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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
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INSURED COMPANY
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275 West Wheelock Parkway COMPANY
St Paul, MN 55117 C
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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
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THE PROPRIETOR/ ~'----]iNCL 4494 DISEASE. POLICY LIMIT
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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.
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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.
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8. ~tbtts Submi~ted (maps, dia{r~s, etc.)
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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
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692
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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
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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.
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January 4, 2002
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revitalization. Through the
leadership of Mayor Richard Daley and
city and regional planners, Chicago is at
the cutting edge of a 21st century City
Beautiful movement that has linked
street landscaping and parks,
transportation with year-round festivals,
and tourism to cultural amenities.
Strategic planning has focused on an
improved public education system and
critical investments in neighborhoods. If
you haven't visited Chicago in the past
five years, you haven't seen the
difference that visionary leadership and
good planning have made.
The APA°s National Planning
Conference provides unlimited
opportunities for exploring this vibrant
city and the best of community planning
across the nation.
Tours
More than 80 mobile workshops
provide conference attendees With a
journey into the heart of city planning
efforts. You can also travel into the
suburbs for an in-depth look at
suburban planning issues, or gain
exposure to innovative regional plans.
Learn about historic preservation,
biodiversity, affordable housing, or tax
increment financing (TIF). Orientation
tours provide a second way of
exploring the city on Saturday or
Sunday. We've made Chicago and the
region accessible on foot or by boat,
train, bus, and bike.
Sessions
Two hundred sessions over four days
provide up-to-date case studies on
contemporary planning. Whether you
are an elected official, an appointed
official, a neighborhood activist, a
preservationist, or an allied
professional, there are many helpful,
practical sessions. Topics range from
urban gardens to performance
standards and from greenways to
neighborhood revitalization.
SUNDAY, APRIL 14
Appointed and Elected
Officials Track
Designed with your needs in mind, this
track of sessions provides an overview
of contemporary community planning
as it relates to public decision making.
You'll receive an introduction to the
concepts that underlie communit~
planning. Gain an overview of the
innovative and proven techniques for
implementing planning. Case studies
are drawn from around the country.
Don't miss this great opportunity to
stay informed. This program is co-
sponsored by the Lincoln Institute of
Land Policy.
What Is Land?
10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The definition of land and the rights and
responsibilities that attend ownership or
stewardship are at the heart of commu-
nit/planning. Speakers explore how
legislation, courts, and citizens have
shaped our understanding of land.
Conflicts and consensus are explored
within the context of the Constitution and
contemporary planning practice. Hear
leading experts discuss this fundamental
issue.
Making Planning Engaging
1:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m.
If it is not the same old public meeting,
what is it that really engages people in
planning? This session examines how
techniques such as visioning, electronic
town meetings, youth involvement,
community mapping, and charrettes
are used to involve citizens in defining
their community's issues and plans for
the future. Explore why citizen
participation matters and how commu-
nity members can be informed citizens
and active participants.
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
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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.
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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.
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