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Home My WebLink About20194421.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO OCTOBER 7, 2019 The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, met in regular session in full conformity with the laws of the State of Colorado at the regular place of meeting in the Weld County Administration Building, Greeley, Colorado, October 7, 2019, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the Chair and on roll call the following members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof: Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair Commissioner Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem Commissioner Sean P. Conway Commissioner Scott K. James Commissioner Steve Moreno Also present: County Attorney, Bruce Barker Clerk to the Board, Esther Gesick Controller, Barbara Connolly MINUTES: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of October 2, 2019, as printed. Commissioner Conway seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. , CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Conway moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on October 2, 2019, as follows: 1) USR19-0050 — Todd McCormick, c/o Oak Leaf Solar 40 LLC, 2) COZ19-0003—Chester Thompson, 3) USR19-0045—Joel Velasco, and 4) USR19-0032 — Front Range Landfill, Inc. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda. . ---' CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. El PUBLIC INPUT: James Chapman, Hill-N-Park resident, stated he has been voluntarily mowing the playground area; however, his mower broke down and he requested the County consider mowing the common areas for the safety of the children. He also expressed concerns with certain properties which are not managing the weeds. Commissioner Conway explained the residents do have the option of contacting the Zoning Compliance Officer, Bethany Pascoe, to inspect the properties and enforce maintenance, when necessary. In response to Chair Kirkmeyer, Mr. Barker confirmed Hill-N-Park did have a Homeowners' Association (HOA) originally, however, it has dissolved. Chair Kirkmeyer suggested to Mr. Chapman the option of coordinating with his neighbors to consider re-establishing an Minutes, Monday, October 7, 2019 2019-4421 ( O(&) Page 1 BC0016 HOA to help facilitate expectations for maintenance of the individual lots, as well as certain common areas. She confirmed the County does not conduct maintenance on private property. WARRANTS: 1) GENERAL WARRANTS — OCTOBER 2, AND 4, 2019: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Conway seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 2) COMMISSIONER WARRANTS — OCTOBER 4, 2019: Chair Kirkmeyer and Commissioner Freeman recused themselves from consideration of this matter. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the Warrant for Commissioners Kirkmeyer and Freeman, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the motion carried, with Chair Kirkmeyer and Commissioner Freeman both recused. BIDS: El 1)APPROVE BID#61900113, RFQ-ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR BRIDGES-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Rob Turf, Purchasing Department, stated there are three (3) separate bridge projects within this bid. He stated staff recommends approval of the bid from J-U-B Engineers, Inc., to replace Bridge 19/46.5A, in the amount of $499,723.00; to approve the bid from J-U-B Engineers, Inc., to replace Bridge 54/13A, in the amount of$502,772.00; and to approve the bid from Felsburg, Holt and Ullevig to perform design engineering services for Bridge 64/39A, in the amount of $394,030.00. He stated the total cost for the three projects is $1,396,525.00. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said bid as recommended by staff. Seconded by Commissioner James, the motion carried unanimously. 2) PRESENT BID#B1900123, STRUCTURED DECISION-MAKING PROCESS - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SERVICES: Mr. Turf presented the two (2) bids received and stated staff will bring back a recommendation on October 21, 2019. In response to Commissioner Conway, Mr. Turf stated the project is 100% grant funded, therefore, it is not a low bid only decision; however, the participation of a local vendor will be considered. NEW BUSINESS: 1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3157 AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES FOR SNOW REMOVAL FOR WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES NORTH CAMPUS AND STORAGE BUILDING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN (INFORMAL BID #B1900135) - BUFFALO LANDSCAPING AND SNOW REMOVAL: Toby Taylor, Department of Buildings and Grounds, stated he posted a bid for snow removal at the Human Services North Campus and storage building and received the low bid from Buffalo Landscaping and Snow Removal, in the amount of $1,530.00 for full removal and $805 for a partial removal if the snow continues through the day. He also explained the three percent (3%) escalation rate for the option of three (3) one-year increments. In response to Commissioner Conway, Mr. Taylor confirmed the County has conducted satisfactory business with this company in the past. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner James, the motion carried unanimously. arth IN 2) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 31 BETWEEN CRS 70 AND 72: Amy Mutchie, Department of Public Works, stated this closure will commence October 14, 2019, and end October 18, 2019, to replace a drainage culvert, and magnesium chloride will be applied to the detour route for dust control. Commissioner James moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Conway, carried unanimously. Minutes, Monday, October 7, 2019 2019-4421 Page 2 BC0016 3) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 78 BETWEEN CRS 19 AND 21: Ms. Mutchie stated this closure is from October 14, 2019, through October 17, 2019, to replace an irrigation culvert, and water will be applied to the detour route to control dust as necessary. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said temporary closure. Commissioner James seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. • 4) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 76 BETWEEN CRS 29 AND 31: Ms. Mutchie stated County Road 76 will be closed from October 14, 2019, through November 11, 2019, for a bridge re-deck project, and she noted the detour route is paved. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said temporary closure. Commissioner James seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. ▪ 5) CONSIDER ITEMIZED LIST OF LEGAL HOLIDAYS DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2020: Commissioner Conway moved to approve the list of legal holidays for calendar year 2020. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PLANNING: 1) CONSIDER RESUBDIVISION, RES19-0009, TO SPLIT LOT 5 IN THE ANTELOPE HILLS SUBDIVISION INTO TWO (2) RESIDENTIAL LOTS - LESLIE HANSEN, C/O MELISSA WATT: Kim Ogle, Department of Planning Services, stated this proposal will split Lot 5 into two (2) lots, with the intent of a residence on each lot. He reviewed the uses in the surrounding area and stated this is the first Resubdivision request of Antelope Hills Subdivision. Mr. Ogle indicated notice was mailed to nine (9) surrounding property owners, but no correspondence or inquiries were received. He gave a brief overview of the location of the property, which is within the Coordinated Planning Agreement Areas for the Towns of Windsor and Severance; however, Severance did not respond, and Windsor indicated no concerns. Additionally, the City of Greeley responded to the referral request and indicated the site is not within the City's Long Range Expected Growth Area. Mr. Ogle indicated the property is not within an Urban Growth Boundary or Regional Urbanization Area, stated the lot is zoned A (Agricultural), reviewed the surrounding land uses, and displayed a site plan. He discussed the proposed new access from Cliff Road, explained the parent parcel contains a ten (10)-foot utility easement on the southern property boundary and reviewed the required drainage and utility easements to be established and recorded through this Resubdivision process. Mr. Ogle stated staff finds this proposal to be consistent with the existing lots in the subdivision, as no rules, regulations or ordinances are proposed to be changed and it does not affect the character of the original subdivision and is in compliance with Section 24-5-30.A and B of the Weld County Code. Lastly, he stated a site visit was conducted on September 24, 2019, and he displayed and reviewed photographs of the subject site and surrounding views. IE Melissa Watt, applicant's daughter and authorized representative, was present to answer questions. • Rodney Cheek, surrounding property owner to the east, stated he owns the largest 5-acre lot in the Subdivision, and expressed concerns with impacts to his views and property value. He questioned why the applicant didn't pursue the appropriate permits to allow for a second residence, without splitting the lot, and stated the applicant's intent is to sell, which creates uncertainty of how it will be developed by a future potential owner who may not construct a home that is compatible with the area. irth IN In response to Chair Kirkmeyer, Mr. Ogle reviewed the lots sizes within the development. Mr. Cheek reiterated an additional house will impede his views and propert value. Responding to Commissioner James, Mr. Ogle stated there is no Homeowners'Association. PA There being no further comments, Chair Kirkmeyer closed public testimony. Minutes, Monday, October 7, 2019 2019-4421 Page 3 BC0016 ft Michael Watt, applicant's son-in-law, stated they did consider the impact of the neighbors and, due to the steep topography of the site, they plan to construct a residence with a walk-out basement with square footage that is consistent with the neighborhood. He further stated the proposed lot size is consistent with the lot that is on the other side of Mr. Cheek's property. He also confirmed they currently have a Use by Special Review (USR) permit to build a second home; however, they were concerned that constructing two large homes would make the property difficult to sell, and the separate lot allows more flexibility for Ms. Hansen. Mr. Ogle reviewed the size of the other homes in the development. a Chair Kirkmeyer stated she appreciates the neighbor's comments; however, she recognizes there is already a USR to develop another home, regardless of this application. She requested the applicants be considerate of the neighbors, but commented it appears they are trying to maintain the nature of the original development. Chair Kirkmeyer requested the words "attempt to" be added to Condition of Approval (COA) #1.A (requirements of the Weld County School District RE-4), stated COA #1.B requiring the withdrawal and vacation of unperfected USR16-0046 now makes sense based on Mr. Watt's explanation, and affirmed the proposed deletion of COA#1.D.13-17 as they are duplicates of COA#1.D.8-12. The Board agreed with the aforementioned changes. No SPO comments were offered concerning the amended COA. la In response to Chair Kirkmeyer, Ms. Watts stated she has reviewed, and agrees to abide by, the Conditions of Approval, as amended. El Commissioner Conway moved to approve the application of Leslie Hansen, c/o Melissa Watts, for Resubdivision, RES19-0009, to split Lot 5 of Antelope Hills Subdivision into two (2) Residential lots, with the Conditions of Approval, as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Moreno, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the Consent Agenda. No Ordinances were approved. Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to and respectfully submitted by the Clerk to the Board. Minutes, Monday, October 7, 2019 2019-4421 Page 4 BC0016 There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:39 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS W D COUNTY, COL RADO ATTEST: dactifeki �', arbara Kirkmeyer Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board 22 / • Xeman, ProTTem BY: /1 � Deputy Clerk to the Board L �, y . / 4N Sea . Conw C — t co K. 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