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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20252318.tiffResolution Action of the Board Concerning Planned Unit Development Final Plan, PUDF24-0001, for Second Filing of Beebe Draw Farms for 284 residential lots with R-1 (Low -Density Residential) Zone District uses — REI, LLC, dba Investors, LLC 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, the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on the 20th day of August, 2025, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., in the Chambers of the Board, for the purpose of hearing the application of REI, LLC, dba Investors, LLC, 825 East Speer Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80218, requesting a Planned Unit Development Final Plan, PUDF24-0001, for Second Filing of Beebe Draw Farms for 284 residential lots with R-1 (Low -Density Residential) Zone District uses, on the following described real estate, being more particularly described as follows: All of Section 17 and parts of Sections 8, and 9; all located in Township 3 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado Whereas, at said hearing, the applicant was represented by Bruce O'Donnell, 825 East Speer Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80218, and Whereas, Section 27-3-10 of the Weld County Code provides standards for review of a Planned Unit Development Final Plan, and Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners heard all of the testimony and statements of those present, studied the request of the applicant, the favorable recommendation of the Weld County Planning Commission, and all of the exhibits and evidence presented in this matter, and having been fully informed, finds that this request shall be denied for the following reasons: 1. It is the opinion of the Board of County Commissioners that the applicant has not shown compliance with Section 27-1-60 of the Weld County Code as follows: A. Section 27-1-60.E — Criteria for approval. The PUD final plan must: 1) Be in general conformity with the Comprehensive Plan found in Chapter 22 of this Code and any County -approved future development plans for the area. a. Section 22-2-30.A.2 states: "Limit the density and intensity of development to maintain agricultural areas." The Board finds that the proposed Final Plan does not comply with this Section, due to the dense population that would be associated with Filing No. 2, including additional and smaller lots, which would significantly increase the residential density and, ce...pt..(ps/Yttv/DA/KR.1 c.A(1O. ASR(SG) 2025-2318 APPL. APPL. REP. PL0003 10/24 /2S Deny Planned Unit Development Final Plan (PUD24-0001) — REI, LLC, dba Investors, LLC Page 2 therefore, does not maintain the agricultural areas in the way it was described in the original PUDZ plan. b. Section 22-2-30.C.2 states: "Establish residential development options based on compatibility, proximity to municipalities, and availability of services that reflect the desired density and character of that location." The Board finds that due to the lack of similarity in density to Filing No. 1, lack of proximity to a municipality, and lack of sufficiently necessary services, such as water and wastewater, the application does not satisfy this criteria. Specifically, water is a concern and there are not enough water taps available from the Central Weld County Water District to provide each lot in Filing No. 2 with water, as it is currently proposed. 2) Section 27-1-60.E.2 states: "Address to the satisfaction of the Board of County Commissioners the requests and concerns of any referral agency or mineral interest." The Board finds that the application does not satisfy this criteria, as it does not adequately address concerns from the referral agencies. Specifically, the comments from the Town of Platteville regarding the impact to roads due to the extra traffic created by the more intense development of Filing No. 2. The applicant has not addressed how it will protect the roadways when adding several thousand trips, per day, to the system. Additionally, the referral response from Atmos Energy Corporation stated the current natural gas system that serves the area is nearing, or at, capacity and significant infrastructure would need to be built in order to serve the new development. A plan for this was also not addressed by the applicant. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the application of REI, LLC, dba Investors, LLC, for Planned Unit Development Final Plan, PUD24-0001, for Second Filing of Beebe Draw Farms for 284 residential lots with R-1 (Low -Density Residential) Zone District uses, on the parcel of land described above, be, and hereby is, denied. 2025-2318 PL0003 Deny Planned Unit Development Final Plan (PUD24-0001) — REI, LLC, dba Investors, LLC Page 3 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 20th day of August, A.D., 2025: Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Aye Jason S. Maxey: Nay Lynette Peppier: Aye Kevin D. Ross: Nay Approved as to Form: Bruce Barker, County Attorney Attest: Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board 2025-2318 PL0003 Hello