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Commissioner VanScoy asked if there has even been a situation where the Council has overturned a recommendation from the Commission on a CUP. Planning Technician McCann commented that he was not aware of such a case. City Planner Anderson replied that perhaps over the course of time it has happened once or twice but noted that it would be uncommon. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that he has not experienced overturning but has seen additional conditions added by the City Council. Commissioner VanScoy commented that there is value in shortening the process but stated that there is also value in having additional review by two sets of eyes. City Planner Anderson commented that an applicant would still have the ability to appeal the decision of the Commission and take that to the City Council. Chairperson Bauer commented that he can recall a variance the Commission denied which was taken to the City Council and gained approval. City Planner Anderson commented that he could also recall a Home Occupation Permit that was denied by the Commission and appealed to the City Council where it was approved. Commissioner Dunaway asked how the process would work if the Planning Commission were to approve a CUP. He asked the mechanism that would be used if the City Council did not agree with the decision or wanted to add additional conditions. City Planner Anderson replied that the Council could choose to actively participate in the public hearing as a resident or member of the City Council. He stated that if something were approved, a resident could potentially appeal the decision through the same process an applicant would have. He commented that without an official appeal, the decision at the Planning Commission level would be final. Commissioner VanScoy stated that the case mentions that this was brought forward by discussion at a City Council worksession. He asked if the Council supports this action. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that generically he believes there is support but believed that direction came about before he joined the Council. He noted that this action tonight would still need to be approved by the City Council, therefore that consideration will be provided. Motion by Commissioner VanScoy, seconded by Commissioner Peters, to recommend that City Council introduce Ordinance #22-08 Amending City Code Chapter 117-51 Regarding Conditional Use Permits. A roll call vote was performed: Planning Commission/ January 27, 2022 Page 18 of 22