Mayor Duncan shared that an open house to recognize Mr. Klopsch’s achievements is scheduled from 4 -7 p.m. on Thursday, November 7 at the Oakwood Community Center.

A copy of the resolution, having been placed on the desks of each member of Council prior to introduction, was read by title.

Mrs. Jackson explained that this resolution would amend the Sugar Camp/Pointe Oakwood Master Plan to allow for the construction of a pickleball court at the Russell Total Wealth & Wellness building located at 1 Russell Place.

This development is in the Multi-Use Special Planning (MUSP) zoning district. This is a special zoning district that was created in the waning years of NCR’s ownership of the Sugar Camp property, written to maximize local control over the redevelopment of the site. Regulations for the district are sparse but strict, requiring almost all development to be done via public hearings and special use permit.

The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this plan amendment on September 4, 2024. By a vote of 4-0, with one member recusing himself, the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval, with certain conditions. These conditions are as follows:

1. The hours of operation would be limited to 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.;
2. The Applicant must work with city staff to develop a lighting plan that ensures lighting is no taller than 12’ and timer-controlled; and
3. Use would be restricted to Russell Total Wealth & Wellness employees, clients, and prospective clients.

The matter is now before Council on that recommendation, and tonight Council will hold a public hearing on the application.

This resolution is being introduced to approve based on the recommendation of the Planning Commission. However, Council is required to hold a public hearing on this proposal and has not prejudged the matter. At the conclusion of the hearing, Council may vote to approve the application in its entirety, approve it with conditions, or deny it altogether. If Council decides to approve, as recommended by the Planning Commission, Council will adopt this resolution as-is. If Council decides to adopt the recommendation with modifications or additional conditions imposed by Council, there is space provided on the document to write them in tonight. In the event that Council denies the application altogether or otherwise depart from the Planning Commission’s recommendation, Council will withdraw this resolution as written and ask the Law Director to prepare legislation consistent with Council’s decision, to be adopted at our next regular meeting in November.

Thereupon, it was moved by Mrs. Jackson and seconded by Mrs. Turben that the resolution be approved.

Vice Mayor Byington recused himself as he resides near Russell Total Wealth and Wellness. Mayor Duncan accepted his recusal. Vice Mayor Byington then left the dais and was seated in the audience.

Public Hearing. Mayor Duncan introduced the public hearing for Application 24-6. He explained the public hearing process and asked Mr. Jacques to administer an oath to those who wish to testify.

Mr. Jacques proceeded to swear in, en masse, the visitors who plan to testify.

Mayor Duncan then asked Mr. Kroger to present the staff report.