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Commission approves amended conditional‑use for outbuilding at 433 SE Lake Circle Drive, allowing conversion to one unit and one additional dwelling
Summary
The City of Stuart Commission approved an amended East Stewart conditional‑use to regularize a 900‑sq‑ft outbuilding, reduce a rear setback to 5 feet, confirm impervious/pervious compliance, allow a fifth dwelling unit on the 0.29‑acre parcel and authorize a revocable right‑of‑way permit for driveway access. Vote was unanimous.
The City of Stuart Commission voted unanimously to approve an amended East Stewart major urban code conditional‑use for property owner Lewis Leonard at 433 Southeast Lake Circle Drive, resolving long‑running permitting issues and allowing the owner to convert an existing outbuilding into a single, code‑compliant dwelling unit and increase allowable density from four to five units on the 0.29‑acre lot.
Development Director Jody Cougler told the commission staff had reviewed a January 2026 survey showing the site is roughly 50…
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