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Home My WebLink AboutA7. Appointments to Zoning Commission Memorandum REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission FROM: Pearl Michalson, Deputy City Clerk Stacy Ulmen CMC, City Clerk SUBJECT: (Re) Appointments to the Zoning Commission MEETING DATE: February 8, 2016 MEETING TYPE: Action RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to reappoint or appoint two applicants to the Zoning Commission with updated terms ending January 31, 2018. BACKGROUND: There are two expired terms on the Zoning Commission with one reapplying member and two new applicants. The Zoning Commission was re-created under Ordinance No. 1500, to establish procedures for the administration of the municipal zoning ordinance within the City limits. Resolution No. 3312 then established the membership of the Zoning Commission. According to Resolution No. 3312: The Zoning Commission shall consist of five members appointed by the City Commission. Members of the board shall serve two-year staggered terms. Persons of legal age may be appointed to the board. All members must be residents of the City of Bozeman. This Commission has two expired terms with one re-applicant and two new applicants. Reapplying Applicants: New Applicants: Dan Stevenson Jordan Zignego Brady Ernst Attachments: Board Applications 415 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 94 Form inserted: 02/03/2016 10:30:00 AM Form updated: 02/03/2016 10:30:00 AM Name: Dan Stevenson Physical Address *: 3009 Westridge Drive P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 570-3621 Additional Phone: Email *: dan.stevensonplanning@gmail.com Your current occupation *: Assistant Director - Facilities Services Employer *: MSU How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 6-10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: Zoning Commission City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes If so, how long?: 1 year If so, where ?: Bozeman, Mayor's Climate Taskforce Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: I have worked in development related fields since 1992. I was with CTA Architects Engineers from 1992-2010 where I focused on engineering design and energy project development for the majority of my career. From 2005-2010 I ran the Bozeman office and was exposed to development planning in Bozeman and Gallatin County. Since 2010, I have been employed by MSU as the Manager of Engineering and Utilities and the Assistant Director of Facilities Services. I am interested in 416 participating on the Zoning Commission because I deeply care about Bozeman's development. I believe responsible zoning can provide efficient densities, walkability, and neighborhood development while respecting the character of existing neighborhoods. I believe sitting on a public board is a serious obligation, one in which the board member is responsible to educate themselves on the related codes/ordinances that are being administered. I am committed to understanding the pertinent sections of the UDO and providing the fairest interpretation of the ordinance that I can. Reference 1 *: Bob Lashaway 406-994-2001 rvl@montana.edu Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Tony Martel 406-586-8585 tmartel@martelconstruction.com Other Info: How did you hear about us?: City Web Site 417 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 267 Form inserted: 1/11/2016 9:09:07 AM Form updated: 1/11/2016 9:09:07 AM Name: Jordan Last Name: Zignego Physical Address *: 803 N. 15th Ave. P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 853-4120 Additional Phone: Email *: JZignego@gmail.com Your current occupation *: Architect Employer *: Self How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 6-10 yr Which position are you applying for? *: Zoning Commission City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: yes If so, how long?: current If so, where ?: Bozeman - Planning Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: With the rapid growth of Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley, I am interested, and hopeful, to see that the community grows in a smart, sensible way. I would be grateful to help facilitate this growth. I am an architect by profession and have worked on many planning projects as well. In addition, I have served on the 418 City Planning Board for the past year and have an understanding of the city's process. Thank you for your consideration. Reference 1 *: Chris Mehl 406-570-8937 Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Tom McNab 406-582-7925 Other Info: How did you hear about us?: City Commissioner 419 AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 274 Form inserted: 1/27/2016 7:25:20 PM Form updated: 1/27/2016 7:25:20 PM Name: Brady Last Name: Ernst Physical Address *: 205 N 8th Ave P.O Box: City*: Bozeman State*: Montana Zip Code*: 59715 Primary Phone *: (406) 570-0530 Additional Phone: Email *: bradyernst@gmail.com Your current occupation *: Project Manager Employer *: Pearson Design Group How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? *: 1-5 yr Which position are you applying for? *: Zoning Commission City Limits *: yes Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? *: no If so, how long?: If so, where ?: Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences. *: I received a Master’s Degree in Architecture from MSU in 2008. After graduation I moved to Anchorage, Alaska and worked for two different architecture firms. While in Alaska I witnessed the impact of unsustainable land use and how improper planning can negatively affect a community by 420 generating sprawl and detrimentally impacting the quality of life of its citizens. Living in Alaska spurred my desire to become an advocate for sustainable planning, quality design, and careful land usage - and I yearned to return to Bozeman to continue in the architectural profession. After relocating back to Bozeman in 2012, I was impassioned to become an advocate for quality planning and design which spurred me to write a popular blog, soapboxarchitect.com. Besides blogging, I currently am a Project Manager at Pearson Design Group and wish to positively impact the future development of the community I cherish. Reference 1 *: Larry Pearson (406) 587-1997 - work larry@pearsondesigngroup.com Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes Reference 2 *: Laura Dornberger (406) 570-7496 ldornberger@locatiarchitects.com Other Info: How did you hear about us?: Current Planning Board member 421