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Council amends ordinance to limit units to two on property; measure passes 3–2
Summary
After first reading councilors amended Order 2026‑9 to make the plan commission’s condition a written commitment that no more than two units may occupy the property unless zoning changes. Nathan explained the amendment and the council approved it 3–2 (Dan, Jennifer and Chad in favor; Brad and Ryan opposed).
Nathan presented an amendment to Order 2026‑9 to convert the plan commission’s condition into a formal, signed commitment restricting the property to no more than two dwelling units unless the zoning is later changed. “Basically, the wording is as the condition was that there would not be any… more than 2 units on this property, until and if the zoning gets changed,” Nathan said.
The council voted on the revised ordinance and the amendment passed 3–2: Dan, Jennifer and Chad voted in favor; Brad and Ryan voted opposed. The council recorded the vote and indicated the applicant will sign the commitment as part of the approval package.
Why it matters: the written commitment narrows near‑term development potential on the parcel and formalizes the condition the plan commission placed on approval. The requirement will bind the property unless or until a future zoning change is approved.
Other business: the council approved revised job descriptions for administrative secretary and deputy chief unanimously, discussed a test kitchen at the Marshall Building and a downtown cleanup that drew about 40 volunteers, and staff noted a $52,000 quote to repair a failed pump seal at city facilities; staff said paperwork would be prepared to authorize that repair.
What’s next: the signed commitment will be included in the zoning/approvals record and staff will implement the amended condition; no further action on this ordinance was recorded at the meeting.
