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City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission August 16, 2022 Open Meetings Attorney Glasser gave a presentation on the Open Meeting Law & Remote Meetings. The presentation emphasized the importance of conducting commission business in the open, so the public can observe the process. Attorney Glasser reviewed appropriate guidelines for communicating with other commissioners, explaining that doing so when a quorum is present constitutes a public meeting; using personal electronic devices for city business, and texting during meetings are also subject to public review. Remote meetings Attorney Glasser explained that remote meetings are ok, however he recommends limiting remote attendance, due to public notice provisions associated with remote participation. If a commissioner(s) wants to attend remotely and be part of the discussion and voting record then their physical location needs to be included in the public notice and their physical location needs to accessible to the public. If the remote participant(s) wants to monitor the meeting without participating then it is best to view the meeting on North Metro TV. 2. Phil Carlson (City Planner) Î Planning and Zoning 101 City Planner Phil Carlson gave a presentation on the basics of planning & zoning. The presentation included a historical overview on planning and zoning and review of key principles, such as findings of fact, equal protection, etc. and how they relate to the law. Mr. Carlson also discussed the role of the zoning ordinance, namely implementing the cityÓs comprehensive plan, and reviewed types and uses (principal, accessory, permitted, conditional, interim, etc.), as well as the sources of zoning authority. Mr. Carlson explained the difference between legal non-conformities and illegal non-conformities; he also discussed variances, reviewing criteria used when considering one, noting that commissioners need to look at the uniqueness of situations, and consider asking if what is being proposed is a reasonable use of the land. Mr. Carlson also reviewed zoning amendments, re-zonings, planned unit developments (PUDs), conditional use permits (CUP), and interim ordinances/moratoriums. Mr. Carlson also discussed public records and findings, pointing out that every time the P&Z reviews an application, holds a hearing or makes a recommendation, they are creating a public record of the decision. Mr. Carlson wrapped up his presentation with a discussion about official roles and responsibilities of staff (support), Planning & Zoning Commission (Advisory), and City Council (decision making authority). VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. None Motion by Commissioner Kuiper, seconded by Commissioner Twohy to recommend adoption of the attached ordinance related to Residential Outside Storage to City Council. All in favor. Motion carried. VII. NEW BUSINESS No Parking Areas Î Ordinance Review Page 2 of 3