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Home My WebLink About961633.tiff INVENTORY OF ITEMS SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION Applicant Don and Linda Owens Case Number USR-1120 Submitted or Prepared Prior to Hearing At Hearing 1. Land Use Application Summary Sheet X 2. Department of Planning Services Recommendation X 3. Letter to Applicant X 4. Legal Notification X 5. USR Application X 6. Contract for Purchase X 7. Referral List X 8. Memorandum to Tri-Area Planning Commission, 6-17-96 X 9. Longmont Soil Conservation District, 7-9-96 X 10. Weld County Public Works Department, 6-26-96 X 11. Weld County Health Department, 6-9-96 X 12. Weld County Health Department, 6-23-96 X 13. Maps Prepared by Planning Technician X 14. Surrounding Property Owner List X 15. Deeds X 16. Soil Survey X 17. Letter from Central Weld County Water District, 6-6-96 X 18 Preliminary Plat Map X 19. Brochure from the Gloraloma Ranch, 8-6-96 X I hereby certify that the 19 items identified herein were submitted to the Department of Planning Services at or prior to the scheduled Planning Commission hearing. I further certify that these items were forwarded to the Clerk to the Board's office on August 9, 1996. so,-- Chris Goranson, Current Planner STATE OF COLORADO gp11V71WELD tigSCRIBEbSI13,,SWORN BEFORE ME THIS 9-7- day off A� 19 q . N()TARY C EALG , �o!TP o f C0\-(C` '. N�RY PUBLIC llll iii in "` MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MARCH 4, 1997 My Commission Expires 961633 STAFF SUMMARY USR-1120 Applicant's Name: Don and Linda Owens Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for an Agricultural Service establishment (equestrian center and ranch) in the A (Agricultural) District. Legal Description of Property: Part of the SE4 of Section 9, T2N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location: North of and adjacent to WCR 22; west of and adjacent to WCR 19. Proposed Use: The application is for an equestrian center and ranch. The site shall be used for the boarding, training, and breeding of horses, with the necessary facilities on the site. The majority of acreage shall be devoted to hay production. Approximately 4 to 5 people will be employed on the site, during normal business hours. Parcel size: 108 acres, more or less Proposed Water Supply: Central Weld County Water District Proposed Sewage Disposal: Existing and future septic systems. Access: The applicant has indicated an existing access to the proposed facility from WCR 22 and has proposed an additional access as well. Only one access has been allowed to the facility from WCR 22, in accordance with a referral from the Public Works Department; dated June 26, 1996. Comments: There is also an application for a recorded exemption that is being processed by the Department of Planning Services to exempt a portion of the southeast corner of the property. EXHIBIT 1 961633 DATE: August 6, 1996 PLANNER: Chris Goranson CASE NUMBER: USR-1120 NAME: Don and Linda Owens ADDRESS: 9797 Coalton Drive Louisville, CO 80027 REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Use Permit for an Agricultural Service establishment(equestrian center and ranch) in the A(Agricultural) District. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE4 of Section 9, T2N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: North of and adjacent to WCR 22; west of and adjacent to WCR 19. 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 and 45.1 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 2. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services' staff that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows: A) This proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan and is provided for as a Use by Special Review. B) The proposal is consistent with the intent of the district in which the use is located. C) The use will be compatible with future development of the surrounding area and with future development as projected by the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. The surrounding land uses are predominantly agricultural in nature. D) The site does not lie within any of the Overlay Districts in Sections 50 through 54 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. E) The applicant has demonstrated that a diligent effort has been made to conserve productive agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use. The applicant states all existing and proposed structures are and will be located on non-irrigated non-prime farmland. F) The conditions of approval and development standards will ensure adequate provision for the protection of the 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. The Department of Planning Services' staff recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following: 1. The facility shall be maintained in compliance with the confined Animal Feeding Operation Regulations (6CCR 1002-19) and Section 47 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, and remain in compliance pending final consideration and approval of this Use by Special Review permit. EXHIBIT 2 2. The septic system which will serve the indoor arena shall be designed by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer according to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations. 3. One access is allowed to the facility from Weld County Road 22. This access point shall be wide enough to accomodate horse trailers and farm machinery with an adequate turning radius and sight distance as stated in a referral by the Public Works Department, dated June 26, 1996. 4. 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 plat shall be delivered to the Department of Planning Services and ready for recording in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's office within 15 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners. 5. The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the property until the Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Don and Linda Owens USR-1120 1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Use Permit is for for an Agricultural Service establishment (equestrian center and ranch) in the A (Agricultural) District, as indicated in the application materials. 2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 90 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 3. The applicant shall remove, handle, and stockpile manure from the livestock area in a manner that will prevent nuisance conditions. The manure piles shall not be allowed to exist or deteriorate to a condition that facilitates excessive odors, flies, insect pests, or pollutant runoff. The manure storage site shall have a water-tight surface which does not permit seepage or percolation of manure pollutants into the ground. 4. The facility shall be maintained in compliance with the confined Animal Feeding Operation Regulations (6CCR 1002-19)and Section 47 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 5. All liquid and solid wastes shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. 6. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. 7. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed of in a manner that controls fugitive dust, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. 8. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on this site. 9. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the commercial limit of 60 db (A), as measured according to 25-12-102, Colorado Revised Statutes. 10. Suitable chemical and scientific controls shall be provided for rodent and insect control as approved by the Weld County Health Department. 11. Feed bunks, water tanks, feeding devices, and associated aprons shall be approved by the Weld County Health Department. 12. Adequate mechanical means for scraping, grading and cleaning of the property shall be provided at all times. The method of scraping, grading and cleaning shall be approved by the Weld County Health Department. 13. Drainage facilities or improvements shall be constructed to protect any adjacent rivers, streams or other bodies of water from pollution as approved by the Weld County Health Department. 14. All runoff retention and containment facilities shall meet and be maintained in accordance with the State Health Department's Guidlines of Feedlot Runoff Containment Facilities. The property owner shall be responsible for any additional requirements issued by the Colorado Department of Health, Water Quality Control Division, or the Weld County Health Department. 4 15. Groundwater monitoring wells constructed to Weld County Health Department standards may be required to evaluate impacts on the groundwater table. The number, placement, and monitoring of wells shall be determined by the Weld County Health Department, if required. 16. Uses on the property shall comply with the Colorado Air Quality Commission's air quality regulations. 17. All associated liquid and solid wastes shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. The method of disposal shall be approved by the Weld County Health Department. 18. All animals shall be cared for in a humane and sanitary manner as approved by the Colorado State University's Extension Agent and the Weld County Health Department. 19. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. 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. 23. 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 Commissioners 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. 24. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT.3540 IFAX (970) 352-6312 C. WELD COUNTYADMIN1400 N.ISTRATIVE COLORADO 7THVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO June 17, 1996 Don and Linda Owens Gloraloma Ranch 9797 Coalton Drive Louisville, CO 80027 Subject: USR-1120 - Request for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for an Agricultural Service Establishment(Equestrian Center and Ranch) in the A(Agricultural) District on a parcel of land described as part of the SE4 of Section 9, T2N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Dear Mr and Mrs. Owens: Your application and related materials for the request described above are being processed. I have scheduled a meeting with the Weld County Planning Commission for August 6, 1996, at 1:30 p.m. This meeting will take place in the County Commissioners' Hearing Room, First Floor, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado. It is recommended that you and/or a representative be in attendance to answer any questions the Planning Commission members may have. It is the policy of Weld County to refer an application to any town or municipality lying within three miles of the property or if the property is located within the comprehensive planning area of a town or municipality. Therefore, our office has forwarded a copy of the submitted materials to the Tri-Area Planning Commission for its review and comments. Please call Melody Lee at(970)679-4739 for further details regarding the date, time, and place of this meeting. It is recommended that you and/or a representative be in attendance at the Planning Commission meeting to answer any questions the Commission members may have with respect to your application. A representative from the Department of Planning Services will be out to the property a minimum of ten days prior to the hearing to post a sign adjacent to and visible from a publicly maintained road right-of-way which identifies the hearing time, date, and location. In the event the property is not adjacent to a publicly maintained road right-of-way, one sign will be posted in the most prominent place on the property and a second sign posted at the point at which the driveway (access drive) intersects a publicly maintained road right-of-way. EXHIBIT 961633 Page 2 The Department of Planning Services' staff will make a recommendation concerning this application to the Weld County Planning Commission. This recommendation will be available twenty-four(24) hours before the scheduled hearing. It is the responsibility of the applicant to call the Department of Planning Services'office before the Planning Commission hearing to make arrangements to obtain the recommendation. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call. Respectfully, r'oran on Current Planner CG/jeb pc: Ed Pruss 961633 ' Hello