HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06-21-2007
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 June 21, 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 6:00 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 Brad Culverhouse...............................Board Member
21 Pamela Hammer .................................Board Member
22 Stephanie Morgan ..............................Board Member
23 Craig Mundt .......................................Board Member
24 Kathryn Hensley ................................Ex-Officio
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26 Members Absent:
27 John Knapp ........................................Board Member
28 Barry Schrader ...................................Board Member
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OTHERS PRESENT
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32 Faye Outlaw .......................................Assistant County Administrator
33 Robert Nix ..........................................Growth Management Department Director
34 Heather Young ...................................Assistant County Attorney III
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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37 Ms. Hammer congratulated Ms. Caron on her appointment, by Governor Crist, to the
38 Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council.
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DISCLOSURES
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41 None.
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PZ-06-07 1: Minutes
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44 Review the minutes from the May 16 and May 17, 2007 regular meeting for approval.
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46 Ms. Hammer motioned approval of the minutes.
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1 Mr. Culverhouse seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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PZ-06-07 2: Jim Coseo PUD 06-004/RZ 06-009
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4 Petition of Jim Coseo for a change in zoning from the AG-5 (Agricultural 1 du/5 acre
5 Zoning District to the PUD (Planned Unit Development-Shinn Lakes) Zoning District
6 and Preliminary PUD (Planned Unit Development) Site Plan.
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8 Mr. Nix advised that a request has been received, by the applicant, to continue this item
9 for 120 days.
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11 Ms. Caron motioned approval of the request for a continuance for 120 days.
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13 Mr. Mundt seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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15 Mr. Nix advised the Board of another request received to remove an item from the
16 agenda. In the interest of time, the Board decided to move some items out of order on
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PZ-06-07 3-G: Ordinance No. 07-026 South St. Lucie Co. Special District
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20 An ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida,
21 amending the adopted Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map for a 3,101 acre
22 (MOL) parcel of land from Agriculture 5 (AG-5), 1 dwelling unit per five acres, to
23 Special District 0.2 two dwelling units per acre and 40% to 50% nonresidential floor area
24 ratio; providing findings; providing for applicability; providing for filing with the Florida
25 Department of State; providing for transmittal to the Department of Community Affairs;
26 providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
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29 agenda. It will be brought back during the next amendment cycle.
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32 this item from the current plan amendment cycle.
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36 Mr. Morgan seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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38 Mr. Nix advised the Board that staff is requesting item PZ-06-07 3-E (Ordinance No. 07-
39 031, Policies) be continued to the July 19, 2007 Planning and Zoning Commission
40 meeting in order for staff to look more closely at those items contained in the proposed
41 ordinance. There was a brief discussion as to this request.
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43 Mr. Mundt questioned the steering committee that was to be set up to review this
44 proposed ordinance.
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1 Mr. Nix gave a brief explanation of the committee to be formed, their purpose and
2 explained that the formation of that committee is in the works.
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PZ-06-07 3-E Ordinance No. 07-031 Policies
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5 An ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida,
6 amending the text of the adopted Comprehensive Plan to delete those provisions that are
7 not consistent with the state law requirements for uniform mitigation assessment
8 methodology and to amend those remaining policies as required to be consistent with
9 state law, amending the Future Land Use Element Policy 1.1.4.4. to define the term
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11 shall not exceed 1 dwelling unit per ten acres, amending Policy 1.1.4.3 to allow a density
12 credit of up to half of the adjacent upland density for avoiding wetlands impacts and
13 exceeding minimum wetland protection and mitigation requirements, adding a new
14 Policy 1.1.4.5 that prohibits transferring density to a parcel of land from which density
15 has been previously transferred, amending Policies 1.1.2.2 and 1.1.2.3 to prohibit yards
16 on development sites from being included as part of the required 80% or 50% total open
17 space, and allowing the Board of County Commissioners to develop Land Development
18 Regulations that permit the reduction of the 80% or 50% total open space requirement in
19 return for the provision of preservation, conservation, or other agricultural,
20 environmental, or passive recreational benefits; amending the Coastal Management
21 Element, Policy 7.1.5.1 to prohibit the county from providing local approval to
22 applications for construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line except
23 under specific conditions; providing findings; providing for applicability; providing for
24 filing with the Florida Department of State; providing for transmittal to the Department
25 of Community Affairs; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing
26 an effective date.
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28 Before acting on continuing this item, Mr. Hearn advised those in the public that no
29 action will be taken on this item tonight, but those wishing to speak will be given the
30 opportunity.
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32 Mr. Hearn opened the public comment portion.
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34 The following members of the public spoke in opposition: Debbie Cosmano, Jonathon
35 Ferguson, Esq. and Tom Babcock. Some of the concerns brought up were the potential
36 decreased value of land owned by farmers, the issue of open space, and the question of
37 whether or not this ordinance applies to the TVC.
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39 The public comment portion was closed.
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41 Mr. Culverhouse motioned to continue this item indefinitely.
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43 Ms. Young clarified that staff is recommending that this item be continued to the July 19,
44 2007 meeting.
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2 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
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4 Mr. Nix explained the time frame these plan amendments are under as they relate to
5 being heard and acted on by the Board of County Commissioners and ultimately
6 forwarded to the Department of Community Affairs.
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8 Ms. Morgan seconded.
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10 There was a lengthy discussion between staff members and Board members as to the
11 reasonableness of this item being ready to be heard again in July and the adequate (or
12 lack thereof) notice to the public of the new hearing date.
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14 Ms. Faye Outlaw, Assistant County Administrator, spoke and expressed her concern with
15 the fact that the Board has asked the Growth Management Department Director to
16 delineate the items contained in this proposed ordinance and to possibly remove some
17 portions. If the item is not acted on within the time frame of this plan amendment cycle,
18 the County Commission will not be able to act on any portion of the ordinance.
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20 It was agreed, however, that even though the motion is to continue the item indefinitely,
21 it does not mean that it cannot be brought back to the July meeting.
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23 Roll Call
24 Mr. Mundt no to continue indefinitely
25 Ms. Morgan yes to continue indefinitely
26 Ms. Hammer no to continue indefinitely
27 Mr. Culverhouse yes to continue indefinitely
28 Ms. Caron yes to continue indefinitely
29 Mr. Hearn yes to continue indefinitely
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31 Motion carried 4-2 with Mr. Mundt and Ms. Hammer dissenting.
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PZ-06-07 3-A: Ordinance No. 07-030 - Tuscany
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34 An ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida,
35 amending the adopted Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map for a 30.35 acre
36 (MOL) parcel of land from Residential Urban (RU) 5 Dwelling Units per acre to
37 Commercial; providing findings; providing for applicability; providing for filing with the
38 Florida Department of State; providing for transmittal to the Department of Community
39 Affairs; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing an effective
40 date.
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42 Mr. Nix presented this item and explained that staff is recommending approval as it is
43 consistent with the Jenkins Road Area Plan. The proposed site is located on the
44 southwest corner of the intersection of Taylor Dairy Road and Angle Road.
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1 Patrick Cunningham, with Houston Cuozzo Group, representing the applicant, indicated
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4 Ms. Hammer questioned Mr. Cunningham on the environmental report issued on this
5 proposed project. She noted the protected trees that appear to be on the proposed site that
6 will be disturbed. She asked if they can be saved? Mr. Cunningham responded that they
7 can work around the trees and those trees that may be through the center of the site, can
8 be re-located.
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10 There were brief discussions and questions on the traffic report.
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12 Mr. Hearn opened the public comment portion. No one from the public spoke and the
13 public comment portion was closed.
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15 Ms. Morgan motioned to recommend that the St. Lucie County Board of County
16 Commissioners approve and transmit to the Department of Community Affairs,
17 Ordinance No. 07-030 Tuscany.
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19 Mr. Culverhouse seconded. The motion carried 5-1 with Ms. Hammer dissenting.
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PZ-06-07 3-D Ordinance No. 07-019 Environmental
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22 An Ordinance of St. Lucie County, Florida, amending the St. Lucie County
23 Comprehensive Plan by adopting amendments to the recreation and open space element
24 of the Comprehensive Plan relating to desired outdoor recreation standards (Table 9-6)
25 and the recommended classification systeproviding for
26 conflicting provisions; providing for severability; providing for applicability; providing
27 for filing with the Department of State; providing for transmittal to the Florida
28 Department of Community Affairs; and providing for an effective date; and providing for
29 adoption.
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31 Vanessa Bessey, Environmental Resources Director addressed the Board and explained
32 that she is requesting this item be continued to the July 19, 2007 meeting of the Planning
33 and Zoning Commission as the data and analysis to support the suggested changes were
34 not delivered to Board members.
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36 Mr. Hearn opened the public comment portion.
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38 The following members of the public spoke expressing their concern with the lack of
39 public input, their inability to review the data and analysis, etc.: Jonathan Ferguson, Esq.,
40 Dennis Murphy and Nancy Offitt. Ms. Offitt also suggested an impact fee task force be
41 set up to work with the consultant.
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43 The public comment portion was closed.
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45 Mr. Culverhouse motioned to continue this item to the July 19, 2007 Planning and
46 Zoning Commission meeting.
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2 Mr. Mundt seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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PZ-06-07 3-F Ordinance No. 07-018
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5 Capital Improvements Plan
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7 Mr. Nix advised that this ordinance adds the next year to the Capital Improvements Plan,
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10 The public comment portion was opened. No one from the public spoke and the public
11 comment portion was closed.
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13 Mr. Mundt motioned approval.
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15 Ms. Caron seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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OTHER BUSINESS
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19 Ms. Hammer discussed briefly the possibility of having a joint workshop between the
20 Planning and Zoning Commission, the Smart Growth Committee, and the Environmental
21 Advisory Committee.
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23 Ms. Hensley suggested that it would be beneficial to have a presentation by the Economic
24 Development Council in an effort to provide Board members with a better understanding
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27 Since the meeting was ending relatively early, Mr. Hearn asked if there were any
28 members of the public who would like to address the Board on any items that may not
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31 A member of the public spoke (his name was not announced). He thanked the Board for
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33 month, a meeting has been scheduled for some time during the week of June 25, 2007
34 between the developer and the residents in the area of the proposed Stark Ranch
35 development.
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37 Ms. Caron spoke briefly and suggested having someone from the Treasure Coast
38 Regional Planning Council (other than herself) address the Board and describe, in detail,
39 their role with regards to Developments of Regional Impacts.
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41 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
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