Attendees

✓ George Davis (Member)

✓ Matt Feyen (Member)

✓ Andrew Howard (Chairman)

✓ David Jackson (Member)

✓ Jonathan Paasch (Member)

✓ Scott Dienes (Member)

✓ Brad Hunter (Member)

✓ Robert Zylstra (Member)

✓ Joe Rizqallah (Member)

✓ Doug LaFave (Deputy City Manager)

✓ Jay Gianotti (Zoning Administrator)

✓ John Huff (City Attorney)

✓ Present: 12/12

Decisions

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The meeting was called to order by Chairman Andrew Howard

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Roll call was taken by Deputy City Manager Doug LaFave

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A motion was made to approve the minutes as written

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Welcome Scott Dienes, new ZBA member

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No public comment was given

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A public hearing was held for the proposed rain garden at Grace Episcopal Church

4 speakers

Steve Bernie · Topic: Support for rain garden project

Expressed support for the project and its potential to increase natural beauty and reduce stormwater runoff

Mark Sullivan · Topic: Support for rain garden project

Read a statement from the Kent County Drain Commission expressing support for the project and its potential to reduce stream flashness and erosion

Andrea Lubberts · Topic: Support for rain garden project

Expressed gratitude for considering the project and highlighted its potential to improve water quality in the area

Rob Barrett · Topic: Support for rain garden project

Expressed support for the project and its alignment with the city's sustainability goals