PLACEMENT: Public Hearings - Quasi-Judicial
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PUBLIC HEARING TO REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MAJOR FINAL SITE PLAN FOR MARTIN COUNTY FAIR (M242-002)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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This is a request by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., on behalf of Martin County Fair Association, Inc., for major final site plan approval to develop fairgrounds consisting of outdoor attraction areas, an approximately 20,000-square-foot arena, two 12,472 square-foot welcome buildings, four 4,000-square foot barns, and associated infrastructure on an approximately 30.72-acre site. The site is a vacant area adjacent to Indiantown High School located at 19100 SW Citrus Boulevard, approximately 0.65 miles northeast of the intersection SW Minute Maid Road and SW Citrus Boulevard, in Indiantown. Included is a request for a Certificate of Public Facilities Reservation.
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DEPARTMENT: Growth Management
PREPARED BY: Name: John Sinnott
Title: Principal Planner
REQUESTED BY: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Jordan Haggerty, P.E.
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: Quasi-Judicial
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
This is a request by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., on behalf of Martin County Fair Association, Inc., for major final site plan approval to develop fairgrounds consisting of outdoor attraction areas, an approximately 20,000-square-foot arena, two (2) 12,472 square-foot welcome buildings, four (4) 4,000-square foot barns, and associated infrastructure on an approximately 30.72-acre site. The subject site is a vacant area adjacent to Indiantown High School located at 19100 SW Citrus Boulevard, approximately 0.65 miles northeast of the intersection SW Minute Maid Road and SW Citrus Boulevard, in Indiantown.
The subject site is owned by Martin County. The proposed final site plan provides for the development of facilities as described in the lease agreement between Martin County and Martin County Fair Association, Inc.
The site will be accessed via an existing driveway connection at SW Citrus Boulevard. Water and wastewater services will be provided by Village of Indiantown Utilities.
This item has been scheduled for consideration by the Local Planning Agency on November 5, 2026, and the recommendation will be provided to the Board of County Commissioners.
The following supporting documents are attached:
Staff Report
Resolution to Approve Major Final Site Plan
Exhibit A Legal Description
Exhibit B Major Final Site Plan
Application Materials
Landscape Plan
Welcome Building Layout
Disclosure of Interest Affidavit
Legal Ad Tearsheet
Sample Letter to Surrounding Property Owners
Surrounding Property Owners Certification
Sign Posting Affidavit
Draft Resolution to Deny
Staff Presentation
ISSUES:
There are no unresolved issues related to this application.
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 final site plan for the Martin County Fair project.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Direct staff accordingly.
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: