Keene planning commission recommends two appointments, approves routine business

The Keene Planning and Zoning Commission recommended two applicants for appointment to fill vacancies on the commission and handled several routine items during its meeting at 3 p.m. The commission voted to forward a recommendation to the City Council for Carter Schwartz (to be considered as an alternate) and Stephanie Flannery (for a full member seat). "I move to recommend to city council the appointment of Carter Schwartz and Stephanie Flannery to fill the vacancies on the planning and zoning commission," moved Commissioner Chris Rhodes; Gilbert Perez seconded and the motion passed on a show of hands.

The commission approved the minutes of its May 12, 2025, meeting without corrections after a motion by Gilbert Perez and a second from Rhodes. City staff also gave a brief update on a comprehensive plan grant: the city requested $300,000 and was awarded $250,000. Staff said a kickoff meeting is scheduled next week and the grant work will include an updated comprehensive plan and new utility maps.

The chair opened the meeting and noted there were no public comments. City staff gave a brief administration update about ongoing development activity and industrial park prospects. The meeting adjourned at 3:22 p.m.

The recommended appointments will move to the City Council for final confirmation; no council vote was recorded in the commission’s minutes.