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Commission discusses land‑development code definitions and welcomes new Development Services director
Summary
Director Martin Griggs introduced himself; commissioners discussed whether the land‑development code’s 'employment center' definition properly distinguishes low‑staff facilities such as switch stations and suggested clarifying changes during the code rewrite.
At the end of the meeting the commission received introductions and held a brief discussion on future code work.
Martin Griggs, the new director of Development Services, introduced himself and said he will provide a detailed recap at the next meeting. Commissioners raised concerns that the land‑development code’s current 'employment center' definition can allow uses with few or no on‑site employees (for example, data centers or switch stations), and suggested the rewrite consider distinct categories to differentiate industrial/employee‑heavy uses from low‑occupancy infrastructure.
The Chair said the code rewrite offers an opportunity to clarify definitions and ensure appropriate place‑type fit for emerging uses. The commission adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
Next steps: Director Griggs will return with a fuller report at the next meeting and the commission plans to include definitional changes in the land development code rewrite discussions.
