Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Father John Mamangakis with St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of Minutes from January 03, 2023 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Email from Christine Kesl in appreciation of Building Department Permit Specialist Susan Keller's exceptional customer service. Click to View

8.

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

9.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS

Any person who wishes to comment on an agenda item which is not under Public Hearings on the Agenda may be heard at this time and must sign up to speak in advance. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.

10.

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

a.

ADDED ON ITEM: Update from Police Chief Diane Hobley-Burney and St. Lucie County Sheriff Chief Deputy Brian Hester regarding the shooting activity that happened on Monday, January 17, 2023. Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approval to utilize up to $100,000.00 in Building Department Enterprise funds for the purpose of establishing an electrical connection for an emergency generator. Click to View

b.

Approve Amended Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Allegany Franciscan Ministries, Inc. (AFM), of Palm Harbor, Florida, the City of Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County and FPUA for the Smart Neighborhood Initiative to provide high speed connectivity in the Lincoln Park community of Fort Pierce. Click to View

c.

Approve award of five (5) Small Business Grants in the amount of $5,000.00 each as recommended by the Grants Division in the total amount of $25,000 for the PY 22-23 Small Business Grants. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-001 Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owners, Woods Family Limited Partnership II, and representative, Donald Cuozzo Design Group, Inc., to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near the east side of South US Highway 1 and Approximately 600 feet south of East Midway Road in Fort Pierce, FL 34982. The proposed Future Land Use designation for the subject property is GC, General Commercial, with a proposed Zoning designation of C-3, General Commercial Zone. Parcel ID: 3403-804-0043-000-7. SECOND READING Click to View

b.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-002 Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owners, Woods Family Limited Partnership II, and representative, Donald Cuozzo Design Group, Inc., to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include two (2) parcels at or near the east side of South US Highway 1 and approximately 800 feet south of East Midway Road in Fort Pierce, FL 34982. The proposed Future Land Use designations for the subject properties are RH, High Density Residential and GC, General Commercial, with proposed Zoning designations of R-5, High Density Residential Zone and C-3, General Commercial Zone. Parcel ID(s): 3403-502-0069-000-8, 3403-502-0070-000-8. SECOND READING Click to View

c.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-003 Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owners, Woods Family Limited Partnership II, and representative, Donald Cuozzo Design Group, Inc., to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include four (4) parcels at or near the southeast corner of Melville Road and West Midway Road in Fort Pierce, FL 34982. The proposed Future Land Use designation for the subject property is RH, High Density Residential, with a proposed Zoning designation of R-5, High Density Residential Zone. Parcel ID(s): 3403-312-0000-000-4, 3403-312-0001-010-4, 3403-311-0005-010-9, 3403-311-0005-050-1. SECOND READING Click to View

d.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-004 Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owners, Woods Family Limited Partnership II, and representative, Donald Cuozzo Design Group, Inc., to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near the east side of Melville Road and approximately 1400 Feet South of West Midway Road in Fort Pierce, FL 34982. The proposed Future Land Use designation for the subject property is RH, High Density Residential, with a proposed Zoning designation of R-5, High Density Residential Zone. Parcel ID: 3403-502-0075-000-3. SECOND READING Click to View

e.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-005 An Application for Annexation of a parcel of land approximately 61.76 acres, located north of Orange Avenue and west of N 41st Street. - FIRST READING Click to View

f.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-007 An Application for Annexation of three parcels of land approximately 18.96 acres, located north of Orange Avenue and west of N 41st Street - FIRST READING Click to View

g.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-008 An Application for Annexation of four parcel of land approximately 56.67 acres, located north of Orange Avenue and east of N Jenkins Road - FIRST READING Click to View

h.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-009 An Application for Annexation of a parcel of land approximately 28.12 acres, located north of Orange Avenue and east of N Jenkins Road - FIRST READING Click to View

i.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use submitted by Michael Menard Architectonic, Inc.,to to convert the existing 2,833 square feet office building back to single family residence located at 326 South 2nd Street. Parcel ID:2410-808-0006-000-7 Click to View

j.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use submitted by the applicant's representative, Engineering Design and Construction, Inc., to operate a 36,540 square-foot Middle School at 5900 Tedder Road, Fort Pierce FL, 34947. Parcel ID: 2324-113-0002-000-2 Click to View

k.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of a Site Plan (Development Review and Design Review) to construct a 252-unit multi-family development with eight (8) multi-family buildings, 5 garages, a clubhouse with a pool and a gym, and associated site improvements at or near 2101 and 2151 S. Jenkins Road Fort Pierce, FL 34947. Parcel IDs: 2313-800-0002-000-7 & 2313-800-0004-000-1 Click to View

l.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Preliminary Plat Review submitted by applicant Michael B Schorah and Associates, Inc., to subdivide 1 parcel into 88 platted lots that include a reconfigured right-of-way and 88 single-family residential lots at 829 Bent Creek Drive, more specifically located at Parcel Control Number: 2407-700-0024-000-8. Click to View

m.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Site Plan (Development and Design Review) with a Conditional Use by property owner Arrow Investment Group, LLC, and representative, Leslie Olson of District Planning Group, to construct a 112-unit multi-family innovative residential development with a 2,168 square foot clubhouse with a swimming pool, and associated site improvements at or near 3000 Okeechobee Road in Fort Pierce, Florida, more specifically located at Parcel Control Number: 2417-504-0020-001-6. Click to View

n.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval for a Conditional Use with New Construction, by property owner, Daniel B. Longman, and representative, John Brockhausen of LBJ Architecture to construct a two-story garage and guest house at the height of 33.7 feet (approximately 34 feet) at or near 1506 Thumb Point Drive in Fort Pierce, Florida, more specifically located at Parcel Control Number: 2401-605-0019-000-0. Click to View

o.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval for a Site Plan (Development and Design Review) by property owner, J A Development Partners, LLC, and representative, Jeff H. Iravani, Inc. to construct two (2) flex-space buildings totaling 442,000 square feet of office and warehouse distribution space with associated site improvements at or near the southeast corner of South Kings Highway and Graham Road in Fort Pierce, Florida, more specifically located at Parcel Control Numbers: 2313-332-0000-000-7, 2313-332-0000-010-0, 2313-333-0001-000-7, and 2313-331-0000-000-4. Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 23-R12 reappointing Jessica Ching to the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board as Commissioner Broderick's appointee. Click to View

b.

Resolution 23-R13 approving borrowing by Fort Pierce Utilities Authority of up to $4,000,000.oo in the form of a taxable revolving line of credit from Seacoast National Bank. Click to View

14.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

Any person who wishes to comment on any subject may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.

15.

COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

a.

Reports Click to View

16.

COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION

17.

ADJOURNMENT

Immediately following adjournment, please move toward the doors and exit the chambers. This allows for the safe and courteous exit of all persons, and those on the dais. Conversations after the meeting should be held outside of chambers, in the foyer or elsewhere, but not in the commission chambers where lights will be out as soon as the chambers are empty.

Pursuant to Sec. 2-49, Fort Pierce Code of Ordinances, persons desiring to place an item on the agenda may make written request to the city manager no later than 5:00 p.m. fifteen (15) days preceding the regular city commission meeting. Such request must state the subject matter of the individual's appearance and should include any background materials pertinent to the issue. The city manager shall review the request to determine if the item might be handled administratively or whether the subject matter is an item of city business. If appropriate, the city manager shall submit the item for placement on the agenda to the city clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. ten (10) days preceding the regular city commission meeting. The mayor may impose a time limitation of five (5) minutes, or allow such additional time he or she determines necessary and appropriate for such person to make presentation. All reports, communications, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, documents or other materials to be submitted to the commission shall, no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday prior to each meeting, be delivered to the city clerk and furnish each member thereof with a copy of the same prior to the regular meeting.

Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the City hereby advises you that if you or another person decide to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, that you or said person will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, affected persons may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (772) 467-3065 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

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C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Regular Meeting - Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - 5:05 p.m. City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, Fort Pierce, Florida



1.		CALL TO ORDER

2.		OPENING PRAYER - Father John Mamangakis with St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of Minutes from January 03, 2023 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Email from Christine Kesl in appreciation of Building Department Permit Specialist Susan Keller's exceptional customer service. Click to View

8.		ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

9.		COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS NOT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS Any person who wishes to comment on an agenda item which is not under Public Hearings on the Agenda may be heard at this time and must sign up to speak in advance. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.

10.		MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

	a.	ADDED ON ITEM: Update from Police Chief Diane Hobley-Burney and St. Lucie County Sheriff Chief Deputy Brian Hester regarding the shooting activity that happened on Monday, January 17, 2023. Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approval to utilize up to $100,000.00 in Building Department Enterprise funds for the purpose of establishing an electrical connection for an emergency generator. Click to View

	b.	Approve Amended Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Allegany Franciscan Ministries, Inc. (AFM), of Palm Harbor, Florida, the City of Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County and FPUA for the Smart Neighborhood Initiative to provide high speed connectivity in the Lincoln Park community of Fort Pierce. Click to View

	c.	Approve award of five (5) Small Business Grants in the amount of $5,000.00 each as recommended by the Grants Division in the total amount of $25,000 for the PY 22-23 Small Business Grants. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-001 Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owners, Woods Family Limited Partnership II, and representative, Donald Cuozzo Design Group, Inc., to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near the east side of South US Highway 1 and Approximately 600 feet south of East Midway Road in Fort Pierce, FL 34982. The proposed Future Land Use designation for the subject property is GC, General Commercial, with a proposed Zoning designation of C-3, General Commercial Zone. Parcel ID: 3403-804-0043-000-7. SECOND READING Click to View

	b.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-002 Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owners, Woods Family Limited Partnership II, and representative, Donald Cuozzo Design Group, Inc., to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include two (2) parcels at or near the east side of South US Highway 1 and approximately 800 feet south of East Midway Road in Fort Pierce, FL 34982. The proposed Future Land Use designations for the subject properties are RH, High Density Residential and GC, General Commercial, with proposed Zoning designations of R-5, High Density Residential Zone and C-3, General Commercial Zone. Parcel ID(s): 3403-502-0069-000-8, 3403-502-0070-000-8. SECOND READING Click to View

	c.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-003 Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owners, Woods Family Limited Partnership II, and representative, Donald Cuozzo Design Group, Inc., to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include four (4) parcels at or near the southeast corner of Melville Road and West Midway Road in Fort Pierce, FL 34982. The proposed Future Land Use designation for the subject property is RH, High Density Residential, with a proposed Zoning designation of R-5, High Density Residential Zone. Parcel ID(s): 3403-312-0000-000-4, 3403-312-0001-010-4, 3403-311-0005-010-9, 3403-311-0005-050-1. SECOND READING Click to View

	d.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-004 Review and approval of a Voluntary Annexation by owners, Woods Family Limited Partnership II, and representative, Donald Cuozzo Design Group, Inc., to extend the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near the east side of Melville Road and approximately 1400 Feet South of West Midway Road in Fort Pierce, FL 34982. The proposed Future Land Use designation for the subject property is RH, High Density Residential, with a proposed Zoning designation of R-5, High Density Residential Zone. Parcel ID: 3403-502-0075-000-3. SECOND READING Click to View

	e.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-005 An Application for Annexation of a parcel of land approximately 61.76 acres, located north of Orange Avenue and west of N 41st Street. - FIRST READING Click to View

	f.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-007 An Application for Annexation of three parcels of land approximately 18.96 acres, located north of Orange Avenue and west of N 41st Street - FIRST READING Click to View

	g.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-008 An Application for Annexation of four parcel of land approximately 56.67 acres, located north of Orange Avenue and east of N Jenkins Road - FIRST READING Click to View

	h.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-009 An Application for Annexation of a parcel of land approximately 28.12 acres, located north of Orange Avenue and east of N Jenkins Road - FIRST READING Click to View

	i.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use submitted by Michael Menard Architectonic, Inc.,to to convert the existing 2,833 square feet office building back to single family residence located at 326 South 2nd Street. Parcel ID:2410-808-0006-000-7 Click to View

	j.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use submitted by the applicant's representative, Engineering Design and Construction, Inc., to operate a 36,540 square-foot Middle School at 5900 Tedder Road, Fort Pierce FL, 34947. Parcel ID: 2324-113-0002-000-2 Click to View

	k.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of a Site Plan (Development Review and Design Review) to construct a 252-unit multi-family development with eight (8) multi-family buildings, 5 garages, a clubhouse with a pool and a gym, and associated site improvements at or near 2101 and 2151 S. Jenkins Road Fort Pierce, FL 34947. Parcel IDs: 2313-800-0002-000-7 & 2313-800-0004-000-1 Click to View

	l.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Preliminary Plat Review submitted by applicant Michael B Schorah and Associates, Inc., to subdivide 1 parcel into 88 platted lots that include a reconfigured right-of-way and 88 single-family residential lots at 829 Bent Creek Drive, more specifically located at Parcel Control Number: 2407-700-0024-000-8. Click to View

	m.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Site Plan (Development and Design Review) with a Conditional Use by property owner Arrow Investment Group, LLC, and representative, Leslie Olson of District Planning Group, to construct a 112-unit multi-family innovative residential development with a 2,168 square foot clubhouse with a swimming pool, and associated site improvements at or near 3000 Okeechobee Road in Fort Pierce, Florida, more specifically located at Parcel Control Number: 2417-504-0020-001-6. Click to View

	n.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval for a Conditional Use with New Construction, by property owner, Daniel B. Longman, and representative, John Brockhausen of LBJ Architecture to construct a two-story garage and guest house at the height of 33.7 feet (approximately 34 feet) at or near 1506 Thumb Point Drive in Fort Pierce, Florida, more specifically located at Parcel Control Number: 2401-605-0019-000-0. Click to View

	o.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval for a Site Plan (Development and Design Review) by property owner, J A Development Partners, LLC, and representative, Jeff H. Iravani, Inc. to construct two (2) flex-space buildings totaling 442,000 square feet of office and warehouse distribution space with associated site improvements at or near the southeast corner of South Kings Highway and Graham Road in Fort Pierce, Florida, more specifically located at Parcel Control Numbers: 2313-332-0000-000-7, 2313-332-0000-010-0, 2313-333-0001-000-7, and 2313-331-0000-000-4. Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution 23-R12 reappointing Jessica Ching to the Sunrise Theatre Advisory Board as Commissioner Broderick's appointee. Click to View

	b.	Resolution 23-R13 approving borrowing by Fort Pierce Utilities Authority of up to $4,000,000.oo in the form of a taxable revolving line of credit from Seacoast National Bank. Click to View

14.		COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Any person who wishes to comment on any subject may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to thirty minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.

15.		COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

	a.	Reports Click to View

16.		COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION

17.		ADJOURNMENT Immediately following adjournment, please move toward the doors and exit the chambers. This allows for the safe and courteous exit of all persons, and those on the dais. Conversations after the meeting should be held outside of chambers, in the foyer or elsewhere, but not in the commission chambers where lights will be out as soon as the chambers are empty.


Pursuant to Sec. 2-49, Fort Pierce Code of Ordinances, persons desiring to place an item on the agenda may make written request to the city manager no later than 5:00 p.m. fifteen (15) days preceding the regular city commission meeting. Such request must state the subject matter of the individual's appearance and should include any background materials pertinent to the issue. The city manager shall review the request to determine if the item might be handled administratively or whether the subject matter is an item of city business. If appropriate, the city manager shall submit the item for placement on the agenda to the city clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. ten (10) days preceding the regular city commission meeting. The mayor may impose a time limitation of five (5) minutes, or allow such additional time he or she determines necessary and appropriate for such person to make presentation. All reports, communications, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, documents or other materials to be submitted to the commission shall, no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday prior to each meeting, be delivered to the city clerk and furnish each member thereof with a copy of the same prior to the regular meeting. Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the City hereby advises you that if you or another person decide to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, that you or said person will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, affected persons may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at (772) 467-3065 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.