PLACEMENT: Public Hearings - Quasi-Judicial
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REQUEST BY FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR MAJOR FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE FAWN SOLAR FACILITY PROJECT (F110-004)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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This is a request for approval of a major final site plan for the development of an unmanned 74.5 MW solar energy facility on approximately 600 acres of agricultural land. The proposed development is located along the north side of SW Citrus Boulevard at 16364 SW Citrus Boulevard in Palm City. The proposed project is approximately 4.7 miles east of the intersection of SW Warfield Boulevard. Included with this application 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: Culpepper & Terpening, Inc., Dennis Murphy, Principal Planner
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: Quasi-Judicial
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
This is a request by Culpepper & Terpening, Inc., on behalf of FPL Company for approval of a major final site plan for the FPL Fawn Solar Generation Site. The proposed development includes an unmanned 74.5-megawatt solar energy facility and associated infrastructure on an approximate 600-acres of agricultural land currently being used as a pepper farm. The project site is located approximately 5 miles east of the Village of Indiantown and south of the existing FPL White Tail Solar Energy Center.
The proposed FPL Fawn Solar Generation Site is a solar energy facility. Solar farms are a permitted use in the A-2, Agricultural District subject to the requirements defined in section 3.100.1 of the Land Development Regulations, Martin County Code.
This item has been scheduled for consideration by the Local Planning Agency (LPA) on November 2, 2023. The LPA’s recommendation will be provided to the Board of County Commissioners.
The following supporting materials are provided attached to this agenda item.
Staff Report
Resolution to Approve
Final Site Plan
Application Materials
Legal Ad
Sample Letter to Surrounding Property Owners
Surrounding Property Owners Certification
Sign Posting Affidavit
Staff Presentation
Resolution to Deny
ISSUES:
There are no issues with 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 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 Final Site Plan for the FPL Fawn Solar Facility 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
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