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Commission advances ordinance change to require public hearings for final plats
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Summary
The commission discussed and voted to advance a proposed change to the city code to require public hearings for final plat approvals, after noting current rules notify neighbors only for preliminary plats. Commissioners expressed support for adding notice and an opportunity for input on final plats.
Planner Michael told the commission the city code presently requires notice and a hearing for preliminary plats but not for final plats. He introduced an ordinance amendment to require public hearings for final plat reviews as well so that neighbors would be formally notified about changes after preliminary approval.
Commissioners discussed the change and agreed it would increase neighbor engagement; a motion to approve the ordinance review was moved and seconded and commissioners indicated assent. The commission advanced the ordinance for further drafting and review, and recommended the city follow its normal ordinance adoption steps, including public notice and council consideration.
The change would alter the public‑notice process for subdivision approvals; Michael said the draft before the board at this meeting was straightforward and intended to align final‑plat notice with the preliminary‑plat process.
The commission did not adopt the ordinance on first reading at this meeting but voted to move the amendment forward in the municipal process.
