HomeMy WebLinkAbout20011642.tiff BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Stephen Mokray that the following resolution be introduced for approval with the attached
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards by the Weld County Planning Commission. Be it
resolved by the Weld County Planning Commission that the application for:
PLANNER: Anne Best Johnson
CASE: USR-1335
APPLICANT: Liz Blasio
ADDRESS: 1399 Waterwood Drive
Windsor, CO 80550
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for an Animal training and
boarding facility (dog daycare/kennel and training facility) in the A (Agricultural) Zone
District.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NE4 of Section11,T5N, R67W of the6th P.M.,Weld County, CO
LOCATION: East of and adjacent to State Highway 257 and North of and adjacent to State Highway 34.
The Planning Commission recommends that this request be approved 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 the Chapter 22 of the Weld
County Code. A. Goal 1 (22-2-260 Al) states, "Preserve prime farmland for agricultural
purposes which foster the economic health and continuance of agriculture".The U.S.D.A.
soils maps indicate that the soils on this property are designated"Other" land. In addition,
the property is bordered by two State Highways.
b. Section 23-2-220 A.2--The proposed use is consistent with the intent of Agricultural Zone
District. Section 23-4-400 of the Weld County Code provides for Animal Training and
Boarding in the Agricultural Zone District, subject to a Use by Special Review Permit and
the requirement of 23-3-40 H.
c. Section 23-2-220 A.3 --The uses which would be permitted will be compatible with the
existing surrounding land uses. The surrounding properties include agricultural, State
Highways 34 and 257, and the State Farm Regional Office complex. Conditions of
Approval and Development Standards are proposed to ensure that the applicant's proposed
use will remain compatible with the existing surrounding land uses.
d. Section 23-2-220 A.4 --The uses which would 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 the Comprehensive Plan or Master Plans of affected
municipalities.The site is located within the standard three-mile referral area for the City of
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Elizabeth Blasio
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Greeley. The City of Greeley was provided an opportunity to comment on this application, but did
not prior to comments being submitted. The City of Greeley has been annexing lands surrounding this
property, however as of May 18,2001,records in the Department of Planning Services indicate the property
is in unincorporated Weld County.
e. Section 23-2-220 A.5 --The application complies with the Weld County Code, Article V,
Overlay District Regulations if the proposal is located within the Overlay District Areas
identified by maps officially adopted by Weld County. The site does not lie within any
Overlay District.
f. Section 23-2-220 A.6--If the use is proposed to be located in the Agricultural Zone District,
that the applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort has been made to conserve prime
agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use. The U.S.D.A. soils map
indicate that the soils on this property are designated "Other" land.
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.
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 Commissions recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following:
1. The attached Development Standards for the Special Review Permit shall be adopted and placed
on the Special Review Plat prior to recording. The completed plat shall be delivered to the Weld
County Department of Planning Services and be ready for recording in the Weld County Clerk and
Recorder's Office within 30 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners. (Dept. of
Planning Services)
2. Prior to recording the plat:
A. The Environmental Health Services Division was unable to locate a septic permit for the
septic system serving the existing structure. An individual sewage disposal system is
required for the dog training facility and shall be installed according to the Weld County
Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations. The septic system is required to be designed by
a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer according to the Weld County Individual
Sewage Disposal Regulations. (Dept. Public Health and Environment)
B. The applicant did submit a Landscape Plan with the application materials to the Department
of Planning Services. The applicant shall also submit a detailed Landscape/Screening Plan
identifying the 1) number, size and species of landscape material, 2) Landscape
Maintenance Schedule,and 3)the type and location of Screening material(s).The approved
plan shall be delineated on the Plat. (Dept. of Planning Services)
C. The applicant shall illustrate how the intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act has been
met. Evidence shall be presented to the Department of Planning Services.
D. The applicant shall contact Gloria Hice Idler with CDOT to determine if an access permit
is required.
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Elizabeth Blasio
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3. The plat shall be amended to include the following:
A. The approved Landscape/Screening Plan for the site. (Dept. of Planning Services)
Motion seconded by Bryant Gimlin
VOTE:
For Passage Against Passage Absent
Cristie Nickles
Fred Walker
Arlan Marrs
Michael Miller
John Folsom
Cathy Clamp
Bryant Gimlin
Jack Epple
Stephen Mokray
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,Vicki Hamilton,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 June 5, 2001.
D ted the 5° f June , 20
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V(c ik Hamilton L.
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
LIZ BLASIO
USR-1335
1. A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Dog Day Care and Training
Facility for 20 Dogs in the Agricultural Zone District,as indicated in the application materials on file
in the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development Standards stated hereon.
(Dept. of Planning Services)
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Article VIII 23-8-10 of the Weld
County Code. (Dept. of Planning Services)
3. All liquid and solid wastes(as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act,30-20-
100.5,C.R.S.,as amended)shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects
surface and groundwater contamination. (Dept. 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. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment)
5. Animal and food wastes, bedding, debris, and other organic wastes shall be disposed of so that
vermin infestation, odors, disease hazards and nuisances are minimized. Such waste shall be
removed at least weekly, or more frequently, from the facility and hauled by a commercial hauler.
(Dept. of Public Health and Environment)
6. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on this site. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment)
7. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Commercial Zone
as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S., as amended. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment.)
8. Adequate hand washing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and patrons using the
training facility. (Dept. of Public Health and Environmentment
9. All pesticides, fertilizer, and other potentially hazardous chemicals must be stored and handled in
a safe manner. Reference 25-8-205.5 Colorado Water Quality Control Act and Rules and
Regulations thereof. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment.)
10. The facility shall utilize the existing public water supply. (Greeley Water). (Dept. of Public Health
and Environment)
11. The facility shall comply with the United States Department of Agriculture Rule and Regulations
pertaining to the Administration and Enforcement of the Pet and Animal Care and Facilities Act.
(Dept. of Public Health and Environment)
12. The Colorado Department of Transportation has jurisdiction over all accesses to the State
Highways. (Dept. Of Public Works)
13. The off-street parking including the access drive shall be surfaced with gravel, asphalt, concrete,
or equivalent and shall be graded to prevent drainage problems. (Dept. Of Public Works)
14. The Colorado Department of Transportation may require a new access permit with increased traffic
volume. (Colorado Department of Transportation)
15. The maximum number of dogs allowed shall be 20 dogs for day care and 8-10 owner/dog couples
for classes. (Dept. of Planning Services)
16. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of
Section 23-2-240 of the Weld County Code.
17. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of
Section 23-2-250 of the Weld County Code.
18. The property owner shall be responsible for fees associated with the Windsor Severance Traffic
Impact Fee Program. All fees are payable at the time a building permit is issued.(Dept.Of Planning
Services)
19. Personnel from the Weld County Departments of Public Health and Environment and Planning
Services 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
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