Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Major Site Plan Amendment submitted by property owner, Precast Specialties, LLC, and Representative, Mark Landsman of Haley Ward, Inc., requesting approval of a phased site plan amendment to build a concrete batch plant and associated site improvements in Phase 1 and expand the site with an office / workshop with associated site improvements in Phase 2, at 3898 Selvitz Road, Fort Pierce, FL.  The property is zoned Heavy Industrial (I-3). Parcel ID: 2432-500-0001-000-5.

The petitioner is requesting approval of a phased site plan amendment. Phase 1 would include the construction of a batch plant with associated site improvements. Phase 2 would include the site's expansion with an office / workshop building with associate parking and site improvements. The property is working with FPUA to connect to water and sewer as part of Phase 2 of the development.

The 75+/- acre parcel is currently used for the manufacturing of concrete products for which concrete trucks currently haul the concrete to the site for use in the manufacturing of products.

The petitioner wishes to obtain approval of an amendment to the previously approved site plan which would depict phasing and the proposed improvement as noted:
Phase 1 - Addition of batch plan with associated site improvements.
Phase 2 - Addition of office / workshop with associate parking and site improvements.

Parcel Info: 2432-500-0001-000-5
Owner: Precast Specialties, LLC
Site Address: 3898 Selvitz Road
Acres: 75.00

The subject parcel has an existing Future Land Use designation of Heavy Industrial (HI) and an underlying Zoning designation of Heavy Industrial Zone (I-3). To the north of the subject parcel lies an industrial parcel. This parcel has a Future Land Use designation of Heavy Industrial (HI) and an underlying Zoning designation of Planned Development (PD). West of the subject parcel is another industrial site. This parcel has a Future Land Use designation of Heavy Industrial (HI) and an underlying Zoning designation of Heavy Industrial (I-3). South of the subject parcel lies right-of-way owned by North Saint Lucie River Water Control District (NSLRWCD) followed by residential properties. To the east of the subject parcel is a school property with a Future Land Use designation of Residential Low (RL) and an underlying Zoning designation of Single Family Low Density (R-1).

Based on findings that the proposal is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, that the proposal promotes the public health, safety, and general welfare through site design and infrastructure improvements, and that the proposed and revised application meets the standards of the City's Code of Ordinances, the Planning Board voted 5-2 to recommend APPROVAL to the City Commission, subject to following eight (8) conditions of approval.

Conditions:
1. The timetable of development shall be:

• PHASE 1	STARTED BY DATE	COMPLETE BY DATE
  Batch Plant	January 2026	December 2027
  Aggregate Bins/Wash Out	January 2026	December 2027
  Treatment Pond	January 2026	December 2027
  Dispatch Office / 3 Parking Spaces	January 2026	December 2027
  Landscaping / Wall	January 2026	December 2027

• PHASE 2	START BY DATE	COMPLETE BY DATE
  Office and Workshop	January 2028	December 2030
  Parking Lots and Lighting	January 2028	December 2030
  Drainage Infrastructure	January 2028	December 2030
  Water Main Extension / Hydrant	January 2028	December 2030
  Grinder Station / Force Main	January 2028	December 2030
  Removal of Temporary Trailers	January 2028	December 2030

2. A full calculation and proposed tree mitigation shall be approved by the City Arborist prior to commencement of Phase 1.
3. The property owner shall be responsible for maintenance of the trees through a landscape maintenance agreement. This responsibility includes the replacement of unhealthy and dead trees. The property owner shall submit to an on-site inspection of the planted/preserved vegetation 12 months after the issuance of the Phase 1 certificate of occupancy. If it is determined that the planted/preserved vegetation is dead, diseased, or otherwise not in compliance with provisions of the Code or the original approved tree mitigation plan, the property owner shall be provided notice and directed to correct any such deficiencies and replace all noncompliant materials within 60 days.
4. No use shall exceed the applicable City of Fort Pierce standards for noise.
5. The hours of operation of the facility shall be limited to: Monday - Friday between 6:30 am to 8:00 pm, Saturday between 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, Sunday - No operations. Quiet hours shall be from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am.
6. The applicant shall implement the Heavy-Duty White Sound® Smart Reversing System Alarm, or similar, to reduce, as far as practical, the noise impact of reversing trucks and other equipment prior to completion of the Batch Planer within Phase 1.
7. Prior to commencement of Phase 1, the applicant shall coordinate the approval of an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan with the City Engineer. The Plan shall relate to the sequence of construction of the development site, including stripping and clearing; rough grading; construction of utilities, infrastructure, and buildings; and final grading and landscaping. Sequencing shall identify the expected date on which clearing will begin, the estimated duration of exposure of cleared areas, areas of clearing, installation of temporary erosion and sediment control measures, and establishment of permanent vegetation. All erosion and sediment control measures necessary to meet the objectives of the City Code or Ordinances shall be maintained and in place throughout all phases of construction and after copmletion of development of the site.
8. All applicable State and Federal permits shall be obtained before commencement of the development.

Approval with alternative/additional conditions.

or 

Denial.

Kev Freeman, Planning Director

Technical Review Committee
Planning Board