Title
Vote to appoint the District 2 Planning Board representative with a term expiring 12/31/2028, David Brent Levy as the District 4 Planning Board representative with a term expiring 12/31/2026, and the District 5 Planning Board representative with a term expiring 12/31/2026
Abstract
Introduction & Background: The purpose of the Planning Board is to advise the County Board of Commissioners on planning, zoning, and subdivision issues. Specific powers and duties include monitoring trends related to land use, proposing needed amendments to the land use plan, establishing development principles and guidelines; proposing ordinances for orderly development in accordance with the land use plan; determining whether proposed developments conform to the land use plan and development principles; and keeping the Board of Commissioners and the public informed on planning issues and reasons for board recommendations.
Discussion & Analysis: Members are appointed by the County Board of Commissioners. Each commissioner has two appointments, including one residing in the commissioner’s district. The terms expire when the appointing commissioner’s term expires. The full County Board of Commissioners also makes one at-large appointment to the Planning Board.
The following thirteen individuals have applied during the advertising period:
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Resides In |
Name |
|
District 1 |
Penelope Griffiths |
|
District 1 |
Wyatt W. Underwood |
|
District 2 |
Alina Cochran |
|
District 2 |
Chris Lattimer |
|
District 2 |
David Brent Levy |
|
District 2 |
Richard Edwards |
|
District 2 |
Stephen D. Powers |
|
District 3 |
Carol A Brainard |
|
District 3 |
George J Cianciolo |
|
District 4 |
Judith Berrios |
|
District 4 |
Melissa Frey |
|
District 4 |
Whitney Schmidt |
|
District 5 |
Adam E Feher |
Appoint District 2 Planning Board member with the term ending 12/31/2028.
Commissioner would like to appoint David Brent Levy as the District 4 Planning Board member with the term ending 12/31/2026.
Appoint District 5 Planning Board member with the term ending 12/31/2026.
|
District |
Name |
Term |
Action and Notes |
|
District 1 |
Mary Roodkowsky |
12/31/2028 |
None Required |
|
District 1 |
Clyde Frazier |
12/31/2028 |
None Required |
|
District 2 |
Robin Lyons |
12/31/2028 |
None Required |
|
District 2 |
Vacant (Jon Spoon resigned 12-20-2024) |
12/31/2028 |
Appointment |
|
District 3 |
Nelson Smith |
12/31/2026 |
None Required |
|
District 3 |
Vacant (Shelley Colbert resigned 2-5-2025) Currently Advertising |
12/31/2026 |
None Required |
|
District 4 |
Tony Mayer |
12/31/2026 |
None Required |
|
District 4 |
David Brent Levy (Elizabeth Haddix resigned 1-3-2025) |
12/31/2026 |
Appointment |
|
District 5 |
Eric Andrews |
12/31/2026 |
None Required |
|
District 5 |
Vacant (Norma Hernandez resigned 6-26-2024) |
12/31/2026 |
Appointment |
|
At Large |
Elaine Chiosso |
12/31/2028 |
None Required |
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: The Planning Board is in place to help achieve goal 3; To Promote a compact growth pattern by developing in and near existing towns, communities, and in designated, well planned, walkable, mixed-use centers.
Budgetary Impact: No Budgetary Impact.
Recommendation/Motion: Motion to appoint the District 2 Planning Board representative with a term expiring 12/31/2028, David Brent Levy as the District 4 Planning Board representative with a term expiring 12/31/2026, and the District 5 Planning Board representative with a term expiring 12/31/2026.