TOM VLASIC, AICP

Mr. Vlasic is thoroughly conversant with the requirements for local planning in California and advises planning commissions and city councils on a variety of planning matters. He provides technical advice to public agencies on hillside and flatland residential development, sign ordinances, downtown land use and urban design problems, large scale mixed-use development, commercial and industrial projects, and use of surplus school lands and facilities.

Mr. Vlasic has prepared and administered general plans and land use regulations. As a representative of Spangle Associates, he served as the director of planning for the City of Belmont. Currently, Mr. Vlasic serves as Deputy Town Planner for the Town of Portola Valley. He carries out a variety of tasks for the town, including staffing the Architectural and Site Control Commission which reviews all significant development proposals.

Mr. Vlasic has also assisted citizens’ groups and private developers in preparing and processing land use proposals. He has advised public and private clients regarding legal challenges to land use plans and regulations, as well as the use of citizens’ initiatives and referendums.