Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Conditional Use with New Construction submitted by Property Owners, Raymond & Catherine Duquette, and Representative Michael Menard, to construct a single family home seaward (east) of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) that will be up to 34.40 feet in height from FEMA Based Flood Elevation on an unaddressed parcel along Surfside Drive in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Single Family Low Density Residential (R-1). Parcel ID: 2412-501-0125-000-1.

• In accordance with Sections 125-237, 125-314, and 125-321 of the City Code, the applicant is requesting approval for a Conditional Use with New Construction and Design Review for a single-family home seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL). In conjunction with this application, a request for Conditional Use to allow for an increase in the height of the subject structure to 34.40 feet from FEMA Based Flood Elevation in accordance with City Code 125-157 (1)(c)(2).
• The subject property has a Future Land Use designation of Low Density Residential (RL) with a compatible zoning district designation of Single-Family Low Density Residential (R-1). The properties to the north, south, and west also have a Future Land Use and Zoning designations of RL and zoned R-1, respectively. The Atlantic Ocean is to the east.
• The Planning Board at their meeting on November 10, 2020 voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the request as presented.
• 35 letters were sent out to property owners within 500 feet of the subject property. 

Approve with one (1) Condition: 

1. Obtain the approval of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for construction activities seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line before construction activities can commence. 

Approve with Alternate Conditions
Disapprove

Brandon C. Creagan, MCRP, LEED Green Associate, Planner

Technical Review Committee