Placement: First Reading of Ordinances / Quasi-Judicial Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 26-45, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, an Ordinance Rezoning Approximately 0.55-Acres of Land at the Northwest Corner of SW Biltmore Street and SW Voltair Terrace, from Single-Family Residential (RS-2) Zoning District to Service Commercial (CS) Zoning District, for Properties Legally Described as Port St. Lucie Section 13, Block 626, Lot 15 and 16 (P26-019).
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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 received a rezoning request from Raeann Sells Florida, LLC, acting agent on behalf of the applicant, Michael Kells/EKIM Enterprises, LLC, requesting the rezoning of two parcels, totaling 0.55 acres, from the Single-Family Residential (RS-2) Zoning District to the Service Commercial (CS) Zoning District. The property is legally described as Port St. Lucie Section 13, Block 626, Lots 15 & 16. Each property currently contains a single-family residence, and the Applicant proposes to change the zoning district to bring the properties into uniformity to the surrounding area and allow a different set of uses on the property.
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 Council amend the recommendation and approve the proposed rezoning.
2. Move that the Council deny the rezoning and provide staff direction.
Background: On March 3rd, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Board unanimously voted to recommend approval of the rezoning to the City Council.
Issues/Analysis: The rezoning classification complies with the direction and intent of the City of Port St. Lucie Comprehensive Plan. The Service Commercial (CS) Zoning District is compatible with the Light Industrial/Service Commercial (LI/CS) future land use classification per Policy 1.1.4.13 of the Future Land Use Element.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: The subject site is located within Area 25 of the Land Use Conversion Manual which lays out additional requirements for properties to be rezoned. Such requirements include minimum frontage and depth of the area being rezoned. For Conversion Area 25, any property wishing to rezone must have a minimum frontage of 160 feet and depth of 240 feet, with an exception to the depth requirement if the entire rear lot line is bordered by a major drainage right-of-way, canal or non-residential use and sufficient frontage exists for development. The two parcels that make up the subject site are the last remaining lots in the area to be rezoned to the Service Commercial (CS) zoning district and the rear lot lines are completely bounded by existing non-residential warehousing uses. The lots also provide sufficient frontage along SW Biltmore Street to allow for future redevelopment of the site, therefore, the subject properties meet the exception to the depth requirements of Conversion Area 25.
Location of Project: The property is located at 481 SW Voltair Terrace and 1892 SW Biltmore Street.
Business Impact Statement: N/A
Attachments:
1. Ordinance
2. Staff Report
3. Agent Authorization Letter
4. Warranty Deed Lot 15
5. Warranty Deed Lot 16
6. Application
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: 26042-03, 26048-12
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Russell Ward, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.