Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance, requested by Tarrah Stewart, on behalf of Allen and Jillian Beck, to rezone approximately 0.2 of an acre out of City Block 4045, Lot 10, 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 1329 Jackson Street.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Mayor Linnartz called for a recess at 8:51 p.m. Mayor Linnartz resumed the meeting at 8:57 p.m. Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item. Christopher Looney presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation and answered questions. Councilmember Edwards motioned to approve this item. Councilmember Capizzi seconded the motion which failed. Opposed: Councilmember Carter, Mayor Linnartz, Councilmember Labowski, Councilmember Ryan. Councilmember Ryan motioned to deny this item. Councilmember Carter 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).