MSA - Scandia MN Zoning Updates Interview Presentation1
Development and Zoning Code Update
City of Scandia, MN
May 6, 2020
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Interview Presentation Outline
Who We Are
About Us
Our Team
MSA’s Planning + Design Studio and Marvin Planning Consultants
Project Approach Highlights
Anticipated Timeline
Why Select MSA + MPC?
Who We Are
•About Us
•Our Team
•MSA’s Planning + Design Studio
•Marvin Planning Consultants
•MSA + MPC Benefits
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OUR TEAM
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At MSA, we know that
every project starts
with a plan –a clear
and consensus-driven
vision for the future
that can be realistically
implemented.We’re
here dedicated to helping
you maximum the value
of some of your most
powerful assets.
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SERVICES
SPECIALTY
SERVICES
•Public Engagement
•Visualization Solutions
•Integrated Project
Delivery
•Project Lifecycle
Understanding
CORE SERVICES
•Community Planning
•Landscape Architecture
•Engineering
•GIS & Asset Management
•Surveying
•Environmental Services
•Architecture
•Funding
ABOUT US
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About Marvin Planning Consultants, Inc.
•Keith Marvin AICP brings 25 years of planning and zoning experience with cities similar to Scandia.
•His experience includes nearly 200 municipalities in six states.
What We Do
City and County Planning
•Zoning Ordinances
•Subdivision Regulations
•Comprehensive Plans
•Planning Commissioner Training
•Zoning Assistance
•Historic Preservation Studies
•Facilitation
•Expert Witness
Marvin Planning Consultant’s operating zoning philosophy
centers on developing up to date and user friendly
regulations.
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BENEFIT #1
Successful teaming history, backed by a multi-disciplinary design
team. Anything you need -we have in house.
BENEFIT #2
Extensive history delivering successful zoning administration and
development. More than 200 regulations in 8 states.
BENEFIT #3
Community-focused Planning. We believe in building
familiarity and relationships with our clients.
MSA + MPC BENEFITS
Project Approach Highlights
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Your Process Should…
Include background research and analysis of the existing
code and future needs.
•Examine Existing Plans, Land Use Regulations and Procedures
•Review Uses, Variances and Special Cases
•Discuss Existing Design and Engineering Standards
•Examine Specific Regulations for Adherence to State and Federal
Law
PROJECT APPROACH HIGHLIGHTS
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Your Process Should…
Include a diverse level of participation that guides the
community towards a solid and user friendly regulation.
•Assembling Analysis and Input from Phase 1
•Discussion of the Benefits of a Standard Zoning Regulation vs
Unified Development Ordinance
•Develop Drafts of Determined Approach
•Review and Edit until Final Agreement
PROJECT APPROACH HIGHLIGHTS
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Inspire Stakeholders through Public Engagement Tools:
MSA’s Process Provides:
•Project Website
•Media Announcements
•Topic Specific Surveys
•City Staff Meetings
•City Council Meetings
•Planning Commission Meetings
•Crowd-source Mapping
•Community Workshop + Online Workshop
•Focus Group Meetings with Stakeholders
•Draft Open House + Online Open House
•Public Hearings
PROJECT APPROACH HIGHLIGHTS
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Your finished ordinance will be living document –that was made
for YOU.
PROJECT APPROACH HIGHLIGHTS
•User-friendly layout and high
quality visual guides.
•Current regulation for everyday
decisions.
•Easily implemented by all.
•Community website integration.
Anticipated Timeline
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ANTICIPATED TIMELINE
Why Select MSA + MPC?
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Experienced enough to handle your issues
Local presence that gives Scandia the relationship you expect and
deserve
We create regulations that are implementation-oriented and improve the
quality of life
SELECT OUR TEAM BECAUSE
Our ability to help people enjoy the process while helping the
community
Client driven results