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Planning board refers proposed chapter 285 zoning changes to subcommittee for clarification
Summary
The Planning Board agreed to form a subcommittee to work with stakeholders to clarify proposed amendments to chapter 285 of the city charter and to prepare a recommendation to the City Council, citing the need to resolve ambiguous language and give new council members context.
The Troy Planning Board agreed to form a subcommittee to study proposed amendments to chapter 285 of the city charter concerning zoning regulations and to return with a recommendation to the City Council.
At the opening of the discussion, the board noted the item had been referred to the Planning Board for a recommendation to City Council. Member S3 moved that the board appoint a two‑member subcommittee (naming S3 and Jim Schufeld) to meet with stakeholders to clarify ambiguous language in the proposed changes and to report back to the full board. Members discussed whether the 62‑day review period affected the board’s options; staff advised the planning board could still originate or refine recommendations for council and that taking extra time to clarify the amendments would be acceptable.
Board members asked whether the subcommittee’s report could be circulated by email in advance but noted any formal recommendation must be made in a public meeting. The motion to refer the matter to a subcommittee carried unanimously.
