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Home My WebLink AboutDon ChanceAPPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO KITTITAS COUNTY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Citizen boards and commissions are critical to the effective functioning of County government. We appreciate your interest in wishing to serve Kittitas County and ask that you complete this brief application. If you wish, please feel free to attach a fact sheet or resume to this application. This application form is considered a public document. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS FOR WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED: -1 l■ =1111111111 t■ Date: 3/16/2017 Name: Donald Chance Business Address: (Note: Street address, not mailing address) 434 Biltmor Drive Home Address: .1 Elie ns ura� Wa98926 Ellensburg. Wa 98926 City State Zip City Slate Zip Business Phone: 540-808- 7 Home Phone: 540-808-8847 Email address: Education:_(High school name and location of college or university, year graduated, and degree): Jeb Stuart .S., Falls Church, Virginia 1970 irg(nIa a st-a-fl-d-vVi diff e Virginia TedTPh.D.-EnPMM*Tg-20or Current Emioyment: (job title, employer, employment date, contact, phone): Retired 201V --- I teach introduction and advanced planning courses in the CWU Geography III as�-mn- en a c 11 es a a ge a e e uh 15 as m 11�� bUln . Complete 1 Ii! j tory Q] PLEASE NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR APPOINTMENT BECOME OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS. Special reasons for wishing to serve on the Board or Commission: I have had a 45 year career in land -use planning. My area of specialization has been small toWnTmTd-rur" -couM es.- trLx-cmmly-1iftal--siag-�,-ofpubUgM tcY- tanside"ratt rm henziwptamuPduft"batt Tyd perspeeti've-a, -the-iimit e,tairrg i ow tl i F i i8s IM rd tnvts-3s789ards— 'ePPofthBvat-emrromie"nd-batarYc n commu,iity vafe-map-be--just-one-more tesource— available dnrtng-your-difFicuit-detiberations. What advisory panels, Boards/Commissions have you previously served on? Richland, Wa. Planning Commission; Washington State Environmental Policy Commission; Board mom- mb"'thW?l 7i iTfi 9_ MMn9t0f ,Het-rFKome Citld9Ts7l ssDcTatlon B, Please list any training or exrs egetkce you have that would be beneficial to serving on the Board or Commission: 45 yeaas a�rofessional planner. Three related degrees. Please see attached resume. Are you available to attend board meetings during the day or evening M -F? Pj Yes I l No If no, please explain: Please furnish two references who could speak to your qualifications for the desired appointment: • Name: Robert Hansen Phone: (H) _ __(w"so- 764 C Address: _City: —State: Zip: • Name: Dr. John Bowen _Phone: (H) (w) _ 1 I ?�V Address: 104+KCity State: Zip: Your application will be placed with others interested in serving on the same board or commission. When a vacancy occurs on the Board/Commission in which you have indicated an interest, the Board of County Commissioners may desire to conduct an interview. YOUR SIGNATURE: --t —Date: %7 Please return completed form to: Board of Kittitas County Commissioners 205 W. 5th, Room 108 Ellensburg, WA 98926 509.962.7508 FAX: 509.962.7679 PLEASE NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR APPOINTMENT BECOME OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS. Donald R. Chance P.O. Box 631, Ellensburg, Washington, 98926 540-808-8847 dochance@vt.edu EDUCATION Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Ph.D. Environmental Design and Planning 2007 Dissertation: "A Behavioral Theory of Planning" Concentration: The application of behavioral/economic incentives in physical planning, planning in rural settings, natural resource planning, small city/village planning. Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Masters of Urban and Regional Planning 1976 Thesis: "Eastern National Forest Dispersed Land Ownership Patterns and their Implication in the Forest Service Planning Process" Concentration: Physical and Environmental Planning, Site Design Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. B.S. Forestry and Wildlife Management 1974 Concentration: Hydrology, Forest Ecology AWARDS AND PROFESSIONAL DISTINCTIONS Advisor: President's Commission on Outdoor Recreation Co -Chairman: Washington State Environmental Policy Commission U.S. Department of Energy Policy Service Award Montana Wildlife Federation Conservation Award Association of Washington Business Award of Excellence Montana Building Industry Association Outstanding Service Award Board Member: Washington Association of Planners Board Member: City of Richland, Washington - Planning Commission Former City and County Planning Director. Author: Behavior -Based Land Planning; Incentive Based Strategies, Sustainable Land Dev. International, 2009 PROFESSIONAL PROFILE SUMMARY PLANNING— Current and advanced planning functions, growth management, 40 years planning techniques for natural resource lands and rural communities, site design, ordinance development and administration. PROFESSOR -IN -PRACTICE-- Environmental and Land Use Policy, site design 8 years studios, planning practice, growth management, capstone seminars, 5 study abroad programs, research methods, and planning theory. Research grants. GOVERNMENTAL AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS— Local, state, and federal 16 legislative legislative affairs. Bill drafting, lobbying, agency affairs, and commission and sessions committee representation. Growth management, land planning, development and energy codes, and natural resource issues. ADMINISTRATION— Management of planning agencies, housing/natural 19 years resource trade associations, regional economic development districts, and planning consulting firms. TRAIL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENTAND PLANNING --Regional trail system development for ecotourism and rural community support. Appalachian Trail, Blue Mountains trail network, extensive European and U.K. system experience. RELATED EXPERIENCE Columbia Development Authority, Boardman, OR, Executive Director 2009 — Retired 2015 Served as the Executive Director of the Columbia Development Authority overseeing the planning, transfer, and redevelopment of a 17,000 acres Army chemical weapons depot. Redevelopment planning involved the creation of a 6,000 acre wildlife refuge with associated 1,500 acre commercial solar energy park, 7,500 acre National Guard training base, and 3,500 acre industrial park. The Columbia Development Authority is an intergovernmental consortium comprised of Morrow County, OR; Umatilla County OR; Port of Morrow; Port of Umatilla, and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Confluence Planning Services: Helena MT, Blacksburg VA, Baker City OR, Richland WA 1988- 2010 Owner Land planning, urban design, property development, and planning/development related legislative affairs services to both private and public sector clients. Served under contract as the circuit riding planning director for four Oregon and Montana jurisdictions. Served for 10 years as the executive director of the Montana Building Industry Association. As a private contracting firm served as the Director of Community Development for Baker City, Oregon. Legislative clients included Weyerhaeuser, Boeing, Washington Assn. of Business, Montana Wildlife Federation, counties, cities, and various developer interests in Montana, Washington, Oregon, and Virginia. Virginia Tech, College of Architecture, Blacksburg, VA Professor -in -Practice 2001 -2008 Instructor in graduate and undergraduate coursework including Environmental Planning and Policy, Site Design and Environmental Planning Studios, Growth Management, Capstone Seminars, Planning Practice, Research Methods, and five study abroad classes (England Treks of 100 to 200 miles). Research grants — U.S. Forest Service, Virginia Dept. of Forestry, HUD (managing exurban development, behavioral incentives in land -use practice). Seattle Master Builders Association, Seattle WA Executive Director 1986 - 1988 Served as the chief administer for a regional homebuilder trade association of 1,400 firms. Administered the industry's federal, state, and local governmental affairs program largely focused on issues of infrastructure, planning, growth management, and codes. Staff of 20 — annual combined program budget of $7 million. Washington Forest Protection Association, Olympia, WA 1981-1985 Director of Land -Use Programs Served as a local government and state legislative specialist in land -use planning related issues for a 110 year old forest products trade association representing 8 million acres of commercial forest and urban development property. Issues of forest land preservation, urban/forest interface conflict management, visual management of harvesting practices, shorelines protection, and rural community development were the primary focus. Spearheaded the adoption of model comprehensive plan and zoning provisions in 22 counties. Represented the industry in legislative affairs both at the state and national level. 1978-1981 Thurston County/Olympia Regional Planning Commission, Olympia, WA Manager — Current Planning Division Administered the current planning program for a county/city planning office including zoning, subdivision and site plan review, shorelines management, and environmental review. Annual project caseload averaged 300 projects. Land -of -Sky Regional Planning Council, Asheville, NC Regional Planner Administered a $3 million river recreation enhancement program across 4 counties (French Broad River) in Western NC. Included the planning, land acquisition and development of seven park facilities and a regional environmental education center associated with the Blue Ridge Parkway. USDA Forest Service Forest Planner Served in the Washington D.C. office of the USDA Forest Service and on the Jefferson National Forest as a Co-op student over three summers and part- time during two academic years. Employed in a forest planning and fire- fighting capacity while obtaining my undergraduate and graduate degrees. I was also utilized by the Forest Service as a legislative intern in the development and passage of the Resources Planning Act of 1974. PROJECT AND PLAN EXAMPLES Umatilla Army Chemical Depot Redevelopment Plan Baker City, OR Community Visioning Project Court Street Plaza Urban Design, Baker City, OR Baker City, OR - Development Code Baker City, OR - Sign Code Land -of -Sky Regional Land Use Plan, Asheville, N.C. French Broad River Management Plan (TVA) Madison County, N.C. Capital Facilities Plan Land -of -Sky, Asheville N.C. Capital Facilities Plan Malheur County, OR. Comprehensive Plan Ontario, OR Comprehensive Plan Vale, OR Comprehensive Plan PUBLICATIONS 1976-1978 Malheur Co. Oregon Subdivision Ord. Olympia WA. Main Street Program Jefferson Co. Montana Design Standards Gallatin Center, Bozeman Mt. Blue Ridge, Helena Mt. NannyCatch Commons, Blacksburg, VA Thurston Co. Shorelines Management pl. Wheat Montana Industrial Site Design Jefferson Co. Montana Comp. Plan Jefferson Co. Montana Design Standards Eagle Ridge EIS, Island Co. WA. Beaverhead Co. Mt. Comprehensive Plan Rebavior-Based Land Use Plannln : Sustainable Land Development International, 2009 _ "The Tragedy of the Commons Revisited", Northwest Land Use Review "Sustainable Land Development Practices", U.S.D.A. Forest Service research grant, 2007 "Fee Access Wildlife and Recreation Management On Private Lands — A Guide for Washington" "An Analysis of Forest Land Zoning Districts", WFPA "Strip-mine Rehabilitation Cost Model", U.S. Bureau of Mines. "Special Purpose Taxing Districts; A Manual for Forestland Owners, " WFPA. LEGISLATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS AS A PRINCIPAL OR LEAD LOBBYIST Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (Federal) - 1986 Montana Contractor Registration Act - 1997 Washington State Regulatory Reform Act - 1995 Washington State Growth Management Reform Act (SHB1724) - 1995 Washington State Environmental Policy Act - 1984 Montana Habitat Acquisition Act. -1988 Amendments to the Washington State enabling planning statues.1981 - 1995 Washington State Urban Growth Areas Act (SB 1305) - 1995 Washington State Air Operating Permits and SEPA Review Amendments - (HB1220). Washington State Lender Environmental Liability Act (HB1856) - 1995 Montana Bow Hunter Safety Education Act - 1988 Montana Residential Construction Energy Conservation Act — 1991 The Montana Upland Bird Conservation Fund. 1988 The Washington State Brown Fields Industrial Liability Act (SB 5019) 1995