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Discussion of Planning Commission Roles and Responsibilities
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Discussion of Planning Commission Roles and Responsibilities
Department
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Sarah Nurmela, Planning and Development Director
Kelly Driscoll, Planning Manager
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Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 20 minutes
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: N/A
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New Appropriation Required: No
Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
Council requested a discussion of the Planning Commission's roles and responsibilities.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Discussion item only. Staff will follow up with additional research based on Council direction. This should include evaluation and comparison of similarly sized and nearby communities.
Body
SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
* Planning Commission is an Advisory Board to the Town Council, as specified in Title 3, Chapter 1 of the Municipal Code.
* Duties and functions of the Commission are set forth by State statutes and by the Unified Development Code.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Planning Commissions play an advisory role to the governing body (Town Council) in the legislative process. The duties of a Planning Commission are generally consistent among municipalities. Erie's Planning Commission has similar duties to most municipalities, in that it advises the Town Council on zoning (rezonings, Planned Developments), Special Review Uses (SRU), Preliminary and Final Plats, and the Comprehensive Plan.
The role of the Erie Planning Commission depends on the type of application or decision. Attachment 1 includes Table 7.1-1 from the UDC, which gives an overview of roles and the relationship to application types and proceedings. For example, the Planning Commission makes a recommendation to Council on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code. For Quasi-Judicial items, the Planning Commission assures that all land use decisions, including individual projects, are consistent with the policies and plans adopted by the governing body. For Site Plans with development over 25,000 square feet, the Planning Commission is the final decision maker, but that decision may be appealed to the Town Council.
As additional background for this discussion, Attachment 2 is Resolution No. 22-149, which explains the adpoted rules of procedure for the Planning Commission.
priorities
TOWN COUNCIL PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
? Attractive Community Amenities
? Engaged and Diverse Community
? Prosperous Economy
? Well-Maintained Transportation Infrastructure
? Small Town Feel
? Safe and Healthy Community
? Effective Governance
? Environmentally Sustainable
? Fiscally Responsible
attachments
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Table 7.1-1: Summary of Administration and Review Roles
2. Resolution No. 22-149: Rules of Procedure