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Council hears two short-term rental petitions; items left pending administrative follow-up
Summary
The Gary City Council reviewed two special-use permit petitions for short-term rentals (1025 North Vigo and 3654 Buchanan). The administration recommended an unfavorable finding for the first application pending a comprehensive inspection and recommended favorable for the second; the council asked staff to verify submitted documents and did not take final votes.
At a brief Gary City Council session the body reviewed two ordinances seeking special-use permits for short-term rental conversions. Dr. Martin told the council zoning recommended an unfavorable finding for the 1025 North Vigo petition because required mailings and a comprehensive inspection were missing, while the 3654 Buchanan petition had "submitted sufficient documentation" and received a favorable zoning recommendation.
Petitioners Kristen Conley (1025 North Vigo) and Lourdes Vaez (3654 Buchanan) each addressed the council. Conley disputed the administration's characterization that documents were missing, saying she had submitted the full inspection report; Vaez described completed renovations (additional bedrooms and a full bathroom) and on-site parking for Buchanan. Council members urged petitioners and staff to reconcile outstanding items; both matters were left for further administration follow-up and possible placement on a future agenda. No formal council votes were recorded.
