HomeMy WebLinkAbout20031432.tiff DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
1555 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631
Phone (970) 353-6100, Ext. 3540, Fax(970) 304-6498
CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION
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I (we), the undersigned, hereby request hearings before the Weld County Planning Commission and the
Weld County Board of County Commissioners concerning the proposed Change of Zone for the following
described unincorporated area of Weld County, Colorado:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A tract of land in the NW4 of the NE4 and the NE4 SE4 and the E2 NE4 all in
Section 30, T3N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
PARCEL NUMBERS: 120930000015& 120930000034
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6828 Highway 66, Longmont, CO 80501
PRESENT ZONE: R-5(Mobile Home) PROPOSED ZONE: A(Agricultural)
TOTAL ACREAGE: 123 acres, +/- OVERLAY ZONES: N/A
SURFACE FEE (PROPERTY OWNERS) OF AREA PROPOSED FOR REZONING:
Name:Geogy &George S. Reynolds, II Telephone#: 970-535-4271
Address: P.O. Box 675, Longmont, CO 80501
Contracted Buyer: Aurora Dairy, Colorado Telephone#: 386-454-7977
Address: 1025-4A North Main, High Springs, FL 32643
APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT(if different than above).
Name: Thomas Haren, AgPro Environmental Services, LLC Telephone: 970-535-9318
Address: 4311 Highway 66, Longmont, CO 80504
I hereby state that all statements, proposals or plans submitted with this application are true and correct to
the best of my knowledge.
Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent
EXHIBIT
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2003-1432
October 7, 2002
Weld County Planning Department
1551 N. 17t Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
To Whom It May Concern,
Aurora Dairy Corporation has contracted with AgPro Environmental
Services, LLC, to process all work related to a Use by Special Review
application to be filed at Weld County. As landowners, AgPro
Environmental Services, LLC, has our permission and is authorized to
represent Margaret L. Reynolds and George S. Reynolds II, throughout this
process.
Sincerely,
Marg et L. Reynolds Geor e S. Reyn ds H
Personal Representative of the Estate of
George S. Reynolds, Deceased
iatIN • Aurora Dairy-Colorado
1025-4A North St.
eadguarters:
• Aurora Dairy-Florida High Springs,R Main326 St
• Aurora Dairy-Georgia
• Erath County Dairy-Texas 3
Phone: (386)454-7977 • Fax:(386)454-7966
AURORA DAIRY GROUP
September 12, 2002
Weld County Planning Department
1551 N. 17t Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
To Whom it May Concern,
This is to notify you that I have contracted with AgPro Environmental Services, LLC to
process all work related to a Use by Special Review application to be filed at Weld County.
AgPro Environmental Services, LLC, is authorized to represent Aurora Dairy throughout this
process.
Should you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me.
Sinc y
David P. Sumra
President
Cc: AgPro Environmental Services
file
SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE
AURORA DAIRY CORPORATION
I, Donna Getman, hereby certify the following:
1. I am the duly elected Secretary of Aurora Dairy Corporation, a Colorado
corporation (the "Corporation").
2. The following resolution was unanimously adopted at the Quarterly Board
Meeting of the directors of the Corporation, which meeting was duly noticed and properly held
on August 28, 2002
Marcus B. Peperzak is the elected Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer. David P. Sumrall is the elected President and Chief
Operating Officer. Donna Getman is the elected Corporate
Secretary. Each of the corporation's officers shall serve until their
successor is duly elected and qualified.
3. The foregoing resolution remains in full force and effect and has not be repealed,
replaced or modified.
4. David P. Sumrall, President and Chief Operating Officer is authorized to sign and
transact business for said the Corporation.
Dated: August 30, 2002
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REZONING QUESTIONNAIRE
1. How is the proposed rezoning is consistent with the policies of the Weld County Code,Chapter 22? If the
proposed rezoning is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, explain how the proposed rezoning
will correct what the applicant perceives as faulty zoning,or how the proposed rezoning will fit with what
the applicant perceives as the changing conditions in the area.
A redistricting occurred in the early 1980's and the Official Weld County Zoning Map is the only place that
R-5) Mobile Home Park zoning is referenced for this property. This application is submitted in
conjunction with a Use by Special Review permit to correct faulty zoning. The addition of agricultural
land for agriculture purposes that foster the economic health and continuance of agriculture satisfied
Section 22-2-60, Agricultural Goals and Policies. The proposed site is not located within a geologic
hazard zone or airport overlay zone. The proposed use is necessary in Weld County to preserve the
agricultural economic base historically attributed to the area. The proposed use provides approximately
25 agriculture jobs for Weld County residents. Typically,dairy operations contribute 2.5 times their gross
sales to the local economy.
2. How will the uses allowed by the proposed rezoning be compatible with the surrounding land uses?
Include a description of existing land uses for all properties adjacent to the subject property.
Historically,existing land uses have been a 7,500 head feedlot permitted under a non-conforming use
when the redistricting occurred. The property directly to the east contains an existing dairy, the
property to the south is vacant land with the St.Vrain Sanitation District located further to the south.
The properties to the north and west are agricultural and single-family residences. Grandview Estates
Subdivision is located to the northeast.
3. Will the property use a septic system or public sewer facilities?
Them is an existing septic system in place for the single-family residence located on the property
(G19681104). A letter of intent from the St. Vrain Sanitation District is included in this application to
provide public sewer for this property and proposed use as a 2,500 head dairy facility.
4. Who will provide adequate water, including fire protection, to the property?
A letter of intent from the Little Thompson Water District is included in this application. One 2"tap and
one 1-1/2"tap(Taps 621 &2083)are in place. Also 110 acre-feet of water is available from Northern
Colorado Water Conservancy District. Mountain View Fire Protection District provides fire protection to
this site.
5. Does the property have soils with moderate or severe limitations for construction?If yes,the applicant
shall submit information which demonstrates that the limitations can be overcome.
6. Is the road and/or highway facilities providing access to the property(ies) adequate to meet the
requirements of the proposed zone district? If not,the applicant shall supply information demonstrating
the willingness and financial capability to upgrade the road and highway facilities.
The property has historically been used as a 7,500 head feedlot facility. Access is in place off of
Highway 66.
7. Is there a sand,gravel,or other mineral resource on or under the subject property? If so,the applicant
shall provide a mineral resource statement prepared by a certified geologist or other qualified expert.
The statement shall indicate the estimated quantity of resources and the economic feasibility of
recovery, now and in the future, of the resource(s) so that the Planning Commission and Board of
County Commissioners can determine whether a commercial mineral deposit is contained on or under
the subject property(ies) as defined by Colorado Revised Statute.
The minerals are owned by the property owner at this time. Division orders are included in this
application.
8. Is the change of zone area located in a Flood Hazard Overlay District? No
9. Is the change of zone area located in a Geologic Hazard Overlay District? No
10. Is the change of zone area located in the AP (Airport) Overlay District? No
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