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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.20.2017 Generated 5/10/2017 9:31 AM ST. LUCIE COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA P & Z Regular Meeting April 20, 2017 Convened: 6:00 PM Adjourned: 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chairman William O'Dell A. Pledge of Allegiance Invocation by Bobby Hopkins Attendee Name Title Status Arrived William O'Dell Chairman Present James Clasby Vice Chairman Present Edward Lounds Board Member Present Craig Mundt Board Member Present William Smith Board Member Present Kara Wood Board Member Absent 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 C. Announcements The Chair stated Agenda item 4C Tattoo Yachts, LLC will be moved to 4A and be heard first. It was unanimously agreed. * P & Z Regular Meeting Thursday, April 20, 2017 6:00 PM 2 | P a g e D. Disclosure(s) Mr. Mundt stated he will abstain from agenda item 4B-Ordinance-Establishing time limits for completion of construction. He lives in a residence adjacent to a property that may or may not be impacted by this ordinance and on the advise of the County Attorney, he will abstain. Mr. Smith stated he has had discussions with some citizens about the ordinance relative to the towers---agenda item 4A-Amendments to the Land Development Code regarding wireless telecommunications towers and antennas. Mr. Clasby stated he has had several discussions with each of the agenda items with several citizens. 2. MINUTES A. St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission minutes for the meeting of Thursday, March 16, 2017 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: William Smith, Board Member SECONDER: Craig Mundt, Board Member AYES: O'Dell, Clasby, Lounds, Mundt, Smith, Hopkins, Lowe, Taylor ABSENT: Kara Wood 3. PUBLIC COMMENT None 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 4276 : Ordinance - AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS & ANTENNAS Katherine Barbieri, Assistant County Attorney stated the proposed ordinance amends Section 7.10.23 Wireless Telecommunication Towers and Antennas of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code. In 2008 and 2009, the St. Lucie County enacted a tower ordinance that had been a model ordinance used by local governments in the State. The primary purpose was to exercise the maximum authority granted to the County to regulate such facilities under federal and state law and to provide that placement of such faclilties was compliant with applicable law, county land development, zoning and building codes and aesthetic objectives. Staff reviewed the neighboring governmental ordinances and determined that St. Lucie County's separation requirements are now considerably greater than neighboring governmental entities. Staff is recommending amending the separation requirements to match the requirementof Indian River County which is at least 300% of the height of the entire proposed structure. P & Z Regular Meeting Thursday, April 20, 2017 6:00 PM 3 | P a g e Public Hearing Open Steve Lockner spoke against the proposed amendment Public Hearing Closed The commission discussed height, set back risks, safety concerns, health risks applicaitons of cell towers, being pro-active, possible violation of Florida Statute. The commission did not approve this ordinance with a 3 yes and 5 no vote Vice Chair Clasby motion, Mr. Mundt 2nd. A vote to deny was motioned by Mr. Smith and 2nd by Mr. Hopkins with a 5 yes and 3 no vote. * RESULT: DENY [3 TO 5] MOVER: James Clasby, Vice Chairman SECONDER: Craig Mundt, Board Member AYES: James Clasby, Craig Mundt, Robert Lowe NAYS: O'Dell, Lounds, Smith, Hopkins, Taylor ABSENT: Kara Wood B. Ordinance - Establishing Time Limits for Completion of Construction Katherine Barbieri, Assistant County Attorney stated the proposed ordinance amends Section 13.01 of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code, Building Code, to add administrative provisions to Section 105 of the Florida Building Code to set time limits for construction completion in single-family zoning districts, to establish consequences for failure to complete and to establish procedures for time extensions. In additon, staff is revising Appendix A-Local Acts, Article VII-Nuisances to provide authority to proceed under this Act on partially completed structures. It is in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of St. Lucie County to place a reasonable time limit on the duration of a contruction project, so as to balance the needs of the owner of the project with those of neighbors and the community for the safe and peaceful enjoyment of the properties. The goal is to assist owners completing contruction on schedule, thus minimizing neighborhood impacts. Staff recommends that the Commission approve the ordinance for transmittal to the Board of County Commissioners for a favorable action. Public Hearing Open No one spoke Public Hearing Closed Leslie Olson, Planning Director read an email into the record from Maddie Williams of the Treasure Coast Builders Associations: "In regards to the ordinance being heard tonight at the Planning & Zoning meeting, the Treasure Coast Builders Association (TCBA) Board of Directors has the following recommendation. It appears there is a necessity for this type of ordinance but we recommend that the penalty time frame for the building permit to be in default be adjusted to the date of the last passed/successful inspection not the date of issuance. There P & Z Regular Meeting Thursday, April 20, 2017 6:00 PM 4 | P a g e are far too many variables in the building process to put such stringent limits." Please read our recommendation into the record at the meeting if at all possible. Thank you for your assistance. Maddie Williams. The Commission discussed the issue and agreed with Ms. Williams' recommendation. The approval of this ordinance was based on TCBA's recommendation. * RESULT: APPROVE [7 TO 0] MOVER: James Clasby, Vice Chairman SECONDER: James Taylor, At-Large Board Member AYES: O'Dell, Clasby, Lounds, Smith, Hopkins, Lowe, Taylor ABSTAIN: Craig Mundt ABSENT: Kara Wood C. 4254 : CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - TATTOO YACHTS, LLC. Jeff Johnson, Senior Planner representing the applicant, Tattoo Yachts, LLC is requesting a conditional use permit (with no new construction) for the manufacturing of boats that are 45 feet or greater in length in the Industrial Light zoning district within approximately 26,000 s.f. of existing buildings. Fort Pierce Utilities Authority will provide water service for the use and a private septic system will handle the wastewater. Notice for this public hearing was placed in the St. Lucie News Tribune on April 5 and the applicant has installed the required public notice sign on the subject property. The subject three and one quarter acre property is located east of Hammond Road at the end of Sun Citrus Boulevard. There are vacant lands to the north, south and west. To the east is an existing building that is home to D and D Welding and Fabrication. The conditional use permit is consistent with the goals, objectives and standards of the Land Development Code (LDC) and Comprehensive Plan. The proposed use is defined in the Comprehensive Plan as a “targeted industry” that produces skilled, high paying long term employment that contributes to the quality of life of St. Lucie County. There should be no undesirable impacts such as dust, odor, glare or vibration as all manufacturing activities will occur indoors. The Environmental Resources staff has evaluated the site and found no negative environmental impacts. Ample parking exists for the use and it is not expected to create any significant additional demands on any public facilities in the area. As required by Code, property owners within 500 feet of the subject property were noticed by mail as well. As of date, there have been no response forms or correspondence received from adjacent property owners. Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission forward a recommendation of approval to the Board of County Commissioners subject to the following conditions as noted in Resolution…they are as follows: • All manufacturing activities shall occur within an enclosed structure. P & Z Regular Meeting Thursday, April 20, 2017 6:00 PM 5 | P a g e • All off-street parking stalls shall be painted or striped so as to be clearly defined and visible, and an additional handicap parking staff shall be provided. Environmental Resources Department • Within three (3) years or at such time adjacent parcels are developed, whichever occurs first, landscaping shall be installed in accordance with the ERD approved landscape plan provided by the applicant. • The applicant is required to obtain any applicable outside agency permits. * RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Clasby, Vice Chairman SECONDER: Robert Lowe, At-Large Board Member AYES: O'Dell, Clasby, Lounds, Mundt, Smith, Hopkins, Lowe, Taylor ABSENT: Kara Wood 5. WORKSHOPS A. There are no items scheduled. 6. OTHER BUSINESS A. There are no items scheduled. 7. ADJOURN Mr. Lowe motioned to adjourn--Mr. Taylor seconded the motion--Unanimous 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.