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Zoning and Annexation April 11, 2022, 3:45 P.M.
Committee Members Present: Lori Hamann, Henry Davis Jr., Karen White,
Sheila Niezgodski
Committee Members Absent: None
Other Council Present: Canneth Lee, Sharon L. McBride, Troy Warner, Eli Wax,
Rachel Tomas Morgan
Other Council Absent: None
Others Present: Dawn Jones, James Snodgrass
Presenters: Joe Molnar
Agenda: Bill No. 11-22- Special Exception Use: 1033 Oak Street
Full audio dialogue of the meeting is available upon request from the City Clerk's Office.
Committee Chair Lori Hammer called to order the Community Relations Committee
meeting at 3:45 p.m.
Clerk Jones responds with roll call of five (5) present.
Bill No. 11-22
Joe Molnar, Department of Community Investment, offices located on the 14th floor of the
County City Building presents special exception for property located at 1033 Oak Street.
Property is Zoned U-1 urban neighborhood one and in EU One District. It was illegally
converted with no separation between the two unites. Owner wants to convert to a duplex.
Petitioner submitted floor plans. Staff recommends that renovations strengthened property values
and well add more residents to the area and promote safety and welfare. Petitioner is aligned
with conversions; owner must be able to renovate and convert back to single family if desired.
Staff sent special exception to the board of Zone Appeals with a favorable recommendation as
well as to the Council
Committee Chair Lori Hamann requests petitioner. Clarifies with petitioner that no other than
outer exterior alterations as well as ability to be converted back to the single-family unit must be
followed.
Joe Molnar responds property is approved as presented.
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Troy Warner asks is parking going to be an issue.
Joe Molnar responds that the city eliminated parking standards. With decreased population and
housing loss, parking is not an issue. There is ample street parking and sufficient for two units.
Committee Chair Hamann requests additional questions from council.
Committee Member Canneth Lee requests information on the conversions.
Joe Molnar responds the property is only two (2) units. Conversions will be easier and minimum
because exterior still looks like a single housing.
Committee Chair Hamann calls for anyone from the public wishing to speak in favor of Bill No.
11-22.
Clerk Jones responds that no one is expressing interest from the public.
Committee Chair Hamann calls for anyone from the public wishing to speak in opposition of Bill
No. 11-22.
Clerk Jones responds that no one is wishing to speak in opposition to Bill No. 11-22.
Committee Chair Hamann states, we see the need for housing and duplexes. I want to see more
housing available, and this is an effective way to achieve that.
Committee Member Shelia Niezgodski states, I move to send Bill No. 11-22 to the Committee of
the Whole with a favorable recommendation.
Committee Member White responds, seconded.
Committee Chair Hamann calls for Clerk Jones to roll call committee.
Clerk Jones responds with five (5) ayes.
Committee Chair Hamann responds Bill No. 11-22 will be sent to the Committee of the Whole
with a favorable recommendation.
Joe Molnar states that there are transitions in DCI (Department of Community Investment).
Molnar will be moved to the Property Development Management role with Rachel Bullis as the
new Zoning Specialist.
Adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lori Hamann, Committee Chair
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