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David Watson, AICP, Principal of Watson Planning Consultants, provides California land use planning and real estate development advice, advocacy, project management and problem solving services.
WPC specializes
in assisting with California Coastal Commission Approvals and California Coastal Zone conflict
resolution.
Watson's abilities to generate and present clear, concise, viable options and to build a consensus for solutions to resolve complex land issues between even disparate entities are keys to WPC's successful history of obtaining optimal results for its clients.
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P.O. Box 385
Pismo Beach, California 93448
(805) 704-8728
Info@WatsonPlanning.Us
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Certified Land Use Planner, David Watson, AICP, Principal of Watson Planning Consultants (WPC), is a California Central Coast based professional land use planning consultant, policy analyst and problem solver who has been providing comprehensive strategic planning and real estate development solutions and services to public and private sector clients throughout California and the Western United States since 1989.
With a Bachelor of Science degree in City and Regional Planning and a Master's Degree in Public Administration, David Watson began his professional planning career in the public sector working in municipal government for the City of Pismo Beach where as the Director of Public Services,and Public Works he managed the departments of Planning, Building, Engineering, Public Works, Recreation and Redevelopment.
As a progression of his early career in Public Services Administration, in 1989 Mr. Watson launched his private practice, Watson Planning Consultants, serving public and private sector clients, including the City of Pismo Beach.
Storm damaged Pismo Municipal Pier was restored and rebuilt with new boardwalks under Watson's leadership and direction in 1984.
The keys to WPC's history of obtaining optimal results for its clients are Watson's abilities to generate and present clear, concise, viable options; formulate and implement strategic plans; and to respectfully build a consensus for solutions to resolve complex land issues between even disparate entities. With a reputation for "getting things done" and as a skilled facilitator and group mediator, Mr. Watson works individually and collaboratively to advocate for WPC's clients to win approvals and entitlements.
Experience with politics, policy, procedures and an extensive network of accessible contacts, connections, associates, colleagues and elected and appointed decision makers on both sides of the Community Development and Planning & Building Department counters over the course of three decades have provided the foundation and perspectives that enable WPC to provide reliable, timely, and cost-effective expert staffing assistance to budget-challenged public entities and agencies. Likewise, WPC expertly assists, advocates for and represents private landowners, real estate developers, stakeholders, business owners and operators, legal, engineering and architectural firms, and real estate professionals.
Development Team Strategic Plan Leader Whether you are an experienced developer or novice home remodeler, or just dealing with a nagging building permit or violation issue, stressful, frustrating and costly challenges can arise when attempting to juggle multiple technical discipline professionals' services and appease government agencies within a limited budget and timeframe. Missteps, a learning curve and not knowing exactly who to hire or when, can lead to wasted money and time and redundant, ineffective and inefficient work products that hinder your project's progress and success.
Choosing WPC as your Development Team Leader to select, coordinate, manage, coach and provide written reports on the technical team's progress consistent with the strategic game plan and the required regulatory agency approvals, offers you the advantages and efficiency of a constant, capable, experienced, reliable point of communication and control. Working together with WPC at the helm allows you creative and comprehensive control of your project from inception through completion with relative freedom from time consuming technical details and headaches.
comprehensive land use planning consultation, real estate development consulting, community development planning and real estate development team leadership to public and private sector clients since 1989.
Dave Watson, AICP
Bachelor of Science Degree,
City and Regional Planning
School of Architecture and Environmental Design
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California
Master's Degree,
Public Administration
College of Professional Studies
University of San Francisco, California
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) American Planning Institute
- Friends of Price House Historical Advisory Committee
- Nipomo Transportation Advisory Committee
- NCSD Supplemental Water Alternatives Evaluation Committee
- SLO Mission Prep High School Accreditation Team
- Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter School Board of Directors
- Cal Poly Alumni Association
CAREER PRACTICE
Principal and Owner
Watson Planning Consultants
Public and Private Sector Land Use Consulting
1989-Present
Director of Public Services
City of Pismo Beach
Pismo Beach, California
1983-1989
Directed Planning, Building, Engineering, Public Works, Recreation and Redevelopment Departments. Prepared and oversaw annual administrative budgets of between $6-$10 million, annual special budgets for consulting services to support capital projects between $500,000 to $$1.5 million, and annual Capital improvements project budgets averaging $4 -$5 million.
Accomplished various Capital Improvement Projects within the California Coastal Zone and purview of the California Coastal Commission.
Representative accomplishments included:
- Planning and rebuilding of storm damaged Pismo Municipal Pier. Preparation and Implementation of City's Waterfront Restoration Plan (1984) that resulted in Pier Reconstruction and Beach Boardwalk Improvements.
- Adoption of 1986 Redevelopment Agency Plan for the Five Cities-Oak Park Heights area.
- Coordination of $12 million in road and highway overpass improvements with Caltrans and neighboring communities.
- Coordination of over $20 million in streets, bridges, trails, parks water and sewer upgrades ((1984-89)
- Rehabilitation of City's parks and recreation facilities
Assistant to the City Administrator/Associate Planner
City of Pismo Beach
Pismo Beach, California
1980-1983
Serving as assistant to City Administrator with responsibilities for preparation of City Department Budgets, Labor Negotiations, Capital Improvement Programs and Vehicle Replacement Plans. Representative accomplishments included:
- Authored City's initial Local Coastal plan (LCP) obtaining Coastal Commission's certification of LCP -1982
- Served as support staff to City's Architectural Review Committee
- Comprehensive Re-write of City Waterfront Revitalization Plan - 1985
- Completed and Implemented South Palisades, Pacific Estates, Toucan Terrace, Ventana and Mattie Road Specific Plans
- Assisted City-wide budget preparation 1982-83
- Served at City's Labor Negotiator 1982-1984
- Prepared City's initial Capital Improvement Plan
- Prepared City's initial Vehicle Replacement Plan
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