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AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
May 13, 1998 - 7:00 p.m.
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1. ROLL CALL:
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 22,1998
4. PERSONS PRESENT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD:
5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS:
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. PZ98-18-A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Kenai, Alaska,
recommending the Kenai Municipal Code at 14.20.230 be amended to require permits for home
occupations.
b. PZ98-19-An application for a Conditional Use Permit for weekly home rental for the property
known as 1500 Chinook Court (Tract E, Oberts Subdivision), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted
by Michael W. Wykis and Jeanette C. Wykis, 1500 Chinook Court, Kenai, Alaska.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Review development in the Townsite Historic District Zone-Renovation-Lot 38A, Dolchok
Subdivision, 510 Mission Avenue, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Joe Tromblee.
b. Review development in the Townsite Historic District Zone-Renovation-Lot 4, Block 5, Original
Townsite, 517 Overland Drive, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Don Petroze.
c. Vacation-33 Foot wide public right-of--way and utility easement, Government Lots 24, 44, and 45-
Discussion.
8. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Development Requirements Table--Discussion
9. CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS:
a. Lot 1, Long Subdivision
b. Lot 13, Block H, Woodland Subdivision, Part 4
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council
b. Borough Planning
c. Administration
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED:
12. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. Invitation to "Walking Tour of Old Town Kenai" -May 9, 1998 at 1 p.m.
} b. Letter to Mayor Williams dated 5/1/98
c. KPB Plat Committee Action of 4/17/98
13. COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
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14. ADJOURNMENT:
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CITY OF KENAI
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
May 13, 1998 - 7:00 p.m.
Chairman: Carl Glick
*** MINUTES ***
Ron Goecke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Teresa Werner-Quade, Ron Goecke, Barb Nord, Michael
Christian, Karen Mahurin
Members Absent: Carl Glick, Phil Bryson
Others Present: Councilman Hal Smalley, Administrative Assistant Marilyn
Kebschull, Contract Secretary Barb Roper
WERNER-QUADE NOMINATED GOECKE A3 CHAIRMAN PRO TEM A3 THE
CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR WERE ABSENT. SECONDED BY CHRISTIAN.
GOECKE WAS APPOINTED CHAIRMAN PRO TEM BY UNANIMOUS
CONSENT.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CHRISTIAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. SECONDED BY WERNER-
QUADE WHO ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
AGENDA WAS APPROVED AS PRESENTED.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: -April 22, 1998
NORD MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 22, 1998 AND
ASKED FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT. SECONDED BY CHRISTIAN.
MINUTES WERE APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
4. PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD: None
5. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS: -None
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. PZ98-18 - A resolution of the Planning and Zoning Commission of
the City of Kenai, Alaska, recommending hte Kenia Municipal Code
at 14.20.230 be amended to require permits for home occupations.
Verbatim Begins
Debbie 3onberg, 410 Cinderella, Kenai, Alaska if I read the definition of
home office correctly then that's out of the zoning code, it reads "accessory use
of a certain charac... character customarily...lets see if I'm reading the right
one, an accessory use of a service character customarily conducted by... with a
dwelling by the resident which does not involve the conduct of trade on the
premises, ah... it seems to me the way this ordina... ordinance, or PZ98-18 is
written that if a business meets that definition it does not require a permit.
Because of the various things stated in this resolution ah... the exceptions, it
seems like maybe ah... if this resolution is appropriate then the definition of
home occupations needs to be changed because the two seem to be in conflict.
The resolution requiring a permit for something that doesn't meet the
definition.
I also think that this is a result of our neighborhood's issues that were dealt
with the past few months and the primary reason it has come up is because
Chumley has tried to equate home occupations with commercial ah...
professional offices and they don't equate, that's been made by the Council and
I'm in agreement with that statement, um... I also think the purpose of home
occupations is to remain obscure, not particularly noticeable by anyone riding
by, and putting primary focus on it at this time.... (illegible) although there are
neighborhoods that have home occupations become a public issue because
(illegible) and I think this is a result of that, I see a conflict between the
definition and the resolution and I also see ah...that there is no way that you
can enforce it if you do pass...
Werner-Quade: A comment Mr. Chair;
Goecke: Ms. Mahurin...
Werner-Quade: okay
Goecke: oh, sorry...
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Werner-Quade: ah... Ms. Werner... Now, Ms. Sonberg, maybe I can help to
clear a little bit of that up, I don't know, but I'm going to go through Marilyn in
order to do this, Now Marilyn, when this was first presented to us, isn't it
correct that um... City Administration will first be reviewing the home
occupation permit, then if Administration finds that the home occupation ah...
request is low-key, non-impact, and meets the general criteria, then that permit
will come before planning and zoning as more or less of a routine approval
um... because in the third line it says, "Whereas the Commission believes it is
in the best interest of the City of Kenai to require permits for businesses being
operated out of private homes," that was simply to allow this body to ah..
concur with findings of staff and in most cases, unanimously vote to approve
that home occupation permit and you are correct, there is no way to enforce it
and originally when we heard the definition we immediately kind of came to the
same conclusion, well maybe they shouldn't even have to come anyway and get
any kind of permit because that is how it reads. So, is that correct Marilyn?
Kebschull: Yes, that... that is correct. We did include in this um... resolution
exemptions so that those occupations which basically use a home computer,
um.. and generate little or no observable traffic does not require a home
occupation permit.
Sonberg: but to me that... that's a definition of a home occupations, I mean
that's... I read the home occupations definition straight out of the code.
Kebschull: Well, I'm not the City Attorney but I would have to say that to
conduct a trade on premises would get into more of giving and taking of some...
some sort of...
Sonberg: but that would not be a home occupation by definition of the zoning
code because if that which does not involve conduct (illegible).... so your getting
into a business that is not a home occupation and trying to pass a resolution
on home occupations that covers (illegible)...
Kebschull: I'm reading it different... exactly the opposite of what you are. I
read it to say that a business that does not conduct trade on the premises is a
home occupation. Those home occupations where you work as a guide service
that would use their phone to, you know, book... take bookings, people would
not come there and buy merchandise from them, like a craft store, or a day
care, a day care may be a home occupation, but what the Code is trying to do
is separate the difference between those businesses that do not really affect
their neighbors from those businesses that generate more traffic should have a
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conditional use permit.
Werner-Quade: one last question for Marilyn, is there a fee attached to
applying for a home occupation permit at this time?
Kebschull: No
Werner-Quade: so that's ah...
Kebschull: (illegible)
Werner-Quade: and that's the way I understood as well, thank you.
Sonberg: and last I must ask you to read number 38 on page 6c of Title 14 of
the zoning code... the definition of home occupations and read the exception in
your PZ98-18, the exemption for those that would not be required to have a
permit, then tell me which ones would be required to then that meet the
definition of home occupations that don't meet the exemption. The definition of
home occupations, the way I see it in the zoning code, is going to automatically
exempt any home occupation when they don't meet the definition of home
occupations of the zoning code. Is there also a proposal to change the
definition?
Mahurin: Might I ask for a point of order? I guess I am questioning the
process of a public hearing. I mean, I... my understanding of a public hearing
is that it is an opportunity for the public to come and give testimony to us. I
guess I am questioning whether it is appropriate for us to get into a debate and
a question and an answer process back and forth during the public hearing, so
that is a point of order that I'm asking for clarification Mr. Chair.
Goecke: Ah... and I... I agree, um.... Ms. Mahurin, I don't know at this point in
time ah... that we have done this exactly right um... I... Ms. Sonberg is ah...
still ah... making her presentation so I think that we need to wait until she is
finished before we get into questions and answers of the speaker.
Mahurin: My suggestion is going to be that we certainly listen to Mrs. Sonberg
and take note of her questions and then during our discussion would be an
appropriate time to for us to talk about them with input from staff. Thank you.
Goecke: (to Sonberg) continue
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3onberg: From my perspective, ah... I probably said all I need to say on this
issue. As far as discussion, it's a hard line. I think every time I've been up
here I've had questions asked, whether it's been Commissioner's or Council
members, ah... that sometimes it's awkward and uncomfortable and other
times a lot of opportunity would be there otherwise because when you get to
your discussion then we, in a sense, don't have an opportunity to respond.
Then neither if we don't hear your discussion ahead of time, so that's kind of
an awkward point and in a way it's probably out of order to ask me questions
during my testimony of that affords an opportunity... I'm not sure point of
order which way it ought to be as opposed...
Goecke: Anybody else in the audience wishing to speak to ah... PZ98-18? If
not, bring it back to ah... Commissioners, ah... any comments, Ms. Mahurin?
Mahurin: Well, I'm in support of the resolution and I think that Mrs. Sonberg
was here last time when we had quite a lengthy discussion and over the last
couple of weeks that we've talked about this. I see this as a positive avenue for
more input from um.., community and residents in the area. We haven't had
any sort of a mechanism before where the public was really notified of home
occupations or that type of stuff. So, I am in support of this and I see this as
a, quite frankly, a clarification for us and it doesn't hamper Avon, Tupperware,
etc., but it's also an avenue where not...that home occupations don't always
have to come before us but yet we're alerted and that if the public is concerned
then there is an opportunity for them to come and voice that, where we don't
have that opportunity now. So I am in support of this resolution.
Christian: Apparently, what it sounds like what we just need to do is clarify
the terms better. The exemptions are what we normally have called home
occupations and what we're looking for here is maybe another term that it
comprises of something that is a little more active than our exemptions or
traditional home occupations. So if there is some term that we could use in its
place and define it as any activity that does... that... creates more activi... or
more traffic or more interplay, then our exemptions are listed. Maybe that's
what we're looking for. I... I do think the ordinance is... is a positive step maybe
we just need another term to apply for what we're trying to do here.
Goecke: Ms. Quade?
Werner-Quade: I have a comment, thank you. Um... you know I've read this
and I'm in favor of it and I can't find anything that I'd like to change and as far
as the exemptions, that seems entirely accurate to me and um... my husband
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has a home occupation permit for a business that he has out of our house and
it doesn't fall under the exemptions so he would be coming through the process
and he would be asking for a home occupation permit, which he did, and by
the way, there aren't that many people who have home occupation permits.
How many do we review in a year? Five? Ten?, it's not very many so this... I
agree with what Mrs. Mahurin said, this is just a way for us to review what's
going on and it's important.
Goecke: I... I to ah... think that this is ah... very positive step and um... I,
personal... from... from my perspective it's a ah... a way for the City to know
what is happening in their town... in... in our town, not just for the City but for
everybody to know ah... if... if you are operating a business in... in your home,
you should also be ah... collecting sales tax if you are operating a business.
Doing tha... collecting that sales tax, a portion of that comes back to the City of
Kenai. If you are not collecting sales tax you are doing the rest of the citizens
in this town a ah... disservice and ah... I think... I think this ah... is what ah...
we were after here is to make sure that anybody that is operating a business
out of their home with the City... knows about it... this is all... ah... I mean they
are asking, you know it's ah... comes up on the consent agenda, ah... at our
meeting and um... basically it's ah... it's probably always going to be, I wont'
say that for fact that it will be, but most of them will be just approved because
they~e already been reviewed by ah... staff upstairs, but going through this
step then the City knows that in fact this person is operating a business in his
home and ah... so I... I think too that this is ah... one giant leap forward and
ah... Ms. Nord?
Nord: I to agree with the... with this resolution and I think it is a positive step
in the direction of which Council and Planning and Zoning have worked
together to try to rectify a situation where the City has been uncomfortable with
the way the home occupation permit process has happened in the past and this
goes back, not just to what has happened in the MAPS area but this... this has
been a long time coming, at least a year, it was brought up at least a year ago
when this discussion had started and we've been sort of working on it back and
forth for about a year so it's finally come to this point so I'm going to vote in
favor of it... this resolution.
Goecke: Ms. Mahurin?
Mahuria: I just wanted to Mrs. Sonberg to... to also say... I... I realize that it
appears we are reacting because of the latest situation in your neighborhood,
but as Mrs. Nord just said, we have honestly been wrestling with this home
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occupation/conditional use situation for a good year plus and we had a couple
home occupations that really we wrestled with and wrangled with and um...
probably the situation in your neighborhood just brought things to a head to
make us realize that we really had to get some clarification or language for
everyone, for the neighbors, for us, for Council, so that everybody knew what
was happening, so it's not a knee jerk reaction but it... it does have something
pat but I want you to rest assured that this has been a long time coming as
Mrs. Nord just said.
Goecke: Anything else? Call for Question.
Verbatim Ends
Vote
Bryson Absent Werner-Quade Yes
Goecke Yes Nord yeS
Mahurin Yes Christian yes
Glick Absent
Motion passed unanimously.
b. PZ98-19 - An application for a Conditional Use Permit for weekly
home rental for the property known as 1500 Chinook Court (Tract
E., Oberts Subdivision), Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by
Michael W. Wykis and Jeannete C. Wykis, 1500 Chinook Court,
Keaai, Alaska.
CHRISTIAN MOVED TO APPROVE PZ98-19. SECONDED BY
MAHURIN.
Michael W. Wykis, Kenai, Alaska stated that he attended the meeting
to answer any questions from the Commission.
Mahurin asked if Michael or Jeannete Wykis intended to occupy the
residence during the weekly rental period in the summer. Wykis replied,
no, they will not occupy the residence.
Christian asked if there was any reaction from the neighbors. Wykis
answered, he visited all the neighbors on the left side of Silver Salmon
and got a positive reaction from all of them.
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Public hearing closed.
Staff had nothing additional and also noted that Administration has not
received a response from the notices sent to the neighbors.
Mahurin stated her understanding of a conditional use permit was that
the owners lived on the property even when a part of the house was used
for a different purpose. Mahurin asked for clarification. Goecke replied,
he thought Mahurin was confusing cabin rentals with bed and
breakfasts. It was noted there was new language under cabin rental
and Mahurin was satisfied with the clarification.
Vote
Nord Yes Mahurin Yes
Christian Yes Bryson Absent
Werner-Quade Yes Goecke Yes
Glick Absent
Motion passed unanimously.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Review development in the Townsite Historic District Zone -
Renovation -Lot 38A, Dolchok Subdivision, 510 Mission Avenue,
Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Joe Tromblee.
CHRISTIAN MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF A BUILDING
PERMIT FOR THE RENOVATION OF LOT 38A, DOLCHOK
SUBDIVISION. MOTION SECONDED BY MAHURIN.
Staff had nothing additional but noted items 7.a. and 7.b went before
the Historic District Board at its last meeting and the Board
recommended approval for both items.
Mahurin commented that the building was one of few left in that minute
portion of town called Historic Townsite. Mahurin added, Mr. Tromblee
is most cognizant of historical value and has certainly tried to maintain
that. Mahurin has had many conversations with Mr. Tromblee and has
absolutely no hesitation in approving the building permit.
Goecke asked for confirmation that Tromblee is working with staff for a
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building permit. Kebschull confirmed that Tromblee has been in contact
with the building official.
Vote
Mahurin Yes Christian Yes
Bryson Absent Werner-Quade Yes
Nord Yes Goecke Yes
Glick Absent
b. Review development in the Townsite Historic District Zone -
Renovation -Lot 4, Block 5, Original Townsite, 517 Overland
Drive, Kenai, Alaska. Application submitted by Don Petrone.
WERNER-QUADE MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF A
BUILDING PERMIT FOR THE RENOVATION OF LOT 4, BLOCK 5,
ORIGINAL TOWNSITE. MOTION SECONDED BY CHRISTIAN.
Staff had nothing additional. Kebschull pointed out that during the
Historic District Board review several issues were discussed and at the
end it was determined that a building permit would not be required for
the type of renovation required unless there was something other than
allowed uses on the property.
Vote
Christian Yes Bryson Absent
Werner-Quade Yes Nord Yes
Mahurin Yes Goecke Yes
Glick Absent
c. Vacation- 33 Foot wide public right-of--way and utility easement,
Government Lots 24, 44 and 45 -Discussion.
CHRISTIAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF THE PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY AND UTILITY EASEMENT. MOTION SECONDED BY
MAHURIN.
Staff had nothing additional but noted that the City Engineer wanted the
Planning and Zoning Commission review so that comments could be
provided to the Borough Planning Commission. The City Engineer also
made the comment that the vacation would be the best use of the right-
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of-ways.
Vote
Bryson Absent Werner-Quade Yes
Nord Yes Mahurin Yes
Christian Yes Goecke Yes
Glick Absent
8. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Developme nt Requirements Table -Discussion
Approved
Christian noted on page 1 of 2 that single family dwelling was included
on the same line as two and three family dwelling. Christian thought
that single family should be separate to allow for easier changes if
necessary. Kebschull explained that this was not a change as the
square footage requirement remained the same until it reached a four
family dwelling.
Mahurin requested that no action be taken on the issue until the next
meeting on May 27 at which time Glick and Bryson will both be present.
Goecke pointed out the item was for discussion only and no action was
required at this meeting. Kebschull indicated that she would
recommend postponing action on the issue as the building official would
be available at the next meeting or at a work session should the
Commission decide a work session was necessary. It was determined a
work session would not be required as the issue could be handled
during the regular meeting. Kebschull brought attention to the memo in
the packet from the building official. Werner-Quade agreed with the
memo. Goecke also felt the 10 percent figure would alleviate some of the
requests coming to Planning and Zoning. The issue will be added to the
agenda for the May 27 meeting.
9.
CODE ENFORCEMENT ITEMS:
a. Lot 1, Long 3ubdivisioa
Kebschull reported that a letter was received from the renter of this
property who indicated the vehicle would be moved within 30 days. A
follow-up will be conducted at that time.
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b. Lot 13, Block H, Woodland Subdivision, Part 4
Kebschull reported that no response was received regarding the Code
violation notice that was sent.
10. REPORTS:
a. City Council
Smalley apologized for not being at the last few meetings and noted that
he was involved with the budget work sessions. The following report was
made from the Council agenda included in the packet:
Item B. -Henry Novak from the Cook Inlet Council on Alcohol and Drug
Abuse is preparing a grant for a residential facility for males. Novak
asked if the City would be interested in donating property for the facility.
Novak also asked, for the purpose of the grant, if the City would provide
a letter indicating an interest in the project. The letter does not require
the City to donate property.
Items C 1 through 4 were approved.
Item H.6 was a discussion about the Challenger Center agreement. City
Administration is going to work up two different scenarios to review.
One scenario would be with the City in ownership of the facilities and
property and the other is with the Challenger Center group in ownership.
Smalley indicated there were advantages and disadvantages with both
scenarios. Smalley reported that seven RFP's for the architectural
design were opened and are being reviewed. It was noted that all RFP's
were from within the State to include local firms.
Nord asked if City Council has seen an influx of more appeals since the
new land use table was initiated? Smalley replied, there has been a lot
of appeals in the past few months but he could not say that they were
as a result of the land use table.
Smalley continued, in reference to Ordinance 1779-98, if it was
determined that the conditional use request is similar and is denied by
Administration, it can be appealed directly to council. Council would
then schedule a Board of Adjustment Hearing to determine whether in
fact it was a similar or different request. Smalley indicated the
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moratorium wouldn't necessarily stop the process as the applicant has
the appeal option.
Item H.7 is scheduled for May 20, 1998.
Item H. 8 and 9 have been approved.
The budget process is on schedule.
Goecke asked for clarification that the Cook Inlet Council on Alcohol &
Drug Abuse wanted another building besides the building behind
Kentucky Fried Chicken. Smalley replied, they want a building to be
used as a residential unit which would house eight individuals who are
chemically dependent that need to spend time in a treatment facility.
Smalley reiterated the facility will be built within the City but an exact
location has not been determined as the grant is just now being applied
for. Discussion took place on zoning and Smalley indicated that Novak
would build anywhere the City deemed appropriate.
b. Borough Planning - No report
c. Administration:
Kebschull brought attention to the conditional use permit report
included in the packet and indicated that she could run queries to
provide any type of information the Commission may want on
conditional use permits.
11. PERSONS PRESENT NOT SCHEDULED: -None
12. INFORMATION ITEMS:
a. Invitation to "Walking Tour of Old Town Kenai" -May 9, 1998 at
1:00 p.m.
b. Letter to Mayor Williams dated 5/ 1/98
c. KPB Plat Committee Action of 4/ 17/98
13. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS:
Commissioner Werner-Quade apologized to Mrs. Sonberg and the
Commission for being out of order. Werner-Quade reported her schedule is
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fast and furious these days due to a change in job locations.
Commissioner Christian asked about the status of the Norville dumpster
situation and indicated that it was during this time that efforts to beautify his
area were to be taking place. Christian reported nothing has been done yet.
Kebschull replied, a report was just received and Mr. Norville will change the
location of the dumpster to one end of the building and it will be surrounded
by a concrete enclosure. Norville is also considering installing a curb to
prevent access to the bike path.
Christian reported there is still a problem with temporary signs. MAPCO just
removed theirs after having it up for 2 or 3 months. One Stop just received a
variance for an oversized sign and after it was installed they attached a
temporary sign to it. Christian thought it was inappropriate for an applicant to
apply for an oversized sign then add to it after approval is obtained.
Christian informed the Commission that he had to resign because he will be
leaving for 3 months. Christian added, he has enjoyed his time on the
Commission and has learned a great deal from it. Christian hoped he was able
to help the City during his 1.5 years on the Commission.
Commissioner Nord stated that she hated to see Christian go as it has been a
pleasure working with him.
Nord thanked Kebschull for the information provided in the packet and added
that it would be a great help.
Nord indicated that she may not be at the next meeting as she will be traveling
back to Alaska that day.
Commissioner Mahurin asked for a continuing follow-up on First and Birch
Streets as the vehicles are overflowing once again. Additionally, Mahurin
wanted to comment on the property on First and Spruce since she was critical
of it in the past. There are improvements to the outside of the building and
Mahurin appreciates the steps that are being taken.
Mahurin reported that she had some out of town visitors recently and they
contacted Diana Lofstedt regarding the new cabins on the bluff. Lofstedt
graciously showed the renovations of boarding house and cabins. Mahurin
made it clear that she was not pushing one business over another but urged
members to remember that those facilities are available.
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Mahurin couldn't help but wonder also about the increase in appeals and
thought of the old comment, "you reap what you sow", or "sow what you reap"
when the question came up about the land use table.
Mahurin stated that she was in support of a residential treatment facility since
the hospital no longer has those services. This is something that is definitely
lacking in the community. Mahurin pointed out that the issue is not about
criminals but about neighbors, friends, and family so she hoped that the City
Council will pursue it and when it comes to Planning and Zoning it would be
something the Commission could support and work with.
Mahurin indicated that she to will miss Christian as she has appreciated his
perspective and hoped that after his 3 months he would consider returning.
Mahurin added, she to may not be on the Commission so if people in the
audience are interested in Planning and Zoning there is an opportunity.
Mahurin commented on the public hearing issue and pointed out her
comments are not meant towards anyone in particular. Mahurin continued,
since she has been on Planning and Zoning this has been a issue for her. She
serves on several different boards and no where does she know of the casual
way that City Council and Planning and Zoning run public hearings. Mahurin
thinks the intent of a public hearing is for people who are appointed or elected
to hear from the public and to listen to their concerns. If there are specific
questions, Mahurin feels they should be addressed during the Commissioner's
discussions or on advise of Administration or an attorney. Mahurin stated she
believes in listening to the public but she doesn't feel it is the Commission's
role to get into a dialogue and go over the time limit. Mahurin pointed out that
she has always supported the time limit factor in order to get business done
and be professional about it.
Councilman Smalley, on behalf of the Mayor and City Council, thanked
Christian for his efforts and dedication on the Commission, they are truly
appreciated. Smalley reiterated to the audience that there is a vacancy on the
Planning and Zoning Commission and applications can be obtained by
contacting the City Clerk.
Commissioner Goecke also thanked Christian for serving on the Commission
and indicated he had some good insight.
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14. ADJOURNMENT:
MAHURIN MOVED TO ADJOURN. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Roper, C ntract Secretary
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