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Martin County

File #: 25-1136   
Type: Public Hearing Quasi Judicial Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 8/12/2025 Final action:
Title: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE MARTIN COUNTY ZONING ATLAS FROM RM-8 TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PADDOCK AT PALM CITY INCLUDING A MASTER/FINAL SITE PLAN (P177-002)
Attachments: 1. 2025_0703_P177-002_DRT_STAFF_FINAL.pdf, 2. Paddock Palm City PUD Agreement.pdf, 3. 2025_0703_P177-002 EXHIBIT D MFSP.pdf, 4. 2025_0703_P177-002 EXHIBIT G PAMP.pdf, 5. 2025_0703_P177-002_RESO APPROVE REZONING.pdf, 6. 2025_0703_P177-002 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION.pdf, 7. 2025_0703_P177-002 APPLICATION.pdf, 8. 2025_0703_P177-002 LANDSCAPE PLANS.pdf, 9. 2025_0703_P177-002 DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST.pdf, 10. 2025_0704_P177-002_Tearsheet.pdf, 11. 2025_0703_P177-002 SAMPLE LETTER SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS.pdf, 12. 2025_0703_P177-002 SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS CERTIFICATION.pdf, 13. 2025_0703_P177-002 SIGN POSTING AFFIDAVIT.pdf, 14. 2025_0703_P177-002_RESO DENY.pdf, 15. Staff Presentation
PLACEMENT: Public Hearings - Quasi-Judicial
TITLE:
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE MARTIN COUNTY ZONING ATLAS FROM RM-8 TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PADDOCK AT PALM CITY INCLUDING A MASTER/FINAL SITE PLAN (P177-002)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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This is public hearing requested by HJA Design Studio on behalf of Finland Capital, LLC for approval of a rezoning from RM-8, Medium Density Residential District to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) including a PUD zoning agreement and master/final site plan for the construction of 58 fee simple lots and associated infrastructure on an approximately 8.6-acres resulting in a density of 6.7 units per acre. The property is located on the southeast corner of SW Martin Highway and SW 30th Avenue in Palm City. Included in 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: HJA Design Studio, Erika Beitler

PRESET:
PROCEDURES: Quasi-Judicial

BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:

On August 16, 2016 the Future Land Use (FLU) on this approximate 8.6-acre undeveloped property was changed from Rural Density to Medium Density by way of the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan Amendment (CPA 16-7, Legg LUA) and adoption of Ordinance 1010. On the same date, Resolution 16-8.12 amended the Martin County zoning district classification on the property from A-1, Small Farms District to RM-8 Medium Density Residential District.

This proposal for rezoning to PUD including a master/final site plan is for the purpose of constructing 51 two-story townhome units in eleven buildings, 6 three story duplex units and 1 three story single-family home and the associated infrastructure and amenities on the property. 1.25 acres or 29.5% of the existing native habitat is protected by way of the Preserve Area Management Plan (PAMP) that is part of th...

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