HomeMy WebLinkAbout20000597.tiff HEARING CERTIFICATION
DOCKET NO. 2000-10
RE: SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1252 FOR A
KENNEL IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - CARVEY GRAVES AND SUE
HICKMAN
A public hearing was conducted on March 8, 2000, at 10:00 a.m., with the following present:
Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Chair
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, Kim Ogle
Health Department representative, Sheble McConnellogue
Public Works representative, Don Carroll
The following business was transacted:
I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated February 18, 2000, and duly published February 24,
2000, in the South Weld Sun, a public hearing was conducted to consider the request of Carvey
Graves and Sue Hickman for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit#1252
for a Kennel in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, made
this a matter of record. Kim Ogle, 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. Mr. Ogle gave a brief description of the location of the site, and stated the
property is currently in violation of the Zoning Ordinance due to the large number of dogs on the
site, requiring this Use by Special Review Permit. Mr. Ogle stated there was also a noncommercial
junkyard violation on the site; however, following a phone conversation with the applicant, who
indicated the violation had been addressed, the case was closed. Mr. Ogle displayed a map
showing the layout of the site, which includes a residence, outbuilding, various dog runs, and a 6-
foot perimeter fence. Mr. Ogle described the proposed landscaping, and stated one letter in favor
of, and one letter opposed to the proposal have been submitted by surrounding property owners.
He further stated two referral agencies responded with comments, and two did not respond. In
response to Chair Kirkmeyer, Mr. Ogle stated the abandoned vehicles have been removed from
the site. He further stated Use by Right allows eight dogs on the property; approval of this Use by
Special Review will allow for 30 dogs.
Carvey Graves, applicant, stated the site is in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. In response
to Commissioner Geile, Ms. Graves stated the dogs remain on the property at all times. She stated
there has been one incident when a dog got loose; however, he did not harm anyone or cause any
damage. Ms. Graves stated the site is double-fenced to keep the dogs contained, and added there
are other dogs in the area that bark sometimes resulting in her dogs being accused of noise. She
stated currently she has been bringing the dogs in at 8:00 p.m., and they remain indoors
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until 7:00 a.m. Responding further to Commissioner Geile, Ms. Graves explained how wastes will
be disposed, and stated trash removal services empty the dumpster once a week and twice a week
during the summer. Sheble McConnellogue, Department of Public Health and Environment, stated
Development Standard#12 addresses how wastes should be handled on the site. Responding to
Chair Kirkmeyer, Ms. Graves stated the Aristocrat Ranchettes Water Project does allow use of the
water for a kennel. She further stated she has reviewed and agrees with the Conditions of
Approval and Development Standards, and she understands this Permit is for a total of thirty dogs
and is not transferrable to a new property owner.
Suzanne Kebel, surrounding property owner, stated she has had numerous problems with wolf
hybrid dogs being raised on a neighboring property. She stated on President's Day the dogs
entered her property, killed many of her birds, and attacked her as well. Ms. Kebel stated the wolf
hybrids have caused substantial damage to her property and livestock, and she has concerns with
allowing another kennel in the immediate area. Chair Kirkmeyer informed Ms. Kebel that her
concerns do not have to do with this permit, and asked her to withhold her information, so that it
may be used on a possible violation on the other property.
Ms. Graves stated although the dogs have not been out, she is considering placing additional
fencing along the perimeter of the property to put the neighbors' minds at ease. In response to
Commissioner Geile, Ms. Graves stated a young dog did get off the property approximately two
years ago, and was caught by a neighbor; however, there has not been another incident of a dog
off the property since that time. In response to Chair Kirkmeyer, Ms. Graves stated the kennels
are made of chain link fences within a six-foot cedar fence surrounding the entire area, and she
is considering an additional six-foot chain link fence along the perimeter of the entire property. In
response to Chair Kirkmeyer, Mr. Ogle stated there is not a Development Standard regarding the
maintenance of fencing. In response to Chair Kirkmeyer, Ms. Graves stated she has no objection
to adding a Development Standard regarding fencing because she wants to keep the show dogs
on the property anyway.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve the request of Garvey Graves and Sue Hickman for a Site
Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit#1252 for a Kennel 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, and
addition of Development Standard#11 to state,"The applicant shall maintain the existing perimeter
fencing surrounding the kennel runs in such a manner as to prohibit the escape of dogs." The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Baxter, and it carried unanimously.
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This Certification was approved on the 13th day of March 2000.
APPROVED:
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EXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET
Case USR #1252 - CARVEY GRAVES AND SUE HICKMAN
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 02/01/2000)
D. Clerk to the Board Notice of Hearing
E. Ernest Buschman Letter (E-Mail) of opposition (02/21/00)
F. Noah and Gladys Bass Letter (E-Mail) of opposition (02/26/00)
G. Planning Staff Vicinity Map
H. Planning Staff Subdivision Map
Planning Staff Site Plan
J. Planning Staff Photo of posting on site
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HEARINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS ON THIS 8TH DAY OF MARCH, 2000:
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