Review of a Conditional Use, submitted by Property Owner, Kelly Patricia Golden to establish a Dwelling Rental, offering lodging for less than six months located at 608 S. Ocean Drive, Fort Pierce, FL.  The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A) (Parcel ID 2401-503-0008-0007).

• The applicant is seeking Conditional Use approval to operate a Dwelling Rental at 608 S. Ocean Drive, offering transient lodging with minimum stays of one (1) week within an existing two-story structure which contains five (5) units. The 3,109 square feet structure was built in 1977, and is located within the Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A).
• The applicant typically resides on-site to provide on-site management along with the collection of operational guidelines presented with the request such as screening of potential renters, on-site management, use restrictions by guests, maximum occupancies, and minimum stays of one (1) week.  The application further details specific limits on the maximum vehicles permitted on-site, and limitations on boats, smoking, and pets.
• A total of 42 notifications of the proposal were mailed to the owners of property located within 500 feet of the subject property.  A tally of the garnered responses will be provided to the City Commission at the public hearing.
• The Planning Board, at their December 13th, 2016 meeting, voted unanimously to recommend approval of the request with the conditions presented by staff.

 

Approval with the following conditions:

1) The applicant provides specificity to the guided maximum occupancy of each unit, ensuring compliance with City Code Section 8.5-43. - Required space in dwelling units, based upon the size of each unit;
2) Registration of the property manager, to be 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) The applicant files for and obtains St. Lucie County & City of Fort Pierce Business Tax Licenses within fourteen (14) days of Conditional Use approval; and
5) Adherence to the use limitations presented with the application proposal.

 

Approval with alternative conditions
Denial

Kori Benton, Senior Planner

Isacc Saucedo, Code Compliance Officer