Planning Commission Meeting - January 2009

The Planning Commission will resume their review of the Subdivision Code Update Project during their regular meeting in January.  This first discussion of the new year on this topic will include the following:

1) the results of the community engagement to date;
2) outline of proposed Code section changes;
3) expected results of Code changes; and,
4) "next steps" discussion/schedule for upcoming meetings.

Subsequent monthly Planning Commission meetings will involve review of the new Code language.  The Commission will also assess the details of the expected results of the Code changes in terms of their ability to meet the intent of the Project, specifically, to provide more sustainable, and livable subdivisions, as well as, a more readable/understandable OHMC. 

As always, the public is welcome to attend and provide comments at the Planning Commission meetings.

Coffeehouse Discussions

I had the opportunity to speak with a number of community members at my coffeehouse sessions last week, and look forward to more discussions this and next week.

Generally people were interested in the scope of the Subdivision Project and wanted to know where they could get more information on the subject. I directed them to the blog sites and provided some printed materials I had available.

Coffeehouse Discussions

The Coffeehouse Discussions will begin next Monday (July 28th) from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Starbucks (Harbor Station) 32650 SR 20.

I'll be at Starbucks to provide information, hear your ideas, and generally discuss this project for the next few weeks, on Mondays-Wednesdays-Thursdays.

See you there.

Standing Committee Meeting

On July 14th, I presented a project update to the Governmental Services Standing Committee of City Council.

The presentation outlined the project to date, including its scope; general findings; and public engagement strategies and statistics. A video of the presentation will be available shortly.

The Governmental Services Committee regularly scheduled meeting is the second Monday of each month, at 7:00 a.m. at City Hall.

Meeting May 7

On the morning of May 7th I had another discussion with a community group about this project; this time it was with the Sunrise Rotary group.

Fifteen to twenty Rotary members participated in the discussion with questions and comments ranging from the need for community members to be active in this project; to open space in new subdivisions; and the importance of walkability and trails.

I will be meeting with other interested groups of citizens and businesses throughout this project. If you would like to participate and have me present and/or facilitate a discussion at your business, or organization, please contact me and we can make arrangements

Meeting April 9

On April 9 I made a presentation about the Subdivision Code project to a group of about 15 local realtors at Koetje Real Estate. The discussion we had covered a range of points about the purpose of this project and community outreach.

Interest for more connectivity between neighborhoods was perhaps the most important urban design issue discussed.

I will be meeting with other interested groups of citizens and businesses throughout this project. If you would like to participate and have me present and/or facilitate a discussion at your business, or organization, please contact me and we can make arrangements.