HomeMy WebLinkAbout970290.tiffBEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Glenn Vaad that the following resolution be introduced for passage by the Weld County Planning
Commission. Be it resolved by the Weld County Planning Commission. Be it resolved by the Weld County
Planning Commission that the application for:
CASE NUMBER: Z-504
NAME: Rocky Mountain Trust, do Rusty Green, P.O. Box 3466, Boulder, CO 80307
REQUEST: A Change of Zone from Agricultural to PUD (Residential, C-1, C-2, C-3,1-1, 1-2 and 1-3}.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A portion of the N2 of Section 14, T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado.
LOCATION: South of and adjacent to Weld County Road 22; approximately 'A mile west of Weld County
Road 11.
ACRES: 155 acres
be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners for the following reasons:
1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 28.5 of the
Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
2. The submitted materials are in compliance with Section 28.7 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance
as follows:
A. 28.7.1.2 - The proposed Change of Zone is consistent with the intent of the Weld County
Comprehensive Plan, as amended, Planned Unit Development, Mixed Use Development,
Commercial, Industrial and Residential Goals and Policies.
1. MUD.Goal 1 states: "To plan and to manage growth within the 1-25 Mixed Use
Development area and Urban Development Nodes so as to balance relevant fiscal,
environmental, aesthetic, and economic components of the area." The applicant has
designed this development with the commercial and industrial uses located on the western
portion of the property adjacent to existing commercial/industrial uses. The eastern portion
of the property is planned for residential development which is consistent with the existing
residential homes in the area. The Godding Hollow creek traverses the middle of the
property from north to south. The applicant is preserving the creek with a community trail
system.
2. PUD. Goal 2 states: "Encourage creative approaches to land development which will result
in environments of distinct identity and character." The applicant is proposing a retirement
home community within the residential area of the development. The commercial/industrial
area will consist of home businesses directly related upon the commercial/industrial use.
3. R.Policy 1.2 states: "Affordable housing developments for senior citizens should locate
within a reasonable distance of community centers, parks, and shopping area, or where
transportation services can be provided to enable access to these activity areas." The
proposed development assures quality development for senior citizens. The development
is located within close proximity to 1-25 and State Highway 119. The development is
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proposing a community club house/recreational facility including a swimming pool will be
included in the residential area of the development. The Godding Hollow creek will also
provide a recreational amenity for the people who work or live in this development.
4. C.Goal 3 states: "Ensure that adequate public services and facilities are available to serve
the commercial development or district." The development will be serviced by the St.Vrain
Sanitation District for sewage disposal. Central Weld County Water District will provide an
adequate water supply. The development lies within the Frederick Fire Protection District.
5. (.Goal 5 states: Achieve a well balanced, diversified industrial base in order to provide a
stable tax base and to provide a variety of job opportunities for Weld County citizens." The
development is proposing a mixture of commercial and industrial uses that will provide
economic opportunity for county residents.
B. 28.7.1.3 - The uses allowed in the proposed PUD will conform with the performance standards
contained in Section 35.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
C. 28.7.1.4 - The uses which would be allowed on the subject property by granting the change of
zone will be compatible with the surrounding land uses which include agricultural production,
rural residences, commercial and industrial developments. Surrounding zone districts include
Del Camino Center PUD to the west, Flatiron PUD to the northwest, Del Camino East Phase I
PUD to the North, Proposed Del Camino South PUD to the south and agricultural to the east.
D. 28.7.1.5 - That adequate water and sewer service can be made available to the site to serve the
uses permitted within the proposed zone district. St. Vrain Sanitation District will provide
adequate sewage disposal. The Central Weld County Water District will provide water service.
E. 28.7.1.6 - That street or highway facilities providing access to the property are adequate in size
to meet the requirements of the proposed zone district.
F. 28.7.1.7 - That there has been compliance with the applicable requirements contained in
Section 21.5.1.5 regarding overlay districts, commercial mineral deposits, and soil conditions
on the subject site. Section 21.5.1.5 states that in those instances where the following
characteristics are applicable to the rezoning request, the applicant has demonstrated
compliance with the applicable standards:
G. 21.5.1.5.1 - The proposed development lies with the Flood Hazard Overlay District. Conditions
of approval address this issue. This development also lies within the Mixed Use Development
area. The applicant is aware of the update plan, Ordinance 191, to this area. The applicant
may be subject to additional requirements of the plan with its adoption by the Board of County
Commissioners.
H. 21.5.1.5.2 - The proposed development does not contain a commercial mineral deposit in a
manner which would interfere with the present or future extraction of such deposit by an
extractor to any greater extent than under the present zoning of the property.
I. 21.5.1.5.3 - Soil conditions on the site are not such that they present moderate or sever
limitations to the construction of structures or facilities proposed for the site.
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This recommendation is based, on part, upon a review of the application materials submitted by the applicant,
other relevant information regarding the request, and responses from referral entities.
The PUD Change of Zone is conditional upon the following and that each be placed on the Change of Zone
Plat as notes prior to recording:
1. The Change of Zone plat map shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services for
recording within 30 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners.
2. The applicant shall submit a traffic analysis at the time of Final Plan application, performed by a
qualified engineer, which identifies traffic generated by the development as well as the roadway
improvements needed to mitigate the increased traffic. This analysis should reflect the future arterial
proposed in Ordinance 191.
3. The PUD Final Plan shall adhere to all regulations and requirements in the approved Ordinance 191.
4. Prior to recording the Change of Zone plat:
a. The Change of Zone plat shall meet all requirements of Sections 28.5.2 and 28.5.3 of the Weld
County zoning Ordinance.
b. The Change of Zone plat shall not include Lot A of RE -1400.
5. The PUD Change of Zone is conditional upon the following and that each be placed on the Change
of Zone plat as notes prior to recording:
a. The PUD District allows for Residential (R-1), Commercial (C-1, C-2, C-3) and Industrial (I-1, I-2)
uses and shall comply with the PUD Zone District requirements as set forth in Section 28 of
the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
b. The PUD shall be serviced by Central Weld County Water District and the St. Vrain Sanitation
District.
c. The PUD Final Plan shall comply with the requirements of proposed Ordinance 191, Weld
County Public Works, Frederick Fire Protection District, Colorado Geological Survey, St. Vrain
Sanitation District, Longmont Soil Conservation District, Colorado Department of Transportation,
Department of the Army, St. Vrain Valley School District, Central Weld County Water District and
the Weld County Building Inspection Department.
d. The site shall maintain compliance at all times with the Flood Hazard Overlay District standards.
e. Installation of utilities shall comply with Section 12 of the Weld County Subdivision Ordinance.
f. The road cross section diagrams shall be removed from the Change of Zone plat and submitted
at the Final Plan.
g. Outdoor storage should be screened from public right-of-way and adjacent properties.
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h. The Residential Zone District minimum lot size is 5,400 square feet.
i. The Residential Zone District minimum lot area per residential use is 5, 400 square feet.
J. The Residential Zone District minimum lot area/unit is 5,400 square feet.
k. The Residential Zone District front yard setback is as follows: If the garage is facing the street -
20 feet. If the garage is not facing the street (side loading) - 15 feet.
I. The Residential Zone District offset - rear yard setback is as follows: Typical lot - 20 feet. Lot
backing onto open space or landscape buffer - 10 feet.
m. The Residential Zone District offset - side yard setback (feet) is as follows: 3 feet with a
minimum of 10 feet between structures.
n. The Residential Zone District maximum building height (feet) is 35 feet.
o. The Residential Zone District maximum lot coverage (%) is 50 percent.
P.
The Commercial and Industrial Zone Districts shall adhere to the standards set forth in the Weld
County Zoning Ordinance.
Motion seconded by Cristie Nicklas.
VOTE:
For Passage Against Passage
Glenn Vaad
Cristie Nicklas
Fred Walker
Jack Epple
Rusty Tucker
Ann Garrison
Shirley Camenisch
Arlan Marrs
The Chairman declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of
this case to the Board of County Commissioners for further proceedings.
CERTIFICATION OF COPY
I, Jill Boshinski, Recording Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing resolution, is a true copy of the resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County,
Colorado, adopted on December 17, 1996.
Dated the 17th of December, 1996.
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