Placement: Unfinished Business
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Cashmere Starbucks Minor Site Plan (P24-148)
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Submitted By: Bethany Grubbs, Senior Planner
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a Smart & Connected City.
Executive Summary (General Business): A minor site plan for a 2,160 square foot Starbucks coffee shop with drive-through service.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the minor site plan with the condition of approval that the Applicant must construct a right turn lane at the northern driveway to guarantee site turning vehicles do not create unnecessary backups and delays at the St. Lucie West Boulevard / Cashmere Boulevard intersection prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy (CO).
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the minor site plan.
2. Move that the Council not approve the minor site plan and provide staff direction.
Background: On October 23, 2024, the Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) recommended approval of the minor site plan.
On April 22, 2024, the City Council approved the Special Exception Use via Resolution 24-R24, allowing the establishment of a drive-through for the Starbucks restaurant within the CG zoning district. This approval was granted with the condition that the minor site plan be returned to City Council for further review. Typically, minor site plans do not require City Council approval; however, in this case, the review includes the full traffic analysis and any required offsite improvements.
Issues/Analysis: The proposed Starbucks coffee shop will occupy approximately 2,160 square feet and include a drive-through lane as well as a pass-by lane. The 1.04-acre property is situated at the southwest corner of the intersection of St. Lucie West Boulevard and Cashmere Boulevard, legally described as BankUnited at Cashmere Corners St. Lucie West Plat No. 188 (PB 59-14) Lot 3A Parcel 20. This prop...
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