SEQUIM — A third member of the Sequim Planning Commission has stepped down from his post, citing an increased workload at his job.

Chairman John Bridge announced his resignation Friday and said he will serve until Nov. 10 unless a replacement is found before then.

He agreed to interview the applicants next week for the two existing Planning Commission vacancies.

“It’s just unfortunate,” Bridge said of the timing of his decision.

“I was unaware these people were going to resign when I was talking about it.”

Bridge, who teaches at Helen Haller Elementary School, said he was taking on additional projects for the school district and no longer had the time to devote to Planning Commission matters.

Forest Faulkner submitted his resignation Sept. 12, citing age and health reasons as well as what he called the “meaningless, uncontrolled dialogue and activity that appears to have taken over the Planning Commission.”

Gary Granbouche announced nine days later that he was leaving his post because of other commitments he had taken on, although he said he would continue to serve until a replacement is appointed by the Sequim City Council.

Bridge’s term expires in January 2007.