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Planning & Zoning Commission

Meeting Date:

09/19/2023

Agenda Caption:

Discuss and Consider Action on the appointment of a Planning and Zoning Commission representative to the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC).

Staff Report:

At the August 22, 2023 City Council meeting, City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with the selected planning consultant, Verdunity, to execute a scope of services for the Comprehensive Plan update. The scope reflects a robust and highly engaging planning effort that will help the Town address key policy issues related to:

Growth And Redevelopment
Housing
Infrastructure And Mobility
Social Amenities
Fiscal Sustainability

This plan will include formal and informal community engagement events, individual interviews and focus groups, as well as web-based engagement mechanisms that allow residents to engage in the process at their own convenience. The City Council's comprehensive plan discussion can be viewed here. To support this planning process, the City Council will appoint an Advisory Committee of up to 25 members. This committee will serve as a sounding board for staff and the consultant as they develop the new comprehensive plan. It will include:

1 Planning and Zoning Commission member – selected by the P & Z Chairman.
21 resident/business community members – 3 selections for each Council member (requires one business community member selection per Council member).
3 legacy members (residents with a long history of service to the Town who can share context on how the Town has evolved) – selected by collective decision of the Council.

Staff has solicited applicants through promotion on the Town website, Facebook, Instagram, Next Door, the Town newsletter and business newsletter, and through targeted outreach to key stakeholder groups. Staff will present received applications for consideration by City Council at the September 26th City Council meeting.

Recommendation:

Staff requests direction on the appointment of a Commissioner to the CPAC.