Planning Commission (CPC)

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OverviewBuilding Diagram

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:

Contact Us

  1. Chelsea Stromberg

    Senior Planner
    Email Chelsea
    Phone: (719) 685-4398

  2. Erin Ringsred

    Planner II
    Email Erin
    Phone: 719-685-4398

  3. Kelsey Lanham

    Planning Technician
    Email Kelsey Lanham
    Phone: (719) 685-4398

  4. Hannah Van Nimwegen

    Planning Director
    Email Hannah
    Phone: (719) 685-2550

Regular Meetings

CPC meets every month, on the second Wednesday at 5:30pm. The board meets in-person at City Hall and streams their meetings to YouTube and over ZOOM. Public comment is only allowed in-person. 

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.

Please note: the Planning Commission is now accepting public comment on non-agenda items at the beginning of every regular meeting.

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

Members

Commission Vacancies: 1
Member Name Position
Alan Delwiche Chair
Mike Casey Commissioner
Carey Storm Commissioner
David Armstrong Commissioner
Gloria Latimer Commissioner
Justin Wilson Commissioner
Whitney Lewis Alternate Commissioner
Connie Brachtenbach Alternate Commissioner
Stephen Graybill Alternate Commissioner
Julie Wolfe City Council Liaison
Hannah Van Nimwegen-McGuire Staff Liaison

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, a letter of interest, and a resume and/or statement of qualifications to the City Clerk.

CPC Submittal Schedules

Deadlines for CPC

  1. CPC 2022 Pre-Application Meeting Calendar (2 Month)
  2. CPC 2022 Pre-Application Meeting Calendar (3 Month)
  3. CPC 2022 Pre-Application Meeting Calendar (4 Month)

Manitou Springs Zoning Map

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