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From:Curth, Jonathan
Sent:Tuesday, September 5, 2023 3:00 PM
To:Agenda Item Comment
Subject:FW: Regarding the Short Term Rental appeal by the owners of 10 S. Palmer Avenue
Good afternoon,
Please see the public comment below regarding the short-term rental appeal to be heard at this evening’s Council
meeting under New Business (Beykirch).
Thanks,
Jonathan Curth, AICP
Development Services Director
Development Services Department
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas
jcurth@fayetteville-ar.gov
479.575.8308
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From: TA SMITH <tasmithx@icloud.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 2:43 PM
To: Planning Shared <planning@fayetteville-ar.gov>
Subject: Regarding the Short Term Rental appeal by the owners of 10 S. Palmer Avenue
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Good afternoon to the City Planning Commission and Council Members:
As the owner of the house located diagonal to 10 S. Palmer Avenue—at 15 N. Palmer Avenue—I
am writing to urge the City Commission to maintain their unanimous “NO” decision to allow the
short term "Airbnb" conversion of their property.
As noted before, because of the relatively large size of the corner lot and proximity to Reynolds
Stadium and Walton Arena—especially during football season—our concern is that it will become
a non-stop tailgating location. Furthermore, with the amount of recent investment in the home--
especially a very large platform deck—enhances its appeal for these celebrations (please see
photos). Also, with the home containing two separate living units, the number of allowable tenants
and parking is a big concern despite comments to the contrary.
Additionally, the short-term-rental saturation of the neighborhood is also of concern and would
further de-stabilize a neighborhood that is student friendly. We're confident the investment the
Beykirch’s have made in their property can be recouped by selecting respectful, responsible tenants
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who, in this tight student housing market, are willing to pay for quality living accommodations and
appreciate it.
In closing, with the acute need for student and local housing, a property this close to the campus
should be remain neighborhood-focused and available as a longer-term rental to Fayetteville
residents, U of A personnel, or student renters and not wasted on out-of-the-area tailgaters who
already have ample, regulated, and policed areas available to them.
Thanks very much for your time and consideration.
Travis and Rachael Smith
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