The Fort Pierce City Commission voted unanimously April 21 to approve the Mohawk final plat, a consolidation and subdivision of three parcels into 14 single-family lots located at the northwest corner of Mohawk Avenue and Bryant Road.

City planning staff said the proposal would subdivide approximately 4.109 acres and that the site has R-1 single-family zoning and a Low Density Residential future land-use designation consistent with nearby properties. Staff recommended approval with standard plat conditions, including endorsement of mylars by the city surveyor and provision of a fully executed St. Lucie County road-improvement agreement addressing access onto Mohawk.

During the quasi-judicial hearing, commissioners and staff discussed the fact the road segments are county-maintained and that the county required the developer to commit to Mohawk improvements. Applicant Gerardo Ayala, representing Outdoors Quality LLC, told the commission the developer is arranging bonding to cover the county-required roadway improvements and expects to post performance security within about a year of recording if needed. Ayala said the planned houses will aim for “affordable” price points, targeting around $350,000 with three-bedroom models, impact windows and metal roofs.

Commissioners asked about utilities, septic and drainage for the area. Staff said city water and sewer connections had been extended along Mohawk and nearby streets recently, and the applicant confirmed sewer and water availability to serve the development. The planning manager noted the plat would not be recorded until the county and all required agreements were in place.

The motion to approve included the two staff conditions listed in the staff report. The commission called the roll and recorded unanimous approval.