Planning Board Minutes
OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE CITY PLANNING BOARD HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2014, IN FORT PIERCE CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Weaver, as outgoing chair, called the meeting to order.
Mr. Weaver, as outgoing chair, called the meeting to order.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Phyllis Castro; Tim O'Connell; Eduardo Mujica; Robert Poitier; Steve Weaver; Eloise Cummings; John George; Marcia Baker; Bob Burdge; Brian Paul; Mike Dahan
- Absent:
- Erica Ganzi
- Staff Present:
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- Clarissa Davis, Planner
- Rebecca Grohall, Planning Manager
- James Walker, Assistant City Attorney
- Alicia Rosenthal, Administrative Assistant
4.
CERTIFICATION OF ALTERNATE MEMBER VOTING STATUS
Mr. Weaver participated in discussions and voting.
Mr. Weaver participated in discussions and voting.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
February 11, 2014 Meeting
Motion was made by John George, seconded by Robert Poitier to approve minutes for the February 11, 2014 meeting.
- AYE:
- Phyllis Castro, Tim O'Connell, Eduardo Mujica, Robert Poitier, Eloise Cummings, John George, Marcia Baker, Bob Burdge, Brian Paul, Steve Weaver
Passed
6.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Preliminary Plat - East of Selvitz Road, directly north of Devine Road - Selvitz Crossing Subdivision - A request for approval of a preliminary plat for future Selvitz Crossing Subdivision. The owner and applicant is Midway St. Lucie, LLC, represented by Brian Nolan of Lucido & Associates.
Ms. Davis gave an overview of the application. Brian Nolan, Project Manager from Lucido & Associates, Butch Terpening, President of Culpepper & Terpening, and Ron Harris, Surveyor for St. Lucie County commented. Ms. Baker inquired about lot size, previously approved site plans and proximity to Waste Pro. Ms. Davis responded. Mr. Burdge inquired about the TRC comments and staff addressed those questions.Mr. Weaver inquired of the broader sense of this project for the community. Ms. Baker asked about the real estate listings for site, flood plain issues and if a market study had been done. Mr. Terpening, speaking for the applicant, answered questions and Mr. Nolan also responded. Mr. Weaver stated his concern over his calculations of the number of trucks. Mr. Terpening addressed his question as well as the need for dirt and profit from water farming. Ms. Baker asked how much of the property can be built on and who will maintain the lake. Mr. Nolan stated the final plat would indicate lake maintenance responsibility. Ms. Castro inquired about the property appraiser taxable value. Ms. Baker stated her objections to the project.
Ms. Davis gave an overview of the application. Brian Nolan, Project Manager from Lucido & Associates, Butch Terpening, President of Culpepper & Terpening, and Ron Harris, Surveyor for St. Lucie County commented. Ms. Baker inquired about lot size, previously approved site plans and proximity to Waste Pro. Ms. Davis responded. Mr. Burdge inquired about the TRC comments and staff addressed those questions.Mr. Weaver inquired of the broader sense of this project for the community. Ms. Baker asked about the real estate listings for site, flood plain issues and if a market study had been done. Mr. Terpening, speaking for the applicant, answered questions and Mr. Nolan also responded. Mr. Weaver stated his concern over his calculations of the number of trucks. Mr. Terpening addressed his question as well as the need for dirt and profit from water farming. Ms. Baker asked how much of the property can be built on and who will maintain the lake. Mr. Nolan stated the final plat would indicate lake maintenance responsibility. Ms. Castro inquired about the property appraiser taxable value. Ms. Baker stated her objections to the project.
Motion was made by John George, seconded by Robert Poitier to approve preliminary plat for future Selvitz Crossing Subdivision.
- AYE:
- Tim O'Connell, Robert Poitier, Steve Weaver, Eloise Cummings, John George, Brian Paul
- NAY:
- Phyllis Castro, Eduardo Mujica, Marcia Baker, Bob Burdge
Passed
7.
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR
Motion was made by John George, seconded by Marcia Baker to approve the election of Bob Burdge for Chair.
- AYE:
- Phyllis Castro, Tim O'Connell, Eduardo Mujica, Robert Poitier, Eloise Cummings, John George, Marcia Baker, Bob Burdge, Brian Paul, Steve Weaver
Passed
Motion was made by Eloise Cummings, seconded by Marcia Baker to approve the election of Erica Ganzi for Vice-Chair.
- AYE:
- Tim O'Connell, Eloise Cummings, Marcia Baker, Brian Paul, Mike Dahan
- NAY:
- Phyllis Castro, Eduardo Mujica, Robert Poitier, Steve Weaver, John George, Bob Burdge
- Other:
- Erica Ganzi (ABSENT)
Failed
Motion was made by Robert Poitier, seconded by John George to approve the election of Marcia Baker for Vice-Chair.
- AYE:
- Phyllis Castro, Tim O'Connell, Eduardo Mujica, Robert Poitier, Steve Weaver, Eloise Cummings, John George, Marcia Baker, Bob Burdge, Brian Paul, Mike Dahan
- Other:
- Erica Ganzi (ABSENT)
Passed
Motion was made by Phyllis Castro, seconded by Marcia Baker to approve the election of Erica Ganzi for Secretary.
- AYE:
- Phyllis Castro, Tim O'Connell, Eduardo Mujica, Robert Poitier, Steve Weaver, Eloise Cummings, John George, Marcia Baker, Bob Burdge, Brian Paul, Mike Dahan
- Other:
- Erica Ganzi (ABSENT)
Passed
8.
BOARD COMMENTS
The gavel is passed to Chairman Burdge. Mobile food vendors, Sign Ordinance, LDR's, and Interlocal Agreement for Dan McCarty track were discussed.
The gavel is passed to Chairman Burdge. Mobile food vendors, Sign Ordinance, LDR's, and Interlocal Agreement for Dan McCarty track were discussed.
9.
ADJOURNMENT