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o o o Planning Commission Minutes February 22, 1983 Page Nine Discussion followed regarding enforcement of the ordinance and the issuance of building permits. Chairman Tracy called for a 10-minute recess. 10. Consider Ordinance Amendment 83-2 - Planning Commission Holding Public Hearings Chairman Tracy discussed the possibility of the Planning Commission holding public hearings. Commissioner Pearce indicated that it was, in November, the feeling of the majority of the Planning Commission to hold public hearings. Rick Breezee stated that because of the new 7-member Planning Commission, he would like their opinion. Commissioner Hartman indicated that whether the Planning Comm,ission votes yes or no, the City Council will decide anyway. Chairman Tracy indicated he felt it will be up to the City Council whether the Plan- ning Commission holds public hearings or not. Rick Breezee indicated that if through discussion tonight, the majority of the Plan- ning Commission didn't want to hold public hearings, then the City Council would look into it. The City Planner indicated that 3 years ago, the City Council wanted to hold the public hearings. The City Planner also discussed the aspects of public hearings - the thoughts would be directed to the City as a whole. Chairman Tracy indicated it is very difficult to make decisions without involving people. The City Planner discussed the aspect of people being invovled and that people who are opposed to something show up for the public hearings. Chairman Tracy indicated he was opposed to public hearings being held by the Planning Commission; wasting time talking about it now and further indicated the Planning Commission cannot switch back and forth. Chairman Tracy indicated that whatever the City Council decides, the Planning Commission must stay with that decision. Chairman Tracy indicated he felt that public hearings makes it harder to make decisions. The City Planner indicated the Planning Commission should rely on staff's opinion more heavily', Commissioner Tralle indicated that the City Council should hold public hearings and further indicated the purpose of the Planning Commission is to look at land use and leave "politics" out.