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Commission approves Saranoa final site plan with 319 lots, 51 acres of open space
Summary
The St. Lucie County Commission approved the Saranoa final major site plan for roughly 113–114 acres with about 319 single‑family lots, a 17‑acre upland preserve and 51 acres of open space; approval included conditions on conservation easements, listed‑species surveys and phased amenity triggers.
The Board of County Commissioners on June 2 approved the Saranoa final major site plan, allowing the developer to move forward with roughly 319 single‑family lots on approximately 113–114 acres with extensive open space and environmental protections.
Planning staff presented the plan as a revision of an earlier, denser proposal. Senior planner Th Crow said the project now provides about 51 acres of open space — above the minimum 40 acres — and includes a 17‑acre upland preserve with restoration and walking trails open to the public. Crow said buffers range from about 30 to 60 feet at sensitive edges and that stormwater ponds will be activated with shoreline trails and benches to create recreational amenities.
"The final site plan is in keeping with the approved preliminary site plan and the comprehensive plan and land development code," Crow said, and recommended approval with standard conditions including a tree‑removal permit, a recorded conservation easement, listed‑species surveys and an environmental resource permit as required.
Applicant representative Leah Hinesman, speaking for Ryan Homes, said the project is designed at about 2.8 units per acre and includes measures to avoid repetitive streetscapes: façade variation requirements, a mix of one‑ and two‑story homes and front‑porch incentives. Hinesman said the applicant agreed to staff conditions and to activate amenity parcels as the project phases progress.
Commission discussion focused on buffers, trail connections and the timing of required amenity completion. The board voted to approve the final site plan with the conditions described by staff.
Next steps include execution of the required conservation easement, completion of listed‑species surveys and submittal of the environmental resource permit to the South Florida Water Management District before final site work begins.
