PLACEMENT: Departmental - Quasi-Judicial
TITLE:
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REQUEST PLAT APPROVAL FOR THE NEWFIELD CROSSROADS PHASE 1A-3 PROJECT (P172-022)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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This is a request by Mattamy Palm Beach LLC, for plat approval for Newfield Crossroads Phase 1A-3. The plat is to be consistent with the Newfield Crossroads Phase 1A-3 Revised Final Site Plan which includes 155 lots and civic areas. The approximate 32.56-acre site is a portion of the approved 139-acre Crossroads Neighborhood Master Plan and is located northeast of SW Newfield Parkway, approximately 0.7 mile south of the C23 Canal, in Palm City. Included is a request for a Certificate of Public Facilities Exemption.
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DEPARTMENT: Growth Management
PREPARED BY: Name: Luis Aguilar
Title: Principal Planner
REQUESTED BY: Mattamy Palm Beach, LLC, James Fitzgerald
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: Quasi-Judicial
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
The Crossroads Neighborhood received master plan approval on December 15, 2020. The master plan was revised on June 18, 2024 to be consistent with minor changes established through the final site plan process.
Phase 1A-3 Infrastructure Final Site Plan received approval on December 5, 2024. Technical changes were approved as part of the 1A-3 Revised Final Site Plan on March 19, 2025 to provide consistency with the proposed plat.
The subject phase extends from SW Pioneer Parkway, which forms the northern border of the Crossroads Neighborhood south to SW Prairie Avenue. The plat includes 155 lots for single family, duplex and townhome development and several civic areas as separate tracts dedicated to community associations and the Newfield Community Development District.
Pursuant to Article 10 of the Martin County Land Development Regulations, review of this application by the Local Planning Agency was not required. Final action on this application is required by the Board of County Commissioners in a public meeting pursuant to Table 10.5.F.9, Land Development Regulations, Martin County Code.
The following supporting documents are attached:
Staff Report
Plat
Approved Phase 1A-3 Revised Final Site Plan
Draft Contract for Construction of Required Improvements and Surety
Survey
Application Materials
Disclosure of Interest Affidavit
Sign Posting Affidavit
Approved EOPC
Staff Presentation
ISSUES:
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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 approve the Newfield Crossroads Phase 1A-3 Plat, including the Contract for Construction of Required Improvements and Infrastructure.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Direct Staff accordingly.
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION
The applicant has paid the $16,600.00 application fee and the $290 completeness fee.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
None
DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:
☐Budget Transfer / Amendment ☐ Chair Letter ☒Contract / Agreement
☐Grant / Application ☐Notice ☐Ordinance ☐Resolution
☒Other:Plat
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