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Minutes for Planning Board

Planning Board Minutes 

OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FORT PIERCE CITY PLANNING BOARD HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017, 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

After roll call Ms. Johnson-Scott introduced herself and told the Board a little bit about herself.
Present:
John George; Michael Broderick; Marcia Baker; Gloria Johnson-Scott; Frank Creyaufmiller; Tim O'Connell; Bob Burdge, Chairman
Absent:
Brian Paul
Staff Present:
  • Iola Mosley, Senior Assistant City Attorney
  • Rebecca Grohall, Planning Director
  • Kori Benton, Senior Planner
  • Alicia Rosenthal, Executive Assistant
 
4.
CONSIDERATION OF ABSENCES

Motion was made by John George, and seconded by Tim O'Connell to approve the absence of Mr. Paul.

AYE: Tim O'Connell, Frank Creyaufmiller, Gloria Johnson-Scott, Marcia Baker, Michael
Broderick, John George, Bob Burdge, Chairman.

Passed
 
5.
CERTIFICATION OF ALTERNATE MEMBER VOTING STATUS/EXCUSE NON VOTING ALTERNATE

All regular Planning Board members were in attendance.
 
6.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes from the September, 28, 2017 Special Planning Board meeting and the October 10, 2017 regular Planning Board meeting.

Mr. Broderick questioned the process of the new Planning Board procedures being approved and adopted. Ms. Mosely stated the procedures need to be brought before the City Commission to become ratified. Discussion ensued between Chairman Burdge and Ms. Mosley on the proper procedure.

Chairman Burdge turned the gavel over to Mr. Creyaufmiller to run the meeting.

Motion was made by Marcia Baker, and seconded by Gloria Johnson-Scott to approve the minutes from the September 28, 2017 Special Planning Board meeting and the October 10, 2017 meeting.

AYE: Gloria Johnson-Scott, Tim O'Connell, John George, Michael Broderick, Marcia Baker, Frank Creyaufmiller, Chairman
NAY: Bob Burdge

Passed
 
7.
NEW BUSINESS
 
a.
Hearing of the Local Planning Agency
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Future Land Use Map - Jenkins Road KOA - North West Corner of Jenkins Road & Edwards Road


Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board on Boundary Commercial zoning, uses for the property, neighbors concerns, transportation impacts and the duration of stay.

Lee Dobbins, Applicant Representative, provided additional information through a brief presentation.

Brian Bacher, Owner, spoke on the future of the KOA park on North US Highway 1.

Motion was made by Marcia Baker, and seconded by Tim O'Connell to approve the proposed amendment.

AYE: Marcia Baker, Gloria Johnson-Scott, Bob Burdge, Tim O'Connell, John George, Michael Broderick, Frank Creyaufmiller, Chairman
Passed
 
b.
Waiver of Distance - Pelican Seafood Restaurant - 733 North US Highway 1   

Mr. Benton gave an overview of the application and answered questions from the Board on additional parking at Pelican Plaza.  No one spoke for or against the project. 

Motion was made by John George, and seconded by Marcia Baker to approve with staff's recommendations.

AYE: Michael Broderick, Marcia Baker, Gloria Johnson-Scott, Bob Burdge, Tim O'Connell, John George, Frank Creyaufmiller, Chairman.
Passed
 
8.
ETHICS TRAINING FOR PUBLIC OFFICERS

Ms. Mosley gave a presentation on Ethics Training and answered questions from the Board.
 
9.
BOARD COMMENTS

The Board discussed having legal representation at all Planning Board meetings and the closing of the catwalk on South Bridge.
 
10.
ADJOURNMENT