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Home My WebLink About920572.tiff RESOLUTION RE: DENY SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR AN AIRPORT, OPEN-AIR MUSEUM, BALLOON BUNGEE JUMP FACILITY AND ASSOCIATED USES IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - JAMES MCDONALD 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 held a public hearing on the 1st day of July, 1992, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the Chambers of the Board for the purpose of hearing the application of James McDonald, 5129 Weld County Road 16, Longmont, Colorado 80501, for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for an airport, open-air museum, balloon bungee jump facility and associated uses in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on the following described real estate, to-wit: Part of the E4 Wi SW; of Section 25, Township 2 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado WHEREAS, James McDonald, the applicant, was present, and WHEREAS, Section 24.4.2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance provides standards for review of said Special Review Permit, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners heard all of the testimony and statements of those present, has studied the request of the applicant and the recommendations of the Weld County Planning Commission and all of the exhibits and evidence presented in this matter and, having been fully informed, finds that this request shall be denied for the following reasons: 1. It is the opinion of the Board of County Commissioners that the applicant has not shown compliance with Section 24.4.2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 2. The uses which would be permitted would not be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses. 3. The uses which would be permitted would not be compatible with the future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zone and with future development as projected by the Comprehensive Plan of the County or the adopted master plans of affected municipalities. 4. The applicant is unwilling to comply with the development standards proposed by the Department of Planning and without compliance with development standards there would be inadequate protection for the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and the County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the application for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for an airport, open-air museum, balloon bungee jump facility and associated uses in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on the hereinabove described parcel of land be, and hereby is, denied. <1 e ` n& At i 920572 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT - MCDONALD PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 1st day of July, A.D. , 1992. / Pda414 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: � WELD ///COUNTY, COLORADO Weld Weld County Clerk to the and q//A�a y� �� , _ eo ge Ke' edy, Chairman //� ,GPI 71:il �A ,c ✓tom ion/) �_il BY. beputy C e o the oar onstance L. Harbert, Pro-Tem APPROVED TO FORM: EXCUSED C. W. Kir County Attorney Gor . W. H. Webster 920572 HEARING CERTIFICATION DOCKET NO. 92-31 RE: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AMENDED SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR AN AIRPORT, OPEN-AIR MUSEUM, BALLOON BUNGEE JUMP FACILITY AND ASSOCIATED USES IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - JAMES MCDONALD A public hearing was conducted on July 1, 1992, at 10:00 A.M. , with the following present: Commissioner George Kennedy, Chairman Commissioner Constance L. Harbert, Pro-Tem Commissioner C. W. Kirby - Excused Commissioner Gordon E. Lacy Commissioner W. H. Webster Also present: Acting Clerk to the Board, Shelly Miller Assistant County Attorney, Lee Morrison Planning Department representative, Chuck Cunliffe The following business was transacted: I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated May 11, 1992, and duly published June 18, 1992, in the Windsor Beacon, a public hearing was conducted to consider the request of James McDonald for a Site Specific Development Plan and Amended Special Review Permit for an airport, open- air museum, balloon bungee jump facility and associated uses in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, made this a matter of record. Chuck Cunliffe, Planning Department representative, entered the unfavorable recommendation of the Planning Commission into the record. Mr. Cunliffe said a letter was received from Mr. McDonald on June 15, 1992, explaining changes to the application for the amended permit, as well as a new plat; however, the latest changes have not been reviewed. Mr. Morrison said the notice published was adequate since the new proposal would have less impact than the original. He explained that the Board may request the Planning Commission to rehear the matter, but the notice was adequate. Mr. Cunliffe reiterated no referral agencies or the Planning staff have had time to review the recent changes. The Board agreed to hear said matter today. Let the record reflect that all testimony was given under oath. James and Sharon McDonald read and explained the letter dated June 15, 1992, concerning the latest amendments. Mr. McDonald submitted pictures of the fencing and views from the roads, Exhibit L, and a copy of the 1985 Operation Standards, Exhibit M. Mrs. McDonald said they would still like to be allowed bungee jumping as a use; however, they have dropped it from their application due to concerns of the neighbors. Mr. Morrison explained that the issues would need to be confined to those justifying the special review permit. Commissioner Lacy clarified that there is no longer a request for bungee jumping, only for additions of buildings and fencing. He also stated there has been a lot of work done without permit. Mr. Cunliffe confirmed that what is presently existing is different from the 1985 permit. Commissioner Lacy reiterated that bungee jumping is not to be part of the testimony. Mr. Cunliffe said the plat dated June 30, 1992 is what needs to be approved. Mr. McDonald said the proposed buildings and fences are for noise abatement and screening. There was further discussion concerning the existing and future runways and the proposed sites for the house and buildings. Mr. McDonald said it has taken them since 1985 to build three or four buildings. Helen Jubenville, Patricia Davies, Denise Stewart, Wade and Cheri Gonzales, Glenda Erskin, Geraldine Russell (changed to Tape #92-21 during Ms. Russell's comments) , Craig Ingram, Dave Smith, Ed Day, Sandy Ingram, Jim Westervelt, Mark and Candice Robertson, and Russell Jubenville, all surrounding property owners, stated their opposition and concerns regarding the proposed expansion, and they answered questions of the Board. Mr. Gonzales submitted petitions opposing the amended permit, Exhibit N, and a letter written by Mr. 920572 RE: HEARING CERTIFICATION - MCDONALD PAGE 2 McDonald, Exhibit 0. Mrs. Gonzales submitted a letter of opposition from Stan Olson, Exhibit P, and a plot map of residences in opposition, Exhibit Q. Ms. Erskin submitted three letters from realtors regarding a decrease in property values, Exhibits R, S, and T, and 23 slides of views of the airport, Exhibit U. Nancy Fichter, representing the Regional Land Use Task Force, also spoke in opposition. (Ms. Fichter spoke before Ms. Russell. ) Ed Herson, surrounding property owner, spoke in support of the matter. Let the record reflect that a recess was taken at this time. Leslie Grisham, surrounding property owner, also spoke in support of said matter. Mr. McDonald explained that he purchased the property, as an existing airport, in 1968. The only dust created is from mowing, and their gate is locked; therefore, the traffic is not to their property. He said the salvage yard is exactly as outlined on the 1985 map, with two mobile homes for display of museum artifacts. Commissioner Lacy stated there have been additions that are not part of the 1985 plan. Mr. Cunliffe stated that staff required building permits for the portable hangars. Mr. McDonald said there are State Patrol and other planes that fly at tree-top level, over which he has no control. He said when he moved to the area most of the homes were selling for $18,000, and the last house sold in the area was priced at $85,000. Mr. McDonald said the slides shown were pictures from the back of the property, and any problems with parachuting would need to be resolved with Mr. Herson. In comparison to the Pioneer Museum in Nebraska, Mr. McDonald said that is an old museum, and the planes are harder to find and more expensive now. He said there was no one hurt in the recent crash on the property. Mrs. McDonald said she would like to extend another invitation to the Board to view the property. Commissioner Lacy explained they are a quasi-judicial board, and they are not allowed to talk with applicants before a hearing. Mrs. McDonald said there have been many improvements since the Board's last visit. Commissioner Lacy said no improvements were to be made until the amended permit was approved, and there have been problems with the permit since 1985. Mr. McDonald said their copy of the 1985 map was different from the recorded copy. Mr. Morrison explained the 1985 map is not the issue at today's hearing, and it can be handled at the July 15 hearing. In response to a question from Commissioner Webster, Mr. McDonald said he cannot live with the development standards recommended by the Planning Commission. He said they spent two months writing the conditions they could live with, and they received the recommended conditions only ten minutes before today's hearing. Mrs. McDonald said this will be a private museum and airport, with the addition of a house and some buildings. Mr. Morrison explained the definition of a vested property right. Mr. Cunliffe said the McDonalds are requesting the Board to approve their most recent submittal, which staff would need additional time to review. The conditions of approval and development standards need to be revised and new referrals need to be received. After further discussion, Mr. Morrison explained that if the amendment is denied today, the Board will determine compliance with the 1985 permit at the Show Cause Hearing. Mrs. McDonald clarified that they do not sell car parts, and there are no junk cars on the property, only collectible cars. Mr. McDonald, in response to Commissioner Webster, said he cannot live within the development standards because they are for other things besides the house, and the airport is now going to be private. Mrs. McDonald said she would like hear Mr. Cunliffe's comment concerning his review of yesterday's visit, and they will continue to improve with time. Mr. Cunliffe, in response to Mr. McDonald's comment, said the language on the Board's resolution from 1985 is the same as on the recorded plat. He said he would assume the Board made changes from staff recommendations, but to confirm that, the 1985 tape could be reviewed. After further discussion, Chairman Kennedy clarified that this hearing is to consider the amended permit, and the 1985 issue will be discussed at the July 15, 1992, Show Cause Hearing. Commissioner Harbert moved to deny the Site Specific Development Plan and Amended Special Review Permit for an airport, open-air museum, balloon 920572 RE: HEARING CERTIFICATION - MCDONALD PAGE 3 bungee jump facility and associated uses in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Commissioner Lacy seconded the motion, and he said his reasons are that the McDonalds do not know what they want to be approved today, they could not live with the development standards, and if the amended permit were approved today, bungee jumping and ballooning would be allowed, as well the museum being changed from closed to open-air. Commissioner Harbert said she agrees with Commissioner Lacy's comments and the fact that the Planning Commission's development standards need to be complied with to protect the neighbors and the environment. She said Weld County is required to follow certain regulations for all special review permits. Commissioner Webster said he feels adequate comments have been made, and he will also vote for the motion. On roll-call vote, the motion carried unanimously. This Certification was approved on the 6th day of July, 1992. APPROVED: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County Clerlyto t e Board By: George Ke nedy, Chairman Deputy Clerk to the Bo 42 L p �hi�r��11-Y �� Constance L. Harbe t, �em TAPE #92-20 & 92-21 EXCUSED C. W. K' b DOCKET #92-31 PL0842 a W. ebs er 920572 ATTENDANCE RECORD HEARINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS ON THIS 1st DAY OF July 1992: DOCKET It 92-31 - Amended Special Review Permit, James McDonald DOCKET It DOCKET It DOCKET It PLEASE write or print your name legibly, your address and the DOCKET P (as listed above) or the name of the applicant of the hearing you are attending. NAME ADDRESS HEARING ATTENDING 'tCtit,e fl�� on e d ts,� QaAtfiJ �z r rimootetkJ _ e k- 5/37 W t,.1,45 L- .�vi,no.eJ C'i'h ,fl 1 / 1 //&t 4 TuervVILLr 75 .zld.C,P. i/ ,c .is--,vIAlj Pac s J 1L4t-AN, LLE i i 7 r' �;A'U/Ll �� -244 !1� �� /� �L /J�1 4 mid- D 0(J� `-T �5" i e- -Z . 4-)h.:5-05./ ' 557/ wt- Id, braid ca • '�0 X c '13 00 I. e Z,.Qc,( c c . 1 k a c.,.r °.4 C2("'\c:f - .._0I fl 1 6L 117 1Sn?r ()IC I naccnil - Ai'i`«;,,i ,fS 7502 lUCz.ii i-li,�c mvn G�C kos-o el ley/ 2t V Ct-4' ivy A.,7) i,�d- r V (id iG a/ . He.G. jvi� So5" 1 vc iC ✓7Jj5X2- '7 I+�'c-GL ; cr (.„ 70 7-1 ,7L ��.2.� r o... ?9 kz et.C /e it • a to ,.. .,L,Yea _, 1° ` . . .:£>- '3Sv.Y�� s -r �4� iJ c � ��'S L r�+Y6 m ci��7 Co- r r - ' /vor .S'/ �G, Lt )C1Z i / ny✓7ryi crint (',-) gt3 >n�tl / ew% 7-.0 t L1 c k i rj LoA- ., r << I /o t 7 o .Y" 'laL71 LJC_ 12 I I ..64,OVv1 C(Th &IVY, ) 320S7'9, INVE1..ORY OF ITEMS SUBMITTED FOR CONSsuERATION Applicant: James McDonald Case Number: Amended USR-537 Submitted or Prepared Prior to Hearing At Hearing 1. Application 3 Pages X 2. Application plat 1 page X 3. DPS Referral Summary Sheet X 4. DPS Recommendation X 5. DPS Surrounding Property Owner's Mailing List X 6. DPS Mineral Owner's Mailing List X 7. DPS Maps Prepared by Planning Technician X 8. DPS Notice of Hearing X 9. DPS Case File Summary Sheet X 10. DPS Field Check X 11. Letter dated March 23, 1992 from Ed Tagliente, X Mayor of Frederick 12. Letter dated March 19, 1992, from Charles E. X Boyes, Mountain View Fire Protection District 13. Memo dated March 25, 1992, from Drew Scheltinga, X Weld County Engineer 14. Memo dated March 26, 1992, from John Pickle, Weld X County Health Department 15. Memo dated March 26, 1992, from John Pickle, Weld X County Health Department 16. Letter dated March 23, 1992, from Jay Curtis, X Tri-Area Planning Commission 17. Letter dated March 20, 1992, from Laura Littrell X Federal Aviation Administration 18. Referral responses dated March 11, 1992, from X Louis Rademacher, Longmont Soil Conservation District 19. Letter dated March 19, 1992, from Evan Hooper X State Highway Department 20. Referral response dated March 23, 1992, from X Robert VonSickle, Colorado Oil and Gas Commission 21. Referral response dated March 24, 1992, from Ed X Herring, Weld County Office of Emergency Management 22. Letter dated November 10, 1991, from the Tri- X Area Planning Commission 23. Letter dated November 19, 1992, from James X McDonald 24. Referral response dated November 5, 1991, from X Ed Jordon, Weld County Sheriff 25. Letter dated Nobember 4, 1991, from Louis X Rademacher, Longmont Soil Conservation District 26. Letter dated November 8, 1991, from Laura X Littrell, Federal Aviation Administration Qr3nt:w7 Cxhibr+k INVENTORY OF ITEMS, ..SR-537 James McDonald Page 2 Submitted or Prepared Prior to Hearing At Hearing 27. Memo dated November 14, 1991, from Ed Herring X Weld Office of Emergency Management 28. Memo dated November 19, 1991, from Drew X Scheltinga, Weld County Engineer 29. Field check dated November 12, 1991, from X Shirley Camenisch 30. Memo dated December 2, 1991, from Wes Potter, X Weld County Health Department 31. Letter dated November 26, 1991, from Richard X Mullaney, Soil Conservation Service 32. Letter dated December 17, 1991, from Kevin X Bunnell, Greeley/Weld County Airport 33. Letter dated November 12, 1991, from Charles E. X Boyes, Mountain View Fire Protection District 34. Letter dated December 4, 1991, from Laura X Litrell, Federal Aviation Administration 35. Letter dated November 26, 1991, from Keith X Schuett to Mr. McDonald 36. Letter dated November 14, 1991, from Keith X Schuett to Mr. McDonald 37. Letter dated November 26, 1991, from Keith X Schuett to Mr. McDonald 38. Letter dated October 30, 1991 from Keith X Schuett to Mr. McDonald 39. Letter dated December 9, 1991, from David and X Shirley Gooden 40. Letter dated November 7, 1991, from Leslie X Grisham 41. Letter dated March 23, 1992, from Sandy Rice- X Ingram 42. Letter received March 27, 1991, from Geraldine X K. Russell 43. Letter received March 27, 1992, from Patricia L. X Davies 44. Letter received March 27, 1992, from Chuck and X Glenda Erskin 45. Letter received March 27, 1992, from L. Ray X Killough, Jr. 46. Letter received March 27, 1992, from David L. X Smith p0.7"rrpn u.s,.ai t ,', INVENTORY OF ITEMS, USR-537 James McDonald Page 3 Submitted or Prepared Prior to Hearing At Hearing 47-71 Pictures presented. X 72. Petition - 56 pages X 73. ZCH-73, 5 pages X 74. Letter dated March 19, 1992, from Mr. and Mrs. X R. G. Jubenville 75. Letter dated March 26, 1992, from Frank J. X Munoz I hereby certify that the 75 items identified herein were submitted to the Department of Planning Services at or prior to the scheduled Planning Commission hearing. I further certify that these items were forwarded to the Clerk to the Board's office on April 10, 1992. rrent 1 e STATE OF COLORADO ) COUNTY OF WELD S1AAGR4 ,ED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS 'j/ day of (2,0010 19 9 r.:i t< n r't* Lkv J ',p U C LI do NO Y PUBLIC fir) MyCG �pmdds ion Expires Tif)ISh EAj);i SNOVfii :i[i .td r EXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET Caseatk ldid Li-s P 4'531-3 - Ind M&Od, O uxw Exhibit /�/ Submitted By /^_ Exhibit Description h�" e�lO A. 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COLORADO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Weld County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 3, 1991, at 1:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering a Site Specific Development Plan and an Amended Special Review permit for the property described below. Approval of the request may create a vested property right pursuant to Colorado Law. APPLICANT: James M. McDonald LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the E2 W2 SW4 of Section 25, T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. TYPE AND INTENSITY OF PROPOSED USE: Open air museum, airport, jump facility, and associated uses in the A (Agricultural) zone district. LOCATION: Adjacent to the Town of Frederick; east of Weld County Road 11, north of and adjacent to Weld County Road 16. SIZE: 40 acres, more or less. The public hearing will be held in the Weld County Commissioners' Hearing Room, First Floor, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado. Comments or objections related to the above request should be submitted in writing to the Weld County Department of Planning Services, 915 Tenth Street, Room 342, Greeley, Colorado 80631, before the above date or presented at the public hearing on December 3, 1991. Copies of the application are available for public inspection in the Department of Planning Services, Room 342, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631 - Phone - 356-4000, Extension 4400. Bud Clemons, Chairman Weld County Planning Commission To be published in the New News To be published one (1) time by November 15, 1991. Received by: 4 QC Date: S- tit .7r{r®O. 2 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SIGN POSTING CERTIFICATE I HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY THAT THE SIGN PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES WAS POSTED ON THE PROPERTY AT LEAST 10 DAYS BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S HEARING FOR CASE /auSRS3y1-3. THE SIGN WAS POSTED BY: IMES HcDo AMID NAME OF PERSON POSTING SIGN C S ATURE 0 AF OF STATE OF COLORADO ) COUNTY OF WELD ) SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS a7 7 DAY OF 82t/ 19 C`J SEAL S-24-015L1940,--cAtNOTARY PUBLIC MY COMMISSION EXPIRES // &S. 'S LAST DAY TO POST SIGN IS: % ii - 3 1991 . MAR 1992 47 92057? • • STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF WELD ls.s. 1 David B. Reynolds, being duly sworn, says that he is publisher of The New News, a weekly newspaper published in Keenesburg in said County and State; that said newspaper has a general circulation in said County and has been continously and • uninterruptedly . published therein, - during a period of at least lifty—two consecutive weeks prior to the first publication of the annexed notice; that said newspaper is a newspaper within the meaning of the N EPF,KiouclirAA1NG act of the General Assembly of the The weld County Planning State of Colorado,, entitled "An Act Commission xis hold a ppuub8c heaifn¢ on 1'uesdatur�he ge9, to regulate the printing of legal 1ss1, a 1:9o.P. of considering a Site upret rc notices and advertisements ADevelopment inven ed Specie Revfen�dperndl amendments thereto; that the notice for the pro rtn des eque below. Approeet 'W the. request. man 'bteate 8 vemora Property M. of which the annexed is a printed PAWANT olorado James of copy taken from said newspaper, was . LEGA�I.lDESCRiI?'f10N: Pali of published in said newspaper, and in the Ez w2 sw+of section 25,T2N R98W of the fith P,M., Weld the regular and entire issue of Tvr"E�'o°Aroa INTENSITY OF every PROPOSED, USE' . OPt cilitty, number thereof , mxueri, anpprt; linen a(nd associated uses to the A 1 A� riculturall zone drstnet. Once a week for ToflT1ON: gaessto Wed Town o[wFrederick; successive weeks; that said notice Copnty Road 11 north of ,and adtacent to Weld bounty Road 16. was so published in said newspaper SIZE,g'u+d acres more or less. thee Weld Co entnpg COlnnassiouera': proper and not in any suppl@Tent Hearing Room, First Plooq Weld thereof , and that the first f unto Cen ennial Center. 915 Tenth Street.Greeley.Colorado. publication of said notice as Coninunts or oblections related to subnirtted ein xrSitinggt trees, Room Iaforesaid, was on the County eeley, cf of Planning _� _ Services, 915 TenColorsdot �031i (( 342 Greeley, day of c\CON.) -.-, 191. ( b�tore F e above date or$resented a the ublic hearin¢on ecanber? s 3 1991. hcation rofe! L'oples of the aPP. available fo ienblic°weldPlspnfng and the last on the _� day of rev le)paR°ce 342, Weld County \ 1 Centennial Center 915 Te. `7 $tree[, Greeleyy, Colorado 09931 ' Phone-3Nr40W"Extension 4+00. end Clemons,Chagman Weld Counly,Planning Co[mnisaion ` To be published m fhe NeK,Neas To be ouhlish ddone ity hmebv- Noitemhef 15,eS991. Published in The Nex' delis November i,1991. Subscribed and swE rn `to before me thise,day of-- f'1.r5.r:.ov,.6u, , �J � �- ti,. -vi 1 9 S. II t / 2 1991 G0WA. Dienni• ng �hmm• Eton,.t.:.("CDnrjr,.p,+5.1. . Z M` 9..t?,�'�? WELD COUNTY BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORA '''Yd!LAI NIkdEE&CC 1MISSION RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THCANISB C41JNTYS60MMISSIONERS Moved by Dick Kimmel that the following resoluticxl.R''introduced for passage by the Weld County Planning Commission. Be it re Olfi4WB II,. Al Weld County Planning Commission that the application for: CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-537-3 NAME: James McDonald ADDRESS: 5129 Weld County Road 16 Longmont, CO 80501 REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and an Amended Special Review permit for an airport, open-air museum, balloon bungee jump facility and associated uses in the A (Agricultural) zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the E2 W2 SW4 of Section 25, T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: Adjacent to the Town of Frederick; east of Weld County Road 11, and north of and adjacent to Weld County Road 16. be recommended unfavorably to the Board of County Commissioners. Motion seconded by Bill O'Hare. VOTE: For Passage Against Passage Richard Kimmel Tom Rulon Bill O'Hare Judy Yamaguchi Shirley Camenisch The Chairman declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of this case to the Board of County Commissioners for further proceedings. CERTIFICATION OF COPY I, Sharyn Ruff, Recording Secretary of the Weld County Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution is a true copy of the Resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County, Colorado, adopted on April 7, 1992. D- .ed the 7t of A'- 92. �J? I7I71 Sharyn . Ruff Secretary C•7 t-w Exh, b -i- 13 / SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 1 April 7, 1992 Page 3 Don Feldhaus moved Case Number USR-967 for a bungee jumping operation in the A (Agricultural) zone district be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with the Planning Commissions recommendation for approval. Bill O'Hare seconded the motion. The Vice-Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Richard Kimmel - yes; Jean Hoffman - yes; Tom Rulon - no; Bill O'Hare - yes; Judy Yamaguchi - yes; Don Feldhaus - yes; Shirley Camenisch - yes. Motion carried. CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-537-3 NAME: James McDonald ADDRESS: 5129 Weld County Road 16 Longmont, CO 80501 REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and an Amended Special Review permit for an airport, open-air museum, balloon bungee jump facility and associated uses in the A (Agricultural) zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the E2 W2 SW4 of Section 25, T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: Adjacent to the Town of Frederick; east of Weld County Road 11, and north of and adjacent to Weld County Road 16. James McDonald, applicant, asked for a continuance to allow for the return of their attorney, who was out of town. Sharon McDonald, applicant, stated there was confusion regarding the hearing date. She said their attorney's office called the Weld County Clerk to the Board and was told the hearing was scheduled for May. Lee Morrison had the recording secretary call Betty Hansen at Clerk to the Board to come down and give testimony. Betty Hansen stated the party who was calling was told the McDonald Show Cause Hearing, scheduled with the County Commissioners was in May. Lee Morrison said public notice had been sent out, all of the surrounding property owners in attendance had been notified, notification was made to the McDonalds in the form of a letter and a copy of the agenda. The Planning Commission unanimously decided the regularly scheduled meeting would take place. Don Feldhaus left at 3:07 p.m. Sharon McDonald gave an overview of the airport as it exists and explained they wanted to add two buildings and more small T-hangars. This application also includes the bungee jumping operation previously in violation. The Chairman asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application. CT`%^t-w v.n �v s 7 EXhibi4 SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING April 7, 1992 Page 4 Jean Hoffman left at 4:00 p.m. Jon Foote, Edward Herson, Eric Hasey, Christine Warren, Alfred Brown, spoke in favor of this application. It was felt the proposed museum would be an overall benefit to Weld County, and good for property values in the area. Steps to clean up the area have been put into effect and there are no weeds and no trash on the property now. Helen Jubenville, Craig Ingram, Wade Gonzales, Geraldine Russell, Dave Smith, Sandy Ingram, Christine Warren, and Jim Westervelt all felt the general issues and concerns are the additions to an already existing problem on this property. Forty-eight homes feel the immediate impact from this application now and if it is approved how much more of an problem can this become. It was felt that James McDonald started this operation without permission and it has grown into a 40 acre junkyard. The surrounding property owners deal daily with screaming bungee jumpers, parachuters coming down on their homes and in their fields, the unsightliness of the acreage, the noise problem for livestock in the area, lack of insurance coverage should property be destroyed, and increased traffic. Forty-seven pictures of this property were put into exhibit. The surrounding property owners define a museum as restored aircraft and automobiles not dismantled parts. James McDonald stated the area had been cleaned up and the weeds had been cut down. He explained any museum has a work area where parts are stored and/or worked on. The parachuting school is on adjacent property and runways are utilized for take-off and landings only. The proposed bungee jumping should not be an issue due to the fact a hot air balloon is considered an aircraft. James McDonald also stated the surrounding property owners had not confronted him with these issues, some of the problems could have been cleared up previously. The Chairman asked James and Sharon McDonald if they had seen the Planning staff' s comments and were they in agreement with these as presented. James and Sharon McDonald read through the recommendation and decided they would not be able to comply with the following: Conditions of Approval 1/3c, 3d, 4a, 4b, and 8. Development Standards #2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 22, and 29. Richard Kimmel moved Amended Case Number 537-3 for an airport, open-air museum, balloon, bungee jump facility and associated uses in the A (Agricultural) zone district be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with the Planning Commissions' recommendation for a denial based upon the applicant's inability to comply with above Conditions of Approval and Development Standards. Bill O'Hare seconded the motion. IC"°'!.4 r4 r9 SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING April 7, 1992 Page 5 The Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Richard Kimmel - yes; Tom Rulon - yes; Bill O'Hare - yes; Judy Yamaguch - es; Shirley Camenisch - yes. Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Respectfull submitted, Sharyn F. Ruff bkl) Secretary :�` WELD COUNTY `` CONlivdS1.3lom:Rs 447, r c�� 199? APR 13 pmI= �{9 Al 41 CLERK TO THE BOARD , .... 0 :i_' '!: Weld County ;!j 11 _ 3► Longmont , Co . r,.-,3.-,t April ..fI`l . :l99c !...4t: n t f::'Zan.let a i.'C:'i. ar t'`tie, ,t of '..a:,.,ing Services, , i o 4 p ';'1:5 1 r.':t t'1 S. :3'.'et-A L•:Y ., Co . e(q...31 1 Lear i r . 9:hueet , • have "t,` at the bJvE 1...e .51 .:j .'1-iszc: ,j.11,:,, Kay 1c;78. 0;_ . :.1 LC this ▪ .i,., der-= h,._t',f,:• i,eon I.1fore ,{...t_ .::::fi:'Tlt4:-..1:_'i', , \J.,;id] !.i .t 11 lY _i'•.y•{ ,. ,_ _; ,v_i f: ! i _- ... ,I .{::t' ., n t', !i r,;• Vt.—`d fl.._C:i'i t_p,...t_ r:?.{ to :_i:!1J i:'l i.`•; g`•c. .. .,`, A .. nuisance- and noise p r,.b 1(j:mi t.a r 3 ".[:Y.:..1't:.:! ,. 'C:1-i f,- Rung,/ jumping _. ,-. F r Itv:: .t..i'":o . 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BOX 758 C. GREELEY,COLORADO 80632 COLORADO April 15, 1992 James McDonald 5129 Weld County Road 16 Longmont, Colorado 80501 Dear Mr. McDonald: Your application for a Site Specific Development Plan and Amended Special Review Permit has been recommended unfavorably to the Board of County Commissioners by the Planning Commission. The legal description of the property involved is shown as Part of the E; W; SW; of Section 25, Township 2 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. If you wish to be heard by the Board of County Commissioners, it will be necessary for you to indicate your request by signing the bottom of this letter and returning it to this office. Regular hearing procedures will then be followed. This includes publishing a Notice of Hearing in the legal newspaper, an expense to be paid by you. In order to proceed as quickly as possible, we must receive your reply by May 13, 1992. If we are not in receipt of your request by that date, the matter will be considered closed. Sincerely, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO George Kennedy, Chairman skm I/we, , do hereby request the Board of County Commissioners to review the above mentioned application. OcinC YV�W//� ,' �I ill I4D OFFICE OF BOARD Of COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PHONE(303)356-4000, EXT.4200 WID . • -� FAX(303)352-0242 P.O. BOX 758 C. GREELEY, COLORADO 80632 COLORADO April 15, 1992 James McDonald 5129 Weld County Road 16 Longmont, Colorado 80501 Dear Mr. McDonald: Your application for a Site Specific Development Plan and Amended Special Review Permit has been recommended unfavorably to the Board of County Commissioners by the Planning Commission. The legal description of the property involved is shown as Part of the Ez W; SWl of Section 25, Township 2 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. If you wish to be heard by the Board of County Commissioners, it will be necessary for you to indicate your request by signing the bottom of this letter and returning it to this office. Regular hearing procedures will then be followed. This includes publishing a Notice of Hearing in the legal newspaper, an expense to be paid by you. In order to proceed as quickly as possible, we must receive your reply by May 13, 1992. If we are not in receipt of your request by that date, the matter will be considered closed. Sincerely, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO George Kennedy, Chairman skm l(?I/we, IC--1jLtt. /'/ s"7nair-- do hereby request the Board of Coun ommissioners to view the aboveTfi2ntioned application. crIn " t hi LC t- -F- NOT I C E Pursuant to the zoning laws of the State of Colorado and the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, a public hearing will be held in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, First Floor, Greeley, Colorado, at the time specified. All persons in any manner interested in the Site Specific Development Plan and Amended Special Review Permit are requested to attend and may be heard. Should the applicant or any interested party desire the presence of a court reporter to make a record of the proceedings, in addition to the taped record which will be kept during the hearing, the Clerk to the Board's Office shall be advised in writing of such action at least five days prior to the hearing. The cost of engaging a court reporter shall be borne by the requesting party. BE IT ALSO KNOWN that the text and maps so certified by the Weld County Planning Commission may be examined in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, located in the Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Third Floor, Greeley, Colorado. DOCKET NO: 92-31 APPLICANT James McDonald 5129 Weld County Road 16 Longmont, Colorado 80501 DATE: July 1, 1992 TIME: 10:00 a.m. REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Amended Special Review Permit for an airport, open-air museum, balloon bungee jump facility and associated uses in the A (Agricultural) Zone District LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the E'-, WI SW* of Section 25, Township 2 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado LOCATION: Adjacent to the Town of Frederick, east of Weld County Road 11, and north of and adjacent to Weld County Road 16 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO BY: DONALD D. WARDEN WELD COUNTY CLERK TO THE BOARD BY: Shelly K. Miller Deputy Clerk to the Board DATED: May 11, 1992 PUBLISHED: June 18, 1992 in the Windsor Beacon Q'J Q t-r- , si 7 Y EX hi brf T7 N O T I C FnyI¢¢ AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION er thtstntwot oatdaraAnnW f.' STATE OF COLORADO WOW County Zoning Ordinal( a public hewing wit be held Ss the chambers of the Board COUNTY OF WELD County Commissioners of We County.Coked*. Coun Centennial Center,91510 I, KEITH HANSEN, of said County of Weld, being duly Street, First Floor, Greet* say that Ipublisher of Colorado,t Me core specn Y am P All persons In any manor interested In the SIN Specit WINDSOR BEACON Development Planate'Mend) Special Review Permit al requested to abets and rimy t a weekly newspaper having a general circulation in said County and State, published in the town of WINDSOR, snood the appycom or ar in said County and State; and that the notice, of which Interested party desire th presence of■MN reporter I the annexed is a true copy, has been published in said make a record of th weekly for 7 successive weeks, that the notice proceedings.In atld ton to th taped record which will be kw was published in the regular and entire issue of every dueng the hewing,We Clelk I number of the paper during the period and time of the Board'. Office shall b P P advised In wekq a sus antic publication, and in the newspaper proper and not in a al least five days prior tom supplement, and that the first publication of said notice hewing.The pat of engaging coon repaer shell be borne b was in said paper bearing the date of the the uquanklg party. BE IT ALSO KNOWN that th day of ,7u_-rr.c , A.D., 19 1 and ten and nape se sanded by in the last publication bearing the date of the Weld County Raman Consnhaion maybe examined I the office of the Clerk to th day of , A.D., 19 and • Board of County ebnen located In WeldCount that the said WINDSOR BEACON has been published Centennial Center,915 10h continuously and uninterruptedly for the period of 5 Street.Third Floor,Greeley P Y Colorado. consecutive weeks,in said County and State, prior to the oocKETNo:92-St date of first publication of said notice, and the same is a APPLICANT newspaper within the meaning of an Act to regulate James McDonald printing of legal notices a advertisements, approved 5129 Weld Count Road 1t May 18, 1931,and all prio ac far as in force. Longmom.Colorado 9050 / DATE:July 1,1902 TIME:10310 a.m. REQUEST: A Site SpecNh LISHER Development Plti aid Mendel Special Review Permit for at j airport, open-air museum Subsc i d and sworn to before me this �i day belbon bungee-teary as of oz-L 196-774.}- associated uses in the I (Agricultural)Zone Oaakl / /4,4 c.. — LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Par of the Ev2Wtre SW1/s o TARP PUBLIC Sectbn 25,Township 2 Nosh Range 68 weeCwny.cddwa�do Wh P . My commission expires i 2 LOCATION:Adjacent to the Town of FredMdt,east d Wek County Road II.and north o' and adjacent to Weld County Road 16 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY.COLORADr BY:DONALD D.WARDEN Wild:She IL CLERK TO TIC BY: Cl K DATED: bkilt11,Nee PUBLISHED:June 18. 1992 in the Windsor Beacon 9.70^, CERTIFICATE OF MAILING The undersigned hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Hearing, Docket #92-31, was placed in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the following property owners. DATED this 10th day of June, 1992. Deputy 1 to the Board LESLIE AND ALINE GRISHAM P.O. BOX 43 FIRESTONE, CO 80520 CECIL A. AND MICHELLE J. MILLER 7402 WELD COUNTY ROAD 11 LONGMONT, CO 80505 DONALD D. AND SHIRLEY J. GOODEN 7352 WELD COUNTY ROAD 11 LONGMONT, CO 80505 JON 0. AND LORI A. FOOTE 5059 WELD COUNTY ROAD 16 LONGMONT, CO 80505 EDWARD A. AND CAROL L. HERSON P.O. BOX 27 FREDERICK, CO 80530 RONALD G. AND KATHERING M. GAULTE N. 6637 S. ISLAND VIEW DRIVE WATERTOWN, WI 53094 FRANK MUNOZ P.O. BOX 494 FIRESTONE, CO 80520 CHARLES L. AND DENISE STEWART 7200 WELD COUNTY ROAD 11 LONGMONT, CO 80505 RUSSELL G. AND HELEN I. JUBENVILLE 7592 WELD COUNTY ROAD 11 LONGMONT, CO 80505 WILLIE B. AND MYRA SMITH 1039 GAY STREET LONGMONT, CO 80501-4312 9,205 n CHARLES C. AND GLENDA M. ERSKINE 1039 GAY STREET LONGMONT, CO 80501-4312 PATRICIA L. AND KILLOUGH L.R. DAVIS 1039 GAY STREET LONGMONT, CO 80501-4312 DACONA INVESTMENT COMPANY 6825 TENNESSEE 1!235 DENVER, CO 80224 AMOCO OIL 200 E. RANDOLPH CHICAGO, IL 60601 JAMES MCDONALD 5129 WELD COUNTY ROAD 16 LONGMONT, CO 80501 3 b Vyy j 2 cjune +c 1P9'7' • ' I Well y r_ount'y Commissioners r^. r e:'1C i :'•.r F. treet r ,l-., r'r l 80631 IJ: r_eiey, �L Dear C. yr,.-.y i.... ,- -•. This letter is in reference to the up coming application to revise the current specie} use permit held bu .Jarr?es i t1. McDonald. Approval o{t�••,this -t-. lira cn. s11 +--ring into compliance i ll outstanding violations that '��•i:=!.�_c!_.! .'i bring into �1 h: s t_. with and revocation, ,ti has _.eenon-compliance �t` i:_ f;�f:in r-e,rs!_i�t,�.r-i for � urge l iJ•_ I� {r1 ��''i I it facing - you to please take the time to read through the files on this case to please the letters t -s n3 t: : over th on deaf recd. ��i� �.:� i,.•!t. r = =�'rli! .� !�! ?_� :�;�F?: the !}j'r.�r''_: that have p�$�1F:fi t -.r-_ Tt•. names ..- have changed!~ over1 1r e year:. but the complaints: ea re The +iUij?L _• mg ,mil• 111��•v #1 years•? .•..-ryF•.i._.,.-.•. Find lack f safety and welfare for t!r-- t�I 1 n } j rl ._�. �1••'J JSIiJ 1+J i_:, _ 1+,1 rt3 �rf:s 511 t�if�rre tirit? ��tAi1L4r-?dirl� +_�ir-rfrllt�rli tiff h: rot J An :rticle "Firestone pilots granted permit to build hangar" was Published it :i8:, it stated "neighbors complained to the �'Li l%: :��.!*rU in i 7+ 1 stated irG+ 1i � complained commissioners that airstrip users were noisy, were flying dangerously wsly over nearby a b1 county„IJ3�g�l5��iry.r;� low i7i;�ir[�j ��J��-� roads and homes and disturbing the neighborhood late at night. Students at the parachute school e camping out field and making i noise i.ILl J{.r��'1•� J�.11oil� were ��717}Iii3� on the Line i'3JR-i E, !ate into the night An article sirnilar to th s'balloon bails out of Weld" _.;t.'t hed In 19'.3 stated "Neighborhood complained bungee jumpers screamed obscenities and disturbed the neighborhood in the early morning hours. Jumpers also partied illegally camped and parked their cars in the road". The first parachute operator, Pete T' s• :';f'f rted of charges stemming from a 1902 acrobatic stunt .1-..� "reckless- - and el this 1 t had l-.•-- r- es - roil , t earlier suspensions of ... _ -v .. ___ careless" ',:i ,.�i � _ ��.{i;ti �,:i ti7J three +_!i�i }I r t•.,- i1ct_e 1i -- and r+ 7 5h . . _ -- . . _ _ __ :J,;:J the article.1_ claimed Terry ,°r�J'=. Yl�jrt owner the '1 �-r+s t }:�:rut!_sir: in recent we have ve had similar problems with the - _ .t •-•'' .."......'" -.rr ot. ... - ! -., C What- -,� ., . i�:r{ '''''''' '''4;r'"•��.._1! ��":. _�!�i i= '..5;� :�{_s .j�t Vt?5�+.�.-s� i {_!I t!�L' S'�i(rJtis -r. .rse -.::_.>-. °ffer being it continues.ti .'Ct: .. _. _ - _�, _, .�I Liv�:,?;L caught twice still N,ist!ir"y just seems to :seep repeating itself. ^• .r.aee it ripI ; is a r...h1i-. and should • allowed'i L:.::i'�C•_ _•.Itl:r In; , y!+Ji ii_ nuisance Ji'i•J I.rIiJ not be '-Ji �!lt�`{a to take place ,.tto -Z n+ial homes. is a noxious -i guides {JE �ti.{ next r�-=tiJ!:, ! •JI This use and the {i��,,,!''..ti• lines --.a i-:t►: r.. the t=s,-... .♦t- :-..-1 sl-.�.,-.- -+i Policies 'r :i: _.. t�� ..:+' U'i?!.h �.;!!'! {i t-.�v; jLilirf FUIi+11 v'7 adopted LiZ Weld County „p: a to preserve rural ,t- Z 1 are ,'•c.{►.,��L:r_. I.:• }•, r•.=i 5'C. the and agricultural ljtF!':,tr„ile t((1m noxious uses. 1 The times call published -.-{ an ti 4-20-91 stating{ !t :�:._. In The !.!:.__ .:3 t ,.li.;�•,i-_ =� article[: +� _ =.a!ir.g "She'd staffed up all night parting, anticipating flinging herself from a • X57? EYhib�f ., hot sir balloon at I<..wn." this article! has stated in dL .it the problems that have occurred a This place not operated within operational ti-1��_ i��''; _ :,i iv�:�ar ! F?:� here. This rk�_ has not }-r'� (-j - operated - +. s�bn arn.3 have on of users of the strip o !ei la eid within n the _•.U:a•..i•ie U_ nor ff-J•: � the l•.•i1'�i-st#r:. Lt � 1_ - FAA rr-nG1 lt -tr"{:j or laws. There no safetyfor patronit t e� a t i. l iy�}l' s There•r I C f a,.7 }��,{•�I y tJ �y t t�-J�,(� residents. ! have':•� seen 3 aircraft 3aft in the same day with h no visible tail _ J back numbers use this strip. Tf!i�, vL7Mir` complaint was made ttrf a letter dated 1975. i t is illegal, tail numbers ss must be visible from the_. around Balloons have the right away over aircraft. There is not enough room on L!.J11 a+JIfJ have the right .1 this :_trip to allow balloons and airplanes to operate at the same time et e i g. We nave had several parachuting chat !g and accidents. . !' it-. 3r;� plane #� -!den rebuttal letter was F•1; the'v tuLlt l�i i.!I.�vil,:iErF?d in Farmer k't and Miner '� Mr. McDonald _.tatty• that the neighbors got up and told ties for 4 t!! 5 McDonald Lr' alUelJ _ J•.is i�� r;Gi�tila�• _ got _:_i•,`-_ in front of a recent planning COP-Mission nearing. The facts and documentation faf t ii m this same article i ave been ;;�. of these facts r do r11j • �!. ' have labeled as a "hate monger` is all i have to say is the detention of a haste. - -: er must ►. ,:,h- ! � has not been afraid to ,:I:iy�_. :tlliJ'. 1x11_! someone '(t,Ii_I has had enougn and been feeling v after threats and { n ss,rny r McDonald speak his/her even after_ .a ;.iril� iJr�•- - I.L !t. Mr. #•� a1•I� r-.-. r•t r, i ' 'r. - ' ii: ._ �`��r'j:t1!!y .•�f..`t(��e-s' has teen on the property unless trespassing. r•.- - f..,,-.b. and t moved u here Mr. r"1 D r 1 aandi•: � ,• �1..:=•L'L.�.. �J IitJ F ..r_ #i:J out iS.•_#J r•1 i�11j �r!V itGU him a fr.end of ours 'I'rho, works for ,,&mont Auto Salvage to see the place, they and the comments following zG favorable and this from ylra r:+J _ 1r•,.i.tvt!•.J the tour were� not 1 f •hc r-i._. t industry * 1r, g: 1. _ '�:�", ..._ •�i�'i�i_, f•._ .., the l� .a a a�l-i_.r_r i^ iZ l salvage.;y%1!�>r. YY e don't need to be on t l 1 e -_pert, to, _e` what it '_' , even with the CO called fe nce.2enc!e. With :':l '''-:E: _i== wno w :uld want to see more. On the 31-rt#?ect of trespassing r,n Mr. Mc:D..n• ti seemsto accuse so a• 1 !' i letter. 'it _.• .1 .AI_L•tJltui-� :sfi�.l(•_ I�cJJti•7 of, �� stated in a �!�tte, to Weld - nt .td see l a} ,r. on property trop-. f �'i�. _ _ �.•�1Lay he _ _4.e: � .jrr'. a :•1[;1:1 a•ii_rri the Gonzales from(1 the -"tea . add "eeine ,r,3�,.'•r-. ee ii,::nG r, xt1t!_'y oa !, if w t e this is i :3 .C: ti_! a � -! f �� 1 k.r.1:i tn��t _ trespassing n - _ '.3 '.1-:,1'�e: ?n a ditch road except the ditch rider or a '- -.._ _ .. _,r ,•-en:.:.a getting water, r•.1r M Don't neither of these. Vet just v.:'Jt _:._ �Ii C•i %ti h!t _+•;;y Yi 9ti✓1 ai ,_�1 Q,ia_!i� i.� CI :..I ♦ t�:r•_ tr. i veal neigh IrL witnessed the Mc Donald's a ad's again trespas=sing on t`. - ivsn ditch road taking pictures s whatgood ..r; �;_;i;; :4i,t t.it�_. I.j{:itt� �4:1'_i.Ca >s:_ of our houses. t.: is for the 'o- -_., nct good for the dander? In addition to all of this he has piublicly made the threatto anyone who speaks out against him will have the County siting them for different 4 a+:1 r, ; t r. this - t '! {` l the _ , t!r n{:. r f response t i; ��J rr�e t r�i rl,y needs to !3Y done about t t,i+ -r T 7 i and i C� against anyone _ _ r. 1=%r, .tC!!,;8! harassment i3t i1 false reporting i�#�;�i_13t �3!iJ#atle that 13�#�I�i=-►!:_: him. Mine others ft being paid to County for someone's ;-,i ;L and tax tlii�i�t-:, are not ,. IGr persopersonal vendetta. ,. quid like to ask whoruns the County? }}[i' a•''! Etoria l ii nal_•a'a lii• would l .i t 1�.. 1#_- _ �r J: who might Point out lust rea i_:te?rea his Voting address as 5129 W!_R 16 r.i: .~,ties r.i 1 99 or- the -.f f.-.;'l,� 1!. a the taxpayers nave voted into r ��{iJ�1�1!1 r. of , _ 1 , �f _ ' 1 � J�r i - .ff:ce :t seems this 3i}:.,r •:141; out of hartii and well Count!. has put t th. .es trn�•� 1:1•+ 1.0•:r situation r -,nt - - allow paper .a`t f C :�a�' vJ �.1-' a fiv��•#.tti� .•JaJ1.!!J:i .i!� continuing :•(: i]i≤[I. '1t lrr �_t# he appr-v-�I r r-fir-. d:• to viol at f r l hope can i learned r'!` our - 'J*• - '`�'i -= -.:lr,� -- the J•-i_ ��. ._,.i .. _ :3.1 a Jtri v� r' mistakes. 1.d like tosee my taxes doll ; being awarded . _ . . _ _._ "11 -'LiJ,.f'_.. t .:tiii,._ x,}74 , i.;y 4 ..: visit -I—in-:A. the t^.•rr-€t-.t_ because nf ttii 1 1_. Fern challenged i : .7 letter from Leslie CSI" wouldlike l . ha,-.'e. �t•::.. �,l.�,,vli��i� :r, _� Is :_trr" Ls'._E1. Grisham E5r7"€ . 'v'e't al� �'=• • 'kr a comment on;. He states "why would anyone move here if they have no tolerancefor what 1i established?"~?" Fir =t we bought a H.J.D. repo ._;�r�:r�l �F ''rY1,�t 1y i'iI'fif� •s �LI1i-:1Ei•�[�• when you bug this type of home you are not given information on anything. if had is `` e we know now 'would ever Did on the , . we known then ti�F'171_ . t;r-E�'i we have never place. We have invested a lot of money and hard work in cleaning our place '.'.tJv1.•. liti l' invested upand making it livable we don't want to move Sq &lowing this place to ;:Y:� ,+,.JI••.i f', - Y i:�� s _ J�Jr! 11�I I ' j in it`:_: current state makes selling our nouse difficult. and N. allowing bungee lumping to take place it would depreciate the value and chances of selling would be almost t' n- ist nt without taking lybig loss. '_'�'r 1,>:�_= __ fl<y '�,"r}14j}}� t3;r't!ht ,€��: 8?•. : �� ; ,f._ ; h'.iti a } �'_� . 5 have t:- in the aviation industry for several i Ie� - both'{;�i l} }a,r1J 4}\ 'J• r'.1�:ri industry:a l_t {� �J��r V -y�_IJr!- L�LI` at Stapleton and _ n � + don't j aviation, S r'lti�:latl.:rf 1�I 141 TI S r•J f5.�17 t'-J Airports, } f�IJ�ir+.� R worked for a :.nn who had :. tire.-.- to build : uitc friendlu airport. I watched him build man•11: �l Y{4�v had U U '� dream fv l.j l l l L}_ build< (%� . •�1 t' that dream t,,> following rules and regulations 4 beingcompatible wit € '_/lL�. dream by _ :� 1, ff1l� and 1 •�'1 E.i-Lt1Ll,1�: and J•�,:€.{ with the +{rrcur.-lirrl residents. T�i_C�•e ' place i =�df 1 _•_�ll_.a:lj ' __ J�II•._. 1 11,i.1lrtt� Airport t was a special its ,-_ were very' courteous and safety C0r►: i}ito5. I dislike aviation when -- >i.:i lr.ne. i-.':.51._ r • 3>-.d t L es -. a r: re ,nrr, € M:IJ 4 _ ..� i f, J��{.€� :'.!( 4�•J i 4+7 ��! i�r�}.J I �•�i(J L•4,t� are_ i fi r.l�( �-�. and mg neighbors live the i _tt"€t for a quiet and rural lifestyle thisis ��:�>J r::,i I/' ,lY i��>Ji :: in tli•s country�.. 1 T th` site ne≥.,t door has: made this impossible. The site has cur l �1 i i and the� next:•,t. c J.:l_€i has IJ=� i tai C I r 1�= }F, s� J:> not tried t•_ o— f'�Ist compatibly with the neighborhood but has done the exact opposite harassed ef{ the }-i i }e1 against 1 s _:�t:J•.'. and Itl�t-U.�.:uU ..,€� residents �Y € speak it. ;.Ttlr-e�t•- are on file with the Sheriffs Department) Again please read this file. talk to the Sheriffs Department: i Fi-Area +,► •+ r+_ ,_. .; t ti. > � - the Townships, # t{ e ,'�•Sr11L:€,}!i�tr'l:_ _�rr i1�8, _11F 1",,3,J L.t"._ of tl 'r surrounding♦ the f•�>'-'t. €1 FireFire De per�met-1,r �r 4 W nt' to Know. } doing f. is it will give you a � a:'d�+�: .{:IG:lL.11+iu {l _ _ Ey �! {'p'i 1 v t_! 5 -e.tt- understanding what r li , tt truth i and 5 is i• also _better L1t.tJ�c �_Lui'��iri� on 'i,!,t�t is f i'i�'l4 •_t�4,� t�,.ittt 7{�l�l ,h�l€�rtY not. 6� ( encourage the commissioners ri't to allow ant further- continuances. This _. _t. .11 3��- .i:C• v ' been i a.-. • publicized u F. - d main(' have l,- �1G:�ir nearing �':u� '�i5t'r�JG�+^ }ftf Ll�ii;ii:t?i� l.i33rt�� people done }.� great lengths to he able toattend. T► have been toomany continuances a e dy _tF There Ir _�� low,c1-4t 9"...-IN c„,,,,_ iiiii;Jlt Ingrain �.ns-.ice• Harbert J:� ii•_ . LP_f -.a or 4 .. L/_ =i 1 G fy�.-'-.�e !(8nned.r `•.I e LI i 1 Morrison, Countu ttto 't{ 87O,r•-',) .. From: Jon and Lori Foote 5059 W,C1 - 1.6 Longmont, Co 80504 ( 833-3463 ) Regarding: July 1 , 1992 hearing for James McDonald We have some concerns we would like to express regarding the up- coming hearing, and felt it would be helpful to you to have it in writing. In the past, we have been to other hearings. A large group of neighbors in strong opposition show up each time, voicing emotional testimony against the airport. They cite things such as noise, fugitive dust, partying, camping, trash, low-flying aircraft, etc. as being major problems out here. They paint a very interesting picture of this quiet little airport and its occupants. During the past year, Planner Keith Schuett has encouraged this opposition. When a special meeting was scheduled, we received no notification, although we are within 500 feet of the property. This occured 3 times. Each time, the opposing parties were notified by Mr. Schuett. Is it an inadvertant error ( section 24 .4 . 1 . 3 of Weld County Regulations) to extend this courtesy to one side of an issue and not the other? On one occassion, we found that Mr. Schuett had made personal calls to 2 key families in opposition to let them know of an important meeting. When a group of commissioners came out several months ago for a tour of the airport, Keith Schuett escorted them around and refused to allow Jim and Sharon to accompany them. We feel that Keith Schuett had problems viewing the airport issue in an- objective manner, and had his own personal interests in mind. Have you, as commissioners, been able to take a recent tour of the airport and look at it objectively? We have known Jim and Sharon since 1985, and we were familiar with the condition of the airport then. It was extremely disorganized and not kept up properly. We moved to our home, adjacent to the SW corner of the airport, in 1990, and noticed that the upkeep had improved some- what. At the time Weld County approached Jim this last time about cleaning things up further, we encouraged him to do so and helped with the process as best we could (helping move vehicles, put up fencing) . Jim and Sharon have worked diligently to bring their property back up to high standards, and have done a beautiful job. Anyone who says it' s junky hasn' t taken the time and effort to go and see it first- �}h nd. a/: Ye; de( (5) c. van FYh�r James McDonald airport issue, continued The media has been involved in all of this. Frederick reporters have printed fiery opinions against the airport, fueling an issue that is becoming increasingly tainted by emotions and exaggerations. The airport has been here for many years. Are people so short- sighted or unaware of their surroundings when they buy a home, thinking they can move in and then change everything to please themselves? Our "opposing neighbors" meet weekly to discuss an ulterior motive - to shut down the airport completely. We sincerely hope this is not your intent, having moved out here because of the airport. We encourage you, as commissioners, to check out the facts con- cerning this airport issue. This group of opposers is very outspoken and much of what they say is highly exaggerated, Below are examples of most of the problems which will certainly be brought up at the July 1 hearing. We would like to share with you our perspective of the situation, living directly adjacent to McDonalds' property: Noise - There isn' t any more noise at the airport than on anyone else' s property around here. The McDonalds are quiet people and do their work in their hangars. Occassional noise of aircraft is to be expected since this is an airport. Fugitive dust - Most of the "fugitive dust" we see comes off the county roads which border this area - all are in desperate need of additional gravel. Any other dust would be caused by the almost con- stant mowing necessary to control the grasses and weeds on airport property, and we have not ever noticed this to be a serious problem. Trash - McDonalds keep the property immaculate. We often walk to the airport to look around or visit, and have never seen any trash laying around. Even when the bungee jumpers were there, things were always picked up. Bungee jumpers - This issue was greatly exaggerated. There hkd been claims that they were jumping 7 days a week, when in reality it was Thursday through Sunday. McDonalds asked the bungee jumpers to find a different location since there was so much opposition. They also did this with the hot air balloonists who had been coming for years - they were not required to do this, since a balloon is in fact an air- craft and just as legal as a plane - this tells us how willing they are to work with neighbors and their concerns. Partying and camping - We know of one instance when someone camped on the road near our house. This is clearly an area for the sheriff to handle. Don' t allow a group of people to use this in the airport issue - it is irrelevant. Low-flying aircraft - There are actions which can be taken against pilots who violate altitude restrictions. Registration numbers should be reported to the FAA so that these laws can be enforced. Safety - If there are unsafe pilots flying, it is most effective to go after the pilot. One doesn' t close an airport because of an unsafe pilot any more than one would close a brewery because a drunken driver was drinking that particular kind of beer. We would encourage you, as our County Commissioners, to do the following: Follow the Weld County Zoning Ordinances as it spells out the duties of A"' of the office,Board of County Commissioners ( section 24 . 4 ) . Make certain that the Planning Commission followed their duties as set forth in section 24.3 and that the Dept. of Planning Services have followed their duties as set forth in section 24 . 2, and that no additional requirements are placed on the applicant outside of the Design Standards for Use by Special Review ( section 24. 5) or Operation Standards for Uses by Special Review (section 24. 6) , and that the applicant has followed the guidelines according to section 24 . 7 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinances. In order to make a wise decision for the residents of Weld County, the County Commissioners must verify facts relative to statements made by any of the above groups. We have seen a weakness in the County Commissioners at past hearings in their inability or unwillingness to hold a person accountable for statements they are making. In this election year, we feel that the Board of County Commissioners cannot afford this oversight. We believe that you, as a commissioner, in order to represent us properly, should ask those people for documentation relative to the statements they are making. Before a decision is made, make every attempt possible to verify the validity of each statement. frr e 2k' /"Ve S/DOke WilGL �n/l hccro `fhiis eoen if, and PO, urd'rsfar7d `yhat ere Sonte Cooneer ` Li e fence have etas rue red serf-ter, Q fit et:(-II. tWo LM, ys = Firs> Ley Aace put us }7 aw ).1 red poise --710 ConteMns bra ty+ /0 "1"4614-7 by (-174i_ Ilanr y 1)(,Pt, lay /0-0701:-:/2 t etn Ar 0a,),'rj f esc iudeQethes ? Lewn a c! we ree lly 4ad 4net mat-cir app.-wed in ur yropent/ Dr SeeM/J q UI/JO_trs i* Was r��d by Fer Au ft /cut ct/l nand /s ` /ie 5arnt hg Wale/74i as Wiled- /1/ebeywJ/ ketti-e_ C oaii I a use.,. /s his a dezu4Le - sfaMdard ? (Ve eve acppree°ea . i-e/ter- - rn ,you pu41/A1j, 1c aezettn taxi 1 by ,sf'ueiure- -IL turfy (70 vpr Wt eit [k P ac,A'4 C-taarj +,_„- n c/r(J,of LCa S W i 1t\ k r `fk P b CA\f +Lq Pia nn , ij? Cowtn.L(ssron and Opun/y (ommiss,onlers . Haw rs ate-0 antaLtrilty rncz ±ct -ti ? irk yam` Sao CORRECTED CERTIFIED COPY BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Moved by Richard Kimmel that the following resolution be introduced for' passage by the Weld County Planning Commission. Be it resolved by the Weld County Planning Commission that the application for: CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-537-3 NAME: James McDonald ADDRESS: 5129 Weld County Road 16 Longmont, CO 80501 REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and an Amended Special Review permit for an airport, open-air museum, balloon bungee jump facility and associated uses in the A (Agricultural) zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the E2 W2 SW4 of Section 25, T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: Adjacent to the Town of Frederick; east of Weld County Road 11, and north of and adjacent to Weld County Road 16. be recommended unfavorably to the Board of County Commissioners based upon the applicant's inability to comply with the proposed Conditions of Approval and Development Standards. Motion seconded by Bill O'Hare. VOTE: For Passage Against Passage Richard Kimmel Tom Rulon Bill O'Hare Judy Yamaguchi Shirley Camenisch The Chairman declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of this case to the Board of County Commissioners for further proceedings. CERTIFICATION OF COPY I, Sharyn Ruff, Recording Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution is a true copy of the Resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County, Colorado - .o.ted on April 7, 1992. la -d the 29t of June 1992. I^ Sharyn F. 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TL, c„u z `1l -12---1Z/ D G .E.C _ 6, -774_8—vcre-Lc, ,/ lot.. --Qf.,__c_„_,,Le__ >9_,..6,,,,j7„,-- ¢ ; s� XIV cj `..�7�-t�-�.-�o �i��-:z-_�f.�._�.�`-.�._. � ��-N--�--�--..e..-� � � __t.G.c°_c 1,L f-1Yl '144 er-z-viD s 7z J(py13iv We/de,, Rfl JUNE 10, 1M2 FARMER-MINER Pe 3 Weld Commissioners ,40414 „z- b 4 to rule- on "airport° By Michael Neilson Sandy Ingram, a resident on Road 11 whose home is near the Wednesday, July 1, marks an "airport," is rtant date for dozens of area and a psarticularly voal residents who have been protesting o articulate sdze mokeswho liven for n the appearance and activities at the about a d n families oppose pp in so-called "Frederick Airport" b- the t immediate ofpresent reaond the cued on Weld County Road 16 state ofthan 100 signatures She f between Roads 13 and 11, west of said more than have been nobtai d the Tri-Town area. opposition o obtained On July 1 the Board of Weld from individuals who live and/or I- CountyCommissioners will act on work in toan area bordered by the 25 Frontage Road, Highway 52, a request from airport property Weld County Road 13, and Road owner Jim McDonald to continue 22. Ingram said McDonald has and even expand if desired the var- appealed the recommended denial ious operations and material lo- of the County Planning Commis- cited on the property. sion, and the final dattision thus In late April, the Weld County goes to the Commissioners at 10 Planning Commission recom- mended the request be denied. The Frederick Town Board has steered clear of the issue which is centered in an area near to but not within the Town's corporate limits. Town officials have said, however, they have no interest in annexing the land as*mow exists. The Tri-Area Phianing Com- mission has recommeeded denial cts;n5,y7 of McDonald's application. "'" a.m. on July 1. Ingram and her neighbors are coconigingu many people as possibltii'"to attend this meeting in Greeley to make their opposition known. Ingram said the facility in- cludes wrecked airplanes, wrecked cars (still present although cited by the County as being in violation in 1982), over-night camping, party- ing, and littering. She also men- tions salvage operations, ineffec- tive and unattractive fencing, fugi- See 'Mx. on pope 3 Airport Continued from letters of complaint on file yids the page County, and they still allow it to continue," Ingram said. five dust, heavy traffic, and bungee "Another thing we're fighting: Ingram was also quick to jumping. Who's responsible when a jumper tend words of appreciation to other. "We've been forced into living or a plane crashes through our south Weld County residents who by his (McDonald's) lifestyle roofs? We feel Weld County have helped the airport. whether we like it or not," Ingram should have some responsibility neighbors in their fight of said in a recent interview. for what happens out there sielse opposition. She mentioned Nancy Area residents who oppose they've allowed it to continue kr McDonald's operations hold so long," Ingram said. pichter and Barbara weekly meetings, she said, and She also mentioned that, on who were organizers and vocal they welcome any area citizens July 15, McDonald's present spe- members of SWAT (South Weid who would like to attend or to sign cial use permit will be up for A. Against Trash), a gran-won petitions in opposition. Those in- view by the County Commission organization formed to o it terested may telephone Ingram for ers,who may either extend it or so- more information at 776-7124. yoke it. "If that's revoked, event- creation Kirkmeyerfill ruse Ingram also cited the numer- thing out there will be shut don ," candidate for Wei ous accidents that have occurred in Ingram said. Commissioner the operation of the parachute She said that County officials jumping school located on the have been informed of the illegal property. "The way the jump balloon-bungee jumping activilis school operates, there's no safety that have taken place at the site, for the jumpers or the near-by resi- with reports of loud, early-morning dents. There are pilots flying with- screaming and profanity, as well as out pilot's licenses." over-night camping and all-night She said the flying and partying. "We're asking the Corn- parachuting operations at the site missioners, 'Why did we have to are presently under investigation put up with this for five months by the FAA (Federal Aviasion before the County put a stop to it,' Administration.) when the County told them no to begin with?" Ingram added, "I've been out here for three years,and there have been more accidents and crashes than you can imagine." She said her neighbors Helen and Rase` Jubenville have been ftghti conditions at the "airport" for al ;,nr- most 17 years. "There are many s' , ru ,.._ ._utiWv:: 1JllL. lr% rtt,l ' .' miLit aL. ")1,1dlc:- o. On Sunday, a small but signif- in Longmont, but I believe they rk • t contingency of eight adults deserve to be reco d here, too, he fro ur community stood on the in the community in which they 'n• stage the Albert E. James live an rye. They are Virginia as Memorial heater at Longmont L. Carmen A. Murillo (who so High School to receive their high ere mother-and-daughter 'n school diplomas. The ad e speakers at the podium), Angela a- them, against incredible , at Marie Quint, Alegandrina Garcia, i- the Frederick Adu ducatthn-.. ,_Kimberly Joy Salazar, Ana Luisa 'n Center, in the b of the high Culcl,eron, Leslie D. Marquez, and school, eve uesday and Thurs- HeatlierC. Salazar. day nigh us whatever time they Congratulations to you all! coul eal from jobs and families, Sincerely, 5 o r the course of months and George.Curfman 21 :o ,s Local "airport" reconsidered Is ,n st (Note: This letter was first sub- taken place here. .t mitted and printed in March Repeatedly, violation letters n 1992.) are issued to McDonald who then 1, submits a new application to Weld x Dear Editor: County to allow whatever new I We have lived on Weld problem he has created. He ,e County Road 11 since 1965. This promises to follow the rules, cor- p is a quiet growing rural area. In rect violations, and add nothing tf the past two years, more than else. Yet if anything is done it is is eight new homes have been only in the most perfunctory ie 'added. Now 48 homes are imme- manner possible. -e diately impacted by the Tri-Town McDonald's latest request in- n Airport, which is at Weld County cludes everything. He covers all Roads 11 and 16. bases. His operation would n In the mid-1970's, James "include but not be limited to" - McDonald opened this airport airplanes, hot air balloons, heli- e without permits and over protests. copters, spray planes, gliders and y McDonald was quoted as saying, ultralights. Jump operations "Traffic at the field is compara- "include but would not be limited it tively light. Pilots take off from to" jumping from airplanes, bal- - the strip on occasional recreational loons, other aircraft, off towers, it flights. It's no big operation, just cranes, and structures, using d a place to gather and have a little parachutes, bungee-cords and s enjoyment." other devices. A collection u Today we have a 40-acre "including but not limited to" air- e junkyard, a parachute school, craft, automobiles, trucks, e proposed bungee-jumpers, noise, motorcycles, scooters, tractors, I traffic, dust, screaming ambu- farm implements and machinery, Letter e lance, fire, and police vehicles. pickups, tractor trailers, trains, L ette r e We have been treated to being buildings, all types of military . awakened at dawn by terrified aircraft, vehicles, tents, etc. CptNnued from pogo patrons jumping, yelling obsceni- Anything left out? We cannot urge our ties, clearly heard three-quarters Who would be forced to put Commissioners too strongly to r of a mile away. It has made the up with all this? We who live deny this application. We ask that TV newscasts more than once. here. For more than 15 years, anyone who is concerned over , Even a "Channel 9 Wants To McDonald has claimed he plans to what is happening in this area (to - Know" series was aired regarding build a house here, but he remains attend a hearing that was hold in 1 the lack of safety, proper licens- in Lakewood, far removed from April in Greeley). s ing, and numerous violations and the problems he created. H.I. Jubesville j complaints. Three deaths, many Weld COS* Wilt 11 accidents and plane crashes have See 'Letter' on page 5 i Page 4 FARMER-MINER JUNI , 1992 IIL etters To Editor viv£b ri , �n rig Owners, other neighbors defend airport Dear Editor: braska? I'm attempting to fashion ily. m use um After reading your June 10 is- my museum after that one. By the The Frederick Town Board sue, I see you were given a lot of way, this is the only museum in the may have tried to steer clear of this misinformation. County of Weld. issue, however they must not know My name is Jim McDonald You don't just wake up one that their mayor, Ed Tagliente, and I own the Firestone Airpark & morning and say, "I think I'll start wrote a two-page letter to Weld Wings N' Things Museum on a museum today!" It takes years of County Planning Services (after Weld County Road 16, and have collecting all over the country, Tri-Area had rescinded their denial since 1968. I purchased this planning and restoration. and recommended approval), and property as an airport which it had In answer to some of their mentioned how the bungee jump- been for many years. (Most people "misinformation": ing activities are an annoyance to in the area don't even know there is The 100 signatures Mrs. In- surrounding property owners. This an airport here.) gram and friends collected, these was done on Town of Frederick If Mrs. Ingram and Mrs. people who signed were not letterhead and dated 3-23-92,just a Jubenville don't even know we live shown the current plan and 80% to short time before the Frederick here and have lived here full-time 90% of them didn't know there bungee jumping operation was to for five years, and more than half- was an airport here much less a open across the road from hunt' time several years prior to that, museum. dreds of families living in the mo- how could they possibly know After the Tri-Area Planning bile home park in Dacono. what else is here or what my goals Commission (all members) came Weld County Planning Ser- are here? out for a tour their denial was re- vices had recommended approval; Have you ever been to the Pi- scinded and many asked if they however the current planner, Keith oneer Museum in Minden, Ne- could return with friends and fam- Schuett (who has since been re- moved from our case) changed our application and we are the ones who denied it although our appli- cation was never read at the meet- ing to let the neighbors know it had been changed and the on13 addition was a house, instead the allowed neighbors to get up and tell lies for 4 to 5 hours (sometimes one would get up 5 or ae 6 times to talk). ,� ,� � Mrs. Ingram mentioned sal- ' p vage operation; since my first USR �na� Permit in 1980, my salvage opera- �w Lion has been listed and approved. Nemo There is no jump school op- erating on this property. Ed Henson operates on his own property next door. Sometimes we don't leave the place over once or twice a week, McDonald.submitted thesephotos of two of the aircraft he so they better look to d someone else their traffic for traffic and dust. I think plans to include in his museum. that's why they don't know I live here because we mind our own business and are quite ,rn m We have recently added over 3,000 feet of solid fencing for bet- ter screening and also closed one runway so it didn't go over a new horse barn our neighbors to the '-a � north built. We asked Rick Patterson, mayor of Firestone, who was oneof the hot air balloonists, to find a new location for their activities and that was a year ago. We've also asked the bungee jumpers to do the same (almost a year ago). They are working out of mrosBoulder. There were never overnight parties and camping on our prop- erty. We have had locked gates for 0q,,' ,.' many years. As you can see, we have done more than should be expected to get along with our neighbors. However, Mrs. Ingram and Mrs. Jubenville and a few others of their type have incited a lot of "hate mongers" and are very much like the ones involved in the L.A. riots. To our knowledge, none of the people who are opposing us have ever been on the property unless trespassing. I would also like to let anyone know who is thinking of joining Mrs. Ingram's group that the County will be looking at your properties to be sure you have no violations such as lack of building permits, weed violations, and the need of fences, etc. Many of her group have already been cited for these violations. James McDonald Weld County Road 16 More Letters About Airport On Page 5 letters Toitor = = To the Editor: To the Editor: Concerning your lead story in In regards to the June 10th, the 6-10-'92 edition and the "so 1992, article "Weld Commission- called Frederick airport," I can en to rule on 'airport': only say this has turned into a This story was interesting but vendetta supported by a lot of fic- sadly one-sided. It appears to me tion and what-ifs. that the majority of the story was I know of no vocal party that from an interview with Sandy In- has been out there recently to see gram and a letter from H.I. what is going on, the progress, Jubenville. projections,purpose. I have lived in small towns I personally enjoyed the hot most of my life and am used to the air balloons, colorful, something to stories which appear in these watch. small-town papers. What ever hap- Bungee jumping I consider a pened to investigation in report- passing fad, but enjoyed by the ing? Or is that only reserved for participants. Yes, early on there the larger, well-respected papers? were outbursts of obscenities, but Just a few notes to prove my that was curtailed later on. The point: countdown noise was no worse In the first paragraph is a ref- than we hear every day from dust- erence to the "so-called Frederick producing traffic, people trying to airport." The Federal Aviation make a living, blood-curdling Administration has defined what screams from the neighbors' kids an airport is in the Federal Avia- on a trampoline, just normal kids tion Regulations--Part 1 trying to grow up strong & (Definitions and Abbreviations). healthy, my lawnmower or yours, "Airport" means: an area of land or trying to catch up with the water that is used or intended to be undergrowth. used for the landing and takeoff of Junk aircraft, cars, tractors, aircraft, and includes its buildings bikes are for the most part out of and facilities if any. production items serving as spare parts and patterns, both hard to It doesn't take much effort to find. Some are projected as static check the records in reference to a displays. This is Mr. McDonald's letter from the mayor of Frederick property, he paid for it, he after it, to Weld County Commissioners. transported it from the Dakotas, In the article you state, "The Texas, Pennsylvania, California. Frederick Town Board has steered Where do you or I get the authority clear of the issue." How about to complain about someone else's doing an investigative report on interest? how the mayor of Frederick stated Mr. McDonald bought this in his letter to Weld County property sometime between 1960 Commissioners to not allow and 1970. The Airport had been in bungee jumping shortly after use about 35 years at that time. Frederick approved t h e (Clyde Ice landed his Ford Tri- constructionofa tower for bungee Motor here in 1935, ask Jack jumping within its city limits? Sharp, 5988 Highway 52; Charles Sabados of Dacono remembers the Smalldone brothers since aboat 1937; aerial photographs on record since 1935 in the Weld County Met ce show the airport.) Zn A phone call to Channel 9 News will quickly put to rest the notion that they have investigated the airport--in truth, Channel 9 has only investigated someone who If them is any illegal flying or uses the airport andlives nearby. unlicensed piloting going on, then Need I go on? I think not. Af- ter assured appropriate action by ter all, it is not my newspaper and I the authorities will follow. am not judged by its content. Suppose the entire 40 acres At least print the other side of were graded off, would we get an the story by possibly interviewing Industrial complex, hi-rise apart- Mr. McDonald, not as a rebuttal ments, hi-density urbanization? (this approach tends toward the su- Why would anyone move here permarket tabloids), but as a fair if they have no tolerance for what representation of the other side. is firmly established? People like myself expect more Why would anyone 3 miles from a quality paper like the away sign a petition about some- Farmer and Miner. I am looking thing they didn't know was here? forward to an objective, investiga- I pity the Board of County five report on this issue,one which Commissioners. No Way can they is not tainted by the emotions of keep us all happy. either side. Leslie Grisham Jon D. Foote Weld County Road 11 Weld County Road 16 • It 4 Firestone pilots granted • 'permit to build hangar. r _ (• I' • • : .GREELET — Permission to build a on occasional recreational flights. "It's no hangar on the Firestone airstrip was given big operation," he said, "just a place to to 12 Firestone light plane pilots at a recent - gather and have a little enjoyment" •• • meeting of the Weld County Comma:a- �` complained the airfield la 0 Soars. ...r '?. .e But Bins • r ;. busier on week nds than McDonald ht ; Despite objections of surrounding' dicated. The parachute training school at `neighbors,-the owner of the strip west of - times attracts as many as se to 101 town was allowed to continue to as' students, he said. Flights come over S commodats a parachute traumas school at. . homes every 20 minutes and some of the ti 1the field. - - - , — • i.- , • skydivers jump over private property . The airstrip owner,James McDonald, "I don't want to walk out in my field and] Lakewood,encounter stiff resistance to his find someone's body splashed all over my • proposal when he approached the county property,' Bine stated in a letter to the In March,asking that the members of his pinny commission. . .. - ' pilot club be aloowed to build a hangar to , In granting the special use permit, the! • • protect their planes; which presently are_,- commissioners attached conditions, begne tied - the field . r designed to reduce disturbances la the; David Blrge,a neighbor to the airstrip, .. nelghborrood. _ - ...I - earlier this y obtained a ruling from the - year County Bard of Adjustment prohibitingA once is to be eructed along the west the construction of the hangar. McDonald'.. . and south sides of the property;parking is % • then.nought • special use permit and. to be provided for 100 vehicles;the airstrip; • ' received-a favorable recommendation •' _is to be limited to 2s takeoffs and landing's' from county Planning Commission before each day; and noisy activities to be confin-; going to the county commissioners. . ed to between the hours of 0 a,m. and 1 ' Dirge and ether neighbors complained to p.m.daffy. - -- the commissioners that airstrip users Also, the commissionerssoot �o�er�Wat were noisy, were flying dangerously low nd- parachuting students over nearby county roads and ode tropes. . • ' were disturbing neigh -',, , night. Students at the parachute training - school were camping out on the field and - making noise late into the night,Binge ad- dad ( McDonald defended the use of the v , . airstrip, which is located % mile wed of Frederick on Weld County Road li. He , said the landing strip bad been in opera- '; • t lion for many yeas before he purchased It In10N.:.' Traffic at the field Is comparatively ' Hose,he said.Pilots take off from the drip 1.,;• qmonnilninaliselinwesesin, • 3 ae572 -- na nun • Bungee-juumping firm ails out may Dennis Musppos '..pprw to the Denver Post I �♦►// A bungee-jumping company in 'Neighbors with ,Weld County experienced a great- nothing else to do By STEVE REES sr resistance this week than theTimes-Call Stall Writer (rubber cords harnessed to its had complaints about With Associated Press Reports primers kite government. , Because: of complaints from the noise. FREDERICK — Deflated by the actions of Weld neighbors, Adrenaline Adventures Christine Warren County,the head of Boulder-based Adrenaline Adven- imight have to move its operation Adrenaline Adventures tures says ho hot-air balloon bungee jumping compa- put of the county. ny will find happier landings somewhere else along Weld County commissioners de- the Front Range. sided Wednesday that tie cempa- "Neighbors with nothing else to _ sly must obtain a special-use per- do had complaints about the r Bungee tower proposed for lid—Towns/6A mit to continue operating at the noise," Warren said. "But aircraft Frederick-Firestone Airport, just taking off from the airport is a lot "I don't want to work with these people,"said Doug palmist of Interstate 21 and Col- Hooter.' Hose, president of Adrenalin Adventures. "We're prado h2, said Gordon Lacy, com- The company has leased the going to a county that appreciates the economic drive p'riasiun chairman. land from airport owner James we give them." h "It's a nuisance activity," Lacy McDonald for the past year. The company, which since April has been giving gaid yesterday. "This business "Why two families would raise thrill seekers the opportunity make bungee-cord caused some serious Kogan . . - such a fuss I can't understand," plunges from hot-air balloons,Wednesday was given There were letters written, phone McDonald said. five working days b cease and desist. !Mid a jet of complaints about Airplanes, helicopters and sky- , In an unanimous decision, Weld County commis-' nbe diving companies also 'use the aioners decided the enter- —, tting the permit wiU cost the small airport. ,prise violated the special- .: ,;j ,. company $1,000 and take up to 120 McDonald and Warren will meet use-by-review permit 1.,•" ;, ,;i,• pj,.,: • jays. This weekend is the last that today with the mayor of Frederick granted to landowner Ow company will be allowed to op- to discuss the possibility of annex- James McDonald for an • gate at its current site. ing the airport property to the city. airstrip. . I Christine Warren, part owner of Annexation would permit Adrena- "The board basically de- Wrenaliue Adventures, thinks the line Adventures to continue to tot•mined that use (bungee \ righbors are being picky. jump at the airport. jumping) is not allowed un- der the permit," said Keith \ i Shuett,a Weld County plan- ner. • McDonald's permit al- I lowed small aircraft land- ' ing. "Bungee jumping, commercial and recre- ational uses aren't allow- ir1"Shuett said. .'Wednesday's hearing T-C Re photo was prompted by com- No more hot-air plaints of noise associated bungee jumping In with the company's bal- loons, Weld County. Shuett said. • , Neighborhood complaints about added noise and traffic led county officials to investigate the operation and begin legal proceedings against McDonald. Airport neighbors complained bungee jumpers • screamed obscenities and disturbed the neighborhood in the early morning hours. Jumpers also partied, illegally camped and parked their cars in the road, neighbors said. "But we need to find a wide open site as good as the one we have now,closer to Cie foothills and south of Longmont." - S S . -_.+a4 s"'T • -1 :r e..,. ,. :reptio ,n • . ..+,sr.*** �way�;+ +- ►,+in'rt iagh I Tn - Towni airport • • given ultimatum 117 RAY ALVAREZ that a deadline for compliance with county Times-Call Greeley Bure)a requirements be set, t felt progress needed • to l was GREELEY — The Weld County Commis- time they've been here and were wasn't the first • stoners today gave operators of the Freder- couldn't comply with the standards." IheY ick-Firestone Airport one week to curtail Steinmark said the operators have "tea-, • night flig hts and build a safety fence or be sonable statements as to why they can't corn- i closed. ply. They The ultimatum came after neighbors of the necessary permission athaven't obtained the the airport west of Frederick said they were an- Terry told the commissi ne things." sta hat he in- . noyed by late-night and early-morning take- tends to meet with County Planner Rod Alll- offs and landings at the airport. They also son to draft an amendment to the airport's complained that airport operators have not special use permit to allow night flying. installed a chain-link fence between the air Terry said night flights are necessary for field and nearby homes,as required in a ape- the parachute training school because ad- dal use permit. The residents said they are vented licenses require night Jumps. - concerned for the safety of children living in He told the commissioners that only six the housing development. night flights have been made from the facill- The airport,used lot light aircraft and par- ty in the past two years—all of them quiet. aehuting, is the site of a skydiving school. In fact, traffic at the arport is light corn- Balloonists also use the airport property for pared with the nearby Id-County Airport, takeoffs. James McDonald of Golden is the about eight miles southwest in Erie, he said. ' property owner. Frederick's airport la used primarily by ree- ' A special use permit was issued to airport reational pilots. The airstrip S unpaved sad operators Pete Terry and Don Evexich in unlit. '1910. Since then, a barbed wire fence has One requirement—that the airport owner been bust, but Commissioner June Stein lay gravel on the parking lot —could be re-mrk said that does not meet the require. lazed, Steinmark said. She noted that the mess, 'ark at an earlier meeting lot Is used for folding parachutes, . meeting suggested and"gravel ruing the sults ;- • praudout of IM A . r ilea- Woo=nautical land. ; �y "Weise fearful the situation could get + gram s . t . ,lost et hand," Maid, adding gut ran , that ew fit sue: formlta an seeking to prat 1 In Coegent :' n pan mining under the lease oydan that ,de' enad►andgesprod on' �fn*S t' • flisid as Keah�k'sselfdescrited"gluten end doam speech was Mowed by more as sladle -eK i r `' ... :At' the senate from Stanley Mining'l f♦. YM the Engineering t a�iMl,, ii " -,-- 'pads industry'strade rtw4n!. ,1� y es Holly ad .L m i. + i:. d G' title O and other witnesses wan r 1 :: ran ,. g feelings" by ' . 1982 incident. However, bias w not! ii testified the talked w n oral j>g e„ ' odour a ent. • t Terry previous to the incident. " ' ming a Ite2 acrobatic stoat Sod• ' feelings" apparently had devel f as"reckless and careless." r '- over Manger's helatease'that the oar Peter Terry, 282 Jackson Ave., Fire- trol tower at Stapleton Internetl don,was found in violation of Federal Airport in Denver be given adding Aviation Administration rules govern- warning of planned jumps.Monger said lag "acrobatic" flying in a National an unconfirmed close encounter'with at Transportation Safety Beard',court in paradwttat by a United Airlines DC 8333 . Denver. proMpted his request fee the extra p In the single incident a br11C1auing cautionary measure. A Stapleton flight manaever at low altitude overt e*re-, path encroaches within one mile of the , i• erkdk-Firestone Airport .0-Tiny s'•'.Ftederick-Firestone Airport. charged with atmd'ftyiq ice Gnu its"t A pet with 4,500 hours of flying,Ten fly • an as aircraft � try ban operated the parachuting school for eight years. He said the suspension bade flying and stn; le{Ilt�M•will not close the School. nude below 1,000 feet.He also no tint (like airport recently came • 10 violation FAA rules'nglMIhg*y scrutiny of Weld County gomkulas DilioW carriers to possess a "1n a „ers. Thep threatened closure before certificate."' 7 . Ft!!. gran$ a revised special use permit Federal Jude'Patf'11tf'w .�7*Sr Eldf denied a request for night Hying rj',,_s¢a lemanu �� , there but loosened other zoning restric- Ir , kethine nto account a tine. be took into account tbree.prter suWetr Doug Wyatt,s Iwhyet resident who. • sin and that Terry, a part owner of has jumped from Terry's planes ', the airport operation, receives his sole times,was one of the parachutists who , i•, livelihood from aparachuting,school. dropped minutes before the 1982 Inc;' h Louis Monger, principal operations dent.He testified he watched the"drop inspector for the FAA Brasfield of- zone" and didn't see the plane fly over flow,had sought a revokatioh that would that area was said:ch rreeld. with him have guaranteed at lust a two-year Wes, else."d: feel is former lihn ampendon.An appeal to the NTSB for a than anyone stiffer penalty is planned,Meager said. ' nese partner,Ed Hereon,who also is a • I'• The incident at tin airport,according parachuting instructor,made a similar to all those testifying,occurred Milan comment.ia after Terry had piloted his plane to n "He Le a very careful person; said .' :: altitude of about 7,000 feet and dropped - Wilde. But,she was unable to convince .•'. I a groupof pane atlas.Terry reported, judge Garrity. ly then flew toe lower altlin over a Performing aerobatics, Judge G I , pecking abed where ales ty said,constitutes a hazard to deers, mumbled,Monger � few the "Operating an aircraft outside of its plane through the stoat ananweer, limits poses a potential d harm tootir u Terry admitted flying the pigment BP en," the judge said, reading from his IA, ; to 800 foot when be.banked thenoreft,.. findings. "Out et control means lust r'Wen that.*ire is a potential for harm.' landing it roll cotontradicted sir geed, d Terry's suspension takes effect On " three a wi cesses,Naming ngtes the imony June 1. However, be plans to canine r never rcoo did not occur apt eta�a operation of the school by employe a did not occur our a pFdaiug where other jaalpers were assembled. pilot. • He also denied a darye that the inn Terry said he is not optimistic rom that • took place underneath the descending the NTSB will hear an appeal . fondant, because of his past expert- par e- Terry's Westminster attorney, Mari' MSS.His attorney said an.assessment Q'^•^fit','., lyre Wilda, charged that tealhnony by of his chance for appeal Is planned. ' 1 - -- — --- z I l ' Q 4 Clo t. Jk.à: . la -y. 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Here is the information your office requested (r regarding possible violations. On February 15, 1976, approximately 2 : 13 P .M. , two private aircraft were performing what were, in my opinion, very danger- ous maneuvers. As they were turning left, in what appeared to �. be a landing approach, the two aircraft were very close, with one aircraft turning so a to "pass" the other, after which the second 'aircraft in turn passed the first. At one point of this "race" , the aircraft appeared to be within ten feet of each other. This maneuver was performed at an approximate altitude of 75 to 100 feet above the ground. The two aircraft involved are described as follows: #1 . Silver colored-high wing-single engine- N2918A #2 . Brown & white-high wing-single engine- N1707D • . N • t§r t • • ' At approximately 2 :48 P .M. , same date, a twin engine, white colored aircraft, N63344, made what appeared to me as a low altitude-high speed run, east to west, over .the airfield. • He then pulled into a steep climb, then rolled to the left after losing considerable airspeed. The runway at this air- field runs north & south. My neighbors and I have had to put up with many instances of this type of flying in the past several months and would greatly appreciate anything that your office can do to .put a - �G stop to this nonsense.This is the same airfield that two persons have been killed in skydiving "accidents" in two r' seperate incidents in the past several months, ; EP) I will be happy to appear and testify under oath whenever so needed by your office . The actions of the above mentioned pilots present a definite safety hazard to my family and property. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. • spectfu 1 o-h, en • arY Wal - ter • a ( I can be reached at 297-2845, Crime Lab. , Denver Police Dept. if you should need further information in this matter ) . • ti, A N • EXHIBIT OPERATION STANDARDS James H. McDonald Amended DSR-537:85: 14 1 . The uses permitted shall he an airport for no more than twenty-five (25) airworthy aircraft and an antique museum. Structures on the facility are limited to the following: Two (2) hangars; one (1) accessory mobile home used as an office and residence for security purposes; sixteen (16) portable T hangars; one (1) maintenance building; one (1) shop and trailer used in conjunction with the parachute jump operation; three (3) sheds; and one (1 ) enclosed airplane salvage and equipment storage area. The uses are described in application materials filed with the Department of Planning Services. 2. The Use by Special Review Permit area shall be maintained in such a manner so as to prevent soil erosion, fugitive dust , and the growth of noxious weeds. 3. Separate toilets shall be installed for each sex at the rate of two (2) for the first one hundred (100) persons and one (1) for each additional one hundred (100) persons, or fraction thereof. 4. Two (2) public accesses for the airport from Weld County Road 16 to the site shall be maintained. Said accesses shall be clearly labeled on the property. 5. The hangar shall he used strictly for the storage , maintenance, and repair of aircraft and aircraft equipment. Maintenance and repair of aircraft shall be permitted only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and sunset for uses which create noise and/or vibration noticeable at, or beyond the property line. 6. Hours of Operation for the airport operation shall be from dawn to sunset. 7. Trash and refuse shall be removed from the property regularly. All trash not removed shall be stored inside a building or an enclosed container to prevent blowing of refuse onto surrounding properties. 8. A four (4) strand barbed wire fence shall be constructed along the entire west side of the property with five (5) private access points for use by the following adjacent properties: 7352 Weld County Road 11; 7402 Weld County Road 11 ; 7402 Weld County Road 11; 5053 Weld County Road 16; and 5059 Weld County Road 16. The accesses may be used for ingress and egress for aircraft and vehicles. The property owner(s) and/or operator(s) of the airstrip shall be responsible for maintaining the fence and keeping it in good repair and free from debris. The fence shall be constructed within sixty (60) days of the date of approval by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners. Operation Standards Amended SUP-537 :85: 14 James M. McDonald Page 2 9. A sign shall be posted on the property containing the limitations as to use, including hours of operation, and number airworthy aircraft permitted. 10. A parking area of sufficient size to park one hundred (100) vehicles shall be located on the property. Other parking areas may be allocated for the use of the operators of the planes in storage in the hangars. The parking areas shall conform to the requirements of Section 41 . 1.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. No parking shall be allowed on Weld County Road 16. All traffic shall be controlled within the confines of the property. 11 . The building and fuel storage plans shall conform with the Longmont Fire Protection District requirements. 12. A storage tank of sufficient size to hold three—thousand—five—hundred (3,500) gallons of water shall be maintained on the property for fire protection of the property. The storage tank shall have the approval of the Longmont Fire Protection District. 13. The gas pumps shall be approved by the Longmont Fire Protection District. 14. The owner/operator shall maintain a ditch for traffic control on the south side of the property. 15. Aircraft designed to be used for the museum shall be displayed in the designated areas on the plat. 16. Junk vehicles shall not be stored on the property except within the screened area provided by the solid security fence. A junk vehicle shall be construed to be any dismantled, unlicensed, or inoperative vehicle. The security fence shall also enclose all aircraft salvage parts and aircraft maintenance equipment kept on the site. 17. The property owner and/or operator of this operation shall be responsible for complying with all of the above stated Standards. Noncomplinace with any of the above stated Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. 18. The applicant shall comply with the design standards for the Use by Special Review, Section 24. 5 et seq. , of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 3i i•4j )/ Operation Standards Amended SUP-537:85: 14 James 1,. McDonald Page 3 19. The applicant shall comply with the Operation Standards for Uses by Special Review, Section 24.6 et seq. , of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 20. Representatives or members of the Weld County Health Department, Longmont Fire Protection District , and Weld County Department of Planning Services shall be granted access onto the site at any reasonable time in order to insure the operations carried out on the site comply with the Operation Standards stated hereon and all applicable Weld County Regulations. 21. The Use by Special Review shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the Standards as stated above and all applicable Weld County Regulations. Any materials deviations from the plans and/or Standards as shown or stated above shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Planning commission and the Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans and/or Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. g� IdCw .,s Lei rr- :1 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS The Department of Planning Services has not yet received a response from the Tri-Area Planning Commission regarding this request. They will review the application at their May 7, 1985, meeting and forward their recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners for its consideration. The Department of Planning Services has received one objection to this application. 2724.31,-)79 p 4 EXHIBIT We the undersigned residents of Weld Count 1ff .2--- reviewing the application submitted by James M. McDonald, 5129 Weld County Road 16, Longmont, Co to amend Special Use Permit USR-537:85: 14 do hereby object to the granting of the proposed amendment_ We also request the Weld County Commissioners take action regarding non compliance of the existing permit and ensure it be brought into compliance_ I have reviewed the application: 14'21,,Uc' /;-2/4 /-,--/--- r,Lf -,� /. Z.t'='� ' Name Signature Date ,5--5:- 5� Gd Q! 6u.t/7y /ur_l .1.:Z Xi}07>�-'ti 7-; / fz Al, s A.' . Address Location Coments // C'�� _ /// ..A7� 'Z2 lv.�/--j �,�/�,c-1C /1 i1, s / •:"2-45'"("1" al — a I have reviewed the application: '17-rte . ,P a�,-�)2. ,U-7(--04.-A-,"`- 6 -?c' - 7 Name Signature Date _ s �r 7I-I - 2 5 c c-;� ,,,�1, f : 4 � N (,f, 4', 1' a ,7.F.,-,--t-,;2, Addrress Location .% ,-1-±e-n-1-2.--p-Le,-1-%.---/eri'✓J (yt ?"(� r z/ V Coment We the undersigned residents of Weld County after reviewing the application submitted by James M. McDonald, 5129 Weld County Road 16, Longmont, Co to amend Special Use Permit USR-537:85: 14 do hereby object to the granting of the proposed amendment. We also request the Weld County Commissioners take action regarding non compliance of the existing permit and ensure it be brought into compliance. I have reviewed the application: )N/7/ 5)470") Name c/ gnature Date 60(W MA/ Address Location /0-)9/726727L- ( SCE7 Coments I have reviewed the application: Name Signature Date Soa9 WC Address Location Coments We the undersigned residents of Weld County after reviewing the application submitted by James M_ McDonald, 5129 Weld County Road 16, Longmont, Co to amend Special Use Permit USR-537:85: 14 do hereby object to the granting of the proposed amendment_ We also request the Weld County Commissioners take action regarding non compliance of the existing permit and ensure it be brought into compliance_ I have reviewed the application: { � � 'b )TAir*// S111,4/1--O/le/YC'E Name Ci i n urre �05�( -3 B�3, Date Address ' Location • Coments ,QA 4 t_f AQo 1 t 0 ik ake_o_--LQ Gc' ,(.f co-a s:r 4 AC 4)41;1- )4 latpd,o dtud.Lp I have reviewed the application: Ligk; Name Signature Date Cc 9 l (_,J c R 39, 1.-o nwt o (.D ''fib 4_ Address Location Ccment.s We the undersigned residents of Weld County after reviewing the application submitted by James M. McDonald, 5124 Weld County Road 16, Longmont, Co to amend Special Use Permit USR-537:85: 14 do hereby object to the granting of the proposed amendment. We also request the Weld County Commissioners take action regarding non compliance of the existing permit and ensure it be brought into compliance. I have reviewed the application: r 30/� Mime Signature Date (66 1)JC.R Address Location Cements 44 I have reviewed the application: Name -Zify d-x-ert- Signature Date .sa3 Al C. ,pe/. #17. Address Location . Tos-e Cements We the undersigned residents of Weld County after reviewing the application submitted by James M_ McDonald, 5129 Weld County Road 16, Longmont, Co to amend Special Use Permit USR-537:85: 14 do hereby object to the granting of the proposed amendment_ We also request the Weld County Commissioners take action regarding non compliance of the existing permit and ensure it be brought into compliance_ have reviewed the application: Name Siture Date 7";71 71 L .25r -18A::',7 46 /� k' O r/ 57( 44 Address Location Coments I have reviewed the application Name Signature Date Address Location Coments We the undersigned residents of Weld County after reviewing the application submitted by James M_ McDonald, 5129 Weld County Road 16, Longmont, Co to amend Special Use Permit USR-537:85: 14 do hereby object to the granting of the proposed amendment We also request the Weld County Commissioners take action regarding non compliance of the existing permit and ensure it be brought into compliance. 1 have reviewed the application: c_-)1CA :.I\ ‘Z_\} ,6 6�� -50\\Y,r30 \ fi L- Name Signature Date 1CACtA- WC V_ \c Address Location Cements 66 V\ \NWiLm(k. \p L R)bW 2R\CW'UN - E-.0 \I 4•M I haver viewed the application: , , U ^x-11`er► I � 1. 0�f7 � J 1 Ou 301a. Name Signature Date mitt( ,0 C .4- ( I -0(', v io vl + Address cation Cements cr ,43--112 .4- GVT f44' l ) s: We the undersigned residents of Weld County after reviewing the application submitted by James M. McDonald, 5129 Weld County Road 16, Longmont, Co to amend Special Use Permit USR-537:85: 14 do hereby object to the granting of the proposed amendment_ We also request the Weld County Commissioners take action regarding non compliance of the existing permit and ensure it be brought into compliance_ I have reviewed the application: / 5 -22 Name Signature Date 3/ wC.—/e /' % Address Location 6-7 (7 /G Coments • • 1 have reviewed the application:h 5 V RC PE Name __7( 6 - 3.0-9c) Sr ature < SigDate 5-(U1 R 1 3/4/ Address Location 01Agniorff o /o ,y, ,e4b Coments We the undersigned residents of Weld County after reviewing the application submitted by James M. McDonald, 5124 Weld County Road 16, Longmont, Co to amend Special Use Permit USR-537:85: 14 do hereby object to the granting of the proposed amendment_ We also request the Weld County Commissioners take action regarding non compliance of the existing permit and ensure it be brought into compliance_ I have reviewed the application: Name ature Date Sd 37 117 c a /6 Address f Location 40 A.— t f Co o Cements .4t ve reviewed the application: ) /-4.)/ a-- Name Signature Date Address Location 5i)21 LOC" convents � S, S�?? We the undersigned residents of Weld County after reviewing the application submitted by James M. McDonald, 5129 Weld County Road 16, Longmont, Co to amend Special Use Permit USR-537:85: 14 do hereby object to the granting of the proposed amendment. We also request the Weld County Commissioners take action regarding non compliance of the existing permit and ensure it be brought into compliance. I have reviewed the application: me St natur Date Address Location .. U d0 71- Cements I have reviewed the ap lication: (1WK\\ ' (C) 1\%\,1v6-)V4 -0V\AtVit, . ' Name 4 Signature Date (-)A DC) VJ CA a Address Location Z(.. /71g ,� - �c- 5-cy Cements We the undersigned residents of Weld County after reviewing the application submitted by James M. McDonald, 5129 Weld County Road 16, Longmont, Co to amend Special Use Permit USR-537:85: 14 do hereby object to the granting of the proposed amendment_ We also request the Weld County Commissioners take action regarding non compliance of the existing permit and ensure it be brought into compliance_ I have reviewed the application: _ 1 L, .J Q r l g�, 1 r7 �l-4444(o^ bid 9 907 Name Signature Date 74 Sr W1 C. f iS / rn ; /F Address Location lit- CO ieo,Sr1,1 Coments I have reviewed the application: K> itd 'NJ °nee-5 , cict--ei- 7i '0),(1-Fa-- Name 0 Signs ire / Date 5L7 7(C. L..0t rpit e ft f- (T(.; Rc'.C V Address ( Location Coments We the undersigned residents of Weld County after reviewing the application submitted by James M_ McDonald, s 29 Weld County Road 16, Longmont, Co to amend Special Use Permit USR-537:85: 14 do hereby object to the granting of the proposed amendment_ We also request the Weld County Commissioners take action regarding non compliance of the existing permit and ensure it be brought into compliance. ha.v: re,.1e',';►.'o the app1ii.•.tior{. "%aid J/ '- J � L 9 Signature Dot V L"J.F' I2?o & z9L — 7r7 // 41-1(91 // Miires Locatictn I d aI Ct A- /' ,,elfp /7/e/1-.*---a1W; .1 I r14,tr t f+'.,1e',./ed the app1i.:.ytii:r{. N-2rne Signature Date Addr '3.l L{_Jtlur{ L''rr{Nr{t r L , x'577 We the undersigned residents of Weld County after reviewing the application submitted by James M. McDonald, 5129 Weld County Road 16, Longmont, Co to amend Special Use Permit USR-537:85: 14 do hereby object to the granting of the proposed amendment. We also request the Weld County Commissioners take action regarding non compliance of the existing permit and ensure it be brought into compliance_ I have reviewed the application: • widerrc / Z' "i - 29 Name Signature Date Address Location Coments • y� I have reviewed the application: Name Signature Date Address Location Coments 37;f1.579, We the undersigned residents of Weld County after reviewing the application submitted by James M. McDonald, 5129 Weld County Road 16, Longmont, Co to amend Special Use Permit USR-537:85: 14 do hereby object to the granting of the proposed amendment. We also request the Weld County Commissioners take action regarding non compliance of the existing permit and ensure it be brought into compliance. I have reviewed the application: gi-pi fig cogrE it/ Name Signature Date Address Location I oments I have reviewed the application: (3441-6, 6.11,,,k 9ime„ zi-/ Name Signature Date 9 •5?cq wcl2 Address Location Coment5�� (Typed from handwritt letter by James "cfonald) • Dear Gentlemen: I have here some background information on whats been going on. 'The first page is what I wrote when I received the building permit. Dear Board Members : My name is James McDonald, I am 45 years old, have lived in Lakewood , Colorado the past 20 years, have been in self service car wash business for 15 years . I started flying in 1963, have a private pilot licence, started flying from the Firestone Air Strip approximately 1966 or 1967. I liked the freedom and friendly people in the area . I purchased the air strip a year or two later. I became interested in antique flying club activity and now have several Vintage Aircrafts myself, also several friends from Firestone have small planes which are tied down there, As you are probably aware high winds, snow, hot sun and numerous other things play havick with small planes making them a maintenance problem. Last fall several of the club fellows from Firestone and myself decided with the prime' s and inflation the way things are going if we were ever going to be able to afford some protection for our aircraft it should be done now. The new hanger which is partly built is for storage and repair of our planes . We have about 10 local people in the township which are planning to keep their planes in the new building. Car parking is planned on the east side of the building, which could handle at least 100 cars , but there hardly a time when over 3 or 4 of us get together at one time. As far as noise level the closest house to the runway is a good block away, and a take off in approximately 30 seconds and 20 take offs in one day is a big day. (Sanitation) We have water bottle and pop machine and a san-a-let toilet, for what time is spent on the ground. (Lighting) We are thinking of public service yard light system. (Trash) We use 50 gallon barrel in side of the hanger and haul our own trash. (Sky diving) There is a sky diving club at the far south end of the field, they operate on weekends, they start 9 to 10 o'clock and last till 8 evenings with weather and wind permitting. The operation consist of the pilot and 3 helpers to assist in training jumpers how to fall and packing chute and etc . Well as you can see it' s no big operation just a place to gather and have a little enjoyment. Hope to see you soon and will be glad to answer any other questions you might have. Thank you. •XNf JT Jim McDonald isittetam. '9 Longmont, Colorado June `9, 1992 Weld County Planning Commission Greeley, Colorado For health reasons, I am unable to attend this meeting in person. Therefore, I support my neighbors that the request for expansion at the Firestone-Frederick airport be denied. I submit my reasons as follows: 1. Expansion appears to be made without proper planning, and total disregard for adjacent property owners and residents. :. Threat of underground contamination because of unapproved installation of facilities for sewer, fuel, etc. 3. The most recent aircraft incident which was reported by the news media, but still leaves questions about the overhead safety of residents in the area. 4. I fear that approving a substandard, poorly planned exten- sion in this area will establish a precedent : that this kind of ilk will be condoned at other locations at later dates. It should also o be noted that Weld County will event- ually suffer as reputable expansion will be discouraged, and will do nothing to enhance the tax base that the county desires. Summary: In the past, this facility has been a general nuisance. Parachuting, balloonists, skydiving, and now the latest fad, bungee jumping. Balloonists have trespassed my property by landing, low flights, scaring livestock by operating their burners. Support vehicles have driven through my yard to the landed balloon without permission. It may also be noted that people injuries and fatalities have !occurred in the operation of this so-called airport facility. pectfl y submitted, 0 - 4-e17\-/ 0 rn r? -4 t • :t • a 1 H F I 1 i I I I V. I it. Uf a •.-._. ...•••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••-•- •FOR 0 20 OrtIoR I H a i ... j . soil N O Y . 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I 4, II 000. is io AramDennis Neal IC arydf® June 24, 1992 To Whom It May Concern, As a professional realtor, it is my opinion that any activity which occurs in a rural neighborhood that would increase noise, traffic, and appear as a junkyard, would significantly depreciate the surrounding properties. Sincerely, 4 L. Dennis Neal RE: Wade and Cheri Gonzales 7463 WCR #11 Longmont, CO 80504 4 0 IX , IIIIT Consultants, Inc. 1S ',Z 4770 Baseline Road, Suite 200 t Boulder, Colorado 80303 Phone: (303) 499-9880/1-800-373-1282 \ REALTORMLS Residence: (303) 772-1336 Each Office Independently Owned and Operated ^¶? l _1 p-w L:., •-4..) i '.7 WKWRIGHT-KINGDOM A Full Service Real Estate Company Sandy and Craig Inyrahm April 10, 1991 . 7201 Weld County Rd . 11 Longmont, Colorado 30504 Dear Sandy and Craig, As the realtor who sold you the property on Weld County Rd . 11, I know that this property met your requirements of a home located in a quiet, country atmosphere with plenty of surrounding space and away from city distractions . Any activity which occurs in your neighborhood that would be considered a nuisance due to increased traffic and noise would, in my opinion, have a negative impact on the value of your property. Sincerely, Charles Matzen d EXHIIIT 7/19' Wright-Kingdom,Inc. 1844 Folsom Street Boulder,Colorado 80302 (303)443-2240 FAX(303)443-2893 April 9 , 1992 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: It is my professional opinion as a Realtor that should a Bungee Jumping recreational facility be installed across from the residence located at 7201 Weld County Road 11 in Longmont , Colorado 80504 , it would create eate eatreiey eme economic depreciation to the property. would not be in keeping with the current neighborhood thereby depreciating the market value of the property as now established. 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