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SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
September 19, 1995
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A regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission was held September 19, 1995, in the County
Commissioners' Hearing Room. (Room#101), Weld County Centennial Building 915 10th Street, TE y,
Colorado. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Richard Kimmel, at 1:30p.m.
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Also present: Shani Eastin, Todd Hodges, Current Planners, Monica Daniels-Mika , Long Range Planner,
Department of Planning Services; Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney; Sharyn Frazer and Jill Boshinski,
Secretaries.
The summary of the last regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission September 7, 1995,was
approved.
It was unanimously decided that the order of business would be changed. Item 3 would be heard first and
Items 1,2 and 4 would follow.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1092
APPLICANT: Moark Hatcheries, LLC.
REQUEST: A commercial egg production facility in the A(Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The E2 of Section 13, T2N, R63W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: West of and adjacent to Weld County Road 73; approximately 1 mile north of Weld
County Road 18.
Shani Eastin requested this case to be continued until October 3, 1995, to adequately allow time for the
surrounding property owners to respond and to republish the legal notice.
Ann Garrison moved Case Number USR-1092, Moark Hatcheries, LLC, be continued to October 3, 1995.
Arlan Marrs seconded the motion.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
The Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Ron
Sommer-yes;Curt Moore-yes;Ann Garrison-yes;Marie Koolstra-yes;Jack Epple-yes;Zachary Allely-
yes; Arlan Marrs-yes; Richard Kimmel-yes. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE: Z-496 (Continued from August 15, 1995, regular scheduled meeting).
APPLICANT: Meadow Vale Farms, Inc.
REQUEST: A Change of Zone from A(agricultural)to PUD (Planned Unit Development).
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SW4 of Section 4,T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M.,Weld County,
Colorado.
LOCATION: North of and adjacent to State Highway 119; approximately 1.5 miles west of 1-25.
Todd Hodges,explained this would be an 89 lot planned unit development located on 155.1 acres more or less.
The town of Mead has concerns with this proposal and these concerns are included in the letter from Gary
West, dated July 25, 1995. The Department of Planning Services' staff feels that the concerns listed in the
letter are addressed through the Conditions of Approval. Todd Hodges also explained that there is left hand
water available. The Weld County Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application.
Concerns from commission member Ann Garrison asked if mules were counted like horses in the zoning
ordinance. Todd explained that this would have to be outlined by the developers as to horses vs. mules and
could be an issue if not addressed,but that two horses would be allowed per unit. Richard Kimmel addressed
that the original application indicated 100 plus lots and Todd had only indicated 89 lots to be developed. Todd
tHodges explained that due to floodplains that the project would be developed on the west side of Weld County
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Road 5 1/2 cutting the number of lots to 89.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for against this application.
Bruce Hendee from BHA Design and the land planner for the developers gave an overview of the plan. He
explained the projectwould allow 2 horses per unit and no mules. Bruce also indicated this was in the-Mixed
Use Development area and would be in consistent with the future growth to this area. The developers of this
project also have donated 10 acres for an elementary school which was favorable to the City of Longmont.
There would be open trail space for the families in this area .
Marie Koolstra addressed water quantity. Bruce Hendee explained that there was 25 units of Big Thompson
water available for this site. They feel this will be sufficient to cover the irrigation purposes for these lots.
Floyd Oliver member of the applicants family explained that there would be a dual water system with Left Hand
Water for the interior house and Big Thompson for irrigation purposes.
Kurt Moore moved that Z-496 be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with the Planning
Commissions recommendation for approval. Zachary Allely seconded the motion.
The Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Ron
Sommer-yes;Curt Moore-yes;Ann Garrison-yes; Marie Koolstra-yes;Jack Epple-yes; Zachary Allely-
yes;Arlan Marrs-yes; Richard Kimmel-yes. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1094
APPLICANT: David L. and Paula A. Reeve
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review permit for a home business
(violin shop) in the A(Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The NE4 of NW4 of Section 14,T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M.,Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: South of and adjacent to Weld County Road 22; approximately 1/2 mile west of Weld
County Road 11.
Shani Eastin stated this site is not currently in the Mixed Use Development area, but if the vicinity map was
approved it will be. Shani explained the applicant is wanting to put a modular on their existing property of 5.23
acres for a violin business. Shani explained that not many of the surrounding property owners had contacted
her on this application and that she had contacted them again, but there were no objections. The Department
of Planning Services found the applicants to be in compliance and the Department Planning Services
recommended for approval on this application.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for against this application.
Barb Brunt of Rocky Mountain Consultants and representative for the applicant addressed the site for a
Special Review permit for David L. and Paula A. Reeve. She explained this would be for a specialized violin
business and that they agreed with the Department of Planning Services recommendations. Also, David
Reeve had spoken with the fire district about the quantity of paint thinners and varnishes and they would have
a letter from the fire district for the county commissioners addressing their approval. Barb also explained there
was a hydrant near the location that would handle the fire flow for such a business.
Jack Epple moved Case Number USR-1 094, be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with
Planning Commissions recommendation for approval. Marie Koolstra seconded the motion.
The Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Ron
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Sommer-yes;Curt Moore-yes;Ann Garrison -yes; Marie Koolstra-yes; Jack Epple-yes; Zachary Allely-
yes;Arlan tvlarrs-yes; Richard Kimmel-yes. Motion carried unanimously.
Comprehensive Plan -Corrections and Inclusions
Monica explained to the Planning Commission the changes implemented into the proposed Comprehensive
Plan draft since the Planning Commissioner's had heard it. Most of the changes were implemented due to
Colorado Oil and Gas concerns and the Board of County Commissioners working on proper verbiage. She
also explained the entire process over the last 1-1/2 years and stated this proposal is what is considered a
"compromise document'.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
Molly Sommerville,Attorney,Colorado Oil and Gas Commission,thanked the Department of Planning Services,
the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board,the Planning Commission, and the Board of County Commissioners,/
for what the oil and gas industry considered a fair document.
Marie Koolstra moved the final draft for the Weld County Comprehensive Plan be forwarded to the Board of
County Commissioners with the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval. Jack Epple seconded
the motion.
The Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Ann
Garrison -abstain; Marie Koolstra-yes; Ron Sommer-no; Zachary Allely-abstain; Arlan Marrs-yes; Curt
Moore-yes; Jack Epple-yes; Richard Kimmel-yes. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned 2:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Jill Boshinski
Secretary
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