Planning Commission Meeting Date: June 20, 2024
To: Members of the Planning Commission
From: Mikayla Schmidt, City Planner
Title
Public Hearing for Consideration of Text Amendments to Section 3.3.4 Outdoor Lighting Standards found within Chapter 34 - Land Development Code.
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Action Requested:
The Planning Commission is asked to conduct a public hearing to gather input on Section 3.3.4 Outdoor Lighting Standards.
Summary Report:
The applicant is the City of Northfield and the lighting standards have been reviewed, and modifications made, to address the strong interest in adopting dark sky standards for the community.
The public hearing notice was published in the Northfield News on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Public hearing mailings are not sent out for text amendments. A copy of the public hearing notice is attached.
The following is the procedure of the public hearing per the City Council's adopted Rules of Business:
Public Hearing Procedure:
A Public Hearing is used to solicit the public's comments on various projects or City operation procedures.
A. The Chair will open the hearing by identifying the subject.
B. Staff Presentation - staff will give a presentation on the subject.
C. Applicant's Presentation - if needed.
D. Public Input - The public will have the opportunity to speak for or against the issue. The public may ask questions, make comments, voice support, agree or disagree with the issue.
1. The Chair will recognize a speaker and comments/conversation will be between the Chair and speaker; and between the Chair and Commissioners.
2. The speaker must give their name, address, and if representing a business, must give the name of the business or corporation. If an Attorney or consultant is representing a client, the client must be identified for the record.
3. Speakers will be allowed to speak a maximum of two (2) minutes per item (not including interpreter's time).
E. Questions or Clarifications from the Planning Com...
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