HomeMy WebLinkAbout951134.tiffSUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, May' 16, 19915'
A regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission was held May 16, 1995, in th&'County
Commissioners' Hearing Room (Room #101), Weld County Centennial Building, 915 10th-iStreet, Greeley,
Colorado. The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Richard Kimmel.
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Richard Kimmel Present
Ron Sommer Present
Daniel Lere Absent
Shirley Camenisch Present
Curt Moore Present
Judy Yamaguchi Present
Bud Clemons Absent
Jack Epple Present
Marie Koolstra Present
Also Present: Pat Persichino, Director; Monica Daniels -Mika, Long Range Planner; Todd Hodges, Current
Planner; Shani Eastin, Current Planner, Department of Planning Services; Trevor Jiricek, Weld County Health
Department; Don Carroll, Public Works; Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney; Sharyn Frazer, Secretary;
Wendi Swanson, Secretary.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1080 - continued from the May 2, 1995 meeting
APPLICANT: Clifford D. Morgan and Patricia A. Mahoney
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Boarding Kennel (60
dogs/15 cats) in the A (Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot A of RE -435, being part of the SW4 of Section 23, T5N, R66W of the 6th P.M.,
Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: East of and adjacent to 47th Avenue and approximately 1/2 mile south of Highway 34.
Shani Eastin, Department of Planning Services, gave an overview of the case stating all comments that have
been received from concerned citizens and Cities of Greeley and Evans, had been included into the
recommendation.
Patricia Mahoney, applicant, spoke for the application. She stated that they have planned for 60 dogs/15 cats,
and have no intent to go beyond that number. The cats will be kept indoors, and the dogs would be in exercise
runs with no more than 5 outside at a time during the day. She also stated that they plan to keep things as
pleasant as possible since they also live on the same property. Ms. Mahoney was in agreement with staff
recommendations.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against the application.
Bonnie Carwin spoke against the application stating concerns such as the noise level, traffic, the fact that it
may devalue property, and the loss of peace and quiet.
Mike Beeman and Janette Stewart also spoke against the application with the same concerns of both noise,
odor, and traffic.
Ms. Mahoney asked where decibel levels were taken from, Trevor Jiricek of the Weld County Health
Department, stated that decibel levels were taken from the property line.
Marie Koolstra moved that Case USR-1080, be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with Planning
Commissions recommendation for approval. Judy Yamaguchi seconded the motion.
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Judy Yamaguchi stated that concerns that the surrounding property owners have were addressed in the
Developmental Standards. She stated the copy of those standards are available at the Department of Planning
Services for review.
The Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Ron
Sommer, yes; Curt Moore, yes; Judy Yamaguchi, yes; Jack Epple, yes; Marie Koolstra, yes; Shirley
Camenisch, yes; and Richard Kimmel, yes. Motion carried.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1081
APPLICANT: Melvin and Janice Callen
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for an airstrip in the A
(Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot B of RE -966, located in Section 27, T5N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado.
LOCATION: South of and adjacent to Weld County Road 54 and west of and adjacent to State Highway
257.
Todd Hodges, Department of Planning Services, spoke to the board on the use being used as private only, and
that the Federal Aviation Administration was in approval along with staff recommendations.
Melvin Callen, applicant, spoke in favor of the application. Mr. Callen is in agreement with staff
recommendations.
Questions from the board included the amount of flying that would be coming in and out of the airstrip. Mr.
Callen stated that he would be flying two to three times and would be for personal use only.
The Chairman asked if their was in the audience who wished to speak for or against the application. No one
wished to speak.
Ron Sommer moved that USR-1081 be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with Planning
Commissions recommendation for approval. Marie Koolstra seconded the motion.
The Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Ron
Sommer, yes; Curt Moore, yes; Judy Yamaguchi, yes; Jack Epple, yes; Marie Koolstra, yes; Shirley
Camenisch, yes; and Richard Kimmel, yes. Motion carried.
CASE NUMBER: AmUSR-881
APPLICANT: Lakeview Village, Inc.; c/o Doris Pavlick
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a recreational facility in the
A (Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Located in the NE4 of Section 13, T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado.
LOCATION: Approximately 1/4 mile south of Weld County Road 22 and west of and adjacent to
Weld County Road 13.
Todd Hodges, Department of Planning Services, asked that Development Standards 19 through 21 be deleted
and renumbered subsequently, due to the standards not being applicable. He also recommended three ski
competitions per year, two days each, be allowed.
Doris Pavlick, applicant, spoke in favor of the application. They are asking to hold skiing competitions during
the summer months. Ms. Pavlick was in agreement with staff recommendations.
Questions from the board included overnight camping, which Ms. Pavlick replied by stating that there was
some overnight camping. Another question was how many participants would be involved, the reply being 50
to 80.
The Chairman asked if their was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against the application.
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Howard Wogel, spoke against the application. He stated that the applicant had not complied with the
conditions of the original Use by Special Review permit. He stated that trailers sat on the property year round
instead of seasonally, the noise level was not complied with, no trees had be placed to keep the noise down,
weeds have not been properly kept up, and the amount of toilets had not been supplied. Mr. Wogel also stated
that many structures had been put up without obtaining the proper permits, and there were questions on
fencing around oil tanks.
Another concern was with the water, Trevor Jiricek, Weld County Health Department, stated that the water is
tested weekly and there have been no problems.
The board then asked Ms. Pavlick to address the other concerns. The weeds are controlled two to three times
per year, the trailers are stored through the off season and are put up for the ski months. She also stated that
at the present time Gerrity Oil and Gas is capping the wells and the fences will be put back up when complete.
All structures have been properly permitted.
Curt Moore moved that Case AmUSR-881 be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with Planning
Commissions approval and corrections. Shirley Camenisch seconded the motion.
The Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Ron
Sommer, yes; Curt Moore, yes; Judy Yamaguchi, yes; Jack Epple, yes; Marie Koolstra, yes; Shirley
Camenisch, yes; and Richard Kimmel, yes. Motion carried.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1082
APPLICANT: Sekich Equipment Company
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for an Agricultural and Sugar
Beet Receiving Station.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot B of RE -1590, being part of the NW4 of Section 19, T3N, R67W of the 6th P.M.,
Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: East of and adjacent to Weld County Road 13 and south of and adjacent to Weld County
Road 32.
Shani Eastin, Department of Planning Services, gave an overview of the application. She stated that all
complaints and concerns that have been received were attached in the packets and noted by the Department
of Planning Services. Referral agency comments have been received and incorporated into the
recommendation.
Ken Lind, representative for the applicant, spoke in favor of the application. He has reviewed staff comments
and does not agree with #4 and #7a of the Condition's of Approval. Mr. Lind gave an overview of the project
and why they plan on relocating. The concern of ownership of the ditch was also discussed.
The Chairman asked if their was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against the application.
Kent Wiiemer, Western Sugar Company, spoke in favor of the application and gave background information
and an explanation of traffic noise, safety issues, and the amount of harvesting that goes on in a 20 day period.
They plan on closing one dumping site and relocating one site and consolidating the two.
Shani Eastin further asked why the BUDA dump site had not been included as part of the original application
and asked since this was not included, was the current traffic count correct. The applicant responded that
this did included the BUDA dump site and would not affect the traffic count.
Susan Anis spoke in favor of the application. She stated that the site is centrally located and would be
beneficial to surrounding users.
Jim Gustafson, representing surrounding property owners, the Fitchner's, spoke against the application. Again
there was much discussion focusing around the Fitchner Ditch and the safety for surrounding property owners.
He also asked would be responsible for the maintenance when the sugar beets clog up the ditch.
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Arvid and Barbara Fitchner both spoke against the application stating similar concerns, and the amount of
traffic that would be coming in and out of the proposed station.
Don Carroll, Public Works Department, expressed concerns regarding culverts, easements, and accesses.
Ken Lind explained the accesses to existing site are not owned by Sekich and that they had no control over
closing them.
Ron Sommer moved that Condition of Approval #7a be deleted and #4 to say: Operator shall not unreasonably
interfere with the use, maintenance and operating of Fitchner Lateral. Operator shall maintain the crossing
culverts in accordance with Weld County Oridinace 4.2, Section 180. Deposit of sugar beets in the Fitchner
Lateral shall be considered an unreasonable interference of operation of the Fitchner Lateral. Also for
Developmental Standard #13 be added at the end to say: Type and design shall be allowed and approved
before construction by Weld County Public Works.
The Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Ron
Sommer, yes; Curt Moore, yes; Judy Yamaguchi, yes; Jack Epple, yes; Marie Koolstra, yes; Shirley
Camenisch, yes; and Richard Kimmel, yes. Motion carried.
Jack Epple moved that USR-1082 be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with Planning
Commissions recommendation for approval. Marie Koolstra seconded the motion.
The Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Ron
Sommer, yes; Curt Moore, yes; Judy Yamaguchi, no; Jack Epple, yes; Marie Koolstra, yes; Shirley Camenisch,
yes; and Richard Kimmel, yes. Motion carried.
Comprehensive Plan Revision
Monica Daniels -Mika introduced the advisory committee in attendance; Bonnie Dean, John Donley, Kirk
Goble, Mike Veeman, Gristle Nickles, Marie Koolstra, and also included the names of the other members. She
then read the recommendation into the record and indicated that changes to the various sections of the plan
had been highlighted.
Monica then gave an overview of the Comprehensive Plan by saying that well over two years ago the County
Commissioners realized the need to update the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. The Commissioners
foresaw the impending influence of growth on Weld County. In January of 1994, the Weld County Board of
County Commissioners appointed a 13 member board (Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board) to update the
existing Comprehensive Plan. This Advisory Board represented members from every facet of the Weld
population. Seven public meetings were held throughout Weld County to introduce the concept of revising the
Comprehensive Plan. These meeting were conducted in Johnstown, Grover, Ault, Windsor, South Aims
Campus, Frederick and Greeley. Attendance at these meetings included staff from several departments,
advisory board members, elected officials, and citizens. The most highly attended meeting was held on April
12, 1994, in Frederick.
The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board met at least twice a month to consider updates to the Plan. These
meetings were publicized and open to the public. Additionally, agendas and copies of staff materials were
distributed to a mailing list of 200 plus people. As the Advisory Board worked its way through the Plan it
became apparent that special attention was needed to adequately consider the specific issues presented in
the Transportation, 1-25 MUD, and Environmental Sections. Three subcommittees (TAC- Transportation
Advisory Committee, SWAB- Solid Waste Advisory Committee, and Citizen Meeting Input) were utilized to
make recommendations concerning these specific issues to the Advisory Broad. The subcommittees were
composed of staff and concerned citizens. The TAC and Citizen Meeting Input information was presented and
accepted by the Advisory Board for inclusion into the Plan. To date, the Environmental Section is still
undergoing additional enhancements which will not be reflected in this revision of the Plan.
Representatives from the Division of Wildlife, Soil Conservation Service, and county personnel were relied
upon to assist with the development of new policies and goals. While this effort aimed at merely updating the
Plan; several sections have been greatly enhanced. These sections include: Agricultural, Urban Growth
Boundaries, Open Space, Natural Resources, Oil and Gas Resources, and Transportation.
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Monica then gave an overview of the goals and policies, the numbering sequence, and the six different
chapters numbered accordingly.
John Donley explained how they dealt with goals and policies and not with regulations. He also stated that
they would like to continue to review the plan after it has been heard by the Board of County Commissioners.
Kirk Goble emphasized how the group had been diverse and that the final product was document of
compromise.
Richard Kimmel then commended Monica and the committee for all the hard work they have done the last 16
months.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone who wished to make public comments.
Carol Bulthaup did not have any concerns at the presenttime, but did state how she liked the fact the work had
been a compromise.
Chad Phillips, City Planner for the City of Evans, supported the draft and particularly the Urban Growth
Boundary section. They are currently holding city meetings to come up with a new Comprehensive Plan for
Evans.
Lee Lawson of Saint Vrain Sanitation District felt the staff and committee have done a wonderful job. They are
opposed to the reductions of the 1-25 MUD. A service plan (regulated under state law) has been approved.
Monica stated that St. Vrain service area is larger in the Mixed Use area.
Marvin Hopper thanked Monica for controlled development, and the committee for all their hard work. He
stated that this was the first lime in 25 years the community has had an input and that the plan will be good for
industrial development at a later date.
Jack Dillon felt the committee had done a good job but felt the area does not make for good residential areas,
but agreed with industrial and commercial section, but would like to see a percentage of the open space left
open.
Jim Wiggan spoke asking why there was a need to expand. He felt by shaping the development you could
leave open space between Del Camino. Mr. Wiggin was a little nervous about further annexation with Mead
and would like for the board to listen to what others have to say. Also had concerns with current services not
being adequate, and also the concern of schools in the area.
Marvin Dyer commended the Weld County Planning Department for the exceptionally good job they have done.
He has lived in Longmont for 28 years and stated how he had observed Longmont not being receptive to
change or communication with Weld County.
Sharon Hopper spoke on how their services have been satisfactorily to the area and have been more than
satisfied.
Lee Morrison advised the board to continue the plan for 2 weeks or to be forwarded to the Board of County
Commissioners.
Bonnie Dean explained how they did not want to make policies changes, they wanted to change the style, not
content.
Lee Morrison explained the Plan can go forward to the Board of County Commissioners and the changes that
occur there can be recommended to the Planning Commission and then come back. The Board of County
Commissioners does three more readings and then the Planning Commission would adopt the plan. The
Advisory Committee had no problem with that. The meeting will still be blic andoutdated. Lee Moan n sstexplained
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and heard. They fill things should move forward since the existing plan
how until we see changes, we cannot determine how much more review would be necessary. They also feel
more people would turn out for the Board of County Commissioners meeting.
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Judy Yamaguci moved to adopt and recommend the amendments of the Weld County Comprehensive Plan
dated May 2, 1995 with the exception of Section 5. Jack Epple seconded the motion.
The Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Ron
Sommer, no; Curt Moore, yes; Judy Yamaguchi, yes; Jack Epple, yes; Marie Koolstra, yes; Shirley Camenisch,
yes; and Richard Kimmel, yes. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
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Wendi Swanson
Secretary
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