Independence planning commission approves four short‑term rental permits

The Independence Planning Commission on March 10 approved four short‑term rental permits for properties across the city, voting unanimously on each application during a public meeting at City Hall.

Staff presented the first application, case 26412 at 202 South Fuller Avenue, describing a newly constructed 1,300‑square‑foot dwelling on a roughly 6,500‑square‑foot lot with a parking plan that provides two off‑street guest spaces and one on‑street space. Planner Gabe said staff recommended approval with standard conditions, including a maximum occupancy of six and a three‑bedroom limit. Applicant Jordan Brandsteader said he converted the house from long‑term to short‑term to serve tourism and would market the home to families and sports teams to limit party behavior. “We use that app that…alerts me,” Brandsteader said, referring to noise monitoring tools and a…