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Community Development Boards and Commissions

Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee

This committee will lead the process and deliverables for this planning effort. Members of the CompPAC will represent and provide a feedback loop with the communities or boards that they represent. Their role is to review and comment on the content of the plan as it develops; weigh in on the big decisions; and enhance the plan with expertise.

CompPac meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m.

For information, visit EngageEstes.org

NAME Town/County
Matt Heiser, Chair Town
Bob Leavitt, Vice Chair County
David Bangs Town
Eric Blackhurst Town
Chuck Cooper Town
John Schnipkoweit County
David Shirk Town
Karen Thompson County
Rosemary Truman Town
David Wolf Town
Matt Comstock Town-non voting
Frank Theis County-non voting
Barbara McAlpine Town Board Liasion

 

Estes Park Planning Commission:  Land Use 

The Estes Park Planning Commission is a five-member Town commission that reviews development proposals and subdivision proposals within the Estes Park Town Limits. All Commissioners must reside within the Town limits for the duration of their term. The Town Board provides a Liaison to attend meetings and share pertinent information with the Board.

This Commission meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in the Board Room of Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue, Estes Park. The public is encouraged to participate. Study sessions, which are open to the public, are held at the Town Hall prior to some Planning Commission meetings. Public comment is not heard at study sessions. The starting time of the study session varies, depending on the length of the agenda.

Agendas, Minutes, and Meeting Packets can be found on the Town of Estes Park Boards and Meetings page.

NAME TERM EXPIRATION
Matt Comstock March 31, 2026
Dave Shirk March 31, 2024
Charles Cooper March 31, 2028
Matt Heiser March 31, 2024
Chris Pawson March 31, 2028
Trustee Barbara MacAlpine Town Board Liaison

To contact Planning Commissioners, please email planning@estes.org. Written comments can also be mailed to Town Hall, PO Box 1200, Room 210, Estes Park, CO 80517, or delivered to 170 MacGregor Avenue.

Bylaws

Intergovernmental Agreement with Amendments-expired as of 3/31/20

Estes Park Board of Adjustment:  Variance Requests

The Estes Park Board of Adjustment is a three-member Town board that reviews and has final decision-making authority over variance requests within Estes Park. The governing document is the Estes Park Development Code.  All Members must reside within the Town limits for the duration of their term.

The Estes Park Board of Adjustment meets as needed on the first Tuesday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room of Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue, Estes Park.  

Agendas, Minutes, and Meeting Packets can be found on the Boards and Meetings page.

NAME TERM EXPIRATION
Jeff Moreau March 31, 2023
Wayne Newsom March 31, 2024
Joe Holtzman March 31, 2025
Trustee Barbara MacAlpine  Town Board Liaison

To contact Board Members, please email planning@estes.org. Written comments can also be mailed to Town Hall, PO Box 1200, Room 210, Estes Park, CO 80517, or delivered to 170 MacGregor Ave.

Bylaws

Estes Park Board of Appeals:  Building Decisions

Consisting of design professionals and contractors, the Estes Park Board of Appeals hears and decides appeals to decisions made by the Chief Building Official. The Board makes recommendations to the Town Board of Trustees concerning the application of the International Building Codes and Local Amendments. The Estes Park Board of Appeals consists of five members who serve staggered five-year terms. All members are appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park and must reside in the Estes Valley for the duration of their term. This is a technical board. Members must have construction experience as described in the Board of Appeals Roles & Responsibilities.

The Board does not have regularly scheduled meetings but meets as needed.

When applicable, Agendas, Minutes, and Meeting Packets can be found on the Boards and Meetings page.

NAME TERM EXPIRATION
Joe Calvin, Chair May 1, 2023
Amy Plummer December 31, 2023
Brad Klein May 1, 2026
Don Darling May 1, 2022
Richard Dowling May 1, 2023
Trustee Kirby Hazelton  Town Board Liaison

 

Roles & Responsibilities

Bylaws

Board of Appeals 2009 International Building Code with Local Amendment (pages 57-63)

If you are a homeowner or contractor seeking an appeal from the CBO, download the application here.

Link to Meeting Minutes archives

When vacancies in boards and commissions occur, a notice is published in the local newspaper. Town appointments are made by the Estes Park Board of Trustees, following an application and interview process. County appointments are made by the Larimer County Board of Commissioners.