HomeMy WebLinkAbout20012904 � 4 MEMORANDUM
l ! r TO: Board of County Commissioners
Wipe FROM: Kim Ogle, Planner III
COLORADO DATE: October 8, 2001
SUBJECT: Certificate of Designation -Varra Companies
3rd Amended Use by Special Review Permit 248
LOCATION: Part of the NW1/4 of Section 31, Township 3 North, Range
67 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado
The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on September 19, 2001, for the
purpose of hearing the application of Varra Companies, Inc., 12910 Weld County Road 13,
Longmont, Colorado 80504 for a Solid Waste Disposal Facility (Coal Ash Burial Pilot Project) in
the A (Agricultural) Zone District. After hearing the public testimony and statements of those
present; reviewing the exhibits and supporting documentation including the recommendation of
the Planning Commission, the Board of County Commissioners voted to approve 3rd Amended
Use by Special Review Permit 248 by a margin of 4-1, with Commissioner Jerke voting against
the application.
At the time of this hearing, the Certificate of Designation could not be acted upon as there was
not adequate time for notification. Further, the hearing was held at a time when the Planner of
record, Julie Chester, was no longer associated with the County.
It is staff's recommendation that the Certificate of Designation request be approved for the
following reasons:
1. The Conditions of Approval and Development Standards in Use by Special Review
Permit#248 (3rd Amended Use by Special Review Permit 248)will minimize the
impacts on the surrounding property and the area to the greatest extent possible. The
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards will also provide adequate
protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the area and the
County.
2. The solid waste disposal facility (Coal Ash Burial Pilot Project)will provide convenience
and accessibility to the user, Excel, (Public Service of Colorado).
3. The applicant has demonstrated in the submitted application materials the ability to
comply with the health standards and operating procedures of the Solid Waste Disposal
Site and Facilities Act, Title 30-20, Part 1, CRS, as amended.
4. The Colorado Department of Health and the Weld County Department of Public Health
and Environment have reviewed this request and find, subject to conditions, the use will
comply with the Regulation Pertaining to Solid Waste Disposal Sites and Facilities Act,
Section 30-20, Part 1, CRS, as amended.
EXHIBIT
2001-2904
Additionally, the Department of Planning Services asks the Board of County Commissioners to
approve the Certificate of Designation for Varra Companies, for a Solid Waste Disposal Facility
(Coal Ash Burial Pilot Project), on the above described real property subject to the following
condition(s):
1. The property shall be maintained in compliance with USR#248 (3rd Amended Use by
Special Review Permit 248), all submitted application materials on file with Weld County,
and all requirements of the Colorado Department of Health and the Weld County
Department of Public Health and Environment.
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