Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission consists of nine Crystal Lake residents. Commissioners are volunteers appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. They review development proposals and make an advisory recommendation to the City Council. The Commission meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month.

Scheduling Petitions
Staff will coordinate the dates of meetings at which a project will be presented for review to the Planning & Zoning Commission. An item will not be placed on an agenda for consideration unless all plans and documents have been submitted within the time periods outlined in the Development Application packet.

A Project Review (Staff Report) is prepared by staff for use by the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council. The Project Review outlines the request and includes staff's recommendations for approval or denial and any recommended conditions.

Preparing for a Presentation
The following information is provided to assist the petitioner in preparing an effective presentation.

• Consult the Planning & Economic Development Department about the request to learn about the approval process.
• Carefully review the Project Review to understand the conditions of approval and to clarify any questions with staff.
• Prepare a brief and complete presentation that discusses the intent of the proposed project and be prepared to answer any questions that the Planning & Zoning Commission or City Council may have.
• Organize any consultants and individuals that will present information or be present to answer questions at the meeting.
• Use visual aids whenever possible to make a proposal more effective and more easily understandable. Contact staff for availability of the necessary equipment (including Power Point), or arrange to bring you own to the meetings.

Planning & Zoning Commission Members

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