The city’s Division of Planning staff has recommended that the Board of Adjustment approve an application to turn a single-family home at 714 Hambrick Ave. into an un-hosted short-term rental property for up to 10 guests. Click here to read and download the recommendation.
The city’s Board of Adjustment will meet Monday at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall to consider the application. Anyone interested in expressing an opinion on the issue should plan to attend the meeting, which is likely to be a long one.
The Mentelle Neighborhood Association’s board has voted unanimously to oppose the application, based on to factors: strong opposition from neighbors on Hambrick Avenue; and the large number of un-hosted short-term rentals already allowed to operate in the neighborhood. Under a new law, existing properties that registered with the city by Jan. 10 were “grandfathered-in” and allowed to continue operating. Click here to read the board’s letter.
City records show that there are 14 un-hosted short-term rental properties with at least 10 rental units now operating in or adjacent to Mentelle neighborhood. Click here to see a map of them with information about the owners and operators. The city Planning staff’s report indicated there may be more operating that are not legally registered. The MNA board thinks that is already too many, and any more will damage the character of the neighborhood. Click here for more information about issues related to short-term rentals.