HomeMy WebLinkAbout20002600.tiff HEARING CERTIFICATION
DOCKET NO. 2000-60
RE: SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1282
FOR AN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND ANIMAL CONFINEMENT
OPERATION IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT -JOHN JOHNSON
A public hearing was conducted on October 25, 2000, at 10:00 a.m., with the following present:
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:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Esther Gesick
Assistant County Attorney, Lee Morrison
Planning Department representative, Julie Chester
Health Department representative, Trevor Jiricek
Public Works representative, Don Carroll
The following business was transacted:
I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated October 9, 2000, and duly published October 12,
2000, in the South Weld Sun, a public hearing was conducted to consider the request of John
Johnson for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit #1282 for an
Agricultural Service Establishment and Animal Confinement Operation in the A(Agricultural)Zone
District. Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, made this a matter of record. Julie Chester,
Department of Planning Services, presented a brief summary of the proposal and entered the
favorable recommendation of the Planning Commission into the record as written.
Chair Pro-Tem Geile advised John Johnson, applicant, that he has the option of continuing this
matter to a date when the full board will be present. However, if he decides to proceed today, it
will require three affirmative votes, or in the case of a tie vote, Commissioner Kirkmeyer will listen
to the record and make the determining vote. Mr.Johnson indicated he would like to proceed today.
Ms. Chester gave a brief description of the location of the site. She stated seven referral agencies
responded in favor of the application and proposed Conditions of Approval. Ms. Chester stated
staff recommends approval as indicated in the Administrative Review. In response to
Commissioner Hall, Ms. Chester stated Condition of Approval #2.A requires Special Use Permits
#201 and#450 for this site be vacated. Responding to Commissioner Baxter, Ms. Chester stated
the Special Use Permits were done in the 1970's and there is no record of use on the site prior to
1973. She explained the site was previously owned by Chuck Carlson and was used for a feedlot.
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Ms. Chester stated the site is serviced by the Galeton Fire Protection District, which did not
respond to a referral; however, she did call and the District indicated no conflicts. In response to
Commissioner Hall, Trevor Jiricek, Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment,
stated the lagoons will be next to an irrigation canal; however, they will have to be lined in
accordance with the Confined Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Regulations and provide
evidence of such. Mr. Jiricek stated the CAFO Regulations do not address setbacks between
holding ponds and other waters or wells. In response to Commissioner Baxter, Mr. Jiricek stated
the facility will have to design the ponds to specifications for a 25-year, 24-hour storm event, and
he is satisfied that they are properly sized.
Mr. Johnson stated he owns J.F. Cattle Company, which feeds Holstein heifers to supply dairy
replacements throughout Weld County. Mr. Johnson stated he has owned the operation for five
years, and it was previously owned by Chuck Carlson. He further stated it is consistent with
surrounding uses because Booth Feedlot is located across the road to the north, and he would like
to expand his operation. In response to Commissioner Hall, Mr. Johnson estimated most of the
traffic at the site is generated from hauling in feed; however, there may be one or two semi-trucks
per day to bring in or remove cattle. Mr. Johnson explained Weld County Road 47 leads to the
airport and is not generally used by the haul trucks. Responding to Commissioner Hall, Don
Carroll, Department of Public Works, stated the access is on the eastern end of the facility to
accommodate semi-trucks. He stated there is an adequate turning radius and sight distance.
No public testimony was offered concerning this matter.
Thomas Haren,AgPro Environmental Services, LLC, represented the applicant and stated he and
the applicant have reviewed and agree with the proposed Conditions of Approval and Development
Standards.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve the request of John Johnson for a Site Specific Development
Plan and Use by Special Review Permit #1282 for an Agricultural Service Establishment and
Animal Confinement Operation 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. Commissioner Hall commented the Draft
Resolution needs to be amended to remove any language regarding amendment of the previous
Special Use Permits on the site because they will be vacated. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Baxter, and it carried unanimously.
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This Certification was approved on the 30th day of October 2000.
APPROVED:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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EXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET
Case USR#1282 -JOHN JOHNSON
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 09/05/2000)
D. Clerk to the Board Notice of Hearing
E. Planning Staff Sign Posting Certification
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