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PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING
IONA COMMUNITY CENTER
August 12, 2020 6:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Chairman James West, Member Ray Hart, Member John Lott, Assistant Clerk Heather Marley.
ABSENT: Members Dee Johnson and Gary Elliott.
VISITORS: None.
Chairman West welcomed everyone and led with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes: Chairman West entertained a motion. Member Lott moved to approve the minutes for July 8, 2020. Member Hart seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried.
Items of Business:
a. Public Hearings
i. Amendment to Iona City Code Section 11-11-19, Fences, pertaining to public or utility property interests. Chairman West reviewed the Amendment with Members Lott and Hart. Chairman
West explained that in the past, residents have damaged or encroached upon City property or citizens’ property while installing their fences. He explained that requiring a permit would
allow the City to regulate the placements of fences and minimize problems in the future. He also explained the reason for the fee is to compensate Public Works for their time and any
damage that may occur. Chairman West entertained a motion. Member Lott moved to recommend to the City Council to approve this Amendment. Member Hart seconded the motion. All in favor,
motion carried.
ii. Amendment to Iona City Code Sections 11-12-1 and 11-12-2, pertaining to Off-Street Parking requirements. Members reviewed and discussed the changes in this Amendment. Member Hart
suggested adding clarity in sections F and J in 11-12-2. Members agreed that there needs to be clarity stating whether those sections pertain to Residential or Commercial. Members also
would like the section that was previously H be added back in for Commercial application but the removal of the double line and the need six inch line. Chairman West moved to recommend
approval to the City Council with the additional recommendations that Sections 11-12-2(F)(J) include further clarification whether they are designated Residential, Commercial or both.
He also moved to add back in Section 11-12-2(H) that was previously removed, and designate it as a Commercial application. He also moved to recommend removing the double line requirement
and the 6” line requirement. Member Lott seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried.
Chairman West made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Member Lott seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried.
Meeting Adjourned: 7:12 p.m.
P&Z APPROVED: September 9, 2020
[bookmark: _GoBack] James West, Chairman
ATTEST:
Heather Marley, Assistant Clerk
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