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Greater Atlanta Area

Provide input and analysis of the zoning code for City-wide efforts such as housing innovation legislation.Collaborate with neighborhood groups and Staff on proactive rezoning legislation such as the Vine City and English Avenue Special Public Interest Districts.Attend Development of Regional Impact meetings with the Atlanta Regional Commission on behalf of the Office of Zoning and Development.Attend Concept Review Committee meetings to provide feedback to applicants prior to submitting properties for zoning action.Assist in the development of planning staff.Prepare staff reports, and presentations for rezoning requests, variances, special exceptions, and special use permits.

Villa Rica, Georgia

Processes requests for rezoning, modification of zoning, conditional use permits, and variance requests; and review, analyze, and provide recommendations.Presents reports and other findings to the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Historic Preservation Commission, as necessary.Provide technical assistance to the general public regarding planning and zoning activities. Conducts pre-application meetings for land use applications, city regulations and standards.Provides customer assistance; respond to phone and email contacts; and staff report packets. Interprets zoning laws and ordinances, gathers background information regarding land use applications and makes analysis based on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map and Plan polices.Coordinates planning projects with City staff, members of the public, and consultants, such as the Comprehensive Plan Update.Review site plans, sign permits, and other plans for compliance with zoning and Overlay District regulations.Prepares zoning agenda and ensures notice of public hearing deadlines, advertising, sign posting, and other requirements are met. Assists in development of zoning and planning policies, regulations, and procedures for consideration and adoption by the Mayor and City Council.Research and prepare Zoning Verification Letters.

Provide planning consultant services to the Clayton County Community Development Department.Provide staff reports for rezoning, variance, and conditional use permit applications.Provide staff support at various meetings including Technical Review Committee, Community Information, Board of Zoning Appeals, Zoning Advisory Group, and Board of Commissioners.Research and prepare Zoning Verification Letters.Review new business applications to ensure land use compatibility and appropriateness.Review applications for residential construction including new homes, accessory structures, and additions; as well as signs and fences.Review comprehensive plan and zoning code for consistency.Provide recommendations on policy for the zoning code and comprehensive plan.

Greater Atlanta Area

Coordinate the development of Capital Improvements Program/Community Work Program with City Departments, agencies, City Council, Neighborhood Planning Units, and other stakeholders.Assist in the implementation of the City of Atlanta's Comprehensive Development Plan and Brownfields Sustainable Redevelopment Program.Assist in the preparation of the Urban Enterprise Zone annual report.Prepare staff reports, legislation, public notices, and presentations for land use amendments, rezoning requests, variances, and special use permits.Provide staff support during meetings such as Neighborhood Planning Unit, Board of Zoning Adjustment, Zoning Review Board, Community Development/Human Resources Committee, as well as, present information regarding legislative matters, upcoming initiatives, and planning issues.Provide general planning information and customer service to the general public and enter applications into the City of Atlanta database “Accela”.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

Assist in the development of FUTUREBR, the comprehensive plan , via facilitating meetings and charrettes, reviewing element drafts, drafting the “Public Services and Intergovernmental Coordination” element, and assigning Action Items to various lead agencies.Monitor the implementation of FUTUREBR via coordinating with lead agencies, establishing benchmarks, and publishing an annual FUTUREBR Progress Report.Draft publications such as the Planning Commission Annual Report, and quarterly and monthly newsletters.Edit and update documents for the public information program such as Information Bulletins, Urban Design Handbook, and Planning District Economic Profiles.Prepare land use studies such as corridor improvement plans, small area plans, and urban design districts for the Planning Commission.Review and comment on Solicitation of Views for compliance with FUTUREBR, the 20-year comprehensive land use plan.Prepare demographic requests for public officials such as Planning Commissioners and Metropolitan Council members and for annual Louisiana population estimates.Prepare FUTUREBR comprehensive plan statements for staff reports on land development applications.Represent the Planning Commission on various committees and make public presentations.Coordinate with other staff on grant writing, policy analysis, the implementation of comprehensive plan objectives, land use amendment process, and oversight of special studies.Maintain Planning Commission library via logging periodicals, books, CDs, and DVDs into a database.Supervision of up to two staff members in the Advance Planning Division.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

Coordinating demographic research and land use studies for the Planning Commission, Advance Planning Division.Managed the Enterprise Zone Program application process by determining project eligibility, conducting project reviews, and making recommendations relating project eligibility and land use.Managed the Baton Rouge Brownfields Program by processing requests for assistance and information, writing grant proposals, managing grant funding, and coordinating contractor solicitation and selection.Facilitate the activities of personnel in the Special Studies section of the Planning Commission, including publications, demographics, research, corridor improvement plans, drafting ordinances, and other land use studies.Coordinate with other staff on grant writing, policy analysis, the implementation of comprehensive plan objectives, land use amendment process, and oversight of special studies.

Master'S Degree, Urban And Regional Planning

B.A, Urban Affairs

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