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Consider a request for a special use permit to allow a short term rental at 1451 Hillcrest Drive.
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Presented By: Adam Fletcher, Director - Department of Planning & Community Development
Recommendation and Review
Planning Commission recommended in favor (7-0) for a special use permit per Section 10-3-40(8) of the Zoning Ordinance to allow a short-term rental within the R-2, Residential District at a +/- 14,800 sq. ft. property identified as tax map parcel 51-K-17 and 18, with the following conditions:
1. Prior to beginning operations, a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) must be issued for the building.
2. The site shall be the operator’s primary residence.
3. An operator shall be present on the site during the lodging period within any dwelling unit.
4. All STR accommodations shall be within the principal structure.
5. There shall be no more than three STR guest rooms or accommodation spaces.
6. The number of guests at one time shall be limited to six.
7. Prior to beginning operations, the operator shall have the guest rooms and accommodation spaces and means of egress inspected by city staff to confirm compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code or as determined necessary by Building Code and Fire Officials.
8. Minimum off-street parking spaces do not need to be delineated and can be accommodated utilizing the driveway or other areas on the property.
9. If in the opinion of Planning Commission or City Council, the short-term rental becomes a nuisance, the special use permit can be recalled for further review, which could lead to the need for additional conditions, restrictions, or the revocation of the permit.
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