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Ashland Housing Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
March 27, 2013: 4:00 – 5:45pm
Council Chambers-1175 East Main Street
1. (4:00) Approval of Minutes (5 min)
February 27, 2013
2. (4:05) Public Forum (5 min)
3.(4:10)Student Fair Housing Survey Review (25 min)
Evan Lasley
4.(4:35) Liaison Reports discussion (15 min)
Liaison Reports
Council(Carol Voisin)
Staff(Linda Reid)
General Announcements
5.(4:50)Sun Village Update (10 min)
Chair: Regina Ayars
6. (5:00) Rental Registry (20 min)
Chair: Regina Ayars
7.(5:20)Vacation Rental update and discussion (20 min)
Staff Liaison: Linda Reid
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8.(5:40)April 24 2013 MeetingAgenda Items
Commissioner items suggested(5 min)
Quorum Check – Commissioners not available to attend upcoming regular meetings
should declare their expected absence.
9.(5.45)Upcoming Events and Meetings
CDBG Award Public Hearing-City Council Meeting,
7:00-10:00 PM; April 2, 2013
Next Housing Commission Regular Meeting
4:00-5:45 PM; April 24, 2013
10. (5:45) Adjournment
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the
Community Development office at 541-488-5305 (TTY phone is 1-800-735-2900). Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will
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ASHLAND HOUSING COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
February 27, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
ChairRegina Ayars called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. in the Siskiyou Room at the Community Development
and Engineering Building located at 51 Winburn Way, Ashland, OR 97520.
Commissioners Present:Council Liaison
Regina AyarsCarol Voisin
Brett Ainsworth
Barb BarasaSOU Liaison
Evan LasleyAndrew Ensslin
Michael Gutman
Ben Scott
Staff Present:
Commissioners Absent:Linda Reid, Housing Specialist
Carolyn Schwendener
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Gutman/Lasley m/s to approve the minutes of the January 23, 2013 regular Housing Commission meeting. Voice
Vote: All Ayes; minutes were approved as presented.
PUBLIC FORUM
No one spoke
CDBG PRESENTATIONS
Maslow Project – Mary Ferrell founder and Executive Director of the Maslow Project spoke. Ferrell explained that
the Maslow Project is a nonprofit advocacy agency whose mission is to offer every homeless child and youth the
probability of success and the opportunity for a better life. They do this by providing resources for basic needs,
removing barriers to education and employment and fostering self-sufficiency in a collaborative and empowering
environment. Homelessness is defined as “any student who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate night residence.”
This includes couch surfing, doubled-up, living in weekly rate motels, shelters, parks, streets and campgrounds or
in substandard blight conditions. Ferrell pointed out their proposed target is 100 students.
The Maslow Project is located inside the Ashland Senior High School. The Ashland case manager works
approximately three days a week providing services to eligible youth and families. Ferrell acknowledged that the
Maslow Project is requesting $10,000 from the CDBG funds to cover a portion of the Case Manager’s salary. All
other program costs are covered by other funding sources. These CDBG funds are critical to the payroll expenses
of this project. A reduction in hours of the Case Manager would result in decreased access for students to this
service.
The following are questions from the Commissioners:
How long have you been in existence?
We started over 14 years ago but became non-profit just four years back. We chose to become non-profit in order
to expand and be a county wide service.
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How do you work with other non-profits in the Community?
We partner with as many agencies as possible. Our case manager spends time with the Community Works street
outreach worker conducting outreach programs. We also give referrals to each other when appropriate.
Are there any duplicates regarding services offered in our Community?
No. We offer a full range of services including coordinating housing for children.
How do you access the children who are not in High School?
Our case manager goes to all the schools in the district as well as Headstart. There is a built in network in place.
You mentioned having $8,700 in donations from the Community. How many make up that number?
Approximately seven businesses and forty-five to fifty individuals
Ashland Emergency Food Bank – Treasurer and Board Member Ward Wilson along with Grant writer Walt Slater
gave a presentation. For over forty years the AEFB has been distributing food to the Communities of Ashland and
Talent. Each month they provide an average of 475-525 households (representing 1,300 children and adults) with
a three to five-day supply of essential food items. They anticipate that 1,500 unique households (representing
3,750 individuals) will seek assistance from them in 2013.
AEFB has one part time employee and approximately ninety regular volunteers. They are currently housed at 560
Clover Lane, the old Kentucky Fried Chicken/A & W Restaurant. In August of 2011 they were able to negotiate a
two year lease at that property with the option to purchase it when the lease is up in the amount of $475,000.
AEFB is asking for $87,000 in CDBG funds to help purchase the property. Currently they have $91,225 in secured
monies, $87,646 CDBG awarded funds from 2012 and $296,129 in tentative monies.
Grant writer, Slater made two points regarding the AEFB purchase. As a basic service their application will score
higher and is identified as a priory project for funding from various foundations and funding sources. Slater stated
that if awarded the additional CDBG funds it will help bring leverage with the other private contributors.
The following are questions from the Commissioners:
The deadline for the purchase of the building is August 31, 2013. What will happen if you don’t have the money at
that time?
AEFB has no obligation to purchase the property. It would be our hope that the Bank would give us more time if we
are close to the amount needed. The bank has demonstrated their desire to help us make the purchase.
How confident do you feel in the next six months that you can raise over fifty percent of your target?
We are very confident! It took us a year to really get started on our fundraising and we have done quite well in a
short amount of time. Currently no one we have asked has turned us down. We have received a donation from a
prominent community member who has also asked to join our fundraising campaign.
Why did it take so long to get the campaign going?
None of the people on the board have any experience in fund raising. We had to educate ourselves. We spoke with
fund raising professionals in the valley including the YMCA Director. We had to find volunteers to do the layout and
graphics.
Wilson invited the Commissioners to their March 10th open house and Pie Social at the food bank located at 560
Clover Lane.
St. Vincent de Paul – Rich Hansen, Foundation Liaison and Chici Cutting, President represented St. Vincent de
Paul. The Rogue Valley District Council of St. Vincent de Paul is dedicated to providing compassionate support
and care to the poor and needy in Jackson County, regardless of race, religion, creed, sex, sexual preference or
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ethnic origin. Twelve volunteers respond to calls for help on the Ashland phone line.
In the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012 the Ashland/Talent Home Visit Conference spent $124,510 helping
the needy. In total they helped 184 families with rent expenses and 304 families with utility bills. Hansen
acknowledged that St. Vincent de Paul is requesting $24,000 in CDBG funds with this application. None of the
money received goes to salaries or benefits; it all goes to those they serve. The only overhead expense is $16.38
for a voice mail answering machine.
The following are questions from the Commissioners:
What percentage go your budget goes to help pay people’s utility bills?
Approximately 45% of the budget is designated for utility help about $55,000. $59,000 is used for rent. All CDBG
funds received are used for rent.
Living Opportunities – Jim Gochenour, Development Director spoke. Gochenour began by thanking the
Commissioners for their support with last year’s Grant money. Thanks to the City of Ashland CDBG funds in 2012
Living Opportunities was able to complete an interior capital improvement project at their building located at 747
Normal Ave. in Ashland. They are requesting $24,000 from the City’s CDBG fund in order to continue with the
renovation of the building. The money will go toward adding siding and insulation, replacing windows, doors, update
light fixtures, fencing and updates to the porch. The goal is to increase the energy efficiency of the building. Living
Opportunities will provide the remaining needed $17,300 and will cover any unanticipated costs associated with the
project. The life expectancy of the building is another thirty years.
Their mission statement is “For people with developmental disabilities to work for the same employers, live in the
same neighborhoods, and have the same experiences everyone aspires to in our community.” Gochenour
expressed his pride in several awards that Living Opportunities have received; Medford Chamber of Commerce
outstanding non-profit award along with three years in a row “the best non-profit to work for to mention a couple.
City of Ashland – Brandon Goldman, City Senior Planner, presented the application. Goldman pointed out that in
2009 the City Council awarded the City of Ashland CDBG funds for their Affordable Housing Weatherization and
Energy Efficiency project. This project was very successful assisting twenty households benefiting thirty Ashland
residents and leveraging over $35,000 in matching funds from various sources. The City is asking to use $25,000
in CDBG funds to complete energy efficiency improvements on units occupied by qualifying low-income families.
With an approximate grant amount of $2,500 per dwelling the City could assist approximately ten households with
energy efficiency upgrades or other necessary repairs to reduce energy costs.
The following are questions from the Commissioners:
Does the City have another funding source that this could come from?
Goldman suggested asking that question to someone in conservation or administration.
What happens if a renter requests help with weatherization?
The program is designed for property owners. The program targets owner occupied units.
Who performs the work?
The home owner would contract with providers. They would then submit to the city an invoice for the services
provided.
In 2009 for the CDBG Weatherization program. Where did the matching funds come from?
The 2009 program leveraged funds from; Access’ weatherization program, the City’s Conservation program loans
and grants, from Rural Development 502 loan and grant programs, funds from City of Ashland revolving loan
rehabilitation program, and homeowners.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Reid expressed the City’s appreciation to all the organizations for applying for these funds as they are all necessary
services to our community. Reid stated it is staff’s responsibility to check eligibility and determine whether the
applicants meet Federal CDBG regulations and address the priorities identified with the City of Ashland 2010-2015
Consolidated Plan. The total City of Ashland allocation of CDBG funds for the 2013 program year is expected to be
approximately $164,556 which includes the administrative portion of 20%. CDBG regulations states that not more
than 15% can be awarded to Public Service activities and there is no limit on the percentage of funds that can be
awarded to capital improvement projects. Reid reminded the Commissioners that City is still uncertain about the
exact allocation from the Federal Government and reserves the ability to fund less should they receive less.
HOUSING COMMISSION DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Gutman/Barasa m/s that we accept the staff recommendations, (even though we would like to see Living
Opportunities funded) for the allocation of the CDBG money.
The Commissioners discussed the motion. Though the Commissioners believed that the recommendation was fair
and applicable they were disappointed to see no money awarded to Living Opportunities. Those Commissioners
that visited the site at 747 Normal were amazed with the interior work that was done. They called attention to the
self worth that the people who work and spend their free time in that building must experience. Their self esteem
will be greatly increased.
Ayars/Lasley m/s an amendment to the current motion to change the allocation recommendation from staff for
social services to stay the same; but to reduce the allocation to AEFB, to award Living Opportunities for the full
amount and the remaining balance to be allocated to the ACFB, and not fund the City application.
The Commissioners discussed the amendment. They inquired about allocating the money to four different projects
rather than three. This has previously been discussed in the past and Reid explained the difficulty involved in doing
that. After a discussion and acknowledging that Living Opportunities is a valuable resource in our Community it
was determined that the Energy Efficiency program is a higher priority.
Ayars withdrew her amendment followed by Lasley withdrawing his second. The Commissioners voted on the
original motion. Voice Vote; motion passed unanimously
Reid announced that the CDBG award public hearing will be at the April 2, 2013 Council meeting.
FAIR HOUSING SURVEY FOR STUDENTS
Lasley would like some input from the Commissioners as to what they would like included in the survey. The
Commissioners will submit their ideas to Reid and she will consolidate them and send them to Lasley. Reid
reminded the Commissioners not to have an email meeting but to just send the suggestions to her without a
discussion. Reid will give the update to Lasley.
Ainsworth announced to the Commission that this was his last meeting. He has resigned due to his need to focus
on other priorities in his life. The commissioners thanked Ainsworth and expressed their appreciation for his
volunteerism and contribution to the Commission.
MARCH 27, 2013 MEETING AGENDA ITEMS
Student Fair Housing Survey Review
UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS
Next Housing Commission Regular Meeting
4:00-5:45 PM; March 27, 2013
ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 5:45.m.
Respectfully submitted by Carolyn Schwendener
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Housing Commission Memo
Title:Vacation Rental Update
Date: March 27, 2012
Submitted By: Linda Reid, Housing Program Specialist
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes and Recommendation
A. Potential Code Amendments Related to the Establishment & Operation of Short-Term
Vacation Home Rentals.
Community Development Director Bill Molnar stated the purpose of tonight's agenda item is to
review the draft memo prepared for the City Council's March 4th Study Session meeting and for the
commission to provide any final refinements to the memo. He briefly outlined the current
requirements for short-term vacation rentals and stated at their last meeting the commission
recommended to: 1) extend this use to all lands zoned multi-family, 2) maintain the conditional use
permit requirement, 3) remove the owner on-site requirement for single home rentals, and 4) not
allow this use in single family zones. Mr. Molnar noted the compliance discussion that occurred at the
last meeting and believes the City needs to be more aggressive in this area. He suggested further
efforts may include making information available to those seeking to travel to Ashland so they can
find out which accommodations are legitimate and which ones are not.
Commissioner Mindlin noted the letter from the Housing Commission which recommends the City
not alter the current ordinance requirements; and stated Ashland's Bed & Breakfast industry has also
lobbied for no change. Mr. Molnar commented on the Housing Commission's viewpoint of looking
for housing opportunities within our boundaries. He stated they believe there is a finite supply of
housing available in Ashland and they want the City to be very cautious about any ordinance changes
that would reduce that inventory.
Commissioner Mindlin questioned the statement in the draft memo that claims there is an increased
demand for short-term home rentals. Mr. Molnar clarified the commission can edit the memo as they
choose and could reword or remove this statement if they feel it does not capture their intent. He also
clarified for the commission that the Comprehensive Plan supports economic activity if it is not
incompatible to do so and the City's Comprehensive Plan speaks to the benefits of mixed use
neighborhoods; however, this should only be done if the use does not disturb the main intent of the
neighborhood. He stated there needs to be a review process and the current practice is to issue
conditional use permits in the multi-family zones so that the uses can be monitored and evaluated.
Commissioner Kaplan recommended several modifications to the memo:
1) Item #1 (pg.2), last sentence: suggested the phrase "not in compliance" instead of "conflict".
2) Under Other Considerations (pg.3), he stated the language switches to first person and the rest
of the memo is written in third person.
3) Item #3 (pg.4), last sentence, he stated the word "No" is too strong and suggested using "fewer
complaints" instead.
4) Kaplan voiced support for the option to prohibit advertisement of invalid establishments and
would like this language reflected in the memo.
Public Input
Mark Schoenleber/60 Wimer/Stated he owns two legal vacation rentals and stated removing the
owner on-site requirement conflicts with the City's desire to maintain the character of neighborhoods.
He also voiced concern with removing the 200 ft. from an arterial requirement and stated this will
drive these uses deeper into the neighborhoods. Mr. Schoenleber also raised the issue of parking and
cautioned the commission about changing the current ordinance.
Abi Maghamfar/120 Gresham/Stated he owns Abigail’s Bed & Breakfast and is also one of the
founding members of the Ashland Lodging Association. Mr. Maghamfar stated he understands
enforcement is not their purview, but at the same time they are setting land use regulations and when
you do this someone has to enforce them. He stated his organization adamantly objects to opening up
R1 zones to vacation rentals and stated the City needs to address the illegal vacation rentals operating
in Ashland. Mr. Maghamfar requested an equal and level playing field in the multi-family and
commercial districts and stated everyone should have to comply with the same rules. He stated the
existing ordinance is sufficient and they do not believe this issue should have come this far and all
started because one person who was operating illegally addressed the City Council. He commented on
supply and demand and noted there are 75 licensed establishments in Ashland. He stated the supply is
plentiful and the demand can be met by existing licensed establishments. He added shutting down
those who are operating illegally would benefit the City.
Ellen Campbell/120 Gresham/Stated legal units pay Oregon state taxes and also pay the County's
personal property tax. She added those that are operating illegally are pocketing a lot of money that
should be going to the City.
Mr. Maghamfar was asked to provide the current vacancy rates during high season. He responded that
the vacancy rates vary, but on average it is 70% during high season. He noted guests are limited to the
number of seats available in the theater, and until there are other reasons for people to visit Ashland
there is no need to increase the City's lodging capacity. He added if the City were to place a list of
licensed accommodations on their website, the B&B industry could promote this.
Commission Discussion/Deliberations
Commissioner Brown stated he is on the same page as the Housing Commission and they should
leave well enough alone. He added the draft memo seems to suggest they are advocating for change
and believes it should read if you must change, these are the areas that could be looked at.
Commissioner Kaplan agreed with Brown's statement, but stated he agrees with the position to
advocate for change. When asked if he believes whether Ashland needs more inventory or if his
support is based on making the ordinance easier to comply with, he stated it is the latter. He added he
would prefer that people be allowed to operate legally than to operate illegally for no good reason.
Commissioner Dawkins stated he was happy to see the Housing Commission's recommendation and
stated his position is halfway between Commissioner Brown and Kaplan. He agreed that there needs
to be a level playing field and would be comfortable with allowing some homes in the multi-family
zone to come in as rentals, but would only advocate for this if they adopt a fixed number for these
types of units. He added if the Commission does not want to set a number, his position is to not
change the ordinance.
Commissioner Miller stated her preference is to not expand into the R-1 zone, and if they were to
remove the 200 ft. from an arterial requirement it should only be in the downtown area. She noted the
parking concerns raised during public testimony and stated this is a concern for her as well.
Commissioner Brown commented on the purpose of zones and stated the City is correct to limit
where these uses can exist. He stated he does not see the need to increase the housing stock for these
temporary tenants and stated if they increase the number of units available, this will increase the
compliance problem.
Commissioner Mindlin voiced her desire to provide a clear recommendation to the City Council and
questioned whether they want to recommend expanding this opportunity or not. Commissioner Brown
stated "No". Commissioner Miller stated only in the downtown area. Commissioner Kaplan stated
"Yes" and supports removing the 200 ft requirement in the multi-family zone. Commissioner
Dawkins stated "Yes", but only if they place a limit on the number permitted.
Commissioner Mindlin summarized the commission's discussion and stated it appears they are not
convinced there is more of a demand than the City can meet, however there may be a demand for
certain types of accommodations that are not currently available. If the Council decides to expand into
this area, the commission recommends that the units be in a multi-family zone and within walking
distance of the downtown, and to establish a limited number of allowed units. The Commission also
supports the prohibition of advertisements of invalid establishments.
Mr. Molnar stated it would be helpful if the commission could draft a formal recommendation and
Commissioner Mindlin stated she would work on this with staff.
City Council Discussion and Action
1. Council consideration to initiate amendments to Ashland’s Municipal Code related to the
establishment and operation of short-term vacation rentals
City Administrator Dave Kanner provided background on local vacation home rentals. Council
directed the Planning and Housing Commissions to review potential code amendments to short-term
vacation rentals. Vacation homes were typically single-family dwellings rented to travelers on a
nightly basis for a period of less than 30 days. They fell into a gray area in terms of state law, city
code, and county environmental health ordinances.
Community Development Director Bill Molnar explained the Ashland zoning ordinance had
provisions for these types of accommodations since the early 1980s. The Housing Commission
recommended no changes to the current land use ordinance that allowed short-term accommodations
through a conditional use process in the commercial and multifamily zoning districts. They were
concerned providing opportunities to convert existing rental homes to short-term accommodations
would have a negative impact on housing availability and costs. Existing parameters for Vacation
Rentals by Owner (VRBO) required conditional use permits in all zones, owner occupancy, or a
manager on premise in multifamily zones.
The Planning Commission was not convinced the current supply of VRBOs was not meeting the
demand. Additionally, there was sufficient land currently zoned for property owners to go through a
conditional use permit process to add to the supply. However, the Commission determined current
regulations did not meet the full demand for travelers’ coming to town to lease an individual home on
a lot for a short period that did not have an owner or manager on the premise. They recommended
modifying the land use code to allow a limited number of short-term home rentals within multifamily
zones and walking distance to the downtown without an owner or manager on the premise. They also
recommended maintaining the restriction in the zoning code prohibiting short-term accommodations
in the single-family zones.
Mr. Kanner noted other municipal codes involved with tourist facilities. The first was Chapter 4
Revenue and Finance, 4.24 Transient Occupancy Tax, 4.24.010 Definitions. Staff believed the
definition of hotel in the code could apply to vacation homes. In Chapter 18 Land Use, staff thought
it was clear a vacation rental dwelling was subject to Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) but there was
value in cleaning up code language to make it clear. Staff recommended modifying language in
Chapter 6 Business Licenses and Regulations, 6.04 Business Licenses to require business licenses
for vacation home rentals. The next two were subject to debate. Chapter 15 Fire Code did not
require vacation rental homes to have smoke detectors or a fire inspection because they were single-
family homes. Council could adopt a local code ordinance requiring fire inspections for Bed and
Breakfasts, boutique inns that slept less than 10 guests, or vacation homes. The last code affected
wasChapter 9 Health and Sanitation. State law did not consider vacation homes as tourist
facilities subject to a tourist facility license. Because of that Jackson County did not require vacation
homes to obtain a tourist facility license nor would they inspect a vacation home or enforce a city
ordinance that designated a vacation home as a tourist facility. Staff did not recommend tourist
facility license requirements for vacation homes.
He went on to address enforcement and explained the Code Enforcement Officer position was cut
several years before so code enforcement was now an ad hoc function spread amongst many people
and entirely complaint driven. The goal of code enforcement was compliance through fees. If the
City reinstated a Code Enforcement Officer, that position would handle all the code issues currently
spread throughout the departments and serve as a single point of contact, coordinate with departments
and have the resources necessary for follow up and tracking compliance.
Mr. Molnar explained the primary purpose for having a certain number of VRBOs was limiting the
potential impacts to the residential areas. Staff researched other cities regulations on vacation home
rentals that placed limits on numbers and distance from each other. Mr. Kanner added the Planning
Commission would recommend a specific number as well code suggestions.
Mr. Molnar noted the Planning Commission recognized the need for single unit non-owner occupied
vacation rentals because of a national preference for VRBOs. The City allowed VRBOs in the
commercial and employment zones but did not allow a lot of land or zoning designation to
accommodate the demand. Staff focused on multifamily zones because the City did not permit
VRBOs in residential zones.
Stacy Waymire/1070 Greenmeadows Way/Explained he was part of a Limited Liability Company
that owned property in Ashland that was currently a 30-day rental and supported vacation home
rentals in the R1 Zone area.
Margery Winter/634 Iowa Street/Agreed with Mr. Waymire on the need of vacation home rentals
in the R1 Zone, preferably historic houses. VRBOs provided rentals for people with short-term jobs
or engagements.
Abi Maghamfar/451 North Main Street/Explained he was a member of the Ashland Lodging
Association and the founder of the Ashland Bed and Breakfast Network who submitted 46 petitions
supporting active enforcement of unlicensed vacation rentals. People were doing illegal activities
and it needed to stop. He listed legal lodging costs that unlicensed VRBOs did not pay emphasizing
unfair competition and illegal business practices.
Pete Hawes/431 Courtney/Submitted a letter into the record that he hoped Council would consider
during deliberation. He went on to speak in favor of vacation home rentals and the how they
benefited the community.
Kim Blackwolf/354 Liberty Street/Referenced and read from a letter she submitted into the record
supporting vacation home rentals.
Jean Fyfe/215 Sherman Street/Lived closed to a vacation rental home and noted the guests were
quiet, personable, and interested in experiencing a private setting.She shared her experiences renting
vacation homes.
Stewart McCollum/819 Elkader Street/Explained how and why he started renting his home as a
vacation rental, shared personal experiences and ideas for VRBOs.
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Carolyn Shaffer/234 7 Street/Noted her personal circumstances as a widow and how home rentals
helped supplement her income.
Ellen Campbell/120 Gresham Street/Explained she was a member of the Ashland Bed and
Breakfast Network and the Ashland Lodging Association. Ashland had 76 lodging establishments
with 29 legal vacation homes not up to full occupancy and questioned the need for more.
Yvonne Fried/1320 Prospect Street/Used her home as an adult foster care home that was
handicapped accessible. She spoke in favor of vacation home rentals and benefits of housing entire
families.
Melody Jones/79 Pine Street/Owned a home with a mother in-law unit that she rented on a monthly
basis. She supported VRBOs, disclosed utility costs had not changed, and there were no parking
issues.
Lisa Beam/1015 Mary Jane Avenue/Spoke on behalf of the Ashland Chamber of Commerce and
explained how illegal vacation home rentals caused unfair competition.
Council majority supported compliance through land use codes, approval conditions for Conditional
Use Permits, distance to arterials, freeing up the requirement for on-site owners for R-2 and R-3
Zones, but did not support VRBOs in the R-1 Zone. Staff would research how many vacation home
rentals were prior long-term rentals.
Councilor Voisin/ Rosenthal m/s to approve the initiation of amendments to the Ashland
Municipal Code related to short-term rentals that incorporate the recommendations forwarded
to the Council by the Planning Commission, and further direct staff to prepare amendments to
Chapters 4, 6 and 15 of the AMC, as necessary, to ensure that taxation and licensing issues are
appropriately addressed. DISCUSSION:Councilor Marsh did not support the Planning
Commission recommendation for a new district downtown for VRBOs, or having caps on the number
of facilities but supported retaining the 200 feet within an arterial.
Councilor Marsh/Lemhouse m/s to amend the motion to eliminate the Planning Commission
recommendations to include a Downtown District element, retain the current standard for
distance from an arterial requirement, and have the ordinance not include a cap on specific
kinds of facilities. DISCUSSION:Councilor Voisin would not support the motion and wanted
information on how many VRBOs were close to the downtown area. Councilor Lemhouse thought
the free market would dictate rental areas so the City did not need to regulate them. Councilor
Slattery would not support the motion and wanted to see the ordinance in its entirety prior to
voting.Roll Call Vote: Councilor Morris, Marsh, and Lemhouse, YES; Slattery, Voisin, and
Rosenthal, NO. Mayor Stromberg broke the tie with a YES vote. Motion passed 4-3.
Roll Call Vote on amended Main Motion: Councilor Morris, Slattery, Marsh, Lemhouse, Voisin
and Rosenthal, YES. Motion passed.