Swan Stream Studios Information

With 20+ years of planning experience, including a decade of senior public sector work, we provide a range of services, specializing in quick response on projects to meet the needs of municipal governments. Planning Service areas include: Housing • Housing Development Entitlement / Development Project Processing ◦ Design Review processing ◦ SB35/SB9/Density Bonus and other state-mandated development review ◦ Other required entitlements (environmental assessment, use permits, variances, rezoning) • Policy Development and Implementation (ADU, Short Term Rentals, procedure development and other 'quick strike' projects) • Ordinance revisions for compliance with state law Staffing and Project Assistance • Temporary staff assistance (vacancies, vacations, longer leaves) at Senior Level • Development project processing, including State-mandated processes • Special project assistance (City projects, Council / Board initiatives) • Project Management (current projects, policy development, grant management) Grant writing • Successful grants include: ◦ Prop 13 Library construction grants (competitive) ◦ ABAG Priority Development Area grant (competitive) ◦ Homeless Emergency Action Program (HEAP) Grant (competitive) ◦ SB2, Prop 68, and other 'over the counter' grants with specialized requirements Climate Issues • Phase-out policies for non-conforming uses (Gas stations, drive-throughs, etc) • Tree removal policies and ordinances • Flood plain policy Advance Planning • Policy Development and Implementation (ADU, Short Term Rentals, other) • Ordinance revisions to address State Law changes or policy changes