HomeMy WebLinkAbout20051009.tiff SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday March 1, 2005
A regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission was held Tuesday March 1, 2005, in the Weld
County Department of Planning Services, Hearing Room, 918 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado. The meeting
was called to order by Chair, Michael Miller, at 1:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Michael Miller
Bryant Gimlin
John Folsom Absent
James Welch Absent
James Rohn Absent
Bruce Fitzgerald "_
Chad Auer
Doug Ochsner
Also Present: Don Carroll, Char Davis
The summary of the last regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission held on February 15,
2005, was approved as read.
The following case will be continued:
CASE NUMBER: USR-1498
APPLICANT: Tim &Jeanne Iverson
PLANNER: Michelle Martin
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of Section 34, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Major
Facility of a Public Utility(110 foot Monopole Antenna Tower with
equipment shelter at the base of the tower) in the A(Agricultural)Zone
District
LOCATION: /% mile east of CR 31 (59th Ave) and north of CR 62 1/4 (F Street).
Kim Ogle, Department of Planning Services, indicated the application had been withdrawn.
The following case will be heard:
CASE NUMBER: USR-1499
APPLICANT: Windsor Assembly of God Church
PLANNER: Kim Ogle
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot B of RE-2581 being part of SW4 of Section 4, T6N, R67W of the 6th
P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Public
and Quasi Public Building (Church) in the A (Agricultural)Zone District
LOCATION: North of and adjacent to CR 72; East of and adjacent to SH 257.
Kim Ogle, Department of Planning Services presented Case USR-1499, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. The Department of Planning Services is recommending approval of the
application along with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards.
Bruce Fitzgerald asked about height of the cross and whether it was 47 '/z feet to the top of the cross or
ridgeline of the building. Mr. Ogle stated it was the ridgeline of the church or structure.
Bryant Gimlin asked if there was an agreement with the ditch company. Mr. Ogle stated there not a signed
agreement at this time but the applicant is working with the ditch company and should have an agreement
prior to recording the plat if the application is approved by the Board of County Commissioners hearing.
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Michael Miller asked if the intention was to get an agreement with the ditch company as a Condition of
Approval. Mr. Ogle stated that was the intent and the condition would be Prior to recording the plat.
Todd Hodges,Todd Hodges Design, representative for the applicant, provided clarification on the project. Mr.
Hodges provided a presentation that included information on the proposal. The church is approximately
12,000 square feet in size. The location and design of the church on the site was with the surrounding
neighbors in mind. The access will be off CR 72 onto the site. There was contact with the referral agencies
and the surrounding property owners with no negative feedback on the proposal. There are conditions that the
applicant would like to continue to work on with staff before the Board of County Commissioners hearing. The
applicant is working with the ditch company directly.
Bryant Gimlin asked about the status with Windsor and their annexation request. Mr. Hodges indicated they
have met with Windsor and have been before their Planning Commission. They have designed the site with
Windsor's design corridor in mind. Annexation is not a good alternative at the time. There are no services
available and there may be other options with Severance. This application meets the intent and they would
like to move forward. Mr. Gimlin asked if the design included the storm water drainage. Mr. Hodges indicated
they have designed a back up with a detention facility that would meet the Windsor criteria.
Doug Ochsner asked about Windsor requesting a dedication of additional right of way. Mr. Hodges indicated
that already exists according to a previous recorded exemption plat. There is presently 60 feet on the plat,this
is 50 foot dedicated and a 10 foot easement.
Michael Miller asked where the nearest sewer line was located. Mr. Hodges indicated it was approximately 2
/% miles away. Ms. Davis, Weld County Health Department, added the regulations indicated that a septic
system will be fine but when the system fails they will be required to attach to the line to public sewer if there is
capacity to serve. Ms. Davis added that according to Windsor the sewer line is two years out. Mr. Hodges
stated that attaching to a sewer line is not feasible for the church at this time.
Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
Melvin Medhurst, North Shore Acres HOA member, indicated his concern for the area being developed as
something other than residential estate size lots. They are opposed to church building in the center of the
estate size lots bringing the additional traffic and noise.
Charlotte Medhurst, neighbor, indicated she does not believe the church fits in their neighborhood. The
neighbors have invested a great deal of money to live further from town. The church will bring a density and
activity that will decrease the standard of living and home value. If Ms. Medger would have known a church
was going to be built there she would not have purchased her property. There is currently an increase in
traffic on CR 72. The church will bring further loss of safety for the area. Ms. Medger wondered why a church
would build there, is a majority of parishners from this area?
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Bryant Gimlin asked if the alternative was a residential development would there be a lesser impact. Ms.
Medger stated there could only be a few homes and Windsor stated they would keep this in acreages.
Chad Auer asked where Ms. Medger is located and how old the subdivision it. Ms. Medger stated she is south
of the development and their subdivision is approximately five years old.
Jeff Dykstra, neighbor, indicated he would rather see a church located in this area adverse to a commercial
type structure. The church represents a safer entity which is more suitable for families with children.
Bret Larimer, representative for Whipo LLC, an adjacent owner, indicated he has no objections to this
proposal.
Chair closed public portion.
Todd Hodges added that this area is urbanizing which is occurring throughout the entire area. Churches are
better suited in residential areas. The density that Windsor is proposing for this area is far greater than the
County requirements. Mr. Hodges added that the applicant agrees with all the Conditions with the
understanding that the applicant will continue to work with staff on addressing certain conditions and have
them addressed prior to the Board of County Commissioners hearing.
Doug Ochsner moved that Case USR-1499, be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners along with
the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commissions recommendation of
approval. Chad Auer seconded the motion.
The Chair asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Michael
Miller, yes; Bryant Gimlin, yes; Chad Auer, yes; Doug Ochsner, yes; Bruce Fitzgerald, yes. Motion carried
unanimously.
Doug Ochsner commented that this area is urbanizing but it is unreasonable to wait for two years to annex into
Windsor.
Meeting adjourned at 3:00 pm
Respectfully submitted
Voneen Macklin
Secretary
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