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Applicant: Jamm Power Service, LLC c/o Josh Pralle
Case Number: COZ22-0008
Submitted or Prepared
Prior to
Hearing
At
Hearing
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ROSS &
TAYA
MCADOW
- SPO
AGAINST
X
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SCOTT
&
DANILLE
DECHANT
- SPO
AGAINST
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RICE, ED
OCT 2 ? 2022
Weld County Planning Dept
Weld County Planning Commission and County Commissioners,
EXHIBIT
9/27/22
We would like to address the case #COZ22-0008 Meadow Ridge Holdings in the changing of zoning from
Agricultural to Commercial C-3.
My husband and I own the property that borders this application on two sides, the south and the east
sides. We have many concerns that we would like addressed. First and foremost, we are quite
astonished and confused as to why this heaviest commercial use change of zoning would even be up for
discussion. We were under the impression that Weld County changed multiple zoning codes just last
year to end taking irrigated agricultural land out of farming use and splitting parcels of land into small
ones to be sold for homes on small acreages which was the recorded exemption process as well as
removing the Use by Special Right to address the frequent spot annexing and zoning that was taking
place in agricultural areas. At least in the USR process you would know who your neighbor is and what
their operation consisted of! There were and still are multiple commercial/industrial properties listed
for sale in the Keenesburg/Hudson area when the applicant purchased the subject property that they
wish now to rezone. We feel in the event you as a County Planners and County Commissioners would
recommend that this irrigated parcel and surrounded by farmland that has been farmed for years and
years can be rezoned to the C-3 commercial zone uses would be irresponsible and negligent. First,
there are no public utilities such as district or city water and sewer to this sight. The area has many
families, children, and farmers that support agriculture and the agriculture zone way of life which is why
we are residents here. It seems the applicant has found a way to work your system to be able to move
forward much cheaper for rezoning paying an agricultural price for the land which in turn hurts the
properties that have gone through the process and still sitting on the market. In this scenario they will
be getting their cake and eating it too. You now do not allow small parcels to be subdivided anymore
but you are being asked to allow a LARGE irrigated parcel to go from the Agricultural zone to
Commercial C-3 zone and the heaviest of uses to boot??
In reading the intent of the C-3 County code it states as follows:
Intent. The purpose of the C-3 Zone District is to designate areas of commerce for the benefit of the
broader region, such as large-scale regional shopping centers and entertainment districts. C-3 District
properties may require large amounts of space or generate high traffic volumes. Properties zoned C-3
are typically located near high -traffic corridors.
We are deeply concerned about the above intent and that there are so many heavy uses allowed in the
C-3 zone that the way of our lives and surrounding neighbors will be forever changed by your allowing
this to happen. How is the applicant going to deal with noise and dust pollution? Lights? Traffic? Hours
of operation? Crime is on the rise and who is going to be protecting us and our things, the neighbor's
things, and small children from getting run over and keeping trucks and increased traffic off our access?
Allowable uses are so broad in scope in this zone and to name a few: Bars, distilleries, packing plants,
distribution centers, busing centers, shooting ranges, etc. As to referring again to the intent of the C-3 it
is certainly a very frightening thought to have as a neighbor on two sides of you and in the
neighborhood.
Will they be required to put a berm with trees and substantial landscaping around our two sides and up
the driveway to mitigate all the nuisance? Will they have to put up a chain -link fence with barbed wire
on top around all buildings to keep out random people from having access to ours and our neighbors'
properties and livestock 24 hours a day seven days a week? Will bright lights shine all night? Will the
truck traffic be 24 hours a day and the list goes on and on!
Property value is another concern as when we received the notice of this case we immediately put our
home up for sale. We had an interested Buyer who upon having to disclose this information which is
required by law we had to do, they have decided to not move forward and not purchase our home and
who can blame them. Would you like to have this on two sides of your home? Which in the case this
application moves forward this is a total devastation to our and neighbors property values.
We know we are only one small family and one small voice; however, it is Our home and Our property
that we purchased in your Weld County Agriculture zone that was to support our way of life. Now our
livelihood and our hard work to put equity in our home will be taken away with a decision to move
forward with this application. It is an American dream to own a home and to work hard to put equity in
your property and that is why we chose Weld County to do so as it was our understanding and was even
written on our survey and recorded exemption plat that Weld County is a right to farm County and
supports that right first and foremost which is now all at stake for us and in your hands.
We strongly oppose this application and look forward to your consideration in not moving forward with
this application as it is no compatible with the agriculture zone and the rural way of life.
Respectfully,
.7e s
Ross and Taya McAdow
Maxwell Nader
From: Kristine Ranslem
Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 7:27 AM
To: Maxwell Nader
Cc: Michelle Wall
Subject: FW: Case#: COZ22-0008
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
FYI — please see below for today's PC hearing.
From: Danielle Dechant <danidechant@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2022 9:19 PM
To: PCTechs <PCTechs@co.weld.co.us>
Subject: Case#: C0722-0008
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To Whom It May Concern:
We are writing in response to Case# COZ22-0008, Meadow Ridge Holdings, LLC, changing from
Agricultural Zone District to Business Commercial Zone District.
We reside in the home just west of the property and we own farmland to the south and east. We
have two children, ages 7 and 10. They are young, active boys and like to play in the yard, in the
shop, and run and ride their bikes between the house and shop and up and down the lane adjacent to
the above -mentioned property. We are concerned about the zone change from Agricultural to
Business Commercial.
Changing the zoning district concerns us as parents regarding safety, as the change would likely
bring about increased traffic and people. One concern is that our driveway will be mistaken for the
Meadow Ridge Holding's entrance, and we will constantly have vehicles, semis and trucks turning
around in our yard, WHILE our children are outside playing; we do not want one of them being
harmed or worse yet, killed, because of someone's mistake and reckless driving in our yard. Also, we
are worried about the increase in theft. We have worked hard for the vehicles and possessions we
have, and we do not want things disappearing as more and more people show up in the area to
work. We are aware that the other Meadow Ridge Holdings properties in Hudson have had theft and
crime. Other factors like possible sexual predators and criminals working in close proximity to our
home and children are not something we desire.
Water. Where will the water come from? We, and our current neighbors, have had issues with our
wells. How will this be addressed? Businesses will use more water than a residential home. In a
one -mile radius, we personally know of six households that have recently had water well issues.
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What name is the land currently in? Who applied for the zone change? Is it JAMM Power or
Meadow Ridge Holdings? The postcard we received says "Meadow Ridge Holdings," however, the
Weld County accessor documents show that the land is under "JAMM Power." What are the plans for
future building? How many more businesses will be allowed to build? How many more trucks will be
coming and going? There has already been an increase in semi traffic with hundreds of semis in and
out every day, hauling off topsoil and moving dirt. Is there a mining permit to sell the topsoil?
Thank you for your time,
Scott and Danielle Dechant
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