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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReid PhillipsPlanning 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?* Reid Phillips 9703906089 reidphillips@hotmail.com Yes No Drivers LIC.jpg 107.31KB Yes No PEC Responsibilities 5000 Characters Max Having spent the last 2 years on PEC I feel that I can still do more positive work for the community. Have the last 2 years to gain experience and knowledge of the policies and requirements of the PEC decisions has made me more effective as a member. 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) Letter of Interest (optional) 5000 Characters Max My past experience from living in rental housing to becoming a homeowners in town helps me understand the challenges of workforce housing. As a builder/ contractor I have first hand experience of working with the Community Development department. As a developer consultant I also understand the larger role conscious development plays in our town. 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 My attendance over the last 2 years has been over 90%. I not had to recuse myself from any applications during my term. 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 believe I have been able to act as a fair and equitable member of PEC. I also have acted with a clear conscience when making my decisions/ Votes that allow me to fully defend my position Reid Const RESUME.doc 26KB