HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250711.tiffHearing Certification
Docket No. 2025-26
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Application for Special Event Permit — The Wild Animal Sanctuary, A Colorado
Non -Profit Corporation
A public hearing was conducted on March 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., with the following
present:
Commissioner Perry L. Buck, Chair
Commissioner Scott K. James, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Jason S. Maxey
Commissioner Lynette Peppler
Commissioner Kevin D. Ross
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Assistant County Attorney, Matthew Conroy
The following business was transacted:
a I hereby certify that pursuant to a Notice posted March 4, 2025, a public hearing was
conducted to consider the request of The Wild Animal Sanctuary, A Colorado Non -Profit
Corporation, for a Special Event Permit at 1946 County Road 53, Keenesburg,
Colorado 80643.
▪ Matthew Conroy, Assistant County Attorney, presented a brief summary of the
application, shared the Department of Planning Services had concerns regarding
outstanding building permits for on -site structures, which have since been mitigated, and
staff did not present any further concerns throughout the referral period. He stated staff
recommends approval.
Michelle McGraw, Event Manager, introduced herself for the record and reiterated
her request for approval of the Special Event Permit for various events throughout the
summer. Commissioner Ross thanked Ms. McGraw for mitigating the Department of
Planning Services' concerns.
• No public testimony was offered concerning this matter.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve the request of The Wild Animal Sanctuary,
A Colorado Non -Profit Corporation, for a Special Event Permit at 1946 County Road 53,
Keenesburg, Colorado 80643, based on the recommendations of staff. The motion was
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seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously. There being no further
discussion, the hearing was completed at 9:37 a.m.
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above
and foregoing Hearing Certification, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following
vote on the 31st day of March, A.D., 2025:
Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye
Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Aye
Jason S. Maxey: Aye
Lynette Peppler: Aye
Kevin D. Ross: Aye
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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