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  • 2026-04-14 Regular Meeting Agenda

    Apr 14, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The Hazleton City Council held a regular meeting on April 14, 2026, featuring a public hearing on the Greater Hazleton Area Thrive 2035 Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan and consideration of several ordinances and resolutions. Key items included first reading of Ordinance 2026-8 establishing a Residential Reserved Parking Permit Program, second reading of Ordinance 2026-7, and resolutions to approve the amended Fiscal Year 2026 Action Plan, award a bid for the Hazleton Streets Improvements Project—Phase 1, and request Department of Conservation and Natural Resources funds for the Columbus Court Community Park and Pagnotti Field Project—Phase 1.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 2026 Approved February 9, 2026

    Jan 12, 2026

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The City of Coatesville held a regular council meeting on January 12, 2026, during which President Lavender-Norris introduced the city's new solicitor, Joseph Clement. The council conducted a public hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance amendment that had undergone review by both the Chester County Planning Commission and the city's Planning Commission, with proper publication notices issued in December 2025 and January 2026 in compliance with Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code requirements. The ordinance amendment, which originated from concerns regarding convenience stores and other zoning matters identified by the city's Planning Commission, was presented for potential adoption following the public comment period.

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  • WORCESTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes – December 11, 2025

    Dec 11, 2025

    ·Worcester, MA
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    On December 11, 2025, the Worcester Township Planning Commission reviewed a sketch plan for a 32-acre conservation subdivision at the corner of Berks Road and Bean Road, which proposes 12 lots on property currently zoned Agricultural. The Commission discussed various elements including lot configuration, yard requirements, steep slope analysis, and access provisions, with the applicant required to submit detailed field surveys and environmental studies at the preliminary plan stage, including PennDOT approval for the single proposed access point onto Berks Road. The Commission expressed support for the proposed contiguous open space layout to be privately maintained by a homeowners association.

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  • COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 10, 2025 MEETING OF THE

    Dec 10, 2025

    ·West Chester, PA
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    On December 10, 2025, the Chester City Council held a regular meeting presided over by Mayor Stefan Roots, during which Police Commissioner Katrina Blackwell was sworn in with congratulations from city officials and community members. The council approved previous meeting minutes and addressed several items including Bill No. 5 (Ordinance 5, 2025), a final reading amendment to the Planning and Zoning Code that prohibits construction company and tradesperson headquarters in specific zoning districts and establishes maximum percentages for outdoor storage, and Resolution 147 regarding Grace Manor plan approval with standard stormwater management agreements. Public comments were received on agenda items including questions about amendments to the Pension Board ordinance and stormwater management protocols.

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  • Council Meeting Minutes December 8, 2025 Page 1 VILLAGE OF BALTIMORE

    Dec 8, 2025

    ·Baltimore, MD
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    The Village of Baltimore held a Council meeting on December 8, 2025, with Mayor Rick Ellas presiding and four of six Council members present. The Council approved the November 24, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4–0 vote and approved the amended agenda by a 4–0 vote. During public comment, John Daft inquired about the timeline for the Klamfoth property annexation, and Solicitor Jeffrey Feyko explained that the County would review documents with a typical 4-week processing period following final legislation approval at the previous Council meeting. Council member Rick Foreman clarified that annexation decisions follow the EPA 208 plan, which establishes that Village utilities extend to State Route 37 and that the Village does not plan annexation east of that boundary. The Council also approved funding for an Employee Appreciation lunch scheduled for December 17, 2025, by a 4–0 vote, and received a report on departmental activities, including completion of a water modeling project.

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  • TOWN OF STAMFORD SELECT BOARD MEETING November 6, 2025 (UNAPPROVED) 6:00 p.m.

    Nov 6, 2025

    ·Stamford, CT
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    The Stamford Select Board met on November 6, 2025, and approved two warrants totaling $97,462.40 for payroll and accounts payable, along with reviewing September financials and third-quarter reports. The board discussed highway maintenance activities, approved a Better Back Roads grant application for a culvert replacement project at Sportsmen Road and Suzanne Drive (estimated cost reduced from $60,000 to approximately $25,000 through design modifications), and addressed issues with recycling dumpster conditions from Casella. Additional updates included completion of highway garage door projects funded through the MERP program and plans to use remaining funds for electrical panel installation.

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  • October 7, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Oct 7, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on October 7, 2025, with six of seven members present to evaluate the city's current form of government over a planned 9-month study period. The Commission will decide whether to recommend retaining the current government structure or draft a Home Rule Charter, with the latter extending the process by an additional 9 months and requiring voter approval via referendum. Regular GSC meetings are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:30 PM at City Hall Conference Room A, with agendas and minutes to be posted on the city website. The Commission is conducting interviews with current and former mayors, city council members, and department heads, and subcommittees held virtual discussions with representatives from Lancaster and Williamsport, both Pennsylvania municipalities with full-time mayors that adopted Home Rule Charters; Lancaster used Home Rule to increase its Earned Income Tax to fund public safety and public works.

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  • Minutes Planning Commission Meeting October 2, 2025

    Oct 2, 2025

    ·Knoxville, TN
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    The Planning Commission held a regular meeting on October 2, 2025, with 15 commissioners present, during which the October 2 agenda and September 11 minutes were approved on consent. The commission voted unanimously to postpone 13 items for 30 days and addressed six tabled items from previous meetings, including proposed developments ranging from auto repair facilities and commercial operations to residential projects in various zoning districts across multiple council districts.

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  • BOSTON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING September 24, 2025 1

    Sep 24, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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    At its September 24, 2025 regular meeting, Boston Township Trustees approved the prior meeting minutes and received updates on zoning enforcement, including three Board of Zoning Appeals hearings with decisions on permits and ongoing compliance issues with property owners. The trustees also received revenue checks totaling $27,583.71 from Cuyahoga Falls and Peninsula through joint economic development agreements, approved a salt contract with the Village of Peninsula, and heard updates on Valley Fire District operations including contract extension negotiations and planned personnel interviews. Additionally, the Board of Buildings and Grounds reported receiving grant paperwork from the Ohio Budget and Management office and planned to pursue quotes for window shade replacements.

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  • Zoning Commission September 10, 2025 – Meeting Minutes

    Sep 10, 2025

    ·Fort Worth, TX
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    The Zoning Commission met on September 10, 2025, with 10 commissioners present, approving the previous month's minutes unanimously. Two continued cases were considered: ZC-25-120, a request to rezone 1.73 acres at 3401 Longvue Avenue from Neighborhood Commercial to Light Industrial, was recommended for denial unanimously; and ZC-25-131, a request to add 119.98 acres to a Planned Development for light industrial uses (limited to data centers, governmental, educational, and health care facilities) with enhanced setback requirements adjacent to residential districts, was presented but the document appears incomplete regarding the commission's action.

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  • WORCESTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES

    Aug 20, 2025

    ·Worcester, MA
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    At its June 18, 2025 business meeting, the Worcester Township Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the consent agenda including May 2025 financial reports and a bill payment of $314,883.00, and authorized advertisement of two zoning ordinance amendments addressing accessory structures and childcare centers in commercial districts. The board awarded the 2025 road program bid to Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC for $1,029,395.60 and approved the Westrum preliminary land development plan for a 45-townhome age-targeted housing project on Trooper and Germantown Pike in a 2-1 vote, with Supervisor Betz opposing due to concerns about zoning precedent and resident impact. The board also unanimously approved the Windy Hill preliminary/final subdivision plan for two residential lots and authorized DEP planning module authorization for the same project.

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  • August 19, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Aug 19, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on August 19, 2025, at 4:30 PM with five of seven members present, chaired by Vice Chairperson Rossanna Gabriel. The Commission approved updated bylaws renaming itself the City of Hazleton Government Study Commission and finalized plans to conduct outreach to Pennsylvania municipalities operating under Home Rule Charters through Halloween, using subcommittees of 2–3 members each with standardized questions. The Commission will also distribute a separate questionnaire to Hazleton's department heads, including the Administrator, using fillable forms to encourage candid responses without direct supervisor involvement. A Public Relations Contact will be appointed from board members to handle public and media inquiries. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 4:30 PM on the second floor of Hazleton City Hall.

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  • August 5, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Aug 5, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on August 5, 2025, at 4:33 PM with seven members present (Allison Keegan, Chairperson; Rossanna Gabriel arrived at 4:39 PM; Philip Bonafair, Thomas Bruno, Jeffrey Cusat, Joseph Yannuzzi, and Joseph Zeller III). The Commission approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes and invoices unanimously. Pennsylvania Economy League representatives presented materials on the Commission's purpose, bylaws, a work plan, and the Optional Third-Class City Plan B for elected officials, with a recommendation to form sub-committees to interview officials from comparable cities with Home Rule Charters regarding government structure strengths and weaknesses. The study is scheduled for completion within nine months, after which voters will decide on adopting a new government form; if a charter is proposed, the Commission will have an additional nine months to draft it. The next meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2025, at 4:30 PM on the second floor of Hazleton City Hall.

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  • WORCESTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes July 24, 2025 | 7:00 PM

    Jul 24, 2025

    ·Worcester, MA
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    The Worcester Township Planning Commission held its July 24, 2025 meeting where commissioners unanimously approved corrected May 22 meeting minutes and decided to table the DePaul farm improvement plan application at 1616 Whitehall Road pending applicant appearance after resolving zoning issues. The Commission directed staff to integrate a draft sign ordinance with existing revisions and prepare it for review, focusing initially on definitions while ensuring proper use of enforcement language, and also requested staff to assemble a comprehensive binder of all Township-owned properties with photographs, histories, and restrictions for each parcel.

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  • July 15, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Jul 15, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on July 15, 2025, at 4:30 PM with seven members present, including Chairperson Allison Keegan. The Commission unanimously approved meeting minutes from June 17 and July 1, 2025. The Commission unanimously voted to engage PEL as a consultant to provide guidance on Home Rule processes and to retain Karpowich Law Firm as legal counsel. Solicitor Sean Logsdon provided an overview of Optional Plan A and Plan B governance structures and the possibility of a custom Home Rule Charter. The Commission discussed developing bylaws for committee structure and reviewed legal requirements under the Sunshine Act and Right-to-Know Law regarding transparency and public access to government information.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes July 14, 2025 Approved August 11, 2025 1 Minutes

    Jul 14, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on July 14, 2025, where all seven council members were present. The council approved the June 23 minutes and accounts payables unanimously. Lisa Doan-Harley, chair of the Historical Commission, presented on the successful July 26 Town Tours and Village Walks event, which attracted 105 participants from the region and surrounding areas, and discussed plans for future tours and recruitment of new commission members.

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  • Steering Committee Agenda 07/14/2025

    Jul 14, 2025

    ·Stamford, CT
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    The Steering Committee of Stamford's 31st Board of Representatives met remotely on September 8, 2025, to plan the upcoming regular Board meeting scheduled for October 6, 2025. The committee approved placing a resolution congratulating the Stamford Police Department SWAT team on winning the CT SWAT Team Challenge on the October agenda. The committee also approved placing five mayoral appointments on the October agenda, including positions for the Board of Ethics, Zoning Board of Appeals, Historic Preservation Advisory Committee, Arts & Culture Commission, and Social Services Commission, with term expiration dates ranging from 2026 to 2027.

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  • Minutes Planning Commission Meeting July 10, 2025

    Jul 10, 2025

    ·Knoxville, TN
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    The Planning Commission held its regular meeting on July 10, 2025, with all 15 commissioners present. The commission approved the July 10, 2025 agenda and minutes from previous meetings on consent, and voted unanimously to postpone one item for 30 days. Seven tabled items from previous meetings remained on the agenda, including proposals for a duplex development, a Comprehensive Plan amendment, rezoning requests, an auto repair facility, a residential plat, and a commercial mulching operation, among others.

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  • July 1, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Jul 1, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on July 1, 2025, at 4:36 PM with all seven members present to review the city's current Third-Class City Code government structure and explore potential alternatives including a Home Rule Charter. City Solicitor Sean Logsdon provided an overview of the current mayor and city council format and reviewed Optional Plan B as an alternative framework. The Commission elected Christine Galuska as Recording Secretary at a monthly rate of $600.00 by unanimous 7–0 vote. Members were distributed materials on optional government plans under Chapter 30 and received proposals from PEL regarding consultant services and Karpowich Law Firm for legal services, with instructions to review all documents before the next meeting. The Commission noted Hazleton adopted the Third-Class City Code in January 1988 following a 1984 voter-approved ballot initiative.

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  • June 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Jun 17, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission held its inaugural meeting on June 17, 2025, to begin a 9–18 month study of potentially adopting a Home Rule Charter to replace the current Third-Class City Code Optional Plan B structure. The Commission elected Allison Keegan as Chairperson and Rossanna Gabriel as Vice Chairperson, with Christine Galuska as Recording Secretary. The Commission approved a budget of approximately $200,000 to cover consultant services (PEL), legal services (Karpowich Law Office), and related operational costs, and established a meeting schedule for the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:30 PM at Hazleton City Hall. The Commission voted to apply for an STMP Grant and to present the budget to Hazleton City Council on June 24, 2025.

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    Jun 16, 2025

    ·Jackson, MS
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    This document records a Regular Zoning Meeting of the Jackson, Mississippi City Council held on June 16, 2025 at 2:30 p.m., with Council President Virgi Lindsay presiding and five of seven council members present. The meeting addressed Zoning Case No. 4283, an ordinance to rezone property at 1611 Bailey Ave. (Parcel 96-24) from R-4 (Limited Multi-family) Residential District to C-2 (Limited) Commercial District to allow transitional housing for homeless youth, filed by Glenda Bryant. The Jackson City Planning Board had recommended approval of the rezoning following a public hearing on April 23, 2025, and notice of the petition was published in the Mississippi Link on April 3 and April 17, 2025.

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    Jun 16, 2025

    ·Jackson, MS
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    The Jackson City Council held a regular zoning meeting on June 16, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. to consider Zoning Case No. 4283, a petition by Glenda Bryant to rezone property at 1611 Bailey Ave. (Parcel 96-24) from R-4 (Limited Multi-Family) Residential District to C-2 (Limited) Commercial District to allow for transitional housing for homeless youth. The Jackson City Planning Board recommended approval of the rezoning following a public hearing held on April 23, 2025, with legal notice published in the Mississippi Link on April 3 and April 17, 2025. Five council members were present: Virgi Lindsay (Ward 7, Council President), Brian Grizzell (Ward 4, Vice President), Montyne Clay (Ward 2), Kenneth I. Stokes (Ward 3), and Aaron Banks (Ward 6); two members were absent.

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  • Minutes Planning Commission Meeting June 12, 2025

    Jun 12, 2025

    ·Knoxville, TN
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    The Planning Commission held a regular meeting on June 12, 2025, with 15 commissioners present. The commission approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes on consent, postponed one item for 30 days by unanimous vote (11-0), and reviewed seven tabled items from previous meetings dating back to July 2024, including proposals for residential developments, commercial uses, comprehensive plan amendments, and a final plat for Isabel Estates Phase 2.

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  • WORCESTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 | 7:00 PM

    May 22, 2025

    ·Worcester, MA
    Minutes

    On May 22, 2025, the Worcester Township Planning Commission unanimously approved the preliminary land development plan for Westrum Development's Trooper Ridge project, a proposed for-sale townhome community on Trooper Road and Germantown Pike that will retain one existing home while developing the remaining area into high-end townhomes. Key conditions of approval include compliance with review letters from external agencies, submission of architectural renderings and a guest parking analysis, and exploration of passive amenities such as trails; the applicant acknowledged an $81,250 traffic impact fee and agreed to prohibit unauthorized modifications through homeowners' association documents. Commission members addressed concerns regarding limited guest parking and amenities, with the applicant proposing sidewalks throughout, discussing potential overflow parking arrangements with a nearby church, and committing to further discussions with staff on feasibility of additional amenities.

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  • 1 DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting

    Apr 28, 2025

    ·Doylestown, PA
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    The Doylestown Township Planning Commission held its regular meeting on April 28, 2025, to review a sketch plan for Sandy Ridge LLC's proposed 8-lot cluster subdivision at 925 Sandy Ridge Road. The plan includes a cul-de-sac serving 7 lots, one lot with direct Sandy Ridge Road access, open space with a pond, a bike and hike path, public water and sewer connections, and sidewalks—representing an increase from a previously approved but unrecorded 5-6 lot plan. Commission members raised questions regarding open space placement, pond maintenance responsibility, and whether alternative development options were considered.

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  • Minutes Planning Commission Meeting March 13, 2025

    Mar 13, 2025

    ·Knoxville, TN
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    The Planning Commission held a regular session on March 13, 2025, with 14 commissioners present. The commission approved the agenda and February minutes on consent, and unanimously voted to postpone multiple items for 30, 60, and 90 days, as well as to withdraw certain items as read. The meeting also included five tabled items from previous dates, including proposed residential developments, a duplex project, and a comprehensive plan amendment related to place types and zoning.

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  • Administration and Finance Committee Minutes February 25, 2025 1

    Feb 25, 2025

    ·Columbia, SC
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    The Richland County Council's Administration and Finance Committee met on February 25, 2025, to conduct routine business including the election of Derrek Pugh as Chair and approval of prior meeting minutes. The committee voted unanimously to recommend awarding a $11.3 million contract (with 10% contingency totaling $12.4 million) to Palmetto Corp of Conway for the Community Road Phase 2 Widening project, a 3½-mile expansion of a State road adjacent to the Scout Motors site, funded through state economic development incentives administered by the County. The committee also began discussion of an operational services initiative involving Brightly Software acquisition and a County facility master plan assessment.

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  • Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Wednesday, February 5, 2025

    Feb 5, 2025

    ·Tulsa, OK
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    The Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission held Meeting No. 2930 on February 5, 2025, with nine members present. The commission approved minutes from the prior meeting (January 22, 2025) by a 9–0 vote. The commission reviewed PUD-530-3, a minor amendment request by A-Max Sign Company to modify signage standards at the southwest corner of East 19th Street South and South Lewis Avenue in City Council District 4, which would increase allowable identification signs from one to two and raise the maximum height of ground signs from 10 feet to 28 feet to accommodate YWCA letters on an existing clock tower structure. The proposed amendment would align PUD-530 standards more closely with underlying OL zoning requirements and would require additional approval from the Tulsa Preservation Commission due to the site's location within a historic preservation overlay.

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  • Directors’ Meeting Minutes for Monday, February 3, 2025

    Feb 3, 2025

    ·Lincoln, NE
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    On February 3, 2025, the Lincoln City Directors met to discuss stormwater management, library services, and zoning updates. The city issued a $13.9 million stormwater bond approved by voters in November to fund flood mitigation and water quality improvements, with specific projects including urban drainage improvements and stream stabilizations across the city. Additionally, the Libraries Department reported a strategic plan for 2024-27 focused on maximizing access and growing support, with system-wide services and checkouts up 3-16% year-over-year, and Planning presented zoning district updates scheduled for City Council consideration in mid-March.

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  • 1 1 Mercantile Street – Suite 520 Worcester, MA 01608

    Nov 14, 2024

    ·Worcester, MA
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    The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission held a virtual quarterly meeting on November 14, 2024, with officers, regional delegates, and numerous staff and guests in attendance. The primary business conducted was the approval of the September 12, 2024 quarterly meeting minutes, with a minor correction to the "Call to Order" section terminology, which passed unanimously with six abstentions. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. and adjourned at 7:12 p.m. after completing all scheduled business.

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