Roundup: Area planning commissions work out land use matters

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Roundup: Area planning commissions work out land use matters

When it comes to city government, there is always something happening behind the scenes. Last week, Springfield, Creswell, and Cottage Grove’s planning commissions met to discuss land use matters. The area’s local planning commissions are seven-member volunteer bodies which discuss topics to then make recommendations to councils. They are appointed by city council and/or the mayor. Springfield The Springfield planning commission met March 19, an…