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WELD COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
1V98 NOV 30 d1'! 9: 446g and Kathy Wi l ch
19751 195th Avenue
CLERK Hudson , Colorado 80642
TO THE BOARD
November 25. 1998
County Commissioners
Weld County
915 10th
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Dear County Commissioners:
My husband and I have lived at the same address in Weld
County for 27 years. Vantage Acres was a very nice neighborhood
when we moved in because we had strong covenants. In 1995, our
covenants expired. Since then , slowly the neighborhood has
deteriorated. The county has recently approved a 61;'x10 ' mobile
home with boarded--up windows for storage in the neighborhood.
This is very concerning to us. We would like to remain here, but
feel that Weld County s low standards are going to cause more
slovenly living conditions.
I called Adams County this morning to explain our situation
and to inquire of their ordinances. A mobile home for storage is
out of the question in that county. I have not called
surrounding counties, but I can imagine that something like that
would not be allowed.
Please consider stronger zoning codes for mobiles, railroad
cars, and semi-truck boxes. Notification of neighbors within 500
feet would probably help tremendously from keeping Weld County
from turning into Colorado 's dumping grounds. Good examples of
wnat I am referring to are Aristocrat Acres and Lochwood Farms.
Let ' not have any more of those. Welds acreages are not being
used for agriculture. They are being used for collecting junk !
The logical solution in our neighborhood would be to form
more covenants. However , it is difficult to get all the people
to unanimously agree on anything and a great majority will not
even talk to their nearest neighbors. So, we ask the county to
tighten up the zoning codes.
Sincerely,
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Doug nd Kathy Wi lch
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
Weld County Administrative Offices
1400 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley,CO 80631
Phone(970)353-6100, Ext.3540
Fax(970)3524312
COLO ADO
December 7, 1998
Doug and Kathy Wilch
19751 195th Ave.
Hudson, Colorado 80642
RE: Mobile home located in Vantage Acres Subdivision parcel number 1473 17 302005.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Wilch;
Your neighbor, Mr. Richard Hilfiker, was granted a Certificate Of Compliance for a mobile home
as a Temporary Accessory Structure. The Weld County Zoning Ordinance Reads:
43.2.7 TEMPORARY Accessory STRUCTURE. One MOBILE HOME used as an
accessory STRUCTURE in the A District, for the purpose of storing goods inside the unit,
may be permitted upon a determination by the Department of Planning Services that:
43.2.7.1 Electricity is the only utility which will be connected to the MOBILE HOME.
43.2.7.2 The MOBILE HOME will not be used on any basis as a DWELLING or as
overnight or TEMPORARY housing for any person.
43.2.7.3 The applicant has demonstrated that no reasonable alternative exists to using
the MOBILE HOME as an accessory STRUCTURE.
43.2.7.4 Only one MOBILE HOME used as an accessory STRUCTURE may be on a
LEGAL LOT at any one time.
43.2.7.5 The applicant must obtain a BUILDING permit for the MOBILE HOME and
comply with the installation standards of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance.
43.2.7.6 The Department of Planning Services shall make its determination in the
issuance of a BUILDING permit for a MOBILE HOME used as an accessory STRUCTURE
on the basis of a signed statement by the applicant that the conditions of Sections 43.2.7.1
through 43.2.7.5 are met, upon information contained in the application, and upon
independent evidence as may be available or which the staff may reasonably require.
43.2.7.7 All MOBILE HOMES used as accessory STRUCTURES are TEMPORARY.
The MOBILE HOME shall be removed from the property upon cessation of the USE of the
MOBILE HOME as an accessory STRUCTURE.
43.2.7.8 At such time that a mobile home permitted for accessory structure use is
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determined to be in a state of deterioration or disrepair by the Department of Planning
Services, the property owner will be required to either repair the mobile home or remove
the mobile home from the property.
Mr. Hilfiker has applied for and received all the necessary zoning and building permits. A field
check was done of the premises on October 9, 1998 and the mobile home was determined not
to be in a state of deterioration or disrepair. The boarding up of windows is allowed to replace
broken windows and secure the mobile home. Although Planning Staff can appreciate your
concerns, the mobile home has been found to be in compliance with the Weld County Zoning
Ordinance and the Uniform Building Code.
If at any time you do not feel the mobile home meets the criteria listed in the Weld County
Zoning Ordinance Planning Staff urges you to contact Sharyn Frazer, the Weld County Zoning
Compliance Officer. She will take anonymous complaints and work to resolve any violation.
Planning Staff thanks you for taking the appropriate step of informing the Weld County Board of
County Commissioners of your concerns regarding the permitting of mobile homes.
If you have any further questions please contact me at the above address or call (970) 353-6100
ext. 3540.
Sincerely,
Sheri Lockman
Planner
CC: BOCC
COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION NOTES: JANUARY 13. 1999
Commissioners Hall, Kirkmeyer, Baxter, Celle and Vaal
Staff: Vicky Sprague
Vantage Acres Mobile Home Complaint'
Monica Daniels—Mika, David Sprague, Sheri Lockman, Ben Patten, Bruce Barker,
Lee Morrison
The hoard received a letter from a homeowner in Vantage Acres complaining about a mobile home being used for
storage. Covenants cover this matter in newer neighborhoods. It can he a problem, though, in older rural subdivisions.
The hoard asked staff to research the issue to see how neighboring counties and Mesa County handle it. Staff will then
bring the question hack to the board.
cc: Commissioners
County Council
Bruce Barker
Lee Morrison
Monica Daniels—Mika
David Sprague
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