Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting - 2026-03-17
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Meeting Summary
The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners approved a future land use map amendment for Triangle Farms (88 acres at Okeechobee/Midway/Shinn Roads) from AG-5 to MXD mixed-use with a 0.4 floor area ratio, conditional use hotel, and prohibited data center. The board continued the Indrio Groves Hamlet PUD (1,027 acres, 3,081 units) and its development agreement to April 7, 2026, pending resolution of Russo's Road construction requirements and traffic study completion. A referendum for extending the 0.5% infrastructure surtax was scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Key Decisions (8)
Triangle Farms Future Land Use Amendment
Approved amendment from AG-5 Agricultural to MXD Mixed-Use for 88 acres at Okeechobee Road, Midway Road, and Shinn Road intersection. Floor area ratio reduced from 0.5 to 0.4, data center prohibited, hotel designated as conditional use. Applicant: Dean Decker.
Infrastructure Surtax Referendum Ordinance 26-004
Scheduled referendum election for November 3, 2026 for proposed extension of existing 0.5% local government infrastructure surtax for 10 years beginning January 1, 2029. Proceeds for roads, traffic congestion, flooding, and water quality improvements.
Sirona Community Development District Establishment
Adopted Ordinance 26-002 establishing Sirona CDD on approximately 113.85 acres south of West Angle Road, east of Sarbanka Road. CDD will fund stormwater management, water/sewer improvements, and roadway improvements including Angle Road.
Indrio Groves Hamlet PUD Rezoning
Continued to April 7, 2026 the rezoning from AG-1 to TVC Hamlet PUD for 1,027 acres on west side of Coble Guard Road. Proposed 3,081 dwelling units including 2,753 single-family, 328 apartments, 277 workforce housing units, 24.4-acre school site, and 9 acres commercial.
Indrio Groves Development Agreement First Reading
Continued first reading of development agreement to April 7, 2026. Key issues include Russo's Road construction timing, right-of-way acquisition, and whether county would use eminent domain. Developer proposed Option B with reverter to original traffic improvements if Russo's Road cannot be acquired.
Keene Road Rezoning AG-1 to IL
Approved rezoning from AG-1 Agricultural to IL Industrial Light for 10-acre property on west side of Keene Road, approximately 0.1 mile south of St. Lucie Boulevard. Applicants: Anna Kanamska and Ashley Gonzales.
RS-2 Zoning District Building Coverage Text Amendment First Reading
Approved first reading of Land Development Code amendment to increase building coverage in RS-2 zoning district from 20% to 30% for properties with central utilities, private streets, and master stormwater systems. Applicant: Robert Dudley, Noble Oaks Estates.
Tupelo Street Abandonment
Continued public hearing for abandonment of Tupelo Street to April 21, 2026 at petitioner Patricia Carter's request to continue working on details.
Zoning Changes (3)
West side of Keene Road, 0.1 mile south of St. Lucie Boulevard
Anna Kanamska and Ashley Gonzales
Okeechobee Road, Midway Road, and Shinn Road intersection
Dean Decker
West side of Coble Guard Road, north St. Lucie County
Lennar Homes
Development Activity (6)
Indrio Groves Hamlet PUD
3,081 total units: 83% single-family (35-70 ft lots), 7% townhomes, 10% apartments (328 units). 277 workforce housing units at 9%. 426 acres open space (41.5%), 24.4-acre K-8 school site, 9 acres commercial with daycare, 35.2-acre amenity campus with agrihood community farm.
Triangle Farms MXD
Up to 40,000 sq ft commercial permitted at 0.4 FAR. Allowed uses include hotel/motel (conditional), eating/drinking establishments, convenience store/gas station, tractor sales, heavy equipment sales (conditional), specialty contractor trades, indoor manufacturing. Residential limited to 1 unit per 5 acres on two parcels.
Sirona Community Development District
CDD to fund approximately $19.8 million in improvements including stormwater management, water/sewer, and roadway improvements
Noble Oaks Estates
Existing subdivision with lots exceeding 20% building coverage (22-26%). Text amendment approved to allow 30% coverage for properties with central utilities.
South County Beach Renourishment
100% federally funded beach restoration following Hurricane Nicole impacts. Two days of pumping remaining, nearing completion.
Fort Pierce Jetty Project
Mobilization underway with barge attached to South Jetty. Jetty closure planned March 21-27 for initial construction phase.
Market Signals (6)
Housing Demand
Manufacturing employers report finding workers but those workers cannot afford housing, creating strong demand for workforce housing near employment centers.
Infrastructure
County pursuing 10-year extension of 0.5% infrastructure surtax with support from all municipalities, indicating continued investment in roads, drainage, and water quality improvements.
Housing Demand
Indrio Groves proposing 3,081 units with 9% workforce housing component, reflecting market demand for diverse housing types including 35-70 foot lot widths and apartments.
Commercial Demand
Triangle Farms MXD positioned at major intersection near fairgrounds anticipates commercial development including hotel, retail, and contractor services to serve growing north county population.
Sentiment
Three public speakers supported Indrio Groves development with no opposition, unusual for 3,000+ unit project, suggesting community acceptance of well-planned growth.
Infrastructure
County requiring developers to construct significant off-site roadway improvements including Russo's Road extension, Coble Guard Road, and I-95 interchange improvements as conditions of approval.