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Councilor Gail Smith raises zoning enforcement concerns over old school renovation
Summary
Councilor Gail Smith told the council she was informed the renovation of the old school building would add 17 units to the existing 17, a configuration she said would violate current zoning; City Attorney Kim Vocke was directed to investigate and consult with PDS.
Councilor Gail Smith told the Aug. 14 meeting she was told the renovation of the old school building would add 17 units to the 17 already existing and said that configuration would be contrary to the city’s zoning ordinance. According to the meeting record, Gail Smith said PDS told her that "if we did something we would be heading to a lawsuit." She asked the City Attorney to follow up with PDS for more details.
City Attorney Kim Vocke agreed to dig into the issue and report back; Councilor Dianne Wartman also noted an unrelated property concern at 211 Moore Street. The council discussed adding the school-building discussion to the special meeting agenda. Separately, Kim reported that she had sent a letter to the owner of 240 Shelby with no response; the council decided to notify that owner that if liens were not addressed within 10 days the city would file for foreclosure.
No formal enforcement action was recorded at the Aug. 14 meeting beyond the direction to investigate; councilors did not vote on immediate enforcement measures. The council’s next procedural step is for the City Attorney to consult with PDS and report findings at a subsequent meeting or the Aug. 28 special meeting if scheduled business includes the item.
