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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20081382.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1648 FOR A USE PERMITTED AS A USE BY RIGHT, ACCESSORY USE, OR USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW IN THE COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL ZONE DISTRICTS (TREE TRIMMING BUSINESS AND TRUCK PARKING) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT- RICHARD AND CYNTHIA STALCUP 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, the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on the 4th day of June, 2008, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., in the Chambers of the Board, for the purpose of hearing the application of Richard and Cynthia Stalcup, 10475 County Road 19, Fort Lupton, Colorado 80621, for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit#1648 for a Use Permitted as a Use by Right, Accessory Use, or Use by Special Review in the Commercial or Industrial Zone Districts (tree trimming business and truck parking) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, on the following described real estate, being more particularly described as follows: Two parcels located in part of the SE1/4 of Section 9, Township 2 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado WHEREAS, said applicants were present at said hearing, and WHEREAS, Section 23-2-230 of the Weld County Code provides standards for review of said Use by Special Review Permit, and WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners heard all of the testimony and statements of those present, studied the request of the applicant and the recommendation of the Weld County Planning Commission and all of the exhibits and evidence presented in this matter and, having been fully informed, finds that this request shall be approved 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 Board of County Commissioners that the applicants have shown compliance with Section 23-2-230.B of the Weld County Code as follows: a. Section 23-2-230.B.1 --The proposed use is consistent with Chapter 22 and any other applicable Code provisions or ordinance in effect. Section 22-2-150.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." The Conditions of Approval and Development Standards will ensure that the proposed use will be compatible with the vicinity. The surrounding properties are primarily agricultural in nature, with a few homes in close 2008-1382 n PL1968 rL c! �!_ - -O2 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1648 - RICHARD AND CYNTHIA STALCUP PAGE 2 proximity. There are six (6) parcels within 500 feet of the property. Section 23-2-240.A.10 of the Weld County Codes states, ". . .that buffering or screening of the proposed use from adjacent properties may be required in order to make the determination that the proposed use is compatible with the surrounding uses." As a Condition of Approval, the applicants will be required to screen the use from adjacent properties and rights-of-way. b. Section 23-2-230.B.2--The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the A(Agricultural)Zone District. Section 23-3-40.R of the Weld County Code provides for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for Use Permitted as a Use by Right, Accessory Use, or Use by Special Review in the Commercial or Industrial Zone Districts(tree trimming business and truck parking) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. The property is currently in violation (ZCV07-01079) due to the storage and operation of a commercial business and equipment storage without first obtaining the necessary permits. Approval of this application and subsequent recording of the plat will correct the violation. c. Section 23-2-230.B.3--The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses. The site currently consists of two parcels. The parcel on the east has a single-family home and pole barn, and the property on the west is vacant. The surrounding property is primarily agricultural in nature, with a few homes located in close proximity. There are six(6)parcels within 500 feet of the property. No comments have been received from the surrounding property owners. The Conditions of Approval and Development Standards will ensure compatibility with the surrounding area. d. Section 23-2-230.B.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 three miles of the Towns of Firestone and Frederick, and the City of Fort Lupton. The City of Fort Lupton, in the referral dated February 15, 2008, indicated no concerns. No referrals have been received from the Towns of Firestone and Frederick. e. Section 23-2-230.B.5 -- The site does not lie within any Overlay Districts. Effective January 1, 2003, building permits issued on the proposed lots will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the County-Wide Road Impact Fee Program. 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. f. Section 23-2-230.B.6 -- The applicants have demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve prime agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use. 2008-1382 PL1968 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT #1648 - RICHARD AND CYNTHIA STALCUP PAGE 3 g. Section 23-2-230.8.7 -- The Design Standards (Section 23-2-240 of the Weld County Code), Operation Standards (Section 23-2-250 of the Weld County Code), Conditions of Approval, and Development Standards ensure that there are adequate provisions for the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the application of Richard and Cynthia Stalcup for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit #1648 for a Use Permitted as a Use by Right,Accessory Use,or Use by Special Review in the Commercial or Industrial Zone Districts(tree trimming business and truck parking) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, on the parcel of land described above be, and hereby is, granted subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to recording the plat: A. The applicants shall submit a detailed Sign Plan, if warranted, in compliance with Chapter 23, Division 2, of the Weld County Code, to the Weld County Department of Planning Services, for review and approval. B. Cynthia Stalcup shall sign the original application cover sheet. C. The applicants shall either request, in writing, that Use by Special Review (USR) Permit #1120, for an equestrian ranch, be vacated, including the sign-off from the neighboring property owner(Owen's), or, the neighboring property owner shall apply for a partial vacation, per Section 23-2-200.G of the Weld County Code. D. Section 22-5-100.A of the Weld County Code 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." The applicants shall either submit a copy of an agreement with the property's mineral owner/operators stipulating that the oil and gas activities have been adequately incorporated into the design of the site, or show evidence that an adequate attempt has been made to mitigate the concerns of the mineral owner/operators. Drill envelopes may be delineated on the plat, in accordance with State requirements, as an attempt to mitigate concerns. The plat shall be amended to include any possible future drilling sites. E. The applicants shall attempt to address the comments of the Weld County Sheriffs Office, as stated in the referral response dated February 22, 2008. Evidence of such shall be submitted, in writing, to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. F. The applicants shall address the comments of the Weld County Department of Building Inspection, as stated in the referral response dated January 31, 2008-1382 PL1968 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1648 - RICHARD AND CYNTHIA STALCUP PAGE 4 2008. Evidence of such shall be submitted, in writing, to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. G. The applicants shall address the requirements and concerns of the Weld County Department of Public Works, as stated in the referral response dated March 6,2008, including, but not limited to,final drainage construction and erosion control plans. Evidence of such shall be submitted, in writing, to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. There will be no requirement for water quality, as outlined by Department of Public Works. H. The applicants shall address the requirements and concerns of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, as stated in the referral response dated February 25, 2008. Evidence of such shall be submitted, in writing, to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. The applicants shall attempt to address the requirements and concerns of the Longmont Soil Conservation District referral, dated March 11, 2008. Evidence of such shall be submitted, in writing, to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. J. The applicants shall submit a property Maintenance Plan to the Department of Planning Services, for review and approval. The Maintenance Plan shall be in compliance with Section 23-2-250.B.7 of the Weld County Code. K. The applicants shall submit a Dust Abatement Plan,for review and approval, to the Environmental Health Services Division of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. Evidence of approval from the Department of Public Health and Environment shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. L. In the event the applicants intend to wash vehicles or equipment on the site, the applicants shall provide evidence that the washing area will be designed and constructed to capture all effluent and prevent any 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. Evidence of approval from the Department of Public Health and Environment shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. M. The applicants shall submit evidence of an Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class V Injection Well permit from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for any vehicle maintenance facility located on the site that is equipped with a floor drain. Alternately, the applicants may provide evidence, from the EPA, that they are not subject to the EPA Class V requirements(EPA rule effective April 5, 2000). Evidence of approval from the Department of Public Health and Environment shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. 2008-1382 PL1968 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1648 - RICHARD AND CYNTHIA STALCUP PAGE 5 N. The applicants shall submit a Waste Handling Plan, for approval, to the Environmental Health Services Division of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. Evidence of approval from the Department of Public Health and Environment shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. The plan shall include, at a minimum, the following: 1) A list of wastes which are expected to be generated on the 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 the site. 3) The waste handler and facility where the waste will be disposed (including the facility name, address, and phone number). O. The applicants shall submit a Landscape and Screening Plan for the site. The Plan shall include the method of screening the outdoor storage of vehicles, equipment, or materials from adjacent properties and future rights-of-way. Specifically, the Department of Planning Services recommends the applicants screen the derelict vehicles on the site. The applicants shall maintain compliance with Section 23-2-250.B.7 of the Weld County Code at all times. P. The applicants shall complete all proposed improvements, including those regarding landscaping, screening, access improvements, and parking lot requirements,or enter into an Improvements Agreement According to Policy Regarding Collateral for Improvements and post adequate collateral for all required materials. The agreement and form of collateral shall be reviewed by County staff and accepted by the Board of County Commissioners prior to recording the plat. Q. The applicants shall contact the Town of Firestone to verify the access permit or any additional requirements that may be needed to obtain or upgrade a current permit. Evidence of approval shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. R. The plat shall be amended to delineate the following: 1) All sheets shall be labeled USR-1648. 2) The attached Development Standards. 3) The plat shall delineate any signs in compliance with Chapter 23, Division 2, of the Weld County Code. 4) County Road 19 is designated on the County Road Classification Plan as a collector road,which requires 80 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. There is presently 60 feet of right-of-way. A total of 40 feet 2008-1382 PL1968 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT #1648 - RICHARD AND CYNTHIA STALCUP PAGE 6 from the centerline of County Road 19 shall be delineated on the plat. The future and existing right-of-way, including the documentation creating them, shall be delineated on the plat. 5) The property is limited to one access per legal parcel. Additional accesses may be approved by the Department of Public Works or the Board of County Commissioners. The applicants shall permanently close the southern-most access. Evidence of the closure shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. 6) Should exterior lighting be a part of this facility, all light standards shall be delineated on the plat and be in accordance with Section 23-3-250.B.6 of the Weld County Code. 7) The location of the dumpster shall be delineated on the plat. Areas used for trash collection shall be screened from all adjacent properties and public rights-of-way. These areas shall be designed and used in a manner that will prevent trash from being scattered by wind or animals, as outlined in Section 23-3-250.A.6 of the Weld County Code. 8) The approved Landscape and Screening Plan. S. The applicants shall submit two (2) paper copies of the plat for preliminary approval to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. 2. Upon completion of Condition of Approval #1 above, the applicants 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(30)days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution. The applicants shall be responsible for paying the recording fee. 3. The Department of Planning Services respectfully 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 maps@co.weld.co.us. 4. Prior to operation: A. The applicants shall provide a written sign-off from the Platteville Fire Protection District to the Department of Building Inspection. 2008-1382 PL1968 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1648 - RICHARD AND CYNTHIA STALCUP PAGE 7 5. The Use by Special Review activity shall not occur, nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the property, until the Use by Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 4th day of June, A.D., 2008. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS EL WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: AddI M \ L,` r k-- -,-,' isei tV a i fa H. Jerke, Chair ( Weld County Clerk to the B . rd it;'t,,, i,_ '�\1l' BY: /! Robe M er�, Pro-Tem "nom C�,tP/C/ Deputy Clerk o the Board G� Will' F. Garcia ia £ ���AP V AST David L. Long VVVOO orney EXCUSED Douglas Rademacher Date of signature: 7 E0 2008-1382 PL1968 SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS RICHARD AND CYNTHIA STALCUP USR#1648 1. A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit#1648 is for a Use Permitted as a Use by Right, Accessory Use, or Use by Special Review in the Commercial or Industrial Zone District(tree trimming business and truck parking) in the A(Agricultural) Zone District and subject to the Development Standards stated hereon. 2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of the Weld County Code. 3. All liquid and solid wastes, as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, Section 30-20-100.5, C.R.S., shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. 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, Section 30-20-100.5, C.R.S. 5. Waste materials shall be handled,stored,and disposed of in a manner that controls fugitive dust,fugitive particulate emissions,blowing debris,and other potential nuisance conditions. 6. The applicants shall operate in accordance with the approved Waste Handling Plan. 7. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Light Industrial Zone District, as delineated in Section 25-12-103, C.R.S. 8. Any septic system located on the property must comply with all provisions of the Weld County Code, pertaining to Individual Sewage Disposal Systems. 9. Vehicles shall not be parked on the Individual Sewage Disposal System. 10. The facility shall utilize the existing public water supply (Central Weld County Water District). 11. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of state and federal agencies and the Weld County Code. 12. If applicable, the applicants shall obtain a Stormwater Discharge Permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division. 13. A building permit shall be obtained prior to the construction of any new building, addition, or remodel of existing buildings. A building permit is required for change of use of any existing buildings. 14. A plan review is required for each building for which a building permit is required. Plans shall bear the west stamp of a Colorado registered architect or engineer. Two complete sets of plans are required with applying for each permit. 2008-1382 PL1968 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - RICHARD AND CYNTHIA STALCUP (USR#1648) PAGE 2 15. Structures shall conform to the requirements of the various Codes adopted at the time of permit application. Currently, the following have been adopted by Weld County: 2006 International Building Code, 2006 International Mechanical Code, 2006 International Plumbing Code, 2006 International Fuel Gas Code, 2005 National Electrical Code, and Chapter 29 of the Weld County Code. 16. New structures 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. 17. 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 the Weld County Code. 18. 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. 19. The applicant shall provide a letter of approval, to the Department of Building Inspection, from the Platteville Fire Protection District prior to construction of any structure. 20. If exterior lighting is proposed to be a part of this facility, all light standards shall be delineated in accordance with Section 23-3-250.B.6 of the Weld County Code. 21. Should noxious weeds exist on the property, or become established as a result of the proposed development, the applicants/landowner shall be responsible for controlling the noxious weeds, pursuant to Chapter 15, Articles I and II, of the Weld County Code. 22. The hours of operation are daylight hours, seven days a week. 23. The site shall not have any employees associated with this use. 24. 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. 25. 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. 26. The landscape and screening on the site shall be maintained in accordance with the approved Landscaping and Screening Plan. 2008-1382 PL1968 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - RICHARD AND CYNTHIA STALCUP (USR #1648) PAGE 3 27. 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. 28. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of Section 23-2-240 of the Weld County Code. 29. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of Section 23-2-250 of the Weld County Code. 30. 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 the Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County regulations. 31. The Use by 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. 32. 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. 2008-1382 PL1968 Hello