OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE CITY PLANNING BOARD HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2015 IN FORT PIERCE CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA.
- Present:
- Eloise Cummings; John George; Erica Ganzi; Tim O'Connell; Robert Poitier; Charles Hayek; Marcia Baker; Mike Dahan; Brian Paul; Steve Weaver; Bob Burdge, Chairman
- Absent:
- Eduardo Mujica
- Staff Present:
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- James Walker, Assistant City Attorney
- Rebecca Grohall, AICP, Planning Manager
- Kori Benton, Senior Planner
- Clarissa Davis, Planner
- Alicia Rosenthal, Administrative Assistant
Motion was made by Marcia Baker, and seconded by Erica Ganzi to excuse the absence of Mr. Mujica.
- AYE:
- Mike Dahan, Marcia Baker, Charles Hayek, Robert Poitier, Tim O'Connell, Erica Ganzi, John George, Eloise Cummings, Brian Paul, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
Mr. Poitier was made an active member for the meeting.
Motion was made by Marcia Baker, and seconded by John George to approve the minutes from the April 14, 2015 meeting.
- AYE:
- Erica Ganzi, Tim O'Connell, Robert Poitier, Charles Hayek, Marcia Baker, Mike Dahan, Brian Paul, Eloise Cummings, John George, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
Ms. Davis gave an overview of the South US Hwy 1 Corridor Annexation. Ms. Grohall explained the FPUA retail service boundary is the ultimate city limits. Steve Tierney, Attorney representing Sunrise Ford Company, spoke against the annexation. The Board discussed the annexation and asked questions of Ms. Davis, Ms Grohall and Mr. Tierney. Mr. Walker stated he is quite confident that legally the city's position is sound.
Motion was made by Marcia Baker, and seconded by John George to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Commission to annex these parcels into Fort Pierce City Limits as it furthers the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
- AYE:
- John George, Tim O'Connell, Robert Poitier, Charles Hayek, Marcia Baker, Mike Dahan, Chairman Bob Burdge
- NAY:
- Eloise Cummings, Erica Ganzi, Brian Paul
Passed
Ms. Davis gave an overview of the annexation and answered questions from the Board. The Board discussed the annexation and Ms. Davis provided additional information.
Motion was made by Marcia Baker, and seconded by John George to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Commission to annex these parcels into Fort Pierce City Limits as it furthers the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
- AYE:
- Brian Paul, Mike Dahan, Marcia Baker, Charles Hayek, Robert Poitier, Tim O'Connell, Erica Ganzi, John George, Eloise Cummings, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application and stated the representative of the project has since changed his company, so the staff report should be updated to reflect the new company name. The Board discussed the Conceptual Development Plan and asked questions of Mr. Benton. Brad Currie, Representative from Engineering Design and Construction, spoke on the type of use and the process they are going through for Pro Team Med. Mr. Currie answered questions from the Board and Mr. Benton provided additional information.
Motion was made by Erica Ganzi, and seconded by John George to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Commission for the Conceptual Development Plan.
- AYE:
- John George, Erica Ganzi, Tim O'Connell, Robert Poitier, Charles Hayek, Mike Dahan, Brian Paul, Eloise Cummings, Chairman Bob Burdge
- NAY:
- Marcia Baker
Passed