Placement: Resolutions / Quasi-Judicial Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 24-R21, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, a Resolution Granting a Variance to the Requirements of Appendix B, Land Use Conversion Manual, Conversion Area 24 of the City’s Zoning Code Allowing Isolation of a Parcel for a Project known as Gregory D. Cottin (P23-239).
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Submitted By: Cody Sisk, Planner II, Planning and Zoning Department.
Strategic Plan Link: The City’s Mission to plan for smart and balanced growth.
Executive Summary (General Business): The owner, Gregory D. Cottin, is requesting a variance to the requirements of Conversion Area number 24 of the Land Use Conversion Manual to allow a to allow an isolation of a parcel. Article XVIII, Appendix B, City of Port St. Lucie Land Use Conversion Manual, of the City’s Zoning Code requires that rezoning petitions for the conversion of residentially zoned lots avoid the isolation of lots that are insufficient in size to meet the performance standards established for a particular conversion area.
The background of the conversion areas were designed to promote the assembly of the vested General Development Corporation (GDC) single-family lots, encourage well-designed non-residential and multi-family development, and improve traffic circulation by restricting curb cuts along major roadways. The Conversion Manual sets up a process to allow for the assemblage of property in order to convert single-family zoned lots to uses identified by the future land use designations in the Comprehensive Plan.
There are thirty-eight (38) Conversion Area subdistricts. The subdistricts are located on major thoroughfares and branch out from there to a specified depth. The major thoroughfares include Port St. Lucie Boulevard (including the intersection of Tulip Boulevard), Gatlin Boulevard (including the intersection of Savona Boulevard), Becker Road, Prima Vista Boulevard, Bayshore Boulevard, Paar Drive (including the intersection of Savona Boulevard), St. James Drive and Lennard Road.
Presentation Information: Staff will provide a presentation.
Recommendation: Move that Council approve the resolution as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board on March 5, 2024, with the following condition:
1) Cross access shall be provided to Lot 20 from Lots 18 and 19.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council to approve,
2. Move that the Council to deny,
3. Move that the Council to table.
Background: Policy 1.1.4.12 of the Comprehensive Plan requires variances to the Conversion Manual be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board and a recommendation be forwarded to the City Council for final approval or denial. This manual is intended to explain the land use conversion process, available conversion options, and implementation policies. The manual addresses requirements for land assembly, rezoning requirements, and related site plan and design considerations.
On March 5, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval with a condition to provide cross access to Lot 20 from Lots 18 and 19.
Issues/Analysis: See attached staff report.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: 2722 SW Fondura Rd., Port Saint Lucie Florida, 34952 and 2732 SW Fondura Rd., Port Saint Lucie Florida, 34952.
Attachments:
1. Resolution,
2. Staff Report,
3. Responses to Variance Criteria,
4. Variance Application,
5. Concept Plan,
6. Agent Authorization Letter,
7. Warranty Deed,
8. 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: 24066-06.
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Russell Ward, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, Interim City Attorney.