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Panel appoints Robert Page to plat/draft committee, names Steve Hickman BZA hearing officer
Summary
Johnson County members unanimously approved two reappointments: Robert Page to the plat/draft committee and Steve Hickman as the Board of Zoning Appeals hearing officer after staff said Greg Cantwell could not serve in those roles.
Johnson County planning members voted unanimously to fill two committee roles on a motion during their meeting.
The panel approved Robert Page to serve on the plat/draft committee and named Steve Hickman the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) hearing officer. Staff had said Greg Cantwell, who previously held those appointments, would not be able to serve and the seats needed reassigning. Members discussed scheduling for the BZA hearing officer position, noting the hearings are typically short and held at 1 p.m. on Thursdays but that availability issues might prompt a schedule change.
The appointments were moved and seconded on the floor and carried without recorded opposition. Jonathan Myers was acknowledged in the exchange as seconding one of the nominations during the meeting.
Why it matters: The BZA hearing officer conducts expedited variance requests, a role staff described as a brief, compensated duty that helps process minor subdivision and variance petitions. Members discussed possible alternate days and times to make hearings more accessible to petitioners who have weekday job constraints.
Next steps: Staff said they will bring a revised agenda at the next meeting to reflect scheduling changes and the newly appointed members' assignments.
