Ms. Pearson said that it just gives them more flexibility.

Mr. Joe Fulford, 219 Orchard Drive, shared that the Long-Romspert Homestead House Museum could be used to exhibit neat things such as the Joe Desch exhibits. There is a lot of history in the area and groups look for venues like this museum.

Mr. Aidt closed the public hearing.

Mr. Lauterbach asked how can they could legally discern from one group to another if the museum was open to the public.

Mr. Jacques said that the city would not be involved in determining what is allowed. The Society would create their policies.

Mr. Klopsch noted that as property owners they have great latitude in determining uses and compatibility.

Mr. Jacques shared that there is a provision in the proposed update that the city has a right to revisit the application if issues arise.

Mr. Lauterbach added that under the Zoning Code, the Planning Commission has 90 days to consider the application. He asked how that works.

Mr. Jacques said that with any application, the Planning Commission has 90 days after the hearing to decide on an application. If a decision is not made within 90 days, the request is deemed to be denied.

Mr. Byington opined that the 1995 requirements seem too restrictive and the proposed updates are too expansive. There is not enough information in the proposed updates for the Planning Commission to even make provisions. He is also concerned that people might not have been able to attend the hearing today because the meeting was one day before the July 4 holiday.

Ms. Pearson said that she is aware of one person in the neighborhood opposed to their request.

Mr. Klopsch suggested that members of The Oakwood Historical Society meet with city staff and model a special use agreement from the agreements with the University of Dayton and Hawthorn Hill.

Mr. Aidt shared that he is also concerned with the proposed updates due to a lack of information on exterior and interior use requirements and addressing inadequate parking.

Mrs. Gowdy suggested that they look into capacity limits for both interior and exterior events.

Mr. Aidt agreed with everyone’s comments and suggested that the application be tabled.

Mr. Byington agreed and added that the information had the right intentions, but the proposals were not defined enough.