Second variance hearing withdrawn after applicant absence

Mar 17, 2026

A scheduled variance hearing for Scott Dams was not opened after staff reported the applicant was absent; the applicant later called and requested to withdraw the application in writing, so the board did not proceed with public comment or a hearing.

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The Clay County Planning Board did not open a scheduled public hearing for a variance filed by Scott Dams after staff advised the board the applicant was not present. Staff advised the board that notice had been proper and that the board could proceed in an applicant's absence under administrative rules, but the applicant later contacted the office and requested to withdraw the application in writing.

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