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Berlin planning commission flags poor records, pushes for clearer application rules
Summary
Commissioners and applicants told the planning body that Berlin's historic PUD records are incomplete; members asked staff and a planning consultant to prepare documented procedures, timelines and a reconciliation of prior approvals before future substantive votes on setbacks or subdivision.
Commissioners and attendees spent substantial time after a three‑lot subdivision vote discussing the town's state of records and how to improve the application and review process. Speaker 5 told the commission Berlin's historical approval records for the PUD "are woefully lacking," and multiple speakers urged a documented approach to timelines, written comments and a flowchart so applicants know when to expect reviews.
Planning consultant (Speaker 7) described efforts…
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