LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH CENTER
File #: 17-2259    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Work Session
File created: 6/30/2017 In control: Planning
On agenda: 7/17/2017 Final action:
Title: Request to schedule a public hearing for August 21, 2017 at 6:00 PM for Chatham County Comprehensive Plan.
Attachments: 1. Attachment_SC_Chair_Transmittal_Letter, 2. Comprehensive Plan Website - inlcuding link to the draft comprehensive plan

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Request to schedule a public hearing for August 21, 2017 at 6:00 PM for Chatham County Comprehensive Plan.

 

ABSTRACT

 

Action Requested:

Request to schedule a Public Hearing for Chatham County Comprehensive Plan.

 

Introduction & Background:

In the fall of 2015, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners appointed a steering committee to oversee the development of a comprehensive plan for Chatham County. The committee and planning department staff have been working with Land Design; a consultant hired through an RFP process, to develop the plan.

 

Discussion & Analysis:

Land Design has completed the final draft of the Chatham County Comprehensive Plan. Staff and the steering committee have reviewed the final draft and request that a public hearing be scheduled before the Board of Commissioners. A transmittal letter from the Steering Committee has also been attached to the notes and the SC Chair will also provide comments during the work session. Representatives from Land Design will provide a formal presentation prior to the hearing.

 

To review the draft plan visit www.chathamnc.org/comprehensiveplan <http://www.chathamnc.org/comprehensiveplan> .

 

Public Comment will be accepted between July 14th, 2017 to August 25th 2017 via the “comment form” link located on the website listed above.

 

Recommendation:

Schedule a public hearing for August 21st 2017