Agenda Item # 12.b.
City Commission Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 03/18/2019
- Re
- Conditional Use & Design Review - Ghezzar Residence - 410 S. Ocean Drive
- Submitted For:
- Rebecca Grohall
SUBJECT:
Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with New Construction & Design Review submitted by Property Owners, Sid & Elissa Ghezzar, & Representative, Thomas Cooper, to construct a single family home seaward (east) of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), located at 410 S. Ocean Drive in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential (R4-A) Parcel ID: 2401-502-0006-000-0
SUMMARY:
- In accordance with Sections 22-59, 22-66 and 22-76 of the City Code, the applicant is requesting approval for a Conditional Use with New Construction & Design Review for a single family home seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL).
- The proposed single family home is located at 410 South Ocean Drive. The proposed property that the single family home is planned to be built on is owned Sid & Elissa Ghezzar. The subject property is zoned R-4A, Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential with a Future Land Use Designation of HIR, Hutchinson Island Residential. The properties to the north & south, are zoned R-4A, Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential. The property to the west is zoned C-5, Tourist Commercial. The Atlantic Ocean is to the east.
- The site is seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), therefore the proposed construction requires authorization of a Conditional Use to advance for permitting. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regulates the seaward most limits for construction, and will review the final proposal according to established coastal construction guidelines. The seaward most limits depend on the existing line of construction in the immediate area, the landward toe of the frontal dune, and the landward limits of the projected 30-year erosion. There is also the St. Lucie County Perpetual Construction Easement that abuts the parcel to the east.
- The home will have a total living area square footage of 764 square feet and the overall square footage for the home, carport (under living area), entry deck, and rear balcony will be 1,071 square feet. The proposed height of the structure is 22.4 ft., to comply with City Code section 22-16(a)(3)b. guiding height within the South Beach Overlay District, for a single-family home in the R-4A zoning district. In the South Beach Overlay District, the height of a structure is not determined by measurement from existing grade, but rather from the FEMA Base Flood Elevation. The proposed single family home will have a front yard setback of 25ft with a rear setback of 15 feet and a side setback of 6 feet.
- The Planning Board at their meeting on February 12, 2019 voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the request as presented.
RECOMMENDATION:
The proposed single family home meets the requirements of the City Code, and is in compliance with the City’s Comprehensive plan. Staff recommends that the City Commission approve the Conditional Use with New Construction & Design Review, seaward of the CCCL, for the Ghezzar Residence at 410 S Ocean Drive with the following conditions.
- A landscape plan that demonstrates compliance with City Code 22-186 must be submitted with the building permit.
- A lighting plan or photometric survey that demonstrates compliance with City Code 5-375 must be submitted with the building permit.
- Prior to any construction the applicant shall obtain an FDOT Driveway Connection Permit.
- Prior to construction activities the applicant shall obtain approval from the FDEP for construction activities seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line.
ALTERNATIVES:
Approve with Alternate Conditions, Deny
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Brandon C. Creagan, LEED Green Associate, Planner
COORDINATED WITH:
Technical Review Committee
Fiscal Impact
OTHER INFORMATION:
Potential Increase in Ad-Valorem Tax Revenue.
Attachments
- Staff Report
- Application & Supporting Documents
- Aerial Map
- Zoning Map
- TRC Comments
- Property Card
- Public Notification Certification
- Affidavit of Notification and Mailing
- Proof of Publication
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| City Manager | Nick Mimms | 03/11/2019 04:00 PM |
- Form Started By:
- bcreagan
- Started On:
- 03/06/2019 02:44 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 03/11/2019