HomeMy WebLinkAbout991480.tiff HEARING CERTIFICATION
DOCKET NO. 99-36
RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
#1226 FOR A MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITY IN THE
A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - LIGHTNING WIRELINE, INC.
A public hearing was conducted on June 16, 1999, at 10:00 a.m., with the following present:
Commissioner Dale K. Hall, Chair
Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tern - EXCUSED
Commissioner George E. Baxter
Commissioner M. J. Geile
Commissioner Glenn Vaad
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Esther Gesick
Assistant County Attorney, Lee Morrison
Planning Department representative, Eric Jerman
Health Department representative, Sheble McConnellogue
Public Works representative, Don Carroll
The following business was transacted:
I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated June 2, 1999, and duly published June 5, 1999, in
the Fort Lupton Press, a public hearing was conducted to consider the request of Lightning
Wireline, Inc., for a Mineral Resource Development Facility in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, made this a matter of record. Eric Jerman, Department
of Planning Services, presented a brief summary of the proposal and entered the favorable
recommendation of the Planning Commission into the record as written. Mr. Jerman described the
location of the site and stated the surrounding uses consist of the Town of LaSalle, agriculture,
residences, and two Union Pacific Railroad lines. He further stated of eight referrals sent, two
responded in favor and none were opposed. The Town of LaSalle indicated the site may be
annexed in the future. Mr. Jerman submitted a letter from Todd and Lisa Spindler, marked Exhibit
E, in favor of the proposal if the traffic remains the same, and a letter from James and Mary Ann
Conlin, marked Exhibit F, opposed to the application. Mr. Jerman stated Condition of
Approval#2.D provides for a waste handling plan to address any chemicals at the site. Mr. Jerman
clarified that the Town of LaSalle has no conflicts with this proposal and no prime farm ground will
be taken out of production because farming is not feasible due to the size of the parcel. In
response to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Jerman reiterated that the Town of LaSalle has no concerns
with this proposal and Condition of Approval #2.D was added by the Health Department prior to
review by the Planning Commission. Responding to Chair Hall and Commissioner 13axter, Mr.
Jerman indicated the locations of the various surrounding uses and stated he is not sure of the
Town's zoning. Commissioner Geile commented that the Town of LaSalle had not reviewed the
proposal at the time of the Planning Commission hearing.
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Mike Reavis, applicant, stated he has tried to comply with all of the requirements, as well as
address the concerns expressed by surrounding property owners. He stated Lightning Wireline,
Inc., will not use Weld County Road 50.5, and will exit to the south on Walnut Street, which is
gravel, and turn west on Weld County Road 50 to State Highway 85. He also stated he will provide
dust control north cf the site. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Reavis stated he would
prefer to build a six-toot screening fence rather than plant trees. Mr. Jerman clarified that Planning
Services staff will review the proposed Landscaping Plan; however, greenery is recommended.
Mr. Reavis stated there is a cluster of trees on the property which he would like to transplant and
spread throughout the property. In response to Commissioner Baxter and Chair Hall, Mr. Reavis
indicated he will comply with what the Planning Services staff requests and added that he has
reviewed and agrees with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards.
Todd Spindler, surrounding property owner,expressed concern with oil running off the property and
damaging nearby crops or livestock. He stated that although he is gone during the day, his
neighbors report heavy truck traffic and dust control has not been applied to the roads. Mr.
Spindler asked whether the hours of operation would be strictly daylight hours, whether the
applicant will operate on the weekends, and expressed concern with the damage caused to the
railroad crossings by the heavy trucks. He also expressed concern with the possibility of a six-foot
chain link fence which will not screen the site. (Switched to Tape#99-22) Chair Hall commented
that the existing concerns will be mitigated or improved by the Conditions of Approval or
Development Stancards. In response to Commissioner Baxter, Mr. Jerman stated Development
Standard#17 was proposed by the Planning Commission, which limits the hours of operation only
to daylight hours, including daylight savings time.
Mr. Reavis stated it is dangerous to work on oil wells and equipment after dark; therefore, they will
stop working at or before dark, and he added they do occasionally work on weekends due to
scheduling by oil companies which he cannot control. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr.
Reavis stated the number of vehicles will remain as stated in the application minus two pieces of
equipment, and added the hauling trucks are used out on the job sites and are rarely at the
property. Responding to Commissioner Baxter, Mr. Reavis reiterated that he does not operate
after dark and stated he does not control the activities of the two employees that live on the site
after working hours
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the request of Lightning Wireline, Inc., for a Site Specific
Development Plan and Special Review Permit#1226 for a Mineral Resource Development Facility
in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, based on the recommendations of the Planning staff and the
Planning Commission,with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards as entered into
the record. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Baxter, and it carried unanimously.
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This Certification was approved on the 21st day of June, 1999.
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HEARINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS ON THIS 16TH DAY OF JUNE, 1999:
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EXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET
Case USR #1226 - Lightning Wireline, Inc.
Exhibit Submitted By Exhibit Description
A. Planning Staff Inventory of Item Submitted
B. Planning Commission Resolution of Recommendation
C. Planning Commission Summary of Hearing (Minutes)
D. Clerk to the Board Notice of Hearing
E. Todd and Lisa Spindler • Letter of opposition (06/10/99)
F. James and Mary Ann Conlin Letter of concern (06/04/99)
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