This is a request for major site plan approval of a concrete batch and asphalt plant on 12.4+/- acres of land.

A copy of the plans will be provided to the Board Members and will be available at the meeting for the public upon request.

The applicant, Sparks Concrete Inc., has applied for major site plan approval in February 2023. During review, it was determined that the applicant will have to submit an application for a replat of the Steel Rail Industrial Park Subdivision as the project was spanning over two parcels, one of which was not approved to be created in accordance with Section 30-55 in the Land Development Code. This replat was approved in November 2023 and was duly recorded in the Flagler County Public Records. The applicant resubmitted their plans in March 2024 after the TRC provided comments on the initial submittal.

The industrial plant will utilize water for their operations from an industrial well as permitted through FDOH. The site will also have a 1,200 square foot office building for office staff with associated parking.

This project and the documents submitted meets all of the requirements listed in the City's Land Development Code along with being consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and meeting other applicable state agency requirements, except as stated in staff's conditions. All applicable Technical Review Committee (TRC) members have signed off on this project. This is anticipated to be complete within six (6) months after the issuance of permits.

In accordance with Section 22-3(e) in the Land Development Code, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board shall consider each major site plan application and shall base its decision on the use, size and dimension regulations for the respective zoning district, the site review standards established herein and all other applicable land development regulations, and comprehensive plan policies. The planning, zoning, and appeals board may impose conditions on-site plan approvals which ensure compliance with all applicable land development regulations and comprehensive plan policies.

Staff recommends approval of the Sparks Concrete Inc. major site plan with the following conditions to ensure compliance with all applicable land development regulations:

1. Prior to the issuance of any building permits and development of the site, the following will need to be addressed and/or corrected on the major site plan:

• The City does not have capacity to provide industrial use potable water for concrete production. As discussed in our preapplication meeting, an Industrial/Commercial well permit must be provided to supply water for the proposed concrete plant/industrial uses on the site.  
• Provide a force main pump out assembly on the force main which equals the size of the proposed force main.  See Standard Detail S-13 for layout and requirements.  Note: The pump out assembly, valves and check valves are required for all commercial properties and are to protect the property owners from unforeseen force main pressures from other lift stations connected to the force main within Steel Rail Drive and the City.
• If the force main velocities cannot be met with a 2” force main and the currently proposed pump, kindly increase the pump horsepower such that the DEP minimum 2 ft/s velocity can be met within the minimum required 2” force main.  Alternatively, since this is on private property, the originally proposed 1.5” force main can be used, but at the property owners’ own risk.  Unfortunately, in either case, the City cannot assist with the maintenance of private force mains.  
• On sheet C-102, show the setbacks for the 800 SF storage building.
• On Sheet C-107, correct the square footage of the office building to be consistent with the other plan sheets. The sheet calls out the office building being 1,250 SF; however, the rest of the plan sheets call out the office building being 1,050 SF.

If motioned for approval, please state along the lines of "I make a motion to approve the major site plan for Sparks Concrete Inc. located at 3060 Steel Rail Dr. with staff's conditions."

If motioned for denial, please state along the lines of "I make a motion to deny the major site plan for Sparks Concrete Inc. located at 3060 Steel Rail Dr." and state the reason for denial.

*The Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board has the ability and authority to amend the conditions or apply more than what staff has recommended*