September 19, 2024 Presented by: Renata Bertotti, UConn CLEAR Timeline will progress based on interest and questions: FOIA Conflict of Interest Bias and Predisposition Presentation slides and recording coming soon
Published Land Use Academy
Land Use Academy: Basic Training Session 5
July 18th, 2024 12:00PM Presented by: Renata Bertotti, UConn CLEAR Topics Covered: Public Hearings Commissioner Training Hours: 0.5 View Recording View Slides
Land Use Academy: How Light-Touch Density and Live Local Urban Villages Can Supply Housing Abundance to Connecticut
July 16th, 2024 2:00PM Presented by: Edward Pinto, AEI Housing Center Topics Covered: Affordable & Fair Housing General commissioner training hours: TBD Fair & Affordable Housing training hours: 1 View Recording View Slides
Land Use Academy: Basic Training Session 4
June 20th, 2024 12:00PM Presented by: Renata Bertotti, UConn CLEAR Topics Covered: Alternates Sitewalks Commissioner Training Hours: 0.5 View Recording View Slides
Land Use Academy: Basic Training Webinar for ZBA Members
May 20th, 2024 12:00PM Presented by: Michael Zizka, Halloran Sage Topics Covered: Commissioner Conduct and Conflicts Bias and Pre-determination; Ex-parte Communications; Freedom of Information (FOI) How to deal with applicants’ and public testimony; Statutory standards for variances, including hardship; Differences among ZBA functions: variances, appeals, and other possible matters If you would like to order […]
Land Use Academy: Basic Training Session 3
May 16th, 2024 12:00PM Presented by: Renata Bertotti, UConn CLEAR Topics Covered: Running a Meeting Responsibilities / Fundamental Fairness Commissioner Training Hours: 0.5 View Recording View Slides
Land Use Academy: Basic Training Session 2
April 18th, 2024 12:00PM Presented by: Renata Bertotti, UConn CLEAR Topics Covered: Types of Power of Land Use Commissions Zone Change and Regulation Amendments v. Special Permit v. Site Plan Commissioner Training Hours: 0.5 View Recording View Slides
Land Use Academy: Basic Training Session 1
March 21st, 2024 12:00PM Presented by: Renata Bertotti, UConn CLEAR Topics Covered: Legal Basis for Land Use Regulations Commissioner Training Requirements for members of Planning, Zoning, ZBA, Inland Wetlands and Watercourse and Aquifer Protection Commissions Commissioner Training Hours: 0.5 View Recording View Slides
Land Use Academy: Fair and Affordable Housing
February 16th, 2023 Presented by:Mark Branse View Recording View Slides
Land Use Academy: Running a Meeting and Making a Decision
February 9th, 2023 Presented by: Kenneth R. Slater, Jr. View Recording View Slides
Land Use Academy: Bias, Predisposition, and Conflicts
February 2nd, 2023 Presented by:Richard P. Roberts View Recording View Slides