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Open-door Airbnb in Burlingame
This is terrible, one-sided, "muck raking' reporting - I expect better from *The Reader.* This general problem is a modern day tragedy of the commons as residents, real estate investors, and big-money corporations "share" our communities by monetizing the peace, quiet, and charm and export the value to outsiders. Did you talk to any of the neighbors to get their side? Doesn't look like it. There are people just as charming all around Ms. Smith that have other views. Did you talk to the "community association"? Nope, I'm pretty sure you didn't do that. Did you talk to the City Attorney to get their view of the legal issues, instead of just quoting Mr Passons' clearly self-serving comments? Apparently not. Outside of the B&B section, Codes say "visitor accommodations" are a commercial activity **explicitly not permitted** in an RS zone, such as Burlingame, so if Ms Smith isn't operating a B&B, then she is taking money (commercial) for "visitor accommodations." Did you look at that? BTW, "breakfast is **typically** provided" does not mean "always" - did you check your Webster's, or just use Mr Passons' material? However, I do agree that the City has a problem with language in several sections of the City codes. That they have whistled past this graveyard since the 2007 memo - 8 years - is deplorable. Did you look into how this general activity reduces the affordable housing stock for San Diego residents? Doesn't seem so. How about if *The Reader* ups their game on this and does some balanced reporting?— May 7, 2015 8:52 a.m.