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Planning Commission Meeting
Monday, November 16, 2026
7:00 PM
Bakersfield Town Hall
Planning Commission Members: Dr. Bill Irwin - Chair, Ken Carter - Co-Chair, Heather Jewett - Secretary, Sam Keeper - Board Member
Meeting Agenda
1. Call Meeting to Order – 7:00 PM
2. Adjustments to the Agenda
3. Introduction of Planning Commission Members
4. Review of October 19, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Review and approval of previous meeting minutes.
Review any outstanding items.
5. 2026 Bakersfield Town Plan Update – Continued Review
Continue reviewing the revised Town Plan with Luke Slomba of the Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NRPC).
Discuss proposed revisions, feedback, suggestions, and concerns.
Review the proposed changes and any remaining items that need attention.
Discuss the Implementation Chapter and priorities for the Town.
Identify any remaining corrections or additions before moving forward with the public hearing.
Any other discussion about the Town Plan as needed.
6. Review and vote on DRB rules and Regulations
7. Public Comment
8. Other Business
9. Set Date and Prepare Agenda for Next Planning Commission Meeting
10. Adjournment
2026 Bakersfield Town Plan – Public Review and Reference Materials
The complete Town Plan Update webpage is available for committee members and the public to review.
Please use the following link to view the full draft, previous plan comparisons,
supporting documents, and proposed changes:
All committee members and interested residents are encouraged to review the materials before the meeting.
NRPC Contact
Luke Slomba
Northwest Regional Planning Commission
(802) 524-5958 ext. 131
Remote Meeting Information
The meeting will also be available through Zoom.
Meeting ID: 818 7449 1455
Passcode: 442322
Zoom access: https://www.townofbakersfield.org/zoning-planning
Submitted by Heather Jewett, Planning Commission Secretary
