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(A) The members of the Carver County Planning Commission shall be appointed by the County Board of Commissioners. At least two members shall be residents of the portion of the county outside the corporate limits of municipalities. One member shall be appointed in accordance with a recommendation by the town board chairs or designees as an “at-large” position. No more than one voting member of the Commission shall be an officer or employee of the county.
(B) Number. The Planning Commission shall consist of seven members. One of these members shall be a member of the County Board of Commissioners.
(C) Terms. The term of each member shall be for three years except the County Board member. The terms shall be staggered so that no more than two terms are filled at the beginning of each calendar year.
(D) Compensation. The members of the Commission may be compensated in an amount determined by the County Board and may be paid their necessary expenses in attending meetings of the Commission and in the conduct of business of the Commission.
(E) Qualifications. No voting member of the Planning Commission shall have received during the two years prior to appointment, any substantial portion of his or her income from business operations involving the development of land within Carver County for urban and urban related purposes.
(F) Ex officio member. The County Board may designate any county officer or employee as an ex officio member of the Commission.
(G) Vacancy. Should any vacancy occur among members of the Planning Commission by reason of death, resignation, disability or otherwise, immediate notice thereof shall be given to the Chairman of the County Board by the secretary of the Commission. Any filled vacancy shall be for the unexpired term.
(H) Conflict of interest. Any question of when a particular issue involves a conflict of interest is sufficient to disqualify a regular Commission member from voting thereon shall be decided by a majority vote of all members except the member who is being challenged.
(I) Removal. The County Board of Commissioners may remove any members of the Planning Commission for nonperformance of duty or misconduct in office and may fill vacancies for any unexpired term.
(Ord. 47, passed 7-23-02; Am. Ord. 97-2021, passed 7-20-21)
The Planning Commission shall elect a chairman and secretary from among its members. It may also elect any other officers it deems necessary. The Commission may also appoint a person not a member of the Commission to take and keep minutes and be responsible for general clerical duties of the Commission.
(Ord. 47, passed 7-23-02; Am. Ord. 97-2021, passed 7-20-21)
The Planning Commission shall meet on a regular basis as determined by the Commission. Special meetings may be held at the call of the chairman. Written notice of any special meeting shall be posted giving the date, time, place and purpose of the meeting at least three days before the meeting. Written notice shall be mailed at least three days before the meeting to anyone who has filed a written request for notice of special meetings. In calculating three days, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the next regular business day shall be counted as the third day.
(Ord. 47, passed 7-23-02; Am. Ord. 97-2021, passed 7-20-21)
(A) Advisory body. The Planning Commission shall act as an advisory body to the County Board. The Commission shall forward all findings and recommendations to the County Board within 60 days of its determination.
(B) Duties. The Planning Commission shall have authority to perform duties and any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the County Board from time to time.
(1) Comprehensive plan. Cooperate with the County Planning staff in preparing and recommending to the Board for adoption of a comprehensive plan and amendments thereto.
(2) Implementation. Make recommendations for plan execution (implementation) in the form of official controls and other measures, and amendments thereto.
(3) Conditional use permits and interim use permits. Review all applications for conditional use permits, interim use permits, plans for subdivision, requests for amendment to official controls and submit findings and recommendations to the Board. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, the Planning Commission shall have the authority to order the issuance of conditional use permits for residential related uses and structures pursuant to § 152.077.
(4) Public hearings. Conduct public hearings on adoption or amendment to official controls, conditional use permits and subdivision applications.
(Ord. 47, passed 7-23-02; Am. Ord. 58-2007, passed 3-27-07; Am. Ord. 80-2015, passed 6-16-15; Am. Ord. 97-2021, passed 7-20-21)
CONDITIONAL AND INTERIM USE PERMITS
(A) Prior to submission of a CUP or IUP application, the person applying for a CUP or IUP shall submit a concept plan and meet with the Department to discuss the application. Through the pre-application, the Department may summarize the informational requirements and issues related to the specific CUP or IUP request. The person applying for a CUP or IUP shall submit an application to the Department. The applicant shall demonstrate compliance with the requirements for the CUP or IUP and shall include on the application all information required by the Department.
(Ord. 47, passed 7-23-02; Am. Ord. 70-2010, passed 1-25-11; Am. Ord. 88-2018, passed 11-20-18; Am. Ord. 97-2021, passed 7-20-21)
The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing in conformance with § 152.285 on all applications for a CUP or IUP.
(Ord. 47, passed 7-23-02; Am. Ord. 70-2010, passed 1-25-11; Am. Ord. 97-2021, passed 7-20-21)
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