Gerardo Rodello seeks approval for Esposito College on South 28th Street

The Fort Pierce Planning Board convened on July 14, 2025, to discuss a conditional use application submitted by Gerardo Rodello, representing Fort Pierce Real Estate Properties Incorporated. The application seeks approval to operate Esposito College, a medical college, at 1404 South 28th Street, on a parcel of approximately 0.6 acres.

The property is designated for general commercial use and is zoned as C-3, which allows for various commercial activities. It is surrounded by both commercial and residential areas. The conditional use process is designed to permit certain uses that may not typically be allowed in a zoning district, provided they do not negatively impact public health, safety, or welfare.

The proposed college will operate classes from 8 AM to 10 PM, Monday through Saturday. The board reviewed the application in light of the city's zoning regulations, which classify educational facilities as conditional uses. The meeting included a presentation of the existing building, previously occupied by American Care Medical Centers, and its suitability for the proposed educational purpose.

The Planning Board will continue to evaluate the application, considering community impact and compliance with local zoning laws. Further discussions and decisions regarding the proposal are expected in upcoming meetings.