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SHE BASICS ~F PLANNING & ZONING
<br />Faculty: Bob Lockyear and Eric Hedtke
<br />This workshop covers the nuts and bolts of planning, zoning and
<br />subdivision regulation. Partkipants learn where they fit into the
<br />planning and zoning process, and how to maximize their impact.
<br />Among topics to be addressed are:
<br />;iy The history, the process, the results
<br />23 Implementation, exercising authority, zoning/subdivision
<br />ordinances, amendments, permits, enforcement
<br />~ Planning, zoning and subdivision laws, legal limitations, avoiding
<br />litigation, "due process," conducting a proper public hearing,
<br />recording your findings
<br />Who panicipaies in the planning & zoning process; YOUR role,
<br />responsibilifiesanct opportunities
<br />f~ Hands-on simulations of actual planning and zoning dilemmas
<br />Hot Issues, answers to your questions
<br />Audience: For those new to land use planning or interested in an
<br />extensive review of fundamentals.
<br />Saturday, April 8 -Little Falls
<br />Wednesday, Aprif 12 - St. Paul
<br />Thursday, June 15 - St. Paul
<br />9:00 nra, - 4:30 vm /check-in 8:30 nnaJ
<br />Approved for 6.0 hours of Contfnuing Real Estate Education Credit.
<br />AI~1tANC1~1~ ZONING APPL~GAT!©NS
<br />Faculty: John 5hardlow and Matt Brokl
<br />This workshop supplements other land use planning programs with a
<br />more in-depth exploration of current land use issues such as:
<br />Everything there is io know about variances-honest!
<br />`~ Understanding proper use, and limitations to the use, of condi-
<br />tional use permits
<br />Establishing and utilizing a planned use development ordinance
<br />that provides flexibility and enhanced control
<br />~> Understanding the benefits provided by Performance Zoning
<br />How to approach the regulation of signs
<br />v~ How to incorporate Urban Design standards info community
<br />zoning ordinances
<br />~' Recent court cases and their Implications
<br />,= Regulating challenging uses when (aced with Federal pre-
<br />emption or constitutional limitations Itelecommunicationtacilities,
<br />adult uses, etc./
<br />~ Preparing effective findings of fact
<br />Audience: For those who have a thorough knowledge of land use
<br />issues 13+ years of experience) or who have attended both "The
<br />basics" and "Beyond the basics". Expecially valuable for staff.
<br />Thursday, June 7 - St. Paul
<br />Wednesday, June 27 -Little Falls
<br />9:00 ,:,^n - 4:30 rM ld7eck-in 8:30 nroil
<br />Approved Ior 5.0 hours of Continuing Recrl Eslafe Education Qedit
<br />BEYGND THE BASICS QF PLANNING &
<br />ZONING
<br />Faculty: Phil Carlson and Desyl Peterson
<br />Participants learn about using planning and zoning tools to deal with
<br />a wide variety of development issues and obtain an in-depth review
<br />of the planning process. Attendees will learn:
<br />a~ A quick review of the history, source and limitations of authority to
<br />plan and zone; basic land use and zoning tools and standards;
<br />fundamental legal principles
<br />t~ The process and elements of comprehensive planning /overview)
<br />CT Innovative ways to guide land use development, from PUDs
<br />and performance zoning to design guidelines and other "cutting
<br />edge" applications
<br />~ Preparation and use of planning cools to handle various develop-
<br />mentproblems
<br />¢~ The planning process in depth-from proper legal notice to
<br />development of findings of foci
<br />'w° Legal issues in depth-what is a taking? When are variances
<br />justified?Howio manage the 60-day rule?
<br />w Case studies--actual urban, suburban and rural situations!
<br />Answers to your questions on community zoning issues
<br />Audience: For those who have a solid general knowledge of the
<br />planning process It-2 years on Council, Board orZoning/Planning
<br />Commission) or who have attended "The basics"
<br />Wednesday, April 26 - Litde Falls
<br />Thursday, May 25 - St. Paul
<br />9:00 a~m - 4:30 vm /check-in 8:30 Ana)
<br />Approved for 6.5 hours of Continuing Real Estate Education Credit.
<br />YOOR i2GLE AS PLANNING
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<br />OO~ISSION 91'11»~ULt*S
<br />FacuBy: John 5hardlow
<br />As a Plarniing Commission member, you contribute hours of unpaid
<br />time to your community. Have you discovered that serving in this
<br />capacity is a bit more challenging than anticipated? This workshop
<br />will focus on what you need to know to be successful in this impor-
<br />Iani position. You'll learn practical tips Thal can make the difference
<br />between results and regrets. Topics include:
<br />Keeping the "Big Picture" in mind
<br />- Seating significant (but realisiid Commission goals
<br />Preparing an annual work program
<br />" Changing non-productive patterns of work
<br />~0 Forging healthy relationships with elected officials and staff
<br />(Plus...what to do if those relationships are unhealthy!)
<br />wry Ways to facilitate public parlicipaiion in the planning process
<br />.^ Effective tools and techniques Imodels for a planning report rn~d
<br />findings of fact designed to complement one another, primer on
<br />parliamentary procedure/
<br />S~ Handling controversial issues
<br />Audience: For members of Cily, County, township Planning
<br />Commissions; also valuable for members of Boards of Adjustment
<br />and Appeals and other advisory commissions.
<br />Thursday, April 6 - St. Paul Evening: 6:00-10:00 rrv+ Ichcck-in 5:3or~r,1
<br />Saturday, May 6 - St. Paul Morning: 8:30 ~rr12:30 i>r,+, /check-in D~OOn>:J
<br />Wednesday, May 24 - Li1He FpllS AOernoon: 1:00-5.00 rra Icheck-In 72:30 nw,)
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