Placement: Resolutions / Quasi-Judicial Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 26-R53, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, a Resolution Granting a Special Exception Use, Pursuant to Section 158.100(C)(4) of the Zoning Code, to Allow an Enclosed Assembly Area, Without an Alcoholic Beverage License for On-Premises Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in the OSR (Open Space Recreation) Zoning District for a Project Known as Remade Church, Inc. (P26-052).
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Submitted By: Francis Forman, Planner III
Strategic Plan Link: N/A - Development Application
Executive Summary (General Business): The City of Port St. Lucie has received a request from Robert Brown of Remade Church, Inc., the applicant and property owner. The applicant is seeking a Special Exception Use (SEU) to accommodate an enclosed assembly area without an alcoholic beverage license for on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages, for an enclosed assembly use within the Open Space Recreation (OSR) zoning district. The property is legally described as Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10, Block 2926, and Tract H, Port St. Lucie Section Forty One, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 15, Pages 35, 35A through L, inclusive, of the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Presentation Information: Staff will provide a presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the Special Exception Use application with the following condition as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board:
1. A site plan application, with landscape and construction plans, shall be submitted and approved prior to issuance of any permits. The improvements shall be completed prior to proposed church use initiating within the building.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the Special Exception Use.
2. Move that the Council not approve the request and provide staff with direction.
Background: The Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval of the Special Exception Use at their July 7, 2026, meeting.
Issues/Analysis: P26-030 was a city-initiated text amendment to add the “Enclosed Assembly” uses, without alcoholic beverage sales, as a Special Exception within the OSR Zoning District. The text amendment application was approved by Ordinance 26-25 at the April 13, 2026, City Council meeting.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: The subject property is located at 490 SW Kentwood Road and 297 SW Kimball Circle.
Business Impact Statement: N/A
Attachments:
1. Resolution 26-R53
2. Exhibit A - Conceptual Site Plan
3. Staff Report
4. SEU Application and Responses
5. Public Works Traffic Memo
6. Traffic Statement
7. Warranty Deed
8. 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: 26180-06
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Russell Ward, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.