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R applicable parties of the test, which they are already required to send and pay for, that the meeting will also serve the function of reviewing the application review process. • Who runs the meeting? STAFF COMMENT: Staff calls the meeting to order to review the application review process and then turns it over to the applicant to discuss the project. September 8, 2014 Quarterly Public Hearing. This item was reviewed at the hearing where the following questions /comments were made: • BOCC and Planning Board members indicated they believed holding a NIM 30 days prior to the public hearing, where a special use permit was set for review, would not provide sufficient notice to adjacent property owners of the hearing or review process. There was consensus that holding the NIM 45 days in advance of the public hearing would be more appropriate. STAFF COMMENT. The change has been incorporated. This will increase the time currently associated with the submittal and review of special use permit application by approximately 50 to 60 days. • A BOCC member suggested the NIM be held in the evening rather than during the day. STAFF COMMENT. The UDO does not specify the time (i.e. day or evening) a NIM is held. Departmental policy has been to hold the meeting during normal business hours. Staff reminded the Board that complaints have been received over the holding of similar meetings during normal business hours, as people who want to attend them work, as well as at night, as people do not drive at night or the meeting conflicts with family activities or with an individuals work schedule. No matter when the hearing is held there is the potential for criticism. • A BOCC member suggested that staff provide periodic updates on the Planning Department website on applications being submitted and where such applications are in the review process. STAFF COMMENT: Information shall be provided as suggested. • A BOCC member asked staff to clarify current NIM requirements. STAFF COMMENT. A meeting is held: 1. 14 days prior to the Planning Board review of a Major Subdivision Concept Plan application, 2. 14 days Prior to the submittal of any Zoning Compliance Permit application proposing a F.