3-D Analysis

Using ESRI's 3-D analyst, I collected LIDAR points (one foot elevation points obtained by flying a plane equipped with a laser). This data was tranformed into countours, then a digital elevation model was created with the pixels colored to
represent different elevations. This model was then drapped by a 2009 aerial photography. As you can see, the program stretches the aerial photo to fit the shape of the digital elevation model. Making the aerial partially transparent, allows the elevation colors of the model come through.
This analysis shows that the area to the east of the St. Mary's River, assumed to be higher than the river, is actually lower than the bottom of the St. Mary's River.
The consequences of which are obvious.

Complex Geoprocessing Job

My most recent work for Nassau County involved a complex geoprocessing project using ArcGIS (version 10). The State Department of Community Affairs (DCA) required that we calculate all of the acreage of our current 2010 Future Land Use Map (FLUM) and compare with the acreage contained in our proposed 2010 FLUM. One challenging
aspect of the process was determining which parcels were "developable" and which
parcels were not developable. Simply querying the property appraisers database for "vacant" property would have yielded inaccurate results since many properties are considered to be developable even though they are not vacant (such as agricultural land, pasture land, etc.).
Another challenge was calculating the development potential of the individual parcels. Even though it sounds easy, the individual properties have different development potentials depending on what they deed acreage size is. This, of course, is different than the calculated size once the FLU categories have split the parcels into multiple pieces. To overcome this, a join between tables had to be created between the property appraisers original table and the new, recalculated table. To make things even more interesting, the Property Appraiser data has the same polygon for multiple condos. On amelia island, this resulted in a 400 acre descrepancy for the "high density" FLUM. Therefore, these records had to be collapsed into one, re-assigned use values, and then merged with the main project file. There were many other processes and steps that had to be taken, but these
were some of the biggest issues. Output from the model were several pages of acreage outputs, for urban and rural densities (developable vs. developed)

Mixed Use PUD

While working as Director of Planning for Taylor and White Engineers, I designed this 150 acre mixed-use PUD for the west side of Jacksonville on Beaver Street. Unfortunately, the owner went bankrupt before the zoning was approved by the Planning and Development Department. It was an ambitious plan to turn a former dairy into a PUD containing a commercial core, and residential elements of various densities. The plan included land dedicated for school site and a fire/police station. Land was also dedicated for a JEA facility to provide water and sewer service. As with most rural (and suburban) projects, traffic concurrency was a limiting factor.

GIS Mapping Nassau County

I am currently heavily involved with amending the Nassau County Zoning Map. This means going through zoning files for the past 10+ years and repairing the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Boundaries based on legal descriptions. It has been quite an undertaking and so far has consumed about 6 months of work with still more to do. Software being used is ESRI Arc Map editor.

Sonic Restaurants

While Planning Director for Taylor and White, Inc., I oversaw the land entitlement and project management for the installation of several Sonic Restaurants in North Florida including Jacksonville, Yulee, Amelia Island, Green Cove, and Perry. Issues with placement involved master planning (leaving space for future development), signage restrictions, utility access, zoning exceptions, and one rezoning. All restaurants that were not pulled by client were successfully permitted through land entitlement processes.

Historic Adaptive Re-Use

Last year I finished the last of three houses that were altered from duplexes to single family homes. I owned and managed construction project involving renovation and adaptive re-use of three historic structures by using Enterprise Zone incentives and nearly $1M commercial line of credit. I Supervised the construction progress (with much on-site help from my father) and reviewed and submitted draw requests. Project Management efforts included creating timeline, selection of contractors, designers, and negotiating acquisition of multiple parcels and buildings. This was also a National Park Service (NPS) approved project using Federal Tax Credits. Project completed in April of 2007, units sold and/or leased and final construction approved by NPS.

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Comp Plan and Zoning Change

I recently finished the final phase of a Comprehensive Plan and Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a roughly four acre piece of property located near San Jose and I-95. This change was started in mid 2007 (the lengthy time frame was partially due to the city submitting to the State of Florida as a small-scale amendment when in fact it was a large-scale). The change was from residential to office/commercial. This is a contentious area but I held small meetings with some of the most vocal concerned citizens which resulted in a some changes to the application which did not affect my clients' interest. As Susskind says, finding a mutual beneficial common ground is a foundation of conflict resolution. There was no opposition voiced at any publicly noticed meetings regarding this application. Detail on Ordinances Below:

2008-0265
ORD Adopt Small-Scale Amend to FLUM Series - Appl# 2007C-018 - 2959 Scott Mill Ln & 2988 Plummer Cove Rd (1.88 Acres) - LDR to RPI - Carroll Mickler, et al. (Dist 6-Webb) (Riley) (LUZ)(Ex Parte Communications - Webb) (PC & PD Apv) (Rezoning 2008-266) LUZ PH 5/20/08 Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 163.3184, F.S. & Chapt 650, Pt 4, Ord Code - 5/13/08 & 5/27/08
4/8/2008
Enacted

2008-0266
ORD-Q Rezoning 2959 Scott Mill Ln & 2988 Plummers Cove Rd (1.88 Acres) - RLD-D to PUD (Plummers Cove Office Pk) - Carroll Mickler, et al. (Dist 6-Webb) (Riley) (LUZ)(Ex Parte Communications - Webb) (PC & PD Amd/Apv) (Small Scale 2008-265) LUZ PH 5/20/08 Public Hearing Pursuant to Chapt 166, F.S. & CR 3.601 - 5/13/08 & 5/27/08
4/8/2008
Enacted

2008-0766
ORD Adopt Semi-Annual Amend to FLUM Series - Appl# 2007C-018 - 2959 Scott Mill Rd & 2988 Plummer cove Rd(1.68 Acres) - LDR to RPI - Carol Mickler & Jamshid Ianlou. (Dist 6-Webb) (Riley) (LUZ) (PC & PD Apv) LUZ PH - 10/7/08 Public Hearing Pursuant to Sec 163.3184 F.S. & Chapt 650, Pt 4 Ord Code - 9/23/08 & 10/14/08
9/9/2008
Enacted