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Nicholas P. Kaufman Vice President, Principal Land Use Planner EDUCATION M.S., Rural, Town, and Regional Planning, University of Montana, 1984 B.A., Economics, University of Montana, 1974 Pre-Engineering Curriculum, Montana State University, Billings, 1970 INSTRUCTOR University of Montana Department of Geography, Missoula, MT, Faculty Affiliate (10 Years) Instructor for Geography 564, Land Use Design Studio, a required course in the Community and Environmental Planning curriculum National Association of Home Builders, Certified Instructor for courses in land development Montana State Board of Realty Regulation, Certified Instructor for courses in land use planning PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Urban Land Institute American Planning Association, Charter Member Montana Association of Planners National Association of Home Builders AWARDS “George Award” Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce for Out- standing Community Service “Hixon Fellow” Kiwanis International for Community Service QUALIFICATIONS Mr. Kaufman has more than 30 years of experience in planning and design of residential, commercial, and industrial development. His responsibilities include planning, design, public involvement, and governing body approval. He has experience ranging from the design of traditional neighborhoods, mixed use developments, shopping centers, power centers, walking street commercial design, and industrial parks, to the planning of sports facilities—including a university sports stadium—and planning and public involvement on major transportation and bypass studies. In addition, his experience includes the development of comprehensive plans and implementation through land use regulations and capital facilities planning. Mr. Kaufman’s education and experience in planning and design allow him to incorporate innovative planning and design options with a thorough understanding of the public review process into each project for maximum return to both the client and the community. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WGM GROUP, INC., Vice President and Principal (30 Years) Responsible for the planning, public involvement, and public review process on all planning and major engineering projects. Responsible for the planning and design of recreational, residential, commercial, and industrial development projects. Coordinates with engineering staff to ensure all projects are efficient and functional. Other responsibilities include preparation of land capability studies, environmental analyses, parks, landscaping, and economic and social impact analyses. CITY/COUNTY PLANNING OFFICE, Missoula, MT, Assistant Planner (2 Years) Prepared community comprehensive plans for the City/County Planning Office. Administered zoning regulations in the City and County. Was responsible for evaluating proposed development projects, relative to conformance with local regulations and impacts on the community, and provided public review of projects. PROJECT EXPERIENCE Commercial Wal-Mart Costco, Target, Lowes, ShopKo, Barnes and Noble, Old Navy, Staples, and Gart Sports, Missoula, MT – Assisted in the design and approval process for these national chain stores. Shopping Center Southgate, Northgate, Albertson’s on 39th, Missoula, MT – Managed the design, zoning, and subdivision review process. Albertson’s project included integrating a wetland into the site design. Recreational Vehicle Park Flathead RV, Polson, MT – Designed RV park on north shore of Flathead River Lolo RV, Lolo, MT – Designed RV park on south side of Lolo. Industrial Park Burlington Northern Industrial Park, Missoula, MT – Managed the design and subdivision review process, including zoning and redesign, on this important property along North Reserve Street. Grant Creek Center, Missoula, MT – Led the design and subdivision review process. Gravel Extraction – Reclamation American Asphalt, L.S. Jensen, and JTL Group, Missoula, MT – Designed the excavation area and reclamation plan, permitting, and public involvement for vital gravel resource operations. ---PAGE BREAK--- L.S. Jensen, Missoula, MT – Designed the excavation area and reclamation plan for site at mouth of Grant Creek adjoining residential and commercial developments. JTL Group, Phillips and Wheeler Sites, Missoula, MT – Designed the excavation area and reclamation plan and coordinated public involvement. Missoula Ready Mix – Site bordering Clark Fork River and an adjoining redeveloping neighborhood. Held neighborhood meetings to address nuisance allegations for noise, dust, and safety, and provided a successful mitigation plan. Large Residential Williams, Missoula, MT – In charge of the design, pubic involvement, and review process, including zoning, for a more than 600-lot project. Canyon Creek Village, Canyon East and Windsor Park, Missoula, MT – Managed the design, pubic involvement, and review process, including zoning, on projects totaling 414 lots of traditional neighborhoods, affordable housing, and mixed-use development. 44 Ranch, Missoula, MT – Designed and coordinated pubic involvement and review process, including zoning, for this 600-lot plus traditional neighborhood project. Traditional Neighborhoods Hellgate Meadows, Missoula, MT – Assisted in design, pubic involvement, and review process, including zoning, on the more than 150-lot project with Montana’s first round-a-bout. Elderly (55 years old and up) Silverwood, Missoula, MT – Managed design, pubic involvement, and review process for townhome project. Hunter’s Glen, Grizzly Peak, Missoula, MT – Site planning, re-zoning, and site civil work. Orchard Promenade, Missoula, MT – Mobile home lease sites with clubhouse. Water Front Skidoo Bay, Flathead Lake – Residential lakefront lots on Flathead Lake. Wes Wills on Placid Lake – Residential lakefront lots on Placid Lake. Salmon Lake – Residential lakefront-lots on Salmon Lake. Mixed Use Willowwood Village, Missoula, MT – In charge of the design, public involvement, and subdivision review for single-family, duplex, multi-family, park and office buildings. Recreational Maloney Ranch Park, Missoula County, MT – Assisted in park design. 44 Ranch Parks, Missoula, MT – Designed park. Willowwood Village Park, Missoula, MT – Designed park. Windsor Park, – Designed park. Canyon Creek Village, Canyon East and Windsor Park, Missoula, MT – Designed park. Mission Bay Preserve, Polson, MT – Designed trail system. Paws Up, Greenough, MT – Assisted in design, public involvement, and review processes. Affordable Housing Habitat on Defoe, Missoula, MT – Pro bono work to design affordable housing condominium project for Habitat for Humanity, handled review and public involvement for subdivision approval. Human Resources Homesteads, Missoula, MT – Managed the design, public involvement, and subdivision review for affordable housing for Human Resource Council. Westfield Square, Wildrose, Olsen’s Addition, Missoula, MT – In charge of design, public involvement, and subdivision review for affordable housing. Golf Course – Residential Polson Golf Course, Polson, MT – Assisted in golf course design, and designed residential development adjoining additional 18 holes of golf added to municipal golf course. Phantom Hills, Missoula, MT – Assisted in design of 18 hole golf course, and designed residential component for 365 homes and townhomes. Nicholas P. Kaufman ---PAGE BREAK--- Nicholas P. Kaufman Bitterroot Resort, Carlton, MT – On-going design, pubic involvement, and review process for a 2,500-acre ranch that includes an 18 hole golf course and skiing. Studies/Plans Maclay Bridge Relocation Study, Missoula, MT – Took part in the planning and participation in alternative route selection, public involvement, and preparation of environmental assessment. South Whitefish Transportation Planning, Whitefish, MT – Prepared a multi-modal transportation plan for southern portion of the City of Whitefish. Transportation Planning and Design Projects Bypass Studies, Kalispell, Polson, and Whitefish, MT – Integral to preparation of transportation and bypass studies for Cities during evaluation of US Highway 93, included coordination of public involvement and public opinion research surveys. Expert Witness, Legal Testimony Pattee Canyon Fire, Missoula, MT – Provided testimony on development capability and suitability of lands damaged by the Pattee Canyon Fire in Missoula. American Asphalt Gravel Pit, Missoula, MT – Provided testimony on site suitability for gravel extraction and processing and the integral nature of gravel to community development. Adaptive Use Missoula Mill Site, Missoula, MT – Worked with Design Workshop from Denver, Colorado on the mixed-use redevelopment of this important site adjacent to the downtown. Safeway, Missoula, MT – Worked with St. Patrick Hospital on public involvement and re-zoning of this site to retain a grocery store in the downtown and allow for vital hospital expansion. Conservation Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Headquarters, Missoula, MT – Worked on design, public involvement, and re-zoning on important conservation group’s headquarters. Blackfoot Corridor and Lindberg Lake, Missoula County, MT – Assisted Plum Creek Timber Company in assessment of sites, which led to application of large conservation easements. Mission Bay Preserve, Polson, MT – Incorporated conservation design techniques to preserve Flathead Lake shoreline, re-vegetated a riparian area, preserved view corridors, clustered residential lots, and preserved agricultural land on site north of Highway 35. Circle H Ranch, Missoula County, MT – Used conservation design to protect critical elk habitat and preserve views on 1,500-acre ranch. Project included public involvement, re-zoning, and subdivision review. Placid Lake, Missoula County, MT – Designed subdivision and conservation easement to protect wetlands and shoreline. Maloney Ranch, Missoula County, MT – Led planning, design, public involvement, and review process on 2,500-acre ranch with large conservation easements, public land dedications, neighborhood commercial, and multi- and single-family uses, with a total development plan for 1,100 residential units.