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for punishing someone for doing something right to begin with. He noted that they would focus <br />on education through the newsletter, website, social media, handouts, etc. <br />Chairperson Bauer asked if it would be appropriate for staff to take this to the City Council to <br />gauge their temperature because the Planning Commission continues its discussion, as the <br />Commission is just a recommending body. He noted then an ordinance could be drafted that fits <br />the discussion of both the Commission and Council. <br />Councilmember Musgrove commented that does make sense. She referenced additional <br />information that would be helpful related to sheds, the number of sheds, and the number that <br />require code enforcement. She stated that she would guess that more have been done right, <br />regardless of whether a permit was pulled, than those that required code enforcement. <br />Chairperson Bauer stated that it appears 23 percent of the zoning peiinits relate to sheds while <br />swimming pools account for half. He confirmed the consensus of the Commission to bring this <br />forward to the Council for input before bringing this back to the Planning Commission. <br />7.03: Overview of Abatement Regulations and Process <br />Presentation <br />Zoning Code Enforcement Officer Swalchick introduced himself and reviewed his background <br />and experience. He presented the Staff Report and requested feedback on the Code amendment. <br />Chapter 2 is where the abatement procedures are found which is not a chapter under the Planning <br />Commission's general purview. The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Code <br />amendment. <br />Commission Business <br />Chairperson Bauer asked for an example of something that might be seen by an inspector that the <br />homeowner may appeal and that the ruling would fall in favor of the homeowner. <br />Zoning Code Enforcement Officer Swalchick replied that everyone has the opportunity to have <br />their opinions. He stated that the City has a maximum number of items that can be stored outdoors, <br />and approval may be granted through permits for additional items. He noted that could be <br />appealed. He recognized the outdoor nature of the community, and a homeowner may have <br />multiple recreational items outdoors. He stated that the number of chickens allowed on a property <br />could be another example. He stated that he does not want to write citations and abate properties <br />and would prefer to resolve a situation without having to do so. He recognized the negative <br />reactions that sometimes come from residents in a code enforcement situation and would like to <br />provide better options to work through those issues. He stated that streamlining the appeal process <br />would be another method of resolution. <br />Commissioner Walker stated that he loves the attitude of Zoning Code Enforcement Officer <br />Swalchick and his proposed approach to work with residents. He hoped that this method would <br />provide better cooperation with residents compared to the previous method of enforcement. <br />Planning Commission/ September 29, 2022 <br />Page 10 of 14 <br />