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ST. LUCIE COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
P & Z Regular Meeting
October 19, 2017 Convened: 6:00 PM
Adjourned: 6:21 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
James Clasby Vice Chairman Present
Edward Lounds Board Member Absent
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 Present
James Taylor At-Large Board Member Present
Marty Sanders Ex-Officio Board Member Present
D. Announcements
None
E. Disclosure(s)
Mr. Lowe and Mr. O'Dell stated they spoke with realtor, Pat Murphy regarding FPL agenda item
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2. MINUTES
A. St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission minutes for the meeting of Thursday, August
17, 2017
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Taylor, At-Large Board Member
SECONDER: Craig Mundt, Board Member
AYES: O'Dell, Clasby, Mundt, Smith, Wood, Hopkins, Lowe, Taylor
ABSENT: Edward Lounds
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. FPL Interstate Solar Energy Center - Conditional Use Permit
Jeff Johnson, Senior Planner and Josh Long of Gunster law firm requested a continuous for this
agenda item. Attorney Long stated nothing has changed but there has been some traffic
related questions from the Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) that needs to be
addressed. The Commission granted the request.
Public Hearing Open
No one spoke
Public Hearing Closed
RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next:
11/16/2017 6:00 PM
MOVER: James Taylor, At-Large Board Member
SECONDER: James Clasby, Vice Chairman
AYES: O'Dell, Clasby, Mundt, Smith, Wood, Hopkins, Lowe, Taylor
ABSENT: Edward Lounds
B. Hillbilly Lot Rezoning
Bethany Grubbs, Planner stated the subject property is located within the Jay Gardens
subdivision that was originally platted in 1957 with lots sizes averaging 75 foot in width. In
1984, the County rezoned Jay Gardens subdivision to AR-1, a district that required one acre lots,
creating non-conforming lots. Since then, parcels have been sold and subdivided in a manner
that has not maintained the one acre size and several property owners have sought and
received a change in zoning to the RS-4 zoning district to allow for the construction of a single
family home because the lots were not buildable. The applicant is requesting change in zoning
from AR-1 (Agricultural, Residential - 1 du/acre) to RS - 4 (Residential, Single Family - 4 du/acre).
This is to allow for future development of a single family residence.
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The commission discussed background on rezoning, adoption of the Land Development Code
and page 3 of the staff report.
Public Hearing Open
Two residents asked about zoning change of others in the area and if there were to be a duplex
built. The residents were satisfied with the answer of no to both questions.
Public Hearing Closed
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Taylor, At-Large Board Member
SECONDER: Craig Mundt, Board Member
AYES: O'Dell, Clasby, Mundt, Smith, Wood, Hopkins, Lowe, Taylor
ABSENT: Edward Lounds
C. A-1 Nursery Rezoning from IX (Industrial, Extraction) to AG-5 (Agricultural-5) Zoning District
Linda Pendarvis, Comprehensive Planning Coordinator stated this petition is for a request for a
change in zoning from IX (Industrial, Extraction) to AG-5 (Agricultural-1du/5ac) to allow the
applicants to develop their property with a single family home and to continue the agricultural
nursery operations of a tree farm consistent with the AG-5 zoning district. The subject parcels
total 23.2 acres located on the east side of Trowbridge Road near Orange Avenue. Staff has
determined that this petition is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the St. Lucie
County Comprehensive Plan and conforms to the standards of review as set forth in Section
11.06.03 of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code. Staff recommends that the proposed
change in zoning be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with an approval
recommendation.
There were no questions for staff.
Public Hearing open
One person spoke in favor
Public Hearing Closed
RESULT: APPROVE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Clasby, Vice Chairman
SECONDER: James Taylor, At-Large Board Member
AYES: O'Dell, Clasby, Mundt, Smith, Wood, Hopkins, Lowe, Taylor
ABSENT: Edward Lounds
5. WORKSHOPS
A. There are no items scheduled.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
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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.