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Home My WebLink About20230113.tiffEXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET CASE COZ22-0003 - MARTY MATCHETT Exhibit Submitted B Tyler Page # Description A. Planning Commission Resolution of Recommendation B. Planning Commission Summary of Hearing (Minutes dated 12/6/2022) C. Planning Services 3 PowerPoint Presentation D. Curtis and Katherine Rickart 27 Letter of opposition (received 11/28/2022) Email regarding request for continuance E. Planning Services 34 (received 12/7/2022) F. Michael Hoefler G. Kim Oelschlager H. Susan Walker I. Heidi Welch J. Maura Rickart K. Garry Rickart L. Scott Simmons M. Julia Feuerbacher N. Susan Carey O. Brittany Beath P. Marie Green Q. Mary Moore R. Mary Koehler S. Galen Loeffler T. Jack Maranville U. Kenneth Tigges V. Gale Loeffler 37 Email — letter of opposition (received 12/8/2022) 38 Email — letter of opposition (received 12/8/2022) 42 Email — letter of opposition (received 12/8/2022) 43 Email — letter of opposition (received 12/9/2022) 44 Email — letter of opposition (received 12/11/2022) 46 Email — letter of opposition (received 12/11/2022) 47 Email — letter of opposition (received 12/12/2022) 48 Email — letter of opposition (received 12/12/2022) 49 Email — letter of opposition (received 12/12/2022) 50 Email — letter of opposition (received 12/12/2022) 51 Email — letter of opposition (received 12/13/2022) 53 Email — letter of opposition (received 12/13/2022) 54 Email — letter of opposition (received 12/13/2022) 55 Email — letter of opposition (received 12/15/2022) 56 Email — letter of opposition (received 12/15/2022) 58 Letter of opposition (received 12/16/2022) 60 Letter of opposition (received 12/16/2022) 2023-0113 W. Mandy Toms 61 Email — letter of opposition (received 12/16/2022) X. Misti Pachner Tigges 62 Email — letter of opposition (received 12/16/2022) Y. Carol Ackerman 63 Email — letter of opposition (received 12/16/2022) Z. Linda Pearman 64 Email — letter of opposition (received 12/17/2022) AA. Robin Allen 65 Email — letter of opposition (received 12/20/2022) AB. Kayla Allen 66 Email — letter of opposition (received 12/20/2022) AC. Avigail Allen 67 Email — letter of opposition (received 12/20/2022) AD. Kristi Baker 68 Email — letter of opposition (received 12/21/2022) AE. Sheri Leyden 69 Email — letter of opposition (received 12/23/2022) AF. Ty Sell 70 Email — letter of support (received 12/28/2022) AG. Susan Sanchez 71 Email — letter of opposition (received 12/29/2022) AH. Applicant 72 PowerPoint Presentation (received 1/3/2023) Al. Bonnie Stegner 78 Email — letter of opposition (received 1/3/2023) AJ. John Stegner 79 Email — letter of opposition (received 1/3/2023) Surrounding Property AK. Owners 80 PowerPoint Presentation (received 1/11/2023) Statement regarding participation in hearing AL. Jack Rickart 96 (received 1/11/2023) 2023-0113 CO 22 0003 APPLICANT: MARTY MATCHETT PLANNER: DIANA AUNGST La a EXHIBIT C £021;- coo3 REQUEST: CHANGE OF ZONE FROM THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT TO THE C-3 (BUSINESS COMMERCIAL) ZONE DISTRICT. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT B REC EXEMPT RE -4193; BEING PART OF THE SE4NW4 OF SECTION 30, T6N, R66W, OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO COUNTY ROAD 64.5 AND APPROXIMATELY 0.55 MILES EAST OF COUNTY ROAD 23.75 Sign — SSC a W. aWaaair laaali aS - a S. a al al a. la • WIT. a lt AV - -reas ▪ res. la▪ sts es Ira as a a or AMC a MK ear 9-9 Saa Mr Saw s aa�z rar a _ma ai _fe : - a — al _ = - ii Z L- -3+--p —ii—wit-" _ f r - -SMIel 3 n z f _ al L as ma.aa� -� asi_ _ —a a ar N ce Vicinity Map -al esi It O WELD COUNTY, CO Zoning and Subdivision Map Zone: LONG MINOR cc Y�y HILL REST ESTATE, Zone: E Zone: I-3 Zone: A Zone: PUD 1 111 tic CR 66 Zone: A SITE CR 64.5 N old CC C, Great Western ariroad r BRACE ELL PUD P" — Fires rfena-Von Trotha Histatc Farm at Bracewell N . i U a WELD COUNTY, CO USRs within one mile Y. r 541 AS ON FAG,. 1 3 FAC FAC kka. USR-1657 i 57 MINERAL RESOURCE DEV. F.C.. S ai UL R-1212 AIRSTRIP USR-1144AM -1144A DAIRY is 3000 COWS USR-1125AM2 1 5AM II MINERAL RES. ®_ DE'_ FAC_ U R 19-0058 OPEN MINING U R;1183 OAS L IN E F°R 66 i a CR 64 -Tat U F-89IAM 2 MINERAL RES.. 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L fsxenr: . 6nip-:r- -#.4 Great Western railroad b+ Sn I ,rs.la stilts • S W 1171.62• - - coagniodola _ -�.- 7 SO' eriotret IlititiPh VIM wee gaga 21 numb SFr .+_eke . +arty F'k'SFI 'lslil i��El+�'7� '-S 351.38109" W 718.S6' P'e'so 411 ILLICqr .Y a 91.20' CR 645 W • : • . L�tl a. ' R k •Ar am. E'-TC - Ir i I T F - g - .In -L.I . - L 1 •■ T EndofC 220003 November 21, 2022 Case# COZ22-0003 RECEIVED NOV 2 8 2022 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS To: Weld County Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioner, We, Curtis and Katherine Rickart, object to the proposed request to change the current agriculture zone of the property stated in the notice received from the planning department to commercial for the specific use of an RV storage as stated in the application. On a personal basis, our home would be surrounded by an RV storage area on the south half and complete west half, and potentially the entire south half since the entire parcel is being requested for commercial zoning. It would greatly depreciate the value of our home and every home in a wider radius than 500ft. We would completely lose the western farm and mountain view from our home to that of recreational vehicles. It would adversely affect beauty of the area plus the safety and security of our home and all the homes within the area, 500ft and beyond. The Weld County Sheriff department (addendum 1 to this letter), has stated there is a 24% crime increase of RV storage units in Weld County. The storage unit within 2 miles to the west has recently put lines of electric wire on top of their fencing further exemplifying the problem that currently exists. Plus, we have observed that the adjacent road is often become a dumping ground for TV's, sofa's and other large items, creating roadway hazards. There is a high potential for increase in crime at our homes location. We have always felt safe in our home, but that feeling would evaporate with an RV storage and the increase of traffic up and down the access/easement road with the only turn around space ending up within our private driveway and yard. It is unsettling. The number of RV units is not specified nor a planning map provided but from observation of other RV storage places this could run into the hundreds thus no longer a quiet rural environment. Although Mr. Matchett claims this will not affect any of the neighbors in any way, it does. For us, located at the end of the access road proposed for the RV storage and no office unit proposed, people will, logically assume we operate the RV storage and will be coming to our door for information. This pattern was already established when Mr. Matchett built the storage area for his farm equipment and collection of cars. People came to our door asking about the cars in storage. When Mr. Matchett grew hemp people continually asked us about the crop, assuming it was our property, as we are the only home adjacent to the property in this case. Mr. Matchett lives in Greeley, therefore there is no management or even observation of the proposed RV storage from 8pm to 4pm (closed hours), a total of 20 hours each day, every day of the year. Plus the hours of operation proposed 4-8pm is when it is dark (this time of year). Per another article (addendum 2) lighting is the only effective way to reduce the crime for RV storage. I don't know the specific code, but Weld County does have in their planning codes regulations to minimize light pollution that may adversely impact neighbors and the local community. Again, this would need to be 1 reviewed in regards to all the homes adjacent to the'property outlined in.the proposed change We know, -first hand, that road 641/2 is highly traveled with shift changes from the industrial area:- Those shift changes are during -the hours of operation proposed of 4-8pm' when traffic,is at its higheston-road 641/2 There are an'estimated 121 l employees at Vestas, another 100+ jobs at Owen'lllinois, to name just two companies whose employees travel road 641/2 to and from work As a managing partner of Tigges Farm Produce, Roasted Chilies and Pumpkin Patch, the Weld County Sheriff Department was contacted this fall to see if they could increase their patrolling of the road during the fall season when Tigges Farm, located directly across the road, is in full operation, to cut down on the speeding and the passing on the double yellow lines for the distinct purpose of keeping people safe traveling the road to visit this Weld County Agri -tourism Farm In the return call the Weld' County Sheriff Department said it was a very difficult area to patrol because it was between Districts (between the City of Greeley on both ends, I believe) and being a short distance in-between it was nearly impossible because there is no room on the two lane road to safely pull anyone over, so they admitted it is overlooked a lot This lack of patrol is an open invitation to an even higher increase of crime than other RV storage places in Weld County are experiencing. Mr Matchett states there is a clear view both directions entering and exiting the access/easement road Since that is the access road we use to get to and from our home,,, we are well=aware the smallhill to the east can`co`mpletely hide the visibility of headlights at nightsb extreme caution needs to betaken entering and exiting during the'dark especially due the extreme --speeding on the road Extra caution needs to be taken during the daylight hours as well due to the speeding ' It is not uncommon to turn onto road 641/2 and not even shift out of first gear and find a car quickly closing in'behind you We have also encountered, many times, cars passing us on the double yellow lines just before we turned onto the access road or honk at us for slowing down to turn I am not sure patience would be extended to long RV campers that need more time to turn onto or out of the proposed access road The lack of secure fencing of the entire RV proposed area is a concern as it becomes an additional open invitation to increased crime and to the homes that border the property to the north, south, east and west The west and south ends of our property are divided by a ditch going north and the ditch can be jumped easily As stated in addendum 1 the thieves are not after the RV's but what is in the RV's or sterns that can be carried away Lack of complete fencingimakes it very_easy to carry things away. There -is no mention of weed;contr'ol for'theproperty Putting gravel on prime fertile agriculture\ground will not prevent weeds from growing without adequate weed control To be maintenance free of weeds, it would require the killing -of thegrou,nd that would further destroy restoring the property buck to agriculture production for years to come if 2 ( , the RV storage didn't succeed That seems almost like a crime committed against nature J Without weed control, there could be an increase in the danger of fire Although only one side of the ditch that borders between properties is our responsibility, we have maintained weed control on both sides of the.ditch withoutany cost or request for cohipensation front Mr Matchett Thus the location of any fencing we would like to be addressed so wecould continue weed control on Mr Matchett's side of the ditch as well as our side of the ditch. When we purchased our property that is surrounded by Mr Matchett's property on the south and west sides, we selected this parcel because it was not in the existing flood plain Mr Matchett's property, that is proposed for the RV storage, is partially in the flood plain Although he states he will comply with all regulations, he does not address the regulations or the ordinance's set by Weld County My understanding is the Federal Emergency Management-Administration_(FEMA)-sets minimum -standards that -the -County must comply -- with to be eligible for the National Flood Insurance Program, (NFIP), the only program that offers the required flood insurance to residents that build in the flood plain Flood insurance is required if a mortgage is needed in flood plain locations I think wheeled vehicles parked in the flood plain must be moved every 180 days to stay in compliance with the minimum standards, but not sure of that fact NFPI compliance ordinances would need to be checked by the FEMA Administrator for the County and added to the plan and annually reviewed by the county Furthermore, If FEMA, through their accountability program, finds non-compliance it could , Jeopardize the counties eligibility for the'NFIP, thereby the result would be the canceling of all flood insurance policies taken out. For example, if someone has a mortgage for $200,000 on a home, they could wake up finding the remaining amount due immediately because their flood insurance would be canceled There is a possibility developers could find property unsellable because people couldn't qualify for a loan without flood insurance Fencing is also regulated in the flood plain and some areas in the flood plain cannot be fenced This would also need to be reviewed to see if there were any restrictions So my question is, does Mr Matchett's plan comply with the regulations set to insure the County keeps its eligibility,_without any -doubt, ever, of becoming non -compliant and -losing the NFIP? Our home is not in the flood plain and does not have a mortgage on it, so this is a concern we have on behalf of all the residents of Weld County, not us personally Another County concern we have is that Weld County is the 9th largest agriculture producing county in the Nation That's something to be proud of, even brag,about But how long will we keep that status if we continue to rezone agriculture to commercial or non -agriculture development? What is the domino effect if that status it'not' maintained because it was chipped away little by little, thinking it didn't matter? Even small productive agriculture acreages matter so we urge foresight over hindsight. When will it show up on the grocery shelves that we have ignored agriculture production and how vital it is to - everyone's everyday life? When will Weld County no longer be among the counties this 3 Nation depends upon for its food supply because when there are no farms there will be no food? - Planned open space, we feel, is a priority-Countyyconcern as we see the vast amount of housing developments moving into rural -areas -'We know we are far from the likes of the City of Chicago, but due to the lack of open space planning Chicago developed without any planned open space concern only to find, in recent years, there was just 7 squarefeet of open space per resident and it was the biggest lack of planning element responsible for perpetuating huge increases in crime The realization for the need for humans to have open space was evident and the City of Chicago now partners with city agencies to expand the city's open space inventory by targeting city -open sites, tax delinquent properties and where necessary privately -owned land for public use It is now their most viable way of reducing crime - provide open space Let's not have Weld County regret the need for open space for its residents Open spaces can be planned in rural areas as well to compliment and enrich the lives of those living in developments in rural areas Finally, we don't feel the change from an agriculture zone to a commercial zone is compatible with the surrounding area of rural homes, farms, small acreages, the western view that all the residents in the area enjoy, and the overlay agriculture district in any way It isolates the neighbor to the west and us by sandwiching our homes between industrial and/or commercial areas Plus it is detrimental to every home in the area, even beyond 500ft as each could depreciate in value and could make them less -marketable -as no one will want to buy homes adjacent to, or in close proximity to an_RV storage , - = - We realize the property may be destined to a different use someday, but when the time becomes inevitable it should be something compatible with the established area and be a move that "increases the value of the area " Some compatible opportunity suggestions that would benefit a multitude of people are * Large acreage home lots would be more in line with the existing rural increase of residential growth in the area and maintaining the current vistas of the area, * A County owned rural open space park. *A County educational/commun ty service parTnership projetrwith lo�al-FFA's , water entities, Weld County and the Weld Food Bank to keep the land that has proven to be very productive with all farming ventures on it, for the educational purposes of a real live farming experience for FFA students by producing food, specifically, for the Weld County Food Bank Curtis and Katherine 12425 County Road 65 1/2 Greeley, CO 80631 (970)576-8970 4 Addendum 1 South side of Weld seeing an increase in theft at storage units, sheriff's office says By MORGAN MCKENZIE ( mmckenzie@greeleytribune.com PUBLISHED: June 14, 2021 at 5:25 p.m. I UPDATED: June 14, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. In the past four weeks, 24% of all theft, burglary and auto prowl cases in the county have been from RV storage locations. In a news release issued Monday, the Weld County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about this rise in criminal activity at storage lots in the southern part of the county near District 3, an area with around 22 storage businesses. Since the start of spring, multiple reports of items like catalytic converters, generators, tools. electronics, batteries, propane tanks and other household items have been stolen from storage lots, according to the release. Storage lots are being targeted because many people store items for weeks, months or even years at these businesses. Due to the long-term storage, it could take a lengthy amount of time for a person to figure out if they have been the victim of a theft. The WCSO provided tips for residents to consider following to prevent theft from their long-term storage units. For starters, when browsing storage options, evaluate a storage location online before becoming a customer. It is important to make sure security cameras are located at the business and that entrances have secured access to the storage area. Once a person has a storage unit, invest in high -quality locks that will prevent thieves from breaking into units to steal belongings. Regularly check on and visit the items in storage to make sure nothing has been stolen. As for trailers or RVs, secure all loose items such as propane tanks and batteries. The WCSO is asking anyone with information regarding crime at storage lots to call (970) 356-4015 or report tips through www.crimeshurt.com. Addendum 2 V Theft 9s on the *Ise by WHSSAdmin I Mar 9, 2021 I RV Storage It used to be that RV theft was primarily related to a unit being broken into while an owner was off on a day adventure Not any more With the weak economy and the uncertain outlook for the future, not only are thieves looking to steal your stuff to make a quick buck, entire RV units are disappearing or even being "borrowed" without the owners knowledge or consent' It's no stretch to say that many people are hurting right now You only need to listen to the news to know that the homeless population is growing, people are struggling with rent, mortgages are going unpaid all making your home on wheels a prime target —Just like-your"permanent"home—thieves-are always on the"" lo`dkout-f r EAS " opportunities So think like them and don't give them quick, nor easy access There are several ways to help ensure that your recreational unit is not stolen: • Run a chain through your wheels and suspension This will make sure no one can easily just drive it off • Leave jacks in the down position Again, making it harder to just pull up and drive away • Insert a coupler lock on your trailer so no one can quickly hook up to your RV Install lockable wheel chocks These, along with a chain through your wheels will make your unit super secure' Specifically if you own a motorhome: -Use your power levers and raise the wheels off of the ground Install a hidden switch to disable your ignition Use a "club" or any other device that wilLrender your steering wheel useless - - Most RVers don't even think about installing a security system Cameras, door alarms, entry sensors and motion detectors can all detour a criminal or desperate individual Some of the newer security options are super easy to install and very inexpensive Now for what's inside Criminals are on the lookout for anything that can be sold quickly or used without detection Leaving your RV parked in a remote or other "bad place" can be an open invitation One of the best ways to ward off theft is to make your RV look occupied Leave a battery powered light or radio on, use timer switches that allow you to program for multiple days and different times or, if it's convenient enough for you open and close curtains, etc Moving your RV from place to place can help a lot, too Regardless of what type of recreational vehicle you own, be vigilant about who's around and what they think might be inside your RV Never keep expensive personal or electronic items stored inside The best way to prevent RV theft? Keep your RV stored in a reputable storage unit or on a secure RV storage lot that has locking access, lights and security measures in place. We looked into some storage facilities and found that ones like Wildhorse Self Storage provide customers with a high degree of security. Kym Smith of Wildhorse in Pueblo West. Colorado told us, `We use unique codes for gate access for each tenant so that we can tell who's coming and going. And, each storage unit door is also individually alarmed." Wildhorse Self Storage greets thieves with an eight -foot perimeter fence and over 40 security cameras in the lot. Bright LED lighting around the property are not only there to help customers feel safer at night, it makes RVs stored at the facility less likely to look like an easy target. Jessica Reid om: !nt: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Hi Esther: Diana Aungst Wednesday, December 7, 2022 1:16 PM Esther Gesick Chloe White; Esther Gesick; Jan Warwick; Jessica Reid FW: Board hearing on 1/4/23 Referrals and location of the hearings Please see the email below. I erred. One of the emails I sent to Mr. Hill in November had a BOCC date of 12/21. He has a medical situation with his son on 1/4/23 so he is requesting the continuance. I will contact as many SPOs as possible and ask them to talk to their neighbors so they know the changes to the schedule. Thanks, Diana Aungst Planner Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue - Greeley, Colorado 80631 D: 970-400-3524 O: 970-400-6100 Fax: 970-304-6498 daungst@ weldgov corn IA vw. weldgov. corn a 0 Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying. distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Diana Aungst Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 11:31 AM To: Wade Hill <hilllandl@aol.com> Subject: RE: Board hearing on 1/4/23 Hi Wade: Looks like I sent you an email on 11/30/22 stating that is was on 12/21 but that was my error. The email I sent on 11/9/22 has the correct information (attached). The hearing is set for 1/4/2023. We can request a continuance. Thanks, ana Aungst Planner 1 Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue - Greeley, Colorado 80631 D: 970-400-3524 0: 970-400-6100 Fax:970-304-6498 daungst(a�weldgov. corn www. weldgov. corn f V Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure. copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Wade Hill <hilllandl@aol.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 11:24 AM To: Diana Aungst <daungst@weldgov.com> Subject: Re: Board hearing on 1/4/23 Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Diana, Were we not scheduled for 12/21 at 10:00 a.m.? Thought it had been changed. I may have a conflict on 1/4 as my son has to be in Lincoln. NE for eye surgery and I drive him from Sidney. NE to Lincoln. What would the next date be? Thanks, Wade Wade Hill Hill Land Services, Inc. 700 Automation Drive, Suite H Windsor, CO 80550 (970) 396-1668 Cell Original Message From: Diana Aungst <daungstCa�weldgov.com> To: Wade Hill <hilllandl @aol.com> Cc: mrm rs23j7©yahoo.com <mrm rs23j7@yahoo.com> Sent: Wed, Dec 7, 2022 11:20 am Subject: Board hearing on 1/4/23 Hi Wade: 2 Just want to remind you that the hearing for this case is on January 4, 2023 at 10 am at 1150 "0" Street. Same building and room we were in yesterday. Thanks, Diana Aungst Planner Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue - Greeley. Colorado 80631 D: 970-400-3524 0: 970-400-6100 Fax:970-304-6498 70-304-6498 daungst@ weldgov. com www. weld_gov. corn VP Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged. confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure. copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. 3 Jessica Reid •om• ent: To: Subject: Michael Hoefler <hoef824@aol.com> Thursday, December 8, 2022 10:41 AM CTB Case #CO722-0003 Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Rezoning Agriculture to Commercial. We need to keep our Agriculture zones - more than ever we need to protect our food security be it big or small acreage. There were six cases presented December 6th and all six were to change agriculture zoning. This needs to stop. Did everyone forget the empty shelves during the pandemic? We won't need a pandemic to cause food insecurity. You can live without an RV, but you can't live without food. ACT now to stop this rezoning. Sincerely, Michael A. Hoefler 1 EXHIBIT Jessica Reid abject: FW: Case # C0Z22-0003 - RV Storage issue - comments AGAINST!! From: oelschlagerfamily@gmail.com <oelschlagerfamily@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, December 8, 2022 12:37 PM To: Jessica Reid <jreid@weldgov.com> Cc: CTB <CTB@co.weld.co.us>; Diana Aungst <daungst@weldgov.com> Subject: Re: Case # C0Z22-0003 - RV Storage issue - comments AGAINST!! .O a Coza -oap Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Correction. My parent's home is less than 50 ft from the proposed land development. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 8, 2022, at 11:40 AM, Jessica Reid <jreid@weldgov.com>wrote: Ms. Oelschlager, Thank you for your item of communication. It will be added to the case file for the Board of County Commissioners to review. Jess Reid Deputy Clerk to the Board Weld County 1150 O Street Greeley, CO 80631 tel: 970-400-4212 Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: KimandRyan Oelschlager <oelschlagerfamily@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, December 8, 2022 11:16 AM To: CTB <CTB@co.weld.co.us> Subject: Case # C0Z22-0003 - RV Storage issue - comments AGAINST!! Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize tl sender and know the content is safe. To whom this concerns: I am writing this formal notice to you to express the reasons AGAINST an RV storage facility - case# COZ22-0003 - Owner of the plans - Marty Matchett I am Kim Oelschlager, a Weld County resident since 1999, and relative of the Tigges family, who are long-time residents of the community and the area being directly affected. I am the daughter of Kathy and Curtis Rickart. My parents live less than 1000 ft of where this RV storage is proposed to be built. If you see on the map below, the indent in the upper middle red triangle is my parent's home. The ONLY access to their house is directly THROUGH the proposed development. Proposed RV Stcrage Yard tiic� r cat ., �� tic tsa�'� E! 11 1�`�rt Besides the obvious mental and financial destruction of my parent's well being, there are so many other concerns. But, THAT is first and foremost my concern. My parents are 80+ years old. This house was built so that they could live and, possibly, at one point, pass away here. They created this with all of their future in mind, however long that may be. Destroying their future (which let's face it, is not as long as some) is not something that pleases me and many, MANY long time family, friends, business acquaintances/partners and long-standing Weld County residents. Let's talk about the other important reasons that this RV Storage facility is not a good choice at this time 1.) Lighting at night. Again, this disrupts not only my parent's house, but other close residents and farms nearby the proposed development. 2.) Increase in theft. It has been researched and documented that theft increases by more than 20% when RV storage facilities are constructed. Might I remind you, again, that my parents will live less than 1000 feet away from this proposed facility. Their safety is a HUGE concern. The safety of all those that live around this proposed facility is a concern. As far as police presence in this part of the county, please see item #4 below. It's rare that they are seen in this area. It is documented even in the "Right to 2 Farm "article on the Weld gov site that police interactions are only done reactively, not proactively ' Meaning, they will normally only respond to complaints and not patrol on a regular basis 3 ) Safety Theft is one concern, but so is fire It only takes a Google search to see that fires in RV Storages are prevalent My parent's and their land is in direct peril Currently, my parents farm the land that they own with pumpkins, gourds and alfalfa 4) Increase in traffic congestion Nbt only is the only access road to my parents (and I'm assuming this proposed facility) the ONE road you see pictured in this map, but increased traffic on this road is not a good thing The road in front is already travelled by large semis and SEVERAL people heavily exceeding the speed limit In fact, it's known that law enforcement do not regularly police thisistretch of the highway This RURAL farm community does not need more traffic 5 ) Increased traffic accidents This is a no-brainer We have seen time and time again while working at the Tigges Farm many times when vehicles are turning slowly into the farm, there have been near - misses from other vehicles exceeding the speed limit Let's see what happens to a truck with a large camper trying to turn into a facility on this road And - in going with item #4, more traffic, more accidents 6 ) Loss of rural character This facility is also directly across from Tigges Farm As you may or may not know, Tigges Farm is a well-known Weld County Agri -Business This farm is a constant agn-attraction for not only Northern Colorado, but Denver and Wyoming People come to the farm for a purely AGRICULTURAL experience, with wonderful, unobstructed views of FARMLAND Not only will this devastate my parents, but will more than likely hurt the Tigges Farm small business 7 ) Decrease in property value Building this proposed facility or even just zoning it as industrial/commercial will 100% decrease the property value of my parent's house, Tigges Farm and of those surrounding My parents are looking at possibly having to MOVE at 80+ years old The prospect of selling their house and property with the SURROUNDING land being zoned industrial/commercial is something that can not be easily sold 8 ) Encroachment'of industrial/commercial land on agricultural use land It is well known that Weld County is #9 in the U S for total Ag Sales Stats indicate that farm land seemed to increase from 2017 I don't see this for the future based on what I heard in the December 6th planning committee meeting where I listened to 6 proposals to zone ag land into industrial They were all approved Where does this stop? At what point will Weld County think that enough is enough? Being 12th, 20th, 35th of total ag sales in the US? From what I see, we actually dropped to 9th in the last census Still a great place in line, but should we consent to this number dropping further? It's a pretty good bet that changing the zoning BACK to agriculture won't happen It's interesting to see the Weld County Right to Farm Statement on the Weld gov site boasting "Fertile fields of green can be found in every part of the County Every year over 875,000 acres of cropland is planted each year Of the 875,000 acres, over 300,000 acres is planted with irrigated crops annually " "The intent of the agricultural goals in the Comprehensive Plan is to support all forms of the agricultural industry and, at the same time, to protect the rights of the private property owners to convert their agricultural lands to other appropriate land uses " 3 Weld County's land use policies support atigh-quality rural character which respects the agricultural heritage and traditional agricultural land uses of the County, as agricultural lands are converted to other uses (excluding urban development) Rural character in the County includes those uses which provide rural lifestyles, rural -based economies and opportunities to both live and work in rural areas The natural landscape and vegetation predominate over the built environment Agricultural land uses and development provide the visual landscapes traditionally found in rural areas and communities Based Just on these statements, I feel that the reasons against an RV storage facility are completely, 100% valid Weld County states 1 ) They will support all forms of AGRICULTURAL industry (how is an RV storage facility agriculture?) 2) They protect rights to convert agricultural land to APPROPRIATE land uses (Others can argue, but an RV storage facility directly in the middle of farmland is most certainly not appropriate) 3) They support high -quality rural character which respects agricultural heritage and traditional agricultural land uses (Supporting heritage also means preserving it and protecting the current status) 4) They state that Rural character includes those which provide 'rural lifestyles, rural -based economies to LIVE and WORK in rural areas I do know where the owner of this land works but I know that he does -not LIVE on this land This RV Storage facility also does NOT create , a place for my parents to continue to live , 5) They also state that Agricultural land uses and development provide the visual land TRADITIONALLY found in rural areas and communities (An RV facility is not in keep with this statement at all ) In conclusion, my request to you is to vote no to this proposed facility for the sake of my family, surrounding neighbors, our heritage, and rural land A yes means devastation and upheaval of lives for frivolous gains A response would be great if the time can be made Thank you for reading my concerns Sincerely, Kim Oelschlager 826 Durum St, Windsor, CO 80550 970-590-1054 4 The Oelschlager's 826 Durum St. Windsor, CO 80550 oelschlagerfamily@gmail.com 5 EXHIBIT Jessica Reid om: pnt: To: Subject: Susan W <susant0703@hotmail.com> Thursday, December 8, 2022 3:20 PM CTB Storage yard Bracewell a Co zaa -000 3 Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. We certainly hope that the commissioners don't approve this project. This is a peaceful rural area zoned for agriculture. The addition of the storage yard would ruin the ambiance of the area and it is not needed. Thank you, Susan Walker Sent from my iPhone 1 Jessica Reid om: !nt: To: Cc: Subject: Heidi Welch <welchart4@gmail.com> Friday, December 9, 2022 11:32 AM CTB Heidi Welch Case COZ22-0003 Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Weld County government, This note OPPOSES the zoning request for the case in the subject line, #COZ22-0003, proposing to remove the designation of agriculture. Every person in the USA needs farmers and farmland. We all need FOOD. It is crucial to curtail these zoning changes before it is too late. This is one zoning petition in the USA, but with every zoning petition like this all over America we won't have enough farmland to feed ourselves sooner than we think. According to Feb 2022 USDA report USA has lost 13.62 million acres of farmland since 2014. USA farmland decreased 1.3 million acres between 2020-2022. Best, Heidi Welch nt from my iPad 1 Jessica Reid )m: __nt: To: Subject: Maura Rickart <maura.rickart@gmail.com> Sunday, December 11, 2022 3:04 PM CTB STOP RV Storage - Case# COZ22-0003 Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To Whom it May Concern, I am writing to voice my opposition to the proposed RV storage unit, case #COZ22-0003. This RV storage unit will be set right in the middle of the remaining farms and residential areas left between Windsor and Greeley. Not only do we lose farmland; more importantly, it will negatively impact our family farm and family homes. My three boys, Jack Rickart (17), Griffin Rickart (14) and Cooper Rickart (13) have grown up going to Great Grandma Mary's (Mary Tigges, now owned and operated by Ken Tigges) farm. They help with planting, harvesting and selling the produce. Their grandparents' (Curt and Kathy Rickart) home, directly across from the Tigges Homestead, has also been a source of love, joy and memories. To place an RV storage unit directly across from the farm and in front of their home will negatively impact our family in many ways. My in-laws Curt and Kathy Rickart have built their lives on American values; good family and hard )rk. They have raised their family and now settled down for their remaining years in an area that ley love. I can't imagine what will happen to their mental health and financial stability if an RV storage unit is placed directly in their backyard. I guess you would have to put yourself in their shoes to understand these ramifications. Specifically, imagine the increased traffic by their home, safety concerns with people in and out 24/7 getting their rv's, night time lighting, chain link fencing, plus additional environmental, visual and audio pollution, to name a few. Not to mention their home value plummeting. A lifetime of working and saving to watch it be wiped out by decisions made by others. I beg you to remember the effects of your decision on our family's life. Please vote no to another ry storage unit. Thank you for this consideration, Maura Rickart 1 On the farm - Griffin age 5, Cooper age 3, and Jack age 8 EXHIBIT Jessica Reid om: .ice ht: To: Subject: Garry Rickart <grickart2@gmail.com> Sunday, December 11, 2022 5:46 PM CTB STOP RV Storage - Case#COZ22-0003 Cozra Z - OO03 Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it may concern. I am writing this letter to strongly oppose the development of the RV Storage unit in question. My name is Garry Rickart, I am the youngest son of Curtis and Kathy Rickart. My parents home is in jeopardy of being surrounded by an RV Storage unit site. Let that sink in for a moment....Would any of you be okay with your home being surrounded by an RV Storage site or perhaps your elderly parents home. I do not feel the need to go into the financial impact, the safety concerns, light pollution, noise pollution, etc, as I am sure this will all be considered by the committee. I understand that we need commercial real estate, and over the years I have seen the land East of Windsor develop into many commercial areas. However, when I look at Kodak, Vestas, Owens - Illinois, and even Rest Stop RV I do not see em surrounding an individual's home. Development decisions were made to build these businesses on land that did It directly impact a person's home, safety, mental health or financial security. There is a time and a place for all businesses and we must be careful in setting precedents that allow commercial businesses to build when and wherever they want. I trust that you will make the right decision when you look at the big picture of an RV Storage unit surrounding my parents home. The home they built to retire in, after years of hard work and sacrifice. The home was even built at a certain angle to look at the beautiful Rocky Mountains, not a chain link fence. Thanks for your time and concideration Garry Rickart 1 Jessica Reid om: v J n . To: Subject: Scott Simmons <simmonsscottm@gmail.com> Monday, December 12, 2022 8:10 AM CTB I am opposed to Case COZ22-0003 Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Enough is enough. We continue to destroy our country and state by repurposing our valuable agricultural land for non -essential tasks. Rezoning this valuable land for an RV storage facilty is both short sighted and stupid. There is no reason for this as there are plenty of similar RV storage sites in Northern Colorado. Stop this ongoing madness! Scott Simmons WELD County Resident 24 Barn Yard Drive Windsor CO 80550 Scott Simmons nmonsscottm@gmail.com indsor, CO 303-638-0484 Climate Change Advocate AAK School Board Member 1 EXHIBIT b .0 Jessica Reid >m: JCflt. To: Subject: Caz,aa- 3 Julia Feuerbacher <julia.feuerbacher@gmail.com> Monday, December 12, 2022 9:30 AM CTB Please Deny Change of Zone for RV and Boat Storage Yard (Weld County Planning Case # COZ22-0003) Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Weld County Board of County Commissioners, I am writing this email to voice my support to deny the change of zone for an RV and boat storage yard in the agricultural and residential area of Bracewell (Weld County Planning Case COZ22-0003). This proposed zone change from agricultural to commercial does not fit with the surrounding agricultural and residential land use. This is a long- standing agricultural area featuring open spaces, the Poudre Trail, the Poudre Learning Center and a future observatory. The zone change proposal would tarnish the character of this rural community and cause problems for farmers. It will add congestion to a roadway that is already busy and dangerous. Please deny this zone change and let's keep this area agricultural! Thank you for your time, is Feuerbacher 1 i Jessica Reid 'oat mt: To: Subject: Susan Carey < 1 cocanuck@gmail.com> Monday, December 12, 2022 11:30 AM CTB Case # coz22-0003 EXHIBIT Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Weld County Commissioners, We ask you to reject the proposed rezoning of the farmland directly north of Tigges farm. Farmland and agriculture and the open space it provides are badly needed in Weld County. Along with the adjoining property owners, we value both and plead with you not to re -zone this property. There are many 'RV' storage facilities and new ones should not be located on prime farmland. Thank you for considering our request, Sincerely Dr. Mike and Susan Carey, Windsor 1 Jessica Reid om: ?fit: To: Subject: brittanyo theideamarketing.com <brittanyo@theideamarketing.com Monday, December 12, 2022 8:47 PM CTB Planning Case COZ22-0003 Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello, This email is in reference to case #COZ22-0003. Please find below a list of reasons why the land should continue to stay rural and agricultural: 1. This would cause unneeded traffic. It adds more congestion to an already busy and dangerous roadway. The farm across the street from the proposed RV storage can see hundreds of cars a day entering during pumpkin season. 2. Theft would increase in the area. In this article from the Greeley Tribune published just last year, they uncovered that 24% of theft, burglary and auto prowl cases have come from RV storage locations. People target these areas since they leave their items for weeks, months or years. With this locations proximity to residential houses, theft is a huge concern. 3. RV storage facilities are prone to fires. After a quick Google search, I found an article from a fire in Colorado Springs, Aspen, Centennial, Broomfield, and the list goes on. The area around the proposed RV park is dry fields that can easily catch on fire and cause devastation to the surrounding areas. 4. This will ruin land that is meant to be used for agriculture. Colorado is 9th in the Nation in Ag Production. Weld is 1st in the State of Colorado. Why are we so determined to take aim at lowering that food security status. This decision doesn't just affect people within 500 ft, this compounds a dangerous direction that affects the whole Nation. Our thinking it doesn't matter needs to change. It does matter. The Weld County Right to Farm states we are to encourage hobby farms (which this property is) and home based businesses to supplement farm income. I am assuming this statement is not just empty words, but something decision makers intend to stand up for and defend. Rezoning agriculture is the same as opposing the Right to Farm. Sounds good on paper, but only means something if you are willing to stand up for it. Keep Colorado Agricultural. Protect the land. If we start developing every inch of land, how will we protect the rural nature we love and call home. Best, Brittany Beath She/Her Marketing Manager • ea marketing TheldeaMarketing.com 1 Jessica Reid DM: nt: To: Subject: Attachments: Marie Green <mariegrn3@gmail.com> Tuesday, December 13, 2022 9:57 AM Jessica Reid Re: RV/Boat storage site image001jpg Caution! This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Yes. Case: COZ22-0003 On Mon, Dec 12, 2022, 8:23 AM Jessica Reid <jreid@weldgov.com>wrote: Hi Ms. Green, Can I please clarify if you are speaking about the proposed Change of Zone located North of and adjacent to CR 64.5 and approximately 0.55 miles east of CR 23.75, between Greeley and Windsor? Jess Reid Deputy Clerk to the Board Weld County 1150 O Street Greeley, CO 80631 tel: 970-400-4212 )nfidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by 1 return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Marie Green <mariegrn3@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2022 12:43 PM To: CTB <CTB@co.weld.co.us> Subject: Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please don't allow an RV/Boat storage site in our beautiful community. Marie Green 2 Jessica Reid om: _ ?nt: To: Subject: Ken and Mary Moore <ken.mary.moore@gmail.com> Tuesday, December 13, 2022 8:08 PM CTB Weld County Planning Case COZ22-0003 EXHIBIT ik sender and know the content is safe. Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the Dear Weld County Commissioners, This email is concerning the troublesome Planning Case COZ22-0003. As a resident in Elbert County and a few miles from El Paso County I feel the needs for these residents in your county keeping what agricultural land just that - agricultural. Having lived in Elbert farm land for over 40 years my husband and myself have seen the rural land become a wasteland of old car junk yards and RV storage holding cells that the owners of these RVs/boats don't have to see or have their view or property values go down. It's not like these residents can just pick up their homes and relocate like the mobility of RV's and boats. There are plenty of industrial/commercial property abound in Greeley for rent or sale to build these holding pens for other people's private conveniences. Why mess up rural America with these eyesores that will become RV/boat junk yards someday? ;ain, the residents and others wanting to protect this piece of land for commercial reasons, have listed valued reasons their own to prevent this from happening. One being that their view will be surrounded by commercial businesses that are downright eyesores. One cannot replace farmland and change rural America for this kind of growth that completely takes away what rural agricultural land has been for this county. Have we become a country of developers in any open spaces they can find that benefit only a chosen few? Be strong like the commissioners in the past when some of these applications for a private business were turned down for the protection of the rural land and of agricultural use. The almighty dollar and/or progress some feel as moving us forward are full of flaws and results in progress that can't be turned back to a rural America as we once knew. Please turn down this zoning proposal and keep the land open. Respectfully, Mary Moore 33721 CR 58 Simla, CO 80835 1 Jessica Reid om: _ant: To: Subject: JAMES MARY KOEHLER <rooandmo@msn.com> Tuesday, December 13, 2022 9:00 PM CTB Planning Case CO722-0003 Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am absolutely opposed to the proposal to rezone this property for RV storage. This is an agricultural and low density residential area. There is adequate opportunity for RV storage in northern Colorado in areas already zoned for this type of business. Lots of empty parking lots and deserted malls. Weld County and the commissioners have a history of touting the agricultural aspect and importance here in Weld. It is time to put your vote where your mouth is. Mary Koehler 1004 3rd St. Windsor, Co. 80550 1 Jessica Reid om: _ int: To: Subject: galen.loeffler@gmail.com Thursday, December 15, 2022 10:22 AM CTB RE: Case #COZ22-000 EXHIBIT Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To whom it concerns I am against the zoning change proposed for the Bracewell community. A RV storage yard would make adjoining properties lose value and ruins the rural character that currently exists. There are two RV storage lots within 3 miles of the site with vacancies. Another storage yard is not needed. Keep the site agriculture. Thank you Galen Loeffler 1 Jessica Reid •om: ?nt: To: Subject: Attachments: Linda Maranville <maranfarm@hotmail.com> Thursday, December 15, 2022 4:23 PM CTB Letter to oppose rezoning To the Board of commissioners of Weld County.docx Caution: 'Phis email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please consider the plight of the agriculture producers in Weld County. Thank you, Jack Maranville Sent from Mail for Windows 1 OTo the Board of Commissioners of Weld County, This letter is in support for landowners to keep land zoned for agriculture instead of changing some to business commercial zoning I know you will soon be looking at case #COZ22-0003 involving someone wanting to put a business in an agriculture zoned area The trend, especially in,this state, is to crowd agriculture out and replace with residential and or business development It does not matter where it is, it is a trend that is happening in eastern Colorado The powers to be seem to forget that the agriculture industry brings a great deal of revenue and jobs to our state More traffic, less privacy, and more crime are just a few of the problems that will come We live and farm in east central Colorado and we are seeing more growth also This letter is to encourage thetommissioners to put off this inevitable trend indefinitely to make a stand for agriculture which is,so important to us all Thank you for your!time and your service to your county Sincerely, Jack Maranville RECEIVED DEC 162023 November 18, 2022 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Case #CO722-0003 To: Weld County Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners, I am writing in regards to the notice mailed for a request to change the currently zoned agriculture property directly north of my farm located on the north side (12404 and 12406) of County road 64 1/2, Greeley, Colorado. I object to the proposed change in this case regarding the request to change zoning from agriculture to commercial . Having been a farmer my entire life, I regret seeing the current trend of prime agriculture ground lost to non -agriculture uses when there is ample ground in Weld County that is not conducive to agriculture production that could be used for non-agricultural purposes such as recreation vehicle (RV) storage. The specific to this case is prime, productive agriculture ground. Mr. Matchett does not own water rights, but the property could be successfully farmed as dry land with wheat or grass crops or with crops that require minimal water with the purchasing of water that flows through the existing ditch that is along the north and east sides of the property outlined in this case. Although Mr. Matchett states this enterprise would not affect the neighboring residences in any way. RV storage would cause depreciation to existing homes on all sides and within the surrounding area. Some homes are new to the area and are well maintained with pleasing landscapes that reflect the rural living character of the area and other homes have been established in the community, including mine, since before 1934 when my farm was bought by my grandparents. It is still continues to be a productive agriculture farm and is in the overlay agriculture district that was initiated by the County Commissioners, specifically to preserve this historically rich agricultural area within Weld County. Three of the farms (including mine) in the overlay district have made a great effort, after mining was done, to restore and return the farm to full production keeping this a historically rich agricultural area that enhances the historic Cache La Poudre river, preserving the natural wildlife habitats that still exist along the river, as well. A recreational storage across from the farm and the agriculture overlay district doesn't compliment the efforts to preserve the historic agriculture for future generations. The paved road between my property and the property in this case is a two lane road posted at 55 miles an hour. There is no merging lane or exit lane to turn into the stated easement/access road in the plan and there have been numerous accidents the entire stretch of road 64 1/2, including one, within the last month, 100 yards from the entrance proposed. O There is no reference in the plan regarding signage and how the position of a sign would not obstruct visibility for exiting the property onto Road 641/2, a two lane road Mr Matchett states that the hours of operation will be from 4-8pm Granted the highest usage of recreational vehicles would be the warmer months, but there are more snow birds with the baby boomers retiring who travel south this time of year to reach their destination by Thanksgiving, and for their stay during the remaining winter months At the date of this letter, it was dark by 4•45pm Mr Matchett does not indicate there will be any lighting so it may be difficult and in some cases impossible to hook up a recreational vehicle in the dark As a member of this agriculture community, I have supported all efforts of the Poudre -_ -Learning Center,_a_true_natural environment educational gem of_Weld-County - Their_future_ plans include an observatory if the night sky can be preserved in this area Knowing that lighting is critical to a secure RV storage this would greatly add to the night sky pollution and possible kill those plans That would be a loss to all the residents of Weld not just the surrounding neighbors O If rezoning is considered, rather than rezoning to commercial use that would be of very little benefit to the developments and families in those developments in the surrounding area (as there are RV storage plots available already in the surrounding area), might Weld County entertain the idea of purchasing the property to keep the area adjacent to the agricultural overlay district compatible by turning the property into a park The developing rural neighborhoods would have a park to enjoy in a rural setting It would complement the agriculture overlay district Planned open space could become an issue with the number of developments in the area that have over 1000 homes in the plans There is an agricultural supply ditch that could be used for non -potable supply for irrigation needs of a park If lighting was needed for a park, it would not be to the extreme that an RV storage would require How many opportunities will there be in the future for open space preservation with the current rise in housing developments in Weld County? Sincerely Kenneth Tigges 12404 County Road 64 1/2, Greeley, CO 80631 (970)369-8183 ( EXHIBIT December 14, 2022 To: Board of County Commissioners RE: coz22-0003 HtCEiVED DEC 162023 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Cozas -oaf3 I am writing in response to the proposed zoning change from agriculture that would allow an RV Storage Yard to be built across the street from the Tigges Farm. There are two homes there that would severely impacted. The owners will see a significant loss of property value, an increase in crime in the area along with a loss of personal peace of mind. It doesn't seem fair to change the zoning after they already made the investment in their homes. If any zoning changes ae to be made, it should be to residential not commercial. That would fit into the area better. Weld County has a great reputation in the nation for its agriculture. It is something to be proud of but I see more and more agricultural land being taken out of production. We need to preserve it. I remember a few years ago when this same piece of land under different ownership had a beautiful alfalfa crop. It was a shame to have it replanted with hemp and then left to weeds. I understand that the Poudre River Learning Center plans to put up an observatory. They need the darkness of the night sky to be successful. This Storage Yard compromises the success of this project which would be a wonderful asset for the area. I would rather see stars and planets than a sea of RVs. I know you are aware that the change would increase the traffic on an already busy road. It is especially heavy in the fall when the Tigges Farm is open to the public for pumpkin harvesting, Have a heart and let us keep the little piece of heaven we have here. Sincerely Yours jaise cALQ9)\ Gale Loeffler 303-907-1849 4274 S. Huron St Englewood, co 80110 EXHIBIT Jessica Reid ao m: ?nt: To: Subject: Mandy Toms <mandytoms@live.com> Friday, December 16, 2022 1:31 PM CTB RV Storage Cozaa - oao3 Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please take a, long and hard look at the proposal for RV Storage (Porject COZ22-0003) and the impact that it will have on the residents in the area, the environment and the appeal to our area. There are several storage areas in the area and they serve only the purpose of storing excess. If this storage site is approved, it will greatly affect the businesses in the area, the homes and other organizations such as the Poudre Learning Foundation and Observatory. • There is known crime to happen in facilities such as these and especially having homes so close by there are not likely to be incidents happening just to unsupervised storage facilities, but to the nearby homes and businesses. Break-ins, property damage, theft and criminal mischief is sure to occur. • The personal property immediately to the east of where this project is proposed will have to deal with the people thinking that their HOUSE is the OFFICE. People are sure to mistakenly think that the entrance is their drive that leads to their house - adding traffic to their drive way - effecting wear and tear and added expenses to the residents, of which they would have no choice in this matter. Theft of their homes and businesses is certain. • For the Observatory to be successful there must be no light pollution. You add in storage and there will be lights, completely eradicating the darkness that is needed for the observatory. Please consider these elements in your decision. Is it really "for the best" for the community as a whole...or for the best of the single landowner? Sincerely, Mandy Toms 1 Jessica Reid om: �znt: To: Subject: Misti Pachner <mpachner@live.com> Friday, December 16, 2022 9:00 PM CTB Planning Case COZ22-0003 Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear weld county commissioners, I would like to ask you, respectfully, to reject a change in zoning and drastic change in land use to RV storage in the case COZ22-0003. This land has a rich history in agriculture and would lead to a loss of open space and farming land that provide community food sources. This area is surrounded by agriculture and residential areas which would be negatively impacted by this drastic change to the land. While there is a very small portion of this land (less than a few hundred feet) that is adjacent to the railway there is no connection to RV storage and the railway. The vast majority of this proposed project is surrounded by farm land and residential land. In addition, there has been no community outreach by the applicant to notify neighbors and definitely no attempts to mitigate concerns raised by neighbors. This is not a professional way for the applicant to proceed. Finally, Tigges farm serves as a beacon of farming and agro tourism in the area. The farm would be negatively impacted hki this drastic change in land use and change to the beauty of the area. Please vote no to this change in zoning and protect our quickly fleeting farm land. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Misti Pachner Tigges Get Outlook for Android 1 Jessica Reid om: went: To: Subject: Carol Ackerman <ibowtojc@gmail.com> Friday, December 16, 2022 10:35 PM CTB Planning Case COZ22-0003 Caution This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Weld County Commissioners, I would like to express my opposition to the proposed RV Storage facility in the Bracewell community on the NW side of Greeley. The proposed site is right across from Tigges Farm which is a meaningful sight for agritourism. My family and I have visited the farm and we share many special memories from our time there. Having an industrial site located across from the farm would detract from the service the farm provides by connecting the community to locally grown agricultural products. Agriculture is an economically sustainable method that preserves open space by the private sector stewarding the land. Although residents enjoy the privilege of open view sheds and access to locally grown produce, the taxpayers do not have to support the property cared for by these farm families. On the contrary, the farm pays taxes as well. Nonetheless, rezoning of adjacent land threatens the viability of all the benefits citizens enjoy from the long standing Tigges Farm and Pumpkin Patch. I hope that you will consider the consequences of permitting an RV storage site to be located next to an important agricultural connection for the public. merely, Carol Ackerman 1 Jessica Reid iom: aent: To: Subject: Linda Pearman <lindapearmanl l @gmail.com> Saturday, December 17, 2022 8:36 PM CTB Planning Case COZ22-0003 Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Keep farmland, farmland; When it is gone you can't get it back. -- When you are hungry, remember the day you voted to let the land be developed out of ag; Linda C Pearman 1 1 EXHIBIT Jessica Reid om: nt: To: Subject: Robin Allen <robin5all38@gmail.com> Tuesday, December 20, 2022 8:00 AM CTB COZ22-0003 a Cozacc5Z1 � ICaution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To: Weld County Board of County Commissioners Re: COZ22-0003 I am against this proposed zoning change. My twenty year old car has one sticker on its bumper. It reads "No Farms - No Food:. Keep this part of the Bracewell Community agricultural. This action would decrease property value and increase traffic and crime. There are already two Storage lots within three miles of this site and they are not full. It is not needed but food is. This will hurt the farmers and families that have been there providing for this community for generations. Weld County has a national reputation as a food producing state. Lets keep it that way. Don't trash this beautiful area. Please vote "NO" to this zoning change. Please continue to be a part of what is good, positive, and healthy in this world. Thank you for your consideration, Robin Allen 1 Jessica Reid om: _ ant: To: Subject: Kbelle <kbellea8@gmail.com> Tuesday, December 20, 2022 9:59 AM CTB COZ22-0003 Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am against the zoning change proposed in the Bracewell Community. The storage lot is not needed and would be ugly. know the Poudre Learning Center plans to build the largest observatory in this state. The lights from a storage yard would compromise the night sky and could ruin their project. Do not change the property from agriculture. Thank you, Kayla Allen 1 EXHIBIT I Jessica Reid om: int: To: Subject: Avigail Allen <avileeallen11 @gmail.com> Tuesday, December 20, 2022 3:07 PM CTB COZ22 -0003 ,Cazaa - 060 3 A ICaution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am a freshman at UNC and visit the Tigges Farm three or four times each fall to volunteer. I do not want to look across the road and see a wall of RV's. Please keep the area agricultural. Stop the zoning change. This doesn't fit with the community and increases the traffic on an already busy road. Thanks, Avigail Allen 1 Jessica Reid om: 'nt: To: Subject: Kristi Baker <kbaker6687@gmail.com> Wednesday, December 21, 2022 4:45 PM CTB Stop RV Storage Case #CO722-0003 Caution. This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Please deny the request (Case #CO722-0003) to change the zoning of this property from agricultural to commercial. This zoning change doesn't reflect the current use of the surrounding area. This zoning change could cause an increase in crime, decrease in food supply and increase in traffic on busy roadway. There are already storage yards in close proximity to the proposed location and isn't proposing to offer any service that can't be found elsewhere. Please deny this request and support our farmers. Thank you, Kristi Baker 2079 Vineyard Dr, Windsor, CO 80550 1 Jessica Reid om: int: To: Subject: Sheri Leyden <sheril55@icloud.com> Friday, December 23, 2022 10:33 AM CTB Planning Case COZ22-0003 Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. This proposed change does not fit in with current land uses. I want to save our agricultural lands. I strongly urge you to vote against the change Thanks Sheri 1 Jessica Reid Dm: _ _ nt: To: Subject: Ty Sell <its2125@gmail.com> Wednesday, December 28, 2022 7:22 AM CTB Planning Case CO722-0003 Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am in favor of allowing an RV and boat storage lot to be constructed. This would have low impact on the surrounding area in height, noise and pollution. It's just a parking lot! ! ! The design could consider aesthetic aspects and make it fit into the surroundings. Perhaps those opposed would rather have RV and boat owners park their vehicles in front of their homes? Regards i Jessica Reid om: dent: To: Subject: Susan Sanchez <ssanchez1820@comcast.net> Thursday, December 29, 2022 3:40 PM CTB Change of Zone Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Commissioners: I ask you please do not grant a zoning change for an RV storage business that is in proximity to the Tigges Farm. This zone needs to remain agricultural. The proposed zoning change would negatively impact the rural character and agritourism experience my family and others rely on for creating family memories each fall at the Tigges Farm. Sincerely, Susan L. Sanchez i MATCH ETT RV STORAGE CHANGE OF ZONE t4 ti V1 a as r" • _ 11011w1ass Arr. sr: ear .+t Y.4.. 'i Ala 4lpipwr•••.,.. r•. • • • . + • ti • art aC RIM3!A s•. • :-. LAD' !CA INC? 4►: denim! 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SHI :rata u Jessica Reid om: ant: To: Subject: Esther Gesick Tuesday, January 3, 2023 12:09 PM Jessica Reid FW: Case #COZ22-0003 Original Message From: Bonnie Stegner <bonnie@jbstegner.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 3, 2023 11:09 AM To: Esther Gesick <egesick@weldgov.com> Subject: Case #CO122-0003 Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Weld County Commissioners, I am writing in regards to case #CO722-0003 which is a request to rezone land on WCR 64 1/2 from Agriculture to Commercial. As a native of this area I see many problems with this: This is already a busy road with traffic and speed problems. The area has several historic farms in the immediate area that would be negatively impacted —we need to preserve our rapidly disappearing farm land and rural character as much as possible. The farms and ag land in this area serve as a buffer between Windsor and Greeley. Northern Colorado is at risk of becoming one congested area with fewer and fewer areas of open space -- Our cities and towns blending together with 125 becoming Main Street. It would negatively impact the value of homes in the immediate area significantly. We have many areas suitable for RV storage on land not usable for agriculture and not in the immediate proximity of homes. I feel a RV storage facility on this site would have numerous negative future consequences seen and unseen. Sincerely, Bonnie Lind Bethke Stegner 1 Jessica Reid om: vwll . To: Subject: Esther Gesick Tuesday, January 3, 2023 12:10 PM Jessica Reid FW: Letter regarding Case #COZ22-0003. - to be heard January 11, 2023 From: JOHN STEGNER <jfstegner@msn.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 3, 2023 11:14 AM To: Esther Gesick <egesick@weldgov.com> Subject: Letter regarding Case #CO722-0003. - to be heard January 11, 2023 Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Weld County Commissioners, I am apposed to the Planning Commissions recommendation to rezone this property from Agriculture to Commercial: • Rezoning will further erode the nature of the area's agricultural land both around it and across the road to the south. • The rode it is associated with has a significant and problematic amount of traffic - the movement of recreational vehicles into and out of the area for storage will only add to this traffic. • This rezoning will drastically reduce the value and the privacy of the rural home that this RV storage area will nearly surround. The owners of the home would have to share a narrow driveway with the RV Storage area. • Please imagine yourself owning a very private beautiful rural home suddenly surrounded by a mass of RVs - being kept under who knows what kind of physical conditions in terms weed control, etc. Further, I think it would subject one's home to the potential for vandalism, intrustion and safety issures. There are many area in Weld County where an RV Storage Area could be placed without impacting home owners and agricultural buffer zones - Please reject this rezoning request. Have a Grateful Day, John 1 We are opposed to the change of zone from the A (Agricultural) Zone District to the C-3 (Business Commercial) Zone District Case Number CO722-0003 Sec. 23-2-30.A.2 — The uses which would be allowed on the subject property by granting the change of zone will be compatible with the surrounding land uses. The subject property is sandwiched between two residential properties and surrounded by six homes The North Greeley Rail Corridor and Weld County Opportunity Zone are being used to justify this change Only 200 feet of the property is adjacent to the railway. (Incorrectly stated in the application as 400 feet) Rail use does not seem possible and would not be needed for a commercial use The nearest industrial use is part of the GWIP located nearly %2 mile from the subject property. This parcel is used for transloading where the property has 1,800 feet of access to the railway. Sec. 22-4-10.A.1 - Areas of opportunity for commercial and industrial development are logically developed based on transportation infrastructure of roads and railways. Sec 22 -4 -10.B.1 —The Weld county Opportunity Zone criteria states that zone changes to commercial and industrial are preferred in select areas of the County. Specifically, within one quarter mile of railroad tracks. Rail Access — Approximately 200 feet wide SITE CR 64.5 I Nsi N U I Great kli Stern railroad Introduction to the Bracewell Neighborhood s, f • •✓ lila It IP 1 • 6 1 r r ,0 �x p. - •— a Se eft .y 44 • Proposed Commercial Space location among Residential .. - Spot Zoning Historical Usage Residence more than 25 years old Residence established in the last 25 years Proposed Commercial "the process of singling out a small parcel of land for a use classification totally different from that of the surrounding area for the benefit of the owner of such property and to the detriment of other owners." Anderson's American Law of Zoning, 4th Edition. § 5.12 (1995) The Line of Transition from Agricultural Uses to Industrial Uses exists % mile away. This proposed zone change is spot zoning. The property is located in unincorporated Weld County. The nearest industrial zoning is 1/4 mile from the subject property to the west of the Christiansen property. There is NO Industrial or Commercial zoning to the east of the Christiansen property. Two residential properties would be swallowed up by industrial and commercial zoning on nearly all sides; they would be cut off from the other residences by this change of zone Sec. 22-2-30.C. Harmonize development with surrounding land uses. 1. Transition between land use types and intensities with buffers. Uses that are incompatible with existing uses must be able to mitigate conflicts. Transition Line from Agricultural and Residential uses to Industrial uses it) Agricultural and Residential Uses A PUD A Preservation of property values is statutorily required when addressing zoning changes Adjacent property owners will be negatively impacted by this change to commercial use. Carving out property for a use totally different from the area uses and for the benefit of the owner to the detriment of other property owners is referred to as "spot zoning". People bought property in the area or have lived and worked on the farm property for many years with the expectation it would stay agricultural and did not expect there would be a push to change the area to commercial. Weld County Code Sec 23-1-40.9. & 10. — Addresses conserving the value of property and encouraging the most appropriate USE of land. Weld County Comprehensive Plan — Sec.22-2-10. B. — 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. Matchett (Purchased 2015) Rickart (Purchased 2010) The area is TRENDING RESIDENTIAL and agriculture and rural way of life attract residents to the area There are 33 homes within a 1/2 mile of the subject property Fourteen homes have been built within two miles of the subject property since 2015. The property proposed for Commercial use (RV storage) in 2014 is now a residence. The RV storage moved to a location adjacent to GWIP Sec. 22-2-30.4.a -Right-To Farm Statement - Incentives attract urban dwellers to relocate to rural areas: open views, spaciousness, wildlife, lack of city noise and congestion, and the rural atmosphere and way of life. Without neighboring farms, those features which attract urban dwellers to rural Weld County would quickly be gone forever. * 14 Homes built since 2015 le 3 Lots approved 0 s Lots being developed PP L3 Recognize Agriculture Importance • Weld County is one of the most productive agricultural counties in the US, ranking 9th in the nation. • Each hour 175 acres of agricultural land is lost to development — 3 acres per minute • Experts predict food production will need to be increased by 60% by 2050 • When properly managed, farmland and ranchland support wildlife and biodiversity, recharge aquifers, clean water, and of paramount importance in our fight against climate change sequester carbon. Section 22-2-30. Land use goals and objectives C. Harmonize development with surrounding land uses. 3. Encourage development that preserves land for agriculture, rangeland, wetlands, and critical habitats. Preserving Agriculture • Third generation owner of Tigges Farm, established in 1934 • The US is one of the most food - secure nations in the world Comprehensive Plan Sec 22-2-10.A. Respecting Our Agricultural Heritage. Weld County has an agricultural heritage built upon the hard work of pioneers and farmers on traditional family farms. Weld County is now one of the most economically productive agricultural counties in the nation. The Weld County Right to Farm Statement and the Goals and Objectives in this Plan support the importance of agriculture in the County. 2. Limit the density and intensity of development to maintain agriculture. B. Locate urban development in urban areas. Promoting Agritourism According to the Colorado Tourism Office after Oil and Gas, Tourism is n umber 2 in economic impact. Agriculture is #1 in Weld County • Visit Greeley/Greeley Chamber of Commerce and Discover Weld encourage and promote agritourism • This change of zone will have a n egative impact on Tigges Farm Roasted Chilies & Pumpkin Patch, a popular fall destination for roasted chilies and a "you pick'em" pumpkin patch experience • Commercial zoning across the road is not a compatible use. Comprehensive Plan - Sec. 22-3-10. - Recreation and tourism element. This Section is intended to address the recreation and tourism requirement pursuant to state law (Section 30-28-106(5), C.R.S.). Agritourism and agritainment have been growing in popularity over the years. These seasonal events offer fun and education for visitors centered around harvest time and Halloween. Tigges Farm Records: August 10 - October 30, 2022 Chile orders - 1,170 x 2 people per order = 2,340 visitors Pumpkin Patch Weight Tickets - 1,586 x 4 in a family = 6,344 visitors School and Child Care Tours - 1000 youth, 200 adults = 1,200 visitors Total Visitors - 9,744 .;T A' Section 22-2-40. Economic development goals and objectives A. Support compatible economic development opportunities Supporting and Encouraging Educational Opportunities The observatory would provide a research site and educational opportunity to students and our community. The PLC Observatory would create a new and attractive destination for rural tourism and an attractive agritourism draw for our community. Minimizing light pollution from neighboring properties in the vicinity of the Hall 133 parcel is absolutely essential The Poudre Learning Center, working with the University of Northern Colorado, AIMS Community College and others, is developing a plan and seeking funding for constructing a teaching observatory that will house the largest reflecting telescope in Colorado on the Hall 133 parcel. • it • Proposed PLC Observatory Location Proposed Change of Zone to Business Commercial PLC Hall 133 Parcel Citizens have expressed concern over this Change of Zone 272 people have signed the petition expressing opposition to the change of zone. Nearby property owners have written letters of concern to Weld County Planning Numerous comments have been sent to Weld Planning and Weld County Board of County Commissioners expressing concern online Petition Signatures as of January 2, 2023 regarding Case #C0722-0003 ■ Weld County • Lorimer Comity ■ Out -of -State • Anonymous ■ Metro Counties ■ Other Counties Weld and Lorimer = 74% of Signatures • The area is trending rural residential and this commercial use is not compatible with surrounding land uses • The property is located in the North Greeley Rail Corridor and Weld County Opportunity Zone, but there is not enough frontage along the railroad tracks to use the railway • The transition line from ag and residential is 1/4 to 1/2 mile away from the property. This change of zone doesn't fit in the middle of rural residences • Adjacent property owners have property rights also and this will negatively impact their properties and livelihood; negatively impact agritourism efforts (Tigges Farm) and negatively impact future educational and community efforts (Poudre Learning Center Observatory) PLEASE DENY this change of zone from the A (Agricultural) Zone District to the C-3 (Business Commercial) Zone District January 11, 2023 The signatures below are my teachers from Polaris High ELS. They believe that this cause is just as if not more valuable than a day of school. It is a life experience in risk taking and other EL experiences. Signature Hello