Quasi-Judicial Hearing for a Conditional Use Approval with no new construction located at 1801 Plover Avenue submitted by the property owner, J&J PSL Investments, LLC and the applicant, Michelle Longarzo for Conditional Use Approval to operate a Vacation Rental with a rental period of 30 days or less. The property is located at 1801 Plover Avenue and is zoned Single-Family Intermediate density zone (R-2). PCN:2401-501-0042-000-5.

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 Vacation Rental located at 1801 Plover Avenue. The proposed Conditional Use will offer lodging of less than six (6) months with a minimum stay of less than 30 days.
 
The subject building is a single-family residence. According to the St. Lucie County Property Appraiser, the finished floor area is 1,673 square feet and the gross sketched area is 2,777 square feet. The residence is a three (3) bedroom and two (2) bath home.
 

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, subject to the following five (5) Conditions of Approval:    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 file for and obtain St. Lucie County and City of Fort Pierce Business Tax Licenses within thirty (30) days of issuance of a license from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation.   4. There shall be a limitation of no more than no two (2) vehicles per unit.   5. The City of Fort Pierce Business Tax License number shall be included on all advertising

Approval with changes to the Conditions of Approval Disapproval

Jennifer Hofmeister, AICP, LCAM
Planning Director

Technical Review Committee