The Fort Pierce Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of a voluntary annexation petition for one parcel near the intersection of South Market Avenue and Oleander Avenue.

Planning staff presented the request, noting the parcel (ID 2434-601-006-2006) is approximately 2.6 acres, currently has a St. Lucie County future land use designation of industrial (IND) and county zoning of Industrial Light (IL). Staff said the proposed city future land use designation is Industrial (I) with a city Light Industrial zoning of I-1. The property was described as contiguous to the Fort Pierce municipal boundary and within the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) service area. Staff recommended the planning board forward the annexation application to the City Commission with a recommendation of approval.

Dennis Murphy, representing Transamerica Construction Company and the applicant, said the request was straightforward and that the applicant sought to use the property under the city's development regulations. There were no public speakers on the item.

Planning Board member Miss Clemens moved to recommend approval; Miss Carter seconded. The roll call recorded unanimous support and the motion carried. The annexation application will advance to the City Commission for final action.