Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and Approval of an application for Conditional Use with new construction submitted by property owner and applicant, Palmieri Design Planning LLC, to construct and establish a 59,362 square foot Assisted Living Facility with 56-units at 1600 N Lawnwood Circle, Fort Pierce, FL.The property is zoned Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4), Parcel ID: 2416-504-0211-000-2.

• The applicant is requesting the review and approval of a Conditional Use with New Construction to construct a two (2)-story 59,362 square foot assisted living facility with a memory care program.
• The approximately 2.21 acres property is located just north of North Lawnwood Circle and south of Jersey Avenue and South 17^th Circle. The subject site is surrounded by multi-family housing to the north and south, an assisted living facility to the east, and a medical rehabilitation center to the west. The subject site is located within the Lawnwood Regional Medical Center medical -centric neighborhood enclave. The property has a Future Land Use of Medium Density Residential (RM) and is zoned Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4).
• The subject assisted living facility is specifically dedicated for senior military veterans, first responders, patriots, and their spouses who need assistance with daily activities. The project’s floor plan will consist of 56 living units with 96 beds total. Staffing will be provided 24 hours daily.

The proposed use offers a provision of public housing for the elderly (an assisted living facility) representing a limited commercial use that is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and is generally consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code with appropriate restrictions. Therefore, Staff recommends APPROVAL with the following five (5) conditions:
 
1)            Provide a separate gated entrance to the refuse collection area for employee access.
 
2)            Per City Code Section 22-62. – Sidewalks. (d)(1) Sidewalks and sidewalk linkages shall be installed in public or private right-of-way the full length of any and all streets abutting a parcel of property and parallel to the street.
 
3)            Provide an additional pedestrian sidewalk linkage near the western portion of the property or centrally locate the provided sidewalk linkage.
 
4)            Submit a Landscape Bond prior to Certificate of Occupancy.
 
5)            Per City Code Section 22-60. – Off-Street Parking and Loading. (j) Lighting. Please adhere to your  Lighting Plan to ensure the minimum requirement of two (2) foot candles.
 

• Approval with alternate conditions
• Denial

Vennis Gilmore, Planner

Technical Review Committee