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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.16.2018 Generated 10/1/2018 2:11 PM ST. LUCIE COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA P & Z Regular Meeting August 16, 2018 Convened: 6:00 PM Adjourned: 9:44 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chairman William O'Dell A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Invocation Mr. Hopkins Attendee Name Title Status Arrived William O'Dell Chairman Present Edward Lounds Board Member Excused Craig Mundt Board Member Present William Smith Board Member Present Sean P. Mitchell Board Member Present James Clasby At-Large Board Member Present Bobby Hopkins At-Large Board Member Present Robert Lowe At-Large Board Member Present James Taylor At-Large Board Member Present Marty Sanders Ex-Officio Board Member Absent D. Announcements None E. Disclosure(s) P & Z Regular Meeting Thursday, August 16, 2018 6:00 PM 2 | P a g e Mr. Lowe stated he had a phone conversation with Lee Dobbins of Dean Mead, Attorneys at Law. 2. MINUTES A. St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission minutes for the meeting of Thursday, July 19, 2018 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Sean P. Mitchell, Board Member SECONDER: Bobby Hopkins, At-Large Board Member AYES: O'Dell, Mundt, Smith, Mitchell, Clasby, Hopkins, Lowe, Taylor EXCUSED: Edward Lounds 3. PUBLIC COMMENT None 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Little Light Christian Academy (Child Daycare Services (Preschool) - Conditional Use Permit Kori Benton, Senior Planner stated the applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a private preschool center to serve 54 children. The subject 0.73 acre property, located at 6708 Gaddy Street, was developed in 1968 with a 3,252 sq.ft. single-family home, and later converted into a daycare center. The prior conditional use permit for a child care facility, issued via Resolution 90-175, operated until August, 2013. The previous conditional use permit has expired due to vacancy of the site for more than 12 months. The applicant is proposing preschool operations to serve up to 54 children via 5 classrooms. The proposed operational hours are 7 am to 6pm, Monday thru Friday. The conditional use plan incorporates a variety of site improvements to access parking, landscaping and buffering between the site and adjacent properties. Staff recommends the Planning & Zoning Commission forward a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners for approval of the conditional use permit for child daycare services (preschool) subject to conditions. Public Hearing open No one spoke Public Hearing closed P & Z Regular Meeting Thursday, August 16, 2018 6:00 PM 3 | P a g e RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William Smith, Board Member SECONDER: Robert Lowe, At-Large Board Member AYES: O'Dell, Mundt, Smith, Mitchell, Clasby, Hopkins, Lowe, Taylor EXCUSED: Edward Lounds B. Resolution - Zoning Atlas Amendment (Rezoning HIRD to PNRD), Preliminary/Final Site Plan for a Planned Non-Residential Development , & Conditional Use Permit for Atlantic Wellness - Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation & Wellness Facility Kori Benton, Senior Planner stated the applicants, Millhess Inc. and Southhall, Inc., are requesting approval of a 1) Zoning Atlas Amendment, 2) Preliminary/Final site plan for a Planned Non-Residential Development, and 3) Conditional use permit for medical and other health services is specifically described as a Specialty Hospital, Except Psychiatric (SIC Code 8069) with supplemental services which may be classified as a Psychiatric Hospital (SIC CODE 8063) and/or Medical Laboratories (testing) (SIC Code 8071) facility. Lee Dobbins of Dean Mead, Attorneys at Law, gave a presentation for the high-end facility as a state of the art, world class amenities-similar to Betty Ford; not a sober house-patients/clients stay onsite the entire time-medically focused. This project is supported by Dr. Massey of Indian River State College (IRSC), Sheriff Mascara, Peter Tesch of Economic Development Council (EDC), and Larry Lee, State Representative. Also, Henry Duhart, candidate for city commissioner and FPL retired director was also for it. The commission discussed security, emergency management plans, cost of facility being 80 million dollars, tax roll, spot zoning, back up power and residential neighborhood to remain residential. Public Hearing Open Several people living in the area spoke against the project not wanting a hospital in a residential neighborhood, spot zoning and having an adverse effort to the area. Public Hearing Closed The commission had a motion to deny with 7 yes to deny and 1 no to deny. RESULT: DENY [7 TO 1] MOVER: Craig Mundt, Board Member SECONDER: James Clasby, At-Large Board Member AYES: O'Dell, Mundt, Smith, Mitchell, Clasby, Hopkins, Lowe NAYS: James Taylor EXCUSED: Edward Lounds 5. WORKSHOPS A. There are no items scheduled. P & Z Regular Meeting Thursday, August 16, 2018 6:00 PM 4 | P a g e 6. OTHER BUSINESS A. There are no items scheduled. 7. ADJOURN There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. Please Note: Final minutes are recorded in the official minute books that are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and available for inspection upon request.