Council approves Ordinance 33-26 — Sperry Parcel large-scale PUD (first reading), 4–1

Ordinance 33-26 — Sperry Parcel large-scale PUD (first reading)

4 yes, 1 no

Malise Sundstrom (yes), Phyllis Choy (yes), Ron Delaney (no), Jim Kuretski (yes), Dan Guisinger (yes)

approve Ordinance 30-26, First Reading

4 yes, 1 no

Ron Delaney (no), Dan Guisinger (yes), Malise Sundstrom (yes), Phyllis Choy (yes), Jim Kuretski (yes)

Ordinance 31-26 — Future Land Use Map amendment for Sperry parcel (first reading)

4 yes, 1 no

Jim Kuretski (yes), Ron Delaney (no), Malise Sundstrom (yes), Phyllis Choy (yes), Dan Guisinger (yes)

Ordinance 32-26 — Zoning map amendment for Sperry parcel (first reading)

4 yes, 1 no

Ron Delaney (no), Jim Kuretski (yes), Malise Sundstrom (yes), Phyllis Choy (yes), Dan Guisinger (yes)

Ordinance 30-26 — Inlet Village Flex South zoning text amendment (first reading)

4 yes, 1 no

Jim Kuretski (yes), Ron Delaney (no), Dan Guisinger (yes), Malise Sundstrom (yes), Phyllis Choy (yes)

Sperry Parcel — Future Land Use Map Amendment (Ordinance 31-26)

961 and 997 N A1A, Jupiter, FL

Changes 1.8 acres Riverwalk Flex and 8.7 acres High Density Residential to 5 acres Inlet Village Flex and 5.5 acres Conservation, and cuts the Riverwalk corridor from 535 to 142 feet.

approved (4-1) · still approved

Sperry Parcel — Zoning Map Amendment (Ordinance 32-26)

961 and 997 N A1A, Jupiter, FL

Assigns Inlet Village Flex South to 5 acres, Conservation Preservation to 4.1 acres and Conservation Restricted to 1.4 acres, replacing legacy R3/C2 zoning.

approved (4-1) · still approved

Sperry Future Land Use Map Amendment

961 and 997 N A1A

Changes 1.8 acres Riverwalk Flex and 8.7 acres High Density Residential to 5 acres Inlet Village Flex and 5.5 acres Conservation, and cuts the Riverwalk corridor from 535 to 142 feet.

approved (4-1) · still approved

Sperry Parcel Large Scale PUD (Ordinance 33-26)

961 and 997 N A1A, Jupiter, FL

Quasi-judicial PUD for a 110-key hotel, 44 condos, restaurant, retail, spa and 17-slip marina with six waivers (ceiling heights, stories, garage/patio/pool setbacks, tandem parking).

approved (4-1) · still approved

Sperry Parcel — Inlet Village Flex South Zoning Text Amendment

961 and 997 N A1A, Jupiter, FL

First reading of a land-use map change to 5 acres of Inlet Village Flex and 5.5 acres of Conservation, trimming the Riverwalk Corridor from 535 to 142 linear feet.

still pending

Sperry Parcel / Sunny Sands — Zoning Text Amendment (Ordinance 30-26)

961 and 997 N A1A, Jupiter, FL

Applicant-initiated text amendment moving the Inlet Village Flex South subdistrict boundary from Saturn Street to Clemons Street and capping inlet-fronting heights at one story (two with PUD waiver).

approved (4-1) · still approved

Beach Safety and Life-Saving Equipment

The committee planned to discuss rip current dangers and the placement of emergency life-saving gear following recent water tragedies in the area. Ensuring proper safety equipment is accessible to beachgoers is a key priority for preventing drownings.

What it means: Beachgoers and local residents who use the public shoreline.

Jupiter Inlet District Collaboration and Environmental Updates

Jupiter and Tequesta environmental boards met to figure out how to work together on regional conservation, water quality, and community outreach. By aligning efforts, both municipalities hope to tackle shared ecological challenges more effectively.

What it means: Residents of both Jupiter and Tequesta who will benefit from coordinated environmental protection and resource management.

Karen Marcus Ocean Park Preserve Planning

County parks officials were scheduled to present updates on the future Karen Marcus Ocean Park Preserve, detailing plans for regional park space and recreational opportunities.

What it means: Jupiter residents and county visitors seeking expanded park and recreational amenities.

Seagrass and marine habitat protection at the Inlet

Speakers called the waters off Sunny Sands one of Jupiter's last large seagrass beds and a manatee and turtle haven. The applicant says relocating the dock to deeper water and a motorized-vessel exclusion zone would protect seagrass; opponents say pilings and marina use guarantee permanent loss.

What it means: Residents noted the town has spent roughly $1.5 million since 2024 restoring seagrass beds.

North A1A Traffic Congestion and Trip Caps

A1A is kept at two lanes by policy, and staff recommends a trip cap to hold level-of-service. The applicant's traffic engineer objected, saying the project already comes back for review anyway; the mayor supports a cap, with the number set before second reading.

What it means: A1A residents and commuters if a trip cap keeps the road two-lane and functional.

Historic and archaeological preservation — midden and Celestial Railroad

The site holds a four-acre designated Native American shell midden and the terminus of the historic Celestial Railroad. Over half the site would go to conservation zoning, but speakers questioned utility easements, buffers and dock placement near these resources.

What it means: The public and future generations if the midden and railroad terminus are permanently preserved.

Sperry Property Land Use and Shoreline Conservation

The biggest development fight in Jupiter right now: a 10.5-acre parcel at the Jupiter Inlet could become a hotel, condos, restaurant and 17-slip marina, with over half the site conserved. Residents packed chambers opposing it; the developer says he'll sell to the town if the project can't be approved on his terms.

What it means: The developer and future hotel/condo guests and residents, plus the public if the conserved land and waterfront access are delivered.

Beyel PUD Duplex Redevelopment in Inlet Village

The proposed text amendment would limit buildings within 150 feet of the inlet waterfront to one story, or two stories with a council-approved PUD waiver, keeping the shoreline low-scale.

What it means: Anyone who values a low-scale view along the Jupiter Inlet shoreline would benefit from the height cap.