VALUES

​MANAGING GROWTH AND

PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE

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A lot of folks throw around the term smart growth without really defining what it means or what it looks like. In the architectural profession, I have worked for years with developers, governments, clients, and citizens to find common ground that benefits all of us and manages growth. My experience has led me to the conclusion that in order to protect the small town we love and its heritage, we need clarity, flexibility, innovation, and fair standards in our development code and plans. We need citizens engaged and aware of how our development code works, bringing their good ideas to the table proactively.

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We also need planning commissioners and board members that are aware of their duties and rights. As a licensed design professional, I know how to navigate these complicated legal, development, and zoning issues to challenge developers at a higher level.​​ Over the past seven years I have fought to protect our town from bad development by improving our code. I believe our board is equipped with the tools on hand if they so choose to use them for the public benefit. I will certainly wield them in the defense of our small town.​

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I want to work with our existing residents and businesses to improve their properties without onerous regulation. We should challenge and work with new developers that come to Berthoud and demand a higher standard of architecture, amenities, infrastructure, and transit options for those that do want to build here. Most of all, we need to consider public input throughout the process. 

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Serving on the Town of Berthoud Planning Commission, the 2021 Berthoud Comprehensive Plan Select Committee, and the town board, I believe proactive actions and intervention before development occurs is the best way to maintain the agricultural and historic, small-town character of Berthoud.

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​​2022-2026 Notable Accomplishments:

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• Approved 2021 and 2024 IBC, IRC, EBC, IECC, IPC, IMC, IFGC, GSC Regulation 86, and ISP&SC updated building codes.

• Approved the 2020 and 2023 NEC updated building codes.

• Pushed for and approved the creation of the 1st Street Corridor Overlay Plan.

• Pushed for and approved the creation of the Berthoud Metro District Policy.

• Pushed for and approved updates to our Chapter 30 of the Berthoud Municipal Code "Development Code".

• Pushed for and approved updates to our Berthoud Character District Guide and Design Guidelines "Architectural Standards".

• Approved of updates to our Berthoud Mountain Avenue Corridor Design and Signage Plan.

• Approved of updates to our Engineering, Infrastructure Design Standards and Construction Specifications.

• Opposed Colorado SB23-213 Land Use Bill through testimony at the Colorado legislature and through Resolution 06.2023 (State overreach on local development codes including required upzoning and density increases with limited municipal and citizen input.) THIS BILL WAS DEFEATED.

• Opposed Colorado SB24-092 Cost Effective Building Codes Bill through testimony at the Colorado legislature (State overreach on local energy codes that froze energy efficiency development and provided benefits for oil and gas suppliers) THIS BILL WAS DEFEATED.

• Designated several Local Historical Landmarks.

• Supported the first-ever, Berthoud Historic Preservation Plan.

• Donated the 1927 Berthoud fire truck to the Berthoud Fire Protection District and supported the Caretakers of Tradition in the museum addition.

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