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File #: 2023-647    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Hearing Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/18/2023 In control: Planning and Zoning Board
On agenda: 8/1/2023 Final action: 12/31/2023
Title: P23-113 A City Initiated Text Amendment to Chapter 156 - Subdivision Regulations, Section 156.094 and Chapter 158 - Zoning Code, Section(s) 158.172, 158.187 & 158.222. This is a request to establish standards for the minimum number of access points for residential developments located within the Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Master Planned Unit Development (MPUD) zoning districts.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit "A" Section 156.094 Subdivision and Lot Access, 3. Exhibit "B" Section 158.172 Standards for District Establishment, 4. Exhibit "C" Section 158.187 Standards for District Establishment, 5. Exhibit "D" Section 158.222 Access Standards Sidewalks and Bikepaths, 6. SLC Fire District Letter of Support, 7. Staff Presentation
Placement: Public Hearing - Non Quasi Judicial
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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P23-113 A City Initiated Text Amendment to Chapter 156 - Subdivision Regulations, Section 156.094 and Chapter 158 - Zoning Code, Section(s) 158.172, 158.187 & 158.222.
This is a request to establish standards for the minimum number of access points for residential developments located within the Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Master Planned Unit Development (MPUD) zoning districts.
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Submitted By: Bethany Grubbs, Planner III

Executive Summary: The purpose of this amendment is to establish standards for the minimum number of access points for residential developments located within the Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Master Planned Unit Development (MPUD) zoning districts. The amendment intends to address secondary access requirements for developments that are between one (1) to ninety-nine (99) dwelling units and those that exceed one hundred (100) or more dwelling units.

Presentation Information: The Planning and Public Works Departments will be providing a presentation.

Staff Recommendation: Move that the Board recommend approval of the text amendment.

Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Board amend the recommendation and recommend approval of the text amendment.
2. Move that the Board recommend denial of the text amendment.

Background: At the 2023 Winter Workshop, Council directed that staff provide minimum vehicular access standards for residential developments within the PUD and MPUD zoning districts. The Public Works Department presented recommendations by way of a special presentation during the June 26, 2023, Regular City Council meeting.

Issues/Analysis: See the attached staff report.

Special Consideration: City staff coordinated with the St. Lucie County Fire District to understand the National Fire Protection Association and local Fire District requirements for access roads and fire lanes, as the public health, safety, and welfare ne...

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