Review and approval of an application for Site Plan and Conditional Use, submitted by Property Owner, G. Flash G.P., Inc. c/o Ashton de Peyster, Applicant Harold H. Smyth, and representatives, William P. Stoddard, Ph. D., P.E., and Leo Giangrande, PE to complete the phased construction of a 198 Slip Marina, Boat Ramp, Dock Master’s Quarters, Ship Store, and 10 RV Spaces at 601 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, FL.  The property is zoned Tourist Commercial (C-5). (Parcel IDs 2402-312-0001-000-5 & 2402-331-0002-000-1).

• The applicant is requesting approval of a Site Plan and Conditional Use to complete phased construction of a 198 slip marina boat ramp, dock master’s quarters, ship store, and 10 Recreational Vehicle (RV) spaces at 601 Seaway Drive. The subject site, known as the Causeway Cove, contains 18.02 acres of uplands and was recently rezoned to C-5, Tourist Commercial.
• Phase I encompasses the development of a 47 slip commercial marina, recreational boat ramp, ten (10) RV pads, a 1,296 sq. ft. dock master’s residential quarters, ship store, kayak launch, and minor support facilities.
• Phase II includes build-out of the marina with an additional 151 boat slips and 14 mooring spaces within five (5) years of approval. The plan presents general placement of the proposed docks and tentative areas for future  parking.
• The collective traffic impacts presented by the project detail project 717 average daily trips at completion of both phases.
• 150 notifications of the proposed Site Plan and Conditional Use have been mailed to the owners of property located within 500 feet of the subject property.  As of February 5, 2016, 6 responses have been received, 4 approving and 2 disapproving the requests. Concerns of the proposed RV component have been expressed by some respondents both for and against the project. An update will be provided to the City Commission at the public hearing.

• The Planning Board, at their January 12, 2016 meeting, voted unanimously to recommend approval of the request with various recommended conditions presented by Staff.

Approval with the following conditions:

1) The applicant provides complete infrastructure and operational plans for the proposed RV spaces consistent with City Code Sections. 22-86. (5) & (6) and 22-85 (6), prior to building permit issuance for construction of this component.

2) The presented access and traffic flow plan for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic presented in the Site Plan are approved by the City of Fort Pierce Engineering Department and FDOT, and implemented, prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.

3) Sidewalks are integrated within, and adjacent to, the development pursuant to City Code Section 22-62. (b)(4) & (d) prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.

4) The applicant provides updated traffic, parking, and drainage plans associated with Phase II of the development prior to issuance of building permits for said phase of construction.

Additional Conditions since Planning Board Review:

5)  The applicant presents the proposed light fixtures to ensure compliance with the City’s design review guidelines, prior to building permit issuance.

6)  The applicant receives approval by the City Engineer for the proposed pervious parking spaces pursuant to City Code Section 22-60 (c) a.& b. prior to building permit issuance.

• Approval with alternative conditions
• Postponement of consideration
• Denial