Agenda

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

OPENING PRAYER

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

ROLL CALL

5.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.

Approval of minutes from the January 17, 2017 regular meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

2-1-1 Awareness Week Proclamation being received by Page Woodard, 2-1-1 Treasure Coast Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Letter from Tom Perona, Race Director, thanking Sgt. Schramm, Officer John Fasanello, Officer Damian Spotts and Officer Daniela Dreizehnter for their professionalism, which contributed to the success of the Annual Bridge Buster 5K on January 7, 2017. Click to View

b.

Letter from Annette Brown extending her heartfelt gratitude to the following Police Officers for their support, diligence and on the job responses: Jean Sena, James Ippolito, Mayes Costa and Carlos Velez. Click to View

c.

Letter from Dan Lambe, President, Arbor Day Foundation, congratulating the City of Fort Pierce for being recognized as a 2016 Tree City USA. Click to View

d.

The City Marina received a 5 star review from Captain Minke36 on Active Captain for awesome customer service, very clean facilities, being very protected and for its location within walking distance of downtown Fort Pierce. Click to View

8.

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.

9.

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

10.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Request for approval to submit grant application & receive grant award for marketing & promotion of tourism in Fort Pierce from Visit Florida. Click to View

b.

Request for approval to submit grant application and receive grant award from Visit Florida to 1st Annual Minority Business Expo in Fort Pierce. Click to View

c.

Approve grant award for Ola Moore, owner of Ola's Hair Parlor in the amount of $3,000 as an eligible recipient under the 2016-2017 CDBG Grant Award for Small Businesses. Click to View

d.

Approve grant award for Ms. Sonja Johnson, owner of Massage Harmony by Sonja in the amount of $3,000 as an eligible recipient under the 2016-2017 CDBG Grant Award for Small Business. Click to View

11.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Review and approval for an application for Conditional Use with New Construction and Design Review, submitted by Property Owners, Paul D Mandel and Diane M Perkins, and representative, William P. Stoddard, Ph.D., P.E., are requesting approval of a Conditional Use with New Construction and Design Review for a single family home seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), at 324 South Ocean Drive in Fort Pierce, Florida. The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density (R-4A). The Parcel ID is 2401-501-0026-000-3. (Postponed from January 3, 2017 and January 17, 2017 meetings)
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b.

Review and approval of an application for Waiver of Distance submitted by Applicant/Owner; Sodawing LLC, Wingstop to obtain a 2COP alcohol license for on-premise consumption, in the C-3 General Commercial district, located at 2575 S. US Highway 1, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned C-3, General Commercial (Parcel ID 2422-602-0264-000-8).
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c.

Review and approve with conditions an application for Site Plan & Design Review submitted by Property Owner(s) S And S Land Company LLC, First Citizens Premises Co Inc, and Representative, Jason Gunther of Thomas Engineering to construct an Aldi Grocery Store at 1412 S US Highway 1, Fort Pierce, FL. The properties are zoned General Commercial (C-3). Parcel IDs: 2415-601-0454-010-5, 2415-601-0450-000-4, 2415-601-0449-000-4, & 2415-601-0448-000-7). Click to View

d.

Review and approve with conditions an application for Conditional Use submitted by Property Owner, Shawn Dufault, to operate a Dwelling Rental, offering lodging for less than six months, at 1138 Hernando Street, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A). Parcel ID: 2401-810-0017-000-6. Click to View

e.

Ordinance 17-002 Amending Chapter 22-60 - Off-street Parking, creating an exemption and special area standard for the Peacock Arts District. FIRST READING (Postponed from January 17, 2017 meeting) Click to View

f.

Ordinance No. 17-003 amending City Ordinance Chapter 4 - Animals; Article IV - Impoundment; Section 4-76 - Release of Impounded Animals. SECOND READING Click to View

g.

Ordinance 17-004 Modifying Chapter 9, Peddlers, Solicitors and Canvassers FIRST READING Click to View

12.

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS & REQUESTS

a.

First Quarter Financial Report Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Appointments/Reappointments to the Planning Board Click to View

b.

Appointments/Reappointments to the Board of Adjustment Click to View

c.

Appointments to Communitywide Council. 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.

City Manager's Report Click to View

16.

COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION

17.

ADJOURNMENT

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) 467-3052 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

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PLEASE NOTE MEETING LOCATION CHANGE C I T Y O F F O R T P I E R C E CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, February 6, 2017 - 6:30 p.m. St. Lucie County Commission Chambers, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida



1.		CALL TO ORDER

2.		OPENING PRAYER

3.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.		ROLL CALL

5.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES

	a.	Approval of minutes from the January 17, 2017 regular meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	2-1-1 Awareness Week Proclamation being received by Page Woodard, 2-1-1 Treasure Coast Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Letter from Tom Perona, Race Director, thanking Sgt. Schramm, Officer John Fasanello, Officer Damian Spotts and Officer Daniela Dreizehnter for their professionalism, which contributed to the success of the Annual Bridge Buster 5K on January 7, 2017. Click to View

	b.	Letter from Annette Brown extending her heartfelt gratitude to the following Police Officers for their support, diligence and on the job responses: Jean Sena, James Ippolito, Mayes Costa and Carlos Velez. Click to View

	c.	Letter from Dan Lambe, President, Arbor Day Foundation, congratulating the City of Fort Pierce for being recognized as a 2016 Tree City USA. Click to View

	d.	The City Marina received a 5 star review from Captain Minke36 on Active Captain for awesome customer service, very clean facilities, being very protected and for its location within walking distance of downtown Fort Pierce. Click to View

8.		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.

9.		ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA

10.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Request for approval to submit grant application & receive grant award for marketing & promotion of tourism in Fort Pierce from Visit Florida. Click to View

	b.	Request for approval to submit grant application and receive grant award from Visit Florida to 1st Annual Minority Business Expo in Fort Pierce. Click to View

	c.	Approve grant award for Ola Moore, owner of Ola's Hair Parlor in the amount of $3,000 as an eligible recipient under the 2016-2017 CDBG Grant Award for Small Businesses. Click to View

	d.	Approve grant award for Ms. Sonja Johnson, owner of Massage Harmony by Sonja in the amount of $3,000 as an eligible recipient under the 2016-2017 CDBG Grant Award for Small Business. Click to View

11.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Review and approval for an application for Conditional Use with New Construction and Design Review, submitted by Property Owners, Paul D Mandel and Diane M Perkins, and representative, William P. Stoddard, Ph.D., P.E., are requesting approval of a Conditional Use with New Construction and Design Review for a single family home seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), at 324 South Ocean Drive in Fort Pierce, Florida. The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density (R-4A). The Parcel ID is 2401-501-0026-000-3. (Postponed from January 3, 2017 and January 17, 2017 meetings) Click to View

	b.	Review and approval of an application for Waiver of Distance submitted by Applicant/Owner; Sodawing LLC, Wingstop to obtain a 2COP alcohol license for on-premise consumption, in the C-3 General Commercial district, located at 2575 S. US Highway 1, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned C-3, General Commercial (Parcel ID 2422-602-0264-000-8). Click to View

	c.	Review and approve with conditions an application for Site Plan & Design Review submitted by Property Owner(s) S And S Land Company LLC, First Citizens Premises Co Inc, and Representative, Jason Gunther of Thomas Engineering to construct an Aldi Grocery Store at 1412 S US Highway 1, Fort Pierce, FL. The properties are zoned General Commercial (C-3). Parcel IDs: 2415-601-0454-010-5, 2415-601-0450-000-4, 2415-601-0449-000-4, & 2415-601-0448-000-7). Click to View

	d.	Review and approve with conditions an application for Conditional Use submitted by Property Owner, Shawn Dufault, to operate a Dwelling Rental, offering lodging for less than six months, at 1138 Hernando Street, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A). Parcel ID: 2401-810-0017-000-6. Click to View

	e.	Ordinance 17-002 Amending Chapter 22-60 - Off-street Parking, creating an exemption and special area standard for the Peacock Arts District. FIRST READING (Postponed from January 17, 2017 meeting) Click to View

	f.	Ordinance No. 17-003 amending City Ordinance Chapter 4 - Animals; Article IV - Impoundment; Section 4-76 - Release of Impounded Animals. SECOND READING Click to View

	g.	Ordinance 17-004 Modifying Chapter 9, Peddlers, Solicitors and Canvassers FIRST READING Click to View

12.		MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS & REQUESTS

	a.	First Quarter Financial Report Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Appointments/Reappointments to the Planning Board Click to View

	b.	Appointments/Reappointments to the Board of Adjustment Click to View

	c.	Appointments to Communitywide Council. 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.	City Manager's Report Click to View

16.		COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION

17.		ADJOURNMENT


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) 467-3052 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.