Benjamin Kohout
Appraiser at City of Milwaukee- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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City of Milwaukee
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Appraiser
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Feb 2021 - Present
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Land Use Planner Consultant
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Jul 2020 - Present
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Village Planner
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Jun 2019 - Jul 2020
Direct and manage the zoning functions, code enforcement and policy recommendations and various tasks for the community. Provide guidance, staff recommendations on reviews of proposals and support for the Planning and Zoning Commission, Village Board, Board of Adjustments, Downtown Development Committee. Successfully implemented online planning permitting system, shepherded numerous industrial and commercial and residential developments through the development approval processes and meetings, achieved and promoted through social media a streetscape enhancement plan for the Village Center District though the Downtown Development Committee, acquisitioned and awarded contract with outside firm for zoning code amendment upgrades, planned for 2020-2021, assisted Village Administrator with various tasks as assigned.
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City of Franklin, WI
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Planner
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Dec 2018 - Jun 2019
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Right of Way Agent
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Jun 2018 - Dec 2018
Under general supervision of Director of Real Estate and Land Services, manage the easement and deed research processes for clients. Provide guidance and support for clients which include local governments and utility providers in managing overall scope of easement request from inception to completion.
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Community Development and Zoning Specialist
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Apr 2008 - Jun 2018
Under general supervision of Economic Development Director, direct and manage the zoning functions, rental inspection program, code enforcement and policy recommendations for the community. Supervise and direct office support staff and establish annual zoning budget. Provide guidance and support for the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustments. Propose policy recommendations at City Council meetings. Work with Economic Development office and other City departments on commercial development and TIF inquiries. Initiate code ordinance review and recommend amendments to code and policy to better fulfill the City’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan and to respond to changing dynamics in land use development.
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County Planner 2
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Jan 2003 - Apr 2008
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Education
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Iowa State University
BS, Community and Regional Planning