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Leslie Olson, principal with District Planning Group representing Pulte, told the board the project proposes a 250-unit fee-simple single-family neighborhood on roughly 49.92 acres, with two phases, a linear park, walking trails, rain gardens and a sculptural identity feature at the site's southwest corner that would serve as a city entrance. \"This will be a tall sculptural feature,\" Olson said, describing a planned public-art call coordinated with the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance.

Lee Dobbins of DME Law Firm summarized the regulatory process, saying, \"this project requires both a future land use map amendment and also a zoning change to plan development.\" The board previously recommended the associated future land use amendment in December; the current hearing covered the master plan (rezoning) and related PD agreement. Staff recommended approval, noting departmental review and consistency with the comprehensive plan.

Traffic and access were central to the discussion. The applicant and a neighboring commercial property owner said they had negotiated cross-access easements and were seeking a county decision on whether the commercial parcel to the north could have full access to Jenkins Road. Ken Semigran, who identified himself as the neighboring commercial property owner, said the proposed full access was \"critical\" for attracting commercial tenants; he said potential tenants were watching whether the county would allow full access.

Pulte's traffic consultant, Luke Lambert of TMC Traffic, told the board the signal warrant analysis shows the school and the Pulte development together warrant a traffic signal, and that the signal \"is warranted based on the school's impacts.\" Lambert said the combined uses meet more than one hour of the signal warrant, and that the applicant would contribute toward signalization and turning lanes.

Board members pressed Pulte to address a school bus stop plan for Independence Classical Academy (ICA). Olson said the school board wanted \"something that was easy, an easy loop in and out,\" and that Pulte had designed a bus stop area and was willing to adjust project phasing to ensure the bus loop and sidewalks would be built early. Staff proposed, and the board adopted, a 15th condition requiring the phasing plan be revised prior to the final PD so the north access and the bus loop with completed sidewalks are included in phase 1.

The board also discussed buffers, walls along the Interstate 95 ramp, and the planned transformation of stormwater detention into bioswales and rain gardens. With the 15 conditions (14 staff conditions plus the added phasing condition), Mr. Whiting moved for a recommendation of approval; Ms. Clemens seconded. The roll call vote was unanimous in favor: Mr. Collins: yes; Ms. Clemens: yes; Mr. Whiting: yes; Mr. Johnson: yes; Ms. Carter: yes; Chair Bridal: yes. The planning board's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Commission for final action.

The county decision on whether to allow full access between the commercial parcel and the residential development remains unresolved; staff asked the board to state whether it supported full access so staff could transmit the board's opinion to the county. The board expressed support but noted the county retains final authority.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fort Pierce - Planning Board","oneSentenceSummary","The Fort Pierce Planning Board recommended approval Aug. 11 of a 250-unit Pulte Cornerstone master-planned neighborhood at 2721 South Jenkins Road, but added a condition to revise phasing so a north access and a school bus loop are built in phase 1.","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},6587737,"Planning board recommends annexation of small enclave at Cortez Boulevard and S. 20th Street",256,127000,383000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5558899-148262fe3778a0ee974c067d1157af75&start=127&end=383","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5558899-148262fe3778a0ee974c067d1157af75/thumbnail_127000.jpg","/articles/6587737/Fort-Pierce/St-Lucie-County/Florida/Planning-board-recommends-annexation-of-small-enclave-at-Cortez-Boulevard-and-S-20th-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587737-08351b84a7f082d72962d0f0ee1b753a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770642759&Signature=jWikL3z3t2TW364i~OU9ePVleESGjQxUKXeoD0Sv68oDahLyrFsjmXaBi0MdqiwIdQbGzkBMtvjeEYt3912iAPeTqy0-8ViRGfDqhorpCce4YLu~HGb5C1zFd8iWyuXaELA5iniby0LsfO6SHBL03onZzJ7JFcr43Ani86lSVSBfOySYLr6CGUVCFBc8O2nsWMbM0XhypOM9bbIZ3k3cryhcchje~jAEQuE-J-AxylowBoOazIpAWMHZH5gXlGunnc0EvBr4JsUOjK6m~aJhnEvHtS5jdbuwqvMvFYM0DhLtdA-rclWF2fZhAI7srE89l~TR1ZjAWub8zBFSINPFHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Pierce Planning Board voted Aug. 11 to recommend approval of an annexation application from MRM Ventures for a parcel at the northwest corner of Cortez Boulevard and South 20th Street.

The annexation request, presented to the board by city planning staff, covers parcel ID 2421-233-0002-000-9, owned by Tim Morley. Staff said the property currently carries a St. Lucie County future land use of RU (residential urban) and a county zoning of RS (residential single-family, four dwelling units per acre). Under the city's proposed RL (residential low-density) designation, staff estimated a potential increase of about 12 dwelling units compared with the county designations. Staff recommended approval.

The board had minimal discussion and heard no public comments. Chair Bridal opened, and after a motion by Ms. Clements and a second from Mr. Collins, the board called the roll and the motion passed unanimously. The recorded votes were Ms. Carter: yes; Mr. Collins: yes; Ms. Clements: yes; Mr. Whiting: yes; Mr. Johnson: yes; Chair Bridal: yes.

Staff noted that all affected departments reviewed the annexation and found the proposal consistent with city ordinances and the comprehensive plan. No additional conditions were placed by the planning board; the recommendation will move to the city commission as the next step in the annexation process.

The annexation will change the parcel's jurisdiction from county to city and is intended to resolve a small enclave of county land surrounded by city territory. City staff characterized the measure as a routine step that supports infill and continuity of city services.","The Fort Pierce Planning Board voted unanimously Aug. 11 to recommend annexation of a single parcel at the northwest corner of Cortez Boulevard and South 20th Street, a staff-backed request from MRM Ventures that would change the parcel's future land use and increase residential capacity by roughly a dozen units compared with county designations.",{"_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},6587725,"Planning board approves Sunrise Village: 106-unit multifamily project with innovative-community features",1965,5256000,7221000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5558899-148262fe3778a0ee974c067d1157af75&start=5256&end=7221","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5558899-148262fe3778a0ee974c067d1157af75/thumbnail_5256000.jpg","/articles/6587725/Fort-Pierce/St-Lucie-County/Florida/Planning-board-approves-Sunrise-Village-106-unit-multifamily-project-with-innovative-community-features","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587725-6625057c10e3a7f89d85da35b35e811c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770642759&Signature=QbnFKVdndE1K-oyAuxBfFN9x2jgSx3TKOF36Bh-gJcntlsljsQPBXe3I8LZini-wSMx7HICUGZx7mZsOGAcipbSOayblUe2sCuuuKw2uSBzHnSz-tUzSQ6FmAsAyHxm~TxJKkN4bGM-m-cuMWkixjlQBqasDU8g9FBm6uq2baPOpjOhYCsrk8UZkTpLqOmC~kNy1H8vz7fxyuWeSfaz2j71ZD3vSZl7Q1kfp7NHDX2cZwXtRiTUe5pgMg3qqQV~SEaHArU8p8DbGrViSWBmWnxK1aBQkV2sLVJ8dDsIkvk7IB0jSnL-Aa35-8sIOWzHf3F8VplJO25CLlr6Wp~mVKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Pierce Planning Board on Aug. 11 recommended approval of Sunrise Village Apartments, a 106-unit multifamily project proposed at 3000 Okeechobee Road, approving a major site plan with Innovative Community Development designation and a request for a density bonus.

Arianna Hillard of WGI presented the application for Arrow Investment Group, LLC. The project proposes three multi-level buildings with 1- to 3-bedroom units, a clubhouse and amenities including a 20-by-20 gazebo, indoor and outdoor fitness areas, a tot lot, a fountain in a rear pond, covered bike kiosks, and a covered bus shelter. The site is approximately 6.87 acres and is zoned R4 (medium-density residential) with commercial uses nearby. The applicant said the units would be affordable and that building materials and landscaping will be used to meet the city's innovative design criteria.

Jared Purser with WGI explained that city engineering requested a 12.5-foot right-of-way dedication along South 30th Street and a 5-foot sidewalk to connect the site to existing sidewalks on Okeechobee. Purser noted the dedication was intended to accommodate potential future roadway widening and to complete pedestrian connections. Staff recommended approval with seven conditions addressing landscaping maintenance, sidewalk connectivity, right-of-way dedication, stormwater maintenance, environmental assessment and tree mitigation.

Board members asked about school-bus circulation and noise from Okeechobee. Applicant representatives said they had coordinated with the school district and provided an auto-turn exhibit showing the bus circulation and that the district accepted the proposed bus-shelter location. Developer representatives said the project passed noise review elements required by funding under a StratCAT analysis and that building materials meet code requirements. \"These buildings passed below the, I think, 70 decibels that is considered noise,\" said Ash Leyva, vice president of Blue Sky Communities, the project's developer.

The board discussed the project's streetscape approach and placement of buildings near Okeechobee, with members requesting a more substantial landscape buffer in final plans. City staff confirmed the final landscape plan and tree mitigation will be submitted before clearing and construction permits. Mr. Whiting moved for approval with the seven staff conditions; Ms. Clemens seconded. The roll call vote was unanimous: Mr. Whiting: yes; Mr. Johnson: yes; Ms. Carter: yes; Mr. Collins: yes; Ms. Clemens: yes; Chair Bridal: yes.

The Planning Board's recommendation will move to the City Commission for final site-plan and Innovative Community Development approvals. Conditions require a recorded landscape maintenance agreement, a sidewalk along South 30th Street, a 12.5-foot right-of-way donation, a stormwater maintenance plan, updated environmental assessment, building-permit coordination and tree-mitigation measures prior to clearing and construction.","The board approved a major site plan and Innovative Community Development bonus for Sunrise Village, a 106-unit multifamily project at 3000 Okeechobee Road, subject to seven staff conditions that include sidewalk and right-of-way dedications and tree mitigation. Developers said units will be affordable and include multiple resident amenities.",{"_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},6587729,"Board approves increase in capacity at Live Oak Detox, ties parking waiver to operational controls",1364,3852000,5216000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5558899-148262fe3778a0ee974c067d1157af75&start=3852&end=5216","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5558899-148262fe3778a0ee974c067d1157af75/thumbnail_3852000.jpg","/articles/6587729/Fort-Pierce/St-Lucie-County/Florida/Board-approves-increase-in-capacity-at-Live-Oak-Detox-ties-parking-waiver-to-operational-controls","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587729-e82a41da2833f9a1b5eecfad761ad760/orig.mp4?Expires=1770642759&Signature=InXCB-ngOdglylcHOMIT1T2XHRvyr7Hybh08TFcBqUzXTfoT9hoSsDn8c4Y4dKrH2oJRVIgMGkFTt5yiqjmxnxBICkq1-wAwiYFi~FuBndl~dTE~gwurImuTTxzdEZmJByI0JV5NZHk48Px4-i9uKu6KXFJ2L9KUBsz~YIyqY9Qp7Vw0PALALbLL2m~DMHbhsZQi9tQbpdLVty~-OfzjMihuaqkqrV300sJXNFtb8j6rLKJR1uVof5lsPnm8ZGvWmmDVVYMsLk36UsmSRTvUGnk-O9vOMxuDsMztBkcVXCAzGx3iXmO0NqToGyRLJGYSvXn5khaGkyApPeANaJVGOA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Pierce Planning Board on Aug. 11 recommended approval of a conditional-use application allowing Live Oak Detox Center at 912 Avenue I to increase its licensed short-term residential detox capacity from 14 to 16 clients.

City staff presented the application, noting the facility is licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families and accredited by The Joint Commission. The property at parcel ID 2403-707-0009-000-6 sits in an R4 (medium-density residential) zone surrounded by single-family homes and vacant parcels. Staff said prior conditions from a 2016 conditional-use approval were completed, including a fence, landscaping and payment in lieu for parking.

Cody Neely, representing Live Oak Detox, told the board that the facility provides medically monitored withdrawal services and that \"none of the residents, like we said, then none of them actually drive in or keep their cars there on property.\" Neely said transportation for clients is provided by staff and that staffing and parking had not increased in a way that changed the facility's operational footprint.

Board members raised concerns about on-street parking in the residential neighborhood and whether the site had sufficient on-site stalls. Staff and the applicant said the facility previously paid a payment in lieu for additional parking and that operational controls (staff transportation only, no patient vehicles, no visitation) limit parking demand. The board added a condition tying the conditional-use approval to the operation described in the application (including staff-provided transportation and parking limited to staff and service vehicles) so that the waiver for physical parking would apply only while the facility operates as presented.

Mr. Johnson moved for approval with the proposed condition; Ms. Clements seconded. The roll call vote was unanimous in favor: Ms. Clements: yes; Mr. Whiting: yes; Mr. Johnson: yes; Ms. Carter: yes; Mr. Collins: yes; Chair Bridal: yes.

Board members said they supported the facility's services to the community while making clear they wanted enforceable operational conditions to reduce impacts on neighboring streets.","The planning board on Aug. 11 recommended approval of a conditional-use permit allowing Live Oak Detox Center to increase short-term detox occupancy from 14 to 16 clients, subject to a condition tying a prior parking waiver to the facility's current operational model and restricting parking to staff and service vehicles.","actionData","errors"]

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