Placement: Resolutions / Quasi-Judicial Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 26-R83, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, a Resolution Granting a Special Exception Use to Allow a Car Wash in the General Commercial (CG) Zoning District per Section 158.124(C)(5) of the Code of Ordinances (P25-063).
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Submitted By: Cody Sisk, Planner III, Planning & Zoning Department
Strategic Plan Link: N/A - Development Application
Executive Summary (General Business): The City of Port St. Lucie has received a request from Apec Gas, applicant, for a Special Exception Use to allow a 1,146 square foot car wash within the General Commercial (CG) Zoning District, pursuant to Section 158.124(C)(5) of the Zoning Code. The Zoning Code provides that a car wash (full or self-service) may be permitted only following review and specific approval by the City Council. The subject property is currently developed and operated as a retail convenience store with fuel service station with an 867 square foot vacant building that was previously used as a car wash. The car wash was originally approved in 1991. At that time, car washes were a permitted use in the CG zoning district. The code was subsequently amended to require that car washes obtain Special Exception Use approval. Since the car wash ceased operation for more than a period of six (6) months, an SEU must be approved to allow the use. The building is proposed to be expanded to 1,145 square feet to accommodate additional mechanical equipment necessary to support updated car wash operations.
Presentation Information: Staff will provide a presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the Special Exception Use application.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the Special Exception Use application.
2. Move that the Council not approve the application and provide staff with direction.
Background: The City of Port St. Lucie Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) reviewed and recommended approval of the Special Exception Use at their November 12, 2025, meeting. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the Special Exception Use application at their October 6, 2026 meeting.
Issues/Analysis: See attached staff report.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: 2890 SW Port St Lucie Blvd
Business Impact Statement: N/A
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Staff Report
3. Conceptual Plan
4. Approved Landscape Plan
5. Conceptual Building Elevations
6. SEU Application and Responses
7. Public Works Traffic Memo
8. Sound Study
9. Warranty Deed
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: 26281-05
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Carly Fabien, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.