HomeMy WebLinkAbout972534.tiffSUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
October21, 1997
A regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission was held on October 21, 1997, in the County
Commissioners' First Floor Hearing Room (#101), Weld County Centennial Center, 915 Tenth Street, Greeley,
Colorado. The meeting was called to order by Vice -Chairman, Rusty Tucker, at 1:40 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Glenn Vaad
Rusty Tucker
Arlan Marrs
Bruce Fitzgerald
Cristie Nicklas
Jack Epple
Fred Walker
Marie Koolstra
Stephen Mokray
Absent
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Also present: Shani Eastin, Current Planner, Scott Ballstadt, Current Planner, Todd Hodges, Current Planner,
Department of Planning Services; Lee Morrison, Assistant Weld County Attorney; Sheble McConnellogue,
Trevor Jiricek, Weld County Health Department; Don Carroll, Weld County Public Works Department; Wendi
Inloes, Secretary.
The summary of the last regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission held on October 7, 1997,
was approved.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1165
PLANNER: Scott L. Ballstadt
APPLICANT: SBA of Denver, Inc.
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Major Facility of a Public
Utility consisting of an 81' Free -Standing Monopole Wireless Communication Tower.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE4 SW4 of Section 30, T3N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado.
LOCATION: North of and adjacent to Weld County Road 28 and west of and adjacent to Weld County
Road 25-1/2 (Highway 85 Frontage Road).
Scott Ballstadt, Department of Planning Services, asked the Board to continue case USR-1165, due to not
receiving the referral from the Town of Platteville on time, and therefore not giving the Department adequate
time to review the referral and give their recommendation.
The applicant, Nathan Foster, expressed concerns about the continuance due to the limited time frame they
are facing and he feels they have addressed the Town of Platteville concerns.
The Vice -Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the continuance. No one
wished to speak.
Jack Epple moved that case USR-1165 be continued until the November 4, 1997 Planning Commission
meeting. Bruce Fitzgerald seconded the motion.
The Vice -Chairman asked the Secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision.
Christie Nicklas, yes; Fred Walker, yes; Marie Koolstra, yes; Jack Epple, yes; Bruce Fitzgerald, yes; Rusty
Tucker, yes. Motion carried unanimously
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CASE NUMBER: USR-1167
PLANNER: Shani L. Eastin
APPLICANT: Brian and Lisa Wallace
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Commercial Recreational
Facility (Roping Arena) and Sports Marketing Business in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot A of RE -1888, part of the NE4 of Section 13, T3N, R68W of the 6th P.M.,
Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: West of and adjacent to Weld County Road 13; approximately 1/2 mile north of Weld County
Road 32.
Shani Eastin, Department of Planning Services, asked the Board to continue case USR-1167, until the
November 4, 1997, meeting, to give the Department and the applicant more time to review more detailed
information.
Rusty Tucker asked for verification that the continuance was on the roping arena portion of the application.
Shani explained that there had been some discussion with the applicant that may change some of the
parameters of the roping arena and that there was also limited information on the roping arena that the
Department would like to organize in order to make an adequate recommendation.
Jack Epple moved that case USR-1167 be continued until the November 4, 1997 Planning Commission
meeting. Christie Nicklas seconded the motion.
The Vice -Chairman asked the Secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision.
Christie Nicklas, yes; Fred Walker, yes; Marie Koolstra, yes; Jack Epple, yes; Bruce Fitzgerald, yes; Rusty
Tucker, yes. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1168
PLANNER: Scott L. Ballstadt
APPLICANT: Francisco and Patricia Barron and Bernice Griego
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for Oil and Gas Support and
Service (storage of heavy equipment, an office and a shop for welding incidental to the
operation with six employees) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 5, Block 18, Aristocrat Ranchettes, Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: 15119 Nancy Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado.
Scott Ballstadt, Department of Planning Services, explained that the Development Standards had a change
which pertained to the noise level change from 55 decibels too 60 decibels. He then gave an overview of the
application of the development of a shop which was to be used for storage of heavy equipment and an office
for a welding operation in the Agricultural zone district located in Aristocrat Ranchettes. The employees will be
performing work off site, therefore having minimal impact on surrounding property owners regarding traffic.
The Department of Planning Services is recommending approval of the request.
Bruce Fitzgerald asked Scott about the present and future water supply. Scott explained that the present
supply is a cistern and that the applicant will be required to obtain future water from the public water supply
once Aristocrat obtains that as stated in the Development Standards.
Rusty Tucker asked Scott why the City of Fort Lupton did not felt that the application was not compatible with
surrounding uses. Scott explained that the City of Fort Lupton feels that the residential use is not compatible
with their Comprehensive Plan or the Weld County Comprehensive Plan, but Scott explained that the actual
zoning is Agricultural and not Residential, therefore is compatible to the Weld County Comprehensive Plan.
Jack Epple asked how far Aristocrat Ranchettes was from the City of Fort Lupton. Don Carroll, Public Works
Department, explained that it is approximately four to five miles away from the city limits
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Marie Koolstra asked if there were any covenants that applied to Aristocrat Ranchettes. There are none that
both Scott and the applicant are aware of.
The applicant, Francisco Barron, explained that his plans were to have a place to work on his equipment and
also have an office to work in.
Rusty Tucker asked if the employees would be coming to the shop before going to work or arriving at the site.
Mr. Barron explained that they will be going to the site where they will be working. Mr. Tucker also asked how
many employees he will have and Mr. Barron stated that it will be four.
The Vice -Chairman asked if anyone in the audience if they wished to speak for or against the application. No
one wished to speak.
The applicant then was asked if he was in agreement with the changes in the Development Standards. Bernice
Griego, stated that yes they were in agreement with the changes.
Christie Nicklas moved that case USR-1168 be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with the
Planning Departments Conditions of approval and the changes in the Development Standards. Marie Koolstra
seconded the motion.
The Vice -Chairman asked the Secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision.
Christie Nicklas, yes; Fred Walker, yes; Marie Koolstra, yes; Jack Epple, yes; Bruce Fitzgerald, yes; Rusty
Tucker, yes. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1169
PLANNER: Scott L. Ballstadt
APPLICANT: Roland and Sharon Bunn
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for the Construction of an
Accessory Building with Gross Floor Area larger than 1500 square feet (3,000 square feet)
in Casagrande Estates subdivision in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 39, Casagrande Estates First Addition in Section 17, T2N, R67W of the 6th P.M.,
Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: 9915 Navajo Court, Longmont, Colorado.
Scott Ballstadt, Department of Planning Services, gave an overview of the application for the construction for
an accessory building and gross floor larger than 1,500 square feet in Casagrande Estates Subdivision. The
Department of Planning Services does recommend approval of the application. The Towns of Firestone and
Frederick, and the surrounding property owners, do not have a conflict with the proposal.
The applicant, Roland Bunn. explained that he would like to put up a shop to place vehicles and small
machinery in which he uses for a tree trimming business. Rusty Tucker asked approximately how may pieces
of equipment he presently has, which the applicant explained. Mr. Tucker then asked how many employees
he currently has and Mr. Bunn explained that is was himself and his son.
Fred Walker asked the applicant if he intends on doing any repair work in the shop. Mr. Bunn explained that
he intended to use it for storage. Mr. Walker wanted clarification on the use of this shop. Scott explained that
he will be able to do repair work only on his own equipment.
The Vice -Chairman asked if anyone in The audience if they wished to speak for or against The application.
No one wished to speak.
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The Vice -Chairman asked Mr. Bunn if he was in agreement with The Development Standards. Mr. Bunn stated
that yes he was.
Marie Koolstra moved that case USR-1169 be forwarded to The Board of County Commissioners with The
Planning Departments Conditions of approval and The changes in The Development Standards. Christie
Nicklas seconded The motion.
The Vice -Chairman asked The Secretary to poll The members of The Planning Commission for their decision.
Christie Nicklas, yes; Fred Walker, yes; Marie Koolstra, yes; Jack Epple, yes; Bruce Fitzgerald, yes; Rusty
Tucker, yes. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Wendi Inloes
Secretary
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