(A) In the event of denial of an application for a COA, the Committee shall notify the application in writing of the disapproval and the reasons therefore and shall recommend changes, if any, in the proposed action that would cause the Committee to reconsider its denial.
(B) Within 14 days of receipt of the notification of disapproval, the applicant may resubmit an amended application for a COA that takes into consideration the recommendations of the Committee. The application shall be considered to be withdrawn if no amended application is received within the 14 days. Within 14 days of receipt of a written modified COA application, the Committee must either issue the COA or schedule a new meeting for the appeal as set forth below.
(C) The process for the resubmission of a modified COA shall be as follows:
(1) The Committee shall select a reasonable time and place for the hearing of the appeal and give due notice thereof to the applicant by mailing notice of the meeting. The mailing is to be made at least ten days prior to the date of the meeting.
(2) The Chairman shall conduct the hearing and the Committee and the applicant shall have the right to introduce evidence and cross examine witnesses. A recorded or written transcript of the meeting shall be made and kept.
(3) The Committee shall vote, announce its decision, make its recommendation, and notify the Planning Department and the application within five days after the conclusion of the public hearing, unless the time is extended by mutual agreement between the Committee and the applicant.
(4) In the event of a denial of appeal by the Committee, the applicant may appeal the decision to the City Council, whose decision in this matter shall be final subject only to judicial review as provided by law.
(Am. Ord. 1532, passed 2-3-15)