Inglewood Resident Urges Denial of Short Term Rental Waiver Near Elementary School

The Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting held on August 13, 2025, in Englewood, Colorado, focused on a significant waiver request for a short-term rental property located in an R1C zoning district. The meeting began with procedural formalities, including the swearing-in of speakers.

The first speaker, a concerned resident, presented a strong case against the waiver request. She highlighted several issues regarding the property’s maintenance, stating that the owner had failed to uphold standards expected of long-term rentals. Specific complaints included unshoveled snow, overflowing trash, and vehicles parked without proper permits. The resident provided photographic evidence to support her claims, illustrating the property's poor condition, which she argued would worsen if it were allowed to operate as a short-term rental.

Additionally, she disputed the property owner's assertion that Craig Hospital had agreed to list the property on its resources page. After contacting the hospital, she confirmed that they had no involvement with the property and were actively working with the city to prevent such waivers. The resident emphasized the property's proximity to Charles Hay Elementary School, expressing concerns that short-term rentals could lead to disruptive behavior in a residential neighborhood.

The board acknowledged the resident's concerns and accepted her photographs and email correspondence with Craig Hospital into the record for review. Following her testimony, the next speaker, Brett Potomac, introduced himself and indicated that he and his associates were not firmly against the waiver but had several questions and concerns that needed addressing before making a decision.

The meeting proceeded with the board members reviewing the submitted materials and preparing to hear further testimonies. The discussions highlighted the community's commitment to maintaining residential standards and the importance of thorough consideration of waiver requests to protect neighborhood integrity. The board's next steps will involve evaluating the evidence presented and addressing the concerns raised by residents before reaching a decision on the waiver request.