Planning Board Minutes
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE CITY PLANNING BOARD HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2023, IN FORT PIERCE CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- John Heaning; Alexander Edwards; Nichelle Clemons; Uline Daniel; Harold Albury; Anton Kreisl; Frank Creyaufmiller, Chairman
- Staff Present:
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- Kev Freeman, Planning Director
- Sara Hedges, Assistant City Attorney
- Shyanne Helms, Economic Development Manager
- Vennis Gilmore, Assistant Planning Director
- Ryan Altizer, Senior Planner
- Alicia Rosenthal, Planning and Development Organizer
4.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCES
All members were in attendance.
All members were in attendance.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Minutes from the January 9, 2023, meeting
Motion was made by Nichelle Clemons, and seconded by Alexander Edwards to approve the minutes from the January 9, 2023 meeting.
- AYE:
- Nichelle Clemons, Uline Daniel, Harold Albury, Anton Kreisl, John Heaning, Alexander Edwards, Chairman Frank Creyaufmiller
Passed
6.
HEARING OF THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
a.
Future Land Use Map Amendment - Resurrection Life - 1910 S. Jenkins Road - Parcel ID: 2418-322-0001-000-5
Mr. Edwards recused himself from voting.
Mr. Altizer gave an overview of the Future Land Use Map Amendment. He explained the request is to change the future land use classification from Medium Density Residential (RM) to High Density Residential (RH) for 4.883 acres of the parcel.
Brad Currie, Applicant Representative from EDC, Inc., said this is the first of many applications that will be coming forward on the project. Mr. Currie said the intent is to develop the northern piece of the 13 acres as a church facility with three components, consisting of a worship center, education facility and sports facility. The multifamily housing that is being proposed on this property will interact with the church by having a campus style facility where people can walk from building to building. Mr. Currie stated the applicant will be submitting Planned Development zoning applications for the residential piece and for the church facility. Mr. Currie concluded by highlighting that this is a one of a kind facility in Ft. Pierce and possibly in the country.
Trevor Banks, Representative for Resurrection Life and RLCEDC Developer, stated they are planning to offer a village stye project with affordable, work force housing as well as a community health and wellness center in a 36,0000 square foot dome facility. The whole facility is a tri-dome. The church facility is a 36,000 dome, and it will neighbor two connecting domes that will be 36,000 square feet. One will be an education facility and the other dome will be the community health and wellness center. There will also be an entrepreneurship incubator business facility center.
Mr. Banks answered questions from the Board on the number of residential units, if the church will be open to the public, federal and city government funding, security at workforce housing and if community is gated.
Mr. Edwards recused himself from voting.
Mr. Altizer gave an overview of the Future Land Use Map Amendment. He explained the request is to change the future land use classification from Medium Density Residential (RM) to High Density Residential (RH) for 4.883 acres of the parcel.
Brad Currie, Applicant Representative from EDC, Inc., said this is the first of many applications that will be coming forward on the project. Mr. Currie said the intent is to develop the northern piece of the 13 acres as a church facility with three components, consisting of a worship center, education facility and sports facility. The multifamily housing that is being proposed on this property will interact with the church by having a campus style facility where people can walk from building to building. Mr. Currie stated the applicant will be submitting Planned Development zoning applications for the residential piece and for the church facility. Mr. Currie concluded by highlighting that this is a one of a kind facility in Ft. Pierce and possibly in the country.
Trevor Banks, Representative for Resurrection Life and RLCEDC Developer, stated they are planning to offer a village stye project with affordable, work force housing as well as a community health and wellness center in a 36,0000 square foot dome facility. The whole facility is a tri-dome. The church facility is a 36,000 dome, and it will neighbor two connecting domes that will be 36,000 square feet. One will be an education facility and the other dome will be the community health and wellness center. There will also be an entrepreneurship incubator business facility center.
Mr. Banks answered questions from the Board on the number of residential units, if the church will be open to the public, federal and city government funding, security at workforce housing and if community is gated.
Motion was made by Nichelle Clemons, and seconded by Harold Albury to move the proposed Future Land Use Map Amendment for approval to City Commission.
- AYE:
- Uline Daniel, Harold Albury, Anton Kreisl, John Heaning, Nichelle Clemons, Chairman Frank Creyaufmiller
- Other:
- Alexander Edwards (ABSTAIN)
Passed
7.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Freeman stated that Mr. Sanders notified him that he would not be attending the Planning Board meeting and he has no objections to any of the items on the agenda.
Mr. Freeman stated that Mr. Sanders notified him that he would not be attending the Planning Board meeting and he has no objections to any of the items on the agenda.
a.
Annexation - Joseph Land - Parcel ID - 2427-801-0085-000-5
Mr. Gilmore gave an overview of the annexation. He stated the request is for a voluntary annexation for one (1) parcel of land at or near 277 Dixieland Drive. Mr. Gilmore explained that the subject property has a St. Lucie County Future Land Use designation of Residential High (RH), 15 dwelling units an acre and a St. Lucie County Zoning designation of Residential, Multi-Family, (RM-11), 11 dwelling units an acre. The applicant is proposing Future Land Use designations of High Density Residential (RH) with a Zoning classification of High-Density Residential Zone (R-5).
Chairman Creyaufmiller mentioned potiential serious flooding issues by continuing to allow R-5 high-density residential in little pieces of property along US Highway 1.
Mr. Freeman said that drainage and stormwater treatment within the city should be the priority, and it needs to be addressed as a whole city. In terms of individual developments, the pervious/impervious issue will be the same ratio, regardless of zoning. The issue is how do we treat the stormwater from whatever development occurs on the property.
Mr. Gilmore stated the current St. Lucie County Future Land Use density is the same as the recommended city Future Land Use density.
Mr. Kreisl observed that the R-4 zoning is a more like for like zoning instead of R-5 zoning.
Mr. Freeman explained that the Future Land Use looks at the capacity of the whole and when you are calculating the likely impacts on the city the Future Land Use is used. He compared the zoning to layers on a cake and the Future Land Use as the cake itself. The zoning is sliced in different proportions and controlled by the city. Mr. Freeman noted that ultimately the property owner has the underlying Future Land Use as the maximum that can be built, and could be claimed as entitlement. Mr. Freeman stated It is difficult to say that R-4 or R-5 zoning is the ultimate number of properties that are put on the site. He also said It could also be converted to Planned Development.
Mr. Gilmore gave an overview of the annexation. He stated the request is for a voluntary annexation for one (1) parcel of land at or near 277 Dixieland Drive. Mr. Gilmore explained that the subject property has a St. Lucie County Future Land Use designation of Residential High (RH), 15 dwelling units an acre and a St. Lucie County Zoning designation of Residential, Multi-Family, (RM-11), 11 dwelling units an acre. The applicant is proposing Future Land Use designations of High Density Residential (RH) with a Zoning classification of High-Density Residential Zone (R-5).
Chairman Creyaufmiller mentioned potiential serious flooding issues by continuing to allow R-5 high-density residential in little pieces of property along US Highway 1.
Mr. Freeman said that drainage and stormwater treatment within the city should be the priority, and it needs to be addressed as a whole city. In terms of individual developments, the pervious/impervious issue will be the same ratio, regardless of zoning. The issue is how do we treat the stormwater from whatever development occurs on the property.
Mr. Gilmore stated the current St. Lucie County Future Land Use density is the same as the recommended city Future Land Use density.
Mr. Kreisl observed that the R-4 zoning is a more like for like zoning instead of R-5 zoning.
Mr. Freeman explained that the Future Land Use looks at the capacity of the whole and when you are calculating the likely impacts on the city the Future Land Use is used. He compared the zoning to layers on a cake and the Future Land Use as the cake itself. The zoning is sliced in different proportions and controlled by the city. Mr. Freeman noted that ultimately the property owner has the underlying Future Land Use as the maximum that can be built, and could be claimed as entitlement. Mr. Freeman stated It is difficult to say that R-4 or R-5 zoning is the ultimate number of properties that are put on the site. He also said It could also be converted to Planned Development.
Motion was made by Nichelle Clemons, and seconded by Harold Albury to forward a recommendation of approval to the City Commission for the annexation of parcel ID# 2427-801-0085-000-5.
- AYE:
- Harold Albury, Anton Kreisl, John Heaning, Alexander Edwards, Nichelle Clemons, Uline Daniel, Chairman Frank Creyaufmiller
Passed
b.
Zoning Atlas Map Amendment - Oak Alley Planned Development Scrivener's Error - 4483 S. 25th Street
Mr. Gilmore explained that a scrivener’s error occurred on Ordinance # L-303 on December 2, 2013. He stated the subject property located at 4483 S. 25th Street was annexed in the City of Fort Pierce, and it was accidentally annexed with the Oak Alley Subdivision Planned Development zoning designation. Mr. Gilmore noted that a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment will correct the error and the property owner has signed the attached application for the City to proceed with the correction. The application will amend the zoning Classification to R-1, Single-Family Low-Density Residential Zone.
Mr. Gilmore answered questions from the Board.
Mr. Gilmore explained that a scrivener’s error occurred on Ordinance # L-303 on December 2, 2013. He stated the subject property located at 4483 S. 25th Street was annexed in the City of Fort Pierce, and it was accidentally annexed with the Oak Alley Subdivision Planned Development zoning designation. Mr. Gilmore noted that a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment will correct the error and the property owner has signed the attached application for the City to proceed with the correction. The application will amend the zoning Classification to R-1, Single-Family Low-Density Residential Zone.
Mr. Gilmore answered questions from the Board.
Motion was made by Nichelle Clemons, and seconded by Harold Albury to approve the proposed Ordinance; amending Ordinance L-303 in order to correct a scrivener’s error of a parcel included within the adopted ordinance; removing the subject parcel located at 4483 S. 25th Street and amending its Zoning Classification to R-1, Single-Family Low-Density Residential Zone.
- AYE:
- Anton Kreisl, John Heaning, Alexander Edwards, Nichelle Clemons, Uline Daniel, Harold Albury, Chairman Frank Creyaufmiller
Passed
c.
Resolution 23-R17 - Extending the Peacock Arts District Boundaries and Providing for an Effective Date
This item was moved up and presented as 7a.
Ms. Harnage showed a map of the proposed Peacock Arts District boundaries. Ms. Harnage explained the Peacock Arts District (PAD) was formally established on January 3, 2017, and subsequently expanded on August 19, 2019. The southern boundary of the expanded area was listed as Delaware Avenue; however the parcels on the south side of the street were not included. Resolution 23-R17 corrects that issue by incorporating the parcels on both sides of Delaware Avenue in the Peacock Arts District. Ms. Harnage answered questions from the Board.
Chairman Creyaufmiller made Ms. Harnage aware of the Waiver of Distance exemption for alcoholic beverage sales might not be included in parts of the Peacock Arts District.
This item was moved up and presented as 7a.
Ms. Harnage showed a map of the proposed Peacock Arts District boundaries. Ms. Harnage explained the Peacock Arts District (PAD) was formally established on January 3, 2017, and subsequently expanded on August 19, 2019. The southern boundary of the expanded area was listed as Delaware Avenue; however the parcels on the south side of the street were not included. Resolution 23-R17 corrects that issue by incorporating the parcels on both sides of Delaware Avenue in the Peacock Arts District. Ms. Harnage answered questions from the Board.
Chairman Creyaufmiller made Ms. Harnage aware of the Waiver of Distance exemption for alcoholic beverage sales might not be included in parts of the Peacock Arts District.
Motion was made by Harold Albury, and seconded by Nichelle Clemons to forward a recommendation of approval of Resolution 23-R17 to the City Commission.
- AYE:
- John Heaning, Alexander Edwards, Nichelle Clemons, Uline Daniel, Harold Albury, Anton Kreisl, Chairman Frank Creyaufmiller
Passed
d.
Sunshine Presentation
Sara Hedges, Assistant City Attorney, gave a presentation to the Board on Florida's open government laws, which included the Sunshine Law, Florida’s Public Records Act and Voting Conflicts of Interest. Ms. Hedges explained who the law applies to and types of gathering and communications that constitute a meeting. Ms Hedges also spoke about the policies governing opportunity of the public to be heard at public meetings and the behavior by members of the public. Ms. Hedges noted the prohibited restrictions on meetings and the consequences of violating the Sunshine Law. Ms. Hedges highlighted the seriousness of the Sunshine Law.
After the Sunshine discussion Ms. Hedges spoke about public records. She explained personal communications, retention, requests, and penalties for noncompliance.
Ms. Hedges finished with an explanation of voting conflicts of interest.
Ms. Hedges answered questions from the Board on speaking to commissioners one on one, speaking to applicants, and if the law is different for elected or appointed members.
Ms. Hedges encouraged the Board members to call her or the Commission on Ethics with any questions or issues. She also highlighted that when a Board member has conversations with an applicant, it does not hurt to over disclose at the Board meeting, as it shows you are open with the public.
Sara Hedges, Assistant City Attorney, gave a presentation to the Board on Florida's open government laws, which included the Sunshine Law, Florida’s Public Records Act and Voting Conflicts of Interest. Ms. Hedges explained who the law applies to and types of gathering and communications that constitute a meeting. Ms Hedges also spoke about the policies governing opportunity of the public to be heard at public meetings and the behavior by members of the public. Ms. Hedges noted the prohibited restrictions on meetings and the consequences of violating the Sunshine Law. Ms. Hedges highlighted the seriousness of the Sunshine Law.
After the Sunshine discussion Ms. Hedges spoke about public records. She explained personal communications, retention, requests, and penalties for noncompliance.
Ms. Hedges finished with an explanation of voting conflicts of interest.
Ms. Hedges answered questions from the Board on speaking to commissioners one on one, speaking to applicants, and if the law is different for elected or appointed members.
Ms. Hedges encouraged the Board members to call her or the Commission on Ethics with any questions or issues. She also highlighted that when a Board member has conversations with an applicant, it does not hurt to over disclose at the Board meeting, as it shows you are open with the public.
8.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
There were no comments from the public.
There were no comments from the public.
9.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Freeman said he has been working on the city's strategic plan with the directors, consultant and city manager. He is waiting on the commissions decision on which planning priorities they want to move forward with.
Mr. Freeman said there was discussion at the last City Commission meeting regarding public notice, because a citizen did not get their mail delivery in a timely manner. The City Manager asked for an alternative methodology in notifying the public of when an application may affect them. Mr. Freeman is proposing a notification far in advance of when an application is being scheduled for Planning Board and City Commission.
Mr. Freeman said he is waiting on confirmation from Human Resources for a new planner to start early March 2023.
Mr. Freeman answered Mr. Albury's question regarding form based zoning in the downtown master plan. Mr. Freeman said this is only for the downtown, and it may be part of the strategic plan, and if so, it will be passed on to the Planning department.
Mr. Freeman said he has asked staff to create guidelines for adopting Historic District regulations. From the regulations he would like citizens to value the city and understand planning design and quality projects. He said the standard needs to be raised of the way the citizens live, so that they have pride with what's going on, and this will in turn, encourage people to invest in the city.
Mr. Freeman said he has been working on the city's strategic plan with the directors, consultant and city manager. He is waiting on the commissions decision on which planning priorities they want to move forward with.
Mr. Freeman said there was discussion at the last City Commission meeting regarding public notice, because a citizen did not get their mail delivery in a timely manner. The City Manager asked for an alternative methodology in notifying the public of when an application may affect them. Mr. Freeman is proposing a notification far in advance of when an application is being scheduled for Planning Board and City Commission.
Mr. Freeman said he is waiting on confirmation from Human Resources for a new planner to start early March 2023.
Mr. Freeman answered Mr. Albury's question regarding form based zoning in the downtown master plan. Mr. Freeman said this is only for the downtown, and it may be part of the strategic plan, and if so, it will be passed on to the Planning department.
Mr. Freeman said he has asked staff to create guidelines for adopting Historic District regulations. From the regulations he would like citizens to value the city and understand planning design and quality projects. He said the standard needs to be raised of the way the citizens live, so that they have pride with what's going on, and this will in turn, encourage people to invest in the city.
10.
BOARD COMMENTS
Chairman Creyaufmiller asked the Board to recuse themselves prior to an item being presented, if a recusal is required.
Chairman Creyaufmiller stated he is beginning to work on changes to the Board's operating procedures, and he will bring the changes to the Board for review, with a vote at the following meeting after the review.
Chairman Creyaufmiller asked the Board to recuse themselves prior to an item being presented, if a recusal is required.
Chairman Creyaufmiller stated he is beginning to work on changes to the Board's operating procedures, and he will bring the changes to the Board for review, with a vote at the following meeting after the review.
11.
ADJOURNMENT