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Commissioners discuss possible merger of Austin zoning and planning bodies after District 4 inquiry
Summary
A commissioner reported that District 4 Council staff (Sam Vela) has advocated for merging the Zoning and Planning Commission with the Planning Commission; commissioners outlined next steps and interim coverage while one member undergoes surgery.
Austin — Commissioners discussed the roles, responsibilities and potential consolidation of the Zoning and Planning Commission and the Planning Commission during the Oct. 21 meeting.
A commissioner reported they had spoken with the District 4 council office and said Council staffer Sam Vela "has been pretty outspoken on wanting to merge both the planning and zoning and planning commissions into one…
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