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City attorney gives quasi‑judicial hearing refresher to Planning Commission, emphasizing disclosure and evidentiary standards
Summary
City attorney Kelly briefed the Planning Commission on quasi‑judicial procedure: ex parte disclosure, due process, applicant burden of proof, competent substantial evidence, and practical guidance on handling objections and breaks; staff plans tweaks to site‑plan criteria wording.
Kelly, the City of Venice attorney, delivered a quasi‑judicial hearing refresher to the Planning Commission at the meeting, reviewing due process obligations, evidence standards and practical procedures for hearings that apply when the commission acts in a quasi‑judicial capacity.
Kelly emphasized three legal questions the commission must consider in quasi‑judicial matters: whether due process was afforded, whether the decision is supported by competent substantial evidence, and whether the essential requirements of law have been followed. “If in doubt, disclose,” Kelly told commissioners regarding ex parte…
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