Placement: Public Hearing - Quasi Judicial
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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P26-052 Remade Church, Inc. - Special Exception Use
Location: The property is generally located at the southwest corner of SW Kentwood Road and SW Kimball Circle.
Legal Description: The property is legally described as Port St. Lucie Section Forty One, Tract H and Block 2926, Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 35, 35A through 35L, inclusive, of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida
The request is for approval of a Special Exception Use (SEU) to allow an enclosed assembly area without an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, in the Open Space Recreation (OSR) zoning district per Section 158.100(C)(4) of the Code of Ordinances.
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Submitted By: Francis Forman, Planner III
Executive Summary: The City of Port St. Lucie has received a request from Robert Brown of Remade Church, Inc., the applicant and property owner. The applicant is seeking a Special Exception Use (SEU) to accommodate an enclosed assembly area without an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, for a church use within the Open Space Recreation (OSR) zoning district. The property is legally described as Port St. Lucie Section Forty One, Tract H and Block 2926, Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 35, 35A through 35L, inclusive, of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida. The parcels’ address are 490 SW Kentwood Road and 297 SW Kimball Circle, which are located within the eastern section of Whispering Pines. There currently is a 4,100 square-foot building and 30 parking spaces shown on the conceptual site plan. The proposed special exception seeks to facilitate the operation of a religious church, aligning with the zoning code's provisions necessitating review and approval by the City Council for enclosed assembly areas.
Presentation Information: Staff will provide a presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Board recommend approval of the special exception use with the following condition:
• A site plan application, with landscape and construction plans, shall be submitted and approved prior to issuance of any permits. The improvements shall be completed prior to occupancy of the building.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Board amend the recommendation and recommend approval for the special exception use.
2. Move that the Board not recommend approval of the special exception use.
Background: P26-030 was a city-initiated text amendment to add the “Enclosed Assembly” uses, without alcoholic beverage sales, as a Special Exception within the OSR Zoning District. The text amendment application was approved by Ordinance 26-25 at the April 13, 2026, City Council meeting.
Issues/Analysis: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: The subject property is located at 490 SW Kentwood Road and 297 SW Kimball Circle.
Attachments:
1. Staff Report
2. Conceptual Site Plan and Floor Plan
3. SEU Application and Responses
4. Public Works Traffic Memo
5. Traffic Statement
6. Warranty Deed
7. Staff Presentation