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Purpose of Work Session <br /> BOCC work session on May 14, 2013 <br /> - Touched on the fact an alternative review process had been proposed in the pre- <br /> 2010 work <br /> • Need input/direction on review process for projects that require a BOCC public hearing <br /> - Re-zonings and Class A Special Use Permits <br /> Review Process Options <br /> • Keep the existing quarterly public hearing process for all projects <br /> • Revise the existing process only for ASE-related projects <br /> • Revise the existing process for all project <br /> Slides 4-8 -Review Process flowcharts - as seen in pages 5-9 of the abstract <br /> BOCC Discussion Points <br /> • Should a change in the existing public hearing process from a quarterly hearing to a <br /> more frequent hearing be pursued? <br /> - If so, for ASE projects only or for all projects? <br /> - Also, how frequently? (2x/month, monthly, every other month) <br /> • Is there a desire to change the existing policy of the BOCC approving the legal ad? <br /> - Would trim -3 weeks from current process. <br /> - Amendment Outline Forms now used for County-initiated items. <br /> Perdita Holtz outlined the current review process and compared the 3 options detailed in <br /> the flowcharts on abstract pages 5-9. She said the primary difference between options 1 and 2 <br /> is the variation in the timing of the Planning Board recommendation. <br /> She noted that option 3 has 2 public hearings, but it is not favored by staff due to the <br /> potential for a longer time frame and higher cost for publications. <br /> She reviewed the discussion points for the Board. <br /> Chair Jacobs announced that quorum was reached at 7:22. He asked that Perdita Holtz <br /> continue this discussion at the end of the meeting, in order to return to the original public <br /> hearing agenda. <br /> C. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS <br /> Chair Jacobs called the public hearing to order. He noted that Pete Hallenbeck would <br /> preside over the meeting. <br /> The following Planning Board members were present: Chair Pete Hallenbeck, Maxecine <br /> Mitchell, Lisa Stuckey, Stephanie O'Rouke, Paul Guthrie, and Herman Staats. <br /> 1. Zoning Atlas Amendment-To review a property owner-initiated amendment to the <br /> Zoning Atlas to rezone a 2.67 acre parcel of property located at 3604 Southern Drive <br /> (PIN 9844-86-5155) from Rural Residential (R-1) and Light Industrial (1-1) to Light <br /> Industrial (1-1). <br /> Michael Harvey reviewed a series of maps pertaining to the requested zoning atlas <br /> amendment. He reviewed the following background information: <br /> BACKGROUND <br /> PIN - 9844-86-5155. <br /> • Size of Parcel -2.67 acres. <br />