Two Excelsior Springs properties have been approved for special use permits.Excelsior Springs Director of Economic Development Melinda Mehaffypresented considerations for two properties at a recent city council meeting.The first property in question is situated at 706 St. Louis Street.Lee Watkins submitted an application for the renewal of a special use permit with stipulations and no time limit. The permit is for operating a shortterm rental within the R-4 Medium Density Apartment District.This property is currently being used as a short-term rental and is designed as a single-family residence.In 2022, the city council granted a special use permit for a duration of two years, which is is now up for renewal.“In the two years since the issuance of the special use permit for the shortterm rental operation, there have been no reported conflicts or adverse effects of the nearby neighborhood, as per staf...