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2A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2016 Gearhart sees a late surge in vacation rental applications Recreational crabbing is a go on Oregon Coast Clock runs out for short-term rental owners The Daily Astorian The state has opened the ocean and bay recreational crab fishery in all areas along the Oregon Coast after being closed due to elevated levels of domoic acid in Dungeness crab. The most recent tests show levels of domoic acid are safe in all areas tested. The commercial fi shery for Dungeness crab in Oregon waters south of Cape Blanco began on Sunday . Changes to the status of the ocean com- mercial fi shery in the region between Cape Blanco and the Oregon- Washington border will be considered later this week. Crab should always be eviscerated — including removing and discarding the internal organs and gills — prior to cooking. Crab and shellfish products sold in retail markets and restau- rants remain safe for con- sumers, as they were not harvested in areas closed for biotoxins. Domoic acid, or amnesic shellfish toxin, is produced by algae in the ocean, and can cause minor to severe illness and even death. Tox- ins cannot be removed by cooking, freezing or any other treatment. By R.J. MARX The Daily Astorian GEARHART — The one-time chance for vaca- tion rental permit applica- tions ended Friday with an upsurge . In early December, the city reported 43 applica- tions, short of the city’s estimates. In two weeks that number has almost doubled. “It’s a little bit of a mov- ing target, but I think we’ll end up with about 84,” City Administrator Chad Sweet said Tuesday. The city’s new o rdi- nance regulating vacation rentals limited applica- tions to homeowners who can prove they have rented out their homes by pay- ing the lodging tax to the city prior to submitting the application. Of the applications coming in, most if not all are “pretty thorough,” Sweet said. “We had one inspection with a window that was too high so people couldn’t get out, that was easily cor- rected with a ladder sys- tem,” he said. “We’re ask- ing for basic safety: egress windows, so people can escape from a bedroom; smoke detectors; tsunami information.” Appeals, initiative While city officials con- sider the application period over, some property own- ers hope to repeal or alter the rules for short-term rentals. Two state Land Use Board of Appeals cases are pending, and opponents of the new rules have indi- cated they will propose an initiative to change aspects of the ordinance . With a new mayor, Matt Brown, property owner David Townsend said he and others may seek to make the ordinance “more user-friendly.” He said he is partic- ularly concerned about occupancy limits and per- mit transfer restrictions. “The rules are a bit Draco- nian, ” he said. “Personally, I hope the City Council will take a hard look at the net effect of fewer rentals and its economic impact,” added property owner Jim Whit- FIVE-DAY FORECAST FOR ASTORIA TONIGHT THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 48 38 37 Plenty of clouds with periods of rain late 44 36 Occasional rain and drizzle Mostly cloudy with a shower possible SUNDAY 45 33 43 34 Times of clouds and sun Chilly with more clouds than sun R.J. Marx/The Daily Astorian Gearhart City Administrator Chad Sweet reviews applica- tions for short-term rental permits. temore, one of those par- ticipating in the state board appeal. Whittemore said com- promise can be reached on occupancy limits, biannual septic inspections and per- mit transfer during a prop- erty sale. “All we have to do is sit down and work out a reason- able and equitable solution,” Whittemore said. “Too much time, effort and money has been spent on a non issue.” Review period Sweet said the rules rep- resent the recommendations of both the Planning Com- mission and the City Coun- cil over a multiyear review and public comment period. Property owners may still rent their properties during the permit review. “We need to get through this process,” Sweet said. “But as of the middle of June, everything will need to be complete and the permits will have to be perfected so we can hold people account- able who are renting without them.” The city’s review process, conducted by Building Offi- cial Mark Brien, takes 30 days. Homeowners have six months to bring their proper- ties up to code. Applicants must pay a $500 application fee, a $125 dwelling inspection fee and a fee of $50 if more than one inspection is necessary. After a vacation rental dwelling is found to meet the city’s requirements, the city will issue a permit to be posted within 4 feet of the front entrance of the home. Property owners who have not applied for a per- mit and continue to rent will be in violation of Gearhart’s zoning ordinance and sub- ject to a $500 fine for each day of offense. If a Gearhart property owner came in today and tried to file a short-term rental permit application, would they be considered? “No,” Sweet said Tues- day. “Dec. 16 was a hard date. Future councils can make any decisions they want to make, but this is how this Planning Commis- sion and City Council said they wanted to start.” OBITUARY ALMANAC Shown is tomorrow's weather. Temperatures are tonight's lows and tomorrow's highs. ASTORIA 37/48 Tillamook 35/48 Salem 28/44 Newport 37/48 Sunset tonight ........................... 4:32 p.m. Sunrise Thursday ........................ 7:56 a.m. Moonrise today ......................... 12:25 a.m. Moonset today ......................... 12:45 p.m. Dec 28 Full Jan 5 Coos Bay 37/51 Last Jan 12 Source: Jim Todd, OMSI TOMORROW'S TIDES Astoria / Port Docks Time 1:30 a.m. 2:45 p.m. Low 2.2 ft. 2.2 ft. City Atlanta Boston Chicago Denver Des Moines Detroit El Paso Fairbanks Honolulu Indianapolis Kansas City Las Vegas Los Angeles Memphis Miami Nashville New Orleans New York Oklahoma City Philadelphia St. Louis Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle Washington, DC Hi 61 41 35 39 41 34 68 4 81 38 44 59 71 52 82 50 64 44 58 45 51 37 60 47 48 Ontario 5/20 Burns 1/23 Klamath Falls 16/39 Lakeview 10/35 Ashland 27/45 REGIONAL CITIES City Baker City Bend Brookings Eugene Ilwaco Klamath Falls Medford Newberg Newport North Bend Hi 18 35 54 40 49 35 45 44 49 54 Today Lo 0 16 39 29 41 16 28 29 37 38 W s s s pc pc s s pc pc pc Hi 19 36 51 44 48 39 44 42 48 52 Thu. Lo 13 26 44 39 40 28 36 38 40 43 W c c r r r c c r r r City Olympia Pendleton Portland Roseburg Salem Seaside Spokane Springfi eld Vancouver Yakima Hi 45 35 46 42 42 50 32 41 47 35 Today Lo 30 20 32 32 28 40 17 28 34 19 W pc pc pc s pc pc pc pc pc pc Hi 42 35 43 46 44 49 31 45 42 31 Thu. Lo W 35 r 30 c 38 r 41 r 38 r 40 r 26 sn 39 r 39 r 23 i TOMORROW'S NATIONAL WEATHER NATIONAL CITIES Today Lo 48 30 24 19 22 28 46 -15 71 25 22 45 55 35 69 32 54 35 27 30 28 25 44 34 35 Baker 0/19 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2016 Tonight's Sky: The December solstice, which marks the start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, oc- curs at 2:44 a.m. PST. High 8.5 ft. 6.5 ft. La Grande 18/29 Roseburg 32/46 Brookings 40/52 Jan 19 John Day 16/34 Bend 16/36 Medford 28/44 UNDER THE SKY Time 8:05 a.m. 8:40 p.m. Prineville 13/35 Lebanon 27/45 Eugene 29/44 SUN AND MOON First Pendleton 20/35 The Dalles 21/33 Portland 32/43 Precipitation Tuesday ............................................ 0.38" Month to date ................................... 7.96" Normal month to date ....................... 6.45" Year to date .................................... 84.46" Normal year to date ........................ 64.07" New Carol Webb Smalley REGIONAL WEATHER Astoria through Tuesday. Temperatures High/low ....................................... 56°/35° Normal high/low ........................... 48°/36° Record high ............................ 58° in 1900 Record low ............................... 9° in 1990 W s pc c s c c pc sn pc pc pc s s pc c s pc pc s pc pc s s pc s Hi 62 41 34 39 38 36 57 -10 81 35 37 55 69 48 82 47 65 45 43 49 38 37 58 43 52 Thu. Lo 40 30 23 23 25 21 45 -20 70 22 28 39 54 35 70 31 52 34 32 31 26 27 46 37 31 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. W pc c s s s pc r pc pc pc s r c pc s pc c c s pc s s s r pc Roby’s can help. Lift chairs starting at $599. Side pocket to keep remote control handy at all times Battery support ensures lift mechanism works for one cycle without electricity. Available in a wide selection of fabrics and special-order fabrics ZERO GRAVITY device that supports legs, back, and neck Astoria - (503) 325-1535 1555 Commercial • www.robysfurniture.com Carol Smalley, of Brownsmead, passed away Up and until her accident, Carol also regularly peacefully at the age of 71 with her family and drilled with the Oregon Army National Guard loving caregivers nearby at the Avamere Crest- Reserves for over 15 years. Carol was a Brownsmead resident, best view of Portland nursing facility, where she had known as a lover of small animals. resided for the past nine months. Her pets were the joy of her life. Carol was the oldest of two chil- Carol had a strong Christian faith, dren born in Fairfi eld, California, to as well. Until the last 18 months, she Mon and Opal Webb. Carol’s father regularly attended services and Bible was a career U.S. Air Force offi cer. studies at both Coastline Christian Her family moved around the coun- Fellowship and Knappa Assembly try, transferring locations, about of God. She was also an avid Seat- every three to four years during her tle Mariners fan, and enjoyed creative childhood. writing. Carol attended Osborn High Carol is survived by her nephew, School in Manassas, Virginia, from Carol Smalley Christopher Stewart; her former sis- 1959 to 1962. The family relocated to ter-in-law, Sheila Evans; and many the Clatsop County area in the 1960s. close friends, who had became like Carol also attended the FEMA Emer- gency Management Institute in Maryland, and family to Carol, especially after she became disabled. the Oregon Police Academy. Carol was preceded in death by her parents Carol later served on the Springfi eld Oregon Police Department and the Clatsop County Sher- and her younger sister, Linda. A celebration of Carol’s life and memorial iff’s Offi ce as a deputy sheriff. Her last work- ing position was deputy manager for the Clat- will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to the sop County Emergency Services Department. Her career ended in 1988, when she was injured Clatsop County Animal Shelter, 1315 S.E. 19th and permanently disabled in an auto accident. St., Warrenton, OR 97146. BIRTH Dec. 8, 2016 KELLY, Sarah and Dustin, of Warrenton, a boy, Erik Russell Kelly, born at Columbia Memorial Hos- pital in Astoria. Grandparents are Daniel and Debra Kelley and Mike Kelly and Kathi Ray, all of Astoria, Kim and Dena Barnett of Seaside, and Terri Malec of Wallowa. LOTTERIES DEATHS Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow fl urries, sn-snow, i-ice. Need a Lift? Portland July 26, 1945 — Dec. 14, 2016 OBITUARY POLICY The Daily Astorian pub- lishes paid obituaries. The obit- uary can include a small photo and, for veterans, a flag sym- bol at no charge. The deadline for all obituaries is 10 a.m. the business day prior. Obituaries may be edited for spelling, proper punctua- tion and style. Death notices and upcoming services will be published at no charge. Notices must be submitted by 9 a.m. the day of publication. Obituaries and notices may be submitted online at www.dailyastorian.com/forms/ obits, by email at ewilson@ dailyastorian.com, placed via the funeral home or in person at The Daily Astorian office, 949 Exchange St. in Astoria. For more information, call 503- 325-3211, ext. 257. Dec. 5, 2016 PERRY, Tim Cooper, 60, of Seaside, died in Seaside. Hughes-Ransom Mortuary & Crematory of Seaside is in charge of the arrangements. Dec. 17, 2016 MATTESON, Donald Aus- born, 100, of Corvallis, formerly of Astoria, died at home. AAs- um-Dufour Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. TROTTA, Thomas Nicola, 89, of Ocean Park, Washing- ton, died in Long Beach, Wash- ington. Caldwell’s Luce-Layton Mortuary in Astoria is in charge of the arrangements. Dec. 20, 2016 FOSTER, Michael William, 76, of Astoria, died in Astoria. Caldwell’s Luce-Layton Mortu- ary in Astoria is in charge of the arrangements. PUBLIC MEETINGS WEDNESDAY Seaside Tourism Advisory Committee, 4:30 p.m., City Hall, 989 Broadway. THURSDAY Cannon Beach Planning Com- mission, 6 p.m., City Hall, 163 E. Gower St. The Daily Astorian Established July 1, 1873 (USPS 035-000) Published daily, except Saturday and Sunday, by EO Media Group, 949 Exchange St., PO Box 210, Astoria, OR 97103 Telephone 503- 325-3211, 800-781-3211 or Fax 503-325-6573. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Daily Astorian, PO Box 210, Astoria, OR 97103-0210 www.dailyastorian.com MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for republication of all the local news printed in this newspaper. 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