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Staff briefs new commissioners on permits, appeals and the commission's role
Summary
Planning staff gave a refresher for new commissioners on the planning commission's authority: approval/denial of class 3 permits (most commonly historic preservation permits), advisory role on class 4 and class 5 matters, and the appeal routes to the hearing examiner or town council.
At the Sept. 2 meeting planning staff welcomed newly appointed commissioners and provided an overview of the planning commission's duties and limits of authority.
Staff explained that the commission has final decision‑making authority on class 3 permits commonly seen in La Conner (notably historic preservation district permits and some tree removals) and plays an advisory/recommendation role on class 4 and class 5…
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