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Second variance hearing withdrawn after applicant absence
Summary
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.
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.
Brian Melton, a staff member, told the board that Mr. Dams (name recorded in the agenda as "Scott Dams") was not present and that staff recommended moving forward if the board wished, since notice had been provided. Shortly afterward, a staff member reported that the applicant had phoned to withdraw and that a written withdrawal would follow; because the applicant withdrew, the board did not open the hearing and no public comment was taken.
The transcript records the applicant's absence and the phone withdrawal; the board made a record that the matter was withdrawn and will not proceed at this meeting.
