Legislation Details

File #: 2026-471    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Public Hearing - Quasi Judicial Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/7/2026 In control: Planning and Zoning Board
On agenda: 6/2/2026 Final action:
Title: P26-023 Darwin Square Pollo Tropical - Parking Variance Location: The property is located at 3201 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard Legal Description: Lot A of the plat of Darwin Square, according to the plat thereof recorded and filed in Plat Book 34, Pages 30 and 30A, in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida This is a request to grant a variance to reduce the required number of parking spaces by 18 spaces to allow the construction of a standalone drive-through restaurant.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Conceptual Plan, 3. Application and Criteria Responses, 4. Parking Analysis, 5. Agent Authorization Letter, 6. Warranty Deed, 7. Staff Presentation
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Placement: Public Hearing - Quasi Judicial
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P26-023 Darwin Square Pollo Tropical - Parking Variance
Location: The property is located at 3201 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard
Legal Description: Lot A of the plat of Darwin Square, according to the plat thereof recorded and filed in Plat Book 34, Pages 30 and 30A, in the public records of St. Lucie County, Florida
This is a request to grant a variance to reduce the required number of parking spaces by 18 spaces to allow the construction of a standalone drive-through restaurant.
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Submitted By: Cody Sisk, Planner III

Executive Summary: This is a request to grant a variance to reduce the required number of parking spaces to allow the construction of a standalone drive-through restaurant at Darwin Square. Section 158.221 (C)15 of the City's Land Development Regulations states that stand alone restaurants shall be parked at 1 space per 75 square feet. The variance is to reduce the number of parking spaces required by 18 spaces, from 38 to 20.

Presentation Information: Staff will provide a presentation.

Staff Recommendation:

The Board may choose to approve, deny or table the proposed variance. If the Board finds that the variance application is consistent with the criteria as listed in Section 158.295 (B) (1) through (7) of the City code (listed above), then the Board may make a:

? Motion to approve
? Motion to approve with conditions

If the Board finds that the variance application is inconsistent with the criteria as listed in Section 158.295 (B) (1) through (7) of the City code, then the Board may make a:
? Motion to deny

Should the Board need further clarification or information from either the applicant and/or staff, the Board may make a:
? Motion to table or continue the hearing or review to a future meeting

Background: See attached staff report.

Issues/Analysis: See attached staff report.

Special Consideration: N/A

Location of Project: 3201 SW Port St. Luci...

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