Commission backs reworking PUD final-approval process, schedules later public hearing

Feb 5, 2026

Staff proposed removing council review of final Planned Unit Development plans and leaving final approvals with the planning commission to avoid council acting administratively; commissioners requested clearer open-space definitions, timing language for statutory notice and a targeted April public hearing after revisions.

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City staff described an amendment that would keep preliminary PUD plans as a legislative action sent to council but allow the planning commission to approve final plans administratively when they conform to the preliminary approval. Staff said the change aims to eliminate a step that exposes the city to legal risk when council acts in an adjudicative role on a final plan.

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