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The Buena Vista Planning & Zoning Commission February 21st, 2024 at 7:00 PM Commission Members and Staff will meet at the Community Center. The public is encouraged to join the meeting virtually via Zoom. The public can join the meeting using the Zoom information below. To participate in Public Comment and/or Public Hearings you may connect to the video conference. Conferencing Access Information: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6167636701?pwd=dDR3bldCRzRVMjhEaGV5SHZYZmxpdz09 Meeting ID: 616 763 6701 Passcode: y55sbm Listen via phone at: 1-720-707-2699 Meeting ID: 616 763 6701 Passcode: 554022 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call IV. Agenda Adoption V. Approval of Minutes – January 17th, 2023 VI. Public Comment VII. New Business 1. Commission Applicant Presentations • Tina Bennetts • Michael J. Westheimer VIII. Staff/Commission Interaction 1. Water Conservation Presentation – Tony LaGreca IX. Adjournment  Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Buena Vista Planning and Zoning Commission January 17th, 2024 CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 at the Community Center by Vice Chair Tony LaGreca. Staff Present: Planner I Caroline Mahoney, and Planning Technician Jamie Graves PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LaGreca led in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL LaGreca proceeded with the roll call and declared a quorum. Attendee Name Title Status Preston Larimer Chair Not Present Tony LaGreca Vice Chair Present Craig Brown Commissioner Present Blake Bennetts Commissioner Present Thomas Brown Commissioner Present AGENDA ADOPTION LaGreca called for approval of the agenda. Commissioner Thomas Brown motioned to adopt the agenda as amended and was seconded by Commissioner Bennetts. Motion #1 passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Craig Brown motioned to approve meeting minutes from December 6th, 2023, as presented. Commissioner Bennetts seconded. Motion #2 was unanimously approved. PUBLIC COMMENT Public comment was opened at 7:02 p.m. With no comments, public comment was closed at 7:02 p.m. NEW BUSINESS LaGreca introduced new business items. At 7:04 p.m. LaGreca opened the public hearing. Staff presented the proposed Unified Development Code updates and Commissioners asked clarifying questions. A discussion of each proposed amendment took place with Staff providing additional input where needed. With no comments, the public hearing was closed at 7:30 p.m. After deliberation, each business item was put to a vote. Commissioner Bennetts made a Motion to recommend Item #1 to the Board of Trustees as written. Commissioner Craig Brown seconded the motion. Motion #3 passed. Commissioner Bennetts made a Motion to recommend Item # 2 to the Board of Trustees as amended with the words “or Board of Trustees” added after “Town Administrator” in Item #2 Section 3. Commissioner Thomas Brown seconded the motion. Motion #4 passed. Commissioner Thomas Brown motioned to recommend Item #3 to the Board of Trustees as written. Commissioner Craig Brown seconded the motion. Motion #5 passed. STAFF / COMMISSION INTERACTION Staff discussion of existing and upcoming projects, changes in building and energy code versions, and deadlines for enforcement of new code standards. LaGreca requested adding a presentation of the Water Conservation Plan to the agenda at an upcoming Commission meeting. ______________________________________________________________________________________ ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Commissioner Craig Brown motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:59 p.m. Bennetts seconded. Motion #6 was unanimously approved. Respectfully submitted: Tony LaGreca, Vice Chair Caroline Mahoney, Planner I DATE: January 30, 2024 TO: Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Joel Benson, Planning Director RE: Vacant Commission Positions MEMO Background: The Town Planning and Zoning Commission shall consist of five (5) regular voting members appointed by the Board of Trustees. Up to two (2) alternate member positions may also be appointed. While alternate members may attend all meetings and participate in the discussion of matters coming before the Commission, alternate members are not entitled to vote unless a regular member is absent or otherwise unable to vote on such matters. Currently there are two (2) alternate member vacancies and two (2) applicants for these openings. While development of a review and approval process for applicants is needed, filling the vacant positions is equally important. Staff have invited both applicants to present to the Commission. Planning and Zoning Commission Action: Staff request that the Commissioners review the proposed applications, followed by a recommendation for the Board of Trustees to approve one or both and/or to continue seeking applicants. Attachments: Commission Application - Tina Bennetts Commission Application - Michael J. Westheimer  Tina Bennetts January 6, 2024 PO Box 418; Buena Vista CO 81211 133 Raven Way; Buena Vista CO 81211 719 207-2807 tinabennetts11@gmail.com I grew up in Buena Vista and moved back to the valley in 2018. I am a Civil Engineer with about 8 years of experience in the engineering industry. I have had my professional engineers license for 5 years. (cont'd on next page under Question 1.) The Planning and Zoning Commission is likely often faced with the challenge of striking a balance between development and growth of the town and having appropriate regulations in place such that the (cont'd on next page under Question 2.) I don't have a specific agenda to accomplish per say on the Commission. I don't have teeth into a specific project or goal. I would though like to see recommendations made by the Commission be based on appropriate (cont'd on next page under Question 3.) The Town should align available resources (i.e., water and sewer capacities) with proposed development plans. They should (cont'd on next page under Question 4.) Answers continued. Question 1. I'd enjoy using my engineering expertise to benefit the community I live in. I currently work remotely for AECOM out of Denver and often feel the pull to use my work, my time to better benefit MY community. Having grew up in Buena Vista and seen it grown from what it was in the early 2000s, I think my perspective on development and growth would be unique and valuable to this Commission. Question 2. development and growth is controlled to the point it is truly beneficial to the community. Essentially a balance between development and desirable development by a good portion of the population. They are also likely faced with the challenge of having limited resources to support growth and knowing when to draw the line based on those limited resources. Question 3. expertise or proactive research on a specific topic. I believe I could bring both of these to the Commission. Question 4. also understand the Town’s needs regarding development and growth and strive to align proposed development with the actual needs of the community.