HomeMy WebLinkAbout20031929.tiff HEARING CERTIFICATION
DOCKET NO. 2003-63
RE: SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FINAL
PLAN, PF #543, FOR SEVEN (7) LOTS, LONG'S PEAK ESTATES - DARYLL AND
CAROL PROPP
A public hearing was conducted on September 3, 2003, at 10:00 a.m., with the following present:
Commissioner David E. Long, Chair
Commissioner Robert D. Masden, Pro-Tern
Commissioner M. J. Geile
Commissioner William H. Jerke
Commissioner Glenn Vaad
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Carol A. Harding
Assistant County Attorney, Lee Morrison
Planning Department representative, Jacqueline Hatch
Health Department representative, Pam Smith
Public Works representative, Don Carroll
The following business was transacted:
I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated August 8,2003,and duly published August 14,2003,
in the South Weld Sun,a public hearing was conducted to consider the request of Daryll and Carol
Propp for a Site Specific Development Plan and Planned Unit Development Final Plan,PF#543,for
seven (7)lots, Long's Peak Estates. Lee Morrison,Assistant County Attorney,made this a matter
of record. Jacqueline Hatch, 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. Ms. Hatch stated this seven-lot Planned Unit Development(PUD)contains lots which
range in size from 2.82 acres to 4.10 acres, with two outlots totaling 5.27 acres. She stated the
surrounding properties are primarily subdivisions, including Scotts Acres directly east of the site,
Parkland Estates, Peaks at Mountain View,and Carmacar Ranchettes within one mile of the site.
Fifteen agencies reviewed the file proposal,and all responded favorably or included conditions that
have been addressed through the Conditions of Approval, and no correspondence has been
received from surrounding property owners. Ms. Hatch stated Left Hand Water District has
indicated its ability and willingness to service the application,and sewage disposal will be provided
by Individual Sewage Disposal Systems. Ms. Hatch showed pictures of the site. Responding to
Commissioner Geile regarding any hazards since this is on top of an old mined area, Ms. Hatch
stated it is a Geological Hazard area;however,the Colorado Geological Service has reviewed the
proposal and requested two septic envelopes because of sink holes, and the Service will be
contacted for review of Building Permits for Lots 3 through 7. Responding to Commissioner
Masden, Ms. Hatch stated the site is 32 acres. Pam Smith, Department of Public Health and
Environment,stated most lots will require an engineered septic system because of percolation rates
and bedrock, and wetlands which are in one portion. She stated the two northern lots will be
conventional systems; however, Lots 3 through 7 have shallow groundwater, bedrock, and low
percolation rates. Because of the Geologic Hazard area, Ms. Smith stated most septic systems
are fairly shallow,with a minimum of 4 feet of suitable soil,and there is no history of septic systems
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collapsing because of old mining areas. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Ms. Smith stated
each septic system is site specific, and an enhanced system might be required; however, that
would be determined on a site by site basis due to issues with soil conditions that will affect the
performance of septic systems,although an enhanced system would not be warranted for the entire
site.
Don Carroll, Department of Public Works, stated there are two accesses, one of which is from
Weld County Road 12,which is a typical County designed gravel road with a 65 foot cul-de-sac on
the end. He stated there is also an access connecting Scott's Acres,utilizing existing right-of-way,
with adequate cul-de-sac turnaround and which will be a gravel cross section,26 feet wide,with four
inches of gravel. The section over the Frico Ditch,will have some curb,gutter and asphalt installed
to stop any drainage from running into the ditch from the road cross sections. Responding to
Commissioner Geile, Mr. Carroll stated Peak View Road is the road which is the access from
Scott's Acres,and it is a County maintained public road,as will be the roads in this subdivision. All
the roads will be gravel.
John Rinko, Rinko, LLC, represented the applicant and stated the applicant has decided that all
roads in Long's Peaks Estates will be paved to County paving standards,including the internal road
which is the access from Weld County Road12 south. He also stated the applicant will improve a
section of the road coming down through Scott's Acres, which is the east/west portion which will
cross the ditch. He said the road will transition to gravel at the ditch. Mr. Rinko stated the Farmers
Reservoir and Irrigation Company approved the design of the ditch crossing and the internal road
which will be built,as well as the utilities going underneath the road. He stated as a Condition of the
Change of Zone,the applicant was required to do extensive studies of the mines and subsidence
issues on the site, and many experts were hired to review the individual mines. Because of the
studies,the roads, utilities, and all building lost were placed in areas where no subsidence impact
is expected. Mr.Rinko stated the reports were submitted to the Colorado Geological Survey,which
has approved the proposed envelopes and road layouts. Mr. Rinko stated there is a wetland in the
corner which is dedicated as part of the open space. He said they submitted a report to the Army
Corps of Engineers,who indicated it is not a regulated wetland; however,the applicant intends to
maintain it as a wetland. Mr. Rinko stated to meet another Condition of the Change of Zone, the
applicant is proposing to hard pipe the ditch laterals which are on their property, to minimize the
maintenance for downstream users, and as a safety issue for the on-site crossings, and he is
working on the agreement for that. Responding to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Rinko stated the
subsidence issues do not restrict loans or insurance,although part of the Building Permit process
requires a Geological Subsidence Permit, which should address any concerns. Commissioner
Vaad reiterated the improvements needed at the point where the road crosses the ditch,to alleviate
stormwater from running into the ditch,and stated that,as a Condition of Approval,the applicant is
also required to provide the signed consultants drainage report. Mr. Rinko stated the preliminary
report was submitted for review, and the final report will be submitted. Responding to
Commissioner Vaad,Mr. Rinko stated retention of stormwater will be in two different places. One,
as it runs naturally through the wetland currently, and the other area is south of the most easterly
point of the PUD. Mr. Rinko stated the ditch is elevated, so it keeps stormwater and drainage out
of the main ditch, which provides a shield around the eastern boundary of any on-flow of water.
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No public testimony was offered concerning this matter, and responding to Chair Long, Mr. Rinko
stated he agrees with the Conditions of Approval.
Commissioner Geile moved to approve the request of Daryll and Carol Propp for a Site Specific
Development Plan and Planned Unit Development Final Plan, PF#543,for seven (7)lots, Long's
Peak Estates,based on the recommendations of the Planning staff and the Planning Commission,
with the Conditions of Approval as entered into the record. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Jerke, and it carried unanimously. There being no further discussion,the hearing
was completed at 10:45 a.m.
This Certification was approved on the 8th day of September 2003.
APPROVED:
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EXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET
Case PF #543 - DARYLL AND CAROL PROPP
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 07/15/2003)
D. Clerk to the Board Notice of Hearing
E. Planning staff Sign Posting (8/29/03)
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