☐ Consent Agenda ☐Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing
☒ Regular Business 9:00 am
☐ Public Hearing Resolution
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Zoning
SUBMITTED BY: Laura McClelland
PRESENTED BY: Misty Servia
TITLE & DESCRIPTION:
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Resolution/Appointment of alternate member to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment
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REQUESTED MOTION:
A motion to approve the appointment of Jennifer Bowser as an alternate member of the DeSoto County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment.
SUMMARY:
The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment has an alternate member vacancy. The Land Development Regulations (LDR) establishes criteria for the appointment of members and empowers the Board of County Commissioners to appoint Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment members.
BACKGROUND:
Divisions 2 and 3 of Article X “Boards and Agencies,” of Chapter 20 of the DeSoto County Land Development Regulations (LDR) establish provisions regarding the Planning Commission and the Board of Adjustment. The Planning Commission shall consist of five members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, each for a term of four years; one nonvoting member appointed by the DeSoto County School Board, and two alternate members to the Planning Commission that serve in the absence of any member or members of the Planning Commission, each for a term of two years.
The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment has a vacancy for an alternate member. Jennifer Bowser (non-profit Executive Director) has submitted a letter of interest and resume, if appointed, Jennifer Bowser will serve as an alternate member beginning with the Board’s appointment on June 9, 2026, and expiring on June 9, 2028.