Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by property owner and applicant, Michael Robbins, to establish a Dwelling Rental, offering lodging for less than six (6) months, with a minimum of thirty-one (31) days at 1014 South 7^th Street, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Single-Family Intermediate Density Residential Zone (R-2), and Parcel ID: 2415-601-0254-000-0.

In accordance with Sections 22-22 and 22-76 of the City Code, the applicant is requesting the review and approval of a Conditional Use to operate a Dwelling Rental at 1014 South 7^th Street to offer lodging of less than six months with a minimum stay of thirty-one days to guests.  The subject property contains a single-family residence with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The subject single-family home has a standard residential home driveway, with parking for up to two vehicles.

On June 11, 2019, the Planning Board, by a vote of 5-1, recommended to Disapprove the request.  As a result, per Section 22-76(2), "in the event the city planning board disapproved the application for conditional use...such application shall not be approved except by a four-fifths vote by the city commission."
 

The proposed use presents the provision of limited transient lodging accommodations to the general public, representing a limited commercial use that is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood of this location, and is generally consistent with the City’s Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan with appropriate restrictions. Therefore, Staff recommends APPROVAL with the following five (5) conditions:
 

1. The property manager for the site 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 for all renters regarding local rules and public service resources, to minimize conflicts.
3. The applicant shall file for and obtain St. Lucie County & 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 (2) vehicles at the site.
5. The City of Fort Pierce Business Tax License number shall be included on all advertising.

 
 

Approval with alternative conditions
Disapproval

Vennis Gilmore, Planner

Technical Review Committee