06-26-2017 Council Work Session Packet

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Hear City of Orono Counsel Members & Planning Commission Members; My family has VRBO property we rent out on Big Island and Long Lake. My husband Mike Laughlin has already submitted a letter to the City Council regarding our property on Big Island, so the following is in reference to the tong Lake property that I Jody Laughlin manage. I understand neighbors are concerned about having a large rental property next to them. However, We important for the council to understand that we have never had an Issue or complaint with the rental. We provide clear, written out Instructions of property use, which includes: Established quiet hours Limits to the number of guests and ages permitted Trash removal and days of trash pick up Additionally, we point out the property boundaries and provide explicit communication to the renters, by phone and In person of the following: W robe respectful' of the neighbors byfoltowlhg the quiet hours The need to adhere to speed limits and use extra caution driving through neighborhood Limiting the parking to what the property permits 1 advise our renters that we are sensitive to homeowners who live there year- round earround, and that some have concerns about rental properties. Therefore, we stresW the need to be very respectful of the property and neighbors so as not to cause them upset All of our guests understand and agree to adhere to our expficlt rules and requests. Failure to comply will be cause to lose their damage deposit. After speaking with Jeremy Barnhart about what prompted this new proposed ordinance, he said an Incident in .tune. This Is one incidentl All the rentai property owners I have spoken with are very restrictive of what is allowed at their propenes, and very cautious to whom they allow rent their property. ,Jeremy also mentioned there is a fear among some that smaller Ornno properties could be remodeled into larger ones for possible rentals, leading to more concerns for the neighbors. The 6,000 sq foot property in Long Lake has a limit of 8 guests; and if a larger day gathering is held on the property we request names and ages of people on the property. A lame gathering fee Is charged, but limited to no more then 12. All parking has to be contained in the circle driveway. By implementing an explicit signed rental agreement such as this, with a large damage deposit would help avoid these problems.