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Municipal Planning Consultation

Wendel has been offering planning consultation services to municipalities in New York for over 60 years. For the past 20 years, Wendel has developed a Planning Department to provide expanded services to municipalities, offering a broader range of planning expertise to our clients. We provide these services in a manner that best meets the clients’ needs. From the need for on-call consultation services or basic attendance at Board meetings, to staffing and running the Municipal Planning Department, we have the expertise to provide the required assistance. Our ability to offer quality municipal planning services has proven results in efficiency and benefits to local officials and community residents, alike.

Services

• Streamlining of Processes and Procedures
• Preparation or Updating of Applications, Forms and Checklists
• Meetings with Applicants, and their Professionals

Review of Site Plan, Subdivision, Zoning and Special Use Permit Applications

• Zoning Review for Conformance/Compliance
• Planning Principles
• Transportation Planning/Traffic Issues
• Sustainable/LEED Design
• Design Guidelines
• Engineering Issues
• Conformance to Local, County, State and Federal Requirements
• Coordination with other Municipal Staff and Boards
• Preparation of Permit Applications and Permitting Issues

State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR)

• Preparation of SEQR Documentation
• Management of SEQR Coordinated Reviews
• Preparation and Review of Environmental Impact Statements, including SEISs and GEISs)

Legislative Board Consultation

• Rezoning Practices and Procedures
• Facilitation of Public Meetings and Hearings
• Preparation of Formal Resolutions
• Preparation of Municipal Code Amendments and New Laws
• Planning Trends and Issues