Placement: Public Hearing - Quasi Judicial
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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P25-138 VRE PSL Landco, LLC - Special Exception Use
Location: Northwest corner of Port St. Lucie Boulevard and Becker Road.
Legal Description: Parcels A and B of NAU Ranch (PB 40, PG 6) together with Lot 29, Block 2284, and Tract M, of Port St. Lucie Section Thirty-Three (PG 15, PG 1).
This request is for approval of a special exception use (SEU) to allow a drive-through service in the General Commercial (CG) zoning district.
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Submitted By: Daniel Robinson, Planning III
Executive Summary: This request is for approval of a special exception use (SEU) to allow a drive-through service in the General Commercial (CG) zoning district.
Presentation Information: Staff will provide a presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Board recommend approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to Site Plan approval, the proposed multiuse sidewalk located within the frontage landscape buffer along Becker Road shall be revised to be 10 feet in width and stay as a single meandering multiuse sidewalk as designed. 2. The perimeter landscaping shall be enhanced and provide the semi-opaque buffer intended to screen or minimize the view of uses along the street and sidewalks. 3. In addition to the requirement of condition #2, the area next to the drive-through on Becker Road shall have a 3 foot berm with hedges that shall be planted at a minimum of 2 foot in height and them maintained at a height no less than 3 feet. The trees located in these areas shall be evergreen trees creating a year-round semi-opaque buffer from the sidewalks and streets.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Board amend the recommendation and recommend approval.
2. Move that the Board recommend denial and provide an explanation.
Background: The Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) recommended approval at their October 8, 2025, meeting.
Issues/Analysis: This project is in the Becker Road Overlay District and the intent of the district is to have an elevated appearance of the corridor and enhanced pedestrian environment. The staff worked with the applicant team to ensure the landscape plan is enhanced by a slight berm and additional plantings to screen the drive through area. The applicant is also providing a meandering 10’ multiuse path outside of the right of way in place of the sidewalk right on the side of the road which will provide a less hostile pedestrian experience. The applicant has a related variance application for the proximity of the building to the build to line.
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: Northwest corner of Port St. Lucie Boulevard and Becker Road.
Attachments:
• Staff Report
• Concept Plan
• Application
• Landscape Plan
• Agent Authorization Letter
• Deed
• Public Works Memo
• Staff Presentation