HomeMy WebLinkAbout20222676.tiffSUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
A regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission was held in the Weld County Administration
Building, Hearing Room, 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado. This meeting was called to order by Chair,
Elijah Hatch, at 12:30 pm.
Roll Call.
Present: Elijah Hatch, Sam Gluck, Butch White, Shana Morgan, and Michael Palizzi.
Absent: Skip Holland, Pamela Edens, and Michael Wailes.
Also Present: Chris Gathman, Diana Aungst, and Maxwell Nader, Department of Planning Services; Lauren
Light, Department of Health; Karin McDougal, County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary.
Motion: Approve the August 2, 2022 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Butch White,
Seconded by Sam Gluck. Motion passed unanimously.
CASE NUMBER: USR22-0009
APPLICANT: ENRIQUE RETANA
PLANNER: MAXWELL NADER
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED BUILDING COVERAGE (UP
TO 14%) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 3, BLOCK 41, ARISTOCRAT RANCHETTES 2ND FILING; BEING PART OF
SECTION 27, T2N, R66W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO HIGGINS AVENUE; APPROXIMATELY 200
FEET EAST OF HAROLD STREET.
Pamela Edens entered the hearing at 12:33 p.m.
Maxwell Nader, Planning Services, presented Case USR22-0009, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Mr. Nader noted that Staff did not receive any correspondence or phone calls
from surrounding property owners regarding this project. The Department of Planning Services
recommends approval of this application along with conditions of approval and development standards.
Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -site
dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Enrique Retana, 15282 Higgins Ave, Ft. Lupton, Colorado, stated that he would like to keep his horse stalls
that were built in 1998. He added that there are no utilities in the buildings and it is used for horses and
storage of hay and a tractor.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the Development Standards and Conditions of
Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in agreement.
Commissioner Gluck asked the applicant if they obtained a building permit for the buildings. Mr. Retana
replied yes.
Motion: Forward Case USR22-0009 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the Conditions of
Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval,
Moved by Butch White, Seconded by Michael Palizzi.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Butch White, Elijah Hatch, Michael Palizzi, Pamela Edens, Sam Gluck and Shana Morgan.
CASE NUMBER: USR22-0017
APPLICANT: JEFFREY FUTTER
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PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR BUILDINGS EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE
IN SUBDIVISIONS (UP TO 17.5%) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE
DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 7 BLOCK 5 CARMACAR RANCHETTES; BEING PART OF THE SE4 OF
SECTION 5, T1 N, R68W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO SPRUCE DRIVE; APPROXIMATELY 750 FEET
WEST OF CR 5.
Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR22-0017, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Mr. Gathman noted that Staff did not receive any letters or phone calls regarding
this case. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application along with
conditions of approval and development standards.
Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -site
dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Peter Heinz, 1720 14th St, Boulder, Colorado, stated that he is representing the new purchaser of the
property from Mr. Futter. The new owner would like to put an addition onto the house and also put an
addition to the outbuilding for his vehicle collection. Mr. Heinz stated that the new owner understands that
he will need to do a new septic system and close some curb cuts to be in compliance with the regulations.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the Development Standards and Conditions of
Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in agreement.
Motion: Forward Case USR22-0017 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the Conditions of
Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval,
Moved by Pamela Edens, Seconded by Sam Gluck.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Butch White, Elijah Hatch, Michael Palizzi, Pamela Edens, Sam Gluck and Shana Morgan.
CASE NUMBER: USR22-0016
APPLICANT: ADAM'S APPLE, INC.
PLANNER: MAXWELL NADER
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR AN EVENT FACILITY OUTSIDE OF SUBDIVISIONS AND
HISTORIC TOWNSITES IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT C REC EXEMPT RE -4559; PART SE4 SECTION 33, T8N, R65W OF THE
6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 43; APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET NORTH OF
CR 86.
Maxwell Nader, Planning Services, presented Case USR22-0016, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Mr. Nader noted that Staff received no letters or phone calls regarding this case.
The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application along with conditions of
approval and development standards.
Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -site
dust control, noise report, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Michael Biwer, 103 East 1St Street, Ault, stated that they are requesting to allow events on site. Mr. Biwer
said that they have an orchard of 2000 apple, pear and fruit trees and they would like to expand the use to
include the site as a venue for weddings, family reunions, etc.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
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Deerald and Sheryl Borgens, 42232 CR 43, stated that they live across the road from the proposed project.
Mr. Borgens stated that they strongly object to this project and expressed concern that it greatly impacts
their quality of life, decreases property values, lights, noise, dust, parties, hours of operation, and negative
traffic safety impact. Mr. Borgens said the operators of the orchard have no vested interest as the orchard
is only their jobsite which they leave and go to their home elsewhere. He further stated that this project will
not enhance his health and general welfare in his retirement years.
Mr. Biwer said that he has heard comments from neighbors and stated that the neighbor to the south has
visited the orchard and is very supportive of their idea. Another neighbor directly to the south of the site
who is the closest and most impacted purchased their property as they liked the view of the orchard.
Regarding light pollution he believes that they have complied with the Weld County Code. Mr. Biwer said
that they have purchased noise meters and believe that they have met the noise standards. He added
that their goal is to be great neighbors.
The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the Development Standards and Conditions of
Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in agreement.
Motion: Forward Case USR22-0016 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the Conditions of
Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval,
Moved by Butch White, Seconded by Sam Gluck.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes Butch White, Elijah Hatch, Michael Palizzi, Pamela Edens, Sam Gluck and Shana Morgan.
CASE NUMBER: COZ22-0005
APPLICANT: KEITH COWAN
PLANNER: DIANA AUNGST
REQUEST: CHANGE OF ZONE FROM THE R-1 (LOW -DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE
DISTRICT TO THE C-3 (BUSINESS COMMERCIAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 1 RESBUDIVISION RES21-0009, BEING PART OF THE NW4 SECTION 15,
T5N, R65W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO EAST 20Th STREET; APPROXIMATLEY 0.2
MILES EAST OF CHERRY AVENUE.
Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case COZ22-0005, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Ms. Aungst stated that Staff received no correspondence or phone calls
regarding this application. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application
along with conditions of approval.
Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements.
Eric Wernsman, 16493 Essex South, Platteville, Colorado, stated that there is a very large oil and gas
facility to the south of the site and added that there is a commercial area with outdoor storage to the north
of the site. Mr. Wernsman said that the applicant is proposing outdoor storage at this time and intends to
install three -sided buildings on the west side to assist as screening from the school. He added that they
are installing a large amount of City of Greeley Water, not because they need it, but for fire protection to
make the site safer.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the Conditions of Approval and if they are in
agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in agreement.
Motion: Forward Case COZ22-0005 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the Conditions of
Approval with the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval, Moved by Pamela Edens,
Seconded by Sam Gluck.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Butch White, Elijah Hatch, Michael Palizzi, Pamela Edens, Sam Gluck and Shana Morgan.
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The Chair asked the public if there were other items of business that they would like to discuss. No one
wished to speak.
The Chair asked the Planning Commission members if there was any new business to discuss. No one
wished to speak.
Meeting adjourned at 1:27 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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