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Board of adjustments vacancy reported; planning office reminds court of appointment process
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Summary
Planning and zoning staff reported a resignation from the board of adjustments (Kyle Atchison) and reminded magistrates that appointments are made by 'Scotty' or the board if 60 days elapse. Staff also reported permit counts and upcoming meeting dates.
County planning staff reported that Kyle Atchison, who represents the county on the board of adjustments, has submitted his resignation, creating a vacancy the court must fill within the statutory 60‑day window. Staff asked magistrates to forward candidates to the appointing official referenced in the meeting packet.
Planning staff provided activity numbers for the previous month: 24 electrical permits and 30 building permits. The next board of adjustments meeting was scheduled for July 28 at 6 p.m., and the next planning and zoning meeting was scheduled for 6 p.m. on August 13 at the same location.
Staff explained the appointment process: if the appointing official does not appoint someone within 60 days, the board of adjustments itself may appoint a replacement. Magistrates were asked to suggest candidates to the appointing official.
Why it matters: vacancies on quasi‑judicial boards like the board of adjustments affect the county’s ability to hear and decide zoning and variance requests, so timely appointment of a replacement preserves the board’s capacity.
Next steps: magistrates were asked to submit names to the appointing official for consideration so that a replacement can be appointed within the 60-day window if possible.
