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9 432 Michael Harvey suggested that they should have a Home Occupation Permit, which under some circumstances, may give 433 them authority to do some of these activities. However, this specific use will not lead to – on a larger scale - gun or 434 ammunition manufacturing in the Economic Development Districts as this is currently written. 435 436 Michael Harvey concluded his presentation and made note that he owes Paul Guthrie feedback on schools, tutoring and a few 437 other things. He will spell-out for Kim Piracci the outdoor performance hours and standards for an outdoor theater. He asked 438 what else he could check on? 439 440 Kim Piracci asked if there would be any discussion in the Table on Airbnbs? 441 442 Michael Harvey replied that some County residents have complained about purported Airbnbs, so the topic will have to be 443 addressed. His general take on the matter is that if you are renting out your house, he legally cannot tell you if you can do that 444 for a weekend, week or month. An Airbnb is still a single family residence; it is being used for a truncated period of time. If you 445 rent your house and are not there and are providing an amenity or service to your guests, it becomes more like a bed and 446 breakfast or something else and a permit may be needed. There are different grades of a bed and breakfast that existing 447 regulations would handle. 448 449 Kim Piracci followed-up that she asked the question with some California counties in mind that are trying to recoup lost taxes 450 from Airbnbs. 451 452 Michael Harvey made the comment that it is not the responsibility of the Land Use Enforcement Officer to ensure the tax 453 viability of the County. Planning Staff gets similar complaints on non-registered motor vehicles as well. While we do inform the 454 tax office, Staff is charged with determining if the vehicle is “junked” and if it is junked, compelling compliance with the Code. If 455 it is not an operational vehicle, then it may need to be removed. 456 457 Craig said there have been mixed reviews on Airbnbs in that they provide a service and bring in tourism dollars. 458 459 Paul Guthrie said that in the university community, there are a large number of rentals of university faculty’s homes while 460 faculty is on sabbatical or and other such cases. 461 462 Tony Blake said that an Airbnb in the County is likely not competing with a hotel in town. There could be an issue with noise. 463 464 Michael Harvey answered that there is the perceived issue and the real issue; the real issue is noise or traffic or whatnot . The 465 perceived issue is “I don’t like it.” Mr. Harvey then summarized the follow-up work he would be doing for the Committee and 466 since revised drafts will be coming out soon, he encouraged members to contact him with any additional questions. The 467 Planning Board will be looking at this in August to make a recommendation to the elected officials. 468 469 Tony Blake asked if the hours would be the same and consistent for Rural Special Events. 470 471 Michael Harvey replied that hours would not necessarily be the same. Some theaters are only allowed in commercial districts. 472 Planning Staff bases hours of operation for an event on whether it will be adjacent to residential land uses or residential 473 zoning. If an event is going to be in the middle of an Economic Development District, is there a reason to have a 10 o’clock 474 curfew? 475 476 Tony Blake called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Kim Piracci made the motion. Paul Guthrie seconded the motion. 477 ORC meeting was adjourned by consensus 478 479 480 481 ___________________________________ 482 Lydia Wegman, Chair 483 131