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Lorain planning commission approves conditional-use permit for short-term rental at 320 Lakeside Avenue
Summary
The Lorain Planning Commission approved a conditional-use permit allowing a short-term rental at 320 Lakeside Avenue after the applicant described the property and neighbors voiced no objection; the application conforms to Chapter 1143.04(G) of the city code.
The Lorain Planning Commission on Friday approved Conditional Use Permit 01-2025 to operate a short-term rental at 320 Lakeside Avenue.
The applicant, George Milbrandt, said he and his wife purchased a small cottage across from Mile Long Pier and that the property is suited to short-term occupancy. "It's too small to, you know, house a family. It's probably too small to even have a couple, but it's perfect size for a short term rental," Milbrandt told the commission. He said the couple would screen guests, prohibit parties and pets, and that the property has parking for four cars.
The approval followed staff confirmation that the application meets the requirements of Chapter 1143.04(G) of the Lorain zoning code. A planning staff member, Evelisse, confirmed on the record: "Yes. Of 1143.04 G. Yes." A neighbor who spoke in support, identified as Miss Greenhouse, said she had no objection given Milbrandt's stated arrangements and the fact that the next-door neighbor will act as a registered agent: "I don't have a problem with this, but it is based on the the caliber of this applicant." The commission then moved, supported and approved the permit by voice vote; the transcript records a voice vote but does not list individual roll-call tallies.
Why it matters: The commission said it is bound to approve short-term rental applications that meet the ordinance requirements. Planning staff and the commission emphasized that the applicant met the code standards and that having a named local agent satisfied proximity requirements in the ordinance.
Details: The application was presented and the applicant was sworn before giving testimony. Milbrandt provided his mailing address for the record as 5215 Cape Hawk Drive in Medina and said the property had operated as a short-term rental under previous owners. Planning staff confirmed the city ordinance does not require the applicant to be a city resident. No formal conditions beyond conformity with Chapter 1143.04(G) were recorded in the meeting minutes. The approval was recorded as a voice vote; the transcript notes "All those in favor? Aye." but does not record a numeric tally.
Next steps: The permit approval by the planning commission is a step in the local land-use process; the transcript does not record any subsequent appeals or additional administrative steps.
