Entitlement & Regulatory Strategy

What this looks like in practice

Pathway selection and timing
I determine whether a ministerial track is feasible or whether discretionary findings are unavoidable, then set a schedule that respects agency calendars and project milestones.

Regulatory alignment
I calibrate project design to meet local code, regional policies, and Coastal Act standards, integrating CEQA considerations and special overlays from the outset.

Issue spotting and risk reduction
I surface constraints early—sensitive habitat, shoreline hazards, public access, neighborhood character—and craft defensible responses before they become barriers.

Submittal strategy and narrative
I develop a concise entitlement story, coordinate multi-agency submittals, and ensure that drawings, studies, and statements speak the same language.

Hearing preparation and advocacy
I prepare staff, consultants, and principals with targeted briefing materials, build the record, and advocate with clarity and composure in public forums.

Conditions and post-approval compliance
I negotiate conditions where appropriate, track obligations, and manage post-entitlement clearances to ensure approval remains durable in practice, not just on paper.