Planning Commission

This commission holds public hearings on a wide variety of development issues.

About

The Planning Commission addresses issues include zoning, platting, conditional use permits and variances. In addition, it develops long-range plans to guide the physical development of the community through a comprehensive planning process.

Televised and streamed meetings

The meetings are televised live on Cable TV on Channel 16 and also web streamed.
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Commission members

NameDistrict representingTerm ends
Adams, ThomasEastApril 1, 2029
Anderson, MelvinWestApril 1, 2029
Arah, ChukwunedaWestApril 1, 2027
Borer, MaggieCity At-largeApril 1, 2025
Cavin, LiamCity At-largeApril 1, 2027
Fraser, KathyCentralApril 1, 2025
Gaye-Bai, PhilipEastApril 1, 2025
Korosso, AbdoCentralApril 1, 2027
Wako, TeshiteCity At-largeApril 1, 2026
Song, Richie – Emerging LeaderCentralApril 1, 2027
Vacant – Emerging LeaderCity At-largeApril 1, 2027

To get contact information on a Commissioner, please email the staff liaison below.

Council liaison

Tony McGarvey

Staff liaison

Paul Mogush >

Term

Three years

Meets

Meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m.

Time commitment (approximate)

Twelve hours per month

Roles and duties

The Planning Commission has an important role in reviewing new developments to be sure they meet the zoning and land use regulations of the City. Planning commission members are often the first to see details on new businesses, new buildings, and projects proposed for development.

The commission:

  • Holds public hearings
  • Reviews development items, new housing projects and the comprehensive plan
  • Makes recommendations to the City Council on whether or not to approve projects or plans

Apply to become a commissioner

Applications are always welcome! Applications are kept on file for one year. As openings occur, applicants are notified of openings and invited to participate in the commission interview process.