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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4A-Lewis-GehringApplicaiton +LU ~ ~ ~' 1~'C v ~ ~ ~' T ' a ~ ~ttJ , a City of Petaluma, Califo" City Board, Commission and Committee ~ ication ~~ ~ ~ Z 8 s$ ~~F~?.7 OZ~` Instructions: Use this form to apply to serve on any of -the City of Petaluma, California's Boards, Commissions, or Committees. Please fill out the form completely. If a question does not apply, type or write N/A in the space provided. When completed, please forward to the City Clerk's Office City of Petaluma, 1 1 English Sheet; Petaluma, CA 94952. Ali applications are reviewed by the City Council. Name: Jasper Lewis-Gehring Home Address, City, State and Zip Code: 119 Howard St. Petaluma, CA Home Phone: (If appointed, do you want this number to be available to the public?) Work Phone: ^ ,YES ^ NO (415 ~ 717 - 7433 ( 707 ~ 256 - - 0708 E-Mail: (If appointed, do you want this address to FAX: ^ YES ^D NO be available to the public?J ( ~ _ jasper @ summit-sr.com Are you a registered; voter in Petaluma? If so, for how long? YES ^ NO ~ Four years Board(s), Commission(s),:or Committee(s) of Interest"': Planning Commission "`Note: To serve on'ttie Senior Advisory Committee, you must be age 55 or above. Have you attended a meeting of this Have you served on, interviewed, or applied for body? this body previously? - ^ YES 0 NO ^ YES ~ NO Lewis-Gehring, Jasper ), resent` Employer. Summit Eng Bering Inc. 1500 3rd Street, Suite F Napa, CA 945'59 Job Title: Project Manager Previous Governmental .Bodies/Elective Offices you have. served; Position/Office Held and Dates: 6 years working for Marn Municipal Water District as a Staff Engineer, Assistant Engineer, and Associate: Engineer, with experience presenting to the board of directors, authoring staff reports, and making recommendations about capital improvements. Civic or Charitable Organization to which you have Belonged, Position/Office Held,.and Dates: American Water Works Association, Cal-Nev S'ee:ton,' Committee chair and Division vice chair, 2005 - Present Napa Engineers Society, Member, 2008 - Present What Special Interests/Skills/Talenh would you Bring to this Board, Commission, or Committee? As a Licensed Civil `Engineer I have bade experience in both a municipal posting working in capital; improvements, as well as in private practice with a specialty in winery design. As a res.ul understand balancing the common civic good wh e harboring entrepreneurial creativity and enthusiasm. I also have a technical knowledge of building codes and development standards, and experience with developers, architects, landscape architects, engineers, and planners. -a~- ollege, Professional, Vocational Schools Attended (MajorSubJect, Dates, Degree/Date): Colorado State University 1997 - 2001 Bachelors of Science Professional Engineer license California and Washington State LEED AP Certification 2009 Special Awards or Recognition Received: Please state .reasons why you want to become a member of this Board, Commission or Committee, including what specific objectives you would be working toward as a member of this advisory body: I have chosen Petaluma as my adopted home, and I see this commission as a way to contribute to the future ofd a town and community I have come to care deeply for. Petaluma has done well in building and encouraging a a downtown core which has attracted a diverse group of locally owned retail business and restaurants. One area that is at risk of decline, is the light and-medium industrial businesses which have histor-ically been a backbone to the town economy and workforce. Means should be considered to encouraged and. attract these types of business and help them coixist with the resident and tourist activities which are also valuable. Is there any other information that you feel would be useful to the City Council In reviewing your application? I ~~ re you associated with any Organization/Employment that might be deemed a conflict of interest in performing your duties ff appointed to this position? ^ YES D NO If yes, please state name. of Organization/Employment: City policy directs all appointed, advisory body members not to vote on matters where there exists a potential conflict of interest. Would you be willing: to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises? D YES ^ NO How did you hear about this opening? Through departing Commissioner Dargie Applicant's Signature Date Revised August 12, 2008 ~~3 .A I' ~' . w ~ City of Petaluma9 Calif®rnia a - .. i'. t -- Supplemental C~uestionncare For 85$ Plaroning Commission 'Cc~n~cliclates Please return completed,questionnaire to the Office_of the CifyClerR,,;)1_English'Street;„Petaluma, CA 94952 Name: Jasper Lewis-Gehring Home address, City, State, Zip: 119 Howard St. Petaluma, CA 94952 Horne Phone: Wo[k'Phohe: ~ . (415.) 717-7433 (707) .256-070;8 Please priht or type your answers;'to the following questions and submit to the City Clerk's Office. You may submit additional s'heets,. if necessa"ry, to complete your answers. Have you attended any of the following meetngsZ . . Planning Commission Orienfation'Session ^ YES ©• NO Date: _. Planning Commission Meeting ^ YES ^X NO Date: Will attend on 6:/9/D9 What do you think qualifiesyou tq erve, on the Planning Commission As a Civil Engineer I am a student of civic improvement and urban planning. I have lived in a variety of strong vibrant communities including Sea tle WA. Fort Collins; CO,~ Berkeley, E1 Cerrito,Rohnert Park and Petalumahere in Califori-a. I am familiar with the processes and p,layer.s involved in construction, and the many values which must be taken into account. I am .a great.l,stener and a strong advocate. I. believe that I am wel qualified for this position, and I am excited 'to contribute to my community . ~~~ s, both long and short term, #or economic development in Petaluma What do you see as the best solutio __ The best-plan of action.for Petaluma~s economic development -%s i.8uild_ing upon the cities existing attractions including the river locato and historic west side to encourage tourist visitation and local retail spending . 2. Encourage eompatble:coex-stence of light and medium instrustrial growth in appropriately zoned areas. 3. Encourage local business infill in the. east side; to encourage local spending and promote an east side neighborhood pride which seems to be lacking. Imagine yourself as a. visitor to Petaluma: -What do you see physiegl(y, econornic'cilly;'and environmentally as ou walk around towns 1. The river frontage is under, utilized and the eas:ts-de of the river near downtown has numerous underdeveloped lots. 2. Due to the price of housing the town risks loosing the ability to attract and retain young. artistic and entrepreneurial talent. The town would benefit from two tour es of action: A. Attracting a small college to locate within the city limits. B. Encouraging the- estabaishment of inexpensive artist space and educational programs. The Gerieral Plcin (Plank is "the guiding document. and vision for the City: How would you interpret the policies and goals articulated nahe plank How flexible. would you be.and would you feel comfortable not approving s ecific Idnd uses-allowed in the Plank -~aS _ The growth .management .system has .been an element of fhe development process. in Petaluma since 1972, and an Urban Growth Boundary was adopted in 1998 to control. thephysical growth of Petaluma. With these two major policies- ih mind, and given the pressure for ongoing growth ducirig ;the nett decdde or so, what two or three policies and '.programs would you promote to proteef the historic, cultural, and physical aspects of Petaluma Increased density and mid. rise development in the vicinity of downtown and selected eastside locations to encourage close proximity work live opportunities. Ene'ourage historical industrial uses, while promoting beautification to, encourage other uses in close proximity primarily where these areas interface with the downtown tourist development. How wo , .. uld you: address current and future floodm~g issues for Petalumq~, Coordination. with the corps of engineers to develop .a .flood protection program. Pursue public.private partnerships for flood improvements to encourage improvements to bring the the current flood prone areas out of the flood plane. This may include recommending to city council incentive programs or low inter-est loan programs towards the goal improvements. .Evidence in other areas shows that flood improvements have a positive associative impact by raise property values, and encouraging development in areas that were previously at risk:. .. How would you address current and'future tratfa congestion in 'Petaluma Increased congestion typically leads to higher utilization and demand for public transportation. The majority of petaluma's congestion is a result of the departing morning commune traffic and. the reverse in the evening. The implementation of the SMART train should be a major focus of the future 'transportat'ion planning,including efficient and timely local public ranst from the SMART station to neighborhood destinations. Investment in traf'f-ic;light timing on congested routes, and requiring agreement with developers to shoulder a reasonable portion of the infrastructure improvement.costs. lass . _ ._. .. What irffl policies do you think`should be ddopted in light of the Urban GrowtF Bounddry passed bythe voters Multi story residential development with 1St s ory retail should be encouraged near downtown and the planned SMART train station, including a combination of rental and owned units in a variety of price ranges. Multiple Petaluma SMART station locations should be solicited, with increased density, and_ commercial zoning planned around each station. Infrastructure improvements aril city incorporation should be planned for North Petaluma Blvd. to the 10'1 connector and de.velopement along Petaluma Blvd. N. should be encouraged. This is an area with a high level. of traffic capacity and an .atmosphere of development. above it's actual development. Signature _ Date c'~8~09 Revised June 1, 2005 ia~