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Pequot Lakes Staff Report 7 (b) - 1 June 18, 2015 APPEAL TIMELINE DISCUSSION Agenda Item: 7 (b) Background Information: Last month the Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend the City Council amend the City Code regarding the Appeal Timeframe as proposed. The following took place at the City Council meeting June 2 (draft Council Minutes): 6.2. Ordinance Amendment Regarding Appeal Process Dawn Bittner explained that the Planning Commission is recommending an amendment to Chapter 17 of the City Code to change the timeframe to file an appeal of a decision made by the Zoning Administrator or the Planning Commission. The proposed amendment would require an appeal to be filed with the City Clerk within 15 days of the decision and the appeal would be heard by either the Planning Commission or City Council within 30 days of the original action. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON MOVED TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING APPEALS PROCESS. COUNCIL MEMBER LOUKOTA SECONDED THE MOTION. Council Member Akerson questioned whether the timeframe allowed in the ordinance would be enough if the person making the appeal was required to provide some type of documentation. He noted that there may be instances when the appealer must provide a survey, legal documents, or other types of documentation that takes some time to acquire. He questioned if there is a provision in the ordinance for a time extension. The Council suggested that the Planning Commission review the ordinance amendment again and that it consider the possibility of more time needed for the appeal process. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON WITHDREW HIS MOTION. COUNCIL MEMBER LOUKOTA WITHDREW THE SECOND. ***** Staff contacted neighboring municipalities and the tables below depict their requirements: