Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER - Elder Ruben Mitchell with Victory and Praise Worship Center

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of Minutes from February 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Email from Rudy Lopez thanking Mayor Hudson and the City of Fort Pierce for the permanent disc golf course at the Indian Hills Recreation Area. Click to View

b.

Email from Brian LaPorte, Treasure Coast Disc Golf Club treasurer, thanking the Mayor and City Commissioners for having concrete pads at the Indian Hills Recreation Area. Click to View

c.

Email from Erick Gill, Treasure Coast Disc Golf Club secretary, thanking the Mayor and City Commissioners for the completion of Phase 2 of the new disc golf course at the Indian Hills Recreation Area. Click to View

d.

Email from Ron Iwanko thanking Mayor Hudson for the funding of the disc golf course at the Indian Hills Recreation Area. Click to View

e.

Letter from Treasure Coast Kennel Club of Florida, Inc. President Kaaren Koroly, commending Summer Rulapaugh, Sunrise Humane Society’s Operations Manager, for her positivity, genuine love of the animals in her care, and hard work. 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

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approval of travel for Commissioner Curtis Johnson to attend the Legislative Action Days in Tallahassee, Florida from April 03, 2023 to April 05, 2023 in the amount of $1392.06. Click to View

b.

Approval of Third Amendment to Agreement for Purchase and Development of Fisherman's Wharf to provide additional time to cure title and survey objections with a new deadline of September 1, 2023. Click to View

c.

Approval of the Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie Public Schools for the Student Perks Coffee Cart Program. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

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. SECOND READING. Click to View

b.

Legislative 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. SECOND READING Click to View

c.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of a Site Plan (Development and Design Review) to construct a 216-unit multi-family development (Privilege North), located east of Sunrise Boulevard and North of Dade Road in Fort Pierce. Parcel IDs: 2428-601-0252-000-6 & 2428-321-0001-000-3. Click to View

d.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Final Plat Review submitted by applicant Brian Nolan of Lucido 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

e.

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

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Resolution 23-R23 appointing Stephen Lyons as the consumer representative to the Board of Examiners of Contractors. Click to View

b.

Resolution 23-R24 appointing Rick Fusco to the Arts & Culture Advisory Board as Commissioner Johnson's appointee. Click to View

c.

Resolution 23-R25 Revising the Quasi-Judicial procedures 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 - Monday, March 6, 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 - Elder Ruben Mitchell with Victory and Praise Worship Center

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of Minutes from February 21, 2023 Regular Meeting Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Email from Rudy Lopez thanking Mayor Hudson and the City of Fort Pierce for the permanent disc golf course at the Indian Hills Recreation Area. Click to View

	b.	Email from Brian LaPorte, Treasure Coast Disc Golf Club treasurer, thanking the Mayor and City Commissioners for having concrete pads at the Indian Hills Recreation Area. Click to View

	c.	Email from Erick Gill, Treasure Coast Disc Golf Club secretary, thanking the Mayor and City Commissioners for the completion of Phase 2 of the new disc golf course at the Indian Hills Recreation Area. Click to View

	d.	Email from Ron Iwanko thanking Mayor Hudson for the funding of the disc golf course at the Indian Hills Recreation Area. Click to View

	e.	Letter from Treasure Coast Kennel Club of Florida, Inc. President Kaaren Koroly, commending Summer Rulapaugh, Sunrise Humane Society’s Operations Manager, for her positivity, genuine love of the animals in her care, and hard work. 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

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approval of travel for Commissioner Curtis Johnson to attend the Legislative Action Days in Tallahassee, Florida from April 03, 2023 to April 05, 2023 in the amount of $1392.06. Click to View

	b.	Approval of Third Amendment to Agreement for Purchase and Development of Fisherman's Wharf to provide additional time to cure title and survey objections with a new deadline of September 1, 2023. Click to View

	c.	Approval of the Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie Public Schools for the Student Perks Coffee Cart Program. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	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. SECOND READING. Click to View

	b.	Legislative 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. SECOND READING Click to View

	c.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of a Site Plan (Development and Design Review) to construct a 216-unit multi-family development (Privilege North), located east of Sunrise Boulevard and North of Dade Road in Fort Pierce. Parcel IDs: 2428-601-0252-000-6 & 2428-321-0001-000-3. Click to View

	d.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Final Plat Review submitted by applicant Brian Nolan of Lucido 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

	e.	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

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Resolution 23-R23 appointing Stephen Lyons as the consumer representative to the Board of Examiners of Contractors. Click to View

	b.	Resolution 23-R24 appointing Rick Fusco to the Arts & Culture Advisory Board as Commissioner Johnson's appointee. Click to View

	c.	Resolution 23-R25 Revising the Quasi-Judicial procedures 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.