Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Site Plan (Development and Design Review) with a Conditional Use by property owner Arrow Investment Group, LLC, and representative, Leslie Olson of District Planning Group, to construct a 112-unit multi-family innovative residential development with a 2,168 square foot clubhouse with a swimming pool, and associated site improvements at or near 3000 Okeechobee Road in Fort Pierce, Florida, more specifically located at Parcel Control Number: 2417-504-0020-001-6.

In accordance with Sections 125-37, 125-313, 125-314, 125-237, and 125-243 of the City Code, the applicant is requesting the review and approval for a Site Plan (Development and Design Review) and Conditional Use to construct a 112-unit multi-family innovative residential development with a 2,168 square foot clubhouse with a swimming pool, and associated site improvements. In accordance with City Code Section 125-243, the applicant is requesting approval for a Conditional Use with New Construction for an Innovative Residential Development that consists of 112 multi-family units. Without the addition of the requested density bonuses, the proposed site plan is allowed 67 units. The applicant is taking advantage of an additional two (2) units per acre Density Bonus outlined in Section 125-243. In addition, to make the project viable, the applicant is taking advantage of the Density Bonus that is outlined in City Code 125-326 (b)(2) and the City’s Comprehensive Plan Policy 1.1.7 that both state that a “maximum of five (5) dwelling units per acre density bonus is permitted for development located within one-fourth (¼) mile radius of a rail station, multimodal transit center or transit stop.” The Density Bonus section of the Code further restricts the Density Bonus to a maximum of five (5) additional units per acre pursuant to City Code 125-326 (c)(2) as the project is inside of the boundary of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The applicant has provided a map that demonstrates that the project is ¼ mile from a transit stop (corner of S. 33^rd Street and Okeechobee Road) and is therefore eligible for the density bonus of up to five (5) units an acre under the above criteria. The applicant is requesting approval of a 17 units per acre density. This site plan was previously approved by City Commission on October 5, 2020, with a 17 units per acre density. The site plan and density bonuses have since expired, due to no building permits.

The proposed Site Plan (Development and Design Review) and Conditional Use applications adhere to the requirements of the City Land Development Code and guidelines of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and does not appear to adversely affect the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare. Therefore, Staff recommends APPROVAL of the requested applications with the following conditions:
 
 

1. Incorporate littoral zone plantings around the lake/retention pond per City Code Section 123-6.

 

2. A completion certification by a landscape architect, cost estimate and landscape bond pursuant to City Code 123-6 shall be required before the Final Certificate of Occupancy is approved for the site.

 

3. Prior to the issuance of any site clearing permits, the applicant shall provide a Tree Mitigation Survey and coordinate with the City of Ft. Pierce Arborist for the required mitigation of the City regulated trees proposed to be removed as a result of this site’s development/construction activity.

 

4. More than two (2) electric vehicle charging stations should be provided. Staff will discuss the ratio with the applicant.

 

• Approval with alternate conditions
• Denial

Vennis Gilmore, Assistant Planning Director

Technical Review Committee