Placement: First Reading of Ordinances / Quasi-Judicial Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 25-78, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, an Ordinance Rezoning 5.8 Acres of Land, Located South of SW Becker Road, Between SW Lassiter Terrace and SW Junietta Terrace from Professional (P) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) For Property Legally Described as Flagler Healthcare Parcel 1, as Recorded in Plat Book 131, Page 5, of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida (P25-121).
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Submitted By: Bethany Grubbs, AICP, Senior Planner/Public Art Program
Strategic Plan Link: The City’s Vision to put residents first.
Executive Summary (General Business): A rezoning of 5.8 acres from Professional (P) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow for the development of a medical/professional office building including a Freestanding Emergency Department (FSED). The FSED will be operated by Cleveland Clinic. The remaining space will be used for medical and professional offices. The FSED will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Presentation Information: Staff will provide a presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the proposed rezoning as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Board amend the recommendation and recommend approval of the rezoning.
2. Move that the Board deny the rezoning and provide staff direction.
Background: The Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) recommended approval of the proposed PUD amendment and conceptual plan on August 27, 2025.
The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the proposed amendment by a unanimous vote of the Board at the November 4, 2025, Planning and Zoning Board meeting.
Related Projects
• Future Land Use Amendment (P24-120): Application to change the future land use designation for 5.8 acres from Limited Commercial (CL) to General Commercial (CG).
Previous Council Actions and Approvals
• May 26, 2009 - City Council approved the Becker Commons Subdivision Plat (P09-031).
• October 9, 2023 - City Council approved the rezoning from PUD (Planned Unit Development) to Professional (P) (P23-115).
• May 13, 2024 - City Council approved the MedSquare Becker Road Major Site Plan to construct a 66,798 sq. ft. medical office building.
• August 12, 2025 - City Council approved the Preliminary & Final Plat to replat the properties as one parcel and remove ingress and egress easements (P24-049).
Issues/Analysis: In 2024, a site plan was approved for the subject property for a 66,798 square foot medical and professional office building. The project was never constructed, and the applicant is now applying to rezone the property to PUD to allow an up to 68,000 square foot medical and professional office building that will also include a 14,500 square foot freestanding emergency department. Permitted uses within the PUD will include medical offices, the FSED, and administrative, business, or professional offices.
The FSED will be operated by Cleveland Clinic. The remaining space will be used for medical and professional offices. The FSED will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Access to the site will be provided from SW Lassiter Terrace and SW Junietta Terrace. This design helps reduce traffic impacts on SW Becker Road and avoids routing commercial traffic through nearby residential streets.
There is an associated application (P24-120) to change the future land use for 5.8 acres of Limited Commercial (CL) to the future land use of General Commercial (CG) which supports the proposed medical and office uses.
Medical Industries are listed as a targeted industry per Policy 8.3.1.3 of the Economic Development Element.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: 190 SW Becker Road, generally located south of SW Becker Road, between SW Lassiter Terrace and SW Junietta Terrace
Business Impact Statement: Yes
Attachments:
1. Ordinance
2. Exhibit “A” PUD Document & Concept Plan
3. Staff Report
4. Application Cover Letter
5. Warranty Deed
6. Agent Authorization Form
7. Public Works Traffic Memo
8. Approved Site Plan (not constructed)
9. Staff Presentation
10. Public Comment
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: 25330-03
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Carly Fabien, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.