Summary
Melissa Kelsey warned that faster technical reviews favor developers over residents and asked for density/height caps, published staff comments, and a clear appeal process before the UDO changes are finalized.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Faster approvals could lower development costs and help housing supply.
Developers and applicants get faster reviews; residents could benefit from stronger transparency safeguards.
Residents who don't understand projects until later stages, per the speaker.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Town Council Business Meeting - Jul 21, 2026
Melissa Kelsey warned that faster technical reviews favor developers over residents and asked for density/height caps, published staff comments, and a clear appeal process before the UDO changes are finalized.
Town Council (Work) - Jun 9, 2026
Staff wants to scrap the quasi-judicial process for subdivisions and development plans, moving those approvals to an administrative committee. That could cut approval times in half, but some council members worry it takes decisions away from residents and the Planning Board. Council directed staff to draft the amendments.
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