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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 5, 2002CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692 Visit Our Website at: www. ci. columbia-heights.mn, us PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2002 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 590 N.E. 40TII AVENUE Roll Call. Minutes from the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of December 4, 2001. Public Heatings: Conditional Use Permit Linder's Greenhouse Case #2002-0201 4300 Central Avenue NE New Business: · Election of officers · Acquisition of property at 3722 Central Avenue NE Miscellaneous: · Government Training Service seminars Adjourn. THE CItY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR ThE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUnitY EMPLOYER PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 4, 2001 7:00 PM The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairperson Ramsdell. Roll Call: Commission Members present-Ramsdell, Schmitt, and Yehle. Council Representative Marlaine Szurek Absent were Commission members Johnson and Ericson. Also present were Tim Johnson (City Planner) and Shelley Hanson (Secretary). Motion by Yehle, seconded by Schmitt, to approve the minutes from the meeting of October 2, 2001. All ayes. MOTION PASSED. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE ' NEW BUSINESS A. Site Plan Review KFC of America, A & W Case #2001-1217 5060 Central Avenue NE Planner Johnson explained this is a request for Site Plan approval to open a new KFC/A&W Fast Food Restaurant on the site of the former Udupi Caf~ at 5060 Central Avenue NE. The proposed restaurant will have dining facilities for approximately 58 patrons as well as providing drive-thru service. The site had previously been used for Udupi Caf~ until fire destroyed the building in February, 2001. The subject property is zoned GB, General Business District which does allow Fast Food Service as a permitted use within the district, subject to Specific Development Standards in Section 7, Page 7-11 (a-0. The surrounding property on the north, south and east is also zoned GB and is used commercially. The property to the west is rosidential and is zoned residentially. The proposed restaurant meets minimum yard and density requirements, including setbacks, parking, lighting, and height restrictions. It also meets the Specific Development Standards and will not require new curb cuts, or major alterations, as this site was previously used as a similar business. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 4, 2001 PAGE 2 The applicant is proposing a 3,152 sq. ft. restaurant featuring both Kentucky Fried Chicken and A & W. The applicants are proposing the same type of businesses in various locations in the metro area, including one that is already built near Brookdale that will be opening within the next few weeks. The exterior of the building will have a smooth, sand finish stucco, awnings, familiar signage, and clear windows to provide visual aesthetics. They will also construct a new masonry enclosure that matches the building for the waste material. The applicants are proposing to erect a freestanding sign measuring approximately 75 sq ft. on the existing pole in front of the building. According to the floor plan, there will be seating for 58 patrons which requires 29 parking spaces. There are a total of 36 parking spaces provided on the site plan including two handicap accessible parking spaces with aa access aisle located on the north side of the building. They also have submitted plans showing 8 existing trees on the site, as well as four additional maple trees added in front and two spruce trees. This, plus the shrubbery being proposed, exceeds the requirements. The existing fencing at the rear of the property meets the needs for screening between the commercial and residential properties. However, the fencing needs to be repaired and maintained as one of the conditions for approval. The City Comprehensive Plan designates this area for future Commercial development. The proposal should not negatively impact any nearby residential areas and will provide an appropriate reuse of an existing commercial site, so this proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The positive aspects are that it meets the minimum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and it provides an appropriate use for a commercial site. There are not any negative aspects of the proposal assuming all conditions are met. Therefore, staff recommends Site Plan approval to allow for a KFC/A & W Restaurant in the General Business District, subject to the conditions listed in the recommended motion. These plans have been reviewed by the Fire Department and Public Works, and there appear to be no major concerns. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 4, 2001 PAGE 3 Motion by Yehle, second by Ramsdell, to approve the Site Plan to allow the operations of a KFC/A & W Restaurant at 5060 Central Avenue NE subject to the following conditions: 2. 3. 4. All required state and local codes, permits, license, and inspections will be met and in full compliance. All proposed signage must be submitted on the City prescribed application form and must fully comply with the Zoning Ordinance. Solid waste material shall be so located and fenced, as to be removed from public view, and shall be enclosed or contained. Landscaping materials shall be installed in conjunction with site development and prior to issuance of a final certificate of occupancy. A letter of credit or other security as acceptable to the City shall be deposited with the Zoning Administrator in an mount equal to ten (10%) of the estimated landscaping costs. Lighting for the site shall not exceed City Standards at ½ footcandle of light at any residential property line, and 3 footcandles of light at any non-residential property line or curb line. The rear screening fence must be repaired and maintained. Stan Katanic, the representative from GPD Associates, made some comments regarding this new concept of a restaurant that combines the menus of two different types of foods. He stated it is becoming quite popular throughout the country. He was asked what would happened with the current KFC site at 4901 Central Avenue NE. He stated that they will try to sell the property, but that is up to the corporate office to decide. KFC felt the new location is a better site, with better access. All ayes. Motion Passed. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 4, 2001 PAGE 4 B. TIF District Modification The Columbia Heights City Council has proposed to adopt a modification to the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan for Housing Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing District #1. MN State Statute 469.175, Subd. 3, requires that the Planning Commission review the modified plans to determine their conformity with the general plans for development and redevelopment of the City as described in the City Comprehensive Plan. Back in May, 1997, the Columbia Heights City Council approved a scattered site redevelopment TIF District to facilitate redevelopment of substandard single family homes throughout the City in order to improve the City's housing stock increase property values, and prevent the spread of blight. Tax increments from the 56 properties listed in the District were to be used to finance land acquisition, demolition, relocations and related development costs. During a meeting in August, it was determined that the City needs to show activity and any modifications need to be complete on each of the 56 parcels in the District by September 8, 2002, or they will be dropped from the district. This would reduce the potential TIF revenue generated for the above mentioned purposes. All project funds generated by the District need to be obligated by that date: At the EDA meeting of October 16, 200 l, Commissioners approved making modifications to TIF District #1 that would add 10 parcels to the District. The modified plans were supplied for review. The EDA will be addressing this issue again in December. They need to know the Planning Commission has approved the modifications before they can formally adopt the plan. PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 2001-01 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION FINDING THAT THE MODIFICATION TO THE DOWNTOWN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR THE CBD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND THE MODIFICATION TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1 CONFORM TO THE GENERAL PLANS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING DECEMBER 4, 2001 PAGE 5 WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, (the "City") has proposed to adopt a Modification to the Downtown Central Business District (CBD) Revitalization Plan for the CBD Redevelopment Project and adopt a Modification to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Housing Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing District No. 1 (collectively, the "Modified Plans") and has submitted the Modified Plans to the City Planning Commission (the "Commission") pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.175, Subdivision 3, and WHEREAS, the Commission has reviewed the Modified Plans to determine their conformity with the general plans for the development and redevelopment of the City as described in the comprehensive plan for the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission that the Modified Plans conform with the general plans for the development and redevelopment of the City as a whole. Motion by Ramsdell, seconded by Yehle, to adopt Resolution 2001-01, and to support the action of the Columbia Heights City Council. All Ayes. MOTION PASSED. STAFF REPORT Planner Johnson reminded the members of the Holiday Dinner scheduled for December 18 at the Shorewood Restaurant at 7 pm. Motion by Yehle , seconded by $chmitt , to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 pm. Respectfully submitted, Shelley Hanson Secretary Case: 2002-0201 Page 1 Case #: Owner: Address: Phone: STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE FEBRUARY 5, 2002 PUBLIC HEARING 2002-0201 Bradley Reai Est~e 2100N. Snelling St. Paul (651) 631-0340 Parcel Address: 4300 Central Avenue Zoning: GB - General Business District Comprehensive Plan: C - Commercial GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Linder's Greenhouses, Inc. 275 W. Wheelock Pk St. Paul, MN 5517 (651) 488-6717 Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses: Zoning North: LB South: LB East: GB West: GB Land Use North: Commercial South: Commercial East: Commercial West: Commercial BACKGROUND Explanation of Request: Mr. Peter Linder of Linder's Greenhouses, Inc. is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a temporary "mini garden center" (Flower Mart) and retail sales in the easterly portion of the parking lot of Central Valu Mall, 4300 Central Avenue, from April 15, 2002 through July 10, 2002. Case Histo~_: This will be the 11th year Linder's Greenhouses, Inc. will operate their greenhouse in Columbia Heights. ANALYSIS Surrounding Property: The property to the north and south of the subject parcel is zoned LB, Limited Business and is used commercially. The property across Central Avenue to the east is zoned GB, Retail Business and is used commercially. The area west of Central Value Mall is zoned R-2, Single and Two Family Residential and is used residentially. Case: 2002-0201 Page 2 Technical Review: Section 9.607 1)e of the Zoning Ordinance requires a Conditional Use Permit for seasonal agricultural sales. The attached site plan illustrates the configuration of two structures plus a patio area in front. This site plan and configuration remains unchanged from previous years. A fence will enclose the patio and connect to each structure. The greenhouse structures will be the same as last year with four, six foot doors remaining open at all times during business hours. There will be at least four fire extinguishers in the Flower Mart and all smoking will be prohibited. The principal uses of the subject parcel are preexisting and comply with zoning regulations. Existing parking exceeds zoning requirements, and adequate parking will be maintained after placement of the accessory structures over this portion of the parking lot. A narrative from Linder's Corporate Office is attached for your review. A support letter from Rainbow Foods is also attached. Please note that the Fire Department has reviewed the proposal and has expressed no concerns. It should be noted that the surrounding parking area proposed for use as a Rainbow Fuel Center and the proposed multi-tenant specialty retail should not impact Linder's future at this location. Compliance with City Comprehensive Plan: The Land Use Plan Map designates this area of Columbia Heights for future commercial activity, including retail sales, offices, and service businesses. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the City Comprehensive Plan. Summa~_ : The positive aspects of this petition are as follows: 1. The proposal is consistent with the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance. 2. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the City Comprehensive Plan. The negative aspects of this petition are as follows: 1. There do not appear to be any negative aspects. CONCLUSION StqffRecommendation: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit provided a $500 deposit is submitted to the License/Permit Clerk prior to the installation of the structures on the site to ensure their removal at the end of the approved time period. Recommended Motion: Move to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a temporary mini-garden center in the easterly portion of the parking lot at 4300 Central Avenue from April 15, 2002 through July 10, 2002, subject to the following condition: A $500 deposit shall be submitted to the License/Permit Clerk prior to installation of the structures on the site. Attachments: Completed application form; Correspondence from Mr. Linder; Rainbow letter; Certificate of Insurance; Site plans; Public Notice From: Gary Gorman To: Tim Johnson Date: 1/24/02 8:45AM Subject: Linders After extensively reviewing the plans for the Linder°s Flower Mart, I find that they are satisfactory. Gary Gorman Fire Department (763)706-3650 To whom ~t may We nm ~ ~ to wc_.Icor~ Lind~r's b~k to th, R~i,bow E~ds aat,~ at ~ ¥11u Malt ~ Ave. Th~ sr~ th~ will b~ in tlisT~ar is slif, h~ d~ th~_ 1~ ~ar~ to ~ r~ to ~ th, citiz~ of Columbi~ lt~sht~ ..... "~ ~~'"' We truly belie~ thai Liadcr's ts a~ as~,t to dmppin8 c~r~t. Ifyou have any. further qu~tiom plea~ call me at 612-945-3910. scott Dir~tor of'Pmduoe Rainbow Food~ ICORD l CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE 146417 DATE.,DD , 01/14/2002 Rev, eROOUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE FLORISTS' MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ~ ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. #1 Horticultural Lane Edwardsville, IL 62025 COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE COMPANY A FLORISTS' ~u'A'uAL INSURANCE COMPANY INSURED COMPANY Linder's Greenhouses Inc B 275 West Wheelock Parkway COMPANY St Paul, MN 55117 C CO M PANY COYER~GE$ THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. CO POUCY EFFECTIVE ~OUCY EXIqRATION LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE POUCY NUMBER DATE (MMIDD/YY) DATE (MMIDD/YY) UMITS GEg~IERAL UABILITY GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 1,000,000 It'COMMERCIAL GENERAL MABIUTY PRODUCTS-COMP/DP AGG $ 1,000,000 A ICLA~MSMADE [~OCCUR BP 03322 01/14/2002 01/14/2003 PERSONAL & ADV~NJURY $ 500,000 OWNER'S & CONT PROT 4494 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 500,000 FIRE DAMAGE [Any one fire) $ 100 · 000 MED EXP (Any one person) $ 5,000 AUTOMOBILE UABIUTY ANY AUTO COMBINED ~NGLE LJMIT $ ALL OWNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY SCHEDULED AUTOS (Per person) $ HIRED AUTOS BODILY INJURY NON-OWNED AUTOS (Per eccldent) PROPERTY DAMAGE (~M~AGE UABIUTY AUTO ONLY - EA ACCIDENT $ ANY AUTO OTHER THAN AUTO ONLY: EACH ACCIDENT $ AGGREGATE $ EXCES~ UABIUTY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 3,000. 000 A X~ UMBRELLA FORM ~ 1981 01/14/2002 01/14/2003 AGGREGATE $ 3,000,000 OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM 4494 $ WORKER~ COMPENSATION AND X J STATUTORY LIMITS r A EMPLOYERS'UAmUTY WCS 08062 01/14/2002 01/14/2003 EACH ACCIDENT $ 500,, 000 THE PROPRIETOR/ ~'----]iNCL 4494 DISEASE. POLICY LIMIT 5OO 000 PARTNERS/EXECUTIVE~1 I~CL DISEASE EACH EMPLOYEE $ OFFICERS ARE: ' 500,000 OTHER DE~CRIFTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES/SPECIAL ITEMS · el Tea~orary Loca~io~ #10) Central Value Mall, 4%th a~d Central Ave, Columbia HeighCe, MN 55421 Ef£ective 3-1-2002 tJzru 7-15-2002 CERTIFICATE HOLDER RC~ 75272 CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POUCJES BE CANC~11 ~:rJ BEFORE THE EX,RATION DATE THEREOF. THE ISSUING COMPANY W~LL ENDEAVOR TO MAJL City of Columbia Heights l0 DAYS WFUTTEN NOTICE TO THE CERT1RCATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT. 590 40th Avenue North E&st BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBUGATION OR UABIUTY Columbia Heights, MN 55421 OF ANY KIND UPON THE COMPANY, ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTAllVES. ACORD 25-S {3193) MXT27 c ACORD C~RPORATION 1993 ~ppliat~ion For, Rezoning Variance Privacy Fence Conditional Use Permit Subdivision Approval Site Plan Approval Other CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIOHT$ 1. Street Address of Subject Property,, 2. Legal Description of Subject Property, 4300 Central Avenue N.E. O~Tler S Address ~ °7_tOo Description of Request: Conditional Use Permit -'-~ C~ .~r,__._~__L~-I_.~ ~-~?-d~d Zoning: Applicable City Ordinance Nun,bet Present ZonJ.ng ....... Present Use Section Proposed Zoning ........ Proposed Use 7. Reason for Requen'~: to allow the'operation'of a t~aEorary m;.ni garden ~e, nter_~_.t/~. ...... easte,'l¥ portion of the park;n9 lot f~o~.~% ~.A~W~..~_ ~ ' 8. ~tbtts Submi~ted (maps, dia{r~s, etc.) 9. Acknovledtaent Iud SiKnature% ~e undersized hereby represents upon all of the ' penalties of law, for the purpose of ~duc~g the Cit2 of Columbia Heights to take the action herein requested~ statements herein are t~e and that ali work herein mentioned rill be do~n a!co~d~:e vi~h th~Ordlnsnces ,of th~ City o~ Columbia Heights and the lays of '~he ~ ~~~ . 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Char Lenauh, In. 0.0 3.8 0.0 4.8 0.0 6.6 0.0 5.3 0.0 5.4 Avg. 5.2 0.0 0.0 4 .7 0.0 4 .? 0.0 5.3 0.0 4.8 COP~NTS: Tb~ ~ubmi~%gd polyethylene f£3~n samples mee~ -_he requirements cf ~he Sta~e of Cal£~ornia T£~le 19, flammabili=y Sec=ion 1237.1. CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692 V~sit Our Website at: www. cLcolumbia-heights, mn. us I~!£~£~$ i'ho/nas 8atr~#e/I, Chair Ted Yehle Z~onna $chmitt Stephan Johnson Tamara Ericson PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 590 N.E. 40th Avenue, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 5 2002. The order of business is as follows: A request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a seasonal Linder's FI ower Mart at the Central Valu Mall at 4300 Central Avenue NE from April 15 through July 10, 2002. Section 9.607 le) Temporary Uses and Structures. The Zoning and Development Ordinance requires a conditional use permit for this type of operation. Notice is hereby Divert that all persons having an interest will be given an opportunity to be heard. For questions, you may contact 'rim Johnson, City Planner, at 763-706-3673. Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Walt Fehst City Manager TJ The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs and activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at 706-3611, to make arrangements. (T00/706-3692 for deaf or hearing impaired only.) THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Mayor Gary L. Peterson Councilmembers Bobby Williams Marlaine Szurek Julienne Wyckoff Bruce Nawrocki City Manager Walter R. Fehst Date: To: From: Re: January 28, 2002 Planning and Zoning Commission Tim Johnson, City Planner Acquisition of property at 3722 Central Avenue The existing single-family home at 3722 Central Avenue is in the process of being acquired by the City. The single-family home is considered non-conforming and is dilapidated in nature. This property is intended to be reused in the future for commercial revitalization purposes. However, there is no specific commercial redevelopment plan at this time. Minnesota Statute 462.356 requires that if a City has a Comprehensive Plan, it must notify the Planning Commission of the intent to purchase or sell land. The newly adopted City Comprehensive Plan designates this property for commercial use. A future commercial use of this site would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Recommended Motion: Move to support the action of the Columbia Heights City Council to acquire the property at 3722 Central Avenue NE, provided the future development of this parcel remains consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan. American Planning Association Making Great Communities Happen January 4, 2002 Dear Planning Commissioner: Good planning should not be taken for granted and being an informed commissioner is more important than ever. Now there's a way to keep up-to-date with education that is close to home. Join us for the American Planning Association's 2002 National Planning Conference on April 13-17 in Chicago. A special track of sessions is designed just for appointed and elected officials. Meet your colleagues at two special social events on Monday--a breakfast and an evening reception. 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Envisioning the Future 2:30 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Planners have developed several intriguing tools to help communities envision alternative growth models. Panelists discuss scenario-based planning, 3-D computer visioning, and other tools. Planning is a complex set of interrelationships and, now more than ever, we have the tools that can show these relationships and demonstrate the impact of various choices. Effective Capital Improvements Programming 4:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m. The CIP is an overlooked tool for planning. Yet many communities have used it to achieve a coordinated urban design agenda, provide adequate public facilities, repair basic infrastructure, strategically invest revitalization efforts, and bring more coordination between elected and appointed officials' work. Hear how to create a good CIP and how communities have implemented it effectively. MONDAY, APRIL 15 Dispute Resolution 8:45 a.m.-IO:O0 a.m. Some community issues defy solution through traditional public decision making. Instead of litigation, some are considering dispute resolution. Learn what it entails, when it can be used, and how to use negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, and neutral fact-finding. How can dispute resolution assist community planning? Can it benefit your communit/? Get the answers from veteran negotiators, attorneys, and planners. Best Development Practices 10:15 a.m.-t1:30 a.m. Reid Ewing explores the enlightened edge of current development practices in this discussion on sound community development. What does the alternative to sprawl look like? Find out as presenters look at how new development incorporates affordable housing, energy efficiency, and preservation for natural areas, and at the same time makes good business sense. Evolving Role of Environmental Planning in Community Planning 1:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m. Gain an overview of how environmental issues, such as green space, and 1 This year's conference has a special track on city parks. After the sessions, spend some tranquil time wandering through these delightful community assets. Love to shop? Then Michigan Avenue-the Magnificent Mile is your destination. Even the public art has fun in Chicago. Go native and stroll along Chicago's lakefront-26 miles of uninterrupted public parks. conservation are being integrated into community planning. Panelists present a case study of the San Diego multiple species conservation program, one of the first programs of its kind to knit together local, regional, and federal environmental and community planning. The Face of Zoning in the 21st Century 2:30 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Is zoning an outdated concept? New Urbanists and some critics suggest so. However, zoning has changed in response to new concepts of city planning. Find out how zoning has evolved and whether it is meeting the challenge of making communities truly livable and viable for the future. Officials have three registration options--[lexible enoush to meet anyone's busy schedule. Choose from one day to five days. Remember, APA members can register with a credit card online at www. planning, org starting in early December. Fuu. CONFE~mC~, APmr 13-17 This registration includes all sessions, plus one ticket each to the opening reception and the awards luncheon. In addition, full-registrants are given preference for purchasing tickets for mobile workshops, orientation tours, workshops, and social events. Five days packed with education-the perfect opportunitT to learn to make your community great. APA member rate: $460 {early, Feb. 2}; $520 {regular}; $565 (late} Non-member rate: $675 (early, regular and late} WE~No, APRIL 13-14' This registration includes all sessions on Saturday and SundaY, plus one ticket to the opening reception. Weekend registrants may also purchase orientation tour, weekend workshop, and Sunday mobile workshop tickets. If you cannot miss work, then this is the option for you. Rate: $250 (early); $275 (regular); $300 {late} MONDAY ONLY:. APRIL 15 This registration includes all sessions on Monday, plus one ticket each to the Planning Commissioners and Other Officials morning breakfast and evening Reception. Monday registrants may also purchase Monday workshop and Monday mobile workshop tickets. This great option is available only to officials. Rate: $160 (early); $185 {regular}; $210 Ilate) Use the enclosed registration form for easy registration. The APA 2002 National Planning Conference is the to be to meet your colleagues, fellow officials, and to get in-depth education on community planning. This is an opportunity you don't want to miss. IA~Webcast and CD-ROM ' Training Package tin June 2002, the appointed and elected track of sessions from the April conference will be available in a distance learning format. You can chose to view the sessions individually through an online webcast or obtain the complete set of sessions in CD-ROM format. The nine sessions will be accessible through www. planning.org. This webcast will be enhanced with graphics. Price: $30 per session. What is a webcast? In June 2002, you will log onto this event from the APA website. The webcast is both an audio presentation and a visual, on,screen, program. Open the file and the audio presentation begins. Your computer screen has: + a Power Point presentation * photographs identifying the speakers * a dialog box containing graphic files of charts, photos, or maps. You can stop the audio lecture in order to study the graphic image and then restart when you are ready to continue. CD-ROM Training Package. Sold through Planners Book Service {available June 2002}, this kit contains a CD-ROM of the entire nine-session program, plus a binder with printed instructions, reading mater!-.' course outline, and a train~ '.tide. The kit is designed for bc adividual and group instructt~n. Contact Planners Book Service at www. planning.org or call {3121 786-6344. Price: $195 APA members, $225 non-members. Advantages of the CD-ROM package? First, it has enhanced materials for training, The CD-ROM can also be projected for groUP~ instruction that is paced to your; schedule. Users With l°wer~d, computers can still take advantage of the program. The package also allows for repeat training in future years. Look for mor~/nformat/on ~ spring 2002. Wrap-up Session Presenters from this track gather for a discussion: How different will planning be 20 years from today? Networking Events Both of these events are included in the Monday only registration option! Others may buy tickets. Planning Commissioners and Officials Breakfast 7:15 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Join your fellow planning officials for socializing and discussion. Invite your planning staff to join you, and learn what's going on in communities around the country. A hot buffet breakfast will be served. Registration required. No refunds or exchanges after March 15. Price: $30 Planning Commissioners and Officials Reception 6:00 p. ra.-7:30 p.m. This networking event brings planning commissioners together with other appointed and elected officials for an opportunity to share insights from around the nation. Registration required. No refunds or exchanges after March 15. Price: $35 Planning Commissioners and Officials Hospitality Suite Monday- Wednesday Drop by and visit with other officials. Peruse displays and learn about appointed and elected officials training and information sources that can assist your community. Since the early '9Os, the city has been transforming public spaces with inviting plazas, public art, redesigned street facades, and elegant landscaping. The John Hancock Building plaza is a popular gathering spot on North Michigan Avenue for people of all ages. The Commissioner is a quarterly newsletter published by the Planning Commissioners Service of the American Planning Association. Planning commissioner/official members of APA receive the newsletter as part of their membership package. Carolyn Torma, Editor; Sherrie Matthews, Copy Editor; Lisa Barton, Design and Production; Susan Deegan, Designer. Editorial inquiries should be addressed to the editor. Copyright 2001 by the American Planning Association, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Ste. 1600, Chicago, IL 60603; 312-~,31-9100. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the American Planning Association. ~ Printed on recycled paper, including 50-70% recycled fiber and 10% postconsumer waste.