Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Pastor Walter Patton with Flood Church

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of Minutes from February 06, 2023 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Arbor Day Proclamation Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

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.

Presentation of Sunrise Center 4th floor lease update by Colliers International Click to View

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approval and acceptance of the 2022 BJA FY 22 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in the amount of $22,111.00 and authorization to execute the Certification and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government. The Chief Executive is defined by the Bureau of Justice Administration as the City Mayor. Click to View

b.

Approval of Letter of Support to St. Lucie County Commissioners regarding 10% match funding for the St. Lucie Council on Aging as discussed at the February 6, 2023 City Commission meeting. Click to View

c.

Approval of the nomination of Linda Hudson to be reappointed to the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust Board of Trustees. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

PULLED AT STAFF'S REQUEST - Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and Approval of an application for a Site Plan (Development and Design Review) by property owner, William Wallace Enterprises, LLC, and applicant, Lee Smith, President of Wallace Auto Group to construct an approximately 25,740 square foot Automobile Sales and Service Facility with associated site improvements at or near 5553 South US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida, more specifically located at Parcel Control Number: 3410-211-0003-000-7. Click to View

b.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-011 Review and approval of an application for a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment of four (4) parcels of land to change the zoning classification from St. Lucie County PUD and Commercial General to City classification of Planned Development, generally located north of Orange Avenue and west of N 41st Street . Parcel ID's 2407-124-0001-000-3, 2407-134-0001-000-4, 2407-144-0001-000-5, & 2408-233-0001-000-1. SECOND READING Click to View

c.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-013 Review and approval of an application for a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment of five (5) parcels of land to change the zoning classification from St. Lucie County RS-2 and Commercial General to City classification of Planned Development, generally located north of Orange Avenue and east of N Jenkins Road. Parcel IDs: 2407-241-0001-000-3, 2407-231-0000-000-5, 2407-212-0001-000-3, 2407-221-0001-000-1 and 2407-211-0001-000-0. SECOND READING Click to View

d.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-014 Amending Chapter 36 - Utilities, Article VIII imposing year-round Irrigation Conservation Measures. SECOND READING Click to View

e.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-015 - Review and approval of a Zoning Map Amendment by owners 805 Office Plaza, LLC and applicant Bradley Currie of EDC, Inc to change the zoning from High Density Residential, R-5, to Office Commercial, C-1, at approximately 805 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34982. Parcel ID: 2422-602-0001-000-7. SECOND READING Click to View

f.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-016 - Rezoning two (2) parcels containing approximately 6.88 acres generally located at or near 901-1001 South Ocean Drive, from Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A) to Planned Development (PD). Parcel IDs: 2401-412-0004-000-0 & 2401-412-0005-000-7. SECOND READING Click to View

g.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-017 - Review and approval of an Abandonment of Right-of-way, by applicant, Collins Brown Barket, to abandon right-of-way near the southeast corner of Seaway Drive and Carlton Court; abutting the parcel located at 1100 Colonnades Drive to the south. SECOND READING Click to View

h.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-018: Review and approval of an ordinance of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida; amending Ordinance No. 22-046 in order to correct a scrivener's error of parcel identification within the adopted ordinance; extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near 2605 Kerr Street in Fort Pierce, Florida. SECOND READING Click to View

i.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-019 - Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City at Chapter 125 Zoning, Basic Zoning Districts, Section 125-197, Edgartown Settlement (ES) Zoning District. FIRST READING Click to View

j.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-020 - Review and approval of a Future Land Use Map Amendment by owner J T J Enterprises Inc., to change the future land use from Neighborhood Commercial, NC, to General Commercial, GC, at approximately 1503 S. 33rd Street Fort Pierce, FL 34947. Parcel IDs: 2417-601-0008-000-7 & 2417-601-0009-000-4. FIRST READING. Click to View

k.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 23-021 - Review and approval for a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment by owners J T J Enterprises Inc., of two (2) parcels of land to change the zoning classification from Neighborhood Commercial. C-2, to General Commercial, C-3, generally located at 1503 S. 33rd Street Fort Pierce, FL 34947. Parcel IDs: 2417-601-0008-000-7 & 2417-601-0009-000-4. FIRST READING Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 23-R17 extending the Peacock Arts District boundaries and providing for an effective date. Click to View

b.

Resolution 23-R19 appointing and reappointing members to the Board of Examiners of Contractors. Click to View

c.

Resolution 23-R20 appointing members to the Parks Advisory Committee. Click to View

d.

Resolution 23-R21 established fees for Parking as approved via Ordinance 22-036. Click to View

e.

Resolution 23-R22 authorizing staff to apply for and accept a grant of up to $450,000 for Nebraska Avenue Sidewalk Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program (TA). 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

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, February 21, 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 - Pastor Walter Patton with Flood Church

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of Minutes from February 06, 2023 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Arbor Day Proclamation Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

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.	Presentation of Sunrise Center 4th floor lease update by Colliers International Click to View

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approval and acceptance of the 2022 BJA FY 22 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in the amount of $22,111.00 and authorization to execute the Certification and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government. The Chief Executive is defined by the Bureau of Justice Administration as the City Mayor. Click to View

	b.	Approval of Letter of Support to St. Lucie County Commissioners regarding 10% match funding for the St. Lucie Council on Aging as discussed at the February 6, 2023 City Commission meeting. Click to View

	c.	Approval of the nomination of Linda Hudson to be reappointed to the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust Board of Trustees. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	PULLED AT STAFF'S REQUEST - Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and Approval of an application for a Site Plan (Development and Design Review) by property owner, William Wallace Enterprises, LLC, and applicant, Lee Smith, President of Wallace Auto Group to construct an approximately 25,740 square foot Automobile Sales and Service Facility with associated site improvements at or near 5553 South US Highway 1 in Fort Pierce, Florida, more specifically located at Parcel Control Number: 3410-211-0003-000-7. Click to View

	b.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-011 Review and approval of an application for a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment of four (4) parcels of land to change the zoning classification from St. Lucie County PUD and Commercial General to City classification of Planned Development, generally located north of Orange Avenue and west of N 41st Street . Parcel ID's 2407-124-0001-000-3, 2407-134-0001-000-4, 2407-144-0001-000-5, & 2408-233-0001-000-1. SECOND READING Click to View

	c.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-013 Review and approval of an application for a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment of five (5) parcels of land to change the zoning classification from St. Lucie County RS-2 and Commercial General to City classification of Planned Development, generally located north of Orange Avenue and east of N Jenkins Road. Parcel IDs: 2407-241-0001-000-3, 2407-231-0000-000-5, 2407-212-0001-000-3, 2407-221-0001-000-1 and 2407-211-0001-000-0. SECOND READING Click to View

	d.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-014 Amending Chapter 36 - Utilities, Article VIII imposing year-round Irrigation Conservation Measures. SECOND READING Click to View

	e.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-015 - Review and approval of a Zoning Map Amendment by owners 805 Office Plaza, LLC and applicant Bradley Currie of EDC, Inc to change the zoning from High Density Residential, R-5, to Office Commercial, C-1, at approximately 805 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34982. Parcel ID: 2422-602-0001-000-7. SECOND READING Click to View

	f.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-016 - Rezoning two (2) parcels containing approximately 6.88 acres generally located at or near 901-1001 South Ocean Drive, from Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A) to Planned Development (PD). Parcel IDs: 2401-412-0004-000-0 & 2401-412-0005-000-7. SECOND READING Click to View

	g.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-017 - Review and approval of an Abandonment of Right-of-way, by applicant, Collins Brown Barket, to abandon right-of-way near the southeast corner of Seaway Drive and Carlton Court; abutting the parcel located at 1100 Colonnades Drive to the south. SECOND READING Click to View

	h.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-018: Review and approval of an ordinance of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida; amending Ordinance No. 22-046 in order to correct a scrivener's error of parcel identification within the adopted ordinance; extending the territorial limits of the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, to include one (1) parcel at or near 2605 Kerr Street in Fort Pierce, Florida. SECOND READING Click to View

	i.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-019 - Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City at Chapter 125 Zoning, Basic Zoning Districts, Section 125-197, Edgartown Settlement (ES) Zoning District. FIRST READING Click to View

	j.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 23-020 - Review and approval of a Future Land Use Map Amendment by owner J T J Enterprises Inc., to change the future land use from Neighborhood Commercial, NC, to General Commercial, GC, at approximately 1503 S. 33rd Street Fort Pierce, FL 34947. Parcel IDs: 2417-601-0008-000-7 & 2417-601-0009-000-4. FIRST READING. Click to View

	k.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Ordinance 23-021 - Review and approval for a Zoning Atlas Map Amendment by owners J T J Enterprises Inc., of two (2) parcels of land to change the zoning classification from Neighborhood Commercial. C-2, to General Commercial, C-3, generally located at 1503 S. 33rd Street Fort Pierce, FL 34947. Parcel IDs: 2417-601-0008-000-7 & 2417-601-0009-000-4. FIRST READING Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution 23-R17 extending the Peacock Arts District boundaries and providing for an effective date. Click to View

	b.	Resolution 23-R19 appointing and reappointing members to the Board of Examiners of Contractors. Click to View

	c.	Resolution 23-R20 appointing members to the Parks Advisory Committee. Click to View

	d.	Resolution 23-R21 established fees for Parking as approved via Ordinance 22-036. Click to View

	e.	Resolution 23-R22 authorizing staff to apply for and accept a grant of up to $450,000 for Nebraska Avenue Sidewalk Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program (TA). 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

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.