SUBJECT: General Business
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Planning Commission Training
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DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development
PRESENTER: Deborah Bachelder AICP, Planning Manager/Deputy Director of Planning & Development
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Welcome to the Town of Erie Planning Commission. Your selection as a Planning Commissioner provides you with a valuable opportunity for genuine public service. Thank you for your contribution.
Town staff will assist Planning Commission with the transition from a general citizen to being a member on the Planning Commission. Planning Commissioners will be trained to have a basic understanding of the regulations, guidelines, plans and approval processes that form the review process for land use applications within the Town of Erie. The majority of the work performed by Planning Commission is related to land use applications that are presented in a hearing where Planning Commission acts similar to a judge does in court. Planning Commission listens to testimony, reviews case documents, considers the laws and procedures that apply and makes findings that support a recommendation or decision on the application.
Planning Commission will have several training events in the next few months. At this meeting, staff will go over general information and guidance for Planning Commission as outlined below.
Relationship to Board of Trustees:
* Planning Commission is appointed by the Board of Trustees and provides two reports a year to the Board of Trustees.
* Planning Commission is primarily advisory to the Board of Trustees except for approval of large (buildings over 25,000 square feet) Site Plan applications and the Comprehensive Plan.
Staff Roles & Support:
* Melinda Helmer: Planning Commission secretary and administrates the posting of Legistar agenda packets, meeting links for virtual meetings and general notices.
* Deborah Bachelder: Designated staff liaison to Planning Commission; a...
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