Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance, requested by Elevate Permit Group, on behalf of Jeremy Coburn, to rezone approximately 0.3 of an acre out of City Block 5092, southwest part of Lot 29, from R-2 (Single-Family and Two-Family District) to C-O SUP (Commercial Office District with a Special Use Permit to allow Short Term Rental of a residence), currently addressed at 256 East Austin Street.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Mayor French read the aforementioned item. Matthew Simmont presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation and answered questions. The applicant, Jeremy Colburn, also addressed council. Councilmember Labowski motioned to approve this item. Mayor Pro Tem Capizzi seconded the motion which passed.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.2/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).