Subject
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Presentation of Board of Appeals 2025 Annual Report
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Department
CPDS - Zoning Review & Other
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Mayor and Council receive the 2025 Annual Report (see Attachment 1 - Board of Appeals 2025 Annual Report)
Discussion
As a quasi-judicial board tasked with acting on variances, special exceptions, and appeals of certain staff decisions, the Board conducts regular public hearings that allow staff, applicants, and members of the public to testify. The Board is therefore deliberate in its meeting procedures, and in most cases, renders a decision on the evening of the hearing. The Board also allows for reconsideration of its decisions for good cause or if some irregularity has been noted in its proceedings. This allows applicants or members of the public the opportunity to request such reconsideration when there is merit, in their view.
The Board meets on an as-needed basis when applications have been filed requiring their action. Accordingly, the Board met three times during Calendar Year 2025 and acted on three variance applications during the year. All applications were approved.
The Board has continued to conduct hybrid meetings, which allow for maximum flexibility to those wishing to participate in the meetings and for applicants to receive decisions on their applications in a timely manner.
Looking to the future, the Board expects to continue its practice of conducting public meetings that are open to anyone who wishes to provide testimony, and to consider all application requests objectively, fairly, and based on the information, evidence, and testimony that is presented or is available. The Board will ensure that all decisions are made in a timely manner and are based on findings that the Board is required to make as specified in the Zoning Ordinance.
Mayor and Council History
Previous annual reports have been presented to the Mayor and Council.
Boards and Commissions Review
The Board of Appeals members, which include Chair Alan Frankle and members Roy Deitchman and Jimmy Hauer, reviewed the Annual Report at the May 20, 2026, meeting and provided comments that have been incorporated into the document.