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CORE WORKSHOPS
<br />Basics of Planning & Zoning
<br />This workshop covers the nuts & bolts of planning, zoning & subdivision
<br />regulation. Participants will learn how planning and zoning is developed,
<br />where they fit into the process, and how the different "players" can maximize
<br />their impact. Among topics to be addressed are:
<br />• The history, how the system has gotten to where it is today, the authority
<br />and limits to planning and zoning
<br />• The basic land use and zoning tools: comprehensive plans, zoning and
<br />subdivision ordinances, amendments, permits, enforcement
<br />• Legal basics: avoiding litigation, what is "due process," what is a taking,
<br />conducting public hearings, making findings of fact, and the 60 -day rule
<br />• Who participates in the planning & zoning process; YOUR role,
<br />responsibilities and opportunities
<br />• Hands-on simulations of actual planning and zoning dilemmas
<br />• Hot issues, answers to your questions
<br />Audience: Designed for those new to land use planning or interested in a
<br />review of the fundamentals.
<br />Presenters:
<br />Michael Couri, Attorney, Couri & Ruppe.
<br />Anita Rasmussen, Community Development/Assistant City Administrator,
<br />City of Sartell
<br />Wednesday, May 27, 2015 — 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (check-in - 8:30 AM)
<br />Location: Little Falls Fee: $135 (includes lunch)
<br />Thursday, September 10, 2015 — 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (check-in - 8:30 AM)
<br />Location: Shoreview Fee: $135 (includes lunch)
<br />in conjunction with the 2015 APA Minnesota Conference
<br />Wednesday, September 23, 2015 — 8:00 AM -12:00 PM (check-in - 7:30 AM)
<br />Location: Bemidji Fee: $70 (Note: This is a condensed session)
<br />Beyond the Basics of Planning & Zoning:
<br />Variances and More!
<br />Participants learn how planning and zoning tools are used to deal with a wide
<br />variety of development Issues. The complexities of variances are a major focus.
<br />Presenters cover the what, when and why (complete with "how-tos" and "how-
<br />not-tos") with numerous examples and case studies'
<br />• Quick review: planning history, comprehensive planning, and zoning tools
<br />• Innovative ways to guide land use and development, from PUDs and
<br />performance zoning to design guidelines and "cutting edge" applications
<br />• Sustainability – what it is and how to apply sustainable principles to
<br />planning and zoning
<br />• The environmental review process – EAWs, EISs, and AUARs: tools to
<br />expedite careful review of complex projects
<br />• Detailed discussion of zoning tools to handle various development issues
<br />• Legal issues in more depth: How to implement the comprehensive plan in
<br />zoning and subdivision ordinances? What to require for variances? When
<br />to grant conditional uses? When to use interim use permits? How to treat
<br />nonconforming uses? When to require easements?
<br />• Case studies—actual urban, suburban and rural situations
<br />• Answers to your questions on community zoning issues
<br />Audience: Those who have a solid general knowledge of the planning process
<br />(1-2 years on the council, board or zoning/planning commission).
<br />Presenters:
<br />Phil Carlson, Planner, Stantec
<br />Kori Land, Attorney, LeVander, Gillen & Miller, P.A.
<br />Tuesday, June 9, 2015 — 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (check-in - 8:30 AM)
<br />Location: Little Falls Fee: $135 (includes lunch)
<br />Thursday, November 19, 2015 — 9:00 AM- 4:30 PM (check-in - 8:30 AM)
<br />Location: Shoreview Fee: $135 (includes lunch)
<br />Your Role as Planning Commission Member
<br />As a Planning Commission member, you contribute hours of unpaid time to your community. Have you discovered that serving in this capacity is a
<br />bit more challenging than anticipated? This workshop will focus on what you need to know to be successful in this important position. You'll learn
<br />practical tips that can make the difference between results and regrets. Topics include:
<br />• Keeping the "Big Picture" in mind
<br />• Setting significant (but realistic) Commission goals
<br />• Preparing an annual work program
<br />• Changing non-productive patterns of work
<br />• Forging healthy relationships with elected officials and staff (Plus ... what to do if those relationships are unhealthy!)
<br />• Ways to facilitate public participation in the planning process
<br />• Effective tools & techniques (models for planning reports and findings of fact, primer on parliamentary procedure)
<br />• Handling controversial issues
<br />Audience: Those who have a solid general knowledge of the planning process (1-2 years on the council, board or zoning/planning commission).
<br />Presenters:
<br />John Shardlow, Principal, Stantec
<br />Wednesday, June 10, 2015 — 6:00 - 9:00 PM (check-in - 5:30 PM)
<br />Location: St. Paul Fee: $50 (does not include dinner)
<br />Wednesday, November 4, 2015 —1:00 - 5:00 PM (check-in -12:30 PM)
<br />Location: Little Falls Fee: $70
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