1. GENERAL PLANNING SERVICES: RFQ-15-002
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
GENERAL PLANNING SERVICES: RFQ
April 10, 2015

2. PROJECT TEAM

3. PLANNING SERVICES
Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. (CGA) is a multi-disciplinary firm that has been located in South Florida for over seventy-seven (77) years. Since 1995, Lambert Advisory has built a diverse client base, providing a broad range of economic advisory services throughout the world.

4. ST. LUCIE COUNTY & CGA PLANNING
2009 Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)
2010 EAR BASED AMENDMENTS
2013 Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan
TRANSPORTATION
2009 St. Lucie County North/Mid County Collector Study
2011 US 1 Corridor Intersections Pedestrian Safety Study

5. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – FY15 BUDGET GOALS
Implement the St. Lucie Co. Comprehensive Plan elements by updating and modifying the Land Development Code (LDC).
Provide high quality, timely, accurate and professional customer service on all development-related issues, from simple building permits to Developments of Regional Impact (DRI’s).
Encouragement of small business growth and development through the Planning Division’s new complimentary outreach program, Site Development Assistance for small commercial projects under 6,000 sq. ft., and continued implementation of ordinance (Waivers Deferrals and Alternatives, WDA).
Implement and maintain a concurrency management system for services.
Review and process applications for all development applications.
Initiate a greater emphasis on Long Range Planning efforts.
Implementation of the Towns, Villages, and Countryside Plan.
Coordinates the County impact fee program

6. RIVER PARK NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING INITIATIVE
EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR)
DEO – EAR NOTIFICATION DATE
OCTOBER 1, 2017

7. Doral Boulevard Beautification Master Plan addressed issues both of the planning and beautification nature. The plan established the guidelines for urban development fronting the boulevard, determining building heights, massing characteristics, sidewalk amenities.
CGA and Lambert Advisory prepared a Corridor Redevelopment Study that included redevelopment strategies and conceptual plans to increase economic development and attract new businesses. This sustainable commercial redevelopment plan included the creation of sub-districts along City Corridors for focused alternative redevelopment scenarios.
South Pasadena Avenue assessment of land use, traffic, and economic conditions relative to the redevelopment opportunities recognizing that formulating a coherent and viable redevelopment strategy for the corridor hinges on changing the character and functionality of the roadway itself.

8. WHY CGA / LAMBERT ADVISORY IS A LOGICAL CHOICE
Complete In-House Services
Proven Track Record
Multifaceted Staff
6 year Relationship with County
Most experienced South Florida Firm for Planning & Zoning Services
Lambert Advisory has worked with more than 20 community redevelopment agencies (CRA's) in Florida during the past five years alone
Local Firms
No conflict of interest issues (will not represent private sector clients during duration of contact).
Ability to get all parties engaged and focused on the opportunities a specific project presents.

9. ST. LUCIE COUNTY PLANNING SERVICES QUESTIONS?