Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 22-023 - Review and approval of an application of a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment submitted by property owner Brent Moody of the Freedom Roads Property Company, LLC and applicant Alejandro Toro of the Engineering Design & Construction, Inc, to change the Zoning from General Commercial, C-3, to High Density Residential, R-5, at 2101 and 2151 S Jenkins Road Fort Pierce, FL 34947. Parcel IDs: 2313-800-0002-000-7 and 2313-800-0004-000-1.  FIRST READING

• In accordance with Sections 125-37 and 125-133 of the City Code, the applicant is requesting the review and approval of a Rezoning from C-3, General Commercial, to R-5, High Density Residential.
• The subject parcel is surrounded by properties zoned as General Commercial (C-3), Office Commercial (C-1), High Density Residential (R-5) and Agricultural Residential (AR-1).
• The following standards must be satisfied per Section 125-136 of the City Code prior to the approval of the requested amendment:
  (1) The amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
  (2) The amendment will not have an adverse effect on the ability of the City to:
  a. Satisfy land and water use needs; and
  b. Meet transportation demands and provide community facilities and services.
  (3) The amendment will promote and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare.
• The Zoning Atlas Map Amendment promotes and protects the public health, safety, and general welfare as the request as proposed is in character and similar with the surrounding area, land uses and zoning designations

The requested Application for Zoning Atlas Map Amendment meets the criteria specified in Section 125-136 of the City Code, the Comprehensive Plan, and does not adversely affect the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare. Therefore, Staff recommends APPROVAL of the proposed Rezoning from C-3, General Commercial, to R-5, High Density Residential.

• Approval with alternate conditions
• Denial

Ryan Altizer, Planner

Technical Review Committee
Planning Board