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HomeMy WebLinkAbout911715.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JUNE 5, 1991 TAPE 1191-13 The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, met in regular session in full conformity with the law and bylaws of said Board at the regular place of meeting in the Weld County Centennial Center, Greeley, Colorado, June 5, 1991, at the hour of 9:00 A.M. ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and on roll call the following members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof: Commissioner Gordon E. Lacy, Chairman Commissioner George Kennedy, Pro-Tem Commissioner Constance L. Harbert Commissioner C. W. Kirby Commissioner W. H. Webster Also present: Weld County Attorney, Thomas O. David Acting Clerk to the Board, Carol Harding Director of General Services, Pat Persichino MINUTES: Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of June 3, 1991, as printed. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. ADDITIONS: Mr. Persichino added as #2 under Bids: Present 83rd Avenue Local Improvement District. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. WARRANTS: Mr. Persichino presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: General fund $ 39,534. 13 Payroll fund 915.52 Handwritten warrants: Payroll fund $ 410.91 Commissioner Webster moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Persichino. Commissioner Kennedy seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Let the record reflect that a recess was taken at this time to allow the Board to convene as the Board of Social Services. BIDS: PRESENT FIVE (5) CATTLE GUARDS - ROAD AND BRIDGE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Persichino presented said bid. The sole bidder is Big "R" Manufacturing and Distributing in the amount of $21,450.00. The Engineering Department has recommended approval of said bid and is asking for emergency approval. Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve said bid on an emergency basis. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 911715 PRESENT 83RD AVENUE LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT: Mr. Persichino read the names of the six bidders into the record. The apparent low bid is the Weld County Road and Bridge Department. This will be submitted for approval on June 19, 1991. BUSINESS: NEW: CONSIDER REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF 3.29, BEER LICENSE FROM TEXACO OF COLORADO, INC. : Chairman Lacy read a report from Lt. Fliethman, Sheriff's Department, indicating no liquor violations are on file with them. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said renewal. Commissioner Kennedy seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER 3% OLDER WORKER PROGRAMS GRANT APPLICATION TO STATE GOVERNOR'S JOB TRAINING OFFICE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Linda Piper, Human Resources Department, explained said grant application. It is in the amount of $35,000.00, and the funds are targeted to support the Area Agency on Aging Seniors In Industry Program which has been operating since 1985. The grant period is from July 1, 1991 through June 30, 1992. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said grant application and authorize the Chairman to sign. Commissioner Kirby seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM PEST INSPECTOR TO ENTER UPON CERTAIN LANDS: Commissioner Kirby moved to approve said request. Commissioner Kennedy seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, APPROVE CONTRACT TO AUCTION WITH ONE WAY AUCTION SPECIALISTS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Commissioner Webster moved to approve said Resolution and authorize the Chairman to sign. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: AMEND PROCEDURE FOR HEARING OF PETITIONS FOR TAX REFUND OR ABATEMENT: Mr. David explained this Resolution is necessary due to the administrative change of mailing items first class instead of Certified Mail. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Kennedy seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: DIVISION ORDER WITH PERMIAN OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN - NE'-,-, SWa 533, T5N, R66W: Mr. David explained this item, as well as the following item of business, are Division Orders for the same wells discussed and approved on Monday, but with a percentage going to a different company. He mentioned that we need to evaluate the procedure of bringing each individual Division Order before the Board for approval, and suggested it might be appropriate to do one for each lease, to be in effect until a change is made. This was referred to a worksession for discussion. Commissioner Kirby moved to approve said Division Order and authorize the Chairman to sign. Commissioner Kennedy seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: DIVISION ORDER WITH PERMIAN OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN - SE! SW,'--, 533, T5N, R66W: Commissioner Webster moved to approve said Division Order and authorize the Chairman to sign. Commissioner Kennedy seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Minutes - June 5, 1991 Page 2 PLANNING: CONSIDER CONTRIBUTION OF $20,000 TOWARD PAVING OF BRANTNER ROAD - ASSOCIATED NATURAL GAS, INC. (CONT. TO 10:00 A.M. HEARING) : Keith Schuett, Department of Planning Services, explained that this is in conjunction with the Special Review Permit application to be heard at 10:00 a.m. today. Commissioner Kennedy moved to continue this to the 10:00 a.m. hearing. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RE 01346 - GERALD MOSSBERG: Brian Grubb, Department of Planning Services, stated that the applicant was not present. Therefore, this matter was held over to later in the meeting. Let the record reflect that Lee Morrison is now the attorney of record. CONSIDER RE 01341 AND RE 01342 - ROCKY MOUNTAIN FUEL COMPANY, C/0 ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONSULTANTS: Lanell Swanson, Department of Planning Services, read the recommendation of the Planning staff into the record. Barbara Brunk from Rocky Mountain Consultants, is representing the applicant, and stated the intent of these Recorded Exemptions is to divide the nonproductive grazing land on the north side of the property from the productive agricultural land on the south side of this property. There is an existing easement, which accesses a private road. The intent is to sell the two 80-acre parcels. One residence is existing and one will be added. David Macey, Realtor, described this as Class 4 Agricultural with a "poor" pasture and prairie dog infestation. The intent of the purchaser is to graze livestock or horses. Commissioner Kirby moved to approve Recorded Exemptions 01341 and 01342, and Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion. Ms. Swanson asked that three conditions be added: 1) Any new home is to be required to get a septic permit; 2) An I.S.D.S. evaluation is to be performed by the Weld County Health Department on the existing septic system; and 3) The 37.5' access easement, as shown in their proposal, be designated as such on their plat prior to recording. Commissioners Kirby and Harbert agreed to this being added to the motion. On roll call vote, the motion carried four to one, with Chairman Lacy voting against said motion. CONSIDER RE 01346 - GERALD MOSSBERG: Brian Grubb, Department of Planning Services, read the recommendation of the Planning staff into the record. Staff is recommending denial, due to the fact that this will make a total of five parcels in one quarter- section. Gerald Mossberg was present and stated his reasons for requesting this Recorded Exemption. The density of housing was not apparent when he purchased 300 acres in 1979. He would like to use the finances to upgrade the original house, where he will continue to live and operate the farm. Commissioner Kirby questioned whether or not this would use all of Mr. Mossberg's available water taps. He stated it would. After discussion, Commissioner Harbert moved to approve Recorded Exemption 01346. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried on a vote of four to one, with Commissioner Kennedy voting against said motion. CONSIDER RE 01344 - HOUSEHOLD BANK, F.S.B. , C/O BURL VAN BUSKIRK: Lanell Swanson, Department of Planning Services, read the recommendation of the Planning staff into the record. Judy Schmidt, Environmental Health, stated the policy of the Department is to recommend denial of any parcels less than one acre, due to the fact that if the septic system fails there is not enough room to relocate it and still meet the Environmental Health criteria. Kirk Goble, J. L. Sears and Associates, represented the applicant, and submitted a letter answering the concerns of the Planning staff. He also submitted a letter from Minutes - June 5, 1991 Page 3 Alpha Engineering recommending the use of individual sewage disposal systems for the parcels. Commissioner Kirby asked about the present and planned use of the buildings. Mr. Goble stated the north building is presently vacant and will be purchased by Production Control Systems of Brighton, who produce and sell small equipment used in oil and gas well production. The south building is occupied by National Oil Well Services and has about six employees. In response to Chairman Lacy's questions, Mr. Goble stated there is an existing well which will be used on the north parcel. There are two other wells which need to be redrilled before they can be used, and the applicant does intend to redrill the wells before the parcels change possession. Mr. Morrison stated the State Engineer's Office requests the wells to be plotted on the plat. Commissioner Kirby asked about the landscaping. Mr. Goble stated there is only limited landscaping available since it has been vacant for two years. The purchaser intends to use rock and other non- water types of landscape to make it attractive. In response to Chairman Lacy's questions, Ms. Swanson stated that Planning would accept that type of landscaping. She also stated this would be a commercial exempt well, which allows absolutely no outside use. After discussion, Chairman Lacy questioned whether, in the event of septic system failure, the owner would have to apply to the Health Department for a permit to fix or replace the system. Ms. Schmidt stated they would, and the new system would have to meet the requirements for setback, etc. which may be very expensive. She also stated they would have to have an I.S.D.S. evaluation on the present systems, and they should be 100' from leach fields. Ms. Swanson read the recommended Conditions of Approval into the record. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve Recorded Exemption 111344, with Conditions as read by Ms. Swanson. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT FOR FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN - DONALD AND ADELE BALDRIDGE, C/O NELSON ENGINEERS: Keith Schuett, Department of Planning Services, explained that this is the revised Improvements Agreement, and it has been reviewed by Lee Morrison as to content. Drew Scheltinga, County Engineer, has reviewed the Agreement as to dollar amounts and finds them to be acceptable. Mr. Schuett also presented a copy of the Road Maintenance Agreement between the applicant and the City of Longmont, which Mr. Morrison also has reviewed. Mr. Morrison stated that the revision was to delete all reference to the County maintaining the roads, and this has been accomplished. Staff recommends approval of the Improvements Agreement, which will be signed upon receipt of collateral. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Kirby seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. (Let the record reflect that a five minute recess was taken at this time. ) CONSIDER PROBABLE CAUSE - TIRE MOUNTAIN INCORPORATED, C/O JARRALD A. AND FAYE L. JAMISON: Mr. Morrison made this matter of record. Mr. Schuett read the recommendation of the Department of Planning Services into the record. Staff feels Tire Mountain, Inc. , is out of compliance with three Development Standards of USR 11842, and is asking for a Show Cause Hearing to be set July 3, 1991. The first area of non-compliance is Development Standard 113c which states, "No more than 2 trenches shall be excavated and exposed or filled at a time. " The second is 116 which states, "Tires shall be placed across the width and to the top of each trench before proceeding lengthwise along the trench." The third area of non-compliance is Development Standard 117 which states, "Within 30 days of filling a trench with tires, the trench shall be covered with no less than a Minutes - June 5, 1991 Page 4 20-mil plastic and one foot of soil. No more than 100 feet of uncovered tires shall exist at any time. Materials other than soil may be used as a final cover provided they are approved by the Weld County Department of Planning Services, Weld County Health Department, and the Colorado Department of Health. " Ms. Schmidt presented copies of the Health Department recommendation and explained that they are willing to work with the applicant to experiment with less soil being placed on top. Chairman Lacy asked that discussion be limited to whether there is probable cause to set a Show Cause Hearing or not, and the discussion of remedies, etc. be held for that time. Ken Lind, Attorney, represented the applicant. He stated that it is a matter of interpretation as to how many trenches are exposed at one time. At present there is a two-celled trench which is being filled, and covered with plastic and tires, to see how they work. Immediately west of that another trench of two cells is open and being used for fill. Then on the northwest corner, one trench is open to dispose of existing surface piled tires. Therefore, only two trenches are exposed. He stated that on April 24, 1991 the applicant requested a minor change to this Development Standard to do away with the requirement of only two trenches being opened. They are also asking for a change to be made to the Standard that requires the trenches to be filled across the width before filling lengthwise, since lengthwise is much more practical. Mr. Lind explained that when the tires are covered with plastic and the dirt is placed on top of the plastic, the dirt flows to the low spots, such as the center of the tire, which leads to too much dirt being put on it, which tears the plastic. Mr. Lind presented the Board with copies of a report on the need for alternative covering material, indicating that there is no adequate plastic covering available. Commissioner Kirby indicated he would like to set a Show Cause hearing in early August to explore the changes and alternatives within the hearing framework. This would allow staff and the applicant time to explore various methods and remedies to the problems. Commissioner Kirby moved to set a Show Cause Hearing on August 14, 1991, at 10:00 a.m. , in order to look for solutions in these three areas. Seconded by Commissioner Harbert, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PROBABLE CAUSE - BUCKEYE TRAP RANGE, C/0 NORTHERN FRONT RANGE FARMS, INC. : Ms. Swanson read the recommendation of the Planning Department into the record. The Planning staff is asking a Show Cause Hearing be set for Special Use Permit 11389, held by the Buckeye Trap Range. Staff feels there are three areas of non-compliance. The first is Development Standard 111, which reads, "The permitted uses on the hereon described parcel shall be for a trapshooting range. The property shall be restricted to only trapshooting. The facilities shall be limited to those which are shown hereon. " The second is the fact that there are four structures on the property which were not identified or permitted through the Special Use Permit, and which have not received building permits. The third area of non-compliance is Development Standard 1110 which reads, "The perimeter of range shall be landscaped to provide natural noise barriers as shown hereon. The remainder of the range shall be planted and maintained with grass or other suitable ground cover." Charles Dickson, Attorney, was present and represented the applicant. Tim Brough, owner and operator, was also present. Mr. Dickson explained that the landscaping is for aesthetic purposes only and, between winter kill and an individual who mowed down three trees while mowing weeds, there is only a 107 loss on the trees. A number of trees need replanting, however, and the applicant intends to replace them as soon as possible. In the matter of allowing skeet as well as trap shooting, Mr. Dickson explained that the definition of trap shooting is "the shooting of clay pigeons thrown from a house in front of you with a shotgun". The difference between trap and Minutes - June 5, 1991 Page 5 skeet is that the arm on the thrower articulates in skeet, which allows crossing patterns with two targets at a time. This makes the frequency less and the timing slower, which permits less intensity in skeet than in trap. Also, when a station is used for skeet shooting, the next two stations in line have to be closed. Again, this causes less intensity in shooting. As to the buildings, there are two portable buildings to house the stationary throwers, one truck bed used to house traps out of the weather, and a trailer used to transport supplies. Commissioner Harbert questioned the intent of the phrase "the property shall be restricted only to trap shooting" in Standard #1. Mr. Dickson stated he thought the intent was to limit the range to the shooting of clay pigeons with a shotgun. Mr. Morrison thought it possible that the intent was to regulate the use of shotguns versus rifles and pistols. Mr. Dickson explained the applicant had called the Department of Building Inspection as to whether or not they needed building permits and they were told they did not. Ms. Swanson verified this, but stated it was in error. Ed Stoner, Building Inspector, was present to explain that this was an error in judgement. When a building is less than 120 square foot it is exempt, as long as other criteria is met. The Inspector that answered the question assumed the other criteria had been met when, in fact, it had not. Therefore building permits are required. Mr. Brough stated he has no problem with obtaining building permits. The Chairman asked for comments from the audience. There were none. Commissioner Harbert moved to dismiss the probable cause as long as the building permits are obtained and the trees are replaced. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion. After discussion, Mr. Brough stated the trailer would either be on the road, unloading, or away from the site. The motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The Resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda. There were no Ordinances. Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to and respectfully submitted by the Acting Clerk to the Board. There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 11:05 A.M. /� APPROVED: ATTEST: �f� 1 /i�u BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS G :JJ 1��� WELD COU COLORADO Weld County Clerk to the Board Go . L cy hairman 4-1--Ottifithiel Deputy Clerk to the Boa;..\ George Ke nedy, Pro- em i Consttaance L. Harbert C. W. Kirby� e41-4 fehi-ai-t- W. Webster Minutes - June 5, 1991 Page 6 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JUNE 5, 1991 TAPE #91-13 The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, met in regular session as the Board of Social Services in full conformity with the law and bylaws of said Board at the regular place of meeting in the Weld County Centennial Center, Greeley, Colorado, June 5, 1991, at the hour of 9:00 A.M. ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and on roll call the following members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof: Commissioner Gordon E. Lacy, Chairman Commissioner George Kennedy, Pro-Tem Commissioner Constance L. Harbert Commissioner C. W. Kirby Commissioner W. H. Webster Also present: Weld County Attorney, Thomas O. David Acting Clerk to the Board, Carol Harding Director of General Services, Pat Persichino MINUTES: Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve the minutes of the Board of Social Services meeting of June 3, 1991, as printed. Commissioner Kirby seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. WARRANTS: Mr. Persichino presented the warrants for approval by the Board in the amount of $18,279.00. Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Persichino. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to and respectfully submitted by the Acting Clerk to the Board. There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:05 A.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: GCiG�. , BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, OLORADO Weld County Clerk to the Board ���///��� Gordon acy, rman By: (l(bte (p{74 , 4/„� Deputy Clerk to the Board i Geo ge Kennedy, Pro-Tem Constance L. Harbert C. Le irb 1 W. H. Webster Hello