HomeMy WebLinkAbout991254.tiff HEARING CERTIFICATION
DOCKET NO. 99-30
RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
#1221 FOR A RECREATIONAL FACILITY (SHOOTING RANGE) IN THE A
(AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - PAWNEE SPORTSMANS CENTER, c/o ALLEN
RECHNAGEL
A public hearing was conducted on May 26, 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:
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Acting Clerk to the Board, Carol Harding
Assistant County Attorney, Lee Morrison
Planning Department representative, Eric Jerman
Health Department representative, Trevor Jiricek
Public Works representative, Don Carroll
The following business was transacted:
I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated May 12, 1999, and duly published May 15, 1999,
in the Fort Lupton Press, a public hearing was conducted to consider the request of Pawnee
Sportsmans Center for a Recreational Facility (Shooting Range) in the A (Agricultural) Zone
District. Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, made this a matter of record. Eric Jerman,
Department of Planning Services, presented a brief summary of the proposal and entered the
favorable recommendation of the Planning Commission into the record as written and stated the
site is located northeast of Briggsdale. Mr. Jerman also stated seven referrals were returned and
responses from five surrounding property owners; however, Conditions of Approval and
Development Standards address any issues brought to staff's attention. Mr. Jerman reviewed the
reasons for conditional approval by the Planning Commission. Responding to Commissioner
Baxter, Mr. Jerman said the applicant owns all of Section 7, although only one-half of the section
is included in the application.
Tim Brough, applicant, stated he co-owns the club, along with Richard Beck and Allen Rechnagel.
Mr. Brough explained this recreational facility is for a game bird shooting range, as well as target
ranges for trap, skeet, and archery. He further stated the applicants will also raise the birds and
they are currently leasing ground near Windsor for the club, but are not able to expand at their
present location. Mr. Brough stated accessibility and the possibility of expansion were two major
reasons for purchasing the proposed site and noted there are presently no other trap or skeet
shooting ranges north of Denver. He explained his concern for safety led to placing the target
shooting ranges in the middle and south portion of the property, with shooting direction being to
the north/northeast. Mr. Brough also described noise buffers, as well as shooting backstops,which
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are 20 feet high and meet National Rifle Association requirements. Mr. Brough presented a petition
in support of the application and two pages from the National Rifle Association requirements,
marked Exhibit F and G, respectively. Responding to questions from Commissioner Baxter, Mr.
Brough reviewed the landscape screening and stated the parking lot will be near the clubhouse and
accessed from Weld County Road 71. He also stated the noise is buffered from surrounding
properties more by placement of the ranges than by physical barriers, and discussed the traffic flow
into the site being mostly from Highway 392 to Weld County Road 80,then onto Weld County Road
71. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Brough stated the berms are artificial, earthen
structure bullet stops, and he requested the 600-yard requirement in the Zoning Ordinance be
waived, stating a 20-foot berm is proposed following National Rifle Association requirements. Mr.
Brough explained a bullet reaches its maximum height at 20 feet, therefore, adding an additional
10 feet of height for each one hundred yards of range is not necessary. He reiterated the only
berm that does not meet the standards of the Zoning Ordinance is the one for the 600-foot range,
and stated the club has liability insurance with$1 million per occurrence loss provided,which wou d
include accidental shooting of livestock, etc. Mr. Brough also stated there are side berms located
anywhere a range runs along a road.
Gerald Reid, Greeley resident, spoke in support of the facility. He stated he is a trap shooter who
currently utilizes Mr. Brough's facility, and he has been doing so since 1988. He further stated
there have been no accidents or safety problems and Mr. Brough is a very responsible individual.
John Loftus, Greeley, stated he is a faculty member at the University of Colorado and he also
supports the facility. He also stated in the five years he has been shooting at Mr. Brough's facility
he has noted an extraordinary commitment to safety.
Stan Cass, Briggsdale resident, said he is in support of the facility as long as the applicant follows
through with the Conditions and Development Standards, since he is concerned about traffic, dust,
and trash. He applauded the efforts of the applicants in creating a safe facility, and stated the
noise may occasionally be a problem but since the shooting is directional, most of the concern has
been abated. Mr. Cass stated the pros outweigh the cons and this will be a Best Managed range.
Responding to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Brough stated there will be no alcohol allowed,
anyone with alcohol will be asked to leave the range; therefore, he has no objection to an additional
Development Standard requiring a sign to be posted at the entrance. He also stated campers w II
be limited to two consecutive nights, dust will be treated twice each year, and he agrees with all the
other Conditions of Approval and Development Standards. Responding to questions from
Commissioner Baxter, Mr. Brough clarified dust will be sprayed south along the corrals plus an
additional150 feet. Responding to Commissioner Baxter regarding further dust suppressant if
traffic increases, Mr. Brough stated he is hesitant to provide a long-term commitment when the
amount or frequency is unknown.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the request of Pawnee Sportsmans Center for a Site
Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit#1221 fora Recreational Facility(Shooting
Range) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, based on the recommendations of the Planning staff
and the Planning Commission, with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards as
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entered into the record and amending Development Standard #18 by deleting the words, "not 1:o
exceed"and replacing with the word"at"; changing Development Standard#23 to state, "Overnight
camping shall be limited to two consecutive nights, and only self-contained campers shall be
allowed"; adding Development Standard#29 requiring a sign to be posted at the entrance stating,
"No alcohol is allowed at this facility. Anyone found to be in possession of alcohol will be asked 1:0
leave immediately";and renumbering the remaining Development Standards. Mr. Morrison clarified
that if Development Standard #23 is changed to exclude the words, "No temporary housing shall
be permitted on site"the applicant may apply for a temporary permit to be used during construction.
Chair Hall verified Mr. Brough agreed with the changes as listed. Seconded by Commissioner
Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
This Certification was approved on the 2nd day of June, 1999.
APPROVED:
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ATTENDANCE RECORD
HEARINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS ON THIS 26TH DAY OF MAY, 1999:
DOCKET#99-30 - PAWNEE SPORTSMANS CENTER, % ALLEN RECHNAGEL
DOCKET#99-31 - BART AND GERI FISCHER
DOCKET#99-32 - ROY AND JACQUELINE NELSON
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EXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET
Case USR #1221 - Pawnee Sportsmans Center
Exhibit Submitted By Exhibit Description
A. Planning Staff Inventory of Item Submitted
B. Planning Commission Resolution of Recommendation
C. Planning Commission Summary of Hearing (Minutes)
D. Clerk to the Board Notice of Hearing
E. Eldon & Mary Scheel Letter of Support
F. Applicant Petition Supporting Project
G. Applicant NRA Standards (2 pages)
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