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Commission withdraws major PD/comp‑plan item amid process concerns and citizen petition campaign
Summary
Commissioners voted July 7 to withdraw a contested comp‑plan/PD agenda item (H1) to August 18 after concerns about last‑minute LPA action and inadequate public notice; residents reported a petition drive to require a supermajority for PD approvals on the November ballot.
The Treasure Island City Commission voted 3‑2 on July 7 to remove a high‑profile comprehensive‑plan/planned‑development agenda item (H1) from that night's meeting and continue it to Aug. 18 after commissioners and residents raised procedural and notice concerns.
Why it mattered: Commissioner 9 urged withdrawing H1, saying changes to allowable height and density are among the most consequential land‑use decisions and should not be advanced without adequate notice to residents. Commissioner 12 echoed that the ordinance's language is presently too open‑ended and recommended clearer definitions and accountability before a final vote.
Background and public reaction: Residents and other commissioners said the Local Planning Agency first discussed the issue as an unadvertised, last‑minute item at a June 18 meeting, leaving inadequate time for public participation. One commissioner quoted the city attorney at that LPA meeting — "had we known we would have put this on the agenda" — and argued the commission should ensure a fully noticed process if the LPA pursues major policy changes.
Related ballot effort: Multiple speakers reported a citizen petition drive to require a supermajority (4 of 5) vote of commissioners for PD approvals that exceed current building regulations; speakers said petition signatures had exceeded 650 and that the petition will be submitted to the supervisor of elections for certification. If certified, the measure would appear on the Nov. 3 ballot and could limit future commission action on PDs.
Next steps: The contested PD/comp‑plan item was continued to the Aug. 18 meeting so staff can bring clearer definitions and additional information. Commissioners and members of the public said they expect more robust public notice and opportunity for resident comment before the commission takes further action.
