Trainings Announced for Summer 2024!
The Monroe County Department of Planning & Development hosts workshops as part of the Land Use Decision-Making Training Program each Spring and Fall. This program is designed for new board members to learn the basics of land use decision-making, for returning municipal board members to go deeper into specific areas of land use, and most classes also offer something new for municipal officials and staff, agency personnel, planners, attorneys, architects, developers, engineers, landscape architects, surveyors, and citizens.
In Summer 2024, the Monroe County Department of Planning & Development is offering one online training. To participate in this training you will need an internet connected device such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone and an email address.
This training will count for two hours of New York State’s four-hour annual training requirement for members of Municipal Planning Boards and Zoning Boards of Appeals. Code Enforcement Officers and Building Officials are also eligible for training credits for several trainings. All Monroe County attendees will receive a certificate of participation at the completion of all sessions.
- Past Training Courses Offered
Summer 2024 Schedule
Stormwater Management Requirements for Solar Projects
Live Zoom Webinar
When: Wednesday, June 26 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Zoom - Details will be emailed upon registration
Topic: Solar Farm projects present unique challenges to local governments. From site plans, to SWPPP’s, to glare studies, to decommission plans, Solar Farms require a new level of scrutiny from local boards. Taught by John Dunkle, this workshop will review the basic components and potential issues of small scale (<20 mgw) Solar Farms and will discuss the obligations of local governments in the permitting/approval of these facilities. The SEQRA review process for solar farms will be outlined, with an emphasis on stormwater and ag resource impacts.
John has been a practicing civil engineer since 1981, and is a Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control (CPESC), and a Certified Professional in Municipal Stormwater Management (CPMSM).
John has prepared & reviewed Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), provided guidance for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s), & participated with NYS DEC in the development of the current stormwater regulations & design manuals. He has reviewed over 20 solar projects on behalf of municipalities, as a consulting engineer, and assisted in drafting two local solar ordinances.
John also teaches a graduate level Stormwater Management class at SUNY-Environmental Science & Forestry, & has been conducting stormwater trainings across New York State for over 15 years. He was also Planning Board Chairman for 12 years in his hometown.
Faculty: John Dunkle, P.E., CPESC, CPMSM
Cost: $20.00
Registration Open! - Registration Closes June 25, 2024
Payments are accepted online, if your municipality needs to pay with a PO or Check please mail all payments and registration forms to:
Monroe County Planning Board Training Program
c/o Lisa Huntoon
Monroe County Department of Planning and Development,
1150 City Place, 50 W. Main Street
Rochester, NY 14614
Make all checks/claim vouchers payable to: Monroe County Planning Board
Please include the name of the registrant or order number on the check or claim voucher if registering online and submitting a check or claim voucher via mail.
Financial assistance is available. No charge to veterans, active members of the military, and Monroe County employees with proof of ID.
Please contact Pat Gooch (585-753-2032) or Lisa Huntoon (585-753-2034) with any questions.
Or send them an email by clicking here.
The Monroe County Land Use Decision-Making Training Program is proud to be endorsed by the following organizations:
American Society of Civil Engineers--Local Chapter, Genesee Valley Branch of the American Public Works Association, American Society of Civil Engineers--Local Chapter Institute of Transportation Engineers, Center for Environmental Information, Rochester Green Business Network, Monroe County Environmental Management Council, Monroe County Supervisors Association, Monroe County Village Mayors Association, New York Bar Association & Upstate New York Chapter of the Municipal Law Section New York Planning Federation, New York Upstate Chapter of the American Planning Association, Rochester Home Builders Association, Rochester Regional Community Design Center, Upstate New York Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
