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Home My WebLink About20002435.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO OCTOBER 9, 2000 TAPE#2000-29 The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, met in regular session in full conformity with the laws of the State of Colorado at the regular place of meeting in the Weld County Centennial Center, Greeley, Colorado, October 9, 2000, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the Chair and on roll call the following members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof: Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Chair- EXCUSED Commissioner M. J. Geile, Pro-Tem Commissioner George E. Baxter Commissioner Dale K. Hall Commissioner Glenn Vaad Also present: County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Esther E. Gesick Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden MINUTES: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of October 4, 2000, as printed. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. READ ORDINANCE BY TAPE: READ ORDINANCES#220 AND#221 BY TAPE: Commissioner Hall moved to read Ordinances#220 and #221 by tape. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on October 4, 2000, as follows: 1) A Site Specific Development Plan and Amended Use by Special Review Permit#1067, HS Resources, Inc.; and 2) A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit #1280, HS Gathering, LLC. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input. 2000-2435 BC0016 WARRANTS: Esther Gesick, Deputy Clerk to the Board, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $1,362,101.90 Commissioner Hall moved to approve the warrants as presented by Ms. Gesick. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO GREELEY-WELD COUNTY AIRPORT: Don Warden,Director of Finance and Administration,stated under this agreement the total cost of the project is estimated to be $370,000.00, which will be split between Weld County and the City of Greeley and spent over a two-year period. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING FINANCING AND OWNERSHIP OF COMMUNITY BUILDING AT ISLAND GROVE REGIONAL PARK AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated this Memorandum of Understanding is among the City of Greeley, Weld County, and Colorado Ag Education, Inc., dba Colorado Farm Show, Inc. He explained the City of Greeley will provide the financing of bonds and the terms specify that the Colorado Farm Show may not use the site for more than ten percent of the overall annual use. Mr. Warden further stated item #10 clarifies that events requiring dirt on the concrete floor, other than the normal times, will be allowed on a case-by-case basis. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said Memorandum of Understanding and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. PLANNING: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE #147-Q, IN THE MATTER OF THE REPEAL AND RE- ENACTMENT, INCLUDING AMENDMENT OF CERTAIN MAPS TO ORDINANCE NO. 147, WELD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AS CURRENTLY AMENDED: Commissioner Hall moved to read Ordinance#147-Q by title only. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read said title into the record. Anne Best-Johnson, Department of Planning Services, gave a brief description of the location of the proposed amendments. Responding to questions from the first reading, Ms. Johnson explained the use on the Hamlin property was approved by the Commissioners through Ordinance #191-C. She stated Change of Zone #528 for Siegrist Companies was denied on February 16, 2000, for reasons as indicated in their Resolution. Finally, Ms. Johnson reviewed the areas serviced by the St. Vrain Sanitation District, as well as the location of the treatment facility. In response to Commissioner Hall, Ms. Johnson stated the Urban Growth Boundary lines for the Town of Firestone are being amended; however, she does not think they will extend this far west of. Doug Tiefel, Columbine Land Resources, applicant, stated they are proposing 40 units on 240 acres,with 187 acres of open space, and he reviewed the development design. Responding to Commissioner Hall, Mr. Tiefel clarified he is the applicant for the 240-acre parcel, and other applicant is present as well. He stated sewer service is available, and added the St. Vrain Sanitation District pipelines will be extended through this site to service previously approved amendments. Louis Rademacher,applicant,stated Kathy Hamlin designed his proposal. Mr. Rademacher stated he has no current plans for developing this site, he simply would like to be included within the Mixed Use Development area. Mr. Rademacher stated he has considered using the site for a golf course; however, he has no definite plan. Minutes, October 9, 2000 2000-2435 Page 2 BC0016 No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Ms.Johnson stated notice of this hearing was posted on the site, and she has received no correspondence from surrounding property owners. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve Ordinance#147-Q on second reading. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE #191-E, IN THE MATTER OF THE REPEAL AND RE- ENACTMENT, WITH AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN MAPS TO ORDINANCE NO. 191, WELD COUNTY MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AS CURRENTLY AMENDED: Commissioner Hall moved to read Ordinance #197-E by title only. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read said title into the record. Ms. Johnson stated she presented her comments for this matter in conjunction with the previous matter, and stated both applicants have submitted the appropriate documentation for this proposal. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Ms.Johnson stated item#5 is being added due to an existing sign that has lights and moving components. She stated it was approved by the Board of Adjustment; however, staff felt it did not comply with the existing qualifications. Ms. Johnson stated this sign will be allowed in its current condition as a non-conforming use; however, no additions to the sign will be allowed. Mr. Barker stated the sign will not be considered a non-conforming use; this new language will simply prohibit any additions to the sign, and will prohibit this type of sign in the future. The applicants had no further comments beyond what was stated in the previous issue. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve Ordinance #191-E on second reading. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE #220, IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING A COORDINATED PLANNING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY WELD AND THE TOWN OF LASALLE: Ms. Johnson stated Planning Commission's motion to recommend approval failed to pass. Ms. Johnson submitted referrals, marked Exhibits A and B, from the Union Ditch Company indicating they want to be kept involved in future developments, and from the Weld county Department of Public Works indicating no concerns. In response to Commissioner Baxter, Ms. Johnson stated the Planning Commission expressed concern because the Town of LaSalle has indicated both a primary and secondary Urban Growth Boundary. Mr. Barker referred to the Urban Growth Boundary map, and explained the Planning Commission did not feel the Town of LaSalle could provide service to the entire area. In response to Commissioner Hall, Mr. Barker stated the Intergovernmental Agreement recognizes both boundaries. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Barker stated the Town has indicated it can provide water and sewer for the entire area. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Hall moved to approve Ordinance#220 on first reading. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE #221, IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING A COORDINATED PLANNING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY WELD AND THE CITY OF FORT LUPTON: Ms. Johnson stated Planning Commission recommends approval of this Ordinance based upon referral responses and consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Johnson submitted three referral responses, marked Exhibits A, B, and C, all indicating no conflict with the proposal. Ms. Johnson stated the Department of Planning Services has recently received 35 land use applications located within the Urban Growth Boundary area of the City of Fort Lupton, and the City Planner, Paul Raile, is present to answer any questions. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Hall moved to approve Ordinance#221 on first reading. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Baxter, carried unanimously. Minutes, October 9, 2000 2000-2435 Page 3 BC0016 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda. Ordinances#147-Q and #191-E were approved on second reading, and Ordinances #220 and #221 were approved on first reading. Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to and respectfully submitted by the Acting Clerk to the Board. There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:35 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: 44 Widisaiwiiiir EXCUSED Barbara J. meyer, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Boa ` ntly%� Iasi (r .��.'O'� , . J. eile, ro-Tem Deputy Clerk to the Bo j ;Nit 1err ' a(C�1 ' e . Baxter Dale K. 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