Short-Term Rental Working Group Written Public Comment (response #82)
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From: Stockwell, Brent
To: Stockwell, Brent
Subject: Short-Term Rental Working Group Written Public Comment (response #82)
Date: Friday, June 11, 2021 10:27:13 AM
Short-Term Rental Working Group Written Public Comment
(response #82)
Survey Information
Site: ScottsdaleAZ.gov
Short-Term Rental Working Group Written Public
Page Title:
Comment
https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/codes/vacation-short-
URL: term-rentals/short-term-rental-working-group/public-
comment
Submission
6/11/2021 10:27:09 AM
Time/Date:
Survey Response
COMMENT
Vice Mayor Janik, Councilmember
Milhaven and Members of the Working
Group, I recently learned of your efforts to
address the ongoing issues presented by
short term and vacation rentals in
Scottsdale and am encouraged the City is
taking action. I read the previously
submitted public comments with the litany
of issues neighbors of these rentals face
daily and will spare you my experiences.
My wife and I own our home in the Old
Town area and have two short term
rentals on our street and numerous more
within a block radius. I can assure you the
disruptions to neighborhoods are not
overstated. A greater burden must be
placed on the short term rental operators
to police their guests and operators should
be accountable to the surrounding
neighbors to not infringe on the quiet
enjoyment of their property. The
Comment: interactive map with rental information is a
great tool for neighbors to identify the
nuisance rentals near their property.
Rigorous enforcement of the short term
rental registration will make the map an
even more useful tool for neighbors to
hopefully address issues with the rentalsin real time. I would strongly suggest an
option to report a violation and file a
complaint function on the map to
streamline the process. Most urgently, the
registration should additionally require the
operator to provide a contact who is
available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
to address issues with renters. The
Working Group should explore placing a
minimum rental period of a week to help
combat party house issues and lessen the
negative impacts of transient traffic in our
neighborhoods. I thank you for your efforts
and for your consideration of this input.
Respectfully, Travis Junion
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First & Last Name: Travis Junion
AND ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
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Address: 4013 N 83RD Street, Scottsdale 85251
Example: 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale 85251From: Stockwell, Brent
To: Stockwell, Brent
Subject: Short-Term Rental Working Group Written Public Comment (response #79)
Date: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 3:23:44 PM
Short-Term Rental Working Group Written Public Comment
(response #79)
Survey Information
Site: ScottsdaleAZ.gov
Short-Term Rental Working Group Written Public
Page Title:
Comment
https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/codes/vacation-short-
URL: term-rentals/short-term-rental-working-group/public-
comment
Submission
6/2/2021 3:22:41 PM
Time/Date:
Survey Response
COMMENT
As we meet to develop "solutions" to the
STR problem, there are currently
neighbors of certain chronic nuisance
STRs living a self-described
"NIGHTMARE". Others, not so much.
Knowing this is the case, I believe it's
incumbent for the City of Scottsdale to do
whatever it takes to immediately identify
these TAX PAYING CITIZENS of
SCOTTSDALE and assist them in
Comment: immediately stopping the nuisance activity
that is responsible for their NIGHTMARE.
The longer the City of Scottsdale waits to
take action to assist these people, I
believe the risk of something horrible
happening, as a result of being perceived
as doing "nothing", grows exponentially. I
believe the City is collectively crossing
their fingers and hoping this situation
doesn't spiral out of control. We're all
hoping it doesn't spiral out of control.
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First & Last Name: Robert BooherAND ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: Email: bob.booher62@gmail.com Phone: (480) 612-3134 Address: 8301 E Avalon Dr, Scottsdale 85251 Example: 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale 85251
From: Stockwell, Brent
To: Stockwell, Brent
Subject: Short-Term Rental Working Group Written Public Comment (response #80)
Date: Sunday, June 6, 2021 7:11:37 PM
Short-Term Rental Working Group Written Public Comment
(response #80)
Survey Information
Site: ScottsdaleAZ.gov
Short-Term Rental Working Group Written Public
Page Title:
Comment
https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/codes/vacation-short-
URL: term-rentals/short-term-rental-working-group/public-
comment
Submission
6/6/2021 7:11:11 PM
Time/Date:
Survey Response
COMMENT
9026 N 124th Street, Scottsdale 85259 is
a VRBO. It is located 1/2 a mile from my
home. The music is so loud. It is a Sunday
afternoon and it sounds like we have a
nightclub next door. The police have
arrived. There are 6 VRBO property’s in a
Comment: 1/2 mile radius of my home. I don’t see
9026 N 124th Street Scottsdale 85259 as
a registered VRBO on City of Scottsdale
website. Are they paying taxes as a
VRBO? I would like a response from the
Short-Term Rental Citizens Working
Group.
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First & Last Name: Melissa Smith
AND ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
Email: Shermanandsawyer@gmail.com
Phone: (602) 740-0253
Address: 9042 N 126th Street, Scottsdale 85259Example: 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale 85251
From: Stockwell, Brent
To: Shermanandsawyer@gmail.com
Subject: RE: Short-Term Rental Working Group Written Public Comment (response #80)
Date: Sunday, June 6, 2021 7:26:00 PM
Hello Ms. Smith,
Thank you for your comment. It will be shared with the working group members.
Thank you for calling the police so they can handle this under the nuisance party ordinance.
This information will be shared with code enforcement so they can follow-up with the property
owner to share their emergency contact information as required by ordinance.
If the property is being used as a short-term rental, and they are listed on VRBO or Airbnb it is likely
that they are paying taxes, because that is a requirement of being listed on those platforms. But staff
will follow-up on that as well.
Many thanks. Sincerely,
Brent Stockwell, ICMA-CM
Assistant City Manager
480-312-7288
From: Stockwell, Brent
Sent: Sunday, June 6, 2021 7:12 PM
To: Stockwell, Brent
Subject: Short-Term Rental Working Group Written Public Comment (response #80)
Short-Term Rental Working Group Written Public Comment
(response #80)
Survey Information
Site: ScottsdaleAZ.gov
Page Title: Short-Term Rental Working Group Written Public Comment
https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/codes/vacation-short-term-
URL:
rentals/short-term-rental-working-group/public-comment
Submission Time/Date: 6/6/2021 7:11:11 PM
Survey Response
COMMENT9026 N 124th Street, Scottsdale 85259 is a
VRBO. It is located 1/2 a mile from my home.
The music is so loud. It is a Sunday afternoon
and it sounds like we have a nightclub next
door. The police have arrived. There are 6
VRBO property’s in a 1/2 mile radius of my
Comment:
home. I don’t see 9026 N 124th Street
Scottsdale 85259 as a registered VRBO on
City of Scottsdale website. Are they paying
taxes as a VRBO? I would like a response
from the Short-Term Rental Citizens Working
Group.
Comments are limited to 8,000 characters and may be cut and pasted from another
source.
PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR NAME:
First & Last Name: Melissa Smith
AND ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
Email: Shermanandsawyer@gmail.com
Phone: (602) 740-0253
Address: 9042 N 126th Street, Scottsdale 85259
Example: 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale 85251From: Stockwell, Brent
To: Stockwell, Brent
Subject: Short-Term Rental Working Group Written Public Comment (response #81)
Date: Thursday, June 10, 2021 9:54:36 PM
Short-Term Rental Working Group Written Public Comment
(response #81)
Survey Information
Site: ScottsdaleAZ.gov
Short-Term Rental Working Group Written Public
Page Title:
Comment
https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/codes/vacation-short-
URL: term-rentals/short-term-rental-working-group/public-
comment
Submission
6/10/2021 9:54:30 PM
Time/Date:
Survey Response
COMMENT
I host ( not own) two properties in
Scottsdale. Both are NOT intended for
parties, but for families. We do our best to
carefully screen our guests, inquiring as to
the purpose of their trip. We are fortunate
that we've had only one party in the 3
years we've been doing this. We are
Comment: friendly with the neighbors at both
properties and ask that they call me right
away if it appears that something is not
right with any of our guests. Hosting
provides me with a little extra income ( I
am semi retired) and the opportunity to
meet interesting people from all over the
world.
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Phone: (602) 314-0454Address: 4612 North 10th Place #3, Phoenix 85014 Example: 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale 85251
From: Stockwell, Brent
To: Stockwell, Brent
Subject: Short-Term Rental Working Group Written Public Comment (response #83)
Date: Saturday, June 12, 2021 11:06:34 AM
Short-Term Rental Working Group Written Public Comment
(response #83)
Survey Information
Site: ScottsdaleAZ.gov
Short-Term Rental Working Group Written Public
Page Title:
Comment
https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/codes/vacation-short-
URL: term-rentals/short-term-rental-working-group/public-
comment
Submission
6/12/2021 11:06:15 AM
Time/Date:
Survey Response
COMMENT
How many people are allowed to be in a 4
Comment:
bedroom house.
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Example: 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale 85251From: Alex Boemark To: Stockwell, Brent Cc: Tom Durham; Betty Janik; Mayor David D. Ortega; Milhaven, Linda; Scott, Sherry; Santaella, Luis Subject: Re: Need your approval for Quick solution to Scottsdale"s STR Code violation problem Tuesday, Date: June 15, 2021 1:08:55 PM Mr. Stockwell (can I ask you to share this with the City Task force?), First let me express a big thank you for the quick response (even staying up until 8PM). Impressive! We need to keep this simple to achieve results. This is a request to improve the City Code Enforcement process, so Client Privilege is not a factor as it is NOT about my personal situation (I have been told I can't approach the city lawyers because of "Client Privilege"). Therefore I believe it is necessary and reasonable to ask Ms. Scott's to investigate the legal possibility of allowing renter testimonies as evidence of code violations (which the city has allowed in the past). Such an evaluation should be documented and shared with citizens. The explanations provided by non-legal folks of the City makes no sense to any of us: That written testimonies from verified renters is only “hearsay” within “hearsay” evidence, and not submissible as evidence in court. The term “hearsay” refers to an out-of-court statement made by someone other than the witness reporting it. For example, while testifying in John's murder trial, Anthony states that John's best friend told him that John had killed the victim. If properly addressed, I believe that a legal expert like Ms. Scott (and her team) will find that; 1. Both AirBNB and VRBO certifies that testimonies on their platforms are limited to verified renters who booked that specific property, paid for their vacation with their credit card, submitted a clear picture of their drivers licence, provided street address and phone number and signed the contract). Noone else can post a review. 2. Both AirBNB and VRBO have an easy process for Municipalities to Subpoena records because several municipalities have already fought that battle (sources provided earlier). Scottsdale can use the same process if needed at limited cost. This seems far from "hearsay within hearsay"................... That means that these testimonies are akin to notarized, written testimony (written testimony where identity has been verified). Esteemed members of the City (on this email); I think you have an enormous opportunity to fulfill your campaign promises, protect hundreds of Scottsdale families and create a legacy with very little effort. An unafraid approach to protect your citizens will be uncomfortable, but you will be a shining example for others on how to focus on solutions, cut through red tape, work for the citizens and not cave to pressure.
Regards, Alex Boemark
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