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Public, former commissioners and developers press for clearer participation in EAR revisions
Summary
Several former planning commissioners, developers and members of the public told the commission that the EAR package was voluminous and that P&Z and residents lacked adequate time or input during earlier stages; staff replied that public comments submitted would be forwarded to the BOCC and included in the transmittal packet.
Multiple public speakers at the hearing said the EAR process felt rushed or that Planning & Zoning had not been sufficiently involved compared with prior comprehensive-plan updates. Bob Bruce, speaking as a local resident and former P&Z commissioner, said the current process felt different from the 2008 review and expressed concern about unintended consequences from the proposed changes.
Staff responded that letters from stakeholder groups and residents are being tracked and will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners at the transmittal hearing. County Administrator John DeCannes and planning staff reiterated that the 82‑page marked-up document that was the basis for review had not been materially changed since the June presentation, and that the P&Z’s role was to provide additional feedback before BOCC transmittal.
