Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use with No New Construction, submitted by Property Owner, Raul Arenas and Applicant, Andrew Drucker to operate a Dwelling Rental, offering lodging for less than six (6) months with a minimum rental period of one (1) month, at 1218 S. 11th Street, Fort Pierce, FL.  The property is zoned R-1, Single-Family Low Density Zone (Parcel ID 2415-703-0063-000-7).   PLEASE POSTPONE TO FEBRUARY 5, 2018.

• The applicant is requesting the review and approval of a Conditional Use to operate a Dwelling Rental at 1218 S. 11th Street, to offer lodging of less than six (6) months and a minimum of one (1) to guests.
• The subject property consists of a single-family residence.  The single-family structure is a one-story single family home with a finished floor area of 2,573 square feet, containing four (4) bedrooms,  three(3) bathrooms and traditional support rooms. An attached two-car garage and a driveway for parking supplement this residential structure.
• The applicant would prefer long term renters of six (6) months or more but would also like to seek approval for rentals of one (1) month or more and less than six (6) months.
• The Planning Board, at their December 12th meeting, voted 4 in favor, 3 against; to recommend approval of the requested Conditional Use.

A total of 49 notifications of the proposal were mailed to 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 mailed notice, as well as the newspaper advertising, were completed within the time frames required by the Land Development Code. Unfortunately, the sign required to be posted on the site at least 10 days prior to the meeting was not placed.  As Sec. 22-143 of the Code of Ordinances requires all three items, Staff is recommending the City Commission open the public hearing and continue to a date certain, the City Commission meeting of February 5, 2018.  

Staff recommends the City Commission open the public hearing and continue to the City Commission meeting of February 5, 2018.  

 

 Conduct the public hearing and approve the request with the following conditions:

1) The maximum occupancy of the home does not exceed eight (8) individuals (2 individuals per bedroom), 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 (available from Code Enforcement) for renters regarding local rules and public service resources to minimize conflicts; and

4) The applicant files for and obtains St. Lucie County & City of Fort Pierce Business Tax Licenses within thirty (30) days of Conditional Use approval.

5) Limit no more than 4 vehicles (2 in the garage, 2 in the driveway).

Approval with alternative conditions

Denial

Vennis Gilmore, Planning Analyst

Rebecca Grohall, AICP, Planning Director
Paul Thomas, Building Official