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Home My WebLink About20073611.tiff Weld County Pia nning Department • October 15, 2007 "mg OFFICE OCT 18 2007 Department of Planning Services RECEIVED North Office Attn: Roger Caruso 918— 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 To Whom It May Concern: I oppose the special use permit #USR-1623 because: 1. The times of operation have not and will not be observed as demonstrated by their previous disregard to follow the agreements of the Weld Planning Committee in the past. In 2003, I understand that the Simmons were turned in by another party. That party has decided not to come forward at this time. After the violation was issued, they agreed to stay in a one-room barn with a few employees. As soon as the planner was gone, they continued to move forward with a leach field, adding a large addition to the barn, and placing a large ad in the yellow pages. They added more vet techs and the traffic increased. In 2006, after a total disregard for our land and livestock, I reported them to the Planning Department. They were • issued another violation for"obviously not what they agreed to" as I was told by the inspector from the Planning Committee. As soon as she was gone, they added another vet and more vet techs and worked later nights. We have pictures of business operations of late nights and early mornings if they develop. They knew from the start that they needed a special use permit as Wendy Simmons had worked with other vets that had applied for theirs. It appears they chose to ignore it. 2. The lights and traffic from these increased hours of operation cause annoyance as their clinic is located right in front of our home. The traffic also causes dust. 3. County road 53 has deteriorated as a result of the increase in horse trailers and pickup trucks that use this clinic. I question if the access from county road 53 is a business access or residential? 4. We have horses also, but nobody addressed any concerns of having sick horses hauled in next to our property. Again, they just did it. 5. I feel that they have devalued our home as no one would like to live this close to the traffic and dust. I feel if we would have had proper notice of this situation in advance, we could have asked the Planning Committee to locate it further away from our home as they own 50 acres. We had no notice of their intent to have a clinic of this size in front of our home. Again, they just did it. In closing, I would like to add that Wendy Simmons is a good vet and her business will grow. Without some planning and respect for our land and livestock, there will be continued problems. Will the Planning Committee enforce agreements, or will I have to continue to report these violations? I would like to have it known that despite the close proximity to our home, I would • support them having their clinic if they would respect my wife, land, livestock and farm hand. EXHIBIT /3 2007-3611 Solutions to these problems can be addressed with a privacy fence, the hours of operation enforced, dust control on the dirt road, etc. I would like to see the Planners come and see the problems that we deal with, offer answers and enforce agreements and allow everyone to get on with their professional lives. Sincerel , Ronald D. Farmer 25620 Hwy 392 Greeley, CO 80631 970-346-0966 • Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE OCT 1 0 .2007 October 9, 2007 RECEIVED Department of Planning Services North Office Attn: Roger Caruso 918 — 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 To Whom It May Concern: I oppose the Special Use Permit Case #USR-1623 because of the following reasons: 1. The proximity of this business is too close to our front door of our home. 2. Business activity takes place after the normal work hours and late into the night. 3. Due to the traffic on the dirt road,there is an excessive amount of dust. • 4. The road conditions of CR 53 have deteriorated due to the amount of traffic from this business. 5. Due to the nature of this business in treating sick and diseased animals, we are cautious of the surroundings for our own horses and cattle. 6. Our privacy is violated due to the close proximity and location of the entrance to the clinic. 7. In combination of all of these reasons, the value of our property could be decreased with a private business adjacent. 8. This decision was forced upon us without going through the proper channels and we were not given proper notice to address this prior to the clinic being built. Respectfully Submitted, CYP,7 Pama L. Farmer 25620 Hwy 392 Greeley, CO 80631 970-346-0966 • EXHIBIT Department Department of Planning Services s Weld CountyGRELEYnOFF CEing O North Office 918 10th Street OCT 0 2007 Phone (970) 353-6100 CO 80631 Ext 3540 RECEIVED Fax (970) 304-6498 Attn: Roger Caruso Case ft USR-1623 10-03-2007 My name is Trevor Houghton and I am currently a student at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. I have worked for Ron Farmer in the afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays as a farm hand since March of 2007. I have observed Ron's neighbor to the east on many occasions yell comments towards us. Most of the times I am too far away to understand the comments that are being said. However, on two separate occasions, I was privy to seeing and hearing Ron's neighbor to the east shout, "F---you Ron Farmer," and flip us both middle fingers. There was an additional occasion where I was walking Ron's fences, when Ron's neighbor came outside and told me that I had better not step foot on his property. I did not acknowledge his neighbor and informed Ron about this incident. Ron had previously instructed me to stay on his property only, and not acknowledge any remarks his neighbor has made toward us. I have honored Ron's wishes and have not provoked these situations in any way, nor has Ron. Throughout all of my time working for Ron, I have never . once seen him get angry towards me or any others. Ron has been nothing but generous to me and anyone whom I have seen him interact with. I work for Ron Farmer around my school schedule and he has been more than willing to accommodate my needs. I have classes and studies in the mornings so I work on his property from 3:00 p.m. until 7:30 or 8:00 p.m. during the week and have differing hours on Saturdays. Usually I work for Ron until it is dark. On many occasions, I have observed horse trailers and other numerous odd vehicles coming and going from his neighbor to the east's property after dark, when I leave to go home for the evening. I usually only work Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 or 2:00 p.m., and I have seen horse trailers and vehicles on his neighbor's property during that time as well. It is my wish to inform you about the things that I have witnessed as a farm hand on Ron Farmer's property over the past seven months. If there are any questions or clarifications needed, feel free to contact me. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. Trevor Houghton „cwc 2630 12th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 (719) 661-9600 houg9986@unco.edu EXHIBIT 15 • I have cut and baled hay for Ron and Pam Farmer for 12 years. I have never seen or heard of them being violent in the community. We have had a very good working relationship for those 12 years and we support them in the opposition of USR-1623. I also farm along WC Rd. 53 and I'm concerned about the condition of the road and I don't feel more traffic would help the situation. There is a lot of semi truck and tractor traffic already. Weld County Planning Department Thank you. GREELEY OFFICE 7 OCT 0 2 2007 etri << 617Z,-<1 RECEIVED Larry Adams • • EXHIBIT I 1O 111 4/St: MEMORANDUM • 'ilk COLORADO TO: Planning Commission DATE: November 6, 2007 FROM: Roger Caruso SUBJECT: USR-1623; Jake and Wendi Simmons Attached are 9 letters for USR-1623 recommending approval of the Special Use Permit submitted by the applicants after packets were distributed. Roger Caruso Weld County Planning Services • • EXHIBIT 1 17 • • • October 24,2007 RE: Jake& Wendy Simmons To Whom It May Concern: We are writing this letter regarding the above detailed neighbor's request to apply for a Special Use Permit for Block& Bridle Veterinary Service. Jake and Wendy Simmons keep their property clean and up kept. They run a very professional business that has no impact on us as neighbors and has never caused any disturbance to our normal daily activities. We have no issues with the approval of this Special Use Permit. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at(970) 392-0258 or by email at • kstarman@msn.com. Sincerely, enneth Starman and Jamie Starman 33431 WCR 53 Gill, Co 80624 • • Rodney and Judi McKenzie 25149 Grand View Way Greeley, CO 80631 October 22, 2007 To Whom It May Concern: We live in the immediate area of Jake and Wendy Simmons property. We don't feel that the traffic in the area has increased as a result of Block & Bridle • Veterinary Service. We are in favor of Block & Bridle Veterinary Service being approved for its special use permit. Please contact us at 970-378-9099 with any questions that you may have, ' erely, • Rodney McKenzie Judi McKenzie EXHIBIT I? • • • Joe and Tonda Albrighton 25147 Grand View Way Greeley, CO 80631 October 22, 2007 To Whom It May Concern: Our property is in the immediate area of Jake and Wendy Simmons property and Block & Bridle Veterinary Service. We are in favor of Block & Bridle Veterinary Service being approved for their special use permit. Please feel free to contact us • at 970-353-8867 with any questions that you may have. Sincerely, 77014 Joe Albrighton Tonda Albrighton • EXHIBIT fq • • • Jeff and Vicki Harbert 25329 WCR 66 Greeley, CO 80631 October 23, 2007 To Whom It May Concern: We are approximately % of a mile from Jake and Wendy Simmons property. We understand that they have applied for a special use permit for Block & • Bridle Veterinary Service. We are in favor of approval of the permit. Please feel free to contact us at 970-392-9536 with any questions that you may have. S'ncerely, /2C tom"/ Jeff Harbert Vicki Harbert EXHIBIT 1 20 • Shawn and Michelle Mills 25146 Grand View Way Greeley, CO 80631 October 22, 2007 To Whom It May Concern: We live approximately one mile from Jake and Wendy Simmons property. We are in favor of Block & Bridle Veterinary Service being approved for its special use • permit. Please contact us at 970-371-8436 with any questions that you may have. Sincerely, Shawn Mills Michelle Mills • EXHIBIT a_ Kirk&Heather Hayenga • 32615 WCR #53 Greeley, CO 80631 970-353-1536 October 20, 2007 Department of Planning Services North Office 91810` Street Greeley, CO 80631 To Whom It May Concern: This is a letter of confirmation that we have been advised that Jake and Wendy Simmons/ Block and Bridle Veterinary Service have filed for a special use permit. We are in • support of their filing for a special use permit. Sincerely, Kirk Hayenga Heather Hayenga • EXHIBIT 12a • Raymond and Ruth Hoffman 32925 WCR 53 Greeley, CO 80631 October 23, 2007 To Whom It May Concern: We live next door to Jake and Wendy Simmons. We do not feel that there is a dust or noise issue associated with them having Block & Bridle Veterinary Service on their property. We are in favor of Block & Bridle Veterinary Service • being approved for their special use permit. Please feel free to contact us at 970- 352-1142 with any questions that you may have. Sincerely, Raymond and Ruth Hoffman . EXHIBIT O3 Doug and Pam Speicher 32499 WCR 53 Greeley, CO 80631 September 21,2007 To Whom It May Concern: We were asked by Jake Simmons to write a letter about Block and Bridle Veterinary Service. Our property is adjacent to the southern aspect of the Simmons property. We don't have problem with Block and Bridle having a clinic and we are in favor of them being approved for their special use permit. You may • call us with any questions, 970-353-0398. Regards, Doug and Pam Speicher --K /17" UUU l EXHIBIT ay Rose Littlefield 25990 WCR 66 Greeley, CO 80631 October 22, 2007 To Whom It May Concern: I live on the corner of WCR 53 and WCR 66, approximately 1 mile south of Jake and Wendy Simmons property and Block and Bridle Veterinary Service. I am in • favor of them being approved for their special use permit. Please contact me at 970-356-5140 with any questions that you may have. Sincer , �.IiL G izA7' 631 Rose Littlefield • EXHIBIT I a5 • • • • • cli UJI V Or it- sa14Qe* r .: MIS _4 • .J • +I • Orr _ t Y • • f lit ` • • Hello