Placement: Resolutions / Quasi-Judicial Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 25-R01, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, a Resolution Granting a Special Exception Use to Allow a 150-Foot Monopole Tower in the Master Planned Unit Development (MPUD) Zoning District per Section 5.2.1(C)(1) of the Tradition Commerce Park North at Southern Grove MPUD Regulation Book and Section 158.213 of the Code of Ordinances (P24-119).
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Submitted By: Francis Forman, Planner III
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
Executive Summary (General Business): The City of Port St. Lucie has received a request from Vlada Peterka with Redtail Design Group, Inc., acting as agent for the St. Lucie County Fire District, for a special exception to allow a 150-foot-tall monopole tower in the Master Planned Unit Development (MPUD) Zoning District, within the Business Park land use designation, per Section 5.2.1(C)(1) of the Destination at Tradition MPUD Regulation Book and Section 158.214 of the Zoning Code. The 2.50-acre property is located on the east side of SW Village Parkway, and north of SW Marshall Parkway. The property’s address is 12440 SW Village Parkway, and the legal description is Southern Grove Plat No. 40 Parcel 2.
Presentation Information: Staff will provide a presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the special exception use with the conditions as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Board.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and adopt the resolution.
2. Move that the Council not adopt the resolution and provide staff direction.
Background: The Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) reviewed and recommended approval of the conceptual site plan at their August 28, 2024, meeting and the Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval at their December 3, 2024, meeting.
Issues/Analysis: Per Section 158.260 of City Code, any Special Exception use must adhere to the criteria listed within this subsection (A) through (L) to receive approval through the City Council. Please see the attached staff report for staff findings based on the applicant’s responses.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: 12440 SW Village Parkway
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Staff Report
3. SEU Criteria Responses
4. Conceptual Site Plan
5. Cell Tower Map
6. Cell Tower Service Map
7. Tower Design Specifications
8. Tradition Approval Letter
9. Warranty Deed
10. Agent Authorization Letter
11. 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: 24339-04
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Carly Fabien, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.