Commission debates bylaws, term limits and member count; staff to draft code changes

Staff proposed consolidating planning commission bylaws and code language to remove inconsistencies. Commissioners discussed the preferred commission size (consensus: avoid an even number such as six; options of five or seven were favored), the chair’s voting status (chair should vote), and term limits (one option: two full four‑year terms plus any partial term; suggested language to simplify as 'up to three terms including a partial term' or a maximum number of years). Commissioners also addressed online participation and whether remote attendees should be allowed to comment; direction was to permit online public comment but require in‑person presentation for those making formal presentations.