I'd like to call this meeting to order of the one county LPA for what's the date? >> April 16th. >> April 16th. Can I get a motion to approve the minutes, please? >> Mr. Chair, I'd move to approve the February 5th and the February 19th
minutes. >> All right. Can I get a second? >> I second. >> All in favor? >> I >> I passes unanimously. Okay. We only have one thing on the agenda tonight. Palm Pike Crossing lot 5
revised final site plan P175-012 and is quasi judicial. Do you have any exparte communications? >> I have no exparte communications. >> Uh the only exparte I have is I said hello to the applicant I guess outside of the hallway because we're sort of old
friends but that's it. Okay. Uh if if those if you could stand for those who are going to be sworn in, >> please raise your right hand. Do you swear or affirm that the evidence you are about to give will be the truth, the
whole truth, and nothing but the truth? >> Okay. I take it there are no interveners. >> No interveners. >> Okay. You are up, sir. >> Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Good afternoon, members of the board. My name is Luis Aguilar, principal planner
for the growth management department. A copy my work history has been filed with the clerk. I'm presenting a request from Bradford Trading Partners LLC to revise the Palm Pike Crossing master site plan by expanding lot 5 and to approve the
revise and to approve a revised final site plan for a threetory 20,959 square foot hotel with 105 units on approximately 6.57 acres. included a request for a
certificate of public facilities reservation. The subject site is located in the southwest section of Pompai Crossing, a master plan commercial development south of Southwest Martin Highway and west of
Southwest High Meadow Avenue in Palm City. This is an enlarged area of the site. The property is undeveloped. The suning district is limited industrial. The properties to the north, east and
south are limited industrial as well. The future land use destination is industrial and the abing properties have the same land use designation. This is the approved site plan. The approved master site plan. And here's
lot five and the proposed addition to the lot which is a lake and a dry retention area. North of the subject site you will find lots one through four of the Pai crossing development which includes a
convenience store with gas station, a vet clinic, retail, a daycare facility and a pet care facility. The area east of the site is undeveloped and to the west there is the Floria's turnpike.
And here's the proposed revised master plan showing the expanded lot 5. >> Could you go back one for just a second please? >> So this is where the lake and the dry retention area. Thank you.
>> You're welcome. This is the approved site plan for lot 5, which was for a 120,600 square ft residential storage facility. However, uh the building was never constructed.
>> Could you repeat the square footage of that? 120,600 for a storage facility. And this is the first sheet of the proposed site plan. Access to a property is from two locations on an on an
internal roadway. Here's an enlarged version of the site plan. You can clearly see uh the entrances to a site. the circulation and some of the features such a pool and outdoor seating areas.
This is the addition to lot five. The applicant is proposing site enhancements such a gravel pathway, a gasebo, and a paved seating area with benches. So that's the pathway, the gas, and the
ceiling area. The applicant is requesting alternative compliance from the primary facade transparency fistration criteria of article 4, division 20. Staff recommend approval. The board of county commissioners is the final decision
maker for this application. These are the uh proposed building elevations. The applicant um is making a presentation as well and and has um some color renderings and elevations as well.
Development review staff have found the Pampai crossing lot 5 application to comply with all applicable regulations and the comprehensive growth management department plan as detailed in the staff report. Staff recommend approving the
revised major master site plan for Pampai crossing. Staff recommend approving the revised final site plan for the Pampai Crossing lot 5 project. This concludes my presentation and as I mentioned before the applicant is here
and has prepared a presentation and is ready to answer any questions. >> Thank you. Thank you. >> Uh question Jim. >> Yeah. I was uh curious what the alternative compliance with the facade requirements for the county was. >> Give me one second.
>> Good evening. It is requ. >> Okay. Uh it's it's required 40% on the first floor for uh the primary facade and I think it's just slightly under that is >> correct. >> Yeah, >> it was windows instead of facade or something like that.
>> Right. Transparency. Yep. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Any other questions? Ch. >> No. >> No sir. >> Okay. I have none right now. Applicant, come on up. >> Thank you. And thank you, Louise. I'd like to enter into record our mail.
Could you speak into the mic and all first? >> Yes. Thank you. I was just entering into record our mailing notice affidavit. >> And you want to say say your name for the record >> and good evening. Thank you commissioners. My name is Phoebe Prrenner on behalf of the applicant with
Cutler and Hearing representing the project tonight. Okay. All right. So, thank you staff for your wonderful presentation and coordination on the project. Uh in our presentation, we are here to present the revised
master site plan and lot five final site plan for a proposed hotel use within this exa existing master plan commercial development. This request reflects a vision that aligns with both market demand and Martin County's long-term goals.
All right. This project is supported by a highly experienced consultant team as shown on the screen here. Many of whom who have worked on the project and been involved since the original master plan maintaining that continuity. We've worked closely with
staff throughout the entire process, iterating, refining, and pressure testing the design. So, what you see before you here tonight is comprehensive, fully compliant, and aligned with all applicable county requirements.
As background, law 5 was originally envisioned for a hotel use, and the master plan was approved under the assumption that one would be designed in this location. During the uncertainty which we all faced during that CO 19 pandemic, the project was transitioned
to a self-s storage facility. Today, with the stabilized and growing hospitality market, we are returning to the original intended use, a hotel, an evolution that better serves the area and supports economic activity within Martin County.
This application in includes both a revision to the existing master site plan and final site plan approval for a 105 three-story hotel totaling approximately 62,877 square ft. The proposal has been
designed to integrate seamlessly within Palm Pike Crossing while meeting all requirements of the comprehensive plan and land development regulations. The site is located at the southeast corner of Southwest Martin Highway and
Southwest Meadow Avenue and consists of approximately 6 and 1/2 acres. The project is well positioned within an established commercial and industrial corridor with strong regional access this close to the turnpike. The subject property carries a future
land use designation of industrial consistent with all surrounding parcels. The proposed hotel is compatible with this designation and supports the broader employment and service framework intended for the corridor. Staff has confirmed consistency with the
comprehensive plan. The site is zoned limited industrial and the proposed use is permitted within this district. The surrounding zoning context is also predominantly industrial maintaining that compatibility.
The revised master site plan maintains the overall framework of Palm Pike Crossing while allowing for the expansion of lot 5. This adjustment supports the operational needs of the proposed hotel while maintaining compliance with all city and site design
standards. The site has been designed with a strong emphasis on open space and environmental performance. Over 64% of the site is either open space or landscape, significantly exceeding the minimum
requirements. Extensive pvious areas storm water features enhance both function and aesthetics. Part of the reason the existing dry detention was included within this property. Not only does this allow us to include
more outdoor amenities such as that enhanced gravel pathway, gazebo as Luis shared with you all, but it also provides outdoor seating and cafe areas. We feature outdoor amenity pool and overlooks for the community to enjoy.
to touch on a few of the findings from staff's report. The project is fully integrated into the existing master storm water system and meets all applicable water quality and attenuation requirements. The site is not within a special flood
hazard area and meets all elevation requirements ensuring long-term resiliency. The landscape plan exceeds county requirements. Tree preservation and mitigation have been addressed, enhancing ecological function and site aesthetics.
A traffic impact analysis confirms minimal impact to the roadway network with acceptable levels of service maintained. Utilities, including water and wastewater, have adequate capacity to support the project. The project meets all fire rescue and ADA
requirements, including prior fire, proper fire access, hydrant placement, and full site accessibility. Going back to the alternative compliance requests, this is requested again for the facade transparency on select
elevations. Staff has reviewed and confirmed that the design meets the intent of the community standards and is appropriate for the site context. Here's a look at the architecture of the site with the proposed landscape. As mentioned earlier, we are above and
beyond the requirements for landscape and open space, creating a beautiful hotel for guests to enjoy. The project provides meaningful benefits, including supporting tourism, activating an underutilized parcel, and aligning with the county's long-term vision for
growth. The applicant respectfully requests a recommendation of approval of the revised major master site plan and lot 5 final site plan. The project is fully compliant and provides a positive community and economic benefit.
Thank you all for your time and support. Thank you staff for your presentation tonight and we are here to answer any questions. Before I ask about questions, do you want to just for the record state what you handed in so that it's clear for any everybody at home?
>> Yes. >> Three. >> I entered in our mailing notice affidavit confirming that we met all compliance. >> Okay. >> And before we jump to questions, I did want to also invite up the owner of the property, Raj Patel, to say a few words.
>> Thank you. >> Okay. Thank you. >> You can do it, Raj. I know >> you're the kind of guy who could speak. >> Yeah, I get I get nervous, but um >> Oh, yeah. That'll be >> especially when you're up on chairman
status, you know. But um I'm Raj Patel, 25 years county resident, taxpayer. I'm not a Miami investor and developer. Staff was fantastic to work with. Very
difficult, very thorough. Just want to let you know that. But I just want to let you know that um when I came across this property, it was approved for a fourstory fourstoryish looking tall, mundane
looking building. I could have made a lot of money just keeping it the way it was if I wanted to. Storagees make a lot of money. But I live in Martin County and I didn't want to do that. I wanted to build a hotel that everybody would probably be proud of, something that we
need for sure. Uh, Palm City is very is doing very well. It's very affluent and if we don't have a hotel, I think we're missing something. So, it's very important that we look at um the future
20 years from now, what we need. It's a Hilton. It's great. does well, then we're going to build a beautiful building. I hope we get full full approval on this um with the LPA, which is very important, and also the city uh
the county commission as well. That's all. Thank you very much. Thank you. >> Just so that people know, you you do treat staff very well. >> Thank you. because you even have someone from the city that worked on the other
hotel here tonight >> to give you a little extra oomph. So that does say something when people come >> on your behalf even though she hasn't said anything yet. >> No, I just you know she was they were very tough at the city. They wanted me to do a lot and you know I I was very
upset with some of the some the some of the things they wanted me to do but I did it. I did it. I wanted to you know do the right thing. cost money, but it's okay. We'll figure out the the return on investment when it occurs, if it occurs.
But yeah, the city was tough. Yeah, I don't forgive them much, but uh but I appreciate her coming to take a look and see what's going on. But yeah, thank you very much for that, Tom. >> And you already have Hampton in is already guaranteed.
>> Yeah. Yeah, we paid the franchise fee. >> Yeah. >> You know, the Hampton in brand is really good. It's a very coveted brand. It's it's got it's got a huge amount of loyalty and um across all franchises whether it's a Hampton in or I mean whether it's a Hilton or a Hyatt or or
um Holiday Inn or Marriott Hamptonins do very well. They're beautiful especially the new prototype that we're doing. It's uh it's beautiful. You'll see. We're ready to build it as soon as we get all the >> I heard that about the one in the city. >> The city's going up in uh two weeks.
Let's go. your your >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Finally. >> Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. >> Be careful of my statue, please. >> It's yours if you want it, but you're not going to have it. >> It's not mine. It's the city's. I donated it. >> No, we're building another one next to it. You know that, right? As part of our art project. So,
>> yeah. One of the birds. >> Yeah. No, we're going to do it, right? So, uh, thank you very much for everything. >> Do you have any questions for Mr. Patel before we bring back up his experts? >> No. Thank you, Raj.
>> Thank you very much. >> You're gonna come back up and answer some questions. >> You have questions? >> Um, the only access for this is that ring road, correct? You can't get from the parking lot of the um I guess it's
the tractor supply into the the front of this, can you? Is it fire access? >> Okay. >> Hello. Good evening. For the record, Leah Hinesman with Cotler and Hearing. So, there is access from the other
parcels within the development, but the hotel will have its own parking lot off of that ring road. >> Right. >> Okay. Anything else? You have a question about >> No, I think I think that the location is pretty much ideal for people coming, you
know, through Martin County, >> Mr. Brown. >> No, sir. Okay. So, we have 105 rooms. Have you exceeded the parking that was required? >> We are meeting parking requirements. I
think we are above like >> how how many park spaces you are you above? >> They're slightly above. It's within the 10% threshold of the requirements for code. >> You think that will be adequate right there at that time?
>> It is it is more than required. >> Okay. >> My only comment would be trailer parking might be useful but for those transient people. >> All right. Um, I have no other questions. So, back to the Thank you.
>> Thank you. >> Thank you very much. >> Do we have any public comment >> and you'll fill out a form later? >> I will. Thank you. Panel Gandhi Saas. Um, I'm CRA director of the city of Stewart. Uh I worked very closely with Raj Patel uh for his hotel in in
downtown Stewart and uh we walked the site when he was thinking about building in downtown Stewart. Uh I shared my vision uh with him uh what we wanted in the city of Stewart and he really came through with all um the requirements and and what the city and the CRA wanted. So
I really hope that he gets approval tonight and um I think he'll deliver on his words uh to Martin County and Palm City. Thank you. >> Thank you. Don't forget to fill out the green card. So,
>> we don't have to fill out green cards. >> The sheriff will do that. >> Okay. Back to the board. Any other discussion? >> Is there no more public comment? >> No. >> Um, I'd move for staff's approval of this. >> I got a second. >> I second.
>> Okay. All in favor? I >> I passes unanimously. >> Thank you. >> Good luck, Raj. >> Raj, could you do me a personal favor? >> Yes. >> Could you send me your presentation? >> I'll send it. I got you.
>> Okay. Yeah, you have everything. >> Oh, this very one. >> Yes, this one. >> Okay. >> Thank you. >> Penthouse key or not? What? >> Penthouse key or not? Thank you very much. >> Just makes my three stories. Thank you very much, >> Mr. Chairman. Paul Schilling, growth
management director for the record. So, we don't have an agenda item, but the next meeting is May 7th. >> Okay. So, do you think we'll have a meeting on that date? >> Uh, I'm not so sure. I was just curious if you all are available in case something comes up.
>> I will be available. >> I think I'm available. I'm available. >> Thank you, gentlemen. Okay. Is there is there anything else? >> We'll know soon if we have some something because of the advertising. >> Okay.