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Planning commission to take on land-use approvals as ADU ordinance heads to public hearing
Summary
Commission members said the town will hold a public hearing next month on an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) ordinance; once adopted, the planning commission will handle routine land-use approvals such as subdivisions and lot changes and forward larger matters to the town council.
Next month the town will hold a public hearing on an accessory dwelling unit ordinance that is "pretty much ready," Speaker 2 said, adding staff only needs to post the hearing notice. The announcement came during the planning commission's routine meeting where members approved the agenda and minutes and discussed local development questions.
The planning commission's role would expand if the council adopts the ADU ordinance, Speaker 2 said. "So for planning commission, now that we have that in place, everything land use will start coming to the planning commission," they said, listing examples such as subdivisions and lot changes. Speaker 2 said the commission will refer larger or more complex matters to the town council when necessary.
Commission members discussed procedural details about amending land-use rules, with Speaker 2 noting that future changes "can amend any amend anything anytime," but amendments must follow the proper noticing and procedural steps.
Votes at a glance: The commission approved today's agenda and the minutes dated 11/07/2024 by voice vote. The meeting ended after a motion to adjourn also passed by voice vote.
The ADU ordinance hearing is scheduled for next month; the planning commission will begin receiving routine land-use items once the council action is final.
