The
Springfield Planning and Zoning Commission
 2008
Meeting Schedule
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The
Planning & Zoning Commission is constituted in accordance with
Section 11.1, Article XI, Springfield City Charter. Nine
members are appointed by the City Council and serve without compensation.
The members hold office for a term of three years and may be reappointed
for a maximum of two terms. The
Planning & Zoning Commission holds public hearings and makes
recommendations on a variety of issues:
- Proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan;
- Proposed amendments to the text of the Zoning Ordinance;
- Proposed rezoning applications;
- Proposed conditional use permits;
- Proposed preliminary plats to subdivide property.
- Proposed vacations of streets, alleys and subdivisions
- Proposed street name changes
- Proposed relinquishment or granting of easements
- Proposed public property acquistions and disposals
Conduct
of the Hearings by the Planning & Zoning Commission
Any
person who has an interest in the subject matter of a hearing will
have the opportunity to present evidence, exhibits and argument,
and to question, through the Chairman of the Commission, witnesses
on all relevant issues, subject to the Chairman's imposition of
reasonable limitations on the number of witnesses, and the nature
and length of testimony and questioning. Speakers are limited to
five (5) minutes, unless additional time is requested. Each
item on the Planning and Zoning Commission agenda is discussed separately,
in the order listed on the agenda, unless Commission decides to
alter the order or group related cases together. First, staff will
make a presentation on the item. Then the applicant will make a
presentation. The Chairman will then ask if there is anyone who
wishes to speak to the issue. If you wish to speak, raise your hand,
or stand up. The Chairman will recognize those who wish to speak
and call them to the podium, one at a time. When you are at the
podium, the Chairman will ask you to give your name and address
for the record. Please speak clearly and into the microphone because
all the public hearings are audio-recorded, video-taped and broadcast
live on Channel 23. The
Commission bases their decisions on the following information and
evidence:
- Testimony, exhibits and arguments presented at the hearing. Commission
does not accept direct or indirect communication with any party
or representative of such party made outside the meeting.
- Reports, memoranda and other materials prepared by city staff or consultants
in connection with the application.
- Inspection of the site.
- The Springfield Comprehensive Plan and adopted goals, objectives
and policies related to community development.
- The knowledge of matters of fact held by members of the commission,
provided any such factual matters are made a part of the public
record at the time of the hearing; and anyone present at the
hearing is given the opportunity at the hearing to refute, expand
on or explain any such factual matters.
The
Planning & Zoning Commission also maintains additional Rules
of Procedure.
View
the 2008 Meeting Schedule.
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