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<br />iIU&t <br />- <br />:;:'l!; , ' :"':,'_ -'~...' . <br />_ ..f;- ,.' <br /> <br />_rt_~ 1" I~ <br /> <br />CORE PROGRAMS <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />~'.. <br /> <br />~ <br />~~.~~.' ~. <br /> <br />BASICS OF PLANNING & ZONING <br /> <br />Approved for 6.0 hours of Continuing Real Estate Education Credit. <br />FACULTY: Bob Lockyear, Richard Thompson and Eric Hedtke <br />This workshop covers the nuts and bolts of planning, zoning and <br />subdivision regulation. Participants learn where they fit into the planning <br />and zoning process, and how to maximize their impact. Among topics <br />to be addressed are: <br />. The history, the process, the results <br />.. Implementation, exerdsing authority, zoning/subd"lvision <br />ordinances, amendments, permits, enforcement <br />.(I, Planning, zoning and subdivision 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 />of 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 />April 19 . St. Paul <br />April 23 . Little Falls <br />May 29 - St. Paul <br />9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (check-in 8:30 AM) <br />Registration fee: $125 <br /> <br />YOUR ROLE AS PlANNING <br /> <br />~~::~:~::~~w MEMBER .. <br /> <br />As a Planning Commission member, you contribute hours of unpaid time <br />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 <br />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. <br />Topics include: <br />.( Keeping the "Big Picture" in mind <br />. Setting significant (but realistic) Commission goals <br />of Preparing an annual work program <br />( Changing non-productive patterns of work <br />( Forging healthy relationships with elected officials and staff (Plus.. <br />what to do if those relationships are unhealthy!) <br />Ways to facilitate public participation in the planning process <br />~ Effective tools & techniques (planning report models and findings of <br />fact designed to complement one another, primer on parliamentary <br />procedure) <br />"i Handling controversial issues <br /> <br />Audience: For members of City, County, Township Planning Commissions; <br />also valuable for members of Boards of Adjustment and Appeals and other <br />advisory commissions. <br /> <br />April 26 - St. Paul <br />April 30 . Little Falls <br />May 7 . St. Paul <br />Registration fee: $55 <br /> <br />Morning: B:30-12:30 AM (check-in 8:00 AM) <br />Afternoon: 1:00-5:00 PM (check-in 12:30 PM) <br />Evening: 6:00-10:00 PM (check-in 5:30 PM) <br /> <br />BEYOND THE BASICS OF PlANNING <br />& ZONING <br /> <br />Approved for 6.5 hours of Continuing Real Estate Education Credit. <br />FACULTY: Phil Carlson and Desyl Peterson <br />Participants learn about using planning and zoning tools to deal with a <br />wide variety of development issues and obtain an in-depth review of the <br />planning process. Attendees will learn : <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; funda- <br />mental legal principles <br />.. The process and elements of comprehensive planning (overview) <br />~ Innovative ways to guide land use development, from PUDs and <br />performance zoning to design guidelines and other "cutting edge" <br />applications <br />. Preparation and use of planning tools to handle variouS development <br />problems <br />'4 The planning process in depth-from proper legal notice to develop- <br />ment of findings of fact <br />,. Legal issues in depth: What is a taking? When can moratoriums be <br />used? When must plats be approved? When are variances justified? <br />How to treat conditional uses? What can be done with non-confirm. <br />Ing uses? How to best position yourself for a lawsuit? How to man- <br />age the 60-day rule? <br />.. Case studies-actual urban, suburban and rural situations! <br />e Answers to your questions on community zoning issues <br /> <br />Audience: For those who have a solid generol knowledge of the planning <br />process (1-2 years on Council, Board or Zoning/Planning Commission) or <br />who have attended "The Basics" <br /> <br />May 15 - St. Paul <br />May 21 - Little Falls <br />9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (check-in 8:30 AM) <br />Registration fee: $125 <br /> <br />ADVANCED ZONING APPLICATIONS <br /> <br />Approved for 5.0 hours of Continuing Real Estate Education Credit. <br />FACULTY: John Shardlow and Joel lamnik <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 to know about variances - honest! <br />Understanding proper use, and limitations to the use, of conditional <br />use permits <br />Establishing and utilizing a planned use development ordinance that <br />provides flexibility and enhanced control <br />Understanding the benefits provided by Performance Zoning <br />How to approach the regulation of signs <br />How to incorporate Urban Design standards into community zoning <br />ordinances <br />Recent court cases and their implications <br />Regulating challenging uses when faced with Federal pre-emption <br />or constitutional limitations (telecommunication facilities, adult uses, <br />etc.) <br />Preparing effective findings of fact <br /> <br />Audience: For those who have a thorough knowledge of land use issues <br />(3+ years of experience) or who have attended both "The Basics" and <br />"Beyond the Basics." Expecially valuable for staff. <br /> <br />June 11 - LIttle FallsJune 26 - St. Paul <br />9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (check-in 8:30 AM) <br />RegistraUOn Fee: $125 <br />