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HomeMy WebLinkAbout800491.tiff RESOLUTION RE: DENIAL OF LOT SIZE VARIANCE NO. 119 : 80: 16 - RAYMOND AND MARLYS TOWNSEND. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado has determined at a public meeting held on the 17th day of December, 1980 , in the Chambers of the Board of County Com- missioners of Weld County, Colorado that a certain parcel of land is owned by Raymond and Marlys Townsend, which land is more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Part of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 5 , Township 2 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado, more particularly de- scribed as follows: Beginning at the Southeast Corner of said Section 5 , and considering the East line as bearing North 00°00 ' 00" East, and with all other bearings contained herein relative there- to; Thence North 00°00 ' 00" East, along the East line of said Section 5 , 1039 . 00 feet to the True Point of Beginning; Thence North 89°43 ' 09" West, 1322 . 08 feet; Thence North 00°06 ' 18" West, 1150 . 01 feet; Thence South 89°43 ' 09" East, 1324 .19 feet to a point on the East line of said Sec- tion 5; Thence South 00°00 ' 00" West, 1150 . 00 feet along the East line of said Section 5, to the True Point of Beginning. WHEREAS, Raymond and Marlys Townsend desire to obtain a variance from the minimum lot size requirement so that they may make application for a recorded exemption, as set forth in Sec- tion 9-4 .A. (6) of the Subdivision Regulations, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, feels that the applicant has not shown good cause for granting a lot size variance under Section 9-4 .A. (6) of the Weld County Subdivision Regulations and that approval of this request could cause urban development in unincorporated areas and would put additional, unfair pressure on agricultural units . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Com- missioners of Weld County, Colorado that a variance from lot 000491 size requirements be, and hereby is, denied to Raymond and Marlys Townsend for the above described parcel of land. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 17th day of December, A.D. , 1980. q (' 4 4. ',_ • BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: P Ca//qc c w,a,. F :?' AarI WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County (Clerk and_Recorder /1'�l!i,.<�Ly (Aye) and-, Clerk to the $4a d C. W. Kirby, Chairman By: ,�� ABSENT DATE SIGNED (Aye) Deputy oun C erk Leonard L. Roe, Pro-Tem RP O D AS T (No) Norman Carlson County Attorney yd " a- , (Aye) it yd a�n ar / - ..%i .(Aye) ne K. 'Steinmark / / / / / ;/ v' DATE PRESENTED: DECEMBER 22 , 1980 • t DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE (303)356-4000 EXT.404 915 10TH STREET GREELEY,COLORADO 80631 illiDC December 3, 1980 O COLORADO Board of County Commissioners Weld County, Colorado 915 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Re: Lot Size Variance #119:80:16 Dear Commissioners: The attached letter and related materials are in reference to a request for a lot size variance from Raymond and Marlys Townsend. The property on which this request has been made is described as part of the East z SE4, Section 5, T2N, R67W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. This property is located 21 miles north and 3/4 miles east of Firestone. The property under consideration contains approximately 35 acres of class II and III irrigated soils. The request is to obtain a variance from the minimum lot size requirement, Section 9-4 A. (6) of the Weld County Sub- division Regulations, so that they may make application for a recorded exemption. Mr. and Mrs. Townsend wish to divide the property into parcels of 5 acres and 30 acres. A residence exists at the present time on the proposed 5 acre parcel. Based upon the information submitted and the adopted policies in the County, the Department of Planning Services staff recommends the request be denied for the following reasons: 1. The proposed request does not comply with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan because it would promote nonagricultural use of agricultural land and it would encourage urban en- croachment on rural land use. The plan urges residential development to be closely connected to and served by municipal utilities with towns being encouraged to service new develop- ments within a reasonable service area from its incorporated boundaries. The Plan further indicates subdivision of land should conform to the overall development goals and policies fo the Comprehensive Plan. Board of County Commissioners December 3, 1980 Page 2 2. This request is not in conformance with the intent clause of the Agricultural Zone District, Section 3.3.A. of the Weld County Zoning Resolution. This request would not be encourag- ing agricultural uses as the highest and best uses, it would not be providing for the orderly expansion of urban growth, it would be promoting the division of agricultural land into smaller, less economic parcel sizes, and increasing the residential density on the property. The parcel contains only one set of improvements. This request would allow another residence to be built on the remaining 30 acres. Furthermore, the request would place a greater demand on the services which residential uses require. 3. This request is not in compliance with the intent clause of the recorded exemption procedure, Section 9-2 of the Weld County Subdivision Regulations which states: "The intent in establishing the Recorded Exemption procedure is to provide, in accordance with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan, a means whereby nonproductive agricultural lands may be developed for higher or more productive uses, in-so-far as such uses are compatible with surrounding agricultural uses in areas where such land divisions are proposed". However, based on the soil classification and size of the parcel, this property may be considered productive agri- cultural land. Further, the nature of the request is not providing for the orderly expansion of urban growth in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. The De- partment of Planning Services staff feels that if residential development increases in the area, inefficient development will result. 4. The minimum lot size in the Agricultural Zone District for irrigated parcels in 80 acres and for nonirrigated parcels is 160 acres. The intent is to maintain tracts which are large enough for farm purposes, and to assist in the en- couragement of agricultural uses as the highest and best use of the land. This request in conflict with that intent. Respectfully,Ols Vickie Traxler Assistant Zoning Administrator VT:rg APPLICATION FOR LOT SIZE VARIANCE PHONE: 356-4000 Ext . 404 Department of Planning Services, ,915 10th Street , Greeley , Colorado FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE ONLY: CASE NO. LSV ti I9: $o :I b APPL. FEE 25.43c2 ZONING DISTRICT Apycej,A+wrz, RECEIPT NO. II ygq DATE IV-11.70, APPL. CHECKED BY t4T TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT: (Print or type only except for required signatures) I (we) , the undersigned hereby request that the following described pro- perty be exempted from the minimum lot size requirements established by the Weld County Zoning Resolution by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners in Accordance with Section 9-4 A. of the Weld County Sub- division Regulations. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Section 5 T 2 N, R 67 W Part of the East 1 of the SEl4 TOTAL ACREAGE : 35 Acres Has this property been divided from or had divided from it any other property since August 30, 1972? Yes No x FEE OWNERS OF PROPERTY: Name : Raymond D Town gan rl and Marlys Tomncand Address : 11335 Weld County Road 1h Longmont , Co Phone : 785-6157 Name : Address : Phone : Name : Address: Phone : Well or WATER SOURCE : Larger Parcel Domestic Water Smaller Parcel well TYPE OF SEWER: Larger Parcel Septic Smaller Parcel septic PROPOSED USE: Larger Parcel Agriculture Smaller Parcel Rural Residential EXISTING DWELLINGS : (Yes or No) NO (Yes or No) YES I hereby dispose and state under the penalties of perjury that all state- ments, proposals, and/or plans submitted with or contained within this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. COUNTY OF WELD ) STATE OF COLORADO) vi;trrull/f • vn r rghature : Owner or Authorized Agent Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4:57//day of y),„xAa , 19 .F6 SEAL Notary Public g r,n3 My Commission expires : X ►/ I lC�c) f1 I Zct I X 4 aft, i' � v { " A � ;$ t•-•• s.1� 4 s.�+ i 30 /lc R6 1 . j October 21, 1980 LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR: Raymond D. & Marlys Townsend' pert of-thisEast Half f North,, Range 67 West(of/the 2) otth P.f the M. ,t Weld tCounty, Colorado,osor'e Pepe{rtcdT 01)... � described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast Corner of said Section 5. and con- sidering the East line as bearing North 00° 00' 00' Cast, and with all other bearings contained herein relative thereto; Thence North 00' 00' 00" East, along the East line of said Section 5, 1039.00 feet to the True Point of Beginning; Thence North 89° 43' 09" West, 13.2.08 feet; Thence North 00° 06' 18° West, 1150.01 feet; Thence South 89° 43' 09" East, 1324.19 feet to a int on the East line of said Section 5; Thence South 00° 00' 00" West, 1150.00 feet along the East line of said Section 5, to the True Point of Beginning. coptbar with 17 !hares of Coal Ridge Water and all mineral richte. October 21, 1980 Weld County Department of Planning Services Re: Lot Size Variance Part of the Eli of the SE1 , Sec. 5, T2N, Range 67 I feel that this request for a lot size variance should be granted for the following reasons. I would like my property to be used to its highest and best use and currently the front ten acres are dry land and cannot be irrigated due to the lack of sufficient shares of water and contour of the land. The home and outbuildings currently on the proposed smaller parcel could be used for an excellent horse property and the dry land with this parcel for a horse arena or riding area. This would allow the use of the other five dry acres to situate a home for the farming of the back 25 acres. Having the property in two parcels with the ability to use the 10 dry acres for 2 homes, I feel, we would be using the land to its best potential. Sincerely, Raymond Townsend cE� m G: WO I p? ?WA" ' 1L LEGAL DESCRIF iONJJtE` 5E`4 542 -1 CASE NO. 1.SV- 53-G s) 55-C. hh I 51-5 SOIL CLASSIFICATION OLD NO. NEW NO. IRRIGATED NON - IRRIGATED 5/- 8 72 &e- 55 - 5 1/7 Ire lYe- 55 - C. 48 a : w j btil h 4 , jrr j 1i i. 0 WV • ! �'• y .i.,•• 1 - v ��� ROTTOTI µ.0 •%i-..•6 'r r. ....T.. l rit t . • ..... • ... . it • c r l.A "_-_' 1' w_ �. .. mil .•J. .. a `40 4M,r _ f : _.., _ • b- Y .� ��IIIII �' q . b•r ' '' r �x• j z • r gg -4* . •r ' . .. ' I Zit. i• • . r t. ittrri-. ,-._:, -r • . . . t� { i . .. . , ... .. . it, .. ,... ./.* , •• • I.."......- 4; • •'' .r. . • r iF' \y1\ • 1• a y. 1 9 4 \ _RAF 450p 1�.__�-......� • f 2.: d. . • J t. c'�'' YhF, • r i f ' . ---.4,.. '{AMY t ;' 'X' ,�..rv, -..'1' f( — LfI \��+•' . ....Iku y d �9 i�i4 - 1 -a. nL Y9l't 1..4 d :' 7. �w } •sr 4. t. •;'1• 4 . !Vitt Y Y..'' I411 ` 1�x ,�... a1 `. • .4., rft, rtir . 1 . .... __, ,••••• ,,,,) • g zr: yb (:! , ' Q ...',.-\1 ) 'moo � , �j 'w' .F Fi{ .r ��Z ' x_E ••, J, .,. ri;» • f". t .. a r 4 FIELD CHECK FILING NUMBER: LSV-119:80:16 DATE OF INSPECTION: 11/17/80 NAME: Raymond and Marlys Townsend REQUEST: Lot Size Variance Pt. E2 SEA Section 5, T2N, R67W LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LAND USE: N Agricultural E TT S W Agricultural ZONING: N Agricultural LOCATION: 2 1/2 miles north and 3/4 mile E east of Firestone Agricultural COMMENTS: Property has house and small barn located in the northeast corner of the property. Balance of property appears to be irrigated pasture or hay. Irrigation ditches run in north and south direction. Accesses are existing. County road 17 is gravel surfaced. Appears to have been oil company drilling on west end of property recently. Graveled access road runs along south end of property and turns north into site which has been cleared off. Residence located north of parcel and a couple to the south and east. • BY: °SCUM. QMS141,kipi REFERRAL LI ST zAPPLICANT Raymond and Marlys Townsend O CASE # LSV 119:80:16 REFERRALS SENT OUT ON: 11-14-80 REFERRALS TO BE RECEIVED BY: November 26, 1980 C F] H O Q (g frlH ICJ I o CO C REFERRALS RECEIVED 0021:0 CX5I9 C 1 gCE?SQ _ Z.O' toCounty Health X 11- 'IA- tO County Engineer - ' Hello