Community Development Board continues hearing on 848 Dempsey Street; item to be renoticed

The Community Development Board on April 15 agreed to continue consideration of FLD2024-04010, a flexible development application for 848 Dempsey Street, after the applicant asked for more time.

Applicant Matthew Tiernan told the board, “I would like to just, extend my, proposal to change the residential zoning till a later date.” The board then moved and seconded to continue the item; the presiding officer announced the motion carried and the item was continued.

Board members and staff said the case will be renoticed. Jay Daniel, attorney for the board, explained that the city would renotice the application “because of the recent court, I think there's a court case,” and that the hearing would be set and noticed when the city is ready. Board members asked whether people who attended the meeting but had not previously received notice could be added to a notification list; staff said residents who submit comment cards during the meeting can receive a courtesy notice when the item is rescheduled. The board did not set a new date at the meeting.

A member of the public, Kevin Sexton, came forward to speak about 848 Dempsey Street but was told the item was on the agenda and the appropriate time for testimony would be when the item is heard. Sexton left photos with the clerk for the record.

The motion to continue was recorded on the board’s docket as FLD2024-04010 continued; the new hearing date will be published when staff completes renoticing.

Meeting minutes and procedural notes recorded that those who previously received notice will receive notice again when the item is reissued; those who did not previously receive notice may provide contact information to the clerk for a courtesy notification.