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Planning commission takes first look at special‑use permit for short‑term rental at 11 Parker Street
Summary
The Onancock Planning Commission reviewed a special‑use permit application for 11 Parker Street proposing short‑term rental use with up to six guests; staff will prepare a report and the item moves to a joint public hearing before the town council.
The Onancock Planning Commission on its August agenda opened a formal review of an application for 11 Parker Street to operate as a short‑term rental under a special‑use permit. Chair called the item a "first step" and said the commission is not taking action tonight; staff will draft a report and counsel will review it before the matter is scheduled for a joint public hearing with the town council.
Commissioners asked procedural and operational questions about notification and conditions. "She's asking for permission to have up to 6 guests," the Chair said, noting the application currently lacks plan dimensions and an impact study. Commissioners also asked whether neighbor polling or certified letters would be sent; Wes, the zoning administrator, confirmed he will develop the staff report and recommended the commission identify questions for him to address in that report. The commission indicated any approval could include conditions such as requiring a site manager be hired before final approval.
The commission agreed to return the application to staff for a written report, circulate it to counsel, and set a public hearing (joint with town council) to give the public an opportunity to comment. No vote on the permit was taken at the meeting.
