Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by property owner, Nicholas Danaluk Jr. and applicant, Michelle Longarzo to establish a Vacation Rental, offering lodging for less than six (6) months; with a minimum of two (2) days at 715 S. Ocean Drive, Unit D, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A), Parcel ID: 2401-504-0004-000-2.

• The applicant is requesting review and approval of a Conditional Use to operate a Vacation Rental at Unit D of the Boardwalk Condominiums, located at 715 S. Ocean Drive.
• The subject condominium is a one-bedroom and one-bathroom condo unit. Each condo unit has one designated parking space, with additional guest parking spaces.
• The proposed Conditional Use will offer lodging of less than six months with a minimum stay of two days to guests. Additionally, the applicant is also proposing to provide gratis use to the Kid’s Cancer Foundation, a 501(c)(3), during available intervals, at the subject residence.

The proposed use presents the provision of transient 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 eight conditions:
 

1. The property manager for the vacation 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 thirty (30) days of Conditional Use approval.
    
4. There shall be a limitation of no more than no two 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. Installation of one handicap space per City Code Section 22-60 Off-Street Parking and Loading (if not already present).
    
8. Per City Code Section 22-62 Sidewalks. b) Applicability: In order to provide continual access for pedestrians, sidewalks and sidewalk linkages the property owner or permit applicant shall provide within thirty-one (31) days of Conditional Use approval a permit for the installation of a sidewalk along their property line that abuts Hernando Street.

• Approval with alternative conditions
• Denial

Vennis Gilmore, Planner

Technical Review Committee