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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20090303.tiffRESOLUTION RE: GRANT CHANGE OF ZONE #1149 FROM C-1 (COMMERCIAL) AND E (ESTATE) ZONE DISTRICTS TO THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - CHARLES AND ALICE GREENMAN WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on the 11th day of February, 2009, at 10:00 a.m., in the Chambers of the Board for the purpose of hearing the application of Charles and Alice Greenman, 13518 County Road 1, Longmont, Colorado 80504, requesting a Change of Zone from the C-1 (Commercial) and E (Estate) Zone Districts to the A (Agricultural) Zone District for a parcel of land located on the following described real estate, to -wit: Part of the SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 30, Township 3 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado WHEREAS, the applicants were present at said hearing, and WHEREAS, Section 23-2-40 of the Weld County Code provides standards for review of such a Change of Zone, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners heard all the testimony and statements of those present, studied the request of the applicant and the recommendation of the Weld County Planning Commission and, having been fully informed, finds that this request shall be approved for the following reasons: 1. The applicant has complied with all the application requirements listed in Section 23-2-50 of the Weld County Code. 2. The request is in conformance with Section 23-2-40.6 of the Weld County Code as follows: a. Section 23-2-40.6.1 - The proposal is consistent with Chapter 22 of the Weld County Code. Section 22-2-60.D (A.Goal 4) states, "Conversion of agricultural land to nonurban residential, commercial, and industrial uses will be accommodated when the subject site is in an area that can support such development. Such development shall attempt to be compatible with the region." This site was approved for a Change of Zone (CZ -1026) by the Board of County Commissioners on October 13, 2003, to change the zoning from the R-1 (Residential) to the C-1 (Commercial) and E (Estate) Zone Districts. On August 9, 2005, the property was approved for a Site Plan Review (SPR-384) for an antique business with warehouse for antique furniture and personal storage. The applicant is now requesting to change the zoning back to the A (Agricultural) Zone District. The proposed change in zoning represents a down -zoning from the Commercial and Estate zoning that may be characterized as more intense compared to the A (Agricultural) 2009-0303 PL1650 (V-Az,Au,/fzCc>)62792_ a3%G/09 CHANGE OF ZONE (CZ #1149) - CHARLES AND ALICE GREENMAN PAGE 2 Zone District. On September 10, 2008, twenty-five properties also located within Section 30 were approved for a Change of Zone from R-1 (Residential) to A (Agricultural) through CZ -1146. The request to change the zoning back to A (Agricultural) is compatible with the land uses in the region. b. Section 23-2-40.6.2 - The uses which will be allowed on the subject property by granting the Change of Zone will be compatible with the surrounding land uses. The surrounding property to the south and north is zoned A (Agricultural). The property to the east is zoned R-1 (Residential). The property to the west is in Boulder County and is currently utilized as residential and agricultural. The property is located within an Intergovernmental Agreement area with the City of Longmont, which is located directly to the southeast of the site. The City of Longmont, in the Notice of Inquiry, indicated it does not request that the property owners submit an annexation request for the existing home, based upon the furniture restoration business. The City of Longmont, in the referral dated November 13, 2008, indicates that the City has plans for the enlargement of Union Reservoir. These plans include property within the re -zoning boundary which may be inundated if the reservoir is enlarged. Also, the City requests that any new dwellings and/or businesses in this area be required to connect to a public sanitary sewer system and not be allowed to install septic systems. The property is also located with the three-mile referral area for the Towns of Firestone and Mead. The municipal limits for the Town of Firestone are located approximately three miles to the southeast, and the Town of Mead limits are located approximately 2.5 miles east of the site. The Town of Mead, in the referral dated November 13, 2008, indicates that the site is outside of the Mead Planning Area and the Town has reviewed the request and finds no conflicts with its interests. No comments were received from the Town of Firestone. c. Section 23-2-40.6.3 - Adequate water and sewer service can be made available to the site to serve the uses permitted within the proposed Zone District. The property is currently served by the Longs Peak Water District (tap #13518) and an Individual Sewage Disposal System (G19939120). Prior to the release of building permits, the lot owner shall verify with the nearest municipality or Sanitation District to determine the location of the nearest sanitary sewer line. In accordance with the Weld County Code, if a sewer line exists within four hundred (400) feet of the property line, and the sewer provider is willing to serve the proposed structure, a septic permit cannot be granted by the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. Evidence of such shall be submitted, in writing, to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. d. Section 23-2-40.B.4 - Street or highway facilities providing access to the property are adequate in size to meet the requirements of the proposed Zone District. The Colorado Department of Transportation, in a referral 2009-0303 PL1650 CHANGE OF ZONE (CZ #1149) - CHARLES AND ALICE GREENMAN PAGE 3 dated November 11, 2008, states it has reviewed the request and does not have comment regarding the referral. The Department of Public Works, in the referral dated November 10, 2008, states that County Road 1 is classified as an arterial road, requiring 140 feet of right-of-way (70 feet from centerline). All existing right-of-way, including the documents creating them will be dedicated and delineated on the plat. e. Section 23-2-40.B.5 - The applicant has demonstrated compliance with the applicable standards: 1) Section 23-2-30.A.5.a - The proposed Change of Zone does not lie within any overlay district other than the following: a. Effective January 1, 2003, building permits issued on the lot will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the County -Wide Road Impact Fee Program. b. 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 Programs. 2) Section 23-2-30.A.5.b - The properties are too small to warrant mining of any gravel or sand that that may be beneath the surface. Research has shown that there are no mineral owners associated with the property. 3) Section 23-2-30.A.5.c - Soil conditions on the site are not such that they present moderate or severe limitations to the construction of structures of facilities proposed for the site. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the application of Charles and Alice Greenman for a Change of Zone from the C-1 (Commercial) and E (Estate) Zone Districts to the A (Agricultural) Zone District, on the above referenced parcel of land be, and hereby is, granted subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to recording the plat: A. The applicant shall submit, to the Department of Planning Services, the plat for USR-1681 to be recorded with this CZ -1149 plat. B. The applicant shall submit a request to vacate SPR-384, in writing, to the Department of Planning Services. 2009-0303 PL1650 CHANGE OF ZONE (CZ #1149) - CHARLES AND ALICE GREENMAN PAGE 4 2. The plat shall be amended to delineate the following: A. All pages of the plat shall be labeled CZ -1149. B. The plat shall adhere to Sections 23-2-50.C and D of the Weld County Code. C. The following notes shall be delineated on the Change of Zone plat: 1) The Change of Zone allows for A (Agricultural) Zone District uses as set forth in Chapter 23, Article III, Division 1, of the Weld County Code. 2) The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of state and federal agencies and the Weld County Code. 3) The site shall maintain compliance at all times with the Design Standards listed in Chapter 24, Article VII, of the Weld County Code, if applicable. 4) Any future structures or uses on the site must obtain the appropriate land use zoning and building permits. 5) Building permits shall be obtained prior to the construction of any new building. A plan review is required for each building. Plans shall bear the wet stamp of a Colorado registered architect or engineer. Two complete sets of plans are required when applying for each permit. 6) Each new building 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. 7) New buildings shall conform to the requirements of the various codes adopted at the time of permit application. 8) Effective January 1, 2003, building permits issued on the lot will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the County -Wide Road Impact Fee Program. 9) 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 Programs. 2009-0303 PL1650 CHANGE OF ZONE (CZ #1149) - CHARLES AND ALICE GREENMAN PAGE 5 10) A Weld County Septic Permit is required for any septic system and shall be installed according to Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal System (I.S.D.S.) Regulations. 11) Prior to the release of building permits, the lot owner shall verify with the nearest municipality or Sanitation District to determine the location of the nearest sanitary sewer line. In accordance with the Weld County Code, if a sewer line exists within four hundred (400) feet of the property line, and the sewer provider is willing to serve the proposed structure, a septic permit cannot be granted by the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. Evidence of such shall be submitted, in writing, to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. 12) Water service shall be obtained from the Longs Peak Water District. 13) The property owner shall allow any mineral owner the right of ingress or egress for the purposes of exploration, development, completion, recompletion, re-entry, production, and maintenance operations associated with existing or future operations located on these lands. 14) Weld County Government personnel shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply with all applicable Weld County regulations. 15) The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts will be maintained on the 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 runoff rate and velocity increases, diversions, concentration, and/or unplanned ponding of storm runoff. 16) 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. D. The applicant shall submit two (2) paper copies of the plat for preliminary approval to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. 3. Upon completion of Conditions of Approval #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 the Department of Planning Services. 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 thirty 2009-0303 PL1650 CHANGE OF ZONE (CZ #1149) - CHARLES AND ALICE GREENMAN PAGE 6 (30) days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution. The applicant shall be responsible for paying the recording fee. 4. With the Change of Zone plat map, the applicant shall submit a digital file of all drawings associated with the Change of Zone application. Acceptable CAD formats are .dwg, .dxf, and .dgn (Microstation); acceptable GIS formats are .shp (Shape Files), Arclnfo Coverages and Arclnfo Export files format type is .e00. The preferred format for Images is .tif (Group 4). (Group 6 is not acceptable). 5. In accordance with Weld County Code Ordinance #2005-7, approved June 1, 2005, should the plat not be recorded within the required thirty (30) days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution, a $50.00 recording continuance charge shall added for each additional three (3) month period. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 11th day of February, A.D., 2009. ATTEST: Weld County Clerk to the Bo BY: OARD OF CsUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLORADO er, Pro-Tem Dep— "_ i - y Attorney Date of signature. e P. Conway arbara Kirkmeyer EL. David E. Long 2009-0303 PL1650 Hello