August 1, 2025 
Honorable Milton E. Potter 
President 
36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands 
Capitol Building 
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 
Re: Petition to Amend Official Zoning Map No. STZ-11, Application No. CCZP0020-25 
Good day Senate President Milton E. Potter, members of the 36th Legislature, legislative staff, 
and members of the public. My name is Keshoi Samuel, and I am the Planning Technician with 
the Division of Comprehensive and Coastal Zone Planning (CCZP) within the Department of 
Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR). I am here to present the department’s recommendation 
on Zoning Map Amendment Application No. CCZP0020-25. 
This application, submitted by the St. Thomas Federal Credit Union (STTFCU), seeks to amend 
the zoning designation of Parcel No. 100-1C Estate Taarneberg, King’s Quarter, St. Thomas from 
R-3 (Residential-Medium Density) to B-1 (Business-Central Business District). The purpose of 
the request is to develop a new operational facility for the credit union, including drive-through 
service, ATMs, walk-in services, and a conference center. 
DPNR has conducted a thorough review of the application, including an analysis of the 
surrounding land use, zoning trends, infrastructure availability, and public input.  The surrounding 
area includes a mix of R-3, B-2 (Business-Secondary/Neighborhood), C-Commercial, and W-1 
(Waterfront-Pleasure) zones, with five prior zoning amendments from R-3 to business or 
commercial designations. 
The Department notes the following key findings: 
• Public Infrastructure in the form of public water supply and sewer system is available to 
support the development, but water is proposed to be supplemented with a cistern. 
• No opposition or concerns were raised during the DPNR-CCZP public hearing held on 
May 19, 2025, and no post-hearing comments were received. 
• The proposed development will consist of a two-story main building and a one-story 
conference/training room, with 54 parking spaces. Each building would be a phase, taking 
approximately 24 months for the main building as Phase 1, and about 18 months for the 
conference room as Phase 2. 
• The site is outside the Charlotte Amalie Historic District but within the city limits, making 
the B-1 zoning designation appropriate and consistent with the area’s commercial 
character. 
GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES 
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES 
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After thorough analysis of the applicant’s request, the Department finds the proposed rezoning 
consistent with the area’s development trends, the petition location convenient for visitors, and 
tourists and is compatible with the original intent of the B-1 zoning district. The department 
recommends approval of the zoning map amendment request. The department concurs with Bill 
No. 36-0118. 
Pursuant to Title 29 Virgin Islands Code, Chapter 3, Section 238, the report of the Planning 
Office regarding this proposal, including the reasons for our recommendation, is incorporated 
into the records submitted prior to this Committee of the Whole Hearing. We respectfully request 
that the PowerPoint presentation for CCZP0020-25 now be displayed. 
This concludes our testimony on behalf of the Department, and we are available to answer any 
questions. Thank you for your time and consideration.