Placement: Second Reading of Ordinances / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 21-99, Public Hearing, An Ordinance of the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Port St. Lucie by Amending Policy 1.1.4.13, Policy 1.2.6.1, and Policy 1.2.6.2 of the Future Land Use Element, Pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. (P21-200)
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Submitted By: Bridget Kean, AICP, Senior Planner
Strategic Plan Link: The City’s Mission to plan for smart and balanced growth.
Executive Summary (General Business): Mattamy Palm Beach, LLC, has applied to amend the text of the Future Land Use Element of the comprehensive plan by amending Policy 1.1.4.13, Policy 1.2.6.1, and Policy 1.2.6.2. The proposed changes address the zoning of land under the NCD (New Community Development District) future land use classification. NCD is a future land use classification for large scale mixed-use developments that are designated as Developments of Regional Impact or DRIs. NCD is the future land use classification for five DRIs in the City’s western annexation area. It includes the Tradition DRI, the Western Grove DRI, the Southern Grove DRI, the Riverland-Kennedy DRI, and the Wilson Groves DRI. This amendment adds the Open Space Conservation Zoning District (OSC) as compatible zoning district under the NCD future land use classification and revises the minimum size required to rezone property to a Master Planned Unit Zoning District (MPUD) under the NCD future land use designation.
Presentation Information: Staff will provide a short presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council adopt the proposed amendment as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and adopt the amendment.
2. Move that the Council not adopt the amendment and provide staff direction.
Background: The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the proposed amendment at the October 5, 2021 Planning and Zoning Board meeting.
Issues/Analysis: Policy 1.1.4.13 establishes the compatible zoning designations for each of the City’s future land use classifications. There are two zoning districts compatible with the NCD future land use designation: Master Planned Unit Development Zoning District (MPUD) and, where applicable, the General Use Zoning District (GU). This amendment adds the Open Space Conservation Zoning District (OSC) as a compatible zoning district with the NCD future land use classification.
Policies 1.2.6.1 and Policy 1.2.6.2 address the requirements for rezoning land to an MPUD. A minimum of fifty (50) acres is required to rezone property to a MPUD. This amendment reduces the minimum acreage required to rezone property to a MPUD for non-residential and mixed use MPUDs.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: The transmittal hearing for the proposed amendment was held on October 25, 2021. The City Council approved the transmittal of the amendment to the state land planning agency (DEO) and reviewing agencies for review and comment. There were no comments or objections to the proposed amendment.
Location of Project: N/A
Attachments:
1. Ordinance
2. Staff Report
3. Application
4. DEO and Agency Review comments
5. Staff Presentation
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 7165
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Elizabeth L. Hertz, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.