November update on new development on Hutchinson Island

Atlantic Wellness:  The May 2019 approval for PNRD (planned non-residential development) and Conditional Use permit for 4 Building / 200 patient Specialty Hospital was extended to July 5, 2021 based upon a request in accordance with Florida State Statutes and Executive Order of the Governor.  This extension is independent of any eligible extension due to the appeal and associated tolling period, where applicable. No additional permits requested.
Updated 10/2020.  42’ Height Variance for 2 buildings approved by Board of Adjustment 7/2018.  6/2019 - Dr Cindy Wasserman and Gary Cicalese filed a lawsuit against SLC for authorizing the project site plan.  9/2020 - SLC’s request for Final Summary Judgment on lack of genuine issues of material fact was denied for two counts, granted on one issue, with the fourth allegation administratively dismissed.   Non-jury trial is scheduled for 1/21/21. 

Baron Island Storage Conditional Use: Project is a self-storage facility consisting of 77 enclosed air-conditioned single-story units within 6 buildings and associated parking, drainage, etc. on west side of A1A. BOCC Meeting on 6/2/2020 approved the Conditional Use permit for the self-storage facility. Updated 10/2020. Corrected / Amended site plan submitted for Administrative staff review on 9/30/20. Anticipate Building Permit application.

Cielo Beach (No Hutchinson Island): Potential 55 bed hotel & restaurant project has presented a petition for change in land use RH to Commercial and zoning to PNRD along with preliminary concept to amend Land Development Code to add “Height Zone C” - up to 65ft. Amendment would follow LDC 11.06.03 Standards of Review. SLC staff is reviewing, with no opinion or recommendation formulated at this time. It is unclear of any potential impact on So Hutchinson Island.
Updated 10/30/2020. PC board members met with SLC staff to better understand the preliminary concept for the Amendment adding a new Height Zone C, and any potential impact this would have on SHI. The Staff will continue to keep PC informed on the progress of the review.

Hutchinson Sands: 28 acres located ¼ mi south of Frederick Douglass park and north of Atlantic Wellness off Terrapin Drive, east of A1A. The 4 building, 92-unit Site Plan approved in 7/2016 is active through 11/25/2025.
Updated 10/2020: 2/2016 Board of Adjustment approved 42’ height variance.

Marisol: Major Site Plan approved in 10/2013 for a 5 building, 106 unit residential development located on 13 acres East of SR A1A approximately 3.3 miles north of Martin County, is active until May 22, 2024. The proposed Major Adjustment to the Marisol Major Site Plan, and renamed “Sand & Sea”, for conversion to a 18 lot single family subdivision was withdrawn in January 2020. 
Updated 10/2020. 42’ Height Variance for 3 buildings approved by Board of Adjustment 7/2012. Next step is Construction Plan review (utilities, drainage & parking).

Added 10/2020 Majestic Bay: 10251 S Ocean Drive, just north of Bay Tree / Pepper Lane, west of A1A.
Property Owner: Dap Dhaduk 7 LLC; Agent Matthew Madrazo / Civitella, LLC. Site plan approved in 2002 for 13 single family homes. Pre-Application meeting on 10/15/20 to discuss amended site plan for 23 townhomes in 4 buildings (5-7 units / building) on 11.8 acres (4.7 acres upland). Also included: pool, amenity facility, docks on the river, supplemental storage and a 2002 beach access easement.
Updated 10/15/20 Information from Pre-application meeting: Plan requires zoning change from HIRD to PUD and height variance from 35ft to 42ft through Board of Adjustment prior to site plan submittal. Docks to require wetland impact information.

OceanGlass Residences (formerly Tailers’ Cove/Sailor's Cove/ SeaGlass): PUD Site Plan Amendment proposing 29 townhomes on 14 acres west of S. A1A across from Atlantis submitted 7/2020, where 24 were previously approved as Tailers’ Cove (29 does not exceed maximum allowed).
Updated 10/2020. Board of Adjustment approved 42’ height variance on 9/29/20. SLC planning staff awaiting minor adjustments / corrections to proposed site plan amendment before submitting to BOCC.

Added 10/20/20 Sea Oats / Paradise Villas: Formal site plan application for 4 units in 2 buildings on 0.85 acre south of Island Village west of A1A, is pending with Development Review Committee, requiring action from SLC Planning Director as to approval / denial. Property in the process of being sold with anticipation of design alterations.

Added 10/20/20 - Sopotnick Concept Plan (Formerly Kristen Cove)- 10 acre site on Aqua Ra Drive: During pre-application meeting with Development Review Committee on 10/1/2020, prospective owner proposed project started as 4 single family units (or 4 units via two duplexes), but focused on process and fewer requirements for a single 2 unit duplex (possibly pre-fab on stilts), which would fall under residential building permit requirements, using 1 acre of existing upland and possibly ZERO wetland encroachment as long as set-back is accommodated. Conversation inferred that there is no public comment on approval of 2-unit residential building permit. SLC planning staff awaiting formal site plan application. 

Sunset Beach PUD. 32 acres located ¼ mile north of Middle Cove Beach, East of A1A (south of Atlantic Wellness with wooden bridge entrance) being developed into 43 single family lots. Site plan expiring in 2019 has been automatically extended. Updated 10/2020: Road, drainage and utilities required (built or escrowed) prior to plat application to sub-divide lots.

County Port Master Plan. Update included at PlanPortFP.com

*Projects listed in alphabetical order. For further details on any of the projects, go to the St Lucie County website. Information on upcoming meeting agendas can be viewed on the County Calendar website.

Planning & Development Meetings:
Development Review Committee: consists of Engineering, Public Works, Building Code, School, Health, Fire Sheriff.

• No set schedule for Pre-Application Meetings
  
• 2nd & 4th Thursdays @ 2 pm – review site plan development applications
  

Planning & Zoning Committee:

• 3rd Thursday @ 6 pm
  

Board of Adjustment

• 4th Wednesday @ 9:30 am – variances