HomeMy WebLinkAbout961729.tiff SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, September 5, 1996
A regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission was held September 5, 1996, in the County
Commissioners' Hearing Room (Room#101), Weld County Centennial Building, 915 10th Street, Greeley,
Colorado. The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Arlan Marrs.
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Glenn Vaad Present
Rusty Tucker Present ;
Fred Walker Absent
Shirley Camenisch Absent { ,)
Cristie Nickles Present
Jack Epple Present -'
Marie Koolstra Present _`
Ann Garrison Absent
Arlan Marrs Present C
Also Present: Moncia Daniels-Mika, Director;Todd A. Hodges, Current Planner II, Kern D. Keithley, Current
Planner, Department Planning Services; Jeff Stoll, Director, Weld County Health Department; Lee Morrison,
Assistant Weld County Attorney; Jill Boshinski, Secretary.
The summary of the last regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission held on August 20, 1996,
was approved with a correction.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1124
PLANNER: Kern D. Keithley
APPLICANT: Harlan Wall
REQUEST: Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit to park/store construction
equipment.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the E2 of Section 29, T1 N, R65W of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado.
LOCATION: West and adjacent to Weld County Road 41, south and adjacent to Weld County Road 6.
Kern D. Keithley presented a brief summary of the proposal and entered the favorable recommendation of
the Department of Planning Services into the record as written. Ms. Keithley explained that the applicant is
currently utilizing this portion of the site for this activity, however in order for the use to be in compliance with
the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the applicant must obtain a Special Review Permit.
Staff believes that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.3 of the Weld County Zoning
Ordinance,as amended, and is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan Agricultural Goals and
Policies. Ms. Keithley referenced the referral response received from the Weld County Health Department
and their concerns for a individual sewage disposal system to be installed on this facility.
The Department of Planning Services has received two letters from surrounding property owners in favor of
this request.
The Department of Planning Services' staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Case
Number USR-1124, Harlan Wall,with the three Conditions of Approval and eighteen Development Standards.
,;, 4 Marie Koolstra had concems with work being done at this location with the equipment. Ms. Keithley explained
, /-A that equipment is currently being stored on this facility for parking purposes only, and that there is no
construction activity taking place on this site.
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Arlan Marrs had concerns on the applicants requirements for a Special Review Permit. Ms. Keithley stated
that a complaint was received from an adjacent property owner. Julie Chester,the Zoning Compliance Officer
for Weld County Planning Services addressed this complaint and the applicant then applied for this
application.
Arlan Marrs had concerns on the septic system requirements. Jeff Stoll explained that the Weld County
Septic Regulations require that a septic system be placed on site when employees are there for repairs and
services. Mr. Stoll explained that a vault type system would be acceptable.
Arlan Marrs expressed concerns on the screening of this property. Ms. Keithley explained that screening is
required through the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, on any commercial use. This application
is considered a commercial use in the agricultural zone district. Due to the property location adjacent to
Weld County Road 41 the Department of Planning Services would require screening from the public right-of-
way.
Glenn Vaad asked if one of the letters that was received from the surrounding property owners was from the
property owner who made the original complaint to this property. Ms. Keithley explained that complaints are
kept confidential and that she was not aware if the letters that were received came from the property owner
who had complained.
Rusty Tucker asked if a porta-potty system would be acceptable for a septic system. Mr. Stoll explained that
this would require a vault type system due to the permanent situation of this application.
The applicant, Harlan Wall, explained that this portion of property is located above the irrigation ditch and had
no use because he could not irrigate this portion. Approximately ten years ago Dan Burger proposed to use
this property to store equipment. The applicant stated they had no conflicts with replacing trees on the
property for proper screening. Mr. Wall had concerns on what type of vault system the Weld County Health
Department would require.
Mr.Stoll explained that a vault system would consist of a minimum four hundred gallon concrete or plastic tank
buried in the ground and a private housing/structure to be placed over the top of it. The Weld County Health
Department will work with the applicant toward an acceptable system.
Jack Epple asked what type of equipment is stored on this site. Mr. Wall explained that construction
equipment is stored on this site. Mr. Burger stated he is presently using this site to store equipment which
consists of: two service trucks, two cranes, three forklifts, a couple of boats and that there is some farming
equipment stored on site, that is not owned by him.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
The Chairman asked the applicant if they were in agreement with the Conditions of Approval and Development
Standards. The applicant was in agreement.
Jack Epple motioned that Case Number USR-1124, Harlan Wall, be forwarded to the Board of County
Commissioners with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with Planning Commissions
recommendation for approval. Marie Koolstra seconded the motion.
The Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Glenn
Wad-yes; Cristie Nicklas-yes; Marie Koolstra-yes; Jack Epple-yes; Rusty Tucker-yes; Arlan Marrs-yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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CASE NUMBER: AMUSR-953
PLANNER: Todd A. Hodges
APPLICANT: Public Service Company of Colorado
REQUEST: Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for an addition of a 16" pipeline
(to connect Chaulk Bluff Station to Colorado Interstate Station)to an existing Major Facility
of Public Utility site.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: In Section 5, T11 N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado.
LOCATION: East and adjacent to State Highway 85; approximately 3.5 miles north of Weld County Road
126 (Rockport).
Todd Hodges presented a brief summary that this proposal is for an expansion to an existing facility and the
original application was approved in 1991. This application is to expand to an existing station on the east side
of Colorado State Highway 85, by adding approximately one-quarter mile of pipeline. Mr. Hodges entered the
favorable recommendation of the Department of Planning Services into the record as written.
Mr. Hodges referenced the referral responses received from the Weld County Sheriff Department, the State
of Colorado Department of Transportation and the Weld County Health Department. Their comments or
conditions have been addressed by the applicant and are incorporated within the Conditions of Approval and
Development Standards.
The applicant, Doug Dalton, explained that from the Chaulk Bluff Station this location within an easement will
approximately expand one-quarter of a mile and cross the Colorado State Highway 85, to connect to the
Colorado Interstate Gas facility. This will be a sixteen inch pipeline placed in anticipation of increased loads
this winter.
Glenn Vaad had concerns with a letter received from the Environmental Protection Services on liquids and
solid wastes that would be generated during this project. Mr. Dalton explained that these liquids and solid
wastes would be handled with the use of porta-potties.
Rusty Tucker asked if construction for this expansion will be all underground. Mr. Dalton explained that the
pipeline will be underground except at the connections to the two sites.
Marie Koolstra asked if there were employees at these facilities. Mr. Dalton explained that the facilities are
electronically controlled, but they are maintained by maintenance patrols and they go to the facilities two or
three times a week to visualize the site.
Arlan Marrs asked if the applicant was in the process of applying for a permit to cross Colorado State Highway
85. Mr. Dalton explained they were in the process at this time.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
The Chairman asked the applicant if they were in agreement with the Conditions of Approval and Development
Standards. The applicant was in agreement.
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Glenn Vaad motioned that Case Number AM-USR-953, Public Service Company of Colorado, be forwarded
to the Board of County Commissioners with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with
Planning Commissions recommendation for approval. Jack Epple seconded the motion.
The Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Glenn
Vaad-yes; Cristie Nicklas-yes; Marie Koolstra-yes; Jack Epple-yes; Rusty Tucker-yes; Arlan Marrs-yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 2:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Jill oshinski
Secretary
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