Placement: First Reading of Ordinances / Quasi-Judicial Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 26-63, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, an Ordinance Approving a Conceptual Plan for Approximately 1.41 Acres Located at the Southwest Corner of SW Sultan Drive and SW Port St. Lucie Blvd and north of the C-24 Canal within the LMD (Limited Mixed Use) District for a Project Known as Riverview Plaza (P26-003).
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Submitted By: Marissa Da Breo-Latchman, Environmental Planner II
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a diverse local economy and employment opportunities.
Executive Summary (General Business): The applicant, StoryBook Development Services, LLC, is requesting approval of a conceptual plan for a 1.41-acre site. The proposed conceptual plan includes a single-story, 10,400 square-foot commercial building. The Planning and Zoning Board approved a Landscape Modification Request to provide enhanced landscaping in lieu of a wall at their June 2, 2026 meeting with the condition that an additional tier of hedges be added along the western portion of the property from the building to the architectural buffer wall, to enhance the screening.
Presentation Information: Staff will provide a presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the conceptual plan as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board at their June 2, 2026, meeting.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the conceptual plan with modifications.
2. Move that the Council deny the conceptual plan.
Background: A conceptual plan was approved when this property was rezoned in 2006 via Ordinance 06-095 (P05-499), which included a 11,677 square foot, 2-story office and retail building and a 1, 847 square foot single-family residence. Per Sec 158.155(N), a Site Plan (P06-420) was approved in 2007 and expired two (2) years after approval. The proposed Conceptual Plan is subject to the notice and public hearing requirements for rezonings per the Zoning Code. The Site Plan Committee recommended approval of the proposed Conceptual Plan at their March 11, 2026, meeting.
Issues/Analysis: The applicant’s proposal to revise the subject property’s conceptual plan is consistent with the direction and intent of the City of Port St. Lucie Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. Per Section 158.155(P) of the Zoning Code (M), any changes to the conceptual plan and/or changes to the proposed uses, is subject to the hearing requirements for rezoning as designated in the Zoning Code. The proposed 10,400 SF, one-story building will be used for restaurants, retail, professional and/or personal service uses conducted wholly within the proposed building are permitted uses within the LMD zoning district, as stated in Section 158.155(C). However, since this use is over 50% commercial use and 5,000 square feet, a concurrent special exception use will need to be approved, in accordance with Section 158.155(D)(4). The applicant has provided preliminary building elevations and a landscape plan per Section 158.155(M)(1) of the Zoning Code. The building elevations and landscape plans are attached.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: 802-832 SW Sultan Dr
Business Impact Statement: Yes
Attachments: 1. Ordinance, 2. Exhibit A, 3. Staff Report, 4. Conceptual Site Plan, 5. Conceptual Landscape Plan, 6. Conceptual Elevations, 7. Application, 8. Deed, 9. Letter of Authorization, 10. 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: 26154-01
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Elizabeth L. Hertz, Senior Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.