Article Contributed on: 11/5/2009 12:19:52 PM
The process of creating new zone districts in Sedalia begins on Thursday, Dec. 3 with a kick-off meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the West Douglas Firehouse, 4037 Platte Ave. in Sedalia.
Douglas County and URS Corporation staff will provide a presentation about the project process and timeline at 6:45 p.m. followed by opportunities for public comment and questions.
In 2007 the Board of County Commissioners initiated the Sedalia Overlay District Ad Hoc Committee (SODAC) to solicit recommendations on creation of new zoning regulations for the Town of Sedalia that are more in keeping with the Town's unique character and representative of the community's values.
After an intensive year-long process of community meetings and input, SODAC presented its recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners in August 2008. The first step in implementing the recommendations was completed in April 2009 with the establishment of the Sedalia Property Owners' Coalition (SPOC), a group of Town residents and landowners committed to advocating for implementation of the SODAC recommendations. The SPOC will work closely with the public, Douglas County and URS Corporation throughout the process of creating new zone districts.
Additional background information and SODAC's specific recommendations can be accessed online at www.douglas.co.us/sedalia. For more information, please contact Kati Carter with the Douglas County Community Planning and Sustainable Development Department at 303-660-7460.