Town Commissioners Minutes — 2017-08-30
Minutes August 30, 2017 · 2 page(s)
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This joint work session of the Queenstown Commissioners and the Planning Commission on August 30, 2017 reviewed draft short-term rental and rental-property ordinances (no public comment was taken). The short-term rental draft defines such rentals as stays under 30 consecutive days (covering Air B&B rentals), would allow them in R1, R2 and TC districts and—at the Planner’s recommendation—QRD as well, requires an annual license tied to the property owner, proof of liability insurance of at least $500,000, and proposed fees of $250 initial and $100 annual; the ordinance would amend the Town Code and Ms. Booth will revise and bring it back for introduction. The rental-property draft defines residential rental dwelling units, excludes owner-occupied single-family rentals of a room and rentals to immediate family, provides for periodic inspections by the Middle Department Inspection Agency, and requires no further changes so it is eligible for introduction at the next meeting. Commissioners noted the rental ordinance gives the Town leverage to enforce the Property Maintenance Code by revoking licenses for non-compliance; the session adjourned at 6:49 p.m. by unanimous vote.
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QUEENSTOWN COMMISSIONERS Joint Work Session August 30, 2017 PRESENT: President Thomas B. Willis, Jr., Commissioner Hogie Schuster, and Commissioner George L. Plumbo, Jr., Mike Bowell, Acting Town Manager, Brynja Booth, Town Attomey, Amy Moore, Town Clerk, Peter Johnston, Town Planner, and Planning Commission members Al Hardee, Matt Reno, Phil Snyder and Willie Comegys. WORK SESSION CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 P.M. President Willis announced that this work session was a joint meeting between the Town Commissioners and the Planning Commission, and there would be no public comment or questions taken. Work session was called to review and discuss draft rental and short-term rental legislation. Short-Term Rental Ordinance - Per Ms. Booth, currently there are no regulations prohibiting short-term rentals. Short-term rental is defined as any rental tenancy permitting occupant of a residential dwelling unit by persons unrelated by blood or maniage to the owner ofthe property, or the tenant of the property, for less than 30 consecutive days. This would cover Air B&B rentals. They would be permitted in the R1, R2 and TC districts. After discussion, and Peter Johnston's recommendation, they should be permitted in the QRD district as well. . There will be an annual license required, which is renewable. r The license is tied to the property owner. o Owner will be required to show proof of liability insurance at a minimum of $500,000. . Adoption ofthe ordinance would become an amendment to the Town Code, not the Zoning Ordinance. r Suggesting a $250 initial application fee, renewing at $100 arurually. Ms. Booth will make some slight changes and bring to next meeting for introduction. Rental Property Ordinance - Per Ms. Booth, residential rental dwelling unit is defined as any building or part ofa building in which a person resides in which consideration ofmoney or other goods or services are paid or provided to the owner of such building or the owner's authorized representative or other tenant. This definition shall include the letting or rental ofany single family residential dwelling unit or multi-family residential dwelling unit. The ordinance would not apply to single family residences which is owner occupied in which the owner rents a room within the residence, nor shall it apply to a rental unit occupied by an immediate family member. lnspections would be performed periodically by Middle Department Inspection Agency. Following review and discussion, there does not appear'to be any changes to the draft required. This version would be eligible for introduction at the next meeting. Per Ms. Booth, this ordinance would be good leverage to have property owners keep their properties in compliance with the Property Maintenance Code. The Town can pull licenses for non-compliance, and the owner would no longer be able to rent the property. There being no further discussion on these two matters, President Willis motioned to adjoum the work session at 6:49 p.m. Motion seconded by Commissioner Plumbo, and motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, A*lhuant- A.n #.'Loo.". Town Clerk