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REZ2011-02003; 2419 NURSERY RD; UNITY CLEARWATER INC SEE Case. l.u'PZO~ I - azLaD3 FoR MAPS REZ2011-02003 2419 NURSERY RD Date Received: 2/3/2011 9:50:14 AM Unity Clearwater Inc ZONING DISTRICT: Institutional LAND USE: ATLAS PAGE: 317B PLANNER OF RECORD: PLANNER: Priyanka D. Thatte, Urban Designer CDB Meeting: April 19, 2011 Case No: REZ2011-02003 Applicant: Unity Clearwater, Inc. Address: 2419 Nursery Road Agenda Item: E-2 STAFF REPORT ZONING ATLAS AMENDMENT I. GENERAL INFORMATION Request: To amend the Zoning Atlas designation from Agricultural Estate Residential District (A-E) (county) to Institutional (I) Location: 2419 Nursery Road, located on the south side of Nursery Road and approximately 2347.5 feet west of U.S.19 Site Area: 54144.86 square feet or 1.243 acres MOL II. BACKGROUND This case involves a 1.243-acre property located at 2419 Nursery Road and owned by Unity Clearwater, Inc. The property is comprised of one parcel and is currently occupied by a structure used for single family dwelling and a water body. The request is to change the property's Zoning Atlas designation of Agricultural Estate Residential District (A-E) (county) to Institutional (I). A request for an annexation along with Future Land Use Map amendment for the property from the Residential Urban (RU) and Water to Institutional (I) and Water/Drainage Feature Future Land Use Map designation is also being processed concurrently with this case. (See agenda item E-1) III. SITE AND VICINITY CHARACTERISTICS A. Site Characteristics The subject property is a parcel located on the south side of Nursery Road and west of U.S.19. The property is currently used as a single family dwelling and approximately the rear half of the site is natural pond. Adjacent to the property, on the east side, is the Unity Church main campus and on the south, west and north of the site are single family dwellings. B. Surrounding Future Land Use and Zoning Designations Direction Land Use FLUM Designation Zoning Designation North: Single family dwelling Residential Urban RU Low Medium Density Residential LMDR East: Church Institutional (I) Institutional (I) South: Sin le famil dwellin Residential Urban Sin le famil Residential Community Development Board -April 19, 2011 -Case REZ2011-02003 -Page 1 of 6 S:\Planning Department\C D B\Zoning Atlas Amendments\REZ 2011Wursery Road 2419 REZ2011-02003 Unity Clearwater Inc\Staff ReportUZEZ_04132011. docx ' ' Direction Land Use FLUM Designation Zoning Designation (RU) District R3) West: Single family dwelling Residential Urban Agricultural Estate (RU) and Residential District (A-E) Water/Drainage (county) Feature C. Uses and Intensities Allowed by Present and Requested Zoning Designations The current zoning designation for this parcel is Agricultural Estate Residential District (A-E) (county). The development under this zoning designation is comprised of large lot, rural/agricultural type of development. Urbanization of these areas is intended to be very limited with primary uses to consist of single-family dwellings in a rural environment, including limited farming activity. General agriculture may also be permitted within this district; however, due to the extensively urbanized character of the county, general agriculture may not be appropriate within a given area of this district and therefore requests for such uses may only be authorized within a given area of this district and therefore requests for such uses may only be authorized by the board of county commissioners on a case-by-case basis. The use permitted in this zone is single family dwellings and accessory uses to these may be permitted. The maximum area of the lot or parcel in an A-E district which may be covered by structures shall not exceed 25 percent. A minimum of 40 percent of the parcel must remain in open permeable open space. The proposed zoning designation for this parcel is Institutional (I). The allowable uses under this zoning category are Assisted Living Facilities, Cemeteries, Congregate Care, Educational Facilities, Governmental Uses, Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Places of Worship, Parks and Recreation Facilities and Schools. The maximum intensity allowed under this zoning category is 0.65 FAR and 0.85 ISR. IV. REVIEW CRITERIA No amendment to the Zoning Atlas shall be recommended for approval or receive a final action of approval unless it complies with the standards contained in Section 4-602.F, Community Development Code. A. Consistency of Development with the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code and City Regulations [Section 4-602.F.1 and 4- 602.F.2] Recommended Findings of Fact: Applicable goals, objectives and policies of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan which support the proposed amendments include: Objective A.2.1 Public institutions, such as hospitals, parks, utility facilities and government facilities, shall be provided sufficient land area to accommodate identified public needs. Community Development Board -April 19, 20] 1 -Case REZ2011-02003 -Page 2 of 6 S:\Planning Department\C D B~Zoning Atlas Amendments\REZ 2011\Nursery Road 2419 REZ2011-02003 Unity Clearwater Inc\Staff ReportUtEZ_04132011.docx Policy A.5.3.7 Support the continued existence of the residential and institutional character along Nursery Road between Belcher and U.S. 19 by precluding the expansion of existing commercial azeas. Recommended Conclusions of Law The request does not conflict with the goals, objectives and policies of the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan and furthers said plan as indicated in the following. The designation of the subject property under the Institutional (I) zoning classification provides additional land for planned development to meet public demand and need. The consolidation of the subject property into Institutional District will consolidate the church's property into the appropriate district. Church support facilities on the subject property would be compatible with the surrounding environment and envisioned chazacter of the neighborhood. B. Compatibility with Surrounding Property/Character of the City & Neighborhood (Sections 4-602.F.3 and 4-602.F.4] Recommended Findings of Fact: Existing uses of surrounding properties consist of the Unity Church main campus, single family dwellings and water. Surrounding zoning includes the Institutional (I) District on adjacent church-owned property on the west and Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) on the other three sides of the subject property. The future expansion use of church support facilities on the subject property is compatible with the surrounding properties and neighborhood. The Institutional (I) zoning district primarily permits school, church, public office and hospital uses. The proposed Institutional (I) zoning designation is in character with the overall zoning designations in the neighborhood surrounding the subject property. The proposed zoning designation will allow church support facilities at a density and scale that is consistent with existing institutional and residential uses in the vicinity of the subject property. As such, the. proposed amendment will allow development that is in chazacter with the surrounding azea. Recommended Conclusions of Law The proposed zoning designation is in character with the overall zoning designation in the area. Further, the proposal is compatible with surrounding uses and consistent with the chazacter of the surrounding properties and neighborhood. C. Sufficiency of Public Facilities [Section 4-602.F.SJ Recommended Findings of Fact: To assess the sufficiency of public facilities needed to support potential development on the property, the maximum development potential of the property under the present and requested Future Land Use Map designations was analyzed (see Table 1 and companion agenda item E-1). The request for amendment to the Institutional (I) zoning designation would allow five additional dwelling units or 37901.4 square feet of nonresidential floor area on the subject property. Community Development Board -April 19, 2011 -Case REZ2011-02003 -Page 3 of 6 S:\Planning Department\C D B\Zoning Atlas Amendments\REZ 2011 Wursery Road 2419 REZ2011-02003 Unity Clearwater Inc\Staff Report\REZ_04132011.docx Table 1. Development Potential for Existing & Proposed FLUM Designations Site Area 1.243 AC (54144.86 SF) Present FLUM Requested FLUM Designation Designation Net Change «RU» «I„ 7.5 DUs 12.5 DUs 5.0 DUs Existing. Development 21657.9 SF 37901.4 SF 16243.5 SF 0.40 FAR 0.70 FAR 0.30 FAR 9.32 DUs 15.53 DUs 0.0 DUs Maximum Development 21657.9 SF 37901.4 SF 16243.5 SF 0.40 FAR 0.70 FAR 0.30 FAR Abbreviations: FLUM -Future Land Use Map DUs -Dwelling units AC -Acres FAR -Floor area ratio SF -Square feet The proposed change in designations would allow an increase in the number of dwelling units, and amount of allowable Floor Area Ratio (thus an increase in square footage). Table 2. Public Facilities Level of Service Analysis li ~ ~ ~ Pub c Facili /Service tY Present FLUM Designation "R U„ Requested FLUM T,_^: ^_ ,:~_ ~,,,, Lwi~iiatiuii 1 Capacity ~ Available . Streets 85 Trips 129 Trips Yes Potable Water 2427.58 GPD 3519.42 GPD Yes Wastewater 2184.82 GPD 2815.53 GPD Yes Solid Waste 23.63 Tons/Year 27.86 Ton/Year Yes Parkland 0.0 Acres 0.0 Acres Yes Public School Facilities3 Yes Elementary 0.15 Students 0.0 Students Yes Middle School 0.07 Students 0.0 Students Yes High School 0.10 Students 0.0 Students Yes Need Notes: 1. Based on average daily trips per acreage figure, Pinellas County Countywide Plan Rules. - Residential Urban - Institutional 2. GPD -Gallons per day. 3. Based on 4.0 acres of parkland per 1,000 persons and 2.2 persons per unit. 4. Pinellas County School Boazd student generation rate per unit: - Elementary School: 0.15 students per unit x 1 unit - Middle School: 0.07 students per unit x 1 unit Community Development Boazd -April 19, 2011 -Case REZ2011-02003 -Page 4 of 6 S:\Planning Departrnent\C D B1Zoning Atlas Amendments\REZ 2011 Wursery Road 2419 REZ2011-02003 Unity Clearwater Inc\Staff Report\REZ_04132011.docx - High School: 0.10 students per unit x 1 unit Table 3: Trip Generation Comparison by Zoning Designation below indicates the estimated trip generation for specific uses allowed in the current and proposed zonin~ districts based on the Institute of Transportation Engineer's (ITE) Trip Generation 8` Edition. The analysis compares trips generated by a single family residential use that would be probable under the existing zoning designation to a use representing the maximum development potential under the proposed zoning district, in this case a church. Table 3: Trip Generation Comparison by Zoning Atlas Designation PM Net Development Avg' Change peak pM Peak Change Land Use potential Daily Avg Daily Trips Trips PM Trips Tri s p Avg Peak Rate Tri s Existin Desi nation: A ricultural Estate Residential District Single Family Detached 9 DU 86 N/A 1.02 9 N/A Housings (9.57 tri s/Dwellin unit Pro osed Desi nation: Institutional District Church (9.11 trips/1,000 37,901 SF4 345 259 0.55 21 12 SF GFA Abbreviations and Notes: N/A =Not Applicable. SF = Square Feet GFA =Gross Floor Area 1. Institute of Transportation Engineer's Trip Generation 8th Edition Land Use 210. 2. Institute of Transportation Engineer's Trip Generation 8th Edition Land Use 560. .~,. T~tai dv. ell'Rg L'et's pe,^.;;;tted by the ~n.ierlying AT T Ft:t'~re L :^: ~ T 1~e TAo aro ~ 7 G!1 ..p c wga: j 4. Total gross floor area ratio permitted by the underlying I Future Land Use Map category is 0.70. Recommended Conclusions of Law Based upon the findings of fact, it its determined that the traffic generated by the proposed amendment will not result in the degradation of the existing level of service on Nursery Road. There is a minimal impact to potable water, wastewater and solid waste service as City facilities have adequate capacity to accommodate the maximum demand generated by the proposed amendment. Furthermore, parkland, recreation facilities, public school facilities and mass transit will not be affected by the proposed amendment. D. Location of District Boundaries [Section 4-602.F.6] Recommended Findings of Fact: The location of the proposed Institutional (I) District boundaries is consistent with the boundaries of the subject property. The proposed Institutional (I) District boundaries would consolidate the subject property into a single zoning district. The proposed Institutional (I) District is compatible with the single-family uses to the north, south and west. Community Development Board -April 19, 2011 -Case RF.Z2011-02003 -Page 5 of 6 S:\Planning Department\C D B~Zoning Atlas Amendments\REZ 2011 Wursery Road 2419 REZ2011-02003 Unity Clearwater Inc\Staff Report\REZ_04132011.docx Recommended Conclusions of Law The district boundaries are appropriately drawn in regard to location and classifications of streets, ownership lines, existing improvements and the natural environment. V. REVIEW PROCEDURE Approval of the Zoning Atlas amendment does not guarantee the right to develop the subject property. The property owner must comply with all laws and ordinances in effect at the time development permits are requested, including transportation concurrency provisions of the Concurrency Management System in Division 9, Community Development Code. VI. RECOMMENDATION Based on the foregoing, the Planning & Development Department recommends the following action: Recommend APPROVAL of the request for Zoning Atlas amendment from the Agricultural Estate Residential District (A-E) (county) to the Institutional (I) District. Prepared by Planning & Development Department staff: Priyanka Thatte, Urban Designer Attachments: P ~. '~fQ Resume Application for Future Land Use Plan Amendment Location Map Aerial Photograph of Site and Vicinity Future Land Use Map Zoning Map Existing Surrounding Use Map Site Photographs Community Development Board -April 19, 2011 -Case REZ2011-02003 -Page 6 of 6 S:\Planning Department\C D B\Zoning Atlas Amendments\REZ 2011\Nursery Road 2419 REZ2011-02003 Unity Clearwater Inc\Staff Report\REZ_04132011.docx CITY OF CLEAFI ~ATEI2 A~'PI.,ICATION FOR ZONING ATLAS AMEI~TDM~NT PLA,~'~INING DEPARTMENT MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING, 100 SOUTH MYRTLE AVENUE, 2`~ FLOOR PHONE (727) 562-4567 FAX (727) 562-4576 APPLICANT, PROPERTY OWNERS, AND AGENT INFORMATION: APPLICANT NAME: 1 rl . i ~/ C ~- C~/~ L-..' 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F L . ~ 3 f ~ y LEGAL DESCRIPTION(: ` G s t l o~ ~` ~'i` ^~ ~ /'/ l~.! ~1i o !~ ! !~ c ---- -- ~ EXISTING ZONING: ~ - ~ ~, C;S~A i E ~ rf•S if ~ i t'.:i ~> r / ~; ~ ~j i t/'~ / / C~ i ~l ' 1 I PROPOSED ZONING: 1-i)S, -~u ~, ~> ~u ~ XCC rt'i;~ .;~ /. ~ `f ~ !~ ~ ~ '.~-Lce r A if / ~ / ~ i l LAND USE PLAN l ' CLASSIFICATION: ~; .,1`3 - [f ~-~ L( /~ C. N G ~~ %/ r i~ ~ u.l ~ ~ ~ iYG / , n 5~ -~j f / d N r~ C.~ SIZE OF SITE: ~ i;~~ Z` 7' C~=-Y ~ u ~ 5 ~-' r ~ _ ~ y ~ ~ -, r`- `~ ~r .' t a.S ri,_J Jv ~ 1 J,_ Q 5 '~ ~-~'-~2 y .`/J ~ i. L~ ~v :~ S~~E ~S~~i'4~~ REASON FOR REQUES/T~: ~~ l.~ i L. C> i! t c~ W. l~ n r ~ o n n e 2 5~.-1 1 e ~ ~ ST r E f~'S:c:~~?n-I,Y~L C-l,~:-!f L'hc~~e~ o,,:.:.~a:~ b~.l~.~C:,,~. v ' .~ c-f~ I, the undersigned, acknowledge that all representations made in this application are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. ' .,. ~A~i~e~-Y , or cepr~er-tathre ~ STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF PINELLAS Sworn to and subscribed before me this ~ day of .JGnJAr~ , A.D., a$ a.,I I to me and/or by-~ ,who is personally known has prod ced Ft ~i. as identification. ,oo:~+"' °~e~, ; MICHAEL PAGNO A -Notary pules, ? - e of Florida my commission expires: yl ~! I ~~ - r' ~ ~ My Commission Expires Ap 11, 201 o, ';;EOFF~d.~ Commission # DD 7 736 2419 Nursey RD REZ2011-02003 Unity Clearwater Inc Zoning: Atlas #: 317B Original deceived FEB 0 21011 Dlenninn 9t rln~inlnnw+nn4 S~~ l CITY OF CLEARw ATER .~l-. a PLANNING DEPARTMENT r' ~ = Q MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING, 100 SOUTH MYRTLE AVENUE, 2"`~ FLOOR '9 ` ~~0~ PHONE (727)-562-4567 FAX (727) 562-4576 ~ SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR APPLICATIONS FOR ~4~~FING ATLAS, ~'IEI~DMEN'1FS~ Please submit 15 copies of the attached Application for Zoning Atlas Amendment and the following supplemental information: A legal description of the property. If the property is not a platted lot of record, a current boundary survey prepared, signed and sealed by a land surveyor currently registered in the State of Florida. Proof of ownership, .including a copy of the deed, title insurance policy, or other instrument demonstrating ownership (Only 1 copy is required). Names of all persons or corporations having a contractual interest in the property. A copy of any existing deed restrictions to which the City is a part relating to the property. _ Any request for a rezoning which is inconsistent with the Future Land Use designation in the Comprehensive Plan must be accompanied by an application for a Future Land Use Plan Amendment. Attendance at Public Hearings The applicant or applicant's representative should be present at both the Community Development Board and City Commission public hearings. Standard for Review Alt approvals of zoning atlas amendments must comply with the following standards: 1. The proposed amendment is consistent with and furthers the goals, policies and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and furthers the purposes of the Community Development Code and other City ordinances and actions designed to implement the Plan. 2. The available uses to which the property may be put are appropriate to the property that is subject to the proposed amendment and compatible with existing and planned uses in the area. 3. The amendment does not conflict with the needs and character of the neighborhood and the City. 4. The amendment will not adversely or unreasonable affect the use of other property in the area. 5. The amendment will not adversely burden public facilities, including the traffic-carrying capacities of streets, in an,unreasonably or disproportionate manner. 6. The district boundaries are appropriately drawn with due regard to locations and classifications of streets, ownership lines, existing improvements and the natural environment. Original Received Page 2 of 2 FEB 0 21011 Planning 8~ Development SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING ATLAS AMENDMENTS Please submit 15 copies of the attached Application For Zoning Atlas Amendment and the following supplemental information: • A legal description of the property. If the property is not a platted lot of record, a current boundary survey prepared, signed and sealed by a land surveyor currently registered in the State of Florida. Legal description of the property: E 85 ft of W300 ft of NW/. of SW of SE 2/4 of Sec 19-29-16 less R/W for Nursery Road. (current survey attached) • Proof of ownership, including a copy of the deed, title insurance policy, or other instrument demonstrating ownership (only 1 copy is required). A copy of the deed, title insurance policy is attached. • Name of all persons or corporations having a contractual interest in the property. Unity Clearwater, Inc. • A copy of any existing deed restrictions to which the City is a part relating to the property. No deed restrictions found. • Any request for a rezoning which is inconsistent with the Future Land Use designation in the Comprehensive Plan must be accompanied by an application for a Future Land Use Plan Amanr~mor,t, The proposed annexation requires a change in land use from RU Residential Urban (0110) to Institutional (7153). The zoning category assigned to said property would be changed from A- EAgricultural Estate Residential Acreage: 1.243 acres to Institutional Acreage Percentage A-E 1.243. The rezoning is not inconsistent with the Future Land Use designation in the Comprehensive Plan (however the companion application "Future Land Use Amendment" Plan is attached). Annexation is consistent with Municode Sec. 4-604 A, "....establish an orderly and equitable process for expanding the territorial limits of the City consistent with the planning and service areas..." Attendance at Public Hearings The applicant or applicant's representative should be present at both the Community Development Board and City Commission public hearings. The agen[/representative will attend both Community Development Board and the City Commission public hearings. priginal Received FEB 0 21U11 Planning & Development p~lb January Z~4, ~?O L 1 P.ige 1 Standard for Review All approvals of zoning atlas amendments must comply with the following standards: 1. The proposed amendment is consistent with and furthers the goals, policies, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and furthers the purposes of the Community Development Code and other City ordinances and actions designed to implement the Plan. The purpose of implementing the Comprehensive Plan is to promote health, safety, general welfare and quality of life in the City; to enhance the character of the City and preservation of neighborhoods... (Sic) as slated in Municode Sec.1-103 A, 8 and E. This request for a zoning amendment on the property will enhance the character of the City as well as preservation of the neighborhood because the property will no longer be a vacant residential unit. The unit will be owned and maintained by the adjacent church property. There will improvements in the landscaping and fencing to blend in with the neighboring area. The property will have an access point from Unity Church of Clearwater; consequently aesthetically merging the two church owned properties. The proposed amendment is consistent with Community Development Codes and other City ordinances as set forth in Municode Sect 4-604, Sec 4-605 A (reg. of chapter 380 Florida Statutes). 2. The available uses to which the property may be put are appropriate to the property that is subject to the proposed amendment and compatible with existing and planned uses in the area. Yes, the uses of the property are appropriate and compatible with existing uses in the area, as reviewed in Municode Set 4-206; the standards in Sec 4-605 F and provisions in Sec 4-206 D6. The property is adjacent io Unity Church of Clearwater, across the street from the Unitarian Universalist Church, as well as neighboring the Buddhist Monk's residence. The amendment does not conflict with the needs and character of the neighborhood and the City. There will be no negative impact on the neighborhood since the property is an extension of the current Unity Church of Clearwater and the property will be used for activities and events already in place. 4. The amendment will not adversely or unreasonably affect the use of other property in the area. No, the amendment will not adversely or unreasonably affect the use of other property in the area since it will be used for activities and events already in place at Unity Church of Clearwater. The purposes set forth in Municode Sec 1-103 B, E will continue to be met. The amendment will not adversely burden public facilities, including the traffic-carrying capacities of streets, in an unreasonably or disproportionate manner. There will be no change in traffic patterns. 6. The district boundaries are appropriately drawn with due regard to locations and classifications of streets, ownership lines, existing improvements and the natural environment. pdb ianuary 24, 2011 ngma ~.~ge z FEB 0 21011 Dl~nninn R I)P.VEIOD(111@I1t The district boundaries ore appropriately drawn because the property will have no impact on streets, ownership lines, existing improvements or the natural environment since all of these are in place and operating appropriately with the existing Unity of Clearwater Church. Requirements of Municode Sec 1-103 E 1-12 will continue to be met or exceeded. There will be no negative environmental impact (see attached Parcel Report: no eagle's nest within 300 or 600 feet; Fire District OS CFD, Evacuation level C. Original Received F EB 0 2 2011 Planning & peveloprnent p.lb January 24, 2011 Page 3 PRIYANKA DILIP THATTE • 601 Rosery Rd. NE., #4851, Largo, Florida 33770 Tel: (303) 668 0387 (Cell) Email: piyu1811Ca)gmail.com Education Master in Urban Design Bachelor of Architecture Relevant Coursework and Skills University of Colorado, Denver 2005-2006 University of Pune, INDIA 1999 - 2005 Basic Design and Fundamentals of production Building Services Production methods for working drawing (Construction Drawings) Professional Practice Building Economics Applied Mechanics Architectural & Urban Design Studio Management and Organizations Computer proficiency -Macintosh and IBM PC Wa Microsoft Office. Painting AutoCAD Coral Draw Adobe Photoshop Sketch-up City of Clearwater, Florida Urban Designer January 2007 to present Worked on a mixed-use development and redevelopment projects in downtown Clearwater and along the beach and 2-D (preparing maps and other diagrams) and 3-D graphics (hand drawn sketches and Sketch-up) for the same. Worked on the Comprehensive Plan Amendments (can be found on http://www.myclearwater.com/gov/depts/planning/divisions/LRplan/plans/Comprehensive Plan asp) Made public presentations at Citizen's Advisory Committee (CAC) meetings and City Counal. Attended LEED seminars. Prepared alternatives for sign designs and also prepared PowerPoint Presentations, Urban Design Guidelines for Corridors and hotel density calculations for the beach. ~ Johnson Fain Partners Jr. Urban Designer July 2006 to January 2007 Los Angeles, California Worked on a mixed-use development project, an international project for the country of China and city of Chengdu that includes research and analysis, preparing maps and other diagrams. Opus One Architects Architectural internship June 2003 -November 2003 Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA Although employing 12 employees, this is a leading firm in Pune. Clients for the firm range from organizations in the private and public sectors. The firm engages in providing its clients a range of services. My main responsibilities during this internship were in the areas of design development 8 construction documentation. I also provided assistance with project management and design for the Mercedes Benz Intemational School project that ended up winning an award for an innovative design of 2003. Ar. Ratikant Mahajan and Ass. Architectural internship December 2001 -March 2002 Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA Resident architect on commercial and residential projects in India. Responsibility ranged from design development to project & construction management. Adobe Illustrator Free Hand Drawing Publisher G. I. S Scholastic awards and achievements • Winner of Intercollegiate Model Making for 2002-2003, Pune, INDIA • Recipient of a Graduate Tuition Award during the first semester of graduation • Participated in several Architectural Design Competitions Professional affiliations GPA 3.22 First Class Transportation and Planning History of Landscape Architecture Urban Economics G.I.S Colour Theory Principals of Structural Design Project Management (Civil Engineering, Architectural) • Member of APA-Florida Chapter • Member and Design Team leader, 2001 - 2004 of National Association for Students of Architecture, India •, +Extra curricular activities Passed the Elementary and Intermediate (Indian Government) drawing exams • Coach for swimming at Choice Health Resort for a period of three years References • Available on request.