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Agenda Item # 12.a.
City Commission Regular Meeting
Meeting Date:
01/07/2019
Re
Conditional Use - Bifulci & Paglia Dwelling Rental - 355 S. Ocean Drive #304
Submitted For:
Rebecca Grohall

SUBJECT:

Quasi-Judicial Hearing - Review and approval of an application for a Conditional Use with No New Construction submitted by property owners, Anne Bifulci and Giacomo Paglia, and applicant, Real Estate Expo, to establish a Dwelling Rental, offering lodging for less than six (6) months; with a minimum of one (1) month at 355 S. Ocean Drive #304, Fort Pierce, FL. The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R-4A), Parcel ID: 2401-522-0013-000-4.

SUMMARY:

  • The applicant is requesting the review and approval of a Conditional Use to operate a Dwelling Rental at 355 S. Ocean Drive #304 to offer lodging of less than six (6) months and a minimum of thirty-one (31) days to guests. 
  • The subject property is a part of the Avalon Beach Club Condominiums.  The subject condo apartment contains (2) bedrooms and two and a half (2 1/2) bathrooms. The subject condo apartment has two (2) designated and paved parking spaces for the unit.
  • The property is zoned Hutchinson Island Medium Density Residential Zone (R4-A).

RECOMMENDATION:

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 maximum occupancy ensures 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 2 vehicles.
6) Include the City of Fort Pierce Business Tax License number on all advertising.

 

ALTERNATIVES:

  • Approval with alternative conditions
  • Denial

RESPONSIBLE STAFF:

Vennis Gilmore, Planning Analyst

COORDINATED WITH:

Technical Review Committee

Fiscal Impact

OTHER INFORMATION:

Potential Increase in Ad-Valorem Tax Revenue

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
City Manager Nick Mimms 01/02/2019 03:45 PM
Form Started By:
Vennis Gilmore
Started On:
12/26/2018 03:25 PM
Final Approval Date:
01/02/2019