OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE CITY PLANNING BOARD HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2015, IN FORT PIERCE CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA.
- Present:
- Eduardo Mujica; Tim O'Connell; Erica Klevers; Robert Poitier; Eloise Cummings; Marcia Baker; Mike Dahan; Steve Weaver; Charles Hayek; Bob Burdge, Chairman
- Absent:
- John George; Brian Paul
- Staff Present:
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- Rebecca Grohall, AICP, Planning Manager
- James Walker, Assistant City Attorney
- Kori Benton, Senior Planner
- Clarissa Davis, Planner
Motion was made by Tim O'Connell, and seconded by Charles Hayek to excuse the absences of Mr. George and Mr. Paul.
- AYE:
- Tim O'Connell, Erica Klevers, Robert Poitier, Eloise Cummings, Marcia Baker, Mike Dahan, Steve Weaver, Charles Hayek, Eduardo Mujica, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
Mr. Poitier and Mr. Weaver were made active members for the meeting.
Motion was made by Robert Poitier, and seconded by Charles Hayek to approve the minutes from the June 9, 2015 meeting.
- AYE:
- Erica Klevers, Robert Poitier, Eloise Cummings, Marcia Baker, Mike Dahan, Steve Weaver, Charles Hayek, Eduardo Mujica, Tim O'Connell, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
Ms. Davis gave an overview of the application. The Board discussed the Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment and asked questions of staff. Lee Dobbins, Applicant Representative, provided additional information and answered questions from the Board.
Motion was made by Steve Weaver, and seconded by Erica Klevers to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Commission for a Comprehensive Plan text Amendment regarding the MXD, Mixed-Use Development designations of the Future Land Use Element. The requested amendment seeks to:
- eliminate the 40% total floor area minimum requirement for residential uses
- reduce the required number of uses from three (3) to two (2)
- modify the open and green space requirements
- AYE:
- Charles Hayek, Eduardo Mujica, Tim O'Connell, Erica Klevers, Robert Poitier, Eloise Cummings, Marcia Baker, Mike Dahan, Steve Weaver, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
Motion was made by Robert Poitier, and seconded by Erica Klevers to approve a continuance until the August 11, 2015 meeting.
- AYE:
- Robert Poitier, Eloise Cummings, Marcia Baker, Mike Dahan, Steve Weaver, Charles Hayek, Eduardo Mujica, Tim O'Connell, Erica Klevers, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
Ms. Grohall gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board. Lee Dobbins, Applicant Representative, provided letters for support of the school and addressed questions from the Board. Trina Angelone, Head of Schools, provided additional information and answered questions from the Board. Board discussion ensued. Jamie Yampierre, Resident, spoke in favor of the school.
Motion was made by Erica Klevers, and seconded by Tim O'Connell to approve the Site Plan and Conditional Use with staff conditions and that St. Andrews meets with the parking committee.
- AYE:
- Eduardo Mujica, Tim O'Connell, Erica Klevers, Robert Poitier, Eloise Cummings, Marcia Baker, Mike Dahan, Steve Weaver, Charles Hayek, Chairman Bob Burdge
Passed
Due to Labor Day, the September 8, 2015 Planning Board Meeting has been moved to September 15, 2015.