Alyssa Tatro
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Dynamic planning professional with extensive experience in land use planning and project management. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and deliver impactful policy recommendations. Skilled in research and data evaluation, with a strong commitment to community outreach and customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Planner
City Of Auburn
Auburn, WA
09.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with city departments to complete 2024 Comprehensive Plan update and zoning code revision.
- Contributed to development of Auburn's Downtown Subarea Plan, facilitating community outreach initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with State and County regulations while developing Climate Element of Comprehensive Plan.
- Staff lead for creating a Climate Commitment program for effective implementation of Climate Element.
- Managed consultant team to develop 5-Year Climate Implementation Plan, overseeing project execution.
- Assisted in updating Critical Areas Ordinance to enhance environmental protections.
- Reviewed planning and land use proposals of varying complexity
- Trained and guided planning colleagues to promote professional development.
Planner II
City Of Auburn
Auburn, WA
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Prepared documents outlining proposed changes in policy within the Climate Element of the Comprehensive Plan prior to approval by leadership. Presented proposed updates to Planning Commission and City Council.
- Review, research, and evaluate a variety of land use and building permit applications against city standards. Coordination with multidisciplinary teams to accomplish reviews, including outside agencies.
- Project manager and planner on projects with an increased level of difficulty and coordination. Including subdivisions, short subdivisions, and critical areas reviews.
- Daily assistance to developers, residents, and business owners responding to questions on zoning, land use, environmental regulations, and review procedures, and permitting processes.
- Recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval of land use proposals. This includes preparing staff reports and presenting to the Hearing Examiner.
- Project Manager of the new Climate Commitment Program. The project goal is to implement the Climate Element and ensure compliance with HB 1181. Overseen by senior staff and leadership.
- Working closely with consultants to establish the climate planning program.
- Collaborates with planning colleagues and assists with training on permitting, land use reviews, and city code.
Associate Planner
City of Pacific
Pacific, WA
05.2020 - 09.2022
- Serves as Lead Planner and Project Manager for Current Planning projects, coordinating with developers and City departments for project review and approval.
- Processes various land use and planning applications, such as Site Development Permits, Short Plats, Building Permits, Conditional Use Permits, Variance Applications, Sign Permits, and Business Licenses.
- Prepares and distributes critical staff reports and documents.
- Implementation of the SEPA process.
- Responds to public questions and comments regarding zoning, land use, and the permitting process.
- Worked with senior staff in the Cities and Town Caucus for the Urban Growth Capacity/Buildable Lands update. Calculating employment and housing targets and adopting reasonable measures to address capacity gaps.
- Prepared the 2020 Residential Building Permit Inventory for King County.
- Serves as a staff member on the City's Parks Board, attending after-hours meetings, and preparing documentation.
Land Development Analyst/Permit Technician
Abbey Road Group Land Development Services
Puyallup, WA
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Prepared Land Use and Building permits and applications for a variety of Land Development-related projects within multiple jurisdictions.
- Reviewed existing standards from jurisdictional codes and requirements for land use planning and permitting tasks.
- Coordination between planning teams and clients.
- Project Management of ten projects in different development and planning stages. Facilitated communication and ensured submittals were on track with project scope.
Planning Assistant
City Of Auburn
Auburn, WA
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Researched and prepared planning comments for pre-application meetings.
- Prepared critical staff reports, including pre-application meeting summaries and SEPA determinations.
- Reviewed zoning and project permits, verifying information against established standards to make accurate approval or denial judgments. This includes reviewing sign permits, tenant improvement permits, and new single-family dwellings.
- Prepared white paper on the impact of affordable housing on urban crime rates to justify housing policies. Assisted Long Range Planner in connecting the City's Comprehensive Housing Strategy to HB 1923 planning efforts.
- Conducted research on retaining wall code to inform Code Amendments.
- Supported Senior Planners in daily operations, code amendments, research, meetings, and projects.
Intern
Tacoma Housing Authority
Tacoma, WA
04.2018 - 09.2019
- Developing and operationalizing the Books Rich Environment program in collaboration with THA and community partner staff.
- Gathered and presented data to project managers to guide agency programs and initiatives, including the Children's Savings Account program, Housing Choice Voucher program, and College Housing Assistance program.
- Prepared quantitative and qualitative research to draft a report to present to the Tacoma City Council for tenant protection policy recommendations.
- Redesigned an annual client form to better capture necessary data and optimize user experience on print, mobile, and desktop platforms.
- Conducted research on renter readiness programs, government web design best practices, children's savings account programs across the U.S., tenant protections and barriers, the impact of affordable housing on crime in urban areas, educational outcomes, and stabilization of unhoused populations.
Columnist
The Ledger
Tacoma, WA
12.2017 - 06.2019
- Wrote as a News and Opinion Columnist at UW Tacoma's student led publication, publishing 15 news and 28 opinion articles
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies And Community Planning
University of Washington
Tacoma06.2019
Skills
- Project management
- Land use planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Public speaking
- Research skills
- Report preparation
- Community engagement
- Policy writing
- Customer Service
Timeline
Senior Planner
City Of Auburn
09.2024 - Current
Planner II
City Of Auburn
10.2022 - 09.2024
Associate Planner
City of Pacific
05.2020 - 09.2022
Land Development Analyst/Permit Technician
Abbey Road Group Land Development Services
09.2019 - 11.2019
Planning Assistant
City Of Auburn
07.2019 - 09.2019
Intern
Tacoma Housing Authority
04.2018 - 09.2019
Columnist
The Ledger
12.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies And Community Planning
University of Washington
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