Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 23-058 - An ordinance by the City Commission of the City of Fort Pierce amending the city’s zoning atlas and establishing a zoning designation of planned development (PD) for three (3) parcels containing approximately 122.8 acres and being generally located at or near the northeast corner of Selvitz Road and Devine road and west of Christensen road in Fort Pierce, Florida; providing for a severability clause; repealing all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date.
Subject property: Parcel ID(s): 2432-211-0006-000-3, 2432-211-0005-000-6, 2432-343-0001-000-4 - FIRST READING

Request for review of application for a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment of three (3) parcels of land to change the Zoning classification from Low Density Residential (R-1) to Planned Development (PD).

Staff recommends approval of the request with sixteen (16) conditions:
 

1. If the applicant intends to phase the project due to the future selling or leasing of all or portions of the planned development, such as land areas and dwelling units, The Planned Development Final Site Plans must adhere to City Code Sections 125-212(b)(6) and 125-212(c)(1)(c): Phasing. When provisions for phasing are included in the development plan, each phase of development must be so planned and so related to previous development, surrounding properties, and the available public facilities and services, that failure to proceed with subsequent phases will not adversely impact drainage, utilities, parking or the traffic flow of the completed phases. A development phasing schedule indicating:

•  The approximate date when construction of the project can be expected to begin. 
• The number of phases in which the project will be built and the approximate date when construction of each phase can be expected to begin and completed.
•  A general description of the buildings and streetscapes including standards for height, building coverage, parking areas, and public improvements proposed for each phase of the development. 

2. Per City Code Section 125-212(c)(1)(e), Any Site Plan phase applications must submit zoning regulations and a list of any exceptions from the standard zoning ordinance and land development code for any features of the proposed development plan.

 

3. Per City Code Section 125-212(b)(3), In all planned developments at least 20 percent of the site shall be devoted to open space, regardless of project size or intended use; open space shall be land devoid of any aboveground structures or buildings, except pergolas, gazebos, pavilions or other open-air structures; or landscape structures such as terraces, planters, walls or retaining walls. Open space may include natural areas, buffer areas, upland habitats, including those areas of on-site preservation required by the other provisions of this Code; recreation areas, but not including swimming pools, tennis courts or other impervious activity areas; but may include parks, golf courses, sports fields; bicycle, pedestrian or equestrian paths and facilities; common open space, common landscaping or planting areas; stormwater detention and retention facilities providing that no more than 30 percent of the overall open space requirement shall be satisfied in this manner; water features, conservation areas or other areas intended for public purposes other than street or road rights-of-way, but shall exclude aquatic areas for conservation and development (A-1 and A-2 zoning).

 

4. Prior to development, a Final PD site plan application shall be submitted as a Major Amendment to the PD zoning.

 

5. The Final PD plan shall conform to the requirements of the City Code of Ordinances and be subject to the general standards for approval of Planned Development Zoning.

 

6. Prior to submittal of Final PD site plan, a state wetland jurisdictional determination shall be conducted to determine the exact boundaries of the wetlands located on site. Further wetland evaluation and assessment shall be conducted to further determine mitigation options available for this site.

 

7. Prior to submittal of Final PD site plan, a Gopher Tortoise Survey shall be carried out on site.

 

8. Prior to submittal of Final PD site plan, and if required by the USFWS (US Fish and Wildlife Service), a Wood Stork foraging Habitat Assessment shall be carried out on site.

 

9. A detailed stormwater and drainage plan and statement shall be submitted at time of Final PD site plan.

 

10. The Final PD site plan shall be in unified control and property ownership. All land intended to be included in the planned development shall be under the legal control of the applicant.

 

11. The Final PD site plan shall include a general description of the buildings and streetscapes including standards for height, building coverage, parking areas, and public improvements proposed for each phase of the development.

 

12. The Final PD site plan shall include quantitative data for the total number and type of dwelling units; parcel sizes; proposed lot coverage of buildings and structures; residential gross densities; total amount of open space; and the total amount of nonresidential acreage.

 

13. The Final PD site plan shall include 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 material shall include material which binds successors in title to any commitments concerning completion of the project and its maintenance and operation.

 

14. The Final PD site plan shall contain the following information, at minimum: a. A Landscape and irrigation plan per section 125-314. c. of the City Ordinance. b. Proposed lot lines and other divisions of land for management, use or allocation purposes. c. The location, size and height of present and proposed buildings and structures. d. The location and size of all areas proposed to be conveyed, dedicated, or reserved for streets, parks, playgrounds, public and semi-public buildings, and similar uses. e. The existing and proposed vehicular circulation system, including off-street parking, and loading areas. f. The pedestrian circulation system, including its interrelationships with the vehicular circulation system, within the development to adjacent streets, showing all curb cuts and sidewalks. g. The existing and proposed utility systems, including sanitary sewers, storm sewers and water, electric and gas lines. h. The proposed buffering treatment of the perimeter of the planned development, refuse stations, storage areas, or loading areas, including materials and techniques used such as screens, fences, and walls.

 

15.  A Unity of Title with the St. Lucie County Clerk of Courts and a Parcel Combination with the St. Lucie County Property Appraiser shall be completed prior to the issuance of any Building Permit.

 

16. After completion of the Unity of Title and Lot Combination, a General Address Request Form for the newly created Parcel ID and for any and each proposed building and residential unit shall be submitted to the Planning Department.

•APPROVAL of the proposed ZONING ATLAS MAP AMENDMENT with the associated development plan with changes.

 

•DISAPPROVAL of the proposed ZONING ATLAS MAP AMENDMENT with the associated development plan.

Vennis Gilmore, Assistant Planning Director

Technical Review Committee