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Commission declines recommendation on short-term rental at 515 Chestnut after neighbor concerns and applicant hardship
Summary
The commission chose not to recommend for or against Wayne Williams’ request to allow short-term rentals at 515 Chestnut, citing competing factors: Williams’ medical and financial hardship and neighbors’ parking, precedent and safety concerns. The Zoning Hearing Board will decide.
The Columbia Borough Planning Commission on Dec. 16 declined to make a recommendation on a variance request that would allow short-term rentals at 515 Chestnut Street, leaving the ultimate decision to the Zoning Hearing Board.
Applicant Wayne Williams described a personal medical hardship and said he intends to live in the house half the time while renting it short-term to cover mortgage and utility costs. Williams said he has met with borough staff, taken steps toward code compliance and planned management procedures (three-night minimum, guest screening, onsite cameras, and the option to hire a management company…
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