HomeMy WebLinkAbout960354.tiff SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
r (-,-1
Tuesday, Fetirua`ry 6, 1 g96u'{ 1 I U
A regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission was held February 6,1996nra..14 1Cbunty
Commissioners' Hearing Room(Room#101), Weld County Centennial Building, 915 10th'Strgitcthriedleil
Colorado. The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman, Ann Garrison.
Tape 495
Richard Kimmel Absent
Ron Sommer Present
Shirley Camenisch Absent
Curt Moore Absent
Jack Epple Present
Marie Koolstra Present
Arlan Marrs Present
Ann Garrison Present
Zachary Allely Absent
Also present: Monica Daniels-Mika, Director, Shani L. Eastin, Current Planner, Gloria Dunn, Current Planner,
Department Planning Services; Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney; Don Carroll, Public Works; Jill
Boshinski, Secretary.
The summary of the last regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission on January 16, 1996, was
approved.
1. CASE NUMBER: USR-1106
PLANNER: Gloria Dunn
APPLICANT: David L. and Donna J. Reed
REQUEST: Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a trash business in
the A(Agricultural)zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of Lot 2, Union Colony Subdivision in part of the NW4 of the
SE4 of Section 9, T5N, R65W of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado.
LOCATION: South of and adjacent to East 16th Street, and east of Balsam Avenue
Gloria Dunn, asked the Planning Commission members, if they would choose to hear case USR-1106, or
continue this case until February 20, 1996, to allow the City of Greeley's Planning Commission to send their
formal recommendation on this case.
Arlan Marrs moved to hear Case Number USR-1106. Jack Epple seconded the motion.
The Vice Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision.
Ron Sommer- no; Ann Garrison - no; Marie Koolstra- no; Jack Epple- no; Arlan Marrs-yes; The motion
was denied with a four to one vote and USR- 1106 was continued until February 20, 1996, at 1:30p.m.
2. CASE NUMBER: USR-1102 (Continued from January 4, 1996 regular scheduled meeting)
PLANNER: Shani L. Eastin
APPLICANT: Owens Brothers Concrete Company
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a wet sand and
gravel mining operation in the A(Agricultural) zone district.
,66-0'7/A9-
�� �2// 960354
MINUTES OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
February 6, 1996
Page 2
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The W2 of Section 32, T3N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado.
LOCATION: East of and adjacent to Weld County Road 15; south of and adjacent to Weld County
Road 26-3/4.
Shani L. Eastin, Current Planner explained this property is located one mile west of Weld County Road 13 and
lies directly north of Weld County Road 26.
The staff finds this application to be compatible with existing surrounding land uses and with future
development in the area. Shani L. Eastin, stated that there are numerous sand and gravel mining operations
in this area.
The Department of Planning Services staff has received numerous letters from surrounding property owners,
which are attached in the case. The applicant have been working with the Department of Planning Services
and the surrounding property owners addressing their concerns.
The Department of Planning Services is recommending approval of this application with the Conditions of
Approval and the Development Standards.
The Vice-Chairman asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this
application.
The applicant, John Owens, explained this is a family owned business with 130 employees in five plants.
Owens Brothers Concrete Company purchased this property in 1985 with the intent to mine it. Their plans
are to have permits in process and within two years be mining the property.
Paul Banks and Paul Gesso, consultants for Owens Brothers, addressed issues. Paul Banks explained in
detail the location and what uses this property has now. The Last Chance Ditch runs through this property
of which the Owens Brothers own 1 1/2 shares. This amount of should be enough water required on the
property.
Paul Banks stated this property was located on 105 acres. The Owens Brothers Concrete Company would
be mining 86 acres with annual production of 150,000 tons. Planned truck routing for this time would exit the
property to the west on Weld County Road 15 proceed south on Weld County Road 26 over Highway 119
out to 1-25. Estimated operation time would be 250 days a year. Taking the tonnage by the operating days
this would average 48 truck trips a day.
Water issues addressed surface drainage routed into the pits themselves. The Last Chance Ditch will be
maintained as it is, not be disturbed and maintained on-site by the company. There are two laterals on the
property. The applicant will ensure the water still flows to the ultimate users of those laterals. The property
is located in 100 year flood. The applicant stated they will follow all State and County regulations with regard
to Flood Plain development.
Paul Gesso stated they agreed with the referrals agencies responses and concerns and that they were
working with the owners of gas and oil interests. Letters had been received from North American Resources,
Vessels, and Sinclair Pipeline, with written agreements.
Paul Gesso addressed concerns with Conditions of Approval#1 that staff was requesting the plat be recorded
within 15 days. He stated the plant wasn't even designed and couldn't possibly be done in this short period
of time.
MINUTES OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
February 6, 1996
Page 3
Discussion followed with Planning Commission members, Assistant Attorney Lee Morrison, and Current
Planner, Shani L. Eastin. Upon agreement Condition of Approval#1 would read: 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 within 15
days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners.
Marie Koolstra, had questions on pumping the water to low basin and how far an area will this effect.
Paul Banks stated the radius influence around a well varies with the characteristics. He estimated it would
be three to five hundred feet. Paul Banks explained that five hundred feet relates to 1/2 foot decrease in the
water tables. Paul Banks felt the immediate surrounding areas might experience a foot or two drop to the
water tables. Paul Gesso also stated strict regulations through the State Engineers Department would also
ensure protection of the wells.
Don Carroll, Public Works Department addressed concerns with road maintenance. The Public Works
Department is recommending that paving be done from the entrance of the site to Weld County Road 13. Don
Carroll stated that occasionally they will do this in phases for the company.
Maria Koolstra asked how many hours a day the operation would run.
Shani L. Eastin, indicated the Zoning Ordinance, Section 44.4.2 specifically states that all sand and gravel
operations will be conducted during the hours of daylight
The Vice Chairman asked if their was anyone in the audience who would like to speak for or against this
application.
Herb Acord, surrounding property owner,and representative for his Uncle Gilbert Acord stated that they have
lateral ditches coming into their property. He also stated they have underground water to the property to water
their cattle, and wanted assurance or some verification that they would continue to have water.
Discussion followed and Lee Morrison, Weld County Assistant Attorney, suggested a condition for the issues
on the laterals, be addressed.
Joe Timko, surrounding property owner also addressed water concerns.
Ron Sommer, motioned that Conditions of Approval#3i and#3j be added to state: #3i.) The applicant shall
submit an agreement with Gilbert Acord, user of the laterals crossing the subject property, regarding the
relocation of the laterals to provide continued delivery of irrigation water. A copy of this agreement shall be
provided to the Department of Planning Services;#3j.) If dewatering occurs the applicant shall be submit an
agreement to provide adequate water for the unregistered wells and springs of Mr. Gilbert Acord and a copy
of that plan shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. This provision is conditional upon the
allowance of the applicant to place monitoring wells on the property.
Jack Epple seconded the motion.
The Vice-Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision.
Ron Sommer-yes; Ann Garrison-yes; Marie Koolstra-yes; Jack Epple-yes; Arlan Marrs-yes; Motion carried
unanimously.
MINUTES OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
February 6, 1996
Page 4
Jack Epple moved the Case USR-1192, Owens Brothers Concrete Company be forwarded to the Board of
County Commissioners with the addition of Conditions of Approval#31 and 3j. Marie Koolstra seconded the
motion.
The Vice-Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision.
Ron Sommer-yes; Ann Garrison-yes; Marie Koolstra-yes; Jack Epple-yes; Arlan Marrs-yes; Motion carried
unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 3:10p.m.
Respectfully submitted I
Ji oshinski
•
Secretary
Hello