HomeMy WebLinkAbout981573.tiff BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Christie Nickles 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: USR-1181
APPLICANT: Darren Weidenhamer/Kelly T. Walker
ADDRESS: 7268 Osceola, Westminster, Colorado 80030
PLANNER: Scott Ballstadt
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Recreational Facility
(supercross motorcycle racing track) in the A(Agricultural) zone district
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SW1/4 of Section 19, T2N, R63W lying northwest of Weld
County Road 398
LOCATION: North of and adjacent to Weld County Road 398 and approximately'A mile west of Weld
County Road 63
SIZE OF PARCEL: 40.269 acres
be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners for the following reasons:
1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 24.7 of the
Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
2. It is the opinion of the Planning Commission that the applicant has shown compliance with Section
24.4.2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, as follows:
a. Section 24.4.2.1 — This proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan.
Agricultural Goal 1 of the Comprehensive plan stresses the preservation of prime farmland.
The soils on this site have been classified as "prime if they become irrigated" by the USDA
Soil Conservation Service and Colorado State University. Additionally,the site is a triangular
shaped 40 acre parcel,making much of the parcel difficult to farm. Subsequently, no irrigated
prime farm ground will be taken out of production with this proposal.
b. Section 24.4.2.2 -- This proposal is consistent with the intent of the A (Agricultural) zone
district. Section 31.4.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance provides for recreational
facilities and uses including race tracks and race courses as a Use by Special Review in the
Agricultural zone district.
c. Section 24.4.2.3-- The uses proposed will be compatible with the existing surrounding land
uses. The applicants specifically chose a site for this proposal which is surrounded by vacant
agricultural land and very few residences. As of April 9, 1998, the Department of Planning
Services had received phone comments from two surrounding property owners; one opposed
and one with no conflict. The applicants are proposing a sound barrier of trees along the west
property boundary to help mitigate any potential conflicts with the existing residence which is
approximately 'A mile to the west.
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d. Section 24.4.2.4 -- The uses proposed will be compatible with future development of the
surrounding area as permitted by the A (Agricultural) zone district and with the future
development as projected by the Comprehensive Plan or Master Plan of affected
municipalities. The Town of Keenesburg has had the opportunity to review the application
materials and indicated that they have no conflicts in a referral response dated March 13,
1998.
e. Section 24.4.2.5--The proposal is not located within the Overlay District Areas identified by
maps officially adopted by Weld County.
f. Section 24.4.2.6-- The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve productive
agricultural land. The soils on this site have been classified as "prime if they become
irrigated"by the USDA Soil Conservation Service and Colorado State University. Additionally,
the site is a triangular shaped 40 acre parcel, making much of the parcel difficult to farm.
g. Section 24.42.7—The Design Standards(Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance,
as amended), Operation Standards (Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as
amended), Conditions of Approval, and Development Standards ensure that there are
adequate provisions for the protection of health,safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the
neighborhood and county.
This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application materials submitted by the applicant,
other relevant information regarding the request, and responses from referral entities.
The Planning Commission's recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following:
1. The attached Development Standards for the Special Review Permit shall be adopted and placed on
the Special Review Plat prior to recording the plat. The completed plat shall be delivered to the
Department of Planning Services and be ready for recording in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's
Office within 15 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners. (Dept. of Planning Services)
2. Prior to recording the plat:
A. The plat shall be amended to delineate the following:
1) Signage located at the entrance to the facility that indicates that no alcoholic
beverages are allowed. There shall be additional language on the sign that informs
anyone entering the property that, should they be found with alcohol or under the
influence of alcohol,they will be removed immediately from the premises. (Dept. of
Planning Services)
2) The bathroom structures, to be located near the snack bar and stands, shall be
delineated on the plat. (Dept. of Planning Services)
3) One access point to the facility and a 15-foot perimeter utility easement around the
entire site. (Public Works Dept.)
4) All attached development standards shall be delineated on the plat. (Dept. of
Planning Services)
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B. A dust abatement plan shall be submitted to the Weld County Health Department for approval.
The facility shall have sufficient equipment available to implement the dust control as required
by the Weld County Health Department. (Health Dept)
C. The applicant shall submit a landscaping plan to the Department of Planning Services for
review and approval. The landscaping plan shall indicate location and species of all plant
materials, planting implementation schedule and landscape maintenance plan. The plat shall
be amended to include the approved landscaping plan. (Dept. of Planning Services)
D. The applicant shall submit to the Department of Planning Services for review and approval
a buffering/noise mitigation plan. Any approved elements of the plan shall be delineated on
the plat. (Dept of Planning Services)
E. The applicant shall submit a drainage plan to the Weld County Public Works Department for
approval. The plan shall identify how the run-off water will be handled at the facility, include
calculations and a detention or retention facility and shall indicate the size of culvert required
at the entrance to the facility. The applicant shall submit evidence of approval by the Public
Works Department to the Department of Planning Services. (Public Works Dept.)
3. The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the
property until the Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk
and Recorder. (Dept. of Planning Services)
Motion seconded by Stephan Mokray.
VOTE:
For Passage Against Passage
Glenn Vaad
Bruce Fitzgerald
Jack Epple
Marie Koolstra
Arlan Marrs
Christie Nickles
Fred Walker
Stephan Mokray
The Chairman declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy by forwarded with the file of
this case to the Board of County Commissioners for further proceedings.
CERTIFICATION OF COPY
I, Wendi Inloes, 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, adopted on April 21, 1998.
Dated the 21st pri 1998.
Wendi Inloes
Secretary
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Weidenhamer/Walker
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1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Use Permit is for a Recreational Facility (supercross
motorcycle racing track) in the A(Agricultural) zone district, as indicated in the application materials
on file in the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development Standards stated
hereon. (Dept. of Planning Services)
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 90 of the Weld County
Zoning Ordinance, as amended. (Dept. of Planning Services)
3. All liquid and solid wastes shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects
against surface and groundwater contamination. (Health Dept)
4. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. (Health Dept)
5. Waste materials shall be handled,stored,and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, blowing
debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. (Health Dept)
6. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on this site. (Health Dept)
7. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the commercial limit of 60 db(A), as measured
according to 25-12-102, Colorado Revised Statutes. Mufflers and silencers shall be required on all
motorcycles using the property. (Health Dept)
8. Adequate toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons of the facility. (Health Dept)
9. The facility shall provide a safe and adequate drinking water source, at all times, to patrons of the
facility. In the event that an on-site well provides water for drinking, it shall meet all the necessary
requirements for a"non-community"water supply as defined in the Colorado Primary Drinking Water
Regulations(5CCR 1003-1). Bottled water provided by a commercial source shall be considered an
adequate source. (Health Dept)
10. Two permanent individual sewage disposal systems are required for the proposed facility and shall
be installed according to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations. Vault systems
shall be acceptable. Both systems shall be located near the snack bar and stands. It shall provide
a separate unit for both men and women. (Health Dept)
A) The permanent on-site systems(described above)shall be adequate for up to 100 daily users
of the facility. In the event that daily use of the facility exceeds 100 patrons, separate men and
women septic systems shall be installed for every 100 daily facility users.
B) The facility may supplement the on-site septic systems with port-a-potty units for temporary
events where the existing systems are not sufficient to serve patrons of the facility. The on-
site systems shall be adequate for up to 100 daily users of the facility. The facility shall
provide one (1) port-a-potty unit for each additional 100 expected patrons for temporary
events.
C) If vault units are installed,they shall be maintained in a sanitary manner to prevent nuisance
conditions such as odor, flies, etc. The vaults shall be pumped by a licensed septic tank
cleaner.
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D) In the event that the facility installs a sub-surface absorption septic system or other septic
system where disposal will occur on-site, those systems shall be designed by a Colorado
Registered Professional Engineer and approved by the Weld County Health Department.
E) The disposal of all sewage generated at the site shall comply with the Weld County Individual
Sewage Disposal System Regulations.
11. The applicant shall remove, handle and stockpile overburden,soil, sand and gravel from the facility
area in a manner that will prevent nuisance conditions. (Health Dept)
12. The facility shall comply with the Rules and Regulations Governing the Sanitation of Food Service
Establishments in the State of Colorado. (Health Dept)
13. There shall be no staging or parking on Weld County Road 398 at the facility. All parking shall be
within the facility. The parking area shall be gravel surfaced and maintained at all times. (Public Works
Dept)
14. No overnight camping shall be allowed. (Dept of Planning Services)
15. No alcoholic beverages are allowed at the facility. (Dept. of Planning Services)
16. The hours of operation for motorized vehicles shall be restricted to the following (Dept. of Planning
Services):
A) Normal daytime hours: 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. all days
Daytime users allowed: A maximum of 40 persons per day shall be allowed on site during
daytime hours
B) Racing hours: 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Wednesday through Friday
Racing users allowed: A maximum of 150 persons per day shall be allowed on site during
racing hours
There shall be no evening racing on Saturday through Tuesday. The applicant shall strictly adhere
to the approved hours of operation.
17. Noxious weeds shall be controlled at all times on the site. (Dept. of Planning Services)
18. All identification signs located on the property shall adhere to Section 42.2 of the Weld County Zoning
Ordinance. (Dept. of Planning Services)
19. Landscaping shall be maintained at all times. Dead or diseased plant materials shall be replaced with
materials of similar quantity and quality. (Dept. of Planning Services)
20. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Weld County
Building Code Ordinance. (Building Inspection Dept)
21. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of
Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. (Dept. of Planning Services)
22. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of
Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. (Dept of Planning Services)
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23. Personnel from the Weld County Health Department and Weld County Department of Planning
Services shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in order to ensure the
activities carried out on the property comply with the Development Standards stated hereon and all
applicable Weld County regulations. (Dept. of Planning Services)
24. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the foregoing
standards and all applicable Weld County regulations. Substantial changes from the plans or
Development Standards as shown or stated shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit
by the Weld County Planning Commission before such changes from the plans or Development
Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning
Services. (Dept. of Planning Services)
25. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing
Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may be
reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. (Dept. of Planning
Services)
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