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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 26 Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all public meetings sponsored by the City of Wheat Ridge. Call Sara Spaulding, Public Information Official, at 303-235-2877 at least one week in advance of a meeting if you are interested in participating and need inclusion assistance. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT A G E N D A October 26, 2023 Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held before the City of Wheat Ridge Board of Adjustment on October 26, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 W. 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PUBLIC FORUM (This is the time for anyone to speak on any subject not appearing on the agenda.) 5. PUBLIC HEARING No cases to be heard. 6. OLD BUSINESS 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Amending the Board of Adjustment Bylaws B. Approval of Minutes – October 27, 2022 C. Updates 8. ADJOURNMENT Memorandum TO: Board of Adjustment THROUGH: Lauren Mikulak, Community Development Director Jana Easley, Planning Manager FROM: Cole Haselip, Management Analyst DATE: October 26, 2023 SUBJECT: Amending the Board of Adjustment’s Bylaws ISSUE: The City of Wheat Ridge has seen an exceptional increase in the desire to join City Boards and Commissions. Recognizing this, Council studied how to provide greater opportunities for interested residents and make general improvements to the City’s Boards and Commissions. PRIOR ACTION: The City Council adopted several amendments to the Boards and Commissions Code at the October 9, 2023 Council Meeting. These amendments will take effect March 1, 2024. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: The Boards and Commissions Code amendments that are relevant to the Board of Adjustment are described below: 1.Term Limits: Implements a 2-term limit, allowing term-limited board members to serve additional at-will terms in the absences of any other qualified applicant. At-will means that the Council can replace a term-limited board member with a qualified applicant at any time. 2.Consecutive Term Limits: Term-limited board members can reapply to serve on their previous board after the length of a standard term has passed (3 years). 3.Mid-Term Appointments: Boards and commissions will use the rounding approach to determine if mid-term appointments are full terms. Using this approach, a board member appointed to serve 50% of the length of a term or longer will be considered to have served a full term. A board member appointed to serve less than 50% of the length of a term will not be considered to have served a full term. 4.Board Member Removal: The Council can remove a board member at their discretion as well as for violating the Boards and Commissions Code of Ethics (Attachment 2). The Code of Ethics will be adopted by the City Council at a future meeting. 5.Unexcused Absences: Absences due to illness, emergency, or force majeure will be excused. Other absences will be excused if the board member notifies the board’s Chair and staff liaison that they will not be able to attend a board meeting at least seven days in advance of said board meeting. All other absences will be unexcused. 6.Automatic Removal: Board members that accrue two unexcused absences in a 365-day period are automatically removed from their position. Each respective board may vote to excuse an unexcused absence and thereby reinstate the removed board member. 7.Alternate Members: Codifies four at-large alternate members of the Board of Adjustment. An alternate member may vote in the absence of a regular member. The Mayor will select these appointments. DISCUSSION: The City Council has amended the Boards and Commissions Code. As a result, staff recommends that the Board of Adjustment amend its bylaws to comply with the Code and improve operating procedures. Staff has prepared amended bylaws for the Board of Adjustment to consider (Attachment 2). These amendments do the following: 1. Establishes that the date and time of regular hearings shall be determined by a simple majority vote with final approval from the Staff Liaison. 2. Aligns the unexcused absences policy with the amended Boards and Commission Code. 3.Removes the inclusion of alternate members in the BOA’s Bylaws. These alternate members, which were inappropriately included in the BOA Bylaws, were properly established in the Boards and Commissions Code amendment. 4.Establishes that if the applicant fails to appear at the subsequent hearing, their case shall be automatically denied, and they will not be permitted to refile for another 365 days. 5. Clarifies that changes to the BOA Bylaws come into effect once approved by the City Council. 6. Changes the election of officers from November to April of each year to align with other Boards and Commissions at the City of Wheat Ridge and coincide with the beginning of terms. 7.Renames the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson to Chair and Vice-Chair to achieve consistency with other boards and commissions at the City of Wheat Ridge. 8. Makes several formatting changes to align with other boards and commissions bylaws at the City of Wheat Ridge. RECOMMENDED MOTION “I make a motion to adopt amended bylaws for the Board of Adjustment as presented by staff.” ATTACHMENTS: 1. Amended Board of Adjustment Bylaws. 2. Boards and Commissions Code of Ethics WHEAT RIDGE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BYLAWS −1− ARTICLE I: MEETINGS 1.The date and time of regular hearings before the Board of Adjustment shall be determined by a simple majority vote of the appointed members of the board with final approval from the Staff Liaison. Meetings must not conflict with meetings of the Planning Commission. 2. Special meetings and/or hearings shall be held at the call of the Chair and at such other times that the Board shall determine with final approval from the Staff Liaison. 3.All hearings shall be open to the public. Hearing notices shall be as provided in Section 26-109 of the City of Wheat Ridge Code of Laws. 4.A quorum of the Board of Adjustment shall consist of five (5) members. 5.Board members shall be automatically removed from their position for violating the unexcused absences policy described in Sec. 2-53 of the Wheat Ridge Municipal Code. 6. The Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member on every case or if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact, and it shall also keep records of such proceedings and other official actions, and such records shall be filed in the office of the Board. 7. The Board shall hear a request for relief from the requirements of the Zoning and Development Code by any person aggrieved by such requirements as provided in Chapter 26 of the City of Wheat Ridge Code of Laws. ARTICLE II: CASES BEFORE THE BOARD 1.Every request for relief shall be made to the Board in the name of the owner or owners of the affected property or their designee and shall include the data required in the applicable form so as to supply all the information (including such plans or plats as may be necessary) required for a clear understanding of the case by the Board. 2. No communication purporting to be a request for relief shall be regarded as such until it is made in the form required (including all required documentation). 3.The property owner is required to be present at the public hearing. The property owner may be represented by an attorney or designated agent. When the property is held in ownership by multiple parties, one property owner may represent the interests of the remaining owners, provided that written approval has been submitted to the Community Development Department and placed in the case file. 4. The applicant shall prove his or her case by presenting evidence in accordance with the ATTACHMENT 1 WHEAT RIDGE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BYLAWS −2− provisions of Chapter 26. 5.The Board shall not hold hearings on requests which have been denied within the previous twelve (12) calendar months, unless in conformance with Article V, Section 4 of these bylaws. ARTICLE III: THE CALENDAR 1.Each case filed in the proper form, with the required data, shall be numbered serially and shall be placed on the secretary's calendar. The case numbers shall begin anew on January 1st of each year and shall be numbered to reflect the year and type of case. 2. As soon as the case is put on the calendar, the applicant shall be notified to appear on the date when the case will be heard. ARTICLE IV: PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES 1. At the time of public hearing, the Community Development Department shall present the case stating recommendations, the applicant shall state his or her case, then any person in favor or opposed to the request shall be heard and the applicant shall be given the opportunity to reply. Each side shall be given an opportunity to summarize its case. At the conclusion of all the evidence, the Board shall declare the public hearing closed. The Board of Adjustment will base its decision based upon the variance criteria located in Chapter 26 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws. ARTICLE V: DISPOSITION OF CASES 1. Every decision of the Board on any case shall be by resolution indicating the reasons of the Board, therefore. Resolutions shall specify type of action requested, amount of relief granted for what purpose and any stipulations or conditions. 2.The Board shall act on every request for relief to either approve, deny, approve with modifications, or continue the hearing. A concurring vote based on the adjusted majority table described in Sec. 2-53 of the Municipal Code shall be necessary to grant any variance, waiver, temporary building or use permit, any interpretation or flood plain special exception permit or any matter requiring decision by the planning commission or the city council. All other actions shall be taken by majority vote of the members present. If a resolution or motion fails to receive the required number of votes in favor of the applicant, the action shall be deemed a denial, and a resolution denying the request shall be entered in the record. 3. The case may be continued by a vote of simple majority for an indefinite period or for a given period. If the case is continued for an indefinite period, the hearing notification shall be as provided in Section 26-109 of the City of Wheat Ridge Code of Laws. If the ATTACHMENT 1 WHEAT RIDGE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BYLAWS −3− case is continued or tabled for a definite time, no additional notice shall be given. 4. Applicants may request a rehearing in front of the Board. The request for a rehearing must be filed in the office of the City Clerk within thirty (30) days from the date of the original decision on the case. New evidence must be submitted in writing which could not have been, with due diligence, presented at the previous hearing. At the next regularly scheduled meeting, the Board shall decide if the new evidence warrants a rehearing upon affirmative vote as specified under Article V, Sec. 1. If the request for a rehearing is granted, the case shall be put on the next available calendar for a rehearing, and parties appearing in the original case shall be notified of the date of rehearing. 5. Only one postponement of a hearing at the request of the applicant is allowed unless approved by the required number of affirmative votes as specified under Article V, Section 2 of the Board. Unless impossible, applicant may be at the scheduled hearing and ask for a postponement in person or notify the Community Development Department of the request for postponement in advance of the hearing. If the hearing is postponed, the case will be placed last on the agenda for the next meeting. No renotification of the hearing shall be required; however, the applicant will be required to re-post the property. 6. If an applicant or representative fails to appear for the scheduled hearing, the case must be continued and shall be placed on the next available meeting of the Board. The item shall be placed last on the agenda. Renotification of the hearing shall be required. If the applicant fails to appear at the subsequent hearing, then their case shall be automatically denied and they will not be permitted to refile for another 365 days. ARTICLE VI: ADOPTION AND SUSPENSION OF RULES 1. Amendments to these Rules of Procedure may be proposed and approved by the Board of Adjustment at any regular meeting upon the affirmative vote of a simple majority of members present. Copies of such amendments shall be filed with the City Attorney and thereafter forwarded to the City Council for approval. Changes to the bylaws come into effect upon approval by the City Council or at a time determined by the City Council. ARTICLE VII: OFFICERS 1.At the April meeting of each year, the Board shall elect a Chair to preside at meetings during the ensuing year, and a Vice-Chair to preside at meetings during the absence or disability of the Chair. Neither the Chair nor Vice-Chair shall be eligible to succeed themselves. In the absence of both the Chair and Vice-Chair, the senior member of the Board shall preside. 2.The Chair, subject to these rules, shall decide all points of order and procedure, unless otherwise directed by a resolution passed by a simple majority of the Board members present. ATTACHMENT 1 WHEAT RIDGE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BYLAWS −4− 3. The secretary, who shall not be a member of the Board, shall be provided by the City to record minutes of meetings, assemble documents, duplicate reports, and perform such other clerical duties as the Board shall from time-to-time assign. Such clerical employee shall serve under the immediate supervision of the head of the department assigned to work with the Board. ______________________________ ______________________________ Chair Date Revised 10/10/2023 ATTACHMENT 1 Updated 9/14/2023 Boards and Commissions Code of Ethics Introduction: Members of City of Wheat Ridge Boards and Commissions are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct to ensure the integrity, transparency, and accountability of their actions. This Code of Ethics serves as a guide to regulate board and commission member behavior while serving in their official capacity and as private individuals. By adhering to these principles, board and commission members will foster public trust, promote fairness, and serve the best interests of the community they represent. I. Conduct as a Public Official a. Duty to the Public: i. We will act in the best interest of the community, prioritizing the welfare and rights of the residents we serve. ii. We will exercise our powers and responsibilities in a fair, impartial, and transparent manner, avoiding conflicts of interest. b. Integrity and Accountability: i. We will conduct ourselves with integrity, honesty, and professionalism, avoiding any form of bribery, corruption, or unethical practices. ii. We will be accountable for our actions and decisions, providing accurate and timely information to the public while respecting confidentiality when required by law. c. Respect and Civility: i. We will treat all individuals with respect, dignity, and fairness, regardless of their background, opinions, or beliefs. ii. We will engage in constructive and civil discourse, promoting open dialogue and listening to diverse perspectives. d. Transparency and Openness: i. We will ensure transparency in decision-making processes, providing opportunities for public input, and communicating decisions effectively. ii. We will disclose any potential conflicts of interest and rescue ourselves from participating in decisions where our personal interests may influence objectivity. e. Stewardship of Resources: i. We will manage public resources responsibly, striving for efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability in our decisions and actions. ii. We will avoid personal gain from the use of public resources and work towards maximizing public benefit. ATTACHMENT 2 Updated 9/14/2023 II.Conduct as a Private Individual a.Personal Integrity: i.We will maintain high standards of personal integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior in our private lives, recognizing that our actions can reflect upon our public role. ii.We will avoid engaging in activities that may undermine public trust, compromise our impartiality, or create conflicts of interest. b.Confidentiality: i.We will respect the confidentiality of non-public information acquired through our public discussions or engaging with stakeholders, ensuring that our personal interests do not compromise the public interest. ii.We will not accept gifts, favors, or benefits that may influence our judgement or compromise our objectivity. c. Respect for Authority: i.We will comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies, respecting the authority of elected officials, City administration, and the legal framework that governs our actions. ii.We will act as responsible ambassadors for our respective boards and commissions, upholding their mission and goals. Conclusion: By adhering to this Code of Ethics, board and commission members pledge to serve the public interest with integrity, accountability, and professionalism. They agree to recognize that their actions as both public officials and private individuals have a profound impact on the community they serve. They commit to strive to maintain public trust and foster an environment of transparency, fairness, and ethical conduct in all aspects of their role. ATTACHMENT 2 Board of Adjustment Minutes October 27, 2022 1 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Minutes of Meeting October 27, 2022 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair PAGE at 7:01 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 2. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Dan Bradford Michael Griffeth Paul Hovland Thomas Burney Betty Jo Page Larry Richmond Laura Sicard Alternates Present: Robert DeVries Board Members Absent: Janet Bell Staff Members Present: Gerald Dahl, City Attorney Lauren Mikulak, Planning Manager/Interim Director Tammy Odean, Recording Secretary 3. PUBLIC FORUM No one wished to speak at this time. 4. PUBLIC HEARING A. Case No.WA-22-04 The case was presented by Lauren Mikulak. She entered the contents of the case file and packet materials, the zoning ordinance and the digital presentation into the record. She stated all appropriate notification requirements have been met and advised the board there was jurisdiction to hear the case. She reviewed the presentation and staff report. Board of Adjustment Minutes October 27, 2022 2 The applicant is requesting an appeal of an administrative zoning determination related to the term “billboard” as defined in Section 26-702 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws and a request for an interpretation that would affirm eligibility of a billboard at 4990 Kipling Street. She described the City’s legislative history related to billboard regulations and described the evolution of billboards in Wheat Ridge. She described the recent history of billboard vacancies and the series of determinations made for billboards located deemed ineligible. Staff recommends denial of the applicant’s request because staff has determined the billboard does not meet the definition and is not oriented to the highway and because the determination is consistent with the City’s legislative intent and prior determinations. Member DEVRIES asked if the Code is being changed in this decision if approved. Ms. Mikulak clarified the Code will not be changed as written and it is not black and white so there is room for discretion on what it means to be oriented to the highway and what the Board is determining is if staff has correctly interpreted the gray zone or not by finding a decision on how the definition should have been applied to this property. Member GRIFFETH inquired about the letters written by Mr. Johnstone specifically paragraph 4 on page 21 of the packet and he wondered what the arguments were and why he concurred. Ms. Mikulak explained there was not a formal land use case submitted by Mile High Outdoor, so she does not have the arguments from Mile High Outdoor. There was then some discussion about the size of signs on Ward Road and why those were not considered billboards. In response to a question from Member GRIFFETH regarding the repercussions if the billboard location is overturned, Ms. Mikulak explained that staff tries to be consistent on how the Code is interpreted and makes policy determinations by how the Code has been interpreted in the past. She added that if the Board decides to contradict staff’s interpretations of prior decisions it would make it more difficult to determine future decisions based on consistency and there might need to be a Code Amendment. The Board decision does not amend the code but informs future interpretations of the current code. Member GRIFFETH asked if the maximum number of billboards in the City will still be 16. Ms. Mikulak clarified the maximum will still be 16 and the decision tonight will determine how future determinations of eligibility are made. Member HOVLAND questioned what the main focus of orientation is and if distance is a factor. Board of Adjustment Minutes October 27, 2022 3 Ms. Mikulak commented that staff’s contention is there are a few things to consider about what it means to be oriented to and in this case distance, visibility and the things that happen in between a location and the interstate highway. She confirmed there is not a specific distance in the Code stating how close to the highway a billboard must be, but distance is a contributing factor. Member DEVRIES thought the distance was within 660 feet from an interstate. Ms. Mikulak clarified that Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has jurisdiction of the billboard is with 660 feet from the interstate, but the City’s Code has no maximum distance requirement. Member DEVRIES said it seems contradictory that Spencer Fane LLP wants a definition of clarity in the Code for orientation. Ms. Mikulak explained there are a lot of words in the Code that are not defined, and staff needs to use their judgement and legislative intent to interpret. She added there are a lot of places in the City that you can put a sign that are visible from the interstate, but that has not been the intent or how staff has decided to regulate billboards. In response to a question from Member PAGE, Ms. Mikulak confirmed that the City has 15 billboards and one under review. She mentioned that the purpose of tonight’s decision is whether 4990 Kipling Street is an eligible location for a billboard and added that this decision will impact the future of how staff interprets the definition of a billboard. Jacob Hollars, Spencer Fane Attorney Representative of United Advertising Corp. (UAC) Mark Giordano, United Advertising Corp. (UAC) 11 Sunrise Drive, Englewood Brett Kelley, United Advertising Corp. (UAC) 11 Sunrise Drive, Englewood Mr. Giordano mentioned that currently United Advertising has 2 billboards in the City of Wheat Ridge. Mr. Hollars, Mr. Giordano, and Mr. Kelley gave brief presentations and examples for their reasoning for appearing in front of the Board and mentioned there is a disagreement with staff on the definition of the word “billboard” and what it means to be “oriented to an interstate highway.” Mr. Hollars mentioned that an aspect of visibility should be a part of the deciding factor of the orientation of a billboard. Member PAGE inquired about the visual test sign and how big the test signs were. Board of Adjustment Minutes October 27, 2022 4 Mr. Giordano clarified the test signs were standard billboard size of 14x40 feet and 31 ½ feet high and located in the southwest corner of the 4990 Kipling property, precisely where the billboard would be placed. Member HOVLAND asked what the purpose of getting the billboard in this location is and who they are reaching out to. Mr. Hollars said the primary audience will be I-70 traffic and Mr. Giordano concurred and added the secondary audience will be Kipling. Member GRIFFETH was curious why the applicant waited 6 months to appeal the decision. Mr. Giordano mentioned he had a conversation with Mr. Johnstone approximately one week after receiving the denial letter and was given the option to appeal, but it took 3 months to secure a surveyor. He added there was an option to file a restraining order to shut down the entire lottery process, but it was not the way he wanted to do business with the City. In response to a question from Member DEVRIES, about setting a new precedence with this vote would it cause percussions to previous applicants, Ms. Mikulak said it will not because it is not retroactive. Member BURNEY asked Mr. Hollars if he thinks all the billboards in the City are oriented to interstate traffic in general and are basically perpendicular to the interstates. Mr. Hollars commented that he does not think the one at 6064 Harlan is oriented to the interstate because it sits below the fence line on I-70. Mr. Giordano added all billboards are basically perpendicular to the interstates, but one is flared out in a V- shape. Member BURNEY mentioned the billboard on Harlan is visible from I-76 and thinks the proposed Kipling billboard would be oriented more towards Kipling than I-70. Mr. Hollars added that the Kipling billboard would not be perpendicular because it is not on an adjacent property to I-70, which is not a requirement. With no members of the public present to testify, Chair PAGE invited staff and the applicant to make final comments. Ms. Mikulak commented that absent black and white regulations, staff has tried to apply the Code consistently site-to-site and consistent with their legislative intent that signs be compatible with the surroundings. She added that visibility has been one consideration but not the only one. Distance is also a consideration, and this Kipling property is two commercial sites from the interstate; orienting it more to Kipling and 49th Avenue. Staff does not believe facing it towards the interstate is the threshold by which to allow a billboard in Wheat Ridge. Board of Adjustment Minutes October 27, 2022 5 Mr. Hollars commented that UAC’s request is that the Board conclude that UAC’s proposed billboard is an eligible billboard for the lottery that happened earlier this year. They are not asking to set in stone that visibility isn’t a criterion but can be taken into account. Mr. Hollars reiterated that this property is not adjacent to the interstate, but it is in the B-2 zone district. He added that if the Board sides with staff because it isn’t immediately adjacent to I-70 making it an ineligible billboard the repercussion is that other billboard companies will run into the same issue. If the Board finds in favor of UAC then it avoids all the issues and giving UAC the relief it is seeking. Chair PAGE invited discussion of the application by the board. Member BRADFORD noted his concern that visibility is not in the Code and could have been added in 2007 and was not. Member DEVRIES commended both staff and UAC for their work on this case but has concerns with setting a precedence because we are not here to change the code. Member GRIFFETH mentioned he does not disagree with UAC’s case, but the definition that staff is to interpret is vague and puts them in a spot to interpret a difficult definition. He added that tonight’s intent and purpose are being looked at and 30 years ago the B-1 zone was intentionally taken out of the code. Member HOVLAND agrees with both staff and UAC and is aware the definition is not clear, and this will be a tough decision. Member BURNEY commented that he agrees with comments from both sides, but to see this proposed billboard a person in a vehicle on I-70 would have to look 90 degrees to see it and believes it is oriented more toward Kipling. Member PAGE concurred. Member SICARD said UAC has presented a good argument and the wording in the definition is not clear enough because it is visible from the interstate. Member GRIFFETH added that the proposed billboard is oriented to the interstate, but Mr. Johnstone said it is not visible. In response to a question, Mr. Dahl explained an approval vote requires a super majority of 6 votes and a denial will require a simple majority of 5 votes. Upon a motion by Member SICARD and seconded by Member DEVRIES, the following motion was stated: WHEREAS, the proposed billboard was denied by an administrative officer; and Board of Adjustment Minutes October 27, 2022 6 WHEREAS, Board of Adjustment Case no. WA-22-05 is an appeal to this Board from the zoning code interpretation of an administrative officer; and WHEREAS, the relief applied for may be granted without detriment to the public welfare and without substantially impairing the intent and purpose of the regulations governing the City of Wheat Ridge, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Board of Adjustment application Case No. WA-22-05 be, and hereby is, APPROVED TYPE OF VARIANCE: This request is an appeal of an administrative zoning determination related to the term “billboard” as defined in Section 26-702 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws and request for an interpretation that would affirm eligibility of a billboard at 4990 Kipling. FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. It [the proposed billboard] is visible. 2. According to the verbiage before the Board, it [the proposed billboard] meets those conditions. Chair PAGE called for a vote. Motion failed with a vote of 5 to 3 with Members PAGE, BURNEY and GRIFFETH voting against. Mr. Dahl confirmed that the vote results in a denial based on the Board’s bylaws. 5. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Vice Chair PAGE closed the public hearing. 6. OLD BUSINESS In response to a question, Ms. Mikulak confirmed Board training is not calendared but could take place next year to include newer members. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Minutes – March 10, 2022 It was moved by Board Member GRIFFETH and seconded by Board Member HOVLAND to approve the minutes with two corrections to reflect that meeting was in-person and not on Zoom and to correct Member GRIFFETH’s first name. The motion passed 7-0-1 with Board Member DEVRIES abstaining. B. Member GRIFFETH asked about the pledge of allegiance and how to ensure it remains part of the agenda. Mr. Dahl noted that the pledge of allegiance is not Board of Adjustment Minutes October 27, 2022 7 currently required as part of the bylaws and the bylaws could be amended to include the pledge. Ms. Mikulak described the process to update the bylaws. It was moved by Board Member GRIFFETH and seconded by Board Member BRADFORD to make the pledge of allegiance a permanent part of the agenda. The motion passed 8-0. 8. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Member HOVLAND and seconded by Member GRIFFETH to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 p.m. Motion carried 8-0. __________________________ _____________________________ Betty Jo Page, Vice Chair Tammy Odean, Recording Secretary