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Board asks staff to circulate subdivision application early and plans site-visit policy; AM CoG to visit July 16
Summary
Board members requested the subdivision modification application be made available before presentation, debated whether individual site visits create bias, and scheduled a representative from the regional Council of Governments to attend the July 16 meeting.
Members asked that the subdivision modification application Joe provided be made available to the board before the public hearing so members can consult the town map and better understand the proposal. Committee member E said, "All I want to see is the application," and requested staff make the file available for review.
Staff member explained Jess had concerns about distributing application materials early because it might foreclose full discussion at a hearing. The board agreed to add an agenda item to debate whether staff should circulate applications in advance and to clarify rules for site visits. Committee member D raised a concern that an individual site visit could create preconceived judgments, referencing a prior remark by Andrew that going alone "might not be a good idea." The board discussed options including scheduling a collective site visit or using staff-led visits to avoid perceived bias.
The board also confirmed that a representative from the regional Council of Governments (AM CoG) will appear at the July 16 meeting to discuss subdivision matters, and members agreed to place both the subdivision modification and the AM CoG presentation on that agenda.
