Granting the issuance of a conditional use permit to Jennifer Hempel and Paula Clayton to allow the operation of a short-term rental on property located at 411 McBaine Avenue; providing a severability clause (Case No. 11-2026).

This agenda item concerns a request for a conditional use permit (CUP) to operate a short-term rental (STR) at 411 McBaine Avenue. Owners Jennifer Hempel and Paula Clayton, with agent Paula Clayton, sought approval for a Tier 2 STR allowing 210 nights of annual usage and a maximum of 6 transient guests. The property is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home zoned R-MF and is not the owners' principal residence.

During the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on November 20, 2025, the applicant agreed to reduce the maximum occupancy to 4 transient guests to align with existing on-site parking (1 garage, 1 driveway space). Staff recommended approval with this condition, along with making the attached garage available. Public testimony raised concerns about the property's history as a "Job Point" affordable housing home and the broader impact of STRs on housing availability, though staff clarified any such obligations would have expired.

The Commission ultimately tied 4-4 on the motion to approve, resulting in a recommendation of denial to the City Council. If approved by Council, the STR would still require full compliance with city regulations, including a business license and accommodation taxes.