Director of Planning, Jennifer DeBoisBriand, provided an explanation of what to expect next with the comp plan review.  According to her report:

• The Village received a working draft of the proposed amendments to the Comp Plan from Able City East in September.

• The staff has reviewed the document and submitted recommendations to Able City.  

• Once Able City addresses the suggestions, they will submit an updated draft to the Village which will be available on the Village website for the public and council.

• A public workshop with AbleCity East will be scheduled for public comments.

• Able City will again update the working draft based on public feedback

• Their updated draft will be presented to the LPA for public hearings (2 anticipated)

• Once reviewed by LPA, their recommendations will be submitted to the Council for Council approval.

If you are interested in reviewing the initial draft from Able City East, it is public record.  We would be happy to email it to readers.

We have also received comments from two staff members that have been sent to Able City.

As we’ve stated several times… Village citizen committees can and should help. We hope all committees will be provided the initial draft along with any planning staff suggestions so they can review sections related to their committee work.

This is a complex document. Extensive work is needed. The public needs to be heavily involved.

Do not underestimate the critical importance of the comprehensive plan and public involvement.