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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 02 19 Informational Item A PLANNING & ZONING BOARD February 19.2004 Meeting Consent Information X Public Hearine Reeular ITEM A REQUEST: The Community Development Department - Planning Division is providing the Planning and Zoning Board information on training opportunities as requested by the Board. PURPOSE: The purpose is to provide the board with information on some training opportunities. APPLICABLE LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY Winter Sprines Section 20-57. Duties~ eeneral. The planning and zoning board shall serve as the planning and zoning commission. It shall be the duty of the planning and zoning board to recommend to the city commission the boundaries of the various original zoning districts and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein and any proposed amendments thereto and shall collect data and keep itself informed as to the best practices generally in effect in the matter of city planning and zoning to the end that it may be qualified to act on measures affecting the present and future movement of traffic, the segregation of residential and business districts and the convenience and safety of persons and property in any way dependent on city planning and zoning. The board shall recommend the boundaries of districts and appropriate regulations... STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Board review the attached information and the Board's budget available for such training opportunities and direct Staff accordingly. PLANNING & ZONING BOARD RECOMMENDATION: ~ ;- Instructors: Gene Boles, Marilyn Mammano, Peter Ross, more. Time: 12:00Noon - 5:30PM Friday and 8:30AM - 5:30PM Saturday Fee: $175 Location: Board of Trustees Room, FAU Downtown Fort Lauderdale Campus (HEC 1110 A&B) Target Audience: Any elected official involved in planning decisions for the betterment of the community, region, state and county. including: appointed or elected planning officials, commissioners, zoning board members, board of adjustment members, and others serving on a variety of boards and commissions involved in planning and growth management decisions. Course Description: A Concise History of Planning in Florida: How did the growth management system evolve? What is the relationship between state, regional, county, and local plans and planning agencies? Overview of Legal Framework: What is the constitutional foundation of land regulations? What are property rights and how are they protected in Florida? How are decisions made and defended? How do planning officials comply with law? Focus on the Comprehensive Plan: All 67 counties and cities in Florida are required to adopted a Comprehensive Plan. All land development must be consistent with, compatible with, further and implement the Comprehensive Plan. What is the Comprehensive Plan? What does it contain and your role in the comprehensive planning process. Implementing the Comprehensive Plan: This is a primer on Land Development Regulations (Zoning) and related planning tools such as: TDRs, Capitol Improvement Plans, Impact Fees, CRA's, etc. Focus on You, the Planning Official: What is the nature of your job? What planning concepts should you be familiar with? What are your legal responsibilities? How can you be more effective in your job? Visioning Strategies: Every community must have a vision of it's future. Planning implements that vision. How do you engage the public in the planning process? Goals: This seminar will familiarize students with the total picture: from the constitutional framework to the local planning process. In addition to the lectures , students are encouraged to engage in an interactive discussion of current planning issues effecting your community. Program participants will have access to a special web site where they can post their concerns and questions prior to the seminar. Course History: This fourteen hour seminar is based on the Florida Planning Officials Training Program presented at the 2003 Annual Conference at the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association (FAPA). the Florida Atlantic University Department of Urban & Regional Planning is one of three accredited planning programs in Florida. The American Planning Association (APA) along with its professional affiliate the American Institute of Planners (AISCP) represents over 30,000 professional and lay planners nationwide. For information about APA visit www.olanning.org. Registration: Advanced registration is required for this seminar. The registration deadline is February 13, 2004. The fee for this special event also includes lunch on Friday, breakfast on Saturday, and refreshments. Parking is available at the city parking garage for $1 per hour. Click here for the registration form. 'APA planning official definition. @2001-2004 Florida Atlantic University Department of Urban & Regional Planning's Visual Planning Technology Lab, www.voUau.edu . contact REGISTRATION: Advance registration is required for each class/seminar, and the deadline is 10 days prior to the date of the class. The registration fee includes course materials and morning refreshments. Registrants will be responsible for their own lunch (unless otherwise noted on course description) and parking. A check or purchase order is necessary to guarantee registration. Due to space limitations, registration will be closed when capacity has been reached. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and received no later than one week prior to the day of the class. In such cases, the registration fee, less a $10.00 administrative charge, will be refunded. No requests for refunds will be honored after that date. Non -attendance does not constitute a withdrawal or refund request. We reserve the right to cancel the classes; in that case, registration fees will be refunded in full. Confirmation and driving directions will be mailed to you upon reg istration. To register, first call 954-762-5646 to tentatively reserve your space (your space becomes secure upon receipt of payment). Then complete the registration form and indicate which courses and or seminars you wish to take. Please fax the form to 954-762-5683. After that, mail the form, along with your check or purchase order (made payable to Florida Atlantic University, VPT), to: VPT Professional Development Florida Atlantic University 111 East Las Olas Boulevard, HEC 610 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 If you need additional information, please call the Center for Visual Planning Technology (VPT) at 954-762-5646 (SUN COM 235-5646). One registrant per form only. Please duplicate the registration form for additional participants. NAME TITLE AGENCY ADDRESS CITY TELEPHONE ZIP FAX EMAIL (please type or print) ARE YOU ABLE TO RECEIVE HTML E-MAIL? _YES _NO Please indicate the course(s) for which you are registering: _February 27-28, 2004 . Florida Planning Officials Training Program. $175 _March 11-12, 2004. Introduction to ArcGIS 8.x . ~550.00 _April 21-23, 2003 . Advanced ArcGIS 8.x. $750 ' TOTAL: $ Audio Conferences II Amel'lcan Planning A~I~:~i~~~/~;~?~~jW/l/rJ/J'(W,j;dfJP"rl Audio Conference Training Series Expanded - Now there are seven programs! Find out what more than 13/000 planning officials know - the key to informed community decision making. This year we've added the option of an all web format. It's a complete audio & visual program. Since 1995 these audio conference programs have reached thousands of officials, planners, researchers, ~;tudents, and allied groups. This convenient, easy-to-use program is delivered straight to your desktop or conference room. 2003-2004 Series Program Context Sensitive Street Designo (CONCLUDED) October 1, 2003 Strategic Management for Planning Agencles:l: (CONCLUDED) November 5, 2003 Green Infrastructureo (CONCLUDED) December 3, 2003 Smart Growth Codes:l: (CONCLUDED) January 21, 2004 Page 1 of6 c;;. Print Now Zoning CHnico February 18, 2004 c-//Suburban Place Makingo May 26, 2004 /Land Use, Planning and Environmental v Lawo:l: Joint Program June 23, 2004 Click here to register o 4 Planning Commissioner and other Appointed and Elected Officials Programs Presented by the American Planning Association and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy :I: 2 AICP Training Programs Presented by the American Institute of Certified Planners of i:he American Planning Association o :I: Land Use, Planning and Environmental La",! for both Planners and Officials i Quicklinks Conference Descriptions Registration Information Conference Information Pricing Information Conference Descriptions http://www . planning. orgl audioconference/inde:chtm ?proj ect=Print 2/1212004 Audio Conferences Page 2 of6 Context Sensitive Street Design (CONCLUDED) October 1, 2003 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. E.T. Streets are a vital dimension in every community's design but remain an overlooked aspect of public space. Now planners, preservationists, and en,~ineers are rethinking the means to reconstruct the urban fabric of communities through street connectivity. Promising new approaches such as transit oriented design, traditional neighborhood development~;, and traffic calming are reshaping central cities and suburbs. CPDP: 2 Panelists Eran Ben-Joseph, PhD Professor Department of Urban Studies and Planning Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lyle Bickn ell Urban Des igner CityDesign, Department of Design, Construction and Land Use City of Seattle Philip Enquist, FAIA Urban Design and Planning Partner Skidmore Owings and Merrill LLP Strategic Management for Planning Agenc:ies (CONCLUDED) November 5, 2003 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. E.T. The environment for local planning is constantly changing and planners need to stay on top of community dynamics. Planning directors and consultants discuss trends in city management relative to the planning function. They explore the challenges and Oppl)rtunities presented by a slow economy and scarce resources. Planning managers have to be strategic, nimble, and responsive, so be sure to join this important program that offers useful insights clnd proven management strategies. CPDP: 3 Panelists Chuck Ballentine Director, Housing Community Works & Transit Hennepin County, Minnesota Frank So, FAICP Former Executive Director American Planning Association Chicago, Illinois June Catalano, AICP City Manaqer Martinez, California Stuart Meek, FAICP, moderator Senior Re~:earch Fellow American IJlanning Association Chicago, Illinois Peter Pollock, AICP Director, Planning Department City of Boulder, Colorado Marya Morris, AICP, question taker Senior Research Associate Co-Editor of PAS Memo and Public Investment American Planning Association Chicago, Illinois Green Infrastructure (CONCLUDED) December 3, 2003 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. E.T. More and more communities are coming to recognize the importance of parks, greenways, and other islands of green to environmental health and good planning. Find out how some cities are creating an entire infrastructure from existing resources cclmbined with strategic connections and new investments. Discover how to green your community in a way that sustains the environment and enhances livability for residents. CPDP: 2 Panelists Mark A. Benedict Senior Associate, Strategic Conservation The Conservation Fund Shepherdstown, West Virginia Peggy Harwood National P"ogram Manager USDA Forest Service - Urban & Communit'{ Forestry Washington, D.C. http://www.planning.org/audioconference/index.htm ?proj ect=Print Megan Lewis, AICP Senior Research Associate American Planning Association Chicago, Illinois 2/12/2004 Audio Conferences Jack Scholl, AICP Senior Principle Environmental Planning & Design, LLC Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Page 3 of6 Stuart Meek, FAICP, moderator Senior Re!iearch Fellow American Planning Association Chicago, Illinois Smart Growth Codes (CONCLUDED) January 21, 2004 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. E.T. Smart growth is almost a decade old. Learn what has emerged as best practices in terms of development codes that carry out smart growth objectives. Panelists will report on a forthcoming study by APA's Research Department and offer advice on wha',: makes for an excellent code that will serve the community well over time. Learn how to design or redesign, and implement smart growth through effective codes. CPDP: 3 Panelists Kirk Bishop Principal Associate James Duncan Associates Chicago, Illinois Steve Tracey Staff Research Analyst Sacramento Local Government Commission Sacramento, California Robert Sitkowski, AICP Attorney Robinson ~~ Cole LLP Hartford, Connecticut Stephen Steinhoff Community Development Coordinator Dane County Planning & Development Madison, Wisconsin Stuart Meek, FAICP, moderator Senior Research Fellow American Planning Association Chicago, Illinois Zoning Clinic February 18, 2004 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. E.T. Panelists examine the zoning board of appeals and how it can function better. They discuss the purposes of the board, and how it should approach decision making as well as the use of an alternative structure, a zoning hearing examiner. Gain insight into how to conduct administrative hearings, make findings of fact, and ensure your decisions can survive legal challenges. CPDP: 2 Panelists James M. Driscoll Principal Driscoll and Hunter Resolution Services Seattle, Washington Stuart Meck, FAICP Senior Research Fellow American Planning Association Chicago, Illinois Jeri Parish f Commissioner Zoning BOclrd of Appeals City of Couhtry Club Hills, Illinois Dwight Merriam, FAlep Robinson & Cole, LLP Hartford, Connecticut Suburban Place Making May 26, 2004 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. E.T. Many suburbs have been criticized as non-placE!s. Some older suburbs have turned to town centers and redeveloped corridors as essential catalysts to place making through urban design, and marketing strategies that help attract and retain residents and businesses. Learn about the exciting possibilities for suburban turn around. CPDP: 2 http://www.planning.org/audioconference/inde):.htm ?proj ect= Print 2/12/2004 Audio Conferences Land Use, Planning and Environmental Law for Planners and Planning Officials Joint Program June 23, 2004 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. E.T. The legal landscape for planning is ever chang' ng. Learn from seasoned land-use attorneys what new laws have been enacted that will affect local planning and what kind of land-use and environmental litigation is occurring in federal and state courts. You cannot afford to miss this important overview of recent develo~lments in planning and environmental law. CPDP: 3 Registration Information Page 4 of6 Budget tight? Train the entire staff, board, council, or commission for as little as $95. There are three ways to register: . Download the registration form . E-mail confregistration@planning.org . Call 312-786-6730 to register. Audio Conference Information How does this work? You'll listen to a discussion and view a PowerPoint presentation. Access is provided through a toll-free number ilnd access code provided to you in your registration materials. Supplemental reading materials and information are provided for registrants on the APA website. Individuals may listen and watch in their office. Groups may use a digital/data projector and participate in the prcgram in a large conference room. You may choose to access the conference in one of two ways. 1. If you have only telephone access, use your speaker phone. To access the accompanying Power Point, download it off the APA website. 2. If you have Internet access, you will access the audio and PowerPoint presentation through a special website. What technology is required? The audio conference and webcast is delivered to you live. Depending on your access format choice, you will need: . PC or Laptop . Telephone line . Internet connection (may opt for entire program online) . Digital/data projector . Conference room with sound projection. How many people can attend? As many can attend as you want. You register I'or the Internet access or phone line, not by the person. http://www.planning.org/audioconference/index.htm ?proj ect=Print 2/1212004 Audio Conferences Page 5 of6 I'm really busy, how long does this take? . Appointed and Elected Officials Series is one hour in length. . AICP Training series for Practicing Planners is 90 minutes in length. . The May 23 joint program is 90 minute~;. All conferences are held on Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. E.T. Each program is scripted for an audio and Power Point webcast format and engages the listener with a lively discussion. May I ask questions of the speakers? Yes. Submit them bye-mail or fax ahead of tirne or during the program. Is it possible to receive a transcript or recording of the programs? Yes. You can purchase the CD-ROM of the prowam (see Option B on the registration form). The CD-ROM. contains: . Audio synched with the PowerPoint presentation . A printable transcript of the program . All reading materials The CD-ROM is mailed to you 6-8 weeks after:he date of the program. The CD-ROM is PC compatible only. The package is perfect for future training, Additional questions? Call the education assistant at 312-786-6729, Dr e-mail education@planning.org. Pricing Information Planning Commissioner and other Appointed and Elected Officials Programs . Context Sensitive Street Design, October 1, 2003 . Green Infrastructure, December 3, 2003 . Zoning Clinic, February 18, 2004 . Suburban Place Making, May 26, 200 AICP Training Programs Individual Conferences Option A: Live Audio Conference Only Early Registration Price through S~pt. 12, 2003: $95 each After Sept. 12, 2003: $130 each Option B: Live Audio Conference and CD-ROM Early Registration Price through Sept. 12, 2003: $130 each After Sept. 12, 2003: $160 each ALL four conferences plus Land Use, Planning and Environmental Law: Option A: Live Audio Conference Only Early Registration Price through Sept. 12, 2003: $490 After Sept. 12, 2003: $660 ALL four conferences plus Land Use, Planning and Environmental Law: Option B: Live Audio Conference and CD-ROM Early Registration Price through Sept. 12, 2003: $660 After Sept. 12, 2003: $810 Individual Conferences http://www . planning. org/ audioconference/indeLhtm ?proj ect= Print 2/1212004 Audio Conferences . Strategic Management for Planning Agencies, November 5, 2003 . Smart Growth Codes, January 21, 2004 . Land Use, Planning and Environmental Law, June 23, 2004 Page 6 of6 Option A: Live Audio Conference Only Early Registration Price through Sept. 12, 2003: $175 each; AICP Members $145 each After Sept. 12, 2003: $205 each; AICP Members $175 each Option B: Live Audio Conference and CD-ROM Early Registration Price through Sept. 12, 2003: $190 each; AICP Members $170 each After Sept. 12, 2003: $220 each; AICP Members $200 each View a list of past audio conferences available on audiotape. View a list of even more training packages ava ilable on videotape. @Copyright 2004 American Planning Association All Rights Reserved http://www.planning.org/audioconference/inde:(.htm ?proj ect=Print 2/1212004