HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecial Meeting Minutes 03-25-2004
St. Lucie County
Planning and Zoning Commission
Local Planning Agency
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
March 25, 2004
Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor, Roger Poitras Annex
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ms. Morgan, Mr. Lounds, Mr. Akins, Ms. Hammer, Mr. Hearn, Mr. Merritt, Ms.
Hensley, and Chairman McCurdy.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mr. Grande (Absent With Notice), Mr. Trias (Absent Without Notice).
OTHERS PRESENT:
Mr. Randy Stevenson, Assistant Community Development Director; Mr. David Kelly,
Planning Manager; Mr. Hank Flores, Development Review Planner III; Ms. Cyndi Snay,
Development Review Planner III; Ms. Heather Young, Assistant County Attorney; Ms.
Katherine Mackenzie-Smith, Assistant County Attorney; Ms. Dawn Gilmore,
Administrative Secretary.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman McCurdy called to order the meeting of the St. Lucie County Planning and
Zoning Commission / Local Planning Agency at 7:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ANNOUNCEMENTS / DISCLOSURES:
Chairman McCurdy gave a brief presentation on the procedures and what to expect for
agency that makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on land use
matters.
These recommendations are made after consideration of staff recommendation and
information gathered at a public hearing, such as those we will hold tonight.
The meeting will progress in the following manner:
The Chair will call each item.
Staff will make a brief presentation on the facts of the request.
The petitioner will explain his or her request to the Board.
Members of the public will be allowed to present information regarding
the request.
The public portion of the meeting will be closed and the Board will
discuss the request. Further public comment will not be accepted unless
the Board has specific questions.
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The Board will vote on its recommendation after its discussion. For legal
reasons, the motion may be chosen and read from a script provided by
staff. Motions both for and against are provided to the Board members.
The recommendation is then forwarded to the Board of County
Commissioners for their consideration and vote, usually within the next
month.
The Planning and Zoning Commission/Local Planning Agency acts only in an advisory
capacity for the Board of County Commissioners and actions taken are recommendations
only. Interested parties will also have the opportunity to speak at a public hearing in front
of the Board of County Commissioners who will ultimately have the final decision.
No other announcements or discussion.
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AGENDA ITEM 1: MEETING MINUTES February 19, 2004:
Ms. Hammer made a motion to approve the meeting minutes.
Motion seconded by Mr. Merritt.
Upon a vote the motion was unanimously approved (with a vote of 7-0).
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AGENDA ITEM 2: Glassman Properties, LLC. File No. RZ-03-017/PUD-03-011:
Mr. Hank Flores, presenting Staff comments, stated that Agenda Item # 2 was the
Glassman Properties, LLC,
application of for a Change in Zoning from the AG-1
(Agricultural 1 du/acre) Zoning District to the PUD (Planned Unit Development
Johnston Lakes) Zoning District for 116 acres of property located at the Northwest corner
of the intersection of Indrio Road and Johnston Road. He continued that the subject
property surrounds the corner parcel and has a proposed density of 3.1 dwelling units per
acre.
Mr. Flores continued that the applicant, Glassman Properties, is proposing a residential
development of 359 Single-Family Lots for the project known as Johnston Lakes - PUD.
The subject property does not have any native upland habitat subject to preservation. The
proposed planned development maintains 35% (39.45 acres) of the project area in total
open space with 22.21 acres of lakes, 15.14 acres of landscaping, and 2.1 acres of
recreational area. The remainder of the project consists of those areas designated for
residential development (buildings, roadway, driveways, and sidewalks).
proposed development project will create a situation where there will eventually be an
unacceptable Level of Service for the roadway east of the intersection of Johnston and
Indrio Roads. Improvements to this section will be required in the future. The developer
has indicated that he will construct some infrastructure improvements in order to
facilitate the project and he will be donating property for future right-of-way needs at this
location. The main project entrance along Indrio Road may at some point require
signalization with the provision of right and left turn lanes into the project concurrent
with the completion of the initial site work. There is no set timetable for the availability
of water and sewer service.
Staff has determined that based solely on the standards of review as set forth in Section
11.06.03, the proposed zoning designation and the Preliminary Planned Unit
Development site plan are compatible with the existing and proposed uses in the area and
the petition meets the standards of review as set forth in the Land Development Code and
is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan. Staff is recommending that this board
forward a recommendation of approval to the Board of County Commissioners.
Chairman McCurdy questioned if the unacceptable level of service was pre-existing or
would become unacceptable because of this proposed project. Mr. Flores stated that it
would become unacceptable because of this project. Chairman McCurdy questioned if
trunk lines would be necessary for the applicant to develop the site. Mr. Flores stated that
they could have a package plant on property, but could not have well or septic.
Mr. Akins stated that there are already existing water and sewer problems with Holiday
Pines in that area because of Portofino Shores and questioned what the source of this
projects water would be. Mr. Flores stated that they are relying solely on the extension of
the water and sewer lines. Ms. Hensley questioned if this plan was inconsistent with the
proposed master plan for the area.
Ms. Hammer questioned how long the AG-1 (Agricultural - 1 du/acre) zoning was on this
property. Mr. Kelly stated that it was at least since 1990 and possibly even before that.
Ms. Heather Young stated that she received an email from Mr. Grande with comments
regarding this application that he would like to have on record. See his email attached as
Exhibit A.
Chairman McCurdy questioned if the applicant was present. Mr. Kieran Kilday, Kilday
and Associates, stated that he was representing the petitioner. He stated that the property
is already within the Urban Service Boundary in an area designated MXD-Low Intensity.
He continued that this land use category permits residential development up to 5 units per
acre in density. He stated that their proposed plan has an approximate density of 3 units
per acre. He continued that originally utilities were going to be provided as part of their
development agreement by extending the trunk lines. He advised that due to impact of
Portofino Shores the County has negotiated with FPUA (Fort Pierce Utilities Authority)
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to provide the service through extending their lines. He stated that they would be
entering into an agreement to pay for those extensions. He also stated that this project
would generate approximately 3600 trips with some on Indrio Road and some on
Johnston Road. He advised that they would be dedicating ultimate right-of-way and turn
lanes at the primary entrance on Indrio Road. He stated that the proposed development
would have 358 single-family units and access off of Indrio Road as well.
Ms. Hammer questioned the lot size. Mr. Kilday stated that they are an average of
52x120. Mr. Hearn questioned if this request would be increasing the density. Mr.
Kilday stated that under the Future Land Use it was below the allowed density of 5 units
per acre because their plan averaged 3 units per acre.
Chairman McCurdy opened the public hearing.
Mr. Bob Bangert, Holiday Pines, stated that $270,000 was paid for the Charrette. He
continued that changes to the Comprehensive Plan must be made in order for the
proposed Master Plan to work. He stated that these projects should be required to have
the proper infrastructure before they are approved. He continued that he is concerned
about fire and police pro
approved until the Comprehensive Plan is updated to incorporate the proposed changes of
the Master Plan that was created out of the North County Charrette.
Mr. Kevin Stinnette, Indian River Keeper, stated that he has been a part of the
Comprehensive Plan Study Group. He stated that the North County Charrette has a good
vision for how the area should be developed. He continued that the Board of County
Commissioners directed Staff to make any changes necessary. He advised that the
applicant, to accommodate the proposed changes, modified this plan but still is not
consistent with the Greenways and Trails idea. He requested that they wait to vote on
this request until everything is modified and the North County Master Plan is in place.
Seeing no one else, Chairman McCurdy closed the public hearing.
Ms. Hammer stated that she has a serious problem with changing the zoning from a
maximum of 115 units to allow for 345 homes. She stated that the schools are in trouble
without this proposed plan. She advised that they need 16 more in the next 20 years
already. She continued that she attending the North County Charrette and heard the
residents say that they did not want to increase densities in that area any more.
Ms. Hensley requested that we be cautious with this request because they are currently at
less than 1/2 the available facilities to meet the needs and this will only make it worse.
Mr. Hearn stated that he feels the existing zoning is sufficient. He continued that he
understands that the future land use allows for a higher density, but that he is not sure that
the future is necessarily now and cannot support because of the results of the North
County Charrette. He also stated that there was no obligation to grant future land use
densities to an applicant, only the zoning density. He stated that he feels a development
should pay for itself.
Mr. Lounds questioned what the impact fees would be on this property. Mr. Flores stated
that it would be approximately $6,500 per unit. Mr. Lounds stated that he feels this is
that it should be moved on to the Board of County Commissioners for their decision.
Mr. Akins stated that he did not feel this should be rushed through and it should wait until
the finalized results of the North County Charrette.
Statutes states that the Comprehensive Plan is basically the Constitution and should take
precedent over the Land Development Code and that these requests should be consistent
with that. She stated that North County Charrette results were not a law. She also stated
that the a
She stated that agriculture is not viable in that area any longer and that they are not going
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to the maximum density allowed under the Future Land Use. She asked that they
a
Mr. Merritt stated that after considering the testimony present during the public
hearing, including Staff comments, and the Standards of Review as set forth in
Section 11.06.03, 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 to the application of Glassman Properties,
LLC. for a Change in Zoning from the AG-1 (Agricultural - 1 du/acre) Zoning
District to the PUD (Planned Unit Development Johnston Lakes) Zoning District
because it fits within the Urban Service Boundary and the Development Code.
Motion seconded by Ms. Morgan.
Upon a roll call vote the motion was approved with a vote of 4-3 (Mr. Akins, Mr.
Hearn, and Ms. Hammer voting against) and forwarded to the Board of County
Commissioners with a recommendation of approval.
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AGENDA ITEM 3 Cutting Edge Self-Storage of Ft. Pierce, LLC. (Stephan Ross,
Agent) File No. CU-03-018:
Mr. Hank Flores, presenting Staff comments, stated that Agenda Item # 3 was the
Stephan Ross
application of , for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for household goods
warehousing and storage mini-warehouses in the CG (Commercial, General) Zoning
District for 424 acres of property located at the Southeast corner of the intersection of
South U.S. Highway No. 1 and Sunshine Boulevard.
Household goods warehousing and storage mini-warehouses are allowed as conditional
uses in the CG Zoning District subject to the approval of the Board of County
Commissioners. The proposed project consists of 90,607 square feet of space. A
proposed office/copy center contains 3,000 square feet and the proposed mini-storage
facility will contain 87,706 square feet in 5 buildings.
On March 24, 2004, the Board of Adjustment approved the request of Mr. Ross for a
variance from the Provisions of Section 7.04.01(A) of the Land Development Code to
allow for the proposed buildings to have a front setback of 12 feet versus the required 25-
foot front setback. The purpose of the variance was to allow the applicant to dedicate 13
feet from the front of the subject property to allow for the reconstruction of the
deceleration lane into The Grove development. The current deceleration lane will be
eliminated during the widening of South U.S. 1. Subsequent to the Board of Adjustment
action, Richard Gallagher, representing Mr. Ross, proposed a redesign of the project
which would allow for an additional 10 feet of front setback for a total front setback of 22
feet.
Staff finds that this petition meets the standards of review as set forth in the Land
Development Code and is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan. Staff
recommends that you forward this petition to the Board of County Commissioners with a
recommendation of approval.
Chairman McCurdy questioned if the applicant was present.
Mr. Al Brodeur, Thomas Lucido and Associates, stated that he was representing the
petitioner and was available to answer any questions.
Mr. Lounds asked that Mr. Brodeur address the deceleration lane problem for Palm
Grove. Mr. Brodeur stated that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) was
not planning on having the deceleration lane there once the road is widened. He
continued that the applicant has agreed to deed over his property to FDOT so that there
would be enough space for them to have the deceleration lane.
Chairman McCurdy opened the public hearing.
Mr. Walter Elis stated that he was Vice President of the Grove Community and that the
Board of Adjustment granted a variance. He continued that the applicant showed a plan
for the facility that looks nice and that they are all in favor of this request. Mr. Lounds
questioned if they were upset at all with this request. Mr. Elis stated that they are not
against it at all and asked that it be approved.
Mr. Richard Gallagher stated part of the project would allow a twenty-two foot setback
for FDOT to have the deceleration lane. He also stated that this is a nice project.
Ms. Hammer thanked the applicant for working with the residents in advance to coming
to this public hearing.
Mr. Jonathan Ferguson from Ruden McClosky stated that he was there representing a
property owner at the entrance to the Grove. He stated that they have two issues with the
project. He continued that the Board of Adjustment did not need to issue a variance
when the applicant agreed to the deceleration lane because requesting a conditional use
permit could have done that. He also stated there should be a condition added to this
request to ensure that the area is dedicated. He advised that the applicant should also be
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required to provide a new plan that meets the requirements of the Architectural Standards
Ordinance and shows the elevations for all four sides of the buildings prior to the Board
of County Commissioners meeting. He stated that since this property is undeveloped
-foot
setback, especially since it is only an additional 3 feet. He stated that they are not totally
opposed to the project but are concerned about these issues.
Ms. Hammer questioned if the applicant would be willing to move the project back an
additional three feet to maintain the required 25-foot setback. Mr. Al Brodeur stated that
they received approval for the reduced setback requirement at the Board of Adjustment
the day before. He continued that the reductions they have already made lost them 1150
square feet of space and that three more feet would cost them even more money.
Mr. Lou Juliano stated that the applicant has been working with the homeowners in the
Ms. Kit Lindberger stated that they would not have their deceleration lane
but felt it might be that they want to build a strip mall even though strip malls are not
flourishing in the area.
Ms. Francis Felicia stated that this applicant has worked with them, shown them
drawings, and been asking their input since the beginning. She continued that the one
opposing resident is supposedly pl
since he has never contacted them and is keeping his plans a secret.
Chairman McCurdy closed the public hearing.
Mr. Hearn stated that 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 to the application of Stephan Ross, for a
Conditional Use Permit to allow for the operation of a household goods warehousing
and storage mini-warehouse facility in the CG (Commercial, General) Zoning
District including the variance that was gra
Board of Adjustment meeting because it apparently is exactly what the community
Motion seconded by Mr. Merritt.
Chairman McCurdy stated that there was some discussion about the Architectural
Standards and questioned if those standards would be reviewed prior to approval. Mr.
Kelly confirmed that Staff would usually be sure they are met prior to permitting being
allowed. He also stated that they could take a look at them prior to the Board of County
Commissioners meeting. Mr. Al Brodeur stated that they did not have a problem with
providing the elevations and having the standards reviewed prior to the Board meeting.
Upon a roll call vote the motion was unanimously approved (with a vote of 7-0) and
forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of
approval.
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AGENDA ITEM 4: NORTHWOOD L.L.C (DICKERSON-FLORIDA INC.,
AGENT) FILE NO. CU-03-013:
Mr. Alan Bottorff, LBFH, Inc. stated that he represents Dickerson-Florida and
Northwood L.L.C who are planning a proposed mine on Carlton Road. He stated that it
has come to their attention that there is a lot of misinformation in the area about this
project and some major public concern. He advised
petition forward with that kind of a feeling from the public. He requested that their
petition be postponed to the April 15, 2004 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in
order to give them an opportunity to meet with the public. He continued that they are
planning on having an open house on April 7, 2004 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. He
stated that the location is tentatively going to be the Holiday Inn but that they have not
finalized the location yet. He advised that this open house is designed for the public to be
able to talk with the landowners, engineers, and mine operators so that they may address
any questions or concerns they might have. He again requested that their petition be
continued to the April 15, 2004 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Chairman McCurdy opened the public hearing.
Mr. Curtis Schirad stated that he was very upset over this application. He also stated that
he did not feel their request for a continuance should be honored. He requested that the
application be denied. He also stated that he felt there was no need for the applicant to
have a workshop because they know the affects of a mine being near their properties
already. He was very upset and asked that this request be denied.
Ms. Alysia Sickles questioned when this petition would be before the Board of County
Commissioners if their request to continue to the April 15, 2004 meeting is honored. Mr.
Kelly stated that the next Board of County Commissioners meeting after the April 15,
2004 Planning and Zoning Commission would be May 18, 2004. He also stated that
notices would be sent out again showing the Board of County Commissioners meeting
date and that the sign on the property would also be changed and another ad would be
placed in the newspaper.
Ms. Joan Schirad stated that she was not in favor of this request. She asked that the
to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of denial.
Ms. Stacy Brown stated that she did not want to have this application postponed; she
requested it just be denied.
Mr. Robby Norville also stated that he was not in favor of this request. He requested that
the Planning and Zoning Commission deny this application for a conditional use permit.
Mr. Jim Morgan stated that the Florida Rock mine was approved many years ago. He
stated that they were only supposed to mine for ten years and they said after that time
they would be building golf courses. He advised that they have never built any golf
courses, are still mining, and actually just requested an extension of their mining hours.
He asked that this petition be denied.
Ms. Cheri Gannon stated that she had petitions signed by people living in the
neighborhood who were against this request and asked they be submitted into record.
Mr. Terry Hoxie stated that the residents already have issues with the existing Florida
500-foot notice to the property owners surrounding this property is sufficient.
Ms. Debbie Schirad stated that they do not want another mine in their area and that they
are not interested in hearing what the applicants have to say at their open house.
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request please stand. A large number of people in the audience stood up.
Mr. Hearn questioned if the Planning and Zoning Commission were obligated to continue
this petition since the applicant requested it. Ms. Young stated that there was no legal
in the past. Mr.
Hearn stated that he would prefer to hear this petition tonight. Mr. Akins stated that he
did not feel it would be productive to hear this request tonight because the applicant has
requested a continuance.
Ms. Francis Dara asked that the request be denied especially since the area already needs
road improvements and this request would only make the need greater.
Mr. Hearn stated that he felt there was no need to continue this meeting. He stated that
the applicant could still hold their open house after this meeting before their petition goes
to the Board of County Commissioners.
Mr. John Mullins stated that he would like to see the request for a continuance denied and
that they hear this petition tonight and then recommend denial to the Board of County
Commissioners.
Ms. Jane Morgan stated that she did not feel this petition should be continued because no
request.
Seeing no one else, Chairman McCurdy closed the public hearing.
request.
Mr. Lounds made a motion to continue the application of Northwood L.L.C. to the
April 15, 2004 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting at 7:00 p.m. or as soon
thereafter as possible.
Motion seconded by Mr. Merritt.
After a roll call vote the motion was approved with a vote of 6-1 (with Mr. Hearn
voting against) and continued to the April 15, 2004 Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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AGENDA ITEM 5: ORDINANCE 04-006 RETAIL FIREWORKS:
Ms. Mackenzie-Smith, presenting Staff comments, stated that Agenda Item # 5 was Draft
Ordinance 04-006, which would amend the Land Development Code by creating Section
7.10.25 (originally numbered as Section 7.10.24) to regulate placement of firework retail
stores. Sections 3.01.03(S) Commercial General and 3.03.03(T) Industrial Light and
3.01.03(U) Industrial Heavy Zoning Districts are amended to provide for fireworks retail
stores as a conditional use subject to the following requirements. She stated that the
fireworks stores shall be at least one thousand (1,000) feet from any other fireworks retail
store, established gas station, school, public playground, public park, and residential
zoning districts.
Staff recommends that the Local Planning Agency forward Draft Ordinance 04-006 to the
Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval.
Mr. Merritt questioned what the need was for this ordinance. Ms. Mackenzie-Smith
stated that the Board of County Commissioners recommended creating an ordinance
when the ordinance regarding firework sales in tents was presented to them. Mr. Merritt
questioned if there had been any complaints regarding this. Ms. Mackenzie-Smith stated
she was not aware of any complaints and that the fire district felt the proposed ordinance
was acceptable. Mr. Merritt stated that he believed the thousand (1,000) feet requirement
was unrealistic.
on this until they have some idea if that is a requirement that anyone would be able to
ure that a thousand feet was enough and
questioned where this number came from. Mr. Merritt stated that he is a member of the
American Pyrotechnics Association and that the only explosion documented was not in a
retail establishment, it was in a manufacturing plant.
Chairman McCurdy stated that he was not sure that this ordinance, as it is currently
get more information. Mr. Akins stated that he agreed that there should not be any action
on this tonight.
Chairman McCurdy opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, Chairman McCurdy closed the public hearing.
Mr. Hearn made a motion to continue Draft Ordinance 04-006 to the April 15, 2004
Planning and Zoning Commission at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.
Motion seconded by Mr. Lounds.
Upon a vote the motion was unanimously approved (with a vote of 7-0) and
continued to the April 15, 2004 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
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AGENDA ITEM 6: ORDINANCE 04-007 BOARD ENFORCEMENT:
Ms. Mackenzie-Smith, presenting Staff comments, stated that Agenda Item # 6 was
proposed Ordinance 04-007 and would amend the Land Development Code by amending
Section 11.13.03, Enforcement Procedures for Code Enforcement, in the St. Lucie
County Land Development Code by providing for clarification of the enforcement
procedures. She continued that under the proposed ordinance, enforcement of Land
Development Code violations would be as set forth in Sections 1-2-19 through 1-2-27.5
of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Complied Laws.
Staff recommends that the Local Planning Agency forward proposed Ordinance 04-007
to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval.
Mr. Akins questioned if this request was to make the Code and Complied Laws and the
Land Development Code consistent with one another. Ms. Mackenzie-Smith confirmed
that was correct. Mr. Akins questioned if there was any criminal element to this
proposed ordinance. Ms. Mackenzie Smith stated there was not a criminal element.
Mr. Lounds questioned if this ordinance would dissolve the Code Enforcement Board.
Ms. Mackenzie Smith stated that it would not. Mr. Lounds questioned what director was
previously responsible for the enforcement of these issues. Ms. Mackenzie Smith stated
that it was previously either the Public Works Director or the Community Development
Director.
Chairman McCurdy opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, Chairman McCurdy closed the public hearing.
Mr. Merritt made a motion to approve Ordinance 04-007 and forward it to the
Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval.
Motion seconded by Ms. Hammer.
Upon a vote the motion was unanimously approved (with a vote of 7-0) and
forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of
approval.
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AGENDA ITEM 7: ORDINANCE 04-016 STORAGE HEIGHT LIMITATIONS:
Ms. Heather Young, presenting Staff comments, stated that Agenda Item # 7 was
proposed Ordinance No. 04-016, which would amend the Land Development Code by
creating Section 7.10.25 to establish height limitations for outside storage containers at
warehouses and storage services-stockyards. She advised that an intermodal container is
a type of container, which may be loaded on a ship, a train, or a tractor-trailer. She also
stated that under the proposed ordinance, the containers could not be stacked in excess of
sixteen (16) feet. She stated that the standard height of a container is eight (8) feet. She
continued that the original draft ordinance was presented in their packages but for the
purposes of clarification that ordinance had been revised to add a definition for
only be permitted in the IH (Industrial, Heavy) Zoning Districts, pursuant to a conditional
use permit for a warehouse and/or storage service. She continued that the height
limitation remains at sixteen (16) feet.
Staff recommends that the Local Planning Agency forward proposed Ordinance No. 04-
016 to the Board of County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval.
Mr. Merritt questioned what the need for this ordinance was. Mr. Hearn questioned what
was 15 feet for all containers. Mr. Hearn stated that the Port development was necessary
for quality jobs with the least affect on the environment and would be a benefit to St.
Lucie County. Mr. Lounds questioned if the packinghouses would be affected when they
stack up their picking bins. Mr. Hearn stated that he believed they would be under the
sixteen (16) foot limit. Mr. McCurdy stated that he did not believe this ordinance would
affect packinghouses. Ms. Young stated that the Harbor Advisory Committee
stated that the city allows for stacking of two containers high. He continued that he feels
this ordinance should allow for that or else if the cargo port develops it could result in
them not moving into St. Lucie County.
Chairman McCurdy opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, Chairman McCurdy closed the public hearing.
Mr. Lounds made a motion to approve Ordinance 04-016, as amended in the
supplement memo and draft ordinance, and forward to the Board of County
Commissioners with a recommendation of approval.
Motion seconded by Ms. Hammer.
Upon a roll call vote the motion was approved with a vote of 4-3 (with Ms. Morgan,
Mr. Merritt, and Mr. McCurdy voting against) and forwarded to the Board of
County Commissioners with a recommendation of approval.
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OTHER BUSINESS / DISCUSSION:
The next scheduled meeting will be April 15, 2004.
ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
____________________________________
Dawn V. Gilmore, Administrative Secretary
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