HomeMy WebLinkAbout20030500.tiff HEARING CERTIFICATION
DOCKET NO. 2003-19
RE: SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
#1411 FOR A CHURCH IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - CHRIST
COMMUNITY CHURCH
A public hearing was conducted on March 12, 2003, at 10:00 a.m., with the following present:
Commissioner David E. Long, Chair
Commissioner Robert D. Masden, Pro-Tem - EXCUSED
Commissioner M. J. Geile
Commissioner William H. Jerke
Commissioner Glenn Vaad
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Esther Gesick
Assistant County Attorney, Lee Morrison
Planning Department representative, Sheri Lockman
Health Department representative, Char Davis
Public Works representative, Donald Carroll
The following business was transacted:
I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated February 21, 2003, and duly published
February 27, 2003, in the South Weld Sun, a public hearing was conducted to consider the
request of Christ Community Church for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special
Review Permit #1411 for a Church in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Lee Morrison, Assistant
County Attorney, made this a matter of record. Chair Long advised Fred Becker, applicant
representative, that he has the option of continuing this matter to a date when the full board will
be present. However, if he decides to proceed today, it will require three affirmative votes, or in
the case of a tie vote, Commissioner Masden will listen to the record and make the determining
vote. Mr. Becker indicated he would like to proceed today.
Sheri Lockman, Department of Planning Services, presented a brief summary of the proposal
and entered the favorable recommendation of the Planning Commission into the record as
written. She gave a brief description of the location of the site and surrounding uses, and
stated the site currently contains no improvements. Ms. Lockman stated nine referral agencies
reviewed this proposal and eight responded favorably, and staff has received no
correspondence from surrounding property owners. She stated the applicant has not submitted
evidence of an adequate water supply; however, they have indicated they intend to transfer the
well permit servicing the existing church. She stated at this time the Division of Water
Resources foresees no problem with the proposal; however, it was unwilling to commit in writing
at this time. She further stated a well permit will be required prior to building, which means the
existing church must be closed prior to the new church being available to service the
congregation. Ms. Lockman stated if the Board agrees to waive the water requirement prior to
building, staff recommends Development Standard #15 be amended to replace "Building
Permits"with "Certificate of Occupancy." Responding to Commissioner Geile, Ms. Lockman
clarified staff's intent of Condition #1 is to ensure the applicant includes the row of proposed
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cedar trees to screen the adjacent home, that the trash area is screened, and the lighting does
not shine toward the adjacent home or right-of-way. She further stated the applicant will also
be required to include a landscape cover, and natural grasses would be allowed.
Commissioner Jerke expressed concern with the requirements listed under Conditions#1.C.1
through #1.C.3 due to the drought situation. He stated the State Water Engineer may not
approve a permit allowing for outdoor watering, and there also needs to be some flexibility in
requiring a plant material lists.
In response to Commissioner Geile, Char Davis, Department of Public Health and Environment,
stated there is a well connected to, and approved for, the existing church. Ms. Lockman stated
the Division of Water Resources has indicated the current well permit will be transferable;
however, only one well permit can be issued under the same organization name at one time.
Don Carroll, Department of Public Works, stated Weld County Road 73 is designated as a
collector status road, and staff is requesting the applicant reserve an additional 10 feet of
right-of-way for future expansion of the road. He stated the applicants have indicated
agreement with the request. He further stated the application proposes a circle drive for good
circulation, which will be surfaced with crushed concrete, and will accommodate Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) parking spaces.
Mr. Becker submitted a copy of the well monitoring permit and a letter from the Division of
Water Resources, marked Exhibit H. In response to Mr. Morrison, Mr. Becker stated Well
Permit#245751 is a monitoring well that has not yet been drilled. Mr. Morrison stated this is a
temporary well, and once the other parcel is sold and ownership changes the applicant will be
allowed to commence using the well. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter.
Commissioner Vaad commented Condition of Approval #1.C.3 could be amended to add to the
end, "as allowed by authorities of competent jurisdictions." Mr. Becker stated the site has highly
erodible soil; however, a majority of the church board consists of professional farmers who
understand how to properly maintain the land. Ms. Lockman suggested Condition #2.A be
stricken and moved to Condition #4.C, and that Development Standard #15 be amended to
replace "Building Permits"with "Certificate of Occupancy." Commissioner Jerke suggested
Conditions of Approval #1.C.1 and #1.C.2 be deleted regarding landscaping requirements and
the remaining items renumbered accordingly. The board concurred.
In response to Chair Long, Mr. Becker stated he has reviewed and agrees with the Conditions
of Approval and Development Standards as modified.
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the request of Christ Community Church for a Site
Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit#1411 for a Church in the
A (Agricultural) Zone District, based on the recommendations of the Planning staff and the
Planning Commission, with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards as entered
into the record. His motion also included deleting Conditions #1.C.1 and #1.C.2, amending
#1.C.3 to add, "as allowed by authorities of appropriate jurisdictions," deleting Condition #2.A
and moving that language to become Condition #4.C, amending Development Standard #15 to
replace "Building Permits"with "Certificate of Occupancy," and renumbering or relettering as
appropriate. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Geile, and it carried unanimously.
There being no further discussion, the hearing was completed at 10:45 a.m.
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This Certification was approved on the 17th day of March, 2003.
APPROVED:
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EXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET
Case USR#1411 - CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH
Exhibit Submitted By Exhibit Description
A. Planning Staff Inventory of Item Submitted
B. Planning Commission Resolution of Recommendation
C. Planning Commission Summary of Hearing (Minutes 01/21/2003)
D. Clerk to the Board Notice of Hearing
E. Southeast Weld Soil
Conservation District Referral response (01/21/2003)
F. Planning Staff Photo of sign posted on site and photos of
surrounding area
G. Planning staff Evidence of mailing to Mineral Owners
H. Applicant Well Permit and Letter from Office of State
Engineer, dated 11/8/2002
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ATTENDANCE RECORD
HEARINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS ON THIS 12TH DAY OF MARCH,2003:
DOCKET#2003-19 - CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH
DOCKET#2003-17 - CHARLES AND ALICE GREENMAN
DOCKET#2003-18 - CARL HILL
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