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Home My WebLink About20130055.tiff SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, December 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 Chair, Jason Maxey, at 1:30 pm. Roll Call. Present: Benjamin Hansford, Bill Hall, Bret Elliott, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman, Robert Grand. Also Present: Kim Ogle, Chris Gathman, and Diana Aungst, Department of Planning Services; Don Carroll and Heidi Hansen, Department of Public Works; Lauren Light and Mary Evett, Department of Environmental Health; Brad Yatabe, County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary. Motion: Approve the December 4, 2012 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Robert Grand, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford. Motion passed unanimously. `` CASE NUMBER: USR12-0061 APPLICANT: RUSSELL JUSTICE&JULEE REYNOLDS PLANNER: DIANA AUNGST REQUEST: 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 (PARKING, STAGING AND MAINTENANCE OF OIL AND GAS TRUCKS) IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A REC EXEMPT RE-1506; PART SW4 SECTION 19, T4N, R64W OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: EAST AND ADJACENT TO CR 49 AND NORTH AND ADJACENT TO CR 42. • Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case Number USR12-0061, 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 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. Dr. Russell Justice, 24125 CR 42, LaSalle Colorado, stated that he operates a trucking business with 10 to 12 trucks operating. He added that the trucks leave in the morning and come back in the evening. 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 USR12-0061 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 Jordan Jemiola, LGri� u. 2013-0055 Co of- 0 - /3 Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes = 9). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bill Hall, Bret Elliott, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman, Robert Grand. CASE NUMBER: USR12-0068 APPLICANT: RICHARD&JOYCE VAN PROOSDY PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR A HOME BUSINESS (SADDLE, BRIDLE AND LEATHER GOODS SALES) IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PART OF THE NW4SW4 SECTION 31, T3N, R68W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 1 AND APPROXIMATELY 1.25 MILES NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 119. Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case Number USR12-0068, 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. i* Heidi Hansen, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the requirements on site. lin Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on- site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. Ms. Light stated that the main issue is the existing vault for the store which is not allowed, according to the septic regulations. A letter from the applicant's engineer stated that gravity flow cannot be met. However, Ms. Light provided options in the conditions of approval for the applicant to obtain the required sanitary sewer for the store on site. I` Richard Van Proosdy, 12490 CR 1, Longmont, Colorado stated that this is a retirement business where he buys and sells tack and saddles. He stated that he is the only employee. Commissioner Berryman asked the applicant to clarify the daily traffic. Mr. Van Proosdy said they may have up to five(5)vehicles per day. 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; however he would like the vault to remain in use since they prefer not to have anyone come in the house. He has the vault pumped out every 6 months. The Planning Commission offered suggestions and recommended the applicant have an engineer investigate the existing septic system, leech field and vault and find the most cost effective way to comply with the Weld County Code for sewage disposal. Motion: Forward Case USR12-0068 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 Bill Hall, Seconded by Nick Berryman, Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes = 9). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bill Hall, Bret Elliott, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman, Robert Grand. CASE NUMBER: USR12-0070 APPLICANT: WELLS RANCH PLANNER: KIM OGLE REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES INCLUDING OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE, (INCLUDING OIL AND GAS PROCESSING FACILITIES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FIVE (5) COMPRESSORS ASSOCIATED WITH GAS PROCESSING OR WHICH COMPRESS GAS TO ENTER A PIPELINE FOR TRANSPORT TO MARKET AND ONE COMMUNICATION TOWER UP TO SEVENTY (70) FEET IN HEIGHT), IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SUBX12-0024 BEING PART OF THE N2 NW4 NW4 OF SECTION 27, T6N, R63W OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: SOUTH OF CR 68; EAST OF CR 67. • Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case Number USR12-0070, 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. pfr Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on- site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. Heidi Hansen, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the requirements on site. • Patrick Groom, Witwer, Oldenburg, Barry & Johnson, 822 7`h St, Ste 760, Greeley, CO, represents DCP Midstream. Last year DCP Midstream was permitted for the LaSalle Processing Plant, which is currently under construction. This proposed compressor site will eventually deliver natural gas to the LaSalle Processing Plant. He added that the proposed radio tower will monitor production at all the compressor sites and the processing plants. 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 USR12-0070 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 by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes = 9). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bill Hall, Bret Elliott, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman, Robert Grand. Y►' CASE NUMBER: USR12-0062 APPLICANT: RF HOLDINGS LLC, C/O AGPROFESSIONALS, LLC PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN REQUEST: 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(MANUFACTURING, FABRICATION AND PAINTING OF OIL&GAS AND AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT) 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. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PART OF THE W2 SECTION 26 AND PART OF THE E2 SECTION 27, ALL IN T3N, R65W OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: APPROXIMATELY 1/2 MILE SOUTH OF CR 30 AND APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE EAST OF CR 43. Jason Maxey noted that he has worked with the landowner, Jon Moser; however he does not have any financial interest in this application and he believes that he can be fair and impartial on this case. `° Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case Number USR12-0062, 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. Dr 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. Tim Naylor, AGPROfessionals, LLC, 4350 Highway 66, Longmont, Colorado, stated that he representing Big Boy Manufacturing. Mr. Naylor said that the request is for an oil and gas manufacturing facility and added that there will be 19 employees but believes that they share rides as well as anticipating future expansion. Mr. Naylor said that with traffic concerns on County Road 49 the owner has asked that his employees not to go to County Road 49 but rather go west on County Road 30. 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; however Mr. Naylor requested that the screening requirement be removed since they feel there is adequate buffer and screening since this is located in the middle of the section. Mr. Gathman said that the site is screened to the southeast by berming associated with the composting facility and most of the storage was located behind the buildings on site which screens it from the north. He added that given the distance there wouldn't be much screening required. He suggested either removing the screening plan or keeping it for future compliance. Motion: Delete Condition of Approval 1.G, 1.1.6, and Development Standard 27, Moved by Robert Grand, Seconded by Nick Berryman. 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 USR12-0062 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 Bill Hall, Seconded by Bret Elliott. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes = 9). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bill Hall, Bret Elliott, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman, Robert Grand. The Chair asked the public if there were any other items of business that they would like to discuss. No one wished to speak. lefr The Chair asked the Planning Commissioners if there was any new business to discuss. Robert Grand asked the Planning Commission to consider the thought of proposing to the County Commissioners the research of construction of an oil refinery facility in Weld County with the intent specifically to reduce truck traffic within the County. Bill Hall agreed with Mr. Grand and encouraged research to present a possible Resolution to the Weld County Commissioners. The Planning Commissioners requested that Brad Yatabe research the process on how to proceed with this consideration. The meeting adjourned at 2:46 pm. Respectfully submitted, �� Digitally signed by Kristine Ranslem YL Date:2012.12.20 13:54:35-0700' Kristine Ranslem Secretary Hello