Why even have a P&Z commission?

Dear Editor,

After attending the third exhausting round of Planning and Zoning (P&Z) meetings regarding “The Quarry,” I am left with one question: Why do we even have a P&Z Board?

Even the most intrusive, potentially damaging, and fiercely opposed re-zoning requests are met with constant capitulation. The quarry applicant has jerked the board and citizens around with delays, late submittals,…