☐ Consent Agenda ☐Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing
☒ Regular Business 3:00 pm
☐ Public Hearing Resolution
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Zoning
SUBMITTED BY: Laura McClelland
PRESENTED BY: Misty Servia
TITLE & DESCRIPTION:
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Appointment of new member to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment
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REQUESTED MOTION:
A motion to approve the appointment of Theresa Collins-Hill as a member of the DeSoto County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment.
SUMMARY:
The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment has a 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:
LDR Section 20-1250(a) establishes a Planning Commission consisting of five (5) members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, each for a term of four (4) years, and further provides for the inclusion of a nonvoting LPA member appointed by the DeSoto County School Board (the “School Board appointee”). Moreover, LDR Section 20-1250(b) states the minimum qualifications for a Planning Commission member appointed by the County Commission.
The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment has a member vacancy. The Planning Director has received a resume and letter of interest from Theresa Collins-Hill (local business owner) to serve as a member of the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment. Theresa Collins-Hill will serve as a member for the remainder of Brian Youngs term beginning with the Board’s appointment and expiring on January 31, 2028. Brian Young resigned as a member on September 15, 2025.