Press Release
January 22, 2010
Dara MacDonald, Community Development Director
City Seeking Board and Commission Volunteers
The City of Salida is seeking additional members for several Boards and Commissions. Volunteers who serve on these provide a valuable service to the City and are able to participate in local decision making in a positive way.
Boards that currently have openings include the Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Tree Board, Board of Adjustment and Board of Appeals.
The Planning Commission has multiple duties including preparation of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Commissioners meet twice a month on the second Tuesday and the fourth Monday. Meetings on the second Tuesday are work sessions for the Commission to work on ongoing projects such as the Comprehensive Plan or to allow additional time to discuss major development applications. Public hearings are held on the fourth Monday of each month to review development applications such as subdivisions, conditional uses and planned developments. Planning Commission meetings are generally held at 6:00 p.m.
Board of Adjustment members meet as needed on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 a.m. to review variance applications. These are applications to deviate from the Land Use and Zoning section of the Salida Municipal Code. This Board generally meets 3 – 7 times a year.
The Board of Appeals is charged with reviewing appeals to decisions or interpretations by the Building Official. This Board meets as needed when an appeal is filed. This Board usually meets only once or twice a year. Familiarity with building codes and construction is preferred for membership on this Board.
The Tree Board is responsible for all trees on public property including those in parks and along public streets. The Tree Board has a work plan that includes recommended practices and associated costs for the care, preservation, trimming, planting, replanting, removal or disposition of street and park trees. This Board meets regularly at 8:00 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month.
Members of the Historic Preservation Commission are responsible for preserving the historic built environment within the City. The specific focus of the Commission is to review alterations to the exterior of buildings within the Downtown Historic District and local landmarks. The Commission also works to educate the public about appropriate preservation techniques and the overall benefits of preservation. This Commission meets regularly on the fourth Thursday of the month at 5:00 p.m.
To join any of these Boards or Commissions, an application and submit it to Janella Martinez, Deputy City Clerk, at City Hall. Applications are available at City Hall on on the City’s website: www.cityofsalida.com.
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