Planning board recommends annexation of Skylark Drive parcel into Fort Pierce with medium-density residential designations

The Planning Board recommended approval Monday of a voluntary annexation for a small parcel on Skylark Drive owned by Round Hill Development Group Inc.

Staff presented the applicant's request to annex the property (parcel ID 2427-702-0115-000-1) and to apply a City of Fort Pierce future land use designation of RM (medium-density residential) with city zoning R-4 (medium-density residential). Staff said the county's existing future land use and zoning would allow higher density (county RH/RM-11 in the record) and that annexation to the city's RM/R-4 designation would be consistent with the surrounding city zoning and future land use. The report listed a current taxable value of approximately $45,540.

Staff said the annexation infills a small enclave and would close a gap in the municipal boundary. The staff presentation included a future land use comparison showing the city classification would result in a slightly lower maximum unit yield than the county designation in this case; staff recommended approval.

The board had no substantive objections and did not request the applicant to speak. Ms. Clemens moved for approval; the motion was seconded and passed by roll call with all members voting yes. The board forwarded the recommendation to the city commission for final action.