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Planning board signals support for master plan advisory subcommittee
Summary
After discussion and public comment, the planning board indicated majority support for forming a 12–15 member advisory subcommittee to advise on drafts, outreach and process; the subcommittee would advise the board and not draft the plan itself.
Util proposed creating a master plan advisory subcommittee to act as an interim sounding board between the planning board, staff and the public. Presenters described the subcommittee as a way to test draft materials, surface potential misinterpretations and help with outreach; they emphasized that "the subcommittee is not drafting the plan. That's our job."
Board members discussed composition and size, with presenters recommending 12–15 members including a majority of planning board members plus representatives from relevant commissions. Several board members urged reserving two public seats and including a youth representative. The planning board expressed majority support for forming the subcommittee and requested staff return with a recommended appointment process and numbers at the next meeting.
