Commissioners press staff on public access to application materials; FOIA standing lists discussed
Aug 12, 2026
Commissioners asked staff to make application materials more accessible earlier in the review process and discussed options under FOIA, standing lists for categories of applications, and internal policies for photo simulations and pre‑application communications.
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Several commissioners raised concerns about how and when application materials are made available to the public and to district commissioners. Commissioner Anthony Subrizi said he often only learns of applications from newspaper public‑hearing notices and asked whether materials could be posted online sooner so interested citizens and commissioners do not have to request them directly from staff.
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