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William J. Schutt - Resume Page 2 Langworthy, Strader, LeBlanc & Associates (LSL Planning, Inc.), Grand Rapids, MI Project Planner: July 2002 — February 2004 • Developed master plans, revised zoning ordinances, created corridor plans, conducted housing needs studies, assisted in creating downtown improvement plans. • Reviewed site plans for various governments including a county, cities, villages and townships. • Planner for Spring Lake Township: Temporary position to improve department operations and service to public. Duties included staff reports, site inspections, file reorganization and database creation, attended various meetings including planning commission and zoning board of appeals. Assisted public, created regulatory information sheets for public, worked with escrow accounts, worked with county and state agencies for project coordination and worked as wetlands ordinance enforcement officer. City of Kentwood Community Development Department, Kentwood, M1 Planner 11: June 2001 - June 2002 Assistant Planner: June 1999 - June 2001 • Staff support for the city's planning commission. zoning board of appeals and historic preservation commission and committees thereof. Work for these included establishment of a historic district, site plan reviews, PUD reviews, special land use reviews and variance requests. • Administered and enforced the city's zoning ordinance and other related ordinances • Served on a zoning ordinance update consultant selection committee. • Assisted customers on a daily basis. • Guided and supported a Census 2000 complete count committee through various promotional/ public relation efforts. • Worked on special assignments including a survey and analysis of outdoor lighting conditions subsequent development of a lighting ordinance and presentation at state planning conference. • Developed a residential handbook that explained city regulations and how to obtain assistance. City of Owosso Planning and Community Development Department, Owosso, MI Internship: January 1999 — May 1999 • Contributed to the evaluation of the historic central business district to determine commercial and residential development potential. • Contributed to the development of a downtown parking management plan. • Evaluated the potential to create a historic district within the downtown business district . Charter Township of Meridian Dept. of Community Planning and Development; Okemos, MI Internship: August 1997 - December 1998 • Reviewed township sign standards and existing conditions. Presented recommendations for improvements. • Reviewed urban growth boundaries and advised planning commission on pros and cons. • Worked under the direction of a senior planner and a planning commission committee in writing sections of a sub -area plan. • Researched and explained the potential for a downtown development authority. • Assisted with revisions to commercial districts of the township zoning ordinance. Saint Clair County Metropolitan Planning Commission, Port Huron, MI Internship: May 1996 - August 1996 • Analyzed demographic data and aerial photographs for a corridor study and presented findings to the planning commission in the form of maps, graphs and charts. • Contributed to the development of a Geographic Information System. 22 122