STUART · Martin County is girding for a legal battle to obtain money from developers in western Port St. Lucie for improvements to roads, beaches and boat ramps needed in Martin County to handle thousands of new city residents.The Martin County Growth Management Department issued a report Friday asking the County Commission to formally object to a proposal to change Port St. Lucie's growth plan regarding about 42 square miles of land in the city's western annexation area.
If approved by county commissioners Tuesday, the objections could form the basis for an administrative challenge to the proposed changes to Port St. Lucie's growth plan that would trigger hearings.Martin County planners also asked the County Commission to send a letter to Port St. Lucie Mayor Bob Minsky asking the city to require developers to pay Martin County for the new county buildings that will be needed to accommodate the influx of new city residents.In addition, the planners asked the commission to urge the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to reject plans for the 4,063 houses and 377,400 square feet of business space in the 1,585-acre Western Grove subdivision because the project does not include any funding for roadway improvements, beach facilities or boat ramps in Martin County."I'm hoping it doesn't escalate from here, but we have to look out for Martin County taxpayers," said Commissioner Lee Weberman. However, Martin County's complaints didn't sit well with Port St. Lucie Mayor Bob Minsky. "They can stay the hell out of our business," Minsky said. Ultimately, the issues will be resolved by the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, which helps review plans for large developments like those proposed in western Port St. Lucie. The state Department of Community Affairs also reviews changes to all local growth plans.
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