Bill’s letter opens with: “In preparation for the upcoming Planning Commissions’ decision regarding the development of the property owned by Mac Investments, also referred to as “Phase 17”, the Board of Directors hereby states that it is in the best interest of “The Association” to formally give approval to moving forward with the zoning changes needed.”

Burt’s letter ends by reinforcing the Board’s support for the project. “In closing, we restate our support of this proposed zoning change and ultimately to development that it will bring.”

In our story, “MAC’S ISLAND” published August 12, 2022, we reported that Jefferson County Planning Commissioner, Michelle Parcel disclosed an ex parte contact with a Ranch Director. Parcel stated: “Last Friday night I was at a local eating establishment on the Ranch, I was contacted by a Crooked River Ranch Board Member. She three times tried to tell me what the Board’s decision is on this hearing and I told her I cannot talk to her about it, I cannot discuss it…”

As reported, Commissioner Parcel identified Director/Realtor, Julia Randall as the ex parte subject. Parcel added that even after telling Randall she couldn’t discuss the matter, Randall slipped her business card to Parcel and said: “If you want to talk, call me.”

REMINDER

The Jefferson County Planning Commission will be meeting tonight (9/8/22), at the Ranch Chapel @ 5:30 p.m.