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De Soto planning commission: minutes approved, public comment heard, staff directed to follow up on technical work
Summary
After approving minutes and a plat, commissioners heard public comments on stream protection and light pollution, directed staff to integrate a streamway‑setback study into the comprehensive‑plan update, and asked staff to review model dark‑sky/tree language and return with recommendations.
The planning commission opened with routine business — approval of the agenda and minutes — and then heard public comment from residents on streamway protection and light pollution. Sarah VandeCreek asked the commission for help improving public outreach; Mike Caldwell urged mapping and grading streams and updating the master trail plan; Jennifer Delgado presented NASA maps showing increased light pollution and recommended lower‑Kelvin lighting.
On new business the commission approved the final plat for Carriage Houses 16 and forwarded it to city council. Commission discussion then focused on two policy topics: a preliminary streamway setback and trail‑dedication framework presented by intern Dominic Saiki, and draft dark‑sky and urban‑forestry language sourced from national model ordinances. The commission asked staff to prepare a stream asset inventory and to consult technical experts on lighting and tree regulations; staff will return with recommended ordinance language and a public‑engagement plan. The meeting adjourned after the commission confirmed these follow‑up steps.
