HomeMy WebLinkAbout20131633.tiffSUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
A regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission was held in the Weld County
Administration Building, Hearing Room, 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado. This meeting was called to
order by Vice Chair, Robert Grand, at 1:30 pm.
Roll Call.
Present: Benjamin Hansford, Bret Elliott, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman,
Robert Grand.
Absent/Excused: Bill Hall, Jason Maxey.
Also Present: Chris Gathman and Michelle Martin, Department of Planning Services; Don Carroll, Heidi
Hansen and Jennifer Petrik, Department of Public Works; Lauren Light, Mary Evett and Troy Swain,
Department of Health; Brad Yatabe, County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary.
D Motion: Approve the June 4, 2013 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Joyce
Smock, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford. Motion passed unanimously.
D CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
USR13-0016
NELSON RANCHES INC
CHRIS GATHMAN
A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR A MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITY
INCLUDING AN OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE FACILITY (GAS
PROCESSING FACILITY AND RELATED EQUIPMENT INCLUDING GAS
COMPRESSORS ALONG WITH A LAYDOWN YARD/STORAGE AREA FOR
OIL AND GAS EQUIPMENT) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
E2 SECTION 21, T10N, R58W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY,
COLORADO.
WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 127; APPROXIMATELY 0.25 MILES
SOUTH OF CR 116.
D Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR13-0016, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. He stated that the applicant revised their application as they originally stated
there would be 3 to 4 employees on site; however they would like to expand that to 15 to 20 employees.
The applicant is proposing a lay down area; therefore given the proximity to County Road 127, staff is
requesting a screening plan for the lay down storage area. Staff received one phone call objecting to the
proposed request. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application with
the attached conditions of approval and development standards.
D Heidi Hansen, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the
requirements on site. Ms. Hansen noted that the applicant has completed Condition of Approval 1.C as
the applicant will be installing double cattle guards on site. Therefore she recommended deleting that
condition of approval.
D Motion: Delete Condition of Approval 1.C as stated by Staff, Moved by Benjamin Hansford,
Seconded by Bret Elliott.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bret Elliott, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman, Robert
Grand.
Commissioner Lawley asked if the proposed traffic count will be considered along with the applicant's
traffic number. Ms. Hansen said that it will with the overall county road considerations but for this facility
there is not enough traffic to trigger improvements on their own. Therefore the Improvements and Road
Maintenance Agreement would simply be a proportional share of their impact.
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D Mary Evett, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. Ms. Evett recommended that Condition of Approval 1.D
may be deleted as it is duplicated under Condition of Approval 7.A.
L> Motion: Delete Condition of Approval 1.D, Moved by Nick Berryman, Seconded by Benjamin
Hansford.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bret Elliott, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman, Robert
Grand.
D Mike Soloman, Whiting Petroleum, stated that they are gathering gas from the surrounding area. It
will be gathered at a low pressure and distributed via pipeline north to Trailblazer pipeline. All the liquids
will be trucked to some of the other local fractionators in the area. Mr. Soloman stated that new
equipment will be placed in the lay down yard including pipe, lact units, heater treaters, etcetera.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
The Chair asked the applicant if he has read through the amended Development Standards and
Conditions of Approval and if he is in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in
agreement.
Motion: Forward Case USR13-0016 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the
amended Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's
recommendation of approval, Moved by Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Jordan Jemiola.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bret Elliott, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman, Robert
Grand.
r> CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
USR13-0012
PRADO VIEW INVESTMENTS COMPANY LP
MICHELLE MARTIN
A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR AGRICULTURAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS PRIMARILY
ENGAGED IN PERFORMING AGRICULTURAL, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY OR
HORTICULTURAL SERVICES ON A FEE OR CONTRACT BASIS, INCLUDING
A LIVESTOCK CONFINEMENT OPERATION (7,500 HEAD DAIRY) IN THE A
(AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LOT B REC EXEMPT RE -3724, BEING PART OF THE NW4 SECTION 12,
T4N, R66W AND PART OF THE S2 SECTION 1, T4N, R66W OF THE 6TH
P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 35 AND NORTH OF CR 46.
Michelle Martin, Planning Services, presented Case USR13-0012, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this
application with the attached conditions of approval and development standards.
D Commissioner Lawley asked if Condition of Approval 1.A should state that the applicant shall
attempt to address the Town of LaSalle's requirements. Ms. Martin stated that it should be amended to
read that they "shall attempt to". Motion: Amend Condition of Approval 1.A as stated, Moved by Mark
Lawley, Seconded by Nick Berryman.
Motion passed unanimously.
D Heidi Hansen, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and
the requirements on site.
Troy Swain, Environmental Health, reviewed the regulations for surface and groundwater protection,
nuisance control, sanitary sewer requirements, and the confined animal feeding operation requirements.
He stated that this facility will need to acquire additional property to do land application and dewatering of
the impoundments. The phasing of the facility appears that on the third year of their development they
will be in a situation where they will need to acquire more property to apply wastewater.
Commissioner Grand wished to clarify if there is enough capacity to accept all of the wastewater. Mr.
Swain said that if all 7,500 head were to be on site there is not enough infrastructure to handle it all;
however after discussions with the applicant on how the facility will be phased in he determined that after
at the 3r° year they will need to acquire additional property to comply with these requirements. Mr. Swain
added that he is confident that the existing language in the staff report will ensure that the applicant will
need to comply with the requirements.
D Glen Czaplewski, AGPROfessionals, LLC 4350 State Highway 66, Longmont, Colorado stated that
the applicants are proposing a 7,500 head dairy. The site was previously permitted under NCU-368 for a
20,000 head feedlot for 40 plus years. The north lot will be the primary site for the dairy and the south lot
will consist of the compost area. Mr. Czaplewski stated that there will be cross vent barns new to this
facility to keep the milking cows in a climate controlled environment indoors. In addition, this will control
nuisances and other vectors. With the historic use of the site and surrounding dairy and agricultural uses
they believe that it is compatible with the surrounding community.
D The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this
application.
Christine Chaulk Grace, Syngenta Seeds, provided a letter to the Planning Commission members.
Syngenta Seeds is a research facility located east of and adjacent to the site. She added that Syngenta
has owned this research facility since 1993. She stated that at their facility they focus on drought
activities.
Ms. Grace stated that it is critical that the quality of the irrigation water at their facility be maintained and
that there is not any surface runoff or threat from potential contamination of their research plots from the
neighboring land uses. She added that their facility was impacted when the runoff from the existing
manure compost located on the southern lot deposited onto their research plots. She stated that after
talking to the applicant they did put an earthen berm up to divert the runoff so that it would not go onto the
research plots.
In addition, Ms. Grace cited concerns of odors, pests and flies, dust and noise from the increased traffic
and damage to the road.
Commissioner Jemiola asked if manure was located on the subject property since they were there from
1993. Ms. Grace said that there was no manure but that the site was used in common farming
operations. She added that the existing manure on site is residual from the existing lots from the northern
parcel.
1. Mr. Czaplewski stated that a 7,500 head dairy will not have the same output as a 20,000 head
feedlot. He added that they have submitted a Remediation Plan to the Health Department and will have
the manure on site removed by November 28, 2013 or they will put it under some sort of runoff
containment. Mr. Czaplewski stated that over the summer they do have some temporary measures in
place to help control those runoff issues.
Tim Naylor, AGPROfessionals, said that they windrow the compost manure to control the vectors and
reduce the mass of the manure. He added that composting is a common practice for controlling odor,
flies and runoff.
Ms. Grace inquired if the southern parcel was going back into farming because she understands that the
water rights were sold from that site. Mr. Naylor said that the applicant will need to acquire water for that
property.
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The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the amended Development Standards and
Conditions of Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in
agreement.
D Motion: Forward Case USR13-0012 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the
amended Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's
recommendation of approval, Moved by Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bret Elliott, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman, Robert
Grand.
Commissioner Berryman recommended that the applicant and Ms. Grace meet to go over the details of
the plan.
Commissioner Jemiola stated that he believes this is a higher use of the property and is consistent with
the Weld County Comprehensive Plan and the Weld County Code.
Commissioner Grand agreed that this is a higher use of the property. He added that he recognizes the
need for speeding up projects but that it does not justify breaking regulatory process to do that.
D CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOCATION:
COZ13-0001
WAKE LLLP
CHRIS GATHMAN
CHANGE OF ZONE FROM THE R-1 (LOW -DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE
DISTRICT TO THE 1-3 (INDUSTRIAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
PT E2 SECTION 32, T6N, R65W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY,
COLORADO.
SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TOO STREET (CR 64) AND APPROXIMATELY
675 FEET WEST OF CR 41.
D Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case COZ13-0001, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. He noted that staff was contacted by a surrounding property owner with
concerns about potential for traffic when the site is developed. The Department of Planning Services
recommends approval of this application with the attached conditions of approval.
D Don Carroll, Public Works, reported on the existing road, access, floodplain and drainage conditions
and the requirements on site. He noted that County Road 64, which is also O Street, is an arterial
roadway and the City of Greeley is identifying it as a minor arterial roadway. He added that Weld County
is requiring 140 feet of right-of-way; however the City of Greeley is requiring 100 feet of right-of-way. Mr.
Carroll suggested amending Condition of Approval to include the 140 feet of right-of-way.
Motion: Amend Condition of Approval 2.D to include 140 feet of right-of-way as stated by staff, Moved by
Mark Lawley, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford.
Motion passed unanimously.
> Mary Evett, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
D Bruce Johnson, 801 8th Street, Suite 220, Greeley, Colorado, stated that his family has owned this
property for several years and they intend to change the zone. He added that they have had many
inquiries on this property because of what was happening to the properties to the west. Therefore they
have decided to change the zoning so business could be located here.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this
application.
Steve Gomez, 7908 Whitney Court, Ft. Collins, Colorado, stated that he is here to represent an individual
who resides at 1287 N 1st Avenue. He stated that he is concerned with changing it from low -density
residential to industrial is a significant change and will impact their property in the adjacent subdivision to
the east. He expressed concern over the decrease in property values if this is approved. The trees
between the subdivision and the proposed change of zone site do not have leaves in the winter time so it
will not provide screening.
I> Mr. Johnson responded to the Mr. Gomez' concerns. He added that he has lived in this area since
1943. He has sold property surrounding this site and it has been changed to Industrial. He added that
there has been no interest in this property for residential use. The use in this part of the County and the
City of Greeley's planning is for this type of use.
The Chair asked the applicant if he has read through the amended Development Standards and
Conditions of Approval and if he is in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in
agreement.
Motion: Forward Case COZ13-0001 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the
amended Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's
recommendation of approval, Moved by Mark Lawley, Seconded by Jordan Jemiola.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bret Elliott, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman, Robert
Grand.
The Chair called a recess at 3:28 pm and reconvened the hearing at 3:36 pm.
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
USR13-0015
JOLENE & H. L. JOHNS
CHRIS GATH MAN
A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND USES (SHOOTING RANGE)
IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LOT B REC EXEMPT RE -4012; PART N2NE4 SECTION 16, T1N, R67W OF
THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 10 AND APPROXIMATELY 750 FEET
WEST OF CR 19.
I> Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR13-0015, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. The Department of Planning Services has received numerous phone calls,
emails and letters that have been submitted citing concerns of noise, spooking livestock on adjacent
properties, safety, traffic, and the proximity to surrounding residences. Mr. Gathman stated that the
Department of Planning Services is recommending denial of this application due to 1) non-compliance
with the City of Dacono's Comprehensive Plan and 2) the noise from the shooting range will cause noise
and disruption to adjacent residential properties and livestock.
Jennifer Petrik, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and
the requirements on site. Ms. Petrik recommended deleting Condition of Approval 1.K.11 and to make a
new Condition of Approval 1.K.11 to read "The gate must be set back 75 feet from the right-of-way to
allow vehicles to pull completely off the roadway in order to open the gate safely."
Motion: Delete Condition of Approval 1.K.11 and add new Condition of Approval as stated by staff,
Moved by Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Mark Lawley.
Motion passed unanimously.
D Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. Ms. Light noted that Development Standard 10 restricts
the noise to the industrial limit which is 80 decibels. She added that after conferring with the County
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Attorney there is a state regulation which the Weld County Ordinance was based upon. The State
regulations would come into effect for the noise regulations; therefore staff recommends that
Development Standard 10 be deleted and replaced with the following language "The maximum
permissible noise level shall not exceed the industrial limit of 80 dba as measured according to Section
25-12-102 CRS."
Motion: Delete language in Development Standard 10 and replace with "The maximum permissible noise
level shall not exceed the industrial limit of 80 dba as measured according to Section 25-12-102 CRS.",
Moved by Nick Berryman, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford.
Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Yatabe referred to Page 2 Item 2.B Paragraph 2 and recommended amending "Section 19-2-60.B" in
the second sentence to "Section 19-2-60.C.7".
Motion: Amend Item 2.6 on Page 2 as stated by staff, Moved by Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by
Joyce Smock.
Motion passed unanimously.
E> Lynn Johns, 8690 CR 10, said that they are proposing a shooting range. He added that the range is
to be 1 acre in size and they can subcut the range so that the side and back berms will be 13 to 14 foot
tall. The receiving end of where the shots will be fired will be 20 foot tall with a baffle on top of the berm.
Any bullets that are fired will be going into a bullet trap which is a 4 foot by 4 foot by 4 foot square trap
built out of 6 inch treated wood.
Commissioner Lawley asked if he met with any of the neighbors regarding this proposal. Mr. Johns said
that he talked to three of his neighbors that he thought would be most affected by it. He added that he
didn't receive a negative response from them at that time. Mr. Johns said that they hope to provide a
small shooting range to benefit the community and added that his neighbors will have free access to it.
He further added that they have people coming down County Road 10 and shoot at berms from the road.
Mr. Johns said that they will try to mitigate the noise with a canopy that has acoustical tiles to benefit the
shooter and the public. He added that their area has become a commercial/industrial area and he is trying
to take his land and benefit himself and others at the same time.
D The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this
application.
Dolf Veit, 8502 CR 10, stated that he is an adjacent neighbor to the south. Mr. Veit provided a video to
show the landscape and improvements on his property and adjacent properties in proximity to the
shooting range. Additionally, he expressed concerns over noise and added that some of them in the area
have been affected with PTSD. Other concerns that he expressed is the loss of valuation of their homes
and the impact on wildlife.
D Pam Imler Cooper, 3225 CR 19, Ft. Lupton, Colorado stated that she is an avid bird watcher. She
added that she has lived there for 9 years. She provided a list of the birds that have been on her land in
the last 12 months. Ms. Imler Cooper said that she is concerned that the gunfire will drive the birds away.
D Amy Bauer 8741 CR 8, stated that they moved in to the area December 2012. She is a bird watcher
and is a member of the Audubond Society. She added that they moved to the area for the peace and
quiet.
D Wade Cooper, 3225 CR 19, stated that he is concerned with the noise level and that this proposal
will significantly affect their property values. He lives 0.75 miles from the gun range and added that he
can hear gun shots from inside his house.
D Jason Thompson, 5077 Pelican St, Brighton, Colorado, stated that he is in law enforcement, has a
large military background, and is a certified NRA Range Instructor. Mr. Thompson stated that the NRA is
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the standard for ranges and law enforcement firearm instruction in the nation. If the NRA is willing to
come and approve a range then you know it is safe. He has known the applicant for 20 years and added
that the facility will be safe. Mr. Thompson noted that shooting is happening now in the area and the
birds are still there and the horses are running fences.
John Brunetti, 3867 CR 19, stated that he lives adjacent to the site and added that he is a member
of the NRA as well. Mr. Brunetti stated that there is a difference from occasional shooting from a
neighbor versus a full time shooting range. His biggest concern is safety and added that he has horses in
the pasture. He added that he certifies the training for the Weld County Sheriff's posse and stated that
one of the biggest issues is how a horse reacts from gunfire.
D Dean Felton, 3434 CR 19, echoed the same concerns as previously stated. He stated that he is a
member of the NRA and an avid hunter as well. Mr. Felton added that the shooting range will impact the
neighbors in this area. An average gun has 160 decibels at its muzzle and this site is located on a hill.
D Sherry Bean, 3647 CR 19, stated that she lives south of the facility. She stated that she is in
support of the facility as it provides a safe environment for people to handle firearms as well as to provide
education on safety. Ms. Bean said that she finds the applicants to be responsible and good neighbors
and added that they should be provided the opportunity to show how honorable they are and that they
can comply with the requirements.
D Bryon Johns stated that he is the applicant's brother. He added that the range will be constructed to
NRA standards so he believes that the noise level will go down and the safety level will increase. Mr.
Johns added that the oil and gas plant has already decreased their property value and this gun range will
not impact the property value any further.
D Arlen Siert, 3238 CR 19, stated that he is within range of the projectiles to be fired. He is concerned
that this range is not properly located because of the numerous people and livestock in the vicinity. He
stated that he is a Board Certified Professional Safety and Occupational Safety and Environmental Health
Expert and added that this is impulse noise and it cannot be measured in a normal fashion that you
measure noise.
Dawn Brunetti, 3867 CR 19, stated that she is concerned with the safety of her children. She
provided photographs of the proximity of the oil and gas wells in proximity to the shooting range. She
said that she also rides horses surrounding the subject site and is concerned with the stray bullets.
D Karla Shriner, 3863 CR 19, stated that she is struggling with how this will benefit her and the
community. She stated that they moved out here for the peace and quiet.
Greg Reider, 3863 CR 19, stated that he can hear the noise from the applicant's gun in his house.
He respects that he can shoot on his land as he does the same but added that this will greatly impact the
neighbors.
D Roy Algueseva, 3221 CR 19, stated that once something is there you can't get rid of it. He asked
what happens if it is sold to another operator who is not as responsible. He added that it should remain
agricultural.
D Steve Reynolds, 3867 CR 19, stated that they have between 30 to 50 horses at any given time by
different riders. He added that they work with the Humane Society and deal with 2 to 3 horses at any one
time that were abused horses to begin with. Mr. Reynolds said that the impulses affect the horses and
everyone surrounding the area.
D Jolene Johns, 8690 CR 10, stated that she was never raised around guns but her husband is the
safest person she knows. She added that he has sent home individuals that do not obey their rules. She
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stated that she has an eagle in her tree and ducks in her pond and they have not left. She added that
she has witnessed several times people shooting from the road. Ms. Johns stated that an NRA shooting
range is the safest range possible.
D Ron Lovely, 12625 Dexter Street, Denver, Colorado stated that safety is the biggest concern and
added that Mr. John is the safest person he knows. He has grandkids and has directed people off his
property. Mr. Lovely stated that Mr. Johns will build this facility so that the sound is minimal and the most
safe range possible. He added that after it is in operation Mr. John will listen to any recommendation
from the surrounding neighbors that have concerns.
D Pat Thorpe, 3403 CR 19, stated that he has lived in the area since 1992. He expressed strong
concerns on the noise, safety and dust from the shooting range.
D Mr. Johns stated that he hopes everyone understands the thought process and added that he is not
trying to take anything away from them. He is trying to make the best of a bad situation in his
environment. He apologized for any hostility that anyone felt over this.
The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the amended Development Standards and
Conditions of Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in
agreement.
Commissioner Lawley stated that he heard a lot of safety concerns. He is a proponent of property
rights as long as the individual meet the requirements and guidelines set forth by the governing body. He
said that he wasn't comfortable that all the safety issues were addressed. Nothing in the case materials
address what the NRA rules are and what the qualifications and safety certifications are. He wasn't
convinced that the safety issues were addressed.
Commissioner Grand said that he is less concerned with the safety issue because the applicant and his
staff have credentials that show a high level of safety concerns. He stated that he is concerned with the
noise and the compatibility issue in the area. He stated that he is also a proponent with private property
rights but he cannot support the applicant because it is not compatible in the area.
Commissioner Smock said that there are a lot of individuals who live in close proximity to the shooting
range and she concurred with Mr. Lawley's concern with safety issues. She also agreed that if this range
was located indoors it would put a whole different light on this.
Commissioner Berryman said that there was some discussion about the height of the berms and sound
baffles but he didn't get a visual idea of what would be there.
Commissioner Hansford said that he is familiar with that area and added that there is a lot of gun shooting
that is not regulated and it will continue until someone catches them. He feels every child should be
taught gun safety. If the gun range was enclosed he would not have any concern. He said he didn't see
details on the safety issues.
Motion: Forward Case USR13-0015 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the
amended Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's
recommendation of denial, Moved by Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Bret Elliott.
Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 0, No = 7, Abstain = 0).
No: Benjamin Hansford, Bret Elliott, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman, Robert
Grand.
Commissioner Jemiola stated that he doesn't have a concern with safety; however he is concerned with
the mitigation of the noise.
Commissioner Elliott commented that he would like to support this as he is a hunter and shooter as well
but feels that it is incompatible with this area.
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Commissioner Berryman commented that it could be a pretty safe facility if built to standards but he
wasn't convinced on the noise transfer that could happen there. He added that he understands the area
is sensitive from past activity to noise.
The Chair asked the public if there were other items of business that they would like to discuss. No one
wished to speak.
The Chair asked the Planning Commission members if there was any new business to discuss. No one
wished to speak.
Meeting adjourned at 5:18 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
06:129bni. Randy,
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
Digitally signed by Kristine Ranslem
Date: 2013.06.24 08:00:48 -06'00'
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