Placement: Second Reading of Ordinances / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 23-37, Public Hearing, An Ordinance Amending Title XV, “Land Usage”, Chapter 156 “Subdivision Regulations”, Article III - “Standard Procedures”, Sec. 156.038- “Preliminary Plat” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Port St. Lucie (P23-041).
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Submitted By: Anne Cox, Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Executive Summary (General Business): This proposed amendment to Section 156.038 of the Zoning Code is a staff-initiated text amendment. The purpose and intent of this amendment is to provide an accelerated and streamlined approval process for major preliminary plats (3 or more lots or tracts) that are not located within a Master Planned Unit Development (MPUD) with a New Community Development (NCD) future land use designation.
Presentation Information: Staff may provide a presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the text amendment as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the text amendment.
2. Move that the Council not approve and provide staff direction.
Background: The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of the proposed text amendment at their meeting of May 2, 2023.
Issues/Analysis: The proposed modification will accelerate and streamline the development review process for all projects requiring preliminary plats within the City, not just those located within an MPUD with a NCD future land use designation. This modified approval process can potentially shorten the approval time for those projects by 3 -4 weeks. From May 2022 to April 2023, the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed four (4) preliminary plats on the consent agenda and there was no discussion.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: N/A
Attachments: 1. Ordinance, 2. Staff Report, 3. 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: 10044
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Elizabeth L. Hertz, Senior Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.