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Zoning board approves three owner‑occupied short‑term rental permits; one application continued
Summary
The Town of Middletown Zoning Board approved owner‑occupied short‑term rental permits for properties on Compton View Drive, South Drive and Renfrew Avenue, and continued one petition to the May meeting.
The Town of Middletown Zoning Board approved three owner‑occupied short‑term rental (STR) special‑use petitions and continued one application to the May meeting.
Petitions approved: James and Sharon Maguire (145 Compton View Drive, Lot 823 on Tax Assessor’s Plat 120) received board approval. The applicants told the board they live at the address year‑round and proposed renting two rooms with a likely maximum of four guests; they said there is parking for two cars on the site. The board noted the application met the requirements of the town’s updated short‑term rental ordinance and granted the special‑use permit 5‑0.
Philip Robertson and Lisa Anastokes (1 South Drive, Lot 58 on Tax Assessor’s Plat 117) also received approval. Robertson testified that he and his fiancée live at the property full time and planned to rent a first‑floor bedroom; the board took the petition under advisement then voted 5‑0 to approve the owner‑occupied STR.
Daphne M. Fogg (19 Renfrew Avenue, Lot 253 on Tax Assessor’s Plat 115) received approval for an owner‑occupied STR in a converted portion of a garage. Fogg said she will live on the property year‑round, proposed a maximum of two occupants, and said driveway parking would accommodate guests. The board approved her petition 5‑0.
Continued petition: William and Ellen Kelly (12 Harvey Road) requested a continuance and the board continued their application to the May meeting (May 27), per the applicants’ request.
Votes at a glance (owner‑occupied STRs): - James and Sharon Maguire, 145 Compton View Drive — approved 5‑0; two rooms; parking for two vehicles; maximum occupancy stated as about four guests. - Philip Robertson and Lisa Anastokes, 1 South Drive — approved 5‑0; owner‑occupied; single first‑floor bedroom to be used as STR. - Daphne M. Fogg, 19 Renfrew Avenue — approved 5‑0; converted garage unit; maximum two guests; driveway parking available. - William and Ellen Kelly, 12 Harvey Road — continued to May 27 meeting at applicants’ request.
Board members confirmed applicants understood affidavit and annual registration requirements associated with the STR ordinance and noted the approvals were based on the applications meeting the ordinance’ standards.
