Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 25-021 - Review and approval of an application to amend the Millcreek Planned Development (PD) zoning in respect of one (1) parcel containing approximately 62.51 acres, and generally located north of Orange Ave and West of 41st Street in Fort Pierce, with a Planned Development Final Site Plan for Pod 2 to construct a total of 439 dwelling units, distributed in 309 townhomes and 130 detached single-family homes at a density of 7.1 du/ac. The application submitted by applicant REDTAIL DG Tod Mowery on behalf of owner FM Millcreek Holding LLC. more specifically at Parcel ID #2407-124-0001-000-3 - SECOND READING.

The application for the Millcreek PD Phase 1 Final Planned Development Site Plan includes a total of 439 dwelling units, distributed in 309 townhomes and 130 detached single-family homes. The density is 7.1 du/ac. (allowed 12 du/ac). The main access to the property is located on Orange Avenue to the south. The primary connection to the major road network is from Orange Avenue between Jenkins Road and Hartman Road at the existing intersection of Orange Avenue and Bent Creek Drive. The project proposes a clubhouse with amenities (to be constructed at phase 2), a dog park and a pocket park. Phase 1 incorporates four (4) stormwater lakes. Emergency access is planned which aligns with N 43rd Street. 

If approved, the applicant shall make the following intersection improvements at Orange Avenue and Bent Creek Drive: 
1. Eastbound: Subject to approval by FDOT at the time of driveway permits, the queue length for the existing eastbound left turn lane will be determined and improved accordingly as required by FDOT.
2. Westbound: Subject to approval by FDOT at the time of driveway permits, a westbound right turn lane will be built according to the requirements of the Florida Design Manual (FDM) and as determined by FDOT.
3. Should a traffic signal be warranted during build-out approvals, then the applicant will construct a traffic signal at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Bent Creek Drive, which will align with the primary access to the PD.

The Development Agreement has been analyzed by the City Attorney and is not recommended for approval at this time. Details are included within the attached staff report.

Staff recommend the City Commission Continue Consideration of the proposed Millcreek PD Final Site Plan to a date certain or until such a time when the Development Agreement is deemed to be acceptable by the City Attorney’s Office.

Approve with amendments/alternative conditions

or

Deny

Kev Freeman, Planning Director

Sara Hedges, City Attorney.
Planning Board.
Technical Review Committee.