Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance, requested by Monica Mason, on behalf of Brett Baer, to rezone approximately 0.2 of an acre out of the City Block Subdivision 5068, Lot 5, from R-3 (Multifamily District) to R-3 SUP (Multifamily District with a Special Use Permit to allow a Short-Term Rental of a Residence), currently addressed at 226 North Liberty Avenue.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Mayor Linnartz returned to the council chambers at 7:13 p.m. Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item. Christopher Looney presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation. The applicant, Monica Mason, and Max Staurt addressed council and answered questions. Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item. Councilmember Edwards motioned to approve this item. Councilmember Labowski seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

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).