Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use with No New Construction, submitted by the Applicant; Joanne Albarelli to operate a Dwelling Rental, offering lodging for less than six (6) months with a minimum rental period of one (1) week, at 408 S. Ocean Drive, Unit B, Fort Pierce, FL.  The property is zoned R-4A, Hutchinson Island Medium Residential Zone (Parcel ID 2401-502-0004-020-2).

• The applicant is requesting the review and approval of a Conditional Use to operate a Dwelling Rental at 408 S. Ocean Drive, Unit B, offering transient lodging with minimum stays of one (1) week.
• The subject two-story townhome has a finished floor area of 1,248 square feet, containing two (2) bedrooms, one and a half (1.5) bathrooms and traditional support rooms. The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A).
• The subject site features reserved driveway space for approximately one (1) vehicle and two (2) shared guest parking spaces. One parking space is reserved for each unit of the four (4) attached townhomes in the development.
• The Planning Board, at their March 14^th meeting, voted 6 in favor, 4 against; to recommend approval of the request with the conditions recommended by staff.
• A total of 61 notifications of the proposal were mailed to the owners of property located within 500 feet of the subject property. The responses received will be reported to the City Commission at the public hearing.

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 restriction therefore; Staff recommends the City Commission approve the request with the following conditions:

 

1) The applicant identifies the maximum occupancy of the 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 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 one (1) handicap space per City Code Section 22-60 Off-Street Parking and Loading;

 

5) The applicant files for and obtains State of Florida, St. Lucie County & City of Fort Pierce Business Tax Licenses within fourteen (14) days of Conditional Use approval.

Approval with alternative conditions
Denial

Vennis Gilmore, Planning Analyst

Technical Review Committee
Kori Benton, Senior Planner