03-15-2021 Planning Commission Packet

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March 14, 2021 To: Melanie Curtis, Planner Re: #LA-21-000017 Thull Your drafted March 15 letter to Chair and Planning Commission Members Melanie, In reviewing above I note the below for consideration due to Ilth hour changes with research, discovery etc. this last week. Background last paragraph: Two dock permits have been issued in the past 35 years. Resolution 2038 (exhibit F) was granted to 230 August 1986 with an existing dock use and structure. Resolution 4465 attributed to 220 and 130 May 2000(Exhibit F). Page 2 third paragraph, fifth sentence ...informal agreement with City since early 1940's. Tenth sentence ...Permit 2038 has remained in effect since 1986. See Nancy Farnes revised comments submitted March 15 in exhibit 1. Discussion: Second paragraph ...formal revoke. I did not receive a formal 30 day notice of revocation. An application twenty years ago for a dock permit at 230 set precedent; no discussions or notice to revoke was entertained or enforced. Permit 2038 was undisturbed; new application withdrawn to submit new application council approved/recommended for 220 at 130; it was not revoked. Does this merit a revocation or discussion of"intent" when 2038 was properly secured for 220 Big Island dock permit after 35 years and already met LMCD, city codes etc. requirements? Planning Staff Recommendation Tabled until further research if it is feasible for applicant to propose sharing one dock, or add a second dock, apply for a second permit if so or reasonable to revoke 220 Big Island until done. 2038 Permit went thru proper procedures in 1986 to secure permit to 220 Big Island. The permit issued 35 years ago is one dock for 220; one boat w/one dock meets LMCD guidelines. Comments indicate 33-34' Lakeshore does not facilitate applicant for two boats with one dock OR two docks in LMCD ordinances. A withdrawal or denial is reasonable based on preliminary efforts and work submitted by others that applicant didn't do or include in application. It may be served better for all that an application/request to amend the code will protect and conform all prior work invested by city, planners and applicants on the two dock permits issued. It is a hardship on all to revisit the same issues resolved; it also complicates a dock permit application.