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Residents say notice was inadequate; planning manager says statutory and courtesy notices were sent and three signs posted
Summary
Several residents said many neighbors did not learn about the hearing because signage and outreach were lacking. Planning and Zoning Manager Cambria Jordan said state statute requires only 200-foot notice but the city sends a courtesy 400-foot notice and that three signs were posted on the lot.
Multiple residents at the April 28 hearing said they or their neighbors were unaware of the zoning proposal until learning about the meeting, and they faulted the sign placement and mailing practice.
Phyllis Jost told the commission that people living more than 400 feet from the property "have to rely on seeing a sign," and that many did not see signage posted on Westmoreland Road. Planning and Zoning Manager Cambria Jordan responded that state statute requires notice to properties within a 200-foot radius and the city also sends a courtesy notice to the 400-foot radius; she said "we posted 3 signs for us" and that the signs were placed on the lot by the streets department.
Ms. Patel confirmed the city mailed 44 letters (24 within 200 feet) and reported receiving four letters in opposition within 200 feet and two in the 400-foot courtesy radius. The exchange left unresolved questions for several residents about visibility and distribution of onsite signage and how the city verifies posting.
