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Planning commission adopts new discretionary‑review rules, allowing one commissioner to call hearings
Summary
After months of debate and public testimony, the commission voted to adopt changes to the discretionary‑review ("Doctor") policy that clarify the 'exceptional and extraordinary' standard, create internal residential design review, and allow a single commissioner to request a hearing. The package carries a 24‑month trial/sunset and drew both neighborhood support and opposition.
The Planning Commission voted to adopt revisions to its discretionary‑review procedures (commonly known as "Doctor"), aimed at tightening when administrative review may replace a public commission hearing and clarifying criteria for discretionary review.
Key changes: The adopted package clarifies the definition of "exceptional and extraordinary" circumstances, requires residential design team (RDT) screening for certain…
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