HomeMy WebLinkAbout20132462.tiffSUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
D 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, Mark Lawley, at 1:30 pm.
Roll Call.
Present: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley,
Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman.
Absent/Excused: Bret Elliott.
Also Present: Kim Ogle, Chris Gathman, Diana Aungst, and Tiffane Johnson, Department of Planning
Services; Don Carroll and Jennifer Petrik, Department of Public Works; Troy Swain and Mary Evett,
Department of Health; Brad Yatabe, County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary.
Motion: Approve the August 6, 2013 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Jason
Maxey, Seconded by Bruce Sparrow. Motion passed unanimously.
D CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
USR13-0030
70 RANCH LLC, CIO UNITED WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT
CHRIS GATHMAN
A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES
INCLUDING AN OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE FACILITY (WATER
DEPOT) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
ALL BLKS AKA LOTS C & D & ADJACENT DAVIES AVE & ADJ ALLEY - L1 TO
L9 BLK5 & ADJACENT CASTLE AV & ADJ ALLEY - L1 TO L15 BLK4 &
ADJACENT CASTLE AV & ADJACENT DAVIES AV & ADJ ALLEY; PART OF
SECTION 34; T5N, R63W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 67; SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR
380.
D Chris Gathman, Planning Services, stated that the applicant is requesting a continuance to the
September 3, 2013 Planning Commission hearing to allow time to meet the 30 day mineral notice
requirement.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against the continuation
of this application. No one wished to speak.
L> Motion: Continue Case USR13-0030 to the September 3, 2013 Planning Commission hearing,
Moved by Jason Maxey, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOCATION:
USR13-0029
RONALD HULSTROM
TIFFANE JOHNSON
A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SEPCIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR A 130 FOOT TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER IN THE A
(AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT
LOT B REC EXEMPT RE -2502; PART S2NW4 SECTION 22, T1 N, R68W OF
THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
EAST AND AJDACENT TO CR 7 AND APPROXIMATELY 1300 FEET SOUTH
OF ERIE PARKWAY (CR 8).
Tiffane Johnson, Planning Services, stated that staff is requesting a continuance to the September
17, 2013 Planning Commission hearing to allow the applicant to address co -location requirements.
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The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
D Motion: Continue Case USR13-0029 to the September 17, 2013 Planning Commission hearing,
Moved by Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Bruce Sparrow. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
USR13-0034
KERR MCGEE GATHERING
KIM OGLE
A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR A NON -1041 MAJOR FACILITY OF A PUBLIC UTILITY OR
AGENCY (ONE (1) GREATER THAN 10 -INCH HIGH PRESSURE OIL
PIPELINE, [12 INCH DIAMETER]) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE
DISTRICT
THE PREFERRED PIPELINE COMMENCES IN THE SW4 OF SECTION 15,
T3N, R67W CROSSING SECTIONS 22, 27, AND 34 AND THEN ENTERS
SECTION 3, T2N, R67W CROSSING SECTIONS 10 AND 11 AND THEN
TERMINATES AT THE VOLLMAR COMPRESSOR SITE [USR13-0028] IN
SECTION 14, T2N, R67W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
r> Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR13-0034, 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 Jennifer Petrik, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and
the requirements on site.
D Mary Evett, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
• Elizabeth Smith, Anadarko, 1099 18th Street, Denver, Colorado, stated that this 12 inch crude oil
pipeline that will connect the Vollmar compressor station to the intermediate piping facility known as the
Intermediate Station. The Intermediate Station is a large valve station that serves as a main intersection
of this pipeline.
Commissioner Maxey asked if they will be boring under all roadways, including crossing the Section 32
Section Line. Ms. Smith said that they will be boring under all roadways and they will discuss boring
under the Section 32 Section Line as well.
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.
C> Motion: Approve Case USR13-0034 along with the Conditions of Approval and Development
Standards, Moved by Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Nick Berryman.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley,
Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman.
Absent: Bret Elliott.
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
USR13-0037
KENNETH EVERITT
CHRIS GATHMAN
A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR A MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITY
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INCLUDING AN OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE FACILITY (WATER
DEPOT) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ALL OF SECTION 31, T12N, R59W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY,
COLORADO.
LOCATION: WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO COUNTY ROAD 111; EAST AND NORTH OF
AND ADJACENT TO THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTY ROAD 111 AND
COUNTY ROAD 134.
D Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR13-0037, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Mr. Gathman noted that one letter was received from a surrounding property
owner expressing concern with whether the depot facility will impact their existing domestic/livestock well.
He added that this surrounding property owners lives 0.75 miles from the USR Boundary. The
Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application with the attached conditions of
approval and development standards.
I> Don Carroll, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the
requirements on site. Mr. Carroll requested an amendment to Condition of Approval 1.E.5 by amending
the first sentence with regard to County Road 136 and replace it with County Road 134.
Motion: Amend Condition of Approval 1.E.5 as stated by staff; Motion by Nick Berryman, Seconded by
Joyce Smock. Motion carried unanimously.
D Mary Evett, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Linn Leeburg, Leeburg and Associates, 707 Hawthorne Avenue, Boulder, Colorado, stated that the
landowner is requesting to have a water depot on his property. The site is in a fairly remote area.
Commissioner Hansford asked how many gallons from this aquifer will be used per day. Mr. Leeburg
said that at a maximum 200 loads at 6500 gallons each, which equal 1.3 million gallons, could be used.
Commissioner Berryman referred to the surrounding property owner letter and asked how his well will be
affected by this depot. Mr. Leeburg said that he would defer this question to Dave Jones, Water Attorney.
David Jones, Lawrence, Jones, Custer, Grasmick, Johnstown, Colorado, stated that he is the Water
Attorney representing Mr. Everitt, the landowner. He stated that the amount of water that will be coming
out of the ground will not change so there should not be any impact on surrounding wells. He added that
it is an existing well that was used for agricultural. Mr. Jones said that they are not increasing the amount
of water through the permit process.
Commissioner Sparrow asked how many acres this well is permitted for. Mr. Jones said that it is currently
permitted for 1450 acre feet per year.
Commissioner Maxey clarified if the water can still be used for both agricultural as well as the water
depot. Mr. Jones replied yes and added that they are amending the water permit to include a commercial
use for the water depot.
L> The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this
application.
Rob Walters, 1393 Clinton Street, Aurora, Colorado, stated that his family owns land directly to the
southeast as well as 2 miles south of the site. He is concerned with the long term affects of the water
being pulled out. He added that it seems odd to him that they are running the pivot and filling trucks for a
24/7/365 operation.
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• Mr. Jones said that he doubts that Mr. Walters and Mr. Everitt are connected to the same aquifer.
He added that Mr. Everitt's well is a deep well in the Ogallala Aquifer and believes that the domestic wells
are not that deep and will be drawing from other aquifers.
Commissioner Lawley referred to Mr. Walter's question about pumping the water for irrigation while at the
same time filling trucks from the water depot and asked if the use will go over the limit. Mr. Jones said
that they will need to keep track of the amount of water used so that it doesn't go over the permit limit.
In response to Commissioner Smock's inquiry, Mr. Leeburg said that the water from the existing well will
be piped over to the depot.
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.
Motion: Forward Case USR13-0037 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 Jason Maxey, Seconded by Joyce Smock.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley,
Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman.
Absent: Bret Elliott.
Commissioner Berryman commented that there is a little more information now on record, but encouraged
Mr. Walters to ask the applicant further questions if he is still concerned.
Commissioner Maxey cited Section 23-2-220.A.6 regarding prime farmland and hopes that the applicant
will still utilize the well to keep some form of crop in there.
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
USR13-0027
LOUIS GOLDSBY
TIFFANE JOHNSON
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, (UTILITY INSTALLATION/ EXCAVATION
SERVICES AND STORAGE OF RELATED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS)
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 CORR REC EXEMPT RE -2921; PART E2SE4 SECTION 8, T2N, R66W
OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATED 0.75 MILES EAST OF HIGHWAY 85; NORTH OF AND ADJACENT
TO CR 22.
• Tiffane Johnson, Planning Services, presented Case USR13-0027, reading the recommendation
and comments into the record. Ms. Johnson noted that a phone call and a follow-up email were received
from the surrounding property owner to the east. They stated that they have no problem with what is
currently stored there; however they would have an objection if the storage of vehicles and trailers
increased. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application with the
attached conditions of approval and development standards.
r> Ms. Johnson requested that they would like to amend Development Standard 4 to read "The number
of employees per the application is four (4) part-time employees per the Environmental Health Standard
Policies 2.2.K." Additionally, staff would like to amend Development Standard 5 to read "The number of
commercial vehicles per the application is 11 (3 tractors and 8 trailers)".
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Motion: Amend Development Standard 5 as stated by staff, Motion by Jason Maxey, Seconded by Nick
Berryman. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion: Amend Development Standard 4 as stated by staff, Motion by Benjamin Hansford, Seconded
by Jason Maxey. Motion carried unanimously.
Brad Yatabe, County Attorney, directed staff to attach the Environmental Health Policy to the Resolution.
He added that from time to time policies change so this would make it clear to what policy this is being
referred to.
Commissioner Maxey asked if additional screening will be required for the vehicle parking area. Ms.
Johnson said that according to the site plan they are not proposing any screening.
Jennifer Petrik, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and
the requirements on site.
D 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 because the applicants are utilizing portable toilets Condition of Approval 1.B may
be deleted. Commissioner Maxey asked if that should remain in the event the applicant chooses to utilize
the septic system. Ms. Evett said that we could move it to the Development Standards.
Motion: Move Condition of Approval 1.B to the Development Standards and renumber accordingly,
Motion by Jason Maxey, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford. Motion carried unanimously.
Additionally, Ms. Evett recommended deleting Development Standard 13 as it is duplicated under
Development Standard 12.
Motion: Delete Development Standard 13 as stated by staff, Motion by Benjamin Hansford, Seconded
by Nick Berryman. Motion carried unanimously.
D Scott Carr, 13831 CR 22, stated that he has a construction and excavation contracting business. He
stores the trucks at his site which goes to the various job sites during the day.
Commissioner Maxey asked about screening the employee and vehicle parking area from the adjacent
neighbor to the west. Mr. Carr said that there is a 6 foot tall fence on the west side currently.
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 amended Development Standards and
Conditions of Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in
agreement.
L> Motion: Forward Case USR13-0027 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 Jason Maxey, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley,
Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman.
Absent: Bret Elliott.
The Chair called a recess at 2:43 pm and reconvened the hearing at 2:53 p.m.
D CASE NUMBER: USR13-0038
APPLICANT: CHAMBERS LOREN SR TRUST, CIO SCHLEINING GENETICS, LLC
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PLANNER: DIANA AUNGST
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AMENDED USE BY SPECIAL
REVIEW PERMIT (SUP -219) 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 (9,600 HEAD FEEDLOT) AND ONE (1) SINGLE-
FAMILY DWELLING UNIT PER LOT, OTHER THAN THOSE PERMITTED
UNDER SECTION 23-3-20.A, IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ALL NE4 18-7-65 LYING NORTH OF AND ABOVE THE EATON DITCH EXC
3A SW4NE4 BEG AT SW COR NE4 E330' NWLY ALONG W SIDE OF R,W
EATON DITCH 780' M/L W120' TOW LN NE4 S TO BEG SECTION 18, T7N,
R65W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO HWY 14; WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR
39.
E> Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case USR13-0038, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Ms. Aungst noted that staff has received 2 phone calls from surrounding
property owners citing concerns that this site is not large enough for the 9,600 head of livestock. The
Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application with the attached conditions of
approval and development standards.
Commissioner Smock noted that when she visited the site manure was being piled on the eastern portion
of the site and asked why it is being piled there when they intend to construct corrals there. The Chair
stated that they can ask the applicant that question.
• Jennifer Petrik, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and
the requirements on site. She noted that according to an email from CDOT they are requiring a Traffic
Impact Study to determine if highway improvements are necessary. Additionally, because of the drainage
issues in the area CDOT will require a Drainage Study to verify that historical volumes are maintained.
• Troy Swain, Environmental Health, reviewed the Confined Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO)
regulations, on -site dust control, and the Nuisance Control Plan.
Commissioner Sparrow clarified if the 9,600 head of cattle will be held in 28 acres of pens. Mr. Swain
said that the pen space will be less than 28 acres so as it is calculated out if all 9,600 head are there it
would be 127 square feet per animal. The normal stocking density is 150 square foot.
• Glen Czaplewski, AGPROfessionals, 4350 Highway 66, Longmont, Colorado, stated that they are
representing the Schleining family. They are requesting an expansion of the existing 1,600 head feedlot
to a total of 9,600 head livestock feeding operation.
Mr. Czaplewski said that the manure on the eastern side that Mrs. Smock referred to is expected to be
spread as fertilizer next spring.
Mr. Czaplewski stated that they have met the Weld County Code requirements and respectfully request a
positive recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners.
Mr. Czaplewski said that they have asked for the higher limit for the flexibility but realistically they plan to
operate at 7500 head.
Commissioner Berryman asked the applicant to explain how they expect to grow into the 9,600 head
facility. Mr. Czaplewski said that currently there are about 200 cows on site. He added that his client is a
pretty conservative businessman and wants to make sure that the growth and his business is sustainable
and he expects a slow growth pattern to get to full build out. Mr. Czaplewski understands the concern
with regard to pen densities and added that they recognize that 9,600 head is probably tight for this area
but they believe it can work. He stated that when they were making this request they are encouraged to
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shoot for the limit and added that realistically they expect up to 7,500 head to operate but they would like
the flexibility.
Commissioner Sparrow questioned that size including the feeding pens and added that 127 square foot
per cow is pretty tight. Mr. Czaplewski said that it is tight and reiterated that they believe to operate 7,500
head but wished to be permitted for 9,600 for flexibility.
Commissioner Maxey asked what the applicant intends to access from County Road 39. Mr. Czaplewski
said that they do not intend to use that access as it is a ditch access road. Mr. Maxey asked if they
couldn't work things out with CDOT how that would affect County Road 39. Ms. Petrik stated that they
would need to review what they are proposing and make some requirements at that point. Mr.
Czaplewski said that they intend to use Highway 14 as their primary access.
Commissioner Maxey said that he didn't see anything about screening from neighboring properties in the
staff report. Mr. Czaplewski said that there are some existing trees around the property. At this time they
are not proposing any additional screening. Ms. Aungst said that they are not requiring screening since
this is an amendment to an existing USR.
Commissioner Wailes asked if it is a custom feeding operation or does the landowner own the cattle
himself. Mr. Czaplewski said currently the property is being leased to Schleining Genetics but he is
operating his own herd from this facility.
Tim Naylor, AGPROfessionals, said that this feedlot will feed approximately 70% silage therefore there
will be a silage pad with cover on site. The trucks will come in during silage season and the silage will be
stored on site. Additionally, they estimate 3 to 4 trucks daily for feed.
Commissioner Smock referred to the trees on the north side of the property but there is nothing on the
east side of the property. Mr. Naylor said that trees have shade and shade attracts flies so they would
prefer fencing or other type of screening. If there is a concern with flies, dust and odors they will address
the situation and take care of it.
Dallas Schleining, 18850 Highway 14, Ault, Colorado. Commissioner Maxey said that they see the plan
in the application for dust mitigation and asked him if there have been any complaints regarding dust and
odor currently. Mr. Schleining said that he has not had any direct comments until they started this
application process. He said that they focus their efforts on the health and benefits of the cattle. He
added that it is in their best interest to keep their cattle healthy for reproduction.
G> The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this
application.
Richard Burd stated that he lives adjacent to the site and has lived there for 22 years. He said that Spring
Creek is north of the site and flows into an 18 inch culvert at the intersection of Highway 14 and County
Road 39 and added that he has witnessed several times when water has topped the highway.
Mr. Burd expressed concern with the volume of traffic at the intersection of Highway 14 and County Road
39 with the beat dump traffic and the other surrounding properties who haul in their silage in the fall. He
asked where this manure will go.
Mr. Burd understands the expansion for Mr. Schleining to make a living but doesn't believe that this site
can handle 9,600 head of cattle. He said that when they grind feed, they get a lot of dust. He noted that
he has called Mr. Schleining and asked him to stop grinding because you can't see the highway. He
does not like to see the compounding of the dust, odor, and flies in a concentrated area. He doesn't have
a problem with him making a living but when it affects his well being he is concerned.
Commissioner Wailes asked Mr. Burd what a fair expansion is. Mr. Burd said that 3,000 to 4,000 head
would be an adequate expansion for the size of this parcel.
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Lois Booth, 19024 Highway 14, said that today this feedlot is not a problem with 200 head of cattle.
But she doesn't understand how 9,600 head will fit in this small area. She is concerned with the traffic
and dust. She asked if these cattle are a strict feeding operation or will they be shipped to sell. If this is
the case there will be cattle coming and going all the time. Ms. Booth said that right now the only
screening they have is stacked hay.
Mr. Naylor thanked the property owners who came today. He said that with regard to drainage
CAFO requires them to capture all the water or divert it. Mr. Naylor added that their engineers have
reviewed the drainage and they will take the concerns from Mr. Burd to them to take a look at that
drainage issue. Mr. Naylor said that they are working with a traffic engineer with regard to the traffic study
requested by CDOT. The majority of trucks coming to the facility will be coming from Highway 85. The
cattle will come in and go out as they will come to the facility at about 700 pounds.
Mr. Naylor said that Mr. Schleining has an agreement with the farmer who produces his silage that he can
land apply his manure to. At 9,600 head 900 acres would be needed to handle that manure. He added
that the agreement in place is for 500 to 700 acres for silage.
As far as screening, Mr. Naylor said that Mr. Schleining has put up straw bales and they are an excellent
form of screening. With regard to the dust concerns during grinding, Mr. Schleining would be grinding 70
percent hay and now it has been converted to 70 percent silage. Commissioner Berryman asked if
moving the hay grinding away from the intersection is a possibility. Commissioner Hansford asked if the
misting has been looked at for the dust issue. Mr. Naylor said that they might be able to move a couple
hundred feet to the west but that would encumber the buildings on site. Commissioner Lawley asked to
mitigate that as much as possible by moving it to another location or by other ways to reduce that impact
to neighbors and for traffic safety as well.
Commissioner Maxey said that he doesn't like to see prime agricultural land converted. He said that
there is a pivot on the west side. He asked how they would feel about the number of cattle being reduced
therefore not needing the corrals on the west side to accommodate the pivot. Mr. Naylor said that they
would like to take that back and evaluate that if they could make it work. Mr. Maxey said that they might
take a look at that prior to the Board of County Commissioner hearing.
Commissioner Lawley asked if any complaints have been received regarding this site. Mr. Swain said
that they did receive one (1) complaint on the hay grinding.
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.
C> Motion: Forward Case USR13-0038 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 Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford.
Vote: Motion carried (summary: Yes = 6, No=2).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Mark Lawley, Michael Wailes.
No: Joyce Smock, Nick Berryman.
Absent: Bret Elliott.
Commissioner Smock said that she would feel better if it was a smaller operation
Commissioner Sparrow said that he hopes the County Commissioners get some expert advice on the
confinement issue and get a little better background on it.
Commissioner Wailes said that the capacity is the key issue. He added that Mr. Schleining commented
that the health of his business is tied directly to the health of his animals and added that he would like to
see it operate at a smaller capacity.
Commissioner Berryman said that he is concerned that the 9,600 head is appropriate for this size of
facility and would feel more comfortable if the number was reduced.
Commissioner Maxey hopes that more answers to these questions will be addressed before the Board of
County Commissioner's hearing. He feels if the number was reduced it would appease the neighbors but
understands that it is a business decision. Mr. Maxey emphasized that he would like to see screening
required for this facility.
Commissioner Lawley concurred with Mr. Maxey's comments.
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 4:37 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Digitally signed by Kristine Ranslem
Date: 2013.08.26 08:16:27 -06'00'
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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