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1 St. Lucie County
2 Planning and Zoning Commission/Local Planning Agency
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3 Commission Chambers, 3 Floor, Roger Poitras Annex
4 April 19, 2007 Regular Meeting
5 6:00 P.M.
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A compact disc recording of this meeting, in its entirety, has been placed in the file along with these minutes as part of the record.
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CALL TO ORDER
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12 Chairman Hearn called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL
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18 William Hearn ....................................Chairman
19 Susan Caron .......................................Vice Chairman
20 Pamela Hammer .................................Board Member
21 John Knapp ........................................Board Member
22 Mr. Knapp arrived at 6:10 p.m.
23 BarrySchrader ...................................Board Member
24 Craig Mundt .......................................Board Member
25 Kathryn Hensley ................................Ex-Officio
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27 Mr. Hearn acknowledged that he received a call from Brad Culverhouse advising
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30 Members Absent:
31 Brad Culverhouse...............................Board Member
32 Stephanie Morgan ..............................Board Member
33 Ramon Trias .......................................Board Member
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35 Mr. Hearn acknowledged receipt of a memo received from Ramon Trias advising
36 that he intends to resign from the Board due to schedule conflicts.
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OTHERS PRESENT
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40 Robert Nix ..........................................Growth Management Department Director
41 Gilbert Backenstoss ...........................Assist. Growth Management Depart. Director
42 Heather Young ...................................Assistant County Attorney II
43 Heather Lueke ....................................Assistant County Attorney
44 Hank Flores .......................................Planning Manager
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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DISCLOSURES
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PZ-04-07 1: Minutes
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5 The minutes from the March 15, 2007 regular meeting be approved.
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7 Ms. Hammer motioned approval of the minutes; Mr. Schrader seconded.
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9 The motion carried unanimously.
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11 Mr. Hearn advised that he received requests to move some of the agenda items out of
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PZ-04-07 8: Ordinance No. 07-0717
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15 The purpose of this public hearing is to amend the Land Development Code to provide an
16 exemption to the requirement for a bond for moving a structure.
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18 Ms. Lueke presented this item and explained that in St. Lucie County if you move a
19 structure, it is not required to be brought up to current code. Therefore, the County
20 cannot require a bond in that matter. Ms. Lueke did explain, however, that if a structure
21 is moved it would be required to be brought up to the code from the year it was originally
22 built.
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24 Mr. Hearn opened the public hearing. No one from the public hearing spoke and the
25 public hearing was closed.
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27 Ms. Lueke is recommending that the Board forward a recommendation of approval of
28 this ordinance to the Board of County Commissioners.
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30 Ms. Hammer motioned approval; Mr. Mundt seconded.
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32 The motion carried unanimously.
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34 Mr. Hearn advised that the Board would be hearing Provences DRI next since there has
35 been a request to continue that item.
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PZ-04-07 6: Provences DRI 0601
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38 Petition of Provences DRI requesting a Development Order.
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40 Bobby Klein, Esq., representing the applicant, advised the Board that a letter was
41 submitted requesting that this item be continued to the July 19, 2007 meeting.
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43 Mr. Mundt motioned to continue this item to July 19, 2007 at 6:00 pm or as soon
44 thereafter as this item can be heard; Ms. Hammer seconded.
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46 The motion carried unanimously.
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PZ-04-07 2: Clay A. Elwood RZ 112006340
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3 This application was withdrawn by the applicant.
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PZ-04-07 3: Jim Coseo PUD 006-004/RZ 06-009
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6 Petition of Jim Coseo for a change in zoning from the AG-5 Agricultural 1 du/5 acre)
7 Zoning District to the PUD (Planned Unit Development-Shinn Lakes) Zoning District
8 and Preliminary PUD (Planned Unit Development) Site Plan.
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10 Mr. Nix presented this item and explained that staff, as well as the applicant, is requesting
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13 Mr. Mundt motioned to continue this item to the June 21, 2007 meeting (at 6pm or as
14 soon thereafter as the item can be heard); Mr. Schrader seconded.
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16 The motion carried unanimously.
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PZ-04-07 4: Repechage Development Inc. RZ 06-040
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19 Petition of Repechage Development Inc. for a change in zoning from I (Institutional)
20 Zoning District to the HIRD (Hutchinson Island Residential District) Zoning District.
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22 Mr. Nix presented this item and explained that the subject property is located on the west
23 side of State Route A1A, approximately one-half mile north of Nettles Boulevard. Mr.
24 Nix advised that staff is recommending approval of this rezoning.
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26 The requested change in zoning would allow for a residential use of the property.
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28 A zoning map was displayed.
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30 Dennis Murphy, with Culpepper & Terpening, representing the applicant spoke briefly
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32 that this change in zoning would allow for a uniform zoning designation over the entire
33 property owned by the applicant.
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35 Mr. Mundt questioned whether the underlying land use designation, Residential Urban, is
36 compatible to the HIRD zoning designation.
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38 Mr. Nix confirmed that the zoning designation (HIRD) is compatible with the land use
39 designation, Residential Urban.
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41 Mr. Hearn opened the public hearing. No one from the public spoke and the public
42 hearing was closed.
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44 Ms. Hammer motioned to recommend that the St. Lucie County Board of County
45 Commissioners grant approval of this application because it meets the criteria set out by
with an emphasis on the fact that no vegetation removal
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may take place on the site until a permit is issued by the St. Lucie Environmental
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4 Mr. Knapp seconded.
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6 The Board members requested that staff confirm that the Residential Urban land use
7 designation allows a maximum of five units per acre before this application is heard by
8 the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners.
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10 Roll Call
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12 Mr. Schrader yes
13 Mr. Mundt yes
14 Ms. Caron yes
15 Mr. Knapp yes
16 Ms. Hammer yes
17 Chairman H earn yes
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19 Motion carried unanimously.
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PZ-04-07 5: Indrio Grove Land Trust PUD 05-027/RZ 05-027
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22 Petition of Indrio Land Trust for a change in zoning from the AG-1 (Agricultural 1
23 du/ac) Zoning District to the PUD (Planned Unit Development Indrio Groves) Zoning
24 District.
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26 Mr. Nix presented this item and explained that the subject property is located on the west
27 side of Koblegard Road, approximately 1.5 miles north of Indrio Road, east of Interstate
28 95. It is located on 1,025.33 acres.
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30 A zoning map was displayed.
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32 The purpose of the rezoning is to allow for 984 single-family residential lots.
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34 Mr. Nix explained that the subject property is on the northern boundary of the Towns,
35 Villages and Countrysides Comprehensive Plan Amendment area, which has been
36 transmitted to the DCA. It has not yet been approved by the DCA.
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38 Staff is advising that this project has failed to meet all the standards required within the
39 Land Development Code (such as clustering and the purposes and objectives of a Planned
40 Unit Development) and the traffic impact analysis is based on access to the site via
41 Koblegard Road. Koblegard Road would require widening. and there is currently not
42 enough right-of-way to accommodate the widening, as well as other major traffic impact
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1 Therefore, Mr. Nix explained that staff is recommending that this Board either continue
2 this item or forward it to the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners with a
3 recommendation of denial.
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5 Mr. Nix displayed a letter re
6 traffic study is adequate based on the fact that FDOT has plans for roadway
7 improvements; i.e., realignment of Spanish Lakes Boulevard and a connection to
8 Koblegard Road. What is still unclear is the timing of the roadway improvements and
9 how it will tie in with the timing of the project. Mr. Nix advised Board members that this
10 is the first he has been made aware that the County received said letter.
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12 There was a lengthy discussion between Board members and staff with regards to the
13 traffic issues associated with this proposed development and its impact on Spanish Lakes
14 Boulevard and Koblegard Road.
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16 Cynthia Angelos, representing the applicant, spoke briefly and explained that there are a
17 large number of team members on this project here tonight and they feel comfortable they
18 can answer all the questions and concerns that were raised by staff and the Board
19 members.
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21 Gary Hunter, Esq., representing the applicant, displayed a brief power point presentation
22 and reviewed the timeline associated with the review of this application.
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24 Michael Redd, planner on the project, spoke and displayed a power point presentation.
25 Mr. Redd reviewed the overall plan and displayed the master site plan.
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27 Rebecca Mulcahy, the traffic engineer on the project, addressed the Board. Ms. Mulcahy
28 explained the traffic report completed by her firm. She explained that Spanish Lakes
29 Blvd. would need to be realigned, Koblegard Road would be widened with additional
30 turn lanes, a signal, etc. Indrio Groves development will provide the right-of-way
31 through their development to the Indian River County line. Proposed phasing has been
32 done to accommodate the traffic on Spanish Lakes Boulevard.
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34 Staff and Board members expressed their unease with the fact that Indrio Groves
35 Development is relying on other development projects for completion of these roadway
36 improvements.
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38 Ms. Hammer questioned Ms. Mulcahy on her report. Ms. Hammer expressed her
39 displeasure with the fact that the trip generation numbers seem very low. The proposed
40 development is to have approximately 984 units, yet the am/pm trip number is not even
41 based on one trip per household. Ms. Mulcahy did explain that it is based on an equation
42 as opposed to a rate. Ms. Hammer expressed her disagreement.
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44 Dennis Murphy, with Culpepper & Terpening, spoke briefly regarding Indrio Road,
45 Spanish Lakes Boulevard and Koblegard Road.
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1 Mr. Hearn opened the public hearing.
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3 Ms. Young read into the record a letter received from Jerry and Sharon Bittle. Ms.
4 Young advised that staff received a similar letter from Ronald Ward.
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6 The Board took a break at 7:54 pm and reconvened at 8:02 pm.
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8 The following members of the public spoke in opposition to the proposed project (stating
9 concerns such as negative traffic impact, water supply, drainage, etc.): Phil Gates, John
10 Kochendorfer, Frank Burke, Paul Myer, Eileen Blout, Al Smith, Emil Averest (sp),
11 Richard Hochella and Charlie Surge.
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13 Mr. Hearn closed the public hearing.
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15 Rebecca Mulcahy responded to some of the issues raised by the public speakers tonight
16 and explained that construction traffic will be using Koblegard Road and not Spanish
17 Lakes Boulevard. The majority of the traffic with reference to the school site will be
18 using Koblegard Road as well.
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20 Ms. Hammer questioned the hardwoods located on the subject property will attempts be
21 made to save them? Ed Weinberg, with EW Consultants, environmental planner for the
22 project confirmed that a plan for the relocation of native trees has been made.
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24 Michael Schorah, engineer on the project, addressed the Board and explained the well
25 and septic plan for the proposed project. Mr. Schorah also briefly explained the proposed
26 water use for the project.
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28 Mr. Nix then addressed the Board and displayed the time frame schedule from when the
29 application was received and the various reviews and resubmittals associated with this
30 project. Mr. Nix confirmed that no delays were imposed on the applicant by the County
31 with reference to the review of this application.
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36 There were discussions between the applicant, Board members and staff with regards to
37 scheduling of this project before the Board of County Commissioners. The applicant
38 desires that this item be heard by the BCC prior to August 17, 2007. Ms. Young and Mr.
39 Nix explained the significance of August 17, 2007. Those applications receiving
40 development approval after August 17, 2007 will then be subject to the TVC rules.
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42 Ms. Caron motioned to recommend that the St. Lucie County Board of County
43 Commissioners deny the application of Indrio Grove Land Trust because it is not
44 compatible with the current and proposed uses of the area and because it does not meet
45 the standards of review of the Land Development Code and because of the traffic
46 concurrency and connectivity deficiencies.
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2 Ms. Hammer seconded and would like all the reasons stated by staff in the staff report be
3 included and also because it does not meet the clustering requirements of a PUD.
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5 Roll Call
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7 Mr. Mundt yes to deny
8 Mr. Schrader yes to deny
9 Mr. Knapp yes to deny
10 Ms. Caron yes to deny
11 Ms. Hammer yes to deny
12 Chairman Hearn yes to deny
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14 The motion carried unanimously.
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PZ-04-07 7: John S. Park RZ 122007959
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17 Petition of John S. Park for a change in zoning from the RS-3 (Residential, Single-Family
18 3 du/ac) Zoning District to RF (Religious Facilities) Zoning District.
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20 Mr. Nix presented this item and displayed a location map which also depicted the zoning
21 categories of the surrounding parcels.
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23 Mr. Nix explained that the subject property is a 0.86-acre parcel located at 3603 Sunrise
24 Boulevard, on the southwest corner of the intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Bell
25 Avenue.
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27 The purpose of the rezoning request is to obtain a zoning district that allows the applicant
28 to conduct religious services in the existing 1,300 square foot residential building on the
29 property.
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31 Mr. Nix advised that to the south of the subject parcel, there is a parcel zoned Religious
32 Facilities.
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34 Staff is recommending approval of this application.
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36 Mr. Hearn opened the public hearing.
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38 The following members of the public spoke in opposition to this rezoning: Kevin Payne,
39 Trevor Thelewell and Mr. Blantino. Some of the concerns voiced was that it would
40 possibly increase the number of non-residential zoning units, it would have a negative
41 impact on traffic, it would decrease property values, and that a religious facilities use is
42 not compatible with the surrounding area.
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44 Bo Park, applicant, spoke briefly and explained that they are a small church with only
45 fifteen members. Ms. Park feels the use would be compatible with the surrounding area
46 since there is already a parcel zoned Religious Facilities.
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2 Mr. Hearn closed the public hearing.
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4 Mr. Schrader motioned to recommend that the St. Lucie County Board of County
5 Commissioners grant approval of this application because it is consistent with the land
6 use around it and because it sits on the corner of a major thoroughfare.
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8 Ms. Caron seconded.
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10 Roll Call
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12 Mr. Knapp yes
13 Ms. Hammer yes
14 Mr. Mundt yes
15 Ms. Caron yes
16 Mr. Schrader yes
17 Chairman Hearn - yes
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19 The motion carried unanimously.
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OTHER BUSINESS
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23 Mr. Nix reminded the Board of the two upcoming meetings in May (May 16 and May 17,
24 2007 at 6pm). These meetings are scheduled in order to hear the Comprehensive Plan
25 Amendments.
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27 Ms. Hammer requested that as staff gets the documents for these meetings ready, they be
28 sent to the Board members. This would allow Board members more time to review them
29 before the meetings.
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31 Mr. Nix gave a brief overview of some of the Comprehensive Plan Amendments that will
32 be brought to the Board next month.
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34 Ms. Hammer questioned the stat
35 that she would look into where in the process it is and report back to Ms. Hammer.
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37 Ms. Caron commended Mr. Nix on the fine job he does presenting items to the Board,
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39 done. Ms. Caron feels that since Mr. Nix joined St. Lucie County many improvements
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42 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
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