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Residents urge action on short-term rentals after trash, noise and safety complaints near Summit Court
Summary
Two residents told the Shawnee City Council that short-term rentals near 7124 Summit Court and other addresses are causing trash, parking and safety problems; the council asked staff to check whether the property is registered and licensed.
At the Feb. 24 Shawnee City Council meeting, residents described repeated nuisance problems they attributed to nearby short-term rentals and asked the city to take enforcement or policy action.
"My name is Lorita Crane, and I live at 7124 Summit Court in Shawnee, next door to a licensed Airbnb," said Lorita Crane during the public comment period. Crane described trash left in yards, frequent cars up and down the street, and an incident in which she said a dog remained inside a rental for 24 hours until police responded: "On 1 occasion, we heard a barking dog. The barking didn't stop and it went on all night. The next day, we called the police and they came by'this time the animal had been trapped in that home for 24 hours. All of us, including children, were very distraught."
Crane also raised concerns about recycling contamination, blocked driveways for elderly residents and long-standing problems with cans left at curbside. "Cars are parked continually. I'm in good health at 82, but my 84 year old husband isn't. And constantly our driveway is being blocked by people renting this house," she said.
Another resident, Francis King of Ballantine, told the council he sees short-term rental listings advertising capacity for dozens of guests and said he has reported properties to the city that continue operating after licenses were revoked. "You pulled their license, but they have 7 young men that have been staying there since Feb. ... They changed from Airbnb'to VRBO," King said, and described listings that advertise 15 to 30 people.
Council response and direction to staff: Council member Tony asked staff to check whether the property at or near 7124 Summit Court is registered and licensed as a short-term rental. Later, Council member Jacqueline said she had already received multiple complaints about the same address and expected staff follow-up. The council did not adopt new regulations at the meeting but asked staff to investigate registration and enforcement status for the properties raised in public comment.
Why it matters: Residents described repeated quality-of-life impacts including overflowing trash, potential public-safety access issues, animal-welfare concerns and alleged improper use of recycling containers. Council members signaled interest in staff follow-up and potential regulatory review.
Action/direction recorded: City staff were asked to verify whether the short-term rental at 7124 Summit Court (and nearby properties raised in public comments) is properly registered and licensed and to report findings to council.
