Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use, submitted by property owners; the St. Lucie County Fire District, and applicant; M&R Global LLC to operate an Adult Day Care Facility located at 2400 Rhode Island Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL.  The property is zoned C-1, Office Commercial (Parcel ID 2416-504-0754-010-3).

The applicant, M&R Global, LLC is proposing to operate an adult day care facility at 2400 Rhode Island Avenue. The location is made up of one parcel, zoned C-1, Office Commercial with an OP, Professional and Business Services future land use. In City Code Section 22-22; Adult Day Care Centers are eligible as a Conditional Use in the C-1, Office Commercial Zone. The proposed application is a Conditional Use within the C-1 Zoning District provides for review by authority on this site selected by the Applicant.

The requested Conditional Use is consistent with City Code, the Comprehensive Plan, and does not adversely affect the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare; Staff recommends that the City Commission approve the requested conditional use with the following conditions:
 
        1) Install the required sidewalk improvements pursuant to City Code Section 22-62(b) (4) and 22-62(d) (2) [safe and efficient sidewalk linkages from building entrance to right-of-way].
 
        2) Re-stripe one parking space closest to the entrance of the building for handicap accessibility facing Quincy Avenue. These improvements are pursuant to City Code Section 22-60(c)(3) (Amount of required spaces for the handicapped).

Approve item without condition, or deny application.

Vennis Gilmore, Planning Analyst

Rebecca Grohall, Planning Manager;

Derek Foxx, St. Lucie County Fire District Division Chief