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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20062313 RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AMENDED USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT #1458 FOR OIL AND GAS SUPPORT SERVICES, AND A USE PERMITTED AS A USE BY RIGHT,ACCESSORY USE,OR USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW IN THE COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL ZONE DISTRICTS (STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES) IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT- KENNETH SHANNON / KS ENTERPRISES II, LLC 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 30th day of August, 2006, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., in the Chambers of the Board for the purpose of hearing the application of Kenneth Shannon/KS Enterprises II, LLC, P.O. Box 843, Brighton, Colorado 80601,for a Site Specific Development Plan and Amended Use by Special Review Permit#1458 for Oil and Gas Support and Services,and a Use Permitted as a Use by Right,Accessory Use,or Use by Special Review in the Commercial or Industrial Zone Districts(storage of explosives)in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on the following described real estate, being more particularly described as follows: Part of the NW 1/4 of Section 29, Township 1 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado WHEREAS, said applicant was represented by Steven Bain, Welborn Sullivan Meck and Tooley, P.C., 821 17th Street, Suite 500, Denver, Colorado 80202, at said hearing, and WHEREAS, Section 23-2-230 of the Weld County Code provides standards for review of said Amended 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 applicant has shown compliance with Section 23-2-230.6 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 22-2-60.D (A.Goal 4) states, "Conversion of agricultural land to non urban residential,commercial and industrial uses will be accommodated when the subject site is in an area that can support such development. Such 2006-2313 n,/612 /4(e'>��Liz)��1739d9 -2.O c AMENDED USR#1458 - KENNETH SHANNON / KS ENTERPRISES II, LLC PAGE 2 development shall attempt to be compatible with the region." Use by Special Review Permit (USR) #1458 was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on September 1,2004,for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Use by Special Review for a Mineral Resource Development Facility (oil and gas support and services)in the(A)Agricultural Zone District. The applicant is proposing to store less than 600 pounds of DOT Division 1.4 Oil Well perforating charges and 1,500 feet or less of 80 grains/feet of detonating cord on the site in two outdoor Type 2 magazines that measure 8x8x8 feet, two small indoor magazines and one day-box in the warehouse. Conditions of Approval and Development Standards ensure that a reasonable attempt will be made to be compatible with the vicinity. b. Section 23-2-230.8.2--The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the A(Agricultural)Zone District. Section 23-3-40.A.2 of the Weld County Code provides for a Mineral Resource Development Facility including an Oil and Gas Support and Service Facility and a Use by Right in the A(Agricultural) Zone District. Section 23-3-40.R of the Weld County Code provides for Accessory Use or Use by Special Review in the Commercial or Industrial Zone Districts(the storage of explosives)in the A(Agricultural)Zone District. c. Section 23-2-230.6.3--The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses.The surrounding property to the east is primarily agricultural beyond the Union Pacific Railroad, residential uses are located to the north of the site, commercial uses to the south(bar)and residential with existing USR's are located to the west of the site. There is an existing residence located between the two Amended USR sites. The application states the applicant is required to be in compliance with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms at all times. One letter from a surrounding property owner has been received. The concerns are in regards to the existing and future drainage on the site,along with the safety of the proposed structure to house the explosives. The Development Standards and Conditions of Approval will ensure compatibility with adjacent properties. d. Section 23-2-230.6.4--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 subject property lies within the three-mile referral area of the Cities of Brighton and Fort Lupton, the Town of Lochbuie, and Adams County. The City of Fort Lupton and the Town of Lochbuie reviewed the request and found no conflicts with its interests. No comments were received from the City of Brighton or Adams County. 2006-2313 PL1739 AMENDED USR#1458 - KENNETH SHANNON / KS ENTERPRISES II, LLC PAGE 3 e. Section 23-2-230.B.5-- The application complies with Chapter 23,Article V, of the Weld County Code. 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 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. f. Section 23-2-230.6.6--The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve prime agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use. The site is already being utilized for an Oil and Gas Support and Services business,as approved by the Board of County Commissioners on September 1, 2004. g. Section 23-2-230.B.7 -- The Design Standards (Section 23-2-240, Weld County Code),Operation Standards(Section 23-2-250,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 Kenneth Shannon/KS Enterprises II, LLC, for a Site Specific Development Plan and Amended Use by Special Review Permit#1458 for Oil and Gas Support and Services, and a Use Permitted as a Use by Right,Accessory Use,or Use by Special Review in the Commercial or Industrial Zone Districts(storage of explosives)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 applicant shall address the concerns and requirements of the Greater Brighton Fire Protection District,as stated in its referral dated June 29,2006. Written evidence shall be provided to the Department of Planning Services. B. The applicant shall address the concerns and requirements of the Federal Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco,and Firearms,as stated in its referral dated July 6,2006. Written evidence shall be provided to the Department of Planning Services. C. The applicant shall address the concerns and requirements of the Weld County Building Inspection Department, as stated in the referral response dated July 11, 2006. Evidence of such shall be submitted in writing to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. D. The applicant shall address the concerns and requirements of the Weld County Department of Public Works,as stated in the referral response dated 2006-2313 PL1739 AMENDED USR#1458 - KENNETH SHANNON / KS ENTERPRISES II, LLC PAGE 4 June 20, 2006. Evidence of such shall be submitted in writing to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. E. The applicant shall address the concerns and requirements of the State of Colorado Division of Water Resources, as stated in the referral response dated June 23, 2006. Evidence of such shall be submitted in writing to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. F. The applicant shall address the concerns and requirements of the Weld County Sheriffs Office,as stated in the referral response dated July 26,2006. Evidence of such shall be submitted in writing to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. G. The plat shall be amended to delineate the following: 1) All plats shall be labeled AMUSR-1458. 2) The Amended Use by Special Review Plat shall be prepared in accordance with Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County Code. 3) The attached Development Standards. 4) Weld County Road 27 is designated on the Weld County Road Classification Plan as a collector status road,which requires 80 feet of right-of-way at full build out. There is presently a 60-foot right-of-way. A total of 40 feet from the centerline of Weld County Road 27 shall be delineated on the plat as right-of-way reservation for future expansion of Weld County Road 27. The applicant shall verify the existing right-of-way and the documents creating the right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. 5) The existing access points shall be delineated on the plat. H. The applicant 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 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(30)days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution. The applicant shall be responsible for paying the recording fee. 2006-2313 PL1739 AMENDED USR#1458 - KENNETH SHANNON / KS ENTERPRISES II, LLC PAGE 5 3. The Department of Planning Services respectfully requests the surveyor provide a digital copy of this Amended Use by Special Review. Acceptable CAD formats are .dwg, .dxf,and .dgn(Microstation);acceptable GIS formats are ArcViewshapefiles, 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 portable outdoor barricade magazines,two small indoor magazines,and the one day-box shall be inspected and approved by the Greater Brighton Fire Protection District. 5. The Amended USR activity shall not occur, nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the property, until the Amended USR 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 30th day of August, A.D., 2006. `r.'. OARD OF UNTY COMMISSIONERS /������ J• ELD CO Y, COLORADO ATTEST: � �`� � ✓ �J �' . eile, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board p e`f Cely David E. Long, Pro-Tem BY: Dept Clerk to a Board /2--1 Wi ' m Jerke APPR TO F • 1V1\'\C� �/ Robert D. Massdn my Attorney EXCUSED Glenn Vaad Date of signature: 2006-2313 PL1739 SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS KENNETH SHANNON/KS ENTERPRISES II, LLC AMUSR#1458 1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Amended Use by Special Review Permit#1458 is for Oil and Gas Support and Services, and a Use Permitted as a Use by Right,Accessory Use or Use by Special Review in the Commercial or Industrial Zone Districts (storage of explosives)in the A(Agricultural)Zone District,as indicated in the application materials on file 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. The site is to store less than 600 pounds of DOT Division 1.4 Oil Well perforating charges and 1,500 feet or less of 80 grains/feet of detonating cord in two outdoor Type 2 magazines that measure 8x8x8 feet,two small indoor magazines and one day-box in the warehouse. 4. Hours of operation are 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., as stated in the application material. 5. The site is limited to no more than thirty(30)employees as stated in the application material. 6. Uses shall be located,designed,and operated in accordance with the Air Quality Standards established by the Colorado Air Pollution Control Commission. The applicant shall meet the established Standards set by the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. 7. Property shall be maintained in such a manner that grasses and weeds are not permitted to grow taller than twelve(12)inches. In no event shall the property owners allow the growth of noxious weeds. 8. Should 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, pursuant to Chapter 15, Articles I and II, of the Weld County Code. 9. Sources of light shall be shielded so that light rays will not shine directly onto adjacent properties, where such would cause a nuisance or interfere with the use on the adjacent properties in accordance with the Lighting Plan. Neither the direct nor reflected light from any light source may create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public or private streets. No colored lights may be used which may be confused with,or constructed as, traffic control devices. 10. The historical flow patterns and run-off 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 run-off rate and velocity increases, diversions, concentration and/or unplanned ponding of storm run-off. 2006-2313 PL1739 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - KENNETH SHANNON / KS ENTERPRISES II, LLC (AMENDED USR#1458) PAGE 2 11. 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 forfinal disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. 12. 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. 13. Waste materials shall be handled,stored,and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust,fugitive particulate emissions,blowing debris,and other potential nuisance conditions. 14. The applicant shall operate in accordance with the approved Waste Handling Plan. 15. The applicant shall complywith all provisions of the Underground and Above-ground Storage Tank Regulations. 16. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled on this site. The facility shall be operated in accordance with the approved Dust Abatement Plan at all times. 17. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Industrial Zone District, as delineated in Section 25-12-103, C.R.S. 18. Adequate hand washing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and patrons of the facility. 19. Sewage disposal for the facility shall be by septic system. Any septic system located on the property must comply with all provisions of the Weld County Code,pertaining to Individual Sewage Disposal Systems (I.S.D.S.) 20. A permanent,adequate water supply shall be provided for drinking and sanitary purposes (commercial well #261608). 21. All potentially hazardous chemicals must be stored and handled in a safe manner in accordance with product labeling,and in a manner that minimizes the release of hazardous air pollutants and volatile organic compounds. 22. If applicable, the applicant shall obtain a Stormwater Discharge Permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division. 23. The operation shall complywith all applicable rules and regulations of the state and federal agencies and the Weld County Code. 24. Per Table 415.3.1,exception"e"of the 2003 International Building Code,"portable or mobile magazines not exceeding 120 square-feet in area need not complywith the requirements of this code; however, all magazines shall comply with the International Fire Code. 2006-2313 PL1739 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - KENNETH SHANNON / KS ENTERPRISES II, LLC (AMENDED USR#1458) PAGE 3 25. The site shall be in compliance with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Greater Brighton Fire Protection District at all times. 26. 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 Program. 27. 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. 28. The landscaping on the site shall be maintained in accordance with the approved Landscape/Screening Plan. 29. 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. 30. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of Section 23-2-240, Weld County Code. 31. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of Section 23-2-250, Weld County Code. 32. 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. 33. The Amended USR 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 an amendment of the Permit approved by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners, before such changes from the plans or Development Standards will be permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. 34. 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. 2006-2313 PL1739 Hello