HomeMy WebLinkAbout20112850.tiff HEARING CERTIFICATION
DOCKET NO. 2011-60
RE: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT#1786 FOR A GOLF COURSE, SHOOTING RANGE, GUEST FARM AND
HUNTING LODGE, AND ONE (1) SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT PER LOT,
OTHER THAN THOSE PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 23-3-20.A OF THE WELD
COUNTY CODE, IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - EQUUS FARMS,
INC.
A public hearing was conducted on October 5, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., with the following present:
Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair
Commissioner Sean P. Conway, Pro-Tem
Commissioner William F. Garcia
Commissioner David E. Long - EXCUSED
Commissioner Douglas Rademacher
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Esther Gesick
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Planning Department representative, Tom Parko
Health Department representative, Mary Evett
Public Works representative, Heidi Hansen
The following business was transacted:
I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated August 19, 2011, and duly published August 24,
2011, in the Fort Lupton Press, a public hearing was conducted to consider the request of
Equus Farms, Inc., for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review
Permit#1786 for a Golf Course, Shooting Range, Guest Farm and Hunting Lodge, and one (1)
Single-Family Dwelling Unit per lot, other than those permitted under Section 23-3-20.A of the
Weld County Code, in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Bruce Barker, County Attorney, made
this a matter of record.
Tom Parko, Department of Planning Services, presented a brief summary of the proposal,
entered the favorable recommendation of the Planning Commission into the record as written,
and gave a brief description of the location of the site. He stated the overall property is
comprised of four parcels, totaling 938 acres; however, the amenities will be limited to 80 acres
of the site. He further stated the proposed uses include a private golf course, shooting range,
hunting lodge and guest housing, which do require a USR permit. Mr. Parko stated the property
is not located within any municipal three-mile referral area, eleven referral agencies reviewed
the proposal, and five responded with comments that have been addressed in the Conditions of
Approval and Development Standards. He stated staff has received no correspondence from
surrounding property owners and he displayed photographs of the site.
Chair Kirkmeyer advised Mike Johnson, applicant's representative, that he has the option of
continuing this matter to a date when the full Board will be present. However, if he decides to
proceed today, it will require three affirmative votes, or in the case of a tie vote, Commissioner
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Long will listen to the record and make the determining vote. Mr. Johnson indicated he would
like to proceed today. In response to Commissioner Conway, Mr. Parko stated the Planning
Commission unanimously recommended approval of this request.
Heidi Hansen, Department of Public Works, stated the applicant will be using an existing access
from County Road 87, which is a local gravel roadway with 60 feet of right-of-way. She stated
staff is not requiring any additional stormwater controls and there are no outstanding Conditions
of Approval.
Mary Evett, Department of Public Health and Environment, stated the applicant has submitted
evidence of a Class V Injection Well Permit, therefore, Condition of Approval #4 may be deleted.
She stated they have also submitted a Waste Handling Plan and she recommended the deleting
of Condition of Approval #3. Ms. Evett stated the only outstanding condition is the applicant is
in the process of re-permitting the domestic well to increase service from two residences to
three. She stated dust control will be by water truck, and Development Standards #5
through #15 are the general health standards for this type of facility.
In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Parko stated he included the Design and
Operations standards in criteria paragraph#2.b of the Resolution and the proposed uses will not
emit heat, therefore, the site will be in compliance. Mr. Barker stated it is appropriate to keep
the language, as proposed, and if the Board wants to change that standard, it will need to be
addressed in a different venue as an amendment to the County Code. Responding to
Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Johnson stated the uses are for the property owner's private
use.
No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. In response to Chair Kirkmeyer,
Mr. Jonson stated thirty (30) days will be adequate to complete the Conditions and submit the
mylar plat for recording, and he also agreed with the deletion of Conditions of Approval #3
and #4, as recommended by staff. Commissioner Rademacher stated he would like to delete
Development Standard #12, since the hunting will take place on private property and they
should be able to use any targets they please. He further stated he is in agreement with
Development Standards #3 and #4 as drafted by staff, concerning the number of employees
and hours of operation. Responding to Chair Kirkmeyer, Mr. Johnson stated he and the
applicant have reviewed, and agree to abide by, the Conditions of Approval and Development
Standards, as proposed and modified.
Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the request of Equus Farms, Inc., for a Site
Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit #1786 for a Golf Course,
Shooting Range, Guest Farm and Hunting Lodge, and one (1) Single-Family Dwelling Unit per
lot, other than those permitted under Section 23-3-20.A of the Weld County Code, in the
A (Agricultural) Zone District, based on the recommendations of Planning staff and the Planning
Commission, with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards as entered into the
record. His motion included deleting Conditions of Approval #3 and #4, and Development
Standard #12, and renumbering subsequent paragraphs as appropriate. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Conway. Commissioner Garcia commented this is a beautiful and
well-maintained property which is located near the historic Dearfield Townsite and was once
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promoted as a resort community. He stated the property owner and site staff have done a good
job in displaying the beauty of the area. Commissioners Rademacher and Conway commended
both the applicant and County staff for presenting a clean-cut application. There being no
further discussion, the motion carried unanimously and the hearing was completed
at 10:22 a.m.
This Certification was approved on the 10th day of October, 2011.
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EXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET
Case USR#1786 - EQUUS FARMS, INC.
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B. Planning Commission Resolution of Recommendation
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