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Planning Commission (CPC)
Overview
The Planning Commission serves as both an advisory board to the City Council and acts as the final approval authority on certain land use matters. The Planning Commission has the general purpose of:
"Guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, well adjusted and harmonious development of the City and its environs."
Planning Commission meetings are quasi-judicial and the Commissioners hear such items as:
- Major and Minor Conditional Use Permits
- Major and Minor Development Plans
- Major and Minor Subdivision Requests
- Rezoning Requests
- Vacation of Easement, Right-of-Way, and Plat Requests
- Zoning Variance Requests
Regular Meetings
Regular Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month in City Council Chambers (606 Manitou Avenue) at 6:00 PM.
Meetings are quasi-judicial and are open to the public. Please email the ADA Coordinator if you need special assistance attending a meeting. You may also call 719-685-2554.
Livestream Meetings
Click this link to view live and recorded meetings of the Planning Commission.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Commission Meeting Summary Agendas
Summary agendas are created by Staff in the days following a Public Hearing and are for informational purposes only. These summaries have not been reviewed or approved by the Commission. The intent of the summary agendas is to provide a snapshot of the Commission's activity during a given meeting. Formal minutes, once approved by the Commission, can be accessed using the Agendas and Minutes link above.
Members
Member Name | Position | Term Expiration |
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Alan Delwiche | Chair | 12/31/2022 |
Jeanne Vrobel | Vice Chair | 12/31/2020 |
Mike Casey | Commissioner | 12/31/2019 |
Julie Wolfe | Commissioner | 12/31/2021 |
Julia Simmons | Commissioner | 12/31/2020 |
Whitney Lewis | Commissioner | 12/31/2021 |
Bryant "Tip" Ragan | Commissioner | 12/31/2022 |
David Armstrong | Alternate Commissioner | 12/31/2022 |
Kathleen Klepfer | Alternate Commissioner | 12/31/2023 |
Justin Wilson | Alternate Commissioner | 12/31/2023 |
Robert Todd | City Council Liaison | N/A |
Michelle Anthony | Staff Liaison | N/A |
Dylan Becker | Staff Liaison | N/A |
Apply for Membership
The Planning Commission consists of seven regular members and up to three alternate members. Commissioners serve a four (4) year term. All members are intended to be representative of the various demographics of the City including backgrounds such as:
- Architecture
- Urban/Regional/Town Planning
- Real Estate Expertise
- Survey Experience
- Law/Legal Expertise
- And more!
City Council appoints members to the Planning Commission. To apply for an appointment, send an Application for Board Membership (PDF), a letter of interest, and a resume and/or statement of qualifications to the City Clerk.
CPC Submittal Schedules
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James Mayerl
AICP, Interim Planning Director
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Michelle Anthony
AICP, Senior Planner - Current Development
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Karen Berchtold
AICP, Senior Planner – Long-Range Planning
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Dylan Becker
Planner I - Planning Coordination and GIS
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Planning
Physical Address
606 Manitou Avenue
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Phone: 719-685-4398Fax: 719-685-5233