A copy of the findings of fact is incorporated as a part of these minutes. He advised that the fast track concept does not waive any review procedures. An applicant would request fast track designation by submitting a letter to the Director of Economic Development outlining the project, estimated investment, number of jobs retained and created, job classifications, wage levels, and specific reasons that expedited permitting is necessary. An applicant cannot seek a fast track designation if they have to have a rezoning, variance, or special exception. Mr. Gilbert advised that his office would review the economic data associated with each project and make a recommendation to the Commissioners.
Turnaround time is two days.
A copy of that approval would be forwarded to the Director of Permits and Inspections, who will serve as the Fast Track Coordinator . He will convene a meeting of plans reviewers for each designated project and will maintain minutes of that meeting. Mr. Gilbert further advised that there has to be a legitimate reason for getting a fast track designation. Time would be provided for engineering of the site and design of a building. There will be two reviews by the County and State.