PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
Public Comment on Proposed Zoning & Flood Hazard Ordinances
Pittsford PLANNING COMMISSION (PC)
THURSDAY June 30, 2016 7:00 pm
Lothrop Elementary School, 3447 Rt.7, Pittsford Village
I. Call the Public Hearing to order.
II. Introduction & Outline of Hearing Procedure.
a. Introduce the PC members , ZA , and Attorney; and disclose any conflicts of interest or ex parte communications.
b. Adopt or amend the Hearing Agenda.
c. Review the Definition of “Interested Persons” and reference the Agenda posted on the Town Website for more information. Anyone present at the Hearing who wishes to be recognized as an Interested Person is to have signed the Attendance Roster and give oral or written testimony.
d. Explain (statutory) purpose of this (only) PC Public Hearing as part of the legal adoption process:
1. to update the Zoning language to include VT required issues.
2. to simplify & clarify the Zoning Ordinance
3. to address specific issues requested by the Select Board, a result of their 2015 Hearings.
4. to receive input from the Public and answer questions.
e. Note that this Hearing is also for updating of the Flood Plain Ordinance; but that there were only minor changes to titles; and that the Flood Plain language is essentially unchanged.
f. Outline the Procedure on participation:
1. Raise Hand and be recognized by the CHAIRMAN before speaking.
2. Speak loud enough for all to hear.
3. STATE YOUR NAME and residency, for the Record.
4. Direct all questions and statements to the PC members. No “discussions” with others in the room.
5. Limit your testimony to FIVE MINUTES (5+/-) per issue; and respect the Chairman’s instructions.
6. Read any written testimony, and submit a copy to the Chairman.
7. The Hearing will either close at 9:00 pm; or be continued to another meeting at 7:00 pm on Thursday July 7, 2016, at Town Office (if anticipated attendance will fit the Conference Room).
III. Open the floor for Discussion
IV. Request any Final Comments or Questions from any one in attendance.
V. Close or Continue the Public Hearing.
VI. Outline Future proceedings :
1. PC will review the comments presented at the Public Hearing, make adjustments to the draft Ordinances and then take a vote to present the draft to the Selectboard or,
2. At the Regular July 28th Regular Meeting, the PC will conduct a final review and vote on presenting the Ordinance to the Select Board at the SB meeting of August 3rd.
3. The Select Board will subsequently schedule TWO Public Hearings that statute requires (section 4441)
VII. Adjourn the Meeting