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Planners propose shifting routine site-plan reviews to administrative track; commissioners want stronger notice language
Summary
Staff proposed moving many site-plan reviews from formal public hearings into general business or administrative review to speed approvals; commissioners pressed to retain clear written notice (including 300-foot mailings) so nearby residents understand changes that affect them.
Staff summarized changes to site-plan review that would expand administrative authority and emphasize compatibility with the master plan and surrounding character. "Site plans will just be done as general business now for the planning commission," staff said, describing the intent to reduce lengthy public-hearing procedures for routine, permitted uses.
Commissioners supported quicker, more flexible processing for certain site-plan items but urged that the draft still require clear written notice to nearby property owners and retain an option for 15-day notice when warranted. Staff said they would work on explicit notice language (including mailing to property owners within 300 feet) and circulate a revised draft.
