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Home My WebLink About20002331.tiff INVENTORY OF ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION APPLICANT: LAURIE BUFFINGTON CASE#:USR-1284 Submitted or Prepared: Prior to At Hearing Hearing 1 Planning Commission Resolution 2 Staff Comments X 3 Department of Planning Service's Field Check X 4 Planning Commissioner's Field Check X 5 Letter to Applicant X 6 Legal Notifications X 7 Application X 8 N49 X 9 Department of Public Works, referral received 08-28-00. X 10 Department of Health & Environment, referral received 08-21-00. X 11 Department of Building Inspection, referral received 08-14-00. X 12 Weld County Code Enforcement, referral received 08.03-00 . X 13 Berthoud Fire Protection District, referral received 09-07-00. X 14 Referrals without Comments, Referral List and Letter X 15 Deeds/Certificate of Conveyance X 16 Surrounding Property/Mineral Owners Certificate(s) X 17 Soil Survey X 18 Utilities X 19 Photograph(s) X Item(s)submitted at Planning Commission: 20 Surrounding Property Owner's Letters, received September 18, 2000 X 21 Laurie Buffington (Applicant)Letter dated September 19, 2000 X I hereby certify that the a1/ (44 )items identified herein (Inventory of Items for Consideration- Case# USR-1284) were submitted at or prior to the scheduled Planning Commission Hearing. I further certify that these items were subsequently forwarded to the Weld County Clerk to the Board's Office. Robert Anderson, Planner ? EXHIBIT R_._ 2000-2331 LEE #lz8H 46�\ LAND USE APPLICATION 0111 SUMMARY SHEET COLORADO Case #: USR-1284 Hearing Date: September 19, 2000 Applicant: Laurie BUFFINGTON (Dog Days, Inc.) Planner: Robert Anderson 1605 WCR 40 %2 Berthoud, CO 80513 Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Kennel for the Boarding and Training of 8 -10 Service Dogs, and their owners, in the Agricultural Zone District. Legal: Lot B/RE-1997, PT/NE4, SEC 29, T4N, R68W, 6T" PM., Weld County, CO Location: North/Adjacent to Weld County Road 40 '/2 & %2 Mile East Weld County Road 3 Parcel #: 1061 29 000 042 Size of Parcel: 8.3 +/- Acres POSSIBLE ISSUES SUMMARIZED FROM APPLICATION MATERIALS The criteria for review of this Special Review Permit is listed in Section 24.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. The Department of Planning Services' staff has received responses from the following agencies: • Weld County Department of Public Works, referral received 08-24-00. • Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, referral received 08-21-00. • Weld County Department of Building Inspection, referral received 07-27-00. • Weld County Code Compliance, referral received 07-27-00. • Weld County Sheriffs Office referral received 08-08-00. • Colorado Division of Wildlife, referral received 08-14-00. • United States Department of Agriculture:Veterinary Services, referral received 08-01-00. • Berthoud Fire Protection District, referral received 09-07-00 • Berthoud, Colorado, referral received 08-09-00 4. EXHIBIT Page 1 a 464"dri SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT WilDe ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COLORADO Case #: USR-1284 Hearing Date: September 19, 2000 Applicant: Laurie Buffington (Dog Days, Inc.) Planner: Robert Anderson 1605 WCR 40 1/2 Berthoud, CO 80513 Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Kennel for the Boarding and Training of 8 -10 Service Dogs/Owners, in the Agricultural Zone District. Legal: LOT B/RE-1997, PT. NE4, SEC 29, T4N, R68W, 6TH PM., Weld County, CO Location: North/Adjacent to Weld County Road 40 1/2 & 1/2 Mile East Weld County Road 3 Parcel #: 1061 29 000 042 Size of Parcel: 8.3 +/- Acres THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES'STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS REQUEST BE APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 24.7 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 2. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services's staff that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows: a. Section 24.3.1.1 -The proposed use is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. A. Goal 1 states, "Preserve prime farmland for agricultural purposes which foster the economic health and continuance of agriculture". The U.S.D.A. soils maps indicate that the soils on this property are designated "Other" lands, as well as the size of the parcel makes it undesirable for agricultural purposes. The conditions of approval and development standards ensure that this proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. b. Section 24.3.1.2 --The proposed use is consistent with the intent of Agricultural Zone District. Section 31.4.8 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance provides for kennels in the Agricultural Zone District, subject to a Use by Special Review Permit and the requirement of Section 45.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. Page 2 c. Section 24.3.1.3 --The uses which would be permitted will be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses. The surrounding properties are predominantly agricultural in use. Conditions of approval and development standards are proposed to ensure that the applicant's projected uses will remain compatible with the existing surrounding land uses. d. Section 24.3.1.4--The uses which would be permitted will be compatible with future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning and with the future development as projected by the Comprehensive Plan or Master Plans of affected municipalities. The site is located within the referral boundary area of the Incorporated municipalities of Mead and Berthoud, Colorado. Referral responses from these municipalities indicated no conflicts with their interests. e. Section 24.3.1.5 --The application complies with the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, Section 50, Overlay District Regulations if the proposal is located within the Overlay District Areas identified by maps officially adopted by Weld County.The site does not lie within any Overlay District. f. Section 24.3.1.6 --If the use is proposed to be located in the A-District, that the applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort has been made to conserve prime agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use. The U.S.D.A. soils maps indicate that the soils on this property are designated "Other" lands. g. Section 24.3.1.7---The Design Standards (Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance), Operation Standards (Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance), Conditions of Approval, and Development Standards ensure that there are adequate provisions for the protection of health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and County. This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application materials submitted by the applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, and responses from referral entities. The Department of Planning Services' staff recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following: 1. The attached Development Standards for the Special Review Permit shall be adopted and placed on the Special Review Plat prior to recording. The completed plat shall be delivered to the Weld County Department of Planning Services and be ready for recording in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Office within 30 days of recording the plats for the required Recorded Exemption and Subdivision Exemption by the Department of Planning Services. (Dept. of Planning) 2. Prior to recording the plat: A. The applicant shall submit evidence that the existing water service has been approved by the Little Thompson Water District for the proposed use. (Dept. of Planning Services) Page 3 B. The applicant shall comply with requirements from the Berthoud Fire Protection District as indicated in a referral response dated September 7, 2000. Evidence of approval shall be submitted to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. (Berthoud Fire Protection District) C. The building will be required to meet Weld County Building Inspection criteria as listed in a referral response dated August 14, 2000. (Dept. of Building Inspection) D. The applicant shall place approximately three loads of road base on the access road and parking area to accommodate all-weather access and provide evidence of such to the Department of Planning Services. (Dept. of Public Works) E. The applicant shall submit a waste handling plan to the Environmental Health Services Division of the Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment. The plan shall include at a minimum, the following: 1) A list of wastes which are expected to be generated on site (this should include expected volumes and types of waste generated). 2) A list of the type and volume of chemicals expected to be stored on site. 3) The waste handler and facility where the waste will be disposed (including the facility name, address, and phone number). F. The plat shall be amended to include the following: 1) Weld County Road 40.5 is designated on the Transportation Plan Map as a local gravel road, which requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full build out. There is presently 60 feet of right-of-way. A total of 30 feet from the centerline of Weld County Road 40.5 shall be delineated on the plat.This road is maintained by Weld County. (Dept. of Public Works) 2) The Screening plan,to include type of screening material,for the site. (Dept. of Planning Services) 3) The Landscaping Plan, to include planting and maintenance schedule, for the site. (Dept. of Planning Services) Page 4 SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Laurie Buffington USR-1284 1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Kennel for the Boarding and Training of 8 -10 Service Dogs/Owners, in the Agricultural Zone District, as indicated in the application materials on file in the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development Standards stated hereon. (Dept. of Planning Services) 2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 90 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. (Dept. of Planning Services) 3. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100, C.R.S., as amended)shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment) 4. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment) 5. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment) 6. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Residential Zone as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S., as amended. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment) 7. Any existing septic system which is not currently permitted through the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment will require an I.S.D.S. evaluation prior to the issuance of the required septic permits. The review shall consist of an observation of the system and an evaluation of the systems ability to handle the proposed hydraulic load. In the event the system is found to be inadequate, the system must be brought into compliance with current I.S.D.S. regulations. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment) 8. An individual sewage disposal system is required for the proposed barn and shall be installed according to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations. The septic system shall be designed by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer according to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment) 9. Adequate toilet facilities shall be provided for the public. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment) 10. The facility shall utilize the existing public water system. (Little Thompson Water District) Page 5 11. Dogs shall be kept indoors between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. (Dept. of Planning Services) 12. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 13. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 14. Personnel from the Weld County Departments of Public Health and Environment and Planning Services shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply with the Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County Regulations. 15. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the foregoing standards and all applicable Weld County regulations. Substantial changes from the plans or Development Standards as shown or stated shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans or Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. 16. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. Page 6 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE (970)353-6100, EXT.3540 WliDCe FAX 17T(97 O30 80698 1555 N. 17TH AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 COLORADO July 27, 2000 Laurie Buffington 1605 WCR 40.5 Berthoud, CO 80513 Subject: USR-1284- Request for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for the Boarding and Training of 8 to 10 Service Dogs,and their Owners,in the Agricultural Zone District on a parcel of land described as Lot B of RE-1997, Part of the NE4 of Section 29, Township 4 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Dear Ms. Buffington: Your application and related materials for the request described above are being processed. I have scheduled a meeting with the Weld County Planning Commission for September 19, 2000, at 1:30 p.m. This meeting will take place in Room 210, Weld County Planning Department, 1555 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado. It is recommended that you and/or a representative be in attendance to answer any questions the Planning Commission members may have. It is the policy of Weld County to refer an application to any town or municipality lying within three miles of the property or if the property is located within the comprehensive planning area of a town or municipality. Therefore, our office has forwarded a copy of the submitted materials to the Berthoud and Mead Planning Commissions for their review and comments. Please call the Town of Berthoud at 970-532-3754 and the Town of Mead at 970-535-4477 for further details regarding the date, time, and place of these meetings. It is recommended that you and/or a representative be in attendance at the Berthoud and Mead Planning Commission meetings to answer any questions the Commission members may have with respect to your application. A representative from the Department of Planning Services will be out to the property a minimum of ten days prior to the hearing to post a sign adjacent to and visible from a publicly maintained road right-of-way which identifies the hearing time,date,and location. In the event the property is not adjacent to a publicly maintained road right-of-way, one sign will be posted in the most prominent place on the property and a second sign posted at the point at which the driveway(access drive) intersects a publicly maintained road right-of-way. The Department of Planning Services' staff will make a recommendation concerning this application to the Weld County Planning Commission. This recommendation will be available twenty-four(24)hours before the scheduled hearing. It is the responsibility of the applicant to call the Department of Planning Services'office before the Planning Commission hearing to make arrangements to obtain the recommendation. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call. Respectfully, • r 1= EXHIBIT Robert Anderson y Planner # 5 Vs "1. 1zpy FIELD CHECK CASE NUMBER: USR-1284 DATE OF INSPECTION: 9/y/20 APPLICANT'S NAME: Laurie Buffington PLANNER: Robert Anderson REQUEST: Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for the Boarding and Training of 8 to 10 Service Dogs, and their Owners, in the Agricultural Zone District. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot B of RE-1997, Part of the NE4 of Section 29, Township 4 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: North of and adjacent to WCR 40.5 and 1/2 mile East of WCR 3. LAND USE: N S .7� ` [�>'�n9� w e te^ 2<ZQ/ ZONING: N A(Agricultural) E A(Agricultural) S A(Agricultural) W A (Agricultural) COMMENTS: /9 "Ine-ea /126 2�CsflQJ /��fLL P.C. Member EXHIBIT I ofd_ art GME NO.ox vei elwr 1A A PUBLIC lB....Z-L=7"CONCINN PROPERTY GIEY WE OIIEE!CODE IMPS ® 17th'NE .COLOMBO MM. re Oa d1yin . :M% Firr. FOP MOPE MOBS.GEM lE! MELD COUNTY DEPT G POPS MPS AT rm SHIM+ mfr( / ZF / 09,01 .O6 �✓dl� �6 > ' iZ 13a i4tATAH FIELD CHECK ✓ c. COLORD APPLICANT: LAURA BUFFINGTON CASE#:USR-1284 LEGAL: LOT B/RE1997, PT/NE4, SEC 29, T4N, R68W, 6TH PM, WELD COUNTY, CO LOCATION: N/ADJ WCR 40 1/2 & 1/2 MILE E/WCR 3 ZONING LAND USE N AG N AG E AG E AG, DAIRY S AG S AG W AG W AG COMMENTS: NO APPARENT VIOLATIONS LAND SLOPES DOWN STEEPLY, NORTH TO SOUTH MINOR DITCH, SLOUGH ALONG EASTERN BOUNDARY OF PARCEL MATURE TREES ALONG NORTHWESTERN BOUNDARY OF PARCEL PLANNER: �le✓� C {�` INSPECTION DATE: AUG 24, 2000 I EXHIBIT 3 Hello