Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of a major site plan for a project known as The District for the development of 18,000 square feet of office / flex space located south of Okeechobee Road and west of McNeil Road in Fort Pierce. Parcel ID(s): 2419-241-0001-010-7 and 2419-244-0035-000-6.

The project proposes 18,000 square feet of office / flex space located on 3.37 Acres west of McNeil Road, approximately 500 feet from its intersection with Okeechobee Rd to the north. The flex office / warehouse project has been designed with modern clean architectural elements, which incorporate vertical design articulation and relief. The east facade of the buildings is predominantly storefront to complement the retail feel of the area. The storefront bays have raised elements and contrasting colored canopies to provide architectural relief. Creative painted murals will be added on the side elevations. All HVAC equipment will be located on the roof and screened by parapet walls on all four sides.

Staff recommends that the City Commission APPROVE  the site plan subject to the seven (7) Conditions as noted:

Recommended Conditions of Approval

1. 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 undertaken before the issuance of a Building Permit.
2. A General Address Request for the newly created Parcel ID shall be submitted to the Planning Department after completion of the Unity of Title and lot combination.
3. A completion certification by a landscape architect and landscape maintenance agreement shall be submitted and approved by the Planning Department prior to final certificate of occupancy.
4. All signage shall require a sign permit.
5. All other applicable state or federal permits shall be obtained before commencement of the development.
6. Prior to commencement of work on site, the applicant shall confirm with the City’s arborist that the required vegetation removal permit and all tree mitigation has been satisfied.
7. A Sediment and Erosion Control Plan (including areas of sensitive habitat) shall be submitted and approved by the City Engineer prior to any land clearing activity.

APPROVE with ALTERNATIVE/AMENDED CONDITIONS

OR

DENY

Kev Freeman, Planning Director.

Technical Review Committee.