HomeMy WebLinkAboutNina LandesPlanning and Environmental Commission (PEC) Application
The Planning and Environmental Commission (PEC) is a seven-member volunteer board.
The PEC is responsible for the review and determination of requests for variances and conditional use permits, and
recommendation to Town Council on special development districts, subdivisions, rezonings, various Town of Vail proposed
plans and other community matters per the Town Charter and ordinances.
The PEC meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 1 p.m. in the Vail Municipal Building.
Name of Applicant *
Phone Number *
Email *
Is the Town of Vail
considered your
primary residence?*
Proof of Residence *
Are you a registered
voter in the Town of
Vail?*
Section 3-2-6 of the Vail Town Code prescribes the function of the PEC. According to the Town Code, The PEC shall have the
following function and duties:
a. Make and adoption of master plans for approval by the Town Council,
b. Review and recommend zoning regulations and subdivision regulations to the Town Council,
c. Review and approve environmental impact reports and mitigation measures as required by the Zoning Regulations, review
and comment on programs and studies of environmental issues,
d. Conduct research of environmental issues,
e. Make recommendations to the Town Council for control of pollution and the protection of the environment, Advise the
Town Council on appropriate actions when air and water quality standards are violated, and
f. Consider other matters pertaining to the Commission and to act in an advisory role to the Town Council.
Given the above
prescribed role of the
PEC, what makes you
uniquely qualified to
serve on the
Commission?*
Nina Landes
9703768153
ninalandes@gmail.com
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No
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PEC Responsibilities
5000 Characters Max
I have lived in Vail for 22 years. My background is unique as I have worked both in
the hospitality field and civil engineering in Vail. I am also extremely active outdoors.
I kayak, hike, bike, and ski. One of the most important aspects of living here is the
environment, its health, and access to it. I was lucky to get the chance to buy a Vail
Commons unit, but before living here, I lived in almost every neighborhood in Vail
and understand their unique differences and challenges.
Please provide an
example from your
past which
demonstrates your
qualifications and
explain why you are
interested in serving
on the PEC?*
Please describe your
availability to attend
PEC meetings for the
duration of your term
and identify any
conflicts of interest
that may arise as a
result of your
employment,
personal and/or
professional
relationships or
financial interests in
the Town of Vail.*
Vail is a small
community and
everyone seems to
know each other in
one form or another.
Please describe your
abilities to act in a
quasi-judicial role
and provide at least
one example where
you had to make and
unpopular decision
on an issued based
upon a set of criteria
or other certain
considerations.*
Resume (optional)
Letter of Interest
(optional)
5000 Characters Max
I was a key member of the Vail Streetscape project. At the time, I was the engineer
working for ERWSD, which partnered with the TOV to upgrade their facilities before
the streets were heated. I was proud to be a part of that project and have an
understanding of how partnerships and entities can help make our town better. I am
interested in serving on the PEC because I have wanted to become more involved
in the town I call home and help shape its future.
The PEC meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Meetings begin at
1:00 pm and typically adjourn by 5:00 pm. PEC members shall be appointed to a 2
year term. Attendance at meetings is critical as it provides a broad representation on
matters before the PEC and promotes a fair and equitable development review
process.
5000 Characters Max
I currently work from home for a construction company based out of Denver. The
project I have been working on for the past four years is for ERWSD. The project is
extremely flexible and I have the freedom to schedule my work hours as desired.
The PEC is often asked to act in a quasi-judicial (like a judge) on development
applications. Decision making is guided by review criteria and findings of fact. The
review criteria are prescribed by the Vail Town Code.
5000 Characters Max
Working as an engineer, one almost always has to tell your clients the cost of
completing a project correctly is more difficult and expensive than they were
expecting. Professionally an engineer also has to make sure the contractor is not
cutting corners and following best practices in the field for safety and to ensure a
good outcome. Many times in my career I have had to make a contractor fix their
mistakes.