HomeMy WebLinkAbout20050758.tiff HEARING CERTIFICATION
RE: VIOLATIONS OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE -ZONING AND BUILDING INSPECTION
A public hearing was conducted on March 8, 2005, at 10:00 a.m., with the following present:
Commissioner William H. Jerke, Chair
Commissioner M. J. Geile, Pro-Tem
Commissioner David E. Long
Commissioner Robert D. Masden - EXCUSED
Commissioner Glenn Vaad - EXCUSED
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Sharon Kahl
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Planning Department representative, Bethany Salzman
Planning Department representative, Peggy Gregory
Planning Department representative, Ann Siron
Building Inspections Department representative, David Williamson
The following business was transacted:
I hereby certify that a public hearing was conducted to consider whether to authorize the County
Attorney to proceed with legal action against the individuals named for violations of the Weld
County Zoning Ordinance. Cases were heard as follows:
VI #0400299 - GRINDE: Peggy Gregory, Department of Planning Services, presented the case
report for the record and pursuant to the case file,this property is in violation of Sections 29-3-280,
and 29-8-40 of the Weld County Code. To bring the property into compliance, all inspections must
be completed and a Certificate of Occupancy issued. Ms. Gregory stated there has been work
completed on the exterior of the home; however, no interior work has been noted and the mobile
home has been removed from the site.
Homer Grinde, property owner, submitted pictures to the Board, marked Exhibit B, and stated that
he has continued to work on this project as time allows, and the interior of the home will be done
this summer when he can schedule around farming duties. Mr. Grinde stated he does have the
drywall purchased and it is inside the building. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Grinde
stated he should have this project completed in November, 2005. Responding to Commissioner
Jerke, David Williamson, Building Inspections Department, stated there are two concerns with
extending the permit for six months. There has been progress on the exterior of the building;
however,the interior has had no work done, and the rough inspections for plumbing, electrical and
any mechanical has not been scheduled. Mr. Grinde is living in the basement without a Temporary
or Certificate of Occupancy issued. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Williamson stated
there has been substantial improvement. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Grinde stated
he should be able to schedule a rough-in inspection in the near future.
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Commissioner Geile moved to refer VI #0400299 against Homer Grinde to the County Attorney
for legal action, with the instruction to delay action upon such referral until September 13, 2005,
to allow adequate time for all inspections to be completed and a Certificate of Occupancy issued.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Long, and it carried unanimously.
VI #0400333 -CASTRUITA: Bethany Salzman, Department of Planning Services, presented the
case report for the record and pursuant to the case file, this property is in violation of Sections
23-3-20, 23-3-30, 23-3-30.1, 23-3-40, 23-3-40.B, 23-3-40.B.16, 23-3-50, 23-3-50.D, and 29-3-10
of the Weld County Code. To bring the property into compliance, the number of animals must be
reduced to four horses and/or cows or three horses and/or cows and fifty chickens, and all
structures over 120 square feet require Building Permits, and the noncommercial junkyard must
be restored, removed, or screened from all adjacent properties and public rights-of-way. Ms.
Salzman stated the certified mail was returned unclaimed from both the property owner and the
tenant.The Weld County Sheriff's Office posted the notice on February 23, 2005, and also another
notice was sent to the post office box on that date. Neither the property owner nor a representative
was present, and there was no public testimony given.
Commissioner Geile moved to refer VI#0400333 against Jose and Nadine Castruita to the County
Attorney for immediate legal action. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Long, and it
carried unanimously.
VI #0400053 - MORALES: Ms. Gregory presented the case report for the record and pursuant to
the case file, this property is in violation of Section 29-8-40 of the Weld County Code. To bring the
property into compliance, all inspections must be completed on the arena. Ms. Gregory stated the
certified mail has been returned unclaimed and a copy of the notification was hand delivered to the
handyman. The property owners have made no effort to contact the Planning Department.
Responding to Commissioner Geile, Ms. Gregory stated this property came into violation when no
inspections were completed on the Building Permit for the arena. Neither the property owner nor
a representative was present, and there was no public testimony given.
Commissioner Long moved to refer VI#0400053 against Jose Morales to the County Attorney for
immediate legal action. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Geile, and it carried
unanimously.
VI #0400090 - PRESTON RANCH MINISTRIES INC: Ms. Gregory presented the case report for
the record and pursuant to the case file, this property is in violation of Sections 29-7-130, and
29-8-40 of the Weld County Code. To bring the property into compliance, the mobile home must
be removed, or all inspections completed and a Certificate of Occupancy issued. Ms. Gregory
stated the mobile home was brought in as a temporary structure while eight houses were being
built on this site; however, only two homes have been built and no inspections have been
completed on the mobile home.
Bob Corelius, property owner, stated the mobile home is used for the kitchen and bedrooms while
the utility building is being completed. There are groups and youth teams that come from out of
state to work on the project and need a place to stay; also,when Hard Hats for Christ bring camper
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trailers they use this mobile home as a meeting place. Mr. Corelius stated the mobile home would
cost $3,500.00 to bring into compliance, and he would rather put that money toward finishing the
utility building which is next to the trailer. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Corelius stated
the utility building will be used for schooling and recreation and will have a kitchen area. The
building measures 40 x 60 feet with a tall roof. Mr. Corelius stated they have been out of state
for a year and were unaware of the permits needed. Mr. Corelius stated he will work with the
Department of Planning Services to complete what is needed.
Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Ellen Corelius, property owner, stated they need the mobile
home for lodging groups that come in from out of state, and will need it through the summer.
Commissioner Jerke suggested that the utility building could meet that need if a kitchen and the
plumbing were put in, rather than fixing up the mobile home. Responding to Commissioner Geile,
Ms. Gregory stated the main issue in this violation is that no inspections have been done and there
has been no response to notifications. The mobile home is being used other then a temporary
occupancy until construction is complete, and the health and safety issues need to be addressed
by the Building Inspections Department. Mr. Williamson stated he has not been able to inspect
the mobile home or the utility building, and his concern is the sanitation, electrical safety, and
whether the structure is secure to the ground. There have been no inspections done on that site.
Commissioner Long moved to continue VI #0400090 against Preston Ranch Ministries Inc. until
September 13, 2005, to allow adequate time for the mobile home to be removed, all inspections
completed, and a Certificate of Occupancy issued. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Geile, and it carried unanimously.
VI #0400005 - FERRY/HAISLIP: Ms. Salzman presented the case report for the record and
pursuant to the case file, this property is in violation of Sections 23-3-20, 23-3-30, and 23-3-30.1
of the Weld County Code. To bring the property into compliance, the noncommercial junkyard
must be restored, removed, or screened from all adjacent properties and public rights-of-way. Ms.
Salzman stated Mr. Haislip contacted her and asked that this case be continued for thirty days to
complete the work needed. Neither the property owner nor a representative was present,and there
was no public testimony given.
Commissioner Geile moved to refer VI #0400005 against Edna Ferry and Roberta Haislip to the
County Attorney for legal action, with the instruction to delay action upon such referral until
April 8, 2005, to allow adequate time for the noncommercial junkyard to be restored, removed, or
screened from all adjacent properties and public rights-of-way. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Long, and it carried unanimously.
VI #0400300 - BYRD: Ms. Salzman presented the case report for the record and pursuant to the
case file, this property is in violation of Sections 23-3-20, 23-3-30, 23-3-30.1, 23-3-40, 23-3-40.O,
and 23-3-40.R of the Weld County Code. To bring the property into compliance, the
noncommercial junkyard must be restored, removed, or screened from all adjacent properties and
public rights-of-way, and the commercial vehicle must be removed or permitted through a zoning
process. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Ms. Salzman stated the property is being used for
a business, Bill's Towing, and the Byrd's have been owners since April, 2005. Neither the property
owner nor a representative was present, and there was no public testimony given.
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Commissioner Long moved to refer VI #0400300 against William and Lisa Byrd to the County
Attorney for immediate legal action. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Geile, and it
carried unanimously.
VI#0400335-BURRY: Ms. Salzman presented the case report for the record and pursuant to the
case file, this property is in violation of Sections 23-3-20, 23-3-30, 23-3-30.F, 23-4-130, 23-4-140,
23-3-170, and 23-4-170.D of the Weld County Code. To bring the property into compliance, the
mobile home must be removed or permitted. Ms. Salzman stated she received a Zoning Permit
for a mobile home application on March 4, 2005, and is requesting that this case be referred back
to the Department of Planning Services.
Commissioner Geile moved to refer VI #0400335 against Rhonda Burry back to the Department
of Planning Services. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Long, and it carried
unanimously.
VI #0400292 - STEPHENS: Ann Siron, Department of Planning Services, presented the case
report for the record and pursuant to the case file, this property is in violation of Sections 23-3-20,
23-3-30, and 23-3-30.1 of the Weld County Code. To bring the property into compliance, the
noncommercial junkyard must be restored, removed, or screened from all adjacent properties and
public rights-of-way. Ms. Siron stated she was unable to contact the property owners of the
violation hearing date and is requesting that this case be continued for thirty days. Neither the
property owner nor a representative was present, and there was no public testimony given.
Commissioner Long moved to continue VI #0400292 against Patsy Stephens until April 12, 2005,
to allow adequate time for the property owner to be notified of the violation hearing date. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Geile, and it carried unanimously.
VI#0400341 -KLINE: Ms. Siron presented the case report for the record and pursuant to the case
file, this property is in violation of Sections 23-3-150, 23-3-150.B, 23-3-150.C, and 23-3-150.D of
the Weld County Code. To bring the property into compliance, the noncommercial junkyard must
be restored, removed, or screened from all adjacent properties and public rights-of-way, and the
recreational vehicle must be disconnected from all utilities and maintain current license plates at
all times. Neither the property owner nor a representative was present, and there was no public
testimony given.
Commissioner Geile moved to refer VI #0400341 against Richard and Janet Kline to the County
Attorney for immediate legal action. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Long, and it
carried unanimously.
VI #0300227 - WROBLEWSKI: Ms. Salzman presented the case report for the record and
pursuant to the case file, this property is in violation of Sections 23-3-20, 23-3-30, 23-3-30.D,
23-3-40, 23-3-40.0, and 23-3-40.R of the Weld County Code. To bring the property into
compliance, the number of semi trailers must be reduced to one, and the conditions prior to
approval of the Home Occupation must be completed. Ms. Salzman stated she spoke with Mr.
Wroblewski on March 7, 2005, and he is requesting this case be continued for thirty days. Neither
the property owner nor a representative was present, and there was no public testimony given.
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Commissioner Long moved to continue VI #0300227 against Donald and Joe Wroblewski until
April 12, 2005, to allow the property owners to be present at said hearing. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Geile, and it carried unanimously.
VI #0400325 - WROBLEWSKI: Ms. Salzman presented the case report for the record and
pursuant to the case file, this property is in violation of Sections 23-3-20, 23-3-30, 23-3-30.D,
23-3-40, and 23-3-40.R of the Weld County Code. To bring the property into compliance, the
commercial vehicles must be removed or appropriately permitted. Ms. Salzman stated this
property is connected with VI #0300227 and requests that it also be continued for thirty days.
Neither the property owner nor a representative was present, and there was no public testimony
given.
Commissioner Long moved to continue VI #0400325 against Donald Wroblewski until
April 12, 2005, to allow the property owner to be present at said hearing. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Geile, and it carried unanimously.
I.. ,Z; ./ - ation was approved on the 14th day of March, 2005.
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`1%.,-"MITA=flair nty Clerk to the Board tI M
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Deputy Clerk to the Board
M . Geile, Pro-Tem
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David E. Long
EXCUSED
Robert D. Masden
EXCUSED
Glenn Vaad
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