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Commission votes to dismiss city’s appeal in Springwater variance case
Summary
Citing litigation risks, recent court guidance and upcoming state code changes, the commission voted to dismiss the city’s appeal of the Springwater apartment variance.
At the start of the regular agenda, commissioners considered how to proceed with the city’s appeal related to the Springwater apartment variance. Citing advice from legal counsel, potential litigation costs to taxpayers, and state-code updates effective October 1, 2026, a motion was made to dismiss the city’s appeal. The motion was seconded and moved to roll-call vote.
The clerk recorded an affirmative roll call: Commissioners Bowser, Bueller, Day, Hewitt, Robertson, Shaver and Warren voted in favor of dismissal. The motion passed. The chair and staff framed the vote as a way to limit litigation exposure while the city considers next steps, including whether to pursue alternative legal actions.
