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07/18/2024

Plan Commissioner Training with the Villages of Shabbona, Waterman, and Paw Paw

APA-IL led a citizen planner training session on July 17, 2024 for the communities of Shabbona, Waterman, and Paw Paw. The session was held at the local high school, and elected officials, appointed officials, and staff members were in attendance. Discussion was held on commissioner responsibilities during public hearings, standards for special uses and variations, use of newly adopted comprehensive plans, and potential conflicts of interest for commissioners. The training session was presented by Stephanie Brown, AICP, with Chastain & Associates, and Tom Farace, AICP, with the Village of Carol Stream.

Many thanks to Jen Morrison with the Village of Shabbona for organizing the session.

September 26th Plan Commissioner Training at the 2024 State Conference.

Open to all!

The 2024 APA-IL State Conference will be held September 25-27, 2024 in Champaign, IL. An all-day plan commissioner training will take place on September 26th at the City of Champaign's City Hall, located in beautiful downtown Champaign. The registration fee is just $75!

What's so special about this all day training? Unlike our evening training, we are able to take a deep dive into a lot of the content that our evening session highlights. There also is a variety of communities in the training so attendees are able to learn from their peers.
  • The morning agenda consists of the content used during our evening Plan Commissioner Trainings in communities.

  • A networking lunch is included where attendees have a chance to talk amongst themselves about the trials and tribulations of being a commissioner or board member.

  • The afternoon agenda is set to apply the knowledge that you've gained during the morning session. Attendees will tour a nearby site and will be able to talk through a site review. Afterwards attendees will participate in a mock hearing.

The APA-IL's fabulous faculty members will be onsite to guide attendees through the day:

  • Tom Farace, AICP, Village of Carol Stream and APA-IL's Planning Officials Development Officer

  • Greg Jones, AICP, Partner at Ancel Glink

We are excited to have a special guest join us in the afternoon this year, Katherine Trotter, Zoning Administrator for the City of Champaign.

Want to know how we can customize training for your organization or officials?

Visit the Plan Commissioner Training website to learn more and contact the APA-IL Planning Officials Development Officer, Tom Farace, AICP at podo@ilapa.org.

Photo Credit: Tom Farace, AICP

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