Gorden Short Term Residential Rental

Lives across the street and opposed, citing drainage into his property, construction impacts, road conditions, speeding and safety at the corner, and too many rentals already in the older working-class neighborhood.

Also lives across the street and opposed, citing neighborhood character, transient guests, traffic, parking and noise, potential property value impacts, and the lack of sidewalks.

An adjacent homeowner warned the approval would depress home values, set a precedent for investors, and circumvent the rental cap ordinance — while conceding Gorden himself seems like a good landlord.

A 33-year Orchard Park resident said the neighborhood already has rentals all around and doesn't need more short-term ones.

A 36-year resident flagged potential traffic conflicts from a planned school-corporation daycare and said the neighborhood already has about 17 rentals among 170 homes.

Directly across the street, she cited safety concerns, the neighborhood shift from 90% owner-occupied to roughly 50% rented, and a 'for rent' sign already posted before approval.