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<br /> <br />THE BASICS OF PlANNING Ie ZONING <br /> <br />Faculty: Bob Lockyear and eric Hedtke <br />This workshop covers the nuts and bolts of planning, zoning and <br />subdMslon regulation. Participants leam where they fit Into the <br />planning and zoning process, and how to maximize their impact. <br />Among topics to be addressed are: <br />. The history, the process, the results <br />. Implementation, exercising authority, zonlng/subdMslon <br />ordinances, amendments, permits, enforcement <br />. Planning, zoning and subdMslon laws, legal limitations, avoiding <br />litigation, ~due process,- conducting a proper public hearing, <br />recording your findings <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 /> <br />Audience: For those new to land use planning or Interested In an <br />extensive review of fundamentals. <br /> <br />SaIurd~ April 8 - LIffIe Falls <br />~ AprIl 12 - St. Paul <br />Th~ June 15 - St. Paul <br />9:00 AM - 4:30 PM {check-In 8:30 AM} <br />Approved for 6.0 hours of Continuing Real Estate Education Credn. <br /> <br />ADVANCiD ZONINGAPPUCA11ON5 <br /> <br />Faculty: John ShardIow and Matt Brokl <br />This workshop supplements other land use planning programs with a <br />more In-depth ~ploration of current land use Issues such as: <br />. Everything there Is to 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 />. How to Incorparate Urban Design standards Into community <br />zoning ordinances <br />. Recent court cases and their Implications <br />. Regulating challenging uses when faced with Federal pre- <br />emption or constitutional limitations (telecommunication facilities, <br />adult uses, etc.) " <br />. Preparing effective findings of fact <br /> <br />Audience: For those who have a thorough knowledge of land use <br />Issues (3+ years of experience) or who have attended both "The <br />Basics- and -Beyond the Basics.. Expecially valuable for staff. <br /> <br />Thursd~ June 1 -.St. Paul <br />Wednesd~ June 21 - UtIle Falls <br />9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (check-In 8:30 AMI <br />Approved for 5.0 hours of Continuing Real Estate Education Credit <br /> <br />BEYOND THE BASICS OF <br /> <br />ZONING <br /> <br />Faculty: PhIl Carlson and DesyI Peterson <br />Participants leam 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 leam: . <br />. 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 />. The proceSs and elements of comprehensive planning (overview) <br />. Inngvafive ways to guide Icind use development from PUDs <br />.arid performance zoning to design guidelines and other "cutfing <br />edge~ applications <br />. Preparation and use of planning tools to handle various develop- <br />ment problems <br />. The planning process In depth-from proper legal notice to <br />development of findings of fact <br />. Legal issues In depth-what is a taking? When are variances <br />Justitled? How to manage the 60-day rule? <br />. Case studles-octual urban, suburban and rural situations! <br />. Answers to your questions on community zoning Issues <br /> <br />Audience: For those who have a solid general knowiedge of the <br />planning process 0-2 years on Council, Board or ZonlnglPlannlng <br />Commission) or who have attended "The Basics- <br /> <br /> <br />& <br /> <br />Wednesday, AprIl 26 - UtIle Falls <br />Thursd~ May 25 - St. Paul <br />9:00 AM "," 4:30"PM'{CfletK-ln 8:30 AM'-"' ." "'.. "U_'~ - - -. - - "" p _"J <br />Approved for 6.5 hours of Continuing Real Estate Education Credn. <br /> <br />YOUR ROlE AS PlANtING <br />OOMMSIONMiMIIR <br /> <br />Faculty: John Shardlow <br />As a Planning 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 />tant position. You'll leam practical tips that can make the difference <br />between results and regrets. Topics Include: <br />. Keeping the -Big Picture-In mind <br />. Salting slgnlflcant (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 <br />(Plus...whatto do If those relationships are unhealthy!) <br />. Ways to facilitate public participation In the planning process <br />. Effective tools and techniques (models for a planning report and <br />findings of facfdesigned to complement one another, primer on <br />parliamentary procedure) <br />. Handling controversial Issues <br /> <br />Audience: For members of CIty, County, Township Planning <br />Commissions; also valuable for members of Boards of Adjustment <br />and Appeals and other advisory commisSions. <br /> <br />1hursd~ AprO 6 - st. Paul Evening: 6:00-10:00 PM (check-In 5:30 PM) <br />Saturday, May 6 - St. Paul Momlng: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM {check-fn 8:00/!MJ <br />Wednesd~ ~ 24 - UttIe Falls Afternoon: 1:00-5:00 PM {check-fn 12:30 PMJ <br /> <br />