HomeMy WebLinkAbout20083166.tiff SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
A regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission was held in the Weld County Department of
Planning Services, Hearing Room, 918 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado. The meeting was called to order by
Chair, Doug Ochsner, at 1:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL ABSENT
Doug Ochsner-Chair
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Nick Berryman
Paul Branham
Erich Ehrlich
Robert Grand
Bill Hall
Mark Lawley
Roy Spitzer
Also Present: Kim Ogle, Department of Planning Services; Don Carroll, Department of Public Works; Lauren
Light, Department of Health; Cyndy Giauque, County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary.
The Chair announced that the Board of County Commissioners has approved the update to the
Comprehensive Plan. The Chair extended an appreciation plaque to Bill Hall for serving on the Technical
Advisory Committee and thanked him for all of his work and time.
Bill Hall commented that he worked with a great group of people. He expressed appreciation for the
opportunity to be involved in the committee and was excited to see what was accomplished from it.
Robert Grand moved to approve the November 18, 2008 Weld County Planning Commission minutes,
seconded by Mark Lawley. Motion carried.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1672
APPLICANT: Weld County Public Works
PLANNER: Kim Ogle
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for Open Pit Mining
and Materials Processing(dry mining)of Construction materials, subject to the
provisions of Article IV, Division 4 of this Chapter in the A(Agricultural)Zone District
(Fiscus North Mine).
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part N2 Section 7,T10, R57W of the 6th P.M.,Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: Approximately 0.5 miles East of CR 133; South of and adjacent to CR 120.
The Chair asked Mr. Ogle is he wishes for this case to remain on consent. Mr. Ogle replied yes.
The Chair asked if the applicant was available. Dave Bauer, Public Works, commented that he wishes for
this case to remain on consent.
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 Planning Commissioners if they wish to hear this item. No one wished to speak.
Mr.Ogle stated that staff has an additional Health Department Standard to make to staff comments. He said
that it would be prior to operations commencing Item 2.G stating "An individual sewage disposal system is
required and shall be installed according to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations. Please
note, the lot owners shall verify with the nearest Town/City or Sanitation District to determine the location of
the nearest sewer line. In accordance with the Weld County Code, if a sewer line exists within 400 feet of the
property 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."
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The Chair asked the applicant if they had any comments.
Dave Bauer, Public Works, 1111 H St., stated that he understands the request from the Health
Department. The Fiscus site lies roughly 25 miles due east of the Town of Grover. He indicated that the
Town of Grover would be the first place that might have a sanitation facility. The Fiscus mining activity is
planned to be less than six (6) months. He added that they anticipate having bottled water and coolers on
the trucks of any of the workers that are there as well as a port-a-potty on one of their trailers. The port-a-
potty would be delivered to the site when there would be activity and then it would be taken out when they
are done.
The Chair asked again if any of the Planning Commissioners wish to hear this case. No one wished to
speak.
The Chair read the next case on the consent agenda into record.
CASE NUMBER: MF-1025
PLANNER: Kim Ogle
APPLICANT: Robert Parsons
REQUEST: Minor Subdivision Plat for 8 residential lots, Peace Haven Estates,with Estate Zoning.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot B of RE-3358; being Part of the NW4 of Section 10, T7N, R67W of the 6th P.M.,
Weld County Colorado.
LOCATION: East of and adjacent to CR 19 and south of and adjacent to CR 84. For a more precise
location, see legal.
The Chair asked Mr. Ogle is he wishes for this case to remain on consent. He replied yes.
The Chair asked if the applicant was available. The applicant indicated that he also wishes for this case to
remain on consent.
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 Planning Commissioners if they wish to hear this item. No one wished to speak.
Robert Grand moved that the Consent Agenda including Cases USR-1672 as amended and MF-1025, 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 Paul Branham. Motion
carried unanimously.
The Chair asked the public if there were other items of business that they would like to discuss. No one
wished to speak.
The Chair asked the Planning Commission members if there was any new business to discuss. No one had
any further business to discuss.
Meeting adjourned at 1:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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