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RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
#1159 FOR A PRIVATE AIRSTRIP IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT -
VANDENBOS
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on the 10th day
of September, 1997, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the Chambers of the Board for the purpose of
hearing the application of Leslie Vandenbos, 2304 Ponderosa Court, Fort Collins, Colorado
80521, for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit #1159 for a private
airstrip in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on the following described real estate, to -wit:
NE'/ of Section 28, Township 9 North, Range 66
West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado
WHEREAS, said applicant was present at said hearing, and
WHEREAS, Section 24.4.2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance provides standards
for review of said Special Review Permit, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners heard all of the testimony and
statements of those present, studied the request of the applicant and the recommendations of
the Weld County Planning Commission and all of the exhibits and evidence presented in this
matter and, having been fully informed, finds that this request shall 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 Board of County Commissioners that the applicant has
shown compliance with Section 24.4.2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as
follows:
A. Section 24.4.2.1 -- This proposal is consistent with the Weld County
Comprehensive Plan, as amended. A. Goal 1 encourages the
preservation of prime farmland for agricultural purposes. Soils on the site
are considered high potential dry cropland by the USDA Soil
Conservation Service map. The availability of a consistent supply of
water must exist in order for soils to be classified prime. Land use on the
site is principally nonirrigated crop production with improvements located
in the southwest corner of the property. The proposed airstrip will be dirt
and the remainder of the site will continue its present use.
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Section 24.4.2.2 -- This proposal is consistent with the intent of the A
(Agricultural) Zone District. The property owner intends to continue the
existing agricultural uses on the site. Section 31.4.6 of the Weld County
Zoning Ordinance, as amended, allows for the proposed use with the
approval of a Special Review permit.
C. Section 24.4.2.3 -- The uses which would be permitted will be compatible
with the existing surrounding land uses. Five residences are located in
the immediate area; four are east of the site, more than' 'A mile from the
proposed airstrip. Only one residence is located within fairly close
proximity of the airstrip, to the south. Staff has received no objections to
the request from surrounding property owners.
D. Section 24.4.Z4 -- The proposed uses 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 Nunn, located 1/2 mile south of the site, has indicated no conflict with
the proposal. The airstrip will be required to maintain compliance with the
Federal Aviation Administration's rules and regulations.
Section 24.4.2.5 -- The proposal is not located within the Overlay District
Areas identified by maps officially adopted by Weld County.
F Section 24.4.2.6 -- The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to
conserve productive agricultural land. Land proposed for the airstrip is
located such that the greatest area of cropland on the site is not affected,
while also ensuring that the airstrip is situated a safe distance from the
property owner's residence. The airstrip will be in a north -south
orientation on the property with dimensions of 50 feet by approximately
2,655 feet (total square footage of 132,750).
Section 24.4.2.7 --The Design Standards (Section 24.5 of the Weld
County Zoning Ordinance, as amended), Operation Standards (Section
24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended), Conditions of
Approval, and Development Standards ensure that there are adequate
provisions for the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the
inhabitants of the neighborhood and county. In addition, review of FAA
Form 7480-1, Notice of Landing Area Proposal, by the Federal Aviation
Administration will be required prior to recording the plat.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that the application of Leslie Vandenbos for a Site Specific
Development Plan and Special Review Permit #1159 for a private airstrip in the A (Agricultural)
Zone District on the hereinabove described parcel of land be, and hereby is, granted subject to
the following conditions:
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. 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.
3. Prior to recording the plat:
The applicant shall complete, submit, and have approved Federal
Aviation Administration Form 7480-1, Notice of Landing Area Proposal.
A response indicating approval of the form from the Federal Aviation
Administration shall be submitted to the Department of Planning
Services.
B. In accordance with a memorandum from the Public Works Department
dated June 27, 1997, and a letter from the applicant dated July 14, 1997,
the plat shall be amended to show the following:
1. A safety area of 240 feet located at each end of the runway.
2. A safety area of 60 feet located on either side of the runway
centerline.
3. An object -free area of 125 feet located on either side of the
runway centerline.
4. North boundary of the runway not extending into the Weld County
Road 102 right-of-way.
C. The plat shall be amended to delineate boundaries of the parachute
landing area.
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4. Prior to commencement of the Special Review activity on the site, the airstrip
shall be graded and drained to provide an all-weather access.
5. The Environmental Protection Services Division of the Weld County Health
Department was unable to locate a septic permit for the septic system located at
49568 Weld County Road 29.5. Any existing septic system(s) which is not
currently permitted through the Weld County Health Department must be
permitted. Each unpermitted septic system will require an I.S.D.S. Evaluation
prior to the issuance of the required septic system(s). In the event the system(s)
is found to be inadequate, the system(s) must be brought into compliance with
current I.S.D.S. regulations.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 10th day of September, A.D., 1997.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD ('pCUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST:
Weld County Clerk
BY.
Deputy Clerk to
APPRI re AS TO F
County Att
F
George . Baxter, Chair
Dale K. Hall
EXCUSED
Barbara J. Kirkmeyer
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
VANDENBOS
USR #1159
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Use Permit #1159 is for a Private
Airstrip 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.
All liquid and solid wastes shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner
that protects against surface and groundwater contamination.
4. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site.
5. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls
fugitive dust, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions.
6. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on this site.
7. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the residential limit of 55 db(A),
as measured according to Section 25-12-102, Colorado Revised Statutes.
8. The airstrip may only be used for private aircraft owned or leased by the operator of the
airstrip. The airstrip shall be limited in use to the operator of the airstrip.
9. The site shall comply with all requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration.
10. In accordance with the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal System Regulations, in
the event any structure is built more than 200 feet from the existing home where people
will work or congregate, a restroom facility shall be required to serve the structure. The
structure shall be served by an approved septic system.
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.
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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.
15. 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.
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