Placement: Second Reading of Ordinances / Quasi-Judicial Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 24-32, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, an Ordinance Rezoning 658.21 Acres for Land Located North of Marshal Parkway, South of Discovery Way, East of Range Line Road, and West of N/S A, from St. Lucie County AG-5 Zoning to a Master Planned Unit Development (MPUD) (P22-311).
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Submitted By: Daniel Robinson, Planner III
Strategic Plan Link: The City’s Mission to plan for smart and balanced growth.
Executive Summary (General Business): The proposed MPUD establishes the development regulations for Parcel E and provides for a continuation of the Riverland development with some minor revisions to the landscape regulations intended to clarify landscape installation requirements in specific areas within the development. The proposed MPUD provides for the development of 2,061 age-restricted dwelling units as single family, duplexes or townhomes.
Presentation Information: Staff will provide a presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council adopt the ordinance as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and adopt the ordinance.
2. Move that the Council deny the ordinance and provide direction.
Background: This is a rezoning from St. Lucie County AG-5 (Agricultural five units per acre) to an MPUD (Master Planned Unit Development) for approximately 658 acres located south of Discovery Way, between Range Line Road and N/S A. The proposed MPUD will allow for 2,061 age-restricted dwellings units, which may be single-family, duplexes, or townhomes. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval at their regular meeting of May 7, 2024.
Issues/Analysis: Included in the Parcel E MPUD document is the acceleration of some of the DRI road improvement requirements specific roadways are programmed to be constructed to provide access for the development of Parcel E.
1. Discovery Way from the existing western terminus, west to N/S A and then south along N/S A to the main entrance of Parcel E will be constructed prior to the first non-model Certificate of Occupancy.
2. Paved section of Discovery way from N/S A to the second residential access will start construction prior to the 600th residential building permit being issued within Parcel E.
3. Emergency Access along N/S A will be provided with the development of the phase in which it is located and shall be provided upon removal of the other temporary emergency access locations.
4. Discovery Way from the secondary access of Parcel E, west to the intersection with Range Line Road will start construction with the issuance of the 680th residential building permit in Parcel E.
See attached Public Works Traffic memo for more details on the infrastructure improvements.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: The property borders Marshall Parkway to the south, Discovery Way to the north, Range Line Road to the west, and N/S A to the east.
Attachments:
• Ordinance
• Exhibit A - MPUD
• Staff Report
• Application
• Public Works Traffic Memo
• Staff Presentation
• 5-7-24 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting Minutes
• Riverland Letter to Berrios 6-4-24
• ITE Traffic Letter 06.04.24 DSS
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: 9196
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Elizabeth L. Hertz, Senior Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, Interim City Attorney.