Public Comment 4 7 15 - St Lucie County, Florida

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Statement of Elizabeth Kay Gibson
Soard of County Commissioners Hearing April 7, 2015
Creation of Commercial Resort (CR) 20ning
My name is Elizabeth Kay Gibson; I am a Florida resident residing at 3200 North
AlA, North Hutchinson Island.
Since last fall, I have been followins the prog;ress of the County's
creation of a Commercial Resort county-wide zonins category, short-handed CR.
In my statement to the Soard in January, l remarked that I was
concerned tholt soon after the 12-acre Ruffin Property is rezoned, the owner of a
nearby 9.44 acre parcel on North Hutchinson may apply for the same rezonlns.
This second property, which Is currently zoned commercial, is in the
process of foreclosure and is for sale. I felt It could be a potential parcel for
inclusion under the same Ruffin ownership. My thought in January was that If
combined under one umbrella ownership, the two properties tog;ether could
provide for both a 4OO-room capacity hotel and a place for parklnll resulting in a
dangerous traffic impact on the adjacent 4·way intersection. Additionally, a splitlot commercial resort development, if built out complet ely to the dwelling density
being discussed would result In a development that clearly would not be
compatible with the surroundins residential neighborhood. At the end of the
January hearing. the Ruffin representatives said, "We get iC Thev said that the
County had made it clear that all hotel-related parking and other amenities must
be on onlv the 12-acre parcel ellen though that would result in many fewer
dwelling units than the potent ial4QO Inltlallv discussed.
I believe the majority of homeowners on North Hutchinson Island,
many of whom are here this evening. will continue an interest in the development
of this parcel to as!iure that it will be a self-contained hotel project and that all
parties will plav bV the established rules.
I realize that the county-wide CR zoning ordinance cannot and will
not specifically address split-lot developments; however, I would urge that as this
new zoning category is applied to future applications in the county. particularly on
North Hutchinson Island that land owners will be prohibited from developing as
one prQject any IXIrcels that are split by roads and highways unless the parcels are
connected by tunnels or bridges.
The second point I earlier addressed was stirred bV Mr. Ruffin's
business interests: he owns at least one casino-hotel. According to published
media reports concerning his own recreational pursuits, he leans toward high
stakes table games. Therefore, 1 was concerned that the project envisioned by
Mr. Ruffin could eventually include some type of gaming operation, particularly
one involving table games.
Even though in January many thought gaming facilities were pretty
well wrapped up with the Seminole Tribes, I felt otherwise. When I expressed my
concerns regard ing Mr. Ruffin ' s North Hutchinson Island development, ' was told
by a member of this Board that when it came t o my perception of gamins
regulations in Florida' needed to set my facts straight. MY FACTS WERE
STRAIGHT, AND ARE CONFIRMED BY PAGE 49 OF THE SEMINOLE COMPACT AS
WELL AS BY A NEWS STORY TITLED TIME RUNNING OUT FOR STATE TO RENEW
GAMBLING PACT WITH SEMINOLE TRIBE WHICH RAN NOVEMER 16, 2014.
The Seminole Compact was signed by Governor Charlie Crist eJilactly
five years ago today on April 7, 2010. The section of that Compact which
regulates table games has become the topic of conversation at the State' s
legislative and executive levels. It expires in less than a month on May 1, 201S.
The Tribe t hen has 90 days to shut down its table same operations. The Tribe is
currently runnins 3D-second ads calling for a renewal. In those Mark W ilson,
President and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce says,
aexponsion of
gamb fing ...iS unacceptable for a state that has worked hard to grow i ts economy
and develop 0 famity-friendly image." Yet It seems unlikely that there will be a
renegotiation of t he Compact. How, then is the St ate going to make up t he loss of
hundreds of millions of dollars? I believe the gambling indust ry wants to show
the way and State House Speaker Crisafulli seems to agree. On February 2S he
said, "other gambling concerns may deserve a chance to have cord gomes, roo. ~
According to recent news articles, at least two operators with gaming
operations in Vegas are interested in getting their cards on the tables in Florida.
The 9+ acre parcel at the corner of Marina Drille and AlA which is but a short
walk from the Ruffin 12·acre parcel could be a provident spot for t his type of
relatively small operation. How loudly is money going to be allowed to talk at the
state and count y levels? I feel 1t is time for quality of tife to take precedence?
I realize that the new CR zoning will not address specific activities
such as gaming. However in tight of the current flu id situation regarding gaming
activities within Florida, I would ask the Board to adopt a policy stating t hat
whenever working with specific projects anywhere in the county that those
projects involvinggam!ng of any type CANNOT and will not be located In
proximity to residential neighborhoods.
Elizabeth Kay Gibson
3200 N AlA, Apt SOl
Fort Pierce, Fl 34949
772·489·2141
April 7, 2015
CAfIoUNG COMPACT BETWEEN no: S!M1/'IOLl TluBE OF FLOIUOA
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Time running out for state to
renew gambling pact with
Seminole Tribe
BY: James L Rnsira
POSTED: 4:06AM, Nov 16, 2014
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TALlAHASSEE - Time .. nlnn~<JUt to mJeWa
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draI be1"eeD tht SI.te 01
FioridJ .nd tbe SvniIlDle Tnbe , but w new bead oh~ sUIte Senale isn't "u~ It'J IWded.
Andy Ganlir>ef, Ihe Orlando Republican !Ie! 10 lake O\'ef Ihis week u senate plYSidellt, H)'Ii
the 'lale~1 shouldn't"...
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nrily rush inlO anotber detJ with the TribeO\'eI" the
it mUes em pmblil'J&.
Gov. Rick Scott ...illlHd tM nf:KOtialions, Gardi""f sUd in a f1repa~ IUlemenl, "but I
think we need 10 take a "ep back and nOi assume thai this has to be: don~"
11i-= poQtion bears OUI one exprrt'. ~ktion aboul the -muaslDl ioOe~ of the
Usidature from tht g~ IRer tile. 201-4 election.
"' l'lI'pect tbe Legislature wiD ...-anIIO assert iUelf 1'l\OI"I:'," said
proff$SOr of&QVl!lllmenl at Uni\'el'SityofSoulh Florida St.
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pllllhon, a retilWl
Pet~rz..
"especially as
individual membHs look toward their own poIiritai future"
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Cli$afulli, a.1.lenilllslaod ~bIian. had no axnment fornow-. A
5P11keman said be "will bt focusing on policy questions I fter tile. orpniution snsion" 00
Tuesday, when the chambers formaJb" tielect their leadenhip.
A Rdion of the a&reemtnt.lcnooo1J as the SemlIIOIe COOl~. restrict5 In)~ bul tM tn"be
from offering certain ~rd pmei in Florida. The m-r-yeaJ' prD't-ision npire automatically 1>11
Mill' I unles.s
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by the Aorida Legisllt\U\', wbkb meoetS Mardi
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The Seminoles. offer bIlIclQad: and other I'8rd gam<!!l al Iocationl including the Semlnokl
Hard Rock Hotel II: Ca&illO ill Tampa iD return fOl' ~ bad: a pan of the take.
,t'lOU UI I'M
For :lOlJ-14, that
was wunh ~round $:131 million, with $230 million IOing IOtlle 51.te.oo
$1 million 10 Ioeal &o"~enlS, aa:ording tu fIgures
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last ThuOOaY by tht
I..togWarnre'sl:COnomists.
F.ilure 10 renew the compact means no more card pmes for IIIe Seminoles - and no IDOt'I!
Jlllrant«d moM)' 10 stille roffera.
"In tbr ewnl mallbco .uthorization 10 offer eard pme is lemlinated. the TnM ibiD ha,"!:!
nincty (90) da)'$ to d05I:' 5UC'h pmes.~ 5a}'5 lhe 54 'page rompect, signed by lhen-Gov.
ctwr~
Crist and tribal ehairman JI,{jtdwU Cypl'\lli n ApriI20IO.
Mer the 90 days. if tht pme OXItinue. rute officiaJ.s. can &0 10 aoun 10 ~ an ordc-r
dlu\tin& !hem down.
Seminole Tribe spoke;mau Gu}' Bitner on
~. aaid
lhe Tribt "is oommiued 10 IWlricing
with the lO'1!nlOl' and the ~~ 10 lind the ri&bl solution for Florida and ronrin~ I.
~tHmship
thaI's bten VU)' RICCe:SSfuJ:
But Gardiner has been 'II staunch &ambling: opponenl and longtime &upponer orthe walt
Disney Co., wIud1 also Oppo::lSei pmbtm,;,
When ~n
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Betta was asked 10 dlriIy~rCludinH'& 5tl.lemftllmay
mean end.lnS the ((Impact, she said. "Yes.·
Gardiner ~ tho! amount of money im"h-ed. Bem 6Ild. And ihould SaMI preeru •
DeW pt'Op05I.i
on $hanod rard-pme ~1!IIue, GanIioer will.1Iow il \0 be considem;I by IN
Senale.
"1Iowewr. with the ~y inlp!V\in&- be ~ti _ netilto thou&htfully c:onside IN
policy Il$
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_1\: Stltll 5aid. "'The rr..enue iii c:eftIIilll)' inlportlnL but Senator Gardiner
the decision is aboul more than
the l1!\-enur••
Bella didn't !I.I)' ...betbel" GardillO!r had. specifIe pIJ.n fur repillci.n& the stlW ~1!IIues wt
wouldbeat
"He befieo.-es lIwma.ktrs should a.msukr the fac:t that the oompaet is hoo million within II
$10 billion budget" -1e5.s than I pen:enl - ".nd mae .thoughtrul decision bI.vd on
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policy, not jUJ\ on
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The .u-:iated Press "'1""1~ earlier this}UI" tNt Soou.jw;t rH'Iect~ to I &ea:lnd leon.
1IHrl)' ~ a 1iI!'o"m-}'HI' re:newal ~ wilb the StmiJ'ltUM,
II ",vuld
rur.~
.llo....t d tbe l "ribe 10 add roulette .nd r:r.lIpI at itt South Florida CII$i'>(I$ .nd
build I casino in Fon Pierte. Mo-..,w, the ~lliUJy woukl ba\~ bIoded oonsIruo::tion of
any Las Veps"6ly\e casillOli in the stili' for tho5t 1t:\"I.'D }Hl5, tlR AY,slor) said.
Rut Scott's learn and mba! MSDtialol'$ eouldn', ~ on hoY.' mud! l!te state would get.
SbouJd c:ard Pmelao ....~, the Seminole!; will atill pay ~ 10 the mte tbrou,tl sIoI;
machine turs and othnlr\~slat!' n't'Ord$ show.
1be date'lown Indian-gami", ~"nue estimat(':$ wen' dra ....n up ~n1ly with the
ISMIllIption lhe oompact oomes to an eod. pmdic:!:in& a mlUClllCi p;lym!'nt of $ L16 millinn by
2019-20 -
~If of thili years cut.
When II$ked for oomment, Soon spolt2s:man
aU )'OT reprdill3 tile COtnpaC'l: ·We
~'l'IInk
COllins reputed the same line he's ",,,n
...m like lhe ti_ needt!d 10 grt the best deal fOT
Floridians.AI; Gardiner PUI
lI, · We h.:ve 10 IlIke a oomprellen&i"" look. n.e ~nale staned Ihat laS!
}'UI"
_ no,llylooki", at gaming in Ihe state as a whole. We're open for the discussion.Sen. ~t Rkhter. a Napls RqJublicau and Gan:!iMr'11'nsid!:n1
pn!
tempore: eo.-
2014-16,1f<\ a seriefofpmblillA ",vrbh0p5 around the mle earlier tbis~.
Before that. \a>.-makers spenllle&rly $4<)0,000 on I ]OO-pqt' study ooncluding, among
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Qtbrr thin", thai ezpandin& gambling ",vuld offet- ".1 least I
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Ridnd .. Commillee on Gamin& later prodU(-ro • 45O"-PRge
and •
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uilldJy porritM impilCt on the
rcwri~
of pIIlblina,."bltoo blW$
measure thai woukl ba,~ created an independent "Ill'! &ambling
rornmi.Woa.
But tho!;e hills .."no left on the table by laSI ses,o;iun'send. TIlen in September, Ga rdiner
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undenoot an adminismltn-e housecleanifll.
The first ilem on the agend3? RelIlO\ing the "Committee on Gaming ... from the I.i.st of
standing commit1~" he SKid In an email a t the time.
"My inl«nlion i.~ 10 refer kgislation dealing with gaming issues \0 the Committee on
Regubled Ind~ • he.addtd wbich deals with II 1>00.1. of busil1dSeS. including tobacm
and ,Imholie tx.-.... rages..
Bany Richard, Ibf- tribe·I! Ta1Iab..see based attorney. said tbeSeminoles may havf other
iegaI grounds 10 keep offering carolllmes.
Though tn"bcslll'l>SUVl!Jtign.naUoDli. Indian gambling isgovenJed by the federallndian
Gllming RegulalDl")' Act. II 1988 law. n.., u.s. Dl:plU1menl orme Inll'riorhaslinal sign-off
authority on tribr$' OOIltr.lct!i with .')Iates.
"It's II good question. but the tn"be would tm the position they C4lI continue" to offer caro
games, Riclw-d said -rbey'realso 001 looking to bein an lKh'er'li'lrial position with the state.
This agreement certainly has been lucram-e (or all in,-oh--ed."
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Sen. Bill Gal,,,oo, a Br;ldenton Republican who 1lisu n-presents plU1 of Hillsborough County,
helped draft the compact when he ~ in the HQUSj'.
Gal,'lIlIO, who will b(, Gal'diner's Senate majority leitder (or 2014-2016, predid!:! that
Ia..makers ..,11 finally ha'-e the deb.1te 011 gambling in the stnte thaI thc)••..., ~n pUlting off
fOT~ars.
"I"'vuld expect that aU of the issues - iocluding resort 'delilination' f.cilities (and)
e>:pansion of gaming op))Ol1uniliel! - are going to be diS('J'ssed, one
""y or another,
a'i
make" do'!cisH>n on the ClIm game romp;",ent of the oompact.· be said.
to 2012, II proposal to permit constructiou 01 mree destination hoteJ-casi1lO5 in Soulh
Florida died in the legislature.
CoOtributioDli lrmn gambling and casino interests from the last two yean to Florida
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candidale5 and commi~ total..:I. al\ea$t $7.1 million, ~ina: to onI~ campai&o
finalKe~
That. bOl'.'f:\"ef, includes $5-5 million from lJis Vtga5 SanlisCorp. c:haIrman looCEO
Sheldon Adelson, ""h~ suppa" ""15 focused on defeating I ballot qPeSlion allowinz;
medial nwijuaNo,
(h'H 1}w, Rme
time, the SemillO~ Tn"be ~I nnrly $~ million on aonlp.lign
I'OIllribu.tions. reeord5 sb<Jw. I1u.t ineludef $500.000 to -ut's Gtt 10 Work: Scntt'$
fundrai5in& orga niz.a lion.
Gah-ano upectS a \igorou~ debali'! on whether to <lIlntinue 1D do business ",itb tbt Tn"bt,
~Iariy
from l."mal;"", ,,~ distric1s Inctudt the StminoIeJ' COIIIpetltOI'll - lIor$e and
dog tr.d$ Ind .ili alii fron1Dns.
'f _ "'1Int to maintain a signi6can. ponion of the (1DOOe)') thai is cumins inlO thesmt
budgl"l from the tl"ibr. lhe.n "'~·re going 1D ha\~ to ~ that d.i5cu5sion." Gak'3.l>Osoid.
"' can't imagint \hII!:ldOl'!' ~ would5I\Y'Uep it going' or 'MOp if ihallitt many membeni
wbo haw different ronstiwe0.t:ie5 would no! "''1nl tU weigh in on the myriad issues in !he
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Steve Crisafulli: Chamber isn't
counting on Seminole Tribe
gambling money
BY, Ja~ L. Rnsk-.., SCrlpps(Tampa TnlJuueCipilal Bureau
POSTED: 7'52 PM, Feb 12, :11,115
UPDATED: 4'57 PM , Feb 25. 2015
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TAU.t\HASSEE - Hoow Speder Stl'\~ CriJafuUi Tb\llsday SOlid his chamber isn't rounti",
on IllOI'e than hoo miUinn in pmbling mGllt')' from tho: state's Seminole Tnbo! as
Ili"TlUlkers begin pifocinll; together a budget ror next )'('.;U".
cmafuru aI50 I3ised thequesrion of ...iIether FIoridII5bould opea up I...ti v~pmes
to PII"ie5 other th.o.n the Semi~ - •
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that rou.Id ~ the triblo to ftop
stale and invite .lawsuit o\w the exdllS~ity it
P«YiII3 the
now ~
MeJlnwhUe, time is ronnillll dowu fOl"Gov. RickSODtt. who bils so farbKn
unsucc~.fu!.1
renetOtiatin& one pilrt of the a&lftmeRl ~1!aI Florida and uille known as the Seminolm
Com"".
n.t ~ion expin!s automalically ~ 1 unleu 1't'n(!'A-..d by the Lfl,islature. ",hid! ends ita:
)'early _ion tht: umeday.
1he compact VoIII[$: exdLtSi\'e ri&bts 10 the lrilxo to offer ani pl1l5like biad;jad: II illl
cuinos. indudin&Tampa 'aliard Rock. in retum for gi1.ins 5O<neofthe proceeds - around
$230 million last ~r - tn the Wile.
"lU>5ponsibll' budgeting mUes it so mat )l>\I only build (I $p.mdina plan) b;.sed on what )'0\1
know," aid Crisafulli, I Merritt Wand RtpubIican. in an iOlB\iewwith llwScripps{T.mp;t
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Capltll. Bureau.
"Fr(MT\' ~nne IblndpOinl. I don't think '"" can build ourbudge! l)asedon the tJlIDpaa."
ibecurrmt dealgU4n11tee5 UJeslltr I minimum $1 billion (rom the uibe"J;lmbUIll
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iIx!ome CM'r fi~ yell'$. But UDder e.nai.n ~I'io::l$. if the mOe Io$es txciU$i\it}' ID offer L.u
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Tumina down the ~minoles IlUl;riglll. however, also r'lJUld imit! I 1a"'1Iuitainc! Indian
pmhling ullimately i5 nor;ulI.lOO by the federal go'VCrnment.. And il wuld bring on the wrath
ofthou$&nds or Floridi.ns who enjoy p~i1l& ~21" II Seminole c:uino8 around the stille.
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Young oITlmplllO confer ..ith
Ri'publian mmlMn (m wbel'e they $tand on .ppl"O\'iD;g a
DeW deal
YOUIlIllaid she aJUldn't
oommenl bccallX it was tOO early in the procelL
"We\-ehad fOUrllnd ..... If, fivey~lI",
I.uee what the compact _ns to "'onda: Crisafulli
""Hi "Now it'f time fOf U!i !Q reeognh:e ... is thil the direction ""e wanllo ronlinue 10 go?"
"00 _ WllIII 10 uffer parity 10 poIrirnulucls?' Crisafulli iIUaI, rrittri", 10 dos and 1Jortr,
tnclm that have been e~ger to offer blac:ljlck. "Oo ..~ WllDt to let tbe5e lWt'ntiooaJ
businesses hl\"e more of an QPPOI1unity to eompeu, wilh the billu)'!I?'
Sco4t"s team and tn"bal ne&CKiaIOI""5, who "arted meeting I.IlSI }'nf, hove been una1* 10 ~
on new IUImben. The romp'u:! ~ in q_tion .1I'Stt icu anyone but the tribe &om
offerin& eertain ard ~ iII florida.
&11. "in the event th~1 the 'Ul~tlon 10 offer card game!! is tennio.aled. the Tribt sUD
ba,'e nintt). (90) dip; to clo6e $UclI gomes," according 10 tbe 54·page compact signed by
U>en-Gov. Charlie Cri5t and tribal ChaIrman Milcllell Cyp~ in April 2010.
The KU\'!nl(Jr"'i offiee dediIwd to ~t 6peCifQ.lly .bout the Wl:J, 6a)IDr. only.tIl,>;
gO\"erDOl" "wiD lake the time Deeded 10 gd 1M best delIl for Floridians. •
11Iou&h CrisafuDi "")'I M ', 'agnostic" OIl OK1",. new ageeme:nl. Senate Preidenl Andy
Gardintrin NO\"I'mher said l.awmaken "need 10 talon step bad: and not U5Unte that this
bas 10 be done:
Ganliner. an ONndo Republimn. i, alOflllime p.mbling t;>ppODen\ and friend of the Walt
1>isoe)· Co., wbJda alIo ........ es gambling.
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of florida and theTnbr,' Guy Bitrrr, .5pomnun fortht Seminole~ said in il.II
"""G;tn;lincr ~ poinled 0111 !be Seminole rontnbution of .boul $200 million a year loward a
$70 billion budget is less than I pel'i:ml.
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presi&nl mill believes tbe
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needs- 10 'Inaka! a lhDuthlful deciiion based on
policy, IJOljllSt on ll.'Yl'tIuc,~ ~pokeswoman Katie Betta. said.
The AsIocialed Press n!pOrtai IaSI year lhlll Sootl moarly readied I a'l'm-year rmewal deal
with the Stmin<:Ilfrs dw would ha\1! allQl.1!d!be tnbr to add l'OIIlette I nd entps al its South
florida psi ..... and build a <:UiDo ill Fort Pitn1!.
Mon!U'o~,
!be doeal likrly would hI\'!! b10cUd roll5lruction of any Las \ 'qaHlyle casinos lOr
thost' 5rP'e1!tl yurs., the AP s.aid. lIut Scott', ream and tribal nesoUlWt$ cO\lldrf t tIgt1!e Oft bow
mueb !be stale would cet,
Sbould card game payments be <IiseontinUl'd, the SemiDoles rtiU will ~ monry to I ~ Rale
tbrou&h &lot llIIIChine laxes Ind oth~r ler.it!s. rroonI!i show,
Tn'ba are .o\'l'll'ign natimu but Indian IJmblina is gu.'I!l'md by the furallndian Gamina
RI!&ldall,lry Art. The U.s. Depar1DW:nl of the Intmor has fiNlsi&n.off authority oa tribes'
COrIl racb
"ith sm~
That'. "iIY &ny Rimard. the tl'ibt'. Talla~~ allomry, told TribuM/ Scrippi tbe
Sc:minoles have Iepl poonds 10 ~ nffmlll card IJIIIfI5, rompat.1 /]I' no rornpact.
"It's I good Question, but the tn'be would take lhe position \bty(211 rontinUC" ln ntkrCllrd
sames, Richard $aid In au inle ....iew, -rhry'~ also not looking 10 be in an
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To'" awareness about Ihe 1Doo,"1g bpiatio:. datt 01 the SenW10Ie Garnirl9 ~
the llotfo u ..-.1-based tribe launched a Ii Ict!:;!go Pf.j"SI'!.1elI: with ~ from
Carol Qover. preskIent arld CEO at the Aorid .. ~ntau,..nt and Lodging ~soo.tiofl
and Marls WilSon. president and CEO 01 the Florida Chamber of Commerce.
"fIorIdiJ is chiIngIrg. ¥INch Is why we need to exreod the mmpact and limit gambling. •
lrl/IISI:ID said In it news release. ~ it muId lead to the ~ IX gaI,tiI.g, wNch
simpty Is unacceptable for a state tNt has wor1led hilrd to grow its e::CIIKJity and clnclC9 a
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'postures'
TAIJ.A IIASSEE- The ~l"rida
Selllioole 1'ribe is on the ddl'D5h.....
AIle!' &... yon: 0( quietly ..Titin& I
monthly ched: to the 11D11l as part \If the
iandmarkgllmillKC(lDlI_ thaIP'"<l
them tbe uclum'e rishl to Opente card
pmea.1 their Han! Rnck ~.
negOIlaiions I1\W I'('newi", the dt-aJ
bave smund to a halt.
GQo',
Rick Scott and the Florida
I.egislature :leOla siplal WI lhey may
not n.'!lC\O' the deallhal aU!JWS the Tlibe
to operote bbck jack. chemin de fer and
~l wben thai portion of tbt:ir
' 51eenICIlI upi.reII llI July "nd ru.ve not
induded II In their drat\ ~
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In an etTort to mab! the IZIC to ol)Dlinlie the deal WDI w-e-.' at Ieut II billioll III ~LI<I! for the stale O\'n
!l'ars, the 1Mb!: hoM broUrI iu IIileoee.
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In the IatII month, il ]ll.id for II statewide teJe,.isinn ad, espousin& the ,.,JUf of the W'mi"S o:ompad., II firumced a
Irt.alewide poll, that 5howm that most ,"oters r;upport rontinwDi lbepmin&oompart. It Launched a ~ins
campal,s:n to "..:luaote" JexDlaIOC$lbout \oily]H'O\isiom ill lhca.mp:iid.~fIo! thepmins "creep" that happew
..ben Aatellllow non-tribal pmilll to expand..
And o n W..dDe8day, the tribe's8l"'enl counsc-l l!>d ehiclex«utr.1!ageed 10. ra reon-tJ>e.n:cord interview
with the 1'i~Heroki and the N~lI 5en'ite of f'Iorid.a.
"We want to !lee if~ III • "''3)' 1(1 eztend the contrxt before it expirell. We're ItiJlI'llrly In tbe pille, " . .id
Smlinole Oeoenl Counsel Jim Shore. "We're tr}'tlll to ~ure QUI ~ e'o'Cl)'body is on !be COInpad or pmiDg
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They lui,..... condulhld the foIlo,oinA:
NqotiallO/llJ tilnppc:d, After Gal'. ScoIlnesotiated atompKt ...ith theTribe Ia$t Apnl,:md il WI.Ii lYjecIcd by
leaden in lhe final ...-eek of the Ro\6km, he h~ halted .ll ~tions. lellin& Tribal \e;uien ill5leoKi
to tlilk to the ~ture.
IegisIaID~
"'n J:onuaJ)' when ...oe IW.ed to resta" the ~iation, be told \IS to talk t<l !be legisb~ Smoak - 50 _
the HOUJe and the
haven't had '11)' direct oommunicatinn with the 10\"",,,," si_ theD." Sbnn: aid.
HeAld tbeytw.-e spoken with Rep. Oone Young. the House ~ublican leader.•nd SI!Il.. R<Jb Bradley. the
c:hainnan oflhe Senate Regulated Industries Commitll'll, .nd theyspoke about "Scneral COIl,oersations" but 00
detailed d~ "for ~ rouple of ....-eoeQ or !Ia."
"SoIDOllDi: .... ill hl:>pduJly start talkina to \IS MI ...., aTe just in the pn)IleSS of cdu(lIItina the 1egWaWrt, the publk.,
the mo:..dia as weU. • be said..
...... requires ItH> I"'-emor to I'iIl' the rompaet and the l.egislalure 10 ratify ii,
handle the ""801latlons is 001 pen:-er..ed as • ri5ly pboe 10 be fw the Tribe..
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"Well kave that up to theSovemor and l.egishllure and ...-ejwl hope to .... orkout aomahil18 with 5OITICOne,·
"""" uid.
l'lM'turing: The Sen.t~ p..,....,..1lDd HOU5e'. drci.,ion 1)01 to Oped. $116 million • )"Or from the card pmes
poI"1ion of the oomptctin their dnoft. bud&eb Is co~ "Just po:IIItJlriIJ& " the Tn1lo: 511)"5,. as ill the 11_·s
n~ bill to crpaoo pmhling.
"Wt're hop;na alltbi$ is just pusturinl ~nd. onre we set down to some serioua talk, they will he llexlble Ind ......
....iIl be flexible on .11 issues of the oompac:t." Shore said.
The House bill includes sumethina "for e\"eI)'OIle - but not the Tnbe." aid Jim Allen, ~ino&e Gamina Qief
Exeeulr.e Offker, IlDd if°tbat 's ..."hat the date wants to do, tbet"e is no IDOl" relationship with the Seminole
Tribe.."
Outi n a tio n re$Orl'" The Tn1lo: does not nile out the pot~'ntiaJ tbat it ma), be,
de!ltination rtSOrU. But. it argue<. elPI'ndilll the Tribe's footprint ill a better bd..
bldder if the able l.uthori1;es
"I f theSlJlte af F10rida WlIInts 10 do destination n:!OI"U, _'oe atwa}'t respected thai, ~ A1IeD Aid, ;-.'efeel_
Iwn-e. prndud tho.t rompnes with :III)"body III !he _rid. The Tribe has <lpI!Ill). .taIed it would be bliP!')' 10
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its opera~ ulon!! as il ~ ..-hat tJJco KOpe 0( I"mi.. and the eompetithoe blHMeope wu. °
addoo.
Bu\. hI':
"_·re al"",}", amuM .... hen "'mdxxI)' u,,"11 well let's do destinations ... beD. the state hat thill
a mazing opportunity to routinue to VOw their rebtinoship ...ith the Tribe."
Good de.l: The Seminoles argue that Fknidl.'s rompa.et is .Iready ODe of the bHt in the DIllion. with • 25
percent ~ue Ihlu-e that iii I':I.OeIeded by no <Jther state. .nd they belieo.-e could retw'II as mucb iii $.400
miUion 1 }T;3J"illto the Mure.
"Tbe numbenl spo:'u for tMmseh..,; Allen said.. "I dnn"thinlt ..." _uld dispute that if tJJco Slale ,",nled to put
four. moe, aiK, whste\'I!f" destination resorts around the $tate - be the Panh_ndlt, Tamp". J ""ksonviUe,
Mia mi-Dade and Brow.rd - tlAlmalh rna)' teU the .<tate it ma)" be able to make more money thenl. "
Bu\. be KloowledSed. ifthal. happms the Tribe'a ~ue share paymmts 10 the state wouJd neue 100 ~the
Tribe wnu1d be A,inr.somewben:, "'" bclin", 011 !he ....... side $!l8o millioo 10 $300 miIliou.oo when ...., k..t
" OUI" p~D5 "'" think that number p?b up 10 ill I'UIC55 of $450 million.ud the Tribe wuWd obvioll51y
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ba,-elbat IDOneytoCOJDpcle with theotherdcstiDation re&Orta.Gami ng creep: They bctie~one ofther suOiJ&M arpl.l1lelltll ill that ghing lbe Tn"be ~ access 10
pInS 1IeI'\'eS as I buffer &piNt Pm1n& -<=ep- tb,t ISUM 10 1M 5Iow eqlIInsKm of pmblioc in mum for
S_'eflue.
'"Those who lire <lPposed \0 any apanYoo <>f gaming - Ditney. I"" Florida Chamber or the Florida
n otcl/ Motcl Asoociatiou - are all ~ ... PJIOI1h." of the compact bocaU!ie it elimiNOte!l that P'*ibility ,. Allen 1IIlid.
Changing dynamics, The Tribe'. new pubIi<: relatioN &tntqy Is. refIectitm D
rthe t~ landsalpe.
'l'i\", )_1'1 . . . it wall • diff'ertenl ball same. - Shure said. "l-:very five)ari thingl ~ _ and we think the
rompld _ goocI and we WIUIt to be able to do ..'baltl''l'r ills IMI we QO 10 promote lIAt pl of the Tribe.'
Allen aid WI wbm the Tribe lirA ~tcd tlw compact ri&hl )~ '&<> there wu • qwstion of whether it
..'OO1d work. "Not ooly do the facts lelllili thaI the Tribe not oaly rod. but ""rocded .11118 prollliscs lind pis..
from B regulatory standpoint there's been I'.eI'O 1ssllllS, be ald.
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't'beir b" si""5S SUca!Oi$ has resulted in • 1:.>-'1 billion posith~ Impact on thnla~, be.aid. and p/'O'l.'e/I to be
"benefw:iaL· '"'" oompany enjo)'S h\di ntings from all r.atill8 .ncies and illl k-wqe -Is the Io-.'eil in the
lodLlltry,-
eonract Mary Ellen KIds al md:1cts@miamiMruld.<Xlm. Folluw @m<lryril~.
Seminole TriM uys no progreas on compact .. lAgia'alU(l 'poatutaa' I!3J t9lt5
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IMMOKALEE. f la. - Thoe Soemlnoloe Tribo:- of floridi hil rele.wd thrH te le~Won a<b In the put l-O'Yefal wel!b In
ar\ effon 10 COf'IYinc:e lIate l.wmakenlo r~ i ptoWlon of the S.minole Glm;,.,g Compact,
Thoe ptovWon. whim e.<plreo In July, .llows the tribo:- to offer table games StKh .. bladI~ and bIKGIrit 1I11h11lr
~fIOl, Induding
in Im""",",- Thoe ~ um~ ~ seoteral vw-eb ago In rhrH target~ m¥1<oeu.:
Tam.,.. OrIiondo. and T.Iw.htiI-M,
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-Thoefe'l • threat to over rhrft thousand jobs ~t asI __ around IhIIstl'loe. - .... iej Gwy 8itMf • • spokesman for
the Seml~ Ttibo:-. ·Thete .re tNt IMfI)' people <!iloployed in, or connect~ to. table ~tMI.'
Immokalee's casino Is _ 01 five S.mlnole a<i1\O$ .,ound the lI. te thiIT .... VIe table g.mes with dealttl. By
renewing the tomp¥l" provision. the tribe ptomkes. blillon doll.~worth of re~nue to the l181e', gener.1
revenue hond .......' the nut five yei~,
. ...., ~., tM ~e coll«ted 1252 million from the tribe oM a ""'oe of rewn .... for t he ~mu. and slot ~Inoe
Bitner ..id. "1'hIt is a rne.ninqtul.mounl of money. -
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The florid. Jeglolawre ~ not included
po~~1 r~ ....
from the Sernin<Hs in next Y'I!"I sule budget.
The florldli Owomber of Comment.....-u the extemton of the tribe', gaming ""oYhion, bul ani)! bKauoe it
would limit gambling In Florida.
'Owonqing;1 could actually Iud to .n upans>on of g..... bll"9--· ",id Edie Owty, Vklt-I'ftiident of Publit Affalrl
for the flor ida Owimber. 'Whlch slmply;s unaa:eptable for. stile that"," worked h.rd to grow lIS «0Il0fI'IY.
Ind develop a family·friendly Im.ge."
BlIner YyI the Seminole Tribe hal been ~ng with tawmikttl 10 try to enend the uble gaming proyhIoro of
lheit compact.. and he bell_It will be ....-ed. In the meantime, the tribe Is hedging Its beb with the TV lids
in hopoeo o f keeping ttw....nck of a<Ino W"tlteR ....,pIayed.
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Fort Pierce
Port St. Lucie
Hutchinson Island
Received By
Planning Division
January 2, 2015
JAN 1 4 2015
5t. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners
81. Lucie County
2300 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Re:
Text Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Map Amendment, a text
amendment to the Land Development Code and an amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas
Dear Commissioners:
On behalf of the St. Lucie County Tourist Development Council (TDC), I am writing this letter to express
the TDC's unanimous support for the concept of the proposed commercial resort development located
on North Hutchinson Island in Fort Pierce, the former site of the Radisson Hotel. The concept was
discussed at the TDC meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2014.
Creating the framework for the development of an oceanfront resort hotel in St. Lucie County will no
doubt enhance the growth of tourism for our area, establishing the possibility of a destination hotel and
creating the opportunity for increased economic impacts to local restaurants, tour operators, attractions
and more.
For this reason, the Tourist Development Council respectfully requests the Board' s support to vote in favor
of the proposed changes.
Respectfully yours,
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Linda Bartz
Port St. Lucie Vice Mayor / 5t. Lucie County Tourist Development Council Vice-Chair
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Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky
Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson
Commissioner Kim Johnson
Commissioner Paula Lewis
Commissioner Tod Mowery
Howard Tipton, County Administrator
Dan Mcintyre, County Attorney
Charlotte Bireley, Tourism & Venues Manager
2000 Virg inia Avenue, Fort Pi erce, FL 34982
www.visitstluciefla.com / (800)-344-8443
1/6/15 BOCC Meeting
Item IXA. 2-4: EDC Letter of Support
St. Lucie ............. EDC
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PUBUC
PAR-:-:~E~S
St. Lur.ie COU!1 v
City Of ':Olt Pier""",
City of Port 5t. Lucie
January 06, 2015
CareerSource Research Coast
Florida Atlantic University
Commissioner Paula Lewis, Chair
St. Lucie County Board of COl!nty Commissioners
Ft. Pierce, Florida 34982
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
Indian River State College
SlC Chamber of Commerce
St. Lucie County School Dis.trict
BOARD OF ADVISOR LEVEL
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart
Institute 1St. Lucie Medical Center
Re: Proposed Ruffin Hotel/Condo Project on North Hutchinson Island
Martin Health System
Torrey Pines Instituiefor Molecular Studies
Dear Commissioner Lewis:
Tradition Development Company
On behalf of the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County, Inc., we would like to
express our strong supp.o rt for the above mentioned resort hotel project. We believe the
project will provide a wide variety of positive economic benefits to our community: much
needed capital invest ment, increased tax revenues and job creation.
CHAIRMAN'S LEVEL
AT&T Florida
Florida Power & Light Company
Seacoast National Bank
VacCine & Gene Therapy Institute Florida
LEADERSHIP LEVEL
As you are well aware, St. Lucie CQunty is still experiencing an above aver<\lge unemployment
fl.;:-"-"! Specialists Inc
rate roughly now at 7.0%. The resort hotel project would. do much to positively impact the
County's economy by both direct and indirect job growth in the tourism, construction, retail
and service industry sectors. Local stores, restaurants, fishing charters and many other
businesses would also greatly benefit from the flow of tourism dollars into our economy. In
addition to the hundreds of construction Jobs and permanent jobs assOciated with the
development, St. Lucie County will enjoy a significant increase in property, sales, and
tourism development taxes.
Bank of I-Imerir;a
DPR Construrtion, Inc
HO!111:l Town Gable TV
PNC Bank
Scripps Treasure Coast Nf!wspapers
TentLogix
Tropicana
CORPORATE LEVEL
All Aboard Florida
BankUnitad
Centerstate Bank
Comeast I Comeast Business Services I
Comeast Spotlight
Crary Buchanan Attorneys at Law
Dean, Mead , Minton & Zwemer
Dibartolomeo, McBee, Hartley & Barnes. PA
The EDC would like to offer to the Commission assistance in developing an economic impact
analysis of the project to det ermine an accurate estimation of the economic and fiscal
benefits that will accrue to the County asa result of the successful completion and operation
of the facility. The EDC believes t hat the County Commission will specifically determine that
the project and prop.osed site to be suitable for a resort that promotes convention,
entertainment, civic and related activities while ensuring land use compatibility and
surrounding infrastructure with existing residential areas.
Gunster, Yoakley & Stuart, PA
Hal'bor Community Bank
IDI Grazeley
Neill, Griffin, Tierney , Neill & r,1arquis
PGA Golf Club
We respectfully urge the Commission' s favorable consideration of this important project. If
you have any questions or comments, please call me or Pete Tesch at (772) 336-6254.
PREMIER lab Supply
Proctor, Crook, Crowder & Fogal
Realtors Association of SL Lucie
South.e rn Eagle Di~tributJnq
Spl1eMn
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T(l Bank
The Firilfly GrOll"
Treasum Coast Jel
~r!o?r
Treasure Coas ' Urgent a,10 Family Care
CC:
Wil~~~
Of Directors
SLC County Commissioners Mowery, Johnson, Dzadovsky and Hutchinson
Howard Tipton, County Administrator
Mark Satterlee, Director of Planning and Development Services
jose david <jdavid1 @si.rr. com >
Public Hearing Tuesday April 7, 2015
To
Bntton WIson
Construction of a Hote l in North Hutchin'iOn I, land 111.93 acre, )
File # TCp ·8 20144796
Attn: Britto n Wil,on AICP
My wife and I owns a condo in Barclay Il<>ach and Club and the refo re we are insid e the 5()() ft. notification area .
We would lile to approve the construction of th at property but w e have 'iOme condrtions th at , ho uld be meat before the approval.
The main conce rn I< re lat ed to the ,ize of the new Hote l. We do not agree th at the new construction , ho uld include over 200 room, .
Mo re th an 200 room, will accommod ate such amo unt of people th at everything will be changed forthe worst ,pecia llythe road" bridge" beache, etc.
I have consuRed wrth a lot of my ne ighbors and all of the m have the ,a me conce rn th at will breal the tranquility of the area and al'iO will affect the value of our propertle,.
I hope yo u will conside r thl< precondrtion before the approval of the construction.
Jose and Il<>atriz David
OWners of apa rtme nt 907
Barclay Il<>ach and Clu b
2800 AlA Highway No rth Hutchin'iOn I, land
All mailing ,end to:
3491 Pin e Fe rn lane Bonrta Sp ring' Florid a 341.34
Telephone: 907·992· 7024
To
Bntton Wioon
Thank you for the notification. I wllltry 10 altend the meellng, but In case I cannol , I want to piSS on my thoughts.
We have owned a unit in Aquanique, the condo nexl doortothe property in qu e,lion, lorover '"'teen years. As with I he owners of an Ihe condo, and hou,e, in the
area, we choice Ihe Iocallon because It was qUIeI, pe&eefu~ and did nol have huge hotels like what Is being proposed. We loo ked allhe lOnlng rules for Ihe area
before we purcha,ed. There w a, a hotel, the old Raddis.on, and it w as an asset forthe are a as extra gue,ls h"" a place to ,tay, and there w as a re,tauranl which we
enjoyed from time to time. The Ihlng about It was Ihallt was In scale with everything around. II was not 100 bill orloo loud. The project being proposed Is lotalty not
lile Ihat. It would ru in the ambience for everyone who live, in I he area. There would be a monument al incre ase in the traHiefor everyone coming 10 North I'land, as
wei as an unprecedented Increase In Ihe noise, both on the ro"" side as welas the beilCh side. Ills really nOI fawto everyone who lives here to allow one developer
to ruin rt lor everyone e lse. A ,malier project in keeping with eve rything else in the area would be we lcomed, however.
Is it fair or right to change the lOnlng of one parcel when everyone In the area ch.ose Ihe Iocallon assuming they knew what was zoned 10 be nearby? You cannot
ch ange an the buildings in the area to match the new proj ect. you MUST change the proposed proj ect to fit in with what is alre ady built the re .
Respectfulty submitted,
Kenneth Folsom
561· 7CJ6. 7550
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on North Hulchinson Is~ .
As I have said belore, I do nol object to a hotel 01 the size 01 the Radisson on thai property, but 400 roomslcoodos is absolutely ludic rous I believe the COunty
COrrmisslorlers could que. 95% ollile o bjeclions by siflllly Charlging Ihe IarIguage to 'bulldallie' acres.
II we WaI"Ited a SOuth Hutchinson ls~ . we would have boughlthere· we enjoy quiet streets and neighborhoods arid so do the turtles. Cr.lOs and l1laI"Iy species
01 birdS thai. enjoy nesl lng In Ihls area, aiong wilh other w11d1~e thai. thlNes In this area
I realize thai w1ld lrte has no money to IJaI' the poltticians. but I pray the poltticians w111 see the error in 'trust me. we won't lei them build th ....
H<r.Ie a blessed d<f)'
Ann C Dozetos
As I will be unable to aileoo Ihe 4· 7·15 hearing , I would like rea:! Inlo Ihe record Ill)' coollnued objection 10 this proposed zoning
2700 N H\\.y AlA
"05
Ft Pierce. FL 34949
4/02/2015
To: Board of County Commissioners
RE: BOCC Meeting April 7, 2015
The following are concerns regarding the development of the proposed 3-4 Star Condo Hotel on
the former Radisson property under the newly proposed CR Zoning Ordinance for your
consideration. Re My submission to your meeting on 1/06/15.
Density - The density and scale of a proposed 400 Unit Condo Hotel on this site is too big for
the residential neighborhood and not in keeping wjth the ambiance of North Hutchinson Island.
Parking - All parking requirements to be contained on site.
Noise Level':'" The permitted noise level should be in keeping with the residential site setting as
opposed to a commercial district.
Landscaping/Ground Sculpturing - In keeping with the appearance of the surrounding
properties and function as an element for noise control.
Traffic Control- The intersection at Shoreline Drive and AlA is inadequate for additional traffic
generated by hotelcliental. Consider a roundabout similar to the one at the intersection of
Seaway Drive and AlA on South Hutchinson Island with a fountain and lush landscaping in
keeping with the scenic Highway designation of AlA.
Amenities - The guidelines used are for various size Resorts (25 room minimum). Suggest
other rating sources focusing on 3-4 Star Resorts categories as references. As a minimum, the
list should include:
+ Two restaurants: one high end similar to Pietro's on the Ocean
on South Hutchinson Island or Cobalt in Vero and one casual dining
+
+
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A Bar/lounge with bar fare
Full service facility
Check in/reservation desk open 24/7
Two pools, one for adults only
A hot tub and saunas
Exercise facilities and tennis court
Business center with conference rooms
The Condo Hotel proposed for the Ruffin Property under the newly proposed Zoning Ordinance
is of concern to the residents of Hutchinson Island. The majority of residents want a hotel, but
one that will enhance our neighborhood and property values. Thus, we will be monitoring the
permitting and building on this site with keen interest.
Norm Stevenson
3100 N Hwy AlA Apt 904
North Hutchinson Island, FL 34949
4/02/2015
To: Board of County Commissioners
RE: BOCC Meeting April 7, 2015
The following are concerns regarding the development of the proposed 3-4 Star Condo Hotel on
the former Radisson property under the newly proposed CR Zoning Ordinance for your
consideration. Re My submission to your meeting on 1/06/15.
Density - The density and scale of a proposed 400 Unit Condo Hotel on this site is too big for
the residential neighborhood and not in keeping wjth the ambiance of North Hutchinson Island.
Parking - All parking requirements to be contained on site.
Noise Level':'" The permitted noise level should be in keeping with the residential site setting as
opposed to a commercial district.
Landscaping/Ground Sculpturing - In keeping with the appearance of the surrounding
properties and function as an element for noise control.
Traffic Control- The intersection at Shoreline Drive and AlA is inadequate for additional traffic
generated by hotelcliental. Consider a roundabout similar to the one at the intersection of
Seaway Drive and AlA on South Hutchinson Island with a fountain and lush landscaping in
keeping with the scenic Highway designation of AlA.
Amenities - The guidelines used are for various size Resorts (25 room minimum). Suggest
other rating sources focusing on 3-4 Star Resorts categories as references. As a minimum, the
list should include:
+ Two restaurants: one high end similar to Pietro's on the Ocean
on South Hutchinson Island or Cobalt in Vero and one casual dining
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
A Bar/lounge with bar fare
Full service facility
Check in/reservation desk open 24/7
Two pools, one for adults only
A hot tub and saunas
Exercise facilities and tennis court
Business center with conference rooms
The Condo Hotel proposed for the Ruffin Property under the newly proposed Zoning Ordinance
is of concern to the residents of Hutchinson Island. The majority of residents want a hotel, but
one that will enhance our neighborhood and property values. Thus, we will be monitoring the
permitting and building on this site with keen interest.
Norm Stevenson
3100 N Hwy AlA Apt 904
North Hutchinson Island, FL 34949
1/6/15 BOCC Meeting
Item IXA. 2-4: Ruffin Letters of Support
Florida Hous~ of Representatives
Representative Larry Lee, Jr.
.District 84
Larry. Lee@myflol'idahouse.gov
1401 The Capitol
100 North U.S. Highway 1
402 South Monroe Street
Tn\lllh\\sst:l:, FL 32391)-.1 30G
PI1\lllc: .( 85()) 717-5084
Fori Picr~e. FL 34950-4205
Phone: (772) 595-139!
FlIX:
(772) 595-13<)2
November 12,2014
St. Lucie County
Board of County Commissioners
clo
Frannie Hutchinson, Chair
FOlt Pierce, FL 34982
Re: PI'oposed Resort Hotel on North Hutchinson Island
Dear County Commissioners:
I am submitting this letter to express my strong support for the proposed resOli hotel project on
North Hutchinson Island, located at the site of the fanner Radisson Hotel. A resort hotel would
provide numerous benefits to SCLucie County, including hundreds of jobs and millions of
dollars in property taxes and bed taxes, Local stores, restaurants, fishing charters and matly other
businesses will benefit greatly from the tourist dollars which would provide a significant boost to
Ollr local economy. Additionally, the resOlt will help promote St. Lucie County as a tourist
destination, TIle resort's facilities will also provide a needed venue for events such as weddings
and conferences,
Please approve the changes to the St. Lucie County Land Development Code and
Comprehensive Plan that are needed to allow this type of project.
Again, I support and I am requesting your approval of the development of the proposed resort
hotel.
Agriculture & Nalllra!' Resources Subconunillee*Educatioll Approprilltions SubcprnmiUee
Insurance & Banking Subcommiltee#Regulatory AITairs Cotllmillee
~~
ST. LUC1Ell
COUNTY j 6"J
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
December 11,2014
Board of County Commissioners
St. Lucie County Administration
Re:
Text amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, Future Land
Use Map Amendment, a text amendment to the Land Development
Code and an amendment to the Official Zoning Atlas.
Dear Commissioners:
The St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce has had an
opportunity to review and discuss several changes as referenced
above and recommended for your approval by the Planning and
Zoning Commission following their November 20th regular meeting.
We find the proposed changes to be of great value to not only the
business community in St. Lucie County but a" residents alike.
These changes may very we" be the cornerstone to the future of
tourism in our area.
For this reason, the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce
respectfully requests that you follow the recommendation of the
Planning & Zoning Commission and vote favorably for these
changes.
ST. LUCIE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
2937 W. Midway Road
Fort Pierce, Fl. 34981
Phone: (772) 595-9999
Fax: (772) 595-9990
T HE CHAMBERAT SEVENGABLES
HOUSE VISITOR CENTER
482 N. Indian River Drive
Downtown Fort Pierce
Phone: (772) 468-9152
Fax: (772) 468-9196
www.STLUCIECHAMBER.ORG
INFO@STLUCIECHAMBER.ORG
T OLL FREE - - 888 STLUCIE
Very truly yours,
Terissa Aronson
President/CEO
CC:
Commissioner Paula Lewis
Commissioner Kim Johnson
Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson
Commissioner Tod Mowery
Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky
122 A.
E. Backus Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34950
November 17, 2014
St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners
clo Frannie Hutchinson, Chair
Fort Pierce, Florida 34982
Dear Mark,
As a resident on North Hutchinson Island for over 26 years before moving west in the
county I am so excited to hear of the resort project. When I lived there it was the hotels
that brought vibrancy to the area, a place for family to stay, meetings to be held,
restaurants to enjoy and a gathering spot. This project could be so beneficial to the
community and allow for conferences, tours and support other events.
There is always apprehension when change is made, but I don't believe this would be a
problem for the neighborhood. 1bis could be a tremendous boom for downtown and the
City ofFt. Pierce. When the Radisson was there we would interact with the staff and
tours that came in and always had a great experience bringing them downtown.
Comprehensive Plan that are needed to allow for this type of project, and please approve
the development of the proposed resort hotel. Our county needs to continue moving
forward.
Thank you,
Doris Tillman
Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc. • St. Lucie Preservation, Inc. • Main Street Focus, Inc.
Phone: (772) 466-3880 • Fax: (772) 466-3917
«A copy OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE
DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN 1HE STATE. REGISTRATION
DOES NOT lMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY TIlE STATE." CH26923
Sam Yates
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Sam Yates
RE: Referral from Main Street Fort Pierce
Dear Sam Yates,
I am in strong support of plans for the lUxury hotel on North Hutchinson Island. Having lived on the Island for more than
30 years, I remember the numerous amenities afforded to our community by the previous hotel at this location. It
provided not only a great restaurant and convenient accommodations for our guests and families, but also facilities for
community meetings, special events, educational and scientific lectures, and symposia sponsored by local
organizations. I look forward to the proposed lUxury hotel and the pleasures and advantages it will most certainly bring
to the way of life in the community that is so special to all of us who are so fortunate to live here.
Unfortunately, I am unable to be present at the County Commissioners' meeting on January 6, as I will be attending
meetings in West Palm Beach that entire week.
Thank you for taking our message of support to the County Commission.
Mary E. Rice
St Lucie County Board of County
Commissioners
c/o Frannie Hutchinson, Chair
hutchlnsonf@stlucieco.org
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St Lucie County Planning & Zoning Board
c/o Mark Satterlee, AICP, Director of Planning
& Development Services Department
satterleem@stlucieco.org
Proposed Resort Hotel on North Hutchinson Island
Dear Commissioners and Planning & Zoning Board Members:
I am sending you this letter to express my strong support for the proposed resort hotel
project on North Hutchinson Island, located at the site of the former Radisson hotel. A resort
hotel would provide a number of benefits to St Lucie County, including hundreds of jobs and
millions of dollars in property taxes, sales taxes and bed taxes. Local stores, restaurants, fishing
charters and many other businesses would benefit greatly from the tourist dollars which would
provide a significant boost to our local economy. The resort would help promote St Lucie
County as a tourist destination. The resort's facilities would also provide a needed venue for
events such as weddings and conferences.
Comprehensive Plan that are needed to allow this type ofproject, and please approve the
development of the proposed resort hotel.
Address:
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From: Mark Satterlee
Sent: Saturday, January 03/ 20155:26 PM
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Cc: Paula Lewis; Kim Johnson; Frannie Hutchinson; Tod Mowery; Chris Dzadovsk.y; Howard Tipton;
Robert Bentk.ofsky; Erick. Gill; Leslie Olson; Britton Wilson
Subject: Re: St. Lucie County Online - Contact Your Commissioner
Mr. Izzi - Thank you for contacting St. Lucie County Online. Your comments are appreciated and
will be made part of the public record for the proposed land use changes and rezoning on North
Hutchinson Island. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need anything further.
Respectfu liy,
Mark Satterlee, AICP
St. Lucie County Planning & Development Services Director
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Michael Izzi
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I don't understand those residents on North hutchinson Island who are
afraid a 400 unit hate! built on the old Radisson/Holiday Inn property will
cause heavy traffic on A 1A. The two comparative facilities I can think of
in our local area would be:
1. The Marriott Beach Resort & Marina in Stuart, FI has over 200 acres
of hi-rise ocean condos, town homes, tennis courts, 77 slip marina, 18
hole golf course, etc and the only way in or out is onto A 1A. This facility
includes a hotel and short term owner rentals.
2. The Ocean Village in Ft. Pierce has over 1200 units on it's oceanfront
property, a restaurant, tennis and 9 hole golf course which can only be
accessed from A1A.
Short term owner rentals are also available there.
I've driven by those areas innumerable times in my 24 years in the area
and i can't remember major traffic anytime, other than due to
construction or accidents. It's true the density per acre may be less than
would be the case on the Radisson property, but the traffic from Ocean
Village and the Marriott can only enter and exit one way, and that's onto
A 1A. In other words, it would be the same as spreading the 400 units
over a larger Radisson property (assuming the property was larger). The
entrance and exit would still be in the same place on A 1A for the same
number of people.
I think we really need this new development on the Island and I don't
believe it will adversely impact our traffic on A 1A.
Mike Izzi
North Hutchinson Island, FL
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Re:
St Lucie County Pla.nning & Zoning Board
c/o Mark Satterlee, AICP, Director ofPlannmg
Dear Commissioners and Plamring & Zoning Board Members:
I am sending you this letter to express my strong support for th" proposed resort hotel
project on North Hutchinson Island., located at the site ofllie fonner Radisson hotel. A resort
hotel would provide a number of benefits to St. Lucie County, including hWldreds ofjobs and
millions of doUars in property tax~ sales taxes and bed taxes. Local stores, restaurants, fishing
provide a significant boost to our local economy. The resort would help promote St Lucie
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Bill Knight Jr., Agent
2301 Sunrise Blvd
Fort Flares, Fl 34982-3500
Bus 172-461·7900 Fill( 772-461-8144
www.billknightlnsurance.com
The greatest COIIlIJIimeIIt lW ClIO g!ve is a referr.ll.
Commissioners
2300 Virginia A venue
Re:
Address:
Honorable Commissioners:
Please accept this letter showing my support for the new zoning category, Commercial Resort,
for all of Saint Lucie County. I believe this new zoning category will have a significant favorable
impact on the economic health of Saint Lucie County through new tourism and eco-tourism
destination venues; creation of luxury hotels and spa facilities; creation of employment
opportunities~ creation of new tourism and sales taxes~ and, will make our county an even
more remarkable place to visit, do business and live.
I also believe the new zoning category will be instrumental in the attraction of the proposed new
North Hutchinson Island luxury oceanfront hotel and spa which I strongly support.
I urge you to take positive action in this matter and wish to be counted among the majority of
residents, businesses, and others who also support your vote to approve Commercial Resort
zoning.
My name and contact information is noted with this mail so you may verify if needed.
In advance, I thank you for your strong positive vote in support of our entire Saint Lucie County
and North Hutchinson Island.
With Best Regards.
Steve Hepp
Seasonal Visitor
Bryn Mawr Ocean Tower
937.283.0571
COpy
PleaSe accept tills letter showing my support for the new zoning category, Commercial Resort,
for all of Saint Lucie County. I believe this new zoning category willliave a significant favorable
opportunities; creation of new tourism and sales taxes; and, will make our county an even
zomng.
With Best Regards.
Nikki Fitzpatrick
Seasonal Visitor
Tiara Condo
937.283.0571
COpy
Please accept tliis letter showing my support for the new zoning category, Commercial Resort,
more remarkable place·to visit, do business and live.
zomng.
With Best Regards.
Brian Fitzpatrick
Seasonal Visitor
Tiara Condo
937.283.0571
COpy
opportunities~ creation of new tourism and sales taxes;. and,. will make our county an even
zomng.
With Best Regards.
Viviana Clunn
Seasonal Visitor
Ocean Harbor South
No phone please
COpy
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zoning.
In advance, I thank. you for your strong positive vote in support of our entire Saint Lucie County
With Best Regards.
John Brazelton
Seasonal Visitor
Sandy Toes Beach Rentals
No phone please
COpy
zoning.
My name and contact information is noted with this mail so you may verifY if needed.
With Best Regards.
Michael Bergen
Seasonal Visitor
Sandy Toes !leach Rentals
561.719.6937
COpy
zoning.
With Best Regards.
Neal Brown
Seasonal Visitor
Tiara Condo
937.654.8229
COpy
zomng.
With Best Regards.
Anne Brown
Seasonal Visitor
Tiara Condo
937.654.8229
COpy
opportunities; creation of new tourism and sales taxes; and, wiil make our county an even
zomng.
With Best Regards.
Sue Hepp
Seasonal Visitor
Bryn Mawr Ocean Tower
937.283.0571
COpy
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1/6/15 BOCC Meeting
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IXA. 1. Public Comment
ADDRESSED
ST.
LUCIE
COMMISSIONERS,
page 1 of
PETITION
TO
THE
BOARD
OF
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS.
Jeri Bullock
be·ing pro
wners at Tiara Towers,
Island,J St.
The undersigned II being
Towers l 3120 N AlA on North Hutchinson lsland
Lucie County, d hereby petition the . Lucie Board
Boa rd of County Commissioners:
reco mendation of tthe
he St. lucie
Lucie County Planning and Zoning
We co l ectively oppose the reca
t he vacant property ge erally known as the former Radisson property and presently
Commission th t the
Resort (CR). Such a rezoned classification
(RM)) be zoned as Commercial Resort
zoned as Resid ntial Medium (RM
llowable
would radically
rad ically hange the prese
lIowable density of 9 dwelling units per acre to an allowable CR
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celectively believe that a high CR density at this location would change the predom
inantly
residential character of the
t he St.
St. lucie
Lucie County part of North Hutchinson Island so as to adversely impact
t he
t he quality of lifestyle for its residents as well as for the off-island visitors who presently enjoy the
the
nd's beaches. To allow the former Radisson
ame nities of the County and State parks and of the isla
island's
amenities
t he additional effect of setting a precedent for the same CR
property to convert to CR would have the
rezoning to apply to at least one or two other vacant properties on the isla
nd which, in its effect, would
island
t o the detriment ofthe
of the semi-natural environment which all now enjoy
urbanize the island's character to
and which is unique to developed coastal Flor'da.
Florida.
authori zess a hotel/restaurant complex
The RM zoning on the former Radisson property uniquely authorize
at that location on North Hutchinson Island (as was the case up to the time that the previous complex
demolished). We feel that the redevelopment of
suffered irreparable damage and was subsequently demolished).
the subject property along those prior
pri or lines would be an asset t o the County and if replicated would be
supported by our community. A
undersigned..
A higher dwelling density is opposed by the undersigned
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The undersigned all
0 erty owners at Tia ra Towers, 3150 N AlA on North Hutch inson Island, st.
nty, do hereby pet ition th
Lucie Board of County Commissioners:
We collectively oppose t he
ommendat ion of the St. lucie County Planning and Zoning
Com . ion that the va
perty generally known as the former Radisson property and presently
t.
zoned as Residential Medium (RM) be rezoned as Commercial Resort (CR). Such a rezoned classification
would radically change the present allowable density of 9 dwelling units per acre t o an allowable CR
density of 36 dwelling units per acre.
We co llectively believe that a high CR density at this location would change the predominantly
residential character of the St. lucie County part of North Hut chinson Island so as to adversely impact
the quality of lifestyle for its residents as well as for the off-island visitors who presently enjoy the
amenities of the County and State parks and of the island's beaches. To allow the former Radisson
property to convert to CR would have the addit ional effect of setting a precedent for the same CR
rezoning to apply to at least one or two other vacant properties on the island which, in its effect, would
urbanize the isla nd' s character to the detriment of the semi-natural environment which all now enj oy
and which is unique to developed coastal Florida,
The RM zoni ng on t he former Radisson property uniquely authorizes a hotel/restaurant complex
at that location on North Hut chinson Island (as was the case up to the time that the previous complex
suffered irreparable damage and was subsequently demolished). We feel that the redevelopment of
the subject property along t hose prior lines would be an asset to the County and if replicated would be
supported by our community, A higher dwelling density is opposed by the undersigned.
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The undersigned, all being property owners at Tiara Towers, 3150 N AlA on North Hutchinson Island, St.
Lucie Cou
t. l ucie Board of County Commissioners:
We collectively support the reco mmen
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1/6/15 BOCC Meeting
Item IXA. 2-4: Public Comment
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1/6/15 BOCC Meeting
William Medina
William Medina, 3223 S. Lakeview Circle, N. Hutchinson Island - 460-1759
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ST. LUCIE COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - FILE #: TCP-820144796
I am a year-round, long-time resident of the Sands
Community on North Hutchinson Island. We own our homes, pay
our taxes and enjoy the low stress special surroundings on North
Hutchinson Island and should not be required to provide a
corporation the opportunity to construct a huge Condominium
Resort Hotel so as to provide a large financial gain for the
investors. We love our peaceful community and most of us would
like to see the development of a medium-size hotel with a capacity
similar to what was there - at a maximum of 150 rooms. We ask
that you not approve this Commercial Resort but encourage the
development of a more reasonable size POftttl.
ver~ C P/, t; II
Since this concept is a new classification, why not try it some
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place other than our island? From what has been reported to the
public, this will not be a supplement to the existing environment.
I am sure you will hear from other residents tonight, who will
provide more specific areas of concern.
As a voter and taxpayer, I feel powerless regarding changes
that are being proposed to maximize the benefits of outsiders to
the detriment of our community! ~

Public Comment 4 7 15 - St Lucie County, Florida

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