HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-22-17 Public Comment - P. Harned - Short Term RentalsFrom: Peter Harned <peterharned@gmail.com>
Date: May 22, 2017 at 12:55:22 PM MDT
To: <cwinn@bozeman.net>
Subject: STR Zoning
Chuck,
Below is a letter that I tried to submit yesterday but for some reason the system would not accept it.
If you have any questions please call me at 406-579-1164 or e-mail me at peterharned@gmail.com.
Thank you and have a great day.
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Hello,
I would like to start off by thanking you for addressing the issue of short-term rentals in Bozeman. It is an important
issue that could greatly change the character of Bozeman if not addressed.
To fully disclose my position it is important to let you know that I work in the long term rental field in Bozeman. While I
would benefit from eliminating a lot of the short term rentals do to those owners switching their properties over to rental
companies like mine. I feel that the character of Bozeman would be greatly harmed if we were to reduce the amount of
short-term rentals in the downtown Bozeman core.
I do think the problem of having too many short-term rentals could grow. The best solution I have heard would be to
grandfather in current short term rentals As long as the current properties go through the process of getting registered and
paying a bed tax.
I currently own a home in Valley West. We have an apartment above the garage. My wife and I rent it long-term and plan
to do that indefinitely. However, I have neighbors who are renting their properties on a short-term basis. This has never
negatively affect me. We actually kind of like it. It brings a positive energy to the neighborhood because these are people
on vacation and having fun.
I was on the zoning commission for about four years. During that time I looked at many issues and feel that this is a
difficult one. Thank you for your hard work. I trust that you will make a good decision that will help Bozeman in the
present and into the future.
Respectfully,
Peter Harned
406-579-1164
peterharned@gmail.com