Variance and the 'Turtle zone'

The Saratoga Planning Commission is officially down to three members following the resignation of Commissioner Chris Duke via email. Also, during the May 14 meeting, the commission held a public hearing for a variance at 306 N. River Street, heard from Seth “Turtle” Johnson about the property that is currently home to Mom’s Kitchen and discussed the still vacant zoning officer position.

Duke Out

It was during correspondence that acting Chairman Tom Westring announced Duke’s resignation from the planning commission. According to Westring, the email from Duke had come in earlier that day.

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