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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PUBLIC HEARING
AIRPORT
Date: May 22, 2006 Convened: 6:00 p.m.
Adjourned: 6:35 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Chairman, Doug Coward, Frannie Hutchinson, Joseph Smith,
absent: Paula A. Lewis, Chris Craft
Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Larry Daum, Economic
Development Director, Heather Sperrazza Lueke, Asst. County Attorney, Millie
Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk
1.GROWTH MANAGEMENT
This is the first of two public hearings to consider the approval of a 56.62 acre area
located at 2525 Center Road, Ft. Pierce, Florida as a designated Brownfield site. This
public hearing is to provide an opportunity for public input on the size of the areas, the
objectives for rehabilitation, job opportunities and economic developments anticipated,
neighborhood resident’s considerations, other relevant local concern and approval of
Resolution No. 06-035 to designate the site as a Brownfield site- Consider staff
recommendation to approve Resolution No. 06-035 designating this area as a Brownfield
area.
The Chairman opened the meeting and introduced Mr. Larry Daum, Economic
Development Director for St. Lucie County.
Mr. Daum reviewed the Brownfield process for those present and advised them of the
four steps to be taken during this process. They are as follows:
1.One public hearing in the area to be designated for public input on the
following:
Size of the area
Objectives for rehabilitation
Job opportunities
Economic developments
Neighborhood considerations
Other concerns
2.Local government considerations
1.Area warrants economic development and has a reasonable potential
2.Area represents a reasonably focused approach and is not overly large
3.Area has potential to interest private sector in participating in
rehabilitation
4.Area contains sites suitable for limited recreational open space, cultural or
historic preservation
3.Second public hearing to consider a resolution designating the Brownfield
area provided the following:
1.The person who owns the site is requesting
2.Redevelopment will result in economic productivity and at least 10 new
jobs
3.Redevelopment is consistent with the comprehensive plan and is a
permitted use under applicable land regulations
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4.Reasonable assurance that sufficient financial resources to complete the
redevelopment are available
4.County must then notify the DEP
5.Landowners negotiate a Brownfield site rehabilitation agreement with DEP
Mr. Daum advised the Board at this time Brownfield is not an environmental issue.
Mr. Vede, Planner Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council addressed the process and
it’s history. He sated in order to qualify for this process the area does not have to be
contaminated , but perceive to be. This present land is an old landfill.
Mr. Greg Boggs, Lucido & Associates, addressed the land planning and stated the
proposed project would be 400,000 sq. ft. of light industrial and would be what is called a
“flex office warehouse”.
Mr. Lloyd Bell, adjacent property owner questioned if his property would be affected.
Mr. Bell was advised his property was outside the designated area so he would not be
affected.
Mr. Chris Carviasa, property owner on the north side questioned the road and if would be
widened.
Com. Coward advised Mr. Carviasa that the road will meet county standards and utilities.
Ms. Ruth Kincey, area resident south of the canal questioned the affects of this project on
her property.
Mr. Daum stated her residence was within the 750 feet of notification requirements and
this was why she was notified of this project.
Mr. Michael Carroll, area resident, expressed his concern with the light industrial and the
noise the trucks may generate. He questioned hours of operations.
Mr. Carroll was advised these issues would be presented at the next public hearing.
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Smith, to approve Resolution No.
06-035 designating the area a Brownfield area, and; upon roll call, motion carried
unanimously with two Commissioners absent.
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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