Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Application for a Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by property owner, John and Jackie Ellis Readler, and applicant, Jane Land, McCurdy & Co., for Conditional Use Approval to operate a Dwelling Rental for less than six (6) months with a minimum rental period of 31 days. The property is located at 1182 Binney Drive, Unit B and is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential (R-4A).
Parcel ID: 2401-501-0300-010-1

In accordance with Sections 125-187 and 125-236 of the City Code, the applicant is requesting review and approval of a Conditional Use to operate a Dwelling Rental located at 1182 Binney Drive, Unit B. The proposed Conditional Use will offer lodging of less than six (6) months with a minimum rental period of 31 days. 

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 four (4) conditions, which have been revised subsequent to the Planning Board as the request is now for greater than 30 days:
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 open a St. Lucie County Tourism Development Tax Account and obtain a State Sales Tax Identification number. 
4. There shall be a limitation of no more than two (2) vehicles per unit.

Approval with changes to the Conditions of Approval
Disapproval 

Jennifer Hofmeister, AICP, LCAM
Planning Director

Technical Review Committee (TRC)