A.

Noticing. The hearing shall be noticed as required by Section 17.34.030. In addition, the following parties shall be noticed:

1.

The applicant of the proposal being appealed;

2.

The appellant; and

3.

Any person who provided oral testimony or written comments to the Planning Commission during or as part of the public hearing on the project.

B.

Hearing. The City Council shall conduct a public hearing pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.34. The review hearing shall be conducted as a de novo hearing. The Council shall consider all information in the record, as well as additional information presented at the appeal hearing, before taking action on the appeal.

C.

Action. The Council may act to uphold, overturn or otherwise modify the Planning Commission's original action on the proposal, or the Council may remand the application back to the Planning Commission for further review and direction. The Council shall make findings to support its decision.

D.

Finality of Decision. The action of the City Council to approve, conditionally approve, or deny an application shall be final and conclusive.

E.

Record of Proceedings. The decision of the City Council shall be set forth in full in a resolution or ordinance. A copy of the decision shall be sent to the applicant or the appellant.

(Ord. 239 §11(part), 1993).

(Ord. No. 327, § 6 (Exh. A, Pt. 28), 6-11-2012)