HomeMy WebLinkAbout20213127.tiffMINUTES OF THE WELD COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
A regular meeting of the Weld County Board of Adjustment was held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in
the Hearing Room of the Weld County Administration Building, 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado. The
meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Lonnie Ford at 10:00 a.m.
Roll Call.
Present: Karl Kohlgraf, Lonnie Ford, Bruce Johnson, Shana Morgan, and Elijah Hatch.
Absent: Gene Stille and Kathryn Wittman.
Also Present: Michael Hall, Department of Planning; Bob Choate, County Attorney; and Kristine Ranslem,
Secretary.
Motion: Approve the October 5, 2021 Weld County Board of Adjustment minutes, Moved by Shana
Morgan, Seconded by Elijah Hatch.
Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 4, No = 0, Abstain = 1).
Yes: Elijah Hatch, Karl Kohlgraf, Lonnie Ford, Shana Morgan.
Abstain: Bruce Johnson.
CASE NUMBER: BOA21-0006
APPLICANT: GALETON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
PLANNER: MICHAEL HALL
REQUEST: APPEAL FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE SIGN CODE REQUIREMENTS
OF APPENDIX 23-C OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE, IN THE A
(AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT, TO ALLOW A BUILDING
MOUNTED SIGN.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: BLOCK 57 BARNESVILLE TOWNSITE RES20-0001; PART OF
SECTION 18, T6N, R63W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY,
COLORADO.
LOCATION: EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 61.5; APPROXIMATELY 0.1 MILES
NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 392.
Michael Hall, Planning Services, presented Case BOA21-0006, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Mr. Hall noted that no telephone calls or correspondence was received from the
public regarding this application. He said that although the aerial imagery shows the property being vacant
land, the fire station and access improvements are largely constructed at this time.
Mr. Hall stated that should the Board of Adjustment approve this application, Staff recommends including
the following condition of approval:
1. A commercial building permit will be required for the building sign.
The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application along with the condition of
approval.
Lonnie Ford referred to the condition of approval and asked if it would be included in their current building
permit. Mr. Hall said that initially the sign company, DaVinci Signs, had submitted this building permit in
May 2021. At that time, we had turned away the building permit for the signs and let them know that it
didn't meet the current sign code. Now that we are going through the Board of Adjustment process, they
will still need to get a building permit for that sign.
Shana Morgan asked if a directional sign would be allowed from the road. Mr. Hall said that this request
originally included a free-standing sign which was out more towards the roadway and the building mounted
sign. However, the applicant later withdrew the request for the free-standing sign. He added that the
proposed free-standing sign was actually located within the CDOT right-of-way.
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Karl Kohlgraf asked if you can see the building mounted sign from all directions. Mr. Hall state that it would
be viewable for the traveling public from Highway 392.
Bruce Johnson said that from Highway 392 it looks like it is a distance away from the highway. He said in
his opinion, for the importance of the public, there needs to be a building mounted sign and a free-standing
sign because people are moving pretty fast on Highway 392.
Elijah Hatch asked if under the current proposed sign code changes will this still require a building permit.
Mr. Hall replied yes. Mr. Hatch asked if the building permit would permit both signs simultaneously. Mr.
Hall replied no and added that the applicant had withdrawn the free-standing sign. He added that the free-
standing sign was proposed on CDOT right-of-way or on Lot 58, which is owned by the Wilsons, therefore,
the property owners did not have authorization to allow it on the Wilson property and either way it would
not be allowed within CDOT right-of-way. Mr. Hall said that the building mounted sign would be allowed
under the proposed code change for signs.
Marie Hashaw, 907 Cameron Drive, Severance, Colorado, stated that they had originally come in to submit
two (2) signs, however, they did withdraw the free-standing sign as there were some issues dealing with
that one. The sign that will go on the building will be flat cut-out letters and will be non -illuminated. She
added that it is less than 40 square feet, and they believe that this identifies the fire station.
Mr. Ford asked if this will be viewable for the public, especially in the evening and at night. Ms. Hashaw
said that because it faces the southeast it will really only be visible from one direction of traffic. She added
that it will not be visible at night unless there is ample lighting on the lot itself because the sign itself is not
illuminated.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
Russ Kane, Fire Chief of the Galeton Fire Protection District, 36060 CR 49, stated that the building was
constructed and added that it was expedited because it was eligible for one million dollars in energy impact
grants for which they received from the State of Colorado.
Mr. Kane said that it is not meant to be a 24 -hour staffed station, however, the ambulance will be there 24
hours. He added that they did add call boxes on the front and back of the station so that if no one was
there they would be able to push the 911 button, and somebody would be able to respond. He stated that
they have improved protection to that area through this project. Mr. Kane added that the building mounted
sign is how they will identify the station. He further added that the cost of the free-standing sign was
significant and they were not ready for that yet.
The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the Condition of Approval and if they are in
agreement. The applicant replied that they are in agreement.
Motion: Approve BOA21-0006 along with the Condition of Approval as proposed by Staff, Moved by Bruce
Johnson, Seconded by Elijah Hatch.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 5).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Elijah Hatch, Karl Kohlgraf, Lonnie Ford, Shana Morgan.
Meeting adjourned at 10:21 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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