Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-044 - An ordinance by the City Commission of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida; amending the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan to change the designation of one (1) parcel generally located at or near 7325 Pruitt Research Center Road, from City of Fort Pierce (RM) Medium Density Residential to City of Fort Pierce (GC) General Commercial; providing for a severability clause; providing for repeal of ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date. Subject Parcel: 2323-501-0001-000-3. SECOND READING

• Request for review of applications for a Future Land Use Map Amendment, Zoning Atlas Map Amendment, Site Plan & Design Review, and Subdivision (Preliminary Plat) to subdivide approximately 19.54 acres of land (more or less) into 3 platted lots, a Road Tract, Stormwater Tract, and associated easements and buffers for The Commercial Subdivision of Project Hunt at or near 7325 Pruitt Research Center Road.
• The subject property has a Future Land Use designation of Medium Density Residential (RM) and a Zoning designation of Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4).
• The applicant is proposing construction of a “Thermo King” facility on Lot 1. The proposed Thermo King facility will comprise a building housing air-conditioned office space, a 4-bay garage/warehouse area wherein semitrailer refrigeration units can be serviced and/or installed, and a covered open air flex space attached to the rear of the building; vehicle and trailer parking areas are also proposed.

•Staff recommends Approval of the request:

• The subject parcel is adjacent to existing FLU Designations of GC, General Commercial
• Consistent with Section 125-136 of City Code & the Comprehensive Plan
• Does not adversely affect the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare

•DISAPPROVAL of the proposed AMENDMENT

Vennis Gilmore, Assistant Planning Director

Technical Review Committee
Planning Board