Conditional Use - Harris Dwelling Rental - 722 Granada Street, Unit A

722 Granada Street, Unit A

Vennis Gilmore, Planner

The proposed use presents the provision for short-term lodging accommodations to the general public, representing a limited commercial use that is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood, and is generally consistent with the City’s Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan with appropriate restrictions. Therefore, Staff recommends APPROVAL with the following seven conditions:
 
1)            The property manager for the dwelling rental shall be available at all times to resolve complaints or violations of city code. Said manager shall reside in St. Lucie County and shall be registered with the City of Fort Pierce.
 
2)            Guide booklets (available from Code Enforcement) shall be provided to renters regarding local rules and public service resources, to minimize conflicts.
 
3)            The applicant shall file for and obtain St. Lucie County and City of Fort Pierce Business Tax Licenses within 30 days of Conditional Use approval.
 
4)            There shall be a limitation of no more than no two (2) vehicles at the site.
 
5)            The City of Fort Pierce Business Tax License number shall be included on all advertising.
 
6)            The maximum occupancy of the home shall ensure compliance with City Code Section 8.5-43. - Required space in dwelling units, based upon the size of each unit.
 
7)            Pave the required parking spaces per City Code Section 22-60(c)(6) Surface Material:
 
Required parking spaces, access drives, and loading areas must be paved and maintained with concrete, asphalt or similar material of enough thickness and consistency to support anticipated traffic volumes and weights.
Alternative paving materials or parking surfaces (including pervious surfaces) may be approved by the city engineer if such materials or surfaces are demonstrated to exhibit equivalent wear resistance and load bearing characteristics as concrete or asphalt.