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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
USR-1150
Kenneth Littlefield and Jay Littlefield
Childrens Arc
PLANNER: Shani L. Eastin
CASE NUMBER: USR-1150
APPLICANT:Kenneth Littlefield and Jay Littlefield
ADDRESS: 20 Cooper Court
Ft. Morgan, CO
HEARING DATE: June 3, 1997
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Commercial
Use (Residential Child Care Facility) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The W2 of Section 23, W2 and the W2 of the NE4 of Section 26,
T8N, R58W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado
LOCATION: East of and adjacent to WCR 129; North of and adjacent to WCR 88
PARCEL ID #: 0537-23-000003, 015, 016 ACRES: 720
The Department of Planning Services staff recommends that this request be approved 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.
2. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services that the applicant has shown
compliance with Sections 24.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows:
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a. Section 24.3.1.1 -- This proposal is consistent with the Weld County
Comprehensive Plan which allows for commercial and industrial uses to locate in
the Agricultural Zone District when the impact to surrounding properties is
minimal, and where adequate services and infrastructure are available.
b. Section 24.3.1.2 -- This proposal is consistent with the intent of the A
(Agricultural) Zone District in that no prime productive farm ground is being taken
out of production.
c. Section 24.3.1.3 -- The proposal will be compatible with the existing surrounding
land uses which are the Town of New Raymer to the south and vacant ground to
the north, west and east.
d. Section 24.3.1.4 -- The proposed use will be compatible with future development
of the surrounding area as permitted by the A (Agricultural) Zone District and with
the future development as projected by the Comprehensive Plan or Master Plan of
affected municipalities. The Town of New Raymer reviewed this request and have
no conflict of interest.
e. Section 24.3.1.5 -- The proposal is not located within the Overlay District Areas
identified by maps officially adopted by Weld County.
f. Section 24.3.1.6 -- The property is located on gently rolling hills. The subject
property is not productive farm ground.
Section 24.3.1.7 -- The Design Standards (Section 24.5 of the Weld County
Zoning Ordinance, Operation Standards (Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning
Ordinance), 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.
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.
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The Department of Planning Services's staff 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. Prior to recording the plat:
The E.P.S. Division of the Weld County Health Department was unable to locate
a septic permit for the septic system which is currently serving the existing
residence (referred to as house #1 on the submitted materials). The septic system
serving this structure must be permitted. Prior to permitting, the Health
Department or a Registered Professional Engineer must conduct an I.S.D.S.
evaluation of the system to determine the systems ability to handle the proposed
hydraulic load. In the event the system is found to be inadequately sized or
constructed the system shall be brought into compliance with current Weld County
I.S.D.S. Regulations.
3. In the event the facility reaches 25 or more year round residents (staff/children/family)
which rely on groundwater as the source of water, the facility shall submit a plan review
to the Drinking Water Section of the Colorado Department of Public Health &
Environment. The water system shall comply with the requirements for a community
water system as defined in the Primary Drinking Water Regulations (5 CCR 1003-1).
4. If required by the Weld County Health Department, the applicant shall obtain a storm
water discharge permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment,
Water Quality Control Division.
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Kenneth Littlefield & Jay Littlefield
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1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Use Permit is for a Commercial Use
(Residential Child Care Facility) 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 facility shall allow for youths between the ages of 10 and 17. The facility shall
be composed of three (3) homes. Each home shall house no more than eight (8)
youths and two (2) house parents.
4. All liquid and solid wastes shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that
protects against surface and groundwater contamination.
5. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site.
6. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive
dust, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions.
7. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on this site.
8. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the commercial limit of 55 db(A),
as measured according to 25-12-102, Colorado Revised Statutes. This standard shall be
monitored and enforced only as the result of an adjacent property owner complaint.
9. Individual sewage disposed systems shall be required for the proposed additional structures
(indicated as house #2 and #3 on the submitted materials).
10. The facility shall comply with the Rules and Regulations governing the Sanitation of Child
Care Centers in the State of Colorado (authorized by 25-1-107(m), 25-1-108(1)(c)(I), and
25-5-508, C.R.S. as amended) and all Rules and Regulations as administered by the Weld
County Department of Social Services.
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11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the
foregoing standards and all applicable Weld County regulations. Major 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.
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