CC SR 20160517 04 - Short Term Vacation RentalsRANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 05/17/2016
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Regular Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to initiate a code amendment regarding short-term
rentals in the City (Planning Case No. ZON2016-00188)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Review the options to regulate short-term rentals in the City, including Staff's
recommended option to prohibit short-term rentals in the City's single-family
residential zoning districts; and,
(2) If Staff's recommended option is deemed acceptable, initiate Code Amendment
proceedings to prohibit short-term rentals in the City's single-family residential
zoning districts.
FISCAL IMPACT: If short-term rentals are prohibited in the City's single-family
residential zoning districts, in order to monitor hosting platforms on the Internet, funding
is recommended to outsource this service in an amount ranging between $4,500 and
$7,800 annually. A budget appropriation will be brought back to the Council with more
information at a later date.
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Octavio Silva, Associate Planner os
REVIEWED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, Community Development Director
APPROVED BY: Doug Willmore, City Manager .,"-/.-1.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Public Comments (page A-1)
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
At the October 20, 2015 meeting, the City Council requested that Staff research the
issue of short-term rentals in neighboring cities and provide options for regulating such
uses in the City.
Hosting platforms found on the Internet, such as Airbnb, VRBO and Flipkey, have
facilitated the popularity of renting single-family residences as vacation rentals on a
short-term basis. While the City does not have a definition for short-term rentals,
generally the industry considers a short-term rental to be any single-family residential
unit rented for a period of less than 30 consecutive days. A recent survey of vacation
rental websites, conducted by an outside source, found 101 listings and 80 unique
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short-term rental properties within the City of Rancho Palos Verdes (not including
vacation home exchanges).
Up until recently, the City received an occasional complaint regarding short-term
rentals. However, over the past few months, the City's Code Enforcement Division has
received numerous complaints from residents regarding short-term rentals occurring in
the City and adversely impacting a neighborhood's character. Generally speaking, the
complaints seem to be focused upon five known residences that are being used to host
parties or large groups. The public concerns expressed include excessive noise,
parking issues and trash accumulation. The City's Development Code (Title 17) is
currently silent as to express regulations or prohibitions relating to short-term rentals.
However, the Development Code is structured as a "permissive zoning system" such
that short-term rentals, as uses not specifically enumerated in the Development Code,
are currently prohibited. That being said, the Development Code being silent regarding
short-term rentals in the City's residential districts introduces ambiguity and makes code
enforcement more difficult by failing to provide clear direction to the City's residents and
property owners.
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes' Development Code, like those of many cities, was
not written to anticipate the advent of short-term rentals and their potential to cause
negative impacts in the community. As a result, many cities have found themselves
reevaluating their codes to address these issues more specifically. A recent survey of
local cities found that regulation of short-term rentals varies among jurisdictions (see
Table No. 1 below). Among the cities located on the Peninsula, Staff found that the City
Rolling Hills adopted an ordinance to prohibit short-term rentals, while the City of Palos
Verdes Estates is considering adopting an ordinance to prohibit short-term rentals.
Lastly, Staff found that the City of Rolling Hills Estates currently does not have
regulations surrounding short-term rentals, however, it is Staff's understanding that
short-term rentals are considered commercial activity and therefore prohibited in
residential zones.
Table No. 1: Regulation of Short -Term Rentals
City
Prohibits
Short -Term
Rentals
Permits
Short -Term
Rentals by Right
Permits
Short -Term
Rentals Subject
to Conditions
Other
City of Rolling
Hills
Prohibited in Single -
Family Residential
Zones
City of Palos
Considering
Verdes Estates
prohibiting
short-term rentals in
Commercial, Single
family, and Multi -
Family Zones
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While there is no clear consensus on the regulation of short-term rentals or a single
approach to regulate such uses, the following three options that are commonly considered
by cities regulating short-term rentals (as shown in Table No 2 below), as well as the pros
and cons of each option, is available for the Council's consideration:
Table No. 2: Pros and Cons of Regulating Short -Term Rentals
Options
Prohibits
Permits
Permits
Short -Term
• Preservation of
City
Short -Term
Short -Term
Rentals Subject
Other
the neighborhood
Rentals
Rentals by Right
to Conditions
monitoring hosting
City of Rolling
noise, traffic, and
platforms
No adopted
Hills Estates
neighborhoods
enforcement
ordinance or
• Encourages an
regulations
City of
Prohibited In Single -
0 Threats to the
property owners
Manhattan
Family Residential
• Increase revenue for the
the neighborhood
Permit Short -Term Rentals
Beach
Zones
by Right
of TOT and business
and parking Impacts to
City of Hermosa
Considering
surrounding neighbors
Beach
prohibiting short-
property values
term rentals in
residential zones
City of Redondo
Focusing on
Beach
enhanced public
outreach and
education
City of Malibu
Requires a
Special Use
Permit in
Residential
Zones
City of Los
Requires
Angeles
Registration w/ the
City
While there is no clear consensus on the regulation of short-term rentals or a single
approach to regulate such uses, the following three options that are commonly considered
by cities regulating short-term rentals (as shown in Table No 2 below), as well as the pros
and cons of each option, is available for the Council's consideration:
Table No. 2: Pros and Cons of Regulating Short -Term Rentals
Options
Pros
Cons
• Preservation of
0 Transit occupancy taxes
residential character of
cannot be collected
the neighborhood
0 Challenges with
Prohibit Short -Term
Mitigating potential
monitoring hosting
Rentals
noise, traffic, and
platforms
parking impacts to
0 Challenges with
neighborhoods
enforcement
• Encourages an
underground economy
• Means of income for
0 Threats to the
property owners
residential character of
• Increase revenue for the
the neighborhood
Permit Short -Term Rentals
City through collection
0 Potential noise, traffic
by Right
of TOT and business
and parking Impacts to
licenses
surrounding neighbors
• Potential decrease in
property values
3
Options
Pros
Cons
• Reduced housing stock
(if continually used as
short term rental)
• Reduced code
enforcement challenges
• Means of income for
0 If City's conditions are
property owners
too strict or complex,
Permit Short -Term Rentals
0Increase revenue for the
operators may not
Subject to Conditions (i.e.
City through collection
comply
Conditional Use Permit or
of TOT, business
0 Challenges with
Special Use Permit)licenses
and permits
enforcement of
• The City's ability to
conditions
regulate the operation
0 Encourages an
and impose conditions.
underground economy
Of the three options listed above, Staff's recommended option is to prohibit short-term
rentals in the City's single-family residential zoning districts. Staff's research found that
programs enacted to permit and regulate short-term rentals in other cities are often
cumbersome and tend to lack effective enforcement and monitoring. In addition, Staff
found that some cities, such as Manhattan Beach, which initially sought to permit short-
term rentals, reversed their decision after receiving complaints about such uses from
the community. Prohibiting short-term rentals would preserve the residential character
of the City's neighborhoods and would allow City Staff to take immediate enforcement
action, once a violating property is found. It should be noted that this option may present
some enforcement challenges, as short-term rental listings vary from day-to-day and
can occur on multiple hosting platforms available on the Internet. Furthermore, to
minimize Staff resources in monitoring hosting platforms, Staff would have to rely on
complaint -based notifications of violating properties. Thus, in an effort to address such
challenges, City Staff recently met with a private vendor (Host Compliance) that
provides monitoring services of short-term rentals. The cost for such services varies
between approximately $4,500 and $7,800 a year based on the desired services. The
use of monitoring services by this vendor, which is the only vendor currently in this
niche industry, may provide the City an opportunity to take a more pro -active
enforcement approach in identifying violating properties and will minimize potential
Staffing costs to enforce the prohibition of short-term rentals. If the Council is interested
in utilizing services provided by this vendor, Staff will come back with a professional
service agreement and budget appropriation.
Staff's recommended option would require the initiation of a Code Amendment to
expressly prohibit short-term rentals in the City's single-family residential zoning
districts. If initiated, the Code Amendment would be reviewed by the Planning
Commission at a duly noticed public hearing and a recommendation forwarded to the
City Council. More specifically, the City will have to prepare a Code Amendment that
addresses the following:
• Codify a definition of short-term rentals.
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• Expressly prohibit the use of short-term rentals in all single-family residential
zoning districts
It should be noted that the prohibition of short-term rentals does not include the
operation of "bed -and -breakfasts" which are a conditionally permitted use in the City's
single-family residential zoning districts and which provide more occupant oversight,
since "bed -and -breakfast" uses are generally owner -occupied and operate under
established conditions of approval. In addition, the prohibition of short-term rentals
would not apply to vacation home exchange programs, as such programs typically do
not involve the exchange of money between program participants and do not result in
code enforcement complaints. Thus, the "short-term rental" definition that the Planning
Commission will be asked to consider will exclude home exchange programs.
Additionally, the use of short-term rentals is currently permitted at the Terranea Resort
(Commercial -Recreational Zoning District) for the bungalows, casitas, and villas units
owned by private entities when not occupied by the owner. For these units that are
rented out as a short-term rental, the resort controls the key access and collects the
transient occupancy tax that is paid to the City. Staff's proposed prohibition on short-
term rentals in single family residential zoning districts would not apply to the Terranea
Resort.
CONCLUSION:
Cities have options available to regulate short-term rentals, each of which presents
some positive and negative aspects of regulating such uses. Due to the code
enforcement complaints and concerns that prompted this item to be brought before the
City Council, Staff is recommending the prohibition of short-term rentals.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendations, the following alternative actions are available
for the City Council's consideration:
1. Identify additional options for Staff to research for Council consideration at
a future meeting;
2. Affirm that the City's Zoning Code, operating as a "permissive zoning
system," currently prohibits short-term rentals because such uses are not
specifically enumerated in the Zoning Code, and direct Staff not to
proceed with amending the Code; or,
3. Direct Staff to take no action at this time.
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Octavio Silva
From:
Julie Peterson
Sent:
Wednesday, May 04, 2016 2:31 PM
To:
Octavio Silva
Subject:
FW: Air bnb on Sunnyside Ridge Road
From: Chrissy K Meisterheim [mailto:ckmeisterheim@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 4:13 PM
To: Julie Peterson <JulieP@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Air bnb on Sunnyside Ridge Road
Dear Ms. Julie Peterson
We have been informed that the owners of the property at 2553 Sunnyside Ridge Road
use this single-family residential building for short-term rental, advertise and make the
property available, in regular daily basis and without special use license, for wedding
receptions. babv showers. birthdays and other entertainment Duraoses. Such
unpermitted use adversely impacts the surrounding properties, substantially increases
noise, impedes pedestrian access, degrades vehicular circulation and equally important
inflicts a negative bearing on the character of the community and the street.
We believe using the property in the single-family residential (RS) district as rental event
venue without special use license violates the zoning ordinance, municipal code section
17.02.020, Uses and development permitted (Ord. No. 529, § 17, 11-15-11; Ord. No.
535, § 3, 4-17-12). We hereby request the city of RPV code enforcement to follow-up in
this matter and use appropriate enforcing mechanism to a) prevent owners to continue
using this property in such manner, or b) require special use license with detailed plan
as well as imposing appropriate and reasonable conditions and restrictions to stop all
disturbances from this property and to maintain the quite and friendly character of the
Sunnyside Ridge Road community.
We appreciate if you keep us informed on any development in this matter. Please feel
free to contact me for additional details if needed.
For reference, advertisement for this property can be found
here: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/9493841?s=SPw4T5 G
Sincerely,
Chrissy Meisterheim,
President, Sunn side Community Association
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Octavio Silva
From: Julie Peterson
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 2:31 PM
To: Octavio Silva
Subject: FW: Sunnyside Ridge Air bnb situation
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From: Michelle Smith [mailto:smsmith831@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2016 8:36 PM
To: Julie Peterson <JulieP@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Sunnyside Ridge Air bnb situation
Hi Julie,
I am the neighbor of the house that keeps renting their house out for parties on Air bnb. It's just plain odd how people
can subject their once neighbors to this strange situation where complete strangers come into our street... Line it with
many cars causing congestion and then proceed to have complete strangers party all evening into the late hours. My
only recourse is to wait until the evening hours to call in a noise violation to the police. That doesn't stop all the traffic
coming and going and parking on both sides of street and in front of my house. It's just extremely inconsiderate ...
I never see the neighbors, the Meyers, as I am a busy professional that travels for work often during the week. Would
be nice to have my peace and quiet back ... on weekends. But if I have no ordinance to back me up, I suspect the Meyers
will continue to profit at my expense. I am really surprised at their selfishness. Here is an article from Daily Breeze I
believe that shows neighboring cities are cracking down on these short term rentals..Aka one night only party situations.
Hoping that my city will help put a stop to people profiting at other's expense. Thanks, Michelle Smith
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From: Julie Peterson
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 2:32 PM
To: Octavio Silva
Subject: FW: Inquire about possible zoning code vilolation at 3664 Hightide Dr. RPV
From: Ara Mihranian
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2016 10:38 PM
To: Julie Peterson <JulieP@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Fwd: Inquire about possible zoning code vilolation at 3664 Hightide Dr. RPV
Hi Julie.
Can you please provide a response to the email sender
Thanks!
Ara
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: <jnbertolina&( ox.net>
Date: March 15, 2016 at 9:31:39 PM PDT
To: <platiningCca Kpv.com>
Subject: Inquire about possible zoning code vilolation at 3664 Hightide Dr. RPV
We live across the street from the house on 3664 Hightide Dr, which was sold last May and we
had not observed anyone living there. There is a work crew building a swiming pool. In the last
few weeks, we have seen a number of different cars parked in the driveway and on the street
usually for one or two nights. It has occurred to us that it might be operating as a daily rental and
we searched the Air BnB. This appears to be the listing:
httns://www.airbnb.com/rooms/9382619?checkin=04%2F01 %2F2016&checkout=04%2F08%2F
2016&s=Pwl UsROa#host-profile
Needless to say we are very concerned about this situation.We would like to know if this is a
violation of the city code as this is a residential single family area.
Thank you for prompt attention and we await your response.
or
Octavio Silva
From: Julie Peterson
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 2:33 PM
To: Octavio Silva
Subject: FW: RPV Nuisance Property - 7242 Avenida Altisima (operating a bed and breakfast out
of a residence)
From: Ara Mihranian
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2016 12:25 PM
To: Nicole Jules <NicoleJ@rpvca.gov>
Cc: Julie Peterson <JulieP@rpvca.gov>
Subject: RE: RPV Nuisance Property - 7242 Avenida Altisima (operating a bed and breakfast out of a residence)
Thanks Nicole.
We are monitoring this situation here in RPV.
Ara Michael Mihranian
Deputy Director of Community Development
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From: Nicole Jules
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2016 9:01 AM
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To: Planning <Planning@rpvca.gov>
Cc: Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca.Rov>
Subject: FW: RPV Nuisance Property -
FYI
Nicole
Department of Public Works
310-544-5275
7242 Avenida Altisima (operating a bed and breakfast out of a residence)
From: Tracy Burns [mailto:akamomma@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2016 7:21 AM
To: Nicole Jules <NicoleJ@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Re: RPV Nuisance Property - 7242 Avenida Altisima (operating a bed and breakfast out of a residence)
Hi Nicole,
The issue of SHORT TERM Rental properties has come up on the
neighborhood website/app "Nextdoor". Seems some property managers and short term rental property owners
wanted to drum up support to show the City of PVE for another meeting regarding this issue. When I
shared my actual experiences living next to one of these properties, it got heated. I would like to note that I did
not give out my address or my neighbors address. SHE joined in the conversation and did it herself, along with
her actual AirBnB ad and a long story about her financial needs. If PVE is dealing with this, I'm sure RPV will
have to do the same or is already dealing with it. Can you please advise who I should speak with in Code
Enforcement and confirm the current laws?
https://countryclubpalosverdes.nextdoor.com/news feed/?post=22788139
Sincerely,
Tracy Burns
On Mon, Feb 3, 2014 at 5:26 PM, Nicole Jules <NicoleJ(@rpv.com> wrote:
Hi Tracy & Ben,
Thank you for your email. I have forwarded your email to our Code Enforcement Officers who will follow-up on this
issue as appropriate.
If you have additional questions or concerns, please don't hesitate contacting the City.
Nicole Jules, Senior Engineer
' City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Department of Public Works
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30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
nicolei@rpv.com
(3101 544-5275 — (310) 544-5292 f
From: Tracy Burns [mailto:akamomma@Rmail.comj
Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2014 5:38 PM
To: Nicole Jules
Subject: RPV Nuisance Property - 7242 Avenida Altisima (operating a bed and breakfast out of a residence)
City of RPV,
I would like to register a formal complaint about a property owner operating a hotel (DAILY rooms for rent)
and an event space out of her home in a residential neighborhood. Since the middle part of 2013 we have
noticed a severe increase in traffic, parking problems and late night parties with loud music. Deputies have
shown up to the address a couple of times within the last year because of the late night parties with loud music
(we did not call, it was other neighbors). Due to all the late night parties, parking problems and unsavory
characters constantly coming and going, we conducted some research and found the advertisement for her bed
and breakfast. The listing indicates she has been operating since July 2013. The ad states her home is "great
for parties" and that she will stay on site in most cases. Both of these assertions are confirmed in the reviews
by her paying guests and many complimented her on being a wonderful hostess with some mentioning being
served a continental style breakfast. Please review the ad and the reviews written by her numerous paying
guests including the DAILY ROOM RATES provided in the link below:
Property information and room rates:
https://,A,ww.airbnb.com/rooms/1055562
Maura's bio and reviews from paying guests:
https:Hww-w.aii-bnb.coin/users/show/5813489
Nuisance Property:
Maura Mizuguchi - Owner
7242 Avenida Altisima
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
90275
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Excerpt taken from ad on airbnb:
"If you plan to just rent room(s), you will be sharing the home with the family. You will have full access
to the kitchen, dining, deck, pool area, laundry facilities.
Please note the pricing on this site is.for the guest room... however, if you are interested in more rooms
the pricing is as follows: (note that the pricing is for each room and each room can sleep 2 people)
Master bedroom with a King bed (private bath) available for $175 per night.
Children room with two twin beds (private bath) available at an additional $75 per night.
Guest room with a queen bed (shared bath) at $125 per night.
Extra guest room or playroom with a day bed that turns into two twins or a double bed (shared bath) at
$100 per night.
Extra persons in any of the rooms are $35 per night.
When requesting a rental please state what rooms you are interested in. Also indicate if you are a
couple or singles and ages of children so that we can put you in the correct rooms.
If you rent for just one night instead of two or if you rent the entire house, there will be a cleaning fee.
Housekeeper available to run errands, grocery shop, prepare simple meals, tidy up at $20 per hour +
cost of purchased items. "
I do not know what your policy is on processing nuisance properties complaints, but for the sake of neighbor
relations I'd prefer to remain anonymous.
Sincerely,
Tracy Burns
FAIN on
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Octavio Silva
From: Julie Peterson
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 2:34 PM
To: Octavio Silva
Subject: FW: 7242 Avenida Altisima - Nuisance Property/ Event Space Rental / Hotel (one night
minimum stay)
From: Tracy Burns [mailto:akamomma@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2016 2:24 PM
To: Julie Peterson <JulieP@rpvca.gov>
Subject: 7242 Avenida Altisima - Nuisance Property/ Event Space Rental / Hotel (one night minimum stay)
The owner, Maura Mizuguchi, identified herself and posted this AirBnB ad on the community messageboard on
NextDoor in regards to Short Term Rentals.
It should be noted that if you Google "Palos Verdes Party House" the ad Maura posted pops at the top of the
results. Also, within the ad she posted there are direct quotes and photos indicating the use of the property.
Ex. "This is a great place for a party"; "I may or may not be available on site due to my work schedule and
travel schedule"; "One night minimum"; "Accommodating guests for a pool party"- photo caption showing a
large group of party goers next to her pool.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Tracy Burns <akamommakgmail.com>
Date: Wed, Mar 23, 2016 at 1:44 AM
Subject: Maura - AirBnB Ad
To: Tracy Burns <akamommakgmail.com>
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Ms. Sugita's website as the "Beach House" and incorporates modern Feng Shui principles.
Be our guest or stay on your own at our 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath recently remodeled home overlooking the Pacific
Ocean. The house is on a private road. There is a museum feel and gives a sense that you are on the edge of the
world.
The house has unobstructed panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and is peaceful and tranquil. There is a
swimming pool and ultimate privacy!
This is not for the bargain hunter, but for those who are looking for upscale accommodations. Competitively,
these accommodations are a fraction of the cost to the local hotel rooms that average $450 per night (double
occupancy) at the Terranea resort.
Cable TV, internet available. There is no air-conditioning.
If you plan to just rent room(s), you will be sharing the home with the family. You will have full access to the
kitchen, dining, deck, pool area, laundry facilities.
Please note the pricing on this site is for the guest room... however, if you are interested in more rooms the
pricing is as follows: (note that the pricing is for each room and each room can sleep 2 people)
Master bedroom with a King bed (private bath) available for $180 per night. This room has private access to the
pool and private access to the front deck of of the home. There is a pull-out double bed couch in the master
bedroom should you want to house 4 people in the room for an additional $70 charge.
Children room with two twin beds (private bath) available at an additional $80 per night. This room has private
access to the pool.
Guest room with a queen bed (shared bath) at $130 per night.
Extra guest room with a queen bed (shared bath) at $105 per night.
Extra persons in any of the rooms are $35 per night.
When requesting a rental please state what rooms you are interested in. Also indicate if you are a couple or
singles and ages of children so that we can put you in the correct rooms.
If you rent for just one night instead of two or if you rent the entire house, there will be a cleaning fee.
Housekeeper available to run errands, grocery shop, prepare simple meals, tidy up at $20 per hour + cost of
purchased items.
There is an iPhone connection for music in the main living area that hooks to outdoor speakers on the front deck
and back pool area.
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Layout and Design:
The house is a ranch style with a total of four bedrooms. Two bedrooms, each with a private bath, are at the
south side of the house (master room and child's bunk room) are accessible to the pool area. Two bedrooms that
share a bathroom are at the north side of the house. In the middle of the house is a large open floor plan where
the dining area and living area is one large room. There is a powder room and access to the front deck and
backyard pool area. The kitchen connects to the dining room. An office that is closed off from most of the house
is also in the center of the house. The house is very contemporary yet very warm with lots of wood.
As guests of the home, you will have full access to the entire place - kitchen, living area, outdoor space,
swimming pool.
Guest Access
All condiments, spices, oils are available for the guests! Please help yourself!
Interaction with Guests
I may or may not be available on site due to my work and travel schedule. Housekeeper is available to assist in
questions and I am very responsive to texts/emails.
The Neighborhood
The house is on a private street and is very private. Yet the house is close to shops and grocery stores.
Getting Around
It is best to have a car and there is plenty of parking. Uber is readily available if you prefer not to have a car.
Other Things to Note
If you rent just rooms, you will share the house with the family.
The house is on a private street and noise and capacity restrictions apply. All guests must be registered with the
host.
There are security cameras and remote security settings.
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House Rules
Please remove decorative pillows from the bed before sleeping. Do not use the pillows to sleep on. The material
is very expensive.
No smoking, no pets. Owners are extremely allergic to cats and dogs.
Wet suits only in tiled areas (bathrooms, laundry room). The house is floored in premium maple and the wood
will buckle / rot if any dampness remains on the surface.
No high heels on the wood floor - you will leave knicks and indentations on the wood's surface that will be
costly to repair.
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Non-smoking house - a fee for odor removal will be charged for non-compliance.
The pool is not heated during the winter. The heating element for jacuzzi is not working properly.
This is a great place for a party. However, the house is on a private street. Please note that everything must be
put back in its original place. Fees for clean up and re -positioning of goods and furniture will be assessed if the
items are not put back in its original places.
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Safety Features
Smoke Detector
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Availability
1 night minimum stay
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Octavio Silva
From:
Julie Peterson
Sent:
Wednesday, May 04, 2016 2:35 PM
To:
Octavio Silva
Subject:
FW: Short Term Rentals on PVP Peninsula
-----Original Message -----
From: shari graner [mailto:sharigraner@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 9:00 AM
To: Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca.gov>
Cc: Octavio Silva <OctavioS@rpvca.gov>; Julie Peterson <JulieP@rpvca.gov>; Gabriella Yap <gyap@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Short Term Rentals on PVP Peninsula
> Good Morning to RPV City Officials :-
> I am sure you've seen the April 21st Daily Breeze and PVPeninsula News articles reporting that PVE has joined RH and
RHE in developing protocol for short-term and home -stay rentals (Airbnb, vrbo, homestay, etc.). As we know, RPV will
be the last city on the bandwagon. I know this is on the slate for your May 17th meeting. These newspaper articles
state:
> PVE: to city council for approval, a ban on all short-term rentals which includes any space rented for fewer than 30
days. It will be a combined effort between neighborhoods and the city in providing information and monitoring.
> RHE: relies on existing municipal code banning commercial uses in residential areas to prevent short-term rentals.
> RH: prohibits any home rented for fewer than 30 days.
> RPV: nothing yet!
> You may recall my previous email mentioning that my street, Sunnyside Ridge Road, has a real problem with short-
term rentals. The home at 2553 is rented ($500/night) on Airbnb through August and beyond. We endure parties,
parking problems, poolside nudity, strangers in our neighborhood. It has come to my attention that porn film producers
avail themselves of Airbnb rentals for filming.
> There are two other nearby neighborhood homes here that are short-term rentals - both in view from my home in the
canyon behind me. Those homes have PVDE addresses - the Zack home (vrbo.com, $675.00 / night) and another that
the Sheriff's Department has researched enough to know it is rented out over the internet. There are no quiet
weekends here in summertime.
> The short-term rental owners stay in other, cheaper ($85.00/night) Airbnb rentals while their homes are being rented
out. They also stay with family members or friends. The one home (with which the Sheriff is familiar) on PVDE may have
no inhabitants.
> Allow me to share below the contact information with you for our Sunnyside Ridge Road Homeowners Association
Board of Directors for your further communications. I would very much appreciate being copied on any
correspondence. Thank you.
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Octavio Silva
From:
Julie Peterson
Sent:
Wednesday, May 04, 2016 2:35 PM
To:
Octavio Silva
Subject:
FW: Short Term Rentals on PVP Peninsula
-----Original Message -----
From: shari graner [mailto:sharigraner@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 9:00 AM
To: Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca.gov>
Cc: Octavio Silva <OctavioS@rpvca.gov>; Julie Peterson <JulieP@rpvca.gov>; Gabriella Yap <gyap@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Short Term Rentals on PVP Peninsula
> Good Morning to RPV City Officials :-
> I am sure you've seen the April 21st Daily Breeze and PVPeninsula News articles reporting that PVE has joined RH and
RHE in developing protocol for short-term and home -stay rentals (Airbnb, vrbo, homestay, etc.). As we know, RPV will
be the last city on the bandwagon. I know this is on the slate for your May 17th meeting. These newspaper articles
state:
> PVE: to city council for approval, a ban on all short-term rentals which includes any space rented for fewer than 30
days. It will be a combined effort between neighborhoods and the city in providing information and monitoring.
> RHE: relies on existing municipal code banning commercial uses in residential areas to prevent short-term rentals.
> RH: prohibits any home rented for fewer than 30 days.
> RPV: nothing yet!
> You may recall my previous email mentioning that my street, Sunnyside Ridge Road, has a real problem with short-
term rentals. The home at 2553 is rented ($500/night) on Airbnb through August and beyond. We endure parties,
parking problems, poolside nudity, strangers in our neighborhood. It has come to my attention that porn film producers
avail themselves of Airbnb rentals for filming.
> There are two other nearby neighborhood homes here that are short-term rentals - both in view from my home in the
canyon behind me. Those homes have PVDE addresses - the Zack home (vrbo.com, $675.00 / night) and another that
the Sheriff's Department has researched enough to know it is rented out over the internet. There are no quiet
weekends here in summertime.
> The short-term rental owners stay in other, cheaper ($85.00/night) Airbnb rentals while their homes are being rented
out. They also stay with family members or friends. The one home (with which the Sheriff is familiar) on PVDE may have
no inhabitants.
> Allow me to share below the contact information with you for our Sunnyside Ridge Road Homeowners Association
Board of Directors for your further communications. I would very much appreciate being copied on any
correspondence. Thank you.
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> Thank you all for your time and consideration.
> Shari Graner
> sharigraner@aol.com
> Sent from my Wad
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