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Consider an ordinance amending the Zoning and Development Code Chapter 10, Section 10-66(c) and (d), Section 10-67(c) and Section 10-68, Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition) regarding membership and terms of the Historic Preservation Commission, the Zoning Board of Adjustments, and the Planning and Zoning Commission. (First Reading)*
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This ordinance proposes changes to the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) , Zoning Board of Adjustments (ZBA), and Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) regarding when appointments are made, term expirations and limits, and other administrative changes. All proposed changes are outlined below.
Proposed amendments are as follows:
• Moving appointments from the second meeting in June to the first meeting in August.
• Moving term expirations from June 15th to August 31st.
The idea behind making appointments at the first meeting in August but not having terms expire until August 31st is to allow staff time to train and acclimate any newly appointed members to the board/commission. New members will begin attending meetings with the first meeting that occurs after September 1st.
• Addition of term limits - No member on a board or commission shall serve more than 8 consecutive years on that board or commission.
• All board and commission members serve at the will of the City Council.
• HPC membership change from five (5) members to seven (7) members.
The alternate position on the HPC will be eliminated and will become a regular member and an additional member will be appointed.
• The number required to make a quorum on the HPC will change from three (3) to four (4).
• Reduction of the number of alternates on the ZBA from four (4) to two (2).