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Home My WebLink About20013164.tiff INVENTORY OF ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION APPLICANT: Lucerne Inc./Ralph Anders CASE#: USR-1355 Submitted or Prepared Prior to At Hearing Hearing 1 Planning Commission Resolution 2 Department of Planning Services' Staff Review X 3 Department of Planning Services' Field Check X 4 Legal Notice X 5 Evidence of mineral rights notification X 6 Evidence of Posting X 7 Letter to Applicant X 8 Application X 9 Vicinity map X 10 8 '/2 X 11 map submitted by applicant X 11 Referral List, Referrals without Comments X 12 Weld County Department of Public Works, referral received 08-21- X 01. 13 Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, referral X received 09-06-01. 14 Deed(s)/Certificate of Conveyance X 15 Surrounding Property/Mineral Owners X 16 Soil Survey X Item(s)submitted at Planning Commission: X 17 City of Greeley, referral received 10/12/01 I hereby certify that the 17 items identified herein (Inventory of Items for Consideration-Case # USR-1355) were submitted at or prior to the scheduled Planning Commission Hearing.I further certify that t �eite s were subsequently forwarded to the Weld County Clerk to the Board's Office. C:if[.,(. AA Lauren Light❖ Ian r 4 EX IBIT ztS.#r,) 2001-3164 r Page 1 0th hiDe LAND USE ION E SUMMARY SHEET T COLORADO Case Number: USR-1355 Hearing Date: October 16, 2001 Applicant: Lucerne Inc./Ralph Anders Address: 33041 Railroad Ave., P.O. Box 14, Lucerne, CO 80646 Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for an Agricultural Service Establishment primarily engaged in performing agricultural, animal husbandry, or horticultural services on a fee or contract basis, including seed production, processing, storage, mixing, blending and sales (storage and distribution of bagged seed and equipment storage) in the Agricultural Zone District. Legal Description: Pt. of the E2SE4 of Section 18, Township 6 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado Location: North of and adjacent to Maple Street and east of and adjacent to Railroad Avenue Size of Parcel: +/- .75 acre POSSIBLE ISSUES SUMMARIZED FROM APPLICATION MATERIALS The criteria for review of this Special Review Permit is listed in Section 23-2-220 of the Weld County Code. The Department of Planning Services' staff has received responses from the following agencies: • Weld County Zoning Compliance, referral received 8/30/2001 • Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, referral received 9/6/2001 • Weld County Department of Public Works, referral received 9/6/2001 • Eaton Fire Protection District, referral received 9/6/2001 • West Greeley Soil Conservation District, referral received 8/24/2001 • Colorado Department of Transportation, referral received 9/18/2001 • Colorado Division of Wildlife, referral received 8/28/2001 e•-• Town of Eaton, referral received 8/30/2001 t (34 Page 2 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1‘aticil ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW wuk COLORADO Planner: Lauren Light Case Number: USR-1355 Hearing Date: October 16, 2001 Applicant: Lucerne Inc./Ralph Anders Address: 33041 Railroad Ave., P.O. Box 14, Lucerne, CO 80646 Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for an Agricultural Service Establishment primarily engaged in performing agricultural, animal husbandry, or horticultural services on a fee or contract basis, including seed production, processing, storage, mixing, blending and sales (storage and distribution of bagged seed and equipment storage) in the Agricultural Zone District. Legal Description: Pt. of the E2SE4 of Section 18, Township 6 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado Location: North of and adjacent to Maple Street and east of and adjacent to Railroad Avenue Size of Parcel: +/- .75 acre Parcel Number: 0803 18 002002 THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES'STAFF 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 Department of Planning Services' staff 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 ordinances in effect. A.Goal 1 states,"Preserve prime farmland for agricultural purposes which foster the economic health and continuance of agricultural." The U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Map indicates that the property is designated as "Other". Also, the size of the parcel is not conducive to Page 3 farming. A. Policy 1 states "Agricultural zoning will be established and maintained to protect and promote the County's agricultural industry." The proposal will benefit agricultural producers who both buy and sell seed products to Lucerne Inc. 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.B.9 of the Weld County Code provides forAgricultural Service Establishments primarily engaged in performing agricultural, animal husbandry,or horticultural services on a fee or contract basis,including seed production, processing, storage, mixing, blending and sales 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. Lucerne Inc. has an existing operation directly to the west of this proposed site which is located on property that is zoned C-3 (Business Commercial). The parcels to the north, south and east are zoned A (agricultural) and are located in the town of Lucerne. The property located to the south consists of offices, including the Cache La Poudre Irrigation Company. The property to the north is vacant and to the east is a residence. The addition of a seed storage building will remain compatible with the existing and adjacent land uses. 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 Chapter 22 of the Weld County Code and any other applicable code provisions or ordinances in effect, or the adopted Master Plans of affected municipalities. The site lies within the referral areas of the Town of Eaton and the City of Greeley. The Town of Eaton indicated they have no conflicts with this request and the City of Greeley did not respond. e. Section 23-2-220.A.5 -- The site does not lie within any Overlay Districts. 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. The U.S.D.A. Soils Map indicate that the soils on the property are designated "Other" in addition the property is only .75 acre in size, thus no "Prime" agricultural land will be taken out of production. 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. �-. Page 4 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 Department of Planning Services' staff 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. (Department of Planning Services) 2. Prior to recording the plat: A. The plat shall be amended to delineate the following: 1) Flow arrows which identify how the drainage will be detained or leave the site through historical drainage pattern. (Department of Public Works) 2) Parking spaces (including A.D.A. requirements) and paved areas adjacent to the dry storage building. (Department of Public Works) 3) Conformance with Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services) B. A landscape plan shall be submitted to and approved by Weld County Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services) 3. 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) r i-. Page 5 SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Lucerne Inc. USR-1355 1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Use Permit is for an Agricultural Service Establishment primarily engaged in performing agricultural, animal husbandry, or horticultural services on a fee or contract basis, including seed production, processing, storage, mixing, blending and sales (storage and distribution of bagged seed and equipment storage) 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. Hours of operation shall be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hours of operation may be extended with specific permission from the Weld County Board of County Commissioners. (Department of Planning Services) 4. All vehicles shall be parked on the west side of the building, adjacent to Railroad Avenue. (Department of Planning Services) 5. Vehicle traffic shall approach and depart the site via Railroad Avenue. (Department of Planning Services) 6. Outside storage of equipment shall be screened from adjacent properties. (Department of Planning Services) 7. All liquid and solid wastes(as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 8. 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) 9. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, blowing debris,and other potential nuisance conditions. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 10. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on this site. (Department of Public Health and Environment) Page 6 11. The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Residential Zone District as delineated in 25-12-103, C.R.S., as amended. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 12. The employees shall be allowed to use the handwashing and toilet facilities at the main office. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 13. The employees shall be allowed access to an adequate water supply for drinking and sanitary purposes at the main office. (North Weld Water District). (Department of Public Health and Environment) 14. The landscaping on site shall be maintained in accordance with the approved Landscape Plan. (Department of Planning Services) 15. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of Section 23-2-240, Weld County Code. 16. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of Section 23-2-250, Weld County Code. 17. Personnel from the Weld County Departments of Public Health and Environment, Public �-. Works 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. 18. 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. 19. 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. (it DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES ' PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT.3540 W�`P O • FAX (970) 304-649880631 1555 N. 17TH AVENUE Q GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 COLORADO August 20, 2001 Ralph Anders PO Box 14 Lucerne, CO 80646 Subject: USR-1355- Request for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for an Agricultural Service establishment primarily engaged in performing agricultural, animal husbandry or horticultural services on a fee or contract basis including seed production, processing, storage, mixing, blending and sales(storage and distribution of bagged seed and equipment storage) in the Agricultural Zone District . on a parcel of land described as of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Dear Mr.Anders: Your application and related materials for the request described above are being processed. I have scheduled a meeting with the Weld County Planning Commission for October 16, 2001, at 1:30 p.m. This meeting will take place in Room 210,Weld County Planning Department, 1555 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado. It is recommended that you and/or a representative be in attendance to answer any questions the Planning Commission members may have. It is the policy of Weld County to refer an application to any town or municipality lying within three miles of the property or if the property is located within the comprehensive planning area of a town or municipality. Therefore, our office has forwarded a copy of the submitted materials to the Eaton and Greeley Planning Commission for their review and comments. Please call Eaton at(970)454-3338 and Greeley at(970)350- 9800 for further details regarding the date,time,and place of this meeting. It is recommended that you and/or a representative be in attendance at the Eaton and Greeley Planning Commission meeting to answer any questions the Commission members may have with respect to your application. A representative from the Department of Planning Services will be out to the property a minimum of ten days prior to the hearing to post a sign adjacent to and visible from a publicly maintained road right-of-way which identifies the hearing time,date,and location. In the event the property is not adjacent to a publicly maintained road right-of-way, one sign will be posted in the most prominent place on the property and a second sign posted at the point at which the driveway(access drive) intersects a publicly maintained road right-of-way. The Department of Planning Services'staff will make a recommendation concerning this'application to the Weld County Planning Commission. This recommendation will be available twenty-four(24)hours before the scheduled hearing. It is the responsibility of the applicant to call the Department of Planning Services'office before the Planning Commission hearing to make arrangements to obtain the recommendation. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call. Respectfully, Lauren Light Planner EXHIBIT t 11:... aC..l,� r - � .i ' — ° ' vi GIHI3 ° i 1 I :I� . 1 NGR'1H ft", dotoRApPaRaii'Y,, ^ r 1 1 s s F+ ET �:71-3,11-41,thigi � r• � ► im wsa.. oia � 4 i - Posted 10/5/01 r ' " : - ai « t -4w u: 4_ '1:-:'..'"° ra _ r- i 4 I .d ��₹-2-A . µ 4n,r. t T' t` l y Y Y✓ y) 3 e ? I z R w+ r -. 4i. s a +.° c. Subject Property .. (C ^tom. • w 7 - kt (4S2 1 -A '4. _ - ! ieN Property to the east r (n } d ki S J -Y.a, rrs North r� • • • f South r • Lao 11 - rear _. . rr Both photos are Lucerne's existing business located to the west ` �_ • q ��,. lit z FIELD CHECK Inspection date: September 13, 2001 CASE NUMBER: USR-1355 APPLICANT: Lucerne Inc. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Pt. of the E2SE4 of Section 18, Township 6 North, Range 65 West of the 6th PM, Weld County, CO LOCATION: North of and adjacent to Maple Street; east of and adjacent to Railroad Avenue Zoning Land Use N A (Agricultural) N Vacant E A (Agricultural) E House S A (Agricultural) S Cache La Poudre Irrigation Company Office W C-3 (Business W Lucerne Office Commercial) COMMENTS: The existing Lucerne office is located directly west of this parcel. Railroad Avenue is paved and Maple Street is gravel. Expansion would not deter from the area if the traffic followed Railroad Avenue and equipment was stored on the west side of the building. The house located to the east of the parcel is situated on the eastern edge of the lot which is closer to Olive Street. Big trees provide some screening. Lauren Light, Planner EXHIBIT I 3 Hello