Development Review Committee (DRC)
The Development Review Committee (DRC) is a 4-member sub-committee of the Planning Commission. Members are appointed annually by the Chair of the Planning Commission. The 2010 DRC members are Richard Krapf (chair), Joe Poole, Jack Fraley, and Michael Maddocks.
The DRC reviews development plans which propose any of the following:
- a single building or group of buildings with a total floor area exceeding 30,000 square feet
- a residential development of 50 or more units
- two entrances on the same road
- a fast food restaurant or shopping center
The DRC may also hear cases if any of the following apply:
- there are any unresolved problems between the applicant, adjacent property owners, or any reviewing agency
- a conceptual plan has not been submitted in accordance with County requirements
- the development plan varies significantly from an approved master plan
- requests for exceptions and waivers to the site plan and subdivision ordinances
All meetings are held in Building A of the Government Complex, 101 Mounts Bay Road, at 4:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Meeting Dates |
Application Deadlines |
Packets Delivered |
Jan 6 |
Dec 2 |
Dec 30 |
Jan 27 |
Dec 23 |
Jan 20 |
Feb 24 |
Jan 20 |
Feb 17 |
Mar 31 |
Feb 24 |
Mar 24 |
Apr 28 |
Mar 24 |
Apr 21 |
May 26 |
Apr 21 |
May 19 |
Jun 30 |
May 26 |
Jun 23 |
Jul 28 |
Jun 23 |
Jul 21 |
Aug 25 |
Jul 21 |
Aug 18 |
Sep 29 |
Aug 25 |
Sep 22 |
Oct 27 |
Sep 22 |
Oct 20 |
Nov 24 |
Oct 20 |
Nov 17 |
The DRC reviews cases to ensure compliance with the County Zoning and Subdivision ordinances. The recommendations of the DRC are approved at the monthly Planning Commission meetings.
Copies of DRC minutes and staff reports may be obtained by contacting the Planning office. The DRC agenda is posted the Friday before the meeting. DRC action minutes are posted the Monday after the meeting.