HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSE - RFP - P976 NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLANIsm �, r4MM,
� � �.,� \\
���� :}\� 2
MURTHM
W
BAR
EI
:)I
AM
■ What is Unique? C -,_ — w
■ What Needs
Improvement?
■ Address Choices for:
❑ Density (urban/rural
transitions), cluster;z z�- —
development, infill �a
❑ Ag lands, open space,
trails, & separators
❑ Neighborhood connections
❑ Retail —if it happens,
where, and how should it
relate?
ROW PLAN CLARION
■ Infrastructure improvements
■ Street/trail connectivity
■ Neighborhood Commercial
feasibility
A
Our team:
1. Involves principals;
2. Is well-rounded with prior
relationships;
3. Will build on knowledge of the
community and subarea:
❑ City Plan experience
❑ Other subarea plans
❑ Live and work in the subarea and city
Thank youl
CLARION
INTRODUCTION ■ FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN
CLARION ASSOCIATES
Clarion Associates is a national land use planning and design firm with
experience providing the following services to local governments:
■ Community planning and land use analysis;
■ Public participation programs;
■ Infrastructure planning and analysis;
■ Plan implementation and finance strategies;
■ Fiscal impact and public finance plans;
■ Natural resource planning; and
■ Advanced mapping and graphic capabilities, including
Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Clarion's role in the project will be to coordinate the team, develop the
physical framework plan, and develop strategies. Our Fort Collins
office is convenient to City offices, which will allow us to provide an
exceptionally high quality and efficient level of service. The following
Fort Collins Clarion personnel will.contribute to the Northwest Subarea
Plan:
Benjamin A. Herman, AICP, is a Principal and Vice President of Clarion
Associates, with more than 25 years of local, regional, and
international experience in all aspects of planning. Mr. Herman will
serve as principal -in -charge for this assignment.
Christopher. Duerksen, is Managing Director of Clarion Associates and will
serve as a team resource regarding the implementation strategies for
the plan. He has represented local governments, nonprofits, and the
private sector in a variety of land use and zoning matters and
specializes in development code revisions, aesthetic regulations, and
growth management planning.
lesii Kunkle Ellis, AICP, is a planner and licensed landscape architect with
ten years of experience in land use and open space planning,
neighborhood planning, and public participation, with local
government planning experience. Ms. Ellis has worked on
neighborhood and community planning projects in Washington state,
New Mexico, and Colorado and other western states. Ms. Ellis will
serve as project manager and project planner, and will be responsible
for day-to-day contact with the City.
Darde White is a planner and landscape architect with over five years of
professional experience in land use and transportation planning, GIS
and urban design. Ms. White will serve as a project planner and
provides expertise in GIS mapping, land use planning, and urban
design issues.
C L A R 1 0 N 1 3 1
FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN ■ INTRODUCTION
LSA ASSOCIATES, INC.
LSA Associates, Inc. is a diversified environmental, transportation, and
community planning consulting firm. LSA staff offers expertise in
transportation planning, environmental planning and science,
community and land use planning, landscape architecture, and GIS.
The Fort Collins LSA office expertise includes Long Range City and
Regional Transportation Planning, Pedestrian, Bicycle and Transit
Planning, Transportation Modeling, focusing on TransCAD, Micro
Simulation, GIS, Environmental Analysis, Air Quality and Noise. LSA
will develop transportation analysis and plans.
Rey Moe, principal, will serve as the transportation planning project
resource. Mr. Moe has 30 years of experience in regional,
comprehensive and urban transportation planning, transportation
modeling, land use/transportation site design, comprehensive plans,
and corridor studies and has worked extensively in the City of Fort
Collins.
CATALYST CONSULTING
Catalyst Consulting will work with the team to develop culturally
appropriate public participation techniques and provide professional
facilitation for advisory committee meetings and public events.
Barbara E Lewis, Principal, has more than 20 years of experience in
designing and facilitating public involvement programs. She has
considerable experience working for local governments on issues
related to land use and transportation planning. Barbara has designed
and facilitated over 20 advisory committee or task force processes.
Her approach combines her strong organizational skills and knowledge
of planning with creative thinking and a strong intuitive knowledge of
group dynamics. Barbara is also a certified trainer for the International
Association of Public Participation and the co-author of the
association's 2-day training on public involvement techniques.
ALCHEMY
Chris Chopyok, Senior Partner, focuses on designing deliverable strategies
and meaningful processes for multi -national corporations, non-profit
organizations, foundations and government agencies. Chris'
undergraduate degree is in English from Lewis and Clark College and
her M.B.A was earned from the Executive MBA program at the
University of Denver' Daniels
9, College of Business. She will
assist with stakeholder
engagement and graphic
r
4? ]3 ____��--_--� �_-:__;.� recording for Community
-�_ �-
.y �� `� :� � •�� -- - � ��Working
--- - ! or 'ns Group events.
1 4 1 C L A R I O N
INTRODUCTION ■ FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN
(To Leh: Graphic Recording Example)
BHA
Brine Hendee is a Principal with BHA Design. With over 20 years
experience as a landscape architect, he has organized, managed and
designed a variety of complex projects involving site design, master
planning, obtaining project approvals, and in working with the public.
He has substantial experience in the development of site and
landscape plans for a variety of project. Mr. Hendee will oversee the
graphic sketches and "character' analysis part of the Northwest
Subarea Plan effort.
RAY REAL ESTATE
Arnold Ray has been active in real estate analysis, financial feasibility and
project implementation for private, public and public / private real
estate projects since 1971 and has held the "CRE" Counselor of Real
Estate designation from the American Society of Real Estate Counselors
since 1978. Arnold Ray has a BS degree from Augustano College in
Sioux Falls, South Dakota and has been a guest lecturer and expert in
real estate use and development issues for numerous organizations.
Arnold will serve as a project resource to analyze potential for
commercial services in the area and to develop strategies to fit the
area.
C L A R I O N 15j
FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN ■ INTRODUCTION
General Approach
The City of Fort Collins successfully uses subarea planning to address
specific improvement needs and issues at a local level, to forge
community partnerships, and bring residents and property owners
together to create livable, safe, and attractive places in the community
Our team believes that this Fort Collins Northwest Subarea planning
project represents an opportunity for the area to understand proposed
changes; define common values and resources; establish goals, guide
the forces that will influence future development and produce a
strategic plan. The Northwest Subarea plan in essence will direct the
policy and financial decisions of both the City and to some degree, the
County, so it is important to the everyday lives of the residents and
other stakeholders.
The Northwest Subarea Plan presents an opportunity for residents of
the area to preserve what is physically and culturally unique, and for
the City to work with property owners and the development community
to establish alternative development patterns that work for the area —to
ensure that new developments are sensitive to what already exists.
Our general approach to the Northwest Subarea Plan
includes five key elements:
1. Manage citizen participation;
2. Collaborate closely with staff;
3. Understand baseline conditions and proposed
changes;
4. Use graphics and state -of -the art GIS to present plan
maps, goals, and other information;
5. Articulate clear implementation strategies.
The following is a discussion of some of the aspects of our
approach. We hope to discuss this approach with members
of the selection committee.
1. MANAGE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
The Northwest area of Fort Collins is a rural enclave in a developing
area. It presents its own unique set of challenges related to how we
reach and engage people, their expectations regarding the City's
influence on future land use decisions, and how they view local
government. Our approach draws on our experiences working in
similar "urban fringe" areas throughout the west. It is both tailored for
the particular challenges we anticipate and flexible to allow us to refine
I6l C L A• R 1 0 N
INTRODUCTION ■ FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN
our approach as we learn more from the community. We anticipate
that the keys to a constructive public process for the Northwest Subarea
Plan will be as follows:
Learn before we Leap
We will start our public process by learning how people perceive the
area's future and what they know about proposed developments like
CSU's plans for the Foothills Campus. We will learn what they see as
the roles of residents and property owners in future planning and how
they hope to be involved in and influence decisions about the future of
their community.
Capitalize on Existing Communication Channels
In the past, we have found that facilitating word-of-mouth
communications is important to raising project awareness and
involvement in urban fringe areas. There may be few structured
mechanisms for reaching people homeowner associations likely do
not exist in this area, and the organizations that people belong to may
cover a broader geographic area. We will use "kitchen table
discussions," personal invitations and flyers and posters to spread the
word. Our verbal communications will be highly personal and our
printed communications will be highly graphic.
Build Credibility One Step at a Time
A key challenge will be to address the roles of local government (both
city and county), residents and property owners in this process. We
believe that the county and the city need to collaborate to
communicate their respective roles to the community. Community
outreach activities need to focus on building rapport and establishing
positive relationships between the project team and community
members. We need to have open discussions about the respective
rights of residents and property owners in decisions about future land
uses.
Manage Expectations
We need to be clear about the role of residents and property owners in
future decision -making for the area. We need to help people
understand what a subarea plan is and how it influences future
choices. The planning team must organize and manage the process
to allow the diverse group of stakeholders convenient, creative, and
collaborative opportunities for participation. Creating "real"
opportunities for proactive public involvement requires a multi -faceted
effort.
C L A R 1 0 N 171
FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN ■ INTRODUCTION
Other possible techniques include:
■ Hold specific invited "focus group" discussions where
appropriate, such as an event for renters groups, businesses, or
neighborhood youth.
■ Develop an informal advisory group that would consist of
neighborhood representatives, business representatives, and
landowners and development interests who we meet with early -
on. This group would not necessarily meet formally, but
members will be invited to participate in all events and give
feedback on work products along the way.
■ Involve youth — Poudre High School, Lincoln Junior High, and
Irish Elementary Schools all draw students from the area. We
suggest working with youth to help define character and
highlight "assets." We have previously conducted photo
exercises with high school students in semi -urban areas, and
have found that they can be useful in gaining trust of parents.
■ Develop a "Briefing Booklet" to show alternatives that is highly
graphic.
2. COLLABORATE CLOSELY WITH STAFF
Our team thrives on close collaboration with staff every step of the
project. We know that Fort Collins City staff serve as key members of
all planning projects, and we have a proven track record of working
directly and well with City staff here and in other locales. Our primary
role as consultants is to provide the needed resources and expertise to
staff as we identify and analyze issues, develop alternatives, discuss
trade-offs and choices, and as decision -makers deliberate, and we
recognize that staff will be the ones who ultimately carry out the plan
and must develop strong working relationships with the stakeholders.
In this particular planning effort we recommend working closely with
the Advance Planning project manager and other planning staff, as
well as the county planner, and a technical advisory committee
comprised of representatives from various city and county departments
as available.
3. UNDERSTAND BASELINE CONDITIONS AND PROPOSED
CHANGES
Early in the project, we would anticipate working with city
and county staff to collect a significant amount of data,
including demographic and population data, vacant and
development status and development proposals, natural
resources and environmental data, and transportation
conditions and forecasts.
We must present baseline data in a way that is cohesive,
purposeful, and understandable to all involved. This step is
critical to understand current conditions, opportunities,
wo
181
C L A R I O N
r^e
INTRODUCTION ■ FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN
constraints, and needs. Much of the remainder of the
design and planning process will rely on an
understanding of and agreement as to the validity of the
initial information.
In the end, we view this task as focusing efforts on a few
key questions: What are the current conditions in the
subarea? What changes are proposed? What are the
critical natural "systems," and what is their importance
and condition? Finally, what can we glean from our
understanding of these conditions and proposed
changes to evaluate the impact of alternative future
development patterns?
4. USE GRAPHICS AND STATE -OF -THE ART
GIS
We use graphics and GIS technology to present
choices, illustrate and measure alternative
development patterns, and s simulate changes to the
area to help discuss and generate public interest and
excitement for the project. BHA will assist with
developing sketches to portray development patterns
and character of the area. Alchemy will help build
consensus for the project and develop graphic
recording posters to illustrate definitions and
strategies. Alchemy's graphic expertise has proved
helpful in building consensus and creating effective action plans on a
variety of topics within local, state and federal agencies, school
districts, and in local communities.
5. CLEARLY ARTICULATE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
Last, but certainly not least, we
collaborate to develop clear strategies for
the plan. Developing a beautifully
designed and creative plan with a lot of
participation will not guarantee that the
plan will accomplish the goals described.
The plan must be strategic —and
describe how to achieve its aims and
define who will take responsibility. We
propose to tailor strategies to fit the
needs of the Northwest subarea.
An example of a live graphic
recording "story board".
,vI M1z.,ST�„T, III
LAND USE AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT
CMAMMplailit
Utilize identified criteria for the Urban Service Area to:
City/County
1 & O
Redew and adlue bwndarMs on a perlackbash; and
Pr adds - '11.d Growth Anus for niov tesidsmkl, commercial and Induadol
within esloblYnd bwndahs.
Coordinate el orts to manage rural development located outside the Urban Service
City/County/
2
Area by:
Rum] Service
DewI I Mleryovsntnnmol Agrewrwss wYh Rurd service Dhtrlcis;
Districts
Revlswktg area fa fiche eparrion auhide of" Urban sarice Am as a
pedodic bads.
Based on this prioriamRon of Growth Areas shown in the Plan, develop on
city
2
annexation plan for those ams.
Identify priority redevelopment ants and creab incentives to encourage infill and
city
2
redevelopment within established oms of the City.
Develop a Fiscal Impact Analysis model and utilize the Annexation Checklist
City
1
contained in Appendix D of this Plan to a Iuate all proposed annexations to the
city.
Example of an action matrix from a community plan
C L A R 1 0 N 1 9 1
No Text
CknronAssoaaks
226 Remington Sdxx #1
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
970 419-4740
Fax 970 493-2216
February 3, 2005
Plaxmng and Zoxing
Gmwtk Management
MarketAn #as
Real Estak ConmUng
Appmiul
Mr. James B. O'Neill II
City of Fort Collins Purchasing Division
215 North Mason Street, 2'6 Floor
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Re: RFP # P976 — Northwest Subarea Plan
Dear Mr. O'Neill and Members of the Selection Committee:
C L A R I O N
We are pleased to submit this response to your request for proposals to assist the City with preparation of a subarea
plan for the Northwest Area. This effort requires a professional team that has interdisciplinary expertise in land use
planning, public participation strategies, community and neighborhood design, transportation, growth management,
and implementation. We have assembled a team with broad experience and expertise in these and related areas, so
that a breadth and depth of perspective can be brought to the effort. Each team member participating in this project is
uniquely qualified and has extensive experience and proven capabilities in providing creative solutions to the type of
planning, design, and implementation issues that must be addressed in this effort.
Clarion Associates, the lead firm, is a national land use consulting firm with extensive experience in preparing
community and regional plans, planning strategies and development codes for jurisdictions across the country. Our
role in the project is to provide overall project management as well as land use expertise. Our Fort Collins office is
convenient to the city's offices, which we believe will allow us to provide a very high quality and efficient level of service
to the city.
We will be assisted in this effort by the following resource team members:
o Catalyst Consulting Group (Barbara Lewis) will be responsible for overall community participation
strategies and facilitation.
o Alchemy (Chris Chopyak) will assist with stakeholder engagement and provide graphic recording for
Community Working Group events.
o BHA Design (Bruce Hendee) will assist with community and neighborhood design issues.
o LSA Associates (Ray Moe) will provide transportation assistance.
o Ray Real Estate Services (Arne Ray) will provide expertise in market feasibility for neighborhood
commercial centers.
We believe that the Clarion team brings together an exceptional group of individuals with a deep understanding
and enthusiasm for community and neighborhood land use issues. Please let us know if you need additional
information to assist with your decision. We are excited about the prospect of working with you on this
assignment, and look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Benjamin A Herman, AICP
Vice President
PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES ■ FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN
PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES
This section sets forth a proposed scope of services to complete the Northwest Subarea Plan. Our
work plan is generally based on the elements outlined in the Request for Proposal:
I. Project Start -Up, Participation Strategy, and Analysis
II. Framework Plan Development
III. Implementation Strategy
IV. Plan Document
We emphasize our flexibility on this specific work plan to develop the subarea plan. We would
anticipate working closely with city planning staff and officials to refine the approach presented in this
proposal.
—Start up, Participation Strategy, and Analysis
The Northwest project must be organized and managed to allow a highly diverse group of stakeholders
convenient, creative, and collaborative opportunities for participation to learn from and contribute to
the process. Creating "real" opportunities for public involvement and establishing legitimacy of the
City in the area requires a professionally facilitated approach. The following summarizes the proposed
approach to citizen participation for this project:
■ Interviews - kitchen table meetings with stakeholders;
■ Poudre High School photo project;
■ Community Working Group "Intensive" workshop to build alternatives;
• Briefing booklet to describe the alternatives;
• Community Working Group "Intensive" workshop to refine alternatives and build proposed
plan;
■ City/County Technical Advisory Group;
■ Project bulletins, and website information; and
■ Planning and Zoning Board and City Council Briefings (possibly also including Lorimer County
elected and appointed officials).
As part of this first task, we will also identify issues, assemble map data and other planning
information, and complete a development capacity analysis to determine how many acres of
developable land are within the subarea and potential impacts of future land use.
Task 1.1— Project Startup and Public Participation Strategy
As a first step in the process, the consultants will work with city staff to firm up the work plan and public
involvement strategies and identify subarea leaders and interest groups. To result in a finished product
that citizens can support and that furthers the City's aim, the public participation process should be
also be somewhat flexible —to anticipate that some new interests may arise throughout the process.
We would expect to define the project team coordination and communication protocol; finalize the
work plan and public participation strategy; and initiate public "kick-off" activities as part of the project
start-up.
C L A K 1 0 N j t j
FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN ■ PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES
'1
Task 1.2 — Kick -Off Materials
As part of this task, we will initiate public "kick-off" activities (such as a project logo, website
information, and a project flier).
Task 1.3 — Identify Issues and Needs
The consultant team will work with staff and the stakeholders to identify and understand issues (as listed
in the Introduction) and needs and prepare an "Issues Outline." This outline will guide the planning
effort needs and will need to be updated from time -to -time during the project as we learn new
information.
Task 1.4 — Review Existing Plans and Documents
The consultant team will review existing plans and documents, including but not limited to:
■ 2004 City Plan and Structure Plan;
" City utilities plans;
■ Transportation Master Plan;
■ CSU Foothills Campus Master Plan; —�
■ LaPorte Area Plan;
■ Westside Neighborhoods Plan;
■ Relevant County plans; and
■ Current development proposals.
Task 13 — Prepare a Subarea "Snapshot" and Analysis
The consultant team will assemble physical data and statistical population and demographic data,
including current Census 2000 data plus current building permits. We will build on digital information '1
from the City —supplementing information we have with up-to-date information as needed —and
develop a project base map in ArcView GIS (Ver. 9). The following information will appear in mapped
form:
■ Existing and planned land use, including vacant lands,
■ Ownership;
■ Existing zoning;
-�
■ Structure Plan;
■ Natural areas and/or development constraints (e.g., streams, floodplains, wetlands, slopes,
soils and topography, vegetation, and wildlife habitat);
■ Existing and proposed parks and open space;
"
■ Infrastructure and service districts (i.e., water lines, sanitary sewer, stormwater drainage, police,
fire and EMS, schools, and community facilities); and
■ Existing and proposed transportation system (i.e., roads, bike lanes, transit, railroads).
The analysis will address:
■ Proposed projects;
■ Calculations of build out under existing zoning, given vacant lands. 1
■ Physical development constraints.
■ Social needs, such as community facilities or services.
n,
12j C L A R I O N
i-1
PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES ■ FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN
Task 1.6 — City/County Technical Advisory Group (TAG) Review
The consultant team will present initial issues and baseline conditions information to the Technical
Advisory Group and solicit feedback. The TAG may also help determine an appropriate public venue
for the information gathered as part of task 1.5.
Task 1.7 — Interviews
The consultant team will work with staff to organize interviews (i.e., with large landowners,
neighborhood groups (as relevant), and other individuals in the area). We believe these events should
occur early on to build awareness of and support for the planning effort and to determine which
subarea leaders would be interested in informally advising the City throughout the plan and recruiting
other participants. The interviews may be kitchen table discussions or another format, depending on
participants' level of comfort.
Task 1.8 — Youth Photo Exercise
The consultant team suggests working with youth from Poudre High School to capture images
of the area —what students like and do not like.
Task 1.9 — Host Open House
The purpose of this first event will be to share information about current conditions and proposed
changes, and hear from the public about their concerns for the area —about what works. We will also
begin to explore possible alternatives for the plan. The consultant team will work with city and county
staff to design the forum in a creative format so participants agree that their time is well spent and
informative.
Task 1.10 — Prepare Draft Goals
The consultant will work with public and staff to develop goals (or potential themes) to use as a guide
in preparing and updating the framework alternatives in the next task. The consultant will review the
goals with staff, citizen advisors, and the TAG, and refine them as needed.
Task 1.11— City Officials Briefings
At key points during the planning process, we anticipate conducting briefing sessions with Planning and
Zoning Board and then City Council to inform the appointed and elected officials about the plan. We
anticipate doing working with staff on this task if it is appropriate during this early stage. The
consultant team will assist with preparing a PowerPoint slide overview of the process to -date and
handouts, if appropriate. It may also be appropriate to conduct these briefings jointly with County
elected and appointed officials.
2—Framework Plan Alternatives
Based on the previous neighborhood workshop and discussions with staff and city officials about goals,
and our understanding of conditions and what is "in the works" in the area, we will begin to brainstorm
alternative development patterns and land uses for the area.
Given the nature of the area —predominantly county enclaves and rural developments, with vacant
lands interspersed —it may make sense to prepare "key choices for select parcels" rather than full-
C L A R 1 0 N 1 3 1
FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN ■ PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES
blown land use "alternatives." We are flexible in the approach to developing alternatives. The design
alternatives should allow discussion about choices for future land uses, land use patterns and density,
mix of uses and activities, linkages and connections, preservation and rehabilitation of neighborhoods
or rural developments, and desired subarea structure. Because the Northwest Area is unique for the
community, this plan may necessitate the City to take a fresh look at the Urban Estate classification
and types of land development patterns that should take place here — or possibly consider whether
additional land use classifications are needed to avoid "force fitting" conditions into more urban
categories.
With staff, we will assess opportunities in the area, and identify the "big ideas" that are still relevant
from the Structure Plan, or that the plan has not embraced and should. While we do not anticipate
major policy shifts, we will do a thorough evaluation of the current principles in the City Plan as they
relate to the subarea.
Task 2.1— Technical Advisory Group Brainstorm
The consultant team will work with TAG to develop preliminary framework alternatives, discuss
alternative land use patterns, transportation alternatives, and other framework plan directions, and
work with the group to further develop draft alternatives.
Task 2.2 — Hold Community Working Group "Intensive" Workshop
We will prepare for and facilitate a workshop to begin to build alternatives based on earlier
discussions. At this workshop we will ask stakeholders to build alternatives and provide feedback.
One option for this workshop is to have participants work in small groups with information available
about land use patterns and choices and other themes such as open space, public facilities, and trail
connections. A graphic recorder will be available to visually record concepts and ideas during the
meeting —as a visual storyboard. After hearing direction from the community, the consultant team will
summarize alternatives as graphics and in a brief report/matrix.
Task 2.3 — Prepare Plan Alternatives and Briefing Booklet
The consultant team will prepare up to three alternatives (or series of choices) and supporting
materials, based on input from the community and TAG. The alternatives will identify land use
patterns, transportation and circulation patterns, and other significant land use factors. They will be
descriptive and graphic. Alternatives will also explore concepts and issues such as where non-
residential and residential uses should occur, what are appropriate intensities of land uses; where to
provide connections and buffers; where to establish community facilities and parks; where to conserve
rural or open space areas; and other considerations. Included in the booklet will be an analysis of
the alternatives with regard to identified goals for land use, economic, infrastructure capacity and
social considerations. Evaluation criteria related to goals will help with determining the relative
benefits and tradeoffs associated with each alternative.
We suggest making this available on the web, posting at schools and distributing as widely as possible.
Task 2.4 — Hold Community Working Group "Intensive" Workshop — Refine Preferred Alternative
We will prepare for and facilitate the second workshop to choose a preferred alternative based on
feedback and analysis. We will have a "placemat" version of the Briefing Booklet available at the
workshop to ask stakeholders which aspects of alternatives they prefer. We suggest working in small
groups to discuss and refine and provide input or rating of evaluation criteria. An illustrator would be
available to help capture design element concepts that might apply.
1 4 1 C L A R I O N
PROPOSED SCOPE OE SERVICES ■ FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN
Task 25 — Technical Advisory Group Brainstorm
The consultant team will do a similar exercise with the TAG to review community feedback and refine
and select a preferred alternative.
Task 2.6 — Prepare Draft Framework Plan
The consultant team will prepare a draft Framework Plan based on the preferred alternative developed
through community and TAG input. We will also prepare illustrations to correspond to different
elements of the physical plan.
3—Implementation Strategies
During this task, the consultant team will work with staff and others to develop implementation
strategies to support the goals and physical framework plan, such as recommending City Plan or
zoning changes, annexation and GMA strategies, identifying particular projects, establishing funding
strategies, and identifying partnerships,.
Task 3.1— Prepare Strategies Outline
The consultant team will prepare an outline of possible strategies to implement the Northwest Subarea
Plan for review by the TAG and the community for refinement. The consultant team will initially work
with staff to prepare strategies to implement the plan's goals and physical framework plan based on
what is feasible and an understanding of "pros" and "cons" of different approaches.
Task 3.2 — Community Working Group "Intensive"
The purpose of this last intensive workshop is for the community to review the draft framework plan and
give direction on acceptable and preferred strategies. We will have "poster" versions of the plan and
strategies available at the workshop and propose an interactive format again. Part of the purpose of
this meeting will be to discuss different strategic approaches and what is palatable to stakeholders.
Task 3.3 — Prepare Detailed Implementation Strategies
The consultant team will prepare a detailed set of strategies based on earlier feedback. The
implementation strategies will include a complete review and analysis of public -initiated actions,
including regulations (e.g., design standards and guidelines, zoning, incentives), programs (e.g., open
space, rural conservation), partnerships, and other activities. The Implementation strategies could also
recommend actions for local groups, businesses, and other private organizations. The planning team
will provide an estimate of the resources and cost that each will entail.
Task 3.4 — Action Matrix
Next, incorporating suggestions from advisors and the public, the consultant team will revise the
strategies and prepare a summary matrix for the proposed strategies that lists an associated period and
responsibilities to complete each strategy or action. We will work with the TAG to determine rough
costs, realistic responsibilities, and time frames for actions.
C L A R 1 0 N 1 5 1
FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN ■ PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES
4—Subarea Plan
Based upon all work products prepared during the preceding tasks, the consultant team will prepare a
draft plan document for review by city staff, subarea residents and landowners, TAG, and Planning and
Zoning Board and City Council.
Task 4.1— Prepare Draft Northwest Subarea Plan
The consultant will integrate text, graphic elements, maps, and other elements into a draft plan. We
anticipate the draft plan might include elements such as:
■ Introduction
■ Issues;
■ Goals;
■ Land Use Plan;
■ Strategies for:
Land Use;
Circulation and Transportation;
Design and Character;
Commercial Services;
Neighborhood Services and Facilities; and
Environmental Resources and Open Space.
■ Action Plan; and
■ Background materials — "Snapshot"
The planning team will make this document available to the public, citizen advisors, and other
interested parties for review.
Task 4.2 — Community Open House
After incorporating suggestions from staff and advisors, the consultant team will present the draft plan
at an open house for greater input —either through a meeting or less formal channels. To memorialize
the proposed plan, Alchemy will prepare a graphic to capture the key elements in the plan before the
meeting. For example, we could use the graphic for the cover of a brochure or a poster for the
schools. We could also do this graphic storyboard at the end of the process —after adoption —to
increase awareness about what came of the process.
Task 4.3 — Public Hearings and Plan Adoption -- Planning and Zoning Board
The consultant team will work with staff to prepare a PowerPoint presentation, and handouts, and to
present the revised draft plan to the Planning and Zoning Board for consideration.
Task 4.4 — Public Hearings and Plan Adoption -- City Council
The consultant team will work with staff to revise the PowerPoint presentation (if necessary), and
handouts, and to present the revised draft plan to the City Council for adoption.
61 C L A R I O N
PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES ■ FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN
Task 4.5 — Prepare Final Northwest Subarea Plan
Following review by staff, committees, the public, and elected and appointed officials, the consultant
team will finalize the Northwest Subarea Plan for final reproduction and submit all GIS files and other
final files to the City.
Task 4.6 — Finalize Plan and Prepare Plan Brochure
Following completion of the Northwest Subarea Plan, the consultant team will prepare a summary plan
brochure, in foldout format, to include the framework plan maps, a summary of goals, and other
graphic representation of the plan.
C L A R 1 0 N 171
FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN ■ PRELIMINARY PROJECT BUDGET
PRELIMINARY PROJECT BUDGET
The following is a summary of the proposed budget for the work elements contained in the scope of
work , as well as work hours. Details for each element are contained within the Proposed Scope of
Services and Approach section of this proposal. This budget is preliminary, and is subject to revision
and refinement following discussions with city staff.
Average work hours per firm 1,124 122 137 113 95 50 1,641
181
C L A R 1 O N
PROJECT SCHEDULE ■ FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN
PROJECT SCHEDULE
We are excited and motivated to begin the project as soon as possible and to complete it within the
City's timeframe. The following schedule outlines the scope of services and 18-month, or less, timeline
for the project (from approximately March 2005 through July 2006).
Task 2005 2006
_
Mar , Apr May Jun Jul Aug :Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
1. Project Start-up, Public
Strategy, Analysis
2. Framework Plan
3. Implementation Strategy
4. Plan and Adoption
Events
Staff Coordination Meetings
Interviews and Other Focused Discussions
Community Working Group'Intensives" • • •
Community Open Houses •
Planning & Zoning Board and City Council . .: ` V
Briefings and Adoption Hearings
City/County Technical Advisory Group ♦ ♦ + ♦ _ __
C L A R 1 0 N 1 9 1
FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN ■ PROJECT SCHEDULE
1 101 C L A R 1 0 N
TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLEOF CONTENTS.................................................................................................................I
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................ 1
TheIssues.............................................................................................................................. 1
TheTeam............................................................................................................................... 2
GeneralApproach.................................................................................................................. b
PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES.............................................................................................. 1
I —Start up, Participation Strategy, and Analysis......................................................................... 1
2—Framework Plan Alternatives.............................................................................................. 3
3—Implementation Strategies.................................................................................................. 4
4—Subarea Plan.................................................................................................................... b
PRELIMINARY PROJECT BUDGET............................................................................................... 8
PROJECTSCHEDULE................................................................................................................. 9
TEAMQUALIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................... 11
KEYPERSONNEL RESUMES...................................................................................................... 27
C L A R 1 0 N
TEAM QUALIFICATIONS ■ FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN
TEAM QUALIFICATIONS
Clarion Associates Company Profile
Clarion Associates is a national land -use consulting firm with offices in Fort Collins and Denver. We
also maintain an office in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and affiliate offices in Chicago, Philadelphia
and Cincinnati.
No firm in the country can match our combination of community planning, land use law, and real
estate economics experience. Clarion principals have worked nationally for a variety of clients
including government agencies, municipalities and counties, regional planning agencies, financial
institutions, developers, corporations, partnerships, law firms, architects, and not -for -profit
organizations.
Our unusual combination of talents allows us to develop creative solutions to difficult land use
questions. Clarion is particularly known for its expertise in land use plan implementation. Its principals
have written comprehensive plans and drafted ordinances and regulations throughout the United
States, with particular emphasis on corridor plans, regional plans, historic preservation, design
standards, natural resource protection, and both downtown and suburban zoning systems.
Since its founding in 1992, the firm has developed expertise in a broad range of planning areas,
including:
• Neighborhood, community and regional planning;
• Growth management strategies for cities and regions;
• Citizen participation strategies, including workshops, public meetings, and other forms of
community outreach;
• Plan implementation strategies;
• Environmental planning and identification and conservation of natural resources; and
• Zoning and development regulations and standards.
Clarion Associates offers excellent computer capabilities in spatial data analysis, mapping, and
alternatives comparisons. We maintain leading -edge skills in graphic design and web -based
technology, and are proud of the high quality products we provide our clients. All of our planning
efforts are conducted using GIS technology (ESRI Platform).
Clarion has a staff of 14 persons, including certified planners, landscape architects, land use attorneys,
economists, and research specialists.
C L A R 1 0 N 1 11 1
FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN ■ TEAM QUALIFICATIONS
Community and Neighborhood Plans
Preparing a Plan for a community requires a team with multi -disciplinary expertise and experience in
land use planning, urban design, transportation, economics and demographics, land use
regulations and implementation strategies, and public involvement techniques. Clarion Associates
has extensive experience assisting a diverse variety of communities throughout the country in the
preparation of comprehensive plans.
Just as all communities are different, not all plans are the same. They vary widely depending on the
type of community and the issues that they face. Clarion's vast knowledge of all facets of land -use
planning provides clients with some of the most experienced specialists in the nation for developing
these important plans.
Representative Projects:
Fort Collins, Colorado I Norihside Neighborhoods Plan
The Clarion team worked with the City and stakeholders in the area
to create a plan for an area just northeast of Fort Collins' downtown.
This plan tailors general, citywide policies to this unique subarea
containing historic neighborhoods, an ethnically diverse population,
and industry and businesses. The planning team provided Spanish
translation during the process and worked with a diverse advisory
group to develop goals for the area. The Plan, adopted by the City
in 2005, includes recommendations to create transitions between
neighborhoods and industrial areas, to conserve existing
neighborhoods, and to establish new parks and trail connections.
The plan also sets forth strategies for immediate capital
improvements for the area, and, over the long-term, much needed
stormwater and transportation improvements.
Fort Collins, Colorado 1-25 Subarea Plan
Clarion led an effort to create a plan for the 1-25 Subarea intended to help implement the City's
Comprehensive Plan by tailoring general, citywide policies to this distinct area ---__.__
along the city's eastern edge. The Northern Colorado 1-25 Corridor Plan,
adopted by the City in November of 2001, encompassed much of the subarea '• j
planning area and served as a framework for the more detailed concepts
addressed in the subarea plan. The 1-25 Corridor Plan establishes a vision of a
unified quality of development, a framework supportive of a future multi -modal
transportation network, and protection of significant natural areas and open
lands within the corridor. Clarion prepared a plan for the 1-25 Subarea that
builds on that vision, and establishes a framework for land use, transportation,
and open lands decisions and investments for the future. The 1-25 Subarea _
Plan, as adopted, will be an element of City Plan. It was developed within the
context of other existing plans as well, most notably the Master Street Plan, the
Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan, the Mountain Vista Subarea Plan, and the
East Mulberry Corridor Plan.
n
C L A R 1 O N
TEAM (QUALIFICATIONS ■ FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN
Fort Collins, Colorado I Mountain Vista Subarea Plan
Clarion Associates principals conducted a community planning process
to determine the long-range physical form of the Mountain Vista
Subarea Plan in the northeast quadrant of Fort Collins. The foundation
of this planning effort rests with the vision set forth in City Plan -- the 20-
year comprehensive plan for the entire city, also led by a Clarion team.
The Plan took City Plan to the next level of detail in establishing a more
specific vision & goals, policies, framework plan, and implementation
strategies for the northeast area of the city.
Arapahoe County, Colorado I Comprehensive Plan and
This 806-square-mile county southeast of Denver
is a mix of heavily urbanized districts, wide-open
rural areas, and small communities. The main
planning challenge was to define appropriate
policies needed to guide growth in the three
distinct areas. The plan includes policies to
address growth management, housing, economic
development, public facilities, fiscal impacts, land
conservation, and transportation. We
coordinated an extensive public process,
including three advisory committees and
numerous public workshops. Clarion was
retained to implement the plan, and to analyze the County's development regulations.
'e Mountain Vista
` W Sm-
Development Code
Norman, Oklahoma I Norman 2025 Land Use and Transportation Plan
Norman, Oklahoma is a city of 100,000 located near Oklahoma NORMAN ®
City. With one of the largest incorporated land areas of any city in 2M • U
the country (190 square miles), Norman contains a diverse range
of neighborhoods and districts, ranging from urban downtown
areas to rural neighborhoods and large farms and ranches.
One of the primary issues addressed in the Plan was the protection 4;-
of the Lake Thunderbird watershed, which serves as the city's 0 ' -+
primary water supply as well as containing areas of rural development
that are served by on -site septic systems and wells. Through community
outreach and facilitation of a 300-member Citizen's Plan Forum,
Clarion was able to successfully achieve rezoning of areas within the
lake's tributary areas and floodplain to require mandatory clustering
and an increase in the minimum lot size, from 10 to 20 acres. The Plan
also incorporates a community separator area between Norman and
the City of Moore to the north, with large setbacks along roadways, limiting of access roads and
driveways, and mandatory clustering.
C L A R 1 0 N 1 131
FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN ■ TEAM QUALIFICATIONS
Creve Coeur, Missouri I Comprehensive Plan
Located near it. Louis, Creve Coeur is an old suburban
city that has not changed its land -use planning for
decades. However, with the community nearly built -out
and land -use patterns established, residents decided that
a comprehensive plan was needed to maintain the
livability of the city and to guide redevelopment efforts.
The plan, developed by Clarion Associates, focuses on
several major themes. To make the city more pedestrian -
friendly, the plan includes policies and recommendations
to guide construction of a network of walking/bicycling
paths, connections between residential areas, schools,
and activity centers. Another theme is protection of
residential neighborhoods from traffic and inappropriate development. Guidelines for new
development and redevelopment focus on maintaining community aesthetics. The centerpiece
of the plan is a strategy to create a distinct town center.
Additional Community and Subarea Planning Projects:
COLORADO
■ Adams County I Comprehensive Plan
■ Arvada Comprehensive Plan Update
■ Aurora Northeast Plains Land Use Plan and Implementation Strategy
■ Avon I Comprehensive Plan and Comprehensive Plan Update
■ Berthoud I Land Use Plan
■ Broomfield I Comprehensive Plan
■ Chaffee County I Comprehensive Plan
■ Colorado Springs I Comprehensive Plan
■ Denver I Stapleton Airport Westerly Creek District Plan
■ Eagle County I Comprehensive Land Use Plan
■ Evans I Comprehensive Plan
■ Fort Collins Northside Neighborhoods Plan
■ Fort Collins City Plan
■ Fort Collins Downtown Civic Center Master Plan
■ Fort Collins ( 1-25 Subarea Plan
■ Fort Collins Mountain Vista Subarea Plan
■ Greenwood Village I Comprehensive Plan
■ Lorimer and Weld Counties ( Northern Colorado Regional Planning Study
■ Lorimer County I Plan for the Region Between Loveland and Fort Collins
■ Longmont I Comprehensive Plan Update
■ Routt County I Stagecoach Community Area Plan
• Salida I Comprehensive Land Use Plan
■ Steamboat Springs and Routt County Steamboat Springs Area Comprehensive Plan
■ Steamboat Springs and Routt County West of Steamboat Plan
■ Superior I Comprehensive Plan
■ Westminster Comprehensive Land Use Plan
■ Westminster Comprehensive Plan Update
1 14 1 C L A R 1 0 N
TEAM QUALIFICATIONS ■ FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN
WESTERN STATES
■ Boulder City, Nevada ( Master Plan Update
■ Carson City, Nevada Comprehensive Plan Update
■ Casper, Wyoming I Casper Area Comprehensive Land Use Plan
■ Cheyenne, Wyoming I Northwest Cheyenne Infrastructure and Development Plan
■ Deadwood, South Dakota I Comprehensive Plan
■ Flagstaff, Arizona I Regional Land Use and Transportation Plan
■ Henderson, Nevada Comprehensive Plan Update
■ Las Vegas, Nevada Southern Nevada Regional Plan
■ Salina, Kansas I Gateway Corridor Study
■ Twin Falls, Idaho I Second Century Plan
MIDWEST
■ Manhattan, Kansas I Manhattan Urban Area Comprehensive Plan
■ Creve Coeur, Missouri I Comprehensive Plan Revision
■ Will County, Illinois I Land Resource Management Plan
■ Lenexa, Kansas I Comprehensive Plan Update and Design Standards
■ New Berlin, Wisconsin I Land Use Plan, Zoning Ordinance, & Development Code Update
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma I North Canadian River Corridor Strategic Action and
Development Plan
Zoning and Development Regulations
To revise existing regulations or to develop new ones, a community must draw on the experience of a
firm that can assemble information into a creative and sound legal document. Clarion Associates
provides the full range of expertise that a community needs to build effective and dynamic regulations.
Since the firm was founded in 1992, Clarion has written plans and drafted ordinances and regulations
for dozens of communities throughout Colorado and the United States.
Our expertise includes:
• Zoning and subdivision regulations
• Design standards and guidelines
• Development regulations
• Rural cluster development provisions
• Development review procedures
• Growth management strategies for cities and regions
• Historic preservation ordinances
• Intergovernmental agreements
• Plan implementation strategies
Representative Projects:
C L A R 1 0 N 1 151
FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN ■ TEAM QUALIFICATIONS
Estes Valley, Colorado I Joint Land Development Code
Because it is surrounded by large public and private land
holdings, and due to its unique setting at the base of Rocky
Mountain National Park, the Town of Estes Park needed to
develop a plan that addressed a wide range of issues. Clarion
Associates helped the community craft a joint development code
— the first of its kind in Colorado — that accommodated the town,
the county government, and the park. The development code
was designed to conserve the historic character of the town, to
protect sensitive natural features such as river corridors and
hillsides, and to encourage appropriate development in surrounding areas.
Anchorage, Alaska I Land Use Planning Ordinance
_
The rapidly growing Municipality of Anchorage retained
Clarion Associates to draft a new zoning ordinance that
incorporates the planning and growth management goals
outlined in an ambitious new comprehensive plan, Anchorage
2020. In addition to a complete reevaluation of all zoning
districts and permitted uses, the project involves developing
new substantive standards in a variety of areas, such as
hillside development and tree protection. Incentives are being considered to complement the
new regulations. The project also involves clarifying the administrative procedures, as well as
significant streamlining in order to increase the clarity and overall user -friendliness of the
ordinance. Extensive public participation by citizen groups, Municipality staff and officials, and
the development community also is a hallmark of this project.
Arapahoe County, Colorado Land Development Code Revisions
After successfully aiding Arapahoe County in the preparation and adoption
of a new Comprehensive Plan, Clarion Associates was retained to update
the county's land use regulations to implement the new Plan. Arapahoe
County, comprising 806 square miles located southeast of the City of
Denver, is characterized by a "split personality." The eastern two-thirds of
the county is rural productive agricultural lands, while its western third
encompasses numerous urban municipalities and enclaves, as well as a
major employment center containing more jobs than Downtown Denver.
The county also has five rural unincorporated "towns" located just outside
the urban areas adjacent to Interstate Highway 70. Key issues addressed
in the new revised code include: Encouraging and managing infill
residential and commercial development in the now nearly built -out urban
areas; improving the quality of all new development in the county; ensuring
site planning that respects and protects critical or valued natural resources;
and experimenting with alternative development patterns in the rural areas
including rural clustering and large -lot agricultural zoning.
'-1
1 16 1 C L A R 1 O N
'-i
TEAM QUALIFICATIONS ■ FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN
Arvada, Colorado I Development Code
Clarion Associates was retained to lead a team including Civitas,
Inc. and The VIC Group to complete a total revision of the land
development codes for this Denver suburb of about 100,000
people. Located in the northwest Denver growth corridor,
Arvada's development challenges include the revitalization of its
"Old Town" core area, the preservation of its older housing
stock, encouraging compatible infill projects, and the
preservation of rural and estate development patterns at the edge
of the city. Like many large suburbs, its current code includes
DOT h "standard" Euclidean zoning provisions for the core city and
incompatible PUD-based chapters applicable to major growth
areas. The major challenges were to integrate these various
provisions into a more readable code and to develop clear,
objective design standards for both residential and commercial
projects. The code includes provisions for clustered Estate
development.
C L A R I O N 1171
FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN ■ TEAM QUALIFICATIONS
Catalyst Profile - Barbara Lewis
Barbara E. Lewis, Principal of Catalyst Consulting, has more
than 20 years of experience in designing and facilitating public
involvement programs. She has considerable experience
working for local governments on issues related to land use and
transportation planning. Barbara worked with Clarion
Associates on the Longmont Comprehensive Plan Update and
the Fort Collins Northside Neighborhoods Plan. Barbara has
designed and facilitated as many as 20 advisory committee or
task force processes. Her approach combines her strong
organizational skills and knowledge of planning with creative
thinking and a strong intuitive knowledge of group dynamics.
Barbara is also a certified trainer for the International Association of Public Participation and the co-
author of the association's 2-day training on public involvement techniques. She holds a BA in
economics from Colorado College, magna cum laude, and an MS in water resources management
from the University of Wisconsin.
REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS
State of Colorado
Cities of Denver, Westminster, Colorado Springs and Fort Collins
Arapahoe County
El Paso and Teller Counties
Cities of Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Korean Energy Economics Institute
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
U.S. Department of Energy
City of Longmont
City of Fort Collins
l 181 C L A R I O N
TEAM QUALIFICATIONS ■ FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN
BHA •
DesiJ n Inc. Profile
BHA Design Inc. is a landscape architecture and planning firm established in January of 1993. The firm size
is currently 11 full-time designers and one administrative assistant. BHA provides sign design, image
development, landscape architecture, master planning, urban design, public process, and entitlements to
both public and private clients in a variety of settings.
We have three core values. We feel our core values are essential ingredients to creating a better world. We
try to incorporate into each of our designs:
■ Sustainability
■ Therapy
■ Fun
Sustainable Design- Our world needs to reduce energy use. Since the 1950's America has steadily
increased its use of energy. Today our energy dependence has created not only an environmental threat,
but also an economic and terrorist threat. At BHA we want to play a role in helping our country reduce this
dependence and in restoring a better environment. Through careful, well thought out design and planning,
we believe that Americans can reduce their dependence and achieve a greater balance with our natural
and built environment.
Therapeutic Design - One of the best ways to reach our spiritual selves is through the landscape. A hike in
the alpine, sailing on a lake, or running on a back country trail are all ways to feel more closely attuned to
both our environment and our spirits. Through the sense of peace that comes from these activities we make
a better world. BHA strives to provide this experience in the built landscape. If we do our work properly, we
think that users of the landscape at our sites will have this experience in their everyday work and living
environment.
Fun - What better than to laugh? Laughter fills our souls with happiness and makes us glad for our
existence. We feel fun is an integral part of life and should be experienced by all people. In each of our
designs we try to bring a smile to someone. Through whimsical ideas we bring a sense of well-being and try
to lighten each person's day.
Operating Philosophies - From an operational perspective we focus on two basic tenets: Innovation and
Customer Service. Innovation to us means striving to provide our clients with environmentally responsive
designs that are unique, attractive, and contextually sensitive. We find each project setting provides its own
unique attributes with clues to new and interesting design solutions. By understanding the site parameters,
combined with the program elements of the client, we are able to develop solutions that are site -sensitive,
responsive, and have a unique sense of place.
Our second major philosophy, Customer Service, means more than just meeting deadlines and budgets,
although those certainly are significant. It also means providing our clients with constructive
recommendations and constantly searching for ways in which to provide better solutions. Friendliness and
courtesy are essential ingredients of our means of communication.
C L A R 1 0 N 1 191
FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN ■ TEAM QUALIFICATIONS
The following projects illustrate typical projects with which Mr. Hendee has been involved:
■ Fort Collins Lifestyle Center, 60 acre retail development, Fort Collins, Colorado
■ McKee Medical Center — Master landscape plan and site specific design for a cancer center,
medical office building, and new D & T wing- Loveland, Colorado.
■ Lorimer County Fairgrounds and Events Complex (The Ranch) — Site planning, landscape
architecture, project approvals, and sign design for a 260 acre, $70 million new fairgrounds
for Lorimer County, Colorado
• Fort Collins Arts District Master Plan, Fort Collins, Colorado
• Flitner Ranch Conservation Easement Development, Shell, Wyoming
■ Fossil Ridge High School - Site and Landscape Design, Fort Collins, Colorado
■ Poudre Valley Hospital, Lemay Campus - Campus Renovation Master Plan, Fort Collins,
Colorado
■ Poudre Valley Hospital, Harmony Campus — Campus Master Plan, Site and Landscape
Design, Fort Collins, Colorado
■ Laramie Downtown Plan — Laramie, Wyoming
■ Wyotech Technical College — Master Plan, Laramie, Wyoming
■ Lions Park — Master Plan, Cheyenne, Wyoming
■ Agilent Technologies, Loveland - Campus Master Plan and Site Design, Loveland, Colorado
• Hewlett Packard - Harmony Technology Park — Master Plan, Fort Collins, Colorado
■ ConAgro Beef. World headquarters - Greeley, Colorado
• Aurora Municipal Center and Xeriscape Garden — Site and Landscape Design, Aurora,
Colorado
■ Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District - Site and Landscape Design, Berthoud,
Colorado
1201 C L A R I O N
INTRODUCTION ■ FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN
INTRODUCTION
The Issues
The Northwest Subarea Plan presents fascinating challenges as the City
of Fort Collins and a consultant team works to develop a plan in one
of the most scenic, eclectic, and atypical parts of the community.
The Clarion Team understands that the key to developing a successful,
effective Northwest Subarea Plan will rest on the planning team's ability
to manage the planning effort and public process. Our team includes
a professional facilitator and planners with years of experience who are
ready to engage residents, property owners, and institutions in
productive and meaningful dialogue; foster legitimacy; and create
partnerships that will last beyond the planning process.
Second, it will be important to articulate clear direction for future
changes in the built environment and develop real and achievable
strategies for the area. Our team is multi -disciplinary and ready to
tackle the complexity and variety of technical and other issues related
to the project. As described in the Request for Proposals (RFP),
planning for the Northwest subarea also presents a number of land
use, transportation, economic, and social issues to address. The
planning process will need to:
■ Articulate City annexation policies —timing, compatibility, and
costs;
■ Incorporate CSU's latest plans for the Foothills Campus and
assessing the impacts of these plans on the area;
■ Identify the "character" of the subarea (or different pockets of
it) and determine infill strategies for remaining smaller vacant
parcels; alternative development patterns for large vacant
parcels to maintain the character of built areas; and protect
agricultural lands and natural features where possible;
• Assess the viability for non-residential development, in order to
determine whether a neighborhood commercial center should
be planned for somewhere in the subarea;
■ Validate the land uses identified in the Structure Plan and plan
for a finer -grain of connected and compatible land uses;
■ Seek ways to revitalize and improve the quality of existing
development and increase code compliance;
■ Analyze the transportation and street system and identify
necessary infrastructure improvements, including regional and
local connections, pedestrian and trail links, and transit;
C L A R 1 0 N 11 1
TEAM QUALIFICATIONS ■ FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN
LSA Associates Company Profile
LSA Associates, Inc. is a diversified transportation, environmental, and community planning consulting
firm. LSA staff offers expertise in transportation planning, environmental planning and science,
community and land use planning, landscape architecture, and GIS. LSA is recognized as an innovator
in the fields of transportation modeling, and has developed a reputation among clients and peers as
being thorough, innovative, and objective.
Owned by its 186 employees, LSA has offered to its clients professional excellence, reliability, and
continuity since 1975. Each principal of the firm is personally responsible for the quality and timeliness
of work. Our professionals build long-standing relationships with our clients through sound decision -
making, collaboration, and creative solutions in all six of our offices in California and Colorado.
Its principals, who maintain significant involvement in all projects that LSA undertakes, provide the
leadership of LSA. This involvement ensures high quality standards, enhances communication between
clients and LSA, and provides consistency and coordination between
the LSA offices.
LSA opened its newest office in Fort Collins, Colorado, in May 2000.
The focus of the Fort Collins expertise includes multi modal
transportation planning, corridor studies, parking, land
use/transportation plans, environmental analysis, air quality and
noise, and GIS. The Fort Collins staff is experienced in corridor
studies, transportation and transit planning, transportation modeling,
site inventories, impact assessment, NEPA documentation, and public
participation.
LSA has provided transportation corridor and transportation services to government agencies
throughout the United States. We recently completed the Mason Street Transportation Corridor Study
for Fort Collins, which was selected by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) as "International
Best Practices Planning Study Award" at the ITE 2001 International Conference. The Colorado Chapter
of the American Planning Association also selected the Mason Street Transportation Corridor as their
2001 "Chapter Award." LSA also prepared the 1-25 Corridor Transportation Plan in Northern
Colorado and is currently preparing a corridor plan for Moline,
Illinois, in which we are examining the opportunity to convert a
set of one way couplets back to two-way operations with the ®t��
objective of integrating the street system back into the adjacent
neighborhoods and de-emphasize of through traffic. APA COLORADO
The relationships between land use, transportation, and the environment provides a complex series of
challenges and opportunities as communities struggle to cope with the impacts of growth. LSA has
focused on these complex relationships and has developed creative tools that assist jurisdictions with
their unique problems in obtaining a balanced vision for the future. Each community's definition of
balance is different. While the choices can be difficult, LSA makes it easy to understand the trade-offs
using high -quality presentation graphics, technically sound analysis, and realistic interpretation of the
results.
C L A R 1 0 N 1 21 1
FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN ■ TEAM QUALIFICATIONS
Representative Projects
LAND USE/TRANSPORTATION PLANS
Boulder Transportation Master Plan Update
City of Boulder, Colorado
In 1979, the City of Boulder changed directions in
how to plan for transportation by focusing on
pedestrian, bicycle and transit mobility rather than
further investments in roadway widening. Since that
decision, the City has become nationally recognized
as a leader in providing alternative modes for
effectively addressing mobility. LSA has been retained
to update their Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The TMP update is focusing on four unique and
related areas, including defining and planning for multimodal corridors; regional connections; travel
demand management; and creative and innovative funding strategies. In addition to the preparation of
the TMP, LSA is responsible for the development of a TransCAD Model developed from the regional
transportation model.
Fort Collins Transportation Master Plan Update
City of Fort Collins, Colorado
LSA is part of the consultant team in preparation of the
City of Fort Collins Transportation Master Plan update.
LSA is responsible for the land use socioeconomic data
for the TransCAD TAZ's, model runs and analysis. An
innovative concept included in this work effort was the
interface between TransCAD and Synchro (signal timing
software) from which the 150 signalized intersections
level of service are calibrated to link capacities level of
service. Utilizing TransCAD printing capabilities to
differentiate congested and un-congested intersections
and links rather than the traditional level of serviced
analysis for solely measuring automobile performance, this update includes the development of a
mobility index that examines the cumulative benefits of all modes of travel on providing the
transportation. The update is also examining the demands of different development types and areas
within the city, which require different transportation solutions.
Fort Collins Pedestrian Plan
Fort Collins, Colorado
LSA staff prepared the Fort Collins Pedestrian Plan, which is part of
the overall City Plan process. Key to this work effort was the
development of cutting edge pedestrian level of service analysis to
evaluate pedestrian mobility via measures of directness, continuity,
street crossings, security, and visual amenities. The plan also included
specific development requirements for compliance, design standards,
policies, and the development of the new pedestrian facilities. The pedestrian level of service methodology was
presented to the Institute of Transportation Engineers, and is now being used by numerous communities across
the United States.
1221 C L A R I O N
TEAM QUALIFICATIONS ■ FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN
City of Loveland Multi -Modal Transportation Plan
Loveland, Colorado
LSA prepared the City of Loveland Multi Modal Transportation Plan.
This plan included preparing a streamlined land use/transportation
analysis model for the City, which interfaces GIS-generated
socioeconomic rates with the MINUTP traffic model converted to
TransCAD. After running the traffic model, data was linked back to the
GIS transportation network to graphically present traffic volumes and
levels of service. The streamlined process provides both a quick and
effective way to present similarities and differences.
West Cheyenne Land Use and Infrastructure Plan
City of Cheyenne, Wyoming
As the City of Cheyenne, Wyoming requires additional
development area for future growth, LSA has been retained by
the City to develop their long-range land use and infrastructure
plan for the West Cheyenne study area. This effort includes land
use analysis of local and City demands and development of
transportation and infrastructure to accommodate those needs.
This work effort also includes an interchange analysis for three
locations along 1-25 and 1-80, which pass through the study
area. The interchange analysis addressees the eight FHWA
interchange access criteria for considering new interchanges.
Kansas City Northland Plan
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City's Northland is a dynamic area of great
size, complexity, and diversity. Whereas the Kansas
City Citywide Physical Framework Plan identified
guidelines and recommendations for a centers
oriented multi -modal development, the Northland
Plan refined the Multi -Modal Transportation Plan for
the Northland. This plan also contained an
implementation element that promoted development
within priority development areas, and addressed
improvement phasing. LSA staff prepared the prioritization of over $500 million in roadway
improvements.
C L A R 1 0 N 1231
FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN ■ TEAM QUALIFICATIONS
Alchemy Profile
Graphic Recording
With content and facilitation expertise in the
areas of public participation, community
building, natural resources, and open space,
Alchemy serves as a vendor and trusted
advisor on many projects of this type,
including the following examples:
City of Denver - When Denver's Mayor, John Hickenlooper was elected two years ago, Alchemy
helped his office facilitate and graphically record a series of community meetings called "Denver
Listens". The intent of these community meetings were to listen and glean from Denver residents their
thoughts and ideas about Denver's future. Hundreds of people participated in these meetings,
providing feedback, asking questions and interacting with Denver's local government in an
unprecedented way. These maps were available for public review and have continuously utilized to
review and assess the effectiveness of new programs and changes within the City. Alchemy continues
to work with various agencies within the city, in facilitator and graphic recorder roles.
Community Strategic Planning Project - City of Longmont - Alchemy currently plays a
partnering role in a community strategic planning project for the City of Longmont. As graphic
illustrator and recorder of the eight -month process, Alchemy will graphically illustrate and document
the progress of this project throughout its duration. Alchemy will also work with the Communication
Director for the City, and others, to use the images and illustrations as a way to promote and educate
local citizens about the planning process and inform the public of the group's recommendations at the
project's conclusion.
Community Involvement - — Mesa Verde National Park -N ' • ' ` M":
Alchemy was retained to help the planning
team at Mesa Verde National Park to
facilitate and create a plan for a new Visitor
Center at Mesa Verde. Graphic illustration, "
stories and metaphor were used to help .. ...-
attendees understand the design and
environmental constraints. These same °, �;.., ,�., �,,,a l•� �-�I•' �{
visual images were used to help the �-- •---
stakeholders envision a new Visitor's Center
that will both serve the increased number of
visitors to the area, and embrace the environmental, geographic and cultural history of this national
treasure. Stakeholders reached consensus on a set of important design principles and parameters that
all could support. These principles are included in the current design of the new center.
Alchemy has a broad client list of non-profit, government, and businesses. We are happy to discuss
our projects.
1241 C L A R 1 0 N
TEA&n QUALIFICATIONS N FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN
Ray Real Estate Services, Inc.
Real Estate Project Management and Consulting
Real Estate Project Management & Implementation - Private & Public
Economic Development & Investment Strategies
Development Feasibility & Implementation Action Plans
Specialties: ■ Public / private projects
■ Mixed -uses, with primary strength in retail
■ Infill & redevelopment
Skills: Extensive experience with all facets of real estate — including concept definition,
feasibility testing, tenant commitments, assemblage and relocation, coordination of
design & engineering, financing, construction and completion
■ Understanding of all elements of project feasibility, including market, financial,
political, physical and implementation
■ Dedication to successful completion and protection of risks, costs and value
History: Arnold Ray has been active in real estate analysis, financial feasibility and project
implementation for private, public and public / private real estate projects since 1971
and has held the "CRE" Counselor of Real Estate designation from the American
Society of Real Estate Counselors since 1978. Arnold Ray has a BS degree from
Augustan College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and has been a guest lecturer and
expert in real estate use and development issues for numerous organizations.
Arne Ray started in real estate, specializing in market and financial analysis, in
Chicago, including a term with Real Estate Research Company. Upon his move to
Colorado in 1979, Arne continued specializing in real estate market and financial
analysis with Frederick Ross. Arne Ray and Steve Szymanski formed Szymanski /
Ray in 1995 and successfully completed the implementation of numerous private
and public development and redevelopment projects. In 2004, Arne and Steve
amicably decided to dissolve Szymanski / Ray.
Ame Ray is continuing his real estate project management and consulting practice
under Ray Real Estate Services, Inc.
SELECTED MUNICIPAL PROJECTS:
• Castle Rock, CO - Downtown Plan
■ Parker, CO - Downtown Plan
■ Granby, CO - Downtown Investment Strategy
• Henderson, NV - Downtown Investment Strategy
■ Grand Junction, CO - Downtown & Infill Strategy
■ Glenwood Springs, CO - Downtown Strategy
■ Delta, CO - Economic Development & Investment Strategy
■ Fruita, CO - Economic Development & Investment Strategy
C L A R 1 0 N 1 Y5 1
FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN ■ TEAM QUALIFICATIONS
RAY REAL ESTATE, SELECTED DEVELOPMENT & OTHER PROJECTS:
• Flatiron Crossing Mall (public) - Broomfield, CO - Arnold Ray was the lead negotiator for the City
of Broomfield for $140 million of public improvements for the new Flatiron Crossing Mall subarea
along the Boulder Turnpike. This agreement involved three major developers / properties and two
metropolitan districts with a total of 250 acres with 3,000,000 SF of commercial development, in
excess of $350 million of private improvements.
■ Target, Miramonte, Villager, Town Center... (public) - Broomfield, CO - Project manager and
consultant (including negotiation of development and reimbursement agreements) for the City of
Broomfield on a variety of commercial and mixed -use developments / revitalization projects.
Included are the completed Target Center urban renewal project, new King Soopers and Safeway
community shopping centers at 10'h & Miramonte, Broadlands and the proposed Broomfield Town
Center mixed -use village.
• Downtown Investment Strategy (public) - Henderson, NV - With Leslie Bethel of Clarion
Associates, Arne Ray formulated a public investment strategy / action plan for downtown
revitalization in Henderson, Nevada. Henderson had a long history of failed studies and plans. This
strategy focused on an assessment of pragmatic feasibility, a phased implementation with immediate
and longer -term actions and a process to build public and private confidence / commitment. The
strategy was formulated in close cooperation with the City staff that will be responsible for the
ongoing implementation. Initial results are highly successful.
• Westminster Plaza S.C. (public) - Westminster, CO - A successfully redeveloped 30-acre
community shopping center on the northwest corner of 72"d and Federal Boulevard, anchored by a
new Safeway supermarket for the City of Westminster and the Westminster Economic Development
Authority (WEDA), working with Hunt Properties as the developer. An extremely complex project,
with a previous 10-year history of failed redevelopment efforts. Required the creative definition of a
redevelopment plan to achieve the City's vision and to be achievable. Implementation involved
property acquisition and assemblage, tenant relocation, remediation and demolition, complex project
design and guidelines, marketing, project costing, public / private financial structure and agreements,
public information and review.
■ Federal Plaza S.C. (public) - Federal Heights, CO - A redeveloped 15-acre community shopping
center on the southeast corner of 104w and Federal Boulevard, anchored by a new Safeway
supermarket for the City of Federal Heights and Federal Heights Redevelopment Authority (FHRA),
working with Hunt Properties as the developer of the retail shops. Completed in response to a loss of
King Soopers, this project required property acquisition and assemblage, tenant relocation,
remediation and demolition, project design and guidelines, marketing, project costing, public /
private financial structure and agreements, and public information and review.
1261
n
C L A R 1 O N
KEY PERSONNEL RESUb1ES ■ FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN
KEY PERSONNEL RESUMES
C L A R 1 0 N 1271
Qualifications of
Benjamin A. Herman, AICP
Clarion Associates
Ben Herman is Vice President of Clarion Associates, a national consulting firm with offices in Denver
and Fort Collins, Colorado, and affiliate offices in Chicago, Cincinnati, and Philadelphia. Mr.
Herman is a Land Use Planner with more than 25 years of professional experience in all aspects of
land use and environmental planning. He has been responsible for managing and conducting
complex, multi -disciplinary assignments for both private and public sector clients. Mr. Herman's areas
of expertise include preparation of master plans for communities and regions; land use analyses and
development feasibility studies; growth management strategies; and preparation of land use
ordinances.
Major Projects
• Fort Collins, Colorado I Northside Neighborhoods Plan
■ Norman, Oklahoma I Comprehensive Plan Update
■ Boulder City, Nevada I Comprehensive Plan
• Northern Colorado Communities 1-25 Corridor Plan
■ Fort Collins City Plan (1997 plan and 2003 update)
• City of Westminster, Colorado Comprehensive Plan (1997 plan and 2003 update)
• Fort Collins, Colorado I Mason Street Corridor Plan
■ Fort Collins 1-25 Subarea Plan
■ Raleigh, North Carolina I Transit -Oriented Development Policies
■ Arapahoe County, Colorado I Comprehensive Plan
■ North Canadian River Corridor Strategic Development Plan I Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Manhattan, Kansas Urban Area Comprehensive Plan
■ Denver Light Rail Station Development Program
■ City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado Urban Renewal Plans
Professional History
■ Vice President, Clarion Associates, 1999 to present
■ Director of Planning, Balloffet and Associates, Inc., Fort Collins, Colorado
• Managing Director, EDAW Australia Pty. Ltd., Sydney, Australia
■ Senior Associate/Director of Operations, EDAW, Inc., Denver, CO
■ Assistant Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Trenton, NJ
• Senior Associate, R.E. Hughey and Associates, Inc., Margate, NJ
Professional Associations
■ Member, American Institute of Certified Planners
■ Member, American Planning Association
• President, Colorado Chapter of American Planning Association (1996-1998)
• Member, American Planning Association Chapter Presidents Council
C L A R 1 0 N
Qualifications of
Lesli Kunkle Ellis, AICP
Clarion Associates
Lesli Kunkle Ellis is an Associate with Clarion Associates. She is a land use planner and licensed
landscape architect with more than nine years of professional experience in land use and open space
planning. Ms. Ellis has been responsible for conducting complex projects as a public sector planner
and for public sector clients. Prior to joining Clarion Associates, she coordinated the Santa Fe
County, New Mexico, Open Lands and Trails Program, a planning effort including a land acquisition
program and numerous committees, diverse citizen groups, and public and private agency partners.
Ms. Ellis' areas of expertise include neighborhood and community planning, open lands and trails
planning, diagnosis and drafting of land use policies and standards, preparing implementation
strategies, site planning, and developing GIS-based planning inventories, analysis, and plan maps.
Recent Major Projects
■ Longmont Area Comprehensive Plan Update, Colorado
• Fort Collins Northside Neighborhoods Plan, Colorado
■ City of Westminster Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Colorado
■ Alachua, Florida Code Diagnosis/Annotated Outline and Code Revisions,
■ Arapahoe County Comprehensive Plan, Code Diagnosis, and Code Revisions, Colorado
• City of Broomfield — Open Space Plan Implementation Strategies, Colorado
■ Town of New Castle -- Open Space and Trails Planning, Colorado
• 1-25 Regional Corridor Plan, Natural Areas and Open Lands Policies, Northern Front Range, Colorado
■ Santa Fe County Open Lands and Trails Plan and Program Coordinator, Santa Fe, New Mexico
■ Poudre River Environmental Learning District Conceptual Land Use Plan, Fort Collins, Colorado
Professional History
■ Associate, Clarion Associates, Fort Collins, Colorado, 2000 - present
• Open Lands and Trails Program Coordinator/Planner III, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, 1997-2000
• Landscape Planner, EDAW, Seattle, Washington and Fort Collins, Colorado, 1995-1997
■ Planner, McConnell/Burke, Inc., Seattle, Washington, 1993-1994
■ Legal Assistant, Crowell & Moring, Washington D.C., 1991-1992
Education
■ Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Washington, Seattle, 1996
■ Master of Urban Planning, University of Washington, Seattle, 1995
■ Bachelor of Environmental Design, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1991
Recent Speaking Engagements
■ Green Space Design Conference, Achieving our Green Visions
■ Western Planner Conference, Partnering for Open Lands
• New Mexico Heritage Alliance Conference, Open Space Conservation
■ 1000 Friends of New Mexico, Open Space in Santa Fe County
Professional Associations/Boards
• Member, American Planning Association
• Member, New Mexico Board of Landscape Architects, Registered 1999.
■ Volunteer member, Lorimer County Rural Land Use Advisory Board
C L A R 1 0 N
Qualifications of
Christopher J. Duerksen
Clarion Associates
Chris Duerksen is Managing Director of Clarion Associates, LLC, a land use consulting firm with offices in
Denver, Fort Collins, Chapel Hill, Chicago, Cincinnati, and Philadelphia. He has represented local
governments, nonprofits, and the private sector in a variety of land -use and zoning matters and specializes
in development code revisions, growth management planning, historic preservation, natural resource and
scenic area protection strategies, airport -area development, and market development strategies. A co-
founder of the Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute, Mr. Duerksen has written and spoken extensively on land
use issues in Colorado and nationally. He has authored many books and articles on land use and
conservation issues, including Takings Law in Plain English and Aesthetics, Community Character, and the
Law.
Representative Major Projects
■ Henderson, Nevada, Comprehensive Zoning Code Revisions
• Ft. Collins, Colorado, Land Development Code
■ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Zoning Ordinance
■ St. Louis, Missouri, Lambert Airport Economic Development Strategy
■ Cary, North Carolina, Unified Development Ordinance and Growth Management Plan
Professional History
■ Managing Director, Clarion Associates of Colorado, LLC, 1992 - present
■ Director, Gateway/Stapleton Development Office, City and County of Denver, 1988-1991
■ Director, Development & Public Policy, The Enterprise Foundation, Columbia, Maryland,
1987-1988
Senior Associate and Director of Land Program, The Conservation Foundation, Washington,
D.C., 1978-1987
■ Associate and Attorney, Ross & Hardies, Chicago, 1973-1978
Education
■ Juris Doctor, University of Chicago
■ Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, Kansas State College
■ Ford Foundation Local Government Fellowship, City of Oak Park, Illinois
Publications
■ Author or co-author of six major books on historic preservation law, environmental regulation of
industrial facilities siting, river conservation, national parks, and rural western development
patterns.
■ Author or co-author of four major planning advisory service reports for the APA.
Professional Associations and Offices
■ Member, American Planning Association
Former Chair, American Bar Association Committee on Land Use, Planning, & Zoning
■ Member, Illinois Bar
■ Elected member of Fredericksburg, Va., City Council (1983-1987)
C L A R 1 0 N
FORT COLLINS NORTHWEST SUBAREA PLAN ■ INTRODUCTION
Fort Collins Northwest Subarea
121
■ Identify capacity limitations and needs for other infrastructure
and community facilities; and
■ Assess the need for or adequacy of a community separator
between LaPorte and Fort Collins.
We propose to approach these issues by building on existing
plans and policies, particularly City Plan, while bringing new
ideas into the process. This process will be primarily about
collaboration, not only with landowners and residents, but
also with various agencies and departments in the City and
County, as well as other community organizations and
institutions, including CSU.
Third, we believe that Clarion Team members have a
successful history in identifying and addressing issues such as
these, in the City of Fort Collins and for other communities.
Key members of our team assisted the City in development of
the 1997 City of Fort Collins Comprehensive Plan and the plan
update, as well as successfully completing subarea plans for Mountain
Vista and the Northside Neighborhoods. We know the City and its
people well because we too live here and work here.
Fourth, we recognize that this area is unique and eclectic compared
with many of Fort Collins more urban neighborhoods. A strategic
approach is essential to address the City/County jurisdiction mix and
more rural character than most of Fort Collins. This makes developing
a shared vision and agreed -upon strategies simultaneously challenging
and appealing. We have vast experience developing alternative rural
cluster strategies for communities in Colorado and elsewhere.
Finally, we intend to focus a lot of effort on developing detailed
implementation strategy alternatives that are tailored to the needs of
this area. No plan, however thoughtful or creative, can be
implemented without a clear path of strategies to carry it out.
'_"N
The Team
..........._ ........................ .
The team proposed for this project is exceptionally qualified, multi-
disciplinary, and has extensive experience working together to analyze,
develop, and provide creative design and planning solutions in
collaboration with our clients and the public. We are ready to dive into
the project immediately and we have the necessary staff to complete
the project in the suggested time frame.
C L
A
R
1
O
N
Catalyst Consulting Phone 303 8718850
1579 South Washington Street Fax 303 765 2674
Denver, Colorado 80210 E-mail catalystbel@comcast.net
Expertise
♦ Public information and involvement, facilitation, and training.
Professional
Highlights
1998 — Present Catalyst Consulting
Principal
Examples of experience assisting local governments include:
♦ Facilitated public process for the Northsides Neighborhood Plan in Fort
Collins. Process included advisory committee facilitation as well as
planning creative ways to engage neighborhood businesses and
residents.
♦ Facilitated subarea plan process for the Four Square Mile Area of
Arapahoe County. Process included four open public forums and two
all -day intensive workshops to address controversial issues like
residential density, stormwater infrastruction and traffic.
♦ Project Manager for innovative strategic planning process to develop a
post build -out plan for the City of Longmont. The process includes
appreciative inquiry and deliberative forums.
♦ Designing Public Involvement and Education plan for Douglas County
Stormwater Funding Feasibility Study.
♦ Facilitated public outreach program for the El Paso County Major
Transportation Corridors Update.
♦ Designing and managing the public involvement process for the
Metroplan 2030 in central Arkansas. The process includes focused
outreach to the Hispanic and African -American communities and
working with a regional advisory committee.
♦ Designed and facilitated public involvement program for the City of
Boulder Transportation Master Plan. Process includes facilitating staff
working group meetings and a 34-member citizens committee.
♦ Facilitated public involvement program for the City of Longmont
comprehensive plan update, as a subconsultant to Clarion Associates.
Designed and conducted community involvement training for City
employees in different departments.
♦ Assisted the City of Calgary in redesigning their policy on citizen
engagement. The work included research on best practices in public
information and involvement in Canada and the United States.
♦ Managed the public involvement program for the rehabilitation of the
Alameda underpass between Broadway and Santa Fe in Denver with
Parsons Brinkerhoff Quade & Douglas.
^1
♦ Managed public involvement process for the Comprehensive Plan
Update for Arapahoe County in Colorado. The program emphasized
-
involvement of the rural interests in the County.
♦ Facilitated internal meeting on urban design guidelines for the City of
Westminster.
♦ Facilitated first joint meeting of the Colorado Springs Utilities Board and
Advisory Committee to establish priorities for committee action in 1999,
in accordance with Carver's Policy Governance model.
-,
1984 -1998 Dames & Moore
Public Involvement Manager
Managed public involvement, conflict resolution and facilitation practice for
engineering and environmental consulting firm. Directed or managed
more than 40 public involvement and community relations projects.
Representative project experience includes:
♦ Designed and managed innovative public involvement program to
-,
develop a long-range transportation plan for the City of Calgary. The
^�
project received the Canadian Institute of Planner's First Place Award
for Planning Excellence in 1996.
♦ Designed and facilitated process to identify potential improvements to
the City. of Fort Collins' development review process.
�4
♦ Conducted public process for controversial urban drainage
~�
improvement project in Denver. Process included door-to-door surveys
and interactive video simulations.
1984 -1998 Dames & Moore
Environmental Planner/Project Economist
Educatlan 1984 University of Wisconsin
Master of Science, Water Resources Management
♦ University Fellowship
1978 Colorado College
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
♦ Magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
2 n
WSAKFA PLAN CLARION
1. Manage citizen participation &
make the process credible
2. Collaborate closely with staff
3. Understand baseline conditions
and proposed changes for area
4. Use graphics and state-of-the-art
GIS to present ideas and choices
"5. Articulate clear, achievable
implementation strategies
RAN
_. CLARION
Understand Issues: Start-up
Participation Strategy
E 'Issues Outline"
ii "Snapshot"
Draft Goals
rChoose
Options: Framework Plan
Community "intensives"
rI Plan alternatives and briefing booklet
-
c Draft Framework Plan
xt
Propose How to Get it Done: Stroteaies
-: Detailed strategies and work plan
a
- 19
WN
III Aug
Put it Together: The Subarea Plan
c Plan Drafts
Community Open House
Hearings
- Finalize
SINaFA NAN
_ CLARION
2
1. Credible
Process and
People
2. Real, Relevant
Planning
a. Growth and
Annexation
a. Character and
Design (the
"Rural" edge)
SNM RAN
■ Build positive
relationships
■ Tap into what the
community knows about
future plans
■ Understand the
perception of a credible
process
SIAWA RAN
CLARION
3
■ Highly interactive intensive
workshops
■ Effective graphic
communication
■ And:
❑ Technical Advisory Committee
❑ Non -meeting tools:
. Interviews
■ Briofing Booklets
• Website
■ Newspaper
v®au rux
■ Understand and plan for
potential development on
vacant lands in the GMA
■ Examine annexation &
growth policies addressing:
❑ Timing & Compatibility
❑ Infrastructure, Services and
Costs
❑ City Zoning
❑ County Regulations
■ Work with and incorporate
CSU's plans for the Foothills
Campus
SAM K"
4