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%.. I Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. <br />LI�IA:, g E X l E P T 1 0 N A L 5 0 L LI T 1 0 N 5 <br />SA <br />Richard D. Cannone, Page 2 <br />Greenberg Traurig, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Senior Land Planner. Senior Land Planner with <br />International Law firm. Worked closely with land use and environmental attorneys in developing and <br />implementing innovative growth management and project strategies to assist clients with problem solving <br />and achieving compliance with planning and regulatory requirements. Planning functions included <br />development of project entitlement strategies; analysis of statutory and rule requirements and evaluation <br />of local government comprehensive plans, zoning /land development regulations and permitting <br />requirements; planning analysis related to various comprehensive planning /regulatory issues such as <br />urban sprawl, concurrency, financial feasibility, environmental protection, coastal planning, affordable <br />housing; and developments of regional impact evaluation and processing including ADAs, NOPCs, binding <br />letters, clearance letters. Functions as project manager in leading consultant teams on project <br />implementation. Prepared zoning /land use applications, developments of regional impact applications; <br />prepared concurrency determination applications; coordinated development project consultants; <br />conducted land use and zoning analyses; assisted in preparing development agreements; conducted land <br />use and zoning due diligence reports; assisted in drafting land use and zoning legislation. <br />City of Coral Gables, Coral Gables, Florida. Principal Planner. Performed professional planning and <br />supervisory duties. Reviewed of all Planning Department applications to include comprehensive land use <br />plan amendments, rezoning, developments of regional impact, notice of proposed change applications, <br />annexations, site plans, plats, abandonments, and conditional uses. Advised developers and property <br />owners of policies and regulations. Prepared technical studies, statistical reports, graphics, exhibits, and <br />written and oral presentations. Attended city and public meetings. Assisted in the rewrite of the <br />Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Zoning Code and City Code. Assisted in the preparation of the department <br />budget. <br />City of Largo, Largo, Florida. Program Planner /CRA Manager. Responsible for all aspects of two <br />community development redevelopment districts, including budgeting, property acquisition, business <br />assistance programs and housing programs. Functioned as liaison with resident and community groups. <br />Coordinated multi- departmental planning projects. Preparation /amendment of the Comprehensive Plan, <br />Comprehensive Development Code, and Neighborhood and Special Area plans. Coordinated participation in <br />the National Insurance Flood Program /Community Rating System. Implemented planning strategies. <br />Prepared planning work scopes. Performed quality control and monitored program activities. Prepared <br />budgets and analysis of departmental programs. Prepared and implemented community outreach and <br />technical assistance programs. Served as a facilitator for the City's Strategic Plan and implementation. <br />Ensured compliance with the City's CDBG and SHIP entitlement funds. Assisted in the facilitation and <br />creation of the City's Strategic Plan. <br />Page 312 1 <br />