Planning Commission

Public hearings held

• The county is changing its rules for bulk propane businesses
• The county is changing its rules for bulk propane businesses

Decided 1

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  Zoning ordinance change: Bulk oil/propane storage

  Recommended9–0

  Moved by O’Brien, seconded by Kost · Not voting: Brann

  The minutes’ words

  “O’Brien made a motion to recommend to the Board of Supervisors to revise the Northumberland County Zoning Ordinance, § 148-3, to modify the definition of Bulk Oil/Propane Storage, Commercial, (third sentence of the definition) from “Such facilities shall not include retail sales.” to “Such facilities may include retail sales.” Mr. O’Brien added that this motion is made in due consideration of the administrative record before the body, including the planning 2 commission’s deliberations and recommendation, the information received via the public hearing, including statements offered by staff, the applicant, and members of the public, the public health and safety, the general welfare of the community, public necessity, convenience, in the exercise of good zoning practices and the body’s legislative prerogative, and pursuant to the body’s statutory authority. Mr. Kost seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Michael Bryant Aye Roger McKinley Aye Vivian Diggs Aye Patrick O’Brien Aye Allen Garland Aye Garfield Parker Aye John Kost Aye Heidi Wilkins-Corey Aye James Michel Aye James Brann n/a The motion passed unanimously.” (minutes, Aug 20)

In the order of the minutes. Each quote opens the minutes where it’s written. Routine votes (approving the agenda and minutes, entering and leaving closed session, adjourning) aren’t listed.