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Neighbors tell board parking, Airbnb turnover threaten Dillon Avenue block
Summary
Multiple residents told the Board of Adjustment that conversions to multifamily and nearby Airbnbs have created persistent parking problems, turnover and safety concerns on Dillon Avenue during the hearing on 3115 Dillon Ave.
Three residents testified before the board raising parking congestion, frequent turnover and safety concerns tied to short-term rentals and multiunit conversions on Dillon Avenue.
Edward Henson, who lives at 3121 Dillon Avenue, described long-term occupancy in the neighborhood and said the rear building at the subject property is a detached garage; he said nearby multiunit buildings and short-term rentals spill parking onto Dillon and that the alley cannot accommodate additional vehicles. “It’s essentially destroying the single family house units around the neighborhood,” Henson said.
Patrick Ellis said there are already “no less than 12 to 14 multifamily units on that block,” and that turnover from rentals and Airbnbs makes it harder for families to form connections. Christina Shealy said the frequent arrivals and departures at short-term rentals make her feel unsafe, and flagged illegal parking and event-related congestion. “It makes me nervous,” Shealy said.
Board members acknowledged the residents’ concerns and noted that site-plan review required by the approval will specifically address parking, setbacks and landscaping but that the city currently has no short-term rental regulations to use as an enforcement tool.
