PLACEMENT: Public Hearings - Quasi-Judicial
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE MARTIN COUNTY ZONING ATLAS TO CHANGE THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FOR THE AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION, INC. (A089-002)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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This is a request by Gary Oldehoff on behalf The American Humane Association, Inc., for a proposed amendment to the county zoning atlas for an agricultural designation. The proposed amendment is to change the existing zoning district on two contiguous parcels of land with an approximate area of 13.49-acres from A-2 (Agricultural District) to AR-5A (Agricultural Ranchette District). The subject site is located at the northwest intersection of SW Quail Hollow Street and SW Citrus Boulevard, at 4903 SE Quail Hollow Street in Palm City. Included with this application is a request for a Certificate of Public Facilities Exemption.
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DEPARTMENT: Growth Management
PREPARED BY: Name: Brian Elam, PMP
Title: Principal Planner
REQUESTED BY: Gary Oldehoff, PA
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: Quasi-Judicial
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
This property was sold to The American Humane Association, Inc., in September of 2023 and consists of a single-family home and various equestrian related outbuildings. The zoning designation is A-2 (Agricultural District) a Category “C” District. The properties’ Future Land Use designation is Agricultural Ranchette. The existing zoning is inconsistent with the underlying Future Land Use Map (FLUM) of the County’s Comprehensive Growth Management Plan (CGMP) so the request to rezone in considered mandatory pursuant to Section 3.402, Land Development Regulations, Martin County Code.
These parcels are plated lots of record, “Johns Composite Minor No. 1” recorded on July 20, 1973 which is a replat of a portion of the “Palm City Farms” plat from 1916 recorded in Martin County Book 6, Page 42. Section 3.412.B., Land Development Regulations, Martin County Code considers each full tract shown on said plats to be 10 acres and one half of any tract shall for the purposes of lot area be considered five acres. The corner parcel is a full tract while the adjacent parcel to the west is half of a tract.
This item was heard by the Local Planning Agency on May 15, 2025. The Local Planning Agency recommended approval of the rezoning 4-0.
The following supporting materials are provided attached to this agenda item:
Staff Report
Draft Resolution to Approve Rezoning
Exhibit A Legal Description
Application Materials
Disclosure of Interest
Legal Ad Tearsheet
Sample Letter to Surrounding Property Owners
Affidavit of Mailing to Surrounding Property Owners
Sign Posting Affidavit
Staff Presentation
ISSUES:
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LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
Because this request involves the application of a policy specific application and site, it is a quasi-judicial decision. Quasi-judicial proceedings must be conducted with more formality than a legislative proceeding. In quasi-judicial proceedings, parties are entitled - as a matter of due process - to cross examine witnesses, present evidence, demand that witnesses testify under oath, and demand a decision that is based on a correct application of the law and competent substantial evidence in the record.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
1. Move that the Board receive and file the agenda item and all its attachments including the staff report as Exhibit 1.
2. Move that the Board approve the request to rezone from A-2 (Agricultural District) to AR-5A (Agricultural Ranchette District).
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
None
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION
The applicant has paid the $1,000 application fee and $290 completeness review fee.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
None
DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:
☐Budget Transfer / Amendment ☐ Chair Letter ☐Contract / Agreement
☐Grant / Application ☐Notice ☐Ordinance ☒Resolution
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