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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMinutes_Planning & Zoning Meeting_11082017PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING IONA COMMUNITY CENTER NOVEMBER 8, 2017 6:30 P.M. PRESENT: Chairman Melanie Keyes, Member Michael Thompson, Member John Lott, Member Jake Lindsey, Member Shane Harrigfeld, Assistant Clerk Heather Marley, and City Clerk Shara Roberts. ABSENT: Member Dee Johnson VISITORS: Shane Williams, Johanna Middleton, Phyllis Duenes, Rod Walker, Brenna Adams, Roger Adams Chairman Keyes welcomed everyone and led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes: Member Thompson moved to approve the minutes for October 11, 2017 as written. Member Harrigfeld seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. Items of Business: Shane Williams Variance Application — Located on the corner of Free Avenue and Dayton Street — Public Hearing 6:30 pm: Chairman Keyes explained the public hearing process and asked Shane Williams to present the variance application for the property in question, "Exhibit A'. Citizen Shane Williams located at 5411 Free St. explained he is requesting a variance to widen the driveway by 20 feet. Member Lott inquired if the driveway would be asphalt or concrete. Mr. Williams responded that the concrete has already been poured. Member Lott asked if there were any barriers or fences next to the driveway. Mr. Williams responded that there weren't any. Citizen Rod Walker expressed he was in favor of the application because the changes Mr. Williams has made have improved the property. Chairman Keyes opened the public portion of the meeting; those in favor, five; neutral none; opposed none. Chairman Keyes closed the public portion of the hearing. After further discussion, the Commission expressed to Mr. Williams they all were in favor of recommended approval of the application. Chairman Keyes entertained a motion. Member Lott moved to recommend to city council the approval of Shane Williams variance as presented. Member Thompson seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried. 1 Reports: Clerk Roberts introduced Heather Marley who will be assisting with the planning and zoning meetings. Meeting Adjourned 6:43 p.m. P&Z APPROVED: December 13, 2017 ATTEST: Heather Marley, Assistant Cle 5w64 JA-icer 1_4, 2