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The zoning staff wanted concessions on the building height—50 feet versus requested 70—and parking 55 more on-site. The advisory committee agreed only on the parking and stated a 70 foot building (5 stories) should be allowed. Approximated 30 people (not including the applicant and advisor) attended the session. Persons pro’s and con were approximately equally represented . Questions and testimony from neighbors and parishioners opposed to the action were given. As well as testimony of parishioners in favor of the action. The con’s had many more questions than the pro’s.
Action now moves to city council. There will be reading on the proposed zoning change and at the July 5 council meeting the actual decision should be made. Visitors may be allowed to comment at the July 5 meeting prior to city council votes.
The entire St. James portion of the advisory committee meeting was recorded by a court report and may soon be available electronically on the county website. I will advise you of this matter. As of 7-13-2011 St. James has not sent the transcripts to the Planning and Zoning Department. The City Council has tabled their decision until August 1.
Earlier I posted my letter to the Zoning Board concerning parking. SEE: http://boonecountywatchdog.blogspot.com/2011/06/will-new-st-james-church-cause.html
The following letter also regarding parking and general traffic was submitted to the board by Barbara Paladino.
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