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 October 7, 2019 Regular Meeting. Click to View

6.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Treasure Coast Scenic Highway Mobility Week proclamation being received by Pete Buchwald of the St. Lucie Transportation Planning Organization. Click to View

7.

LETTERS TO COMMISSION

a.

Email from Glynda Cavalcanti thanking Paul Thomas, Building Official and Ed Roseberry, Deputy Building Official, for coordinating an excellent presentation and being extremely helpful. Click to View

b.

Building Department Customer Service Feedback Surveys commending Kim West, Permit Specialist for consistent outstanding service. 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.

MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

11.

CONSENT AGENDA

a.

Approval of Interlocal Agreement between St. Lucie County and the City of Fort Pierce for the Tourism Webcam Program. Click to View

b.

Approval of travel expenses in the amount of $1,013.30 for Commissioner Alexander to attend the 59th Annual Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference from November 12-15, 2019. Click to View

c.

Approval of travel expenses in the amount of $650.67 for Mayor Hudson to attend the 59th Annual Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference from November 13-14, 2019. Click to View

12.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Subdivision (Final Plat), submitted by property owner, Premier Hospitality, Inc. and the applicant/representative Richard Laventure of Laventure & Associates, Inc. to subdivide 5.79 acres of land into three parcels at or near 6505 Metal Drive in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial (C-3). Parcel ID: 2324-341-0002-000-3.
Click to View

b.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Site Plan and Design Review submitted by property owner, Premier Hospitality, Inc, and the applicant/representative, Richard Laventure, of Laventure & Associates, Inc to construct a 58,083 square foot, four-story, 95 room Hotel at 6505 Metal Drive, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial (C-3). Parcel ID: 2402-501-0001-010-8.
Click to View

c.

Quasi Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with New Construction and Design Review submitted by the Property Owner, Surfside Equities, LLC, & Representative, Braden & Braden, to construct a single-family home seaward (east) of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), located at 1814 Surfside Drive in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Single-Family Low Density (R-1) Parcel ID: 2412-501-0124-000-4. Click to View

d.

Quasi Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with New Construction and Design Review submitted by the Property Owners, Anne Supina & Sandra Twoey, & Representative, Architectonic Inc, to construct a single family home seaward (east) of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), located at 1912 Surfside Drive in Fort Pierce, FL. There is also a request to allow for a height increase to 34 feet from FEMA Based Flood Elevation.The property is zoned Single Family Low Density (R-1) Parcel ID: 2412-501-0121-000-3. Click to View

e.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by property owner, Nicholas Danaluk Jr. and applicant, Michelle Longarzo to establish a Vacation Rental, offering lodging for less than six (6) months; with a minimum of two (2) days at 715 S. Ocean Drive, Unit D, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A), Parcel ID: 2401-504-0004-000-2. Click to View

f.

POSTPONED FROM OCTOBER 7, 2019. Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-041 - An Ordinance by the City Commission of the City Of Fort Pierce, Florida; Rezoning property generally located between Glades Cut Off Road & Bandy Boulevard approximately 1,100 feet east of Selvitz Road from St. Lucie County Industrial Heavy (IH) to City of Fort Pierce Planned Development ( PD); further approving a Development Plan pursuant to Section 22-40, providing for a severability clause; providing for repeal of ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date. SECOND READING Click to View

g.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-042 amending Chapter 9, the Vendor Ordinance, to remove the distance restrictions for mobile vendors in proximity to similar type of business. SECOND READING Click to View

h.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-043 - Text Amendments to Chapter 5 and Chapter 22, Clarifying Planning Department and Planning Director Titles. FIRST READING Click to View

i.

Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-044 Amending Chapters 5, 11.5 and 22 specific to modifying the Board of Adjustment. FIRST READING Click to View

13.

CITY COMMISSION

a.

Applications submitted for appointment as Commission Alternates to the Civil Service Appeals Board. 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

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, October 21, 2019 - 6:30 p.m. City Hall - City Commission Chambers, 100 North U.S. #1, 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 October 7, 2019 Regular Meeting. Click to View

6.		PROCLAMATIONS

	a.	Treasure Coast Scenic Highway Mobility Week proclamation being received by Pete Buchwald of the St. Lucie Transportation Planning Organization. Click to View

7.		LETTERS TO COMMISSION

	a.	Email from Glynda Cavalcanti thanking Paul Thomas, Building Official and Ed Roseberry, Deputy Building Official, for coordinating an excellent presentation and being extremely helpful. Click to View

	b.	Building Department Customer Service Feedback Surveys commending Kim West, Permit Specialist for consistent outstanding service. 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.		MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

11.		CONSENT AGENDA

	a.	Approval of Interlocal Agreement between St. Lucie County and the City of Fort Pierce for the Tourism Webcam Program. Click to View

	b.	Approval of travel expenses in the amount of $1,013.30 for Commissioner Alexander to attend the 59th Annual Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference from November 12-15, 2019. Click to View

	c.	Approval of travel expenses in the amount of $650.67 for Mayor Hudson to attend the 59th Annual Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference from November 13-14, 2019. Click to View

12.		PUBLIC HEARINGS

	a.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Subdivision (Final Plat), submitted by property owner, Premier Hospitality, Inc. and the applicant/representative Richard Laventure of Laventure & Associates, Inc. to subdivide 5.79 acres of land into three parcels at or near 6505 Metal Drive in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial (C-3). Parcel ID: 2324-341-0002-000-3. Click to View

	b.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for Site Plan and Design Review submitted by property owner, Premier Hospitality, Inc, and the applicant/representative, Richard Laventure, of Laventure & Associates, Inc to construct a 58,083 square foot, four-story, 95 room Hotel at 6505 Metal Drive, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned General Commercial (C-3). Parcel ID: 2402-501-0001-010-8. Click to View

	c.	Quasi Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with New Construction and Design Review submitted by the Property Owner, Surfside Equities, LLC, & Representative, Braden & Braden, to construct a single-family home seaward (east) of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), located at 1814 Surfside Drive in Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Single-Family Low Density (R-1) Parcel ID: 2412-501-0124-000-4. Click to View

	d.	Quasi Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with New Construction and Design Review submitted by the Property Owners, Anne Supina & Sandra Twoey, & Representative, Architectonic Inc, to construct a single family home seaward (east) of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), located at 1912 Surfside Drive in Fort Pierce, FL. There is also a request to allow for a height increase to 34 feet from FEMA Based Flood Elevation.The property is zoned Single Family Low Density (R-1) Parcel ID: 2412-501-0121-000-3. Click to View

	e.	Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by property owner, Nicholas Danaluk Jr. and applicant, Michelle Longarzo to establish a Vacation Rental, offering lodging for less than six (6) months; with a minimum of two (2) days at 715 S. Ocean Drive, Unit D, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A), Parcel ID: 2401-504-0004-000-2. Click to View

	f.	POSTPONED FROM OCTOBER 7, 2019. Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-041 - An Ordinance by the City Commission of the City Of Fort Pierce, Florida; Rezoning property generally located between Glades Cut Off Road & Bandy Boulevard approximately 1,100 feet east of Selvitz Road from St. Lucie County Industrial Heavy (IH) to City of Fort Pierce Planned Development ( PD); further approving a Development Plan pursuant to Section 22-40, providing for a severability clause; providing for repeal of ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith; and providing for an effective date. SECOND READING Click to View

	g.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-042 amending Chapter 9, the Vendor Ordinance, to remove the distance restrictions for mobile vendors in proximity to similar type of business. SECOND READING Click to View

	h.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-043 - Text Amendments to Chapter 5 and Chapter 22, Clarifying Planning Department and Planning Director Titles. FIRST READING Click to View

	i.	Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 19-044 Amending Chapters 5, 11.5 and 22 specific to modifying the Board of Adjustment. FIRST READING Click to View

13.		CITY COMMISSION

	a.	Applications submitted for appointment as Commission Alternates to the Civil Service Appeals Board. 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


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.