Review and approve with conditions an application for Conditional Use submitted by Property Owners, David and Tiffany Wood, to operate a Dwelling Rental, offering lodging for less than six months, at 1123 Hernando Street, Fort Pierce, FL.  The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A). Parcel ID: 2401-810-0017-000-6.

• The applicant is requesting the review and approval of a Conditional Use to operate a Dwelling Rental at 1123 Hernando Street, offering non-transient lodging with minimum stays of one (1) month.
• The subject single-story duplex features a finished floor area of 2,509 square feet, and contains one owner occupiable unit. The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A).
• The applicant has filed operational guidelines such as screening of potential renters, a near-site manager (owner's relative), and minimum stays of one (1) month.  The application details specific limits on the maximum vehicles permitted on-site, limitations on boats or similar recreational vehicles.
• The Planning Board, at their January 10th meeting, voted 8-2 to recommend approval of the request with the conditions guided by staff.
• A total of 82 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.
   

 

Approve the request with the following conditions:

1. Strict adherence to minimum rental periods of one (1) month.
2. Limitation of occupancy to 5 guests based upon City Code Section 8.5-43, unless verification of interior renovation permits for expansion of the southern unit is provided by the Building Department;
3. Registration of a local property manager, and secondary property manager, accessible at all times to resolve complaints or violations of City Code;
4. Issuance of guide booklets for renters regarding local rules and public service resources to minimize conflicts;
5. Installation of a sidewalk connection, or payment in-lieu of construction, along the Hernando Property line;
6. Installation of a bicycle rack for guests; and
7. The applicant files for and obtains St. Lucie County & City of Fort Pierce Business Tax Licenses within fourteen (14) days of Conditional Use approval.
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Approval with alternative conditions.
Denial

Kori Benton, Senior Planner

Technical Review Committee
Isaac Saucedo, Code Compliance Officer