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Goddard, Ks, Us

Augusta, Ks, Us

Midwest

Helping small, growing cities adjust to rapid growth by providing assistance with land planning and development applications.

Augusta, Kansas, United States

Helping the community manage development growth by reviewing development plans, subdivision plats, amending the local zoning codes and by working with area developers and builders, to ensure the city grows in a logical and safe manner, and by providing a family friendly and economically strong environment. Specifically, I perform site plan and subdivision plat review for commercial and residential projects, in addition to drafting text amendments regarding the development code and zoning regulations. I write and present staff reports for the planning commission and city council. I maintain all project and development plans, including project case files. I have experience in project management, ordinance writing as well as detailed legal document review and interpretation including plan preparation and graphics development.

Royse City, Texas

Direct all operations of the Development Services Department. Oversee building inspections, permitting, planning and platting. Prepare meeting agenda and staff reports for Planning & Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, City Council and Heritage Preservation Commission. Coordinate and directs public meetings and special community works shops for Planning Commission. Encourages a continuous effort to improve departmental operations regarding plan review and permitting to ensure quality seamless customer service. Advanced knowledge of administrative principals with particular reference to municipal administration. Advanced knowledge of municipal law, ordinances and regulations. Ability to effectively collaborate and build strong partnerships with developers, property owners, residents, stakeholders and other city departments and agencies.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Perform site plan and subdivision review for residential and commercial subdivisions.Amend local Development Codes and Zoning Regulations.Prepare staff reports for the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustments, and City Council.Oversee the City's flood-plain maps and ensure flood-plain development permits are issued.Review subdivision Preliminary and Final Plats for compliance with land development codes and regulations.Meet with developers; builders; and homeowners during Development Review Committee (DRC) meetings.Active member of the City's Development Review Committee (DRC)Help facilitate negotiations with developers to enhance City's marketability and growth. Review and approve sign and fence permit applications.Perform on-site inspections to ensure development is to code.Review commercial projects.Lead staff person on rewriting the Uniform Development Code.

Process variance, conditional use and rezoning requests.Principal liaison to the Board of Zoning Appeals.Prepare and present staff reports for B.Z.A. and Planning Commission.Ensure zoning compliance and enforcement throughout the City.Prosecute zoning violations; testify as expert witness in Municipal Court.Review site-plans and landscape plans for compliance with City codes.Direct the City's Flood-Plain Administration Program.Assist citizens and City staff on complex zoning issues.Review and approve applications for signs, home occupations, temporary uses, and issue zoning compliance letters. Prepare due diligence reports, including zoning research letters.Interpret building plans, site plans, surveys and aerial photographs.Amend local Development Regulations and Zoning Ordinance. Active member of the City's Development Review Team (DRT

Prince William County, Virginia, United States

Promoted to this position.Enforce all County Codes.Ensure developers, builders, and citizens comply with County Codes.Review site-plans for complianceIssue Violation Notice and Correction Orders.Prepare summons and fines for non-compliance.Assist various Homeowners Association's and Community Groups.Meet with County Supervisors and other elected officials.Building Official Code Administration (BOCA) certification

Enforcement of all county codes. Issued non-conforming compliance reports; conducted due diligence reports and studies.

Researched Nonconforming Use applications.Drafted Nonconforming Use re-certification documents.Interpret the County's Zoning Ordinance for the public.Assisted the public with zoning concerns and questions.Utilized the complaint tracking system (PERMIT PLAN)Drafted Text Amendments.Prepared and presented cases to the Board of Zoning Appeals.Explained setback restrictions and zoning requirements to the public.

Sandy, Ut

Researched and prepared Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment staff reports and visual presentations.Researched and wrote Sandy City's Consolidated Plan.Attended CDBG and HUD consortium meetings.Conducted statistical research on the Historic Preservation and Rezoning.Reviewed Commercial site-plans and subdivision plats for zoning compliance.

Bs, Urban Planning

Activities and Societies: Planning Research Center Associate.Salt Lake City - back country hiking and camping Student American Planning.

Associate Of Science - As

Associate Of Science - As, Geology/Earth Science, General

Activities and Societies: American Meteorological Society (AMS)Suffolk County, Long Island, New York

High School Diploma, Geology/Earth Science, General

Huntington, Long Island, New York