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Home My WebLink About20001071.tiff aid County , tanning Dept. January 23, 2000 ® FEB 09 2000 ED Monica Daniels-1\/P Weld County Department of Planning 1555 N. 17"' Street Greeley, CO 80631 The purpose of this letter is to voice our concerns about a business in operation at 3019 County Road 20-1/2, Longmont, CO 80504— Olson residence. Although many of us have not had the opportunity to meet our new neighbors, we would like to brine to your attention our opposition to their large-scale trucking operation located at the above address. In conversations with the code compliance officer(s) in your department, we understand the residents have recently been notified of being "out of compliance" with county regulations as to the following: • Pole barn constructed and given a Certificate of Compliance (COC) by your department is not being utilized as an agricultural-use building • Driveways constructed after residents moved in (May-June 1999) were not originally dug according to specifications. When the fact that driveways were being dug at all was brought to the attention of Julie Chester in Planning, she suggested we contact the Public Works department with a complaint. She maintained that no one could just dig driveways onto county roads without the proper authorization by public works. Only after public works was notified and confronted the issue were the driveways were put into compliance according to county standards. This business is operational although no special use permit or rezoning action has been either applied for or approved by either the Planning Department or the County Commissioners. We are concerned about this due to the traffic, noise and storage associated with 8-10 belly- , . _ •iUiitp se m; trucks located at this address. We 4ic upset that new residents tire aLlc to construct and run their business before obtaining the necessary permits and approvals prior to business operation. Additionally, this area is zoned agricultural, not commercial. Those of us who have inquired about rezoning issues associated with either business renewal, splitting parcels, rezoning for commercial use or recorded exemption information have been thwarted by the planning department insisting we go through "the process" which most times consists of applying for a PUD. We would like to know why most of us are unable to get planning support and direction associated with our inquiries, while others can just construct a business and deal with the specifics of compliance and approvals after the fact. At the advice of Bruce Barker, we chose to submit this letter to the appropriate parties associated with these particular compliance and approval issues for this "unapproved" business. EXHIBIT 2000-1071 1 1a a Monica Daniels-Mika— Olson business January 23, 2000 Page 2 • We request the appropriate authority order a "stop and desist" to this business until all guidelines, compliance issues and approvals have been so deemed by the either the Planning Department, the Weld County Commissioners and/or the Weld County Council). • We request to be notified, in writing, as to when this matter will be undertaken in a public forum so we may have the opportunity to attend and/or respond. • We request a written response to this letter from both the Planning Department and the Weld County Commissioners as to what steps will be taken to address the above points. Additionally, we request (a) written response(s) as to actions to be taken to the above mentioned items be mailed to Heather Hollingsworth, 2964 County Road 20-1/2, Longmont, CO 80504 within ten (10) business days from receipt of this letter. Thank you in advance for your immediate response to this matter. Signed: �iG1 �L l/�/4124 Heather Hollingsworth Sharon Hopper Ken or Laurie Von Wald 2964 County Road 20-1/2 3656 County Road 20-1/2 3711 County Road 20-1/2 Longmont, CO 80504 Longmont, CO 80504 Longmont, CO 80504 apc-L • ug Rik Kathryn efus ( James D. ) Ginny Shaw 9428 County Road 7 9465 County Road 7 1435 County Road 16-1/2 Longmont, rO 80504 Longmont, Co 80504 Longm on*_ CO 88050. Gerald Moisan cc: Bruce Barker, Weld County Attorney 606 County Road 20-1/2 Dale Hall, Weld County Commissioners Longmont, CO 80504 Al Roberts,Weld County Council 04/08/00 14:22 FAX 303 702 0130 KINKOS LONGMONT ,pj 002 2964 County Road 20-1/2 Longmont, CO 80504-9415 April 8, 2000 Weld County Board of County Commissioners Greeley, CO RE: Olson Violation Hearing -April 11, 2000 - 10:00 am To All Board Members: I REQUEST THIS LETTER BE READ BY THE COMMISSIONERS PRIOR TO THE VIOLATION HEARING. This is my addendum to an earlier letter submitted to both the Planning Department and the Board of County Commissioners dated January 27, 2000. The following points reiterate earlier concerns noted relating to the trucking business in operation at 3015 County Road 20-1/2, Longmont, Colorado. CONCERNS: • Fumes and noise associated with 10-12 diesel semi-trucks at idle being housed at residential property • Disposal of waste (oil, vehicle fluids, etc.) associated with servicing the same in compliance with health safety standards • Pole barn building approved for construction under false pretenses (submitted to Building Inspection department as an agricultural building) • Possibility of foundation of pole barn poured and set without proper inspections because of information withheld about use of barn • Business in operation for many months after violation brought to the attention of Code Compliance Officers (Shawn Frasier, Vickie Brown, Joe Mendez, etc.) • Planning Department dismissing valid concerns of neighboring residents in favor of "working with" the applicant to help bring them into compliance after the fact, even though zoning, business, and building permit violations exist • Possible conflict surrounding the purchase of property specifically for gravel hauling trucking business (would be beneficial to both the agent (Margaret Kobobel - Kobobel Gravel Operations) and buyer as new Kobobel gravel pit starting up directly east of property) I have never met the Olsons personally or otherwise, but feel this blatant violation of county rules has drawn a wedge between them and some neighboring residents. = LE No.uL8 04/10 '00 11 :33 Jm:WELD CTY GOVT FAX=9701)520242 PAGE 2 04/05/00 14:23 PAX 303 702 01.,,,, MINIMS LONGMONT f®OU3 I believe property owners should have a right to use their land as they see fit. However, everyone should follow the aft standards and fee structures set by the county in regard to building inspections, permitting, and most os ecially, zoning issues. I have done extensive work of my -------�__.___._._......._____ I have and Inspections waork property and went through the proper channels with appreciate the Weld County Plannningl have parttm©nt's lack of action on this deal of money dv and do not iolation for over 6 months. /feel this business is driving my property value down. Many rezoning approvals (agricultural to residential) made by Weld County and by Frederick and Firestone annexing prime farmland outside of their own borders are taking a real toll on this area. it's time to consider the effects on the people (your constituents) who are already in place, and have some sympathy for their concerns. The Planning Department should be accountable for their inability to follow-Through with their own (county) policies. Those not in compliance or those who refuse to abide by rules and get caught should be met with a penalty of some kind, Determination of penalties for non-compliance of p, per inspections, permitting, business operation, and zoning issues need to b. put 1 place and gajoact county needs to penalize those who take ad/ante i of this (cunerit lack T of enforcement or the county will continue to lose revenue worn such, Without any fine structures or penalties in force, it's a no-brain: as t,n why 'ils continues. The Planning Department always offers to "work with" the applicant to help bring thorn into compliance, rather than "work with" the people these violations affect. The play mng field needs to be leveled for all. Sincerely, Henthar LIn11ir........_..a. From to 1-970-304-6498 at 5/2/00 10 :25 AM Pg 002/002 9465 Weld Coui. , Road 7 Longmont, CO 80504 May 1, 2000 Weld County Planning Commission Greeley, CO SUBJECT: May 2, 2000 Hearing—Ron&Claudia Olson-Use by Special Review (USR) (3019 Weld County Road 20-1/2, Longmont, CO 80504) Dear Planning Commissioners, We would like to comment about the commercial business in operation at 3019 Weld County Road 20-1/2, located just north and east of our property. We are very disappointed that the county has allowed a trucking business to be in operation in our agricultural-residential zoned area. We feel the owners did not attempt to comply with county regulations and ordinances prior to starting their business, which has been in operation approximately 6 months. A few of our concerns are with the noise.fumes,traffic, maintenance and storage of a number of semi-trucks in our residential area. Because we are unable to attend the hearing, we would like to make our concerns known to the planning commission about our dissatisfaction with the Olson's business located at their residence, which is clearly in violation. Sincerely, James D. Befus Kathryn E. Befits March 27, 2000 Lrn Commissioner Kirkmeyer Weld County Board of County Commissioners 915 10th Street - Greeley, CO Dear Commissioner Kirkmeyer: I am writing in support of Ron & Claudia Olson in the pursuit of there PUD in Weld County. Their request for the PUD is for the parking of trucks on their property. They live in an area with a great deal of truck traffic so, their request is not unusual. Their property is located at 3019 WCR 201/2. After plenty of lengthy discussion with the Olson's I believe that what we have is a neighborly dispute. What comes along with that is one person in their area that is very vocal and is exercising their rights without listening to the Olson's. Along the same line, I find that they are not listening to the fact that the Olson's have followed the proper channels with attempting to re- zone their property after receiving their initial violation. The Olson's have been working diligently with Sheri Lockman with the Department of Planning Services to get this resolved and even with that knowledge the neighbor has not quieted her attempt to end the parking of these trucks. It also needs to be noted that a violent act of shooting the windows on all of the trucks did occur on March 19, 2000 and was filed with the Weld County Sheriffs office. At this point it cannot be directly linked to them but, what a coincidence. With this type of violence happening I believe that a message does need to be sent that you cannot just run someone off their property or keep them from doing business. I do share their frustrations but, I believe in the system. My request is that you please allow the Olson's to pursue this PUD for the operation of their business. They would like you to grant them the time needed for processing their application. Both Ron and Claudia are hard worker's and will do what it takes to complete this application. They need you to give them the opportunity. I support them in this endeavor because Ito am in the trucking business and do believe there are a great number of us that are considerate, understanding, and willing to work with the public. Thanks for your time!! Please contact me at (970) 587-0124 if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, -n4it^hLW • f 2 to Michelle A. Bernhardt Owner EXHIBIT Brett W. Bernhardt Trucking, Inc. Milliken, CO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT.3540 ' FAX (970)304-6498 1555 N. 17TH AVENUE O GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 COLORADO February 16, 2000 Heather Hollingsworth 2964 WCR 20-1/2 Longmont, CO 80504 Dear Ms. Hollingsworth: The Department of Planning Services received your written concerns for business activities being conducted at 3019 WCR 20-1/2. On December 29, 1999, the Department of Planning Services filed a violation, (VI- 9900381), on the above referenced property. To afford the property owners due process, the Department of Planning Services has been working with the property owner to bring this property into compliance. On January 12, 2000, Sheri Lockman of the department, supplied the applicant with information and an application for a Use by Special Review permit. The department is presently waiting for the applicant to apply for the Use by Special Review permit. Should the department not receive a completed application within the next two weeks, we will refer this case to the Board of County Commissioners for a violation hearing to be conducted on March 14, 2000. Also in your letter dated January 23, 2000, you requested a written response from the Board of County Commissioners concerning this issue. At this point, commenting on this case is not judicious for the Commissioners,as there is a pending violation. Should the violation be forwarded to the Commissioners, then the Commissioners will have the opportunity to take testimony at the hearing. If you should have any questions, I may be reached at the above address or telephone number. Sincerely,' 04(fiMon a Daniels-Mika, AICP Direr cc: Dale Hall, Commissioner Sharon Hopper Ken and Laurie Von Wald Doug Rink James and Kathryn Befus Ginny Shaw Gerald Moison EXHIBIT ti� 4 �q tF "� "4w :. 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F 'tg � �, *yi4 ;ri • :t.:.;."4 ; ��:• *' � f rtx.� 'a � t ^e 5 i.1) T: ' - ki} ygy __yy Yom] ^'r y `� - ,A lR3' 4� 'J° 44i';',.,•,::';', -' �1. 6 1M1 W J l ` ' Ra . ya ._y zr„ • tit77;,-„Ii, C 112'� a, 4 i t 6> s s y y A vl tG- <tj Y T u, Y1�,} C ,, .� �. b 3 } 1 Y y. n x g� x 4 ',-''''''S,',, �� II_,uy'Fµ. F Nom. e 4, TWA ^%r d . - , ?„. . ... 77'}�.. /� ,d ',,4. tr eik. A — 2 r -1- ' 2 new 7 ' - k l'.',-.. y I01..:4,:-.. AY W �[t ', n } ( • ✓ Aiv}�.ilr- - N,M,y. 9465 Weld County Road 7 Longmont, CO 80504 May 1, 2000 Weld County Planning Commission Greeley, CO SUBJECT: May 2, 2000 Hearing—Ron & Claudia Olson-Use by Special Review(USR) (3019 Weld County Road 20-1/2, Longmont, CO 80504) Dear Planning Commissioners, We would like to comment about the commercial business in operation at 3019 Weld County Road 20-1/2, located just north and east of our property. We are very disappointed that the county has allowed a trucking business to be in operation in our agricultural-residential zoned area. We feel the owners did not attempt to comply with county regulations and ordinances prior to starting their business, which has been in operation approximately 6 months. A few of our concerns are with the noise, fumes, traffic, maintenance and storage of a number of semi-trucks in our residential area. Because we are unable to attend the hearing, we would like to make our concerns known to the planning commission about our dissatisfaction with the Olson's business located at their residence, which is clearly in violation. Sincerely, James D. Befu Kat . Befus EXHIBIT 30 i � N �s . ' k +� t " 5', *$ A v rf.?k `fib �a+ - tin+t' hk x*t' Residential Access from WCR 20.5 Shop and Parking Lot, Access onto WCR 7. b +olV ,Kaaaa4'xn.. .zv 1 pA" gfi9�5 s'. y k Z z�s�'"` r .. Secondary Access point onto WCR 7 - EXHIBIT 1 Hello