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Carol Harding
From: Myrna Folsom [myrna_f_2000@yahoo com] ,_.
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Sent: Friday, July 23, 2004 4:35 PM
To: Carol Harding ; j
Subject: impressions of Weld County
To: Weld Board of County Commissioners
Zoning along the I-25 and US 85 corridors
Dear Commissioners:
When entering Weld County from the south along I-25 and US85 one gets the impression that there has
been little planning, considering the unsightly assortment of junk, salvage, outside storage yards,
unrestored gravel pitsand ready mix plants, etc. This is most striking along US85. Along I-25 the
contrast with Adams County will more striking as new development takes place in that county.
Obviously, some of these uses were approved many years ago and can continue as non-conforming uses
or even uses still approved by the Code.
This situation is brought to mind by a case requesting approval of a commercial junkyard or salvage
yard that you will be hearing on July 28th [docket 2004-65, PL 1728]. I reluctantly voted for the
recommendation to the Board for approval, feeling that it met the requirements of the Code by which I
am bound, even to the extent of compatability, given the nature of the present surrounding uses. The
more extensive considerations that the Board takes into account may lead to a different decision.
The point is whether the Board might consider setting different standards related to permitted uses and
design standards for lands bordering the southern portion of these two corridors to enhance their
appearance, by the creation of a "district". It would seem that there would be an economic advantage to
the landowners and could not be considered takings.
In actuality, most of the lands along the southern 1-25 corridor will probably be annexed to the
surrounding municipalities and developed according to their more restrictive requirements. The same
cannot be said for the US85 corridor. Hopefully, over time, those grandfathered uses that are offensive
will be eliminated by economic values favoring more appealing uses and retirement of the present uses
from their non-conforming status. John Folsom
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