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The applicant sought to annex approximately 41.38 acres at 314 South Erie Drive (two parcels as presented) from St. Lucie County into the City of Fort Pierce and rezone the site to Planned Development with a proposed master plan that would add a 33‑space long‑term recreational vehicle (RV) area and eight manufactured home lots to an existing manufactured‑home community. Erin Lees of WGI, representing the applicant, said the annexation would reduce the maximum potential density under county rules and allow uses—such as long‑term RV spaces—that the city’s zoning would permit.

Residents from Tall Pines occupied the meeting for more than an hour to oppose annexation. Stanley Seapial, president of the Tall Pines homeowners association, said the application materials listed two parcels but publicly available exhibits showed three and expressed safety concerns about narrow roads: “Seneca is only 18 feet 9 inches wide. And you’re gonna be bringing motor coaches down there… that gives us 9 inches clearance to pass each other,” Seapial said.

Other residents raised a wide range of concerns including road condition and maintenance, stormwater and drainage, alleged poor property management, the suitability of the site for RV traffic, capacity of the pool and clubhouse, and public‑safety impacts. Mike Befalco, a park resident, circulated a list of city ordinances he said were not being followed and noted Better Business Bureau complaints about the owner and operator. Peter McEnber, director of the HOA, described the proposed changes as “trying to put a size 10 foot in a 9 and a half shoe,” and said residents had not seen promised repairs or improvements.

Applicant Erin Lees told the board the current site contains about 214 occupied units and roughly 40 unoccupied lots and that the proposed annexation would lower the maximum density allowed—under the county the site could support up to 374 units; under the city’s proposed low‑density designation the maximum would be about 270 units. Lees said Inspire (the landowner/operator) has budgeted $64,000 of improvements for the year and characterized the RV component as long‑term spaces (minimum three months, average six to 12 months), not short‑term vacation use.

Board members and staff repeatedly raised concerns about incomplete information on municipal impacts. Several commissioners asked for a fiscal and service‑cost analysis, noting uncertainty about additional demands on the Fort Pierce Police Department, solid‑waste, roads and other city services. Planning staff confirmed the property receives water and sewer from the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority under service arrangements that commonly include annexation provisions but that a formal city annexation strategy is not in place.

After more than an hour of public testimony and board discussion, the Planning Board voted to recommend disapproval. The recorded motion to recommend disapproval passed on a roll call (motion noted as made by Miss Clemens, second by Mr. Collins) with the board voting unanimously to recommend against annexation. The Planning Board’s recommendation will be transmitted to the City Commission, which may act independently of the board’s recommendation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fort Pierce - Planning Board - Jun 09, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Fort Pierce Planning Board on June 9 voted to recommend disapproval of the Tall Pines voluntary annexation and master‑planned development after lengthy resident testimony raising safety, drainage, road‑condition and property‑management concerns.","taxTitle","Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida","taxId",55008,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6676017,"Fort Pierce planning board recommends future land use and zoning change for four parcels along Avenue D",190,166000,356000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3730918-8320148be1e68757a589534226c479c4&start=166&end=356","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3730918-8320148be1e68757a589534226c479c4/thumbnail_166000.jpg","/articles/6676017/Fort-Pierce/St-Lucie-County/Florida/Fort-Pierce-planning-board-recommends-future-land-use-and-zoning-change-for-four-parcels-along-Avenue-D","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6676017-fa4650d43127b8e9e009e23daffcdb2a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770407319&Signature=Ym~Etabz9Hlm2YLmv8nPoDe-LfgfvaatOanQU7ZuWZWbXUcG16n5fnJQjZJpjVzTPsj5C53F6Ar656-I1BJ9h4qp1BCy05EqjbKcm-IohNxL1p4klRu6gticPSbzK2YkPGQBt75iZjDf1YtCfC~84mGhqtlp10-hWU1G7gq0ZRV5QV1U5dXNlGskUbnreLr0okG0FUHPTrRlsNT66Dcr~MWusbqYazgQv6xgAUa7VMQ-TccUgDC4qrgFIQ-lv7EINC~Sza4Q5URee3IhXP~Zk2uYNjkYs-yHTRhxYuSEfcqgWMN3SiluiYb-UNe~WuZdg0EOjD7H79kcXsX-KCmklQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Pierce Planning Board voted unanimously June 9 to recommend a small‑scale future land‑use map amendment and a zoning reclassification for four parcels on Avenue D between Seventh and Eighth streets.

Planning Director Kev Freeman told the board the parcels—currently owned by St. Lucie County and designated residential medium with R4 zoning—are part of a multi‑party effort by the City of Fort Pierce, the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency and St. Lucie County to align zoning and enable development under Florida’s Live Local Act. ‘‘The purpose of the zoning land‑use map amendment and zoning reclassification is to enable the properties to be classed as commercial, so they could use the Live Local Act in developing these properties,’’ Freeman said.

The change would make the four parcels consistent with neighboring commercial designations along the block, Freeman said. He said the city, county and redevelopment agency—joint landowners—retain ultimate veto authority over any developer’s proposals. ‘‘Even though they’re allowed to use the parameters of the Live Local, the city and the county and the redevelopment agency have overall control over what gets built there,’’ Freeman said.

Board members asked whether the Live Local allowances could be used to exceed local standards. Freeman responded that because the tri‑party group controls the parcels, a private developer could not unilaterally ‘‘max out’’ density or height beyond what the landowners approve. No public comments were offered during the Planning Board hearing.

The board made two separate motions, as required: one to recommend approval of the future land‑use map amendment and a second to recommend approval of the zoning atlas map amendment. Both motions passed on recorded roll calls with unanimous yes votes.

The parcel owners and a prospective developer have indicated a mixed‑use proposal—small commercial space, veterans housing and apartments—has been discussed but no final site plan was before the board. Freeman said any specific site plan tied to Live Local incentives will return to the board for review and comment.

The board’s recommendations will be forwarded to the City Commission; because the city, redevelopment agency and county are property owners, final approvals on any development proposal will be decided by those landowners and by future permitting procedures.","The Fort Pierce Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend a small‑scale future land‑use map amendment and zoning reclassification for four county‑owned parcels along Avenue D to allow commercial designation and use under the Live Local Act; the city, redevelopment agency and St. Lucie County will retain control of final development approvals.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6675994,"Planning board approves Okeechobee Road flex‑space site plan and conditional use with nine conditions",782,10187000,10969000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3730918-8320148be1e68757a589534226c479c4&start=10187&end=10969","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3730918-8320148be1e68757a589534226c479c4/thumbnail_10187000.jpg","/articles/6675994/Fort-Pierce/St-Lucie-County/Florida/Planning-board-approves-Okeechobee-Road-flexspace-site-plan-and-conditional-use-with-nine-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6675994-c07e7eb72fcdc098661ab165087f3d96/orig.mp4?Expires=1770407319&Signature=cA~F5Gt4v9iaQ2jl1qv-lxP5u~J~GV-AVwOv2TdRYXARG8gImipJIWfRGmi1HF3CwFTh44wda6rdyMMrnwL-s5I6EU5UF8d5zYD~oAishvFESaq0erwDCCTSFoPZMw3majqfavPzjn6a1YgFNHT~924SK5gZ4tzPFQ-0BWWfRrE2loa52G1aH6Lhw7V65Iv9H90MURwxuEIpg-GwH-uoCCsw1f71J3gnQrGA00Z1rbZoQ8gAQlQA63EaB1Bh6~PFqiahuiOTmnd1uDTtpXrPMQdbUE4OKYMk0d8zCXurPB35Ao1ml9qFW2e~GrC7SXjBe7xowGopeuOYVy9w-rzhjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Pierce Planning Board on June 9 recommended approval of a conditional‑use site plan for Okeechobee Road Flex Space, a two‑building warehouse/office development proposed at 4600–4646 Okeechobee Road, subject to nine conditions the board added or accepted.

Applicant representatives described the project as two low‑rise buildings totaling roughly 37,000 square feet of office and warehouse space on about 3.57 acres. Site materials show setbacks that meet or exceed code, approximately 31 percent open space (the code minimum is 20 percent), and 91 parking spaces where 85 are required. The plan includes an on‑site detention area to the north.

Staff recommended approval with standard conditions and seven technical items: record a unity of title for the parcels, update addressing, execute a landscape‑maintenance agreement, provide an updated environmental report, document Fire District requirements regarding fire connections, coordinate any FDOT right‑of‑way dedications, and perform drainage mitigation for any stormwater impacts in FDOT right‑of‑way.

During discussion board members asked for more visible screening between the site and existing multi‑family residences to the north. The board added a condition requesting the applicant investigate a visual buffer—beyond a fence—along the north property line to create an effective screen between the development and the adjacent apartment complex; the board requested a minimum visual height of six feet for the buffer where feasible. The board also asked for the applicant to provide at least one alternate building‑color palette, and staff agreed to provide the city’s recommended palette.

The board voted to recommend approval with nine conditions. The recorded roll call was unanimous. The zoning and conditional‑use recommendation will be forwarded to the City Commission for final action.","The board recommended approval of a two‑building flex‑space and warehouse proposal at 4600–4646 Okeechobee Road, subject to nine conditions including a unity of title, landscape‑maintenance agreement, updated environmental report and coordination with FDOT and fire district.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6676003,"Planning board approves Symphony Lakes phase 1 site plan with conditions",862,5688000,6550000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3730918-8320148be1e68757a589534226c479c4&start=5688&end=6550","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3730918-8320148be1e68757a589534226c479c4/thumbnail_5688000.jpg","/articles/6676003/Fort-Pierce/St-Lucie-County/Florida/Planning-board-approves-Symphony-Lakes-phase-1-site-plan-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6676003-7dad2b33931fc044b8544ca6f5af1af2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770407319&Signature=H5QR0ainKWDm6H5uFWrnWt81Q4-Y53C90StugNNdEb3E8sVqA5sJC0Z42c81MOkyY9xMId3fXZaIsjN7HCCO3Im8z9m3F7Q0bqVzV5qYbcvfGRVUKPd2GhLoSbpgFuFi4v~hfVqTo5tpCPdK3zsco-iqJn4UPY-8nUannBO3KP5rwO9i~E5H3E6jKIHylJEqeXJa38oIIcyg23C97Z3spAiqZihIqH4hqwP-VCe74GKdf3TrzzwIquP7cT71OzeKpGoplxqp0xkszpHKbNeIPmN5WOwiMMNXvWHoIuIb-weeKy7b8kRMetNPmc-hHFawrSyPPgW3LIr5vFbsQFtsfw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Pierce Planning Board voted June 9 to recommend approval of the final site plan for Symphony Lakes Pod 1, a planned‑development phase that would construct 286 single‑family lots on roughly 88 acres at 4300 Selvitz Road, subject to conditions and written confirmations from external agencies.

Planning staff summarized the record: the master PD for the Symphony Lakes property was approved by the City Commission in June 2024. The Pod 1 final plan proposes 286 single‑family units at about 3.2 dwelling units per acre, with roughly 43 percent open space in the phase. Staff recommended approval conditioned on receiving final technical confirmations from St. Lucie County regarding traffic‑impact analysis and specific roadway improvements, confirmation of school‑district requirements (including bus‑stop location and design), confirmation of public‑works and solid‑waste provisions, and final engineering and drainage approvals.

Leah Heinz of Kotler & Hearing, representing the applicant, and traffic engineer Sean McKenzie said the developer has been coordinating with St. Lucie County and submitted revised traffic materials; proposed off‑site improvements on Selvitz include turn lanes, medians and sidewalk upgrades. The applicant and staff agreed to place key performance obligations in an updated development agreement: roadway and traffic improvements and other agency approvals must be complete or assured before final certificates of occupancy for vertical construction in Pod 1.

Board members emphasized the need for written confirmations from the county, the school district and other agencies before the item is scheduled for City Commission. Several members said they would prefer all outstanding agency approvals to be in hand before moving to commission; others accepted staff’s recommendation that confirmations can be provided prior to the commission packet. Ultimately the board voted to forward a recommendation of approval with the staff’s listed outstanding items to be satisfied prior to the commission hearing. The roll call vote was 6 in favor, 1 opposed.

The development agreement will record timelines and responsibilities for off‑site roadway work, school‑bus accommodations, public‑works and drainage conditions, and requirements that infrastructure improvements be completed before issuance of final certificates of occupancy for Pod 1 lots.","The Planning Board approved the final planned‑development site plan for Symphony Lakes Pod 1 (286 single‑family lots) subject to written confirmations from St. Lucie County and other agencies and incorporation of specified conditions into the development agreement.","actionData","errors"]

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