Commission continues mixed‑use phasing text amendment after residents and developers clash over oversight and notice

The Planning Commission on Aug. 11 voted to continue a proposed zoning text amendment (PC25‑55 ZTA) that would change how the city handles phasing of mixed‑use (MU‑1 and MU‑2) master plans. The commission delayed action to its Sept. 8 meeting while staff and commissioners collect suggested modifications and clarify public‑notice and review requirements.

What’s proposed: The amendment would add language to section 4‑17 of the Land Management Code governing the sequencing of residential and nonresidential construction in mixed‑use developments. Staff said the text is intended to allow administrative revisions in limited circumstances and to codify processes that reflect current practice for modest adjustments to phasing while leaving larger changes to the original reviewing authority. Under current LMC §3‑10 staff can approve a single revision to a…