HomeMy WebLinkAbout962160.tiff SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, October 1, 1996
A regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission was held October 1, 1996, 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-Chairman, Jack Epple.
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Glenn Vaad Present
Rusty Tucker Present
Fred Walker Absent
Shirley Camenisch Present
Cristie Nicklas Present
Jack Epple Present
Marie Koolstra Absent
Ann Garrison Absent
Arlan Marrs Absent
Also Present: Monica Daniels-Mika, Director, Shani L. Eastin, Current Planner, Todd A. Hodges, Current
Planner II, Department Planning Services; Jeff Stoll, Director,Weld County Health Department; Lee Morrison,
Assistant Weld County Attorney; Jill Boshinski, Secretary.
The summary of the last regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission held on September 17,
1996, was approved as read.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1125
PLANNER: Shani L. Eastin
APPLICANT: Hall-Irwin Construction Company
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a dry sand and gravel
mining operation in the A(Agricultural)zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A portion of Section 30 and 31, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado.
LOCATION: West of and adjacent to 83rd Avenue(Weld County Road 27); approximately 1/4 mile south
of Weld County Road 64 1/2.
Shani L. Eastin presented a brief summary of the proposal and entered the favorable recommendation of the
Department of Planning Services into the record as written. This application is for a dry sand and gravel
mining operation in the agricultural zone district on approximately 133 acres. Ms. Eastin explained that the
mining will take place in four phases over a period of thirty years. It is the opinion of the Department of
Planning Services'staff that the applicants has shown compliance with The Weld County Zoning Ordinance,
as amended the Weld County Comprehensive Plan as amended, Natural Resources and Transportation
Goals and Policies. Ms. Eastin referenced a letter received from a surrounding property owner with concerns
to this development.
The Department of Planning Services' staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Case
Number USR 1125, with the eight Conditions of Approval and sixteen Development Standards.
Gary Tuttle, representative for Hall Irwin Company, explained that this application is for a sand and gravel
operation and a concrete and asphalt plant. This operation will replace the existing operation that was
permitted in the later part of the 1980's. The first construction will take place in the processing area with
landscaping along 83rd Avenue in the next two years. Mr. Tuttle gave an overview of the reclamation plan
and explained that of the 133 acres only 26 acres would be disturbed at one time. Traffic volume will remain
r� the same and they will build accelerating and decelerating lanes at the entrance. Mr. Tuttle addressed
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concerns with Conditions of Approval#5, on the construction of the acceleration and deceleration lanes due
to weather conditions.
Glenn Vaad had concerns with the letter received from the surrounding property owner and their concerns
on traffic volume. Mr.Tuttle explained that most of traffic goes to Greeley or south of this location and should
not effect this surrounding property owner.
The Vice-Chairman asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this
application. No one wished to speak.
The Vice-Chairman asked the applicant if they were in agreement with the Conditions of Approval and
Development Standards. The applicant was in agreement.
Glenn Vaad motioned that Case Number USR-1125, Hall Irwin Construction Company, be forwarded to the
Board of county Commissioners with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with Planning
Commissions recommendation for approval. Cristie Nicklas seconded the motion.
The Vice-Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision.
Glenn Vaad-yes; Cristie Nicklas-yes; Rusty Tucker-yes; Shirley Camenisch-yes; Jack Epple-yes. Motion
carried unanimously.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1127
PLANNER: Todd A. Hodges
APPLICANT: SBA of Denver for Sprint Spectrum, L.P.
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Major Facility of a Public
Utility in the A(Agricultural)zone district for a cellular antenna.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot A of RE-1561, located in the NW4 of Section 6, T2N, R68W of the 6th
P.M., Weld County, Colorado
LOCATION: North and adjacent to Weld County Road 26; approximately 1/4 mile east of Weld County
Road 1.
Todd A. Hodges gave a brief summary of this proposal for this application of a Major Facility of a Public Utility
for a 95 foot cellular antenna tower. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services' staff that the
applicant has shown compliance with the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. Mr. Hodges
referenced the referral response received from the City of Longmont and explained that their concerns have
been addressed through the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards. Mr. Hodges stated that
the Town of Mead had no conflicts with this application. Mr. Hodges explained that there were concerns with
the aesthetic aspects of the tower, due to the fact the proposed location would be adjacent to one of
Longmont's recreation areas on the lake.
Staff is recommending approval with the following additions and changes to the Conditions of Approval#3 and
#5 and with the Development Standards#7, #10, #11, and#12.
Nathan Foster, representative for SBA of Denver for Sprint Spectrum. L.P., gave an overview of this
application. Mr. Foster explained that they are proposing a two facility site. A two facility site consists of one
monopole with two antennas. This application proposes no traffic, noise, light, pollutant or wastes and minimal
impact on prime farm land and utilizes minimal utilities.
• Rusty Tucker asked how much of an area this service will provide. David Martin explained that the radius will
be to the eastern edge of Longmont, north to Highway 66 and south to Highway 119.
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Shirley Camenisch asked if the applicant has any other locations in Weld County. Mr. Martin explained that
they have a site located at the intersection of Highway 66 and 1-25 at the John Deere Company and this
application will work in conjunction with this site.
The Vice-Chairman asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this
application. No one wished to speak.
Glenn Vaad motioned that Case Number USR-1127, SBA of Denver for Sprint Spectrum, L.P., be approved
by the Weld County Planning Commission with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards.
Rusty Tucker seconded the motion.
The Vice-Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision.
Glenn Vaad-yes; Cristie Nicklas-yes; Rusty Tucker-yes; Shirley Camenisch-yes; Jack Epple-yes. Motion
carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
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Jill Boshinski
Secretary
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