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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>Texas</span></font></b><b><font size=2
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Chapter APA Members:</span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red;font-weight:bold'>Registration for the Texas APA Conference this October is now available online.</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> The process for
registration is as follows: go to <a href="http://www.planning.org"
title="blocked::http://www.planning.org/">www.planning.org</a>; click on
Chapter Conferences; provide your member number or e-mail address and your
password; change the date from July 2008 to October 2008; click on APA Texas
Chapter Conference; proceed with registering. </span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>Visit <font
color=blue><span style='color:blue'><a
href="http://www.txplanning.org/listserv.htm">http://www.txplanning.org/listserv.htm</a>
</span></font>in the coming weeks to see TxAPA members’ responses to the
following queries. </span></font></b></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>RFI #1</span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'>The City of Pflugerville is comparing rezoning
notifications from various communities with particular consideration to signs,
size, who posts them (applicant or City), affidavits used, locations required, and
fee or deposit structure, etc. Please respond with links to codes, policies or
forms that are integrated into this process.</span></font></p>
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font-family:Tahoma'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'>Trey Fletcher, AICP</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'>Planning Director</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'>City of Pflugerville</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>RFI #2</span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>I am asking for information from
cities or counties that have undergone or are undergoing a highway
expansion/widening which affected their central business district area. What
worked, what did not work for them and if they had to do it over again what
would they do differently. Also, what techniques were used to work with
affected businesses.</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Yolanda Diaz</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Planning and Zoning Coordinator</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>City of Bedford</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>RFI #3</span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'>How are other communities currently addressing “Red
Box” or other vending type uses which are accessory to a primary
use/structure? Particular interest in location requirements (affixed to
building vs. stand alone) screening requirements, and parking/circulation
mitigation. </span></font></p>
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font-family:Tahoma'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=2 color=black face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;color:black;font-weight:normal'>Jeremy
Frazzell, Planner II</span></font></b></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;color:black'>Planning Department</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;color:black'>City of Pflugerville</span></font><font
size=2 color=black face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
color:black'>, Texas</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>RFI #4</span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'>We are reviewing our current platting process and would
appreciate feedback from other cities. Please answer the following
questions and indicate the pros/cons and your city. (1) Do you file your final
plats before infrastructure is accepted by Engineering? (2) Do you file your
final plats after infrastructure is accepted by Engineering? (3) Do you file
your final plats after infrastructure is accepted by Engineering and
construction is complete?</span></font></p>
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font-family:Tahoma'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><em><i><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-style:normal'>Lori Levy</span></font></i></em></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><em><i><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-style:normal'>Planning and Development Manager</span></font></i></em></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><em><i><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-style:normal'>City of Carrollton</span></font></i></em></p>
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font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>RFI #5</span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'>I am interested in hearing from cities that have (in the
last several years) combined separate Departments of Planning, Inspections,
Code Enforcement, etc. into a Department of Development Services (or whatever
terminology your City uses). Please list the departments, divisions
and/or functions that were incorporated into the new department. An
organizational chart or brief description of the management structure would be greatly
appreciated, along with any comments on pros/cons or general
observations. </span></font></p>
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font-family:Tahoma'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'>John K. Kaminski, AICP</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'>Director of Planning</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'>City of Victoria</span></font></p>
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font-family:Tahoma'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>RFI #6</span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'>Does anyone have a cash-in-lieu for sidewalk installation
provision? </span></font></p>
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font-family:Tahoma'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'>John Elsden</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'>City of Taylor </span></font></p>
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font-family:Tahoma'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>RFI #7</span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'>I am looking for information on the use of Planned
Development Districts and Planned Mixed Use Districts in Texas.
Specifically, I would like to know where the use of PDDs has been
successful. What makes them an effective tool? Do they create
unique and innovative outcomes? What is the process and how is it
different from other rezoning requests? Is the process cumbersome or easily
navigated? Do they add time or expense to a development proposal?
Are they well received from the development community and/or from the general
citizenry? What items or issues can be addressed with a PDD (ie: site layout,
building elevations, reduced setbacks, etc.)? Are incentives offered to
create a better product? What issues or problems (including
negative feedback or poor product) are there? </span></font></p>
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font-family:Tahoma'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'>Jennifer Prochazka, AICP<br>
Senior Planner<br>
City of College Station</span></font></p>
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font-family:Tahoma'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>RFI #8</span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Do any cities have setback
requirements for commercial or school tennis courts? Currently our ordinance
only addresses setbacks for residential tennis courts. </span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Angela Choy</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Senior Planner</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>City of Longview</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>RFI #9</span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'>We would like information on what other cities have done
regarding equipment (pump stations, etc.) being installed along existing
pipelines. Have cities adopted new regulations, are they processed as Special
Use Permits, etc.</span></font></p>
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font-family:Tahoma'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:normal'>LaShondra Holmes, </span></font></b></strong><font
size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>AICP</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><em><i><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-style:normal'>Planning Manager</span></font></i></em></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><strong><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:normal'>City of League City</span></font></b></strong></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>RFI #10</span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'>Our city has a plethora of older, motels that offer no
amenities or services. You get a key and go park in front of your
room. Do any cities have zoning ordinances that regulate or prohibit
“limited service” motels as a way to encourage higher end, full
service hotels?</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><em><i><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-style:normal'>John C. Adel, AICP</span></font></i></em></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><em><i><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-style:normal'>Director of Community Development</span></font></i></em></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><em><i><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-style:normal'>City of Greenville</span></font></i></em></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>Please send your RFI responses to <a
href="mailto:kim.buttrum@leaguecity.com">kim.buttrum@leaguecity.com</a>. </span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Century Gothic"><span style='font-size:
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