PHQJ-1 was a public hearing to request approval of a commercial planned unit development (CPUD) and revised master site plan and final site plan.
The proposal would complete the allowable development of the Roscommons Square CPUD. The CPUD consists of 25.6 acres roughly on the northwest corner of the intersection of Bridge Road and US 1, anchored by the Publix supermarket. The original CPUD was approved in 1989.
The CPUD request was to accommodate a two story 99,000 922 square foot residential storage facility. Commissioner Capps discovered that the approved CPUD limited the remaining square footage available to 50,000 square feet, which would make this proposal non-compliant.
The board voted unanimously to continue this agenda item to our April 7th meeting.
DEPT-3 was a discussion at the 2026 priorities at of the board of county commissioners.
District 1 - Commissioner Eileen Vargas
1. The County is strategically advancing redevelopment planning for the Ricou Terrace property, working with qualified consultants to evaluate opportunities and innovative approaches for the site. Our focus is to secure the highest and best use that provides clear public benefit, strengthens surrounding commercial activity, and delivers long-term value to Martin County residents.
2. Advocate for state and federal funding that will ensure that local tax dollars are leveraged on state and federal priorities that align with the Martin County Forever program.
3. Advocate for federal funding for the construction of the St. Lucie Inlet Operation and Maintenance, continuing progress on the South Jetty Reconstruction, and Hutchinson Island Shore Protection Project.
4. Support State and Federal funding for grants that will support completion of Martin County’s septic-to-sewer projects and stormwater retrofits.
5. Support increased state and federal funding for CERP and expedited construction of projects that benefit the St. Lucie River and Estuary, particularly encouraging the Army Corps of Engineers to expedite planning and design of the St. Lucie River Muck Removal Project.
District 2 – Commissioner Stacey Hetherington
1. Fiscal Responsibility: Reduce or maintain current property tax rates and user fees for public recreation facilities to ensure affordability for residents.
2. St. Lucie Boulevard Pedestrian Safety Enhancements: a) implement traffic calming measures along the St. Lucie Boulevard corridor. Enhance crosswalk visibility and install additional safety features. b) Complete crosswalk realignment at Sandsprit Park to improve pedestrian safety.
3. Coral Gardens Neighborhood Septic-to-Sewer and Drainage Improvements: a) complete additional drainage improvements, b) ensure timely completion of the sewer project, followed by neighborhood restoration and roadway resurfacing.
4. Rail Corridor Quiet Zones: implement Quiet Zones throughout the rail corridor to improve quality of life by reducing train horn noise while maintaining safety standards.
District 3 – Commissioner J. Blake Capps
1. Improving water quality by purchasing conservation lands and converting from septic to sewer.
2. Dixie Highway streetscape project in Hobe Sound.
3. New pavilion, fire rescue, and bathroom building at Hobe Sound Beach.
4. 714/710 road re-alignment in Indiantown.
5. New bridge on County Line Road.
District 4 - Commissioner Sarah Heard
1. Stop overdevelopment in Martin County.
2. Acquisition of the natural lands component for completion of Indian River Lagoon South.
3. Port Salerno CRA.
4. Cease gunfire and illegal activity in Pal Mar.
5. Identify spoil sites for placement of 9 million cubic yards of muck dredged from the St. Lucie Estuary and Indian River Lagoon as authorized in IRL South Advance dredging contracts.
District 5 - Commissioner Edward V. Ciampi
1. Expedite “Septic to Sewer” conversion and water projects in Palm City.
2. Continue Palm City Farms drainage construction projects.
3. Construct and open a dog park at Justin Wilson Park.
4. Correct the Citrus Grove Elementary School Zone crosswalk issue.
5. Construct an indoor athletic facility as a P3 project.
DEPT-4 was an agenda item to approve a facility use agreement for exclusive single occupancy restroom between Martin County and the Port Salerno Commercial Fishing Dock Authority. Martin County and Florida Department of Environmental Protection funded the construction of the mooring field in the Manatee Pocket, to provide safe anchorage for transiting sailors and to eliminate chronic derelict vessels in the Manatee Pocket. We also constructed and upland facility containing 3 restrooms, showers, and laundry facilities for the exclusive use of the mooring field customers.
Since 2002 the Pt. Salerno Commercial Fishing Dock Authority has had exclusive use of the submerged land in the Manatee Pocket which contains 45 boat slips and the upland to Park Drive from George's Way to Pirate's Cove.
This facility use agreement proposed that the 4th restroom in the mooring field upland facility be used only and exclusively by the Dock Authority members, contractors, and vendors, lesees and sub lesees.
Commissioner Capps, Ciampi, Hetherington and Vargas voted to approve. Heard opposed.
DEPT-5 was an item to approve the acquisition of 94 parcels totaling 32 acres in Poinciana Gardens, using funding from the half cent conservation tax. These are environmentally sensitive lands just east of the Atlantic Ridge Preserve South at Sea Branch Blvd. and West of US 1. These are platted lots that are not suitable for development. Total funding is $3,028,000.
The board voted unanimously to approve. |
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