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HomeMy WebLinkAbout990840.tiff HEARING CERTIFICATION RE: VIOLATIONS OF THE WELD COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE A public hearing was conducted on April 13, 1999, at 10:00 a.m., with the following present: Commissioner Dale K. Hall, Chair Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tem Commissioner George E. Baxter Commissioner M. J. Geile Commissioner Glenn Vaad Also present: Acting Clerk to the Board, Jean Gillingham County Attorney, Bruce Barker Director of Planning Services, Monica Daniels-Mika Planning Department representative, Sharyn Frazer Building Inspections Department representative, David Sprague Planning Department representative, Julie Chester The following business was transacted: I hereby certify that a public hearing was conducted to consider whether to authorize the County Attorney to proceed with legal action against the individuals named for violations of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. Cases were heard as follows: VI #9900004 - STANLEY HILLER: Sharyn Frazer, Department of Planning Services, presented the case report for the record and stated the property is in violation of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. Ms. Frazer stated the property owner is making an effort to correct the violation and would like to recommend a 30-day extension. Stanley Hiller, property owner, was present at the hearing. Mr. Hiller voiced concerns regarding the violation process. Responding to Commissioners Hall and Baxter, Mr. Hiller stated he could bring his property into compliance in 30 days. Commissioner Baxter moved to refer VI # 9900004 against Stanley Hiller to the County Attorney for legal action, with the instruction to delay action upon such referral until May 13, 1999, to allow adequate time for the property to be brought into compliance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, and it carried unanimously. VI #9600054 - DAVID WAGY: Ms. Frazer presented the case report for the record and stated the property is in violation of the Weld County Zoning and Building Ordinances. In response to Chair Hall, Ms. Frazer stated in order to bring the property into compliance, Mr. Wagy could either continue with the PUD process, or convert the Tri-Plex structure back to a single family dwelling. Responding to Commissioner Baxter, Julie Chester, Department of Planning Services, stated she has been working with the property owner and their representative with regards to what still needs to be done. CL C 990840 M I L PL082424 HEARING CERTIFICATION - ZONING VIOLATIONS April 13, 1999 PAGE 2 Mr. Wagy, property owner, and Mr. Wayne Roberts of Roberts Architects, representative, were present at the hearing. Mr. Roberts stated he has been working with the property owner concerning the options available. Mr. Wagy stated in order to bring the property into compliance, one renter has been removed and the second will be out by the end of April. Responding to Chair Hall, Mr. Wagy stated he is unable to continue with the PUD process due to financial difficulties and is considering annexation into the Town of Frederick. Responding to Chair Hall, Ms. Chester stated removing the tenants would correct the zoning issues but the Building Code Violations would still exist. David Sprague, Building Inspections Department, said installing stairs from the top floor to the bottom floor, as well as having one electrical meter, would constitute a single family dwelling. Mr. Wagy stated the Tri-Plex would not be rented until the PUD process is complete. Responding to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Sprague stated if the renters are removed, the structure would be considered a single family dwelling and the violation would not exist. Commissioner Geile moved to refer VI #9600054 against David Wagy to the Department of Planning Services, with the instruction to dismiss said violation on May 13, 1999, if the property has been brought into compliance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and it carried unanimously. VI #9900011 - GERALD AND CAROLYN HOYT: Ms. Frazer presented the case report for the record and stated the property is in violation of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. Ms. Frazer stated after receiving a price list of products being sold from the property, Planning staff determined the business does not comply with the Use Allowed by Right and would need to apply for a Use By Special Review (USR) in order to continue with the business operation. Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt, property owners were present at the hearing along with their representative, George Ottenhoff. Mr. Ottenhoff stated he has been working with the property owners to bring the property into compliance. Mr. Ottenhoff further stated the property owners need to expand their business, and are in the process of obtaining a lot in Gateway Center, Johnstown, which would house their business, but would need additional time to complete the purchase and construction of a new building. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to refer VI #9900011 against Gerald and Carolyn Hoyt to the County Attorney for legal action, with the instruction to delay action upon such referral until March 13, 2000, to allow adequate time for the property to be brought into compliance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Geile, and it carried unanimously. (Clerk's Note: Commissioner Kirkmeyer is excused from the meeting) VI #9600036 - DWAYNE AND CAROL BOWEN: Mr. Sprague presented the case report for the record and stated the property is in violation of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance. Mr. Bowen was present at the hearing. Mr. Bowen stated due to financial difficulties he has been unable to complete construction on the garage and deck. Mr. Bowen added he is in the mortgaging process to secure funds and anticipates completion of the work soon after. 990840 PL0824 HEARING CERTIFICATION - ZONING VIOLATIONS April 13, 1999 PAGE 3 Commissioner Cede moved to refer VI #9600036 against Dwayne and Carol Bowen to the County Attorney for legal action, with the instruction to delay action upon such referral until October 13, 1999, to allow adequate time for the property to be brought into compliance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Baxter, and it carried unanimously. VI #9800033 - DONALD AND JACQUE FORCHETTE: Ms. Frazer, along with Monica Daniels- Mika, Director of Planning Services, presented the case report for the record and stated the property is in violation of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Forchette, property owner, was present at the hearing. Mr. Forchette stated his family has had a dairy operation located on the property since 1923; however in 1997, due to economic situations, the dairy operation was closed. Mr. Forchette added, a manufactured home has been located on the property since 1972 as an Accessory to Farm, and a family member has always occupied it Mr. Forchette said the farm is now in foreclosure, and if he were to sell off part of the property, he could keep his home and a large part of his land. In response to Chair Hall, Ms. Daniels-Mika stated Mr. Forchette has been conditionally approved for a Recorded Exemption by the Planning Department staff, but in order to meet the conditions, the trailer home would have to be removed. Mr. Forchette stated he is concerned about removing the trailer since that would be putting a family member out of a home and is hoping another option could be found. Ms. Daniels-Mika stated the Planning staff is continuing to work on solutions to help Mr. Forchette, Commissioner Vaad moved to continue VI #9800033 against Donald and Jacque Forchette to the June 1999, Violation Hearings. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Baxter, and it carried unanimously. VI #9900046 - DONALD AND KATHLEEN HUGHES: Ms. Frazer presented the case report for the record and stated the property is in violation of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. Ms. Frazer stated complaints have been received regarding Mr. and Mrs. Hughes occupying the house under construction prior to final inspections being made and an Occupancy Permit being issued. Kathleen Hughes, property owner, was present at the hearing and stated she and her husband currently have a home under construction on the property which should be completed in approximately two weeks. She further stated, they currently reside at the original residence on the property and when the new house is completed, she and her husband will be living in the new house and would like her daughter to reside at the original residence. Mr. Frazer stated since Mrs. Hughes was granted a Recorded Exemption for the property on October 12, 1994, she will not be eligible to apply for another Recorded Exemption until October, 1999. Ms. Frazer added if her daughter remains in the original residence, the property will be in violation; however as of this hearing, no violation exists. Commissioner Baxter explained to Mrs. Hughes when they move into the new house, her daughter would not be allowed to live in the original residence until a Recorded Exemption could be obtained. Mrs. Hughes indicated she understood. 990840 PL0824 HEARING CERTIFICATION - ZONING VIOLATIONS April 13, 1999 PAGE 4 Commissioner Vaad moved to dismiss VI # 9900046 against Donald and Kathleen Hughes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Baxter, and it carried unanimously. VI #9900038 - RAFAEL AND SAUNA HERNANDEZ: Mr. Sprague presented the case report for the record and stated the property is in violation of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance. Mr. Sprague stated several attempts have been made to make the final inspections, but the property owners have not scheduled them. The property owners, nor a representative were present at the hearing. Commissioner Baxter moved to refer VI # 9900038 against Rafael and Sauna Hernandez to the County Attorney for legal action. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Geile, and it carried unanimously. This Certification was approved on the 19th day of April, 1999. APPROVED: A ATTE ;it fJ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WEL!? COUNTY, C LORADO Wel ri a � — Y � '�• ` D K. Hall, Chair / -tt:'r' J" Barbary J. Kirkmeyer, ro-Tem G" TAPE #99-11 o x eor E. axter . J. ei taut Glenn Vaad 990840 PL0824 Hello