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RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT #1105
FOR A SHOOTING RANGE (SHOTGUN SPORTS GUN CLUB AND PRO SHOP) IN THE
A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - GREAT GUNS (GREG REEVES AND PATTY
DEPLAZES)
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 21st day of
February, 1996, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the Chambers of the Board for the purpose of hearing
the application of Great Guns (Greg Reeves and Patty Deplazes), 16058 Weld County Road 96, P.O.
Box 142, Pierce, Colorado 80650, for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit
#1105 for a shooting range (shotgun sports gun club and pro shop) in the A (Agricultural) Zone
District on the following described real estate, to-wit:
Part of the NW% of Section 11, Township 8 North,
Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado
WHEREAS, said applicant was represented by Patty Deplazes 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. This proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan and
is provided for as a Use by Special Review.
b. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the district in which the use is
located.
c. The use will be compatible with future development of the surrounding area
and with future development.
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d. The site does not lie within any of the overlay districts.
e. The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort has been made to conserve
productive agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use.
f. The Conditions of Approval and Development Standards will ensure
adequate provision for the protection of the 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 Great Guns (Greg Reeves and Patty Deplazes) for a Site
Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit#1105 for a shooting range (shotgun sports
gun dub and pro shop) 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 entire range shall be fenced and warning signs posted every 200 feet. Additional
signs are warranted along WCR 96. The fencing and signage shall be maintained
by the applicant.
2. The perimeter of the range along Weld County Road 96 shall be landscaped to
provide natural noise barriers. The remainder of the range shall be planted and
maintained with suitable crops. The landscaping shall be maintained by the applicant
and dead or dying materials shall be replaced immediately upon notice.
3. All users for the target shooting area shall be supervised by a range officer or
instructor qualified by the National Rifle Association, military service, or similar
training.
4. Adequate toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons of the facility.
5. An individual sewage disposal system is required for the proposed facility. The septic
shall be designed by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer according to the
Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal System (I.S.D.S.) regulations.
6. Prior to recording the plat:
a. The applicant shall identify additional parking and a turnaround to
accommodate patrons of the site and large delivery trucks on the plat.
b. One designated main access to the property with an adequately graded road
to permit drainage from the facility shall be shown on the plat.
c. Prior to recording the plat, the plat shall be amended to show the location,
type, number, and size of all existing and proposed landscape materials at
the perimeter of the range along Weld County Road 96 and around the
clubhouse.
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d. The Weld County Health Department shall review the specifications for the
proposed tower. The tower and height of the tower shall be shown on the
plat.
e. The fields and buffer zones shall be shown on the plat.
f. The applicant shall submit evidence that any existing septic system(s) which
is not currently permitted through the Weld County Health Department
receive an I.S.D.S. evaluation prior to the issuance of the required septic
permit(s). In the event the system(s) is found to be inadequate, the
system(s) must be brought into compliance with current I.S.D.S. regulations,
7. 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 plat
shall be delivered to the Department of Planning Services and ready for recording in
the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Office within 15 days of approval by the Board
of County Commissioners.
8. 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 21st day of February, A.D., 1996.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
GREAT GUNS
(GREG REEVES AND PATTY DEPLAZES)
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1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Use Permit is for a shooting range (shotgun
sports gun club and pro shop) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District as indicated in the
application materials.
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 90 of the Weld
County Zoning Ordinance.
3. No shooting shall occur in the direction of Weld County Road 96 unless there is an adequate,
safe and clear zone set up for shooting.
4. A locked gate at the main entrance to the site shall be maintained during off hours.
5. A Commercial Parks License shall be obtained from the Colorado Division of Wildlife. The
site shall be maintained in compliance with all Colorado Division of Wildlife requirements.
6. The entire range shall be fenced and warning signs posted every 200 feet. Additional signs
are warranted along Weld County Road 96. The fencing and signage shall be maintained
by the applicant.
7. The perimeter of the range along Weld County Road 96 shall be landscaped to provide
natural noise barriers by using berming and/or evergreen species. The remainder of range
shall be planted and maintained with grass or suitable crops. The landscaping shall be
maintained by the applicant and dead or dying materials shall be replaced immediately upon
notice.
8. All users of the facility shall be supervised by a range officer or instructor qualified by the
National Rifle Association, military service, or other similar training.
9. In addition to firing lines or fields, adequate space for danger areas, parking, equipment,
storage building, clubhouse and latrines shall be provided.
10. The use of the range is limited to shotguns only.
11. A 100- by 300-yard danger zone shall be provided and maintained for trap fields.
12. A 300- by 600-yard danger zone shall be provided and maintained for skeet fields.
13. Trap and skeet fields may be combined (trap layout super-imposed on skeet field) where a
300- by 600-yard zone shall be required.
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14. The trap field layout shall meet the requirements of the American Trap Association.
15. The skeet field layout shall meet the requirements of the National Skeet Shooting
Association.
16. All the activities at this site shall comply with the rules and regulations of the National Skeet
Shooting Association, the American Trap Association, and the Colorado Division of Wildlife.
17. The Special Review Permit is issued for a period of five years. After the completion of five
years, the Permit shall be reviewed every five years thereafter and may be revoked if a
substantial change has occurred regarding compatibility with surrounding land uses.
Revocation proceedings shall follow the procedures set forth in the Weld County Zoning
Ordinance. The applicants can request reconsideration of this Standard within 30 days of
final approval by the Board of amendment of Section 45.3.1 of the Weld County Zoning
Ordinance without the requirement of additional fees.
18. The site shall use only commercially manufactured targets produced for the purpose of
recreational shooting. The targets used shall be considered non-toxic.
19. All liquid and solid wastes shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that
protects against surface and groundwater contamination.
20. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site.
21. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive
dust, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions.
22. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on this site.
23. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the industrial limit of 80 dB(A) as
measured according to 25-12-102, Colorado Revised Statutes.
24. Adequate toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons of the facility.
25. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Weld
County Building Code Ordinance.
26. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation
Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
27. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards
of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
28. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Supplementary
Regulations of Section 45.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
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29. 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 herein and all applicable Weld County regulations.
30. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown herein and governed by the
foregoing standards and all applicable Weld County regulations. Major 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 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.
31. 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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