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Jackson Planning Board accepts two short-term rental applications, urges Select Board to set deadline for prior rentals
Summary
The Planning Board unanimously accepted STR applications for 16 and 18 Old Jackson Road, noting both properties lie in the commercial district and therefore are not limited by rental counts; the board recommended the Select Board set an end date for prior owners to apply under the 'no limit' clause.
Jackson — The Town of Jackson Planning Board accepted two short-term rental (STR) applications and voted to recommend that the Select Board set a firm deadline for owners who rented properties before the STR ordinance to apply for 'no limit' status.
At the March 20 meeting the board reviewed an application for 16 Old Jackson Road (Map R12, Lot 112). Member David L. Campbell said the owners reported they had been renting the home before the STR ordinance took effect and requested "no limit" rentals. Chair William Terry noted the property is in the commercial district and "therefore is not limited to the number of rentals." Public attendee Ed Harvey commented that "there is a myth that everyone uses public sites to rent their property." Member Dick Bennett moved to accept the application with comment; Member David L. Campbell seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
The board then considered an application for 18 Old Jackson Road (Map R12, Lot 114). Member Scott Badger moved to accept the application with no comment; Member Dick Bennett seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Board members again noted the property lies in the commercial district and is not subject to rental-count limits in the ordinance.
Following those votes, Member Scott Badger moved that the Planning Board recommend the Select Board set an end date for previous owners to submit applications under the "no limit" clause; Selectmen’s Representative Bob Thompson seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Votes at a glance: - Approval of January 9 minutes: motion by Dick Bennett; seconded by David L. Campbell; approved unanimously. - Election of officers (Chair William Terry, Vice Chair Scott Badger, Secretary David L. Campbell): motion by Sarah Kimball; seconded by Dick Bennett; approved unanimously. - STR application — 16 Old Jackson Road (Map R12, Lot 112): accept with comment; motion Dick Bennett; second David L. Campbell; outcome approved unanimously. - STR application — 18 Old Jackson Road (Map R12, Lot 114): accept; motion Scott Badger; second Dick Bennett; outcome approved unanimously. - Recommendation to Select Board to set deadline for prior-owner STR applications: motion Scott Badger; second Bob Thompson; approved unanimously.
The board adjourned after the votes and scheduled its next regular meeting for April 10, 2025.
