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Home My WebLink About991375.tiff BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Moved by Arlan Marrs that the following resolution, with amended Development Standards#3, 12, 13, 18, and 23, 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-1221 APPLICANT: Pawnee Sportsmans Center/Allen Rechnagel ADDRESS: 6255 WCR 74 r' m °) n Windsor, Colorado 80550 8 PLANNER: Scott Ballstadt N REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a RecreationaZtacility (shooting range) in the Agricultural zone district LEGAL DESCRIPTION: All of Sections 1 & 12, T7N, R63W; the SW1/4 of Section 6, T7N, R62W and part of Section 7, T7N, R62W LOCATION: East of and adjacent to WCR 71 and approximately 2 miles south of State HWY 14 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 24.3 and 45.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, as follows: a. Section 24.3.1.1 --This proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan, as amended. The soils on the subject property are defined as prime if they become irrigated, high potential dry cropland and other ground by the USDS, however,the application proposes to utilize the least productive portions of the property. Additionally, the proposed shooting ranges will not interfere with surrounding agricultural practices and should the Use by Special Review be abandoned in the future, the site could easily be incorporated back into agricultural production as the application proposes minimal improvements. b. Section 24.3.1.2 -- This proposal is consistent with the intent of the A (Agricultural) zone district. Section 31.4.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance allows for recreational facilities, including shooting ranges, as a Use by Special Review in the A zone district. c. Section 24.3.1.3--The proposal will be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses. The 1,720 acre site is surrounded by agricultural uses on all sides and the nearest neighboring residence is located approximately 1.3 miles north of the northern property boundary. Additionally, as is required by Section 45.3.3.2, the proposal takes advantage of natural terrain barriers when possible. d. Section 24.3.1.4 -- The proposed uses will be compatible with future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the A (Agricultural) zone districts and with the future development as projected by the Comprehensive Plan or Master Plan of affected municipalities. The subject property is located approximately 3% miles southwest of the , unincorporated community of Briggsdale. The property consists of 1,720 acres, with them nearest neighboring residence located approximately 1.3 miles north of the northern property boundary. e. Section 24.3.1.5--The proposal is not located within the Overlay District Areas identified by 991375 ti RESOLUTION, USR-1221 Pawnee Sportsman Center/Allen Rechnagel Page 2 maps officially adopted by Weld County. f. Section 24.3.1.6--The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve productive agricultural land. The application proposes to utilize the least productive portions of the property. g. Section 24.3.1.7 -- 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. h. Section 45.3--The attached Conditions of Approval and Development Standards ensure that the operation maintains compliance with the supplemental regulations as set forth in Section 45.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 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. 2. The northern access point, which accommodates the proposed 200-yard rifle/pistol, archery and sporting clays ranges and the 600-yard rifle range, shall require a 15-inch CMP culvert approximately 30 feet in width. (Public Works) 3. Prior to recording the plat: A. The plat shall be amended to reconfigure the 200-yard rifle/pistol range in a northeasterly direction and not parallel to WCR 71. A safety zone shall be designated on the plat to identify the distance between WCR 71 and the berm. (Public Works) B. The applicant shall submit a proposed parking and circulation plan to the Department of Planning Services for review. The plan shall address and delineate the following: 1) adequate parking for maximum proposed users at each range area 2) adequate turn-around area for proposed semi tractor-trailer delivery truck 3) traffic circulation to the 600-yard range 4) both access points shall be recessed from WCR 71 to accommodate at least one vehicle to open the locked gates 5) the southern access point located at the crest of the hill with adequate sight distance in both directions Upon approval by the Department of Planning Services, the parking areas shall be delineated on the plat. (Dept. of Planning Services and Public Works) C. The applicant shall submit a landscaping plan to the Department of Planning Services for review and approval. In accordance with Section 45.3.3.4, the perimeter of range shall be LANDSCAPED to provide natural noise barriers. The remainder of the range shall be planted and maintained with grass or other suitable ground cover. D. The applicant shall meet with the Weld County Public Works Department to determine RESOLUTION, USR-1221 Pawnee Sportsman Center/Allen Rechnagel Page 3 whether both of the agricultural access points (labeled C and E on the plat) north of the northern shooting range access point will be closed or only utilized when the 200-yard range is being used. If the accesses remain open, the applicant shall indicate the method of closing these accesses during use of the 200-yard range. The applicant shall submit evidence of Public Works' approval to the Department of Planning Services. (Public Works) E. The applicant shall submit evidence to the Department of Planning Services that all issues pertaining to land under C.R.P. contract have been addressed. (West Greeley Soil Conservation District and Dept. of Planning Services) F. The applicant shall submit evidence to the Department of Planning Services that the concerns of the Briggsdale Fire Protection District have been addressed and/or that a good faith effort has been made. (Dept. of Planning Services) G. 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 and Weld County Building Inspection) 4. Prior to the release of building permits: A. The applicant shall include foundation and structural drawings prepared by an engineer or architect licensed by the State of Colorado in the building permit application. (Weld County Building Inspection) Motion seconded by Michael Miller. VOTE: For Passage Arlan Marrs Fred Walker Stephan Mokray Jack Epple Bruce Fitzgerald Michael Miller Bryant Gimlin 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 Commissioner's for further proceedings. CERTIFICATION OF COPY I, Jennifer Mehring, 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 6, 1999. Dated the 6th of April, 1999. Jennifer Mehring Secretary SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS USR-1221 1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Use Permit is for a Recreational Facility (shooting range) 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. 2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 90 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. 3. The site shall maintain compliance with the supplemental regulations as set forth in Section 45.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance at all times. Not withstanding the foregoing statements, shooting backstops and bems shall be constructed according to NRA standards, detail drwaings of which shall be submitted tothe County Commissioners for their approval. (Dept. of Planning Services) 4. All activities at this site shall comply with the Rules and Regulations of the National Skeet Shooting Association, the American Trap Association, and the Colorado Division of Wildlife. (Health Dept.) 5. The site shall use only non-toxic, biodegradable clay targets. (Health Dept.) 6. 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.) 7. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. (Health Dept.) 8. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. (Health Dept.) 9. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on this site. (Health Dept.) 10. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the industrial limit of 80 db(A), as measured according to 25-12-102, Colorado Revised Statutes. Enforcement of the provision will occur only in accordance with CRS 25-12-109(3)(a). (Health Dept.) 11. An individual sewage disposal system is required for any private residence according to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal regulations. (Health Dept.) 12. Adequate toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons of the facility. This includes access to the clubhouse and shop building during over night events. (Health Dept.) 13. Individual sewage disposal systems are required for the two proposed clubhouses/shop buildings. The septic systems shall be designed by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer according to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations. The systems shall be appropriately designed to allow for the hydraulic load for day-to-day business, as wellas for temporary, overnight events. (Health Dept.) 14. Port-a-pottys may be utilized to supplement the toilet facilities in the clubhouses temporarily for large groups. (Health Dept.) 15. If more than five acres are disturbed during construction, the applicant shall obtain a stormwater discharge permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division. (Health Dept.) 16. The water system shall comply with the requirements for a non-community water system as defined in the Primary Drinking Water Regulations(5 CCR 1003-1) (Health Dept.) 17. No staging or parking shall be allowed on WCR 71. (Public Works) 18. The applicant shall apply dust suppressant control area from 150' north of the residence to 150' south fo the corrals on WCR 71 adjacent to the residence located approximately 1.3 miles to the north of the property as determined by the Weld County Public Works Department, not to exceed a minimum of two(2)times per year. (Public Works) 19. A locked gate at the two main entrances to the site shall be maintained during closed hours. (Dept. of Planning Services) 20. Warning signs shall be posted every 200 feet around each designated range safety zone as well as along WCR 71. Fencing and signs shall be maintained by the owner. (Dept. of Planning Services) 21. The hours of operation for shooting events shall be posted at the two main entrances and shall be, as proposed in the application materials, as follows: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days per week. (Dept. of Planning Services) 22. In accordance with Weld County Ordinance#85, special events and tournaments involving more than 200 visitors shall require a temporary assemblage permit from the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners office. The applicant shall be responsible for hiring adequate security and other personnel to oversee the event. (Dept. of Planning Services) 23. No temporary housing shall be permitted on site, overnight camping for self contained units shall be permitted for two nights. (Dept. of Planning Services) 24. No concession or cooking facilities were reviewed as part of this application. Should the applicant choose to add a concession or cooking facility in the future, such use shall be reviewed by the Weld County Health Department,Weld County Building Inspection Department and any other appropriate County or State agency. The applicant shall be required to obtain all appropriate permits and comply with all appropriate regulations. 25. The design of the site(i.e. trap and skeet layouts, bullet stops, firing points, safety ranges, etc.) shall maintain compliance with the supplemental regulations as set forth in Section 45.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance at all times. No portion of the Use by Special Review area which is required to maintain a safety buffer or other condition of approval shall be allowed to be amended out of this application. (Dept. of Planning Services) 26. In accordance with Section 45.3.1, a Special Review permit to operate an outdoor shooting range may be conditioned on a requirement that every ten (10) years the safety of the design of the range shall be reviewed and safety design changed taking into account the history of the operation and changes in surrounding land uses and the relevant provisions of§§45.3.2.2, 45.3.3.2-45.3.3.6, and 45.3.4. Review of the safety plan shall be accomplished using the Site Plan Review Process and such changes shall not constitute a major change from the Special Review Permit. The operator, if he chooses not to accept the staff determination under the Site Plan Review process, may request that the matter be determined by the Board of County Commissioners who shall hear the matter in accordance with the procedures for considering a Special Review Permit provided, however, that no fee shall be charged. (Weld County Zoning Ordinance) 27. Line of fire shall be as nearly horizontal as is practicable and never below horizontal. Ranges may be constructed so that the firing point is below the target, provided the gradient between the firing point and target does not exceed 2%. (Weld County Zoning Ordinance) 28. If the shooting range is used by more than four(4) individuals on a regular basis, shooting shall be supervised by a range officer or instructor qualified by the National Rifle Association or military service or other similar training. (Weld County Zoning Ordinance) 29. 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. 30. 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. 31. 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. 32. 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. 33. 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. Hello