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Land Use Planning Workshops Page 1 of 2 2016 Land Use Training E • mba } & Education Proc ram 4,1%._� atis Beyond the Basics of Planning &Zoning: Variances and More! When and Where: n_.. .. ._.,__ . • Thursday,September 1 -St Paul,The League of Minnesota Special Discounts Available Cities • Tuesday,September 13-Owatonna,Owatonna Public Utilities Elected and appointed officials-receive 50% discount!We have a limited number of discounts Building available for these courses.Please contact Dolly • Thursday,September 22-Little Falls,The Initiative Foundation Parker at dparker @mngts.org for the code for This session is co-presented by the NJPA Elected and/or Appointed Officials. Time:All sessions will be held from 9:00am-4:30pm(Check-in begins at Community members,neighborhood groups and the 8:30am) general public receive a reduced price of$25 per session.Please contact Dolly Parker at Fee:$150(includes lunch and materials) dparker @mngts.org for the code. AICP CM credits:5.5 �tiRa. Register early to ensure you're able to take advantage of these great discounts.A limited 1 Participants learn how planning and zoning tools are used to deal with a number of space are available at these rates. wide variety of development issues influencing a community's built environment.The complexities of variances are a major focus.Presenters cover the what,when,and why(complete with"how-tos" and"how-not-tos")with numerous examples and case studies. • Quick review:History of planning,comprehensive planning,zoning tools,and public health •� • Innovative ways to guide land use and development,from PUDs and performance zoning to design guidelines and"cutting edge"applications • Sustainability-what it is and how to apply sustainable principles to planning and zoning • The environmental review process-EAWs,EISs,and AUARDs:tools to expedite careful review of complex projects • Detailed discussion of zoning tools to handle various development,health,and social issues • Legal issues more in depth:How to implement the comprehensive plan via zoning and subdivision ordinances?What to require for variances?When to grant conditional uses?When to use interim use permits?How to treat nonconforming uses?When to require easements? • Case studies-actual urban,suburban and rural situations • Answers to your questions on community zoning issues Audience:Those who have a solid general knowledge of the planning process(1-2 years on the council,board or zoning/planning commission). Register Now Presenters: Phil Carlson has consulted on planning issues for over 35 years with the St.Paul firm Stantec(formerly Bonestroo and DSU).He has helped prepare comprehensive plans,neighborhood plans,corridor studies,brownfield redevelopment plans and zoning ordinances for numerous communities in the region,including Bumsville,Blaine,Vadnais Heights,St.Cloud,Alexandria,Baxter,Green Bay, Wisconsin,Minot,North Dakota and Marshalltown,Iowa.He prepared some of the region's first form-based codes,including Burnsville's Heart of the City and West St.Paul's Robert Street corridor.He is frequently called as an expert witness in planning and zoning cases. Kori Land is a shareholder at LeVander,Gillen&Miller,located in South St.Paul,Minnesota.She is the City Attorney for the cities of West St.Paul,South St.Paul,Cottage Grove and Randolph.Ms.Land is the Chair of her Firm's Municipal Practice Group,a past http://www.nmgts.org/LandUse/beyond-basics-of-planning-and-zoning.php 8/10/2016