Placement: Second Reading of Ordinances
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 24-17, an Ordinance to Rezone Approximately 15 Acres of Property Located in the Northwest Quadrant of the Intersection of SW Marshall Parkway and SW Village Parkway from the Zoning Designation of AG-5 (SLC Agriculture-5) to the City’s MPUD (Master Planned Unit Development) Zoning District for a Project known as Southern Grove 11 MPUD (P23-181)
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Submitted By: Bridget Kean, AICP, Deputy Director Planning and Zoning
Strategic Plan Link: The City’s Mission to plan for smart and balanced growth.
Executive Summary (General Business): Mattamy Palm Beach, LLC, owner, has applied to rezone approximately 15.6 acres of property located on the northwest corner of the intersection of SW Village Parkway and SW Marshall Parkway from the zoning designation of St. Lucie County Agricultural 5 (one dwelling unit per five acres) to the zoning designation of City of Port St. Lucie Master Planned Unit Development (MPUD). The subject property is located within the Southern Grove Development of Regional Impact (DRI) and within a designated Neighborhood Village/Commercial sub-district as depicted on Map H of the Southern Grove DRI. The subject property is Parcel 25D, Southern Grove Plat No. 13.
Presentation Information: Staff may provide a short presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the MPUD rezoning and concept plan as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the MPUD rezoning and concept plan.
2. Move that the Council not approve the MPUD and provide staff direction.
Background: The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the proposed MPUD and concept plan at the April 2, 2024 Planning and Zoning Board meeting.
Issues/Analysis: The subject property is located in a Neighborhood/Village Commercial sub-district. Per Policy 1.2.2.4, Neighborhood/Village Commercial Areas are to function as a community of compatible uses in a compact setting and serve adjoining neighborhoods and may provide for a mix of residential and non-residential land uses including commercial and office uses, institutional uses, and parks and playgrounds. A minimum of two uses is required. Southern Grove 11 MPUD is divided into two areas: a 13.89 acre area that is designated for commercial and residential uses and a 1.8 acre area that is designated for retail and office uses.
The proposed MPUD concept plan, Exhibit 8, depicts the driveway locations for the project per the City of Port St. Lucie Code of Ordinances and the Public Works Department’s Engineering Standards. It provides for two limited access driveways on SW Village Parkway, one limited access driveway on Marshall Parkway and one full access driveway further west on Marshall Parkway to align with an existing median opening. The driveway locations have been approved by the Public Works Department.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: The property is generally located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of SW Village Parkway and SW Marshall Parkway.
Attachments:
1. Ordinance
2. Exhibit “A” Southern Grove 11 MPUD
3. Staff Report
4. Application
5. Warranty Deed
6. 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: 24043-02
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Russell Ward, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, Interim City Attorney.