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Commissioners Al, Bean and Jason Otto to depart; new commissioner to start April 7; April 21 meeting canceled

City of Victoria Planning Commission · March 18, 2026
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Summary

Staff announced three planning commission departures (Al will not reapply; Commissioner Bean and Jason Otto resigned), that a new commissioner will begin April 7, and that the April 21 meeting is canceled for chamber tech upgrades; staff also flagged HF3895 (missing middle housing) in the legislature.

Staff reported several personnel and schedule updates: Al will not reapply for another term, Commissioner Bean submitted a resignation, and Jason Otto resigned effective immediately. Staff said a new planning commissioner will start April 7 and the city council will consider appointing an additional on‑deck candidate who may attend the April 7 meeting.

Staff asked commissioners to note that the April 7 agenda will include two preliminary plats, the annual election of chair and vice chair, and the commission’s work plan, and that the April 21 meeting is canceled because of planned technology upgrades in council chambers. Staff also mentioned ongoing state legislation on missing middle housing (HF3895) as a topic of interest for commissioners.