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Council Exhibit B �� To: Chair Leskinen and Planning Commission Members Jessica Loftus, City Administrator y�, � G `qk£S H�� From: Jeremy Barnhart, Community Development Director Date: February 16, 2016 Subject: #15-3759, City of Orono, Text Amendment:Vacation Rentals Public Hearing Application Summary: The rental of private property for vacationers may impact existing neighborhoods due to increases in traffic, noise, and activity during irregular hours. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Planning Commission review the appropriateness of the ordinance as drafted and forward the result to Council for approval. list of Exhibits Exhibit A. Draft Ordinance regulating vacation rentals Exhibit B. Comparison of Provisions Exhibit C. Letters received Exhibit D. Planning Commission packet dated November Background In their workshop on February 3, 2016, the Planning Commission heard from seven property owners commenting on the proposed vacation rental ordinance. These seven are among the 12 vacation rentals owners identified by staff after searching through the various vacation rental websites in December, including AirBnb, Homeaway, VBRO. Most of those comments respected the need for regulations, noting that they are more protective with their own home and property than the city would be, but did not want overly restrictive regulations. They did not support a total ban on vacation rentals. The draft ordinance prepared and reviewed includes provisions for a business license, and 15 criteria. The Planning Commission is asked to modify the draft ordinance and forward the draft to the City Council for adoption. Comments received, summarized: Jody Laughlin, 120 Big Island, noted that much of the issues of concern are issues she's experiencing in Cruisers Cove, adjacent to her property, and the response