HomeMy WebLinkAbout20222971.tiffSUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, October 4, 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 12:34 pm.
Roll Call.
Present: Elijah Hatch, Skip Holland, Sam Gluck, Michael Wailes, Michael Palizzi, Shana Morgan.
Absent: Butch White, Pamela Edens.
Also Present: Kim Ogle, Chris Gathman, Diana Aungst, Michael Hall, and Maxwell Nader, Department of
Planning Services; Lauren Light, Department of Health; Karin McDougal, County Attorney, and Michelle
Wall, Secretary.
Motion: Approve the September 6, 2022, Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Skip
Holland, Seconded by Sam Gluck. Motion passed unanimously.
CASE NUMBER: PUDZ22-0001
APPLICANT: REI, LLC/dba INVESTORS, LLC AND BEEBE DRAW FARMS AUTHORITY
PLANNER: MICHAEL HALL
REQUEST: SECOND AMENDED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT CHANGE OF ZONE OF
BEEBE DRAW FARMS AND EQUESTRIAN CENTER PUD (AMZ-412) FOR E
(ESTATE), C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL), C-2 (GENERAL
COMMERCIAL), C-3 (BUSINESS COMMERCIAL), 1-2 (MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL)
AND A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT USES, INCLUDING GENERALLY
DEFINED OPEN SPACE, RECREATIONAL USES, COMMUNITY SERVICES,
AND OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION FACILITIES.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ALL OF SECTION 17 AND PARTS OF SECTIONS 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 AND 15; ALL
LOCATED IN T3N, R65W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 39; NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 32.
Michael Hall, Planning Services, stated that Case PUDZ22-0001 was continued on April 5, 2022, Planning
Commission Hearing and was continued by the Board of County Commissioners in like manner. The
applicant requests to fully withdraw the application as detailed in their withdraw letter dated August 10,
2022. The applicant notified Planning staff in advance that there would not be a representative present at
today's hearing. The applicant will request to withdraw the application at the October 19, 2022, Board of
County Commissioner hearing.
Motion: Accept the Withdrawal of Case PUDZ22-0001, Moved by Michael Wailes, Seconded by Sam
Gluck.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Elijah Hatch, Michael Palizzi, Michael Wailes, Sam Gluck, Shana Morgan, Skip Holland.
CASE NUMBER: USR22-0019
APPLICANT: GABRIEL AND MARICELA ROCHA
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED BUILDING COVERAGE (UP
TO 14%) IN A SUBDIVISION IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 6, BLOCK 14 OF ARISTOCRAT RANCHETTES INC; BEING PART OF
SECTION 27, T2N, R66W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO NANCY AVENUE; APPROXIMATELY 250
FEET EAST OF HART STREET.
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR22-0019, reading the recommendation and comments
into the record. This site has an active Code Violation, ZCV20-00144, and has been forwarded to the
County Attorney's office. The applicant submitted 9 letters of support from surrounding property owners
within their application packet. Staff mailed 39 surrounding property notices but received no responses in
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return. 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.
Gabriel and Maricela Rocha. 15819 Nancy Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado. Mr. Rocha explained that in
error, he did not get a building permit. He built the structure during the pandemic when he had workers to
help him.
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 USR22-0019 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 Michael Wailes, Seconded by Michael Palizzi.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Elijah Hatch, Michael Palizzi, Michael Wailes, Sam Gluck, Shana Morgan, Skip Holland.
CASE NUMBER: USR22-0023
APPLICANT: ANTONIO TRUJILLO-BATALLA AND MA ERIKA GUADARRAMA
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED BUILDING COVERAGE (UP
TO 12%) IN A SUBDIVISION IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PART OF LOT 2, SEBOLD 2N° ADDITION; BEING PART OF THE N2 SW4 OF
SECTION 32, T2N, R66W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO 14TH STREET; APPROXIMATELY 3,000 FEET
WEST OF CR 29.
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR22-0023, reading the recommendation and comments
into the record. This site has an active Code Violation, ZCV20-00055, but has not been forwarded to the
County Attorney's office. The applicant submitted 7 letters of support from surrounding property owners
within their application packet. Staff mailed 25 surrounding property notices but received no responses in
return. 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.
Esmerelda Trujillo, 1370 14th Street, Fort Lupton, Colorado. Ms. Trujillo explained they built the garage to
store their vehicles. The other structure was built by the previous owner for the use of animals, and they
could not park their vehicles in it.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
Staff requested to remove Condition of Approval 1.B., under the heading of "Prior to Recording the USR
Map", "A Final Drainage Narrative, that acknowledges MS4, is required. The applicant has met this
requirement".
Motion: Remove Condition of Approval 1.B. as recommended by Staff. Moved by Michael Wailes,
Seconded by Sam Gluck. Motion passed unanimously.
The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the Development Standards and Amended
Conditions of Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in
agreement.
Motion: Forward Case USR22-0023 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the Amended
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's recommendation of
approval, Moved by Michael Palizzi, Seconded by Michael Wailes.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Elijah Hatch, Michael Palizzi, Michael Wailes, Sam Gluck, Shana Morgan, Skip Holland.
CASE NUMBER: USR22-0021
APPLICANT: KYLE SCHWARTZ AND ABIGAIL RENNER
PLANNER: DIANA AUNGST
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR ONE (1) SECOND SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING PER LEGAL LOT
IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 9 OF ENCHANTED HILLS, BEING PART OF SECTION 8, T2N, R67W OF
THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO ELM STREET; EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO
CR 15.
Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case USR22-0021, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Staff sent notice to 31 surrounding property owners within 500 feet of the
proposed USR boundary. No written correspondence or telephone calls were received. The Department
of Planning Services recommends approval of this application along with conditions of approval and
development standards.
The Chair asked staff if the applicant is required to deed 10 feet of their land to Firestone for right-of-way.
Staff replied that there is no condition of approval for this request in the resolution.
Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -site
dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Abigail Renner, 7050 Elm Street, Longmont, Colorado. Ms. Renner explained that the dwelling will be for
her mother-in-law to reside.
Commissioner Holland asked staff if they inquired if the Town of Firestone plans on widening Frontier
Street. Staff responded that she did not ask for detail on when they plan to widen, but she expects they will
in the near future. Mr. Holland asked what the size of the existing right-of-way is.
Melissa King, Development Review, said that the property owner has 60 feet of petition right-of-way on
County Road 15. She said they also have platted right-of-way on both sides so she would presume they
have 80 feet of right-of-way.
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 USR22-0021 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 Skip Holland, Seconded by Michael Palizzi.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Elijah Hatch, Michael Palizzi, Michael Wailes, Sam Gluck, Shana Morgan, Skip Holland.
CASE NUMBER: USR22-0022
APPLICANT: ARTHUR GRIFFITHS, CIO CBEP SOLAR 5, LLC
PLANNER: DIANA AUNGST
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FORA SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY (SEF) OUTSIDE OF SUBDIVISIONS
AND HISTORIC TOWNSITES IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PART OF THE N2S2 AND SW4SW4 OF SECTION 3, T4N, R67W OF THE 6TH
P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION. NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO STATE HIGHWAY 60; APPROXIMATELY 0.75
MILES WEST OF STATE HIGHWAY 257.
Commissioner Wailes informed the Chair and Planning Commission that he knows the applicant personally,
but he has no financial or business relationship with him.
Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case USR22-0022, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Staff sent notice to 6 surrounding property owners within 500 feet of the
proposed USR boundary. No written correspondence or telephone calls were received. The Department of
Planning Services recommends approval of this application along with conditions of approval and
development standards.
Commissioner Wailes asked staff if the Town of Milliken gave any indication if they plan to change the use
of the land in their revised Comprehensive Plan. Staff said that when she spoke to them they did not make
mention of that.
Commissioner Holland asked staff if the property was irrigated. Staff replied that she believes the property
use to be irrigated but the water rights were sold or leased to an adjacent property owner. Ms. Aungst said
they will try and get their water rights back in order to irrigate the property to establish the vegetation for the
sheep. The sheep will be on the property to keep the vegetation under control.
Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -site
dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Zack Brammer. 408 Melba Road, Sterling, Colorado. Mr. Brammer said he is the Cofounder Chief
Operating Office of Cloudbreak Energy Partners based out of Sterling, Colorado. He said they are excited
to work of the Griffiths 1 Solar Project. Mr. Brammer gave a slide presentation summarizing their project
plans.
The project will be a 5MWac community solar project. They plan to have 14,430 panels mounted to single -
axis tracking racks, associated electrical equipment including inverters, transformers, combiners, an access
road, 2 storage containers and a perimeter game fence.
The project will cover approximately 28.51 acres of the 37.46 -acre parcel. Construction is estimated to
take 4 months.
The solar project will produce about 12,240,000 kWh annually and is part of Xcel Energy's Solar Rewards
Community Program.
The Chair asked Mr. Brammer with the uprights that they plan to install will be drilled into concrete or if they
will be utilizing a pile driver. Mr. Brammer responded that they would be using a pile driver. Mr. Hatch
asked how long the installation process will take. Mr. Brammer replied that the pile driving will take
approximately 6 weeks and the entire project will take about 4 months.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
Staff recommended removing Conditions of Approval, 1.C, 1.E, 1.G., and 1.H., under "Prior to Recording
the Map." The applicant addressed the requirements of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife by email (1.C.),
the applicant will not be using an access point off of State Highway 60 (1.E.), and the applicant sent an
email that they addressed the referral comments to Weld County Oil and Gas (1.G.) and the Little Thompson
Water District (1.H.).
Motion: Remove Conditions of Approval 1.C, 1.E, 1.G., and 1.H. as recommended by staff. Moved by
Michael Wailes, Seconded by Sam Gluck. Motion passed unanimously.
The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the Development Standards and Amended
Conditions of Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in
agreement.
Motion: Forward Case USR22-0022 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the Amended
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's recommendation of
approval, Moved by Michael Wailes, Seconded by Shana Morgan.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Elijah Hatch, Michael Palizzi, Michael Wailes, Sam Gluck, Shana Morgan, Skip Holland.
The Chair called a recess at 1:56 pm and the hearing reconvened at 2:04 pm.
CASE NUMBER: RLDF22-0002
APPLICANT: CMH HOMES INC
PLANNER: MAXWELL NADER
REQUEST: RURAL LAND DIVISION FOR FOUR (4) LOTS WITH AGRICULTURAL ZONE
DISTRICT USES.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: E2SE4 SECTION 36, T4N, R66W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY,
COLORADO.
LOCATION:: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 38; WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 37.
Maxwell Nader, Planning Services, presented Case RLDF22-0002, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Staff sent notice to 9 surrounding property owners within 500 feet and received
two letters back with no concerns. 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.
Tracy Johnson, Clayton Homes, 3455 West Service Road, Evans, Colorado. Ms. Johnson stated that she
is doing the application to replace the house located at 17901 County Road 38 for Kevin and Sherry Slavin.
She is the authorized agent involved in the application process for the rural land division.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
Staff recommended removing Plat Note 16.
Motion: Remove Plat Note 16 as recommended by Staff. Moved by Skip Holland, Seconded by Sam
Gluck. Motion passed unanimously.
The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the Amended Conditions of Approval and if they
are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in agreement.
Motion: Forward Case RLDF22-0002 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the Amended
Conditions of Approval with the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval, Moved by Skip
Holland, Seconded by Sam Gluck.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Elijah Hatch, Michael Palizzi, Michael Wailes, Sam Gluck, Shana Morgan, Skip Holland.
Commissioner Holland said the applicant met the criteria in Section 24-6-10 and Section 24-6-20.
CASE NUMBER: COZ22-0009
APPLICANT: FUSARO, LLC
PLANNER: DIANA AUNGST
REQUEST: CHANGE OF ZONE FROM THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT TO THE
C-3 (BUSINESS COMMERCIAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT B OF RE -85; BEING PART OF THE N2SE4 SECTION 2, T1 N, R67W OF THE
6T" P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO HWY 52; WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR
23.
Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case COZ22-0009, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record.
Staff sent notices to 14 surrounding property owners within 500 feet of the subject parcel. One letter was
received on September 26, 2022, stating that the land should remain agricultural. The letter also states
that they do not agree with the Change of Zone, and they do not know what kind of business will be
established on the site.
There is an active code violation (ZCV22-00023) on the property due to the storage of multiple semi -trailers
and cargo containers without first obtaining the appropriate land use permits. This case has been forwarded
to the County Attorney's office. If this land use request is approved and the applicant completes all
requirements, the violation will be closed.
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.
Ken Mitchell, 1021 Nightingale Drive, Fort Collins, Colorado. Mr. Mitchell stated that he represents Donald
Fetters, the owner of Fusaro, LLC. At the time Mr. Fetters purchased the property, the water rights were
severed with the land with no guarantee that water can be leased from the ditch which makes the property
dryland. He said that Mr. Fetters apologizes for the violation of parking semi -trailers and cargo containers
on the property. Mr. Mitchell said they are willing to pay the fines or they can move the equipment if needed.
They were unaware of Weld County's codes.
Mr. Mitchell said the property is located along State Highway 52 which makes this a prime location for this
request.
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 COZ22-0009 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 Sam Gluck, Seconded by Shana Morgan.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Elijah Hatch, Michael Palizzi, Michael Wailes, Sam Gluck, Shana Morgan, Skip Holland.
CASE NUMBER: COZ22-0007
APPLICANT: DPR GREELEY, LLC
PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
REQUEST: CHANGE OF ZONE FROM THE R-1 (LOW -DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE
DISTRICT AND THE C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) ZONE DISTRICT
TO THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 4, BEING PART OF THE NW4NW4 OF SECTION 15, T5N, R65W OF THE
6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, ACCORDING TO THE SUBDIVISION
OF LANDS BY THE UNION COLONY OF COLORADO.
LOCATION: EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO CHERRY AVENUE; APPROXIMATELY 630 FEET
SOUTH OF EAST 20Th STREET
Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case COZ22-0007, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record.
There is an active zoning violation (ZCV21-00355) and building violation (BCV21-00063) on this property.
The violations were initiated due to the expansion of a commercial use outside an existing SPR area as
well as work being completed on existing structures without first obtaining a building permit as well as a
replacement office trailer that was assumed to be moved on the property without permits. Neither case has
proceeded past the violation notification letters. Approval of this application will correct the outstanding
violations.
The property is approximately 4 acres. A small section, approximately 150' x 150', is zoned C-1 with the
remaining land zoned R-1. The Change of Zone to C-1 was approved in 1972 but staff was unable to find
a survey delineating the zoning boundaries. The outbuilding and office trailer both appear to overlap the
C-1 and R-1 boundaries. The applicants want to be in compliance and are proposing to proceed with the
correct zoning and building permits.
Commissioner Holland asked staff what the commercial business on the property was. Staff responded
that the company does property maintenance. Mr. Holland asked if employees are leaving and returning
from the property or if it was equipment storage. Staff responded that there are some employees who
come and go from the property.
Staff sent referrals to 15 referral agencies and received 5 responses back with comment and 6 responses
back with no concerns. Staff received 1 e-mail and 1 letter of objection from one surrounding property
owner and 2 phone calls from another surrounding property owner who expressed concerns about the
hours of operation and traffic associated with this use. This property owner wants to make sure that the
zoning/business is compatible with the area.
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.
The Chair asked staff how long the current business has been running from the property. Staff responded
he would estimate approximately 6 months.
Rob Molloy, 980 Norway Maple Drive, Loveland, Colorado. Mr. Molloy said he is representing the applicant.
He gave a slide presentation summarizing their project plans and rezoning request in order to comply with
Weld County codes. He said the business is a property management company and they plan on living in
the home on the property. Mr. Molloy said they have improved and cleaned up the property as well as
remodeled the house. The owners of the property wish to keep their equipment located on the site. They
intend to do further landscaping and screening.
Commissioner Morgan asked if the increase in traffic was mainly due to the construction being done
improving and remodeling of the house and property. She also asked if the traffic is expected to slow down
after these projects are completed. Mr. Molloy replied that he feels the owner of the property can answer
the questions better than he could.
Dillan Roche, 6600 West 20th Street #34, Greeley, Colorado. Mr. Roche stated that he is an owner and
operator of the company. The business is family owned and has operated since 1992. He works alongside
with his 3 brothers and his mother. They do land development and property management.
Mr. Roche addressed Commissioner Morgan's traffic question. He said that the traffic will slow down. Most
of the traffic is due to the remodel of the home and cleanup of the yard..
Mr. Roche said they are very proud to be from Greeley and they take a lot of pride with their developments.
They plan to take care of this property with the same excellent service and management. He said they
understand the surrounding area and plan to keep the integrity of the neighborhood.
Mr. Roche said they want to store equipment on the property such as trailers, trucks, snowplows, salt
spreaders, 2 skid steers and a power washer. He said it is not that extensive of an operation.
Mr. Roche said their main office is located in the Westlake Shopping Center and that is where they conduct
most of their business from.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
Barbara Flores, 2045 Cherry Ave, Greeley Colorado. Ms. Flores said she lives west of the applicant's
property. She submitted a map for the record that shows the other properties in the area are zoned R-1,
not Agricultural. She voiced concern about the traffic doubling. She said an 18wheeler accessed the site
on Cherry Avenue from East 20th Street on September 29, 2022. She expressed concerns about excessive
lighting and noise coming from the shop building. Ms. Flores said there are no sidewalks and a lot of
pedestrians. She said the area is a subdivision and doesn't understand why it was said this is an opportunity
zone. Ms. Flores doesn't want other businesses to be encouraged to move into the area. She submitted
her documents to the County Attorney for the record.
A few members of the Planning Commission had questions and comments about different land use permits
and zoning permits. Staff clarified how this zoning permit has requirements (design and operation
standards) that must be met.
Marvin Wilson, 2301 Cherry Avenue, Greeley, Colorado. Mr. Wilson said the new property owners have
cleaned up the property. It used to be full of junk. He said that the traffic has not doubled. Mr. Wilson said
that the workers come pick up their trucks in the morning and return them in the evening. He said he is in
support of this request. They are good neighbors.
Shawn Elliott, 1308 East 20th Street, Greeley, Colorado. Mr. Elliott said he lives to the north and shares a
fence with the applicant. He said they have removed weeds from in front of the property which was never
taken care of before. Mr. Elliott said the property owners are always trying to improve the site, they are
even taking care of the weeds on his ditch. He said he has a riding arena, and his horses probably make
more noise than the applicants do. Mr. Elliott said they are good neighbors. He said there are a lot of kids
in the area coming and going from school, so that is a concern.
Tansi Flores, 2045 Cherry Avenue, Greeley, Colorado. Ms. Flores said there has been an increase in traffic
and that people drive faster than the speed limit. They are concerned about the children's safety in the
area. She said that she sees people working late on the property. Ms. Flores said she doesn't feel the
business is compatible with the area and she doesn't think it is an Agricultural business. She also voiced
concern that in the future they will want to change zoning to Commercial.
Mr. Molloy addressed the concerns of the public speakers. He said that there will be 2 or 3 people who
come and go from the property each day. Most of the traffic has been from the cleanup and remodel. Mr.
Molloy said the speed limit is 35 and since there is a school in the area, it should probably be lowered. They
are aware there are kids in the area and will drive safely. Mr. Molloy said they will be limited to 9 vehicles
parking on the site. He explained they are requesting the site to be zoned Ag to meet their needs. They
do not have plans to change to Commercial.
The Chair asked Mr. Molloy what time the employees arrive to pick up and return the equipment.in
relationship to the hours of the school. Mr. Molloy said there is not a set time. The hours submitted in the
application are between 5:30 am and 5:30 pm. Mr. Molloy said they are a safe company, and they have a
reputation to uphold.
Commissioner Wailes asked staff if the Zoning Permit for Certain Uses in the Ag Zone (ZPAG) permit would
expire if the property was sold. Mr. Gathman stated he could not find a provision in the Weld County Code
that states ZPAG expires upon the lease or sale to another party.
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 COZ22-0007 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 Michael Wailes, Seconded by Sam Gluck.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Elijah Hatch, Michael Palizzi, Michael Wailes, Sam Gluck, Shana Morgan, Skip Holland.
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 4:02 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Wall
Secretary
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