HomeMy WebLinkAbout20194618.tiffSUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
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 12:35 pm.
Roll Call.
Present: Michael Wailes, Bruce Johnson, Gene Stille, Lonnie Ford, Richard Beck, Elijah Hatch, Skip
Holland.
Absent: Tom Cope.
Also Present: Kim Ogle, Chris Gathman, Michael Hall, and Maxwell Nader, Department of Planning
Services; Lauren Light, Department of Health; Hayley Balzano and Zackery Roberson, Public Works; Bob
Choate, County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary.
Motion: Approve the October 1, 2019 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Elijah Hatch,
Seconded by Gene Stille. Motion passed unanimously.
CASE NUMBER: USR19-0052
APPLICANT: THE GUEST FAMILY TRUST
PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR A USE PERMITTED AS A USE BY RIGHT, ACCESSORY USE, OR
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW IN THE COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL ZONE
DISTRICTS (STORAGE OF FIREWOOD AND PARKING AND STAGING OF UP
TO THREE (3) 3/4 TON PICKUP TRUCKS AND A TRAILER) IN THE A
(AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SW4 SECTION 13, T2N, R65W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY,
COLORADO.
LOCATION: WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 47.5; APPROXIMATELY 2,550 FEET
SOUTH OF CR 22.
Chris Gathman, Planning Services, stated that Staff is requesting a continuance to the November 5, 2019
Planning Commission Hearing. Mr. Gathman noted that the applicant had indicated that they would like to
withdraw their application, however, after further conversations with the applicant yesterday they stated that
they wished to proceed with their application. Therefore, this will allow staff time to finalize the Staff
Recommendation and time for the Planning Commission to review the record for this case.
Motion: Continue USR19-0052 to the November 5, 2019 Planning Commission Hearing, Moved by Bruce
Johnson, 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: USR19-0054
APPLICANT: WESTERN EQUIPMENT & TRUCK, INC., C/O SUNSHARE, LLC
PLANNER: MAXWELL NADER
REQUEST: A SITE -SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR MEDIUM SCALE SOLAR FACILITY (12MW) IN THE A
(AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT B REC EXEMPT RE -598, PART W2NW4 SECTION 15, T4N, R66W OF THE
6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 46; EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 31.
Maxwell Nader, Planning Services, stated that the applicants are requesting a continuance to the November
19, 2019 Planning Commission hearing due to a public utility policy change.
Richard Miller, Sunshare, LLC, stated that they need a little more time to review the utility policy change
that may affect their application.
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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 USR19-0054 to the November 19, 2019 Planning Commission Hearing, Moved by
Bruce Johnson, Seconded by Michael Wailes.
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: USR19-0036
APPLICANT: RICHARD AND KATHI CROOKS
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT, FOR A HOME BUSINESS THAT FABRICATES VIA SANDBLASTING
AND CARVING STONE MONUMENTS AND HEADSTONES, AND FOR ONE (1)
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT PER LOT OTHER THAN THOSE
PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 23-3-20.A (SECOND SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING UNIT) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PART SE4 SECTION 1, T4N, R68W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY,
COLORADO.
LOCATION: WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO COLORADO BOULEVARD (CR 13)
APPROXIMATELY 750 -FEET NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 60.
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR19-0036, 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.
Michael Wailes stated that he is very familiar with the site.
Hayley Balzano, 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.
Richard Crooks, 23165 Colorado Boulevard, Johnstown, Colorado, stated that he makes monument stones
for the surrounding communities of Windsor, Loveland, Greeley and Johnstown. He added that he also
makes widgets, which are the things that spin in the air.
Commissioner Wailes asked how the widgets are sold and if people come to his site to buy them. Mr.
Crooks said that he sells the widgets at different outlets.
Commissioner Johnson asked if there is any noise for the stone engraving. Mr. Crooks said that he
performs all work inside the monument shop building.
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 USR19-0036 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 Elijah Hatch, 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.
CASE NUMBER: USR19-0048
APPLICANT: DAVID AND CYNTHIA STARK
PLANNER: MICHAEL HALL
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REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR ONE (1) SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT PER LOT OTHER
THAN THOSE PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 23-3-20.A. (SECOND SINGLE-
FAMILY DWELLING UNIT) AND ANY USE PERMITTED AS A USE BY RIGHT,
AN ACCESSORY USE OR A USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT IN THE
COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL ZONE DISTRICTS (SEMI -TRUCK PARKING)
PROVIDED THAT THE PROPERTY IS NOT A LOT IN AN APPROVED OR
RECORDED SUBDIVISION PLAT OR LOTS PARTS OF A MAP OR PLAN FILED
PRIOR TO ADOPTION OF ANY REGULATIONS CONTROLLING
SUBDIVISIONS IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT B OF RECORDED EXEMPTION RECX17-0189; BEING A PART OF THE
NE4SE4 OF SECTION 25, T5N, R65W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY,
COLORADO.
LOCATION: WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 49; APPROXIMATELY 0.27 MILES NORTH
OF CR 52.
Michael Hall, Planning Services, presented Case USR19-0048, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Mr. Hall suggested adding a new Condition of Approval 1.D.3 to read "Update
the map to show only Lot B of the subject Recorded Exemption in question". The Department of Planning
Services recommends approval of this application with the attached conditions of approval and
development standards.
Zackery Roberson, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access to the site and drainage conditions
for the site. No Road Maintenance or Improvements Agreement will be required.
Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -site
dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. Ms. Light stated that there is a 500 gallon fuel tank on site but
the fuel storage does not require a State permit because it is not large enough; therefore, she suggested
deleting Development Standard 22.
Cynthia Stark, 25311 CR 49, Greeley, Colorado, stated that they have three to four trucks and six trailers
on site most of the time and other trailers in and out of the site. They do have local pick-up and delivery of
vegetables from a distribution center in Erie going to Walmart in Cheyenne. They also have one trip a week
to Minnesota.
Commissioner Johnson said it appears in the pictures that there is miscellaneous debris and an RV and
asked if that is needed on site. Ms. Stark said that they are doing repairs on the RV and it will then be sold.
She added that the boat and a small car will also be sold after some minor repairs.
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 Staff for their changes to the Resolution.
Mr. Hall said that to be consistent with other staff reports that have similar language, he requested to add
Condition of Approval 1.D.3 and renumber accordingly. The new Condition of Approval 1.D.3 should read
"The map shall be updated to show only the property under consideration for the USR".
Motion: Add Condition of Approval 1.D.3 and renumber accordingly, Moved by Bruce Johnson, Seconded
by Elijah Hatch. Motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Light suggested the Development Standard 22 be deleted as it is not applicable.
Motion: Delete Development Standard 22, Moved by Michael Wailes, Seconded by Gene Stille. Motion
carried unanimously.
The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the amended Development Standards and
Conditions of Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in
agreement.
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Motion: Forward Case USR19-0048 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 Gene Stille.
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: USR19-0051
APPLICANT: ALYSON CARNEY, C/O AB UNDERGROUND, LLC
PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR A USE PERMITTED AS A USE BY RIGHT, ACCESSORY USE OR
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT IN THE COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL
ZONE DISTRICTS (OFFICES IN EXISTING RESIDENCE AND LIMITED
PARKING AND STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT FOR AN UNDERGROUND
PIPELINE INSTALLATION, EARTHMOVING AND STREAM/CREEK
EXCAVATION COMPANY) IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A REC EXEMPT RE -4628, PART SE4 SECTION 14, T4N, R65W OF THE
6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 47; APPROXIMATELY 500 -FEET NORTH
OF CR 44.
Chris Gathman, Planning Services, noted that the applicant's last name has changed to Buum due to
marriage. He presented Case USR19-0051 reading the recommendation and comments into the record.
Mr. Gathman indicated that this application was submitted in response to a zoning violation (ZCV19-0059)
due to the operation of a pipeline business along with equipment and vehicle storage without completing
the necessary Weld County Zoning Permits. This application was submitted and determined to be complete
prior to the Weld County Zoning Code changes that became effective 7/24/2019. The Department of
Planning Services recommends approval of this application with the attached conditions of approval and
development standards.
Hayley Balzano, 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.
Alyson Buum, 21269 CR 47, LaSalle, Colorado, stated that the proposed use for the property is for their
excavation business. This includes trailer and truck parking, equipment parking. She added that the home
on site will be used as office space for administrative employees.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
Ms. Balzano requested to delete Condition of Approval 5 as there is no Improvements Agreement required.
Motion: Delete Condition of Approval 5.A, Moved by Elijah Hatch, Seconded by Richard Beck. Motion
carried unanimously.
The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the amended 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 USR19-0051 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 Elijah Hatch, Seconded by Richard Beck.
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.
The Chair asked the public if there were other items of business that they would like to discuss. No one
wished to speak.
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The Chair asked the Planning Commission members if there was any new business to discuss. No one
wished to speak.
Meeting adjourned at 1:31 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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