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Planning and Urban Design
701 North 7th Street, Room 423 Phone: (913) 573-5750
Kansas City, Kansas 66101 Fax: (913) 573-5796
Email: planninginfo@wycokck.org www.wycokck.org/planning
To: City Planning Commission
From: Planning and Urban Design Staff
Date: June 14, 2021
Re: SP2021-039
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant:
Darec and Megan Stowell
Status of Applicant:
Property Owners
4449 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, Kansas 66103
Requested Action:
Approval of a Special Use Permit.
Date of Application: ↑
April 26, 2021
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Purpose:
To request a Special Use Permit for a
short-term rental.
Property Location:
4449 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, Kansas 66103
↑
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Commission District: Commissioner At Large: Tom Burroughs
District #3 Commissioner: Christian Ramirez
Existing Zoning: R-1(B) Single Family District
Adjacent Zoning: North: R-1(B) Single Family District
South: R-1(B) Single Family District
East: R-1(B) Single Family District
West: R-1(B) Single Family District
Adjacent Uses: North: Single-family residence
South: Single-family residence
East: Single-family residence
West: Single-family residence
Total Tract Size: 0.19 Acre
Master Area Plan: The subject property is within the Rosedale Area
Master Plan.
Master Plan Designation: The Rosedale Area Master Plan designates the
property as General Urban Residential. The General
Urban land use designation anticipates a
predominately residential area, consisting of
rowhouses, townhomes, and single-family houses.
Along Mixed-Use Corridors, three (3)-story apartment
buildings, retail, and office space is allowed.
Major Street Plan: The Major Street Plan classifies Rainbow Boulevard
as a Class C Thoroughfare. The Rosedale Area
Master Plan classifies Rainbow Boulevard as a
Mixed-Use Corridor.
Required Parking: Section 27-455(d) requires two (2) off-street parking
spaces for each single-family dwelling. The subject
property has sufficient paved parking to
accommodate two (2) parking spaces.
Advertisement: The Wyandotte Echo – May 20, 2021
Letters to Property Owners – May 21, 2021
Public Hearing: June 14, 2021
Public Support: None to date.
Public Opposition: One (1) neighbor has submitted a letter of opposition
to Staff.
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PROPOSAL
Detailed Outline of Requested Action: The applicants, Darec and Megan Stowell, are
requesting a Special Use Permit for a short-term rental at 4449 Rainbow Boulevard.
The applicant has stated that the short-term rental will host no more than four (4) guests
and no more than two (2) vehicles per visit. The property is not owner-occupied;
therefore, a Special Use Permit shall be granted for no more than one (1) year.
City Ordinance Requirements: Article VIII Sections 27-592 through 27-606
Code Enforcement History: There is one (1) outstanding violation recorded at this
property. The subject was cited on May 13, 2021, for structural and cosmetic damage to
the east (front) and south facades of the residence. The subject property has been
previously cited by Code Enforcement:
• May 11, 2021- Enforcement Complaint
• October 26, 2016- Environmental/Weeds
• January 21, 2010- Structural
• August 8, 2000- Environmental
FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED
1. The Character of the Neighborhood.
The subject property is within the Rosedale Statistical Neighborhood and the
Spring Valley Neighborhood Group. The neighborhood is centered around
Rainbow Boulevard, one of the major commercial corridors in Wyandotte County.
Properties adjacent to Rainbow Boulevard are a mix of single-family residential
and commercial, while the properties on nearby streets are almost exclusively
single-family residences on small lots.
2. The zoning and uses of properties nearby and the proposed use’s expected
compatibility with them.
The subject property is zoned R-1(B) Single-Family District, which is compatible
with all the surrounding adjacent properties, which area also zoned R-1(B). A
common concern for short-term rentals is parking, but the subject property has
enough paved, on-site parking to accommodate four (4) to five (5) vehicles in the
rear yard, according to a statement by the applicants. Therefore, the use of the
property as a rental is compatible with the nearby properties, some of which are
short- or long-term rentals.
3. The suitability of the property for the uses to which it has been restricted.
Will removal of the restrictions detrimentally affect nearby property?
The subject property is suitable as a short-term rental. The property is within
Rosedale and is in close proximity to many commercial businesses, amenities,
and parks. The rear yard paving already addresses on-site parking, a major
concern of short-term rentals.
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4. The length of time the property has remained vacant as zoned.
It is unclear how long the property has been vacant.
5. The degree of conformance of the proposed use to the Master Plan.
Special Use Permits are not addressed in the Rosedale Area Master Plan. The
Urban General land use designation does anticipate and allows for single-family
and low-density multi-family housing, which would include rentals. While short-
term rentals generate more tenant turnover than long-term rentals, proper
management and proactive communication with the neighbors should address
any issues that may be associated with short-term rentals. In practice, short-term
rentals offer some degree of conformance with the Rosedale Area Master Plan.
6. Whether the proposed use will result in increasing the amount of vehicular
traffic to the point where it exceeds the capacity of the street network to
accommodate it.
The applicant has not stated how many vehicles will be allowed to park at the
property but has limited the number of guests to four (4). Therefore, no more
than four (4) vehicles could be parked on site (although the number of stipulated
vehicles could be fewer), which the property can accommodate. Rainbow
Boulevard is a Class C Thoroughfare and up to an additional four (4) vehicles
coming and going from the property would not significantly increase the traffic to
the point where it exceeds the capacity of the street network to accommodate it.
7. Whether the proposed use is reasonably necessary for the convenience
and welfare of the public and will not substantially or permanently injure
the appropriate use, visual quality, or marketability of adjoining property.
Short-term rentals, if managed properly, can serve several functions for a
community. It can provide temporary housing for residents transitioning between
leases or workers living in Kansas City temporarily for a job or project. Short-term
rentals can also be advertised through third-party hosts such as AirBnb or VRBO
to tourists or visitors to the Kansas City metropolitan area. In the case of tourists,
visitors, or temporary workers, a short-term rental can bring in outside money into
the community, both through rent and additional money that the guests will spend
at local businesses. When operated in a professional and community-oriented
manner, short-term rentals can be beneficial to the community.
8. Whether the noise, vibration, dust, or illumination that would normally be
associated with such use is of such duration and intensity as to create
problems for near-by property.
Even though the applicant has limited the short-term rental to four (4) guests, the
applicant must still ensure that noise and light do not affect the surrounding
properties, especially the nearby residential properties. The applicant should
have a conduct policy in place for guests of the short-term rental, which must
include a stipulation that no parties are allowed. An architectural or natural buffer
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may need to be constructed or planted in order to keep light from the building
and parked vehicles from spilling over into neighboring properties.
9. Whether the proposed use will pollute the air, land or water.
It is unlikely that the proposed use will pollute the air, land, or water as the
building is pre-existing and there are no proposed expansions of the space or
footprint.
10. Whether the use would damage or destroy an irreplaceable natural
resource.
There are no irreplaceable natural resources that would be damaged by use of a
short-term rental in a pre-existing building in a built-out urban area with no
proposed expansion of the building’s space or footprint.
11. The relative gain to the public health, safety, and welfare as compared to
the hardship imposed on the individual landowner or landowners.
The subject property is more compatible to short-term rentals than most
residential properties in the area. Sufficient off-street parking is available, thus
preventing additional parking issues. There is no manager on site, however,
which is contrary to Staff preference.
12. Whether the proposed use would result in overcrowding of land or cause
undue concentrations of population.
The applicant has stated that no more than four (4) guests will be allowed to stay
at the short-term rental. Approximately four (4) to five (5) off-street parking
spaces are available, which is well in excess of the minimum parking standards
for such a residential unit. Furthermore, the unit will not be in constant use, so a
vehicle will not always be parked on site. These conditions in total diminish the
chance of overcrowding of land or undue concentrations of population.
PREVIOUS ACTIONS
N/A
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
The applicant held a neighborhood meeting at 6:30 PM on June 1, 2021, via Zoom.
Attached is the list of persons who attended the meeting, minutes, affidavit and/or
submitted comments to the applicant (see the “Attachments” section of this report).
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KEY ISSUES
Landscaping Buffering
Lights
Neighbor Opposition
Parking Plan
Property Maintenance Compliance
STAFF COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Planning and Urban Design Comments:
General
1) How long has the subject property been vacant?
Applicant Response: The property has been vacant since May 8th.
2) Provide a parking plan that demonstrates the four (4) to five (5) paved parking
spaces that are available for guests to park in.
Applicant Response: See attached 5-vehicle parking plan document.
Staff Response: The parking plan has been received by Staff and can be found
in the “Attachments” section of this report. Considering that the maximum
number of allowed guests is four (4), that guests typically drive to the short-term
rental from out of town together, and that a neighbor is opposed to the parking
setup, Staff recommends that only two (2) vehicles be allowed to park on site per
visit.
3) Does the parking space have an architectural or natural buffering between it and
the adjacent residential properties? Due to the proposed use of the subject
property and its proximity to the neighboring properties, landscape buffering of at
least six (6) in height is required in the side and rear yard.
Applicant Response: To the North, there is a 6ft or greater fence. To the East,
there is a fence as well as a natural incline. Those houses are positioned high
enough, that light pollution from guests leaving/entering should not be an issue.
To the West, there is a need for added landscaping. We will be adding a “wall”
combination of trees and shrubs that will grow to at least 6ft in height. This will
prevent light and sound passing over to the neighbors. These will be added
before June 14. As an added note, there is no back patio or entertainment space
in the back of the property. We do not expect guests to spend much time back
there other than for parking purposes. The lighting described in the lighting plan
will be carefully placed so that light does not spill into surrounding properties. The
lights will also be triggered by motion-sensors, so that they are only used when
needed.
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4) Does the parking lot have lighting? Provide a lighting plan for the parking lot. All
parking lot lighting must be downward facing.
Applicant Response: See attached parking lot lighting plan document. All lights
will be attached to the exterior of the house and will be downward facing.
Staff Response: The lighting plan has been received by Staff and can be found
in the “Attachments” section of this report.
Supplemental Short-Term Rental Information
1) Provide a detailed description of the areas rented for short-term rental.
Applicant Response: All areas of the home will be part of the rental. Owners will
be off-site.
2) How many rooms are rented? Provide a scaled floor plan of the unit.
Applicant Response: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, 1 Dining, Living and Kitchen. See
attached hand drawn floor plan.
3) Provide updated site pictures of the property and a scaled site plan.
Applicant Response: See attached photos and descriptions.
4) What is the maximum number of vehicles allowed and where will they park?
Indicate guest parking on the site plan.
Applicant Response: The driveway goes all the way from the street to the end
of the backyard. The driveway can fit about 4-5 cars maximum. No street parking
allowed.
5) What is the maximum number of people that will be staying at any one time?
Applicant Response: 4 Guests Maximum.
6) What is the annual /projected annual occupancy rate for this listing?
Applicant Response: We project around 4-6 bookings month. Annual projected
occupancy rate would be from 70-85%. Annual projected guests would be
around 180-220 total guests a year.
7) Who will be the designated property manager? Explain the details of this
arrangement. What is their contact information? Provide the contact information
to the neighbors within the notice area.
Applicant Response: The designated property manager will be Lea Ann Roach.
She will be in charge of cleaning and preparing the property before/after each
stay. All other management tasks (maintenance, yard work, repairs) will be taken
care of by the owners.
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Lea Ann Roach
Phone - (816) 726-9261
Email - LROACH4@gmail.com
8) How will you communicate with the neighbors if there are any issues?
Applicant Response: In-person or over phone/email. We (the owners) live
nearby and are available if there are any issues.
9) Do you have a Business License/Occupational Tax Receipt from the Unified
Government?
Applicant Response: No.
10) How will you pay appropriate Kansas State Lodging Taxes? Does AirBNB or
other short-term rental company deduct and pay these taxes?
Applicant Response: The listing will only be through Airbnb. They do deduct
taxes.
11) Indicate how you will maintain the property in a safe and sanitary manner,
including:
a. Working smoke detectors in each bedroom plus each level of the
unit/house.
Applicant Response: Smoke detectors will be tested on a monthly basis.
b. GFCI outlets required in bathrooms.
Applicant Response: There is one GFCI operating outlet in the
bathroom.
c. Double keyed locks are not allowed.
Applicant Response: There is one August smart lock on the side entry
door. There are no other locks on that door. Guests are given a generated
code to this lock shortly before their arrival. The code is erased after they
checkout.
d. Copper cannot be used for gas supply lines.
Applicant Response: There are no copper gas lines on the property.
e. Windows must be operable, not blocked or boarded.
Applicant Response: All windows are new as of 2020, operable and
clear.
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f. Handrails are required at sets of 4 or more stairs/ risers.
Applicant Response: There will be a handrail added to the stairs to the
basement. The basement is only available to guests for laundry purposes.
g. Hot water tank and furnace must be vented properly and operational.
Applicant Response: The water tank and furnace are new as of 2020
and 2021 and are properly vented through the chimney and operational.
h. Electric panel and circuits must be safe.
Applicant Response: The electric panel in the basement and all wiring in
the house are new and up to code as of 2020.
i. Facility cleaned and sanitized after each guest check-out.
Applicant Response: The property will be held to very high standards of
cleanliness and sanitization. We will follow the Airbnb COVID-19
enhanced cleaning protocols.
12) Note that the Unified Government uses the services of Host Compliance by
Granicus to monitor issues related to short-term rentals such as noise, etc. and
to address violations. Their contact information needs to be made available to all
guests in the welcome packet. The Unified Government issues notices on all
short-term rentals who are not compliant. Phone: (913) 246-5133; Website:
www.hostcompliance.com/tips.
Applicant Response: We will add this contact information to our check-in packet
made available online and on the property.
13) Do you provide a guest manual that lists rules and regulations such as “no
parties,” etc.?
Applicant Response: Yes, our rules will be made available to the guest before
booking, during the check-in process and on the property.
14) The number of guests allowed must be appropriate to the number of available
rooms and bedding.
Applicant Response: There are two bedrooms with one queen size mattress in
each room. Max 4 guests.
Standard Conditions
1) According to Sec. 27-723(a), no sign (including the structure or sign surface)
shall be erected, installed, altered, relocated, rebuilt, or refaced until the unified
government issues a sign permit. Only those signs permitted in this division shall
be granted a sign permit. Contact the Department of Planning and Urban Design
to begin this process.
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2) All exterior lighting on the building must be hooded or controlled to direct light 90
degrees downward. No light may cast light or glare off the property or onto the
public street. Any illumination that results from use of the parking lot shall not be
seen or otherwise impact adjacent residential uses.
3) The applicant must file and maintain a current business occupation tax
application and entertainment license.
4) Any business in Wyandotte County that is required to obtain any Special Use
Permit shall be responsible to ensure that all vehicle parking or vehicle storage
must occur entirely on private property of the same land parcel and be at all
times be compliant with all applicable local ordinances [27-463 through 27-470;
27-592 through 27-616; 27-667 through 27-676; 35-468 through 35-492]. No
such business shall use the public right of way for any business operation. Any
shared parking with another property is only allowed by a properly executed legal
document that has been filed with the Unified Government and ratified by the City
Planning Commission. Failure to comply at all times with parking regulations will
result in municipal summons, administrative citation, or revocation of the Special
Use Permit.
5) The Special Use Permit is not valid for the approved use to be in operation until
all the conditions of approval are met. The Applicant acknowledges that both the
property owner and the business owner are collectively responsible to ensure
that the use of the property is compliant with all ordinances, conditions and other
requirements of this approval. Failure to meet all these requirements may result
in revocation of this permit. The property may also be subject to enforcement
actions and administrative citations.
6) The Special Use Permit shall be valid for one (1) year from the publication of the
associated Ordinance. The Applicant is solely responsible for renewing their
Special Use Permit. The Applicant should contact the Planning and Urban
Design Department no less than two (2) months prior to the expiration of the
permit in order to begin the renewal process. Any application for renewal that is
submitted after the expiration date will be considered a new application with the
associated application fee and approval term. If the renewal deadline is not met,
all operations must cease until such time as a new Special Use Permit is
approved.
7) Subject to approval, a $125.00 ordinance publication fee must be submitted to
the Urban Planning and Land Use Department (check made payable to the
Unified Treasurer) immediately following the Unified Government Board of
Commissioners meeting. If a check is not submitted within 30 days, the petition
becomes invalid. The approval will not go into effect until the ordinance is
published in the newspaper.
Planning Engineering Comments:
A) Items that require plan revision or additional documentation before engineering can
recommend approval:
SP2021-039 June 14, 2021 101) None
B) Items that are conditions of approval:
1) None
C) Comments that are not critical to engineering’s recommendations for this specific
submittal, but may be helpful in preparing future documents:
1) None
Property Maintenance Compliance Comments:
1) Damaged front porch steps. Damaged façade on South side wall.
Applicant Response: The front steps will be patched with concrete. The exterior
hole will be patched with stucco and panted. This will be done before the June
14th, 2021, deadline.
Staff Response: The front porch steps and the south façade must be repaired
before a Special Use Permit will be issued.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Planning Commission make the findings contained
within the staff report related to Factors to be Considered, and Key Issues and
recommend APPROVAL of Petition SP2021-039 subject to all comments and
suggestions outlined in this staff report, and summarized by the following conditions:
1) The maximum number of guests shall be four (4);
2) Guest parking must be provided off-street. Maximum number of guest
parking shall be two (2) vehicles;
3) The front porch steps and south façade shall be repaired prior to the
Special Use Permit going into effect;
4) All required landscaping must be planted prior to the Special Use Permit
going into effect;
5) Applicant must keep a current annual Business License/Occupation Tax
Receipt and Kansas State Lodging Tax;
6) Applicant must post a copy of the Ordinance granting permission to
operate the short-term rental, the expiration date of the Special Use Permit,
a copy of the Occupational Tax Receipt, and the property manager’s
contact information within the entrance of the area that is rented;
7) The applicant must provide a manual/welcome packet that lists all rules,
including “No Parties, etc.” This manual must inform guests that the
Unified Government enforces this policy. Include the contact information
for Host Compliance 913-246-5133. www.hostcompliance.com/tips;
8) If issues arise with adjacent property owners and are brought to staff’s
attention during the term, this Special Use Permit can be submitted to the
Board of Commissioners for revocation;
9) According to Sec. 27-723(a), no sign (including the structure or sign
surface) shall be erected, installed, altered, relocated, rebuilt, or refaced
until the unified government issues a sign permit. Only those signs
permitted in this division shall be granted a sign permit. Contact the
Department of Planning and Urban Design to begin this process;
SP2021-039 June 14, 2021 1110) All exterior lighting on the building must be hooded or controlled to direct
light 90 degrees downward. No light may cast light or glare off the property
or onto the public street. Any illumination that results from use of the
parking lot shall not be seen or otherwise impact adjacent residential uses;
11) Any business in Wyandotte County that is required to obtain any Special
Use Permit shall be responsible to ensure that all vehicle parking or vehicle
storage must occur entirely on private property of the same land parcel and
be at all times be compliant with all applicable local ordinances [27-463
through 27-470; 27-592 through 27-616; 27-667 through 27-676; 35-468
through 35-492]. No such business shall use the public right of way for any
business operation. Any shared parking with another property is only
allowed by a properly executed legal document that has been filed with the
Unified Government and ratified by the City Planning Commission. Failure
to comply at all times with parking regulations will result in municipal
summons, administrative citation, or revocation of the Special Use Permit;
12) The Special Use Permit is not valid for the approved use to be in operation
until all the conditions of approval are met. The Applicant acknowledges
that both the property owner and the business owner are collectively
responsible to ensure that the use of the property is compliant with all
ordinances, conditions and other requirements of this approval. Failure to
meet all these requirements may result in revocation of this permit. The
property may also be subject to enforcement actions and administrative
citations;
13) The Special Use Permit shall be valid for one (1) year from the publication
of the associated Ordinance. The Applicant is solely responsible for
renewing their Special Use Permit. The Applicant should contact the
Planning and Urban Design Department no less than two (2) months prior
to the expiration of the permit in order to begin the renewal process. Any
application for renewal that is submitted after the expiration date will be
considered a new application with the associated application fee and
approval term. If the renewal deadline is not met, all operations must cease
until such time as a new Special Use Permit is approved; and,
14) Subject to approval, a $125.00 ordinance publication fee must be
submitted to the Urban Planning and Land Use Department (check made
payable to the Unified Treasurer) immediately following the Unified
Government Board of Commissioners meeting. If a check is not submitted
within 30 days, the petition becomes invalid. The approval will not go into
effect until the ordinance is published in the newspaper.
SP2021-039 June 14, 2021 12ATTACHMENTS
Aerial Map
Zoning Map
Land Use Map
Photos of the Property Provided by Staff, Dated May 23, 2021
Additional Information Provided by the Applicants
Photos of the Property Provided by the Applicants
Floor Plan Provided by the Applicants
Floor Plan Photos Provided by the Applicants
Parking Plan Provided by the Applicants
Lighting Plan Provided by the Applicants
Neighborhood Meeting Materials, Dated June 1, 2021
Neighbor Letter of Opposition, Dated June 7, 2021
REVIEW OF INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE
Action Planning Commission Unified Government Commission
Public Hearing
Special Use June 14, 2021 July 1, 2021
STAFF CONTACT: Michael Farley
mfarley@wycokck.org
MOTIONS
I move the Kansas City, Kansas City Planning Commission recommend APPROVAL of
Petition SP2021-039 to the Unified Government Board of Commissioners as meeting all
the requirements of the City Code and being in the interest of the public health, safety
and welfare subject to such modifications as are necessary to resolve to the satisfaction
of City Staff all comments contained in the Staff report, and the following additional
requirements of the Kansas City, Kansas City Planning Commission:
1._________________________________________________________;
2. _____________________________________________________; And
3. ________________________________________________________.
OR
I move the Kansas City, Kansas City Planning Commission RECOMMEND DENIAL of
Petition SP2021-039, to the Unified Government Board of Commissioners as it is not in
compliance with the City Ordinances and as it will not promote the public health, safety
and welfare of the City of Kansas City, Kansas; and other such reasons that have been
mentioned.
SP2021-039 June 14, 2021 13AERIAL MAP
ZONING MAP
SP2021-039 June 14, 2021 14LAND USE MAP SP2021-039 June 14, 2021 15
PHOTOS OF PROPERTY PROVIDED BY STAFF, DATED MAY 23, 2021 SP2021-039 June 14, 2021 16
PHOTOS OF PROPERTY PROVIDED BY STAFF, DATED MAY 23, 2021, CONT. SP2021-039 June 14, 2021 17
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE APPLICANTS SP2021-039 June 14, 2021 18
PHOTOS OF THE PROPERTY PROVIDED BY THE APPLICANTS SP2021-039 June 14, 2021 19
PHOTOS OF THE PROPERTY PROVIDED BY THE APPLICANTS, CONT. SP2021-039 June 14, 2021 20
PHOTOS OF THE PROPERTY PROVIDED BY THE APPLICANTS, CONT. SP2021-039 June 14, 2021 21
FLOOR PLAN PROVIDED BY THE APPLICANTS SP2021-039 June 14, 2021 22
FLOOR PLAN PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE APPLICANTS SP2021-039 June 14, 2021 23
FLOOR PLAN PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE APPLICANTS, CONT. SP2021-039 June 14, 2021 24
FLOOR PLAN PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE APPLICANTS, CONT. SP2021-039 June 14, 2021 25
FLOOR PLAN PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE APPLICANTS, CONT. SP2021-039 June 14, 2021 26
PARKING PLAN PROVIDED BY THE APPLICANTS SP2021-039 June 14, 2021 27
LIGHTING PLAN PROVIDED BY THE APPLICANTS SP2021-039 June 14, 2021 28
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MATERIALS, DATED JUNE 1, 2021
Application Number: SP2021-039
Date and Location: June 1, 2021 via Zoom.
Meeting called to order at: 6:30pm
Names of people in attendance:
Darec Stowell
Megan Stowell
Kelly White
Jake Hodson
Jacob Hackman
Introductions:
The purpose of this meeting is to let the neighbors know of our plan to Airbnb our
property at 4449 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS.
• A description of the application for short term rental permit was given by Darec
• Opened to any questions or concerns
QUESTION
Kelly White: Were you required to host this meeting?
ANSWER
Darec Stowell: Yes, the process is lengthy and this meeting is one of the steps.
QUESTION
Kelly White: How will you monitor what goes on?
ANSWER
Darec Stowell:
• Ring doorbell to ensure the appropriate number of guests (max 4)
• House rules are explicitly listed on the AirBnB listing including number of guests,
no smoking or fireworks on the property, no pets, no parties or events. A fine is
charged to any guest that gives evidence of not following these rules.
• We have another AirBnB and have not had any issues with other neighbors
QUESTION
Kelly White: Where is your other AirBnb?
ANSWER
Darec Stowell: Near Brookside
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QUESTION
Jake Hodson: Will you have insurance coverage for damage to neighbors’ property? For
example, a fire that burns down a neighbor's home? Who is responsible for that? What
if the airbnb guest is not insured?
ANSWER
Darec Stowell: As owners of a short term rental property, the appropriate insurance
policy is taken out to insure the property against damage. Airbnb also provides host
protection up to 1 million USD.
QUESTION
Jake Hodson:
• Have you performed a market study to see if there is a need for an airbnb in this
area? There are vacant hotels nearby. Will they be happy about you taking
business from them?
ANSWER
Darec Stowell: The cost of mortgage and utilities on the property requires very few
monthly bookings. We also own another airbnb in Kansas City which has showed us
that the demand for airbnb exists
QUESTION
Jake Hodson: Concerns regarding increased traffic
ANSWER
Darec Stowell: Maximum of 4 guests. Our driveway can fit at least 4 cars so parking and
traffic is not a concern.
QUESTION
Jake Hodson: Have you spoken with Greg? (the neighbor to the north)
ANSWER
Darec Stowell: Yes
QUESTION
Jake Hodson: How long do you plan for this to be an airbnb?
ANSWER
Darec Stowell: Indefinitely
SP2021-039 June 14, 2021 30NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MATERIALS, DATED JUNE 1, 2021, CONT. QUESTION Kelly White: What is the next step in the process? Darec Stowell: I submit the meeting minutes and the affidavit and then it is reviewed by the planning commission. Closing Darec Stowell: Does anyone have any other questions or concerns? You can call, email, or text me with any future questions or concerns. Meeting members expressed no other concerns or questions and meeting was ended. Meeting adjourned at: 6:45pm Minutes taken by: Megan Stowell SP2021-039 June 14, 2021 31
NEIGHBOR LETTER OF OPPOSITION, DATED JUNE 7, 2021 SP2021-039 June 14, 2021 32
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