Resident seeks correction to city records over lot-line dispute; another resident asks for sign-variance guidance

Two residents used the public-comment period to raise permit and property concerns.

Mike Kaye told council he purchased two adjacent parcels from the Keith family and later adjusted lot lines under city code allowing transfers between parcels when not creating an additional parcel. He said he received unsigned letters from the city alleging illegal subdivision and that the city attorney later called and apologized, saying the original story was not accurate. Kaye said the disputed notices are still appearing in city processes and that prospective buyers have been told he illegally subdivided. He asked the council to clarify records and directed prospective buyers to planning and zoning for irrigation and setback requirements; he said he runs a real-estate business and that the unresolved narrative was harming his reputation and the sale of his property.

Alicia and other council members advised Kaye that planning and zoning is the appropriate body to answer the technical questions about setbacks, private lanes, fire-vehicle turnarounds and irrigation obligations; Alicia acknowledged there had been confusion in earlier correspondence and recommended the planning-and-zoning office as the place to resolve the questions.

Troy Linton asked the council about a sign he built and whether it needed a building permit or variance; he said he intended to convert a campaign sign to a business sign and had paid fees. Council members and staff told him to contact planning staff (Nick and Lori) to pursue a variance and that sign classification (sign versus billboard) and allowable dimensions would determine compliance.

Neither comment resulted in a formal council action recorded in the supplied transcript copy; both speakers were advised to work with planning and zoning staff as the next step.