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Division / Program: City and Proj ect Planning Or�anizational Responsibility: Community Development Director Division / Program Description The Planning Division's mission is to develop effective recommendations on comprehensive land use planning and zoning programs in a manner consistent with City policies. City Planning works closely with all departments, Planning Commission, Variance Board, HR.A and Council in preparation and design of development projects as well as providing guidance to property owners. City Planning provides well- planned development and anticipates continued process refinement to keep up with current and increasing project demands. The staff prepares 40 agenda packets and meeting minutes and attends 50-60 night meetings per year. The Program's activities are accounted for in the Community Development Fund. 2005 Goals and Objectives • Work to achieve consensus on community planning projects; review 80-100 cases annually. • Work with the DRC to improve setback permit process. • Provide Staff support to the Planning Commission, Variance Board, HRA, and City Council. • Work with developers on major projects including: Twin Lakes, Presbyterian Homes, Applewood Pointe, Target, Mastell Trucking site, Rosedale and larger residential renovation projects. • Review the feasibility of adding a community development specialist to assist in planning cases. 2002 2003 2004 2005 � Increase % Incr. Budget Category Actual Actual Budget (decrease) {decr.) Personnel Services $144,800 $154,932 $160,000 165 600 $ 5,600 3.5 % Supplies & Materials 575 115 - _ - 0.0 % Other Services & Charges 79,879 40,644 41,020 38 QZQ (3,000) (7�3) % Capital Outlay 180 2,566 - _ ' 0.0 % Total $ZZS,434 $19s,2s� $ZO1,o2o $ 203,620 $ 2,600 1.3 °�o Human Resource Allocation Full-Time Equivalent Positions 2005 Budget Impact Items � �� Actual Actual 2.00 2.00 �� Budget �o�� 2.00 — ---2.0� Personnel costs include 3.0% COLA on wages, and a 10% increase in health/dental premiums. Overall decrease reflects reduced funding for professional services and conferences. 200312004 Achievements � Provided over 90 proj ect reviews/reports for Commissions, Variance Board, HRA and/or Council. • Contributed to the Comprehensive Plan annual update process and Code updates. � Coordinated the Development Review Committee and setback permit process. � Completed rewrite of selected application procedures and staff reports/presentation formats. � Updated the zoning code and application process. � Coordinated the establishment of the Variance Board (consists of 3 planning commission members) • Contributed to the Twin Lakes Stakeholder Panel process and McCarron's Neighborhood Master Plan.