Project Description:

Similar to many of Colorado’s mountain towns, Kremmling has seen an continuous increase in development and redevelopment applications. In a community where the planning functions were handled by the Town Manager’s position, the increase in number of requests, and the scale and impact of those requests, soon necessitated partnering with CPS to provide land use and development review expertise. As a key team member, CPS regularly coordinated with the Town Manager, Public Works Director, and contracted Town Engineer and Town Attorney to ensure comprehensive and complete community development decisions.

CPS was able to hit the ground running by developing applications forms, guides, and checklists to assist applicants and landowners in compiling complete applications. Furthermore, CPS, in collaboration with the Town Attorney, facilitated a joint training workshop with the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Trustees. With an increase in land use applications and requests that were larger and more complex than received in recent history, this training was focused on establishing a base level of knowledge and understanding between staff, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and Board of Trustees to understand each step in the development review process and ensuring due process for all applicants.