Committee Reviews Options for Separate Commissions
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The committee reviewed the process for separating the Planning Commission and Zoning Commission and noted that the Town Charter would need revision; that process could take approximately six months. No recommendation to separate or retain the combined structure was made.
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Members discussed financial, administrative, staffing, legal, volunteer, and application-processing impacts of creating two commissions instead of one. They also considered whether the current structure provides adequate checks and balances and whether past decisions have been consistent with the Plan of Conservation and Development. The committee may hold a future special meeting with current and former commission chairs and allow public comment.
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- Approved the prior meeting minutes with specified corrections.
- Determined that correspondence from residents and others would be added to the public record through the agenda.
- Discussed that a Town Charter revision and possible Town Council review would be required if separation is recommended.
- Discussed obtaining administrative staff input on the workload and costs of operating two commissions.
- Discussed holding a future special meeting with current and former Planning and Zoning Commission chairs and potentially allowing public comment.
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