Planning Board

Members of the Planning Board
• Ed Plotkin - Chair
• John Cryan
• Stephen Hunter
• Bettina Speyer
• Edward Scher

The Planning Board :
• is an administrative body which serves to ensure Compatible land use within the Village;
• reviews and analyzes site plans of property owners planning to build a structure, alter the size of an existing structure, or subdivide the property;
• grants approvals and permits to build, excavate, hook into local sewer lines, cut trees, etc. and special use permits;
• prepares land subdivision and other planning related regulations (e.g. zoning revisions) and recommends their adoption to the Village Board;
• develops and updates the village comprehensive plan which contains directives to guide development in the Village (subject to public hearing before approval by Village Board);
• conducts local studies and gather accurate data to assist the planning process;
• has no legislative powers
• consists of 5 members, each serving a 5-year term
• meets the 1st Thursday of the month

Chapter 72 of the Village Code, Planning Board