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May 26th, 2026 St. Anthony Council Work Session - 3 Councilmember Doolan asked whether a corporation that owns a rental home could convert it into a duplex to increase density, which would count as an ADU. Councilmember Jenson expressed that the residential community would likely not want this and would seek to preserve the true single-family homes in their neighborhoods. Councilmember Elnagdy stated that she believed that, as written, a scenario in which a corporation converts a home into a duplex would not count as an ADU. Councilmember Jenson expressed his appreciation for this clause. Councilmember Doolan asked whether someone who owned two lots on a single parcel and wanted to build a home for their child on the second lot could transfer ownership of that lot to their child. Councilmember Jenson noted that this is unrelated and they are not discussing subdivisions. City Planner Grittman confirmed that parcel subdivisions and title transfers are separate from the discussion of ADUs. Councilmember Doolan noted that few lots in St. Anthony offer opportunities to build an ADU. She asked for clarification on the requirements for the new structure being attached to the primary dwelling. City Planner Grittman stated that the ADU must be attached to the primary dwelling or attached to the garage. Assistant City Manager Morello reminded the Council that the current requirements reflected a first phase of exploring ADUs and that they had proposed expanding this in the Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Webster asked if there was Council consensus to leave the language in item 2B as is, requiring the new property owner to apply for a new rental license. Councilmember Doolan asked whether, if the homeowner were not collecting rent and were letting a family member live in the home, they would be required to apply for a new rental license. City Planner Grittman noted that the rental licenses have an exception for relatives. You are not required to have a rental license if the tenant is a relative. Councilmember Elnagdy asked how the City would know who lives in the home and if they are truly a relative. City Planner Grittman stated that the property owner must provide documentation showing that a relative occupies the dwelling. Councilmember Elnagdy reviewed the Council discussion of short-term rentals. She asked if someone renting a room in a home is a short-term rental. City Planner Grittman stated that an individual renting a room in a home was allowed. Assistant City Manager Morello clarified that she believed the code language prohibited short-term rentals entirely. City Planner Grittman agreed. Councilmember Elnagdy asked whether concerns about short-term rentals, such as changes in neighborhood character or excessive tenant turnover, still existed. Councilmember Doolan questioned how short-term rentals differ when the owner lives in the attached unit.