6.b.
Planning Board - 2:00 PM
- Meeting Date:
- 09/08/2025
- Re
- Sunrise Lakes PD
- Submitted For:
- Kev Freeman
Information
SUBJECT:
PD2024-00002
Final Planned Development (Updated Proposal)
Sunrise Lakes
Parcel ID: 2433-123-0001-000-1
Final Planned Development (Updated Proposal)
Sunrise Lakes
Parcel ID: 2433-123-0001-000-1
SUMMARY:
Ordinance 25-020 - Review and approval of an application to rezone a single parcel containing approximately 11.54 acres and being located at or near 3804 Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Pierce, from Single Family Low Density (R-1) zoning to Planned Development (PD) together with a Planned Development Final Site Plan for fifty (50) single-family residences. The application is submitted by applicant Blaine Bergstresser, KMA Engineering & Surveying, on behalf of owner DT VENTURES 1 LLC. More specifically at Parcel ID#: 2433-123-0001-000-1
PD2024-00002 - Parcel ID: 2433-123-0001-000-1. (This proposal has been updated and is re-presented to the Planning Board).
This application is proposing a rezoning to a Final Planned Development (PD) of fifty (50) single-family residences on 11.54 acres (4.41 units per acre), at 3804 Sunrise Boulevard. The property is zoned R-1 with a future land use of RL. The site was recently annexed into the City of Ft. Pierce and has an City Zoning of R-1 and an existing City Future Land Use of Low Density Residential. The site is bordered by St. Lucie County single-family RS-3 zoning on the south and west. To the north is a cemetery and to the east is a Florida Department of Transportation building, both with industrial zoning.
The City's R-1 zoning is primarily intended to provide for areas of single-family dwellings with an average net density of less than four units per acre for conventional developments. The proposed Planned Development Zoning has a density of 4.41 dwelling units per acre. The Low Density Future Land Use allows a density of up to 6.5 dwelling units per acre.
The proposed Planned Development zoning incorporates several public benefits, including; The construction of 1,230 ft of sewer forcemain along Sunrise Boulevard. Improvement and maintenance of an existing drainage ditch and record a 20 ft easement. Sheltered school bus stop Sidewalk along Sunset Boulevard. In addition, a number of resident amenities are included within the site plan.
Regulations for the R-1 district are designed to promote sound neighborhoods and accommodate compatible nonresidential uses.
PD2024-00002 - Parcel ID: 2433-123-0001-000-1. (This proposal has been updated and is re-presented to the Planning Board).
This application is proposing a rezoning to a Final Planned Development (PD) of fifty (50) single-family residences on 11.54 acres (4.41 units per acre), at 3804 Sunrise Boulevard. The property is zoned R-1 with a future land use of RL. The site was recently annexed into the City of Ft. Pierce and has an City Zoning of R-1 and an existing City Future Land Use of Low Density Residential. The site is bordered by St. Lucie County single-family RS-3 zoning on the south and west. To the north is a cemetery and to the east is a Florida Department of Transportation building, both with industrial zoning.
The City's R-1 zoning is primarily intended to provide for areas of single-family dwellings with an average net density of less than four units per acre for conventional developments. The proposed Planned Development Zoning has a density of 4.41 dwelling units per acre. The Low Density Future Land Use allows a density of up to 6.5 dwelling units per acre.
The proposed Planned Development zoning incorporates several public benefits, including; The construction of 1,230 ft of sewer forcemain along Sunrise Boulevard. Improvement and maintenance of an existing drainage ditch and record a 20 ft easement. Sheltered school bus stop Sidewalk along Sunset Boulevard. In addition, a number of resident amenities are included within the site plan.
Regulations for the R-1 district are designed to promote sound neighborhoods and accommodate compatible nonresidential uses.
RECOMMENDATION:
The proposed application meets the standards of the City’s Code Section 125-212, and 125-314.
Therefore, Staff recommend the Planning Board forward the application, subject to the 12 conditions as noted, with a recommendation of APPROVAL to the City Commission.
Therefore, Staff recommend the Planning Board forward the application, subject to the 12 conditions as noted, with a recommendation of APPROVAL to the City Commission.
Conditions:
- All infrastructure, including the private lift station, force main along Sunrise Boulevard, school district sheltered bus stop, and stormwater system, shall be completed prior to the issuance of first certificate of occupancy for a residential building.
- A plat of the property shall be required prior to application for a building permit for a residential building.
- The minimum Open Space shall be maintained at a minimum of 23% of the Final PD site area.
- The development shall comply with the permitted density, intensity and residential lot and building heights as outlined within the approved Sunrise Lakes Development Agreement and Final PD site plan.
- A detailed stormwater and drainage plan and statement shall be submitted at the time of Building Permit.
- The existing drainage ditch on the south property line shall be regraded and a 20’ drainage easement shall be recorded over the ditch prior to completion of site work. The easement shall include maintenance responsibilities for the homeowner’s association and access for the City of Ft. Pierce and South Florida Water Management District.
- A masonry wall, minimum height of 6ft, shall be installed along the eastern property line as part of the landscape buffer to the industrial use, prior to the first certificate of occupancy for a residential dwelling.
- The Final PD Plan shall be governed by all agreements, provisions and covenants which govern the use, maintenance, and continued protection of the planned development and any of its common open space or other shared areas. This shall include the binding of successors in title to any commitments concerning completion of the project and its maintenance and operation.
- A tree mitigation calculation shall be submitted and approved prior to issuance of a site clearing or vegetation removal permit.
- A landscape maintenance agreement shall be required prior to issuance of the final certificate of occupation.
- A revised final site plan, architectural elevations and landscaping plan shall be submitted for the proposed amenity center.
- All applicable state or federal permits shall be obtained before commencement of the development.
ALTERNATIVES:
Recommend Approval with alternative/additional conditions
or
Recommend Disapproval
or
Recommend Disapproval
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Kev Freeman, Planning Director.
COORDINATED WITH:
Technical Review Committee
City Attorney's Office
City Attorney's Office
Fiscal Impact
- Budgeted Y/N:
- N
OTHER INFORMATION:
N/A
Attachments
- Staff Presentation
- Staff Report
- Draft PD Agreement
- Site Plan
- Project Narrative
- PD Benefits Statement
- Landscape Plans
- Tree Disposition Plan
- Landscape Renderings
- Engineering Plans
- Sewer Availability
- Stormwater Maintenance
- Water Availability
- Lighting Plan
- Traffic Impact Analysis
- Environmental Assessment
- Deed
- TOPO
- Property Card
- Legal Description
- Comment Response
- ENG approval
- TRC Comments
- Debra Johns Resident Comments
- Judy Biglin Resident Comments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| City Manager | Linda Cox | 09/03/2025 11:51 AM |
- Form Started By:
- Kev Freeman
- Started On:
- 09/02/2025 11:44 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 09/03/2025