Heather Lamboy, AICP

Experience

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  City of Santa Fe

  Aug 1995 - Oct 1998

  Preservation Planner & Senior Preservation Planner

  • Oversaw the Historic Design Review Board and the Archaeological Review Committee. Lead preservation planner providing technical assistance to the City Council, the public, and other city staff on preservation matters.• Developed a Historic Design Review Board information guide (written in English and Spanish), informing the public about the design review process for Santa Fe’s 5 historic districts. • Wrote height regulations based on historic streetscape character, allowing more flexibility and predictability for height allowances in the historic districts. Utilized Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a tool for calculating streetscape height to enable residents and architects/builders quick access to permitted height information.• Collaborated with consultant and community to develop a Culture, Arts, and Tourism Plan for Santa Fe and Santa Fe County. Engaged stakeholders (local businesses and Native American Tribes) to develop plans in the arts, tourism, and service industries.• Allocated Certified Local Government grant money allocated for historic buildings and site surveys to update the historic building map on an annual basis. Managed federal transportation grant for construction to bring back the historic character of the Santa Fe, Atchison, & Topeka Depot.• Participated in the community planning and engagement and visioning process and R/UDAT (Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team) charrette for the redevelopment of the Santa Fe Railyard, a city-owned brownfield.• Provided technical assistance to City staff, other governmental agencies, neighborhoods and the general public regarding historic preservation plans and land development regulations of the City.• Oversaw Historic Districts Construction Inspector. Collaborated with Chief Building Official when alternate construction techniques must be utilized to ensure the preservation of historic buildings. Show less

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  City of Burien

  Oct 1998 - Aug 1999

  Planner

  • Reviewed subdivision plats, zone changes, site plans, and Washington State Environmental Policy Act and Shoreline Management Act reports.• Conducted design charrette to develop downtown design regulations that revitalized and redeveloped Burien's town core.• Researched and developed updates to the zoning code regarding mobile home parks and adult uses.• Studied potential annexation of unincorporated King County north of Burien city boundary.• Participated in Part 150 study with the Seattle-Tacoma Airport to examine potential impacts of airport runway expansion. Show less

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  City of Aurora

  Feb 2000 - Nov 2001

  Senior Planner

  • Reviewed, analyzed, and made recommendations to the City Council and Planning Commission and zone changes, special uses, development plans, subdivisions, and commercial/industrial site plans.• Participated in the zoning code update review team: prepared code changes for the Fitzsimmons redevelopment and density changes at key interchanges along the I-225 and E-470 corridors.• Prepared development studies for presentation to the Planning Commission and City Council and acted as staff manager for a proposed state constitutional Amendment 24 (Fielder Amendment) which required local jurisdictions to create growth management plans and future growth areas that account for infrastructure costs that must be approved through popular voting processes. Accepted abbreviated development proposals for vesting purposes and created maps and studies regarding the potential impacts of the proposed legislation.• Served on the Employee Advisory Committee regarding the development and construction of a new City Hall facility and municipal campus. Show less

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  City of Tampa

  Jun 2005 - Sept 2006

  Urban Planner II

  • Coordinated and managed the Development Review Committee; coordinated staff reviews and led meetings with staff, consultants and property owners on development projects: planned developments, zone changes, and subdivisions. Coordinate land development reviews with outside agencies, including Hillsborough Area Rapid Transit (HART) and the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority.• Oversaw redevelopment effort in historic West Tampa to integrate affordable housing into an existing neighborhood. Made provision for accessory dwelling units to create an opportunity for extended families to live proximate to one another, or act as supplemental income for families.• Evaluated zoning districts in MacDill Air Force Base Accident Potential Zones (airplane approaches) to minimize accident danger on civilian population adjacent to the base (Land Use Compatibility Plan).• Initiated the public engagement process for the designation of the Bayshore Boulevard historic corridor. Show less

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  Hillsborough County City County Planning Commission

  Sept 2006 - Aug 2010

  Principal Planner

  • Oversaw the Interstate-4 Green Tech Corridor Study for Hillsborough County, the Cities of Tampa, Plant City, and Temple Terrace to align economic development, transportation, and land use planning policy; the purpose was to stimulate the local economy.• Coordinated and implemented public engagement process with stakeholder input (local, state, and federal government agencies, neighborhoods, business, university and research enterprise, and economic development entities) to adopt and apply amendments to Comprehensive Plan policies and local zoning codes for all jurisdictions along the Interstate-4 Corridor in Hillsborough County.• Created recommendations and participated in the Hillsborough County Economic Stimulus Task Force.• Reviewed and made recommendations regarding proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, zone changes, and historic landmark proposals.• Facilitated in Reality Check Tampa Bay, a 50-year regional visioning exercise that included community activists, businesses, and elected officials to develop priorities for sustainable long-term regional resource allocation and planning practice. Show less

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  City of Santa Fe

  Aug 2010 - Oct 2013

  Senior Land Use Planner

  • Directed the land development review process, including reviewing applications for rezoning, development plans, and annexations for conformance to adopted city code, state, and federal regulations.• Attended Early Neighborhood Notification meetings to solicit stakeholder input on development proposals. Engage the community and facilitated methods to gain consensus on concerns related to proposed construction and associated impacts.• Oversaw the collection, analysis, and presentation of facts and trends for use in evaluating land development proposals and community growth and development plans, studies, and reports.• Wrote and interpreted zoning, subdivision, land development regulations, Airport Road Overlay corridor zoning regulations, and worked with the University of New Mexico School of Architecture planning studio team to complete an existing conditions analysis.• Coordinated implementation of policies and regulations to achieve land use objectives; and directed personnel engaged in research analysis.• Assisted Historic Preservation Program and managed the Historic District Review Board and Archaeological Review Commission cases during a time of low staffing in the preservation office. Show less

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  Town of Castle Rock

  Oct 2013 - Nov 2015

  Long Range Project Manager & Assistant Director

  • Ensured that long-range and regional planning aligns with the Town of Castle Rock community development programming and goals.• Project managed the update of the Town’s Comprehensive Master Plan which incorporated scenario planning and community engagement processes; completed November 2015.• Acted as Town of Castle Rock representative on intergovernmental transportation and land development concerns with Douglas County. Managed Intergovernmental Development Plan Agreement (IGA) amendments and planning coordination and presented to Castle Rock Town Council and Douglas County Board of County Commissioners.• Served as town liaison to the Centennial Airport Noise Roundtable and Douglas County Housing Partnership Board.• Advised the Town Council on regional planning and transportation strategy and Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) programs. Attended regional meetings and provided comments on the proposed Metro Vision 2040 and Sustainable Communities Initiative.• Supervised Demographics Team researched anticipated changes in demographics in Castle Rock to understand and plan for service needs and budgeting requirements; planned for utility service, road, and other infrastructure improvements and human services. Assistant Director • Oversaw the Town’s Development Services Enterprise Program: development review, current planning, long-range planning, and building divisions.• Promoted the Town’s customer service philosophy and assured that expected levels of service were met by Town Council and management. • Reviewed budget and provided staff to meet and/or exceed expected levels of service.• Directed four division managers and provided policy direction. Interacted with other department managers to solve development concerns as they arise. Show less

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  City of Aurora

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2022

  Planning Supervisor, Planning & Development Services

  • Performs and manages complex, sensitive and professional current planning projects, research and analysis, and administrative functions relating to planning and case management.• Ensures compliance with the city's zoning code and planning regulations as well as other associated local, state, and federal laws. • Oversees specialized planning functions for large-scale new master planned development proposals such as an 800 dwelling unit subdivision, transit-oriented development at light rail stations, and large industrial master plans.• Liaison to the Fitzsimmons Redevelopment Agency for a $100MM master planning project for the Healthcare and Innovation Campus. • Performs policy analysis and provides technical support to officials and management regarding planning related issues; interacts and collaborates with a wide variety of customers including but not limited to the city council, boards, commissions, elected officials, consultants, developers, citizens, neighborhood representatives, city departments, and neighboring local jurisdictions.• Presents complex planning related information to boards, commissions, city council, internal and external customers as well as at regional planning events.• Represents the department on relevant planning issues; coordinates with external agencies and other jurisdictions regarding planning matters.• Supervises and delegates 6 assigned planners and/or zoning inspection staff involved in public information functions, develops and implements work programs, and supervises, evaluates, trains, and instructs assigned employees.• Evaluates and prioritizes operational goals, objectives, and activities and recommends improvements and enhancements. • Participates in budget preparation and administration, and monitors and controls expenditures. Show less

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  City of Santa Fe

  Jun 2022 - now

  To assist the Land Use Director in the management and operations of the Land Use Department and manage the Planning Branch of the department. This includes personnel management; policy evaluation and development; business process documentation and evaluation; employee training and development; implementation of technologies to enhance operations; project management; coordination of department activities with other divisions, departments and external agencies; and serving as the Director during his/her absence.• Lead the Planning Branch and identify work programs, goals, and work to ensure that development review is conducted in a timely manner • Acts as technical advisor to employees in solving difficult assignments and in reviewing the objectives, feasibility, techniques of execution, and resultant findings of their work• Represents the Land Use Department at Planning Commission, Governing Body, community meetings, policy committees, and other public meetings• Suggests approaches to solving problems, advises on probable impacts of policies, and offers alternatives• Continuously reviews Land Use work processes and proposes adjustments to promote efficient, quality customer service Show less

  • Director

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Assistant Director Planning & Land Use

    Jun 2022 - Sept 2024