HomeMy WebLinkAbout20033558.tiff BILES POPP & BOWER, LLC
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
1725 Gaylord Street, Denver, Colorado 80206
Telephone: (303) 329-9700 Facsimile: (303) 329-6950
www.bpbllc.com
April 30, 2003
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Mr, Chris Gatlunan, Planner
Department of Planning Services
1555 N. 17th Ave.
Greeley,CO 80631
Re: Response to Site Specific Development Plan and Special Use Permit Request
Case No.: USR-1423
Dear Mr. Gathman:
Our firm represents Mr. and Mrs. Williams, who are the owners of property adjacent to
the subject property in the above referenced case, The Williams have received the notice
concerning the above referenced case. Our firm is writing on behalf of the Williams to notify
you of their vigorous objection to the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a dog kennel to any
owner of that or any other surrounding properties, and to the approval of any Site Specific
Development Plan that contemplates any such dog kennel.
The Williams object to the proposed use and believe that Special Use Permit requested
should be denied for the following reasons:
1. There is no extraordinary need to place a kennel on this lot as requested.
2. The use which would be permitted will not be compatible with the existing
surrounding uses. The use is residential in fact-the Williams purchased their
land intending to build and enjoy a peaceful and quiet residence, The introduction
of a dog kennel with as many as 60 dogs would upset the current use and would
therefore be incompatible, Any number of dogs, other than as family pets, is
unacceptable.
3, The introduction of any number of dogs in a kennel facility will violate the
existing noise standard. Additionally, a dog kennel will create certain health
hazards that would not be present without it, A tremendous amount of liquid and
solid animal waste would accumulate, which may run or leach into the existing
water sources, and would like cause a continual foul odor and attract flies and
other vermin to the area. Because of the noise pollution and animal waste issues,
there can be no provision in the proposed development plan sufficient to protect
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the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and the
County.
4. The Williams have not yet identified the location for their residence.
Furthermore, nearby parcels have been subdivided and are also intended for
relatively higher residential use, Residences have also not been established there
It is therefore impossible for the applicant to adequately provide the Planning
Commission with the location of all residences or proposed residences within a
one-half mile distance as required under the code. The Commission should take
into serious consideration the proposed use of the surrounding property as well as
the proposed use of the subject property.
There are myriad reasons the Williams object to the Special Use Permit for a 60-dog
kennel, most of which should be obvious. We hope that the objections outlined above are
sufficient to demonstrate the Williams vigorous objections to the proposed use. We also hope
that the Commission will seriously consider the Williams objections as well as the expectations
of the future homeowners in the area while deliberating on the application.
I can be reached at(303)329-9700 ext.110 should any member of the Commission or any
Planner wish to call and discuss this matter. Mr. and Mrs. Williams plan on attending the public
hearing on this case scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at 1:30. 1 encourage the members of
the Commission to question the Williams hither about their objections at the hearing.
Sincerely,
BILE PP &BOWER, LLC
ussell L. Riles
cc: L. Williams
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