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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING
Date: August 1, 2006 Convened: 6:00 p.m.
Adjourned: 8:30 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Doug Coward, Chairman, Chris Craft, Paula A. Lewis, Fannie
Hutchinson, Joseph Smith,
Others Present: Doug Anderson, County Administrator, Faye Outlaw, Asst. County
Administrator, Dan McIntyre, County Attorney, Don West, Public Works Director, Beth
Ryder, Community Services Director, Jack Southard, Public Safety Director, Jim David,
Mosquito Control Director, Mike Pawley, County Engineer, Vanessa Bassey,
Environmental Resources Director, Millie Delgado-Feliciano, Deputy Clerk
1.MINUTES
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve the minutes of
the meetings held on July 11, 2006 and July 18, 2006, and; upon roll call, motion carried
unanimously.
2.PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
None
3.GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Joseph Albano, area resident, addressed the Board regarding the Cortez Townhouses
proposed for his area. He expressed his concerns on this development utilizing secondary
roads for access to the development.
The Planning Manager advised the Board this projects was still in for review by the
development committee.
Mr. John Arena, Ft. Pierce resident, addressed the Board regarding the repair cost of the
Jetty.
4.CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Com. Craft, seconded by Com. Smith to approve the Consent Agenda,
with item C 2-H and C7-A being pulled, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
1.WARRANT LIST
The Board approved Warrant List No. 42 and 43.
2.COUNTY ATTORNEY
A.Request Permission to Advertise – Public Hearing- The Board
approved advertising a public hearing to be held on September 19,
2006 at 6:00 p.m. regarding the abandoning the north portion of a 50
foot right of way known as Boyington Road.
B.“After the Fact” Revocable License Agreement- Donald and Betsy
Vozella- The Board approved the After the Fact Revocable License
Agreement and directed M/M Vozella to record the document in the
Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
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C.Request Permission to Advertise- The Board approved advertising a
public hearing on September 19, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. regarding
abandoning a 12 foot alley between M/M Hugart’s two adjoining
parcels.
D.Bear Point Mitigation Bank- The Board approved the proposed Bear
Point Mitigation Bank Credit Purchase Agreement with Robert Halgas
and Sherri Halgas, and authorized the Chairman to sign the
Agreement.
E.Interlocal agreement with the St. Lucie Fire District for Fire District
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Services at the 29 Annual Bikers Roundup- The Board approved the
Interlocal Agreement and authorized the Chairman to sign.
F.Request Permission to Advertise- The Board approved advertising a
public hearing to beheld o September 19, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. for a
petition to abandon a portion of a 37.5 foot platted right of way in
Indrio Unit 1.
G.Library- 101 Melody Lane Amended Temporary Construction
Easement- The Board granted the amended Temporary Construction
Easement in favor of Boca Ven Land of Ft. Pierce, Inc., and authorized
the Chairman to execute the Easement and directed staff to record the
temporary construction easement in the Public Records of St. Lucie
County, Florida.
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H.South 26 St. Area Improvements Community Development Block
Grant Project- This item was pulled.
3.PUBLIC SAFETY
A.DELL 2400 MP Projector Approve Budget Amendment No. BA06-
162 and Equipment Request No. EQ06-293- The Board approved
BA06-162 and EQ06-293 in the amount of $1,083.18.
B.Professional Services Agreement with TC Regional Planning Council-
The Board approved the Professional Service Agreement.
C.Community Emergency Response Team Contract- The Board
approved Budget Resolution No. 06-249 and authorized the Chairman
to sign.
4.PURCHASING
A.Award of RFP No. 06-085 – Landscape Architectural Services- The
Board approved negotiating with the top three ranking companies- 1)
Kimley Horn & Associates, 2) Glatting Jackson, 3) Calvin Giordano &
Associates for RFP No. 06-085.
B.Permission to Advertise for Bids for the sale of an 826C Compactor
and permission to remove the equipment from Solid Waste Fixed
Assets- The Board granted permission to advertise for bids for the sale
of the compactor and also gave permission to remove the equipment
from the Solid Waste Fixed Assets.
C.Award of RFP No. 06-078 Coffee Vending Machines Services- The
Board awarded RFP No. 06-078 to DiLoreto & Sons a wholly owned
subsidiary of Pepsi Americas, and granted permission for the
Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney.
The Board also approved the proceeds received be allocated to the
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Employee Appreciation fund, to be used for the Employee
Appreciation Day Picnic and Employee Night at the Mets Game event.
D.Change Order No. 3 for Contract No. C05-12-666 with Dickerson
Florida for Taxiway Echo Rehabilitation- The Board approved
Change Order No. 3 which is a closeout change order that decreases
the contract amount by $3,248.61 and approved the Chairman signing
the change order as prepared by the County Attorney.
E.Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C06-02-145 with Precision
Contracting Services, Inc, for the St. Lucie County International
Airport Fiber Optic Communication System- The Board approved
Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. C06-02-145 that reduces the
amount by $643.45 and approved for the Chairman to sign as prepared
by the County Attorney.
F.Award Bid No. 06-052 River Park Marina – Riprap, Fishing &
Boating Docks- The Board approved awarding the Bid to the low
bidder, Summerlin Seven Seas, in the amount of $ 148,696.75 and
granted permission for the Chairman to sign the Change Order as
prepared by the County Attorney.
G. Award of Bid No. 06-054- The Board approved awarding the bid to
the only bidder Triple J’s Auto Sales which bid on only the air
compressor for $27.69. The Board also approved the re-advertising of
a re-bid for the remaining surplus golf equipment.
H. Award of Bids 20-26 – CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Projects- The
Board approved awarding the following bids:
Bid # 20 Alton Silver III Homes $25,012.50
Bid # 21 Alton Silver III Homes 70,380.00
Bid # 22 Alton Silver III Homes 39,350.00
Bid # 23 Angus Enterprises 19,180.00
Bid # 24 Angus Enterprises 37,155.00
Bid # 25 Alton Silver III Homes 81,310.00
Bid # 26 Angus Enterprises 34,345.00
The Board also approved the Chairman signing the contracts as prepared by
the County Attorney.
I.Permission to increase amount- The Board approved increasing the
amount used to rent two dump trucks and one excavator in the amount not
to exceed $125,000 for the Airport West Commerce Park Project.
J.Permission to advertise an Invitation for Bid for the Purchase of Native
Trees in accordance with Resolution No. 05-255- the Board approved
advertising and IFB for the purchase of native trees.
K.Approval of First Amendment to Contract C04-09-485 with the Signal
Group Inc., for the construction, installation, modification and
maintenance of traffic signals in St. Lucie County- The Board approved
the First Amendment to Contract C04-09-485 which extends the contract
through September 20, 2007 and amends the price schedule as specified
on the attached amended bid form. The Board also granted permission for
the Chairman to sign the Amendment as prepared by the County Attorney.
L.Award of Bid No. 06-089- Concourse Rooftop A/C Unit Replacement-
The Board approved awarding Bid No. 06-089 to the low bidder, Wind
Chill Mechanical for the amount of $156,450.00 and granted permission
for the Chairman to sign the contract as prepared by the County Attorney.
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M.Permission to advertise an Invitation for Bid for Electrician Services- The
Board granted permission to advertise an Invitation for Bids for
Electrician Services.
N.Participation in the Treasure Coast Co-OP/School District of St. Lucie
County Bid No. 06-25, Term Contract for the purchase of diesel, gasoline,
heating and emergency generator fuel- The Board approved the agreement
with Port Consolidated, Inc., and authorized the Chairman to execute the
Agreement as prepared by the County Attorney.
O.First Amendment to Contract C05-06-328 with C.E.M. Enterprises for
Enhance Swale Maintenance- The Board approved the First Amendment
to Contract C05-06-328 with C.E. M Enterprises which extends the
contract term through and including September 30, 2007 and authorized
the Chairman to sign the amendment as prepared by the County Attorney.
P.Third Extension to Contract C03-09-681- with Gerelcom, Inc., for
installation of premise distribution wiring system at an hourly rate- The
Board approved the third extension to Contract C03-09-681 and
authorized the Chairman to sign the extension as prepared by the County
Attorney.
Q.First Amendment to Work Authorization No. 3 for Contract C03-05-485
with LBFH, Inc., for Gordy Road Recreation Area- The Board approved
the First Amendment to Work Authorization No. 3 for Contract C03-05-
485 which extends the contract term through and including October 31,
2006 and authorized the Chairman to sign the amendment as prepared by
the County Attorney.
R.Change Order No. 2 for Contract C05-10-536 with Dickerson Florida,
Inc., for Street Resurfacing (Annual Contract) – The Board approved
Change Order No. 2 Contract C05-10-536 with Dickerson, Florida which
increases the contract amount by $21,600.00 for the paving of Savannas
Park (extra work) and authorized the Chairman to sign the change order as
prepared by the County Attorney.
5.PUBLIC WORKS
A.Engineering Division- Work Authorization No. 5 to the Contract with
LBFH, Inc., for Roadway and Intersection Design- White City
Drainage- The Board approved Work Authorization No. 5 to the
Contract with LBFH for roadway and intersection design White City
Drainage Improvement Project for Citrus and Saeger Avenues in the
amount of $84,220.00 and authorized the Chairman to sign.
B.Treasure Coast Resource Conservation & Development Council - The
Board approved payment in the amount of $60,811.00 to Treasure
Coast Resource Conservation and Development Council to cover the
cost of replacing the 2 culverts, permit fee, and fencing. The Board
declared an emergency and waived the bid process.
C.Revised Rates for Taylor Engineering Services Contract- The Board
approved the rate revision for the Taylor Engineering Services
Contract per the attached rate schedule.
D.Engineering Division- Award of RFP No. 06-079 Professional
Engineering Services for Roadway and Intersection design- The
Board approved the short list, granted permission to negotiate with the
six firms: H.W. Lochner, Inc., Inwood Consulting Engineers; Keith
and Schnars, Kimley-Horn and Associates ; LBFH, Inc., Metric
Engineering; and Stanley Consultants Inc.; and authorized the
Chairman to sign contracts as prepared by the County Attorney.
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E.Engineering Division- Award of RFP No. 06-050- Professional
Engineering Services for Assessment Preparation and Maintenance
Services- The Board approved the short list, granted permission to
negotiate with the two firms: Camp, Dresser & McKee and
Governmental Management Services and authorized the Chairman to
sign contracts as prepared by the County Attorney.
F.Engineering Division- Award of RFP No. 06-026- Professional
Engineering Services for Construction Management- The Board
approved negotiating a contract for Construction Management with
Arcadis G & M Inc., and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract
as prepared by the County Attorney.
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G.Engineering Division- SR 615 S. 25 St.- Roadway
Widening(Midway Road-Edwards Road) Third Amendment- The
Board approved the Third Amendment to Work Authorization No. 16
with Dunkelberger Engineering & Testing to provide additional soil
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testing services in the amount of $50,000 for the S. 25 St. Roadway
Widening project and authorized the Chairman to sign.
H. Road and Bridge Division- Sign Inventory Program- The Board
approved transfer of $50,000 earmarked for Equipment EQ 06-180 to
EQ 06-294 to purchase a computerized traffic sign inventory system
and associated data collection services.
6.HUMAN RESOURCES
A.Reclassification- The Board approved to reclassify the Research &
Education Manager position back to Executive Director in order to fill
the position with a highly qualified applicant.
B.Re-class- The Board approved to re-class two employees from MTIII
to MTV and re-class two employees from MTIV to MTV retroactive
to June 28, 2006.
7.CENTRAL SERVICES
A.Lawnwood Recreation Complex Grant- This item was pulled.
B.Conceptual approval of Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. C05-12-
636 with David Brooks Enterprises for the construction of the new
Clerk of Court Building to include construction of the downtown
Chiller Plant. Funds in the amount of $2,707,972 have been budgeted
for this project and pending Board approval will be available FY06/07-
The Board conceptually approved Change Order No. 4 to Contract No.
C05-12-636 and authorized the Chair to sign the Change Order as
prepared by the County Attorney. Central Services staff will present
this again to the Board for final approval once funding is available.
8.INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE
A.Purchase and installation of a public display sign system for the
Administration Complex- The Board approved the purchase and
installation of a public display sign system for the Administration
Complex and approval to use Central Services Project Reserve in the
amount of $15,000.00 – Staff further recommends the Board approve
Equipment Request No. EQ 06-295 and Budget Amendment No. BA
06-164.
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B.Jenkins & Charland/Structural Engineering Services- Downtown
Parking Garage Addition/Remodeling - The Board approved
Amendment No. 11 to Work Authorization No. 6, Contract No. C03-
02-257, Jenkins & Charland to provide additional services for the
downtown parking garage for a lump sum fee of $4,000 utilizing
available funds from Central Services Project Reserves for this fee,
change the date of completion to reflect 150 days upon receipt of
notice to proceed, and authorized the Chair to sign the Amendment as
prepared by the County Attorney.
9.GROWTH MANAGEMENT
A.Ratification of Tourist Development Council’s decision to approve a
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$2,000 Special Event Grant request for the 29 Annual National
Bikers Roundup- The Board approved the Special Event Grant
Agreement and application in the amount of $2,000 to the Florida
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Roundup Committee, Inc. 29 Annual National Bikers Roundup event
as drafted by the County Attorney and authorized the Chairman to sign
the agreement upon receipt of the signed originals.
B.Ratification of Tourist Development Council’s decision to approve
$2,000 Special Event Grant request for the Florida East Coast District
Congress of Christian Education – The Board approved the Special
Event Grant Agreement and application in the amount of $2,000 to the
New Mount Zion Church/Florida East Coast District Congress of
Christian Education event as drafted by the County Attorney and
authorized the Chairman to sign the agreement upon receipt of the
signed originals.
C.Request of Hutchinson Island 45 Inc., for final plat approval for the
project known as Diamond Sands Subdivision. The Board approved
the final plat of Diamond Sands Plat No. 2 and authorized it’s
execution.
D.Request of Erwin and Lisette Marroquin for final plat approval for the
project known as First Replat of Portofino Shores- The Board
approved the final plat of First Replat of Portofino Shores and
authorized its execution.
10.COMMISSIONER HUTCHINSON
Tourist Development Council- The Board ratified Com. Hutchinson’s appointment of
Pamela Haney to the Tourist Development Council.
11.COMMUNITY SERVICES
A.Resolution No. 06-252 to amend St. Lucie County Local Housing
Assistance Plan for Fiscal Years 2002/03 and 2003/04 State Housing
Initiative Partnership program to include Water/Assessment Assistance
as a housing strategy- The Board approved Resolution No. 06-252.
B.Approval of Budget Resolution No. 06-251 to budget funds from the
State FY07 SHIP allocation to Housing Assistance- The Board
approved Budget Resolution No. 06-251 to budget funds from the
State FY07 SHIP allocation to Housing Assistance- Discretionary and
Housing Assistance – Mandatory.
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12.AIRPORT
Approve Budget Resolution No. 06-250 for the Florida Department of Transportation
grant to Acquire Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Vehicle- The Board approved Budget
Resolution No. 06-250.
REGULAR AGENDA
5.A COUNTY ATTORNEY (0:08:05)
Smigiel Partners IX – Orange Avenue Commercial Site – First Amendment to November
15, 2004 Development Agreement- Consider staff recommendation to approve the First
Amendment and authorize the Chairman to sign the First Amendment.
The County Attorney advised the Board of a clerical error in the legal description which
will be corrected.
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve the First
Amendment to the Development Agreement, and; upon roll call, motion carried
unanimously.
5.B COUNTY ATTORNEY (0: 09:50)
Request from Grande Beach North Hutchinson Island LLC to repeal Ordinance No. 06-
023 and Resolution No. 06-055- Consider staff recommendation to adopt Ordinance No.
06-040 and Resolution No. 06-219.
QUASI-JUDICIAL - All Board members disclosed meeting with/or the applicant,
attorney and residents.
Mr. Craig Mundt, North Beach Association advised the Board, the Department of
Community Affairs submitted a motion to intervene. The Honorable Judge Conner
issued a motion to show cause in writing and felt the petition should not be granted.
Com. Coward requested for the record it be noted that the previous vote taken for the
Ordinance was 4 to 1 with his vote being the descending vote.
It was moved by Com. Smith, seconded by Com. Lewis, to adopt Ordinance No. 06-040
and Resolution No. 06-219, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.C COUNTY ATTORNEY
Ordinance No. 06-039 Alarm Systems- Consider staff recommendation to adopt
Ordinance No. 06-039 and authorized the Chairman to sign the Ordinance.
It was noted the Ordinance was being amended for clarification purposes.
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Lewis, to approve Ordinance No.
06-039, and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
5.D GROWTH MANAGEMENT (0:16:29)
Consider Draft Resolution No. 06-166 granting approval to the petition of Kolter
Property Company, for a Change in Zoning from the AR –1 zoning district to the PUD
zoning district and final Planned Development Site Plan approval for the project known
as Island Club (Parcel 34-E @ The Reserve) a recreational tract containing a 24, 550
square foot clubhouse with a swimming pool and two acres of recreation area geared
toward school age children to include a basketball court, tennis court, and free play area.
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QUASI-JUDICIAL- All Board members disclosed receiving e-mails from residents and
also speaking with the developer.
The Planning Manager addressed the Board and gave a history on this item.
The County Attorney reiterated the County’s legal position on the issue of who should or
should not pay for the Island Club facility. He stated the County is not in the position to
resolve this issue legally. It is a matter to be handled between the residents and the
developer.
Mr. John Sapo, Kolter representative advised the Board he is currently working with staff
cooperatively to solve the environmental preserve issues as well as other issues.
Mr. Greg Boggs, Lucido and Associates, addressed the Board regarding the project.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ms. Jackie Shulman, 10741 Grey Heron Ct., Port St. Lucie, addressed the Board in
opposition to the Island Club project. She stated this project was not mentioned when she
purchased the property 11 years ago.
Mr. Carl Rivasi, 7389 Reserve Creek Drive, addressed the Board and stated he does not
see the need for the clubhouse and felt he should not be made to pay for it.
Mr. James R. Ottesen, 8721 Thompson Point Road, addressed the Board in favor of the
Island Club.
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Mr. Steve Tierney, 311 So. 2 St., representing various PGA Village homeowners,
addressed the Board and stated the development order should not hold up construction of
the Island Club. The PGA residents have paid their share of the project and asked the
Board to move forward with the approval.
Ms. Celeste Unrath, 7678 Greenbrier Circle, addressed the Board in favor of the Island
Club and stated it was up to the community to debate the issue of who will pay for the
Club.
Mr. Ron Cortamilia, 9207 Champions Way, addressed the Board in favor of the project.
Mr. George LeBrun, 9070 Pumpkin Ridge, addressed the Board in favor of the project
and asked the Board to move the project forward.
Mr. Leo Niemczyk 9620 Crooked Stick Lane, addressed the Board in favor of the project
and stated it was a community issue. He felt the clubhouse was needed and stated it
would add value to the property.
Ms. Carolyn Niemczyk, 9620 Crooked Stick Lane, addressed the Board in favor of the
project. She advised the Board the Homeowners endorsed the Island Club.
Ms. Evelyn Lane, 9030 One Putt Place, PGA Homeowners Association, addressed the
Board in favor of the project and presented the Board with a petition of signatures
endorsing the project.
Mr. Glen Lane, 9030 One Putt Place, addressed the Board and asked them to consider the
only issue before them today, the permitting of the Island Club.
Mr. David Halpert, 9101 One Putt Place, addressed the Board in support of the Island
Club.
Ms. Esther Dunn, 9636 Crooked Stick Lane, addressed the Board and stated the Club side
in the PGA Village unanimously voted for the Island Club.
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Mr. Kenneth Sheppard, 9620 Fairwinds Court, addressed the Board and stated the
building of the Island Club would bring a principal of unintended consequence, i.e. a fee
or a tax imposed on all community residents. He requested the Board refuse to re-zone
the property for the Island Club.
Mr. Sapo stated in the earlier discussion the Board had requested bike racks and fencing
and he stated they would agree to these requests.
It was moved by Com. Hutchinson, seconded by Com. Craft, to approve Resolution No.
06-166 which approved the petitioner’s request for Final Planned Development Site Plan
approval for the clubhouse and associated amenities to be known as the Island Club
(Parcel 34E @ The Reserve), and; upon roll call, motion carried unanimously.
6. GROWTH MANAGEMENT (1:20:36)
Discussion of proposed North Jenkins Road Study Area Plan- Consider staff
recommendation to proceed with the adoption of the proposed ordinances and
resolutions.
The Growth Management Director gave an overview of the study area. He advised the
Board they were looking to move ahead tonight with the area to ultimately designate it as
a mixed use area in the Comprehensive Plan and are looking for combination of office,
commercial and residential uses. The mixed use area would be implemented by mixed
use zoning that would restrict the uses of the property, the types of uses compatible in the
back area with the uses in the front area and provide buffers. Staff is recommending
changing the use to a mixed use development concept with the combination of land use
map and zoning amendments.
Com. Coward stated he would like formal feedback from the City of Ft. Pierce regarding
the land use change and the roads. He would like their official position.
Com. Craft requested input from the St. Lucie County School Board regarding the
splitting of property.
Mr. Marty Sanders, St. Lucie County School Board advised the Board there have been
discussions with the developers, Growth Management and has attended various meetings.
He felt there was some flexibility in the design of Westwood High School, however he
felt it was very important not to duplicate recreational facilities. He believes they could
rebuild Westwood High School south of Avenue Q extension and it not impair their
ability to move forward. Another location such as Avenue M would be problematic
because it splits their site down the middle.
Com. Coward stated he would like to see a large recreational area and would like to have
more than just street networking.
The Growth Management Director advised the Board this would be something that would
need to be handled through the land development regulation process as well as
contributions from developers.
Ms. Cynthia Angelos, representing various developers in the area, addressed the Board
and thanked staff for the numerous hours spent working with them and stated they
appreciate the Board’s diligence and dedication to the improve the roadway system in the
County and they understand the comments regarding open space.
Ms. Angelos advised the Board they have met with the Fire District and they have an
agreement, a draft that is with the legal department and conceptually they are donating a
station at the location also owned by one of her clients which is on Orange Avenue and
this is what the Fire District was desiring to service the area.
Com. Coward questioned before the rules are approved, how do you force one developer
to do the recreation etc.,.
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Staff stated it would follow this concept in the form of specific regulatory language. If
the Board likes the concept they will bring back specific regulatory language they hope to
have before the Planning and Zoning Commission in September.
Staff stated the next step is to spend the hours putting this together and bringing it back to
the Board and the input received tonight and make sure those issues are taken care of.
Com. Coward asked if they had a conceptual land use plan laid out that shows in addition
to the swap on the south end that they wish to convert to mixed use and what the
remainder of the proposal would be.
The Growth Management Director stated the area would be developed primarily as
residential and developed through series of planned unit developments submitted to the
Board and the commercial industrial component is really already established on the
peripheries and would be further expanded into the mixed use area.
This will come back to the Board in form of a specific set of regulations.
Com. Craft thanked staff and the entire team involved as well as the landowners for
working together.
Staff was directed to bring back to the Board the details on the open space, land
development regulations and environmental area concerns (the Eagle’s nest) to include
input from the City of Ft. Pierce.
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 the Circuit Court
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