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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/16/2003 AGENDAAGENDA Regular Meeting - Bremerton Planning Commission (Subject to PC approval) December 16, 2003 5:30 P.M. 239 Fourth Street Court Room - Second Floor I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL (quorum present) III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA IV APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of November 18, 2003, Regular Meeting Planning Commission minutes. V. PUBLIC MEETING A. Call to the Public: Public comments on any item not on tonight’s agenda B. Public Meeting Public Hearings 1. a. PL03 00189 - An ordinance amending BMC 21.02.150 relating to unlisted uses. Workshops 2. a. Comprehensive Plan - Planning Commission will host a study session on the Draft Transportation Element of the City's new Comprehensive Plan. It will be a roundtable discussion to review the existing draft, with participation by volunteers who helped draft the document. Citizens are welcome to attend and submit comments or concerns in writing. Public workshops and hearing will follow in early 2004. (Paul Rogerson/Matthew Keough) VI. BUSINESS MEETING A. Chair Report: Commissioner Kennedy. None. B. Director Report: Chris Hugo. None. C.Old Business: None. D.New Business: None. VII. ADJOURNMENT: The next regular meeting is January 20, 2004. Public Hearings Procedures A. The public hearing is announced by the chairperson. The chairperson may set a time limit for public comment. B. STAFF REPORT: A member of the City staff provides a summary of the proposal, its location, and other information about the proposal. Visual aids may be used. C. WRITTEN TESTIMONY: Staff informs the Commission of written comments that have been received. Letters or petitions may be read into the record at this time. D. PUBLIC TESTIMONY: (in following order) a. Those in favor (proponents) of the proposal may comment. b. Those in opposition (opponents) may comment. c. Those having comment of a neutral nature may comment. d. Final staff comments. E. HEARING IS CLOSED: Commission deliberates and may ask questions of City staff, the applicant, or any member of the public. The hearing may be re-opened by additional public comment if determined appropriate by the chairperson. F. A motion is made to approve, deny, or take other appropriate action. The decision is made by roll call vote. How to Testify Effectively at a Public Hearing: Speak into the microphone (the meeting is being recorded). State your name for the record (address is optional). Keep testimony brief, concise and factual. Address all your concerns the first time. Use notes if necessary. Give written materials, maps, petitions, etc., to the secretary for the record.