Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting - 2026-04-07
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Meeting Summary
The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners approved a final development plan for 4540 N Kings Highway, a 165-unit rental housing community by Acre Development on 36.65 acres, reduced from the previously approved 191 units. The board also approved a land development code text amendment increasing building coverage allowances for RS2 zoning districts from 20% to 30% when properties have central utilities and master stormwater systems. Several major development items were continued, including the Fort Pierce Commerce Center future land use amendment and rezoning (to May 19th) and the Indra Grove/Andrew Groves development projects (to April 21st).
Key Decisions (8)
Final Development Plan for 4540 N Kings Highway
Approved final site plan for Acre Development's 165-unit rental housing community on 36.65 acres at 4540 N Kings Highway, reduced from previously approved 191 units. Density is 4.8 dwelling units per acre with 3.2 parking spaces per unit. Project includes 80-foot right-of-way dedication along southern boundary for future east-west road. All units will be rentals with Florida cottage-style architecture.
RS2 Zoning District Building Coverage Text Amendment
Approved land development code text amendment to Table 7-10 in Chapter 7, increasing maximum building coverage for RS2 zoning district from 20% to 30% when properties have central utilities (water, wastewater, electricity), master designed stormwater system, and access via paved private street. Petitioner was Robert Dudley of Noble Oaks Estates LLC.
Fort Pierce Commerce Center Future Land Use Amendment
Continued public hearing for future land use map amendment for Fort Pierce Commerce Center, located on east side of Kings Highway between Orange Avenue and Graham Road.
Fort Pierce Commerce Center Planned Non-Residential Development Rezoning
Continued public hearing for planned non-residential development rezoning and preliminary site plan for Fort Pierce Commerce Center on east side of Kings Highway between Orange Avenue and Graham Road.
Sunnyland 44 Future Land Use Amendment
Continued public hearing for future land use map amendment for Sunnyland 44 project.
Sunnyland 44 Planned Unit Development
Continued public hearing for companion planned unit development for Sunnyland 44.
Andrew Groves Rezoning and Preliminary Development Plan
Continued public hearing for Andrew Groves rezoning and preliminary development plan, involving Lennar as developer. Representatives included Troy Holloway, Greg Padebon, David Canfield, Leslie Olsen, and Bob Raines.
Indra Grove Development Agreement Second Reading
Continued second reading of proposed Indra Grove Development Agreement.
Zoning Changes (2)
4540 N Kings Highway
Acre Development
RS2 zoning districts countywide with qualifying infrastructure
Robert Dudley, Noble Oaks Estates LLC
Development Activity (5)
4540 N Kings Highway Rental Community
165 rental dwelling units on 36.65 acres at 4.8 units per acre. Mix of 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom units including single-family homes and townhomes. Florida cottage-style architecture with alley-loaded two-car garages. 16.87 acres of contiguous common open space including preserved flowways, dry detention, community greens, and recreation amenities with pool and gym. 3.2 parking spaces per unit. 80-foot right-of-way dedication for future east-west road.
Fort Pierce Commerce Center
Future land use map amendment and planned non-residential development rezoning requested. Details pending May 19th hearing.
Sunnyland 44
Future land use map amendment and planned unit development requested. Details pending April 21st hearing.
Andrew Groves
Rezoning and preliminary development plan. Representatives include Troy Holloway, Greg Padebon, David Canfield, Leslie Olsen. Site plan adjustments and infrastructure updates discussed.
Indra Grove
Development agreement second reading pending. Related to Andrew Groves project.
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Developer voluntarily reduced density from 191 to 165 units at 4540 Kings Highway to improve building spacing and open space, suggesting market preference for quality over quantity in rental housing.
Housing Demand
All 165 units at 4540 Kings Highway will be rentals, indicating strong demand for build-to-rent housing product in St. Lucie County.
Infrastructure
Kings Highway is planned for widening to four lanes by FDOT, though right-of-way acquisition has not yet begun, signaling future capacity improvements in the corridor.
Commercial Demand
Fort Pierce Commerce Center seeking future land use amendment and non-residential development rezoning on Kings Highway between Orange Avenue and Graham Road indicates commercial development interest in the corridor.
Housing Demand
Multiple residential developments in pipeline including Sunnyland 44, Andrew Groves (Lennar), and Indra Grove suggest continued residential development pressure in unincorporated St. Lucie County.