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City of Centerville <br /> Planning and Zoning Commission <br />Meeting Minutes <br /> January 26, 2021 <br />4. Mr. Kuiper stated that he has not worked with people on those kinds of issues, but he has <br />worked with people on issues that are divisive and he looks for ways to be fair. He would approach <br />the issues with a desire to be fair to all parties. <br /> <br />5. Mr. Kuiper explained that he had served on the board of a local Christian high school, and was <br />asked by the Board to Chair a committee to address combining the high school and two elementary <br />schools into one legal entity. He said that one elementary school was in a community of <br />approximately 50,000 people and the other was in a community of approximately 3,000 people <br />and the smaller community was afraid it would be swallowed up by the larger. He said that some <br />came to the meeting determined to make it happen, and others were very resistant. He arrived at <br />one particular meeting with a feeling that they would come to an impasse they would not be able <br />to move beyond. They got through it and decided to become a federation instead of a corporation, <br />with the possibility of becoming a single entity in the future. He felt that the communities were <br />committed to working together, and put things in place that would draw the schools together. The <br />consensus to become a federation was recommended to the boards and approved by all. As <br />chairman, he was able to see the communities through the impasse and arrive at the <br />recommendation. <br /> <br />Another example happened in 2012 when he worked with four congregations for approximately <br />12-18 months. Each congregation had difficult separations with their pastors and there were a lot <br />of hurt and angry feelings. In the end, all four churches have been able to move forward in a <br />positive way and he felt good about the work he had done and has stayed in touch with them. <br /> <br />6. Mr. Kuiper asked what are one or two of the more challenging decisions the board has had to <br />make over the last five years. <br /> <br />Chairperson Broussard-Vickers responded that variance requests are challenging because they do <br />not always meet the requirements of the law and you have to say no, making the applicant unhappy. <br /> <br />Commissioner Twohy stated that there have been times when they are trying to change ordinances <br />to make the city better or tighten up the city code, and it is challenging to do without being <br />disruptive to the residents that are utilizing their land the way that is allowed, such as on-street <br />parking, outdoor storage and conditional use permits. <br /> <br />Questions were finished and each commissioner talked about their impressions of each candidate. <br />The commissioners felt that all candidates would work well on the commission, but had concerns <br />about Mr. Branch’s availability. Mr. Kubat stood out to all due to his background, and Chairperson <br />Broussard-Vickers stated that a newer resident could bring a different perspective. After more <br />discussion, it was decided to recommend that Council to appoint Mr. Kubat and Mr. Kuiper to the <br />Commission. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Fehrenbacher, seconded by Commissioner Krueger to recommend <br />to the Council to appoint Mr. David Kubat and Mr. Les Kuiper to the Planning and Zoning <br />Commission. A roll call vote was taken. All in favor. Motion carried. <br /> <br />VI. OLD BUSINESS <br /> <br />