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File #: 2025-212    Version: Name:
Type: Public Hearing - Quasi Judicial Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/18/2025 In control: Planning and Zoning Board
On agenda: 10/7/2025 Final action:
Title: P25-002 Savona Plaza Drive Thru Window - Special Exception Use Location: The property is generally located on the northwest corner of SW Savona Boulevard and SW Paar Drive. Legal Description: Port St. Lucie Section 19, Tract H (PB 13, PG 19) This is a request for a special exception use to allow drive-through services in the General Commercial (CG) Zoning District.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report - SEU, 2. Conceptual Plan, 3. Conceptual Elevations, 4. Public Works Traffic Memo, 5. SEU Application and Responses, 6. Traffic Impact Statement, 7. Warranty Deed, 8. Agent Authorization Letter, 9. Staff Presentation
Placement: Public Hearing - Quasi Judicial
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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P25-002 Savona Plaza Drive Thru Window - Special Exception Use
Location: The property is generally located on the northwest corner of SW Savona Boulevard and SW Paar Drive.
Legal Description: Port St. Lucie Section 19, Tract H (PB 13, PG 19)
This is a request for a special exception use to allow drive-through services in the General Commercial (CG) Zoning District.
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Submitted By: Francis Forman, Planner III

Executive Summary: The City of Port St. Lucie has received a request from Redtail Design Group, Inc., acting as agent for the Savonna Blvd, LLC, for a special exception to allow two (2) restaurants with drive-through service lanes in the General Commercial (CG) zoning district per Section 158.124(C)(14) of the Zoning Code.

Presentation Information: Staff will provide a presentation.

Planning & Zoning Board Action Options:
* Recommend approval of the special exception use with the following condition:
o The drive-through service lanes are for mobile orders only. If menu boards are proposed, a new special exception use application is required.
* Recommend approval with conditions.
* Recommend denial.
* Table or continue the hearing and review to a future meeting.

Background: The special exception use was previously tabled at the May 4th Planning & Zoning Board meeting to allow the applicant time to address Public Work's issues concerning off-site improvements. The off-site improvements consisted of the reconfiguration for SW Savona Boulevard and SW Paar Drive intersection for the creation of a roundabout. The off-site improvements have been received and reviewed by the Public Work's department and addressed all their concerns. The proposed roundabout will continue to be reviewed and monitored by the Public Works department through the site plan approval process.

Issues/Analysis: Restaurants are a permitted use in the General Commercial (CG) zoning district. Drive-thr...

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