The Fort Pierce Planning Board convened on August 11, 2025, to discuss a proposed master plan development that includes significant residential and recreational components. The meeting focused on a development plan that outlines the construction of 250 single-family homes, featuring a variety of sizes, along with a linear park and various recreational amenities.

The proposed development is divided into two phases, with phase one highlighted in red and phase two in blue. The plan includes a linear park that will connect a recreational area to a pocket park at the southern end, which will feature a pool and playground. The development will consist of two lot types: one with a minimum size of 4,400 square feet and another at 3,300 square feet, with a maximum density of five units per acre.

Key features of the plan include two entrance boulevards with tree-lined right-of-ways of 70 and 60 feet, as well as residential streets designed with a 40-foot right-of-way. The development also incorporates a commercial access road in the northeast corner of the property.

A notable aspect of the project is the innovative use of stormwater facilities, which will be transformed into bioswales and rain gardens. A one-third mile walking path will meander through the linear park, providing resting spots with views of naturalized lake vistas. At the terminus of the park, a pocket park is proposed, which will include a sculptural art installation.

Traffic analysis conducted for the project estimates a total of 2,336 daily trips on weekdays, with peak traffic occurring during the PM hours. A signal warrant analysis has been prepared and submitted to St. Lucie County Public Works for consideration of a traffic signal at the site.

The meeting concluded with a focus on the next steps for the development proposal, including further review and potential adjustments based on feedback from the county. The Planning Board will continue to monitor the progress of this significant project as it moves forward.