Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and Approval of an application for Conditional Use with no new construction submitted by property owner and applicant, Ann F. Harris, to establish a Dwelling Rental, offering lodging for less than six (6) months, with a minimum rental period of 31 days at 722 Granada Street, Unit A, Fort Pierce, FL.The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A), Parcel ID: 2401-503-0094-000-6.

• The applicant is requesting review and approval of a Conditional Use to operate a Dwelling Rental located at 722 Granada Street, Unit A.
• The subject duplex unit is a two (2)-bedroom and two (2)-bathroom apartment with approximately 1,015 gross square feet. The proposed Conditional Use will offer lodging of less than six (6) months with a minimum stay of 31 days to guests.
• The property is located at the southeast corner of Granada Street and Gulfstream Avenue. The subject site is surrounded by multi-family housing to the north, south, east, and west. The subject property has a Future Land Use designation of Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential (HIR) and is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A).

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 (7) 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:
 

• Approval with alternate conditions
• Denial

Vennis Gilmore, Planner

Technical Review Committee