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City commission approves major amendment to King's Landing site plan, advancing downtown hotel and condominium project
Summary
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.
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.
