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Sewer Service:

Payette Lakes Recreational Water and Sewer District

Water Service:

City of McCall Water System

Project Type:

Residential

Legal Description:

Lot 10, Block 1 Amended, Hoff & Brown First Addition

Square Feet of New Construction:

None

Project Description:

We are applying for a short term rental CUP

Number of Parking Spaces Proposed:

5

Neighborhood Meeting Date:

2023-10-01

Neighborhood Meeting Time:

5:30 PM

Is the use a conditional use in the zone?:

True

Explain the relationship of the proposed used to the Comprehensive Plan.:

On pages 42, 43 and 45 of the Comprehensive Plan it states (in part)... “Support public agencies, local businesses, entrepreneurship, and recreational tourism, while providing a variety of housing types to meet varied income levels and stages of life.” “Strengthen the year-round economy with the addition of conference facilities and boutique hotel venues. Anchor the economy with a healthy, vibrant downtown that supports the diverse economic and employment needs of local residents.” “Foster a sense of exploration and seek to enhance the recreational experience and mobility within the City for visitors and residents through safe walkable places, diverse transportation modes, and efficient transit choices.” The proposed use matches the priorities of the Comprehensive Plan on many levels. First, the location of the house provides ideal access for vacations to easily bike to local attractions as well as walk to the core of the downtown business area. This location allows vacationers to park their cars and enjoy McCall with less impact on traffic than those renters who may be staying further away from town. The house is very large and required significant repairs and improvements when we purchased it. The improvements have increased the value of this property as well as the surrounding properties because it is no longer the neighborhood “eyesore.”. We used and still use local trades and businesses whenever possible helping to add additional revenue to the local economy throughout the year. The many features of the house makes it attractive to all types of vacationers because the property can accommodate those with interests in all seasons which helps to provide options for year-round revenue. The rental also provides a housing option for groups of travelers who may be coming to town for conferences and looking for housing options that allow for easy access to any facility.

Explain how the application meets the general and specific objects of Title 3.:

Based on a review of the elements listed in Title 3, this application has met all of the objectives listed. As property owners we have communicated with multiple government agencies (City, Water, Fire Department, etc) to ensure the home is up to code and made all adjustments and corrections as required.

How is the proposed use harmonious with the character of the existing neighborhood?:

There are other rentals in this neighborhood and while this property is the only short term rental, the nature of the house and how we have set up rental requirements encourages family-based vacationers. We have also established quiet hours, and use electronic surveillance systems to help enforce quiet times as we recognize no neighbor, whether retired or working, wants to be disturbed by strangers. Done Right Management has managed the property since we purchased the home in 2021 and will continue to do so.

How is the proposed use harmonious with the appearance of the existing neighborhood?:

Even prior to this application, we have worked with our neighbors to ensure that any issues with the house or property were addressed to make sure the property is an asset to the local neighborhood including working with neighbors on fencing issues, removal of excessive yard debrief and maintenance of trees and branches. We have painted the property, relandscaped the entire yard and replaced windows. As stated earlier, prior to our ownership, the outside of the property was detrimental to the entire neighborhood. Now, it is one of the better maintained properties on the street.

How will the proposed use NOT be detrimental to the general welfare, health, and safety of the neighborhood?:

The proposed use will not be detrimental because we have set limits on the number of occupants, hired a property management company, installed electronic surveillance, posted on the outside of the house who to contact in case of an issue, given our neighbors our personal contact information, reduced the number of automobiles allowed to park at property and developed the side portion of the property to make sure there is no need for cars to park on the street or block access to any driveway. We have also received approval from the Fire Inspector and installed all required safety equipment. Finally, prior to our ownership, the overgrown landscaping was a fire hazard and it had been in a state of disarray for years. This is no longer an issue.

How will the proposed use NOT harm the land or water of the subject property and adjacent properties?:

When we relandscaped the front yard, we put in additional water drainage which had been an issue for years with the previous owner. The house, during the three years of our ownership, has never created an issue for neighbors regarding their land or water that has been brought to our attention.

What public services and facilities will serve the proposed use? Police? School? Streets? Fire? Water? Sewer? Other?:

The proposed use of this home will need to access the services of sewer, water, fire, streets and police. The short-term rental property would be accessing each of these services as needed. The costs for accessing these services would be covered by the utility charges and local taxes assessed to property owners which we will pay. We would like to point out that when Captain Ryan Garber with the McCall Fire Department inspected this home, he took pictures and video of our egress windows to use as an example for other homeowners on what proper installation and design looked like.

How will the proposed use NOT cause unreasonable traffic, noise, glare, and other forms of pollution?:

The proposed use will not cause unreasonable traffic, noise, glare and other forms of pollution because we will limit the number of cars allowed to what the city ordinance allows; exterior lighting is motion sensitive and does not stay on all night but only as needed; we have installed sound monitors and recently hardwired them into the electrical so they can not be discounted allowing the management company to monitor that quiet hours are being observed; and we have posted signs on the outside of the property and the interior reminding guests of expected quiet hours.

How will the proposed use NOT adversely affect the pedestrian environment?:

The proposed use will not adversely affect the pedestrian environment because it is already an established residence that was designed with access to sidewalks. Additionally, this new proposal allows for fewer people to stay on the property (reduced by 5) so there will be fewer pedestrians going to and from the property. The property is located in a small cul-de-sac that is about 100 feet from the main road. Drivers needing to access the home and park or leave, will quickly be able to access the main road and have minimal interaction with pedestrians trying to navigate the neighborhood.

How will the proposed use NOT be a detriment to traffic on surrounding streets?:

This proposed use is requesting approval for fewer people which will require fewer cars thereby reducing the traffic and use on the surrounding streets.

How will the proposed use NOT affect scenic features?:

The proposed use will not affect scenic features because the use is not making any changes to the property that would impact anyone’s view, or accessibility to walking or driving areas.

How will the propose use NOT affect historic features?:

The proposed use will not affect any historic features because there are none in this location.

Explain how the subject property is of sufficient size to accommodate the proposed use.:

The proposed use of the property has already been submitted with our pre application. We have submitted the plans with this application as well. Additionally, we had Brian Parker from the City of McCall, tour our property in August 2023 asking for feedback and guidance regarding snow storage and removal, open space requirements, parking and landscaping.

Explain how the proposed use will NOT have a negative economic impact on the surrounding neighborhood or community?:

The proposed use does not have a negative economic impact on the surrounding neighborhood or community and as stated earlier, the improvements made to the property have increased the neighborhood's value.

What is the relationship of the proposed use to the surrounding properties?:

This is not the only rental home in the neighborhood. While we have a primary home in Oregon, we do stay in this McCall house extensively while we are still working and intend to live there when we retire in three years. It will then no longer be a rental property but a single family dwelling.

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