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Findings and Order: Abatement of Nuisance Condition on Property Located at
4223 Grand Teton Road, Greeley, Colorado 80634 - Steven Wood
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, pursuant to the Weld County Code and in accordance with the provisions of
C.R.S. §25-1-518, which states, "Removal of Nuisances - The county or district board of
health shall examine all nuisances, sources of filth, and causes of sickness, which, in its
opinion, may be injurious to the health of the inhabitants, within its town, city, county, city
and county, or district, and it shall destroy, remove, or prevent the nuisance, source of
filth, or cause of sickness, as the case may require," the Board of Weld County
Commissioners has established standards and procedures for the abatement of nuisance
condition by reclamation or removal, and
Whereas, Parcel #095926304012 located at 4223 Grand Teton Road, Greeley,
Colorado 80634; being further described as Lot 28, Block Five (5), Hill -N -Park,
a subdivision located in Section 26, Township 5 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M.,
County of Weld, State of Colorado ("the Property"), and
Whereas, on the Property is a source of filth that may be injurious to the health of the
inhabitants and surrounding properties due to extreme amounts of trash and debris on
the property, there being no visible means of human excrement management, multiple
individuals residing in makeshift housing on the property, and offensive odors from said
waste and filth, thereby constituting a nuisance in need of abatement, and
Whereas, on the 11th day of August, 2025, a Weld County Sheriff Civil Process Server
posted notification on the Property to the owner, Steven Wood, for the removal of
nuisances, and
Whereas, despite efforts by staff to resolve said matter, the nuisance has not been
abated, and
Whereas, the Board of Weld County Commissioners held a public meeting on October 6,
2025, for the purpose of hearing the testimony regarding this matter, at which time
property owner Steven Wood was not present, and
Whereas, based on the testimony and photographs provided by the Weld the Weld
County Attorney's Office at said meeting, and the recommendation of staff, the Board
deems it advisable to Order property owner Steven Wood, to abate the nuisance condition
on the Property created by the trash within ten (10) days of said meeting, or no later than
October 16, 2025, pursuant to C.R.S. §25-1-518, and
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Findings and Order: Abatement of Nuisance Condition on Property Located at
4223 Grand Teton Road, Greeley, Colorado 80634 - Steven Wood
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Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
Colorado, that an Order of Abatement be, and hereby is, issued to Steven Wood, pursuant
to C.R.S. §25-1-518, whereby the following actions are ordered to abate the nuisance
condition on the Property:
1. That Steven Wood shall remedy the public nuisance conditions on the property
by removing all trash and debris from the outside of the property, and therefore,
abate the nuisance condition by October 16, 2025.
Be it further resolved that due to the health hazard posed by the property, the Weld
County Attorney's Office is directed to take any and all legal action in the Weld County
District Court to abate the nuisance conditions on the property if Steven Wood fails to
abate the nuisance conditions by October 16, 2025.
Be it further resolved that any final costs for abatement work performed by the County
shall become a lien on the property pursuant to C.R.S. §25-1-518.
Be it further resolved by the Board that the Clerk to the Board be, and hereby is, directed
to record this Resolution in the records of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder.
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above
and foregoing Resolution, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on
the 6th day of October, 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
Approved as to Form:
Bruce Barker, County Attorney
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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Memorandum
TO: To File
FROM: Jason Chessher
DATE: August 11, 2025
SUBJECT: Nuisance Conditions — 4223 Grand Teton Rd
Greeley, Colorado 80634
As a result of odor and waste complaints regarding the property located at 4223 Grand Teton Rd
Greeley, Colorado 80634 (the Property) (Parcel 095926304012), an on -site inspection was
conducted by Weld County Environmental Health Services (WCDPHE), in conjunction with Weld
County Code Enforcement on August 11, 2025. Representing WCDPHE for the inspection was EH
Specialist Miguel Garcia and representing Weld County Code Enforcement was Code Compliance
Officer Cynthia Villanueva. According to the Weld County Assessor records, the property is owned
by Steven R. Woods. As a result of the inspection, it is the opinion of WCDPHE that the property
located at 4223 Grand Teton Rd Greeley, Colorado 80634, is in violation of Colorado Revised
Statute Section 25-1-518 "Nuisances" (CRS 25-1-518). CRS 25-1-518 states:
"Removal of Nuisances - The county or district board of health shall examine all nuisances,
sources of filth, and causes of sickness, which, in its opinion, may be injurious to the health of
the inhabitants, within its town, city, county, city and county, or district, and it shall destroy,
remove, or prevent the nuisance, source of filth, or cause of sickness, as the case may require."
The following were found to be sources of a nuisance(s):
• Multiple piles of trash and discarded/unusable materials that are excessive and provide
harborage conditions for pest.
• No visible means of human excrement management which is a source of filth.
• Multiple individuals living outside in makeshift housing on the property, with no apparent
use of the house located on the property.
• Offensive odors resulting from waste and sources of filth.
Attached are photos from the inspection, along with submitted photos from the complainant.
Maps will be attached showing where the photos were taken. Any questions or concerns can be
directed to Jason Chessher via phone, (970-400-2293) or email at jchessher@weld.gov.
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