HomeMy WebLinkAboutCover Letter 122123Andrew Whitney
665 W 925 S
Orem, UT, 84058
andrewdwhitney1 @gmail.com
5019600426
October 2, 2023
Department of Planning and Development
City of Little Rock
723 West Markham
Little Rock, Arkansas
To whom it may concern,
I am writing to formally submit a short term rental (type 2) application for my property located at
8116 Kanis Oaks Drive, in accordance with the recent update in requirements regarding
short-term rentals. I am the property owner and Raekwon Yates is the authorized agent for this
application.
The property in question has been utilized as a short-term rental on platforms such as Airbnb,
benefiting both local business and the community at large. After the destructive tornado we
experienced in March of this year, we were able to provide housing for a family whose home
and belongings had been destroyed. Due to our location near Baptist Health Hospital, we have
also frequently provided lodging for traveling nurses and medical professionals. Military
members on assignment at Camp Robinson have also stayed at our property for periods of
time. Since the new city ordinance passed, we have used the property as a long term rental,
but would like to resume use as a short term rental as soon as possible.
As responsible property owners, we screen our applicants thoroughly. We do not accept guests
with no reviews or poor reviews. We do not accept reservation requests from locals who are
attempting to book for a single night as this is a likely sign that they may have the intent of
hosting a party. These practices have allowed us to prevent any disruptive guests from staying
at our home. We have not received any complaints from neighbors. We are committed to
preserving the peace of the Kanis Village Community.
The purpose of this request is to bring our property into full compliance with the city's zoning
regulations and to support the responsible and sustainable development of short-term rental
properties in the area. Our property already meets the legal and structural requirements for such
use.
Key points in support of our rezoning application include:
- Our property's contribution to local commerce and the economy.
- Compliance with all local laws and regulations governing short-term rentals.
- Adherence to responsible hosting practices, including noise control and guest behavior
management.
We are committed to cooperating fully with the city's requirements throughout this process and
are willing to provide any additional information or documentation as needed to facilitate a
smooth review.
Thank you for considering our rezoning application. Please do not hesitate to contact me at
andrewdwhitney1 @gmail.com or 501-960-0426 if you require any further information or have
any questions regarding our request.
Sincerely,
Andrew Whitney