General Assembly progresses on area Airbnb regulations

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Alexandria Times
Vol. 14, No. 7 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper FEBRUARY 16, 2017
General Assembly progresses
on area Airbnb regulations
City would tax, oversee
375 rentals under
state bill
BY CHRIS TEALE
Alexandria’s burgeoning
Airbnb room rental market
could become more regulated
and structured under a bill mak-
ing its way through the Virginia
Protestors demand
General Assembly.
With the 2017 legislative ses-
‘sanctuary city’ designation
sion reaching its closing weeks, a
proposal requiring Airbnb hosts
Tuesday night’s city council holding signs decrying white
to register with local authorities
meeting was interrupted brief- supremacy and the tenancy
and authorizes municipalities to The company that makes renting your home its business could become
charge room taxes on properties more regulated like a hotel under legislation in Richmond. ly by protestors advocating of the controversial AltRight.
that Alexandria declare itself a com cofounder Richard Spen-
when occupied passed the state plifies tax collection. Legislation pay the appropriate taxes and
so-called “sanctuary city.” cer at King and N. Patrick
Senate and was referred to the that upholds the authority of the comply with requirements un-
Around 50 protestors with streets in Old Town.
House of Delegates last week. local government and provides der the zoning ordinance. At a
the Northern Virginia chap- “We are certainly a wel-
The bill, introduced by state a reasonable system for regis- city council meeting last month,
ter of Showing Up For Racial coming and accepting city, but
Senate Majority Leader Tom- tration and accountability is the Bernie Caton, the city’s top lob-
Justice collected at Market we are not a sanctuary city,”
my Norment (R-3) passed the right course for Virginia.” byist in Richmond, said this bill
Square before the meeting,
state Senate by a 36-4 margin Airbnb allows people to rent takes care of all three factors.
and many sat in attendance SEE PROTEST | 6
on February 7. It then was re- out single rooms or their entire Norment’s bill also incorpo-
ferred to the House Committee homes to people on a short-term rates a separate piece of legis- Alexandria property values
on General Laws. The General basis. Its use has grown nation- lation on short-term rentals by
Assembly had discussed legis- wide and around the world since state Sen. William Stanley (R- up 2 percent
lation on Airbnb last year, but its founding in 2008, including 20), which would allow locali-
postponed it to 2017. in Alexandria. For example, on ties to authorize Airbnb or pro- Slow growth sparks and 2010, and the third-worst
Hotel industry lobbyists Monday, the website had 14 list- hibit it altogether. If localities further budget fears in 20 years, according to a
praised the bill, and said it ings within the city limits for allow it, the measure requires BY JAMES CULLUM staff report presented Tuesday
brings greater equity between one guest staying for one night anybody with a rental to gain The notices have been to city council.
traditional hotel rooms and on Saturday. their neighbors’ approval first. mailed and Alexandria’s Mayor Allison Sil-
Airbnb rentals. Patricia Washington, presi- “If the neighbors don’t overall real estate as- berberg tried to find
“We are pleased with the out- dent and CEO of tourism author- want it, then what?” asked sessments increased the silver lining in the
come of the Senate’s vote today,” ity Visit Alexandria, said there City Councilor Del Pepper at 2.1 percent, or $792 modest growth.
said Eric Terry, president of the are around 375 active Airbnb the time. “Is there more to it? million over last year, to “One of the signs of
Virginia Restaurant, Lodging properties across the city, They can’t have it if the neigh- a total of $39 billion. a good market is that
and Travel Association, in a state- which she said is approximate- bors don’t want it?” While the city’s it just keeps going up
ment last week. “This brings us ly 3 percent of hotel and short “The neighbors couldn’t property values are the second every year,” she said. “That’s
one step closer to creating a more term rental accommodations. prevent it, but the locality could highest in the region behind what happened in Vegas, and,
uniform system for short-term Alexandria’s 2017 legislative prevent it and prohibit them al- Falls Church, Va., it’s the low- of course, things just tanked.
rentals in a way that both best agenda advocates requirements est increase since the height of
suits each community and sim- for hosts to register with the city, SEE AIRBNB | 6 the Great Recession in 2009 SEE ASSESSMENTS | 7
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The Alexandria Police De- ment and the Alexandria Police Initial reports suggested
partment is leading the investiga- Department as they attempted that the man was seen falling
tion after a man was found dead the rescue. from a boat into the river, but
in the Potomac River last week. APD spokeswoman Crystal Nosal said that he was seen
The Alexandria Fire De- Nosal said that after a time, the standing by the shore and then
partment responded to the area rescue effort became a recov- in the water. She said investi-
around Jones Point Park under- ery mission when it became ap- gators are still trying to deter-
neath the Woodrow Wilson Me- parent the man had died. Once mine whether he fell into the
Welcoming in morial Bridge after reports of the his body was back on the shore, water accidentally.
the New Year need for a water rescue at approxi- Alexandria police took the lead Anyone with further infor-
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with thanks to
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AIRBNB FROM | 1 parking in residential areas. have investors who are buying To protect the integrity of the
He said it can also affect hous- up properties and making them
neighborhood and also to protect
together,” Caton replied. He ing affordability in two ways. essentially full-time Airbnbs. It
consumers who are purchasing these
said neighbors with complaints “You have residents who use drives up the prices in neighbor-
would have to take them to city Airbnb as a way to remain in hoods and really changes what places, there needs to be adherence to
council for resolution. their homes, so they’re renting is substantially a residential use the regulations that are already on the
In an interview, Vice May- out rooms and things like that so into more of a commercial use,
books related to safety and occupancy
or Justin Wilson said Alexan- that they can keep paying their so there’s quality of life issues
and [Americans with Disabilities Act]
dria’s main issue with Airbnb mortgage, so you have that side and things like that.”
so far has been the impact on of it,” Wilson said. “But then you But Washington said with requirements. Just as hotels adhere to them,
the Airbnb hosts need to adhere to those
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room taxes each year. Wilson said the increase in
Currently, Airbnb collects Airbnb rentals is in keeping
and remits taxes on behalf of a with the growth of the so-called
host in 26 states and the District “gig economy,” a labor market
of Columbia. In those areas, the in which people use technology
company has an agreement with on a short-term basis to provide
the state to collect local taxes at services to others. He pointed
What would the time of booking, then sends to the growth in the car-sharing
them to the applicable local tax applications Uber and Lyft over
you rather see authority for the host. traditional taxis as additional
Washington said there must evidence of these changes.
your loved one
be a level playing field between “You allow the use to de-
Airbnb rentals and hotel room velop, understanding what
DOING THIS
rentals to protect both the cus- the issues are going to be and
WINTER? tomer and the provider. then try to regulate with as soft
“To protect the integrity a touch as possible,” Wilson
of the neighborhood and also said. “In all these gig economy
to protect consumers who are marketplaces, that’s what we’re
purchasing these places, there seeing and that’s what driv-
needs to be adherence to the ing this. Airbnb is in the same
regulations that are already on boat. We’ll see where we end
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Sets the New Standard of healthy living, social interaction, occupancy and [Americans with bill gives us some authority to
Disabilities Act] requirements,” structure what’s right for our
good friends and dedicated staff in a warm inviting atmosphere
Washington said. “Just as hotels community.”
PROTEST FROM | 1 defined as municipalities that
refuse to comply with federal
said Mayor Allison Silberberg immigration enforcement ef-
after the protesters left council forts. Officials in cities like
chambers midway through the Cincinnati have floated becom-
meeting, singing “This Little ing sanctuary cities in an act of
Light of Mine.” defiance against the order.
Silberberg then read pas- “Richard Spencer has ar-
sages of council’s Statement rived here and there has been
of Inclusiveness, adopted last an amplitude in white suprem-
November, in which the city acy flyering in town,” said Cat
was proclaimed a “hate-free Clark, an organizer with SURJ
zone.” The protestors called Northern Virginia.
the statement a good start. “Alexandrians are not keen
President Donald Trump on white supremacy. But what
last month signed an executive we do want is for it to become
order authorizing the halt of a sanctuary city for refugees
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ASSESSMENTS FROM | 1 is probably going to leave a Church for the highest median the region at 96.71 percent.
mark,” he said. “We’re going assessment sales ratio. In third The overall commercial
So, it’s good to be going up, to have to be ready to deal with place stands the City of Fair- property tax base increased
but it’s good that it’s a reason- potential reductions in rev- fax at 95.72 percent, Arlington by 2.5 percent — slower than
able trajectory.” enue. What really worries me County at 93.34 percent, Fair- last year’s 3.3 percent — or
But Vice Mayor Justin Wil- is that it won’t be this year or fax County at 92.41 percent $398.8 million, for a total
son was not as optimistic. next, but at some point it dries and Prince William County value of $16.3 billion.
“I think, given how much up demand for the real estate with 91.96 percent. This means There is currently no Class
we rely on the value of particu- market, and that’s a killer for that the city’s assessments were A office space — the most
larly multifamily development local government.” closer to full market value than prestigious and expensive clas-
over the last several years, Alexandria, at 96.47 per- all neighboring localities, ex- sification — available in Alex-
the slowing of just that alone cent, is second only to Falls cept Falls Church, which leads andria, and the city’s overall SEE ASSESSMENTS | 10
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Arlington nabs Nestle, Alexandria eyes options
Officials hope to
diversify economy in
competitive market
BY JAMES CULLUM
Nestle USA’s recent an-
nouncement that it would move
its corporate headquarters from
We need to double down on
California to Rosslyn means
great things for the region, and what Alexandria offers. You
Alexandria is looking to be ag-
look across the river and see the tax
gressive in courting its own po-
tential tenants. revenue and development at National
“There is a cutthroat com- Harbor, and then you see a $1.3
petition for Class A office
billion development in Prince George’s
tenants,” Vice Mayor Justin
Wilson said in an interview. County, which Alexandria can see
“We’re working to be aggres-
from its waterfront.”
sive to bring you to Alexan-
dria, and we have to look at - Dak Hardwick, Board chairman, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
different tools in our toolbox,
like cash incentives.” panies that follow the footsteps of the city’s budget committee
Alexandria submitted a of Nestle,” said Stephanie Lan- and board chairman of the Alex-
proposal to Nestle, but the drum, president and CEO of the andria Chamber of Commerce,
city doesn’t have any available Alexandria Economic Develop- said Alexandria simply must
Class A office buildings. The ment Partnership. “We have, in become competitive with neigh-
world’s largest package food Potomac Yard and in the Eisen- boring jurisdictions.
company couldn’t turn down hower Valley, developers who “We need to double down on
$16 million in tax incentives, have entitlements to build offices, what Alexandria offers,” Hard-
including $6 million from Ar- and there are things that the city wick said. “You look across the
lington County. and AEDP can do to help them.” river and see the tax revenue and
Despite missing out on the But when push comes to
company itself, officials hope shove, Dak Hardwick, chairman SEE NESTLE | 20
the move of 750 jobs to the
Rosslyn campus means the are at 45.3 percent, according to
economic boon will spill over recently released figures. Experience
into the Port City, as potential- Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D)
ly hundreds of new residents said Nestle’s relocation from
search for homes and spend the west coast is a “huge win” the

money on food, activities and for the commonwealth. Difference
nightlife. “As we continue to work to
The Class A property at diversify our economy, I am
1812 N. Moore St. was built in particularly proud that this
2013, and seems ideally situ- great company will locate in
ated; it’s the tallest building in a property that has sat empty
the region, sits a stone’s throw as the area and our entire state
from lawmakers, lobbyists and grappled with defense cuts and
federal regulators and it’s also sequestration,” McAuliffe said
near a good school system and in a statement.
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ASSESSMENTS FROM | 7 for over a decade and its own- sion following an appeal from sions, lower effective rents and days ahead as uncertainty looms
ers are still reportedly looking a rival property. Last April, the continued space compression over potential cuts from the
office sector increased 0.3 per- for it to be occupied by a fed- GSA announced it would delay upon renewal,” said City Man- federal government, President
cent to $4.5 billion. eral agency. the TSA’s move until 2020. ager Mark Jinks. “Old Town Donald Trump’s temporary fed-
Alexandria saw seven com- In 2015, the General Servic- “The city’s conventional and Carlyle areas remain the eral employee hiring freeze and
mercial office building sales es Administration announced office market is flat and con- most desirable [locations]. The other economic factors.
last year following six in 2015. that the Transportation Security tinues to face challenges due West End of the city — Park Former Mayor Bill Euille
The 605,000 square-foot Vic- Administration would move its to a general lack of demand, Center, Mark Center and the served from 2003 until 2015,
tory Center along Eisenhower headquarters to the property, particularly in non-Metrorail- Landmark area — continues and is familiar with uncertain
Avenue has remained vacant but a judge vacated that deci- accessible sites, tenant conces- to suffer vacancy problems, as budgets.
tenants seek office locations “The budget has been
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value of a city condominium economy. Everybody is scared.
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O O 24 hotels increased by 16.4 per- ability and local budgets.”
cent, or $116 million, to a total City residents should have
of $825.3 million, of which received notices by mail on
$11.8 million can be associated February 15, have until March
with new growth. 15 to request a review with the
Real estate taxes account for office of real estate assess-
57 percent of the city’s annual ments and until June 1 to file
revenues, and council is already an appeal with the city board of
1115 Gatewood Drive • $995,000 1205 Belle Vista Drive • $1,175,000 envisioning difficult budgeting equalization.
• Just South of Old Town • Villamay’s ONLY • BETTER THAN NEW!!! • 4 minutes to Old Town
Rambler with Main Level 2-Car Garage + Full Fin. • Total RENOVATION in Villamay • 5 BRs • 3 Luxury
Basement • Brick • Extensive Exterior Hardscape Baths • 3,300+ sq.ft. • Unique, Stacked Stone throughout FORMER PRESIDING BISHOP VISITS ST. PAUL’S
• Over 3300 fin. sq. ft. • Entry Foyer • Five Bdrms + • Hardwoods both levels • New Deck • Large Inground EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Bonus Game Rm/Ofc. • Three newly remodeled Full POOL • OPEN FLOOR PLAN • Chef’s Kitchen
Baths • Formal LR&DR • Smashing European Island w/Wolf, Sub Zero, Bosch, NEW Casement windows
Kitchen w/Bay Window • Hardwoods Both Levels • • Privacy, backing to 18 acre PARK • Main Level
Windows Replaced • Wet Bar in Rec. Rm w/raised Laundry hookup • New Landscaping/lighting
hearth Fireplace • Cul-de-Sac location. • Irrigation System • Huge 640 sq.ft. 2-Car Garage!
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Levels • Fenced Rear • Directions: King St Rail station
west on Route7 left on Janney’s Lane right on Francis
Hammond Pky becomes Maple Hill to 1703.
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204 Gretna Green Court • $529,000 E N The Most Rev. Frank Griswold, former presiding bishop of the
• Immaculate 3 Level • All-Brick 3 BR • 2 Full & 2 Half BA Townhome w/Garage P
O Episcopal Church, gave a lecture and served as the celebrant
• Unbeatable Location inside The Beltway w/easy access to the Pentagon, Ft. Belvoir,
Crystal City & D.C. • Beautiful Granite, Cherry & Stainless Kitchen w/adjacent at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Sunday. He urged parishoners
Breakfast Rm • Formal Dining Rm • Step-Down Living Rm • Hardwoods throughout to go deeper and become more radical with their faith. He said
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scripture is to be read on two levels, critically and then to just “let
Metro Bus. Directions: 395 to Duke Street East, right on South Pickett Street,
it have at you.” Griswold served as presiding bishop from 1998
right on Valley Forge, left on Gretna Green Court to 204 on left.
to 2006, and was co-chairman of the Anglican-Roman Catholic
International Commission from 1998 to 2003 and served on the
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standing committee at the 1998 Lambeth Conference.
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