§ 17-45. Same—Board of county commissioners.

(a)

As soon as practical after the local planning agency makes a recommendation regarding any matter described in section 17-41(b)(3), the board of county commissioners shall hold at least one public hearing to consider the recommendation pursuant to the notice requirements described in section 17-43. The hearing may be continued to an announced time certain upon a majority vote. An agenda for the hearing shall be posted in, or near, the meeting room.

(b)

The board of county commissioners public hearing shall afford members of the public reasonable opportunity to present their views on any matter under consideration. The chairman may, at his discretion, rule out-of-order public comments he deems repetitious or not germaine to the matter under discussion.

(c)

The sequence of activities regarding matters under consideration shall be as follows:

(1)

Announcement of the matter for consideration by the chairman. Evidence that the requirements of section 17-44(e) have been met will be supplied prior to continuing this matter.

(2)

Presentation by the applicant or principal proponent of this matter. Applicants shall not be permitted to substantially revise their request after presentation to the neighborhood group and the local planning agency.

(3)

Presentation of staff reports/comments, if any, whether written or verbal. Written staff reports, if prepared, shall be provided to the board of county commissioners, applicable agencies, proponents and any group registered pursuant to section 17-43(e). The recommendation of the local planning agency shall also be presented in written or verbal form.

(4)

Comments from the proponents and opponents of the matter in as nearly equal proportions as possible. All speakers will be required to fill out address cards prior to commencement of a public hearing so that an accurate record of participants can be maintained.

(5)

Close public input except for direct questions as may be initiated by the members of the board of county commissioners.

(6)

Board of county commissioners discussion, debate and approval, adoption or enactment, as appropriate for the specific matter, by majority vote prior to considering the next matter; adjournment; or tabling for a time certain.

(d)

All applicants shall be encouraged to present their proposed project plans, including any revisions resulting from previous meetings and the local planning agency recommendations, to the neighborhood organization, if any, adjacent to their proposed project at least seven days prior to the public hearing at which time the board will consider the matter.

(e)

The board of county commissioners shall conclude consideration of the agenda no later than 11:00 p.m. No agenda item may be initiated after 10:30 p.m. unless a majority vote agrees to do so. Agenda items not considered at this hearing will be tabled for a time certain.

(Ord. No. 87-38, § 5, 7-21-87)