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
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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)