Paul Montagno, AICP
Community Planner
Expert in Comprehensive Planning Strategy, Zoning Administration and Community Outreach
I have a passion for understanding the environments in which we live and the way our quality of life is dependent on the specific details of those environments. Our environment both built and natural is the key to our quality of life.
The promotion of quality places through good design, better transportation systems which focus on active transportation, enhanced educational opportunities, the management of natural resources, and the availability of entertainment and recreational opportunities will make Michigan a better and more attractive place to live and do business.
Our land use strategies, our transportation systems, economic development, and even our health are connected and depend on comprehensive, regional and local consideration and planning.
American Institute of Certified Planners
AICP Certified Planner
American Planning Association
APA Member
APA Michigan Chapter
Board of Directors - President
President / Board of Directors American Planning Associations, Michigan Chapter
Adopts policy for the organization and engages with the membership and experts on immerging issues. Government Relations Committee: Research and develop planning policy for the Board of Directors
Government Relations Committee - American Planning Associations, Michigan Chapter
Research and develop planning policy for the Board of Directors
Education
Masters, Urban and Regional Planning
Ball State UniversityBall State's master of urban and regional planning (MURP) degree is a rigorous program that focuses on effective urban development in the public interest. The program emphasizes four program values, which are woven throughout the master's curriculum. These values include a focus on physical planning, emphasis on a holistic approach, a multicultural perspective, and a tradition of hands-on education.
bachelor of Science, Natural Resources
Ball State UniversityEnvironmental management studies in an immersive learning environment such as the adaptive reuse for the old Indiana Steel and Wire property in Muncie, where our students gained practical experience in soil contamination, environmental regulations, and site conversion.
Experience
Senior Planner
Pittsfield Charter TownshipCoordinate Planning Department operations including procedures, workflow, database management, and project specific budgets of up to $1 million. Department representative to elected officials, to boards and commissions, to developers, and direct contact for general public, with regard to the interpretation and administration of the Zoning Ordinance and the Master Plan. Manage or assist in the management of subordinate staff, coordinate consultants, and assign tasks and oversee task completion. Develop and execute various public and internal projects and initiatives. Frequently called upon to make decisions regarding problems and situations involving internal operations, as well as high profile public or private development proposals. Continue to perform or assign to others a number of the tasks included in the following positions.
Associate Planner / Acting Department Head (11/04-5/05)
Pittsfield Charter TownshipWork closely with applicants on land development proposals throughout the process, from predevelopment to project completion, to include coordination meetings and public meetings, as well as the administration of various procedures such as rezoning, land divisions, site plan approvals, special use approvals, and permitting. Monitor the acceptance and release of bonds, and the creation of Development Agreements. Update and maintain The Zoning Ordinance and Master Plan.
Assistant Planner
Pittsfield Charter TownshipReview various plans and applications, issue approvals, and draft and present reports and recommendations to boards and commissions. Perform site inspections for new and existing developments; enforce Township Ordinances through written and verbal communication. Assist public with project development and ordinance compliance issues.
