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10 <br /> Page 2 of 3 David Blankfard <br /> Orange County Board of Adjustment(REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) <br /> Please list the work/volunteer experience/qualifications that would add to your expertise <br /> for this board. <br /> I was member of the Orange County Board of Adjustment. I understand the process and <br /> procedures. <br /> What unique perspective can you bring to the Orange County Board of Adjustment? <br /> As a professional Engineer I can add the construction aspect of projects. <br /> What do you see as the responsibilities of this board, and what do you hope to <br /> accomplish if appointed? <br /> The responsibilities is to guide the growth of the county. My hope is that with my construction <br /> background I can help guide the growth in a fair and balanced manner. <br /> What do you consider to be be the most important issues facing Orange County related <br /> to growth? <br /> To manage the growth of the county to meet the needs for current and future citizens. <br /> What role should the Board of Adjustment take in guiding and regulating growth? <br /> The role of the Board of Adjustment is to apply zoning and staff s recommendations in a fair <br /> balanced way. <br /> How would you,as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of <br /> the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities? <br /> As a member I would apply the Board of Commissioners goals to each issue that was brought to <br /> the attention of the board of adjustment. <br /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br /> Orange County Planning Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) <br /> Application Date: 2/6/2017 <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> As a professional structural engineer my construction background would be an asset to the <br /> planning board. Also, my experiences on the Board of Adjustment would be a natural fit for the <br /> planning board as they deal with similar issues. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> After reaching my term limit on the Board of Adjustment serving on the Planning board would be <br /> a natural extension. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Work Experience: -Heery International, Atlanta, GA 1999-2001 Structural Engineer <br /> -Stewart Engineering, Raleigh, NC 2001-2008 Structural Project Manager <br /> -Clark Nexsen Architecture and Engineering, Raleigh, NC 2008 Senior Structural Engineer <br /> Education: 1989 Chapel Hill High School <br /> 1993 BS in Civil Engineer from Tulane University <br /> Other Comments: <br />