BRENHAM PLANNING AND ZONING, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEAR FROM GUEST SPEAKER IN TRAINING SESSION

  

A planning expert spoke with Brenham city officials Monday night in a workshop training session.

Members of Brenham’s Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment heard from Kimberly Mickelson, JD, AICP, who discussed basic land use planning principles, land development rules, and ethics in planning.

Mickelson is the past President of the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association and current Senior Assistant City Attorney for the City of Houston.   She is also a guest lecturer at Texas A&M University.

Mickelson spoke with officials on what to consider when making planning and zoning decisions, including if they set precedent, how they affect existing infrastructure, and if they are consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan.

Mickelson also reviewed the plat submission and approval process, discussed the purpose of subdivision regulations, and provided goals for reasonable land use decisions.

Since the meeting was a workshop, no action was taken.

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  1. I am glad that the city planners and city leaders are finally being properly trained and educated. I hope their training will finally help owners get projects approved through the city fairly and consistently and in a timely manner. Especially, for the small business or small property owner. Since the small entities have been treated more stringently than the big developers who get all the perks.

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