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Planning Director Stan Boling, using a PowerPoint presentation (on file) , recapped his <br /> memorandum dated June 7 , 2012 , providing background and analysis on the proposed Land <br /> Development Regulations (LDR) amendments , which are the result of staff' s Evaluation and <br /> Appraisal Report (EAR) process . He said that the Board needs to adopt the comprehensive plan <br /> ointed out that some of the added amendments were initiated by the Board , and some <br /> policies , p <br /> were initiated through staff to clean up , clarify , and/or update the LDRs . He reviewed the <br /> proposed recommendations from the Agriculture Advisory Committee and the proposed <br /> recommendations and exceptions from the Planning and Zoning Commission . Director Keating <br /> also spoke about short-term lodging in single- family zoning districts ; the definition in the County <br /> Code of hotel/motel ; not currently having a definition of lodging facility ( a use that is allowed <br /> only in commercial zoning districts) ; what staff has done over the years regarding 30 -day stays ; <br /> and the proposal to clarify the definitions in the ordinance . He recommended the Board direct <br /> staff to make any necessary changes to the proposed LDRs , and announce their intention to adopt <br /> the ordinances at the July 10 , 2012 , 5 : 01 p . m . hearing . <br /> The Chairman opened the Public Hearing . <br /> pl <br /> Glenn Powell, 12845 Bay Street, Roseland , owner of several single family homes and <br /> short-term rentals in Sebastian and Roseland , said he -had four houses that were charming but did <br /> 21 <br /> not lend themselves to attracting a good long-term tenant, so over the years he rented them as <br /> short-term vacation homes . He provided background, revealed his ongoing monthly costs, and <br /> noted that when he purchased the properties , he researched the County Code for single family <br /> residences , but it did not address rental terms or time limitations . He thereafter voiced concerns <br /> over : ( 1 ) the County Code being silent on short-term rentals , (2) how changing the LDR would <br /> affect him, and (3 ) not being notified of the workshops/meetings that had taken place . He <br /> claimed that the Courts have held that short-term rentals are not a business use . Mr . Powell <br /> emphasized that in addition to collecting lodging taxes , he also maintains the properties , and is <br /> an asset to his neighborhood ; and if there is a code that specifically prohibits short-term rentals , <br /> June 19 , 2012 10 <br /> 142 PG 592 <br />