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RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR THE WELD COUNTY ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH
LEGAL ACTION AGAINST PATRICK AND SHELLY CRAIG FOR VIOLATION OF THE
WELD COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
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, Patrick and Shelly Craig, VI #9800197, are allegedly in violation of the Weld
County Zoning Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, despite efforts by the Planning staff to resolve said matter, the violation has
not been corrected, and
WHEREAS, on the 8th day of December, 1998, a public hearing was held before the
Board of County Commissioners for the purpose of hearing testimony relating to said violation,
and
WHEREAS, Patrick and Shelly Craig, property owners, were present at said hearing,
and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners deems it advisable to refer said
violation to the Weld County Attorney's Office for legal action, with an instruction for delay of
action upon such referral until December 8, 1999, to allow adequate time for the property owners
to bring the subject property into compliance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that said violation be, and hereby is, referred to the Weld County Attorney's
Office for legal action against Patrick and Shelly Craig to remedy the violation of the Weld
County Zoning Ordinance, and any other persons occupying the properties, any persons
claiming an interest in the properties, and any persons acting in active concert with the identified
parties, with an instruction for delay of action upon such referral until December 8, 1999, to allow
adequate time for the property owners to bring the subject property into compliance.
982378
Pk, CA 61 PL0824
VIOLATIONS -VI #9800197 - PATRICK AND SHELLY CRAIG
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 8th day of December, A.D., 1998.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
W COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST:
' f! Constance L. Harbert, Chair
Weld County Clerk "t : J Q tv, j�
/ f 4 ii W. H. Webstee°tr Pro-Tem
BY: � '
Deputy Clerk to the ��• t ' EXCUSED
e E. Baxter
A VE AS M:
/ Dale K. Hall
y Attor y EXCUSED
Barbara J. Kirkmeyer
982378
PL0824
DATE: December 8, 1998
VIOLATION NUMBER: VI-9800197
NAME: Patrick and Shelly Craig
ADDRESS: 1942 Weld County Road 53, Keenesburg, CO 80643
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The N2 NW4 of Section 28, Ti N, R64W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
PARCEL NUMBER: 1475 28 000007
CASE SUMMARY
The complaint file set up for this case occurred when the applicant applied for a Zoning Permit for a Mobile
Home (ZPMH-2110) and a Recorded Exemption (RE-2344), and it was discovered that a Use by Special Review
was not on file in the Department of Planning Services for the keeping, raising and boarding of exotic animals.
Mr. Craig submitted a letter to Monica Daniels-Mika stating they planned to comply with the request for a Use
by Special Review, but requested the Department of Planning Services not follow up for a period of 12 months.
The Board of County Commissioners voted to schedule a work session to make this determination. The decision
to schedule Mr. and Mrs. Craig before the Board of County Commissioners at the violation hearings set for
December 8, 1998, was made.
On November 25, 1998, Sharyn Frazer, Code Compliance Officer sent a letter to Mr. and Mrs. Craig thanking
them for agreeing to meet with the Board on December 8, 1998, and also agreeing to meet with Sheri Lockman,
Planner, and Sharyn Frazer on-site on December 2, 1998. Pictures were taken with the digital camera.
982378
Kit(to, a DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
bTT� Weld County Administrative Offices
1400 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631
Phone(970)353-6100, Ext. 3540
Fax (970) 352-6312
COLORADO
November 25, 1998
Mr. Patrick Craig
Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center
1942 Weld County Road 53
Keenesburg, CO 80643
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Subject: VI-9800197, The N2 NW4 of Section 28, Ti N, R64W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Dear Mr. Craig:
Thank you for agreeing to meet with the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, December 8, 1998, at
10:00 a.m. I have placed you as the first item of business on the agenda. This meeting will take place in the
County Commissioners' Hearing Room, First Floor, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley,
Colorado. It is recommended that you or a representative be in attendance to answer any questions the Board
of County Commissioners might have.
Sheri Lockman, Current Planner has informed me that you are willing to meet us on the property December 2,
1998, at approximately 8:00 or 8:30 a.m. I looking forward to meeting you.
If you should have any questions, please contact me at the above address and phone number.
cerely,
Sharyn Fraaer, ACED
Code Compliance Officer
pc: VI-9800197
MEMORANDUM
TO: The Board of County Commissioners
COLORADO FROM: Sheri Lockman, Current Planner
SUBJECT: Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center
The Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center is a non-profit corporation that provides
rescue, care and housing for surplus, confiscated, and abused wildlife. Operated by Pat and
Shelley Craig, the center is fully licensed by the Colorado Division of Wildlife and The United
States Department of Agriculture as a zoo. The center has been in operation for 18 years, 6 in
Weld County.
Recently the Craigs applied for a Recorded Exemption and a Zoning Permit for a Mobile Home
to house an on site zoo keeper. At that time it was discovered that the site does not have a Use
by Special Review Permit for the keeping, raising, and boarding of exotic animals.
The Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center is a non-profit and non-government funded
organization. The costs incurred in obtaining the Recorded Exemption and ZPMH has already
strapped the Center's food budget. The Craigs did not realize the County required a USR and
will be happy to comply but are requesting a year to secure the necessary funds.
Should the Planning Department grant the Craigs one year to apply for a USR before
proceeding with a violation?
YES NO Work Sessi
George Baxter
Connie Harbert t
Barbara Kirkmeyer ✓ ,
Dale Hall
Bill Webster ✓
Weld County Planntn '7
NOV 1 7 1998
RECEIVED
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November 3, 1998
Rocky McywntaiiivWactlife.
Monica Daniels Covtr4erva "toff Center ANIMAL RESCUE
Department ofPlanning Services 1943 wu 53
Keene/ski-it-0;CO 80643 303 536-4616
Weld County Administrative Offices
1400 N. 17th Avenue t;uUllwfulllllilt4 1.1 pt,
Greeley, CO 80631
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RE: Use by Special Review
Monica, Fitt:ft" EL)
To comply with your request, I am supplying you with this written statement of intention to apply
for a Use by Special Review for the wildlife center
IIIST0RY.
Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center is a non-profit corporation that
provides rescue, care and housing for surplus, confiscated, and abused wildlife
Operated by Pat and Shelley Craig. the center is fully licensed by the Colorado
Division of Wildlife and The United States Department of Agriculture as a Zoo-
The center has been in operation for 18 nears - 12 in Boulder County and 6 in
Weld County. Animals typically bound in public zoos are sent to the center by
government agencies and private wildlife centers when found to be abusedor
illegally kept, and the only alternative v.kould be euthanasia. Animals are cared for
with private funds and donations by the public, as the center receives no
government funding. Over the past eighteen years the center has saved-hundreds
of animals, and has been honored by the American Humane Association for exotic
animal care and assistance.
t t RRENT SITUATION:
Rocky Mountain Wildlife Consen:etion I enter s currently located in southeast
Weld County on an 80 acre parcel of(arm land. Relocation from Boulder Countv
was due to the high density growth alone the front range as well as the previous
property being situated next to a proposed active mine site. Prior to purchasing
property for relocation, I called tenth 1uimci (dounty and Weld County Planning
Departments to research special /rminn renuii enteuts At that time, I was told by
both departments there were no spct1al /O1111`_ requirements in place for exotic
animals. More specifically, the pci sun lion' he Weld County Planning Department
and I spoke at great length about „ n rn,ncerns of moving to Weld County. I
stated my surprise as to Weld ( tint-, n,,t having any regulations pertaining to
exotic animals given the count- y hi,storc with the Hawkins animal abuse case in
Plattville. 1 was assured there rsas no current zoning regulations pertaining to
exotics, but given the history previously stated, the planner stated the county
would probably pursue some form ofzoning revision in the future- As a result of
that conversation, we saw no problem with relocating the center to Weld County
and subsequently purchased the 80 acre parcel the center is located on. We then
made extensive improvements to it - in order to accommodate the wildlife center.
For the last 5 years we have been under the impression that the center was in
compliance with Weld County zoning regulations. Upon recent inquiry into
obtaining a Recorded Exemption for insurance reasons, we were informed by
planning officials that the center was not in compliance. The Planning Department
then made it a requirement of our Recorded Exemption that we complete a Use by
Special Review.
DIRECTION-
With the Planning Department's current view of the Wildlife Center, our obligation
lies in pursuing a Use by Special Review I am writing this letter, in part, to
explain the burden this obligation has placed on the Wildlife Center, and to
recognize the same. Being non-profit and non-government funded, the Wildlife
Center is constantly challenged to provide for the animals in their care heeding an
average of 3,000 pounds of meat a week, and hundreds of pounds of select feed,
results in a cost to the center of more than $ 40,000.00 dollars per year Procuring
the additional funds needed for completing a Use by Special Review, such as
County Filing Fees, and Engineering Fees, is definitely a burden to the Center
The costs incurred in obtaining the Recorded Exemption has already strapped the
Center's food budget, and diverting more funds at this time could be devastating
As such, the Center is asking for time to secure funding to cover the costs of the
USR. At this time, it would be difficult to give an exact date as to when the
Center could complete the USR, but I would estimate the Center could make
application within 12 months. Therefore, I would ask that you consider our
situation, and give us time to secure the necessary funds needed to complete the
process.
Thank you for your time and consideration in this mattei and please don't hesitate to call if you
[In ye ',Inv questions or need any additional documentation
Sincerely,
Patrick Craig - Pres.
Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center
PERMITS Id: ACTP124 Keyword: AACT User: SFRAZER 11/24/98
Activity Full Description Maintenance Violation
Permit No: VI-9800197 Applicant: CRAIG PATRICK L 8 SHELLEY R
Status: COMPLNT Address: 1942 WCR 53 WEL
Full Work Description
Description: Page No: 1
USR REQUIRED FOR AN EXOTIC ANIMAL FACILITY IN
CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER PERMITS THE APPLICANT IS
APPLYING FOR.
WORK SESSION WITH THE BCC DETERMINED THAT USR IS
NOW REQUIRED.
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Permit No: VI-9800197 Applicant: CRAIG PATRICK L 8 SHELLEY R
Status: COMPLNT Address: 1942 WCR 53 WEL
Type: VIO Vers: 9601 Screen: 01
Base Information
Parcel No: 1475 28 000007
Owner: CRAIG PATRICK L 8 SHELLEY R
Status: COMPLNT Written By: SEF Sec/Twn/Rng: 28 01 64
Description: USR REQUIRED FOR AN EXOTIC ANIMAL FACILITY IN
Location: 1942 WCR 53
Zoning Dist: A Permit Num:
App Type: VI (BCV=BLDNG VIO, VI=ZONING VIO, WCV=WELD VIO "bcv * vi")
Class Code: VI-13
use not allowed
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Monica Daniels Covvbervat'wwCevttev' ANIMAL RESCUE
Department of Planning Services 1942 mcr 53
Keerwnhu.ry,CC 80643 303-536-4616
Weld County Administrative Offices
1400 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
RE: Use by Special Review
Monica,
To comply with your request, I am supplying you with this written statement of intention to apply
for a Use by Special Review for the wildlife center.
HISTORY:
Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center is a non-profit corporation that
provides rescue, care and housing for surplus, confiscated, and abused wildlife.
Operated by Pat and Shelley Craig, the center is fully licensed by the Colorado
Division of Wildlife and The United States Department of Agriculture as a Zoo.
The center has been in operation for 18 years - 12 in Boulder County and 6 in
Weld County. Animals typically found in public zoos are sent to the center by
government agencies and private wildlife centers when found to be abused or
illegally kept, and the only alternative would be euthanasia. Animals are cared for
with private funds and donations by the public, as the center receives no
government funding. Over the past eighteen years the center has saved hundreds
of animals, and has been honored by the American Humane Association for exotic
animal care and assistance.
CURRENT SITUATION:
Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center is currently located in southeast
Weld County on an 80 acre parcel of farm land. Relocation from Boulder County
was due to the high density growth along the front range as well as the previous
property being situated next to a proposed active mine site. Prior to purchasing
property for relocation, I called both Larimer County and Weld County Planning
Departments to research special zoning requirements. At that time, I was told by
both departments there were no special zoning requirements in place for exotic
animals. More specifically, the person from the Weld County Planning Department
and I spoke at great length about our concerns of moving to Weld County. I
stated my surprise as to Weld County not having any regulations pertaining to
exotic animals given the county's history with the Hawkins animal abuse case in
Plattville. I was assured there was no current zoning regulations pertaining to
exotics, but given the history previously stated, the planner stated the county
would probably pursue some form of zoning revision in the future. As a result of
that conversation, we saw no problem with relocating the center to Weld County
and subsequently purchased the 80 acre parcel the center is located on. We then
made extensive improvements to it - in order to accommodate the wildlife center.
For the last 5 years we have been under the impression that the center was in
compliance with Weld County zoning regulations. Upon recent inquiry into
obtaining a Recorded Exemption for insurance reasons, we were informed by
planning officials that the center was not in compliance. The Planning Department
then made it a requirement of our Recorded Exemption that we complete a Use by
Special Review.
DIRECTION:
With the Planning Department's current view of the Wildlife Center, our obligation
lies in pursuing a Use by Special Review. I am writing this letter, in part, to
explain the burden this obligation has placed on the Wildlife Center, and to
recognize the same. Being non-profit and non-government funded, the Wildlife
Center is constantly challenged to provide for the animals in their care. Feeding an
average of 3,000 pounds of meat a week, and hundreds of pounds of select feed,
results in a cost to the center of more than$ 40,000.00 dollars per year. Procuring
the additional funds needed for completing a Use by Special Review, such as
County Filing Fees, and Engineering Fees, is definitely a burden to the Center.
The costs incurred in obtaining the Recorded Exemption has already strapped the
Center's food budget, and diverting more funds at this time could be devastating.
As such, the Center is asking for time to secure funding to cover the costs of the
USR. At this time, it would be difficult to give an exact date as to when the
Center could complete the USR, but I would estimate the Center could make
application within 12 months. Therefore, I would ask that you consider our
situation, and give us time to secure the necessary funds needed to complete the
process.
Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter, and please don't hesitate to call if you
have any questions or need any additional documentation.
Sincerely,
Patrick Craig - Pres.
Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center
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To Whom It May Concern;
We bought 80 acres at the corner of WCR 6 and WCR 55 in the spring of 1994. In March of
1995 we placed a modular on this property.Before moving the modular to this property,we
had several conversations with Pat Craig who own the property just west of our parcel. We
were aware that the Craig's had a compound on their property,housing many wild animals.
The Craig's have taken every precaution at the compound,to assure the safety of the
community and the safety of the animals he had saved from uncertin fate.These animals have
been a delight to family and friends and very educational for the children.
Pat and Shelly Craig are very knowledgeable when it comes to the health and well being of the
animals they house at their compound.We applaud their efforts,this is a great expense and
they take this commitment very seriously.
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DEC 02, 1998
WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
IT HAS RECENTLY COME TO OUR ATTENTION THAT THERE IS SOME TYPE OF PROBLEM
CONCERNING THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN WILD LIFE CENTER, WHICH IS OWNED AND OPERATED
BY PAT AND SHELLY CRAIG.
WE WOULD LIKE TO VOICE OUR OPINIONS ON THE CENTER. WE HAVE LIVED JUST
1/2 MILE EAST OF THE CENTER FOR APPROXIMATELY 18 MONTHS, AND HAVE KNOWN THE
CRAIG' S FOR AROUND 4 YEARS. WE HAVE THREE DAUGHTERS, AGES 14, 12 AND 9. WE
ARE VERY CAUTIOUS PARENTS. WE HAVE VISITED AND EXAMINED THE ANIMAL COMPOUND
SEVERAL TIMES, BEFORE ALLOWING ANY OF OUR CHILDREN TO SPENT ANY TIME THERE
WITHOUT OUR SUPERVISION. WE FEEL THAT OUR KIDS ARE IN NO DANGER FROM ANY OF
THE ANIMALS. THEY WERE TOLD THE RULES AND FOLLOW THEM COMPLETELY. WE HAVE
ALWAYS FOUND THE CENTER TO BE CLEAN AND THE ANIMALS ARE VERY WELL CARED FOR
AND LOVED. WE HAVE NEVER FELT UNSAFE WHILE VISITING THERE.
WHATEVER THE PROBLEMS THE COUNTY MAY HAVE WITH THE CENTER I WOULD HOPE
IT IS NOT SERIOUS, BECAUSE IT WOULD BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE ANIMALS AND THE
CRAIG' S SHOULD THE CENTER NOT BE ALLOWED TO OPERATED IN THE SAME MANNER AS
IT HAS FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO COMTACT US, STEVEN AND RITA MCCLAY AT 2055 WCR 55
KEENESBURG; CO 80643. OR CALL HOME PHONE 303-732-4092, OR STEVEN AT WORK,
THE WESTMINSTER POLICE DEPARTMENT, 303-430-2400 X2266 .
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED
ST EN M. AY
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William W. Warren
2340 Weld County Rood 55
Keenesburg, Colorado 80643
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November 30.1998
Weld County Commissioners
Greeley, Colorado 80643
Dear Commissioners,
We are writing on behalf of the Craig's Rocky Mountain Wildlife Center. We
have known Pat and Shelley Craig since they moved to our area in 1994. We have
visited their facility many times and we have taken visitors to see their animals. It is a
very well run center and the animals are extremely well cared for. They have been
good neighbors and have never caused any problems.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely ,
Bill and Susan Warren
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