Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting, April 7, 2026
Votes on Fort Pierce Commerce Center PNRD rezoning and preliminary site plan (10B3), unanimous
What happened
The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners approved the final development plan (major site plan) for the 4540 North Kings Highway PUD, a 165-unit rental community on 36.65 acres developed by Acre Development, on a unanimous vote.
- Jurisdiction
- St. Lucie County, FL
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- April 7, 2026
- Decisions
- 10 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (7)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsFort Pierce Commerce Center PNRD
Awaiting final voteItem 10B4 preliminary site plan continuance
Awaiting final voteSunnyland 44 planned unit development
Awaiting final voteFort Pierce Commerce Center future land use
ApprovedIndra Grove
Awaiting final voteDevelopment plan for 4540 North Kings Highway
ApprovedSunnyland 44 future land use
Awaiting final voteFree sample: decision 1 of 10
Final development plan for 4540 North Kings Highway PUD
Approval of the final/major site plan for a 165-unit all-rental residential community on approximately 36.65 acres at 4540 North Kings Highway, about a quarter mile south of Indrio Road. Density reduced from the previously entitled 191 units (5.22 du/acre) to 165 units (~4.5-4.8 du/acre). Includes 80-foot right-of-way dedication along the southern boundary, ~16.87 acres common open space, two- to four-bedroom units, alley-loaded two-car garages, ~3.2 parking spaces per unit. Developed by Acre Development.
- Lease shall contain acknowledgement of apartments' location in the airport overlay district
- Lease shall prohibit parking on grass or outside designated spaces
- Townhouse buildings limited to no more than four units, separated 15 feet wall-to-wall
- Written confirmation from FP&L regarding sidewalk/stormwater encroachment in its easement prior to site development plan
- FDOT authorization for emergency access to southern entrance drive prior to site development permit
- Primary and secondary access drives permitted and completed prior to first CO
- Right-of-way along southern property line dedicated prior to first CO
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners approved the final development plan (major site plan) for the 4540 North Kings Highway PUD, a 165-unit rental community on 36.65 acres developed by Acre Development, on a unanimous vote.
Key Decisions (10)
Final development plan for 4540 North Kings Highway PUD
Local option gas tax resolution and ordinance (10A1 and 10A2)
RS-2 building coverage land development code text amendment
Fort Pierce Commerce Center future land use map amendment (10B2)
Fort Pierce Commerce Center PNRD rezoning and preliminary site plan (10B3)
Item 10B4 preliminary site plan continuance
Sunnyland 44 future land use map amendment (10B5)
Sunnyland 44 planned unit development (10B6)
Andrew Groves rezoning and preliminary development plan (10B7)
Indra Grove Development Agreement second reading (10B8)
Zoning Changes (1)
Development Activity (4)
4540 North Kings Highway PUD
Residential
Fort Pierce Commerce Center
Commercial
Sunnyland 44
Residential
Andrew Groves rezoning and preliminary development plan
Residential
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
The county is encouraging attainable rental housing near the Treasure…
Sentiment
Commissioners signaled a preference for higher-than-minimum standards, praising the Kings…
Infrastructure
Kings Highway is slated for FDOT widening to four lanes,…
Infrastructure
The RS-2 building coverage amendment incentivizes development served by central…
Who Spoke (16)
On the record: 5 staff members, an attorney, the applicant's representative, and 2 members of the public.
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