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CUNINGH,�M <br />G R o u P <br />Firm Information CR Planning, lnc. <br />Jean Coleman, Esq. <br />Atfiarney �and Use/Planner <br />Jean has extensive expe��ience in preparing zoning ordi�lances, and policy plans, group <br />process faci�itation, sustainable development, �.nd natural resource protection. Jeari is a�1 <br />expert on planning and zoning law, and using GI�-based natural resource information <br />in land use planning. Jean's work combines her interests in planning and law by using <br />public partici.�ation and conflict resolutian techniques to develop policies, ordinances, <br />and pro�rams. <br />Select Project Experience <br />��dinances <br />• �ssisted in t�ze update of the Stearns Caunty, M:I'�1� zoning ordinance <br />• M_anaged the development of a unifiEd developm�rlt code (UDC} for Linn County, <br />IA <br />• With SiNB, worked with Ashland, WI, to update land use ordinances conforming to <br />their recently u�d�.ted comprehensive pl�.n. <br />• Currently workin� with Koochichin� County, Minnesota to update thei�- 1974 <br />zoning code and other lan.d use cades <br />• Drafted zonin�;, subdivision, and traditional neighbo.rhaad desi�;n (`ITND) or.dinances <br />for the Lal{e City,1V[N; Town of Farmington, W1; City o�� 1VIt. Horeb, �VI, Itasca <br />Count�, Ml`�; C1ay County, MN; Cr. ow �1Ving County, MN; Cook County,lVlN; TOWTI. <br />of .Duluth, M.N; and the �ity of North Br. anch, MN <br />• Authored the grawth management o.r.dinances section of .�'r�m Pvlicy ta Reality: <br />Model Sz.��S�tainable Developme��zt (���ir�ur�ces <br />• Created mode�l ux-ban expansion, natural resou� ce �protection, apd �orest protecti.on <br />or.dinances for No�rthland NEMU <br />C,or/np����hensive La�cd Use Plcrn��in� <br />• Facilitated natur.al resource-based land use planning in three communities faced <br />with grati�th pressures; Shako�pee, Oak Gi ove and the Mid-Minnesota stretch of the <br />Mississippi River <br />� Provided facilitation, visualization and natural resource pla�zning assistance to <br />Car��er County <br />.Lar�zd U�s�� Plannin� Gxcic�ebovl�s� <br />Working with the University of Minnesota, Taepartment of Lan.dscape Architecture, <br />developed �public participation and land use implementatian sections for <br />Eytvironntentally BasE3d Regio�ial Sm�zrt Gf�o�l�tli Plannin�; r.r.nc�.Design. <br />Authoi ed the guidebook P�atecting Yvu� Cvm�iitnit�%'s Naturr.r.l Res�ou�ces�: A Land <br />Py�otectiar� Toolhax� for .Local Governme�zt. <br />Edutatian <br />Juris Doctorate, University of Iowa <br />M.A. Urban & Reg�onal Planning, University of I�wa <br />B.A. Political Science, University of Northe�-n Iowa <br />Professianal Affilia�ions <br />Admitted ta Minnesota State Bar since � 9�4 <br />Minnesota Chapter Alner�ican Planning Associa.tion, Member and Co-Chair Legislative <br />Committee <br />