Legislative Hearing - Ordinance No. 24-018 an ordinance by the City Commission of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida; amending the City's zoning atlas and rezoning one(1) parcel generally located at or near 301 Florida Ave, containing approximately 0.38 Acres of land, more or less, from General Commercial (C-3) to Planned Development (PD); Parcel ID: 2410-711-0041-000-7.  SECOND  READING

Request for review of an application for a Zoning Map Amendment of one (1) parcel from General Commercial (C-3) to Planned Development (PD) at 301 Florida Avenue, more specifically at Parcel ID: 2410-711-0041-000-7.

The request to change the zoning to PD is to accommodate a small 7,000 square-foot building for a commercial infill site, providing four (4) commercial (office/warehouse) units within the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Area FPRA). The site layout and building have been specifically designed to create a more urban feel in keeping with the FPRA. This has been primarily accomplished by locating the facade to the front and having parking located to the rear.  In order to facilitate the concept, the Planned Development will incorporate: 

1. A reduced depth to the front, side and rear yards.
2. Maximum lot coverage is 60% and 50% proposed with a building and sidewalks. The remainder is open space and pervious materials.
3. Architecture is consistent with a contemporary industrial style. 

Staff recommendation is for the City Commission to vote APPROVAL of the proposed Zoning Atlas Map Amendment, with conditions:

Recommendation of approval with alternate conditions
or
Recommendation of disapproval

Kev Freeman, Planning Director
 

Technical Review Committee