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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br /> Director Boling requested leaving the residential fees as they are now, <br /> and scheduling the new residential fee change after the School Board <br /> holds its workshop,which will probably be in September. <br /> 5:35 Mr. Wilson continued his presentation by naming some of the issues <br /> p.m. that he felt could be dismissed, and the issues he wanted staff to review, <br /> such as Emergency Services and Law Enforcement. He did not support <br /> an increase in impact fees and felt the current level was adequate. Using <br /> an overhead projector, he provided information regarding the level of <br /> service and affordable growth for parks and public buildings, then <br /> emphasized that impact fees are not a tax, they are a fee. He thereafter <br /> spoke about the affordable alternative method, the administration of an <br /> impact fee, and the refund policy. <br /> Chairman O'Bryan explained the law for collecting impact fees. <br /> Director Boling reiterated that the consultants established the park fee, <br /> which has always been value or asset based. <br /> Vice Chairman Davis wanted to know what public building space would <br /> be needed in the next six years, and Administrator Baird responded that <br /> it will be the Courthouse and Sheriffs Department. <br /> 5. WRAP-UP <br /> 6:08 Chairman O'Bryan clarified Commissioner Solari's direction for staff: <br /> p.m. (1) Eliminate the less than 1,000 square-foot category, or keep it the <br /> same (0 to 1,500 square feet). <br /> (2) Review individual assessment and appeals for a reasonable fee. <br /> (3) Leave portability, but drop the refunds regarding non- <br /> commencement refunds. <br /> (4) Continue collections at permit issuance. <br /> Commissioner Zorc voiced concerns over the alternative method appeal <br /> process for businesses that enclose their structures. <br /> 6:10 Discussion ensued regarding enclosures, interpretation of the Code, the <br /> p.m. amount of the fee, the appeals process, dropping the 1,000 square-foot <br /> category, eliminating the refund fee for non-commencement, and <br /> collecting impact fees at permit issuance. <br /> Chairman O'Bryan reiterated staffs direction to continue collecting <br /> residential impact fees at the current rate, and after the School Board's <br /> workshop, scheduling the final public hearing so the Board can take <br /> final action on the fee schedule. <br /> The Commissioners confirmed for Director Boling, that they support <br /> Impact Fee Update Study Workshop Page 7 <br />