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Martin County

File #: 26-0364   
Type: Departmental Quasi Judicial Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 1/6/2026 Final action:
Title: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE FINAL SITE PLAN FOR DISCOVERY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD), PHASE 2C, TRACT R4, ORGANIC FARM (H123-034)
Attachments: 1. 2025_1205_H123-034_Staff_Report_Final.pdf, 2. 2026_0106_H123-034_RESO_APPROVE.pdf, 3. 2026_0106_H123-034 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION.pdf, 4. 2026_0106_H123-034 EXHIBIT B PH2C FSP.pdf, 5. 2026_0106_H123-034 LANDSCAPE PLANS.pdf, 6. 2026_0106_H123-034 APPLICATION.pdf, 7. 2026_0106_H123-034 DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST.pdf, 8. 2026_0106_H123-034 SIGN POSTING AFFIDAVIT.pdf, 9. 2026_0106_H123-034_RESO_DENY.pdf, 10. Staff_Presentation

PLACEMENT: Departmental - Quasi-Judicial

TITLE:

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REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE FINAL SITE PLAN FOR DISCOVERY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD), PHASE 2C, TRACT R4, ORGANIC FARM (H123-034)

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

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This is a request by Lucido & Associates on behalf of Atlantic Fields Club, LLC for final site plan approval for Phase 2C, Tract R4 within the Discovery PUD. This final site plan includes the construction of the Organic Farm Tract amenities and related infrastructure. Phase 2C is approximately 8.15-acres and located west of SE Discovery Drive approximately 0.5 miles north of SE Bridge Road in Hobe Sound. Included is a request for a Certificate of Public Facilities Reservation.

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DEPARTMENT: Growth Management                     

PREPARED BY:                      Name: Brian Elam, PMP                     

                     Title:                     Principal Planner                     

REQUESTED BY: Lucido & Associates, Morris A. Crady                                          

 

PRESET:     

PROCEDURES: Quasi-Judicial                     

 

BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:

 

The Discovery PUD, including Master and Phasing Plan, was approved September 13, 2022. The Discovery PUD is a platted residential development consisting of a maximum of 317 residential units, recreational facilities that include a golf course and other amenities on approximately 1,530.9 acres in Hobe Sound.

 

This final site plan includes the construction of new access roads from SE Discovery Drive, the farm packing house, production greenhouses, starter greenhouses, production beds, shade house, farm-to-table dining hall, grill, outdoor dining, playground, parking and various supporting elements and infrastructure improvements.

 

Pursuant to Sec. 10.5.F.9., Land Development Regulations, Martin County Code, review of this application by the Local Planning Agency is not required.

 

The following supporting items are attached:

 

Staff Report

Resolution to Approve Phase 2C Final Site Plan

Exhibit A Legal Description

Exhibit B Phase 2C Final Site Plan

Landscape Plans

Application Materials

Disclosure of Interest

Sign Posting Affidavit

Resolution to Deny

Staff Presentation

 

ISSUES:

 

None

 

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:

 

Because this request involves the application of a policy to a 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 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 its attachments including the staff report as Exhibit 1.

2.                     Move that the Board adopt the Resolution approving the Phase 2C Final Site Plan for the Discovery PUD project.

 

ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS

None

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

RECOMMENDATION

The applicant has paid the $9,127.00 application fee and the $290.00 Completeness fee.

                     

ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS

None

 

DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:

Budget Transfer / Amendment                      Chair Letter                                                               Contract / Agreement

Grant / Application                                          Notice          Ordinance                     Resolution

Other:     

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