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Board approves short-term rental at 1430 Shore Acres Road with limits on amplified outdoor music, occupancy, and requirement for local manager
Summary
The Board of Adjustments granted a conditional-use permit to Rocket Farm LLC for a short-term rental at 1430 Shore Acres Road, imposing conditions including an on-site or local manager available 24/7 (one-hour response), prohibition on amplified outdoor performances, limits to eight adult guests for a four-bedroom house, and no parties or outside events.
The Woodford County Board of Adjustments on July 6 approved a conditional-use permit for a short-term rental at 1430 Shore Acres Road with several operating conditions intended to address neighbor concerns about noise and management.
Attorney Kenny Moykonovich, representing applicant Rachel Ignati and Rocket Farm LLC, described the property—s flood damage and rehabilitation and outlined voluntary safeguards including a 24-hour local property manager, limits on guests, screening and rental agreements, and quiet hours. "She's invested substantial financial resources and countless hours to restore this property," Moykonovich said, asking the board to evaluate the application based on the property and operational plan.
Neighbors asked detailed questions about what "short-term" means (staff answered: any rental period under 30 days), parking, outside guests, and who to contact if a problem arises. Tim Maple (1478 Shore Acres) asked whether a short-term rental could be for one night or longer; staff said the ordinance covers any rental under 30 days. Julie Springer (1375 Shore Acres) told the board she had experienced recurring noise and after-hours gatherings at other rentals nearby and urged a ban on amplified outdoor music and a posted local contact number.
Board members, the applicant and staff negotiated specific conditions on the record: the age restriction as proposed applies to the primary renter (families are permitted), occupancy will be limited consistent with the zoning rule (for a four-bedroom house the board set a limit of no more than eight adults plus accompanying children), one on-site/on-listing local contact must be available 24 hours and able to respond within one hour, no parties or events and no outside guests that would create a party situation, and no amplified outdoor performances (including bands, DJs or karaoke). Staff reminded the board that parking is regulated by the ordinance as one parking space per guest room and that on-site parking must be provided.
A board member moved to approve the CUP with the discussed conditions; the motion was seconded and the board voted in favor. The board also discussed enforcement: violations of permit conditions can be reported to the planning and zoning office and the board can hold a hearing on revocation of a conditional-use permit.
The permit approval incorporates staff conditions set out in the staff report and the additional restrictions agreed at the hearing. The local property manager—contact and the final conditions will accompany the permit when it is issued.
