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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAndrew SchultePlanning 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?* Andrew Schulte 2023402268 schulteap@gmail.com Yes No image.jpg 2.95MB Yes No PEC Responsibilities 5000 Characters Max I graduated from the University of Maryland School of Law with a focus on environmental law. I would like to become a contributing member of the community in which I reside and feel that my educational background combined with my desire to see the continued sustainable and beautiful development of Vail make me an ideal candidate. 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) 5000 Characters Max In law school I wrote several papers concerning environmental regulations, ranging from local/state based purviews all the way to a paper comparing the regulatory positions of the United States and the European Union and their respective approaches to hydraulic fracturing. Additionally, I take pleasure in deep research dives into subject matter which is timely and interesting. I was awarded the highest grade in my Law and Policy of Cybersecurity class, largely thanks to my white paper and presentation on Bitcoin. I believe my attention to detail and ability to concisely present complex material make me an ideal fit for the PEC. 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 work at Gorsuch in Vail Village. In the winter I work a “split shift” so worst case scenario I would have to be back at work at 3pm. My summer hours are much more malleable. 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 My character and legal education will allow me to act in the best interests of the town. Separating personal and professional interests has always been a strong suit of mine. I act as a close confidant and legal advisor to a business in town and have been involved in challenging decision making processes concerning the ownership stakes of said business. I advocated for someone who I consider a dear friend to have a smaller stake as it was financially the correct thing to do. This was obviously not the most popular position but my advice was heeded as it was backed by clear facts and figures. Letter of Interest (optional)