Planning Board minutes 1989-06-05

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Minutes for the Meeting of June 6, 1989 2 ********************* COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, POLICIES ********************** 150. Videotapes on Planning Prepared by California League of Cities entitled: "Why Plan" and "The Role of the Planning Commissioner" The Board watched the two videotapes, and a discussion of the information presented, including the topics below, followed: what is a planning board - its make-up and duties, where does the enabling legislation permitting them to function come from, what role does the planning board serve in town government, development of master/comprehensive plan, allowing for the process of change in any plan development of long term vs short term goals, implementation of zoning, provisions for public facilities, adequate roads, water supplies, police and fire facilities and capital improvement programs. 151. Meeting with Town Manager Richard White, Discussion of Planning Board's Work Program and Cooperation with Town Administration: Mr. White reviewed the Planning Board's year, noting the work on Pine Meadows and Housing issues done by the staff. He stated his willingness to support and fund work on a com- prehensive plan or any portion thereof, for the Town. He added that a good start had been made on the development of a Capital Budget Plan this past year, and referred to the Planning Director's good work on this committee. He praised the Assistant Planner's work on some of the major subdivision problems which are finally being resolved, and then asked for comments from the Board. Mrs. Uhrig mentioned a need for coordination between boards, committees and citizens to keep all informed of what is happening in Town. Mr. Sorensen noted that sometimes the process and lack of coordination has delayed develop- ment. Mr. White agreed that conflicting regulations of various boards can cause delays and he reported work was being done to improve the coordination of regulations and processes among the boards and committees. Mr. Williams said he believed all fees should be higher to reflect the actual time staffs must spend on review of applications before the Town. He also commented negatively on Room G-15 as a meeting room. Mrs. Klauminzer asked what would be the scope of work for preparation of a Comprehensive Plan. She did not believe the staff would have the time to spend on this, and envisioned a consultant doing the work. The Board agreed they would like to begin the process to develop a Master Plan for the Town, and asked direction from the Town Manager. Mr. White said he would work on preparation of a scope of services if asked to do so, and support funding for a consultant. ***************** AFFORDABLE HOUSING ****************************************