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HomeMy WebLinkAbout990151.tiff RESOLUTION RE: GRANT CHANGE OF ZONE #518 FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT - ROBERT AND JANET WINTER 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, a public hearing was held on the 25th day of January, 1999, at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of hearing the application of Robert and Janet Winter, 33652 Weld County Road 21, requesting a Change of Zone from A (Agricultural) to a PUD (Planned Unit Development) District for a parcel of land located on the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot A of Recorded Exemption #1694, part of the NW 1/4 of Section 14, Township 6, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado WHEREAS, the applicant was present, and WHEREAS, Section 28.8 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance provides standards for review of such a Change of Zone, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners heard all the testimony and statements of those present, studied the request of the applicant and the recommendations of the Weld County Planning Commission 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 21.4 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 2. The submitted materials are in compliance with Section 21.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows: A. Section 21.6.2.1 - That the proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. 1) A.Goal 1 states, "Preserve prime farmland for agricultural purposes which foster the economic health and continuance of agriculture". The proposal is a marginal agricultural property of approximately 10 acres which is split from the farm by the Winter, Wacker and Matthews irrigation ditch and has been subdivided through the Recorded Exemption process. The U.S.D.A. Soils map designates this parcel as prime farmground; however, due to the size of this parcel it is difficult to farm. 990151 PL1280 da: PL, c//, wt CHANGE OF ZONE FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PUD - ROBERT AND JANET WINTER PAGE 2 2) PUD.Policy 4.1 states, "The design of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) should ensure compatibility and harmony with existing and planned uses on adjacent properties within the PUD." Surrounding land use activities at this location include one rural residential home and agricultural activities. This proposal appears to be compatible with surrounding uses. 3) UGB.Goal 2 states, "To concentrate urban development in or adjacent to existing municipalities or the 1-25 Mixed Use Development area, and maintain urban growth boundary areas that provide an official designation between future urban and non- urban uses." This proposal lies approximately one mile outside of the urban growth boundary areas of the Towns of Windsor and Severance. This proposal is for four estate lots and is consistent with the definition of non-urban scale development as defined in the Weld County PUD Ordinance. B. Section 21.6.2.2 - The uses which would be allowed on the subject property by granting the Change of Zone will be compatible with the surrounding land uses. The application proposes non-urban scale development in a non-urban area. The Right To Farm Covenant would be required to be placed on the plat thus informing any new residents that the area of the surrounding community is agricultural in nature. C. Section 21.6.2.3 -Adequate water and sewer services can be made available to the site to serve the uses permitted within the proposed zone district. The application does propose public water to be provided by North Weld County Water District and each lot is proposed to be served by an individual septic system. Septic systems would be required to comply with Individual Sewage Disposal System (ISDS) requirements and specifications. D. Section 21.6.2.4 - Street or highway facilities providing access to the property are adequate in size to meet the requirements of the proposed zone district. Weld County Road 70, which serves as the access point to the subdivision, is an unimproved roadway. Conditions of Approval ensure that the access for this PUD is adequate. E. Section 21.6.2.5 - In those instances where the following characteristics are applicable to the Change of Zone request, the applicant has demonstrated compliance with the applicable standards: 1) Section 21.6.2.5.1 - The proposed Change of Zone does not lie within any overlay district identified by the maps officially adopted by Weld County. 990151 PL1280 CHANGE OF ZONE FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PUD - ROBERT AND JANET WINTER PAGE 3 2) Section 21.6.2.5.2 - The proposed Change of Zone does not include any area known to contain a commercial mineral deposit in a manner which would interfere with the present or future extraction of such deposit by an extraction to any greater extent than under the present zoning of the property. 3) Section 21.6.2.5.3 - Soil conditions on the site are such that the soil is very soft and may possess hydrocompactive properties that could cause it to collapse when wet. Conditions of Approval address the concerns of the Colorado Geological Survey. 3. The submitted materials are in compliance with Section 6.3 of the Weld County Planned Unit Development Ordinance, as follows: A. Section 6.3.1 Environmental Impacts: The Weld County Health Department indicated in a referral response dated October 13, 1998, that there were no apparent potential environmental impacts or risks that this proposed development may pose in excess of other similar developments. The Colorado Division of Wildlife also commented in a referral response received on October 15, 1998, that this development will impact wildlife and potentially impact associated wildlife recreation on the Winter farm and adjacent parcels. These impacts are addressed through the Conditions of Approval. B. Section 6.3.2 Service Provision Impacts: Due to the size of the Planned Unit Development, the Weld County Public Works Department is waiving the requirement for a Traffic Impact Analysis. The Weld County Planning Department Director has waived the paving requirement, as defined in Section 2.1 of the Planned Unit Development Ordinance. The proposed street will be adjacent to Weld County Road 70, which is also gravel. The Weld County Public Works Department indicated in its referral response that six inches of Class 6 material, as stated in a previous memo dated July 1, 1997, would be adequate. The street located within the proposal will be constructed by the developer and maintained by the Homeowners' Association. The Colorado Department of Transportation indicated in a referral response that Highway 392 would not be significantly impacted because of access to several county roads. The Weld County RE-4 School District commented that services for children would be provided on designated county roads. The Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District is requiring a fire hydrant at this location. C. Section 6.3.3 Landscaping Elements: The applicant has submitted a Landscape Plan. The Plan is not in accordance with Section 9.3 of the Weld County Planned Unit Development Ordinance. More information regarding landscaping is needed and will be addressed through a Condition of Approval. 990151 PL1280 CHANGE OF ZONE FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PUD - ROBERT AND JANET WINTER PAGE 4 D. Section 6.3.4 Site Design: The proposal takes into consideration the site's advantages and limitations. The applicant scaled the development back from five to four lots to meet the requirements of Section 2.13 of the PUD Ordinance, so that the overall density is approximately 2.5 acres per septic system. The site is physically separated from the main farm and is a marginal agricultural parcel. The site is elevated above the main farm parcel and provides for a unique residential setting. E. Section 6.3.5 Common Open Space Usage: The application proposes 1.62 acres, which is a common open space area and additional trails to provide a buffer and a link to each residential tract. The total common open space is approximately 17 percent, which exceeds the requirement. The applicant is proposing to establish a homeowners' association in accordance with the requirements of Section 6.3.5 of the Weld County Planned Unit Development Ordinance. F. Section 6.3.6 Proposed Signage: The applicant is only proposing appropriate signage as required by the Weld County Public Works Department. G. Section 6.3.7 MUD Impacts: The proposed Change of Zone is within the Mixed Use Development area. H. Section 6.3.8 Intergovernmental Agreement Impacts: The proposed Change of Zone does not lie within any Intergovernmental Agreement area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the application of Robert and Janet Winter for a Change of Zone from A (Agricultural) to a PUD (Planned Unit Development) District on the above referenced parcel of land be, and hereby is, granted subject to the following conditions: 1. The Change of Zone plat map shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services for recording within 30 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners. 2. Prior to recording the Change of Zone plat: A. The plat shall be amended to include the following: 1) The current Right to Farm Covenant from the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. 2) The name of the street, which shall not conflict with any other street within the particular U.S. Postal area. 990151 PL1280 CHANGE OF ZONE FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PUD - ROBERT AND JANET WINTER PAGE 5 B. The applicant shall submit evidence to the Department of Planning Services that the concerns of the Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District have been addressed. C. The applicant shall submit evidence to the Department of Planning Services that the Windsor School District has been contacted and any requirements have been addressed. D. The applicant shall submit evidence to the Department of Planning Services that the concerns of the Colorado Division of Wildlife have been addressed. E. The applicant shall submit a revised Landscape Plan which delineates existing and proposed plant materials (i.e. tree species), trail detail and other requirements of Section 9.3 of the Planned Unit Development Ordinance. The Landscape Plan shall also specify the method of open space maintenance by the Homeowners' Association. F. The applicant shall submit evidence to the Department of Planning Services which indicates all requirements of the North Weld County Water District are satisfied. G. The following notes and information shall be delineated on the Change of Zone plat: 1) The PUD shall consist of four (4) Estate zoned lots and one (1) non-buildable common open space lot. The Change of Zone allows for estate uses (4 lots) which shall comply with the E (Estate) Zone District requirements as set forth in Section 36 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. The common open space shall be owned and maintained in accordance with Section 6.3.5 of the Planned Unit Development Ordinance. 2) Water service shall be provided by the North Weld County Water District. 3) A Weld County Septic Permit is required for the proposed home septic systems and shall be installed according to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations. 4) The applicant shall designate one building envelope and two septic system envelopes on each lot. 5) Signage located on the property shall require building permits, if applicable, and adhere to Section 42.2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 990151 PL1280 CHANGE OF ZONE FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PUD - ROBERT AND JANET WINTER PAGE 6 6) The site shall maintain compliance at all times with the requirements of the Weld County Departments of Public Works, Health, and Planning Services. 7) Installation of utilities shall comply with Section 12 of the Weld County Subdivision Ordinance. 8) Outdoor storage shall be screened from public rights-of-way and adjacent properties. 9) The Right To Farm Covenant, as stated in the Weld County Comprehensive Plan, shall be recognized at all times. 10) The applicant shall comply with Section 8.7 of the Weld County Planned Unit Development Ordinance, as follows: Failure to submit a Planned Unit Development Final Plan - If a PUD Final Plan application is not submitted within two (2) years of the date of the approval of the PUD Zone District, the Board of County Commissioners shall require the landowner to appear before it and present evidence substantiating that the PUD project has not been abandoned and that the applicant possesses the willingness and ability to continue with the submittal of the PUD Final Plan. The Board may extend the date for the submittal of the PUD Final Plan application and shall annually require the applicant to demonstrate that the PUD has not been abandoned. If the Board determines that conditions or statements made supporting the original approval of the PUD Zone District have changed or that the landowner cannot implement the PUD Final Plan, the Board of County Commissioners may, at a public hearing revoke the PUD Zone District and order the recorded PUD Zone District reverted to the original Zone District. 11) The use of this lot for a PUD shall be vested for three years from the date of approval of the Final Plan. 3. Prior to the release of any building permits: A. The applicant shall supply a designated street sign and stop sign at the appropriate location adjacent to Weld County Road 70. B. Foundations shall be engineered at each separate building site. 990151 PL1280 CHANGE OF ZONE FROM A (AGRICULTURAL) TO PUD - ROBERT AND JANET WINTER PAGE 7 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 25th day of January, A.D., 1999. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY, CO ORADO ATTEST: LiteJ��'.. -. ) !K. 11ihail Weld County Clerk to th= :ov� iscI __. • ;Q�� >-• - EXCUSED DATE OF SIGNING (AYE) - BarbarJ. Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tern BY: ltat Deputy Clerk to the B. (( "t /C7-€. George . axter OVE AS FORM: M. J. eile my tt y (G/rittj /Z > Glenn VaacL 990151 PL1280 Hello