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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: AmUSR-485
APPLICANT: Colorado Interstate Gas Company
PLANNER: Chris Gathman
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Amended Special Review Permit for a Natural Gas
Compressor Station (amended to include a new office building and future compressor
building) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the N2 of Section 5, T11 N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: West of and adjacent to U.S. Highway 85 and approximately 3.5 miles north of CR 126.
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
code provisions or ordinance in effect. Section 22-5-100.A (OG.Goal 1.) states, "Oil and gas
exploration and production should occur in a manner which minimizes the impact to agricultural uses
and the environment and reduces the conflicts between mineral development and current and future
surface uses." Further, Section 22-5-100.B (OG.Goal.2) states, "The extraction of oil and gas
resources should conserve the land and minimize the impact on surrounding land." The request for a
Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development
Facility including a Natural Gas Processing Facility in the A (Agricultural) Zone District is the site of an
existing compressor station site which was originally approved in 1978 (under SUP -351) and later
amended under USR-485 in 1982. This proposed amendment is for the addition of an office building
and a possible future compressor building. The amendment will also incorporate changes to the site
on the amended USR plat that have occurred since the last approval in 1982 (the Wyoming Interstate
Company Expansion project, Cheyenne Plains Project and Front Range Project that were completed
during the period of 1997-2004).
B. Section 23-2-220.A.2 -- The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the A (Agricultural) Zone
District. Section 23-3-40.A.2 of the Weld County Code provides for Oil and Gas Support and Service
as a Use by Special Review in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, more specifically described as a Site
Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development Facility
for Oil and Gas Support and Service, including a Natural Gas Processing Facility 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 proposed facility is on a one -hundred seventeen -acre (117) parcel
utilized as a compressor station. The facility is located in a remote location. Existing oil and gas
facilities (Kinder Morgan — USR-1598 and Western Gas Supply Company — USR-953) are located to
the south and east of the site. No residences are located within the vicinity of the facility. Staff has
received no phone calls or correspondence (letters or e -mails) from surrounding property owners in
regards to this case.
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 existing facility is not
within the three mile referral area of a municipality.
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E. Section 23-2-220.A.5 -- The application complies with Section 23-5 of the Weld County Code.
Effective January 1, 2003, Building Permits issued on the proposed lots will be required to adhere to
the fee structure of the County Road Impact Program. (Ordinance 2002-11)
Effective August 1, 2005, Building permits issued on the subject site will be required to adhere to the
fee structure of the Capital Expansion Impact Fee and the Stormwater/ Drainage Impact Fee.
(Ordinance 2005-8 Section 5-8-40)
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. This facility is an existing compressor
facility and is located in a non -irrigated rangeland area.
G. Section 23-2-220.A.7 -- 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 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. The plat shall be amended to delineate the following:
1) All sheets of the plat shall be labeled AmUSR-485. (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) The water quality features must be labeled on the plat as "Water Quality Feature — No Build/
or Storage Area". (Department of Public Works)
5) A note shall be added to the plat stating: "Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance
of drainage related features." (Department of Public Works)
6) A note on the plat shall be added: "U.S. Highway 85 is a limited access highway and is
subject to the U.S. Highway 85 Corridor plan for access and future upgrades." (Department
of Public Works)
7) Delineate all asphalt or gravel internal road sections on the plat. (Department of Public
Works)
8) A graphic key and or symbol serving to identify each component that is located within the
USR Boundary. The key and corresponding component shall be summarized in tabular
format and be clearly delineated on the plat. (Department of Planning Services)
9) The applicant shall provide the septic permit number, for each existing septic system, and
identify the location on the plat map. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
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B. The applicant shall submit a dust abatement plan, for on -site dust, for review and approval, to the
Environmental Health Services, Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment.
(Department of Public Health and Environment)
C. Installation of any air conditioning or air handling equipment that uses ozone depleting refrigerants will
require analyses for possible registration in the CDPHE-APCD, CFC Program, as defined in
Regulation No. 15 "Control of Emissions of Ozone Depleting Compounds", of the Air Quality Control
Commission. Please notify the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment when
equipment has been selected or purchased. Alternately, the applicant can provide evidence that they
are not subject to these requirements. Evidence of such shall be submitted in writing to the Weld
County Department of Planning Services. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
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. 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). Evidence of such shall be submitted in writing to the Weld
County Department of Planning Services. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
E. 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)
2. Upon completion of 1. 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 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)
3. The Department of Planning Services respectively requests the surveyor provide a digital copy of this
Second Amended 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 dhuerter(a)co.weld.co.us. (Department of Planning Services)
4. In accordance with Weld County Code Ordinance 2005-7 approved June 1, 2005, should the plat not be
recorded within the required sixty (60) days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners
resolution a $50.00 recording continuance charge shall be added for each additional 3 month period.
(Department of Planning Services)
5. 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)
Motion seconded by Bill Hall.
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VOTE:
For Passage
Robert Grand
Bill Hall
Tom Holton
Alexander Zauder
Erich Ehrlich
Roy Spitzer
Mark Lawley
Nick Berryman
Jason Maxey
Against Passage Absent
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 November 3, 2009.
Dated the 3`" of November, 2009.
44thrvireamdosiu
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
AMENDED SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Colorado Interstate Gas Company — Cheyenne Compressor Station
AmUSR-485
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and an Amended Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource
Development Facility for Oil and Gas Support and Service, (an office building and compressor
building) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, and subject to the Development Standards stated
hereon. (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. 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)
4. 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)
5. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust,
blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. (Department of Public Health and
Environment)
6. 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)
7. The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the (Industrial) Zone as
delineated in Section 14-9-30 of the Weld County Code. (Department of Public Health and
Environment)
8. Adequate drinking, handwashing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and patrons of
this facility at all times. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
9. The applicant shall operate in accordance with the approved "waste handling plan" at all times.
(Department of Public Health and Environment)
10. All pesticides, fertilizer, and other potentially hazardous chemicals must be stored in a manner that
minimizes the release of hazardous air pollutants (HAP's) and volatile organic compounds (VOC's).
All chemicals must be stored secure, on an impervious surface, and in accordance with
manufacturer's recommendations. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
11. 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)
12. A permanent, adequate water supply shall be provided for drinking and sanitary purposes. The
facility shall utilize the existing private water supply. (Well Permit #96966) (Department of Public
Health and Environment)
13. Any vehicle or equipment washing area shall capture all effluent and prevent discharges from the
washing of vehicles or equipment in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Water
Quality Control Commission, and the Environmental Protection Agency. (Department of Public
Health and Environment)
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14. This application is proposing a well as its source of water. The applicant should be made aware
that while they may be able to obtain a well permit from the Office of the State Engineer, Division
of Water Resources, the quantity of water available for usage may be limited to specific uses, i.e.
domestic use only, etc. Also, the applicant should be made aware that groundwater may not meet
all drinking water standards as defined by the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment. We strongly encourage the applicant to test their drinking water prior to
consumption and periodically test it over time. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
15. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the State and Federal
agencies and the Weld County Code. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
16. A plan review shall be approved and a permit must be issued prior to the start of construction.
(Department of Planning Services)
17. Buildings 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
Fuel Gas Code; and the 2008 National Electrical Code and Chapter 29 of the Weld County Code.
(Department of Building Inspection)
18. The office will require an engineered foundation based on a site -specific geotechnical report or an
open hole inspection performed by a Colorado registered engineer. Engineered foundations shall be
designed by a Colorado registered engineer. (Department of Building Inspection)
Fire resistance of walls and openings, construction requirements, maximum building height and
allowable areas will be reviewed at the plan review. Setback and offset distances shall be
determined by Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code. (Department of Building Inspection)
20. Building height shall be measured in accordance with the 2006 International Building Code for the
purpose of determining the maximum building size and height for various uses and types of
construction and to determine compliance with the Bulk Requirements from Chapter 23 of the Weld
County Code. Building height shall be measured in accordance with Chapter 23 of the Weld County
Code in order to determine compliance with offset and setback requirements. When measuring
buildings to determine offset and setback requirements, buildings are measured to the farthest
projection from the building. Property lines shall be clearly identified and all property pins shall be
staked prior to the first site inspection. (Department of Building Inspection)
21. All building plans shall be submitted to the Nunn Fire Protection District for review and approval prior
to issue of Building Permits. (Department of Planning Services)
22. Setback and offset distance shall be determined by the Weld County Code. (Department of Building
Inspection)
23. Effective January 1, 2003, Building Permits issued on the lot will be required to adhere to the fee
structure of the County Road Impact Fee Program. (Department of Planning Services)
24. Effective August 1, 2005, Building permits issued on the subject site will be required to adhere to the
fee structure of the Capital Expansion Impact Fee and the Stormwater/Drainage Impact Fee.
(Ordinance 2005-8 Section 5-8-40)
25. The facility will comply with the approved Lighting Plan and Section 23-3-250.D.1 Lighting Standards
of the Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services)
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26. 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)
27. 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)
28. Personnel from Weld County Government 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
Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County regulations. (Department of
Planning Services)
29. 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)
30. 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)
Chris Gathman, Planning Services, stated that staff would like for this case to remain on the consent agenda.
The Chair asked the applicant if they wish for this case to remain on consent. The applicant indicated yes.
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 read the next case into record.
CASE NUMBER: AmUSR-485
APPLICANT: Colorado Interstate Gas Company
PLANNER: Chris Gathman
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Amended Special Review Permit for a
Natural Gas Compressor Station (amended to include a new office building and
future compressor building) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the N2 of Section 5, T11 N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado.
LOCATION: West of and adjacent to U.S. Highway 85 and approximately 3.5 miles north of
CR 126.
Chris Gathman, Planning Services, stated that staff requests that this item remain on the consent agenda.
The Chair asked the applicant if they wish for this case to remain on consent. The applicant replied that they
wish for this case to remain on the consent agenda.
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 read the following case into record.
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CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
USR-1715
Carlos Cisneros
Chris Gathman
A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Home
Business (parking of two semi -trucks and 3 trailers) in the A (Agricultural) Zone
District.
Lot A RE -2042 being Part of the NE4NE4NE4NE4 of Section 12, Ti N, R66W of
the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
South of and adjacent to CR 12; west of and adjacent to CR 37.
Chris Gathman, Planning Services, commented that staff wishes for this item to remain on the consent
agenda.
The Chair asked the applicant if they wish for this case to remain on consent. The applicant indicated that
they would like for this item to remain on the consent agenda.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application. No
one wish
ed to speak.
The Cha
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read the next case into record.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1705
APPLICANT: Land Airport LLC (Lloyd Land)
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PLANNER: Chris Gathman
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for an
extension or expansion of a non -conforming use (private airstrip/airport) in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District.
Lot A of Amended Recorded Exemption 628, Lot B of Amended Recorded
Exemption 628, Subdivision Exemption 521, and a parcel of land of
approximately 4.989 acres identified under parcel # 1305 31 100032; all located
in the E2 of Section 31, T2N, R64W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
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Chris Gathman, Planning Services, stated that staff wishes for this case to remain on the consent agenda. He
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commented that there is a surrounding property owner who would like to speak on this. He added that based
on the fact that this Use by Special Review is essentially at the request of the Board of County Commissioners
establishing an existing use, staff recommends that this case remain as a consent item.
The Chair asked the applicant if they wish for this case to remain on the consent agenda. The applicant
replied yes.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
Pamela Simpson, 6212 CR 51. Ms. Simpson stated that her home is one of the closest residences to Mr.
Land's property. She has read all the information provided on-line about this case.
A question that has bothered her since the September 10, 2008 hearing is how does a private airport support
Weld County Code Section 22-2-20.A.Goal 1 which states "Respect and encourage the continuation of
agricultural land uses and agricultural operations for purposes which enhance the economic health and
sustainability of agriculture." She added Section 22-2-20.6 Goal 2 which states "Continue the commitment to
viable agriculture in Weld County through mitigated protection of established (and potentially expanding)
agricultural uses from other proposed new uses that would hinder the operations of the agricultural
enterprises."
Ms. Simpson stated that she has not seen an airplane plow a field or plant a seed. She has seen them dust
crops, yet she is told there are no plans for a crop dusting business. She does not understand how these
codes substantiate a Use by Special Review permit for a private airport in an agricultural zone district.
In reviewing the other cases on today's docket their applications clearly answer the Site Specific Development
Plan and Use by Special Review Questionnaire. It is her understanding that the purpose of this questionnaire
is to have the applicants provide the County with a clear and detailed plan of what they want to do with the
property. She did not see that in Mr. Land's application. If the application is being submitted just because the
Board suggested it at the September 10, 2008 hearing she still expects the application to provide a clear and
detailed plan. This application is too vague in her opinion.
Applications must meet the criteria for a Site Specific Development Plan and Review. In her opinion Mr.
Land's application does not do that, nor does she see how that supports agricultural development as the
summary wants her to believe. She is not opposed to development. Calpine is her next door neighbor and
believes that they are one of her best neighbors.
Ms. Simpson expressed desire for this to be done properly and by the rules. She believes that no one is
exempt from rules. Just because the Board suggested this does not mean that it is ready for consideration
especially based on what has been provided. Without a clear or detailed plan this case should not be passed
forward to the Board.
Ms. Simpson stated that there is a copy of an inappropriately notarized document in Mr. Land's application.
She has sent a copy of this to the Secretary of State's Office and to Lauren Light of the Weld County
Department of Health for review.
She added that she would like to see a copy of the FM Form 7480-1 that Mr. Land finally submitted to the
FM after the fact that he put in the new runway in August of 2008.
The Chair asked staff about some points noted by Ms. Simpson in regard to notarization and FAA. Mr.
Gathman said that the FAA was sent a referral; however the county did not receive a response from them for
this application. Ms. Light said that they received information on the Statement of Existing. She added that
she thought it would be up to the notary to make sure that what is being notarized is correct and the dates
match. Ms. Light commented that it doesn't affect the septic system because the Health Department went out
and inspected what was out there anyway.
Hope Babeon, 6687 CR 49. Ms. Babeon commented that Mr. Land is a really good neighbor and takes really
good care of his land and airport. She has never seen him do anything reckless with his plane. She added
that Mr. Land has been more than willing to put his best foot forward for their community.
Vern Burke, Architect, 12948 West 1s` Drive, Lakewood CO. Mr. Burke commented that he had prepared the
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documents for the USR. He added that this is a non -conforming permit. The airport has been in place before
the Weld County Code was enacted. At the County Commissioner meeting a year ago it was determined that
the activities which were undertaken at this site were indeed ascribable to maintenance and just general
upkeep of the property. Therefore the County Commissioners voided the violation charge and Mr. Land was
free to continue the uses he was doing at the time. At the County Commissioners suggestion, Mr. Land
submitted his application. His paperwork is up to date with the FM.
The Chair closed the public portion.
The Chair asked if any of the Planning Commissioners wished to pull this case from the consent agenda. No
one wished to speak.
Robert Grand moved to approve the Consent Agenda which includes Cases USR-1714, AmUSR-485, USR-
1715 and USR-1705 and that they be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners along with the
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's recommendation of
approval, seconded by Bill Hall.
The Chair reminded the audience that the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners for Case USR-
1705 is on November 18, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at 915 10th Street.
The Chair read the following case into record.
CASE NUMBER: Code Ordinance #2009-12
PLANNER: Roger Vigil
REQUEST: In the Matter of Repealing and Reenacting, with Amendments, Chapter
29 Building Regulations
Roger Vigil, Building Inspection, stated that he has three items for consideration. The first item is the adoption
of the 2006 Uniform Swimming Code with amendments. The second item is an amendment to Section 29-2-
30 which is the electrical section of the International Residential Code and the third item is the amendment to
Section 29-8-40 regarding the expiration of building permits.
There has been a work session with the Board of County Commissioners. He added that there was also a
meeting with the Building Trades Advisory Group.
Mr. Vigil commented that the Uniform Swimming Code was not included in Chapter 29 previously. Section
309.4 is amended to include the ANSI Standard, which is a federal standard that has come because of deaths
caused by suction entrapment.
Mr. Vigil said that the proposed change to Section 29-2-30 is W. Part VIII — Electrical is part of the
International Residential Code. He said that the reason for this change is that the International Residential
Code and National Electric Code are written so that they overlap cycles. Right now we are on the 2006
International Residential Code which by reference goes by the 2005 National Electric Code; however we have
adopted the 2008 National Electric Code. This will always put the International Residential Code on the same
cycle with the National Electric Code.
The next item for consideration is Section 29-8-40 in regard to expiration of permits. The reason for the
proposal is to close the loop hole for permit holders who are not finishing work by obtaining multiple permits.
There are a number of problem permits that people just buy a permit and not finish the work.
Commissioner Lawley asked why we would charge them the full permit fees rather than an administrative fee
for issuing the permit. Mr. Vigil said that right now we are collecting a minimal amount and that doesn't seem
to motivate people to finish their work. He added that they feel that if the permit holder is required to pay the
full permit fee it is an incentive for them to complete their work.
Peggy Gregory, Building Compliance Officer, commented that prior to June of 2006 the expiration date was
180 days as long as an inspection was done every 180 days; therefore they were finding a lot of old permits.
Since then the code was changed to read that they could get a new permit with one extension and then it
would expire and now we are running into problems with that. Staff felt that if we made it so that they realize
what they are facing up ahead it gives them an incentive to finish their work. She added that most of the time
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