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Planning Commission
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Role
The Planning Commission makes recommendations on petitions for rezoning, amendments to the Development Regulations and amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission renders final decisions on subdivision and site development plans and makes recommendations on all annexation proposals prior to submission to the Town Board for the requisite public hearing. The Planning Commission meets on the first Thursday of the month, 7:00 at Town Hall located 39 N. Hickory Avenue, when action is required.
Composition
The Planning Commission consists of five members appointed for five-year terms by the Board of Town Commissioners. Members must be residents of the Town.
Current Commission
Lois Kissinger Kelly, Chair
Pete Schlehr, Vice Chair
Phil Raub
Keith Powell
Don Coates
Daniel Gray, Alternate
Focus
The primary focus of the Planning Commission is to guide the development and growth of the Town and preserve the character of the community. The Planning Commission is charged with monitoring growth and development in the town. All site plans, subdivisions and rezoning requests are reviewed by the Planning Commission to assure compliance with town codes. The group also conducts special studies as needed on growth management needs, including traffic studies, water and sewer plans, etc. The Planning Commission prepares the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. Powers & Duties
- Application for Planning Commission
- Application for Zoning Administrator Review
- Site Plan/Subdivision Process
- Site Plan/Subdivision Checklist
- Landscape Plan Checklist
- Landscape Manual
- Special Development Process
- Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines
- Zoning Process
- Annexation Process
- Fee Schedule
For more information about volunteering for this commission, call 410-638-4540.