HomeMy WebLinkAbout981127.tiff SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, May 19, 1998
A regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission was held May 19, 1998, in the County
Commissioners' Hearing Room (Room#101), Weld County Centennial Building, 915 10th Street, Greeley,
Colorado. The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair, Christie Nicklas, at 1:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Glenn Vaad Absent
Fred Walker Absent
Bruce Fitzgerald Present , rn '
Christie Nicklas Present
Jack Epple Present
Marie Koolstra Present ]
Stephan Mokray Present
Arlan Marrs Present
Also Present: Monica Daniels-Mika, Director, Scott Ballstadt, Current Planner II, Julie Chester, Current
Planner, Gloria Dunn, Current Planner, Ben Patton, Current Planner, Department of Planning Services; Lee
Morrison,Assistant County Attorney; Don Carroll,Weld County Public Works; Sheble McConnellogue, Weld
County Health Department; Wendi Inloes, Secretary.
The summary of the last regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission held on May 5, 1998,was
approved as read.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1184
APPLICANT: J. Frank and Marian Hobbs
PLANNER: Scott Ballstadt
REQUEST: Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for an Agricultural Service
Establishment (an Equine Breeding, Breeding, Boarding and Training Facility) in the A
(Agricultural)zone district
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot B of RE-584, being part of the S2S2NW4 of Section 23, T2N, R67W of
the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado
LOCATION: Approximately 1/4 mile east of Weld County Road 21 and approximately 1/4 mile south of
Weld County Road 20
Scott Ballstadt, Department of Planning Services, gave an overview of Case USR-1184. Scott read the
recommendation into the record. The Department of Planning is recommending approval of the application,
along with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards.
Frank and Marion Hobbs, applicants, explained that they would like to breed and train horses, and are not
trying to expand in acres, but expand to where they can be profitable and legal.
Arlan Man's, asked about the arena and if they had plans to have any type of roping events or lighting for the
arena. Mr. Hobbs stated that they have no plans to do so at this time.
The Vice-Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
The Vice-Chair asked the Hobbs if they were and in agreement with the Conditions of Approval and
Development Standards. The Hobbs were in agreement.
Bruce Fitzgerald asked Don Carroll about the road way into the property not being maintained. Don stated
that the main access off of Weld County Road 21, is a privately maintained access or easement, and Weld
County does not maintain private lanes or easements.
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Jack Epple moved that Case USR-1184, be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners along with the
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commissions recommendation of
approval. Marie Koolstra seconded the motion.
The Vice-Chair asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Arlan
Marrs,yes; Marie Koolstra,yes;Christie Nicklas,yes;Stephan Mokray,yes; Bruce Fitzgerald,yes;Jack Epple,
yes. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1185
APPLICANT: Dana and DeeAnn Patten
PLANNER: Julie A. Chester
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Commercial Mechanic's
Repair Shop
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NW4SW4 of Section 21, T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld
County, Colorado
LOCATION: East of Weld County Road 29 and south of State Highway 256
Julie Chester, Department of Planning Services, gave an overview of application. Julie stated there have
been changes made to Development Standard#9, on the wording of light industrial to residential. Julie than
read the recommendation into the record. The Department of Planning of Services is recommending approval
of the application.
Christie Nicklas noted there are two number nine Development Standards. The change will be made with
subsequent renumbering.
Dana and DeeAnn Patten, applicants, had a question on reference to the driveways. Mr. Patten would like
to keep the business access separate from the residential access, because of concerns with children playing
in the area. They are willing to close one of the accesses.
Don Carroll, stated that after visiting the site, there is an existing circle drive in place, and the applicants are
asking for an additional access north of the circle drive. Pubic Works was asking that the new access not be
granted, and to try to utilize the north end of the circle drive to minimize access points. After speaking with
Julie Chester, the applicants had indicated that they are willing to close the north portion of the circle drive.
They would swap out the north access for a new proposed access to be used for the business and residential
parcels. Christie asked Don what their recommendation would be. Don stated that he is agreeable to minimize
the circle drive. The applicants stated they would prefer to close the south access.
Changes to Conditions of Approval#2 and Development Standard#17 were made, along with the addition
of Condition of Approval#3C.
Arlan Marrs commented that he has seen repair type shops, and they are a valued addition to the agricultural
area, but that sometimes they get a junky appearance. He asked Mr. Patten what type of plan they have
to eliminate this. Mr. Patten explained that they are planning on placing a privacy fence on the backside of
the building to store any used parts, and most vehicles will be left inside of the garage.
The Vice-Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
The Vice-Chair asked the applicants if they were in agreement with the Conditions of Approval and
Development Standards, along with the changes. The Pattens were in agreement.
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Arlan Marrs asked Julie if she was comfortable with the wording of the Development Standards in regards to
fencing. Julie explained that there is a Condition of Approval that the applicants submit a landscape and
screening plan prior to recording the plat, which the applicants are agreeable to.
Arlan Marrs moved that Case USR-1185, be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners along with the
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards along with the following changes to Condition of Approval
#2 from one access per residential lot with an additional access be allowed for the USR permit, the addition
of Condition of Approval#3C that the plat is amended to show the closing of the south existing circle drive and
the addition of the new access, and the change to Development Standard #17, along with the Planning
Commissions recommendation of approval. Stephan Mokray seconded the motion.
The Vice-Chair asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Arlan
Marrs,yes; Marie Koolstra,yes;Christie Nickles,yes;Stephan Mokray,yes; Bruce Fitzgerald,yes;Jack Epple,
yes. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1186
APPLICANT: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.
PLANNER: Gloria Dunn
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Major Facility of a Public
Utility for a 7-mile 115 kV overhead transmission line (72-foot height) in the A(Agricultural)
zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Various legals, see application materials for more specific information.
LOCATION: Preferred route begins at Prospect Valley Subdivision, running south along Weld County
Road 69 to Weld County Road 14, then east to Weld County Road 71, and south
approximately 4-'% miles to connection with Hoyt-Terry Street transmission line.
Gloria Dunn, Department of Planning Services, gave an overview of the application, and read the
recommendation into the record. Gloria stated the Department of Planning Services is recommending
approval of the application.
Bobby Bond, representative of the application, gave a brief summary of the project. Mr. Bond explained that
in the case of an outage, Morgan County REA would no longer be able to provide service to the area. The
project is for a seven-mile transmission line going south of Prospect Valley, which would then connect with
another 115 transmission line that Western owns. This would allow Western to eventually repair their line
and provide new service into the Prospect Valley area. Mr. Bond stated that the project is for the Prospect
Valley area only. They have met with the community and land owners, and there was a consensus for the
need of the project. Mr. Bond than explained the different routes that were talked about, and the willingness
to work with the people.
Stephan Mokray asked about the span between the poles that will be set. Mr. Bond stated it would be
approximately 600 feet at the most.
Arlan Marrs asked if there was any service along the Sand Creek stretch currently. Steve Sundant, of Morgan
County REA,explained there is service along the existing line,which serves some irrigation wells and houses.
Mr. Sundant also explained that the first mile and half of the route will go in the existing alignment where the
line is currently located. There are currently no existing lines directly in the route of Sand Creek for
approximately 4 miles in the middle of the route. The 115 voltage line will not provide service for houses or
irrigation, but for the substation.
The Vice-Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
Gene Andrews, property owner,wanted to know which side of the sand bar the line will run. Mr. Bond stated
that it will be on the west side.
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Vernon Cooksey, property owner, spoke against the application. Mr. Cooksey has concerns with the line
disrupting their irrigated land out of production. Mr. Cooksey than read a letter into the record which was
submitted into evidence.
Arlan Marrs asked Mr. Cooksey to show them on the overhead map, where his property is located. Mr.
Cooksey pointed out his land and the proposed line route, stating a concern of the placement of the route and
his proposed pivot sprinkler. Arlan stated he understood the route would be in the tow of the Sand Creek
Canal, and the area could not be farmed. Mr. Cooksey stated that yes it could be farmed, and on the other
side of the berm road is dryland.
Bruce Fitzgerald asked if the pole placement changed to suit his farming operation, would that work for Mr.
Cooksey. Mr. Cooksey stated it would, and have spoke to the applicants regarding this, who are willing to
place the poles further apart, and would still have to shorten the pivot sprinkler some, but feels it would be
better on the other side of the sand creek.
Arlan asked how many acres he would lose by shortening the center pivot, or how much an extra pivot would
cost, and had this been negotiated. Mr. Cooksey stated he had not had this discussion.
Gene Andrews asked about part of the line being buried, and feels that this would help everyone along the
4.5 miles.
Arlan asked Mr. Cooksey if the proposed line provided closer service for his center pivots and pumps, would
this be any benefit to him. Mr. Cooksey stated that he had not given it much thought, and that it could be a
possibility, but not a big advantage.
Bobby Bond, responded to the concerns addressed. Mr. Bond explained that they have had several
conversations with Mr. Cooksey, and understood that he was not happy with the line alignment, but was willing
to accept the line if compensation was adequate, and does feel they will reach an agreement. Mr. Bond feels
that the route of the line will have the least impact on the area and greatest acceptance.
Marie Koolstra asked Mr. Bond what the possibility was to bury the line. Mr. Bond explained that a distribution
line can be buried, but a 115 line would be about one to one and a half million dollars a mile to do so.
Jack Epple asked about the poles. Mr. Bond stated that the same wood poles will be used, with metal turning
structures on the corner.
Stephan Mokray asked if the conflict of interest with Mr. Cooksey is the pole location of his pivot. Mr. Bond
stated that Mr. Cooksey does not have a pivot at this time, but if they had a plan they would try to work around
it.
Mr. Cooksey commented off the record from the audience that HS Irrigation has laid out a plan as to where
the pivot would go, but does not have it in yet. This prompted the response from Mr. Bond that if he has a
plan, they can try their best to place the structures to accommodate the pivots.
Arlan asked what the potential of moving the power line from the west side of the ditch road to the east of the
road. Pat Dilly, a representative of the application, explained that by moving a line to the east side of the
access road, it would run interference with several gas pipe lines in the area.
The Vice-Chair asked Mr. Bond if they were in agreement with the Conditions of Approval and Development
Standards. Mr. Bond stated that yes they are.
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Stephan Mokray moved that Case USR-1186, be approved along with the Conditions of Approval and
Development Standards. Arlan Marrs seconded the motion.
Arlan Marrs stated that he would expect Tri-State to work as diligently with the Cookseys to minimize any
adverse impacts to their property. Jack Epple also stated he hopes Tri-State will work with the Cookseys land
owners since the project will lead to a majority of the people in the Prospect Valley area.
The Vice-Chair asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Arlan
Marrs,yes; Marie Koolstra,yes;Christie Nicklas,yes;Stephan Mokray,yes; Bruce Fitzgerald,yes; Jack Epple,
yes. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m.
Respectfully sub tte
Wendi Inloes
Secretary
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