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35 <br /> the Board except for major subdivisions. She said she would like the Planning Director's <br /> recommendation on text amendments. She would also like a recommendation for a county- <br /> initiated zoning atlas amendment but not a recommendation when it is from the outside. <br /> Cy Stober said he does not know if they can legally make the decision just for county <br /> initiated. <br /> John Roberts said they will need to work through it. <br /> Commissioner Fowler said she does not feel strongly either way. She said that the analysis <br /> of the last project was helpful. <br /> Commissioner Richards said she also appreciated the analysis and seeing both sides. <br /> She said she feels there is lack of clarity around what the recommendation means and that is <br /> what was an issue for her. <br /> Vice-Chair McKee said he does not support a change but would be okay with the addition <br /> of an analysis. He said that he is not in favor of any change at this time. <br /> Commissioner Greene asked if most text amendments are initiated by staff. <br /> Cy Stober said over 90% of the time either in response to state law or because of their <br /> professional practices. <br /> Commissioner Greene said there is more distrust in the community about the Board's <br /> decisions. She said having planning staff analysis is helpful but should stop just short of making <br /> a recommendation on approval or denial. <br /> John Roberts asked if it would be easier to say, "the Planning Director shall not make a <br /> recommendation on special use permits or conditional zoning applications" and leave the rest of <br /> it untouched. <br /> Cy Stober said that would be striking the recommendation from the text. <br /> Chair Bedford asked about the zoning atlas versus a text amendment. <br /> Cy Stober said it is seen as an extension of the text, but they can be separated. <br /> John Roberts said he is not suggesting anything other than if the Board would like to <br /> consider removing the recommendation from the conditional zoning applications. <br /> Cy Stober said in regard to the consistency analysis, he needs to do a better job of doing <br /> the analysis, so they have both options before them. He said that it is required by him to perform <br /> the analysis, but he can do better without an amendment. <br /> John Roberts said the Planning Director would still go through the conformity, but he can <br /> change what the recommendations looks like. <br /> Cy Stober said removing the recommendation would require an ordinance amendment <br /> and this could be done by removing the recommendation requirement. <br /> Commissioner Fowler said she wants that simple amendment to come back. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton said she is pleased with the clarity and carefulness of analysis <br /> brought by the Planning Director, but aware that may not always happen depending on who is <br /> the director. She said it may be hard for some to be completely neutral. She said that she looks <br /> forward to having the amendment brought back. <br /> 8. Consent Agenda <br /> • Removal of Any Items from Consent Agenda <br /> • Approval of Remaining Consent Agenda <br /> • Discussion and Approval of the Items Removed from the Consent Agenda <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Vice-Chair McKee, to approve <br /> the consent agenda. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />