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.
DRC 2011 Schedule
Meeting Dates |
Application Deadlines |
Packets Delivered |
Dec 29 |
Nov 24 |
Dec 23 |
Jan 26 |
Dec 22 |
Jan 21 |
Feb 23 |
Jan 19 |
Feb 18 |
Mar 30 |
Feb 23 |
Mar 25 |
April 27 |
Mar 23 |
Apr 22 |
May 25 |
Apr 20 |
May 20 |
Jun 29 |
May 25 |
Jun 24 |
Jul 27 |
Jun 22 |
Jul 22 |
Aug 31 |
Jul 27 |
Aug 26 |
Sep 28 |
Aug 24 |
Sep 23 |
Oct 26 |
Sep 21 |
Oct 21 |
Nov 30 |
Oct 26 |
Nov 23 |
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.