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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING
Date: February 17, 2004 Convened: 7:00 p.m
Tape: 1-3 Adjourned:10:35 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Chairperson, Paula A. Lewis, John D. Bruhn, Frannie
Hutchinson, Doug Coward, Cliff Barnes
Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Ray Wazny, Asst. County
Administrator, Heather Young, Asst. County Attorney, Dennis Murphy, Community
Development Director, Don West, Public Works Director, David Kelly, Planning
Manager, Mike Palley, County Engineer, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk
1. MINUTES (1-024)
It was moved by Com. Bruhn, seconded by Com. Hutchinson, to approve the minutes of
the meeting held February 10, 2004; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
2. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
A. Mr. Jon Ward, Executive Director Cultural Affairs “Partnership” an
Arts in Public Places Project.
B. The County Administrator read upcoming events and scheduled
meetings.
3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Bob Bangert, Holiday Pines resident, thanked the Board for scheduling the North
County Charrette.
Ms. Patricia Body, 7101 Cabana Lane, Lakewood Park, addressed the developing of
North County and asked the Board to keep their area the way it presently is and not
approve major developments in the area.
Ms. Julie Orben, Lakewood Park resident, addressed the Board and stated the Regional
Planning Council was not sure what the North County residents wanted.
Mr. Charles Grande, Hutchinson Island, attended the Charrette and reiterated the North
County residents concerns regarding the density proposed.
Mr. John Arena, Ft. Piece resident, addressed the Board regarding the Indian River
Lagoon.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve the Consent
Agenda with item C-4-C being pulled; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
1. WARRANT LIST
The Board approved Warrant List No. 22.
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2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
A. Request to approve Budget Amendment No. 04-134 for $5,000 and
Equipment Request No. EQ-04-238 for he purchase of traffic counters-
The Board approved Budget Amendment No. 04-134 and Equipment
Request No. EQ 04-238.
B. Approval of the Commissioner’s Award for Art for Nature Spring
Plein Air 2004- The Board approved a $250 Commissioners Award for
the Best ESL painting created during the 2004 Art for Nature Spring
Plein Air Event. This award shall be given to the artist who painting
best portrays one of the County’s ESL sites.
C. Request approval of the Third Amendment to the Consultant
Agreement between Janus Research Inc., and St. Lucie County BCC-
The Board approved the third amendment to the Consultant
Agreement between Janus Research Inc., and St. Lucie County to
include the Consultants attendance at an additional public meeting
regarding the Historical Preservation Ordinance.
D. Resolution No. 04-32 to accept FDOT federal funds approved on
February 6, 2004 in the amount of $50,000. The Board approved these
funds being used to pay 59% of the North County Charrette Design
Study, being held 2/7/04 through 2/13/04, by the Treasure Coast
Regional Planning Council and approved Resolution No. 04-32.
3. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Resolution No. 04-57- Permanent Slope Easement- Lennard Road MSBU- Frank and
Sandra Lagana- The Board authorized the Chairman executing Resolution No. 04-57
accepting the Permanent Slope Easement and instruct staff to record Resolution No. 04-
57 in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
4. PUBLIC WORKS
A. Work Authorization No. 4 with BCI Engineers and Scientist, Inc., for
Design of Upland Material Management Area (Spoil site) for Taylor
Creek Dredging- The Board approved Work Authorization No. 4 with
BCI Engineers and Scientist, Inc., in the amount of $ 7,494.00.
B. Road and Bridge Division- Establishing Multi Way Stop Signs on
Easy Street and on Palm Drive in Indian River Estates- The Board
adopted Resolution No. 04-59 and 04-60 establishing multi way stop
signs at the intersection of Sunset Blvd., and Scott Street, Sunset
Blvd., and Bradley Street and at the intersections of Easy Street and
Buchanan Drive, Myrtle Drive and Tangelo Drive.
C. Engineering Division – This item was pulled.
D. Engineering Division- To commit to cost share with FDOT in the
completion of the Indian River Lagoon Trace shared use pathway and
forward the attached letter- The Board approved committing to cost
share in the amount of $2.5 million dollars with FDOT in the
completion of the Indian River Lagoon Trace shared use pathway and
authorized the Chairman to sign the letter to commit to the cost
sharing.
5. CENTRAL SERVICES
Bid # 04-022/Dollman Park Riverside(West) - The Board approved awarding bid # 04-
022 Dollman Park Riverside (West) to Sunshine Land Design for a total amount of
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$49,773.20 and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County
Attorney.
6. ADMINISTRATION
A. Housing Finance Authority Appointment- The Board ratified Com.
Barnes’ appointment of Mr. Thomas D. Siplin to the Housing Finance
Authority.
B. Dr. Edwin Massey, President of Indian River Community College
requested the BCC send a letter of thanks to Governor Bush for his
favorable budget proposal, and to the Legislative Delegation asking
their support of the Governor’s budget proposal- The Board
authorized sending letters to the Governor and the Legislative
Delegation on behalf of Indian River Community College’s request
and authorized the Chairman to sign.
REGULAR AGENDA
5.A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (1-1094)
Resolution No. 03-241- approving the request of Reitano Enterprises Inc., for a change in
zoning from Ag-1 zoning district to the CG zoning district for property located on the
east side of Koblegard Road, approximately 330 feet north of the intersection of Indrio
Rd and Koblegard Road- Consider staff recommendation to continue the public hearing
on Draft Resolution No. 03-241 for April 6, 2004 allow for the drafting of the North
County Charrette report.
It was moved by Com. Bruhn, seconded by Com. Hutchinson, to continue this public
hearing on April 6, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible; and, upon roll call,
motion carried unanimously.
5.B COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT( 1-1339)
Resolution No. 04-009 Palms and Tropical Trees Depot, Inc.- Consider staff
recommendation to approve Draft Resolution No. 04-009 changing the zoning from AG-
1 to IL for property located on the west side of Kings Highway.
Mr. Kenny Hogan, area resident, addressed the Board in favor of the change in zoning.
It was moved by Com. Bruhn, seconded by Com. Barnes, to approve Resolution No. 04-
009; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.C COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (1-1463)
Draft Resolution No. 04-012 Carlos Munoz Quintana- Consider staff recommendation to
approve Resolution 04-012 approving the request of Carlos Munoz Quintana for a Major
Adjustment to an existing Minor Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit to allow the
construction of a 9,040 square foot second story addition to the PSL Moving & Storage
Depot mini-warehouse and self storage facility.
The Community Development Director advised the Board that in the review and
publication notice, a question was asked if this facility was in the CRA of Port St. Lucie.
He advised those present that it was not near the Port St. Lucie CRA.
It was moved by Com. Coward, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No. 04-
012; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.D COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Consider Resolution No. 04-006 Reserve Homes, - Consider staff recommendation to
approve Resolution No. 04-006, the petition of Reserve Homes LTD for a change in
zoning from AR-1 to the PUD zoning district and Final Unit Development approval for
the project known as Parcel 21 @ The Reserve Briarcliff, a 33 lot single family
residential subdivision.
Mr. James Shambrey, Laurel’s Place resident in the Reserve, addressed the Board in
opposition to this PUD.
Mr. Robert Simmons, 7224 Legends Way, addressed the Board in opposition to the new
homes being proposed. He expressed his concern with the traffic and asked the Board to
deny this request.
Ms. Janet Dearing, Reserve resident, addressed the Board in opposition to the new
proposed homes and stated these homes would lower the value of the high scaled homes
in the area.
Ms. Pamela Hammer, Reserve resident, addressed the Board and questioned the 4
conditions and the possible decrease in value of the existing homes.
Mr. Bill Kannel, Reserve resident, addressed the Board in opposition to the change in
zoning and asked this item be tabled until more discussion is held.
Ms. Maryann Shones, Laurel’s Place resident, addressed the Board in opposition to the
over crowding of the area.
Mr. Scott Morton, Coltier Development addressed the Board’s questions as well as the
residents.
Mr. Bill Hammer, Reserve resident, addressed the speeding problems on Legends Drive
and also the excessive smoke when the controlled burning and clearing the parcels takes
place.
It was moved by Com. Barnes, seconded by Com. Coward, to approve Resolution No.
04-006; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.E COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT(2-0525)
Consider Draft Resolution No. 04-013- Consider staff recommendation to approve a
change in zoning from RS-2 zoning to PUD zoning district and Preliminary and Final
PUD approval for an 84 unit townhouse project to be known as Shadow Oaks @ 10 Mile
Creek, subject to the limiting conditions contained therein.
Mr. Julian Bryant, representing the petitioner was present to answer any questions.
Mr. Mike Bryan, property owner to the east of the parcel, addressed the Board in favor of
the zoning.
It was moved by Com. Bruhn, seconded by Com. Hutchinson, to approve Resolution No.
04-013; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.F PUBLIC WORKS
Resolution No. 04-015 – Consider staff recommendation to approve Resolution No. 04-
015 granting a variance from Dennis Corrick, for a variance from Section 6.02.02(B)
(2)(a) (2) of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code, St. Lucie River Shoreline
Setbacks.
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No.
04-0115; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
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5.G COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Glassman Holdings, LLC - Consider staff recommendation to continue the application of
Glassman Holdings, LLC for a change in Future Land Use classification from RE to RU
until April 6, 2004.
Mr. Charles Grande, Hutchinson Island President’s Council, addressed the Board and
recommended a meeting be scheduled with the agents since the plans seem to be
inconsistent with the Charrette.
It was moved by Com. Bruhn, seconded by Com. Hutchinson, to continue this hearing
until April 6, 2004 at 7 :00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible; and upon roll call,
motion to continue carried unanimously.
5.H COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT( 2-1309)
Resolution No. 04-011 – Consider staff recommendation to approve Resolution 04-011, a
resolution granting a change in zoning from RMH-5 zoning district to IL zoning district
for property located at the northwest corner of the intersection of St. Lucie Blvd., and
Hammond Road .
Ms. Peggy Adams, Margaret Lane resident, addressed the Board in opposition to the
rezoning and stated it looked like “spot zoning”.
Mr. James Adams, Margaret Lane resident, addressed the Board in opposition .
The Asst. County Attorney addressed the “spot zoning “ issue and stated it was not due to
the surrounding zonings.
Ms. Jean Brennan, area resident, addressed the Board in opposition.
Ms. Sarah Wollpoll, Hoyt C. Murphy Realtor, addressed the Board regarding the existing
zoning in the area.
Mr. Dunn addressed the Board and advised them what his business consists of and
informed the Board that he did not have a problem with providing a buffer.
Mr. Bill Hearn, Indrio Road resident addressed the Board expressing his concern with the
other permitted uses in the Light Industrial zoning. He also advised the Board that Mr.
Joseph Goldenberg asked his to advised the Board of his opposition to the re-zoning.
Com. Coward advised the Board that he had spoken with the realtor as well as Mr. Dunn.
Com. Lewis also stated she had conversations with the petitioner.
Com. Hutchinson stated she had received a petition by fax stating opposition to the
zoning.
It was moved by Com. Barnes to deny the petition due to it being too close to the
residences and zoned the same as the residence area and the objectionable uses provided
with the change in zoning; seconded by Com. Coward; and, upon roll call, the vote was
as follows: Nay’s: Bruhn, Hutchinson, Lewis; Aye’s: Barnes, Coward; motion denied by
a vote of 3 to 2.
Com. Coward stated he cannot support straight zoning and would prefer a PNRD. It is
too risky not knowing what will be placed in the area if the zoning change to IL is
approved.
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Bruhn, to approve Resolution No.
04-011; and, upon roll call, the vote was as follows: Nay’s: Barnes, Coward; Aye’s:
Bruhn, Hutchinson, Lewis; motion to approve carried by a vote of 3 to 2.
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5I. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (2-2303)
Resolution No. 04-016 - Consider Resolution No. 04-016 granting a Major Adjustment
to an Existing Conditional Use Permit to allow for the expansion of an existing
freestanding drinking place and retail liquor (distilled and un-distilled) store in the CG
zoning for the Lakewood Park Liquor Store on property located at 4902 N. Kings
Highway.
It was moved by Com. Bruhn, seconded by Com. Barnes, to approve Resolution No. 04-
016; and, upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.J COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Draft Ordinance No. 04-003 amending the St. Lucie County Land Development Code by
creating section 3.01.03(EE)Cpub, Conservation- Public Zoning District and by
amending Section 7.04.01 Table 1-10 to provide for minimum lot standards for this new
zoning district- No action is required from the Commission at this time, this is the first of
two required public hearings- the next hearing is scheduled for March 2, 2004 at 7:00
p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.
No action required.
5.K COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
General Amendments to the County’s Zoning Maps consistent with recent changes to the
County Future Land Use Maps.- This hearing was scheduled for February 17, 2004.
At this time staff requested that the Board withhold any action on this matter and will re-
notice the hearings on this topic with a more pronounced newspaper ad and if the Board
feels it appropriate, mailed notices to all property owners within or adjacent to the
affected areas.
No action taken.
6. ADMINISTRATION
Purchase of Harbor Branch Shrimp Property- Consider staff recommendation that the
Board allocate $10,400 from Contingency to perform appraisals and due diligence as the
first step in acquiring this property- Staff is recommending that we allocate an amount
from Contingency not to exceed $10,400 to perform the appraisals and title work on this
property.
It was the consensus of the Board to table this item until after the Strategic Planning
Session where more information will be presented.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned .
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Chairman
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Clerk of Circuit Court
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