HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ Agenda Packet 04.15.2021PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Thursday, April 15, 2021
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Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Discussion of Any Item Not on the Agenda
Zoning Code Text Amendment
4. Case No.: REZ20-0015
Nonconforming Drinking Establishment Standards Update Ordinance
Consideration of the Nonconforming Drinking Establishment Standards Update
Ordinance, which amends Title 14 Zoning to allow the continuance and expansion of
nonconforming drinking establishments when located on property in a Historic Overlay
District zone and where vacant for at least two years.
5. Consideration of Meeting Minutes: April 1, 2021
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April 15, 2021
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Date: April 15, 2021
To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Kirk Lehmann, Associate Planner, Neighborhood & Development Services
Re: Zoning Code Amendment (REZ20-0015) to amend standards for nonconforming
drinking establishments
Introduction
In 2009, the City began regulating the location of bars and taverns with Ordinance 09-4341 by
creating a minimum separation distance requirement of 500 feet between drinking
establishments. The goal was to mitigate negative externalities associated with an over-
concentration of these uses downtown, such as alcohol overconsumption, underage drinking,
nuisances, and crime. The City further refined the ordinance in 2013 by limiting the separation
distance requirement to only apply in the University Impact Area and Riverfront Crossings District
(see Map 1) due to economic impacts and it being unlikely that an unhealthy concentration of
drinking establishments would develop in other commercial areas in the City.
Existing drinking establishments that did not conform to these regulations were allowed to
continue as long as the use did not change and their liquor license did not lapse, or was not
revoked or discontinued, for more than one year. Through attrition, this would reduce the density
of these uses downtown. As a legal nonconforming use, existing drinking establishments could
not expand except as specifically allowed by Code. For example, sidewalk cafes were defined so
as not to be an expansion of such uses. In 2015, rooftop cafes were added as an allowable
expansion for nonconforming drinking establishments following approval of a special exception.
Since adoption, these regulations have helped prevent the further proliferation of drinking
establishments downtown. It has also led to a greater mix of downtown businesses, including new
retail and office uses. However, the separation distance requirement has had some unintended
economic impacts. These impacts can be exacerbated for historic buildings where extensive
rehabilitation is required. In some cases, storefronts in historic buildings have remained vacant
for years. These factors somewhat limit the economic potential of downtown.
As was the case for other amendments to the separation distance requirements, staff developed
the proposed zoning code text amendment (REZ20-0015) to address these unintended economic
impacts and to support other goals of the comprehensive plan, including historic preservation.
Concern was initially raised by the developers of the Tailwind project, which will help preserve
important historic resources located at 109-121 E. College Street. These historic buildings will be
renovated and occupied with new uses. One of those, a brewpub and restaurant that wishes to
operate as a drinking establishment, would occupy the space of the former Fieldhouse bar that
has been vacant for several years.
The proposed amendment (Attachment 1) would allow the continuance of nonconforming drinking
establishments where economically viable business substitutes have not been found for locally
designated historic buildings. This pairs historic preservation and economic development goals
to reward the designation of local historic landmarks and to fill vacant storefronts through more
permissive regulations regarding nonconforming drinking establishments.
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Existing Provisions:
The City defines drinking establishments in Section 14-4A-4F as meeting the following criteria:
1. The principal activity of the establishment is the preparation, dispensing and consumption
of food and/or beverages; and
2. The establishment is licensed by the state for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site
consumption, as defined by Iowa Code chapter 123; and
3. The establishment is open for business on a regular basis any time between the hours of
12:00 midnight and 2:00 A.M.
There are two exceptions that classify such a use as a category other than a drinking
establishment. If there is nude dancing, it is considered an adult business use. If it is associated
with a hospitality-oriented retail use (i.e. hotel) and has a class B liquor control license, it is
considered accessory to the hospitality-oriented retail use rather than as a separate primary use.
Overall, there is little flexibility in the definition of drinking establishments.
In all zones where drinking establishments are allowed, they must be at least 500 feet from any
other drinking establishment if located in the University Impact Area or Riverfront Crossings
District. This is true whether the use is permitted provisionally following staff review or by special
exception following a discretionary review by the Board of Adjustment. Where legally established
prior to the adoption of the separation distance requirement, drinking establishments may
continue as a nonconforming use. Almost all downtown drinking establishments are legal
nonconforming uses.
Legal nonconforming situations are subject to Section 14-4E-5 of the Zoning Code. The purpose
of this section is not to force all nonconforming situations to be immediately brought into
conformance. Rather, it is to guide future uses and development in a direction consistent with City
policy, to protect the character of an area by reducing the potential negative impacts from
nonconforming situations, and to bring development into compliance with the City's regulations
over time. Nonconforming uses are generally subject to the following regulations:
1. Enlargement or Alteration. A nonconforming use cannot be enlarged unless allowed in
the Code. Ordinary repair, maintenance, and remodeling are allowed.
2. Change of Use. A nonconforming use may be converted to another use in the same use
category or to a conforming use. The Board of Adjustment may consider special exception
requests to change to nonconforming uses in other use categories as long as certain
requirements are met, including that the new use is of the same or lesser intensity. Once
converted to a less intensive use, it may not return to the prior nonconforming use.
3. Accessory Uses. Some nonconforming accessory uses such as signs may continue as
long as the principal use continues.
4. Damage or Destruction. If damaged or destroyed, the same nonconforming use may be
restored within 2 years as long as the damage is not too severe. Some additional
exceptions exist for uses that existed for at least 25 years prior to the damage.
5. Discontinuance. Typically, a nonconforming use that is discontinued for at least one year
must revert to a conforming use.
The code includes specific standards in Section 14-5E-5G for drinking establishments that are
nonconforming due to the separation distance requirement. These establishments may continue
unless their liquor license lapses, is revoked or is discontinued for one year, or there are changes
such that they are no longer classified as a drinking establishment. If one or both of these
situations occur, the nonconforming rights cease, and the use must convert to a conforming use.
The code also contains special provisions for drinking establishments, including that sidewalk
cafes are not considered an expansion of a nonconforming use, and that nonconforming drinking
establishments may expand to include a rooftop service area by special exception.
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Proposed Amendment:
To incentivize historic preservation, promote the occupation of long-term vacant storefronts, and
mitigate certain economic impacts of the separation distance requirement, the proposed
amendment modifies the standards that allow nonconforming drinking establishments to continue.
Specifically, a drinking establishment use would be allowed to continue where:
1. The drinking establishment is on property with a Historic District Overlay (OHD) zone; and
2. The drinking establishment is in a building that has remained vacant for the previous 2 years.
An OHD zone is an overlay zoning district used to designate local historic landmarks and local
historic districts. This overlay protects these buildings from demolition and requires historic review
for most exterior modifications. As it relates to reducing vacancies, staff believes two years is an
adequate timeframe to meet the goals of the amendment while mitigating potential abuse. Where
an intervening use is established after the nonconforming drinking establishment ceases
operations, this provision may not be utilized.
In addition, the proposed amendment would allow nonconforming drinking establishments that
meet those requirements to expand into other commercial spaces on property zoned with a
Historic District Overlay that have also been vacant for the previous 2 years. Similarly,
requirements for rooftop service areas that prohibit expansion would be waived for properties that
meet these requirements. Drinking establishments that establish rooftop service areas would still
be required to follow the special exception process, which utilizes additional standards related to
impacts on surrounding properties.
The proposed amendment provides multiple benefits to downtown Iowa City. First, it encourages
the designation of downtown properties as local historic landmarks. Being designated as a local
historic landmark includes rezoning the property with a Historic District Overlay (OHD), which
provides local land use protections to the historic building. At the same time, the proposed
amendment may only be used where storefronts have remained vacant for at least two years.
This provides an opportunity for alternative businesses to establish in the site first. Where other
businesses are not viable, it allows the drinking establishment use to be continued.
Table 1. Existing and Proposed Regulations for Nonconforming Drinking Establishments
Existing Proposed
Nonconforming drinking establishments must
cease if:
- The liquor license lapses for a period
of one year; or
- The use changes and is no longer a
drinking establishment.
Nonconforming drinking establishment must
cease if:
- The liquor license lapses for a period
of one year, except where the
drinking establishment is located
on property zoned OHD and is in a
building that has remained vacant
for the previous 2 years; or
- The use changes and is no longer a
drinking establishment.
Nonconforming drinking establishments may
expand:
- To include a rooftop service areas.
Nonconforming drinking establishments may
expand:
- To include a rooftop service areas.
- If the drinking establishment is
zoned OHD and has been vacant
for 2 years, it may expand into a
property that also meets those two
criteria.
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Analysis
There are currently more than 100 businesses that have licenses to serve alcohol in the University
Impact Area and Riverfront Crossings District. Approximately 43 of these are classified as drinking
establishments, of which 38 are nonconforming. Map 1 shows the location of conforming and
nonconforming drinking establishments and a 500-foot buffer from all drinking establishments
inside the University Impact Area and Riverfront Crossings District. It also shows Historic District
Overlay (OHD) zones within this area.
The largest concentration of nonconforming drinking establishments is downtown, followed by the
Northside Marketplace. A few are also located along the S. Gilbert Street corridor. Generally,
drinking establishments that are further from the downtown conform to the 500-foot minimum
separation distance requirement. Due to the separation distance requirements, most areas
around downtown would not currently allow a new drinking establishment unless it is in a building
where it is already established as a legal nonconforming use. Since 2009, approximately 9
nonconforming drinking establishments have lost their legal nonconforming status, and another 2
(The Mill and Union Bar) are currently vacant and may lapse if not reestablished within one year.
Most of Iowa City’s Historic Overlay zones, which corresponds with Historic Districts and local
Historic Landmarks, are north and east of downtown, with some local landmarks scattered
throughout the area. Historic zones are typically overlayed on residential rather than commercial
base zones. The major exceptions are the recently designated properties at 109 through 127 E.
College Street. These were made local historic landmarks as part of the Tailwinds project, which
combines historic preservation and economic development efforts.
The proposed amendment would allow nonconforming drinking establishments located on
property zoned OHD to continue the drinking establishment use where the storefront has been
vacant for at least 2 years. The amendment also allows expansion into property that meets those
two criteria. After accounting for zoning and lapsed nonconforming drinking establishments, only
111 E. College Street would be eligible to use this amendment, and 109 E. College Street may
become eligible if it remains vacant for a period of 2 years. That being said, many downtown
buildings could be designated as local historic landmarks. Should they qualify and remain vacant
for 2 years, existing nonconforming drinking establishments in these buildings may become
eligible to use this provision. However, 8 of the 9 lapsed drinking establishments would not be
eligible as they have had intervening uses which disqualifies them.
This amendment is narrowly targeted to continue supporting the initial goals for which the
separation distance ordinance was established. The amendment also facilitates the historic
preservation and economic development project at 109-127 E. College Street which contains 3
nonconforming drinking establishments, the Fieldhouse which is lapsed, Martini’s which is active,
and the Union Bar which is vacant and is expected to lapse. One of the primary tenants of this
project is anticipated to meet the criteria of a drinking establishment in the space of the former
Fieldhouse, which, after the Union lapses, results in a net change of 0 drinking establishments.
Approval of this amendment is needed for this project to move forward.
Overall, the requirements of the proposed amendment mitigate negative externalities and prevent
the further proliferation of downtown drinking establishments. It also provides powerful incentives
for downtown property owners to designate their buildings as local historic landmarks, including
the flexibility to have nonconforming drinking establishments expand where other businesses are
not economically viable. This will have the effect of promoting both economic development and
historic preservation downtown.
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Map 1: Drinking Establishments & OHD Zones Near Downtown
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Consistency with Comprehensive Plan
The proposed amendment supports several related goals from the City’s comprehensive plan:
• Preserve the historic, main street character of the Downtown, while encouraging appropriate
infill development to enhance the economic viability and residential diversity of the area.
• Increase and diversity the property tax base by encouraging the retention and expansion of
existing businesses and attracting businesses that have growth potential and are compatible
with Iowa City’s economy.
• Encourage new business development in existing core or neighborhood commercial areas.
By adopting the proposed amendment, the City will continue to provide an opportunity to increase
the diversity of local businesses in the existing core of the City. However, where it is shown that
other business types are not economically viable, a drinking establishment use may continue
beyond what would typically be allowed. In addition, the amendment encourages the designation
of historic structures in the core of the City by providing benefits to buildings that are designated
as local landmarks. Pairing these goals allows the City to fill vacant storefronts while
simultaneously preserving the historic main street character of downtown.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the zoning code be amended as illustrated in Attachment 1 by allowing
the continuance and expansion of nonconforming drinking establishments where they are in
buildings that are zoned OHD and where those spaces have remained vacant for at least two (2)
years.
Attachments
1. Proposed Zoning Code Text Amendments
2. Map 1: Drinking Establishments & Historic Landmarks Near Downtown
Approved by: _____________________________________________
Danielle Sitzman, AICP, Development Services Coordinator
Department of Neighborhood and Development Services
Attachment 1
Page 1
Draft Zoning Code Text
Underlined text is suggested new language. Strike -through notation indicates language
to be deleted.
Amend 14-4C-2AA-2 as follows:
2. Additional Special Exception Approval Criteria For Nonconforming Drinking
Establishments: An RSA accessory to a nonconforming drinking establishment may be allowed
by special exception provided it meets the general approval criteria for special exceptions set
forth in section 14-4B-3 of this chapter, the approval criteria stated above for all RSAs and the
additional approval criteria listed below:
a. The RSA shall be located directly above and contiguous to the licensed drinking
establishment. Contiguous means there may not be other uses located on floors in between the
drinking establishment and the accessory RSA.
b. There shall be no horizontal expansion of the licensed drinking establishment, except
as allowed per 14-4E-5G;
c. There shall be no increase in interior floor area or interior occupant load of the existing
drinking establishment, except if necessary for required bathrooms, elevator, stairs, kitchen
equipment, or other essential elements necessary to meet accessibility, building code
requirements or to meet the requirements or conditions of the special exception, or except as
allowed per 14-4E-5G.
Amend 14-4E-5F as follows:
F. Discontinuance Of Nonconforming Use: Except as allowed in subsection E and G of this
section, a nonconforming use that is discontinued for a period of one year must revert to a
conforming use or, in qualifying situations, a special exception may be applied for according to
the provisions of subsection B of this section.
Amend 14-4E-5G as follows:
G. Nonconforming Drinking Establishments And Alcohol Sales Oriented Retail Uses: In
addition to the other provisions in this section, the following provisions apply to nonconforming
drinking establishments and nonconforming alcohol sales oriented retail uses:
1. Any "drinking establishment", as defined in this title, that was legally established prior to
the effective date hereof and that is nonconforming with regard to the separation requirement
between said uses, as specified in this title, may continue unless one or both of the situations
occur. If one or both of these conditions occur, then nonconforming rights cease and the use must
convert to a conforming use:
a. The liquor license lapses, is revoked or is discontinued, or the drinking establishment
ceases operation, for a period of one year, except where:
(1) The drinking establishment is located on property with a Historic District
Overlay (OHD) zone; and
(2) The drinking establishment is in a building that has remained vacant for the
previous two (2) consecutive years.
b. There are changes to the use such that the use no longer meets the definition of
"drinking establishment". There has been a change of use as defined in Section 14-4E-5B.
2. Any "alcohol sales oriented retail use", as defined in this title, that was legally established
prior to the effective date hereof that is nonconforming with regard to the separation requirement
between said uses, as specified in this title, may continue unless one or both of the following
situations occur. If one or both of these conditions occur, then nonconforming rights cease and
the use must convert to a conforming use:
a. The liquor license lapses, is revoked or is discontinued for a period of one year; or
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b. There are changes to the use such that the use no longer meets the definition of "alcohol
sales oriented retail use".
3. For purposes of this subsection, sidewalk cafes shall not be considered an expansion of
a nonconforming use.
4. Nonconforming drinking establishments may expand as follows:
a. Tto include a rooftop service area upon approval of a special exception pursuant to the
criteria set forth in article C, "Accessory Uses And Buildings", of this chapter; and.
b. Where a nonconforming drinking establishment meeting the standards of 14-4E-
5G-1a expands into property with a Historic District Overlay (OHD) zone that has remained
vacant for the previous two (2) consecutive years.
MINUTES PRELIMINARY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
APRIL 1, 2021 – 7:00 PM
ELECTRONIC FORMAL MEETING
MEMBERS PRESENT: Susan Craig, Maggie Elliott, Mike Hensch, Phoebe Martin, Mark
Nolte, Mark Signs, Billie Townsend
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: Ray Heitner, Sara Hektoen, Anne Russett
OTHERS PRESENT: Sandy Steil
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
By a vote of 7-0 the Commission recommends approval of CREZ21-0001, an application for a
rezoning from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R) for approximately 13.07 acres of
land in unincorporated Johnson County, Fringe Area A – Outside of the City’s Growth Area.
CALL TO ORDER:
Hensch called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None.
CASE NO. CREZ21-0001:
Location: 4809 Rapid Creek Road NE
An application for a rezoning from County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R) for
approximately 13.07 acres of land in unincorporated Johnson County, Fringe Area A – Outside of
the City’s Growth Area.
Heitner began the staff report with an aerial view of the subject property at 4809 Rapid Creek
Road, NE and then also the County zoning. The current zoning is County Agricultural as is most
of the land surrounding this property. Heitner noted there are a few residential properties to the
northeast. Heitner stated that the subject property within the City's Fringe Area A, outside of the
growth area as is just about everything surrounding the property.
Regarding background on the application, Heitner stated it is an application to rezone from
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County Agricultural to County Residential for the entire 13.07 acres of the subject property.
Because the property is within the City's two-mile fringe area the procedural operation is the City
makes a recommendation to the County Planning and Zoning Commission as the final decision
on the rezoning falls with the County's jurisdiction. Heitner noted it is staff’s understanding that
with this rezoning eventually the applicant intends to divide this land into two single family
residential lots. The subject property currently has one single family home, and the remainder of
the property is an mix of woodlands and grasslands, and there are no flood hazard areas on the
property. Heitner noted the woodland areas of the property might be a bit challenging to develop
but there's a pretty good amount of flat land through most of the rest of the property. The
minimum lot area would be a quarter acre and maximum lot area for residential would be 1.99
acres as maximum density allowed is one dwelling unit per acre. Heitner acknowledged there
are a few small subdivisions within a mile or so of the property and overall staff doesn't find that
the rezoning would be really out of character. There are also other plans to have smaller
subdivisions within a mile or so of this subject property up and down Rapid Creek Road.
Heitner stated the County’s Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map does indicate that this
property falls within their planned residential area so the requested rezoning would be in
compliance with the County's Comprehensive Plan. Regarding the Fringe Area Agreement, it is a
component of the City's Comprehensive Plan and applies to areas outside of the City's
jurisdiction to provide guidance regarding land development within two miles of City limits. For
this specific area Heitner explained Fringe Area A is outside the growth area and while the
Agreement does state that agricultural uses are preferred, and therefore this rezoning wouldn't
align with the Fringe Area Agreement, staff believes that the requested rezoning is in align with
the County’s Comprehensive Plan and a good character fit with the surrounding area.
Additionally, Heitner noted staff is working with the County on updating the Fringe Area
Agreement and the current proposed policy direction would be to align with County’s Future Land
Use Map for areas outside of the growth area.
The role of the Commission and next steps is to determine if the rezoning should be
recommended for approval to the City Council, after Commission and Council consideration the
item will be brought before the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission.
Staff recommends although the proposed rezoning doesn't directly align with the Fringe Area
Agreement staff is recommending approval of the rezoning based on the consistency of the
rezoning with County’s Future Land Use Map.
Signs noted that minimum lot size for that area would be a quarter acre and maximum lot area is
for a single lot would be 1.99 acres but obviously there's a lot more land than that so the extra
land would be placed into one or more outlots as part of the subdivision but can those outlots be
developed in the future. Heitner noted it's possible but there would probably have to be a
subsequent subdivision to meet the zoning standard there but in the short term the
understanding is that the plan would be to basically place the remainder of anything that isn't
developed as a residential lot into either open space or preservation outlots. Signs just wanted
to make sure they couldn’t continue to re-subdivide recent subdivisions without further County
input.
Craig had a similar question and assumed that the house that's there is one of the lots and so if
they're just going to have one more lot then there would be outlots. Her other question is about
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the road, is it a private drive and not a County road. Heitner is not exactly sure what the
alignment of internal access will be when this gets subdivided but perhaps the applicant can
answer. Russett added at this point it is hard to contemplate what any future subdivision would
look like because right now the request is just for the rezoning and the question before the
Commission tonight is if they feel that residential land uses make sense in this area.
Hensch opened the public hearing.
Sandy Steil (MMS Consultants) is representing Preston Evan and just to reiterate what has
already said this is the rezoning and while everybody's really excited about seeing the
subdivision that is not this stage. However, to answer the question about future outlots in
general the County allows them to designate outlots for future development and then come back
in and re-subdivide. They of course have to adhere to the sensitive areas ordinance that is in line
with the City of Iowa City’s Sensitive Areas Ordinance and when they do subdivision plat they will
see how that is accomplished.
Hensch closed the public hearing.
Craig moved to recommend approval for CREZ21-0001, an application for a rezoning from
County Agricultural (A) to County Residential (R) for approximately 13.07 acres of land in
unincorporated Johnson County, Fringe Area A – Outside of the City’s Growth Area.
Townsend seconded the motion.
Hensch noted it's pretty straightforward rezoning request, he did ask if staff has a projected date
when they will have the fringe area agreements updated. Russett said they had just met on the
draft agreement earlier today and hope to get it to the County planners either tomorrow or
definitely next week to take a look at.
A vote was taken and the motion was approved 7-0.
CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: MARCH 18, 2021:
Craig moved to approve the meeting minutes of March 18, 2021.
Townsend seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
PLANNING AND ZONING INFORMATION:
Russett had one update to just let the Commission know that the City Council has taken an
interest in looking at ways to encourage neighborhood commercial and staff submitted a memo
to Council and it's in their packet for the work session on Tuesday.
Craig asked if the City had any kind of timeline for Commission and Boards and Council to meet
in person and not online. Russett replied she has not heard anything about moving back to in
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person meetings. Russett added that City Hall is still closed to the public as well.
Signs stated he heard today about a future development as there's a piece of land for sale way
out on Herbert Hoover Highway and it's kind of a leapfrog situation but the comment was made
that one of the challenges with developing some of the perimeter areas is there's not enough
water pressure and there's a need for additional water towers and that there's a plan for that, but
there's just not enough budget in the short term plan, does staff have any knowledge on this
situation. Russett stated she has not heard anything about this. Signs said the property in
question is in the County, but can they even develop it because it'd be a leapfrog situation, and
then also there was the comment about the issues with expanding beyond Taft Avenue without
another water tower. Hensch also stated he hasn’t heard anything about this.
Hensch acknowledged there will have two terms coming to an end in June and he hopes they
both reapply for the Commission. Signs will be expiring after his first term and since Elliott
replaced a member, that term is up too and Hensch hopes she reapplies too.
ADJOURNMENT:
Nolte moved to adjourn.
Townsend seconded.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
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CRAIG, SUSAN X X X X X X O X X X X X X
DYER, CAROLYN O/E O/E -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
ELLIOTT, MAGGIE -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- X X X X X X X X
HENSCH, MIKE X X X X X X X X X X X X X
MARTIN, PHOEBE X X X X X X X X X X X X X
NOLTE, MARK -- -- -- -- X X X X X X X O X X X
SIGNS, MARK X X X X X X X O/E X X X X X
TOWNSEND, BILLIE O/E X X X X X X X X X X X X
KEY:
X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
--- = Not a Member