HomeMy WebLinkAbout20073793.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: DESIGNATION OF THE SITE SELECTION AND CONSTRUCTION OF ARTERIAL
HIGHWAYS, INTERCHANGES AND COLLECTOR HIGHWAYS (INCLUDING PRIVATE
TOLL ROADS AND TOLL HIGHWAYS), MASS TRANSIT AND RAPID TRANSIT
TERMINALS, STATIONS AND FIXED GUIDEWAYS,AND AREAS AROUND ARTERIAL
HIGHWAYS,INTERCHANGES,COLLECTOR HIGHWAYS(INCLUDING PRIVATE TOLL
ROADS AND TOLL HIGHWAYS), MASS TRANSIT AND RAPID TRANSIT TERMINALS,
STATIONS AND FIXED GUIDEWAYS AS A MATTER OF STATE INTEREST,DIRECTION
TO STAFF, AND IMPOSITION OF MORATORIUM
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, by Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners dated November 14,
2007, the Board set a public hearing for December 17,2007,to consider the designation of the site
selection and construction of arterial highways, interchanges and collector highways (including
private toll roads and toll highways), mass transit and rapid transit terminals, stations and fixed
guideways,and areas around arterial highways, interchanges,collector highways(including private
toll roads and toll highways), mass transit and rapid transit terminals,stations and fixed guideways,
with the area for the designation to include the entire unincorporated portion of Weld County,
Colorado, and
WHEREAS, notice of said hearing was published in the Fort Lupton Press on November 14,
2007, and
WHEREAS,the Board conducted said hearing on December 17,2007, heard testimony and
took exhibits with respect to such designation, and considered the following reasons why such
designation should occur:
a. That the site selection and construction of arterial highways, interchanges and
collector highways (including private toll roads and toll highways), mass transit and
rapid transit terminals, stations and fixed guideways, and areas around arterial
highways, interchanges, collector highways (including private toll roads and toll
highways), mass transit and rapid transit terminals, stations and fixed guideways
impacts the areas in which they are sited and constructed.
b. That such impacts may not be addressed by the public utilities if the conduct of
such activity is uncontrolled.
c. That the advantage of coordinating the manner of conducting such activity in Weld
County will be the mitigation of such impacts within the area of designation.
WHEREAS, the Board took into consideration: 1) the intensity of current and foreseeable
development pressures in Weld County, and 2) applicable guidelines for designation previously
issued by the Colorado Land Use Commission after recommendation from other State agencies,
and
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WHEREAS, at said hearing the Board approved such designation and directed staff to
prepare for the Board's consideration regulations concerning the activity so designated, in
accordance with the requirements of Section 24-65.1-402, C.R.S.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners that the
site selection and construction of arterial highways, interchanges and collector highways(including
private toll roads and toll highways), mass transit and rapid transit terminals, stations and fixed
guideways,and areas around arterial highways,interchanges,collector highways(including private
toll roads and toll highways), mass transit and rapid transit terminals,stations and fixed guideways,
be, and hereby is, designated by the Board as a matter of State interest, with the area for the
designation to include the entire unincorporated portion of Weld County, Colorado.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that staff is directed to prepare for the Board's
consideration regulations concerning the activity so designated, in accordance with the
requirements of Section 24-65.1-402, C.R.S.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that there shall be a moratorium on the site
selection and construction of arterial highways, interchanges and collector highways (including
private toll roads and toll highways), mass transit and rapid transit terminals, stations and fixed
guideways,and areas around arterial highways,interchanges,collector highways(including private
toll roads and toll highways), mass transit and rapid transit terminals, stations and fixed guideways
until such time as such regulations are considered by the Board and become effective after the
County's regular Code amendment process.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 17th day of December, A.D., 2007.
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NOTICE
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 24-65.1-401, C.R.S., a public hearing will be held
in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, Weld
County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, First Floor, Greeley, Colorado, at the time specified,
to consider the designation of the site selection and construction of arterial highways,
interchanges and collector highways (including private toll roads and toll highways), mass
transit and rapid transit terminals, stations and fixed guideways, and areas around arterial
highways, interchanges, collector highways (including private toll roads and toll highways),
mass transit and rapid transit terminals, stations and fixed guideways. The area to be
considered for the designation would include the entire unincorporated portion of Weld County,
Colorado.
Materials regarding to the matter to be designated may be examined in the office of the
Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street,
Third Floor, Greeley, Colorado.
If a court reporter is desired, please advise the Clerk to the Board, in writing, at least five
days prior to the hearing. The cost of engaging a court reporter shall be borne by the
requesting party. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special
accommodations are required in order for you to participate in this hearing, please contact the
Clerk to the Board's Office at(970) 356-4000, Extension 4226, prior to the day of the hearing.
E-Mail messages sent to an individual Commissioner may not be included in the case
file. To ensure inclusion of your E-Mail correspondence into the case file, please send a copy to
egesick@co.weld.co.us.
DOCKET NUMBER: #2007-92
DATE: December 17, 2007
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DATED: November 9, 2007
PUBLISHED: November 14, 2007, in the Fort Lupton Press
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a WELD COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
915 TENTH STREET
P.O. BOX 758
GREELEY, CO 80632
lun WEBSITE: www.co.weld.co.us
C PHONE: (970) 336-7235
FAX: (970) 352-0242
COLORADO
November 14, 2007
Dianne Cavaliere
Colorado Department of Transportation
4201 East Arkansas Avenue, Room 270
Watkins, CO 80137
RE: 1041 Designation
Dear Sirs:
Enclosed please find the following:
a. Two proposed resolutions for consideration by the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County dealing with the designation of the site selection
and construction of arterial highways, interchanges and collector highways
(including private toll roads and toll highways), etc., with the area for the
designation to include the entire unincorporated portion of Weld County,
Colorado. The first proposed resolution is to set a designation hearing for
December 17, 2007. The second addresses the designation itself.
b. A notice for the December 17, 2007, hearing.
c. Proposed regulations. If the Board approves the designation resolution on
December 17, 2007, the Weld County Planning Commission will consider the
proposed regulations at its meeting on December 18, 2007.
Please feel free to call me if you have any questions or wish to discuss. I may be reached at(970)
356-4000, ext. 4390, or by e-mail at bbarker@co.weld.co.us.
SiuEerel <7 x)Iruce T. Barker
Weld County Attorney
Enc.
pc: Clerk to the Board
ts ( WELD COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
915 TENTH STREET
P.O. BOX 758
GREELEY, CO 80632
WEBSITE: www.co.weld.co.us
PHONE: (970) 336-7235
FAX: (970) 352-0242
COLORADO
November 14, 2007
Prairie Falcon Parkway Express
P.O. Box 290
Watkins, CO 80137
RE: 1041 Designation
Dear Sirs:
Enclosed please find the following:
a. Two proposed resolutions for consideration by the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County dealing with the designation of the site selection
and construction of arterial highways, interchanges and collector highways
(including private toll roads and toll highways), etc., with the area for the
designation to include the entire unincorporated portion of Weld County,
Colorado. The first proposed resolution is to set a designation hearing for
December 17, 2007. The second addresses the designation itself.
b. A notice for the December 17, 2007, hearing.
c. Proposed regulations. If the Board approves the designation resolution on
December 17, 2007, the Weld County Planning Commission will consider the
proposed regulations at its meeting on December 18, 2007.
Please feel free to call me if you have any questions or wish to discuss. I may be reached at (970)
356-4000, ext. 4390, or by e-mail at bbarker@co.weld.co.us.
Sincerely,
Br1Ee T. Barker
Weld County Attorney
Enc.
pc: Clerk to the Board
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