HomeMy WebLinkAboutRys OlsenDesign Review Board (DRB) Application
The Design Review Board (DRB) is a five-member volunteer board.
The DRB is responsible for reviewing development plans to ensure compliance with the Town of Vail design guidelines
and development standards
The board's review includes:
Architectural character and general compatibility
Site planning, building materials and architectural details
Landscaping and buffering to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses and the environment
The DRB meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 2 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?*
Responsibilities of the five-member DRB include reviewing the design of new structures, remodels, sign requests,
landscaping plans and other architectural and aesthetic matters.
Given the above
prescribed role of the
DRB, what makes
you uniquely
qualified to serve on
the Board?*
Rys Olsen
9703311098
rysolsen@me.com
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No
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DRB Responsibilities
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I am a 30-year Vail Vally local with a 20 + year design build history who has worked
with most of our local architects, engineers, and builders this coupled with my
interest to see the continued growth of the town in a positive direction for the long
game and my strong interest to be a proactive member of the Town of Vail
development are in combination the qualities I feel would serve the position on the
DRB. As a creative individual who is personable, extremely detail-oriented, and
environmentally sensitive I feel I could bring I could offer a valid perspective on
current and new projects.
Please provide an
example from your
past which
demonstrates your
qualifications and
explain why you are
interested in serving
on the DRB?*
Please describe your
availability to attend
DRB 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 *
Letter of Interest *
5000 Characters Max
Having cultivated a strong interest in architectural and interior design at an early age
it was clear that my future was to be forever tied to this arena. This conviction
eventually led to the formal study of design and a 15 + year working history in
commercial, and residential interior design. As lead designer, project manager, and
owners rep for the past 10 years of my professional career, I have produced an
undisputed record of seeing a wide range of small, and large-scale projects from
concept to completion, ensuring client trust throughout the process, and earning
continued patronage regardless of size, or scope of the project.
The DRB meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Meetings begin at
2:00 pm. DRB members shall be appointed to a 2 year term. Attendance at meetings
is critical as it provides a broad representation on matters before the DRB and
promotes a fair and equitable development review process.
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I have no issues with the first and second Wed other than early spring and late fall
when I am in Italy for up to 10 days each visit. The chance that I might not be able to
attend 1 or 2 DRB meetings per year is possible.
The DRB is often asked to act in a quasi-judicial (like a judge) on design 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
The best example that comes to mind is trail maintenance. As an active cyclist in our
valley and promoter of tail development and maintenance, I have found on more
than one occasion the need to organize riders to help clean and in some cases re-
route a section of trail. Not everyone wants to volunteer for trail maintenance and
nearly no one would like to see a fast section of trail adjusted to be slower for
erosion prevention or maybe even closed but from time to time it must happen if we
are to keep our trail system healthy.
Design Resume_Portfolio TD.pdf 4.01MB
Cover Letter_Design Resume.pdf 25.24KB