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Planning commission approves short-term rental at 137 S. Monticello Drive
Summary
The Stillwater Planning Commission voted 5-0 to approve a short-term rental license for a renovated house at 137 South Monticello Drive. The applicants said they will use Airbnb, limit occupancy to eight people, prohibit pets and smoking, and enforce quiet hours.
The Stillwater Planning Commission on Jan. 28 approved a short-term rental license for a house at 137 South Monticello Drive.
The applicants, Kathy Babb and John Parks, told commissioners they bought the house in 2012, renovated it after years of college-student rentals and intend to operate it as an Airbnb. "We intend to use it as an Airbnb," Babb said. The applicants said they will limit occupancy, restrict pets and smoking, and require quiet hours.
The application drew no public opposition at the hearing. Staff noted the commission is the hearing body for short-term rental (STR) applications and that the city cannot enforce private covenants but may consider them during deliberation.
Applicant details and conditions presented at the hearing included: a maximum of eight guests, quiet hours from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m., no pets and no smoking, and a minimum renter age of 25. John Parks said he and his wife will serve as property managers and that he will be available for on-call emergencies. The applicants described onsite features intended to limit problems: a circle drive with room they say can accommodate about five large vehicles, a brick paver pad for additional parking, a Ring doorbell at the entry and backyard security cameras, and a local cleaning service they operate.
Commission discussion was brief and focused on operation and parking; no members of the public spoke in opposition. A commissioner made a motion to approve the short-term rental application; the motion was seconded and the commission voted 5-0 to approve the license.
The commission did not adopt additional conditions beyond those described by the applicants and contained in the application materials. City staff advised that the commission’s role was to review the licensing request rather than private covenants and that enforcement of private rules remains a civil matter.
Votes at a glance: The commission voted to approve the short-term rental application for 137 South Monticello Drive, motion passed 5-0.
