Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance, at the request of Chad Fletcher, to rezone approximately 0.2 of an acre out of the Baus Addition Subdivision, Block D, East part of Lots 1 & 2, from C-3 (Commercial District) to C-3 SUP (Commercial District with a Special Use Permit to allow Short Term Rental of a residence), currently addressed at 385 West Faust Street.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item. Matthew Simmont presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation and introduced Chad Fletcher, who also presented to council and answered questions. Councilmember Ryan motioned to deny this item. Councilmember Carter seconded the motion which failed with a 2/5 vote. Opposed: Councilmember Capizzi, Councilmember Edwards, Mayor Pro Tem Spradley, Councilmember Labowski, and Mayor Linnartz Councilmember Edwards motioned to approve this item. Councilmember Labowski 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).