Placement: Resolutions / Quasi-Judicial Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 25-R29, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, a Resolution Granting a Special Exception Use (P24-184), Pursuant to Section 158.124(C)(11) of the Zoning Code, to Allow a Convenience Store with Fuel Sales in the CG (General Commercial) Zoning District for a Project Known as Murphy USA - SW Gatlin Boulevard.
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Submitted By: Francis Forman, Planner III
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
Executive Summary (General Business): The City of Port St. Lucie has received a request from Murphy Oil USA, applicant, for a special exception use to allow a 2,824 square-foot convenience store with 16 fuel sale positions totaling 7,792 square feet, as per Section 158.124(C)(12) of the General Commercial (CG) zoning district. The Zoning Code lists a convenience store with a fuel service station may be permitted only following the review and specific approval by the City Council. The site is currently vacant; however, it was approved for a car wash use in 2022.
Presentation Information: Staff will provide a presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the Special Exception Use application with the following condition:
1. The required offsite mitigation improvements as stated in the Public Works Traffic memo, dated January 7, 2026, must be completed prior to the Public Works final inspection.
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 request and provide staff with direction.
Background: The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the Special Exception Use at their May 6, 2025, meeting.
Issues/Analysis: Approval of a special exception application shall only be granted by the City Council if it meets the criteria established under Section 158.260 (A) through (L).
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