Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and Approval of an application for Site Plan and Design Review submitted by property owner, Prickett Partners, LLLP & applicant/representative Sara Battles of Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc to construct a 10,750 square foot, Commercial Building at 5000 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial (C-3). Parcel ID: 2419-602-0001-000-7.

• The applicant is requesting the review and approval of  Site Plan and Design Review Applications to construct a 10,750 sq. ft. commercial plaza, with three commercial spaces, in the C-3 General Commercial district, located at 5000 Okeechobee Road. The site is presently utilized by Cowboys Barbeque & Steak Company Restaurant. The existing restaurant consists of a 6,332 sq. ft. concrete block building, built in 2002. The existing 6,332 sq. ft. restaurant will be demolished upon site plan and design review approval.
• The proposed site improvements include the removal of the existing building, existing asphalt, and the construction of the new 10,750 sq. ft.  commercial plaza with modifications to parking, lighting, water, and sewer to serve the new building. In compliance with City Code Section 22-187 General Landscaping Requirements; landscaping improvements are included in the applicant’s site plan.
   

The presented Site Plan, Design Review and related new construction adhere to the requirements of the City Land Development Code and guidelines of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The requested Site Plan and Design Review Application is consistent with City Code, the Comprehensive Plan, and does not adversely affect the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare; Staff recommends Approval of the requested application with the following conditions:
 
A completion certification by a landscape architect and landscape bond pursuant to City Code 22-180 shall be required before the Final Certificate of Occupancy is approved for the site.
Prior to the issuance of any site clearing permits, the applicant shall coordinate with the City of Ft. Pierce for the required mitigation of the City regulated trees proposed to be removed as a result of this sites development/construction activity.
Provide a separate gated entrance to the refuse collection area for employee access.
 
 

• Approval with alternate conditions
• Denial

Vennis Gilmore, Planner

Technical Review Committee