MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH U.S. #1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AT 5:05 P.M. ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 06, 2023.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hudson called the February 06, 2023, Regular Meeting of the City Commission to order at 5:05 P.M.
2.
OPENING PRAYER - Dr Rick Carraway with Life Changing Ministries for Jesus Inc
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick; Commissioner Arnold Gaines; Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr.; Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson; Mayor Linda Hudson
- Staff Present:
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- City Clerk Linda Cox
- City Manager Nicholas Mimms
- City Attorney Tanya Earley
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of Minutes from January 17, 2023 Regular Meeting
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Arnold Gaines to approve the Minutes from the January 17, 2023 Regular Meeting.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
6.
PROCLAMATIONS
a.
Presentation by the Florida County & City Management Association - Certificate of Recognition to the City of Fort Pierce by John Coffey for its 100 years of operating under the Commission-Manager form of government.
b.
211 Awareness Week Proclamation
7.
LETTERS TO COMMISSION
a.
Email from Jack Stepongzi expressing his appreciation for Building Department Permit Specialist Susan Keller's assistance with providing information for the construction of his house.
b.
Text message from Larry Lee commending Public Works Director Mike Reals and his team for doing a great job keeping the Lincoln Park welcome sign well-maintained.
c.
Email from Scott Parker expressing his gratitude for Operations Manager Summer Rulapaugh's understanding and kindness during the adoption process for his dog.
d.
Email from Davida Margolin praising Operations Manager Summer Rulapaugh for transforming the animal shelter into a pleasant facility that provides compassionate care and responds to inquiries about the animals, and commending Community Response Director Peggy Arraiz for the proficient operation of the Animal Adoption Center.
e.
Email from Andre with A-OK Construction in recognition of Code Enforcement & Animal Control Executive Assistant Katherine Calderon's exceptional customer service.
8.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve the Agenda as set.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
9.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS
Any person who wishes to comment on an agenda item which is not under Public Hearings on the Agenda may be heard at this time and must sign up to speak in advance. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
Any person who wishes to comment on an agenda item which is not under Public Hearings on the Agenda may be heard at this time and must sign up to speak in advance. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
No comments
10.
MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS
a.
Fort Pierce Infrastructure Surtax Citizens Oversight Committee 2022 Annual Report
Selena Griffett, Project Engineer, presented an update on the Infrastructure Surtax Citizens Oversight Committee 2022 Annual Report.
b.
Discussion and direction regarding the future of the City's micro-mobility program.
Shyanne Harnage, Economic Development Manager, provided an update on the micro mobility program and requested directions to move forward.
The Commission discussed the mobility program and revisiting this opportunity in three months.
The Commission discussed the mobility program and revisiting this opportunity in three months.
c.
Discussion of information provided by the Council on Aging of St. Lucie, Inc.
Darrell Drummond, President and CEO of COASL, provided an update on the current activities. The Commission discussed the funding concerns and suggested a letter of support for additional funding.
11.
CONSENT AGENDA
a.
Approval of Infill Lien Reduction Program Development Agreement with Giancarlo Annitto, Owner of 803 Avenue B.
b.
Approval of Infill Lien Reduction Program Development Agreement with Giancarlo Annitto, Owner of 201 North 8th Street.
c.
Approval to piggyback St. Lucie County Contract C19-02-162 with TRP Construction Group, LLC to install new pavement striping and markings on Okeechobee Road from Hartman Road to 17th Street in the amount of $69,583.72.
d.
Approval of Specific Authorization No. 4 with Kimley Horn and Associates for professional services for the Indian River Drive Historic Downtown Waterfront Corridor Improvements in an amount not to exceed $826,150.00.
e.
Approval of the proposed scope of services provided by Kessler Consulting Inc.(KCI), single source purchase, to complete a cost of service study, rate study, and future needs assessment of waste collection services for the City of Fort Pierce in an amount not to exceed $52,000.00.
Motion was made by Commissioner Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Michael Broderick to approve the Consent Agenda.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
12.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-005 An Application for Annexation of a parcel of land approximately 61.76 acres, located north of Orange Avenue and west of N 41st Street. - SECOND READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-005
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE ONE (1) PARCEL CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 61.76 ACRES AND BEING GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR APPROXIMATELY 2250 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ORANGE AVENUE AND N 39TH STREET IN FORT PIERCE FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2024; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-005
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE ONE (1) PARCEL CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 61.76 ACRES AND BEING GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR APPROXIMATELY 2250 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ORANGE AVENUE AND N 39TH STREET IN FORT PIERCE FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2024; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 23-005.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
b.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-007 An Application for Annexation of three parcels of land approximately 18.96 acres, located north of Orange Avenue and west of N 41st Street - SECOND READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-007
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE THREE (3) PARCELS CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 18.92 ACRES AND BEING GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR APPROXIMATELY 2250 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ORANGE AVENUE AND N 39TH STREET IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2024; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-007
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE THREE (3) PARCELS CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 18.92 ACRES AND BEING GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR APPROXIMATELY 2250 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ORANGE AVENUE AND N 39TH STREET IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2024; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Arnold Gaines to approve Ordinance No. 23-007.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
c.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-008 An Application for Annexation of four parcel of land approximately 56.67 acres, located north of Orange Avenue and east of N Jenkins Road - SECOND READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-008
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE FOUR (4) PARCELS CONTAINING MORE OR LESS 56.67 ACRES LOCATED NORTH OF A POINT APPROXIMATELY 1600 FEET EAST AT OR NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ORANGE AVENUE AND N JENKINS ROAD IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2024; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-008
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE FOUR (4) PARCELS CONTAINING MORE OR LESS 56.67 ACRES LOCATED NORTH OF A POINT APPROXIMATELY 1600 FEET EAST AT OR NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ORANGE AVENUE AND N JENKINS ROAD IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2024; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve Ordinance No. 23-008.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
d.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-009 An Application for Annexation of a parcel of land approximately 28.12 acres, located north of Orange Avenue and east of N Jenkins Road - SECOND READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-009
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE ONE(1) PARCEL CONTAINING 28.12 ACRES LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF N JENKINS ROAD AND FLOYD JOHNSON ROAD IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2024; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-009
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE ONE(1) PARCEL CONTAINING 28.12 ACRES LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF N JENKINS ROAD AND FLOYD JOHNSON ROAD IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2024; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve Ordinance No. 23-009.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
e.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-010 - Review and approval of a Future Land Use Map Amendment of four (4) parcels of land to change the future land use designations from St. Lucie County designations of Residential High (RH), Residential Medium (RM), and General Commercial (CG) to City designations of Medium Density Residential (RM) (+/- 58.84 Acres) and Mixed-Use Development (MXD) (+/- 21.84 Acres), generally located north of Orange Avenue and west of N 41st Street, Millcreek. Parcel ID's: 2407-241-0001-000-3, 2407-231-0000-000-5, 2407-212-0001-000-3, 2407-221-0001-000-1 and 2407-211-0001-000-0. FIRST READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-010
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATIONS OF THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN RESPECT OF PROPERTY LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 2250 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ORANGE AVENUE ND N 39TH STREET IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA BEING APPROXIMATELY MORE OR LESS 80.7 ACRES; THEREBY AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 58.84 ACRES OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FROM ST. LUCIE DESIGNATIONS OF RESIDENTIAL HIGH AND RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM TO CITY OF FORT PIERCE DESIGNATION OF MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, AND AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 21.84 ACRES OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FROM ST. LUCIE COUNTY DESIGNATIONS OF RESIDENTIAL HIGH, RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM AND COMMERCIAL TO CITY OF FORT PIERCE DESIGNATION OF MIXED-USE, AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Staff Presentation:
Kevin Freeman, Planning Director, presented the Future Land Use Map Amendment of four (4) parcels of land to change the future land use designations from St. Lucie County designations of Residential High (RH), Residential Medium (RM), and General Commercial (CG) to City designations of Medium Density Residential (RM) (+/- 58.84 Acres) and Mixed-Use Development (MXD) (+/- 21.84 Acres), generally located north of Orange Avenue and west of N 41st Street, Millcreek.
RECOMMENDATION:
The requested Application for a large-scale Future Land Use Map Amendment (FLUMA) meets the criteria specified in Section 125-136 of the City Code, the Comprehensive Plan, and does not adversely affect the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare. Therefore, Staff recommends APPROVAL of the proposed FLUMA and transmittal to the State and reviewing agencies.
Questions of Staff:
None
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Applicant Presentation:
Tod Mowery, Redtail provided a presentation on the land use of Millcreek Development.
Questions of the Applicant:
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson inquired on traffic and the existing County land use designation.
Nancy Young-Expressed traffic concerns and designation.
Nancy Love-Expressed traffic concerns and the waterway.
Linda Tompkins – Expressed traffic concerns and requested annexation details.
Applicant Comments:
Mr. Mowery addressed the concerns posed by the City residents.
Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
Comments of the Commission:
The Commission discussed the notification process, traffic concerns and addressed the concerns posed by the residents. Mr. Freeman explained the notification process.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-010
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATIONS OF THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN RESPECT OF PROPERTY LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 2250 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ORANGE AVENUE ND N 39TH STREET IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA BEING APPROXIMATELY MORE OR LESS 80.7 ACRES; THEREBY AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 58.84 ACRES OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FROM ST. LUCIE DESIGNATIONS OF RESIDENTIAL HIGH AND RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM TO CITY OF FORT PIERCE DESIGNATION OF MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, AND AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 21.84 ACRES OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FROM ST. LUCIE COUNTY DESIGNATIONS OF RESIDENTIAL HIGH, RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM AND COMMERCIAL TO CITY OF FORT PIERCE DESIGNATION OF MIXED-USE, AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Staff Presentation:
Kevin Freeman, Planning Director, presented the Future Land Use Map Amendment of four (4) parcels of land to change the future land use designations from St. Lucie County designations of Residential High (RH), Residential Medium (RM), and General Commercial (CG) to City designations of Medium Density Residential (RM) (+/- 58.84 Acres) and Mixed-Use Development (MXD) (+/- 21.84 Acres), generally located north of Orange Avenue and west of N 41st Street, Millcreek.
RECOMMENDATION:
The requested Application for a large-scale Future Land Use Map Amendment (FLUMA) meets the criteria specified in Section 125-136 of the City Code, the Comprehensive Plan, and does not adversely affect the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare. Therefore, Staff recommends APPROVAL of the proposed FLUMA and transmittal to the State and reviewing agencies.
Questions of Staff:
None
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Applicant Presentation:
Tod Mowery, Redtail provided a presentation on the land use of Millcreek Development.
Questions of the Applicant:
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson inquired on traffic and the existing County land use designation.
Nancy Young-Expressed traffic concerns and designation.
Nancy Love-Expressed traffic concerns and the waterway.
Linda Tompkins – Expressed traffic concerns and requested annexation details.
Applicant Comments:
Mr. Mowery addressed the concerns posed by the City residents.
Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
Comments of the Commission:
The Commission discussed the notification process, traffic concerns and addressed the concerns posed by the residents. Mr. Freeman explained the notification process.
Motion was made by Commissioner Michael Broderick, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 23-010.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
f.
Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 23-011 Review and approval of an application for a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment of four (4) parcels of land to change the zoning classification from St. Lucie County PUD and Commercial General to City classification of Planned Development, generally located north of Orange Avenue and west of N 41st Street . Parcel ID's 2407-124-0001-000-3, 2407-134-0001-000-4, 2407-144-0001-000-5, & 2408-233-0001-000-1. FIRST READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-011
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE AMENDING THE CITYS ZONING ATLAS AND ESTABLISHING A ZONING DESIGNATION OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR FOUR (4) PARCELS CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 80.7 ACRES AND BEING GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR APPROXIMATELY 2250 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ORANGE AVENUE AND N 39TH STREET IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND IDENTIFIED ON EXHIBIT A; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Linda Hudson asked all present to listen carefully to what City Attorney Tanya Earley would read regarding Quasi-Judicial Hearings as they apply to subsequent Quasi-Judicial Hearings tonight. Tanya Earley, City Attorney, reviewed the quasi-judicial hearing rules and procedures.
Mayor Linda Hudson called the proceeding to order.
City Clerk Linda Cox confirmed the City complied with the advertisement and notice requirements.
Mayor Linda Hudson inquired with the Commission regarding ex-parte communications and asked City Clerk to call the roll:
Commissioner Michael Broderick-Yes
Commissioner Arnold Gaines - Yes (Received emails)
Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr.- Yes (Met with the developer)
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson - Yes (Met with the applicant and has spoken with both City and County residents)
Mayor Hudson - No
City Clerk Linda Cox swore in those wanting to speak during this Quasi-Judicial hearing.
Staff Presentation:
Kevin Freeman, Planning Director, presented the review and approval of an application for a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment of four (4) parcels of land to change the zoning classification from St. Lucie County PUD and Commercial General to City classification of Planned Development, generally located north of Orange Avenue and west of N 41st Street.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommendation is for approval of the proposed Zoning Atlas amendment, noting the fifteen (15) conditions attached at Exhibit D and the Development Criteria PD1 of the draft Ordinance.
Questions of Staff:
Commissioner Broderick inquired on the covenant requirements.
Applicant Questions of Staff:
None
Tod Mowery, Redtail provided a presentation on the zoning atlas map and the change in zoning application.
Commission Questions of the Applicant:
The Commission inquired on the access point of the development, DOT right-hand turn options, the canal dimensions, environmental impacts and drainage, legalities of the POA, and sub site plans.
Mr. Mowery noted the access point and the steps necessary to make any plan changes, explained the average flow width, drainage, and POA.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Linda Tompkins-Concerned with traffic patterns and annexation.
Mr. Mowery addressed the concerns posed, noting that the utilities will be City of Fort Pierce, drainage and traffic considerations.
Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
Commission Comments:
The Commission discussed the language of unity of title and explained the requirements of a quasi-judicial hearing City Attorney Tanya Earley commented on the amended zoning ordinance because it is based on a conceptual site plan and 15 conditions, the item can be approved, and the language can be amended in the future.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-011
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE AMENDING THE CITYS ZONING ATLAS AND ESTABLISHING A ZONING DESIGNATION OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR FOUR (4) PARCELS CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 80.7 ACRES AND BEING GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR APPROXIMATELY 2250 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ORANGE AVENUE AND N 39TH STREET IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND IDENTIFIED ON EXHIBIT A; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Linda Hudson asked all present to listen carefully to what City Attorney Tanya Earley would read regarding Quasi-Judicial Hearings as they apply to subsequent Quasi-Judicial Hearings tonight. Tanya Earley, City Attorney, reviewed the quasi-judicial hearing rules and procedures.
Mayor Linda Hudson called the proceeding to order.
City Clerk Linda Cox confirmed the City complied with the advertisement and notice requirements.
Mayor Linda Hudson inquired with the Commission regarding ex-parte communications and asked City Clerk to call the roll:
Commissioner Michael Broderick-Yes
Commissioner Arnold Gaines - Yes (Received emails)
Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr.- Yes (Met with the developer)
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson - Yes (Met with the applicant and has spoken with both City and County residents)
Mayor Hudson - No
City Clerk Linda Cox swore in those wanting to speak during this Quasi-Judicial hearing.
Staff Presentation:
Kevin Freeman, Planning Director, presented the review and approval of an application for a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment of four (4) parcels of land to change the zoning classification from St. Lucie County PUD and Commercial General to City classification of Planned Development, generally located north of Orange Avenue and west of N 41st Street.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommendation is for approval of the proposed Zoning Atlas amendment, noting the fifteen (15) conditions attached at Exhibit D and the Development Criteria PD1 of the draft Ordinance.
Questions of Staff:
Commissioner Broderick inquired on the covenant requirements.
Applicant Questions of Staff:
None
Tod Mowery, Redtail provided a presentation on the zoning atlas map and the change in zoning application.
Commission Questions of the Applicant:
The Commission inquired on the access point of the development, DOT right-hand turn options, the canal dimensions, environmental impacts and drainage, legalities of the POA, and sub site plans.
Mr. Mowery noted the access point and the steps necessary to make any plan changes, explained the average flow width, drainage, and POA.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Linda Tompkins-Concerned with traffic patterns and annexation.
Mr. Mowery addressed the concerns posed, noting that the utilities will be City of Fort Pierce, drainage and traffic considerations.
Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
Commission Comments:
The Commission discussed the language of unity of title and explained the requirements of a quasi-judicial hearing City Attorney Tanya Earley commented on the amended zoning ordinance because it is based on a conceptual site plan and 15 conditions, the item can be approved, and the language can be amended in the future.
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Michael Broderick to approve the application for a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment with 15 conditions.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
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Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-012 review and approval of a Future Land Use Map Amendment of five (5) parcels of land to change the future land use designations from St. Lucie County designations of Residential Urban (RU) and Commercial (COM) to City designations of High Density Residential (RH) (+/- 80.3 Acres) and General Commercial (CG) (+/- 4.5 Acres).- West Orange located at Orange Avenue and N. Jenkins Road (5 parcels.) Parcel ID's: 2407-241-0001-000-3, 2407-231-0000-000-5, 2407-212-0001-000-3, 2407-221-0001-000-1 and 2407-211-0001-000-0. FIRST READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-012
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATIONS OF THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN RESPECT OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF N JENKINS ROAD AND FLOYD JOHNSON ROAD IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA BEING APPROXIMATELY MORE OR LESS 84.8 ACRES; THEREBY AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 80.3 ACRES OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FROM ST. LUCIE DESIGNATIONS OF RESIDENTIAL URBAN AND COMMERCIAL TO CITY OF FORT PIERCE DESIGNATION OF HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, AND AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 4.5 ACRES OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FROM ST. LUCIE COUNTY DESIGNATION OF COMMERCIAL TO CITY OF FORT PIERCE DESIGNATION OF GENERAL COMMERCIAL, AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Staff Presentation:
Kevin Freeman, Planning Director, presented the review and approval of a Future Land Use Map Amendment of five (5) parcels of land to change the future land use designations from St. Lucie County designations of Residential Urban (RU) and Commercial (COM) to City designations of High Density Residential (RH) (+/- 80.3 Acres) and General Commercial (CG) (+/- 4.5 Acres).- West Orange located at Orange Avenue and N. Jenkins Road (5 parcels.)
RECOMMENDATION:
The requested Application for a large-scale Future Land Use Map Amendment (FLUMA) meets the criteria specified in Section 125-136 of the City Code, the Comprehensive Plan, and does not adversely affect the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare. Therefore, Staff recommends APPROVAL of the proposed FLUMA.
Questions of Staff:
None
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Tod Mowery, Redtail provided a presentation the Future Land Use Map Amendment to change the future land use designations.
Brenda Campbell-Concerns with notification, traffic, and flood control.
Julio Gonzalez – Concerns with zoning change.
Marisma Izeta- Concerns with traffic, flooding, privacy, and zoning change.
Mr. Mowery addressed the concerns posed the current County residents.
Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
Commission Comments:
Commissioner Gaines inquired if the County residents that spoke will be annexed into the City and expressed his concerns with traffic and the need for adequate traffic studies. Mr. Freeman confirmed that they will not be annexed into the City just the property mentioned in this item.
Commissioner Broderick commented on the density level.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson commented on the current zoning versus the proposed zoning designation and traffic.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson commented on the change of use and explained that this is a process.
Mayor Hudson commented on the population and growth and development of Orange Ave and that it is a State Road which requires the participation of the City, DOT and possibly TRC.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-012
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATIONS OF THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN RESPECT OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF N JENKINS ROAD AND FLOYD JOHNSON ROAD IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA BEING APPROXIMATELY MORE OR LESS 84.8 ACRES; THEREBY AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 80.3 ACRES OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FROM ST. LUCIE DESIGNATIONS OF RESIDENTIAL URBAN AND COMMERCIAL TO CITY OF FORT PIERCE DESIGNATION OF HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, AND AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 4.5 ACRES OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FROM ST. LUCIE COUNTY DESIGNATION OF COMMERCIAL TO CITY OF FORT PIERCE DESIGNATION OF GENERAL COMMERCIAL, AS DESCRIBED WITHIN THE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Staff Presentation:
Kevin Freeman, Planning Director, presented the review and approval of a Future Land Use Map Amendment of five (5) parcels of land to change the future land use designations from St. Lucie County designations of Residential Urban (RU) and Commercial (COM) to City designations of High Density Residential (RH) (+/- 80.3 Acres) and General Commercial (CG) (+/- 4.5 Acres).- West Orange located at Orange Avenue and N. Jenkins Road (5 parcels.)
RECOMMENDATION:
The requested Application for a large-scale Future Land Use Map Amendment (FLUMA) meets the criteria specified in Section 125-136 of the City Code, the Comprehensive Plan, and does not adversely affect the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare. Therefore, Staff recommends APPROVAL of the proposed FLUMA.
Questions of Staff:
None
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Tod Mowery, Redtail provided a presentation the Future Land Use Map Amendment to change the future land use designations.
Brenda Campbell-Concerns with notification, traffic, and flood control.
Julio Gonzalez – Concerns with zoning change.
Marisma Izeta- Concerns with traffic, flooding, privacy, and zoning change.
Mr. Mowery addressed the concerns posed the current County residents.
Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
Commission Comments:
Commissioner Gaines inquired if the County residents that spoke will be annexed into the City and expressed his concerns with traffic and the need for adequate traffic studies. Mr. Freeman confirmed that they will not be annexed into the City just the property mentioned in this item.
Commissioner Broderick commented on the density level.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson commented on the current zoning versus the proposed zoning designation and traffic.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson commented on the change of use and explained that this is a process.
Mayor Hudson commented on the population and growth and development of Orange Ave and that it is a State Road which requires the participation of the City, DOT and possibly TRC.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Michael Broderick to approve Ordinance No. 23-012.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
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Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 23-013 Review and approval of an application for a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment of five (5) parcels of land to change the zoning classification from St. Lucie County RS-2 and Commercial General to City classification of Planned Development, generally located north of Orange Avenue and east of N Jenkins Road. Parcel IDs: 2407-241-0001-000-3, 2407-231-0000-000-5, 2407-212-0001-000-3, 2407-221-0001-000-1 and 2407-211-0001-000-0. FIRST READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-013
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE AMENDING THE CITYS ZONING ATLAS AND ESTABLISHING A ZONING DESIGNATION OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR FIVE (5) PARCELS CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 84.8 ACRES AND BEING GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF N JENKINS ROAD AND FLOYD JOHNSON ROAD IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA ; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Linda Hudson called the proceeding to order.
City Clerk Linda Cox confirmed the City complied with the advertisement and notice requirements.
Mayor Linda Hudson inquired with the Commission regarding ex-parte communications and asked City Clerk to call the roll:
Commissioner Michael Broderick-Yes
Commissioner Arnold Gaines - Yes
Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr.- Yes
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson - Yes (Has spoken with the applicant, City and County residents)
Mayor Hudson - No
City Clerk Linda Cox swore in those wanting to speak during this Quasi-Judicial hearing.
Staff Presentation:
Kevin Freeman, Planning Director presented the review and approval of an application for a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment of five (5) parcels of land to change the zoning classification from St. Lucie County RS-2 and Commercial General to City classification of Planned Development, generally located north of Orange Avenue and east of N Jenkins Road.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommendation is for APPROVAL of the proposed Zoning Atlas amendment, noting the fifteen (15) conditions attached at Exhibit D and the Development Criteria PD1 of the draft Ordinance.
Questions of Staff:
None
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Tod Mowery, Redtail provided a presentation on the Zoning Atlas Map Amendment land to change the zoning classification from St. Lucie County RS-2 and Commercial General to the City classification of Planned Development.
Applicant Questions of Staff:
None
Larry Suchman, Suchman Retail Group, thanked the Staff and Commission and look forward to working with the City.
Commission Questions of the Applicant:
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson inquired if the pond north is owned by the State and the goal to maintain consistent zoning.
Mr. Mowery confirmed that it is owned by the State.
Mayor Hudson inquired if buffers will be present for the adjacent County properties. Mr. Mowry commented that there would.
Julio Gonzalez-Inquired on noise level and ordinances.
Marisma Izeta – Commented on residential considerations.
Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
Mr. Mowery commented on the noise level requirements for both the City and the County.
Commissioner Gaines commented on the need to converse with the County residents.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-013
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE AMENDING THE CITYS ZONING ATLAS AND ESTABLISHING A ZONING DESIGNATION OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR FIVE (5) PARCELS CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 84.8 ACRES AND BEING GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF N JENKINS ROAD AND FLOYD JOHNSON ROAD IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA ; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Linda Hudson called the proceeding to order.
City Clerk Linda Cox confirmed the City complied with the advertisement and notice requirements.
Mayor Linda Hudson inquired with the Commission regarding ex-parte communications and asked City Clerk to call the roll:
Commissioner Michael Broderick-Yes
Commissioner Arnold Gaines - Yes
Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr.- Yes
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson - Yes (Has spoken with the applicant, City and County residents)
Mayor Hudson - No
City Clerk Linda Cox swore in those wanting to speak during this Quasi-Judicial hearing.
Staff Presentation:
Kevin Freeman, Planning Director presented the review and approval of an application for a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment of five (5) parcels of land to change the zoning classification from St. Lucie County RS-2 and Commercial General to City classification of Planned Development, generally located north of Orange Avenue and east of N Jenkins Road.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommendation is for APPROVAL of the proposed Zoning Atlas amendment, noting the fifteen (15) conditions attached at Exhibit D and the Development Criteria PD1 of the draft Ordinance.
Questions of Staff:
None
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Tod Mowery, Redtail provided a presentation on the Zoning Atlas Map Amendment land to change the zoning classification from St. Lucie County RS-2 and Commercial General to the City classification of Planned Development.
Applicant Questions of Staff:
None
Larry Suchman, Suchman Retail Group, thanked the Staff and Commission and look forward to working with the City.
Commission Questions of the Applicant:
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson inquired if the pond north is owned by the State and the goal to maintain consistent zoning.
Mr. Mowery confirmed that it is owned by the State.
Mayor Hudson inquired if buffers will be present for the adjacent County properties. Mr. Mowry commented that there would.
Julio Gonzalez-Inquired on noise level and ordinances.
Marisma Izeta – Commented on residential considerations.
Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
Mr. Mowery commented on the noise level requirements for both the City and the County.
Commissioner Gaines commented on the need to converse with the County residents.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr. to approve Ordinance No. 23-013 with 15 conditions.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
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Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-014 Amending Chapter 36 - Utilities, Article VIII imposing year-round Irrigation Conservation Measures. FIRST READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-014
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; CREATING CHAPTER 36 - UTILITIES, ARTICLE VIII – IRRIGATION CONSERVATION MEASURES, PROVIDING FOR LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MANDATORY YEAR-ROUND LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION CONSERVATION MEASURES RULE OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (40E-24, F.A.C.); PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING THE LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SCHEDULE; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS TO THE LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SCHEDULE; PROVIDING FOR A REQUIREMENT TO OPERATE TECHNOLOGY THAT INHIBITS OR INTERRUPTS AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM DURING PERIODS OF SUFFICIENT MOISTURE; PROVIDING FOR VARIANCES FROM THE SPECIFIC DAY OF THE WEEK LIMITATIONS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION OF THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Peggy Arraiz, Director of Community Response, provided a presentation from the South Florida Water Management District regarding local adoption of year-round irrigation ordinances.
Mayor Hudson commented on the Ordinance that is to preserve and conserve water.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-014
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; CREATING CHAPTER 36 - UTILITIES, ARTICLE VIII – IRRIGATION CONSERVATION MEASURES, PROVIDING FOR LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MANDATORY YEAR-ROUND LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION CONSERVATION MEASURES RULE OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (40E-24, F.A.C.); PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING THE LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SCHEDULE; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS TO THE LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SCHEDULE; PROVIDING FOR A REQUIREMENT TO OPERATE TECHNOLOGY THAT INHIBITS OR INTERRUPTS AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM DURING PERIODS OF SUFFICIENT MOISTURE; PROVIDING FOR VARIANCES FROM THE SPECIFIC DAY OF THE WEEK LIMITATIONS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION OF THE ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Peggy Arraiz, Director of Community Response, provided a presentation from the South Florida Water Management District regarding local adoption of year-round irrigation ordinances.
Mayor Hudson commented on the Ordinance that is to preserve and conserve water.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 23-014.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
- NAY:
- Commissioner Arnold Gaines
Passed
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Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 23-015 - Review and approval of a Zoning Map Amendment by owners 805 Office Plaza, LLC and applicant Bradley Currie of EDC, Inc to change the zoning from High Density Residential, R-5, to Office Commercial, C-1, at approximately 805 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34982. Parcel ID: 2422-602-0001-000-7. FIRST READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-015
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; REZONING THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR 805 VIRGINIA AVE, FROM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-5) TO OFFICE COMMERCIAL (C-1); PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Linda Hudson called the proceeding to order.
City Clerk Linda Cox confirmed the City complied with the advertisement and notice requirements.
Mayor Linda Hudson inquired with the Commission regarding ex-parte communications and asked City Clerk to call the roll:
Commissioner Michael Broderick-No
Commissioner Arnold Gaines - No
Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr.- No
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson - No
Mayor Hudson - No
City Clerk Linda Cox swore in those wanting to speak during this Quasi-Judicial hearing.
Staff Presentation:
Ryan Altizer, Planner presented the review and approval of a Zoning Map Amendment by owners 805 Office Plaza, LLC and applicant Bradley Currie of EDC, Inc to change the zoning from High Density Residential, R-5, to Office Commercial, C-1, at approximately 805 Virginia Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION:
The requested application for a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment meets the criteria specified in Section 125-136 of the City Code, the Comprehensive Plan, and does not adversely affect the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare. Therefore, Staff recommends APPROVAL of the proposed rezoning from R-5, High Density Residential, to C-1, Office Commercial.
Questions of Staff:
Commissioner Broderick inquired on the reason for the requested change and if they change will affect the current property. Mr. Altizer explained it would be a better buffer for the residential area behind it and the zoning change will not affect the existing property.
Applicant Questions of Staff:
None
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Brad Currie, EDC, explained the reason for the request for zoning change.
Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-015
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; REZONING THE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR 805 VIRGINIA AVE, FROM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-5) TO OFFICE COMMERCIAL (C-1); PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Linda Hudson called the proceeding to order.
City Clerk Linda Cox confirmed the City complied with the advertisement and notice requirements.
Mayor Linda Hudson inquired with the Commission regarding ex-parte communications and asked City Clerk to call the roll:
Commissioner Michael Broderick-No
Commissioner Arnold Gaines - No
Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr.- No
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson - No
Mayor Hudson - No
City Clerk Linda Cox swore in those wanting to speak during this Quasi-Judicial hearing.
Staff Presentation:
Ryan Altizer, Planner presented the review and approval of a Zoning Map Amendment by owners 805 Office Plaza, LLC and applicant Bradley Currie of EDC, Inc to change the zoning from High Density Residential, R-5, to Office Commercial, C-1, at approximately 805 Virginia Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION:
The requested application for a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment meets the criteria specified in Section 125-136 of the City Code, the Comprehensive Plan, and does not adversely affect the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare. Therefore, Staff recommends APPROVAL of the proposed rezoning from R-5, High Density Residential, to C-1, Office Commercial.
Questions of Staff:
Commissioner Broderick inquired on the reason for the requested change and if they change will affect the current property. Mr. Altizer explained it would be a better buffer for the residential area behind it and the zoning change will not affect the existing property.
Applicant Questions of Staff:
None
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Brad Currie, EDC, explained the reason for the request for zoning change.
Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve ORDINANCE NO. 23-015.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
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Quasi Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 23-016 - Rezoning two (2) parcels containing approximately 6.88 acres generally located at or near 901-1001 South Ocean Drive, from Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A) to Planned Development (PD). Parcel IDs: 2401-412-0004-000-0 & 2401-412-0005-000-7. FIRST READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-016
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; REZONING TWO (2) PARCELS CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 6.88 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR 901-1001 SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE, FROM HUTCHINSON ISLAND MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-4A) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD); PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Linda Hudson called the proceeding to order.
City Clerk Linda Cox confirmed the City complied with the advertisement and notice requirements.
Mayor Linda Hudson inquired with the Commission regarding ex-parte communications and asked City Clerk to call the roll:
Commissioner Michael Broderick - Yes
Commissioner Arnold Gaines - No
Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr.- No
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson - Yes (City residents)
Mayor Hudson - No
City Clerk Linda Cox swore in those wanting to speak during this Quasi-Judicial hearing.
Staff Presentation:
Kevin Freeman, Planning Director presented the rezoning of two (2) parcels containing approximately 6.88 acres generally located at or near 901-1001 South Ocean Drive, from Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A) to Planned Development (PD).
RECOMMENDATION:
The requested Application for a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment and associated Development Plan meets the criteria specified in 125-212 and 126-136 of the City Code, the Comprehensive Plan, and does not adversely affect the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare; Therefore, Staff recommends APPROVAL of the application.
Questions of Staff:
Commissioner Broderick inquired on the emergency access, the bus stop on Crestview, if this is a final site plan, zoning change, and the South Beach Overlay. Mr. Freeman explained the emergency access, the need for the School District to determine the location details of the bus stop, and the lot width will change in zoning, and confirmed the standards for the South Beach Overlay are being met.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson confirmed the property that abuts the location and inquired on parking for the PD designation and the wall. Mr. Freeman explained that is different ownership, with a PD application parking can be changed, and the wall will be removed.
Applicant Questions of Staff:
None
Applicant Presentation:
Pete Sweeney, Block & Scarpa, thanked the Staff and answered the questions posed by the Commission
Patrick Soares, Architect of Record, explained the emergency access and fencing.
Mayor Hudson inquired on the level of the condos. Mr. Soares explained that there are both two- and three-story units.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson inquired if there is beach access. Mr. Soares explained the type of access.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
George Mueller-Concerns with notification.
Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
Commission Comments:
Commissioner Curtis Johnson inquired on the property referenced as wetlands and has it been designated as such by the South Florida Water Management District. Mr. Freeman clarified the information was provided by the SFWMD, and the notification concerns. City Clerk Linda Cox verified the notification dates and explained that notifications are sent to the address listed on property appraiser.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson inquired on the notification wording and what it addresses and how to move forward with his current concerns. Ms. Cox explained the wording is standard.
Commissioner Broderick expressed his concern with the bus stop.
Commissioner Gaines commented on concerns with notification, the owner of the adjacent lands inability to provide evidence for the hearing and the order of the hearing. Ms. Earley clarified the order of the hearing and verified if the Planning Department had met all notification requirements for the entrance of evidence into record.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson requested to reopen the public hearing. Ms. Earley clarified reopening the public hearing.
Mayor Hudson reopened the public hearing.
Mr. Mueller provided information on historical background and land ownership.
Mr. Sweeney reiterated information on the proposed property using an informal evaluation as previously stated.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson requested clarification on the wetland’s delineation. Mr. Soares provided clarification using presented renderings.
Commissioner Broderick commented on the need to make a determination based on the information presented.
Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
The Commission discussed the need for additional information on the bus stop, Crestview access, public input, and notification concerns.
City Attorney Tanya Earley clarified the quasi-judicial standards for participation.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-016
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; REZONING TWO (2) PARCELS CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 6.88 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED AT OR NEAR 901-1001 SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE, FROM HUTCHINSON ISLAND MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-4A) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD); PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Linda Hudson called the proceeding to order.
City Clerk Linda Cox confirmed the City complied with the advertisement and notice requirements.
Mayor Linda Hudson inquired with the Commission regarding ex-parte communications and asked City Clerk to call the roll:
Commissioner Michael Broderick - Yes
Commissioner Arnold Gaines - No
Commissioner Curtis Johnson Jr.- No
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson - Yes (City residents)
Mayor Hudson - No
City Clerk Linda Cox swore in those wanting to speak during this Quasi-Judicial hearing.
Staff Presentation:
Kevin Freeman, Planning Director presented the rezoning of two (2) parcels containing approximately 6.88 acres generally located at or near 901-1001 South Ocean Drive, from Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A) to Planned Development (PD).
RECOMMENDATION:
The requested Application for a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment and associated Development Plan meets the criteria specified in 125-212 and 126-136 of the City Code, the Comprehensive Plan, and does not adversely affect the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare; Therefore, Staff recommends APPROVAL of the application.
Questions of Staff:
Commissioner Broderick inquired on the emergency access, the bus stop on Crestview, if this is a final site plan, zoning change, and the South Beach Overlay. Mr. Freeman explained the emergency access, the need for the School District to determine the location details of the bus stop, and the lot width will change in zoning, and confirmed the standards for the South Beach Overlay are being met.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson confirmed the property that abuts the location and inquired on parking for the PD designation and the wall. Mr. Freeman explained that is different ownership, with a PD application parking can be changed, and the wall will be removed.
Applicant Questions of Staff:
None
Applicant Presentation:
Pete Sweeney, Block & Scarpa, thanked the Staff and answered the questions posed by the Commission
Patrick Soares, Architect of Record, explained the emergency access and fencing.
Mayor Hudson inquired on the level of the condos. Mr. Soares explained that there are both two- and three-story units.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson inquired if there is beach access. Mr. Soares explained the type of access.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
George Mueller-Concerns with notification.
Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
Commission Comments:
Commissioner Curtis Johnson inquired on the property referenced as wetlands and has it been designated as such by the South Florida Water Management District. Mr. Freeman clarified the information was provided by the SFWMD, and the notification concerns. City Clerk Linda Cox verified the notification dates and explained that notifications are sent to the address listed on property appraiser.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson inquired on the notification wording and what it addresses and how to move forward with his current concerns. Ms. Cox explained the wording is standard.
Commissioner Broderick expressed his concern with the bus stop.
Commissioner Gaines commented on concerns with notification, the owner of the adjacent lands inability to provide evidence for the hearing and the order of the hearing. Ms. Earley clarified the order of the hearing and verified if the Planning Department had met all notification requirements for the entrance of evidence into record.
Commissioner Curtis Johnson requested to reopen the public hearing. Ms. Earley clarified reopening the public hearing.
Mayor Hudson reopened the public hearing.
Mr. Mueller provided information on historical background and land ownership.
Mr. Sweeney reiterated information on the proposed property using an informal evaluation as previously stated.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson requested clarification on the wetland’s delineation. Mr. Soares provided clarification using presented renderings.
Commissioner Broderick commented on the need to make a determination based on the information presented.
Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
The Commission discussed the need for additional information on the bus stop, Crestview access, public input, and notification concerns.
City Attorney Tanya Earley clarified the quasi-judicial standards for participation.
Motion was made by Commissioner Michael Broderick, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve ORDINANCE NO. 23-016 with conditions.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
- NAY:
- Commissioner Arnold Gaines
Passed
l.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-017 - Review and approval of an Abandonment of Right-of-way, by applicant, Collins Brown Barket, to abandon right-of-way near the southeast corner of Seaway Drive and Carlton Court; abutting the parcel located at 1100 Colonnades Drive to the south. FIRST READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-017
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; ABANDONING A PORTION OF CARLTON COURT RIGHT-OF-WAY, COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 22, REVISED MAP OF FORT PIERCE BEACH SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 29, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THENCE SOUTH 17°09' EAST ALONG THE SOUTHWARD EXTENSION OF THE WEST LINE OF BLOCK 22, A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CARLTON COURT, THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE SOUTH 72°51'00" WEST A DISTANCE OF 981.91 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING CONTINUE ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE SOUTH 72°51'00" WEST A DISTANCE OF 27.68 FEET, THENCE NORTH 49°13'00" WEST A DISTANCE OF 27.68 FEET TO A POINT OF CUSP ALSO BEING A POINT OF CURVATURE, THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTH HAVING A RADIUS OF 50.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 57°56'00", AN ARC LENGTH OF 50.57 FEET. A DELTA OF 57°56'00", A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 78°11'00" EAST AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 48.43 FEET TO THE POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING. BEING A PART OF CARLTON COURT, REVISED MAP OF FORT PIERCE BEACH SUBDIVISION WITHIN THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 29, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Presentation:
Vennis Gilmore, Assistant Planning Director, presented the review and approval of an Abandonment of Right-of-way, by applicant, Collins Brown Barket, to abandon right-of-way near the southeast corner of Seaway Drive and Carlton Court; abutting the parcel located at 1100 Colonnades Drive.
RECOMMENDATION:
The requested Application for an Abandonment meets the criteria as specified in Chapter 32 of the City Code of Ordinances and is consistent with the City’s Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan, therefore Staff recommends APPROVAL to the City Commission with one (1) condition:
Payment of the appraised value, $2,100, for the subject right-of-way.
Questions of Staff:
None
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Marcia Baker – request waiver of payment.
Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
Mayor Hudson inquired of City Attorney Earley if statues require payment. Ms. Earley commented on the abandonment statues.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson commented on the dumpsters at the location for the purpose of relocation.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-017
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; ABANDONING A PORTION OF CARLTON COURT RIGHT-OF-WAY, COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BLOCK 22, REVISED MAP OF FORT PIERCE BEACH SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 29, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THENCE SOUTH 17°09' EAST ALONG THE SOUTHWARD EXTENSION OF THE WEST LINE OF BLOCK 22, A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CARLTON COURT, THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE SOUTH 72°51'00" WEST A DISTANCE OF 981.91 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING CONTINUE ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE SOUTH 72°51'00" WEST A DISTANCE OF 27.68 FEET, THENCE NORTH 49°13'00" WEST A DISTANCE OF 27.68 FEET TO A POINT OF CUSP ALSO BEING A POINT OF CURVATURE, THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE CONCAVE TO THE NORTH HAVING A RADIUS OF 50.00 FEET AND A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 57°56'00", AN ARC LENGTH OF 50.57 FEET. A DELTA OF 57°56'00", A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 78°11'00" EAST AND A CHORD DISTANCE OF 48.43 FEET TO THE POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING. BEING A PART OF CARLTON COURT, REVISED MAP OF FORT PIERCE BEACH SUBDIVISION WITHIN THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 29, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Presentation:
Vennis Gilmore, Assistant Planning Director, presented the review and approval of an Abandonment of Right-of-way, by applicant, Collins Brown Barket, to abandon right-of-way near the southeast corner of Seaway Drive and Carlton Court; abutting the parcel located at 1100 Colonnades Drive.
RECOMMENDATION:
The requested Application for an Abandonment meets the criteria as specified in Chapter 32 of the City Code of Ordinances and is consistent with the City’s Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan, therefore Staff recommends APPROVAL to the City Commission with one (1) condition:
Payment of the appraised value, $2,100, for the subject right-of-way.
Questions of Staff:
None
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Marcia Baker – request waiver of payment.
Mayor Hudson closed the public hearing.
Mayor Hudson inquired of City Attorney Earley if statues require payment. Ms. Earley commented on the abandonment statues.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson commented on the dumpsters at the location for the purpose of relocation.
Motion was made by Commissioner Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Michael Broderick to approve Ordinance No. 23-017 with no payment.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
m.
Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-018: Review and approval of an ordinance of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida; amending Ordinance No. 22-046 in order to correct a scrivener's error of parcel identification within the adopted ordinance; extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near 2605 Kerr Street in Fort Pierce, Florida. FIRST READING
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Ordinance, read by title only, into the record.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-018
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 22-046 IN ORDER TO CORRECT A SCRIVENERS ERROR OF PARCEL IDENTIFICATION WITHIN THE ADOPTED ORDINANCE; EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE ONE (1) PARCEL AT OR NEAR 2605 KERR STREET IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2024; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Vennis Gilmore, Assistant Planning Director, presented the review and approval of an ordinance of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida; amending Ordinance No. 22-046 in order to correct a scrivener's error of parcel identification within the adopted ordinance; extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near 2605 Kerr Street.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the proposed Ordinance; Amending Ordinance No. 22-046 in order to correct a scrivener’s error of parcel identification within the adopted ordinance; extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near 2605 Kerr Street in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-018
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 22-046 IN ORDER TO CORRECT A SCRIVENERS ERROR OF PARCEL IDENTIFICATION WITHIN THE ADOPTED ORDINANCE; EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, TO INCLUDE ONE (1) PARCEL AT OR NEAR 2605 KERR STREET IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA AND SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO ASSESS SAID PROPERTY AND PLACE IT ON THE CITY TAX ROLLS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2024; DIRECTING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT TAXES ON THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY; ESTABLISHING THE ZONING DESIGNATION; ESTABLISHING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION; DIRECTING FILING OF THE ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY; DIRECTING REVISION OF THE CHARTER BOUNDARY ARTICLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Vennis Gilmore, Assistant Planning Director, presented the review and approval of an ordinance of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida; amending Ordinance No. 22-046 in order to correct a scrivener's error of parcel identification within the adopted ordinance; extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near 2605 Kerr Street.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the proposed Ordinance; Amending Ordinance No. 22-046 in order to correct a scrivener’s error of parcel identification within the adopted ordinance; extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near 2605 Kerr Street in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing.
Seeing no one, she closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Commissioner Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Ordinance No. 23-018.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
13.
CITY COMMISSION
a.
Resolution No. 23-R14 initiating the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement process with St. Lucie County for annexation of Paradise Park.
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Resolution, read by title only, into the record.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 171, PART II, FLORIDA STATUTES, THE INTERLOCAL SERVICE BOUNDARY AGREEMENT ACT, INITIATING THE PROCESS PROVIDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDRESSING THE ISSUES MORE PARTICULARLY SET FORTH THEREIN; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Shyanne Harnage, Economic Development Manager, presented the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement process with St. Lucie County for annexation of Paradise Park.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 23-R14
Mayor Hudson inquired on an access point. Ms. Harnage verified the access point.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson requested that requirements be met per statute.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 171, PART II, FLORIDA STATUTES, THE INTERLOCAL SERVICE BOUNDARY AGREEMENT ACT, INITIATING THE PROCESS PROVIDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDRESSING THE ISSUES MORE PARTICULARLY SET FORTH THEREIN; REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Shyanne Harnage, Economic Development Manager, presented the Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement process with St. Lucie County for annexation of Paradise Park.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 23-R14
Mayor Hudson inquired on an access point. Ms. Harnage verified the access point.
Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson requested that requirements be met per statute.
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Arnold Gaines to approve Resolution No. 23-R14.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
b.
Resolution No. 23-R15 appointing Betty Bradwell as Mayor Hudson's representative on the Police Community Advisory Board.
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Resolution, read by title only, into the record.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE POLICE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE POLICE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Commissioner Arnold Gaines, seconded by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson to approve Resolution No. 23-R15 appointing Betty Bradwell as Mayor Hudson's representative on the Police Community Advisory Board.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
c.
Resolution No. 23-R16 adopting City of Fort Pierce Rules and Regulations
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Resolution, read by title only, into the record.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, ADOPTING REVISED CITY OF FORT PIERCE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS; REPEALING AND REPLACING THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY RESOULTION NO. 18-R06; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Kevin Browning, Human Resources Director, provided an update to the City of Fort Pierce Rules and Regulations.
Vacation – Article 12
Sick Leave Conversion – 13.09
Medical Marijuana & CBD Article 15
Smoking – Article 19
Emergency Pay Policy – Article 26
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, ADOPTING REVISED CITY OF FORT PIERCE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS; REPEALING AND REPLACING THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY RESOULTION NO. 18-R06; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Kevin Browning, Human Resources Director, provided an update to the City of Fort Pierce Rules and Regulations.
Vacation – Article 12
Sick Leave Conversion – 13.09
Medical Marijuana & CBD Article 15
Smoking – Article 19
Emergency Pay Policy – Article 26
Motion was made by Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Arnold Gaines to approve Resolution No. 23-R16.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
d.
Resolution No. 23-R18 appointing Althea Wilson as the IRSC Representative on the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board.
City Clerk Linda Cox introduced the Resolution, read by title only, into the record.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE SUNRISE THEATRE ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, CERTIFYING THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE SUNRISE THEATRE ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Arnold Gaines to approve Resolution No. 23-R18.
- AYE:
- Commissioner Michael Broderick, Commissioner Arnold Gaines, Commissioner Curtis Johnson, Jr., Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson, Mayor Linda Hudson
Passed
14.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
Katina Moore
Nikkiti White
Pinkie Hendley
Nikkiti White
Pinkie Hendley
15.
COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
a.
Reports
City Manager Nick Mimms commented on the items of discussion for the March 28, 2023 Joint Meeting at Indian River State College which include downtown parking, Harbor Point Park, annexation strategies, impact fees, and Avenue D model block.
City Clerk Linda Cox-No comments
City Attorney Tanya Earley- No comments
City Clerk Linda Cox-No comments
City Attorney Tanya Earley- No comments
16.
COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION
Commissioner Gaines commented on the loss of Nikkitia Bryant and his desire for City notification by the County and thanked Nikkiti White for attending the meeting.
17.
ADJOURNMENT
Immediately following adjournment, please move toward the doors and exit the chambers. This allows for the safe and courteous exit of all persons, and those on the dais. Conversations after the meeting should be held outside of chambers, in the foyer or elsewhere, but not in the commission chambers where lights will be out as soon as the chambers are empty.
Immediately following adjournment, please move toward the doors and exit the chambers. This allows for the safe and courteous exit of all persons, and those on the dais. Conversations after the meeting should be held outside of chambers, in the foyer or elsewhere, but not in the commission chambers where lights will be out as soon as the chambers are empty.
Mayor Linda Hudson adjourned the meeting at 11:24 P.M.
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