The negotiations continue.
Six counter offers on Bert Harris claims were approved May 11 by the Anna Maria City Commission, offering occupancy rates between 10 and 16 for vacation homes.
Commissioner Nancy Yetter voted against the settlement offers.
The city of Anna Maria adopted a vacation rental ordinance in 2015 that went into effect in April 2016. Among other things, the VRO specifies that short-term vacation rentals can have an occupancy of no more than eight people, regardless of home size.
Since April 2016, 112 Bert Harris claims have been filed against the city — all but one claim was based on the occupancy rate enacted in the VRO.
The Bert Harris Jr. Private Property Protection Act of 1995 allows property owners to seek relief if they can prove a government action lowered the value of their property.
Claimants must provide appraisals to establish value and settlements, in lieu of cash payments, can either fully or partly restore the rights that existed prior to the prohibitions. The city has 150 days to respond to claims.
Of the 112 claims, all have received an initial offer and 59 were settled as of May 12.
A counter offer was approved for property at 9802 Gulf Drive, owned by 9802 Gulf Drive LLC, offering a 14-person occupancy on the condition that a proposed second living room is of sufficient size to accommodate two guests.
Tommy and Michelle Bolton, who own property at 306 Tarpon St., were given a second 10-person occupancy offer for their property.
Casita Marina Inc. was offered a 16-person occupancy for property at 11101 Gulf Drive upon city staff confirming the living area has a sleeper sofa, an emergency egress and complies with city code.
Luann Marshall and Linda Cedolin were offered a 14-person occupancy rate again for both lots at 404 Spring Ave., which they filed in two claims, with the city requesting they stick to proposed plans to build a six-bedroom residence with 100 square feet or larger rooms.
Owners Gregory Reynolds, Kristine Zelt, Andrew Offerle, Marcus Martin and Heather Martin were offered occupancy of 12 guests by the city commission for their property at 797 N. Shore Drive.