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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 03.16.2023 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA ST. LUCIE COUNTY Regular Meeting Thursday, March 16, 2023 6:00 PM St. Lucie County Commission Chambers 2300 Virginia Avenue 3rd Floor of Roger Poitras Building Fort Pierce, FL 34982 BOARD MEMBERS CHAIRMAN BOB LOWE VICE-CHAIRMAN VACANT BOARD MEMBER CRAIG MUNDT BOARD MEMBER VALERIE SLACK BOARD MEMBER CRAIG BRIDGERS BOARD MEMBER ED LOUNDS AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER JAMES A. TAYLOR, III BOARD MEMBER WILLIAM O’DELL AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER RYAN BINNER EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER MARTY SANDERS Mission Statement St. Lucie Works to deliver superior service that enhances our quality of life Page 1 of 51 Regular Meeting Thursday, March 16, 2023 6:00 PM 2 | P a g e WELCOME • Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers prior to entering the Commission Chambers. • Please note that the Planning and Zoning Commission/Local Planning Agency serves in an advisory capacity to the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners and has the power to review and make recommendations to the Board, for approval or disapproval, on any applications within their area of responsibility. • The Planning and Zoning Commission strongly encourages your input and comment at the public hearing. Please limit comments to three minutes if possible and be respectful of others’ opinions. • For public convenience, all meetings are televised and are provided with wireless internet access. NOTICE: All Proceedings before this Board are electronically recorded. Any person who decides to appeal any action taken by the Board at these meetings will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. Upon the request of any party to the proceedings, individuals testifying during a hearing will be sworn in. Any party to the proceedings will be granted the opportunity to cross-examine any individual testifying during a hearing upon request. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the Human Resources Department at (772) 462-1546, HumanResources@stlucieco.org or TDD (772) 462-1428 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. Page 2 of 51 Regular Meeting Thursday, March 16, 2023 6:00 PM 3 | P a g e 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. INVOCATION 4. ROLL CALL 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS 6. DISCLOSURE(S) 7. PUBLIC COMMENT 8. MINUTES A. St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission minutes for the February 16, 2023 9. ELECTION OF OFFICIAL 2023 A. Election of the Planning & Zoning Commission Vice Chair 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Port St. Lucie Cardroom - Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages, for on- site consumption, within a cardroom at 6666 US Highway 1, Unit 2, Port St. Lucie, FL, within the CG (Commercial, General) Zoning District, in St. Lucie County. 11. WORKSHOPS 12. OTHER BUSINESS A. St. Lucie County Resiliency Planning Presentation 13. ADJOURN Page 3 of 51 Regular Meeting Thursday, March 16, 2023 6:00 PM 4 | P a g e Page 4 of 51 PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting February 16, 2023 Convened: 6:00 pm Adjourned: 7:14 pm 1.CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by Chair Lowe. 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance led by Chair Lowe. 3.INVOCATION Invocation led by Vice Chair Beau Slay. 4.ROLL CALL Present Chair Bob Lowe, Vice Chair Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Board Member Billy O'Dell, Board Craig Mundt, Board Member Ed Lounds, Board Member Ryan Binner, Board Member Valerie Slack, Board Member James A. Taylor Excused Board Member Craig Bridgers, Ex-Officio Board Member Marty Sanders 5.ANNOUNCEMENTS 6.DISCLOSURE(S) Chair Lowe stated he spoke with the applicant regarding item 9F. 7.MINUTES RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Vice Chair Lawrence "Beau" Slay SECONDER: Board Member Billy O'Dell AYES: James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack Page 5 of 51 Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, February 16, 2023 6:00 PM 2 | P a g e NAYS: A.St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission minutes for the meeting of January 19, 2023 RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Vice Chair Lawrence "Beau" Slay SECONDER: Board Member Billy O'Dell AYES: James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack NAYS: None EXCUSED: Board Member Craig Bridgers, Ex-Officio Board Member Marty Sanders 8.PUBLIC COMMENT 9.PUBLIC HEARINGS A.Family Church Property: A petition to amend the Official Zoning Atlas from the Residential, Single Family – 4du/ac (RS-4) Zoning District to the Institutional (I) Zoning District. The parcel is located on the northeast corner of Airoso Blvd and NE Solida Drive at 117 NE Airoso Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL. STAFF PRESENTATION Irene Szedlmayer, AICP, Senior Planner, made a presentation on behalf of the applicant to amend the Official Zoning Atlas to change the zoning district for 117 NE Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie from RS-4 (Residential, Single Family) to I (Institutional). In accordance with public notice requirements outlined in Section 11.00.03 of St. Lucie County Land Development Code, public notice was advertised in the St. Lucie County News Tribune on Feb. 2, 2023. Notices were mailed to 40 property owners within a 500-foot radius of the subject property, and a sign was posted on the property. Ms. Szedlmayer presented a PowerPoint to cover the project location, current zoning, future land use designation, and proposed zoning. STAFF RECOMMENDATION This petition conforms to the Standards of Review set forth in St. Lucie County Land Development Code Section 11.06.03 and is consistent with the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives, and policies. Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission forward a recommendation of approval to the Board of County Commissioners. BOARD DISCUSSION No comments. Page 6 of 51 Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, February 16, 2023 6:00 PM 3 | P a g e PUBLIC COMMENT Autumn Sorrow, AJ Entitlements 2565 Stockbridge Square SW Vero Beach, FL 32962 was present on behalf of the applicant to answer any questions. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Ed Lounds SECONDER: Board Member James A. Taylor AYES: James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack NAYS: None EXCUSED: Board Member Craig Bridgers, Ex-Officio Board Member Marty Sanders B.The Freeman PUD: A petition to amend the Official Zoning Map Atlas for a 96.32 acre site from the AG-2.5 (Agricultural-2.5) Zoning District to the PUD (Planned Unit Development) Zoning District and approve an associated Preliminary Site Plan. The applicant requested to not be heard at this hearing and to be rescheduled for a hearing at the March 16, 2023 Planning and Zoning meeting. Item will be readavertised and heard at the March 16, 2023 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. C.Myers Family Farm: A petition to amend the Official Zoning Atlas from the RS-4 (Residential, Single-Family - 4 du/ac) Zoning District to the AG-1 (Agricultural - 1 du/ac) Zoning District for the 33.41-acre site located at 2001 Keen Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34946. STAFF PRESENTATION Erin Taylor, Associate Planner, made a presentation to amend the Official Zoning Atlas from the RS-4 (Residential, Single-Family - 4 du/ac) Zoning District to the AG-1 (Agricultural - 1 du/ac) Zoning District for the 33.41-acre site located at 2001 Keen Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34946. In accordance with public notice requirements outlined in Section 11.00.03 of St. Lucie County Land Development Code, public notice was advertised in the St. Lucie County News Tribune on Feb. 3, 2023. Notices were mailed to 22 property owners within a 500-foot radius of the subject property, and a sign was posted on the property. Ms. Taylor presented a PowerPoint to cover the project location, future land use designation, current zoning, and proposed zoning. STAFF RECOMMENDATION This petition conforms to the Standards of Review set forth in St. Lucie County Land Development Code Section 11.06.03 and is consistent with the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives, and policies. Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission forward a recommendation of approval to the Board of County Commissioners. Page 7 of 51 Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, February 16, 2023 6:00 PM 4 | P a g e BOARD DISCUSSION Mr. Lounds asked, can the property be used for farming? PUBLIC COMMENT Donald Myers 973 SW Abingdon Ave Port St. Lucie, FL Applicant present to answer any questions. Mr. Myers responded to Mr. Lounds that with the current zoning, you can't have farm animals on the property other than chickens. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Ed Lounds SECONDER: Board Member James A. Taylor AYES: James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack NAYS: None EXCUSED: Board Member Craig Bridgers, Ex-Officio Board Member Marty Sanders D.5501 Orange Avenue: An application to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map to change the future land use category from IND (Industrial) and RM (Residential Medium) to COM (Commercial) on +/- 18.2 acres on Orange Avenue at Jenkins Road STAFF PRESENTATION Irene Szedlmayer, AICP Senior Planner, made a presentation on behalf of the applicant to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map to change the future land use category from IND (Industrial) and RM (Residential Medium) to COM (Commercial) on +/- 18.2 acres on Orange Avenue at Jenkins Road and to amend the Official Zoning Atlas from IL, Industrial Light and RS-3, Residential Single-Family 3, to CG, Commercial General on +/- 18.2 acres on Orange Avenue at Jenkins Road. In accordance with public notice requirements outlined in Section 11.00.03 of St. Lucie County Land Development Code, public notice was advertised in the St. Lucie County News Tribune on Feb. 2, 2023. Notices were mailed to 40 property owners within a 500-foot radius of the subject property, and a sign was posted on the property. Ms. Szedlmayer presented a PowerPoint to cover the project location, existing future land use map, proposed future land use map, proposed zoning atlas and Jenkins road special area roadway plan, proposed development projects to the north, and nearby residential neighborhoods to the south. STAFF RECOMMENDATION This petition is consistent with the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan goals, objectives, and policies. Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission forward a recommendation of approval to the Board of County Commissioners. Page 8 of 51 Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, February 16, 2023 6:00 PM 5 | P a g e BOARD DISCUSSION Mr. Lounds asked is there any particular use for the property at this time? PUBLIC COMMENT Brandon Creagan 100 S. 2nd Street Fort Pierce, FL 34950Present on behalf of the applicant to answer any questions. Mr. Creagan responded to Mr. Lounds it's just anticipation of projects possibly to come like grocery stores. Joseph Miller 5500 Orange Ave, Fort Pierce, FL The applicant stated he owned the property for 30 years and it would be best used for commercial, not light industrial. It would be nice to have a quality shopping center. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Ed Lounds SECONDER: Board Member Lawrence "Beau" Slay AYES: James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack NAYS: None EXCUSED: Board Member Craig Bridgers, Ex-Officio Board Member Marty Sanders E.5501 Orange Avenue: A petition to amend the Official Zoning Atlas from IL, Industrial Light and RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Billy O'Dell SECONDER: Board Member Ed Lounds AYES: James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack NAYS: None EXCUSED: Board Member Craig Bridgers, Ex-Officio Board Member Marty Sanders F.A proposed amendment of the Land Development Code to modify road frontage and platting requirements for Solar Generation Stations in AG-1, AG-2.5 or AG-5 Zoning Districts STAFF PRESENTATION Irene Szedlmayer, AICP Senior Planner, made a presentation on the proposed amendment of the Land Development Code to modify road frontage and platting RS-3, Residential Single-Family 3, to CG, Commercial General on +/- 18.2 acres on Orange Avenue at Jenkins Road. STAFF RECOMMENDATION 11.06.03 applies specifically to the rezone. Page 9 of 51 Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, February 16, 2023 6:00 PM 6 | P a g e requirements for Solar Generation Stations in AG-1, AG-2.5 or AG-5 Zoning Districts. In accordance with public notice requirements outlined in Section 11.00.03 of St. Lucie County Land Development Code, public notice was advertised in the St. Lucie County News Tribune on Feb. 2, 2023. Ms. Szedlmayer presented a PowerPoint to cover the purpose and amendment highlights. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission forward a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to adopt the proposed LDC amendments. BOARD DISCUSSION Mr. O'Dell asked what is the current definition of bonafide agricultural use? Ms. Szedlmayer stated Florida statue section 823.14, the Florida right to farm act, was incorporated into the proposal. Mr. Lounds agreed with the applicant that road frontage for the solar station is not necessary. Mr. Taylor asked if the solar panels were stored or running into the grid? Mr. Heaton, with FPL stated they do have storage in the grid. Mr. Lowe asked does FPL buy power from residents that have purchased solar panels? Mr. Heaton stated if they are contributing to the grid there are ways they can pursue the power. Ms. Slack asked how they keep the property clear of overgrowth underneath the panels? Mr. Heaton stated they install ground cover underneath the panels and mow regulary. PUBLIC COMMENT Dennis Murphy Culpepper & Terpening 2980 S 25th St, Fort Pierce, FL Mr. Murphy made a presentation on behalf of the applicant. Mitchell Heaton of Florida Power & Light 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL made a presentation. RESULT: APPROVE MOVER: Board Member Ed Lounds SECONDER: Board Member Valerie Slack AYES: James A. Taylor, Bob Lowe, Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Lawrence "Beau" Slay, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack NAYS: None EXCUSED: Board Member Craig Bridgers, Ex-Officio Board Member Marty Sanders 10.WORKSHOPS Mayte Santamaria, Planning and Development Services Director, stated the workshop on the SLC Resiliency Plan will be scheduled for a later date. 11.OTHER BUSINESS Chair Lowe would like to switch the December P & Z meeting from Dec. 21st to Dec.14th. All Board members agreed. Page 10 of 51 Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, February 16, 2023 6:00 PM 7 | P a g e 12.ADJOURN Chair Lowe adjourned the meeting at 7:14 pm. Page 11 of 51 ITEM NO. (ID # 2023-58704) DATE: 3/16/2023 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Planning and Zoning Commission PRESENTED BY: Benjamin Balcer, Planning & Development Services Director SUBMITTED BY: Planning & Development Services SUBJECT: Election of the Planning & Zoning Commission Vice Chair BACKGROUND: The Planning & Zoning Commission currently has a vacancy in the position of Vice-Chair. To fill the vacancy, staff is requesting the Planning & Zoning Commission vote to elect a new Vice-Chair. PREVIOUS ACTION: FINANCIAL IMPACT: RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission members vote to elect a Vice Chair. COMMISSION ACTION: RESULT: MOVER: None SECONDER: None AYES: None NAYS: None EXCUSED: None Coordination/Signatures Date: March 07, 2023 Benjamin Balcer, Planning & Development Services Director Date: March 07, 2023 Page 12 of 51 Katherine Barbieri, Assistant County Attorney III Date: March 07, 2023 Mayte Santamaria, Deputy County Administrator Page 13 of 51 10.A. 2023-58685 PUBLIC HEARINGS - PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGENDA REQUEST DATE: 3/16/2023 *RESOLUTION ITEM - CONDITIONAL USE QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEM? Yes TO: Board of County Commissioners PRESENTED BY: Tahir Curry, Planner I SUBMITTED BY: Planning & Development Services SUBJECT: Port St. Lucie Cardroom - Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages, for on-site consumption, within a cardroom at 6666 US Highway 1, Unit 2, Port St. Lucie, FL, within the CG (Commercial, General) Zoning District, in St. Lucie County. BACKGROUND: The applicant, Port St. Lucie Cardroom, is requesting a Conditional Use Permit within the CG (Commercial, General) Zoning District to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption, within a cardroom at 6666 US Highway 1, Unit 2, Port St. Lucie, FL, to be known as Port St. Lucie Cardroom. The Port St. Lucie Cardroom is classified under the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC Code 7999) Amusement and Recreation Services, classified as a Permitted Use within the Commercial General (CG) Zoning District. The 14,588 square foot cardroom is proposing alcoholic beverage service between 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m., complying with the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances Chapter 4 - Alcoholic Beverages, which preclude sales between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. The cardroom will contain twenty (20) gaming tables with an overall seating capacity of 140, seating seven (7) participants per table. PREVIOUS ACTION: On August 6, 1985, the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 85-159, granting a site plan approval for a 96,655-square-foot retail shopping center known as St. Lucie Square Shopping Center. On November 26, 1985, the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 85-244, granting a Conditional Use for a retail liquor store for St. Lucie Square Shopping Center, to be known as Walgreen's Retail Liquor Store. On August 8, 1989, the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 89-234, granting a site plan approval for a 6,390 square foot auto care complex proposed for location on Out Lot B of the St. Lucie Square Shopping Center, to be known as St. Lucie Square Auto Center. The auto center was not constructed. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Page 14 of 51 N/A RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning & Zoning Commission forward a recommendation for approval by the Board of County Commissioners. COMMISSION ACTION: RESULT: MOVER: None SECONDER: None AYES: None NAYS: None EXCUSED: None Coordination/Signatures Date: March 09, 2023 Benjamin Balcer, Planning & Development Services Director Date: March 10, 2023 Katherine Barbieri, Assistant County Attorney III Date: March 10, 2023 Mayte Santamaria, Deputy County Administrator Page 15 of 51 Planning and Development Services Department Planning Division M E M O R A N D U M Port St. Lucie Cardroom is seeking a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with the Land Development Code (LDC) Section 11.07.03, to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in a cardroom, within the CG (Commercial, General) Zoning District at 6666 US Highway 1 Unit: 2 Port St. Lucie, in St. Lucie Square Plaza. GENERAL INFORMATION: Property Owners:St Lucie EMI LLC St Lucie MEP LLC St Lucie PPI LLC PO Box 17-0938 Hialeah, FL 33017 Applicant:Port St. Lucie Cardroom Andrew Jonas 6666 S U.S. Hwy 1, Unit 2 Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 Location: 6666 US Highway 1 Unit: 2, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 Zoning District:CG (Commercial, General) Future Land Use(s):COM (Commercial) Parcel ID Number(s):3415-501-0065-000-4 Site Size:14.83-acres Existing:Former Planet Fitness Suite within the St. Lucie Square Plaza Proposed Use:Port St. Lucie Cardroom, with Alcoholic Beverage Sales Urban Service Boundary (USB):Located inside the Urban Service Boundary (USB) Fire/EMS:Station # 6, located 350 E Midway Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34982, is approximately 2.6 miles south of the subject property. TO:Planning and Zoning Commission THROUGH:Benjamin Balcer, AICP, Planning & Development Services Director Kori Benton, AICP, Planning Manager FROM:Tahir Curry, Planner I DATE:March 6, 2023 SUBJECT:Port St. Lucie Cardroom - Conditional Use (CU-2301-000046 ) Page 16 of 51 Project Name: Port St. Lucie Cardroom File No.: CU-2301-000046 2 Aerial Map BACKGROUND: The applicant, Port St. Lucie Cardroom, is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in a cardroom. Casino Fort Pierce, formerly named the Fort Pierce Jai Alai, was located on Kings Highway within the Fort Pierce city limits. The casino cardroom closed down in June of 2022. The owners and operators of Casino Fort Pierce are relocating the cardroom to the St. Lucie Square Shopping Center plaza. The cardroom is permitted to renovate and occupy 14,588 square feet of the former Planet Fitness space, at 6666 US Highway 1, Unit: 2. The cardroom’s hours of operation will be Sunday-Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. and Friday/Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 a.m., with alcoholic beverage service planned between 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. The 14.83-acre site features various businesses, including Blue Iguana Sports Grill, Dollar Tree, Mission Kitchen, Da Vinci's Restaurant, gaming arcades, Truth Church, and Atlantic Safe Company. The St. Lucie Square Shopping Center is zoned Commercial General (CG), with an COM (Commercial) Future Land Use Designation. The property is located within the Urban Service Boundary (USB). Site History •On August 6, 1985, the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 85-159, granting a site plan approval for a 96,655-square-foot retail shopping center known as St. Lucie Square Shopping Center. •On November 26, 1985, the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 85-244, granting a Conditional Use for a retail liquor store for St. Lucie Square Shopping Center, to be known as Walgreen's Retail Liquor Store. •On August 8, 1989, the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 89-234, granting a site plan approval for a 6,390 square foot auto care complex proposed for location on Out Lot B of the St. Lucie Square Shopping Center, to be known as St. Lucie Square Auto Center. The auto center was not constructed. Page 17 of 51 Project Name: Port St. Lucie Cardroom File No.: CU-2301-000046 3 *********************************************************************************** STANDARDS FOR CONDITIONAL USE REVIEW AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 11.07.03 OF THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE The St. Lucie County Land Development Code (LDC) Section 11.07.03 establishes the Standards for Review for Conditional Use Permits. In reviewing an application for a Conditional Use Permit, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider the following: A. Consistency with Local Ordinances and Comprehensive Plan The Development Review Committee has reviewed the proposed Conditional Use, finding it to be consistent with the general purpose and standards of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code (LDC) and the Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives and Policies. Land Development Code: Pursuant to LDC Section 3.01.03.S.2.d, the Port St. Lucie Cardroom is classified under the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC Code 7999) Amusement and Recreation Services, Not Elsewhere Classified, as a Permitted Use within the Commercial General (CG) Zoning District. Alcoholic beverage sales (free standing) for on-site consumption is a Conditional Use in the CG Zoning District, unless the sale of alcoholic beverages is an accessory to a restaurant and/or civic, social, and fraternal organizations. The encompassing plaza provides over 500 vehicular parking spaces for customers, with 15 designated handicapped parking spaces to service a variety of commercial uses. The 14,588 square foot cardroom will propose alcoholic beverage service between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m., complying with the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances Chapter 4 – Alcoholic Beverages which preclude sales between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. The cardroom will not have a traditional bar, whereas alcoholic beverages will be ordered and served via a server. The cardroom will contain twenty (20) gaming tables with an overall seating capacity of 140, seating seven (7) participants per table. Exhibit 1, below highlights the cardroom floor plan gaming floor, foyer, bathrooms, vault room, and storage. PSL Cardroom proposed location 6666 S US Highway 1 Unit 2 Proposed Location Page 18 of 51 Project Name: Port St. Lucie Cardroom File No.: CU-2301-000046 4 Exhibit 1: Proposed Interior Layout LDC Section 7.10.11 provides that the sale or transfer of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption shall not be less than one thousand (1,000) feet measured by a straight line between the nearest corners, or one thousand six hundred (1,600) feet measured via the right-of-way, of an existing religious facility (unless in the CG District), school, public park, or public playground. The cardroom meets the distance requirements from all the existing facilities at the time of this staff report. Exhibit 2, Section B, below illustrates the distance from the establishments. Current Zoning: The proposed zoning of the subject property is CG (Commercial, General). “The purpose of this district is to provide and protect an environment suitable for a wide variety of commercial uses intended to serve a population over a large market area, which do not impose undesirable noise, vibration, odor, dust, or offensive effects on the surrounding area, together with such other uses as may be necessary to and compatible with general commercial surroundings.” Comprehensive Plan: Future Land Use: The Future Land Use designation of the subject property is COM (Commercial). The Commercial (COM) land use category “is applicable to areas of future commercial development, in addition to those existing developed commercial areas. Future commercial areas should be located at points of high transportation access, with specific action taken to prevent the development of new linear commercial strips…Office and general retail uses are considered the principal uses within the COM designated areas.” Comprehensive Plan Objective 1.1.10: Commercial Areas, provides that,“St. Lucie County shall provide for the establishment of commercial zoning districts where various types of commercial retail, including commercial uses for retail trade, office and service activities and general commercial uses for highway- oriented sales and services; light industrial service uses; and hotel uses may be permitted at intensities which are consistent and compatible with the surrounding community and the natural environment.” Policy 1.1.10.2, in implementing Objective 1.1.10, provides a standard to “Require effective visual and light diffusion barriers between residential and non-residential uses. Standards and requirements for such barriers are to be included in the landscaping and screening regulations of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code.” Page 19 of 51 Project Name: Port St. Lucie Cardroom File No.: CU-2301-000046 5 Section B, including Exhibit 2, below illustrates the establishment’s location within a large commercial site. The proposed Conditional Use complies with all requirements, and is consistent with the general purpose, goals, objectives, and standards of this St. Lucie County Land Development Code, Code of Ordinances, and the Comprehensive Plan. B. Effect on Nearby Properties The proposed Conditional Use is not anticipated to have adverse impacts upon adjacent or nearby properties. The cardroom is located in the St. Lucie Square Plaza and is surrounded by commercial uses. The plaza has similar uses such as the Jackpot Fever, Gold Rush, and Freedom 7’s arcades located within the St. Lucie Square Plaza. Interconnected out parcels feature two (2) licensed alcoholic beverage establishments; the St. Lucie Draft House and Zapatas Restaurant. The subject site is within an established commercial plaza that features appropriate access, parking, and orientation to provide general compatibility with the existing or character of the neighborhood. The plaza features parking lot lighting and pedestrian crosswalks to support patron safety. Established green space provides buffering between the commercial suites and nearby residences. The cardroom meets the distance requirement from the existing religious facilities and school identified in the area. The distances were measured from the main entrance of the church and school building to the main entrance of the cardroom, along the centerline of the street right-of-way, as shown in the exhibit below. Exhibit 2: Land Development Code Section 7.10.11 Distance Requirement The proposed Conditional Use will not interfere with the development and use of neighboring property, in accordance with applicable district regulations. Savanna Ridge Elementary Holy Faith Episcopal Church Grace Emmanuel Church 2,412.40 ft. 2,334.60 ft. 4,087.80 ft. US Hi g h w a y 1 Kitterman Road Le n n a r d Ro a d Page 20 of 51 Project Name: Port St. Lucie Cardroom File No.: CU-2301-000046 6 Adjacent Zoning & Future Land Uses: C. Adequacy of Public Facilities The proposed use is not expected to create additional demands, over prior or eligible commerical uses, and with public facilities anticipated to operate within the adopted Level of Service (LOS) Standards. Water/Wastewater: The subject property is currently served potable water and sewer by Port St. Lucie Utilities. No additional services are being requested at this time. Transportation System: The proposed conditional use is not anticipated to adversely impact transportation capacity on US Highway 1 or Kitterman Road. The site is located along the Area Regional Transit (ART) Route 1, with an adjacent bus stop. Law Enforcement: The US Highway 1 corridor within the unincorporated county is served by the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office. D. Adequacy of Fire Protection The St. Lucie County Fire District has reviewed the application with the Development Review Committee (DRC). A building permit is required in conjunction with the St. Lucie County Building/Permitting Department for the space buildout, with review by the Fire District for compliance with the fire safety requirements. The site will be served by Fire Station #6 (350 E Midway Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34982), which is approximately 2.6 miles north of the subject property. E. Environmental Impact Background The Environmental Resources Department (ERD) is in receipt of the January 13, 2023, date-stamped submittal transmitted on January 23, 2023, with comments due February 8, 2023, from Planning and Development Services. The applicant is seeking approval of a conditional use application to sell liquor and wine/beer. The 13.83-acre subject site (Parcel ID 3415-501-0065-000-4) is located at 6666 S. US Hwy 1 in Port St. Lucie. Findings A historic site plan for the St. Lucie Square Shopping Center, Resolution 85-159 recorded August 16, 1985, Official Record (OR) Book 473 Pages 2224-2227, was approved. No intact native habitat exists onsite. ERD Location Zoning District Future Land Use Existing Land Use Subject Property CG (Commercial, General)COM (Commercial) St. Lucie Square Plaza North CG (Commercial, General)COM (Commercial)Burger King South CG (Commercial, General)COM (Commercial)Blue Waters Surgery Center East RM-9 (Residential, Multiple-Family - 9)RM (Residential, Medium) KMJ Apartments Adjacent Parcels West CG (Commercial, General)COM (Commercial) Commercial Plazas and Bowling Alley Page 21 of 51 Project Name: Port St. Lucie Cardroom File No.: CU-2301-000046 7 does not anticipate any adverse environmental impacts associated with the conditional use, as the applicant is only looking to complete interior renovations. If site development activities are proposed in the future, ERD will conduct further review through the site plan or building permit review process. Recommendation ERD has no objections to the approval of the conditional use application. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff has determined the Conditional Use Permit to meet the standards for review outlined in LDC Section 11.07.03, and is consistent with the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan, therefore, staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission forward a recommendation of approval to the Board of County Commissioners with the following conditions: 1. The hours of operations shall comply with the Code of Ordinances of St. Lucie County and State of Florida Statutes, Chapter 561 (Beverage Law: Administration). 2. A Minor Adjustment to the Conditional Use is required for a change in business name and/or ownership before a Zoning Compliance Certificate is issued. Page 22 of 51 Resolution No. 2023-XXX Page 1 File No. CU-2301-000046 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX File No.: CU-2301-000046 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ACCESSORY TO A CARDROOM KNOWN AS PORT ST. LUCIE CARDROOM, WITHIN THE CG (COMMERCIAL, GENERAL) ZONING DISTRICT FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, based on the testimony and evidence, including but not limited to the staff report, has made the following determinations: 1. Port St. Lucie Cardroom presented a petition for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption within the Port St. Lucie Cardroom, within the CG (Commercial, General) Zoning District for the property located at 6666 US Highway 1 Unit: 2, Port St. Lucie, as legally described in Paragraph “B” and depicted on the attached map as Exhibit “A”. 2. On August 6, 1985, the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 85-159, granting a site plan approval for a 96,655-square-foot retail shopping center known as St. Lucie Square Shopping Center. 3. On November 26, 1985, the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 85- 244, granting a Conditional Use for a retail liquor store for St. Lucie Square Shopping Center, to be known as Walgreen's Retail Liquor Store. 4. On August 8, 1989, the Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 89-234, granting a site plan approval for a 6,390 square foot auto care complex proposed for location on Out Lot B of the St. Lucie Square Shopping Center, to be known as St. Lucie Square Auto Center. 5. On March 16, 2023, the St. Lucie County Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on the petition after publishing notice in the St. Lucie News Tribune at least 10 days prior to the hearing, installing a sign on the property and notifying by mail all owners of property within five hundred (500) feet of the subject property, and recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve/deny request for a Conditional Use Permit. 6. On _____________, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on the petition, after publishing notice in the St. Lucie News Tribune at least 10 days prior to the hearing, installing a sign on the property and notifying by mail all owners of property within 500 feet of the subject property, at which all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard. Page 23 of 51 Resolution No. 2023-XXX Page 2 File No. CU-2301-000046 7. The proposed Conditional Use will not have an undue adverse effect on adjacent property, the character of the neighborhood, traffic conditions, parking, utility facilities, or other matters affecting the public health, safety, and general welfare. 8. The proposed Conditional Use will be serviced by adequate public facilities and services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida: A. Pursuant to Section 11.07.03 of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code, a Conditional Use Permit for Port St. Lucie Cardroom, that allows the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in the CG (Commercial, General) Zoning District is hereby approved. For the property described below, subject to the following conditions: 1. The hours of operations shall comply with the Code of Ordinances of St. Lucie County and State of Florida Statutes, Chapter 561 (Beverage Law: Administration). 2. A Minor Adjustment to the Conditional Use is required for a change in business name and/or ownership before a Zoning Compliance Certificate is issued. B. The subject property is described as follows: Legal Description: MODEL LAND CO`S S/D IN SEC 15 36 40 BLK 4 THAT PART OF LOTS 7 AND 8 IN SE 1/4 MPDAF: FROM NW COR OF SE 1/4 RUN S 89 56 27 E 78 FT TO E R/W OF US #1,TH S 00 00 27 E ALG E R/W 15 FT TO N LI OF LOT 7,TH CONT SELY ALG E R/W 212 FT TO POB,TH N 89 59 33 E 145.50 FT TO CURVE CONC NW,R OF 10 FT,TH NELY ALG ARC 15.71 FT,TH N 00 00 27 W 156.85 FT TO CURVE CONC SW,R OF 25 FT,TH NWLY ALG ARC 39.24 FT TO S R/W LI OF KITTERMAN RD,TH S 89 56 27 E ALG S R/W LI 423.07 FT TO W R/W LI OF CANAL,TH S 00 03 03 W 1284.25 FT TO S LI OF LOT 8 ,TH N 89 55 49 W ALG S LI 282.35 FT,TH N 00 00 27 W 141.56 FT,TH N 64 56 37 W 73.07 FT,TH S 89 59 33 W 168.81 FT TO CURVE CONC SE,R OF 35 FT,TH SWLY ALG ARC 36.99 FT TO E R/W OF US #1,TH N 00 17 27 E 65.61 FT,TH S 89 42 33 W 12 FT,TH N 00 17 27 W 841.69 FT TO POB-LESS FOL DESC PROP:FROM NW COR OF SE 1/4 RUN S 89 56 27 E 78 FT TO E R/W OF US #1,TH S 00 00 27 E ALG E R/W 257 FT,TH N 89 59 33 E 30 FT TO POB,TH CONT N 89 59 33 E 125 FT,TH S 00 00 27 E 180 FT,TH S 89 59 33 W 125 FT,TH N 00 00 27 W 180 FT TO POB AND LESS FOL DESC PROP: FROM NW COR OF SE 1/4 RUN S 89 56 27 E 78 FT TO E R/W OF US #1,TH S 00 00 27 E ALG E R/W 1319.15 FT TO S LI OF LOT 8,TH S 89 55 49 E ALG S LI 551.79 FT TO SE COR OF LOT 8,TH N 00 03 03 E ALG E LI OF LOT 8 178.67 FT,TH N 89 56 57 W 15.58 FT TO POB,TH N 01 11 43 E 225.40 FT,TH N 80 46 38 W 13.99 FT,TH S 22 14 45 W 114.10 FT,TH N 65 29 51 W 29.91 FT,TH S 25 31 01 W 69.17 FT,TH S 65 06 14 E 20.26 FT,TH S 24 27 54 W 66 FT,TH S 63 55 30 E 29 FT,TH N 84 11 27 E 92.70 FT TO POB (13.70 AC) (OR 2544-984, 989) Page 24 of 51 Resolution No. 2023-XXX Page 3 File No. CU-2301-000046 PARCEL ID: 3415-501-0065-000-4 ADDRESS: 6666 US Highway 1 Unit: 2, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 C. The approvals and authorizations granted by this Resolution are for the purpose of obtaining a Building Permit or Zoning Compliance from St. Lucie County, and are not assigned to any other party or institution. Should the petitioners choose or decide to assign this business to another entity or individual, a minor adjustment to the Conditional Use Permit shall be required. D. Pursuant to Section 11.07.05(I) of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code, approvals and authorizations granted by this Resolution shall expire after twelve (12) months from the date of approval, unless a Certificate of Zoning Compliance is obtained for the uses described in Paragraph “A” above, or an extension has been granted in accordance with Section 11.07.05(F). E. The St. Lucie County Planning and Development Services Director is hereby authorized and directed to cause the notation of this resolution to be made on the Official Zoning Map of St. Lucie County, Florida, and to make notation of reference to the date of adoption of this Resolution. F. A copy of this Resolution shall be mailed to the owner and agent of record as identified on the application. G. This Resolution shall be recorded in the Public Records. After motion and second, the vote on this resolution was as follows: Cathy Townsend, Chair XXX Linda Bartz, Vice-chair XXX Larry Leet, Commissioner XXX Jamie Fowler, Commissioner XXX Chris Dzadovsky, Commissioner XXX Page 25 of 51 Resolution No. 2023-XXX Page 4 File No. CU-2301-000046 PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED This XX day of 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA BY _________________________ Chair ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: __________________________ _________________________ Deputy Clerk County Attorney Page 26 of 51 Resolution No. 2023-XXX Page 5 File No. CU-2301-000046 Exhibit “A” (Location Map) Page 27 of 51 ITEM 9.A. SUGGESTED MOTIONS Suggested motion to recommend approval/denial of this requested change in zoning. MOTION TO APPROVE: AFTER CONSIDERING THE TESTIMONY PRESENTED DURING THE PUBLIC HEARING, INCLUDING STAFF COMMENTS, AND THE STANDARDS OF REVIEW AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 11.07.03, ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, I HEREBY MOVE THAT THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMEND THAT THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GRANT APPROVAL FOR THE PETITION OF PORT ST. LUCIE CARDROOM FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, FOR ON-SITE CONSUMPTION, WITHIN A CARDROOM AT 6666 US HIGHWAY 1, UNIT 2, PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, WITHIN THE CG (COMMERCIAL, GENERAL) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, BECAUSE..... [CITE REASON(S) WHY – PLEASE BE SPECIFIC] MOTION TO DENY: AFTER CONSIDERING THE TESTIMONY PRESENTED DURING THE PUBLIC HEARING, INCLUDING STAFF COMMENTS, AND THE STANDARDS OF REVIEW AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 11.07.03, ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, I HEREBY MOVE THAT THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMEND THAT THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DENY FOR THE PETITION OF PORT ST. LUCIE CARDROOM FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, FOR ON-SITE CONSUMPTION, WITHIN A CARDROOM AT 6666 US HIGHWAY 1, UNIT 2, PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, WITHIN THE CG (COMMERCIAL, GENERAL) ZONING DISTRICT, IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, BECAUSE..... [CITE REASON(S) WHY – PLEASE BE SPECIFIC] Page 28 of 51 Page 29 of 51 Page 30 of 51 Page 31 of 51 Page 32 of 51 Page 33 of 51 Page 34 of 51 Page 35 of 51 Page 36 of 51 Page 37 of 51 Page 38 of 51 Environmental resources final report TO:Tahir Curry, Planning & Development Services Department THROUGH:Aimee L. Cooper, Environmental Regulations Manager Amy E. Griffin, Environmental Resources Director FROM:Bryan-James Redden, Environmental Planner DATE:February 6, 2023 SUBJECT:Port St. Lucie Cardroom CU-2301-000046 Background The Environmental Resources Department (ERD) is in receipt of the January 13, 2023, date-stamped submittal transmitted on January 23, 2023, with comments due February 8, 2023, from Planning and Development Services. The applicant is seeking approval of a conditional use application to sell liquor and wine/beer. The 13.83-acre subject site (Parcel ID 3415-501-0065-000-4) is located at 6666 S. US Hwy 1 in Port St. Lucie. Findings A historic site plan for the St. Lucie Square Shopping Center, Resolution 85-159 recorded August 16, 1985, Official Record (OR) Book 473 Pages 2224-2227, was approved. No intact native habitat exists onsite. ERD does not anticipate any adverse environmental impacts associated with the conditional use, as the applicant is only looking to complete interior renovations. If site development activities are proposed in the future, ERD will conduct further review through the site plan or building permit review process. Recommendation ERD has no objections to the approval of the conditional use application. Please contact Bryan-James Redden at 772-462-3862 if you have any questions. Page 39 of 51 S. CG COMMERCIAL, GENERAL. 1. Purpose. The purpose of this district is to provide and protect an environment suitable for a wide variety of commercial uses intended to serve a population over a large market area, which do not impose undesirable noise, vibration, odor, dust, or offensive effects on the surrounding area, together with such other uses as may be necessary to and compatible with general commercial surroundings. The number in "( )" following each identified use corresponds to the SIC Code reference described in Section 3.01.02(B). The number 999 applies to a use not defined under the SIC Code but may be further defined in Section 2.00.00 of this Code. 2. Permitted Uses: a. Adjustment/collection and credit reporting services. (732) b. Advertising. (731) c. Amphitheaters. (999) d. Amusements and recreation services - except stadiums, arenas, race tracks, amusement parks. (79) e. Apparel and accessory stores. (56) f. Automobile dealers. (55) g. Automotive rental, repairs and serv. (except body repairs). (751, 753, 754) h. Beauty and barber services. (723/724) i. Building materials, hardware and garden supply. (52) j. Cleaning services. (7349) k. Commercial printing. (999) l. Communications - except towers. (48) m. Computer programming, data processing and other computer serv. (737) n. Contract construction serv. (office and interior storage only). (15/16/17) o. Cultural activities and nature exhibitions. (999) p. Duplicating, mailing, commercial art/photo. and stenog. serv. (733) q. Eating places. (581) r. Educational services - except public schools. (82) s. Engineering, accounting, research, management and related services. (87) t. Equipment rental and leasing services. (735) u. Executive, legislative, and judicial functions. (91/92/93/94/95/96/97) v. Farm labor and management services. (076) w. Financial, insurance, and real estate. (60/61/62/63/64/65/67) x. Food stores. (54) y. Funeral and crematory services. (726) z. Gasoline service stations. (5541) aa. General merchandise stores. (53) bb. Health services. (80) cc. Home furniture and furnishings. (57) Page 40 of 51 dd. Landscape and horticultural services. (078) ee. Laundry, cleaning and garment services. (721) ff. Membership organizations subject to the provisions of Section 7.10.31. (86) gg. Miscellaneous retail (see SIC Code Major Group 59): (1) Drug stores. (591) (2) Used merchandise stores. (593) (3) Sporting goods. (5941) (4) Book and stationary. (5942/5943) (5) Jewelry. (5944) (6) Hobby, toy and games. (5945) (7) Camera and photographic supplies. (5946) (8) Gifts, novelty and souvenir. (5947) (9) Luggage and leather goods. (5948) (10) Fabric and mill products. (5949) (11) Catalog, mail order and direct selling. (5961/5963) (12) Liquefied petroleum gas (propane). (5984) (13) Florists. (5992) (14) Tobacco. (5993) (15) News dealers/newsstands. (5994) (16) Optical goods. (5995) (17) Misc. retail (See SIC Code for specific uses). (5999) hh. Miscellaneous personal services (see SIC Code Major Group 72): (1) Tax return services. (7291) (2) Misc. retail (See SIC Code for specific uses). (7299) ii. Miscellaneous business services (see SIC Code Major Group 73): (1) Detective, guard and armored car services. (7381) (2) Security system services. (7382) (3) News syndicate. (7383) (4) Photofinishing laboratories. (7384) (5) Business services - misc. (7389) jj. Mobile home dealers. (527) kk. Mobile food vendors (eating places, fruits and vegetables-retail). (999) ll. Motion pictures. (78) mm. Motor vehicle parking-commercial parking and vehicle storage. (752) nn. Museums, galleries and gardens. (84) oo. Personnel supply services. (736) pp. Photo finishing services. (7384) Page 41 of 51 qq. Photographic services. (722) rr. Postal services. (43) ss. Recreation facilities. (999) tt. Repair services. (76) uu. Retail trade-indoor display and sales only, except as provided in Section 7.00.00. (999) vv. Social Services: (1) Individual and family social services. (832/839) (2) Child care services. (835) (3) Job training and vocational rehabilitation services. (833) ww. Travel agencies. (4724) xx. Veterinary services. (074) yy. Low-THC and medical marijuana dispensing facility subject to the requirements of Section 7.10.33. 3. Lot Size Requirements. Lot size requirements shall be in accordance with Section 7.04.00. 4. Dimensional Regulations. Dimensional requirements shall be in accordance with Section 7.04.00. 5. Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements. Off-street parking and loading requirements are subject to Section 7.06.00. 6. Landscaping Requirements. Landscaping requirements are subject to Section 7.09.00. 7. Conditional Uses: a. Adult establishments subject to requirements of Section 7.10.10. (999) b. Drinking places (alcoholic beverages) - free-standing. (5813) c. Disinfecting and pest control services. (7342) d. Amusement parks. (7996) e. Go-cart tracks. (7999) f. Hotels and motels. (701) g. Household goods warehousing and storage-mini-warehouses. (999) h. Marina - recreational boats only. (4493) i. Motor vehicle repair services - body repair. (753) j. Sporting and recreational camps. (7032) k. Retail trade: (1) Liquor stores. (592) l. Stadiums, arenas, and race tracks. (794) m. Telecommunication towers - subject to the standards of Section 7.10.23. (999) 8. Accessory Uses. Accessory uses are subject to the requirements of Section 8.00.00, and include the following: a. Drinking places (alcoholic beverages as an accessory use to a restaurant and/or civic, social, and fraternal organizations). Page 42 of 51 b. One (1) single-family dwelling unit contained within the commercial building, or a detached single-family dwelling or mobile home, (for on-site security purposes). c. Retail trade: (1) Undistilled alcoholic beverages (accessory to retail sale of food). d. Solar energy systems, subject to the requirements of Section 7.10.28.                                             Page 43 of 51 Created: 2021-03-31 19:07:57 [EST] (Supp. No. 19) Page 1 of 1 11.07.03. Standards for Review of Conditional Use Permits. A conditional use permit shall be granted only if the applicant demonstrates the following: A. Consistency With Local Code and Comprehensive Plan. The proposed conditional use is in compliance with all requirements, and is consistent with the general purpose, goals, objectives, and standards of this Code, the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan, and the Code of Ordinances of St. Lucie County; and is in compliance with all additional standards imposed on it by the particular provisions of this Code authorizing such use. B. Effect on Adjacent Properties. 1. The proposed conditional use will not have an undue adverse effect upon nearby property. 2. The proposed conditional use is compatible with the existing or planned character of the neighborhood in which it would be located. 3. All reasonable steps have been taken to minimize any adverse effect of the proposed conditional use on the immediate vicinity through building design, site design, landscaping, and screening. 4. The proposed conditional use will be constructed, arranged, and operated so as not to interfere with the development and use of neighboring property, in accordance with applicable district regulations. C. Adequacy of Public Facilities. The proposed conditional use will be served by adequate public facilities and services, including roads, police protection, fire protection, solid waste disposal, water, sewer, drainage structures, parks and mass transit. D. Adequacy of Fire Protection. The applicant for the proposed conditional use has obtained from the St. Lucie County - Fort Pierce Fire Prevention Bureau written confirmation, or has otherwise demonstrated by substantial credible evidence, that water supply, evacuation facilities, and emergency access are satisfactory to provide adequate fire protection. E. Environmental Impact. For developments required to provide an environmental impact report under Section 11.02.09(A)(5), the proposed conditional use will not contravene any applicable provision of the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan, or of Chapter VIII, "Natural Environment Analysis", of the St. Lucie County Barrier Island Study Analysis of Growth Management Policy Plan, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (August 1982). Page 44 of 51 Date Mailed: March 2, 2023 Planning and Development Services Department (772) 462-2822 Applicant: Port St. Lucie Cardroom Andrew Jonas 6666 S U.S. Hwy 1, Unit 2 Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 Property Owners: St Lucie EMI LLC St Lucie MEP LLC St Lucie PPI LLC PO Box 17-0938 Hialeah, FL 33017 Project Location: 6666 S U.S. Hwy 1, Unit 2 Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 Future Land Use: COM (Commercial) Existing Zoning: CG (Commercial, General) Parcel ID Number: 3415-501-0065-000-4 STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Forward a recommendation of ap- proval to the Board of County Commissioners to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages (on-site con- sumption) within the CG (Commercial, General) Zoning District. Meeting Time: 6:00 PM (or soon thereafter ) PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION This notice has been provided because you are an owner of property within 500 feet of the proposed petition. Project Description The applicants, Port St. Lucie Cardroom, is requesting a Conditional Use Permit within the CG (Commercial, General) Zoning District to allow the sale of alco- holic beverages, for on-site consumption, within a cardroom at 6666 US Highway 1, Unit 2, Port St. Lucie, FL, within the CG (Commercial, General) Zoning Dis- trict to be known as Port St. Lucie Card- room. Planning & Zoning Commission The St. Lucie County Planning and Zon- ing Commission has the power to review and recommend to the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners, for approval or disapproval, any applications within their area of responsibility. The Planning and Zoning Commission strongly encourages your input and com-ment at the public hearing. You may also mail or email written comments regarding this proceeding in advance of the public hearing for inclusion in the official record. Anyone with a disability requiring accom- modations to attend this meeting may contact the SLC Community Risk Manag- er at least 48 hours in advance at 772-462-1546 or TDD 772-462-1428. Public comment for the upcoming meet- ing can be submitted by: Email: Cur- ryt@stlucieco.org; or Mail to the address below. Further details are available in the Planning and Development Services Department—Planning Division please contact: Staff Tahir Curry Tel (772) 462-2515 Email CurryT@stlucieco.org Mail 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida 34982 Location: BOCC Chambers SLC Administration Annex, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982 Public Hearing Notice Thursday, March 16, 2023 Notice of Proposed Conditional Use Permit for Port St. Lucie Cardroom Page 45 of 51 Revised March 18, 2011 Section 11.07.01(C) of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code provides that where a written protest against an application for a Conditional Use Permit is signed by the owners of fifty (50) percent or more of the area within five hundred fifty (500) feet of the property affected by the proposed action, any such Conditional Use Permit shall not be approved except by the favorable vote of four fifths (4/5) of all of the Board of County Commissioners. Please Return This Form To: St. Lucie County Planning & Dev. Serv. Dept. - Planning Division. ATTN: Tahir Curry, Associate Planner 2300 Virginia Avenue, Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 Email: CurryT@stlucieco.org Fax (772) 462-1581 If you wish to comment, please check only one of the three following statements; and return no later than Monday, March 13, 2023. Forms returned without a name and address will not be considered. All returned forms are a matter of public record and are available for viewing upon request. Please attach additional pages with comments, if necessary. I AM IN FAVOR OF THE REQUESTED CONDITIONAL USE _______ I AM NOT IN FAVOR OF THE REQUESTED CONDITIONAL USE _______ I HAVE NO OPINION ABOUT THE REQUESTED CONDITIONAL USE _______ I certify as of the date written below, I am a property owner within 500 feet of the requested Conditional Use. Name (Please Print): __________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Date: _______________ Signature: _______________________________ Please call, Tahir Curry, Project Manager at (772) 462-2515 or email, CurryT@stlucieco.org if you have any questions. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Planning Division CONDITIONAL USE RESPONSE FORM Project Description: PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE: Petition of Port St. Lucie Cardroom to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in a cardroom, within the CG (Commercial, General) Zoning District, in St. Lucie County. Project Location: 6666 US Highway 1 Unit: 2, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 Current Zoning: CG (Commercial General) File No.: CU-2301-000046 Page 46 of 51 Page 47 of 51 Page 48 of 51 Page 49 of 51 SC TCPALM.COM |THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2023 |9A Smart local marketingthat gets results. 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LUCIE COUNTY, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ACCESSORY TO A CARDROOM KNOWN AS PORT ST. LUCIE CARDROOM, WITHIN THE CG (COMMERCIAL, GENERAL) ZONING DISTRICT FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA. APPLICANT: Port St. Lucie Cardroom PURPOSE: To allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption, within a cardroom at 6666 US Highway 1 Unit: 2 Port St. Lucie, FL, within the CG (Commercial, General) Zoning District, in St. Lucie County. ADDRESS: 6666 US Highway 1 Unit: 2, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 FILE NUMBER: CU-2301-000046 The Planning and Zoning Commission PUBLIC HEARING on this item will be held in the Commission Chambers, Roger Poitras Annex, 3rd Floor, St. Lucie County Administration Building, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida on Thursday, March 16, 2023, beginning at 6:00 pm or as soon thereafter as possible. All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. Written comments received in advance of the public hearing will also be considered. Written comments to the Planning and Zoning Commission should be received by the Planning and Development Services Department - Planning Division at least 3 days prior to the scheduled hearing. The petition file is available for review at the Planning and Development Services Department – Planning offices located at 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida during regular business hours. Please call (772) 462-2822 or TDD (772) 462-1428 if you have any questions or require additional information about this petition. The St. Lucie County Planning and Zoning Commission has the power to review and recommend to the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners, for approval or disapproval, any applications within their area of responsibility. The proceedings of the Planning and Zoning Commission are electronically recorded. PURSUANT TO Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Planning and Zoning Commission with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings. For such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Upon the request of any party to the proceeding, individuals testifying during a hearing will be sworn in. Any party to the proceeding will be granted an opportunity to cross-examine any individual testifying during a hearing upon request. If it becomes necessary, a public hearing may be continued to a date-certain. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Community Risk Manager at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting at (772) 462-1546 or TDD. (772) 462-1428. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA /S/ BOB LOWE, CHAIR PUBLISH DATE: Thursday, March 2, 2023 “She does that in a way that she understands she needs to do the legal thing and not always the popular thing.” Circuit Judge Laurie Buchanan praised Mullins’ dedicated work as a child support hearing officer. “Besides being so well-prepared and knowledge- able, whenever she appeared in my courtroom, the en- ergy just changed in such a positive way,” Buchanan said. “And that is not something you can learn, you can’t train it, that’s just a gift from God.” Mullins, she continued, “just makes everything bet- ter.” “She doesn’t do it on purpose, she’s just that girl. And I know, Leatha, you will do the same thing as judge,” Buchanan said. A skit performed by Indian River County Judge Ni- cole Menz, Martin County Judge Jennifer A. Waters and defense attorney Jeffrey Batista prompted laugh- ter as the trio donned cowboy hats and burst into a rendition of Loretta Lynn’s Coal Miner’s Daughter with lyrics that highlighted Mullins’ life and legal career. Batista played guitar as Menz sang and Waters held up large photos of Mullins since childhood. Several judges held up and waved sticks with a photo of Mul- lins attached. Legal eagle Mullins caught the legal bug as a fourth-grader, one of three children growing up with a single mom who worked for a prosecutor and magistrate in Logan, West Virginia, she said during her campaign. She enjoyed going to work with her mother and de- cided she might want to be a judge. She became her high school’s valedictorian, got a scholarship for college, where she said she worked full-time to help pay other bills. After law school, she became an assistant state attorney, including three years in the Treasure Coast prosecutor’s office. In 2000, Mullins opened a practice in downtown Fort Pierce, with a focus in criminal defense and family law. She remained a magistrate judge until she launched her campaign. Mullins in her remarks Friday said she was “blessed beyond measure.” “I’m just overcome with appreciation,” she said. She also acknowledged Sweet and recalled ap- proaching him in December 2021 to ask if he would stand for reelection. “When he advised me that he intended to ride off into the sunset … it became evident that I was going to file my papers and prepare to be a candidate for judge,” Mullins said. “After several months of minimal sleep, and countless miles on my vehicle during a gasoline crisis no less, the verdict was in and Judge Sweet’s spot would become my sweet spot in my pursuit of the black robe.” Being a judge, Mullins said, “requires us to place their loyalty in the Constitution, the laws and ethical principles above private gain.” “To the voters of the 19th Judicial Circuit,” she vowed, “I promise that I will continue to work every day to do the right thing, to follow the law and to serve each and every one of you well.” Attorney Jeffrey Battista, left, and Judge Nicole Menz, right, perform a comedy routine as fellow judges wave photos of Leatha Mullins before her swearing in during the Investiture Ceremony for Mullins at the St. Lucie County Courthouse on Friday in Fort Pierce.ERIC HASERT/TCPALM Mullins Continued from Page 1A completely cleared and ready for development. But there was a surprise. Matteson said workers have spent 10 months exca- vating concrete that once made up the power plant’s foundations. Some of the pilings were nine feet thick. “This stuff wasn’t supposed to be there, but it was,” Matteson said. In all, Matteson said his crew removed about 1,500 tons of concrete, which was donated to a foundation that creates artificial reefs. Presumably, the power plant’s final remains will end up as a habitat for fish and other sea critters somewhere near Fort Pierce In- let. Matteson said the total cost of the concrete removal work was about $400,000. The Fort Pierce Redevel- opment Agency reimbursed $170,000 of that amount, but has no plans to pay for the rest. According to documentation provided by the city, $170,000 is the amount of reimbursement specified in Audubon’s development agreement. Matteson said he’s awaiting approval of permits needed for the first phase of the project, which in- cludes the hotel and the 10 luxury villas. Already, Audubon has contacted prospective villa buyers who put their names on a reservation list. The villa prices are starting at $1.5 million (who said living like a king was going to be inexpensive?). People on the list have until March 31 to indicate if they plan to move forward with their purchases. Matteson said he expects construction to begin “in the next 90 days.” He estimated the villas will take about 18 months to build. The hotel is expected to take about two years to fin- ish, so the grand opening may not be until 2026. According to city officials, Audubon must begin construction by Sept. 20 and the first phase must be completed no later than Feb. 5, 2026. Paul Thomas, the city’s building director, indicated there are still some bureaucratic hurdles Audubon must clear before the permits are finalized and con- struction can commence. “They have not applied for a building permit for ver- tical construction since they have not been approved by all review agencies in the development review (DPCR) phase of the process,” Thomas emailed a few days ago in response to questions about the project. “There are various departments that are still waiting to receive responses from the contractor/design team addressing deficiencies that they were informed of in September 2022. Once all the DPCR review agencies have approved the application, then the contractor can submit the building permit application for review. Af- ter approval by the Building Department and the SLC [St. Lucie County] Fire District, the building permit will be issued and construction may commence.” I understand not everyone in Fort Pierce is rooting for the developers to succeed. King’s Landing has been a controversial project, particularly since Audubon made (and was granted) a request to increase the height of the project’s tallest building from eight to 11 floors. Some see that as a step toward “Browardization” of Fort Pierce, the first of many skyscrapers that will eventually dominate the city’s skyline. It’s understandable people want to proceed with caution. Residents on the Treasure Coast should be mindful of how the region develops and remain wary of the mistakes our South Florida neighbors have made. However, in this case, I think the fears are unfound- ed. Fort Pierce is a long way from becoming Fort Lau- derdale. And there isn’t much available land down- town for skyscraper development, even if developers suddenly decided that was a new trend they wanted to exploit. King’s Landing is being built in phases, so it’s true economic and social impact won’t be felt until several years from now. When it is, I believe it’s going to be worth the wait. This column reflects the opinion of Blake Fontenay. Contact him via email at blake.fontenay@tcpalm.com or at 772-232-5424. Fontenay Continued from Page 1A Page 50 of 51 ITEM NO. (ID # 2023-58702) DATE: 3/16/2023 AGENDA REQUEST TO: Planning and Zoning Commission PRESENTED BY: Sandra Bogan, Resilience Navigator SUBMITTED BY: Environmental Resources SUBJECT: St. Lucie County Resiliency Planning Presentation BACKGROUND: This is a presentation by Sandra Bogan, St. Lucie County Resilience Navigator, to inform the Planning & Zoning Commission about the efforts the County is undertaking to promote resiliency and complete the Multi- jurisdictional Resiliency Plan. PREVIOUS ACTION: N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A RECOMMENDATION: This presentation is for informational purposes and does not require a formal vote by the Planning & Zoning Commission. COMMISSION ACTION: RESULT: MOVER: None SECONDER: None AYES: None NAYS: None EXCUSED: None Coordination/Signatures Date: March 07, 2023 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 51 of 51