Legislataive Hearing - Ordinance 19-001 seeking a major amendment to Oak Alley Planned Development to revise the previously-approved site plan for a new building layout and add religious institution as an approved use for Discovery Church at 4403 South 25th Street.  SECOND READING  

In accordance with Section 22-40 of the City Code, the applicant is requesting the review and approval of a Development Review (Major Modification) to the PD as follows:

1. Revise the previously-approved Site Plan for a new building layout utilizing the site’s existing driveway and parking and
2. Add “religious institution” to the list of approved uses.

On November 15, 2004, the St. Lucie County Commission granted Preliminary and Final PUD approval along with a change in zoning classification for the Oak Alley development via Resolution 04-220.  The property was subsequently annexed into the City on December 2, 2013.  The approved development encompasses 2.1 acres, designated as Tract A.   It was intended to allow for medical and office uses within two distinct building pads.  Infrastructure and site improvements were made, but the construction of the medical and office uses were never completed. 

The proposed building, a 7,200-square foot church, will be located on and extend past one of the original buildings’ footprint, the previously-approved 5,300-square foot medical office building which sits closest to 25^th Street.  The 6,500-square foot concrete pad of the second previously-approved building at the rear or west of the property which was to have office uses has been removed and will now be stabilized grass parking.

At their meeting on December 11, 2018, the Planning Board voted to recommend approval of the request, as presented.
 

The requested Application for Development Review (Major Amendment) meets the requirements of the City Code specifically section 22-40, Planned Development.  Therefore, Staff recommends that the City Commission approve the request as presented, subject to the following two (2) Conditions of Approval, along with Ordinance 19-001.

1. Provide a lighting plan or photometric survey that complies with City Code 22-60(j)(1)(b). 
2. Provide bicycle parking at a rate of 1 bicycle space per 10 motor vehicle spaces pursuant to City Code 22-60(f)(1)(a). Please follow the design, location, and size requirements of City Codes 22-60(f)(1)(b)-(d). The required number of bicycle spaces would be 11 according to the parking spaces provided on the Site Plan.

 

Deny or Approve with alternate Conditions of Approval
 

Rebeca A. Guerra, AICP, LEED-AP, CPD, Assistant Director of Planning
Brandon C. Creagan, LEED Green Associate, Planner

Technical Review Committee