Placement: Unfinished Business
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Cashmere Starbucks Minor Site Plan (P24-148)
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Submitted By: Bethany Grubbs, Senior Planner
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a Smart & Connected City.
Executive Summary (General Business): A minor site plan for a 2,160 square foot Starbucks coffee shop with drive-through service.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the minor site plan with the condition of approval that the Applicant must construct a right turn lane at the northern driveway to guarantee site turning vehicles do not create unnecessary backups and delays at the St. Lucie West Boulevard / Cashmere Boulevard intersection prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy (CO).
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the minor site plan.
2. Move that the Council not approve the minor site plan and provide staff direction.
Background: On October 23, 2024, the Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) recommended approval of the minor site plan.
On April 22, 2024, the City Council approved the Special Exception Use via Resolution 24-R24, allowing the establishment of a drive-through for the Starbucks restaurant within the CG zoning district. This approval was granted with the condition that the minor site plan be returned to City Council for further review. Typically, minor site plans do not require City Council approval; however, in this case, the review includes the full traffic analysis and any required offsite improvements.
Issues/Analysis: The proposed Starbucks coffee shop will occupy approximately 2,160 square feet and include a drive-through lane as well as a pass-by lane. The 1.04-acre property is situated at the southwest corner of the intersection of St. Lucie West Boulevard and Cashmere Boulevard, legally described as BankUnited at Cashmere Corners St. Lucie West Plat No. 188 (PB 59-14) Lot 3A Parcel 20. This property is part of an existing commercial retail development that includes a Walmart Neighborhood Market, a gas station, and other commercial establishments. The site is existing, with primary traffic aisles and circulation systems in place. The property is accessible through four (4) compliant driveways and associated crosswalks. The subject outparcel (Outparcel 2) is part of the overall Walmart Neighborhood Market site plan and will be accessed via the existing shopping center main access points off of St. Lucie West Boulevard and Cashmere Boulevard. A parking easement agreement exists between all landowners, which grants perpetual, non-exclusive easements for vehicular and pedestrian access, ingress, egress, and parking across the driveways, parking areas, and walkways of all Tracts and Outparcels for the benefit of all owners, agents, customers, invitees, contractors, tenants, and employees.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: On April 22, 2024, the City Council approved the companion special exception use application (P23-188) to allow a drive-through with the restaurant subject to the condition of approval that the site plan come before the City Council to review the full traffic analysis and findings.
Location of Project: The property is located internal to the Walmart Neighborhood Walmart shopping center, generally located at the southwest corner of the intersection at St. Lucie West Boulevard and Cashmere Boulevard.
Attachments:
1. Site Plan
2. Staff Report
3. Landscape Plan
4. Off-Site Roadway Construction Plans
5. Building Elevations
6. Agent Authorization Letter
7. Deed
8. Public Works Traffic Memo
9. Traffic Impact Analysis
10. Special Exception Use Meeting Minutes
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: N/A
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Russell Ward, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.