Title of Item:
ORDINANCE No. 2371-2018; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN THEREBY CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM “COMMERCIAL” TO “LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL” FOR A 15.2 ACRE PORTION OF A 19.3 ACRE PARCEL ANNEXED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1560-97, OWNED BY E. CLARK GIBSON, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH WEST CORNER OF NW JENSEN BEACH BLVD AND NW GREEN RIVER PARKWAY, SAID LAND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED; AND FURTHER PROVIDING THAT SAID LANDS SHALL CONCURRENTLY BE REZONED FROM “CPUD” TO “RPUD” ON THE CITY’S OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; ESTABLISHING THE OSPREY PRESERVE RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (RPUD) CONSISTING OF EIGHTY SIX (86) ATTACHED HOMES AND ONE (1) SINGLE FAMILY HOME; APPROVING A MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN; PROVIDING FOR DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS AND A TIMETABLE FOR DEVELOPMENT, DECLARING THE PLAN TO BE CONSISTANT WITH THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING DIRECTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.(RC)
Summary Explanation/Background Information on Agenda Request:
On May 14, 2018 The City Commission unanimously approved the Osprey Preserve residential planned unit development project that includes 86 attached townhomes and one single family residence. See Betty Smith's minutes attached.
Since then, the applicant has revised their site plan with a slightly different configuration of the lake with a continuous buffer between the lake and wetland. The reconfigured lake includes a 10 foot wide swath of littoral plantings and transitional planting that includes Sabal Palms and Bald Cypress trees from the water's edge to the top of bank. The HOA documents will limit the use of high phosphorous fertilizer applications by way of best management practices. The upland preserve area will be restored and enhanced with additional native plantings. In addition to the plantings, the owner of the property, Mr. Clark Gibson, has agreed to contribute a 1.78 acres of unencumbered land just south of the corner of Jensen Beach Blvd. and Green River Parkway to the City for the potential use as a fire station.
The 15.2 acre parcel is located on the corner of Green River Parkway and Jensen Beach Boulevard. The site was annexed into the city in 1997 with a Commercial land use and CPUD zoning designation. A Master Site Plan for this project was approved in 2017 that included 42 single family lots and plat, however the development agreement was never executed by the land owner. The owner is now proposing 87 two story attached (duplex) housing units while maintaining the same preserve area and entry as was proposed in the previously approved Master Site Plan.
The developer's architect has submitted three (3) attractive variations of elevations for this new duplex community. Site elements such as a cabana and pool area with connecting sidewalks make for a pedestrian friendly neighborhood. Other amenities include wetland and upland preserve creating a natural buffer between the existing community to the west and existing roadways. The preserve area will be augmented with native plantings that will count towards the projects required tree mitigation requirements.
If approved, the developer stands ready to obtain necessary permitting with state agencies including South Florida Water Management and the Army Corp of Engineers. The developer's engineer has coordinated final plans with Martin County for access/egress improvements that include turning lanes into and out of the proposed project. City staff and professional consultants have reviewed and approved the project.
The LPA unanimously recommended approval for the project at its regularly scheduled meeting on April 19, 2018. See minutes attached.
Funding Source:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Approve Ordinance No. 2371-2018 on second reading.
Recommended Motion: Move to adopt a Future Land Use Map change and zoning change for The Osprey Preserve residential planned unit development. |