The City of Suwanee is calling upon its civically minded residents to step forward and apply for voluntary positions on its Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, respective roles that carry significant influence in shaping the city’s urban landscape and adjudicating key zoning matters. The Planning Commission, a five-member board, is tasked with review and advisement in areas such as rezoning, special use permits, development regulations waivers, and has a hand in architectural standards. The Zoning Board of Appeals, also a five-member entity, issues rulings on variance requests and appeals against administrative decisions, and its independence is reinforced by the fact that its rulings stand firm unless challenged in the Gwinnett County Superior…..