A. Actions: Upon receiving a recommendation from the planning commission or notice of any other matter requiring the city council's attention, the city council shall perform the following actions as appropriate:
1. Make a decision on a planning commission recommendation.
2. At the city council's discretion, hold a closed record hearing and make a decision on the following matters:
a. Appeal of administrative interpretations.
b. Appeal of administrative approvals.
c. Appeal of determinations of significance.
d. Appeal of a planning commission recommendation.
e. Other matters not prohibited by law.
B. Decisions: The city council shall make its decision by motion, resolution, or ordinance as appropriate.
1. A city council decision on a planning commission recommendation shall include one of the following actions:
a. Approve as recommended.
b. Approve with additional conditions.
c. Modify, with or without the applicant's concurrence, provided that the modifications do not:
(1) Enlarge the area or scope of the project.
(2) Increase the density or proposed building size.
(3) Significantly increase adverse environmental impacts as determined by the responsible official.
(4) Deny (reapplication or resubmittal is permitted).
(5) Deny with prejudice (reapplication or resubmittal is not allowed for 1 year).
(6) Remand for further proceedings and/or evidentiary hearing in accordance with section 15-9-7 of this chapter. (Ord. 778, 10-30-2003, eff. 11-11-2003)