The Loomis Planning Commission meeting on February 28, 2024, featured significant discussions regarding proposed changes to the town's mission statement and zoning regulations.

Sonia Koeppler, a resident of Tudor Way, expressed strong opposition to the proposed alteration of the town's mission statement. The current statement emphasizes "slow quality growth" while preserving the town's financial integrity. The proposed update suggests changing this to "intelligent quality growth," which Koeppler argues undermines the community's values. She raised concerns about the limited feedback from a recent survey, noting that only 30 responses were recorded, and questioned the transparency of the process, as she had not seen the survey results.

Miguel, another resident, addressed concerns about zoning regulations related to the Turtle Island property. He highlighted that a previous condition required access from Brace Road to Horseshoe Bar through Turtle Island. However, he claimed that this requirement has been removed without proper communication to the council members who voted on the rezoning. Miguel called for further investigation into how this change occurred, suggesting that it could have influenced the council's decision-making process.

The discussions reflect ongoing tensions in Loomis regarding growth management and community input in planning decisions. The commission's next steps will likely involve addressing these concerns as they move forward with the general plan update and zoning regulations.