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City of Tarpon Springs, Florida
STAFF REPORT
June 18, 2019
TO: PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
MAYOR AND BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FROM: PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
HEARING DATES: JUNE 17, 2019 (PLANNING & ZONING BOARD)
JUNE 25, 2019 (BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS)
SUBJECT: APP-19-40: ROGER G. FRUITS – RESOLUTION 2019-
17: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS,
FLORIDA, APPROVING APPLICATION #19-40 REQUESTING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF
A SEASONAL/SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTAL AT 18
WEST ORANGE STREET, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
ORANGE STREET BETWEEN NORTH PINELLAS AVENUE AND
GRAND BOULEVARD, IN THE T5D DISTRICT OF THE SPECIAL
AREA PLAN; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR
CONDITIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
I. APPLICATION
A. Request: Conditional Use approval to allow operation of a seasonal / short-
term rental at an existing single family residence in the T5d district of the
Special Area Plan
B. Applicant: Roger G. Fruits, P.O. Box 931, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
C. Owner: Roger G. Fruits, P.O. Box 931, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
II. PROPERTY INFORMATION
A. Location: 18 West Orange Street, located on the north side of Orange Street
between North Pinellas Avenue and Grand Boulevard.
B. Subject Parcel Zoning/ Land Use Plan Designation: T5d (North Pinellas
Avenue) / CRD (Community Redevelopment District)
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C. Surrounding Zoning and Existing Uses:
Zoning Existing Use
North: T5d (North Pinellas Avenue) Single Family Residential
East: T5d (North Pinellas Avenue) Single Family Residential
South: T5d (North Pinellas Avenue) Single Family Residential
West: RO (Residential Office) Office
D. Tax Parcel ID Number: 12-27-15-89982-064-0305
III. BACKGROUND
The applicant is seeking conditional use approval to operate a seasonal / short-
term rental of an existing single family residence located at 18 West Orange Street
on the north side of Orange Street between North Pinellas Avenue and Grand
Boulevard. The Transect-Based Infill Code for the Sponge Docks and Community
Redevelopment Area defines a seasonal/short-term rental as follows:
“A dwelling unit that may also be used to provide temporary lodging
accommodations for compensation to transient residents, especially
motor tourists or travelers. A transient resident shall mean a visitor to
the community who does not use the dwelling as a principal residence,
who is neither gainfully employed in the community nor a student
currently enrolled in a school located in the community or who resides
in the dwelling for 6 weeks or less.”
The subject property was built in 1965 according to the Pinellas County Property
Appraiser and does not conform to some zoning district standards such as setbacks.
It does have the required access and parking built on the site.
IV. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW
Pursuant to Section 209.01, Standards for Review of Conditional Uses, of the
Tarpon Springs Land Development Code (LDC), no conditional use shall be
recommended for approval or receive a final action of approval unless a positive
finding, based upon substantial competent evidence either presented at a public
hearing held by the Board or reviewed personally by the Board members, is made
on each of the following standards:
1. Conformance with the requirements of the Land Development Code.
Analysis: The residence is existing and includes sufficient area to
accommodate access and parking. The City’s Technical Review Committee
(TRC) reviewed this project at their regular meeting of May 2, 2019 and
determined that the project complies with the Land Development Code.
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2. The use to which the property may be put is appropriate to the property in
question and is compatible with existing and planned uses in the area.
Analysis: The property is in the Downtown Character District of the City’s
Special Area Plan. This is an area that encourages activity and a mix of uses,
including operation of short-term residential rentals. The proposed use meets
the definition of a seasonal/short-term rental and is located just two doors west
of the Orange Street/North Pinellas Avenue. The general area contains a variety
of uses includes residential, office and commercial. The seasonal rental will be
consistent with the performance standards of the T5d district and will meet the
spirit of the Downtown Character District to promote support of the retail uses
in the district.
3. The conditional use is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of all
Elements of the City Comprehensive Plan.
Analysis: The conditional use is consistent with the goals, objectives, and
policies of all elements of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
4. The conditional use will not result in significant adverse impacts to the
environment or historical resources.
Analysis: The property is a non-contributing, non-historic resource in the City’s
Historic District. The seasonal/short-term rental merely changes the use from
occupation by permanent residents to occupation by transient residents. There
is no development activity associated with this application and therefore it will
not negatively impact the City’s Historic District. The use is not proposed on an
environmentally sensitive site.
5. The conditional use will not adversely affect adjoining property values.
Analysis: The proposed seasonal/short-term rental is located adjacent to and
nearby a mix of residential, commercial and office uses appropriate to this
transect district. The property will continue to be subject to all applicable City
Codes and Ordinances governing not only land use, but noise, nuisances,
property maintenance and other similar codes. These standards will help ensure
that the proposed conditional use will fit the character of the neighborhood and
will not adversely affect property values.
6. The conditional use will not adversely impact nor exceed the capacity or the
fiscal ability of the City to provide available public facilities, including
transportation, water and sewer, solid waste, drainage, recreation, education,
fire protection, library service and other similar public facilities.
Analysis: The single-family residence is existing and is already served by the
City. The development will not require the extension of new public services to
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the site, and will not adversely affect the ability of the City to provide adequate
public facilities.
7. The conditional use shall provide for efficient and orderly development
considering the impact upon growth patterns and the cost to the City to provide
public facilities.
Analysis: The proposed conditional use is located in the Downtown Character
District of the Special Area Plan district of the City which encourages activity
that supports commercial retail, especially on Tarpon Avenue. The conditional
use carries out this purpose and will promote efficient and orderly development
within the City. It will not adversely affect growth patterns and the ability of the
City to provide public facilities.
V. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending approval of Resolution 2019-17 with the following
conditions:
1. The property shall remain a single family residence rented as a single living
unit.
2. The building shall be maintained with the following:
a. One smoke detector in each sleeping area,
b. One smoke detector in the common hall between sleeping areas,
c. Smoke detectors shall be of the 10-year lithium battery style, and,
d. A fire extinguisher shall be provided and shall have annual inspections.
3. The applicant shall obtain and maintain a City of Tarpon Springs business tax
receipt for the use. If the business tax receipt lapses for a period of more than
six (6) months, a new review of the conditional use will be required.
VI. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATION
The Planning and Zoning Board heard this application on June 17, 2019. There
were no public comments on the application. The Board voted unanimously to
recommend approval of Resolution 2018-17 with the conditions listed above.
List of Exhibits:
1) Vicinity Map
2) Aerial Map
3) Original Application
4) Deed
5) Property Record Card
6) Survey
7) Resolution 2019-17
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Vicinity Map: App-19-40
Subject
Property
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Aerial Map: App-19-40
Subject
Property
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12-27-15-89982-064-0305 Compact Property Record Card
Tax Estimator Updated June 7, 2019 Email Print Radius Search FEMA/WLM
Ownership/Mailing Address Change Mailing Address Site AddressFRUITS, ROGER G
PO BOX 931TARPON SPRINGS FL 34688-0931
18 W ORANGE STTARPON SPRINGS
Property Use: 0110 (Single Family Home) Total Living: SF: 738 Total Gross SF: 762 Total Living Units:1
[click here to hide] Legal DescriptionTARPON SPRINGS OFFICIAL MAP BLK 64, W 50FT OF E 150FT OF S 159FT OF LOT 3 (MAP S-12-27-15)
Tax Estimator File for Homestead Exemption 2019 Parcel Use
Exemption 2019 2020Homestead: No NoGovernment: No NoInstitutional: No No
Historic: No No
Homestead Use Percentage: 0.00%Non-Homestead Use Percentage: 100.00%Classified Agricultural: No
Parcel Information Latest Notice of Proposed Property Taxes (TRIM Notice)
Most Recent Recording Sales Comparison Census TractEvacuation Zone
(NOT the same as a FEMA Flood Zone)
Flood Zone(NOT the same as your evacuation zone)
Plat Book/Page
13658/1662 $127,500 Sales Query 121030275013 E Compare Preliminary to Current FEMA Maps D-G/800
2018 Final Value Information
Year Just/Market Value Assessed Value / Non-HX Cap County Taxable Value School Taxable Value Municipal Taxable Value
2018 $109,774 $92,586 $92,586 $109,774 $92,586
[click here to hide] Value History as Certified (yellow indicates correction on file)
Year Homestead Exemption Just/Market Value Assessed Value County Taxable Value School Taxable Value Municipal Taxable Value
2017 No $93,996 $84,169 $84,169 $93,996 $84,169
2016 No $79,289 $76,517 $76,517 $79,289 $76,517
2015 No $76,089 $69,561 $69,561 $76,089 $69,561
2014 No $73,092 $63,237 $63,237 $73,092 $63,237
2013 No $66,384 $57,488 $57,488 $66,384 $57,488
2012 No $65,979 $52,262 $52,262 $65,979 $52,262
2011 No $47,511 $47,511 $47,511 $47,511 $47,511
2010 No $56,452 $56,452 $56,452 $56,452 $56,452
2009 No $69,146 $69,146 $69,146 $69,146 $69,146
2008 No $112,000 $112,000 $112,000 $112,000 $112,000
2007 No $91,600 $91,600 $91,600 N/A $91,600
2006 No $101,300 $101,300 $101,300 N/A $101,300
2005 No $69,300 $69,300 $69,300 N/A $69,300
2004 Yes $65,500 $52,800 $27,800 N/A $27,800
2003 Yes $61,700 $51,800 $26,800 N/A $26,800
2002 Yes $58,200 $50,600 $25,600 N/A $25,600
2001 Yes $52,100 $49,800 $24,800 N/A $24,800
2000 Yes $48,400 $48,400 $23,400 N/A $23,400
1999 Yes $47,500 $47,500 $22,500 N/A $22,500
1998 No $38,200 $38,200 $38,200 N/A $38,200
1997 No $38,100 $38,100 $38,100 N/A $38,100
1996 No $39,600 $39,600 $39,600 N/A $39,600
2018 Tax Information
2018 Tax Bill Tax District: TS
2018 Final Millage Rate 20.3804
Do not rely on current taxes as an estimate following a change in ownership. A significant change
in taxable value may occur after a transfer due to a loss of exemptions, reset of the Save Our
Homes or 10% Cap, and/or market conditions. Please use our new Tax Estimator to estimate taxes
under new ownership.
Ranked Sales (What are Ranked Sales?) See all transactions
Sale Date Book/Page Price Q/U V/I
22 Jun 2004 13658 / 1662 $70,000 U I
03 Feb 1998 09981 / 2088 $59,000 Q I
05 Feb 1992 07804 / 2329 $47,000 Q I
2018 Land Information
Seawall: No Frontage: None View:
Land Use Land Size Unit Value Units Total Adjustments Adjusted Value Method
Single Family (01) 50x159 1300.00 50.0000 1.0700 $69,550 FF
[click here to hide] 2019 Building 1 Structural Elements Back to Top
Site Address: 18 W ORANGE ST
Property Appraiser General Information https://www.pcpao.org/general.php?strap=152712899820640305
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Building Type: Res Comm Use
Compact Property Record Card
Open plot in New Window
Quality: Fair
Foundation: Continuous Footing
Floor System: Slab On Grade
Exterior Wall: Concrete Block
Roof Frame: Gable Or Hip
Roof Cover: Shingle Composition
Stories: 1
Living units: 1
Floor Finish: Carpet/ Vinyl/Asphalt
Interior Finish: Drywall/Plaster
Fixtures: 3
Year Built: 1965
Effective Age: 24
Heating: Central Duct
Cooling: Cooling (Central)
Building 1 Sub Area InformationDescription Living Area SF Gross Area SF
Open Porch Unfinished 0 24
Base 738 738
Total Living SF: 738 Total Gross SF: 762
[click here to hide] 2019 Extra Features
Description Value/Unit Units Total Value as New Depreciated Value Year
PATIO/DECK $9.00 180.00 $1,620.00 $842.00 2000
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which may include unpermitted construction. Any questions regarding permits, or the status of non-permittedimprovements, should be directed to the permitting jurisdiction in which the structure is located.
Permit Number Description Issue Date Estimated Value14-00000546 HEAT/AIR 02 Apr 2014 $013-00001898 ROOF 17 Dec 2013 $3,200
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS,
FLORIDA, APPROVING APPLICATION #19-40 REQUESTING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF
A SEASONAL/SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTAL AT 18
WEST ORANGE STREET, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
ORANGE STREET BETWEEN NORTH PINELLAS AVENUE AND
GRAND BOULEVARD, IN THE T5D DISTRICT OF THE
SPECIAL AREA PLAN; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS;
PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tarpon Springs has received an application for a
Conditional Use to allow for operation of a seasonal/short-term residential rental of a
single family residence in the T5d North Pinellas Avenue transect district of the Special
Area Plan; and,
WHEREAS, Section Table 4F. Specific Function & Use of the Transect-Based
Infill Code for the Sponge Docks and Community Redevelopment Area requires
conditional use approval for such uses within the T4a district; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing on this
application at its meeting of June 17, 2019 and recommended approval; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners must approve, deny or approve subject
to conditions, each application for conditional use approval; and,
WHEREAS, written notice and posted legal notice of this action has been
provided in accordance with Article XII of the Comprehensive Zoning and Land
Development Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS, FLORIDA, THAT:
SECTION 1: FINDINGS
Application #19-40 meets the criteria for approving a Conditional Use as set forth in
Section 209.01 of the Land Development Code.
SECTION 2: CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL
Application #19-40 under Resolution 2019-17, requesting Conditional Use approval to
allow establishment of a seasonal/short-term residential rental use at 18 West Orange
Street (Tarpon Springs Official Map, Block 64, West 50 feet of East 150 feet of South
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159 feet of Lot 3 (Map S-12-27-15) in the T4a North Pinellas Avenue transect district is
approved with the following conditions:
1. The property shall remain a single family residence rented as a single living unit.
2. The building shall be maintained with the following:
a. One smoke detector in each sleeping area,
b. One smoke detector in the common hall between sleeping areas,
c. Smoke detectors shall be of the 10-year lithium battery style, and,
d. A fire extinguisher shall be provided and shall have annual inspections.
3. The applicant shall obtain and maintain a City of Tarpon Springs business tax
receipt for the use. If the business tax receipt lapses for a period of more than six
(6) months, a new review of the conditional use will be required.
SECTION 3: EFFECTIVE DATE
This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.