Michigan — House Commerce and Tourism Committee: HB 4722, short-term rentals, correspondence (May 16–24, 2021)

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This set of May 2021 correspondence to the Michigan House Commerce and Tourism Committee concerns House Bill 4722 and Senate Bill 0446 on short-term rentals. It includes a Village of Mackinaw City resolution, adopted at a regular council meeting on May 20, 2021, opposing House Bill 4722, and City of Bridgman Resolution No. 2021-06, which calls the bill a glaring overstep by the Michigan Legislature that strips zoning and police powers from local units of government. Harper Woods City Council member Veronica Paiz writes that the city opposes the short-term rental bills, and residents from Cobmoosa Shores and Grand Haven describe deed restrictions, housing and neighborhood concerns. One short email says the bill will continue to allow tourism to Sister Lakes and the whole state.

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Eddie Sleeper

From: Jill Dedie <jdedic@me.com>
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2027 11:08 PM
To: Eddie Sleeper

Subject: RE: House Bill 4277

Dear Representative Sleeper and Members of the House Commerce and Tourism Committee,

We oppose HB 4277. We live in Cobmoosa Shores a Private Residential Association located on Lake Michigan, with 209
property owners, 10 miles south of Silver Lake Sand Dunes. Our Association owners have Property Restriction Set Forth
in the Original Conveyancing Deed, which states, “no part of said premise shall be used for Commercial purpose”. The
passing of this bill would eliminate our Conveyancing Deed Restrictions and any legal action against property owners
who violate these Deed Restrictions, resulting in changing the dynamic of our neighborhood with mini hotels next door,
which puts our residence safety at risk! We have petitions signed from 80-90 property owners, who oppose short term
rentals (STR) and Commercial rentals in our Private Association community. This law does not just impact zoning
ordinances which can be enacted after purchase, this jaw guts our Conveyancing Deed restriction that are known at time
of purchase.

| urge you to reconsider what this means to so many year around residents and families in our Private Association and
our safety. We have been dealing with owners purchasing property solely for Commercial Business for several years
and need our Property Conveyancing Deed Restrictions to enforce. We want this to remain an owner occupied and safe
Private Association. Also, any local commercially owned small hotel or B&B business would have a decrease in revenue
due to the number of beds available in our resort area as a direct result of this legislation. Population of Oceana County
is 26,497. Many townships within our county already have short-term rental zoning policies in place, to address STR.

Thank you,

Jill and Ed Dedic

jdedic@me.com
ededic@me.com
Dear Legislators,
My name is Veronica Paiz, and | am a Council member from the City of Harper Woods.

| am here to tell you that our City is in opposition to these short-term rental bills, one of
which is sponsored by our city resident and House District 1 Representative Yancey.

Our main concern is that these bills strip our Council and municipal government of our
responsibilities to be accountable to our residents -- to act in their best interests and
concerns as they would like us to represent them in matters related to their homes and
neighborhoods.

Beyond that, our city strives to retain our community character, which is already difficult
considering approximately 40% of our housing are rental properties. Unregulated
short-term housing adds to the instability of cur neighborhoods and weakens our
residents’ sense of pride and investment in their homes and communities and erodes
their sense of trust and safety.

With our city being only 2-1/4 miles square and mostly residential housing, the only
economies helped are those of homeowners who do not live in our city.

While we are not opposed to short-term rentals in concept, we strongly believe we have
both the right and responsibility to regulate standards as we would with any other
residence and respond to our residents’ concerns with something more meaningful than

a shrug of our shoulders.

Thank you for your time.

~~ Veronica

Veronica Paiz, Harper Woods City Council, VPaiz@harperwoods.net
Eddie Sleeper

From: barbie <barbkarl@charter.net>
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2021 10:05 AM
To: ofcsc@senate.michigan.gov; Rep. Sara Cambensy (District 109); Rep. Sarah Lightner

{District 65); Rep. Jim Lilly (District 89); Eddie Sleeper

Subject: FW: HB 4722 and SB 0446

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From:
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2021 9:57 AM

To: ofcsc@senate.michigan.gov; sarahlightner@house.mi.gov; jimlilly@house.mi.gov; esleeper@house.mi.gov;

comma@listserver legislature.mi.gov; hrep-comm@listserver.legiature.mi.gov; barbkarl@azulstar.com; barbie

Subject: HB 4722 and SB 0446

Dear Senators and Representatives,
HB 4722 and SB 0446 is about property rights and when there are problems
cities can use police powers against nuisances.

We are 80 years old.

We live in Grand Haven.

We understand property rights.

We grew up with fathers who had a right to make money and start a business.

We have property rights too.

We purchased a home in a stable neighborhood.

Today, our small downtown Grand Haven neighborhocd is made

up of 30% registered short term rentals, plus those that are unregistered.

We are not against people owning second homes.
The fact is INVESTORS and NOT MAANDPOPS ,

are buying up homes.

There is a Real connection between Short Term Rentals ownership
and the Lack of Affordable Housing for singles and families.

We are not against all renters and regret singles and families
cannot find long term rentals.

We are Not putting in place exclusionary zoning to keep

people out.

Like you we have rented, both short term and long term.
However, the explosion of Airbnb etc. has dramaticaily changed the
dynamics of that experience in our neighborhood.

Relying on the police to address any problems is illogical.

Many politicians are against Big Government, and yet that is what

HB 4722 and $8 0446 means.

Big Government stripping away cities rights to

regulate what matters in their community. Arizona and Florida implemented
similar bills to remove local authority and it is a dreadful failure.

Grand Haven has a history of tourism, as do many other coastal towns,
so we know tourism and commerce very well.

These 2 bills reflect the will, the money and the power

of the Michigan Realtors Association, lobbyists,

Airbnb, absentee landlords and property management

companies to exploit our neighborhoods.

A short term rental is a commercial activity.

Our small area has 77 registered STR.

it would be far better to let cities continue local problem solving

rather than rules from the State.

Trust us.

It boils down to the value of local contro! versus exploitation in the name of profit.

Please include this correspondence in the official House and Senate Committee
Record May 25", 2021 session for HB 4722 and SB 0446.

Thank you

Barb and Karl Rowe 215 South Fourth St.
Grand Haven 49417
barbkarl@charter.net

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Village of Mackinaw City

102 South Huron Avenue, PO. Box 580, Mackinaw City, Michigan 49701
Telephone: (231) 436-5351 Fax: (23]) 436-4166

VILLAGE OF MACKINAW CITY
RESOLUTION OPPOSING HOUSE BILL 4722 THAT WOULD ELIMINATE THE
ABILITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO REGULATE THE SHORT-TERM RENTAL
OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES

WHEREAS, the Village of Mackinaw City is a resort and tourism-based economy that
provides a range of lodging options for visitors; and

WHEREAS, the Village of Mackinaw City works to protect and enhance its residential
neighborhoods while balancing the needs and wants of visitors; and

WHEREAS, the Village Council has adopted an ordinance regulating short-term rentals
in 2017 to protect the interests and quality of life for residents and businesses: and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mackinaw City believes that local governments are best
positioned to know the unique needs of a community and determine the delicate
balance between residential and commercial uses, and between residents and
investment property owners; and

WHEREAS, House Bill 4722 would eliminate the ability of local governments to regulate
short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods:

NOW, THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mackinaw City Village Council opposes
House Bill 4722 and urges its representatives to do the same to protect our local
communities.

YEAS: Trustee(s) T. Chastain, J. Lemanski, G. Ranville, K. Paquet, S$. Newman
NAYS: Trustee(s) None

ABSTAIN: Trustee(s) E. Lieqhio

ABSENT: Trustee(s) P. Michalak

CERTIFICATION

| certify that this is a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted at a regular meeting of the
Village Council of the Village of Mackinaw City held on May 20, 2021.

Date: May 20, 2021 cyan ae

=! Lana Jaggil Wade Clerk

“Crossroads of the Great Lakes.’
Equal Employment Opportunity and Service Provider
Eddie Sleeper

From: Thomas Crum <tomcrum1956@gqmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2021 12:06 PM
To: Rep. Steve Marino (District 24), Rep. John R. Roth (District 104); Rep. Diana Farrington

{District 30); Rep. Rodney Wakeman (District 94); Rep. Pauline Wendzel (District 79); Rep.
David W. Martin (District 48); Rep. Sara Cambensy (District 109); Rep. John D. Cherry
(District 49); Rep. Mari Manoogian (District 40); Rep. Karen Whitsett (District 9); Rep
Tullio Liberati (District 13}; Eddie Sleeper

Subject: Re: HB 4277

Sent trom my iPhone

> On May 16, 2021, at 12:31 PM, Thomas Crum <tomcrum!956@gmail.com> wrote:

>

> We are not in favor of HB 4277. Leave local control of land use to our local officials and city tax payers. We
know how to regulate our communities.

> Do not vote to approve HB 4277.

>

> Tom and Cheri Crum

> Grand Haven, MI
>

>
>

> Sent from my iPhone
CITY OF BRIDGMAN
COUNTY OF BERRIEN - STATE OF MICHIGAN
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-06

A RESOLUTION OF THE BRIDGMAN CITY COUNCIL OPPOSING MICHIGAN
HOUSE BILL 4722 REGARDING SHORT-TERM RENTALS

Ata Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Bridgman, County of
Berrien, State of Michigan, held in person at City Hall, 9765 Maple Street and remotely
via Zoom, on the 17% day of May, A.D., 2021, at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Standard time.

PRESENT: Pam Hahaj, Stacy Stine, John Bonkoske, Sam Stine, Vince Rose, Jan
Trapani

ABSENT: Georgia Gipson

The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilmember Trapani
and supported by Councilmember Bonkoske:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the City of Bridgman (hereinafter the “City”) believes that local units of
government such as the City Council are specifically empowered by statute to study,
understand, and adapt to the unique needs of the populations that they serve and
represent, and

WHEREAS, over the course of several decades, the City Council and the City Planning
Commission have carefully reviewed and considered the delicate balance between
residential and commercial areas in the City, and between the needs of local residents,
investment property owners, and transient/ seasonal vacation uses, and

WHEREAS, the City provides a spacious lakefront municipal campground and cabins
at Weko Beach Campground to accommodate vacationers and those wishing to spend
time in Bridgman on a seasonal or short-term basis, and

WHEREAS, the City has determined that one of the most urgent needs in the Greater
Bridgman area is that of affordable residential housing for local citizens who work and
educate their children in the Greater Bridgman area, and

WHEREAS, Berrien County recently undertook a study of housing availability in the
County, and it has been determined that affordable, stable housing for local residents
who seek to live and work in the area is greatly lacking, evidencing that the lack of
of 2006, as amended, and its predecessor statute, including the ability to regulate short-
term rentals, as short-term rentals in purely residential districts severely impact the
character of those residential neighborhoods and the availability of long-term housing
for residents, and

WHEREAS, Michigan House Bill 4722 (“HB 4722”) is a glaring overstep by the
Michigan Legislature in that it completely strips away both zoning and police powers
from local units of government, and

WHEREAS, HB 4722 blatantly ignores the will of the citizens of Bridgman and other
local units of government by choosing to cater to the special financial interests of those
wishing to vacation temporarily in the City and other areas of Michigan, to the
detriment of those citizens who actually live and work here and require adequate

housing in order to do so, and

WHEREAS, HB 4722 recklessly and carelessly puts the “wants” of special interest
groups like investors and transient vacationers over the absolute need for local
residents to have affordable, stable long-term housing, and

WHEREAS, Michigan House Bill 4722 falls woefully short of protecting the “health,
safety, and welfare” of individual citizens in Michigan, and specifically the residents of
the City of Bridgman, and instead protects and caters to special interests and those who
seek to profit at the expense of Michigan residents who desperately need to secure
affordable housing near their places of employment.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council for the City of Bridgman
adamantly opposes Michigan House Bill 4722 and denounces it in its entirety for all of
the reasons stated herein, and the City strongly cautions against any legislative action
that overrides or erodes local government control over zoning and Jand use decisions in
favor of special financial interests and those who do not live, work, and/or vote in our

local communities.

AYES: Sam Stine, Hahaj, Stacy Stine, Rose, Trapani, Bonkoske
NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: None

ABSENT: Gipson

RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED.

ALLYSON HOLM, City Clerk
Eddie Sleeper

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Victoria Turbov <vaturbov@gmail.com>

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 1:32 PM

Rep. Steve Marino {District 24); Rep. John R. Roth (District 104); Rep. Diana Farrington
(District 30}; Rep. Rodney Wakeman (District 94); Rep. Pauline Wendzel (District 79); Rep.
David W. Martin (District 48); Rep. Sara Cambensy (District 109); Rep. John D. Cherry
(District 49); Rep. Mari Manoogian (District 40}; Rep. Karen Whitsett (District 9); Rep.
Tullio Liberati (District 13}; Eddie Sleeper

Laurie Honor; Marci Hayes; Lois Schwartz; Mindy Turbov

Objection to House Bills on short-term rentals.

lam strongly urging you not to vote for the STR bills. | have lived across the street from one of these rental properties. |
spent a great deal of money buying and restoring a vintage home only to find that | was living across the street from a
house with a constant transient population that often included five to six cars parked in front. garbage cans overflowing
with beer bottles, and ail night, loud parties.

People on vacation do not have the interests as homeowners dedicated to their homes and bringing up their children in
a safe, residential community. There is a place for people on vacation. These places should include the maintenance
and security staff of a resort or supervision of a bed and breakfast.

Please do not sell out Michigan homeowners, so that a few can make a profit on those whe have worked hard to
contribute to stable, secure neighborhoods for their families. Michigan can have tourism without destroying the rights of

homeowners.

Victoria Turbov
Eddie Sieeper

From: DENNIS@JANET HOLLINGSWORTH <janden5@comcast.net>
Sent: Friday, May 21, 2021 6:15 PM

To: Eddie Sleeper

Subject: 4722

This bill will continue to allow alot of tourism to Beautiful Sister Lakes and the whole State. Please

Jan Hoilingsworth


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