City Commission hears opposition to proposed zoning ordinance
(11/15/17 4:55pm)
The commission did not take action on the ordinance and scheduled a public work session for 5 p.m. Nov. 28 at City Hall.
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The commission did not take action on the ordinance and scheduled a public work session for 5 p.m. Nov. 28 at City Hall.
Grad student Kristin LaLonde and senior William Joseph will join the commission on Jan. 1, following their election victory Tuesday night.
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The six candidates running for City Commission are Damian Fisher, William Joseph, Kristin LaLonde, Rick Rautanen, Amy Perschbacher and Marni Taylor.
Three ordinance amendments were added to the city code. The amendments are already a part of the city's zoning code, but city officials moved the policies in preparation of adopting a new zoning ordinance.
With Thursday’s recommendation, the ordinance has reached the final phase of implementation — approval from the City Commission.
The plan must first be approved by the Planning Commission, which will hold a public hearing and vote Thursday, Oct. 19. The City Commission will then make the final decision after a second public hearing on Nov. 13.
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The commission also approved an emergency ordinance to amend the city code, which will allow waiver provisions for parking lot reconstruction projects.
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The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Outstanding Citizen of the Year is no longer with us — but the spirit of Tim Brockman was felt by everyone in attendance.When news broke Thursday of the community leader’s passing, the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce rearranged its 60th annual award banquet to honor Brockman’s legacy.His longtime friend, Chris “Elmo” Walton, flanked by members of the Brockman family, accepted the award on his behalf at the Comfort Inn and Suites Conference Center Saturday night.“Tim would be so honored for your recognition of him, though he did not seek out praise or personal attention,” Walton said.