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Resident says short-term rentals and rezoning have transformed a Blanding neighborhood
Summary
A resident told commissioners that building-code changes and new short-term rentals have turned a formerly residential area into a mixed-use neighborhood, and that he is collecting signatures to support a subdivision change.
Ed Williamson, who identified himself as a resident of San Juan County Estates, told the commission that recent zoning and building-code changes have allowed short-term rentals and businesses into his neighborhood and damaged its residential character.
"They also been called the cash cow," Williamson said, describing new development and noting that lots intended for families are being used as short-term rentals. He said he has been collecting signatures to support a subdivision change and planned to consult the building inspector about permit options.
Williamson said the conversion of lots and the volume of visitors has led to damage to small roads and a loss of the neighborhood community feel. He asked the commission to consider protections for long-term residents and said he and several neighbors are prepared to sell if conditions do not improve.
