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County staff said the property is co-owned by South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and Martin County and was purchased with funding from the Florida Communities Trust (FCT) with deed restrictions that require recreation and conservation future land-use designations for the parcels covered by that grant. Amy Offenbach, planner with Growth Management, presented the amendment and explained the green-hatched wetlands-reserve areas are not included in the amendment. Staff concluded the amendment meets statutory criteria (including provisions of Florida Statutes Chapter 163 regarding comprehensive-plan amendments and anti-sprawl criteria) and recommended approval.

Michael Houston, senior project manager in the county Environmental Resource Division, explained the 9 GEMS property is central to the Loxahatchee River Watershed Restoration Project, part of larger Everglades restoration planning, and that the Florida Communities Trust concurrence required changes to the future land-use designation and revisions to management plans in order to add the hydrologic restoration plan. Houston said other nearby parcels are held under different funding instruments and that FCT only required the blue and red parcels to be changed; the county cannot change parcels not covered by the FCT concurrence without the other stakeholder’s concurrence.

Board members asked whether other adjacent WRP (Wetlands Reserve Program) properties owned by SFWMD and the county could be processed together; staff and Houston said the FCT grant and deed restrictions limited the current amendment to the parcels required by that grant, and that other federally-held conservation easements remain in place. Staff presented the concurrent rezoning report noting the only consistent zoning district with the institutional public conservation land-use designation is PC public conservation; staff recommended rezoning to PC.

There was no public comment at the hearing. The LPA moved to recommend approval of the comprehensive-plan amendment and the rezoning; both motions passed unanimously. The items will proceed to the Board of County Commissioners as transmittal and adoption hearings under the statutory procedures for large-scale comprehensive-plan amendments and for zoning changes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Local Planning Agency Meeting - Jan 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Local Planning Agency recommended Jan. 16 that about 1,533 acres called 9 GEMS be redesignated from agricultural to institutional public conservation and be rezoned to PC (public conservation) to enable hydrologic-restoration work tied to state and federal conservation programs.","taxTitle","Martin County, Florida","taxId",12775,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6381708,"LPA approves text amendment allowing 35-foot gymnasiums in Hope Sound CRA general subdistrict",483,3025000,3508000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2128024-f13b18a34d80b326d6a4288a17c23bad&start=3025&end=3508","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2128024-f13b18a34d80b326d6a4288a17c23bad/thumbnail_3025000.jpg","/articles/6381708/Martin-County/Florida/LPA-approves-text-amendment-allowing-35-foot-gymnasiums-in-Hope-Sound-CRA-general-subdistrict","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6381708-b455104919ba02b0e374df0dcb0f48ba/orig.mp4?Expires=1775594117&Signature=AvNQllC2JOTEAgL4zlR2fWAQVZ79CIgQ2Ubx4Uc6n7llC~It4VgAcCJYA4gBOzB5oEvD0kEIvdLx-hE8qSFzebCYeTn40Qg02Mt7m41mWulXU9k10utR0pWCRInOXFdCKS8LWoCYo52oOmPCmI5QQWfjKG76NJlGtoJellJZ5AvKE7ebh4SNetPnITtV2gEjqbOSLLMtYypuorK4WLqpmYih7gpk-pQ2ByZBy4KDneAohcdcK72qET5u0E2pWibCYtwCr-JqCfirNjXOudytZC~53sdLB3QEvcn9HQZsLwBzVyL0Kc8-jvgebbOKwIgs02ZGFYCepAUfKUbshnfqwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Local Planning Agency on Jan. 16 approved a text amendment to Division 5 (Hobe Sound) of Article 12 of the Martin County Community Redevelopment Code to permit gymnasiums associated with institutional uses to be constructed up to 35 feet in height in the general subdistrict.

John Sennott, senior planner, explained the proposal would add a footnote to Table HS5 in section 12.504 to allow gymnasiums for institutional uses to reach 35 feet while other structures remain subject to the 30-foot, two-story limit. Sennott said the change would create internal vertical clearance of about 25 feet, accommodating structural members, large HVAC ductwork, lighting and fire sprinklers without encroaching on usable space.

Raul Campo of ADC Architects told the agency that standard 30-foot limits constrain gymnasium design, and that the extra five feet is needed for structure, HVAC, lighting and sprinkler systems to function safely and without interference with play. Pete Walden, deputy growth management director, said the amendment would make Hope Sound more consistent with other CRAs where higher institutional heights exist, and staff noted the proposal had gone before the local NAC and received support.

A motion to approve staff's recommendation passed unanimously. The amendment will be processed through the standard ordinance/adoption sequence and, if adopted, will apply to institutional gymnasiums in the Hobe Sound general subdistrict; other CRAs already allow comparable heights in certain circumstances.","The Local Planning Agency voted unanimously to amend the Hope Sound CRA regulations to allow gymnasiums developed as part of institutional uses in the general subdistrict to reach 35 feet (instead of the current 30 feet) to accommodate interior clearances and building systems.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6381713,"LPA approves subdistrict change to allow RV park use at Floridays Mobile Park in Hobe Sound CRA",723,2283000,3006000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2128024-f13b18a34d80b326d6a4288a17c23bad&start=2283&end=3006","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2128024-f13b18a34d80b326d6a4288a17c23bad/thumbnail_2283000.jpg","/articles/6381713/Martin-County/Florida/LPA-approves-subdistrict-change-to-allow-RV-park-use-at-Floridays-Mobile-Park-in-Hobe-Sound-CRA","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6381713-d2614edede4bfdaa6db7cd1594983ccc/orig.mp4?Expires=1775594117&Signature=cNZZH0QjRfW1SkZRc7kJfUGfIJjx6eTyf4nRz~t-9kILcFDUYrt81CoQUqpK22AwL6BpiwEbVAiZkFzoXkjYrPuUN5lzTBabxhwksEFSjPARa9nMvaNYnHzZIBV4DphGqUJ5ct1Y7PwufAsmGtVtRvJ8qo0iwQIdTZDuSydgaUqkg~O6QGYIAzPQIg~LYVas835gYPUMLQCEpMvjukhXTw0pp9HJ09jBEkxp58jK9fVAX1R57D1t935FqnvRVpklpFFVRQPnLjmTlsRJzlDNnKHxi3qi~8Ec-p0LTM8wt-TI5ezDjJKLtsn6kx1C4ew2~ykWKKr1XMjwWyLZ6nOXyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Local Planning Agency on Jan. 16 approved an amendment to the Hobe Sound Community Redevelopment Area subdistrict map, changing a 7.97–7.98-acre property on the west side of U.S. 1 (Federal Highway) from the general subdistrict to the corridor subdistrict, allowing an existing recreational vehicle (RV) park use to be permitted there.

Senior planner John Sennott presented the staff report, which noted the subject property at 10705 Southeast Federal Highway sits within the Hobe Sound CRA and is bounded by Dixie Highway and Porter Boulevard. The property is currently developed as an RV park but, under the existing general subdistrict, recreational vehicle parks were not a permitted use. Staff said the corridor subdistrict is intended to implement pedestrian-oriented building types and streetscapes along arterial roadways and that the proposed corridor subdistrict is consistent with the property's CRA center future land-use designation. Staff recommended approval.

Brad Curry of Haley Ward, representing Floridays Mobile Park LLC, provided background showing the site historically operated as a mix of mobile homes and RVs, shifted toward RVs after storms in 2004, and has in-place infrastructure including a package-sewer system that serves the property. Curry said his clients own an adjacent 1.269-acre parcel that already has the corridor designation; he told the agency the subdistrict change is intended to allow the existing use to be authorized and to permit future site improvements under a formal site-plan review.

Deputy county attorney Elise Elder confirmed in discussion that the site is an active RV park today and that the proposed change would align the zoning with current use. The applicant said the property owner has the support of the neighborhood advisory committee (NAC) and plans to return with a site plan for infrastructure improvements, potentially including upgrading the sewage pump station.

A motion to adopt staff's recommendation passed unanimously. The board recorded a unanimous vote in favor and approved the ordinance amending Division 5 (Hobe Sound) of Article 12 of the Martin County Land Development Regulations to change the CRA subdistrict from general to corridor on the subject site.","The Local Planning Agency unanimously approved changing the Hobe Sound CRA subdistrict on a 7.98-acre parcel from the general subdistrict to the corridor subdistrict, so that the existing recreational vehicle park becomes a permitted use and can pursue site improvements.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6381718,"Martin County LPA approves Phase 9 dormitory-style employee housing at Jupiter Hills Village PUD",1123,1079000,2202000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2128024-f13b18a34d80b326d6a4288a17c23bad&start=1079&end=2202","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2128024-f13b18a34d80b326d6a4288a17c23bad/thumbnail_1079000.jpg","/articles/6381718/Martin-County/Florida/Martin-County-LPA-approves-Phase-9-dormitory-style-employee-housing-at-Jupiter-Hills-Village-PUD","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6381718-82a1b38435c93333854b2d21794c8506/orig.mp4?Expires=1775594117&Signature=HkmEO3H3DicvEy4I1hG6wzE7d2u2LqpPGcqw6XpibgZQGL992ysMwWAAa69SHrzLNEiw-P7TC6~ngXU4i54ENUF4NWaaTFV2tZsxrJdMwDOKeg~bDTjV2TKdaoBrPdDjD9cjy~94BI6fcHDcon~g5QGvK8xDJOP3NosVA6nGCU1gONExv5RWMVtuNWux64XmnDVN2JAVhc-wiTwuJxX2Fi2LLQhEUQnLBceF4TF1hoUemEPydt68TC2T8MtPHc3E459gKNMFDleseS1HN2KhfQFPC7ahUZV9IFt60jez-fNSAPrTpaHZAc065uaeENNO9jbMeVsbeArjzBGojCxgZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Local Planning Agency on Jan. 16 approved a 22nd amendment to the Jupiter Hills Village planned unit development that changes Phase 9 from commercial use to employee housing and clears a final site plan for a one-story, 32-bed dormitory on about 4.59 acres.

Staff recommended approval after finding the application complies with Martin County regulations and the comprehensive growth management plan. John Sennott, senior planner with Growth Management, told the board the amendment establishes a minimum parking rate of one space per bed, requires residents to be at least 18 years old, and updates the master site plan to show the new use. Sennott said staff found the application in compliance and recommended approval.

Applicant Brian Nolan, representing Lucido & Associates, said the dormitory is intended for seasonal employees of Jupiter Hills Club, primarily PGA-certified professionals who work multiple clubs during the year. Nolan described site features including a right-in/right-out access from U.S. 1, a sidewalk with ADA-compliant ramp, a dry detention area, a lift station and refuse enclosure, a bike rack and 49 parking stalls on the plan. He said the proposal preserves about 1.15 acres (25 percent of the site) of upland native habitat, retains an additional 0.85 acres of existing native vegetation, and includes 0.83 acres of landscaping and buffer that will use native plantings where feasible.

Board members asked about connections between the dormitory and the clubhouse: the applicant and staff said the facility sits roughly one mile from the clubhouse and there is no internal access across the golf course; employees would reach the club on foot along the sidewalk or travel on local roads. Attila Cardonis, representing Jupiter Hills Club, said the club uses vans to transport employees and that golf carts cannot legally be used on the U.S. 1 sidewalk.

During public comment, a nearby resident (identified in the record as the Campani comment) criticized the concept as exploitative and likened it to “plantation housing.” LPA members acknowledged those concerns; one member said he was troubled by the appearance of dormitory housing on private club property but also noted local affordable-housing shortages and potential energy and transportation benefits from housing employees on or near site.

The board moved to approve the staff recommendation and voted in favor. The motion passed unanimously (4-0). The approval authorizes the 22nd PUD amendment and the Phase 9 final site plan as presented in the staff report, subject to any standard conditions listed in the report.

The applicant and staff indicated they will continue design-level work addressing grading and landscaping along U.S. 1 and will confirm any transportation accommodations (for example, whether the club will provide additional shuttle or cart service) during final engineering and site-plan review.","The Local Planning Agency unanimously approved a 22nd amendment to the Jupiter Hills Village PUD to convert a 4.59-acre Phase 9 parcel from commercial use to a 32-bed dormitory for seasonal employees, with conditions including a 1-space-per-bed parking minimum and native-vegetation preservation.","actionData","errors"]

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