Town of Mammoth Lakes Planning and Economic Development Commission

Minutes of Regular Meeting

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437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes
Members Present:
  • Chair Michael Vanderhurst,
  • Commissioner Paul Chang,
  • Commissioner Jessica Kennedy,
  • and Commissioner Greg Eckert
Members Absent:
  • Vice Chair Jennifer Burrows

The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes.

Commissioner Chang led the flag salute.

Code Compliance Officer Jena Cater gave an update regarding current code enforcement efforts. There was discussion among members of the Commission and staff.

  • Resolution:
    Moved byCommissioner Jessica Kennedy
    Seconded byCommissioner Greg Eckert

    Adopt the resolution allowing the Commission to meet virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency.

    For (4)Chair Michael Vanderhurst, Commissioner Paul Chang, Commissioner Greg Eckert, and Commissioner Jessica Kennedy
    Absent (1)Vice Chair Jennifer Burrows
    Carried (4 to 0)

Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly outlined the information in the staff report.

Drew Hild, applicant, spoke about the extension request. There was discussion among members of the Commission, Mr. Hild, and staff.

  • Resolution:
    Moved byCommissioner Paul Chang
    Seconded byCommissioner Jessica Kennedy

    Adopt the attached Planning and Economic Development Commission Resolution, making the required Municipal Code findings, and approving Time Extension Request 21-001 for a five-year time extension of the Mammoth Hotel project entitlement (DR 19-003 & ADJ 19-002) with conditions as recommended by staff.

    For (4)Chair Michael Vanderhurst, Commissioner Paul Chang, Commissioner Greg Eckert, and Commissioner Jessica Kennedy
    Absent (1)Vice Chair Jennifer Burrows
    Carried (4 to 0)

Commissioner Kennedy thanked Town staff for their response and efforts during the COVID surge.

Chair Vanderhurst thanked Town staff for their snow removal and snow management efforts during the holidays. He said that the Grand Prix held at Mammoth Mountain was successful and brought great publicity to the Mountain.  

Community and Economic Development Director Sandra Moberly gave an update regarding the Design Committee meetings. She announced that the Town would be hosting a bilingual Community Conversation regarding COVID tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. There was discussion among members of the Commission and staff.

The Commission adjourned the meeting at 2:33 p.m.