The St. Charles Planning and Development Committee is entitled to vote whichever way it sees fit on development projects that come its way.

But regardless of the decisions it makes, clear communication throughout the process is critical, and it appears there is room for improvement on that front.

Henry Stillwell, the attorney representing the proposed Lexington Club development for the west side of St. Charles, was incensed with the St. Charles Planning and Development Committee in comments last week after the committee voted down a TIF proposal that was a critical component of making the housing development work.