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Commission tables discussion on allowing electronic filings for petitions after staff flags workload concerns
Summary
Attorney and frequent filer Steve Snyder urged acceptance of emailed petitions for variances and rezonings; plan commission staff warned last‑minute electronic submissions and the volume of email exchanges create more workload and potential processing delays. Commissioners agreed to study the issue further and tabled action for follow‑up.
Commissioners discussed whether the plan commission should accept petitions (variances, exceptions, rezonings) filed electronically. Longtime petitioner Steve Snyder said electronic filing would add efficiency and spare applicants lengthy drives to the office, particularly when deadlines fall on short notice. "I'm looking for efficiency and convenience," he said. "I'm, I'm not…
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