Como Economic Development and Design Review Committee (EDDRC)— Transparency Tracker

Who decides. How decisions move. When residents can comment.

Educational use only: nonpartisan, public-process training—no legal advice.

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What is the Como EDDRC

• The Como EDDRC reviews development/design for the Horne Street corridor (Lovell → Victory) under form-based code and related guidelines. Charter effective Feb 3, 2025. 

• The committee votes and issues opinion letters and, when needed, is represented at UDC, BOA, Zoning Commission, and City Council.

The transparency we’ve requested

Publish within 10 business days:

1. EDDRC roster & roles

2. Charter/bylaw status (adoption date; where it sits in NAC rules)

3. A plain-language Decision Map (how items move to a vote/Council)

4. Meeting calendar + public comment windows

5. A status snapshot (items in flight; upcoming milestones; official POC)

KLCB requested a simple transition note as the current support contract winds down (deliverables to date; point of contact as of Jan 1, 2026).

Why this matters?

Design & code decisions set the Horne Street trajectory for years. Residents deserve posted facts—who, how, when—before anything advances to City boards or Council.

What we know vs. what’s missing

• We know (from the Charter): corridor scope, responsibilities, meeting rhythm, and where opinions go.

• Missing (as of today): 

  • Publish: Roster & roles

  • Publish: Charter/bylaw status (with adoption date)

  • Publish: Decision map (how items move to a vote/Council)

  • Public briefing with timeline & comment windows

  • Transition snapshot as the support contract ends (deliverables to date, items in flight, Point of Contact on Jan 1, 2026)

Dates to use your voice

Thursday, Oct 2, 2025 — District 6 Town Hall (Lake Como): Request an EDDRC transparency update and links to posted materials.

How to plug in (fast)

• Bring these two asks to every meeting: “Please publish the EDDRC roster, charter status, and decision map—and schedule a public briefing before any Council action.”

• Add your question for the community FAQ: [insert short link]

• Share documents you receive: [insert upload/email link]

Timeline

• Apr 2025: EDDRC formed (no public roster/site).

• Sept 10, 2025: District 6 transparency request sent (posted here after delivery).

• Sept 15, 2025: NAC Leadership Meeting (resident questions).

• Oct 2, 2025: District 6 Town Hall (request an EDDRC update).

Live tracker

(Documents & links updated as items arrive)

• Roster posted: [link / pending]

• Charter/bylaw note: [link / pending]

• Decision map: [image/link / pending]

• Calendar & agendas: [link / pending]

• Opinion letters & minutes: [link / pending]

• Status log: [link / pending]

• Resident question form: [link]

Glossary & FAQs

• What is a decision map? A simple flow showing who decides and when public comment happens.

• UDC = Urban Design Commission

  City board that reviews design issues—streetscape, building placement/form, materials, signage—often for areas with special design standards. They can approve/deny or recommend on design waivers. Public can comment.

• BOA = Board of Adjustment

  Quasi-judicial board that hears variances (requests to bend a zoning rule), special exceptions, and administrative appeals. They do not change zoning; they decide case-by-case relief from the ordinance. Public can comment.

• Zoning (Commission) = Zoning Commission

  Advisory body that holds hearings on rezonings, zoning map changes, and certain permits, then recommends action to City Council. Public hearing + comment required.

  (City Council is the final decision-maker on rezoning.)

• Plain English:

  • Design/look → UDC.

  • Rule-bending/variances → BOA.

  • Changing the zoning itself → Zoning Commission (then City Council).

Resources

• Como EDDRC Charter— scope, duties, process, and timelines.

• Ask Questions: JOIN Office hours: Thu @ 10am CT. bit.ly/KLCBmeetings

Resident Leadership Academy (KLCB)

Practice > Posture. KLCB runs a short Resident Leadership Academy to equip neighbors and small businesses to engage in corridor decisions. In 5 sessions we cover: Form-Based Code 101, NEZ & design guidelines, how EDDRC works, UDC/BOA/Zoning basics, and how to craft public comment. Graduates leave with simple checklists, a decision-map cheat sheet, and starter tasks tied to real projects on Horne. Want in?

Sign Up Today!

Last updated: 9/9/2026

About KLCB: 

A resident-led program of PLCDC focused on a safer, cleaner, more prosperous Lake Como. This page is educational—to help neighbors understand how design/code decisions are made and how to participate. For official City info, contact Economic Development.