HomeMy WebLinkAbout20031350.tiff BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Moved by James Rohn,that the following resolution be introduced for passage by the Weld County Planning
Commission. Be it resolved by the Weld County Planning Commission that the application for:
CASE NUMBER: USR-1426
APPLICANT: Vista Ridge Development/Todd Hodges
PLANNER: Monica Mika
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part S2 Section 33, T1 N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
REQUEST: Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a
Recreational Facility to include two soccer fields, one baseball and track
field in the A(Agricultural)Zone District.
LOCATION: Approximately 1/4 mile north of State Hwy 7; 3/4 mile south of CR 4; and
adjacent to Sheridan Blvd., located within the Town of Erie.
be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners for the following reasons:
1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 23-2-260
of the Weld County Code.
2. It is the opinion of the Planning Commission that the applicant has shown compliance with Section
23-2-220 of the Weld County Code as follows:
a. Section 23-2-220.A.1 -- The proposed use is consistent with Chapter 22 and any other
applicable code provisions or ordinance in effect. The comprehensive plan encourages this
type of facility, as the effective and efficient delivery of adequate public services is one of
the primary purposes and benefits of effective land use planning(Section 22-3-10). These
ball fields will be utilized by the adjoining school, and will provide a needed recreational
support system in the area.
b. Section 23-2-220.A.2--The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the A(Agricultural)
Zone District. Section 23-3-40 of the Weld County Code provides for recreational facilities
as a Use by Special Review in the A(Agricultural)Zone District.
c. Section 23-2-220.A.3 --The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with the existing
surrounding land uses. The surrounding area is presently being converted from agricultural
uses to residential/municipal uses. Much of the surrounding area has been annexed into
the Town of Erie and is proposed for a larger scale residential subdivision. The ball fields
will serve the recreational needs of the Vista Ridge Academy, presently planned directly
west of this site.
d. Section 23-2-220.A.4 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with future
development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning and with the future
development as projected by Chapter22 of the Weld County Code and any other applicable
code provisions or ordinances in effect, or the adopted Master Plans of affected
municipalities. The Town of Erie and City and County of Broomfield both responded
favorably to the proposal and any comments have been incorporated into staff comments.
e. Section 23-2-220.A.5 --The application complies with Article V of the Weld County Code.
The site does not lie within any Overlay Districts. The application materials do not indicate
overlay or geological concerns associated with this site.
f. Section 23-2-220.A.6 --The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve prime
agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use. While the site is presently
zoned agricultural, it is evident that farming practices have not been viable on this site for
some time. This parcel is surrounding by municipal growth. The development of the ball
fields will allow the appearance of open lands to maintain the historic opennesslof the area
while providing for the needs of the area residents.
4 EXHIBIT
2003-1350
Resolution USR-1426
Vista Ridge
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n g. Section 23-2-220.A.7 -- The Design Standards (Section 23-2-240, Weld County Code),
Operation Standards(Section 23-2-250,Weld County Code),Conditions of Approval and
Development Standards ensure that there are adequate provisions for the protection of
health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and County. The Weld
County Department of Health and Public Works have reviewed this case and recommended
approval with conditions.
This recommendation is based,in part,upon a review of the application materials submitted by the applicant,
other relevant information regarding the request, and responses from referral entities.
The Planning Commission recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following:
1. Prior to recording the plat:
A. The plat shall be labeled USR-1426 (Department of Planning Services)
B. The plat shall be amended to delineate the following:
1) The attached Development Standards. (Department of Planning Services)
2) A 45-foot utility/maintenance easement shall be shown on the plat at the north end
of the proposal. The applicant indicated that this access will only be used for
maintenance and utility purposes with no direct access associated with the school.
(Department of Public Works)
C. The following note shall be placed on the plat:
D. The applicant shall provide a master drainage plan for evaluation and approval.
E. The applicant shall submit a detailed signage plan to the Weld County Department of
Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services)
F. The applicant shall submit for approval a fencing/screening plan. (Department of Planning
Services)
G. The applicant shall submit a landscaping plan to be reviewed and approved by both Weld
County and the Town of Erie. (Department of Planning Services)
H. The applicant shall submit two (2) paper copies of the plat for preliminary approval to the
Weld County Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services)
2. Upon completion of Condition of Approval 1 as listed above, the applicant shall submit a Mylar plat
along with all other documentation required as Conditions of Approval. The Mylar plat shall be
recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder by Department of Planning Services'
Staff. The plat shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 23-2-260.D of the
Weld County Code. The Mylar plat and additional requirements shall be submitted within thirty(30)
days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners resolution. The applicant shall be
responsible for paying the recording fee. (Department of Planning Services)
3. The Department of Planning Services respectively requests the surveyor provide a digital copy of
this Recorded Exemption/Subdivision Exemption/Use by Special Review/. Acceptable CAD formats
are .dwg, .dxf, and .dgn (Microstation); acceptable GIS formats are ArcView shapefiles, Arclnfo
Coverages and Arclnfo Export files format type is .e00. The preferred format for Images is .tif
(Group 4). (Group 6 is not acceptable). This digital file may be sent to maps@co.weld.co.us.
(Department of Planning Services)
4. The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on
the property until the Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County
Clerk and Recorder. (Department of Planning Services)
SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
VISTA RIDGE DEVELOPMENT
USR-1426
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Use Permit is for a Recreational Facility in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District, as indicated in the application materials on file and subject to the
Development Standards stated hereon. (Department of Planning Services)
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of the Weld
County Code. (Department of Planning Services)
3. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and F acilities A ct,
30-20-100.5, C.R.S., as amended) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that
protects against surface and groundwater contamination. (Department of Public Health and
Environment)
4. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not meant to include those
wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites
and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S., as amended. (Department of Public Health and
Environment)
5. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust,
fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris,and other potential nuisance conditions. (Department
of Public Health and Environment)
6. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled on this site.(Department of Public
Health and Environment)
7. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Residential Zone
as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S., as amended. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
8. Adequate handwashing and toilet facilities shall be provided for students,teachers and visitors using
the recreation fields. The restroom facilities are located at the Vista Ridge Academy on the adjacent
lot to the west of this recreational field. The restroom facilities shall be available for students,
teachers and visitors at all times when the fields are in use. The public water supply and municipal
sewage treatment system serving the area will be utilized. (Department of Public Health and
Environment)
9. There will be no direct access to Sheridan Boulevard. (Department of Public Works)
10. Sheridan Boulevard and CR 5 are associated with the designated haul route to the landfills located
directly north of the facility. Be advised that there is heavy truck traffic in the area. (Department
of Public Works)
11. The landscaping on site shall be maintained in accordance with the approved landscape plan.
(Department of Planning Services)
12. The property owner shall allow any mineral owner the right of ingress or egress for the purposes of
exploration development, completion, recompletion, re-entry, production and maintenance
operations associated with existing or future operations located on these lands. (Department of
Planning Services)
13. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of
Section 23-2-240, Weld County Code.
14. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of
Section 23-2-250, Weld County Code.
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Vista Ridge
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15. Personnel from the Weld County Government shall be granted access onto the property at any
reasonable time in order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply with the
Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County regulations.
16. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the foregoing
standards and all applicable Weld County regulations. Substantial changes from the plans or
Development Standards as shown or stated shall require the approval of an amendment of the
Permit by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans
or Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the
Department of Planning Services.
17. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing
Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may
be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners.
Motion seconded by Stephen Mokray
VOTE:
For Passage Against Passage Absent
Fred Walker
Michael Miller
John Folsom
John Hutson
Bryant Gimlin
Stephen Mokray
Bruce Fitzgerald
James Rohn
Bernard Ruesgen
The Chair declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of this
case to the Board of County Commissioner's for further proceedings.
CERTIFICATION OF COPY
I,Voneen Macklin, Recording Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission, do hereby certify that
the above and foregoing resolution, is a true copy of the resolution of the Planning Commission of
Weld County, Colorado, adopted on May 20, 2003.
Dated the 20'" of May, 2003.
Voneen Macklin
Secretary
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