Stanton Five-Unit Vacation Rental

The applicant apologized for operating without permits, saying she didn't realize the application was incomplete, and detailed $150,000 in restoration work, the fire-wall upgrade, and her TOT payment plan. She argued actual occupancy is closer to 12 guests, not the allowed 22.

The next-door neighbor at 1042 J Street spoke warmly of the owners, said they've been wonderful neighbors who fixed up the property beautifully, and urged approval.

A neighborhood resident from 11th and K Streets said converting apartments to vacation rentals takes homes from residents and gives them to tourists, and urged the commission to deny the application.