LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

CITY OF RANSON BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

On March 15, 2012, the Ranson Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 7:00 P.M. inside the Council Chambers of Ranson City Hall, 312 S. Mildred St., Ranson, WV, to conduct a public hearing in accordance with Ranson City Ordinance Section 19-6(c). The purpose of the hearing is to accept public comments and consider the following:

Special Exception Request – 504 Burns Street – Catherine Wellman, owner of Busy Hands Child Care, is requesting a special exception to operate a daycare in the R7 Zoning District.(TM 2, Parcel 43; Zoned: R7)

Copies of the request are available for review at Ranson City Hall during regular office hours 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. weekdays, excluding holidays. Comments on the proposed Special Exception may be made and will be heard at the public hearing. All interested persons are encouraged to attend this meeting.

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

CITY OF RANSON

In accordance with W. Va. Code § 8A-7-1 et seq. and § 8A-3-1 et seq., the Ranson Planning Commission will hold public hearings on March 5, 2012, and March 26, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at Ranson City Hall, 312 S. Mildred Street, Ranson, WV.  The purpose of the public hearing is to accept public comments on the following: (1) 2012 Ranson Comprehensive Plan; (2) the repeal and reenactment of Chapter 19 of the Ranson Municipal Code “Ranson Zoning Ordinance” with amendments to ensure compliance with the 2012 Comprehensive Plan; (3) enactment of Chapter 19A the “Ranson SmartCode” zoning ordinance; and, (4) adoption the official zoning map of the City of Ranson.”  Upon recommendation and approval of the documents by the Ranson Planning Commission, City Council is scheduled to hold two additional public hearings and first reading of an ordinance approving the documents on April 3, 2012, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Ranson City Hall.  Final reading before the Ranson City Council is scheduled for April 17, 2012. 

Copies of the 2012 Comprehensive Plan, proposed amendments to Chapter 19; the Ranson SmartCode; proposed zoning map; and current zoning map are available for inspection during office hours 9:00 – 5:00 at City Hall or on the City’s website at www.ransonrenewed.com under the “resources” tab.  All persons are invited to attend and make comments about the proposed ordinances.  If you cannot attend but wish to comment, you may write to the following address prior to March 26, 2012:  City of Ranson, Attn: Zoning Comments, 312 S. Mildred Street, Ranson, WV 25438.  Written comments received prior to March 26, 2012 will be provided to the Planning Commission and inserted into the official record.

Ray A. Braithwaite, City Recorder        

Chris Gaskins, Planning Commission Secretary