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Planning and Zoning Commission to Seek Public Comment on Bylaws; Adds Permanent Break Item to Agendas
Summary
The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to publish a proposed bylaws change addressing tie votes and decision timing and set a public hearing for Aug. 13 (comments due Aug. 6). Commissioners also voted to add a standing agenda item offering a break between public comment and current planning projects.
The Albany County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to publish proposed amendments to its bylaws that would clarify how tie votes and time-sensitive decisions are handled and set a public hearing on the proposal for Aug. 13, with public comments due Aug. 6. Commissioners also voted to add a permanent agenda item that gives the chair a prompt to offer a short break between public hearings and the commission’s own discussion.
Commission staff member Matt told the commission he prepared a red-line bylaws proposal and recommended language to address instances where a tie vote could prevent the commission from providing an affirmative recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. The proposed change would make clear that,…
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