HANNIBAL â Guidelines which are used by the Historic Development District Commission to maintain continuity in the Hannibal Downtown Historic District could be changing, but not in the immediate future.
During Tuesday nightâs meeting of the Hannibal City Council proposed changes regarding upper façade windows was tabled out of concern that such action could wind up costing the city grant money.
According to Edie Graupman, Department of Public Works management assistant, the HDDC has determined that the 2009 version of its guideline book is no longer relevant to the standards that are required for todayâs uses. Consequently it would like to repeal and replace each section of the book one at a time, starting with the upper façade window section.
Downtown business group says ending health order comes with mixed reactions
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Coronavirus health orders covering Columbia and Boone County are set to expire at noon Wednesday, ending a 14-month period with orders in place.
Nickie Davis, executive director of Columbia s Downtown Community Improvement District, said in an email that while many businesses are eager for the health order to end, others are worried it may lead to rising coronavirus cases and another lockdown.
Davis said many businesses will still ask their customers to wear a mask and her organization is advising residents to check in with a business before going there.
First Ward Councilwoman Pat Fowler was outspoken Monday night during the Columbia City Council meeting about her support of an ordinance that would allow restaurants to use parking spaces for outdoor seating.
Restaurants currently can apply at least three weeks in advance for the right to use a permit that would provide extra space for outdoor dining. However, that temporary permit would only last 20 days under the original ordinance. That period of time isn t cost-effective for local businesses, Fowler said.
“It seems like the restaurants would not get a benefit out of that if they had to dismantle it and move it within 20 days only to apply to bring it back, Fowler said.
Restaurant owners interested in converting city parking spaces into additional outdoor seating will be able to apply to the city for a permit to do so.
The Columbia City Council voted unanimously Monday night to make city parking spaces available to restaurants through the end of the year, in response to seating restrictions imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The permits would be valid for up to 90 days. Restaurants would be responsible for keeping patrons safe from street traffic by erecting barriers and would be prohibited from interfering with street or sidewalk right of way.
City staff had originally proposed the permits be restricted to 20 days. First Ward Councilmember Pat Fowler, however, moved to extend that time to 90 days, saying few would go to the trouble of setting up dining in parking spaces if they could have it for only 20 days.
Columbia restaurants get to use parking spaces but will have to pay for them Published
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Columbia restaurants will have to pay to seat customers in blocked-off parking spots but supporters hope the new law will still help businesses with more revenue as social distancing requirements continue.
The Columbia City Council approved an ordinance Monday that will allow restaurants to use parking spaces for extra seating.
The temporary permits can last no longer than 90 days before the restaurant will have to request an extension. Ward 1 Councilwoman Pat Fowler successfully added an amendment to extend the period to 90 days the permits would expire after 20 days according to the original ordinance.