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Commissioner Willie moved to appoint Doris Ricks; the motion carried 5-0. The board similarly approved Timothy Shoulderblade for the CJCC. Commissioners also reviewed several other board and committee assignments: Commissioner Kelly said he wished to remain on the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and local workforce chief‑elected board; Commissioner Reed said she wants to continue on the CJCC; other commissioners expressed interest in serving on or rotating into regional boards, including KU Innovation Park and an entrepreneurial convening called eCommunity.

The board discussed a possible joint meeting with the Eudora City Council in the coming months and asked staff to circulate calendar availability for late winter/early spring. Staff also flagged the annual township meeting scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 20, at 5 p.m. at the public works building; commissioners were asked to RSVP so staff can plan dinner.

Why it matters: The CJCC coordinates criminal justice programming and policy among local stakeholders; appointments help set membership and priorities for the year. Committee and board representation determines the county’s voice on transportation, economic development and public‑health forums.

What commissioners said: Commissioner Reed said she wants to remain on the CJCC to continue work on a recent bylaws update and a strategic planning process. Commissioner Kelly said he would stay on the EDC and workforce board to support federal funding and training initiatives for health care workers.

Next steps: Staff will process the appointments and coordinate calendar proposals for the joint meeting with Eudora and send reminders for the township meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Douglas County, KS, Commissioners Meeting on Jan. 29, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Douglas County commission appointed Doris Ricks and Timothy Shoulderblade to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and discussed committee assignments and board appointments, including MPO representation and interest in KU Innovation Park and other regional boards.","taxTitle","County Commission, Douglas County, Kansas","taxId",69828,"location","Kansas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6362279,"Douglas County delays vote on home-occupation zoning changes after debate over vehicle and welding rules",3640,1088245,4728495,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2168245-d0a0b694e501224a573f07cd37e9235d&start=1088&end=4728","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2168245-d0a0b694e501224a573f07cd37e9235d/thumbnail_1088245.jpg","/articles/6362279/Kansas/Douglas-County-delays-vote-on-home-occupation-zoning-changes-after-debate-over-vehicle-and-welding-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6362279-4c6db120aea5e154ea86c4839e51a8ed/orig.mp4?Expires=1770982553&Signature=Y4Bxk1ihJmfWql18G716l0nUZOClP2UgKSniqTK8Qj18MXgu4VVo0yDnBTz8q4mrzKpGQpEmI9EmihTpwPt2BAYYGK7hjibB7TbfkQNeoFT4SB3fcDeNS8czQbVtYvb7BYrGFXouX4MYWiPME3IE2YRytEe2~r-xfqF3jfX0W9nmY~hqyD3m3iXH3Jf3fwSwrzU~L8~3xtDMMoFst0JbyFVFLn2tDrm6Kic7vLgwySbBXS1heRucNgy8WEugjOsXbsj1BOYIhP5O~qPKE8XFWYR-WL~wxHKtc8ldGkc10wmpwAI~obr61iJzFv1hefQ8wVAnMYZGRM9idKF1wL-xFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Douglas County commissioners voted 5-0 on Jan. 29, 2025, to defer action on text amendment AMDT 241001, a proposed revision to the county zoning code that would change how home occupations are regulated and registered in unincorporated Douglas County.

The proposed amendment, drafted by Zoning and Codes staff, would make five major changes: treat low‑impact \"type 1\" home occupations as permitted uses (removing the annual registration requirement), allow type 1 uses to use up to 400 square feet of accessory structures, remove the 5‑acre minimum for type 2 home occupations, change registration from annual to biennial, and remove the 3,600‑square‑foot maximum for accessory buildings used for type 2 operations. Planning staff told commissioners there are currently 115 registered home occupations and at least 57 unregistered operations in the unincorporated county.

Planner Carl Bauer presented the amendment and said staff found the county’s zoning code and the comprehensive plan support permitting many low‑impact home businesses in place of the current, more restrictive approach. \"Staff is recommending approval of the text amendment before you and adopting the attached resolution,\" Carl Bauer said, noting the Planning Commission forwarded an 8‑0 recommendation for approval on Dec. 16, 2024.

Why it was deferred: Several commissioners praised the overall direction of the update but expressed concern about a pair of listing choices in the \"prohibited uses\" section. The regulation currently lists \"automobile painting, upholstering, or mechanical or body repairs\" and \"welding and machine shops\" as prohibited home‑occupation activities. Commissioner Anderson and others argued that the distinction between permitted and prohibited mechanical work can be arbitrary in practice, and that enforcement should focus on impacts — traffic, noise, odor, exterior storage — rather than categorical exclusions based on activity type.

Zoning and codes director Tanya Voigt told commissioners some exclusions were carried forward from existing rules and cited enforcement challenges. \"Noise, vibration, electrical interference, smoke, odor, or particulate matter emission that is perceptible beyond the property line is prohibited,\" she said, explaining the department’s concern that certain automotive and industrial activities are difficult to reconcile with neighbor protections.

Several commissioners asked staff to return with clearer language that preserves safeguards for neighbors while providing a practical permitting pathway for low‑impact, small‑scale mechanical or welding work that occurs incidentally. Commissioner Dorsey moved to defer action to allow staff to consider specific revisions (including revisiting the upholstery exclusion and the auto/welding items) and to consult legal counsel about whether any modifications would require Planning Commission re‑review; Commissioner Anderson seconded. The motion carried 5‑0.

Key facts and clarifications discussed at the meeting:
- Staff said the existing appeals process for denials was unchanged and rarely used; appeals would come to the Board of Commissioners and the board could appoint a hearing officer if needed.
- \"Habitable space\" in the draft is defined as in the building code and is intended to make enforcement more straightforward; staff said they would not be measuring rooms with a tape measure routinely, but used the definition as an illustrative enforcement threshold.
- Staff noted many adjacent counties also prohibit certain automotive and industrial uses as home occupations; the draft largely carries forward those prohibitions while easing other requirements.
- Proposed changes aim to modernize rules for internet‑based and accessory‑structure home businesses (examples: online craft sellers, small professional home offices).

Next steps: Staff will return with revised language addressing the commissioners’ concerns and with legal counsel guidance on whether adjustments are substantive enough to require Planning Commission reconsideration. The board instructed staff to examine noise language and the upholstery prohibition and to develop clearer standards or definitions for \"limited,\" \"temporary\" or \"occasional\" activity if that is the board’s desired approach.

Why it matters: The amendment would change registration and permitting burden for dozens of small businesses and clarify pathways for currently unpermitted operations. Commissioners emphasized balancing business flexibility in rural areas with neighbor protections and consistent, enforceable standards.","The county commission deferred action on text amendment AMDT 241001, which would revise home-occupation standards and registration, after extended discussion about prohibitions on automobile painting, upholstering, welding and small-scale industrial activities and requests for clearer enforcement language.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6362284,"Douglas County commissioners elect Patrick Kelly chair; Shannon Reed named vice chair",644,31800,676635,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2168245-d0a0b694e501224a573f07cd37e9235d&start=31&end=676","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2168245-d0a0b694e501224a573f07cd37e9235d/thumbnail_31800.jpg","/articles/6362284/Kansas/Douglas-County-commissioners-elect-Patrick-Kelly-chair-Shannon-Reed-named-vice-chair","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6362284-fae40e234f4f25e5a1239875c0015c10/orig.mp4?Expires=1770982553&Signature=KuFBQ4yObbKcBhw81e21jbDDVmKuYIgeAatzK3VS9J9ZE9EJexCF~RYZ0DspgyuxvHfoxEjjygjziwFVe5-04ak51NucJb7E-n5oVrJio9dY~h~osNIPwJQdgQ7wZFOCWbxiKurSaTtvg62cFNT-GzgLWqF0kmAhPznE3VJTLONxUFXmzMwyTaWkohxeLbLFjXT4mEn2x2TcA9NSOGY6IKYGa7ZLsa7O9vA5F10~yDijZidSRJ0Gdb7slfn841agEakYmcNJeWFDY5fx1aYeHrtHwXqC6gQcV3vDIF3JEWVT-LD~eTLizDqystOr3BzumIxrOEdG0U~sWeluulqpTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioner Patrick Kelly was elected chair of the Board of Douglas County Commissioners on Jan. 29, 2025, and Commissioner Shannon Reed was elected vice chair, both by unanimous voice votes during the board’s 5:30 p.m. business meeting.

The nominations came after a short discussion about how the newly expanded five-member commission should approach annual leadership selection. Commissioner Shannon Reed, who served as vice chair in 2024, nominated Kelly for chair, saying she wanted an open conversation about rotating leadership as the board grows. \"I personally think that Commissioner Kelly is, would be a really great person to help us move through meetings in this year,\" Reed said.

The board voted by voice for both positions. Commissioners present voted “aye” for Kelly and later for Reed; no votes were recorded in opposition. After the vote the two commissioners switched seats in a ceremonial rearrangement at the dais.

Why it matters: The board’s discussion framed leadership selection as a procedural, not policy, decision tied to the transition from a three-member to a five-member commission. Commissioners said experience and availability to do the additional preparatory work of chairing meetings were the primary factors for consideration. The new chair will preside over meetings and represent the commission for the coming year; commissioners emphasized that the chair position carries no additional formal powers beyond running meetings.

What commissioners said: Commissioners emphasized moving away from automatic rotation and instead selecting leaders based on circumstance and capacity. \"It's a good opportunity for us to take a few minutes, have some conversation about thoughts and perspectives around the process,\" Commissioner Shannon Reed said during the nomination discussion. Commissioners also thanked outgoing chair Commissioner Willie for the previous year’s service.

Next steps: No further formal action is required to implement the leadership changes beyond the votes taken at the meeting.","At its Jan. 29 business meeting the Douglas County Board of Commissioners unanimously elected Commissioner Patrick Kelly as chair for 2025 and Commissioner Shannon Reed as vice chair, following a brief nomination discussion about leadership rotation as the board expands from three to five members.","actionData","errors"]

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