HomeMy WebLinkAbout950707.tiffSUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, March 21, 1995
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A regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission was held March 21, 1995,in: ihe'CouAitP 1
Commissioner's Hearing Room (Room #101), Weld County Centennial Building, 915 10th Stiy, r reeley,
Colorado. The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Richard Kimmel. T E
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Richard Kimmel
Ron Sommer
Shirley Camenisch
Curt Moore
Judy Yamaguchi
Bud Clemons
Jack Epple
Marie Koolstra
Daniel Lere
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Also present: Pat Persichino, Director; Monica Daniels -Mika, Long -Range Planner; Keith Schuett, Current
Planner II; Todd Hodges, Current Planner; Shani Eastin, Current Planner; Department of Planning Services;
Jeff Stoll, Director, Environmental Protection Services; ; and Wendi Swanson, Secretary.
CASE NUMBER: CompAmend - 6, (Continued from March 7, 1995, meeting).
APPLICANT: Gary Tuttle/Tuttle-Applegate, Inc.
REQUEST: Amendment to the 1-25 Mixed Use Conceptual Plan.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The SE4 of the railroad grade of Section 7, the NW4 and the NE4 of Section
18, and the NW4 of the railroad grade of Section 17, all in T2N, R68W of the
6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: East of Weld County Road 1; north of Weld County Road 20-1/2, and south of the railroad
grade.
Gary Tuttle, representative for the property owner, spoke in favor of the request. Mr. Tuttle stated that this
was a continuation from the March 7 meeting. Mr. Tuttle said applicant was available for any questions
pertaining to the case but felt most information was presented at the prior meeting. Mr. Tuttle concurred with
staff recommendations.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
Judy Yamaguchi moved CompAmend 6 be forwarded to the Board of County Commissoners' with the
Planning Commission's recommendation for approval. 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; Bud Clemons -
yes; and Richard Kimmel - yes. Motion carried.
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APPLICANT: Sylmar Mobile Home Park
REQUEST: Site Application (on -site wastewater treatment system).
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The SW4 of Section 31, T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado.
LOCATION: East of and adjacent to State Highway 85; north of and adjacent to Weld County Road 2.
Ed Church, representative for Sylmar Mobile Home Park, spoke in favor of the request. Mr. Church stated
they were proposing an on site sewage disposal system to replace the current failing septic system, which
supplies sewage disposal to 104 spaces (100 coaches and 4 RV homes). The closest current sewage
disposal site is in Brighton, they have pursued connecting the park with them and they feel that this would be
too costly.
Bud Clemons asked what the Park was currently using, Mr. Church stated they are currently using a septic
system that is surfacing and is currently under violation.
Marie Koolstra was concerned with the current and proposed disposal of the sewage. Extensive discussion
followed.
Concern that the treatment site was not on the Mobile Home site was brought up by Bud Clemons, Mr.
Church stated that the new site is adjacent to the site and is being leased.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
Ron Sommer moved that the Chairman sign the site application as being approved and forwarded a copy of
the Planning Commission recommendation for approval to the Board of County Commissioners with staff
recommendation. Curt Moore 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; Bud Clemons
- yes; Richard Kimmel - yes. Motion carried.
CASE NUMBER: Z-493
APPLICANT: Louis J. Brighi Fourth Family Limited Partnership/Rudolf G. Danford
REQUEST: A Change of Zone from A (Agricultural) to C-3 (Commercial).
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot A of RE -1680, located in part of the SE4 of Section 4, T5N, R66W of the
6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: West of and adjacent to 59th Avenue; north of Highway 34 Business Route.
Glen Droegmueller, representative for the property owners, spoke in favor of the request. Mr. Droegmueller
stated that Mr. Danford was now sole owner of the property. The parcel in question was previously zoned
both A (Agricultural) and C-3 (Commercial), with the intent to rezone the parcel all C-3 zoning.
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The proposed use for the property would be for a retail store, a 6,000 square foot building, 2,500 square feet
being store area and the rest being storage.
Concerns included access, which have been discussed with the State of Colorado, with a condition of
approval that it would be a minimum of 200 feet from Highway 34 right-of-way, it was agreed that one access
would be sufficient. The septic has been approved by the Weld County Health Department. There is no
domestic water with the City of Greeley at the present time. Bottled water would be used for drinking
purposes and a cistern would be used for other domestic purposes until such time as water services are
provided as the same as sewer.
Ron Sommer was concerned with the City of Greeley Planning denying the request, and Planning Commission
approving the request, to meet the guideline into the entry way of the master plan. Mr. Droegmueller agreed
to any changes that are made to the plan they will comply with. Keith informed the board that the applicants
must apply for a Site Plan Review. The entry way issue would be reviewed in more detail there.
Bud Clemons asked Keith which water district serves the area, and presently there is no water district that
serves this area, Mr. Droegmueller affirmed this by stating there are only distribution lines. Bud also asked
if Mr. Droegmueller believed that the City would provide any services without any annexation. Mr.
Droegmueller stated that the City would not force an annexation, only voluntary.
Mr. Droegmueller was in agreement with the staffs recommendations.
The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak for or against the application. No one
wished to speak.
Bud Clemons moved Case Z-493 be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with the Planning
Commission's 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; Bud Clemons
- yes; Richard Kimmel - yes. Motion carried.
CASE NUMBER: S-377
APPLICANT: Jack Olberding, Bill Bedell, John C. Widerquist, Terry A. Henze.
REQUEST: A Planned Unit Development Final Plan.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The NW4 SW4 of Section 29, T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado.
LOCATION: West of and adjacent to Weld County Road 3-1/4; south of and adjacent to Weld County
Road 16-1/2.
Gary Tuttle, representative of the applicant, spoke in favor of the request. Mr. Tuttle stated that they are in
the third and final stage of the PUD and that the Site Plan has not been changed. Mr. Tuttle is in agreement
with staff recommendations.
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The land is at the present time being mined. There is presently a 25 acre lake that sits inside the 40 acre
parcel. There are 5 lots that surround the lake each 2 to 3 acres per lot. The outlot is going to be kept up by
the Home Owners Association.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone in the audience that wished to speak for or against the application.
Both Mike Shaw and Greg Shaw who's family resides on the property to the north and east of the proposed
subdivision.
Mike Shaw's concerns are with the property being agricultural and the idea of a subdivision that is not
compatible with agricultural farming and livestock. He stated the only other property owner who has agreed
to the subdivision has sold his property to the four families. Another concern of Mr. Shaw was that the
property only sits 1 foot above floodplain, leaving the subdivision in a flood area.
Greg Shaw also spoke against the application stating his concerns with the wildlife and that some of the
wildlife are endangered species. He then entered as exhibits 4 pictures he has taken of some wildlife around
the property understanding that the pictures would be considered as evidence.
Bud Clemons moved that Case S-377 be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with th Planning
Commisson's recommendation for approval. Jack Epple seconded the motion.
The Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission Board for their decision.
Ron Sommer - no; Curt Moore - yes; Judy Yamaguchi - yes; Jack Epple - yes; Marie Koolstra -yes; Bud
Clemons - yes; Richard Kimmel - yes. Motion carried.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1075
APPLICANT: Rex Hiner
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review permit amending existing SUP -423,
for an asphalt and concrete batch plant, and addtiion of an oil field construction business, and
a recreational facility in the A (Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The NW4 of Section 31, T6N, R65W of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado.
LOCATION: South of and adjacent to "O" Street; east of and adjacent to 25th Avenue.
Mike Ketterling, representative of the property owner, spoke in favor of the application. There is currently a
Use by Special Review permit on the property for the asphalt and concrete plant and permits for mining and
graveling.
Mr. Hiner would like to use the property also for storing of equipment and use the lake for recreational use.
Applicant is in agreement with the staff recommendation's with exception to a septic tank and use of portable
toilets which they have been presently using for temporary use. They would also like to ask that the
recommendation by the City on screening the equipment be removed, stating that Mr. Hiner keeps up his
property.
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Richard Kimmel asked staff where they had planned to place the fences. Todd Hodges stated that they had
planned to place them adjacent to any property owner and any right-of-ways. Another screening area they
are looking at screening was an area where they are presently storing. Ron Sommer asked how the second
storage area was brought into the application. The Board was confused as to what exactly they were
screening from.
Jeff Stoll from the Weld County Health Department spoke on behalf of the issue of the septic system. Jeff told
the board that they are allowing a minimal septic with the exception of portables in the event of a special
occasion. Bud Clemons asked what they are currently using, and Jeff stated they are using portable toilets.
Mr. Clemons also asked if they would only be allowed to use the portables in the event of a special sporting
event, Jeff said they were concerned with this and also with being consistent with other similar applications
and their policy. Richard Kimmel asked Mr. Stoll if they were in need of a vault system, and would be able
to use the portables only in the event of special occasions.
Bud Clemons was concerned with the wording of temporary use of the potables with a special occasions, Jeff
said that they could amend the wording to state it to say they would allow the use of portables in the event of
a special occasion.
Rick Dinkle, who spoke for the applicant and also manages the property for Mr. Hiner, stated that at the
current time they have no intention of holding any type of special event, their are currently six members to the
lake. They use the lake in the summer months and park only a few RV campers, which they are then removed
in the fall. Mr. Dinkle enforces each day that the campers, which have there own portables, are disposed of
daily. When asked how many people are at the lake at one given time, Mr. Dinkle said no more than ten.
The existing use that is on site for the gravel site is a septic which is located behind Mr. Hiner's home.
Richard Kimmel asked Jeff Stoll if the Health Department would be in agreement with saying that portable
toilets could be used in the recreational area at this time with the idea of getting a vault system if there is a
substantial change. Jeff agreed that if the board felt that this lake is different from other ski lakes, and that
they have demonstrated they can adequately handle the capacity, that they would be a agreement.
Judy Yamaguchi asked if this was a private or restricted area, Mr. Dinkel stated that is was private and was
fenced off and used only by members. Guests are allowed from time to time.
The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the application. No one wished
to speak.
Ron Sommer moved that Developmental Standards # 7 and 14 be changed as follows: ( 7) - Portable toilets
will be allowed for use in the recreational area; (14) - Outdoor storage shall be limited to the areas as
delineated on overhead A & B. Curt Moore seconded the motion.
The Chairman asked the Secretary to poll the Planning Commission for their decision. Ron Sommer - yes;
Curt Moore - yes; Judy Yamaguchi - yes; Jack Epple - yes; Marie Koolstra - yes; Bud Clemons - yes; Richard
Kimmel -yes. Motion carried.
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Ron Sommer moved for Case USR-1075 be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for approval
with amended staff recommendations. Bud Clemons seconded.
The Chairman asked the Secretary to poll the Planning Commission for their decision. Ron Sommer - yes;
Curt Moore - yes; Judy Yamaguchi - yes; Jack Epple - yes; Marie Koolstra - yes; Bud Clemons - yes; Richard
Kimmel -yes. Motion carried.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1076
APPLICANT: Craig McConnel
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a bed and breakfast in the
A (Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Section 1, T8N, R56W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: East of and adjacent to Weld County Road 155; approximately 1 mile north of Weld County
94 right-of-way.
Craig McConnel, applicant, spoke in favor of the application. Mr. McConnel asked to clarify that the wording
in the application be changed to say guest rooms instead of the current wording of bedroom, which would be
in accordance with the Weld County Building Inspection Department.
Todd Hodges stated that he spoke with the Building Inspection Department in regards to the maximum
number of 5 bedrooms total. Bud Clemons asked for clarification on the difference between bedroom and
guest rooms. Ed Stoner was called to clarify at this time, but the board decided they needed more clarification
before sending it on to the Board of County Commissioners.
Mr. McConnel is currently residing in the basement which he considers to be bedrooms. There are currently
three guest rooms. One of the bedrooms now can be converted over to a guest room if needed. The Weld
County Building Code Ordinance states that more than 5 guests rooms is considered a hotel.
Ron Sommer moved that Case USR-1076 be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with approval
along with Developmental Standards with clarification given differentiating bedrooms from guest rooms and
to amend the location as stated. Bud Clemons seconded the motion.
The Chairman asked the Secretary to poll the Planning Commission for their decision. Ron Sommer - yes;
Curt Moore - yes; Judy Yamaguchi - yes; Jack Epple - yes; Marie Koolstra - yes; Bud Clemons - yes; Richard
Kimmel -yes. Motion carried.
CASE NUMBER: 2nd Amended USR-877
APPLICANT: C&M Aggregates
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and 2nd Amended Special Review permit for an asphalt
and concrete batch plant.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: That part of the NW4 of Section 17, T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld
County, Colorado.
LOCATION: North of and adjacent to Weld County Road 20-1/2; approximately 1-1/2 miles west of Weld
County Road 7.
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Vern Nelson, representative for the property owner, spoke in favor of the application, also giving history of the
property owners past and present. The application involves a 15 acre parcel within USR-877.
They are asking to use the installation of one concrete and asphalt batch plant, a storage for recycled
concrete, and 2 portable offices. No structures are being planned. Access to site to remain the same.
Their plan is to consolidate 2 operations into 1 operation. The transfer of material would be by conveyor
instead of by trucks, which they feel will reduce traffic. No changes in septic. If approved this would allow the
company to operate on either property, but not both consecutively.
The Planning Commission had concerns with 2 plants running at the same time, Mike Reifer clarified that this
would not happen, but would like the option of mining one area and going back to the other. Ron Sommer
also asked for wording to conditions on running the plant concurrently.
Planning Commission asked that a condition of approval be worded for the board to hear before their decision.
Keith Schuett suggested verbage as follows.
#21 The Concrete Batch Plant and Asphalt Batch Plant located on USR 2nd Amended 877 shall not be
located or operated concurrently with a Concrete Batch Plant or Asphalt Batch Plant located on USR-1046.
The Chairman asked if their was anyone in audience that would like to speak for or against the application.
No one wished to speak.
Ron Sommer moved that an additional Development Standard be added. Judy Yamaguchi seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
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; Bud Clemons -
yes; Richard Kimmel - yes. Motion carried.
Ron Sommer moved Case 2nd AM USR-877 be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with the
Planning Commission's recommendation for approval. Curt Moore 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; Bud Clemons -
yes; Richard Kimmel - yes. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Wendi Swanson
Secretary
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