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Home My WebLink About952156.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO OCTOBER 18, 1995 TAPE #9540 The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, met in regular session in full conformity with the laws of the State of Colorado at the regular place of meeting in the Weld County Centennial Center, Greeley, Colorado, October 18, 1995, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and on roll call the following members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof: Commissioner Dale K. Hall, Chairman Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tem Commissioner George E. Baxter Commissioner Constance L. Harbert Commissioner W. H. Webster Also present: County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Shelly Miller Finance and Administration Director, Don Warden MINUTES: CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of October 16, 1995, as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve the hearing conducted on October 16, 1995, as follows: 1) Cable Television Franchise Renewal, TCI Cable of Colorado, Inc. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. ADDITIONS: There were no additions to the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Webster moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was offered. WARRANTS: Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: General Fund $ 324,447.01 Payroll Fund $ 5,108.27 Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: No bids were presented. BUSINESS: NEW: CONSIDER TWO PETITIONS FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES FROM CITY OF FORT LUPTON, C/O SOUTH PLATTE VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Martha Kindsfather, Chief Deputy Assessor, stated the Assessor recommended approval of these abatements. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said abatements and authorize the Chairman to sign. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 952156 BC0016 PLANNING: CONSIDER RE #1795 - MOODY (CONT. FROM 10/11/95): Chairman Hall stated, since this matter resulted in a tie vote, he reviewed the record, and this request does not fit the recorded exemption criteria; therefore, he will vote no. Bruce Barker, County Attorney, clarified the motion was to approve; therefore, the no vote will result in RE #1795 for J. Moody being denied. CONSIDER RE #1789 - CAMENISCH: Chris Goranson, Planning Department, entered staffs summary into the record and stated staff has concerns since the request was based on splitting off a sprinkler system corner. He explained staff recommended a reconfiguration of the site to one more compatible instead of a square, seven -acre parcel. Mr. Goranson also noted there is currently no sprinkler on the farm. He answered questions from the Board concerning access and explained the reasons for the Tri-Area Planning Commission's recommendation for denial. Shirley Camenisch, applicant, clarified there was a sprinkler on the farm for about two years; however, there has not been one since the early 1980s. She stated the farm has no water available and submitted pictures of the site and surrounding area as Exhibits A through E. Ms. Camenisch stated the ground is in dryland wheat every other year, and, if a sprinkler were on site, it would miss the seven -acre corner. She indicated Firestone or Frederick will most likely annex the area, and at this time the closest house is one-half mile to the east on Weld County Road 18. She confirmed the access indicated for proposed Lot A is only proposed, and the buyer will determine the access. Ms. Camenisch responded to questions from the Board. Fred Elms stated he is trying to buy proposed Lot A and would access from Road 18. He indicated he prefers a square, seven -acre parcel and noted there is only one new home in the area with all others being older homes. Mr. Goranson answered further questions from the Board concerning traffic counts and past accidents. Chairman Hall stated he feels this request would have to stretch to fit the recorded exemption criteria for the agricultural zone since it is for a residential use. He also stated there is no sprinkler, so no sprinkler system corner exists; therefore, this request completely evades the criteria. Commissioner Baxter questioned if the parcel is being sold for financial reasons for the farm, and Chairman Hall clarified the parcel being sold would still have to be considered non-productive land. Commissioner Harbert stated it is questionable whether the land is non-productive, even with the pictures, and the site is near enough to Frederick that a minor subdivision would be a better use. She also clarified none of the farm has water; therefore, the corner is the same as the rest of the farm. Ms. Camenisch addressed the Board's questions and stated that particular corner has always been in sod, and there is no way to irrigate it; therefore, it is non-productive. Commissioner Harbert also stated it would be very costly to water seven acres of land with Central Weld Water, since there is no irrigation water available. Commissioner Webster stated the parcel is definitely non-productive, and the land could be kept weed -free by planting dryland grass. He also agreed the site will probably be annexed in the future and stated the owners have property rights to sell non-productive land as long as it will not be detrimental to neighbors. Commissioner Harbert reiterated a minor subdivision would be the best solution since the site is close to the Tri- Area and would require orderly development. Responding to Commissioner Webster, Ms. Camenisch agreed to the Conditions of Approval. Commissioner Harbert moved to deny RE #1789 for Phillip Camenisch, and Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion. Commissioner Baxter agreed the way this request was presented it does not fit the recorded exemption criteria; therefore, he will vote for the motion. Commissioner Webster stated minor subdivisions can be very costly to develop, and it would not be fair to require that to establish one residence. Chairman Hall stated only Commissioner Harbert's comments suggested a minor subdivision and reiterated the request does not fit the recorded exemption criteria. Commissioner Kirkmeyer agreed and stated all the property has the same productivity. The motion carried four to one, with Commissioner Webster voting nay. Minutes, October 18, 1995 952156 Page 2 BC0016 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda. There were no ordinances. Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to and respectfully submitted by the Acting Clerk to the Board. There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:35 a.m. ATTEST: di4 <L% Weld County Clerk to the Boargl BY. 747_„„tei—i" vl�/l�il� Deputy Clerk tt t� q?�ck. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, OLORADO ra J. Kirkmeyer, Pr. Tem Georg€E. Baxter Constance L. Harbert W. H. We ster Minutes, October 18, 1995 952156 Page 3 BC0016 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES WELD COUNTY, COLORADO OCTOBER 18, 1995 TAPE #95-40 ROLL CALL: MINUTES: WARRANTS: The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, met in regular session as the Board of Social Services in full conformity with the laws of the State of Colorado at the regular place of meeting in the Weld County Centennial Center, Greeley, Colorado, October 18, 1995, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and on roll call the following members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof: Commissioner Dale K. Hall, Chairman Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tem Commissioner George E. Baxter Commissioner Constance L. Harbert Commissioner W. H. Webster Also present: County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Shelly Miller Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the minutes of the Board of Social Services meeting of October 16, 1995, as printed. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Shelly Miller, Acting Clerk to the Board, presented the warrants for approval by the Board in the amount of $56,382.59. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the warrants as presented by Ms. Miller. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to and respectfully submitted by the Acting Clerk to the Board. There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:40 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: Weld County Clerk to the BY: // tr,4. Deputy Clerk to the Board ELD COUNTY, O ,i RADO arbara J. Kirkmeyer Geoorr e'E. Baxter Constance L. Harbert W. H. We ster 952156 BC0016 Hello