admin posted on May 12, 2010 04:31
The Town of Matthews is accepting applications for positions on the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment.
Planning Board members are responsible for reviewing and making recommendations regarding zoning cases; receiving previews of potential subdivisions and helping draft land use and development plans for recommendation to the Town Board of Commissioners.
The Planning Board meets the 4th Tuesday of every month and members are expected to attend the Town Board of Commissioners meeting which is the 2nd Monday of the month.
The Board of Adjustment has specific duties as outlined by state
statute, which include: hear and decide applications for variances from the Town of Matthews Zoning Ordinance; hear and decide appeals from and review any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official charged with the enforcement of the Town of Matthews Zoning Ordinance; hear questions about and interpret the meaning of parts of the Town of Matthews Zoning Ordinance that are unclear and interpret.
Unlike other citizen volunteer boards/committees appointed by the
Matthews Board of Commissioners, the Board of Adjustment holds public hearings, takes sworn testimony, acts in a quasi-judicial manner, and makes final decisions that are appealable only to Superior Court. This Board does not generally report back to, or make recommendations to the Matthews Board of Commissioners. Due the legal nature of the Board’s work, the Town provides an attorney to assist the group during their meetings.
The Board of Adjustment holds public hearings on the first Thursday of the
month, when they have a case at 7:00 p.m. Special meetings may be scheduled as necessary.
The positions are volunteer and offer no pay or benefits. Applications are available at www.matthewsnc.com under Town Government, Boards and Committees. For more information call the Planning Department at 704-847-4411.