PLACEMENT: Public Hearings - Quasi-Judicial
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REQUEST FOR REZONING APPROVAL TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) THROUGH A PUD ZONING AGREEMENT FOR THE CHANCEY BAY RANCH PROJECT INCLUDING A MASTER/ FINAL SITE PLAN (C167-005)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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This is a request by WGI, Inc., on behalf of CBR Investors, LLC for approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning Agreement for the Chancey Bay Ranch project including a Master/Final Site Plan for a 9-lot single-family subdivision and associated infrastructure, with a resulting density of 0.49 units per acre. The approximately 18.20-acre site is generally located on the west side of SW Conners Highway south of 10150 SW Conners Highway, approximately 6 miles north of SW Kanner Highway, in Okeechobee. 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: WGI, Inc. (Matthew Barnes, AICP)
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: Quasi-Judicial
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
The site has a designated future land use of Rural Density which allows no more than one dwelling unit per two gross acres, 0.50 units per acre. Rural development shall have a maximum building height of 40 feet and maintain at least 50 percent of the gross land area as open space pursuant Section 4.4, Goals, Objectives and Policies, Comprehensive Growth Management Plan (CGMP), Martin County Code.
The property was rezoned from A-2, Agricultural District to RE-2A, Rural Estate District in 2018 to be consistent with the Rural Density future land use.
Pursuant to Section 3.241, Land Development Regulations, Martin County Code, a Planned Unit Development is an alternative to standard zoning districts in which the landowner and the Board negotiate the zoning standards that will apply to a specific parcel of land. The applicant is requesting PUD Zoning for the purpose of increasing the proposed height to the maximum allowable in the CGMP, which is 40 feet.
The development standards for RE-2A are two-acre minimum lot size, 175-foot minimum lot width, maximum density of 0.50 units per acre, maximum height of 30 feet and minimum open space of 50 percent. Front, rear and side setbacks for all heights in this zoning district are 30 feet. The applicant proposes a 9-lot single-family subdivision of the 18.20-acre site with a maximum building height of 40 feet which is allowed per the CGMP. Planned Unit Development is the only zoning available for Rural Density future land use that may allow the 40-foot height permitted by the CGMP. The applicant’s proposal meets or exceeds all other standard development regulations with lot sizes equal to or greater than 2 acres, a minimum of 75 percent open space, lot widths exceeding minimum, and structure setbacks equal to or exceeding minimum requirements.
As a condition of the PUD Agreement the owner shall make a one-time public benefits contribution to the County in the amount of $6,000 (six thousand and 00/100 Dollars), for use by Martin County Fire Rescue to purchase a fire preemption device.
This undeveloped land borders a canal on its west side and Southwest Conners Highway on its east side. There is a single-family home to the north of the property and due south is crop land. The property is outside the urban services district and will use well and septic.
This matter is scheduled to be heard by the Local Planning Agency (LPA) on February 20, 2025, the LPA’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Board.
The following supporting items are attached:
Staff Report
PUD Zoning Agreement
Exhibit D Master/Final Site Plan
Resolution to approve rezoning
Exhibit A Legal Description
Application Materials
Disclosure of Interest
Legal Ad
Sample Letter
Surrounding Property Owners’ Certification
Sign Posting Affidavit
Resolution to Deny
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 adopt the resolution approving the rezoning from RE-2A, Rural Estate District to Planned Unit Development and approve the Chancey Bay Ranch PUD Zoning Agreement including the Master and Final Site Plan.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
None
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION
The applicant has paid the $13,800.00 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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