Placement: Resolutions / Quasi-Judicial Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 26-R30, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, a Resolution Granting a Special Exception Use to Allow an Enclosed Assembly Area over 3,000 Square Feet, Without an Alcoholic Beverage License for On-Premises Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages, in the Warehouse Industrial (WI) Zoning District per Section 158.135(C)(6) of the Port St. Lucie Code of Ordinances for a Project Known as SLW-Industrial Park - Raw Athletics (P25-205).
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Submitted By: Cody Sisk, Planner III, Planning and Zoning
Strategic Plan Link: N/A - Development Application
Executive Summary (General Business): The proposed special exception use is proposed to occupy 14,600 square feet of a proposed building on an 8.31-acre property zoned Warehouse Industrial (WI) as enclosed assembly, without an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, for a recreational facility. Section 158.135(C)(6) of the WI Zoning District lists enclosed assembly area over 3,000 square feet for recreational facilities as special exception uses that may be permitted only following the review and specific approval thereof by the City Council.
Presentation Information: Staff will provide a presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the resolution as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board with the following condition:
o This special exception use shall be granted exclusively to the current owners of the property, PEBB PSL, LLC, and BANYAN PSL LLC, collectively, and shall be valid solely as it relates to the current tenant of the property, Raw Sport Supplement Company LLC, and its subtenant, Raw Athletic Club LLC. The special exception use shall terminate automatically upon cessation of the approved business operation, namely use of the enclosed assembly space without an alcoholic beverage license for RAW Athletic fitness club. Any renting or subletting of the property aside from the current tenancy arrangements described above, change in tenant, change in ownership of the property or any of the above business entities, or discontinuation of the approved use shall render this special exception use null and void.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the resolution.
2. Move that the Council approve the resolution
Background: The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of this special exception use application on April 7, 2026, with the condition.
Issues/Analysis: Special exceptions are uses that would only be allowed under certain conditions and are reviewed for compatibility with the existing neighborhood. Approval of a special exception application shall only be granted by the City Council if it meets the criteria established under Section 158.260 (A) through (L) of the City Code. The applicant’s responses to the criteria and the staff’s findings are detailed in the staff report.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: 760 NW Enterprise Drive
Business Impact Statement: N/A
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A
3. Staff Report
4. SEU Criteria Responses
5. Agent Authorization Letter
6. Warranty Deed
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: 26105-01
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Russell Ward, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.