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Commission approves short-term rental application adjacent to longtime residents
Summary
The commission approved a short-term rental request for a property near Surrey Drive; attorney Max Myers said the owners plan short stays with screening and a no-party policy, while one neighbor raised concerns about college-town party houses and housing affordability.
The Planning Commission voted unanimously Sept. 9 to approve a short-term rental application for a property near Surrey Drive, represented by attorney Max Myers.
Max Myers, who identified himself as counsel for Mr. and Mrs. Jones, said the applicants have deep community ties and will screen guests for short stays, reserving the right to remove anyone who violates a no-party policy. “So far, it's been used by family members, but they do look forward to having 2 to 3 day Airbnbs in the home,” Myers said, noting the owners plan to screen applicants and enforce rules.
A neighbor, Tom Derringer, spoke in support, saying the owners had improved the property and that there is adequate driveway parking. In opposition, Steven McGowan cited concerns about traffic, noise and how short-term rentals can change neighborhood character and home affordability; he asked whether approvals follow to subsequent owners and expressed that zoning should be preserved for single-family use. Staff clarified that a new owner would need to reapply.
After closing the hearing and reviewing staff alternatives, a commissioner moved to approve the application; the motion passed 3–0.
The approval allows the applicants to pursue the short-term rental license under the conditions described; staff reiterated that ownership changes would necessitate a new application.
