Quasi Judicial Hearing - Application for Conditional Use with no new construction, with conditions, submitted by property owner, Pelican Properties LLC – John Mooney, to operate a three (3) unit Dwelling Rental, with minimum rental periods of one (1) month, at 1171 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, FL.  The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential (R-4A). Parcel ID: 2401-501-0288-000-7.

• The property owner is requesting approval of a Conditional Use to operate a three (3) unit Dwelling Rental at 1171 Seaway Drive, offering non-transient lodging with minimum stays of one (1) month. 
• The subject single-story triplex, built in 1951, features a finished floor area of 2,052 square feet and is located within the Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential (R-4A) Zone.
• Commercial lodging establishments are situated to the north, apartments to the east, a triplex to the west, and a duplex to the south.
• The applicant proposes operational guidelines such as minimum stays of one (1) month and vehicle parking limitations. The applicant is identified as the property manager, residing within St. Lucie County and will assign a secondary management contact.
• The Planning Board, at their April 11th, 2017 meeting, voted unanimously to recommend approval of the request with the conditions guided by staff.
• A total of 103 letters providing notice of the proposed Conditional Use were mailed to the owners of property located within 500 feet of the subject property.  As of April 19th,2017, no responses have been received regarding the request. An update will be provided to the City Commission at the public hearing.

Approval with the following conditions:
1. The applicant completes the proposed driveway (parking) improvements prior to zoning approval for the Business Tax application.
2. Registration of a local property manager, and secondary property manager, accessible at all times to resolve complaints or violations of City Code;
3. Issuance of guide booklets for renters regarding local rules and public service resources to minimize conflicts;
4. Installation of a sidewalk connection, or payment in-lieu of construction, along the Alhambra Street property line pursuant to City Code Sections 22-62 (b) & (d); and
5. The applicant files for and obtains St. Lucie County & City of Fort Pierce Business Tax Licenses within thirty (30) days of Conditional Use approval.
 

Approval with alternative conditions
Denial

Kori Benton, Senior Planner

Technical Review Committee, including the Code Compliance and Police Departments