HomeMy WebLinkAbout20200277.tiffSUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
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,
Michael Wailes, at 12:30 pm.
Roll Call.
Present: Michael Wailes, Bruce Johnson, Gene Stille, Lonnie Ford, Richard Beck, Elijah Hatch, Skip
Holland.
Absent: Tom Cope.
Also Present: Angela Snyder and Maxwell Nader, Department of Planning Services; Lauren Light,
Department of Health; Mike McRoberts, Public Works; Bob Choate, County Attorney, and Michelle Wall,
Secretary.
Motion: Approve the December 17, 2019 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Elijah
Hatch, Seconded by Skip Holland. Motion passed unanimously.
CASE NUMBER: PUDZ18-0006
APPLICANT: ALF TODD CREEK VILLAGE NORTH LLC
PLANNER: ANGELA SNYDER
REQUEST: CHANGE OF ZONE FROM THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT TO THE
PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) ZONE DISTRICT FOR THREE
HUNDRED (300) LOTS WITH E (ESTATE), R-1 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL),
R-2 (DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL, R-3 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL), R-4
(HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL), AND C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL)
ZONE DISTRICT USES WITH 13.1 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT B REC EXEMPT RE -4462 AND LOT B REC EXEMPT RE -433, BEING PART
OF THE W2 OF SECTION 35, Ti N, R67W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY,
COLORADO.
LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 2, EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 21.
Angela Snyder, Planning Services, stated that the applicant is requesting a continuance to the January 21,
2020 Planning Commission hearing to allow the applicant to review and resolve outstanding issues
revealed in referral agency comments from both water and sewer. The primary issue of concern is the
provision of sanitary sewer service by the City of Fort Lupton. A continuance will allow the City of Fort
Lupton time to clarify their conditions required by their IGA. Staff is in agreement and encourages the
Planning Commission to continue the case.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against the continuation
of this application. No one wished to speak.
Motion: Continue PUDZ18-0006 to the January 21, 2020 Planning Commission Hearing, Moved by Skip
Holland, Seconded by Elijah Hatch.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Elijah Hatch, Gene Stille, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Skip Holland.
CASE NUMBER: MET19-0003
APPLICANT: DRY CREEK METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1
PLANNER: ANGELA SNYDER
REQUEST: THE PURPOSE OF THE METRO DISTRICT IS TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING PLANNING, DESIGN, ACQUISITION,
CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, RELOCATION AND REDEVELOPMENT, IN
THE DRY CREEK REGIONAL URBANIZATION AREA.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT B RE -4462 AND LOT B RE -433 LYING WITHIN THE W2 OF SECTION 35,
T1 N, R67W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 2, EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 21.
Angela Snyder, Planning Services, stated that the applicant is requesting a continuance to the January 21,
2020 Planning Commission hearing to allow the applicant a chance to resolve referral comments from
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PUDZ18-0006. The creation of this Metropolitan District is dependent upon the approval of PUDZ18-0006.
Staff is in agreement and encourages the Planning Commission to continue the case.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against the continuation
of this application. No one wished to speak.
Motion: Continue MET19-0003 to the January 21, 2020 Planning Commission Hearing, Moved by Skip
Holland, Seconded by Elijah Hatch.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Elijah Hatch, Gene Stille, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Skip Holland.
CASE NUMBER: USR19-0065
APPLICANT: MICHAEL AND LINDA MCKEE, C/O OAK LEAF SOLAR 41, LLC
PLANNER: MAXWELL NADER
REQUEST: A SITE -SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR A SMALL SCALE SOLAR FACILITY (2MW) IN THE A
(AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SUBDIVISION EXEMPTION SUBX19-0023; BEING A PART OF THE E2NE4
SECTION 24, T6N, R66W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO STATE HIGHWAY 392; WEST OF
AND ADJACENT TO CR 37.
Maxwell Nader, Planning Services, presented Case USR19-0065, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application
with the attached conditions of approval and development standards.
Mike McRoberts, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access to the site and drainage conditions
for the site.
Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -site
dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Mike McCabe, President of Oak Leaf Energy Partners, 2645 East 2nd Avenue, Suite 206, Denver, Colorado.
Mr. McCabe said that this project falls under the Xcel Energy's Community Solar Garden Program. The
electricity will generate to about 400 homes annually with power. The electricity will be utilized locally,
mainly in the Greeley area. Mr. McCabe said this is a 20 -year project with the opportunity to extend an
additional 10 years.
Commissioner Johnson asked the applicant how many acres of land are involved in the project. Mr.
McCabe answered approximately 10 acres.
Commissioner Holland asked Mr. McCabe if the current use on the property is irrigated agriculture. Mr.
McCabe said it is zoned agriculture. Commissioner Holland said he understands the property is dry land,
but asked if there is a water right associated with the land. Mr. McCabe said the water rights were sold
about 3 years ago and that is why the property is dry land.
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 USR19-0065 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 Bruce Johnson, Seconded by Lonnie Ford.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Elijah Hatch, Gene Stille, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Skip Holland.
Commissioner Holland said he agreed the applicant meets the requirements of Section 23-2-220 of the
Weld County Code.
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 12:54 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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Michelle Wall
Secretary
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