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Bill Walker, St. Christopher Lane, commented on County Code <br /> Chapter 912, Single Family Development, and stated that he <br /> would support the maximum cap of ten persons per unit. <br /> Bronica Jenkins, 1017 Casseekey Lane, expressed concerns <br /> about the potential impact of a ten-cap occupancy limit on <br /> licensed owners who have customarily accommodated over ten <br /> persons in their rental units. She wanted to make sure that as a <br /> licensed owner, the usage of her rental units would be <br /> grandfathered. <br /> Colleen Rosenbaum, 1005 River Wind Circle, owner of a <br /> vacation rental, spoke on her positive experiences with the <br /> persons who have rented her unit, and the economic benefits of <br /> tourist dollars. <br /> Tuck Ferrell, 12546 North Highway AIA, representing the <br /> North Beach Civic Association, stated that there have been <br /> detrimental impacts on his neighborhood due to renters <br /> overdoing activities or having large groups of people. He asked <br /> the Board to help create a situation where individuals can have <br /> quiet enjoyment of their homes and neighborhood. <br /> Barry Siegel, Esquire, 3096 Cardinal Drive, stated that his <br /> client, Mitchell Dudek, would agree to the cap of two persons <br /> plus two additional persons, as long as his property is given <br /> grandfather status with portability. Attorney Siegel cautioned <br /> that the County might be exposing itself to Bert Harris claims if <br /> a cap is imposed without the grandfather provision. <br /> Commissioner Zorc stressed the need to establish a fixed cap of <br /> ten in order to send a clear message to developers who are <br /> building "mega-mansions." <br /> The Chairman called a recess at 2:56 p.m., and reconvened the <br /> meeting at 3:04 p.m.,with all members present. <br /> Miles Conway, 2340 South Highway AlA, President South <br /> Beach Property Owners Association (SBPOA), gave a slide <br /> presentation (copy on file), in which he referred to County <br /> Ordinances 2015-013 and 2015-014; Chapter 974 of the County <br /> Code -Noise Ordinance Requirements; Ordinances adopted by <br /> the City of Anna Maria in Manatee County, and Monroe <br /> County; Florida Statute 509.032 (Public Lodging); proximity <br /> restrictions established in San Luis Obispo County, California; <br /> and other data to stress the need for stringent rental <br /> regulations. He stressed that a short-term rental which <br /> Board of County Commission Minutes <br /> June 21,2016 Page 7 <br />