Placement: Second Reading of Ordinances
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 25-15, an Ordinance Rezoning a 0.46-Acre Property, Located South of SW Medlock Avenue Between SW Fondura Road and SW Edgarce Street, from Single-Family Residential (RS-2) to Highway Commercial (CH) Zoning District for Property Legally Described as Port St. Lucie Section 31, Block 1714, Lots 3 and 4 (P25-015).
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Submitted By: Marissa Da Breo-Latchman, Environmental Planner II
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a diverse local economy and employment opportunities.
Executive Summary (General Business): The applicant, Bradley Currie, Haley Ward. Inc., on behalf of property owner, Port Village LLC, is requesting approval for the rezoning of two (2) parcels totaling 0.46-acre from Single-Family Residential (RS-2) to Highway Commercial (CH) to allow for the development of a Restaurant, cafe or sandwich shop with drive-through facilities. The subject property is located south of SW Medlock Avenue between SW Fondura Road and SW Edgarce Steet. The properties have assigned addresses of 2120 and 2130 SW Medlock Avenue.
Presentation Information: Staff will provide a presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the rezoning as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council deny the rezoning and provide staff with direction.
Background: The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval at their March 4th, 2025 meeting.
Issues/Analysis: The proposed rezoning is consistent with Policy 1.1.4.13 in which the Highway Commercial (CH) zoning district is listed as a compatible zoning district under the Highway Commercial (CH) future land use classification. Access will be via Gatlin Boulevard. There is an ingress/egress easement provided through the adjacent commercial development. A buffer wall and landscaping is required along SW Medlock Avenue to separate the proposed commercial use from the residential properties to the north.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: South of SW Medlock Avenue between SW Fondura Road and SW Edgarce Steet and north of Gatlin Boulevard.
Attachments: 1. Ordinance, 2. Staff Report, 3. Application, 4. Agent Authorization, 5. Deed-Lot 3, 6. Deed-Lot 4, 7. 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: 25064-02
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Russell Ward, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.