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File #: 2026-081    Version: Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: First Reading
File created: 1/5/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/26/2026 Final action:
Title: Ordinance 26-09, Public Hearing, an Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Port St. Lucie to Include a Small-Scale Amendment to the Future Land Use Map to Change the Future Land Use Designation of Approximately 28.6 Acres of Land from Limited Commercial (CL), Low Density Residential (RL), and Open Space Recreation (OSR) to Commercial General/Institutional (CG/I) for Property Located at 3500 SE Morningside Boulevard, Generally Located North of the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, South of Southeast Westmoreland Boulevard, Between the Western Terminus of Southeast Pine Valley Street and the Eastern Terminus of Southeast Morningside Boulevard. (P25-157)
Attachments: 1. Ordinance, 2. Exhibit "A", 3. Staff Report, 4. Cover Letter, 5. Special Warranty Deed, 6. Agent Authorization Letter, 7. Public Works Traffic Memo, 8. Traffic Analysis, 9. Staff Presentation, 10. Request to Table 1-6-26 P&Z Board Meeting, 11. Public Comment
Placement: First Reading of Ordinances / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 26-09, Public Hearing, an Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Port St. Lucie to Include a Small-Scale Amendment to the Future Land Use Map to Change the Future Land Use Designation of Approximately 28.6 Acres of Land from Limited Commercial (CL), Low Density Residential (RL), and Open Space Recreation (OSR) to Commercial General/Institutional (CG/I) for Property Located at 3500 SE Morningside Boulevard, Generally Located North of the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, South of Southeast Westmoreland Boulevard, Between the Western Terminus of Southeast Pine Valley Street and the Eastern Terminus of Southeast Morningside Boulevard. (P25-157)
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Submitted By: Bethany Grubbs, AICP, Senior Planner/Public Art Program

Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a diverse local economy and employment opportunities.

Executive Summary (General Business): The applicant is requesting an amendment to the City's Future Land Use Map to re-designate approximately 28.6 acres of property from Limited Commercial (CL), Low Density Residential (RL), and Open Space Recreation (OSR) to Commercial General / Institutional (CG/I). The proposed amendment applies to three distinct portions of the property: the western terminus of SE Morningside Boulevard - a previously abandoned right-of-way, the southern portion of the site - currently developed with resort buildings and associated uses, and the western open space area - currently used for sports fields affiliated with the on-site academy.

Presentation Information: Staff will provide a presentation.

Staff Recommendation: Move that Council approve the proposed Future Land Use Map Amendment as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board.

Alternate Recommendation:
1. Move that Council deny the proposed Future Land Use Map Amendment and provide staff direction.

Background: The city has received a request fr...

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