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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJack BergeyPlanning 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. Jack Bergey 3033780249 jackbergey@yahoo.com Yes No Screen Shot 2023-03-08 at 7.07.17 PM.png 627.32KB Yes No PEC Responsibilities Given the above prescribed role of the PEC, what makes you uniquely qualified to serve on the Commission?* 5000 Characters Max In 1996 when I purchased my first townhome on Chamonix lane I applied to add a 250 square foot addition, the first thing I was told was that I would have to rezone my whole complex that's when I first realized things needed to change. Since I owned 3 townhomes right across the street from the Chamonix affordable housing in late 2007 I became a citizen member of the Chamonix site master plan committee whose members included Scott Hunn, George Ruther, Bob Armour, and others. The Chamonix site master plan committee was tasked with coming up with a master plan for the affordable housing Chamonix site. Today the Chamonix housing complex is an example of a successful master plan. In mid 2020 I became a member of the west vail master plan committee. The master plan was adopted by City Council in late 2022. From 2008 to 2012 I worked as a consultant for FNMA and worked for FNMA Reviewing foreclosure documents which in some cases we're complicated by zoning issues and environmental issues. From 1983 to 2005 I was either a member of or president of our homeowners association. In three different instances we had to sue the insurance company for construction defects and pass a $1,000,000 plus special assessment. I was instrumental in procuring special assessment financing and finding the attorney. In one case we collected over $400,000 and in the other instance it was over $900,000. Not only did these cases take years to resolve the remediation process also took years to complete. I have a bachelor's degree from Western Colorado University in Business Administration. 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.* 5000 Characters Max In 1996 when I purchased my first townhome on Chamonix lane I applied to add a 250 square foot addition, the first thing I was told was that I would have to rezone my whole complex that's when I first realized things needed to change. Since I owned 3 townhomes right across the street from the Chamonix affordable housing in late 2007 I became a citizen member of the Chamonix site master plan committee whose members included Scott Hunn, George Ruther, Bob Armour, and others. The Chamonix site master plan committee was tasked with coming up with a master plan for the affordable housing Chamonix site. Today the Chamonix housing complex is an example of a successful master plan. In mid 2020 I became a member of the west vail master plan committee. The master plan was adopted by City Council in late 2022. From 2008 to 2012 I worked as a consultant for FNMA and worked for FNMA Reviewing foreclosure documents which in some cases we're complicated by zoning issues and environmental issues. From 1983 to 2005 I was either a member of or president of our homeowners association. In three different instances we had to sue the insurance company for construction defects and pass a $1,000,000 plus special assessment. I was instrumental in procuring special assessment financing and finding the attorney. In one case we collected over $400,000 and in the other instance it was over $900,000. Not only did these cases take years to resolve the remediation process also took years to complete. I'm interested in serving on the PEC Because I've chosen to make Vail my home. I am concerned for the future of Vail and its citizens. I am especially concerned about the serious employee housing issues facing our community and how the community can thrive as a tourist destination and yet still offer a quality standard of living for the local inhabitants. I am also concerned about the painful arduous process to actually get something built in the town of Vail. There needs to be new innovative ideas for building structures and materials to protect us from wildfire and ensure energy efficiency. This calls for change in our current codes and zoning and needs to be implemented as soon as possible. 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 would be available to attend all meetings in person. I am currently semi-retired. I live full time in Vail Co on Chamonix lane. My current work requirements are managing my 11 unit apartment building in Denver and several rentals in Vail. This spring I am currently hoping to break ground on a duplex in West Vail. I am sure any conflicts can be addressed as many times board members are also in the building business. 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) 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 I feel that I would be able to act in a quasi-judicial role and be able to make unpopular decisions. During my career as a mortgage broker, I had to tell people that they did not qualify to buy the home of their dreams. Thank goodness this was not very often, but difficult nonetheless. Many times, when counseling customers I would have to explain the rules to them and some of the rules would not seem fair or reasonable to them. As a board member or president of several different homeowners associations enforcing the rules was always difficult but someone had to do it. It was especially hard to pass large assessments and then to enforce the collection process.