HomeMy WebLinkAbout20130452.tiffSUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, February 5, 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 Chair, Jason Maxey, at 1:30 pm.
Present: Bill Hall, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman, Robert
Grand.
Absent/Excused: Benjamin Hansford and Bret Elliott.
Also Present: Kim Ogle, Chris Gathman, Diana Aungst, and Tom Parko, Department of Planning
Services; Don Carroll and Heidi Hansen, Department of Public Works; Lauren Light and Mary Evett,
Department of Health; Brad Yatabe, County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary.
pli' Motion: Approve the January 15, 2013 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by
Robert Grand, Seconded by Bill Hall. Motion passed unanimously.
II" CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOCATION:
USR12-0067
ERNEST & PATRICIA OSBORN
DIANA AUNGST
A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR A USE PERMITTED AS A USE BY RIGHT, AN ACCESSORY
USE OR A USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW IN THE COMMERCIAL OR
INDUSTRIAL ZONE DISTRICTS (PARKING AND MAINTENANCE OF
TRACTOR TRAILERS) PROVIDED THAT THE PROPERTY IS NOT A LOT IN
AN APPROVED OR RECORDED SUBDIVISION PLAT OR LOTS PARTS OF A
MAP OR PLAN FILED PRIOR TO ADOPTION OF ANY REGULATIONS
CONTROLLING SUBDIVISIONS IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE
DISTRICT.
LOT A REC EXEMPT RE -3610; PT S2 SECTION 21, T6N, R64W OF THE 6TH
P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
APPROXIMATELY 0.25 MILES WEST OF CR 55 AND APPROXIMATELY 0.25
MILES NORTH OF CR 66.
Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case USR12-0067, 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. Ms. Aungst noted that
three (3) letters of support were received for this request.
P' Heidi Hansen, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the
requirements on site.
1` Mary Evett, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. Ms. Evett stated that the applicant has submitted a
revised Waste Handling Plan; therefore Condition of Approval 1.B has been met.
r Ernest and Patricia Osborn, 32483 CR 55, stated that they are requesting to park up to 5 trucks on
site. The drivers are there approximately 1 hour per week to pick up and drop off trucks. All repairs to
the equipment are performed off site.
ID' The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this
application.
Bob Sexton, 32487 CR 55, stated that he lives directly to the east of the site. The trucks are parked
approximately 200 yards from his house and he has no opposition to this request. He said that he does
not have any problems with the applicants and what they wish to do.
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The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the Development Standards and Conditions of
Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in agreement.
I' Motion: Forward Case USR12-0067 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's recommendation of
approval, Moved by Robert Grand, Seconded by Nick Berryman.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Bill Hall, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman, Robert Grand.
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOCATION:
USR12-0076
RANDOLPH & JUDY CASS, C/O STEVEN & CHRIS SCHULTZ
CHRIS GATHMAN
A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR THE EXPANSION OR EXTENSION OF A NONCONFORMING
USE (CONVERSION OF A RESTAURANT INTO A PACKAGE LIQUOR STORE)
IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LOT A RECX12-0079; PART OF THE S2SE4 SECTION 20, TBN, R62W OF
THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO STATE HIGHWAY 14 AND APPROXIMATELY
650 FEET WEST OF CR 77.
r" Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR12-0076, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Mr. Gathman noted that there are two (2) existing free-standing signs on the
property that encroach into the right-of-way for State Highway 14; however in conversations with the
applicant's representative he indicated that they will be relocating the signs so that they are outside of the
right-of-way. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application with the
attached conditions of approval and development standards.
t" Don Carroll, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the
requirements on site.
Mary Evett, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Bruce Johnson, 801 8`h Street Suite 220, Greeley, Colorado, stated that he represents the current
property owners and the proposed new property owners in this request. The Schultz's do not anticipate
anyone requesting water for consumption. He added that he has tried to get the State Health Department
to respond to Condition of Approval 1; however he has not received a formal reply. He indicated he
thought he had received an email response from the State and would forward this to Weld County. With
regard to the signs encroaching the right-of-way, he said that over time wind has moved one of the signs
and they will move the sign back out of the right-of-way. The other sign will be rotated on the post so that
it does not encroach the right of way. Mr. Johnson provided staff with a Lighting Plan as requested.
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 they have read through the Development Standards and Conditions of
Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in agreement.
Motion: Forward Case USR12-0076 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's recommendation of
approval, Moved by Robert Grand, Seconded by Bill Hall.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Bill Hall, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman, Robert Grand.
Brad Yatabe, County Attorney, requested a recess at 2:18 pm. to visit with the applicants and the planner regarding
Case USR12-0074.
The Chair called the meeting back to order at 2:30 pm.
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
USR12-0074
FRONT RANGE PIPELINE LLC
KIM OGLE
A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
FOR A NON -1041 MAJOR FACILITY OF A PUBLIC UTILITY OR PUBLIC
AGENCY, (ONE (1) GREATER THAN 10 -INCH NATURAL GAS LIQUIDS
PIPELINE) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT
SEGMENT ONE (1) OF THE PROPOSED PIPELINE BEGINS IN THE EAST
HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER AND THE WEST HALF OF THE
SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 28, T6N, R65W, EXTENDING TO THE
EAST THROUGH SECTIONS: T6N, R65W SECTIONS 28, 27, 26, 25, 36; T5N,
R64W SECTIONS 1, 6, 7, 18, 13, 24, 25 AND 36 BEFORE CROSSING INTO
THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF AND THE
NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF SECTION 31,
T5N, R65W.
SEGMENT TWO (2) BEGINS IN THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST
QUARTER OF SECTION 36, T4N, R66W, EXTENDING TO THE SOUTH
THROUGH SECTIONS: T4N, R66W SECTION 36; T3N, R66W SECTIONS 1,
12, 13, 22, 23, 24, 27, 34; T2N, R66W SECTIONS 3 AND 11, BEFORE
CROSSING INTO THE EAST HALF AND THE NORTH HALF OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, T2N, R66W.
SEGMENT THREE (3) BEGINS IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER AND THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF
THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST
QUARTER OF SECTION 14, T2N, R66W, EXTENDING SOUTH AND
SOUTHEAST THROUGH SECTIONS: T2N, R66W SECTIONS 14, 23, 25, 26,
35; T1 N, R66W SECTIONS 1, 2,11, 14, 23, 24, 25; T1 N, R65W SECTIONS 29
AND 30 BEFORE CROSSING INTO PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER
OF SECTION 32, T1 N, R65W.
Dr Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR12-0074, 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.
Heidi Hansen, Public Works, reported on the additional permits required for crossing the roadways
and right-of-way permits, access and drainage conditions and the requirements on site.
Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Bill Crow, 8591 Prairie Trail Drive Suite C600, Englewood, Colorado, introduced the team working
on the project and offered to answer any questions.
Commissioner Berryman inquired what the status is of acquiring the easements. Mike Lamb, Land
Acquisition Manager with Front Range Pipeline, LLC, said that they have secured 98 of the 114 tracts that
they will be crossing. They are finalizing easement acquisition language on the remaining tracts. The
Planning Commission noted a letter submitted by a property owner who indicated some issues through
this process. Mr. Crow said that they have rerouted the pipeline for that property owner.
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 they have read through the Development Standards and Conditions of
Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in agreement.
DP Motion: Approve Case USR12-0074 along with the attached Conditions of Approval and
Development Standards, Moved by Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Robert Grand.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Bill Hall, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman, Robert Grand.
CASE NUMBER:
PRESENTED BY:
REQUEST:
ORDINANCE 2013-1
TOM PARKO
IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS,
CHAPTER 23 ZONING AND CHAPTER 24 SUBDIVISIONS, OF THE WELD
COUNTY CODE
Tom Parko, Planning Services, noted that there is an additional code change and provided a hard
copy of the proposed code change relating to permitting Recorded Exemptions in the Commercial and
Industrial Zone Districts. Additionally, he introduced the proposed code changes to Chapter 23 Zoning
and Chapter 24 Subdivisions of the Weld County Code.
Motion: Forward Ordinance 2013-1 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the Planning
Commission's recommendation of approval, Moved by Bill Hall, Seconded by Jordan Jemiola. Motion
carried unanimously.
1" The Chair asked the Planning Commission members if there was any new business to discuss.
Robert Grand wished to continue discussion regarding approaching the Board of County Commissioners
for their consideration of oil refineries in Weld County. Mr. Yatabe recommended that representatives
from the Planning Commission schedule a work session with the Board of County Commissioners on this
topic. The Planning Commission felt this topic warranted a conversation with the Board of County
Commissioners. Mr. Maxey stated that he will contact Commissioner Kirkmeyer to schedule a time to talk
to them and present this topic.
Meeting adjourned at 3:18 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Digitally signed by Kristine Ranslem
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Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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