Title
Public Hearing: Application #PL2019-187 - Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Amendment #7 - Changes to Article 1 - General Provisions and Article 2 - Applications and Procedures to improve public engagement and the role of the Planning Commission; City of Lee's Summit, applicant.
Body
Issue/Request:
The issues surrounding improved public participation and a greater role for the Planning Commission in the zoning approval process were discussed at the Joint City Council (CC) and Planning Commission (PC) meeting held on November 20, 2018. After the meeting, staff summarized the discussion items in a memo dated December 11, 2018. Then, on January 31, 2019, a meeting was held with staff, the Mayor and the Planning Commission Chairman to determine next steps on each item. It was decided that staff would present any ordinance changes at the next joint meeting to be held on May 14, 2019. Staff presented these UDO changes at the May 14th work session where discussion occurred over the intent and rationale of each change.
Presenter
Josh Johnson, AICP, Assistant Director of Plan Services
Committee Recommendation
Committee Recommendation: On a motion by Mr. Funk, seconded by Ms. Dial, the Planning Commission unanimously voted on June 27, 2019, to recommend APPROVAL of Appl. #PL2019-187 - Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Amendment #7 - Changes to Article 1 - General Provisions and Article 2 - Applications and Procedures to improve public engagement and the role of the Planning Commission; City of Lee's Summit, applicant.