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other City departments. and we possess the communication skills needed to serve all of <br />Respond to inquiries about these various participants in the process. We integrate <br />projects from residents and ourselves as members of the staff and collaborate very well <br />applicants. with city planners and other city employees. <br />In addition, we quickly learn the frequently asked questions (i.e. <br />business license, special events, building inspection requests, <br />etc.) and we provide as much assistance as possible and help <br />provide "one -stop- shopping' for questions and needs at the <br />public counter. <br />7. Prepare notices for public Our planners understand the importance of preparing timely, <br />meetings and hearings. clear, concise and accurate public notices. We are experienced in <br />preparing publications for the newspaper, posting on and/or <br />near the project site and mailing notices to interested parties <br />who may be affected by a proposed action. <br />8. Attend community meetings <br />and public hearings as required <br />and present items using Ms <br />PowerPoint to the Planning <br />Commission and/or City <br />Council. <br />9. Review grading and building <br />plans for consistency with <br />discretionary approvals and <br />environmental mitigation, if <br />applicable. <br />10. Conduct site inspections to <br />determine of the project has <br />been completed in accordance <br />with the final plans and <br />specifications. <br />Our planners have solid presentation skills and have presented <br />development applications and reports to city councils, <br />commissions, and community groups. We are often <br />commended for the ability our staff has to take complex <br />issues and present them in a way that is clear and concise. We <br />are passionate about working with stakeholders on projects to <br />communicate the direction of the City early in the process so <br />they understand what the goals are and how to be a part of <br />the ultimate solution. <br />Plan checking is completed in accordance with conditions of <br />approval associated with each discretionary approval and <br />applicable codes, ordinances and standards adopted by the City. <br />Inspecting a project site to determine compliance with approved <br />plans is a common practice for sagecrest planners. <br />We believe that site inspections are also critical for case <br />processing. Our planners diligently conduct site visits when a <br />project is assigned, before any recommendation or internal staff <br />meetings and before all public hearings. We also understand the <br />importance of ensuring that the project has been completed <br />consistent with approved plans and conditions of approval, prior <br />to granting final zoning approval. <br />11. Manage project schedules in We proactively manage our caseload to ensure that all projects <br />accordance with the City's stay on schedule and in accordance with the City's adopted <br />adopted timelines. timelines. We coordinate with various city departments for <br />comments and build relationships with department <br />representatives to ensure good communication and coordination <br />is maintained throughout the life of each project. We understand <br />the importance to applicants of maintaining established <br />