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Chris Stewart, AICP. CFM FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant, City of Marble Falls: Mr. Stewart prepared a successful application to the State Division of Emergency Management for the acquisition by FEMA grant of two lots located in the regulatory floodway, which had been badly damaged in 1997 flooding. The acquired properties were set aside for integration into the City's hike-and-bike trail. WoodcreekMaster DrablagePlan (City of Wood creek): For this TWDB grant-fimdedproject,:Mr. Stewart provided CAD support during the hydrologic and hydraulic analysis on Hog Creek. The study identified existing areas of flooding and developed a phased improvement plan of the creek in order to contain the frequent flooding. The recommended improvements involved approximately 1,500 feet of channel improvements and one bridge upgrade. Close community involvement ensured an aesthetic, practical and favorable solution for all stakeholders. Comprehensive Plan, City of Liberty Bill: Mr. Stewart is currently providing consulting services to the City of Liberty Hill, and assisted the City Council, Planning and Zoning Connnittee in developing the City's first Comprehensive Plan. Elements of this plan include: a Baseline Analysis; Housing; Parks and Recreation; Economic Development; Future Land Use; and, Transportation. The City expects a tripling ofits population to over 8,000 in the next twenty years. Comprehensive Plan, City of Marble FaDs: M vice-chairman of the Comprehensive Plan steering conmrittee, he worked with various community groups and an outside consultant to produce a balanced Comprehensive Plan document to guide the City's growth, which was ultimately unanimously adopted by the Cotmci1. Toward implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, Mr. Stewart worked closely with the C01.mcil and implemented new ordinances and revisions to existing ordinances. Bike-and-Bike Trail, Marble Falls: Mr. Stewart worked closely with outside consultants to route a hike-and-bike trail ftmded with a matching grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Mr. Stewart studied adjacent zoning issues, floodplain, utilities, and bridge crossings to identify a preferred optimal route. Linear Park Design, Germany: The Deutsche Balm (German National Railway) was plamring a high-speed rail route to travel on an existing route across southwestern Germany. In order to mitigate noise pollution, the plan called for sound absorption walls 2-4 meters in height. Mr. Stewart worked with the architect to develop a 7-kilometer linear park feature with sidewalks and landscaping along the railroad right--of-way to soften the visual impact of the walls. Mr. Stewart applied particular detail in the design of pedestrian underpasses. Curley Mesquite Cove Drainage Improvements, City of Sunset Valley: Mr. Stewart developed a natural channel design concept to divert and attenuate problematic flows at an existing channel outfall. The project is located in a city park over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. and provided a gentle solution, integrated into the landscape. City Planner, City of Marble Falls: Ai; the sole planning staff for this Hill Country city of 6,000, Mr. Stewart administered the Zoning Commission. During his tenure, he prepared nwnerous reviews of applications for zoning changes, plats, annexations, conditional use permits, and variances, and presented staff reports to the Commission and City Council. Mr. Stewart also prepared, under the direction of the Planning and Zoning Conmrission and City COl.mcil, numerous amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision ordinances. Development Planner, City of Georgetown: As a staff planner to this City of 35,000, Mr. Stewart performed reviews of multiple subdivision, site plan, zoning, and variance applications for presentation to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and the City Council. Official Zoning Map, City of Sunset Valley: Mr. Stewart produced the City of Sunset Valley's first GIS-based zoning map, reflecting the most current ordinances and corporate limit adjustments. Espey Consultants, Inc. Page 2 of2 Exhibit A, Page 69