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Venice Gilmore, senior planner and historic preservation officer, said the facility sits on roughly 0.56 acres, is licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families and accredited by the Joint Commission, and provides medically monitored withdrawal services and therapeutic support. The property contains an existing one-story building with bedrooms and support spaces that were described as configured to serve the increased client load.

Gilmore said the planning board unanimously recommended approval of the conditional use with one condition: that additional parking requirements be waived while the business and use are continuously maintained. She clarified that if the facility’s license or business operation lapses, the parking waiver would no longer apply and the facility would need to re-address parking compliance.

Cody Neely, director of Live Oak Detox, said the facility was built with eight bedrooms and staff described their capacity and operations; no public opposition spoke. After discussion the commission approved the conditional use by roll call.

The approval allows the operator to serve two additional clients under the current facility configuration and licensing, while the city monitors code compliance and continuous operation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fort Pierce - City Commission Regular Meeting 2025-09-02","oneSentenceSummary","The City Commission approved a conditional-use amendment allowing the Live Oak Detox facility at 912 Avenue I to increase capacity from 14 to 16 clients, subject to a condition that waives additional parking so long as the licensed operation remains continuous.","taxTitle","Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida","taxId",55008,"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},6456086,"Commission approves 106-unit affordable apartment project with conditions including school-safety follow-up",3221,3354000,6575000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5706801-daf665379090d62e1cd65016d69f4390&start=3354&end=6575","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5706801-daf665379090d62e1cd65016d69f4390/thumbnail_3354000.jpg","/articles/6456086/Fort-Pierce/St-Lucie-County/Florida/Commission-approves-106-unit-affordable-apartment-project-with-conditions-including-school-safety-follow-up","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6456086-d146a185bdbb3ad2c6f3b387c660bf80/orig.mp4?Expires=1770568643&Signature=eo6YQBOTCV2zAfnUM5FOR-kRQnYMUoznq~HLSvTpCl2RieWjotneIWfDfAcAAIr~BEKkh-k-NKJWhdhgzHui-1Yd4sxlpVDEoz4YYcKGsOCIx-EpaJXKlgLU~jIudNrlxTKnkXnT6GmIEvKpzeBXF66xoio50EipYHSTO1TFlYWrKqB5lyZa0CmLF5Ag7YBr05P8mjNpmdVUz~xQ9-5o5EfleHn-5kIvIvzimIhhA8mHFW5MxEUXZFPCDiZn-awKdUxll833uxOETdL0XYXXu9oqYUxw9emzKHcb3AmeJfmAtGzA2jVzc5uYszyA-pnFG7FvDpkRYenWQddavVueZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Pierce City Commission on Sept. 2 approved a major site plan for Sunrise Village Apartments, a proposed 106-unit affordable housing development on about 6.8 acres at 3000 Okeechobee Road.

Carrie C. Driver, senior planner, described the project as a three-building, three-story complex with one- to three-bedroom units, a little more than an acre of open water and on-site amenities including a gazebo, indoor/outdoor fitness area, tot lot, activity room and a covered bus shelter on Okeechobee Road. Staff said the project is zoned R-4 (medium-density residential), the planning board gave unanimous approval on Aug. 11, and the developer proposes the units to be 100% affordable.

The applicant, WGI’s planner Jared Purser and developer Blue Sky Communities’ Sean Wilson, said they worked with staff to refine the architecture, add awnings and improve building articulation and landscaping. A traffic engineer reported estimated trip generation of about 250 vehicle entries and 250 exits per day (about 500 daily trips); peak-hour counts were 35 vehicles in the morning and 49 in the evening.

Commissioners raised a key safety issue: the school bus stop for the site will be on Okeechobee Road rather than inside the development. Commissioner Johnson said he was ‘‘concerned about safety’’ and the potential for children to cross a busy thoroughfare. Commissioner Broderick and others asked staff and the developer to coordinate with the school district and law enforcement on mitigation. The developer said they discouraged bus circulation inside the property for liability and safety reasons and that the location was chosen after working with the school district.

The planning staff recommended approval with seven conditions before final certificate of occupancy, including a landscape maintenance agreement, a five-foot sidewalk along South 30 First Street for connectivity, a 12.5-foot right-of-way dedication on South 30 First Street, an updated environmental assessment prior to clearing, a tree mitigation survey before clearing, and operation/maintenance commitments for stormwater facilities.

At the meeting the commission added an eighth condition asking the developer to discuss the bus-stop location with the school district and public-safety partners and to provide written confirmation of those discussions; the commission asked staff to seek agreement on whether a crossing guard or other mitigation is warranted. The commission approved the site plan by roll call.

The approval moves the project toward permitting and construction, with the developer required to satisfy the listed conditions and coordinate with city engineering and the school district on safety and access.","The commission approved Sunrise Village Apartments, a 106-unit, three-building affordable housing development on 6.8 acres at 3000 Okeechobee Road, subject to standard site controls and an added requirement that the developer and school/safety partners discuss a crossing-guard solution for the nearby bus stop.",{"_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},6456091,"City commission approves major amendment to King's Landing site plan, advancing downtown hotel and condominium project",2528,822000,3350000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5706801-daf665379090d62e1cd65016d69f4390&start=822&end=3350","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5706801-daf665379090d62e1cd65016d69f4390/thumbnail_822000.jpg","/articles/6456091/Fort-Pierce/St-Lucie-County/Florida/City-commission-approves-major-amendment-to-Kings-Landing-site-plan-advancing-downtown-hotel-and-condominium-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6456091-cb35c0ff9ed15e8cbd9f5995ccc7064e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770568643&Signature=l7HB1n1Z6mM7viqgpdILGsb7izUUsBPK~MlP8KvEHwVhgd9w28jhM2WqMl~dn03LdYzpRgfuo4UWmPTW0o9kwZsLNfGLm2ynsFk9wi18-80i-B4FFOoBxmKT6wZg~fX6~nA2q8ud5feqry-q7ghheTnn0FfrRmQiUyIYjk76~uzJs84KoqSDB0W0hVhc21STjcgm0qNz9zSur-6DqZaNt7-sXGFfr-UoFaZ1xsUcpExqpjYQApEQVtdLmBjxkw2sJix-JSEVmqH0TQt7hS~BCe2~jcPl-QEMbJhir9Eh4AAypeXUeWSBUyd778-suUAGfs~K0kcOWA8ierIt3XRd6Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Pierce City Commission on Sept. 2 approved a major amendment to the King's Landing planned development, a multi-parcel downtown project that will include condominiums, a hotel and a multistory parking garage.

Kevin Freeman, the city’s planning director, told commissioners the amended plan covers roughly 7.8 acres west of Indian River Drive and south of A.E. Backus Avenue and wraps eight parcels near 322 North Second Street. The revised site plan reduces multiple curb cuts along North Second Street to two access points and adds a central spine road to improve pedestrian and vehicular circulation. Staff said parking on site increases from 428 spaces to 516 and the proposed hotel grows by eight rooms to 148.

Freeman said the amendment complies with an existing development agreement that sets phasing milestones. He summarized dates drawn from that agreement: phase 1 completion no later than July 11, 2028; pre-building permit review for phase 2 completed by Feb. 24, 2027; construction commencement for phase 2 shortly thereafter; and phase 2 completion by May 29, 2029.

David Baggett, representing Haley Ward (the applicant), and developers said the design retains the project’s original vision while improving access and stormwater treatments. Bill Ware of Live Oak, part of the development team, praised the city’s departments for moving the project through review. Members of the public and local business and economic development leaders spoke in support; Marsha Baker, a former planning board member, said she had ‘‘no problems’’ with the amended plan and praised staff and the design work.

Staff recommended approval subject to conditions including completion of roadway improvements in compliance with the development agreement, a required plat before vertical construction permits, an approved street-lighting plan before certificates of occupancy, and a landscape maintenance agreement to be approved prior to first occupancy in each phase.

After public comment and discussion, the commission voted to approve the amended final site plan and associated ordinance on first reading. Commissioners Broderick, Gaines, Johnson and Mayor Hudson voted yes.

The commission approval advances the project toward permitting and construction, subject to the listed staff conditions and the development agreement timetable.","The commission approved a major amendment to the King's Landing planned development, clearing a revised site plan that increases parking and adjusts building footprints, adds a parking garage and moves forward a hotel and condominium component. Staff and developers described updated phasing and conditions to secure infrastructure and landscaping.",{"_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},6456096,"Fort Pierce approves multimillion-dollar road contracts; commissioners ask for funding clarity",544,206000,750000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5706801-daf665379090d62e1cd65016d69f4390&start=206&end=750","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5706801-daf665379090d62e1cd65016d69f4390/thumbnail_206000.jpg","/articles/6456096/Fort-Pierce/St-Lucie-County/Florida/Fort-Pierce-approves-multimillion-dollar-road-contracts-commissioners-ask-for-funding-clarity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6456096-a6f2ae4794af5b9e0bc25d1311ff414a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770568643&Signature=Ez93zNFwYCNm3FKWqXL-O2GGz6ObenelzvaVqVJ69bpqLBCIQoDHQxaYw39LLhbz3hEiRfB0fyGN-hYRigDyd1XjUjpoOnoS-Mt7Ntq9LYQbTFEs90qVKozHQT8UgBWhocuQUqLrc93BJBWpA~yg41dVAMUeqY2ZmQ6gT6812vZHF1zzQ-9-OSjzU7UOg-KAPC62vXYtn-pl2PiBxjn3aX09uEvvSQHTqGt20ipqCo5sCy1gjSCZFHNi9G4OJVkEL46jy1QZ4ktdGJlvR-Rk1rLJfPxuzT7CTm7BKKAgqS3EfiQfrHDYQgWd9Kl7l8xX-NNjj7GYPlqHGy9HoBP-TQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Pierce City Commission on Sept. 2 approved multiple roadway contracts on the consent agenda, including a $3,469,000 contract for Surfside Neighborhood Roadway Improvements Phase 2 and a $4,000,072,873.50 contract for Avenue D resurfacing from 20 Ninth Street to U.S. 1.

Commissioners pulled both items for discussion before voting to approve them. Commissioner Broderick said he had ‘‘a certain level of discomfort approving something on the consent agenda for $3,500,000’’ and asked staff to explain funding sources and phasing. The city engineer said the Surfside Phase 2 work is funded from the stormwater fund and clarified that the dollars are not ad valorem tax dollars. ‘‘This is not from ad valorem tax dollars then. Okay. Thank you,’’ the engineer said.

Commissioner Gaines raised similar questions about the Avenue D award and asked where the funding originates and why the project stops at 20 Ninth Street. The city engineer said Avenue D is paid for with surtax and FPRA (Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency) funding and additional state grant money. ‘‘So it’s money that is coming from several different pots, not just the general fund,’’ Commissioner Gaines said to clarify for the public.

Commissioner Johnson pressed for timing and construction details for Avenue D, calling it a ‘‘major pathway’’ and asking when work would begin. The city engineer estimated shop drawings and fabrication would put a start beyond October and ‘‘maybe November, December’’ before contractors initiate field work.

Commissioners also discussed project phasing for Surfside (the engineer said there are multiple phases) and the practical impact of the contracts on traffic and downtown holiday activity. Commissioner Broderick and others said they want more public clarity about when work will begin and what to expect during construction.

Both consent items were approved by roll call vote after discussion. Commissioners Broderick, Gaines, Johnson and Mayor Hudson voted yes.

Votes at the meeting were taken as typical roll-call motions on the consent agenda; for both road items the commission recorded unanimous approval of those present.

The approvals add to the city’s active street-improvement projects. City staff said funding will come from stormwater, surtax, FPRA and state grants, not from the city’s general fund.

The commission did not change the contract awards and directed staff to provide clearer public communications on funding sources, scope and timing for the projects.","The Fort Pierce City Commission approved two construction contracts on the consent agenda — a $3.47 million Surfside neighborhood roadway project and a $4.0 million Avenue D resurfacing — after commissioners asked staff where the money is coming from and about project timing and scope.","actionData","errors"]

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