(A) The applicant, or the applicant’s designee, shall appear at the hearing and give testimony in support of the application. In the event the applicant or applicant’s designee fails to appear and give testimony at the hearing, it shall be conclusively presumed that the application has been withdrawn, and no action shall be taken. Any adjoining landowner, and any other person or entity owning real property in the village, may appear and present testimony in favor of, or in opposition to, the application. All testimony shall be given under oath to be administered by the President of Council or the Mayor, and a verbatim transcript of the hearing shall be made.
(B) At the conclusion of the hearing, the Village Council may vote to grant the variance, deny the variance or continue the hearing for no more than 45 days to enable additional information to be received.
(C) The motion to grant or deny the variance shall set forth the reasons for such action, making specific reference to the facts adduced at the hearing, the considerations set forth above and any other relevant factors affecting the decision.
(Ord. 2008-13, passed 11-3-2008)