HomeMy WebLinkAbout20022405.tiff INVENTORY OF ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
CHAPTER 22 -COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVISION
Submitted or Prepared
Prior to At
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Hearing Hearing
Planning Commission Resolution ki- 8
' 2 Current Comprehensive Plan (Chapter 22 of the Weld County Code) X
3 Memorandum(s) & Comprehensive Plan approved by Committee for X
presentation to combined Work Session & Public (Unveilingdra ` tea
4 Public Distribution Letter dated 1/15/02 X
5 DPS Summary of Recommendations Memorandum X
6 DPS Annotated Comprehensive Plan (1/28/02) 0' �
7 Memorandum & Committee Comprehensive Plan (2/1/01Yellow)adra X
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8 Smart Growth Overview X
N' 9 Definitions (Smart Growth, Sprawl, Taking, Highest& Best Use, X
Growth Management) Davidson, Michael & Fay Dolnick. 1999 A
Glossary of Zoning, Development and Planning Terms.
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10 Isberg, Gunnar. 1997. Creating Successful Communities: The X
Benefits of Effective Planning.
11 3/23/02 Rocky Mountain News Article. Smith,Jerd. The Shadow X
Cities-Large-lot rural projects threaten growth control.
12 6/1/96 Journal of the American Planning Association. Daniels,
Thomas & Mark Lapping. The Two Rural Americas Need More, Not X
Less Planning.
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13 2/25/02 Letter to Planning Commission from Board of County X
Commissioners
14 2/25/02 Referral Response from City of Longmont& Longmont X
Water Resources Department
15 Public Concern Letter(Julie Boyle) dated 1/25/02 with associated X
attachments
16 Public Concern Letter(Julie Boyle) received 2/5/02 X
17 9/1/01 Farmer& Miner Article. John Folsom. Whose land is this? X
I Planning Commission Agendas &Summaries (2/5/02,2/26/02, X
3/20/02, 4/2/02, 4/27/02, 5/21/02) E/A,l- C
19 Public Notice (Greeley Daily Tribune, Farmer& Miner) X
20 BCC Resolution dated 5/9/01 establishing current Comprehensive X
Plan Review Committee Rol;wig 4 COI- 1a 37
21 BCC Resolution dated 3/21/94 establishing previous X
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board ?,/,,Les tqy 02273
22 Agriculture for Agribusiness in Weld County( 7/15/99) X
23 Town of Erie, Colorado Request dated 5/2/02. X EXHIBIT
24 Town of Windsor, Colorado Request dated 5/17/02 X_ A
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25 (Combined PC/Committee Plan)Work Copy 72v "/'b' at4-- X
I hereby certify that the 25 items identified herein were submitted at or prior to the scheduled Planning Commission
Hearing. I further certify that these items were subsequently forwarded to the Weld County Cler oard's Office.
R. dersone Planner III
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C MEMORANDUM
COLORADO
FROM: DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES/LONG RANGE PLANNING
SUBJ: SUMMARY OF DPS RECOMMENDATIONS/ 'PROPOSED CHANGES TO COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN"
DATE: JANUARY 28, 2002
Preface Move entire preface to Appendix section as it appears in the body(Sec 22-1-30)of the text
History Clerk to Board to clarify format& required information of Amendment History
Preface Move entire preface to Appendix section as it appears in the body(Sec 22-1-30)of the text
22-1-30. C.4. Consistency and flexibility are not generally linked together- difficult to accomplish.
Delete "and should not be denied solely on the basis of public sentiment." (Statement
contradicts C2, 3 & 5)
E. Replace the word "accommodate"with "reasonably support . Insert of"privately held
lands in place of "as determined by the property owner." Replace "results in highest land
value" with "considers the balance between the health,safety and welfare of county
residents and the highest land value." As proposed this statement contradicts¶C
22-1-50 ¶E.4. Insert"referral agencies and" before the word "professionals"
22-1-50 ¶E.5. Replace "to achieve"with "in evaluating"
22-1-60 ¶B.4.c. Retain the words"cultural and"to maintain consistency w/current regulations/Code
22-1-60 ¶B.4.c.Who is to determine"reasonable"? Delete the entire text of B.4. e. 5)and replace
with"Any additional information deemed necessary for review"This maintains consistency
with current regulations &Code
22-1-60 Add ¶'s B. 6. c. & d.
c. "The proposed amendment has demonstrated that adequate services are available"
d. "Referral Agency responses"
22-1-60 ¶7.c. Retain the word "cultural"to maintain consistency w/current regulations/Code
22-1-60 Delete ¶10 a. b.&c, previously stated in #7 previous page
22-1-60 Delete ¶13 a. b.&c, previously stated in #7 previous page
22-1-90 Retain Sec. 22-1-100 or delete Sec 22-1-90 as an unsupported statement
EXHIBIT
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22-2-10 Retain Strike out ¶'s A, B, C and re-letter proposed A, B, C to D, E F,. This section is
critical in defining the role of planning and the planning process in managing growth and
development. Change proposed¶B to: B. Agricultural land use remains the predominant
p n nary land use n the County,Even despite thy'locafzt,d rar,J increased growth of the
flaccid past and a significant increase in the number and size of annexations.
Coincidentally, the areas of most intense growth pressures are the same areas that have
the best irrigated farmlands. Concurrent with these facts is a weak agriculture economy
that makes it attractive to many landowners to sell their property for development.
22-2-20 Retain¶'s A, B,C, D and re-letter proposed A, B,C, D to D, E, F,G. This section is critical
in defining the role of planning and the planning process in managing growth and
development.
22-2-20 ¶4.d. Add innovative and creative, delete "such as those made by the Agriculture Study
Committee." Statement is somewhat limiting
22-2-40 ¶C delete"smart growth management"and add the word "below"after"described". Few,
if any, of the described tools are accepted or common smart growth tools
22-2-40 ¶C.1. Replace C.1. with "Urban Growth will occur where it is appropriate as determined
through the land use application process".
22-2-40 ¶C.4. Delete the word "future"
22-2-50 Retain ¶'s A & B 22-2-50 and ¶2 sub 22-2-60 (below)The elimination of the designation
"Prime and nonprime" combined with the generalization of A Goal 1 to include all
agricultural land and the fact that most of the county is zoned agriculture may significantly
impact land use applications on Ag zoned property. A possible solution would be to
mandate the adoption or adherence to a tiered agricultural system(A-1,A-2,A-3 etc.)such
as those adopted by agricultural communities across the United States. The use of the
current Prime/Non prime designation appears the least restrictive of several options.
22-2-60 ¶A.sub 2. Retain original statement and alter ¶3 to read: The County should develop
creative policies to conserve agricultural land, consider various methods of agricultural
land including preservation techniques and prioritizing incentives.
22-2-60 Retain 5.2. A Policy 2 1.4 in its entirety, Definition helpful to the public and planning
process as well
22-2-60 C. Retain A Goal 3 (renumber) in its entirety, This is a smart growth principle and
discourages "Sprawl"
22-2-60 B. A.2. The concept of urban and nonurban scale is inextricably tied to the idea of bulk
requirements,zoning classifications and to some extent minimum development standards
as addressed in multiple Chapters of the Code. Many areas of density classification, such
as minimum lot size, are defined by State law and concern issues of public health,welfare
and safety(water wells,septic systems). Density Classifications are an important and vital
tool in the planning process. The removal of these concepts creates unreconcilable
contradictions with the existing Weld County Code. A possible solution would be to
mandate the adoption or adherence to a tiered agricultural system (a system of
progressively restrictive uses allowed in a specific zone or area, ie. A-1, A-2, A-3). The
current use of urban and nonurban appears to be the least restrictive and most flexible
22-2-60 Retain A.Policy 3.1.8 (#8) a useful tool in creating options and providing a degree of
flexibility for the public as well as planners
22-2-60 ¶F.2. A. Policy 6.1 Who determines appropriateness?
22-2-60 ¶'s F. 3. & 4. Retain- Water is and will continue to be a significant determinant of
developability. Clarification and emphasis of this information is critical to land use
applications, decisions and uses.
22-2-70 Retain entire opening ¶22-2-70
22-2-70 ¶B Replace the word " is"with the words "may be" and add the word "residential" before
commercial
22-2-80 ¶'s C, D & E Who will determine what is unreasonable? Or. . .what is a basic need or a
necessity? Who adjudicates this inevitable argument?
22-2-100 E. Retain current Section 22-2-100 section in its entirety. Historical criteria established by
the BCC outlines State and Local planning relationship/dynamics between the County and
other entities. Insertion or the idea of Public involvement/notification into the delineation or
creation of an UGB or IGA, at the cost of the developer, is supported by DPS. This section
is one of the fundamental tenants or principles of Smart Growth
22-2-110 C. 2.a. Who determines timeliness?
22-2-110 C. 2.e. 1, 2 &3 These factors are important in assuring that development is fiscally
responsible for development impacts.
22-2-120 B. Replace-"is not anticipated"with "has occurred" , "due to the"with "despite a"and
delete the word "small", ¶C add "fire protection, law enforcement and transportation
systems" after "water treatment facilities" , ¶D add "only when adequate services and
infrastructure are available"after the word "encouraged".
22-2-130 Retain deleted C & D, These concepts are universally accepted as "Smart Growth"
principles
22-2-140 D.2. a. This appears to mandate a detailed Cost Benefit Analysis. These are costly,time
consuming and technically sophisticated. Who will conduct, provide or pay for this?
22-2-170 I. 4. This appears to mandate a detailed Cost Benefit Analysis. These are costly, time
consuming and technically sophisticated. Who will conduct, provide or pay for this?
22-2-180 Retain deleted ¶'s A& B, delete the sentence 'The intent is to establish residential areas
which reflect affordability and lifestyle choices, that include dwelling unit type, density,
environmental setting and convenience levels."
22-2-180 B Replace "streets w/barrow ditches" with "limited urban amenities" and add "and
compatibility of land uses". to the end of the sentence
22-2-190 Retain line out B.1. &2. including 2.a., Replace"estate zoned residential"with the words
"other uses" in proposed B. 1. R Goal 2.
22-2-190 Retain strike out C.1. &all of C. 2.
22-2-190 G.3. This appears to mandate a detailed Cost Benefit Analysis. These are costly, time
consuming and technically sophisticated. Who will conduct, provide or pay for this?
22-2-190 Add H. R Goal 8.
1. R Goal 8 Encourage creative and innovative approaches to meet the needs of a diverse
population by encouraging:
a. Senior Housing Opportunities
b. Affordable Housing Opportunities
c. Special Needs Housing Opportunities
22-2-200 Retain strike out portions of Initial ¶ , Delete last four (4) sentences beginning with "It is
acknowledged that . . ."and replace with "The basic objectives of the PUD are to incorporate
the best features of modern and integrated design which encourages innovation, flexibility,
variety and the efficient use of land while being compatible with current regulations and the
objectives of zoning laws. A PUD must provide for necessary services and amenities,preserve
a site's natural as well as scenic characteristics, minimize the impact on transportation facilities
and conserve the value of land."
22-2-110 Retain strike out portions of initial ¶
22-3-20 A. Retain strike out¶'s 1-7 Specific exemptions or exceptions granted to a set of minimum
standards seems preferred to no standards.
22-3-20 B. Retain the deleted word "minimum", delete " basic". Who determines basic? Who
determines adequate? (below) Add",as determined by the appropriate fire protection district"
to the end of¶C
22-3-20 D. Replace the word "will"with "may"and Insert"as approved by the appropriate fire district"
after the words"be considered"
22-3-140 Add the Following
E. T.5 Goal and policies.
1. T. Goal 5. A Roadway Improvement Plan and Road Impact Fee Study may be used to identify
Road Capital Improvements required to maintain an adequate Level of Service(LOS)in a specified
area.
2. T. Policy 5. The intent of the Roadway Improvement Plan and Road Impact Fee Study in a
specified area is to assess the need for capacity expansion and subsequently impose road impact
fees within a specified area to assure that new development contributes its proportionate share of
the costs of providing, and benefits from the provision of, Road Capital Improvements identified as
needed to be built in the Road Capital Improvements Plan (CIP).
a. T. Policy 5.1. It is the objective of the Weld County Board of County Commissioners and
the governing bodies of participating entities to make the most efficient use of their powers by
jointly implementing planning, zoning and subdivision requirements for the provision of road
capital improvements for the specified area to maintain an adopted Level of Service.
Sec. 22-3-150 Tourism Goal
The following goal is established for tourism:
A. TR Goal 1.
1. TR. Goal 1. The county shall recognize the importance of tourism and recreation to local,
regional and agricultural economies (for example: Corn Mazes, County Fairs, Farm Implement
Museums, etc. ) and shall encourage the provision of urban and non-urban services and facilities
necessary for the continuation and expansion of these activities, consistent with other goals and
policies of the Weld County Comprehensive Plan.
22-4-30 F. Delete WA Goal 6 in its entirety, not consistent with previous statements recognizing water
and water rights as private property.
APPENDIX
22-E Delete"hazing of nuisance wildlife"from proposed Right-to-Farm Statement
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