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Commissioners approve Pit Stop Mini Market alcohol CUP, revert local closing-time restriction to state law
Summary
St. Lucie County approved a conditional use permit allowing packaged beer and wine sales at the Pit Stop Mini Market; the board removed a county 11:30 p.m. restriction and allowed alcohol sales per state law, and placed standard conditions on licensing, ID checks and dumpster screening.
The St. Lucie County Board approved a conditional use permit on May 5 for Pit Stop Mini Market to sell packaged beer and wine for off-site consumption at a 4,481-square-foot commercial suite.
Associate planner Morgan Phelps presented the request (item 10a6), noting required notices and a neighborhood meeting; planning staff recommended approval subject to seven conditions including compliance with county hours of operation and the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco licensing, employee ID checks and a 60-day requirement to enclose on-site dumpsters.
During the boarddiscussion, the board removed a county restriction that had limited alcohol sales to 11:30 p.m., opting to revert to state-mandated hours instead. Catherine Potter, the Pit Stop manager, told commissioners the store's hours would be early morning until late evening and that the business had operated for years at a nearby location without code violations.
The board approved the CUP by motion and voice vote. The approved conditions require the applicant to maintain required state licensing and ID-verification policies, ensure off-site consumption only, and provide dumpster screening within 60 days.
The action: CUP approved (10a6) by voice vote; the transcript records motions and 'aye' votes but does not provide a roll-call tally.
