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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.17.2017 Generated 10/5/2017 10:05 AM ST. LUCIE COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA P & Z Regular Meeting August 17, 2017 Convened: 6:00 PM Adjourned: 8:26 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 By Mr. 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 Present Bobby Hopkins At-Large Board Member Present Robert Lowe At-Large Board Member Absent James Taylor At-Large Board Member Present Marty Sanders Ex-Officio Board Member Present D. Announcements None * * P & Z Regular Meeting Thursday, August 17, 2017 6:00 PM 2 | P a g e E. Disclosure(s) Mr. Hopkins disclosed speaking with Mr. Gettler regarding the agricultural project. Mr. Lounds spoke with Mr. Snell regarding the agricultural project and Mr. Clasby disclosed discussion of agenda item #A. 2. MINUTES Mr. Taylor had an edit to the July 20, 2017 minute disclosures...the wrong agenda item was noted that he spoke with applicant. It should have been agenda item 'A' instead of 'B'. The minutes were approved with this noted correction. A. St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission minutes for the meeting of Thursday, July 20, 2017 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Clasby, Vice Chairman SECONDER: Craig Mundt, Board Member AYES: O'Dell, Clasby, Lounds, Mundt, Smith, Wood, Hopkins, Taylor ABSENT: Robert Lowe 3. PUBLIC COMMENT None 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. FPL Interstate Solar Energy Center - Conditional Use Permit Jeff Johnson, Senior Planner stated the applicant, Florida Power & Light (FPL) is requesting conditional use permit approval for the construction and operation of a 74.5 MW Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Center on +/-540 of agricultural land consisting of six parcels located west of Interstate 95, northeast of the Florida Turnpike and north of Belcher Canal (C-25 Canal). The proposed solar generation center is adjacent to an existing FPL transmission line and will create clean, renewable energy by converting sunlight via photovoltaic solar arrays into direct current (DC) electricity. This zero emission electricity will be converted into alternating current (AC) utilizing power inverters and will be carried to the collector substation where the voltage is boosted for transmission through the electric grid. The solar panels stand approximately two feet off the ground at their lowest point and are approximately six to seven feet in height at their highest point. The facility is unmanned with restricted access. FPL employees do not report to this location, and maintenance crews park inside a secured fenced area. No water or fuel is needed to operate or maintain the facility. Construction will be accomplished within a six to ten month period. P & Z Regular Meeting Thursday, August 17, 2017 6:00 PM 3 | P a g e Amy Brunges representing FPL gave a detailed presentation along with Josh Long, Land Use Planner from Gunster Law firm. They answered the boards questions regarding wind lifts, neighborhood meetings and was congratulated on the solar energy. Public Hearing open Eve Reese of the Audubon Society spoke and was in favor of the project Public Hearing closed RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Craig Mundt, Board Member SECONDER: James Clasby, Vice Chairman AYES: O'Dell, Clasby, Lounds, Mundt, Smith, Wood, Hopkins, Taylor ABSENT: Robert Lowe B. Margiric Farm Agricultural Labor Housing - Conditional Use Permit Jeff Johnson, Senior Planner stated the applicant, Margiric Assett, LLC is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of 20 modular dwelling units of agricultural labor housing on a 20 acre parcel of land located approximately three miles west of Interstate 95 on the south side of Indrio Road. The applicant submitted two companion development petitions, a major site plan for the proposed housing project and a land development code text amendment to allow mobile homes as a permitted housing type for agricultural housing. On August 1, 2017 the applicant withdrew their text amendment request to add mobile homes as a permitted use and now proposes modular construction which is considered a single family use type. The residences will be located on the west side of the parcel adjacent to an existing 21,650 s.f. packing housing. Each dwelling unit will be modular, constructed with a permanent foundation and will house no more than six individuals with a maximum stay of ten months. Mike McCarty of McCarty & Associates gave a presentation. He answered the Board's questions regarding how many people, septic fields, transportation to and from stores, convenience, visas. Public Hearing open No one spoke Public Hearing closed RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: James Clasby, Vice Chairman SECONDER: James Taylor, At-Large Board Member AYES: O'Dell, Clasby, Lounds, Mundt, Smith, Wood, Hopkins, Taylor ABSENT: Robert Lowe C. Tilton Dog Retreat- Conditional Use Permit Mr. Smith was excused from the meeting and did not vote on this item and there was a short recess. P & Z Regular Meeting Thursday, August 17, 2017 6:00 PM 4 | P a g e Bethany Grubbs, Planner did a presentation for applicant Matthew and Jann Rudd. The subject property is a 9.76 acre parcel located on Tilton Road off of Prima Vista Boulevard. This item was advertised in the St. Lucie News Tribune on August 1st, and mail notices were sent out to surrounding property owners within the 500 foot requirement. On May 31st, a neighborhood meeting was held by the applicant on-site. Staff received phone calls from three neighbors requesting additional information, along with multiple e-mails speaking concern. The subject property is zoned AR-1 Agricultural, Residential at 1 dwelling unit per acre. The properties to the north, south and west are zoned RM-5, Residential, Multi-Family - 5 du/ac, the property to the east is zoned AR-1, Agricultural, Residential - 1 du/ac. The future land use of the subject property is RU, Residential Urban at 5 du/acre. The operation of an enclosed dog kennel facility is permitted as a conditional use within the Agricultural, Residential zoning district. The standards of review requires compliance with the Land Development Code and the Comprehensive Plan. This petition meets the standards of review set forth in Land Development Code Section 11.07.03. Staff analysis indicates the proposed use is consistent with the St. Lucie County Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan. Public notice was provided in accordance with Section 11.00.03 of the Land Development Code. To date, the conditional use response forms received by the Planning Department include: 2 not in favor 0 no opinion 1 in favor 1 returned not filled out Staff recommends that this petition be forward to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval. Mike McCarty of McCarty & Associates represented the Rudds and answered numerous questions from the board along with staff. The agent was commended on measures taken regarding the issues of compatibility, noise, buffers and trying to appease the neighbors. Public Hearing open Two citizens from the neighborhood spoke against the project Ed O'Connnor spoke for the project Public Hearing closed Ms. Wood was excused from the meeting and did not vote on this item. RESULT: APPROVE [6 TO 0] MOVER: Edward Lounds, Board Member SECONDER: James Clasby, Vice Chairman AYES: O'Dell, Clasby, Lounds, Mundt, Hopkins, Taylor ABSENT: Robert Lowe AWAY: William Smith, Kara Wood 5. WORKSHOPS P & Z Regular Meeting Thursday, August 17, 2017 6:00 PM 5 | P a g e A. There are no items scheduled. 6. OTHER BUSINESS A. There are no scheduled items. 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.