Gabrielle Herin

- Facilitated all aspects of the rezoning, variance, and permitting process for projects on the east side of the city on behalf of engineers, developers, lawyers, and residents to create successful commercial and residential projects

- Visited project sites and presented cases and recommendations to assist the Board of Zoning Appeals, Plan Commission, Plat Committee, and Planned Unit Development Committee in their decision-making process

- Reviewed the Unified Development Ordinance updates and provided suggestions to the consultant that implemented the goals found in the Fishers 2040 comprehensive plan

- Collaborated with other city departments, such as engineering, stormwater, and fire, to ensure commercial and residential site plans met the Unified Development Ordinance standards and provided suggestions that enhanced the life of residents

- Enforced the Unified Development Ordinance by completing biweekly tours of the east side of the city and following up with the code enforcement division to ensure the public’s compliance

- Facilitated an environmental working group with City directors that enhanced community sustainability by integrating low impact development strategies and recycling into City initiatives

- Actively participated and networked at industry conferences to stay informed on emerging planning trends

- Facilitated the variance process for the Allen County and City of Fort Wayne Board of Zoning Appeals and Hearing Officer at public hearings by presenting cases and recommendations and creating GIS maps to support their decision-making process

- Collaborated with team members to allocate resources, guide potential applicants and create effective reports and presentations that communicated complex planning concepts to a diverse audience

- Developed strong relationships with residents, developers, business owners, engineers, and lawyers, ensuring their needs were met throughout the variance process

- Engaged members of the community and neighborhood associations through public hearing notices and public signage and clarified projects for them as needed

- Researched federal and state law regarding communications towers to amend Allen County and City of Fort Wayne ordinances

- Actively participated in an industry conference and networking event to stay informed on current planning trends

- Responded to incoming correspondence and assisted individuals in completing variance applications

- Assisted with Clinton County Comprehensive Plan 5-year review and update

- Data collection and analysis involving a web-based survey and census data

- Coordinated focus groups on the US-23 Flex route and analyzed resulting data

- Coded and analyzed over a thousand social media comments on the US-23 Flex route

- Collected surveys for the Michigan Department of Transportation

- Wrote focus group and analytical reports