Planning Commission Meeting - February 10, 2026

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair

Appointment of commissioners to various committees

Zoning amendment request for 5465 212 Street West

Annual review of the Open Meeting Law

Areas of Interest (4)

Commission defers decision on zoning amendment for 5465 212 Street West, pending 2050 comprehensive plan update.
Potential conflict regarding auto repair/industrial zoning use at the corner of Pilot Knob and County Road 50.
City of Farmington preparing for major 2050 comprehensive plan and zoning code updates starting 2026.
New commissioners onboarded during February organizational meeting.

Votes (2)

Approval of committee assignments

Approved5-0 (Berg, Windshuttle, Rody, Ellis, Rutherford)

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Adjournment

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (1)

Any person who intentionally violates opening meeting law is subject to a civil penalty of up to $300 for a single occurrence. The public body will not pay for that violation.
— Tony Whipler

Open Meeting LawAnnual review of legal requirements for commissioners.

People (6)

Tony WhiplerPlanning Manager

Coordinates commission operations, presents zoning requests and legal updates.

Dirk RodyChair

Presides over meetings and manages commission business.

Phil WindshuttleVice Chair

Assists with commission leadership and advisory committees.

Gary RutherfordCommissioner

Recently appointed commissioner for 2026 term.

Lisa EllisCommissioner

Recently appointed commissioner for 2026 term.

Andy BergCommissioner

Participates in committee assignments and zoning discussions.

Places Mentioned

5465 212 Street WestPilot Knob RoadCounty Road 50City of Empire

Events & Meetings (2)

February 10, 2026: Regular Planning Commission Meeting
March 9, 2026, 6:00 PM: Special meeting with City Council regarding Comprehensive Plan and Zoning

View Source