Independence planning commission approves short‑term rental at 1110 South Crisp Avenue

The Independence Planning Commission on May 12 approved a request to operate a short‑term rental at 1110 South Crisp Avenue.

City staff presented the case (case 26447), describing the site in western Independence, a notification radius sent to nearby property owners, and zoning that surrounds the parcel. Staff told the commission the lot is about 10,450 square feet and Jackson County records list a dwelling constructed in 1940 with roughly 1,600 square feet; staff recommended approval with standard conditions, including a maximum occupancy of eight adults and a four‑bedroom limit.

The applicant, who did not state a full name on the public record, said the interior is larger than county records show and corrected the staff figure to about 1,900 square feet and explained that, while the structure contains five rooms, one will be used as an office so four bedrooms will be available to guests. The applicant told commissioners they hoped to list the home in time for World Cup travel but said bookings were uncertain.

A resident who said she lives at the property spoke in favor, saying the rental would help her family financially and that she would remain on the premises when guests were present. Commissioners asked practical questions about the driveway and parking; the applicant confirmed the off‑street area is paved and can accommodate three vehicles.

Commissioners also confirmed on the record that the property currently has a business license on file through an LLC named A Great Biz. After brief discussion a motion to approve was made and seconded; the commission voted 6-0 to approve case 26447.

The decision applies the standard short‑term rental conditions described by staff; no vote on additional restrictions was recorded. The commission moved on to the next case.