Planning board seeks workshops and staffing to streamline daycare reviews and ordinance cleanup

At the end of the Sept. 2 meeting the board discussed process improvements and staffing needs. Committee member Chico urged development of a clearer, repeatable process for daycare applications — including a required plot plan showing outdoor areas and a staged checklist tied to DHHS licensing — describing the current procedure as inconsistent and burdensome for both applicants and board members.

Planner David said interviews are scheduled for an assistant planner and that staff has a list of ordinance items it plans to clean up. Board members agreed to consider monthly pre‑meeting workshops or occasional agenda items focused on ordinance cleanup. The board canceled the Sept. 16 meeting and set the next meeting for Oct. 7.