HomeMy WebLinkAbout20120638 • BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Robert Grand, that the following resolution be introduced for passage by the Weld County Planning
Commission. Be it resolved by the Weld County Planning Commission that the application for
CASE NUMBER: USR12-0001
APPLICANT: PLATTE VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
PLANNER: TOM PARKO
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
FOR USES SIMILAR TO THE USES LISTED AS USES BY SPECIAL REVIEW(FIRE
STATION AND TRAINING FACILITIES-BURN TOWER,PUBLIC EVENTS)AS LONG
AS THE USE COMPLIES WITH THE GENERAL INTENT OF THE A(AGRICULTURAL)
ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A REC EXEMPT RECX11-0029; PART SW4 SECTION 16,T5N, R64W OF THE
6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO COUNTY ROAD 53 AND NORTH OF AND ADJACENT
TO US HWY 34.
be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners for the following reasons:
1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 23-2-260 of the
Weld County Code.
2. It is the opinion of the Planning Commission that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 23-2-
220 of the Weld County Code as follows:
A. Section 23-2-220.A.1 --The proposed use is consistent with Chapter 22 and any other applicable
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code provisions or ordinance in effect.
Section 22-2-20.C. A.Goal 3. states: "County land use regulations recognize and respect the
rights afforded by the State Constitution and associated statutes of individually decreed water
rights. Water rights are considered real property and should be protected as any other private
property right." Central Weld County Water District will provide water for the proposed fire
station, and a tap assignment has been issued by the District (Tap #1382). The facility is
proposing to install a well for the new building fire suppression system and fire hydrants. The
facility is in the process of applying for a well permit by the Colorado Division of Water Resources
for this purpose.
B. Section 23-2-220.A.2--The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural(A)Zone
District. Sections 23-3-40.A.2 and 23-3-40.R of the Weld County Code allows for,A Site Specific
Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Fire Station and supporting uses(burn tower,
ancillary offices, public meeting rooms) in the A(Agricultural) Zone District.
C. Section 23-2-220.A.3 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with the existing
surrounding land uses.
The facility is located in an agricultural area on a Recorded Exemption containing an existing
residence and several outbuildings. The outbuildings and residence will still be utilized by the Fire
District. Adjacent properties to the north, east and west are mainly utilized for farming and rural
residential. The Town of Kersey is located to the south and across State Highway 34. The Weld
County Department of Planning Services has not received any comments from the surrounding
property owners. Development Standards and Conditions of Approval will ensure that this use
will be compatible with surrounding land uses.
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RESOLUTION USR12-0001
PLATTE VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
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D. Section 23-2-220.A.4 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with future
development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning and with the future
development as projected by Chapter 22 of the Weld County Code and any other applicable code
provisions or ordinances in effect, or the adopted Master Plans of affected municipalities.
The site is located within the 3-mile referral area and IGA boundary for the Town of Kersey. The
Town of Kersey was given a Notice of Inquiry and stated that they do not intend to annex the
property and indicated no conflicts with their interests in a referral dated February 8, 2012.
E. Section 23-2-220.A. 5 -- The application complies with Article V of the Weld County Code. The
existing site is within the County Road Impact Fee Area and the Capital Expansion Impact Fee
and Drainage Impact Fee areas.
Effective April 25, 2011 , Building Permits issued on the proposed lots will be required to adhere to
the fee structure of the Weld County Road Impact Program. (Ordinance 2011 -2)
Effective April 25, 2011 , Building Permits issued on the proposed lots, will be required to adhere
to the fee structure of the County Facility Fee and Drainage Impact Fee. (Ordinance 2011 -2)
F. Section 23-2-220.A.6 -- The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve prime
agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use.
The proposed facility is located on soils designated as "Prime Irrigated Farmland" per the 1979
Soil Conservation Service Important Farmlands of Weld County Map. The size of the parcel
utilized for the Fire Station is seven (7) acres and will not be irrigated or farmed .
• G. Section 23-2-220.A.7 -- There is adequate provisions for the protection of health, safety, and
welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and County.
The Design Standards (Section 23-2-240, Weld County Code), Operation Standards (Section 23-
2-250, Weld County Code), Conditions of Approval and Development Standards can ensure that
there are adequate provisions for the protection of health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of
the neighborhood and County.
This recommendation is based , in part, upon a review of the application materials submitted by the applicant,
other relevant information regarding the request, and responses from referral entities.
The Planning Commission recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following:
1 . Prior to recording the plat:
A. In the event washing of vehicles will occur on site the applicant shall ensure that any vehicle
washing area(s) shall capture all effluent and prevent discharges from the washing of
vehicles in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Water Quality Control
Commission, and the Environmental Protection Agency. Vehicle washing areas should be
designated on the plat. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
B. The applicant shall submit evidence of an Underground Storage Tank permit from the
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDL&E), Oil Inspection Section for any
underground storage tanks located on the site. Alternately, the applicant can provide
evidence from the (CDL&E), Oil Inspection Section that they are not subject to these
requirements--(Department of Public Health and-Environment)
• C. Prior to the demolition of any structure, the applicant shall obtain any required demolition
permits from the Weld County Building Inspection Department and conduct any asbestos
related inspections as required by Regulation 8 of the Colorado Air Quality Control
Commission. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
RESOLUTION USR12-0001
PLATTE VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
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D. The applicant shall submit a waste handling plan , for approval, to the Environmental Health
Services Division of the Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment.
(Condition was met 2/21/12) The plan shall include at a minimum, the following:
1 ) A list of wastes which are expected to be generated on site (this should include
expected volumes and types of waste generated).
2) A list of the type and volume of chemicals expected to be stored on site.
3) The waste handler and facility where the waste will be disposed (including the facility
name, address, and phone number).
€. The applicant shall submit documentation that floor drain wastes from any—vehicle
maintenance facility is captured in a watertight vault and hauled off for proper-disposal:
(Depaent of Public Health and Environment)
F. The applicant shall submit written evidence from the Colorado Division of Water Resources,
demonstrating that the well is appropriately permitted for the commercial use (building fire
sprinkling system and fire hydrants). (Department of Public Health and Environment)
G. One ( 1 ) month prior to construction activities:
1 . The applicant shall submit evidence of a Colorado Discharge Permit System or CDPS
permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPH&E),
Water Quality Control Division , to cover stormwater discharges from construction sites (5
CCR-1002-61 ). Alternately, the applicant can provide evidence from CDPH&E that they
are not subject to the CDPS requirements. (New rule effective 3/2/2001 ). (Department of
Public Health and Environment) (Condition was met 2/21/12)
2. The applicant shall obtain a stormwater discharge permit from the Water Quality Control
Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. (Department of
Public Works) (Condition was met 2/21/12)
3. A grading permit is required. The grading permit application must contain: an erosion and
sediment control plan, a grading plan , installation details of all BMPs to be utilized, typical
installation and maintenance notes for all BMPs to be utilized, and a copy of the
approved CDPHE stormwater permit. (Department of Public Works)
H. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy:
1 . An individual sewage disposal system is required for the proposed facility and shall be
installed according to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations. Septic
Permit SP-1200004 must receive final approval by Environmental Health Services.
(Department of Public Health and Environment)
2. The applicant shall submit evidence of an Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class V
Injection Well permit from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for any large-
capacity septic system (a septic system with the capacity to serve 20 or more persons
per day). Alternately, the applicant can provide evidence from the EPA that they are not
subject to the EPA Class V requirements. (Department of Public Health and
Environment)
• 3. Existing septic system, Permit No. SE-1200004, must be abandoned in accordance with
Section 30-7-70 of the Weld County Code pertaining to individual sewage disposal
systems when the new septic system (Permit SP-1200004) is placed in service.
(Department of Public Health and Environment)
RESOLUTION USR12-0001
PLATTE VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
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The plat shall be amended to delineate the following:
1) All sheets of the plat shall be labeled USR12-0001. (Department of Planning Services)
2) The plat shall be prepared per Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County Code.
(Department of Planning Services)
3) The attached Development Standards. (Department of Planning Services)
4) Show the existing western access point (entrance) on the Plat and label it with the
Access Permit number(AP11-00484). (Department of Public Works)
5) County Road 53 is a collector road and requires an 80-foot right-of-way at full build out.
There is presently a 60-foot right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County.
Pursuant to the definition of SETBACK in the Weld County Zoning(23-1-90),the required
setback is measured from the future right-of-way line. (Department of Public Works)
6) The applicant shall delineate the trash collection areas. Section 23-3-350.H of the Weld
County Code addresses the issue of trash collection areas. Areas used for storage or
trash collection shall be screened from adjacent public rights-of-way and adjacent
properties. These areas shall be designed and used in a manner that will prevent wind
or animal scattered trash. (Department of Planning Services)
2. The applicant shall submit three (3) paper copies of the plat for preliminary approval to the Weld
County Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services)
. 3. Upon completion of 1. and 2. above the applicant shall submit a Mylar plat along with all other
documentation required as Conditions of Approval. The Mylar plat shall be recorded in the office of
the Weld County Clerk and Recorder by Department of Planning Services' Staff. The plat shall be •
prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County Code. The
Mylar plat and additional requirements shall be submitted within sixty(60)days from the date of the
Board of County Commissioners resolution. The applicant shall be responsible for paying the
recording fee. (Department of Planning Services)
4. The Department of Planning Services respectively requests the surveyor provide a digital copy of this
Use by Special Review. Acceptable CAD formats are.dwg, .dxf,and .dgn (Microstation);acceptable
GIS formats are ArcView shapefiles,Arclnfo Coverages and Arclnfo Export files format type is .e00.
The preferred format for Images is.tif(Group 4). (Group 6 is not acceptable). This digital file may be
sent to dhuerterco.weld.co.us.co.weld.co.us. (Department of Planning Services)
Motion seconded by Jason Maxey.
VOTE:
For Passage Against Passage Absent
Robert Grand
Bill Hall
Tom Holton
Alexander Zauder
Benjamin Hansford
• Mark Lawley
Nick Berryman
Jason Maxey
Joyce Smock
RESOLUTION USR12-0001
PLATTE VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
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The Chair declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of this
case to the Board of County Commissioner's for further proceedings.
CERTIFICATION OF COPY
I, Kristine Ranslem, Recording Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission,do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing resolution is a true copy of the resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County,
Colorado, adopted on February 21, 2012.
Dated the 21st of February, 2.012.
VIC;
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
• Platte Valley Fire
Protection District
USR12-0001
1. A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for Uses similar to the Uses listed as
Uses by Special Review (Fire Station with Training Facilities that include a Burn Tower, Public
Meeting Rooms and Ancillary Offices) as long as the Use complies with the general intent of the A
(Agricultural) Zone District. (Department of Planning Services)
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of the Weld
County Code. (Department of Planning Services)
3. Hours of operation will be 24 Hours/Day and Seven Days/Week (Department of Planning Services)
4. Due to the use of the property the Department of Planning Services will not limit the amount of
employees or public who occupy the buildings since this will be dictated by Occupancy levels per the
Fire Code. (Department of Planning Services)
5. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act,
30-20-100.5, C.R.S., as amended) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that
protects against surface and groundwater contamination. (Department of Public Health and
Environment)
6. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not meant to include those
wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites
and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.,as amended. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
• 7. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust,
fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris,and other potential nuisance conditions. (Department of
Public Health and Environment)
8. The applicant shall operate in accordance with the approved "waste handling plan", at all times.
(Department of Public Health and Environment)
9. Any vehicle washing area(s)shall capture all effluent and prevent discharges from drum washing and
the washing of vehicles in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Water Quality Control
Commission, and the Environmental Protection Agency. (Department of Public Health and
Environment)
10. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled on this site. The facility shall be
operated in accordance with the approved"dust abatement plan", at all times. (Department of Public
Health and Environment)
11. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Commercial Zone as
delineated in Section 14-9-30 of the Weld County Code. (Department of Public Health and
Environment)
12. Adequate drinking, hand washing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and patrons of
the facility, at all times. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
13. Any septic system located on the property must comply with all provisions of the Weld County Code,
pertaining to Individual Sewage Disposal Systems. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
14. The facility shall utilize the existing public water supply (Central Weld County Water District.
• (Department of Public Health and Environment)
15. Adequate toilet facilities (portable toilets) and hand washing units shall be provided during the
construction of the facility. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
RESOLUTION USR12-0001
PLATTE VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
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• 16. Bottled water shall be utilized for drinking during construction of the project. (Department of Public
Health and Environment)
17. All potentially hazardous chemicals must be handled in a safe manner in accordance with product
labeling. All chemicals must be stored secure, on an impervious surface, and in accordance with
manufacturer's recommendations. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
18. Process wastewater(such as floor drain wastes)shall be captured in a watertight vault and hauled off
for proper disposal. Records of installation, maintenance, and proper disposal shall be retained.
(Department of Public Health and Environment)
19. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and Federal agencies
and the Weld County Code. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
20. Pursuant to Chapter 15, Articles I and II of the Weld County Code, if noxious weeds exist on the
property or become established as a result of the proposed development, the applicant/landowner
shall be responsible for controlling the noxious weeds. All vegetation,other than grasses,needs to be
maintained at a maximum height of 12 inches until the area is completely developed. (Department of
Public Works)
21. The historical flow patterns and run-off amounts will be maintained on site in such a manner that it will
reasonably preserve the natural character of the area and prevent property damage of the type
generally attributed to run-off rate and velocity increases,diversions,concentration and/or unplanned
ponding of storm run-off. (Department of Public Works)
22. The applicant must take into consideration storm water capture/quantity and provide accordingly for
• best management practices. (Department of Public Works)
23. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of drainage related features. (Department of
Public Works)
24. The landscaping/screening on site shall be maintained in accordance with the approved
Landscape/screening Plan. (Department of Planning Services)
25. Sources of light shall be shielded so that light rays will not shine directly onto adjacent properties
where such would cause a nuisance or interfere with the use on the adjacent properties;and Neither
direct nor reflected light from any light source may create a traffic hazard to operators of motor
vehicles on public or private streets and no colored lights may be used which may be confused with or
construed as traffic control devices. (Department of Planning Services)
26. Effective April 25,2011, Building Permits issued on the proposed lots will be required to adhere to the
fee structure of the Weld County Road Impact Program.(Ordinance 2011-2)(Department of Planning
Services)
27. Effective April 25,2011, Building Permits issued on the proposed lots,will be required to adhere to the
fee structure of the County Facility Fee and Drainage Impact Fee. (Ordinance 2011-2) (Department
of Planning Services)
28. The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the
property until the Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk
and Recorder. (Department of Planning Services)
29. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of
• Section 23-2-240, Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services)
30. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of
Section 23-2-250, Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services)
RESOLUTION USR12-0001
PLATTE VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
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• 31. Necessary personnel from the Weld County Departments of Planning Services, Public Works, and
Public Health and Environment shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in
order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply with the Conditions of Approval and
Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County regulations. (Department of
Planning Services)
32. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the foregoing
standards and all applicable Weld County regulations. Substantial changes from the plans or
Development Standards as shown or stated shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit
by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans or
Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the
Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services)
33. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing
Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may be
reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. (Department of Planning
Services)
34. All buildings and structures shall conform to the requirements of the various codes adopted at the
time of permit application. Currently the following has been adopted by Weld County: 2006
International Building Code;2006 International Mechanical Code;2006 International Plumbing Code:
2006 International Energy Code; 2006 International Fuel Gas Code; 2011 National Electrical Code;
2003 ANSI 117.1 Accessibility Code and Chapter 29 of the Weld County Code. (Building
Department)
35. WELD COUNTY'S RIGHT TO FARM: Weld County is one of the most productive agricultural
counties in the United States, typically ranking in the top ten counties in the country in total market
• value of agricultural products sold. The rural areas of Weld County may be open and spacious, but
they are intensively used for agriculture. Persons moving into a rural area must recognize and accept
there are drawbacks, including conflicts with long-standing agricultural practices and a lower level of
services than in town. Along with the drawbacks come the incentives which attract urban dwellers to
relocate to rural areas: open views, spaciousness,wildlife, lack of city noise and congestion,and the
rural atmosphere and way of life. Without neighboring farms, those features which attract urban
dwellers to rural Weld County would quickly be gone forever.
Agricultural users of the land should not be expected to change their long-established agricultural
practices to accommodate the intrusions of urban users into a rural area. Well-run agricultural
activities will generate off-site impacts, including noise from tractors and equipment; slow-moving
farm vehicles on rural roads; dust from animal pens, field work, harvest and gravel roads; odor from
animal confinement, silage and manure; smoke from ditch burning;flies and mosquitoes; hunting and
trapping activities; shooting sports, legal hazing of nuisance wildlife; and the use of pesticides and
fertilizers in the fields, including the use of aerial spraying. It is common practice for agricultural
producers to utilize an accumulation of agricultural machinery and supplies to assist in their
agricultural operations. A concentration of miscellaneous agricultural materials often produces a
visual disparity between rural and urban areas of the County. Section 35-3.5-102, C.R.S., provides
that an agricultural operation shall not be found to be a public or private nuisance if the agricultural
operation alleged to be a nuisance employs methods or practices that are commonly or reasonably
associated with agricultural production.
Water has been, and continues to be, the lifeline for the agricultural community. It is unrealistic to
assume that ditches and reservoirs may simply be moved"out of the way"of residential development.
When moving to the County, property owners and residents must realize they cannot take water from
irrigation ditches, lakes, or other structures, unless they have an adjudicated right to the water.
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RESOLUTION USR12-0001
PLATTE VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
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• Weld County covers a land area of approximately four thousand (4,000) square miles in size(twice
the size of the State of Delaware)with more than three thousand seven hundred(3,700)miles of state
and county roads outside of municipalities. The sheer magnitude of the area to be served stretches
available resources. Law enforcement is based on responses to complaints more than on patrols of
the County, and the distances which must be traveled may delay all emergency responses, including
law enforcement, ambulance, and fire. Fire protection is usually provided by volunteers who must
leave their jobs and families to respond to emergencies. County gravel roads, no matter how often
they are bladed, will not provide the same kind of surface expected from a paved road. Snow
removal priorities mean that roads from subdivisions to arterials may not be cleared for several days
after a major snowstorm. Services in rural areas, in many cases,will not be equivalent to municipal
services. Rural dwellers must, by necessity, be more self-sufficient than urban dwellers.
People are exposed to different hazards in the County than in an urban or suburban setting. Farm
equipment and oil field equipment, ponds and irrigation ditches,electrical power for pumps and center
pivot operations, high speed traffic,sandburs, puncture vines,territorial farm dogs and livestock,and
open burning present real threats. Controlling children's activities is important, not only for their
safety, but also for the protection of the farmer's livelihood.
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• 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.
Robert Grand moved that Case USR11-0008, be approved along with the Conditions of Approval and
Development Standards, seconded by Mark Lawley.
The Chair asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Joyce
Smock,yes; Nick Berryman,yes; Robert Grand,yes with comment; Bill Hall, absent;Alexander Zauder, yes;
Jason Maxey,yes; Benjamin Hansford,yes; Mark Lawley,yes;Tom Holton,yes. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Grand commented that we should look at these large water storage facilities not just purely as
a mechanical device to supplement outside the county area but something that can be developed to benefit
the citizens of Weld County reasonably.
The Chair read the next case into record.
CASE NUMBER: USR12-0001
APPLICANT: PLATTE VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
PLANNER: TOM PARKO
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR USES SIMILAR TO THE USES LISTED AS USES BY SPECIAL
REVIEW(FIRE STATION AND TRAINING FACILITIES-BURN TOWER,PUBLIC
EVENTS)AS LONG AS THE USE COMPLIES WITH THE GENERAL INTENT OF
THE A (AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A REC EXEMPT RECX11-0029; PART SW4 SECTION 16, T5N, R64W OF
THE 6T"P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
• LOCATION: EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO COUNTY ROAD 53 AND NORTH OF AND
ADJACENT TO US HWY 34.
Tom Parko, Planning Services, stated that this site is to accommodate a new fire station that will include
training facilities for the Fire Department and will also be able to accommodate public meetings.
The proposed site is located within the three-mile referral area and Intergovernmental Agreement boundary of
the Town of Kersey. In an email dated February 8, 2012, the Town of Kersey indicated that they have
reviewed the request and didn't find any conflicts with their interests. In addition,the Town of Kersey has no
interest in annexing the property and that it doesn't have the means to serve the property with utilities. The
Town went on further to say that they request that the landscaping plans for the station be consistent with the
Town's landscaping standards.
Twelve referral agencies have review this case and six offered comments, some with specific conditions.
Staff has not received any correspondence in favor or against this request.
The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application with the attached conditions of
approval and development standards.
Heidi Hansen, Public Works, stated that County Road 53 is classified as a collector roadway. In April 2009,
there were 3,780 vehicles on that roadway. The applicants have worked very diligently addressing their
requirements and there is no concern with this request.
Mary Evett, Environmental Health, stated that Central Weld County Water District will provide water to the Fire
Station. The facility is proposing a well for the new building fire suppression system and fire hydrants and they
are in the process of applying for a permit from the Division of Water Resources. The new fire station will be
served by an engineered septic system. The existing residence will be used to temporarily house four to five
• firefighters. There is an existing septic system on the property. After the new fire station is constructed and
the new septic system is put in service, the old septic system will need to be abandoned.
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• Ms. Evett said that the applicants have met several conditions of approval and development standards prior to
today's hearing. The applicants have submitted evidence of completing Conditions of Approval 1.D, 1.G.1,
1.G.2 and Development Standard 20. In addition, Conditions 1.8, 1.E and Development Standard 9 do not
apply to this case and therefore may be deleted.
Jason Maxey moved to delete Conditions of Approval 1.B, 1.E and Development Standard 9 as
recommended, seconded by Benjamin Hansford. Motion carried.
Fred Voseipka, 541 Garden Dr.,Windsor CO, representative for the Platte Valley Fire Protection District. Mr.
Voseipka provided drawings to the Planning Commissioners showing different aspects of the building and how
this will fit in the rural setting.
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.
Robert Grand moved that Case USR12-0001, be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners along with
the amended Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's
recommendation of approval, seconded by Jason Maxey.
The Chair asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Joyce
Smock, yes; Nick Berryman, yes; Robert Grand,yes; Bill Hall, absent;Alexander Zauder,yes; Jason Maxey,
yes; Benjamin Hansford, yes; Mark Lawley, yes; Tom Holton, yes. Motion carried unanimously.
The Chair asked the Planning Commission members if there was any new business to discuss. Robert Grand
• inquired if there is anything that the Planning Commission can do to recommend to the County
Commissioners when reviewing these water storage projects that we include some provisions for public
utilization. Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated that it would need to be written into the code. Mr. Holton
indicated that he would be contacting the County Commissioners expressing this concern.
Meeting adjourned at 2:22 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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