Council takes notice of supplemental stormwater report, continues shoreline/design‑review appeal to Nov. 20

The McCall City Council took additional evidence and continued deliberations in a contested appeal regarding Planning & Zoning approvals for a shoreline environment addition.

City planner Meredith (sustainability planner) told council the record had been supplemented with a previously missing stormwater report and with closing arguments from the parties. The approvals under appeal were a design review (DR25‑02) and a shoreline review (SH25‑01) for an addition in the shoreline environment zone; the Planning & Zoning Commission had approved the permit and two parties filed appeals.

Council members and legal counsel discussed substantive and procedural matters that raised concerns for deliberation, including a pending quiet‑title lawsuit over a roughly 10‑foot strip of land, how that litigation might affect nonconforming setback/lot‑coverage calculations, and whether appellants have standing. Jed Manwaring (plaintiff’s attorney) confirmed the quiet‑title action is pending.

Given the legal complexity and the added materials, council agreed to continue the hearing and decision to a date certain, Nov. 20, 2025, and directed staff and legal counsel to prepare recommended actions addressing council’s concerns and the record. The motion to continue passed unanimously on roll call.

What happens next: Staff and legal counsel will prepare recommendations and the council will deliberate and decide on Nov. 20, 2025 unless the schedule changes.