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Home My WebLink About20011516.tiff HEARING CERTIFICATION DOCKET NO. 2001-34 RE: SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1322 FORA LIVESTOCK CONFINEMENT OPERATION(PULLET REPLACEMENT FARM FOR 260,100 PULLETS)IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT-SPARBOE HORIZON CORPORATION A public hearing was conducted on June 6, 2001, at 10:00 a.m., with the following present: Commissioner M. J. Geile, Chair Commissioner Glenn Vaad, Pro-Tern Commissioner William Jerke Commissioner David Long Commissioner Robert Masden Also present: Acting Clerk to the Board, Esther Gesick Assistant County Attorney, Lee Morrison Planning Department representative, Julie Chester Planning Department representative, Lauren Light Health Department representative, Trevor Jiricek Public Works representative, Don Carroll The following business was transacted: I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated May 18, 2001, and duly published May 23, 2001, in the Tri-Town Farmer and Miner, a public hearing was conducted to consider the requests of Sparboe Horizon Corporation for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit#1322 for a Livestock Confinement Operation (pullet replacement farm for 260,100 pullets) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, as well as a Site Specific Development Plan and Third Amended Use by Special Review Permit #655 for an Agricultural Service Establishment and Livestock Confinement Operation(egg production facility housing a maximum of 1,620,000 layers) in the A (Agricultural)Zone District. Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, made this a matter of record and called up both cases. Lauren Light, Department of Planning Services, presented a brief summary of the proposal for Use by Special Review Permit#1322, and entered the favorable recommendation of the Planning Commission into the record as written. Ms. Light gave a brief description of the location of the site, which is 158 acres. She stated once the pullets are old enough, they will be transferred to the property under consideration for Amended Use by Special Review Permit#655. She reviewed the proposed improvements to the site,gave a brief description of the surrounding uses, and stated five referral agencies responded with comments, five expressed no concerns, and two did not respond. Ms. Light further stated the Platte Valley Airport submitted a letter, marked Exhibit 18, expressing concern; however, Development Standard #16 should adequately address those concerns. She stated no land will be removed from agricultural production, the site is not located in an overlay district, and the proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding uses. Ms. Light requested the Board amend Condition of Approval #1 to change "30" to "180", and add Condition of Approval #2.G to state, "The applicant shall submit a written request for the vacation of REC#0004." Don Carroll, Department of Public Works, stated Weld County Road 16 is designated as a local gravel road, which dead ends just past the facility pc ; ?L, FGJ, NL(CP) 2001-1516 PL1518 HEARING CERTIFICATION - SPARBOE HORIZON CORPORATION (USR#1322) PAGE 2 entrance, so there are no traffic counts. He stated Condition of Approval #2.A.3 indicates the access lane shall be a minimum of 20 feet; however, the gate is only 16 feet wide. He requested the applicant provide verification from the Fire Protection District as to whether or not they will accept the 16-foot gate. Julie Chester, Department of Planning Services, gave a brief description of the location of the site for Third Amended Use by Special Review Permit #655, stated ten referral agencies responded favorably or proposed conditions, and she reviewed the reasons for approval as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Carroll stated Weld County Road 47 is paved and maintained by Weld County,with a traffic count indicating 98 to 328 vehicles during a 24-hour period. He stated the traffic count beyond the facility entrance drops to approximately 35 vehicles. Mr. Carroll stated in 1987, the property owner entered into an Improvements Agreement to upgrade and pave Weld County Road 47, which is currently maintained by the County and in good condition. In response to Chair Geile, Trevor Jiricek, Department of Public Health and Environment, stated the ponds allow for evaporation of the waste water used for washing the eggs and interiors of the barns. Mr. Carroll added the Improvements Agreement was for the sole purpose of constructing the road to accommodate the facility, so it does not need to be transferred to the new owner. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Jiricek stated the Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) Control Regulations refer to the seepage from waste water retention structures, and their ability to contain a 25-year, 24-hour storm event. Responding to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Jiricek stated he has not received an odor complaint for this facility, so he is not sure if the ponds are treated. Thomas Haren,AgPro Environmental Services, LLC, represented the applicant for both cases and in response to Commissioner Vaad, he stated the ponds will not use a bubbling aerator. He explained the existing pond does have monitoring wells, and samples taken indicate the water in the ponds is better quality than the well water. Mr. Haren stated the shallow ponds are designed to help evaporation rates. In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Haren stated they sent a letter to HS Resources regarding the gas line, and explained the buildings are constructed above ground with a breeze way, so the gas line can be easily accessed. He further stated the issue is also addressed by Condition of Approval#3.F. In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Haren stated he and the applicant have reviewed and agree with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards for both cases, as well as the recommended changes from staff. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Ms. Chester thanked the site manager for giving staff a tour of the facility and explaining the production process. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the request of Sparboe Horizon Corporation for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit#1322 for a Livestock Confinement Operation (pullet replacement farm for 260,100 pullets) in the A(Agricultural)Zone District, based on the recommendations of the Planning staff and the Planning Commission, with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards as entered into the record. His motion also included amending Condition of Approval #1 to change "30" to "180" day, and add Condition of Approval #2.G to state, "The applicant shall submit a written request for the vacation of REC #0004." The motion was seconded by Commissioner Long, and it carried unanimously. (Clerk's Note: See Hearing Certification#2001-35 for action taken on Third Amended Use by Special Review Permit #655.) 2001-1516 PL1518 HEARING CERTIFICATION - SPARBOE HORIZON CORPORATION (USR#1322) PAGE 3 This Certification was approved on the 11th day of June 2001. APPROVED: BOARD OF C UNTY COMMISSIONERS rO�r WELD CO TY, COLORADO ATTEST: ,ILY ( M' M. J. eile, Chair Weld County Clerk to t si �'_1/4? EXCUSED DATE OF APPROVAL Glenn Vaad, Pro-Tern BY: Deputy Clerk to the Boa= � f,7/ty Willial Je TAPE #2001-25 C� David E. Long DOCKET#2001-34 (�\�`) (''`� Robert Masden 2001-1516 PL1518 EXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET Case USR#1322 -SPARBOE HORIZON CORPORATION 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 04/17/2001) D. Clerk to the Board Notice of Hearing E. U.S.D.A. Letter re: Soil Conservation Plan (05/29/2001) F. Planning Staff Photo of sign posted on site G. H. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. 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