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
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jackbergey@yahoo.com
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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.
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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.
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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.