PLACEMENT: Departmental - Quasi-Judicial
TITLE:
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REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE RANCH PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ZONING AGREEMENT (S239-005), INCLUDING A REVISED MASTER SITE PLAN AND REVISED PHASING PLAN
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
executive summary
This is a request by Urban Design Studio and Tyson J. Waters, Esq., on behalf of JWA Ranch, LLC, for approval of the First Amendment to The Ranch PUD Zoning Agreement including a revised master site plan and revised phasing plan. The proposed amendment includes minor changes to the site configuration, a provision clarifying tree protection standards outside of designated preserve areas, and a provision regulating lake depth. The Ranch PUD consists of approximately 3,902.6 acres to be developed consistent with the Rural Lifestyle Future Land Use. Included is a request for Deferral of Public Facilities Reservation.
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DEPARTMENT: Growth Management
PREPARED BY: Name: John Sinnott
Title: Senior Planner
REQUESTED BY: Urban Design Studio, Tyler Woolsey, AICP, & Tyson J. Waters, Esq.
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: Quasi-Judicial
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
The subject site is located in central Martin County south and west of the intersection of SW Kanner Highway and SW Bridge Road. The subject site includes approximately 3,460.6 acres on the south side of SW Kanner Highway and approximately 442 acres on the north side of Kanner Highway adjacent to the St. Lucie Canal.
The Ranch PUD Zoning Agreement was approved on April 30, 2024. As outlined in the PUD Zoning Agreement, the approved uses within The Ranch PUD are bonafide agriculture; 175 single-family lots; two 18-hole golf courses; short course; range house and training center; golf practice facilities; clubhouse; golf cottages; recreational and accessory uses; residential multi-slip docking facility; maintenance facilities; and supporting infrastructure.
The proposed First Amendment to the PUD Zoning Agreement includes a revised master site plan, revised phasing plan, a provision clarifying tree protection standards outside of designated preserve areas, and a provision which would allow excavation of lakes to a depth of 40 feet in accordance with the requirements of Article 4, Division 8, Martin County Land Development Regulations.
The proposed revised master site plan and revised phasing plan reflect changes in the size and location of lakes, infrastructure adjustments, and modifications to the phasing boundaries. There is no proposed increase in the number of residential units.
Pursuant to Article 10, Table 10.5.F.9, Martin County Land Development Regulations, review of this application is not required by the Local Planning Agency (LPA).
The following supporting items are attached:
Staff Report (to be provided via Supplemental Memorandum)
First Amendment to the PUD Zoning Agreement
Exhibit D Revised Master Site Plan
Exhibit E-1 Revised Phasing Plan
Application Materials
Disclosure of Interest Affidavit
Sign Posting Affidavit
Resolution to Deny
Staff Presentation (Supplied with Supplemental Memorandum)
ISSUES:
There are no unresolved issues related to this application.
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 the Board receive and file the agenda item and its attachments including the staff report as Exhibit 1.
2. Move the Board approve the First Amendment to The Ranch PUD Zoning Agreement including the Revised Master Site Plan and Revised Phasing Plan.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Direct staff accordingly.
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION
The applicant has paid the $13,800.00 application fee and $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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