Mitchell Planning Group

Thomas K. Rhodes, Planner

Land Use Consultant

Represent the real estate and development community in design and land planning of properties; assist them with the development process which includes concept planning, site planning, preliminary and final platting, and building permitting.

Municipal Planning Consultant

Represent municipalities with their current planning needs by providing development review, meeting with citizens and developers, preparing staff reports, advising the Planning and Zoning Commission, City Council and Zoning Board of Adjustments as well as City Staff.

Current Municipal Clients

City of Azle
City of Oak Point
Town of Argyle
City of Springtown
Town of Northlake
Town of Ponder

PAST EXPERIENCE

Senior Planning Technician, City of San Marcos, Texas

Processed all development review applications
Utilized ArcGIS to perform property research
Prepared public notices for all cases
Processed the request for city owned property
Severed as the point of contact for citizens and developers proposing subdivision plats
Reviewed subdivision plats for consistency with applicable regulations
Prepared staff reports for subdivision plats to be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission
Reviewed applications and issued sign permits when necessary

Intern, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Austin, Texas

Researched 10 year old permits to determine the Best Available Control Technology (BACT) for the past ten years
Entered the data into the Environmental Protection Agency’s RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse
Assisted in completing permit Technical Reviews for new, amendment, and renewal permits

Education

EDUCATION

Major: Geography
Minor: Biology

Texas State University at San Marcos, San Marcos, Texas

Date of Graduation: May 14, 2004

Grade Point Average: 3.64 Cumulative (on scale of 4.0) – Magna Cum Laude

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION & AFFILIATIONS

American Planning Association – Central Texas Section of the Texas Chapter