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Regular MeetingBuena Vista, CO · March 20, 2024
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The Buena Vista Planning & Zoning Commission
March 20th, 2024 at 7:00 PM
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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 – February 21st, 2024
VI. Public Comment
VII. New Business
1. Comprehensive Plan RFP Review Process.
VIII. Staff/Commission Interaction
IX. Adjournment
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Buena Vista Planning and Zoning Commission
February 21st, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February
21st, 2024 at the Community Center by Chair Preston Larimer.
Staff Present: Planning Director Joel Benson, Planner I Caroline Mahoney, and Planning Technician Jamie
Graves (via Zoom)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Larimer led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Benson proceeded with the roll call and declared a quorum.
Attendee Name Title Status
Preston Larimer Chair Present
Tony LaGreca Vice Chair Present
Craig Brown Commissioner Present
Blake Bennetts Commissioner Present
Thomas Brown Commissioner Present via Zoom
AGENDA ADOPTION
Larimer called for approval of the agenda. Commissioner LaGreca motioned to adopt the agenda as
presented and was seconded by Commissioner Craig Brown. Motion #1 passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Bennetts motioned to approve meeting minutes from January 17th, 2024, as presented.
Commissioner Craig Brown seconded. Motion #2 passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment was opened at 7:03 p.m.
With no comments, public comment was closed at 7:04 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
Larimer introduced new business items at 7:04 p.m.
Planning and Zoning Commission Applicant Tina Bennetts presented to the Commission.
Planning and Zoning Commission Applicant Michael J. Westheimer presented to the Commission.
Benson described the new Commission Member appointment process and Larimer outlined the role of an
Alternate Member. Commissioners then deliberated on the Applicants.
LaGreca made a motion to recommend to the Board of Trustees that Tina Bennetts’ application be put forth
for review by the Board of Trustees. Thomas Brown seconded the motion. Motion #3 passed as
recommended.
LaGreca made a motion to recommend to the Board of Trustees that Michael J. Westheimer’s application be
put forth for review by the Board of Trustees. Craig Brown seconds the motion. Motion #4 passed as
recommended.
Benson updated the Commission on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan status and upcoming dates of review for
future Commission meetings.
7:22 p.m. New Business closed.
STAFF / COMMISSION INTERACTION
Commissioner LaGreca, also a member of the Water Advisory Board, presented the Source Water
Protection Plan, Water Resource Master Plan, and Water Conservation Plan to the Commission and Staff.
Commission members and Staff discussed the presentation. Topics included historical data trends, usage
forecasting, the Water Advisory Board’s basis for recommendation, and ways to enhance Town’s water
portfolio. No motions and no decisions were made. LaGreca then closed the Presentation.
Benson provided Development update to Commissioners regarding various in-progress projects and
applications.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Commissioner Bennetts motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Craig
Brown seconded. Motion #5 was unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted:
Preston Larimer, Chair
Caroline Mahoney, Planner I
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