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Trustees say zoning rewrite needs more time after late comments; special meetings likely
Summary
Board members said multiple trustees submitted zoning-draft comments late or not at all, prompting plans for at least one special meeting and a later public hearing; trustees urged better circulation of internal comments before the next review.
Trustees reported they have not yet finalized their internal review of a zoning rewrite draft and signaled the need for additional special meetings to complete the review and prepare for a public hearing.
Multiple trustees said that comments on the zoning draft were submitted late or had not been shared with the full board until the meeting day. Several trustees urged colleagues to circulate comments to the entire board (not only staff) so the group can consider all edits together. Trustees estimated the document is lengthy (one trustee referenced a roughly 140‑page draft) and said the board may need more than one special meeting to review the material thoroughly.
A trustee asked that members indicate their status on outstanding comments to make scheduling and review more practical. One trustee noted a forthcoming public hearing will present an additional, formal opportunity for public comment and advised residents to submit comments then so they are part of the public record.
Why this matters: Zoning code revisions can change land-use rules, development standards and processes for public notice. Trustees emphasized the need for ample internal review and public engagement before adopting changes.
Next steps: Trustees signaled willingness to hold at least one special meeting (possibly two) to complete the review and asked staff to circulate a new draft incorporating trustees' edits. The board asked for clearer timelines and for members to share the status of their comments ahead of the next session.
