The URL can be used to link to this page

Browse Search

Home My WebLink About20252857.tiffLAND USE APPLICATION SUMMARY SHEET Planner: Matthew VanEyll Hearing Date: October 29, 2025 Case Number: USR25-0015 Applicant: Paragon Service Dogs c/o Carol Heiden Address: 14737 County Road 3, Longmont, Colorado 80504 Request: A Use by Special Review Permit for a Kennel (dog training and boarding facility for up to 8 dogs) outside of subdivisions and historic townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District Legal Lot A of Recorded Exemption RE -4394; being a part of the E2NE4NE4 of Section Description: 19, T3N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, CO Location: West of and approximately 310 feet away from County Road 3; south of and approximately 730 feet away from County Road 32 section line. Size of Parcel: +/- 4.84 acres Parcel No. 1207-19-1-00-008 The criteria for review of this Special Review Permit are listed in Section 23-2-220 of the Weld County Code. The Department of Planning Services' staff has received referral responses with comments from the following agencies: ❖ Longs Peak Water District, referral dated September 12, 2025 ❖ Weld County Department of Planning Services — Building, referral dated September 12, 2025 ❖ Weld County Department of Planning Services — Development Review, referral dated August 18, 2025 The Department of Planning Services' staff has received referral responses without comments from the following agencies: ❖ Town of Mead, referral dated July 11, 2025 ❖ City of Longmont, referral dated July 22, 2025 ❖ Town of Firestone, referral dated July 16, 2025 ❖ Colorado Division of Wildlife, referral dated July 23, 2025 ❖ Weld County Sherriff's Office, referral dated July 11, 2025 ❖ Mountain View Fire Protection District, referral dated July 11, 2025 ❖ Weld County Department of Oil and Gas Energy Development, referral dated July 15, 2025 The Department of Planning Services' staff has not received responses from the following agencies: ❖ Larimer County ❖ Civitas Oil and Gas ❖ Longmont Conservation District ❖ St. Vrain Valley School District RE -1J ❖ Colorado Division of Water Resources USR25-0015, Paragon Dog Services Page 1 of 11 CASE SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting a Use by Special Review Permit for a boarding and training kennel for up to eight (8) dogs to be known as Paragon Service Dogs. The applicant currently operates with four (4) dogs, as allowed by Weld County Code without a Use by Special Review as defined in Section 23-1-90 Kennel. Paragon Service Dogs trains puppies to become service dogs for those individuals with disabilities. During this process, training will be provided to individuals who are matched with a dog. Ongoing support for this match will be given throughout the "life of the match", according to the application materials. The canines will be housed indoors and given outdoor play and training within training areas that are fully enclosed and under supervision. Access is for staff, volunteers, and clients within the training programs. Dog training will primarily take place indoors. Over the weekends there will be no dogs on the property. A dog sitter will take dogs over the weekend from Thursday afternoons to Monday mornings. The proposed hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9:00am — 4:00pm, Fridays will consist of staff and no dogs onsite. There will be five (5) fulltime, three (3) part time employees, as well as two (2) to three (3) volunteers. There will be two (2) clients on the property at a time, for two (2) weeks of the year for training purposes. The application materials state that there will be two (2) to four (4) visitors on site at a time and tours will be offered one (1) time per month. One (1) to two (2) deliveries are expected per week for business items. Normal operations will have ten (10) to twelve (12) people onsite and peak operations will have fifteen (15) to twenty (20) people onsite. Waste disposal will be cleaned up daily and trash and recycling will be serviced weekly. Dog waste will be collected and disposed of immediately via waste services. Dogs will never be left outside unattended and excessive barking will not be allowed, reinforced through their behavioral training. Paragon Dog Services is licensed through the State of Colorado, Department of Agriculture and has a PACFA license, LI C2025001565-2. Existing Structures on site are proposed to be used as listed in the application materials and on the draft USR Map: 1. Main Residence to be converted into an office and a training facility 2. Bldg. 1 (8x8), which is located behind the main residence, to be used as storage. 3. Bldg. 2 (12x12), West end of the first large, fenced animal enclosure to be used as equipment storage. 4. Bldg. 3 (10x12), West side of the property, parallel to Bldg. 1 to be used as storage space. 5. Bldgs. 4 & 5 (chicken coops and 10x19 stable), (West side of the property, north of Bldg. 3) to be used for dog training. 6. Bldg. 6 (10x15), At the north end of the second large, fenced animal enclosure to be used as, "may be repurposed as needed." 7. Existing Fenced Enclosures (2 large areas) to be used as "secure play and training areas for the service dogs in training." The property has a standard water tap through Longs peak Water District, account 160032.02. There is an on -site wastewater treatment system, permit number G 19940471 for four (4) bedrooms, which will only take standard domestic wastewater. Any cleaning of facility equipment, such as dog crates, grooming tools, or laundry. is done indoors using standard cleaning methods, with wastewater directed to the septic system, according to the application materials. Washing of indoor kennels will be done with clean water only. No soaps or detergents are allowed to infiltrate the ground water. Noise is restricted to the residential limit of 55 dB during the day and 50 dB at night. The applicant submitted their own noise study which indicates the facility can meet the residential limit. The applicant has indicated nuisance barking is not permitted since dogs will be on -site in advanced stages of service training There will be two (2) enclosed fenced areas, one on the northern side of the property and the other on the western side of the property. The outdoor fenced areas are four (4) foot tall. There are no outdoor kennels or runs. The indoor kennel area is twenty-three (23) feet wide and twenty-seven feet (27) long, consisting of individual kennels being four (4) feet by three (3) feet. As the indoor kennel space is within the garage of the home, this area has air conditioning and heating. No persons reside in the residence on -site. USR25-0015, Paragon Dog Services Page 3 of 11 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS REQUEST BE APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 23-2-260 of the Weld County Code. 2. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services' staff that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 23-2-220 of the Weld County Code as follows: A. Section 23-2-220.A.1 -- The proposed use is consistent with Chapter 22 and any other applicable code provisions or ordinance in effect. Section 22-2-10.B. states: "Respecting Private Property Rights. One of the basic principles upon which the United States was founded is the right of citizens to own and utilize property so long as that use complies with local regulations and does not interfere with or infringe upon the rights of others." The request to utilize currently non -agriculturally productive land for a kennel is in line with the Comprehensive Plan. The Kennel is a service dog training facility with dogs on -site and boarded overnight from Monday mornings to Thursday afternoons, with no dogs on -site from Thursday afternoons to Monday mornings. The property owner's business will comply with local regulations and does not appear to interfere with or infringe upon the rights of others. Section 22-2-10.C of the Weld County Code states: "Promoting Economic Growth and Stability. Land use policies have a significant impact economic conditions in the County and should be structured to encourage economic prosperity. To ensure the continued strength of Weld County's economy, land use processes and decisions based on the [Comprehensive Plan] shall be consistent and promote financially responsible growth." The use will be training service dogs for those within our community that need support. The service these dogs provide to those in need will allow them to better navigate their daily lives. Sec 22-2-10 D. of the Weld County Code states: Protecting Health, Safety, and General Welfare. Land use regulations and policies will protect and enhance the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Weld County. Noise has been taken into account as no dogs will be on -site and boarded overnight from Thursday afternoons to Monday mornings. The applicant has indicated nuisance barking is not permitted since dogs will be on -site in advanced stages of service training. The Development Standards, and the Conditions of Approval will assist in mitigating the impacts of the facility on the adjacent properties and ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses and the region. Section 22-2-30.C. - Harmonize development with surrounding land uses. There are three (3) kennels located within a one (1) mile radius of the property. The applicants submitted their own noise study which indicates the facility can meet the residential limit. The applicant has indicated nuisance barking is not permitted. From Thursday afternoons to Monday mornings, no dogs will be on -site and boarded overnight. Traffic to and from the site will be limited as office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm. The proposal is for training service dogs and boarding them from Monday mornings to Thursday afternoons. The use has minimal impacts, and the dogs are trained and supervised, currently consisting of four (4) dogs, as allowed in Weld County Code USR25-0015, Paragon Dog Services Page 4 of 11 Section 23 -1 -90 -Kennel, with an increase to eight (8) dogs with this Use by Special Review for a Kennel. B. Section 23-2-220.A.2 -- The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Section 23-3-10. — Intent, of the Weld County Code states, "Agriculture in the County is considered a valuable resource which must be protected from adverse impacts resulting from uncontrolled and undirected business, industrial and residential land uses. The A (Agricultural) Zone District is established to maintain and promote agriculture as an essential feature of the County. The A (Agricultural) Zone District is intended to provide areas for the conduct of agricultural activities and activities related to agriculture and agricultural production, and for areas for natural resource extraction and energy development, without the interference of other, incompatible land uses." In the A (Agricultural) Zone District, a kennel is allowed as a Use by Special Review, per Weld County Code Section 23-3-40.O and Section 23-4-400 specifies supplemental standards for kennels, addressing handling of waste, rodent and insect control, and water quality. The application demonstrates that the request will comply with all applicable standards and does not interfere with agricultural activities or other use by right activities. C. Section 23-2-220.A.3 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses. The surrounding properties are zoned A (Agricultural). The land uses include residences and agricultural uses. There are four (4) residences within 500 feet of the property. There are three (3) other kennels within a one (1) mile radius of this property. There are twelve (12) Use by Special Reviews (USRs) within one (1) mile of the site. To the north there are four (4) USRs, a solar array farm (USR15-0030), livestock confinement operation. (AMUSR-685), gas line 12" (USR-1061), 75 dog kennel, 25 dog daycare, maximum of 100 dogs (MUSR14-0028). To the south, there are eight (8) USRs, a single family dwelling (USR-1421), kennel [cat rescue shelter, maximum amount of sixty (60) cats] (USR20-0019), dental office (USR12-0010), kennel [Colorado Reptile Human Society] (USR14-0040), oil and gas support facility (USR20-0022), indoor storage of RV, boats, etc. (USR19-0006), home business [tree service] (USR-1738), and landscaping vehicle equipment storage (USR-1170). Weld County Department of Planning Services staff sent notice to nine (9) surrounding property owners within 500 feet of the proposed USR boundary. No written or telephone correspondence in opposition or support of the project was received. The proposed use of eight (8) dogs will be four (4) more than what the applicant currently has on their property, as allowed in Weld County Code Section 23 -1 -90 -Kennel. The proposed use is in an area that can support this development. From Thursday afternoons to Monday mornings, no dogs will be on -site and boarded overnight. The applicant has indicated nuisance barking is not permitted since dogs will be on -site in advanced stages of service training The Development Standards, and the Conditions of Approval will assist in mitigating the impacts of the facility on the adjacent properties and ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses and the region. D. Section 23-2-220.A.4 -- That the uses which would be permitted will be compatible with future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning and with the future development as projected by Chapter 22 of this Code or master plans of affected municipalities. USR25-0015, Paragon Dog Services Page 5 of 11 The surrounding properties to the north, east, west, and south are located in unincorporated Weld County and are zoned A (Agricultural). The surrounding land uses include residences and agricultural uses. There are four (4) residences within 500 feet of the project. The subject property is located within the Coordinated Planning Agreement Area of the Town of Mead and Town of Firestone. As part of the pre -application process the municipalities were sent a Notice of Inquiry (NOI). The Town of Mead submitted a NOI dated June 30, 2025, stating that they do not desire to pursue annexation and have no objections to the proposed business at this location, and the Town of Firestone submitted a NOI dated May 26, 2025, indicating no to desiring annexation and no further comments. The site is located within the Town of Mead's Growth Management Area. The Town's Future Land Use Plan, revised March 2018, which designates this site as Agricultural. The Town of Firestone's 2013 Firestone Master Plan Map with 2025 Amendment depicts this property as outside of their Urban Growth Boundary. The City of Longmont's 2025 Future Land Use and Transportation System Map depicts this property outside of Longmont Planning Area and Coordinated Planning Area. This site is located within the three (3) mile referral area of the Town of Mead, the Town of Firestone, and the City of Longmont. All three municipalities responded with referrals dated July 11, 2025, for the Town of Mead, July 16, 2025, for the Town of Firestone, and July 22, 2025 for the City of Longmont. All referrals indicated no concerns. E. Section 23-2-220.A.5 -- That the application complies with Articles V and XI of this Chapter if the proposal is located within an overlay zoning district or a special flood hazard area identified by maps officially adopted by the county. The property is not within any recognized overlay districts, including the Geologic Hazard Overlay District, A -P (Airport) Overlay District, the Special Flood Hazard Development Overlay area, Historic Townsites Overlay District, 1-25 Overlay District, the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) defined boundary or Agricultural Heritage Overlay District. Building Permits issued on the lot will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the County -Wide Road Impact Fee, County Facility Fee and Drainage Impact Fee Programs. F. Section 23-2-220.A.6 -- The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve prime agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use. The proposed use is located on approximately five (5) acres. The facility will be located on soils designated as "Prime farmland if irrigated" and "Farmland of statewide importance", consisting of mostly Wiley -Colby complex with 1-3 percent slopes (1-3% slopes) approximately eighty-nine (89.3) percent in area and (3-5%) approximately eleven (10.7) percent in area, respectively, per the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Report submitted with the application. The historic use of the property was a "hobby farm" with six (6) goats, four (4) horses, and poultry. Currently, the property is residential and not used for agricultural production. G. Section 23-2-220.A.7 — There is adequate provisions for the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and County. The Design Standards (Section 23-2-240, Weld County Code), Operation Standards (Section 23-2-250, Weld County Code), Conditions of Approval and Development Standards can ensure that there are adequate provisions for the protection of health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and County. USR25-0015, Paragon Dog Services Page 6 of 11 This proposal has been reviewed by the appropriate referral agencies, and it has been determined that the attached conditions of approval and development standards ensure that there are adequate provisions for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and county and will address and mitigate impacts on the surrounding area with the operation of this facility. This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application materials submitted by the applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, and responses from referral entities. THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL IS CONDITIONAL UPON THE FOLLOWING: 1. Prior to recording the map: A. A Road Maintenance Agreement is being requested with this project. Road maintenance includes, but is not limited to, dust control and damage repair to specified haul routes. (Development Review) B. The existing On -Site Wastewater Treatment System for the residence shall be reviewed by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer if it will be utilized for the kennel. The review shall consist of observation of the system and a technical review describing the system's ability to handle the proposed hydraulic load. The review shall be submitted to the Environmental Health Services Division of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. In the event the system is found to be inadequately sized or constructed the system shall be brought into compliance with current Regulations. (Department of Planning Services) C. The sewage system for the kennel shall be permitted as commercial and be brought into compliance with current Regulations or reconfigured to drain into a vault. Written evidence of such shall be submitted to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services) D. Building permits to change use to commercial use for all structures for this business use shall be applied for. (Department of Planning Services) E. The map shall be amended to delineate the following: 1. All sheets of the map shall be labeled USR25-0015 (Department of Planning Services) 2. The attached Development Standards. (Department of Planning Services) 2. The map shall be prepared in accordance with Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services) 3. The applicant shall delineate on the map the trash collection areas. Section 23-2- 240.A.13 of the Weld County Code addresses the issue of trash collection areas. (Department of Planning Services) 4. The map shall delineate the existing/proposed landscaping and screening. (Department of Planning Services) 5. The map shall delineate the lighting, if applicable. (Department of Planning Services) 6. All signs shall be shown on the map and shall adhere to Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 2, of the Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services) USR25-0015, Paragon Dog Services Page 7 of 11 7. The map shall delineate the off-street parking area for the customers. (Department of Planning Services) 8. County Road 3 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map as a local road which requires 60 feet of right-of-way. The applicant shall delineate and label on the USR map the existing right-of-way (along with its creating documents) and the physical location of the road. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Development Review) 9. Show and label the 30 -foot -wide access easement created for the benefit of Lot A (the subject parcel) shown on the recorded RE -4394 plat (Reception Number 3407827). (Development Review) 10. Show and label the private gravel access road that will function as permanent tracking control for the project. (Development Review) 11. Show and label the drainage flow arrows. (Development Review) 12. Show and label the parking and traffic circulation flow arrows showing how the traffic moves around the property. (Development Review) 2. Upon completion of Condition of Approval #1 above, the applicant shall submit one (1) electronic copy (.pdf) of the map for preliminary approval to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. Upon approval of the map the applicant shall submit a Mylar map along with all other documentation required as Conditions of Approval. The Mylar map shall be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder by the Department of Planning Services. The map shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County Code. The Mylar map and additional requirements shall be submitted within one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution. The applicant shall be responsible for paying the recording fee. (Department of Planning Services) 3. In accordance with Appendix 5-J of the Weld County Code, should the map not be recorded within the required one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution, a $50.00 recording continuance charge shall be added for each additional three (3) month period. (Department of Planning Services) 4. The Use by Special Review is not perfected until the Conditions of Approval are completed and the map is recorded. Activity shall not occur, nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the property, until the Use by Special Review map is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder or the applicant has been approved for an early release agreement. (Department of Planning Services) USR25-0015, Paragon Dog Services Page 8 of 11 USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Paragon Dog Services USR25-001 5 1. A Use by Special Review Permit, USR25-0015, for a Kennel in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, subject to the Development Standards stated hereon. (Department of Planning Services) 2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of the Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services) 3. The hours of operation for training are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, with the boarding/kenneling occurring 24 hours/day. There will be no dogs on the property from Thursday afternoons to Monday mornings, as stated in the application materials. (Department of Planning Services) 4. All kenneled animals shall be kept indoors between 7:00 pm and 7:00 am. (Department of Planning Services) 5. The number dogs, six (6) months of age or older, shall be no more than eight (8), as stated in the application materials. (Department of Planning Services) 6. Manure shall be handled and disposed of in a sanitary manner approved by the Department of Public Health and Environment. (Department of Planning Services) 7. Suitable chemical and scientific controls shall be provided for rodent and insect control. (Department of Planning Services) 8. Drainage facilities or improvements shall be constructed to protect any adjacent rivers, streams or other bodies of water. (Department of Planning Services) 9. The parking area on the site shall be maintained. (Department of Planning Services) 10. The existing/proposed landscaping and screening on the site shall be maintained and adhered to. (Department of Planning Services) 11. Sources of light shall be shielded so that light rays will not shine directly onto adjacent properties where such would cause a nuisance or interfere with the use on the adjacent properties in accordance with the plan. Neither the direct, nor reflected, light from any light source may create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public or private streets. No colored lights may be used which may be confused with, or construed as, traffic control devices. (Department of Planning Services) 12. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20- 100.5, C.R.S.) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. (Department of Planning Services) 13. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not meant to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S. (Department of Planning Services) 14. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. The applicant shall operate in accordance with Chapter 14, Article 1 of the Weld County Code. The accepted waste handling plan shall be adhered to. (Department of Planning Services) 15. Fugitive dust should attempt to be confined on the property. Uses on the property should comply with the Colorado Air Quality Commission's air quality regulations. (Department of Planning Services) USR25-0015, Paragon Dog Services Page 9 of 11 16. The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Residential Zone as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S. (Department of Planning Services) 17. The On -site Wastewater Treatment Systems located on the property must comply with all provisions of the Weld County Code, pertaining to On -site Wastewater Treatment Systems. (Department of Planning Services) 18. A permanent, adequate water supply shall be provided for drinking and sanitary purposes. Public water provided to the property by Longs Peak Water District. (Department of Planning Services) 19. Animal and feed wastes, bedding, debris, and other organic wastes shall be disposed of so that vermin infestation, odors, disease hazards, and nuisances are minimized. (Department of Planning Services 20. Any washing areas shall capture all effluent and prevent discharges in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Water Quality Control Commission, and the Environmental Protection Agency. (Department of Planning Services) 21. The applicant shall comply with the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), Division of Animal Industry regulations. (Department of Planning Services) 22. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services) 23. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for controlling noxious weeds on the site, pursuant to Chapter 15, Article I and II, of the Weld County Code. (Development Review) 24. The access to the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road, including damages and/or off -site tracking. (Development Review) 25. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On -site parking shall be utilized. (Development Review) 26. Any work that may occupy and or encroach upon any County rights -of -way or easement shall acquire an approved Right -of -Way Use Permit prior to commencement. (Development Review) 27. The Property Owner shall comply with all requirements provided in the executed Road Maintenance Agreement. (Development Review) 28. The Road Maintenance Agreement for this site may be reviewed on an annual basis, including a site visit and possible updates. (Development Review) 29. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts will be maintained on the site in such a manner that it will reasonably preserve the natural character of the area and prevent property damage of the type generally attributed to runoff rate and velocity increases, diversions, concentration and/or unplanned ponding of stormwater runoff. (Development Review) 30. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of onsite drainage related features. (Development Review) 31. Building permits may be required, for any new construction, set up of manufactured structures, or change of use of existing buildings per Section 29-3-10 of the Weld County Code. Buildings and structures shall conform to the requirements of the various codes adopted at the time of permit application. Currently the following has been adopted by Weld County: 2018 International Building Codes, 2018 International Energy Code, 2023 National Electrical Code, and Chapter 29 of the Weld County Code. A Building Permit Application must be completed and two (2) complete sets of engineered plans bearing the wet stamp of a Colorado registered architect or engineer must be USR25-0015, Paragon Dog Services Page 10 of 11 submitted for review. A Geotechnical Engineering Report, performed by a Colorado registered engineer, shall be required or an Open Hole Inspection. A building permit must be issued prior to the start of construction. (Department of Building Inspection) 32. Building Permits issued on the proposed lots will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the County Facility Fee, County -Wide Road Impact Fee, and Drainage Impact Fee Programs. (Department of Planning Services) 33. All buildings shall comply with the setback from oil and gas wells per Section 23-4-700, as amended. (Department of Planning Services) 34. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design and Operation Standards of Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services) 35. Necessary personnel from the Weld County Departments of Planning Services, Public Works, and Public Health and Environment 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 Conditions of Approval and Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County regulations. 36. The Use by Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the foregoing standards and all applicable Weld County regulations. Substantial 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 Board of 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. 37. 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. 38. Construction or use pursuant to approval of a Use by Special Review Permit shall be commenced within three (3) years from the date of approval, unless otherwise specified by the Board of County Commissioners when issuing the original Permit, or the Permit shall be vacated. The Director of Planning Services may grant an extension of time, for good cause shown, upon a written request by the landowner. 39. A Use by Special Review shall terminate when the use is discontinued for a period of three (3) consecutive years, the use of the land changes or the time period established by the Board of County Commissioners through the approval process expires. The landowner may notify the Department of Planning Services of a termination of the use, or Planning Services staff may observe that the use has been terminated. When either the Department of Planning Services is notified by the landowner, or when the Department of Planning Services observes that the use may have been terminated, the Planner shall send certified written notice to the landowner asking that the landowner request to vacate the Use by Special Review Permit. 40. In such cases where the Use by Special Review has terminated but the landowner does not agree to request to vacate the Use by Special Review Permit, a hearing shall be scheduled with the Board of County Commissioners to provide the landowner an opportunity to request that the Use by Special Review Permit not be vacated, for good cause shown. The landowner shall be notified at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing. If the Board of County Commissioners determines that the Use by Special Review has terminated and no good cause has been shown for continuing the permit, then the termination becomes final, and the Use by Special Review Permit is vacated. USR25-0015, Paragon Dog Services Page 11 of 11 861/ September 8, 2025 COUNTY, CO Paragon Service Dogs 1 Ruth Road Broomfield, CO 80020 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES 1402 North 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 Website: www.weld.gov Email: mvaneyll@weld.gov Phone: (970) 400-3556 Fax: (970) 304-6498 Subject: USR25-0015 - A Use by Special Review Permit for a Kennel (dog training and boarding facility for up to 8 dogs) outside of subdivisions and historic townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District On parcel(s) of land described as: Lot A of Recorded Exemption RE -4394; being part of the E1/2 NE1/4 NE1/4 of Section 19, Township 3 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Dear Applicants: I have scheduled a meeting with the Weld County Planning Commission on October 7, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. A subsequent hearing with the Board of County Commissioners will be held on October 29, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Both hearings will be held in the Hearing Room, Weld County Administration Building, 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado. The property owner and/or authorized agent must be in attendance to answer any questions the Planning Commission members or Board of County Commissioners may have. Colorado Revised Statute, C.R.S.24-65.5-103 (adopted as part of H.B.01-1088) requires notification of all mineral estate owners 30 days prior to any public hearing. The applicant needs to provide the Weld County Planning Department with written certification indicating the above requirement has been met. A representative from the Department of Planning Services will be out to the property a minimum of ten days prior to the hearing to post a sign, adjacent to and visible from a publicly maintained road right-of-way which identifies the hearing time, date, and location. In the event the property is not adjacent to a publicly maintained road right-of-way, one sign will be posted in the most prominent place on the property and a second sign posted at the point at which the driveway (access drive) intersects a publicly maintained road right-of-way. The Department of Planning Services' staff will make a recommendation concerning this application to the Weld County Planning Commission and will be included in the staff report one week prior to the scheduled Planning Commission hearing. You may view the staff report at https://aca- prod.accela.com/WELD/ Respectfully, Matthew VdnEyll Planner Hello