that would not negatively impact our business community or the overall character of the surrounding
properties.
The Public Notice was advertised in the St. Lucie County News Tribune on October 3, 2020.
The definition of a Monument Sign: A ground sign that is connected to the ground, or supported by a
freestanding wall, pedestal, or other structure, so that this is no clear space between the bottom of the
sign, and the ground, no less than 80% width of the sign. A monument sign does not have any exposed
pole or pylon.
Zoning District Eligibility:
•Commercial, Office (CO) & Planned Mixed Use Development (PMUD) ‐ Professional Service/Office (In
MXD or COM Land Use Districts)
•Commercial, Neighborhood (CN), Commercial Resort (CR) & Commercial General (CG);
•Industrial Light (IL), Industrial Heavy (IH) & Industrial Extraction (IX);
•Utilities (U); Institutional (I), Religious Facilities(RF);
•Planned Mixed Use Development (PMUD) – Institutional, General Commercial & Public Service/Utilities
The proposed Text Amendment is consistent with the standards of review set forth in St. Lucie County
Land Development Code Section 11.07.03 and the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan Goals,
Objectives, and Policies.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission forward an approval
recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners with conditions.
Leslie Olson, Planning & Development Services Director presented a case study.
This rendering depicts an example of the 100‐foot separation from commercial and residentially zoned
property. This is a Wawa gas station located at the southwest corner of Prima Vista and Floresta Drive.
Within 100ft. of Residential: No Changeable Message Sign. Within 300ft. Of Residential: Sign face must
face away from the residentially zoned property and be operated only between the hours of 6:00 A.M.
and 10:00 P.M. In this instance, it is appropriate to not allow a changeable sign. Mr. Lounds, Mr. Lowe,
Chair O'Dell, Ms. Slack, Craig Bridger, Mr. Sanders posed questions and made comments which
were addressed by Mrs. Olson and Assistant County Attorney, Heather Young
Ms. Nentwick continued her presentation.
Mr. Lounds asked questions re: the size, Ms. Slack asked about FDOT exemption, conditional uses, school
zones and billboard signs. Mr. Mundt asked questions about the County's stringency compared to other
jurisdictions. Mrs. Olson and Ms. Nentwick addressed those questions.
Mr. O'Dell asked if there were any virtual comments. No
RESULT: Forward an approval recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners with the
following conditions:
1. Staff be able to review administrative choices and possible referral to the Board of Adjustment for
review.
2. Signs be fixed signs from 6pm to 6am
RESULT:APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS
MOVER:Board Member Ed Lounds
SECONDER:Craig Mundt
AYES:Chair Billy O'Dell, Bob Lowe, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Vice‐
chair James A. Taylor, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack, Craig Bridgers
NAYS:None
EXCUSED:None
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10.WORKSHOPS
None.
11.OTHER BUSINESS
Linda Pendarvis, Planning Manager, discussed the November and December meeting schedule.
Meeting in November to present Changes to standards in the Land Development Code at the
November meeting.
Leslie expounded on the expected item to be presented at the November 19th meeting‐‐ An economic
stimulus package through Code changes to get people through the development process faster. Also
proposing to raise threshold of minor site plans to be approved administratively to encourage building.
Increase administrative authority to approve large projects and provide a monthly report to BOCC on
every project approved administratively. Mr. O'Dell mention the post‐COVID disaster redevelopment
plan to streamline the process to get business back up and running again.
Mr. Lowe asked about the December meeting. Mrs. Olson stated that we are unable to determine if
we will have any high priority projects at the time.
12.ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 6:59 PM