About two dozen people spoke before City Council on Monday night, drawing one of the largest crowds to a public hearing in recent memory, for an ordinance to expand the Special Improvement District (SID), including supporters, opponents and others pleading for more information and time to consider the impact.
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SID expansion approved
After nearly an hour of public comments that ranged from support to opposition to delaying for more time to discuss and understand the issue, City Council approved expanding the Special Improvement District (SID) from the downtown area (138 properties) to all commercial properties citywide (closer to 440 properties).
Chamber requests SID expansion plan be tabled
Tax appeals continue downward trend
Successful tax appeals continue to decline since a record number of settlements in 2012 but this year still saw almost 70 successful appeals totaling more than $90,000 in tax credits.
Two appointed to Zoning Board
City Council approved two appointments to fill vacancies on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Changes to CBD plan would allow spas
City Council introduced a pair of ordinances that would allow for spa and full-service beauty/health establishments downtown while also reducing the permitted use proximity from 1,000 feet to 250 feet.
Four apartment buildings win multi-year tax appeals
Continuing a trend in recent years, four apartment complexes won tax appeals totaling more than $54,000 across a number of tax years, ranging in reductions from 7 to almost 20 percent.
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Permit parking changes along Campbell Street
CORRECTION: The original post has been corrected, with changes noted in italics.
City Council approved changes to permit parking regulations along the north end of Campbell Street, ahead of the completion of a 116-unit rental complex in response to residents’ concerns when shows are held at the nearby Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC).
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