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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLand Solutions, LLC NCOD propsoal, Land Solutions, LLC, Jan. 12, 2015 Submitted by & Historysmith Consulting Services January 12, 2015 An Evaluation of Bozeman’s Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District residential infill Proposal submitted to the City of Bozeman, Montana Table of Contents Cover Letter Page 1 Project Summary Page 3 Company Description & Capabilities Page 4 Project Team & Assignments Page 6 References Page 7 Cost Page 8 Outline of Services Page 8 January 12, 2015 City of Bozeman Attn: Stacy Ulmen, City Clerk 121 N. Rouse Ave., Suite 202 Bozeman, MT 59771 RE: Proposal to Evaluate Bozeman’s Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District Dear City of Bozeman Community Development Department: On behalf of Land Solutions, LLC, a Montana-based community development planning firm, and in association with historic preservation planning consultant Jim Jarvis of Historysmith Consulting Services, enclosed please find our response to your Request for Proposals. We understand that the City of Bozeman wishes to retain professional assistance to conduct an evaluation of Bozeman’s Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCOD) and its effect on affordable housing, urban renewal, historic preservation and residential infill, as well as to provide ideas for the City to meet several of its overall planning goals within this District. The Land Solutions team provides rich experience, with over 30 years spent working in local community planning and development throughout the State of Montana. Much of this experience has been gained as local government planning directors and consultants to Montana’s cities, towns and counties. Our team brings a multi-level perspective based on: • Experience with historic districts, affordable housing, infill and tax increment finance districts; • Knowledge of historic design, and ways to effectively blend new development within historic settings; • Extensive experience leading transparent and effective public involvement programs; and • Hands-on experience grappling with land use and design issues in cities, towns and counties across the region. Land Solutions is a growing firm with four full-time, accomplished planners on staff, two of whom are certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners and have been elected by our peers to the Executive Board of the Montana Association of Planners. We are intrigued by this opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of the local NCOD program, its 25 year track record, and determine whether the program has been successful in conserving neighborhood character and protecting cultural resources, or whether other strategies may be 1 more effective. We feel that Land Solution offers the right mix of talent, experience, location and availability for this project, and we are excited to assist you in its timely completion. Thank you for this opportunity to submit a proposal. We look forward to speaking with you in person should you decide to grant us an interview. Sincerely, Dave DeGrandpre, AICP Contact Information Land Solutions, LLC 36708 Leon Road Charlo, MT 59824 408-885-7526 landsolutions@blackfoot.net www.landsolutionsmt.com 2 Project Summary The project entails a holistic review of Bozeman’s existing Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCOD) program with an emphasis on assessing its effectiveness conserving neighborhood character, encouraging the development of affordable housing facilities and infill, and the protection of cultural resources throughout the District. In the face of increasing development pressures, general gentrification, perceived loss of historic resources through demolition by neglect, and limited staff resources, the project sponsor is now questioning whether the NCOD is the best approach to achieve these community goals. A thorough, objective review of existing and historic conditions, current land use policies, housing studies, census data, and the overall integrity of historic resources within the District is proposed. Based on this review and input from various stakeholders, the consultant will research and evaluate successful efforts made in other jurisdictions and make recommendations of locally appropriate best practices to either strengthen and maintain the existing NCOD program, or recommend other approaches, including the development of zoning criteria and design guidelines of a more strategic and comprehensive nature. A key element of this evaluation will include an honest discussion of the inherent conflict between encouraging affordable housing, and preserving historic resources and neighborhood character in the context of a robust local economy and market-related pressures to satisfy demand for new commercial and residential development. A similarly important project implementation step will include the development of clear, locally accepted definitions and guidelines of what constitutes affordable housing, historically significant resources, neighborhood character, and compatible design for infill development. With this new understanding, the community can then accurately assess available resources, general public support, and current and future neighborhood conservation goals and priorities. 3 Company Description & Capabilities Land Solutions, LLC Land Solutions is a Montana-based land planning consulting firm formed in 2005. We serve public and private sector clients throughout Montana and North Dakota. Offering personal service and land planning expertise, we provide effective project leadership and focus on results. We pride ourselves in being a firm small enough to provide direct personal involvement, with the depth and experience to offer creative solutions to complex development challenges. Over the last 10 years, Land Solutions team has grown to a four member full-time staff and helped numerous communities respond to, and plan for, growth and change, unlock hidden potential, and generally create vibrant communities shaped by local values, opportunities, and constraints. We work out of individual offices in Charlo, Polson, Hamilton and Helena. As dictated by the needs of the project we have routinely partnered with other planning professionals. In this case, we have retained the assistance of Historic Preservation and Community Development Planner Jim Jarvis of Historysmith Consulting Services to round out our team. Given his expertise, Jim will play a leading role on this project. Please refer below to a summary of the project team and Appendix A for applicable resumes. Experience Our Public Sector work has focused on the following subjects, including: • Growth Policies • Zoning, Subdivision and Development Codes • Impact fee Studies • Neighborhood and Special District Planning • Application Review and Documentation • Public Outreach • Mapping and Graphics • Environmental Compliance Documentation • Parks and Recreation Planning • Needs Assessments We have several similar community planning projects underway or recently completed, with communities, both large and small, throughout the area. Please see below for an overview of four of these projects or visit the Land Solution website at www.landsolutionsmt.com for further information. 4 1. CITY OF DEER LODGE GROWTH POLICY Land Solutions is currently helping the City of Deer Lodge update its growth policy. Critical issues include downtown revitalization, Clark Fork riverfront redevelopment, city-county planning cooperation, parks and trail development and an assessment of the City's development regulations. Although at a smaller scale than Bozeman, Land Solutions is helping the City of Deer Lodge create incentives for redevelopment that will also meet larger planning goals such as affordable housing, infill and historic preservation. 2. ZONING ORDINANCE & SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF POLSON, MT - LAKE COUNTY PLANNING AREA Land Solutions is assisting the City of Polson and Lake County in a comprehensive update to the land use regulations, including revised use districts, performance standards, review process requirements, flow charts and application forms. A major emphasis of this effort is revitalization of the downtown by encouraging a mix of housing and commercial uses, and also procedures that help the City and County work together to achieve common goals. 3. ZONING ORDINANCE & SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR WILLIAMS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA Williams County, which includes the cities of Williston, Tioga and Ray, is booming due to recently developed methods of oil and gas production. Land Solutions is helping the Williams County Planning Department update its zoning and subdivision regulations in order to preserve some of the community’s assets during a time of intense market pressures, rapid growth and industrialization. 4. MISSOULA COUNTY GROWTH POLICY Similar to the City of Bozeman, the citizens of Missoula County are passionate about protecting the assets and attributes that make the area special. At the same time, the appetite for regulation is small so Land Solutions has been charged with leading the development of creative ways to protect natural resources and maintain discrete, vibrant communities across the county. 5 Project Team & Assignments After serving six years as the Senior Planner and Planning Director for Lake County, Montana, Dave DeGrandpre, AICP founded Land Solutions in 2005. As principal planner and project manager for public and private sector projects, Dave has developed a well- rounded understanding of issues related to community design and development, growth management, finance, legal defensibility and effective public process. Dave will provide project management support and serve as the zoning and affordable housing specialist for this project. Jim Jarvis will serve in an associate capacity to Land Solutions for this project. Jim brings over fifteen years of community development and planning experience working with municipalities and counties to develop land use policies encouraging the recognition, conservation, and re-use of local historic resources and settings. Specific areas of interest include adaptive re-use of historic buildings and settings, achieving compatibility of design for infill residential and commercial development, and generally helping older communities respond to the effects of new growth and change. He especially enjoys the unique challenge of developing creative strategies to blend the new with the old; and create vibrant new elements within historic settings. Jim will provide historic preservation input specific to zoning regulations, design review standards and guidelines, affordable housing infill and rehabilitation design approaches, applicable local, state, and federal historic preservation regulations, and general evaluation of the integrity, significance, and condition of historic resources and neighborhoods. Andrew Hagemeier, AICP has had a planning career spanning the public, private and non-profit sectors. Andrew focuses on community planning, public facilitation, natural resource issues and development review. Andrew has superior GIS, research, comprehensive planning and technical writing skills. Andrew will provide public outreach, meeting facilitation, census data review and analysis, and GIS support this project. Matthew Rohrbach Matthew has more than six years of experience in transportation, land use, and economic development planning. He brings to the Land Solutions team a broad range of skills and expertise in GIS analysis and mapping, technical writing, public participation, and graphics. Matthew will provide development and zoning-related research and graphics skills to . this project Resumes (see Appendix A) 6 Reference Projects and Contacts 1. Lewis & Clark County Long Range Planning Services, Land Solutions a. Agency Name: Lewis & Clark County Community Development & Planning b. Contact: George Thebarge, AICP Director 406-4447-8394, GThebarge@lccountymt.gov c. Population of jurisdiction: 65,338 (2013 estimate) d. Number of Employees: 7 e. Project start and completion date: September 2013 - Present f. Project summary: In the fall of 2013, Lewis and Clark County hired Land Solutions to assist in a variety of long range planning services on an ongoing basis. This is a multifaceted assignment with three primary components: a targeted update and revision of the 2004 Growth Policy, a complete analysis and revision of the county’s zoning districts, and developing a regional parks district. 2. Update Butte-Silver Bow (BSB) Historic Preservation Ordinance and Design Review Guidelines and Standards – Jim Jarvis, as BSB Historic Preservation Planner a. Agency Name: City and County of Butte-Silver Bow (BSB), Montana b. Contact: Karen Byrnes, BSB Community Development Director 406 497- 6465, kbyrnes@bsb.mt.gov c. Population of jurisdiction: 32,000 d. Number of Employees: 302 e. Project start and completion date: January 2012-July 2012 f. Project summary: Over a six month period the existing historic preservation ordinance and design guidelines and standards were updated based on input from a community-based ad-hoc committee, historic preservation commission, and BSB staff (Jim Jarvis). As a result, the existing ordinance, guidelines, and standards were repealed and replaced with the revised policies and criteria. Key areas of discussion include the size of the historic district, staff allocations, creation of new historic districts, design review certificate of appropriateness (COA) application and review process, design guidelines for rehabilitation and/or infill development relating to projects receiving public incentives, including affordable housing projects, listing of properties on a local register, and review of demolition requests impacting potential historic properties. 7 3. Prepare Butte-Silver Bow (BSB) Distressed Properties Inventory and Blight Management Strategies Report - Jim Jarvis, as BSB Historic Preservation Planner a. Agency Name: City and County of Butte-Silver Bow (BSB), Montana b. Contact: Jon Sesso, BSB Planning Director 406 497-6250, jsesso@bsb.mt.gov c. Population of jurisdiction: 32,000 d. Number of Employees: 302 e. Project start and completion date: January 2014-December 2014 f. Project summary: Over a 12 month period, Jim worked with other BSB staff (Building Official and Community Enrichment staff) and community members to create an inventory of distressed (blighted) properties throughout the community. The project entailed developing inventory inspection criteria and procedures to identify worst case properties, a database to track violations, and specific management strategies and abatement procedures. Ultimately over 200 properties were identified under phase one of the project and compliance activities implemented to address health, safety, and public nuisance concerns. 4. Prepare Design Guidelines and Standards for NSP3 Affordable Housing (NSP3) Projects in Butte-Silver Bow - Jim Jarvis, as BSB Historic Preservation Planner a. Agency Name: City and County of Butte-Silver Bow (BSB), Montana, and National Affordable Housing Network (NAHN) b. Contact: Jon Sesso, BSB Planning Director 406 497-6250, jsesso@bsb.mt.gov c. Population of jurisdiction: 32,000 d. Number of Employees: 302 e. Project start and completion date: June 2012-June 2014 f. Project summary: Over a two year period, Jim worked with other BSB staff (Building Official, Planning, and Community Development Department) and the National Affordable Housing Network, a local non-profit affordable housing organization, to identify properties suitable for rehabilitation and vacant lots for residential infill development. BSB was awarded $2.3 million of Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP3) funds to address a shortage of safe, energy efficient and affordable housing options within the Uptown Butte Historic District. The project entailed property and site selection, developing design guidelines for rehabilitation of historic properties and infill development within the historic district, and complying with environmental assessment requirements per state and federal standards and guidelines. Ultimately seventeen affordable housing projects were completed and sold to eligible low income families under this program. 8 Project Cost We proposed to complete the project and fulfill the scope of work for a “not to exceed” fixed fee of $50,000; including travel and report reproduction costs. Our fee is based on schedule of hourly rates ranging from $75-90 per hour, depending on the tasks involved. Outline of Services We propose to accomplish the project in the following fashion over 6-7 month period beginning March 2015. 1. Fieldwork and inspection (March-April) 2. Stakeholder interviews and meetings (April) 3. Analyze existing data and reports (April) 4. Compile initial findings (May) 5. Compile draft report with illustrated examples of concepts (May) 6. Present report to client, and applicable groups, for review (June) 7. Revise based on feedback (July) 8. Submit final report with recommended guidelines and revised zoning code language consistent with report findings and scope of work. (August) 9. Present final report to community (September) 10. Close out contract (September) 9 APPENDIX A RESUMES Page | 4 DAVE DEGRANDPRE, AICP 36708 LEON ROAD CHARLO, MT 59824 406-885-7526 ▪ landsolutions@blackfoot.net ▪ www.landsolutionsmt.com Areas of Expertise Long Range Community Planning, Project Facilitation and Management, Public Outreach, Zoning and Subdivision Administration, Development Code Writing. Experience Principal Planner ▪ January 2005 - Present Land Solutions ▪ Charlo, MT • Manage land use planning projects including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, staffing and client collaboration • Design and lead public outreach efforts including meeting facilitation, website development and coordination with the public, media and stakeholders • Research and write long range plans designed to meet each community’s goals and provide realistic, action-oriented implementation steps • Provide current planning assistance and training to local government officials • Write subdivision and zoning codes with an emphasis on thoroughness and clarity • Review complex development proposals for compliance with regulations and plans, assess impacts to the community and the built environment, make recommendations and facilitate decision making • Research and write technical reports covering a wide range of community, financial and natural resource issues • Write impact fee service area reports and adoption documents and assist with impact fee administration Planning Director and Senior Planner ▪ January 1999 – December 2004 Lake County Planning Department ▪ Polson, MT • Managed regulatory programs including zoning, subdivision, lakeshore construction and floodplain permitting during a period of rapid growth • Processed hundreds of subdivision and zoning permit applications while emphasizing technical accuracy, legal defensibility and customer service • Worked effectively with elected and appointed officials, applicants, attorneys, consultants, the public and agency personnel • Developed the Lake County Density Map and Regulations, a county-wide zoning program based on parcel density • Updated county and municipal subdivision and zoning regulations • Researched, wrote and facilitated the adoption of the Lake County Growth Policy Page | 5 Environmental Scientist ▪ May 1996 – December 1998 Radian International ▪ Anchorage, AK • Investigated and remediated soil and groundwater contamination on US Air Force facilities across Alaska • Organized and provided logistical support for multi-day field projects off the road system • Wrote project plans, analyzed data and wrote technical reports • Responsible for quality control of environmental sampling efforts Education University of Montana December, 1994 ▪ Bachelors of Arts, Liberal Studies, Environmental Studies Emphasis. Masters level coursework in public administration. Professional Organizations American Institute of Certified Planners, 2012 – Present Montana Association of Planners Board of Directors, 2011 - Present American Planning Association, 1999 – Present Significant Professional Accomplishments Montana Main Street Project ▪ Co-author, 2013- 2014 Montana Model Subdivision Regulations, MT Department of Commerce Community Technical Assistance Program (CTAP) ▪ Co- Author / Reviewer, 2012-2013 Lake County Parks & Trails Plan ▪ Co-Author, 2012 - 2013 Impact Fee Service Area Reports, City of Sidney & Town of Bainville ▪ Author, 2012 – 2013 Town of Terry Growth Policy ▪ Planner, 2012 City of Ray, ND Subdivision & Zoning Regulations ▪ Author, 2012 Model Temporary Workforce Housing Zoning Regulations, CTAP ▪ Co-Author, 2012 Eastern MT Workshops on Zoning, Subdivision & Growth Management ▪ Co- Presenter, 2012 Mineral County Subdivision Regulations Update ▪ Co-Author, 2011 Lake County Subdivision Regulations Update ▪ Co-Author, 2009 – 2010 City of Ronan Growth Policy, Zoning & CIP ▪ Author, 2008-2009 Secured entitlements for 735-lot, multi-phase Eagle’s Crest Subdivision ▪ Entitlement Planner, 2006 - 2008 Secured entitlements for 10 recreational development projects in NW Montana for Plum Creek ▪ Entitlement Planner, 2006 - 2009 Lake County Density Map and Regulations ▪ Primary Author, 2004 Lake County Growth Policy ▪ Primary Author, 2003 Page | 6 ANDREW HAGEMEIER, AICP PO BOX 215 HELENA, MT 59624 406-502-1616 ▪ landsolutions2@blackfoot.net ▪ landsolutionsmt.com Objectives Long Range Planning, Geographic Information Systems, Community Organization and Public Outreach. Experience Community Planner ▪ July 2012 - Present Land Solutions ▪ Helena, MT • Provide community building and land use planning assistance to cities and counties throughout Montana and Western North Dakota • Design and conduct public outreach and participation efforts based on community needs and budgets • Communicate effectively with elected officials, local staff, businesses, developers and community members to envision better and stronger communities through long range planning • Demonstrate connections between economic growth and the need to plan in rural communities affected by energy and resource development • Analyze and map a variety of land use issues in a clear, attractive way • Develop innovative solutions to accommodate unique types of development in oil boom communities in order to mitigate immediate impacts, and prepare for the inevitable bust • Analyze demographics and foster community conversations in order to identify and prioritize community needs and appropriate future land use • Provide land use planning technical assistance to local officials and planning staff throughout Montana and Western North Dakota • Facilitate discussions between developers and local government officials in order to identify mutually beneficial outcomes Denning Landscape Conservation Fellowship ▪ July 2011 – December 2012 National Parks Conservation Association ▪ Whitefish, MT • Served as the face of the organization to the local business community; gave presentations, attended community and chamber events, and conducted outreach to main street businesses • Engaged local and regional businesses, economic development corporations, chambers of commerce and community leaders, to identify shared values and establish lasting partnerships • Organized and wrote an original economic report focusing on unique strengths that give communities in Montana an edge in attracting footloose business in a competitive global economy • Analyzed demographic and economic data in relation to academic research to identify trends in regional economies • Organized and performed community outreach in order to create a collaborative partnership between conservation and business interests Page | 7 Planner II ▪ May 2007 – December 2010 Flathead County Planning and Zoning ▪ Kalispell, MT • Provided leadership in high profile, complex planning projects in rural communities and at the neighborhood scale • Managed citizen groups developing long range neighborhood plans • Engaged citizen volunteers and members of the public in visioning, goal identification and plan development • Led workshops and town hall meetings to educate the public on the benefits of planning • Developed growth management policies and innovative land development controls • Utilized advanced GIS mapping and other visual tools and techniques as tools to build public support for project goals and effectively shape public policy • Analyzed and forecasted trends in population, demographics and environmental conditions in rural landscapes Environmental Planner ▪ September 2006 – May 2007 SAGE Landscape Architecture and Environmental ▪ Tucson, AZ • Assisted with researching and drafting technical reports for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act including the Endangered Species Act and the Clean Water Act. • Acquired understanding of the philosophy, ethics, purpose and processes of NEPA • Performed background research, gathered data, formed observations and reported findings on environmental impacts of proposed projects in technical reports • Researched scientific reports by state and federal wildlife management agencies and peer reviewed articles to identify potential for habitat of sensitive plant and wildlife species within a project's affected area Skills  ArcGIS  Microsoft Suite  PagePlus  Sketch-Up  Social Networking Sites Education University of Arizona May, 2007 ▪ Masters of Science, Planning University of Montana May, 2001 ▪ Bachelors of Science, Resource Conservation Professional Organizations Montana Association of Planners Board of Directors, 2013 - Present American Institute of Certified Planners, 2009 - Present Significant Professional Accomplishments Main Street Montana Project ▪ Co-author, 2013- 2014 Pathways to Prosperity ▪ Primary Author, 2012 Town of Terry Growth Policy Planner, 2012 Ashley Lake Neighborhood Plan ▪ Lead Planner, 2009-2010 Lakeside Neighborhood Plan ▪ Lead Planner, 2008-2010 North Fork Neighborhood Plan ▪ Lead Planner, 2007-2008 MATTHEW ROHRBACH 803 SOUTH 3RD STREET HAMILTON, MT 59840 206-679-0563 ▪ matthew.landsolutions@blackfoot.net ▪ www.landsolutionsmt.com Areas of Expertise Transportation Planning, Economic Development, Geographic Information Systems, Long Range Planning, Facilitation, and Public Outreach Experience Community Planner ▪ November 2014 - Present Land Solutions ▪ Hamilton, MT • Provide analysis of demographic, economic, and land use data for cities and counties. • Develop economic development strategies for rural communities. • Review sub-division proposals for cities and counties in Montana. Associate Planner ▪ August 2012 – December 2013 Puget Sound Regional Council ▪ Seattle, WA • Produced high quality graphics and data visualizations for use in regional plans. • Worked with transportation providers to develop goals and strategies for delivering transportation services to seniors and individuals with disabilities. • Facilitated meetings among traffic engineers to coordinate traffic signal operations between jurisdictions in the Seattle metropolitan area. • Developed performance measures in an effort to monitor whether objectives were being met in the Puget Sound region’s transportation plan. • Assisted local jurisdictions and non-profits in applying for federal transportation grant funding. Transportation Planner ▪ October 2009 – June 2011 Metro ▪ Portland, OR • Analyzed demographic, economic, and land use data in an effort to prioritize federal funding for local transportation projects. • Identified transportation management strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. • Created maps for spatial analysis and use in regional plans. Transportation Planner ▪ May 2008 – May 2009 Puget Sound Regional Council ▪ Seattle, WA • Worked with staff and local jurisdictions to identify solutions for managing traffic congestion in the Seattle metropolitan area. • Created a regional data catalog to facilitate data sharing among local jurisdictions. • Reviewed and scored applications for federal grant funding. Matthew Rohrbach Page 2 Transportation Analyst ▪ September 2006 – September 2007 Cambridge Systematics ▪ Cambridge, MA • Worked with federal land management agencies to prioritize recommendations for transportation funding. • Authored numerous articles on Intelligent Transportation Systems which are posted on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s website. • Created transportation infrastructure maps for the Office of Federal Lands Highway. Skills  ArcGIS  Adobe Creative Suite  Sketch-Up  Microsoft Office  Social Media Education Portland State University June, 2011 ▪ Master of Urban and Regional Planning. University of Montana May, 2006 ▪ Bachelor of Arts, Geography, Community and Environmental Planning Emphasis. Professional Organizations American Planning Association, 2009 – Present Significant Professional Accomplishments Puget Sound Coordinated Transit-Human Services Plan ▪ Primary Author, 2012-2013 Puget Sound Rural Transportation Study ▪ Data Analyst, 2012-2013 City of Weston, OR Downtown Revitalization Plan ▪ Co-Author, 2011 Portland Regional Transportation Systems Management and Operations Plan ▪ Co- Author/Data Analyst, 2010 America 2050 Ecolopolis 4.0 – Livability in Cascadia ▪ Co-Author, 2009 Puget Sound Congestion Management Process Plan ▪ Co-Author, 2009 U.S. DOT Intelligent Transportation Systems – Lessons Learner ▪ Primary author of 38 articles, 2007 James R. Jarvis 104 West Idaho Street (P.O. Box 156) ♦ Virginia City, MT 59755 (406) 865-0299 ♦ historysmith@mail.com SUMMARY • Seasoned planning professional with over 15 years of experience in in community development with an emphasis in historic preservation, cultural resource management, downtown revitalization, land use management, government administration, and design and construction of public facilities and commercial and residential development. • Diverse planning background working with public and private organizations including municipalities, counties, state and federal agencies, community and non-profit groups, and businesses and foundations • Strong understanding of the legal issues associated with administering public programs, reviewing and regulating community development projects, and the land-use and planning authorities provided to city and county governments by state statutes. EXPERIENCE Historysmith Consulting Services Community Development Consultant Virginia City, Montana January 2014 – Present Historic Preservation Planner City-County of Butte-Silver Bow, Planning and Community Development Departments, Butte, Montana June 2009 – December 2014 Planner Madison County Planning Office Virginia City, Montana October 2007 – June 2009 Historic Preservation Planner/Public Works Director Town of Virginia City Virginia City, Montana July 2000 – November 2007 EDUCATION Masters of Science in Historic Preservation, June 2003 University of Oregon, School of Architecture & Allied Arts Major: Historic Preservation Minor: Community Planning and Development Bachelor of Science, December 1987 University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point Major: Natural Resource Management Minor: Environmental Chemistry AFFILIATIONS/INVOLVEMENT • Butte Historic Preservation Commission • World Museum of Mining, Butte • Montana Association of Planners • Virginia City Chamber of Commerce • Virginia City Public Works Board • Virginia City Preservation Commission PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS • Feasibility Studies for National Heritage Areas – Montana Downtown Conference (2014) • Creative Strategies for Community Placemaking – Montana Association of Planners Conference (2013) • Effective Design Review Programs and Strategies – Montana Downtown Conference (2012) PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES Jon Sesso City-County of Butte-Silver Bow (406) 497-6254 Planning Director Karen Byrnes City-County of Butte-Silver Bow (406) 497-6221 Community Development Director Charity Fechter Madison County Planning Director (406) 843-5250