Board allows manager's owner to reapply after 90 days following expired permit and stop-work concerns

The board voted on July 22 to allow the owner of 515 27th Avenue North unit 3 to apply for a new short-term rental permit 90 days from June 3, 2026, but it also found the property had operated with an expired permit. Staff summarized that renewal notices had been sent to an out-of-date contact email and that inspectors verified website advertisements and posted a stop-work order.

Hunter Akens, who appeared for Sapphire Properties, said his firm accepted responsibility for a management handoff that led to the missed renewal: "we honestly take responsibility for this and what happened," he told the board. Board members expressed concern that one booking occurred after the stop-work order was posted and that managers are expected to act on a stop-work order to remove listings or block calendars.

After weighing intent, operational failure and the post-order stay, the board voted 4–1 to find the zoning administrator's determination that the property operated with an expired permit was correct but to permit a remedy: the owner may apply for a permit 90 days from June 3. Staff will advise the owner on the reapplication timeline and any additional compliance steps.