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RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
#1182 FOR A RECREATIONAL FACILITY (BMX BICYCLE RACING TRACK) IN THE
A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - CITY OF LONGMONT, LONGMONT BMX,
INC., % TOM LINDSEY
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 15th day
of June, 1998, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the Chambers of the Board for the purpose of
hearing the application of the City of Longmont, Longmont BMX, Inc., c/o Tom Lindsey 350
Kimbark Street, Longmont, Colorado 80501, for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special
Review Permit#1182 for a Recreational Facility (BMX bicycle racing track) in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District on the following described real estate, to-wit:
Part of the S% NE% of Section 6, Township 2 North, Range 68
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. The Public Facilities and Services section of the
Weld County Comprehensive Plan states that, "One basic objective of
Weld County is to plan and coordinate a timely, orderly and efficient
arrangement of public facilities and services. In accomplishing this
objective, municipalities are considered to be the principal provider of
services and facilities for urban uses." The application materials indicate
that the proposed public recreational facility will be open to the youth of
Weld and Boulder Counties. Longmont BMX, Inc., is a non-profit
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corporation which leases the land from the City of Longmont.
Additionally, Agricultural Goal 1 of the Comprehensive Plan stresses the
preservation of prime farmland. The BMX track occupies two acres of
the 69-acre site. Although the land is considered prime farmland, the City
of Longmont purchased the property for future expansion of Union
Reservoir and the site is not currently being farmed. Subsequently, no
land will be taken out of production with this proposal.
b. Section 24.4.2.2 -- This proposal is consistent with the intent of the
A (Agricultural) Zone District. Section 31.4.3 of the Weld County Zoning
Ordinance provides for recreational facilities and uses including race
tracks and race courses as a Use by Special Review in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District.
c. Section 24.4.2.3 -- The uses proposed will be compatible with the existing
surrounding land uses. The surrounding land uses include Union
Reservoir to the north and rural residential and agricultural uses to the
east, west and south. The outlet ditch for Union Reservoir follows the
western property boundary. The proposed recreational use is consistent
with existing surrounding land uses as Union Reservoir is a recreational
facility as well. As of April 28, 1998, the Department of Planning Services
had received letters from two surrounding property owners, both
indicating concerns primarily dealing with the traffic on Weld County Road
26. The applicant has indicated that the City of Longmont will be
coordinating with the Weld County Public Works Department to address
improvements to Weld County Road 26 which will include dust mitigation
measures. Condition of Approval #2C also addresses potential safety
issues pertaining to the Union Reservoir outlet ditch.
d. Section 24.4.2,4 -- The uses proposed 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 City
of Longmont ultimately intends the future use of the site for expansion of
Union Reservoir. The proposed BMX facility is a recreational use,
adjacent to Union Reservoir, and is intended to be temporary until such
expansion occurs.
e. Section 24.4.2.5 -- The proposal is located within the Mixed Use
Development (MUD) Overlay District Areas identified by maps officially
adopted by Weld County. The use is consistent with Section 31.4.3 of
the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as a single user recreational facility in
the A (Agricultural) Zone District on property owned by the City of
Longmont.
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f. Section 24.4.2.6 -- The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to
conserve productive agricultural land. The BMX track occupies two acres
of the 69 acre site. Although the land is considered prime farmland, the
City of Longmont purchased the property for future expansion of Union
Reservoir and the site is not currently being farmed. Consequently, no
land will be taken out of production with this proposal.
g. 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 health, safety, and welfare of the
inhabitants of the neighborhood and county.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that the application of City of Longmont, Longmont BMX, Inc., %Tom
Lindsey for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit#1182 for a
Recreational Facility (BMX bicycle racing track) 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. Prior to recording the plat:
A. The plat shall be amended to delineate the following:
1) Signage located at the entrance to the facility that indicates that
no alcoholic beverages are allowed. There shall be additional
language on the sign that informs anyone entering the property
that, should they be found with alcohol or under the influence of
alcohol, they will be removed immediately from the premises.
2) The bathroom structures, to be located near the proposed
concession/storage/scoring building.
3) A total of 40 feet right-of-way reservation from the centerline of
Weld County Road 26 for future expansion of Weld County Road
26,
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4) All attached development standards.
B. The applicant shall submit a Dust Abatement Plan to the Weld County
Health Department and Department of Planning Services for approval.
The plan shall address on-site dust control, as well as proposed
mitigation of dust due to increased Weld County Road 26 traffic
generated by the site. The facility shall have sufficient equipment
available to implement the dust control as required by the Weld County
Health Department.
C. The applicant shall submit a plan to the Department of Planning Services
for review and approval which addresses mitigation of potential safety
issues pertaining to the proximity of the Union Reservoir outlet ditch to
the BMX track.
D. The applicant shall submit written evidence that the site will be patrolled
by the rangers stationed at Union Reservoir as indicated by the applicant.
3. 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.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 15th day of June, A.D., 1998.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WEL COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST:
�'• �,'� Constance L. Harb rt, Chair
Weld County Cler otX/ a
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Deputy Clerk to
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
CITY OF LONGMONT
USR#1182
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Use Permit is for a Recreational
Facility (BMX bicycle racing track) 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.
3. 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, C.R.S., as amended.
8. Adequate toilet facilities shall be provided for the public and volunteers at the facility.
9. The facility shall utilize the existing public water supply.
10. A permanent Individual Sewage Disposal System is required for the proposed facility
and shall be installed according to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal
Regulations. Vault systems shall be acceptable. The system shall be located near the
proposed concession/storage/scoring building. It shall provide a separate unit for both
men and women.
A) The permanent on-site system (described above) shall be adequate for up to
100 daily users of the facility. In the event that daily use of the facility exceeds
100 patrons, separate men and women septic systems shall be installed for
every 100 daily facility users.
B) The facility may supplement the on-site septic systems with port-a-potty units for
temporary events where the existing systems are not sufficient to serve patrons
of the facility. The on-site systems shall be adequate for up to 100 daily users of
the facility. The facility shall provide one (1) port-a-potty unit for each additional
100 expected patrons for temporary events.
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C) If vault units are installed, they shall be maintained in a sanitary manner to
prevent nuisance conditions such as odor, flies, etc. The vaults shall be pumped
by a licensed septic tank cleaner.
D) In the event that the facility installs a sub-surface absorption septic system or
other septic system where disposal will occur on-site, those systems shall be
designed by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer and approved by the
Weld County Health Department.
E) The disposal of all sewage generated at the site shall comply with the Weld
County Individual Sewage Disposal System Regulations.
11. The facility shall comply with the Rules and Regulations Governing the Sanitation of
Food Service Establishments in the State of Colorado (6CCR 1010-2).
12. There shall be no staging or parking along Weld County Road 26 at the facility.
13. Cooking operations for concession sales are limited to food warmers and micro-wave
type activity where no grease-laden vapors will be produced.
14. No overnight camping shall be allowed.
15. No alcoholic beverages are allowed at the facility.
16. With the exception of track maintenance and dust control vehicles, there shall be no
operation or racing of motorized vehicles on the track.
17. The hours of operation for the BMX track shall be restricted to the following:
Hours of operation: 7:00 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. all days
Maximum users allowed: A maximum of 100 persons per day shall be
allowed on site during daytime hours
The applicant shall strictly adhere to the approved hours of operation. Due to the
proposed use of Union Reservoir bathroom facilities by BMX track patrons, should
Union Reservoir close at an irregular time for any reason, the BMX track shall be closed
at that time as well.
18. Noxious weeds shall be controlled at all times on the site.
19. All identification signs located on the property shall adhere to Section 42.2 of the Weld
County Zoning Ordinance.
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20. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the requirements of the
Weld County Building Code Ordinance.
21. Due to the potential traffic impact related to this proposal, the Department of Planning
Services reserves the ability to review impacts and re-evaluate the need for parking and
traffic improvements, which may include a hard surfaced parking area.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by
the foregoing standards and all applicable Weld County regulations. Substantial
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 Board of Commissioners
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.
26. 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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