Title
Request to Waive Probationary Period of New City Plan Board Member Seth Lane (B)
Explanation
Seth Lane was appointed to the City Plan Board by the City Commission on January 3, 2013 for a term that expires on November 1, 2015. Based on the pertinent background described in his application, staff finds that the 60-day probationary period required of new Plan Board members by Sec. 30-353(a) 5a. of the Land Development Code should be waived. Such waiver by the City Commission is allowed by Sec. 30-353(a) 5c., which states that the City Commission may waive the required probationary period for any appointee to the City Plan Board upon good cause shown and entered into the record of the minutes of the City Commission.
Planning staff notes that Mr. Lane served on the Development Review Board from August 20, 2009 for a term that expired on November 2, 2012 and that included two years as Vice-Chair, and that he has a Bachelor of Architecture degree and a Master of Building Construction degree with a specialization in sustainability.
Staff discussed this request with Mr. Lane, who supports it.
Fiscal Note
None.
Recommendation
Staff to City Commission - Waive the 60-day probationary period for new Plan Board Member Seth Lane, in accord with Sec. 30-353(a) 5c. of the Land Development Code.