City of Homer

Planning & Zoning Telephone (907) 235-3106

491 East Pioneer Avenue Fax (907) 235-3118

Homer, Alaska 99603-7645 E-mail Planning@ci.homer.ak.us

Web Site www.ci.homer.ak.us

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M E M O R A N D U M 05-188

TO: MAYOR HORNADAY AND HOMER CITY COUNCIL

THRU: WALT WREDE, CITY MANAGER

FROM: BETH MCKIBBEN, CITY PLANNER

DATE: December 9, 2005

SUBJECT: Additional Recommendation from the Homer Advisory Planning Commission on Ordinance 05-17 Amending Homer City Code Chapter 21.68 and Enacting Section 21.30.030 to Authorize Setting Fees by Resolution.

In addition to the previously submitted comments on the above referenced ordinance the Homer Advisory Planning Commission makes the following comments:

While present staff and administration has shown a commitment to zoning enforcement some future administration may not be sympathetic. The present draft ordinance completely does away with the rights of the public to compel zoning enforcement other than through the court system. While the present code does not have a system in place to accomplish this, to completely remove this ability does not seem to be in the public’s best interest.

In addition, the Commission re-emphasizes their previous recommendation that the definition of “person aggrieved” be broadened to not only allow property owners the right to appeal.

Recommendation:

The Homer Advisory Planning Commission recommends adoption of the amendment HCC 21.68 Appeals with amendments.