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	AGENDA September 4, 2013 Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Town Council Chambers - 120 Civic Plaza Drive 5:30 PM Regular Meeting


	1.	CALL TO ORDER BY THE CHAIRMAN


	2.	ROLL CALL


	3.	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


	4.	APPROVAL OF AGENDA


	5.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES


		A.	August 7, 2013 Meeting Minutes


	6.	CITIZENS FORUM


		Citizens wishing to speak shall limit their comments to 5 minutes or less at the Chairman's discretion. No action may be taken.


	7.	MATTERS FROM STAFF


		A.	Presentation by LeapPartners
			Presentation by LeapPartners to Planning and Zoning Commission of the 2013 Updated Community Economic Development Base Strategic Plan and Comprehensive Plan Element and the 2013 Economic Development Action Plan request for Commission recommendation to the Taos Town Council to adopt the 2013 Update and the 2013 Action Plan." The explanatory body should read "Presentation by LeapPartners of the 2013 Updated Community Economic Development Base Strategic Plan and Comprehensive Plan Element and Economic Development Action Plan followed by a request for Commission recommendation to the Town Council to adopt the 2013 Update and the 2013 Action Plan. LeapPartners has been engaged in a public process since February to form the 2013 Action Plan based upon community created SMART Goals in key areas of the Taos Economy. The 2013 Action Plan includes recommendations for the long term approach to economic development for the Town and the Enchanted Circle Region that will need to be implemented in the private and public sectors as well as through public and private partnerships.
		B.	Discussion of proposed Code changes & Planning, Zoning and Buildings Department protocols.
			Discussion of proposed Code changes & Planning, Zoning and Buildings Department protocols.


	8.	MATTERS FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION


		A.	Discussion on possible amendments to the C-1 "Neighborhood Commercial Zone" and C-2 "General Commercial Zone" for agricultural uses
			Discussion on possible amendments to the C-1 "Neighborhood Commercial Zone" and C-2 "General Commercial Zone" for agricultural uses


	9.	ADJOURNMENT


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	MINUTES September 4 2013 Planning and Zoning Committee Regular Meeting Town Council Chambers - 120 Civic Plaza Drive 5:30 PM Regular Meeting


	1.	CALL TO ORDER BY THE CHAIRMAN


			The Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Douglas Patterson at 5:35 p.m.


	2.	ROLL CALL


			Those present were: Justin Lea Dennis Garcia Douglas Patterson Pavel Lukes Absent/Excused were: Anthony Perez Also present were: Planning, Zoning and Buildings Director, Martha Perkins Town Attorney, C. Brian James


	3.	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


	4.	APPROVAL OF AGENDA


			Move Agenda Item 8 to 7 1/2.


	5.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES


		A.	August 7, 2013 Meeting Minutes


			Commissioner Lukes made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes from the August 7, 2013 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion. The motion was Passed. Those voting AYE were: Commissioners: Lea, Garcia, Patterson, Lukes


	6.	CITIZENS FORUM


			No one came forward.


		Citizens wishing to speak shall limit their comments to 5 minutes or less at the Chairman's discretion. No action may be taken.


	7.	MATTERS FROM STAFF


		A.	Presentation by LeapPartners
			Presentation by LeapPartners to Planning and Zoning Commission of the 2013 Updated Community Economic Development Base Strategic Plan and Comprehensive Plan Element and the 2013 Economic Development Action Plan request for Commission recommendation to the Taos Town Council to adopt the 2013 Update and the 2013 Action Plan." The explanatory body should read "Presentation by LeapPartners of the 2013 Updated Community Economic Development Base Strategic Plan and Comprehensive Plan Element and Economic Development Action Plan followed by a request for Commission recommendation to the Town Council to adopt the 2013 Update and the 2013 Action Plan. LeapPartners has been engaged in a public process since February to form the 2013 Action Plan based upon community created SMART Goals in key areas of the Taos Economy. The 2013 Action Plan includes recommendations for the long term approach to economic development for the Town and the Enchanted Circle Region that will need to be implemented in the private and public sectors as well as through public and private partnerships.


			Mr. Matt Spriggs was unable to show the presentation therefore he gave a summary on the 2013 updated Community Economic Development Base Strategic Plan and Comprehensive Plan Element and the 2013 Economic Development Action Plan. Commissioners recommended LeapPartners come back in a month and give notice so the Commission can take action on it as an ordinance.


		B.	Discussion of proposed Code changes & Planning, Zoning and Buildings Department protocols.
			Discussion of proposed Code changes & Planning, Zoning and Buildings Department protocols.


			Ms. Martha Perkins gave a description of the proposed changes to the Town Code and the Planning, Zoning and Buildings Department protocols.


	8.	MATTERS FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE


		A.	Discussion on possible amendments to the C-1 "Neighborhood Commercial Zone" and C-2 "General Commercial Zone" for agricultural uses
			Discussion on possible amendments to the C-1 "Neighborhood Commercial Zone" and C-2 "General Commercial Zone" for agricultural uses


			The Commission had a discussion on possible amendments to the C-1 "Neighborhood Commercial Zone" and C-2 "General Commercial Zone" for agricultural uses. Chairman Patterson stated he would like to move forward and would like it to be on the next regular P&Z Commission Meeting Agenda which is October 2, 2013. Citizens wanting to speak were: Roy Cunningham


	9.	ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Commissioner Lea and seconded by Commissioner Garcia to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned.


APPROVED: _____________________________________ Chairperson


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