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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20190107.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT, USR18-0063, FOR A HOME BUSINESS (SEMI -TRUCK PARKING FOR TRANSPORTING MILK FROM FARMS TO MILK RECEIVING FACILITIES) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - MICHAEL AND LENA PYNE WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on the 9th day of January, 2019, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., in the Chambers of the Board, for the purpose of hearing the application of Michael and Lena Pyne, 18598 County Road 29, Platteville, Colorado 80651, for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR18-0063, for a Home Business (semi -truck parking for transporting milk from farms to milk receiving facilities) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, on the following described real estate, being more particularly described as follows: Lot A of Corrected Amended Recorded Exemption, AMRE-2442; being part of the NW1/4 of Section 33, Township 4 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado WHEREAS, at said hearing, the applicants were present, and WHEREAS, Section 23-2-230 of the Weld County Code provides standards for review of said Use by Special Review Permit, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners heard all of the testimony and statements of those present, studied the request of the applicant and the recommendation of the Weld County Planning Commission and all of the exhibits and evidence presented in this matter and, having been fully informed, finds that this request shall be approved for the following reasons: 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 23-2-260 of the Weld County Code. 2. It is the opinion of the Board of County Commissioners that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 23-2-230.6 of the Weld County Code as follows: A. Section 23-2-230.B.1. -- The proposed use is consistent with Chapter 22 and any other applicable code provisions or ordinance in effect. 1) Section 22-2-20.A.5. (A.Policy 1.5) states: "Support and entice agriculturally related businesses and processing facilities." This business is agriculturally related and supports the dairy farming industry as a hauler for the local Dairy Farmers of America Co-op. M Pyne Custom Hauling transports milk from six (6) local dairies within a 15 to 50 -mile radius, on a daily basis, year-round. The milk cc.% Pt.(rnH/TP), PwCEP), E-HCLL),cc cFH/C3c), ca, pH_ Ic2,PN. REP otlt-7/ (c 2019-0107 PL2613 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT (USR18-0063) — MICHAEL AND LENA PYNE PAGE 2 is transported to receiving facilities in the Fort Collins, Greeley and Denver area. 2) Section 22-2-20.F.2 (A.Policy 6.2) states: "Support opportunities, such as but not limited to hobby farming and home businesses, to supplement family income and reduce living expenses for farm families and others who prefera rural lifestyle."This home business is owned and operated by the property owners and is their source of income. The owners intend to keep the business small and efficient, so they can stay on the site for many years. The property owners have also identified that the site is suitable for a home trucking business as the site is relatively rural but is directly adjacent to U.S. Highway 85 and is in a central location to numerous Weld County dairies. 3) Section 22-2-20.G.2. (A.Policy 7.2) states: "Conversion of agricultural land to nonurban residential, commercial and industrial uses should be accommodated when the subject site is in an area that can support such development, and should attempt to be compatible with the region." The property contains a residence which is compatible with surrounding properties that include rural residential and agricultural uses. The proposed home business will complement the existing uses of the property. Productive agricultural activities do not currently exist on -site and are not readily supported on this parcel because of the small lot size. Additionally, the subject business provides a needed transportation service from dairy farms to milk receiving facilities which are found throughout the region. 4) Section 22-2-20.H. (A.Goal 8) states: "Ensure that adequate services and facilities are currently available or reasonably obtainable to accommodate the requested new land use change for more intensive development." A domestic well provides water service to the property (permit #220773), which will not be used for the business. There is an existing septic system, permit #SP - 1500271, for the existing home (18598 County Road 29) and is sized for four (4) bedrooms. No structures are proposed to be used for the business. The business will be served by a portable toilet and bottled water will be provided for the five (5) non-resident employees when they are at the site. B. Section 23-2-230.B.2. -- The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the A (Agricultural) Zone District. 1) Section 23-3-10. -- Intent, of the Weld County Code states, "The A (Agricultural) Zone District is also intended to provide areas for the conduct of Uses by Special Review which have been 2019-0107 PL2613 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT (USR18-0063) — MICHAEL AND LENA PYNE PAGE 3 determined to be more intense or to have a potentially greater impact than Uses Allowed by Right." 2) Section 23-3-40.P -- Uses by Special Review, of the Weld County Code allows, "Home Business." Home businesses are defined as an "incidental use to the principal permitted use for gainful employment of the family residing on the property" per Section 23- 1-90 of the Weld County Code. C. Section 23-2-230.B.3 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses. The adjacent lands consist of farmland, rural residences, oil and gas operations and confined animal feeding operations. There are two (2) properties immediately adjacent to the site; one (1) with a residence. The applicant does not own any other contiguous land. The Weld County Department of Planning Services sent notice to four (4) surrounding property owners within 500 feet of the proposed USR boundary. No responses were received back. The applicants sent notice of a community meeting via certified mail on May 14, 2018, to the surrounding property owners. A neighborhood meeting was held on May 19, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., at their residence which was attended by the Ray family. On May 20, 2018, the Petrocco family met with the applicants. At both meetings, the application was discussed and no concerns were expressed. There are five (5) USRs within one mile of this site. USR-1197 for a 10,000 -head cattle feedlot is directly to the east, across U.S. Highway 85. USR-1209 for a moving company is to the west. USR13-0043 for a mineral resource development facility is to the south. USR-866 for an oil and gas support facility is to the northwest. USR13-0042 for a mineral resource development is to the northwest. D. Section 23-2-230.B.4 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with future development of the surrounding area, as permitted by the existing zoning, and with the future development as projected by Chapter 22 of the Weld County Code and any other applicable code provisions or ordinances in effect, or the adopted Master Plans of affected municipalities. This site is located within the three (3) mile referral area of the Town of Gilcrest, Town of Milliken and Town of Platteville. The Gilcrest referral response, dated July 17, 2018, provided comments on the application. The 2017 Gilcrest Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property for "Employment" and the proposed USR complies with this designation. Additionally, Gilcrest recommends that the applicants complete the USR process with the County and then enter into a pre - annexation agreement with the Town, and that any additional development would be submitted as an annexation request to the Town. Gilcrest also provided comments on traffic, landscaping/screening and property maintenance. No responses were received from Milliken or Platteville. The site is located within the Gilcrest, Milliken and Platteville Coordinated Planning Agreement (CPA) areas. As part of the pre -application process, Milliken and Platteville submitted signed Notice of Inquiry forms stating they 2019-0107 PL2613 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT (USR18-0063) — MICHAEL AND LENA PYNE PAGE 4 did not have annexation interest. The site is not located in a Regional Urbanization Area (RUA) or Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) of a municipality. E. Section 23-2-230.B.5 -- The application complies with Chapter 23, Articles V and XI, of the Weld County Code. The property is not within the A -P (Airport) Overlay District, Geologic Hazard Overlay District, a Special Flood Hazard Area or MS4 area. Building Permits issued on the lot will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the County -Wide Road Impact Fee, County Facility Fee and Drainage Impact Fee Programs. F. Section 23-2-230.B.6 -- The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve prime agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use. The majority of the site contains soils designated as "Irrigated Land (Not Prime)" per the 1979 Soil Conservation Service Important Farmlands of Weld County Map. A small portion of the site contains "Prime (Irrigated) - Farmlands of National Importance." The subject site is not used for agricultural purposes and will not further remove any active farm ground from production. The USR is located on a triangle -shaped Recorded Exemption lot that is located between U.S. Highway 85 and County Road 29. G. Section 23-2-230.6.7 -- The Design Standards (Section 23-2-240, Weld County Code), Operation Standards (Section 23-2-250, Weld County Code), Conditions of Approval and Development Standards can ensure that there are adequate provisions for the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the application of Michael and Lena Pyne, for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR18-0063, for a Home Business (semi -truck parking for transporting milk from farms to milk receiving facilities) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, on the parcel of land described above be, and hereby is, granted subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to recording the map: A. A Road Maintenance Agreement is required for this location. Road maintenance includes, but is not limited to, dust control and damage repair to specified haul routes. B. The map shall be amended to delineate the following: 1) All sheets of the map shall be labeled USR18-0063. 2) The attached Development Standards. 3) The map shall be prepared per Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County Code. 2019-0107 PL2613 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT (USR18-0063) — MICHAEL AND LENA PYNE PAGE 5 4) The applicant shall show and label the parking area for the commercial semi -trucks and trailers and the parking area for employee vehicles. 5) The applicant shall show and label the location of existing buildings. 6) The applicant shall show and label the existing and proposed landscaping and screening. 7) The applicant shall show and label the location of the trash collection areas. Section 23-3-250.A.6. of the Weld County Code addresses the issue of trash collection areas. 8) If applicable, signs shall be shown on the map and shall adhere to Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 2, Section 23-2-240.A.12 and Appendices 23-C, 23-D and 23-E of the Weld County Code. 9) If applicable, the map shall delineate the lighting. All lighting shall be shielded so that light rays will not shine directly onto adjacent properties or impact U.S. Highway 85. 10) If applicable, setback radiuses for existing oil and gas tank batteries and wellheads shall be indicated on the map per the setback requirements of Section 23-3-50.E of the Weld County Code. 11) The applicant shall show and label all recorded easements and rights -of -way on the map by book and page number or reception number. 12) The applicant shall show and label the existing and future right-of- way for U.S. Highway 85. Contact the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for right-of-way widths and additional requirements. 13) County Road 29 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map as a local road which requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall delineate on the site plan the existing right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. 14) The applicant shall show and label the approved access locations, approved access width and the appropriate turning radii (60') on the site plan. The applicant must obtain an access permit in the approved location(s) prior to construction. 2019-0107 PL2613 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT (USR18-0063) — MICHAEL AND LENA PYNE PAGE 6 15) The applicant shall show and label the approved tracking control on the site plan. 16) If applicable, show and label the entrance gate. An access approach that is gated shall be designed so that the longest vehicle (including trailers) using the access can completely clear the traveled way when the gate is closed. In no event shall the distance from the gate to the edge of the traveled surface be less than 35 feet. 17) The applicant shall show the drainage flow arrows. 18) The applicant shall show and label the parking and traffic circulation flow arrows showing how the traffic moves around the property. 19) The applicant shall note on the USR plat that the U.S. Highway 85 Access Management Plan affects the property, to include the closure of County Roads 29, 38 and 38.5. 2. Upon completion of Condition of Approval #1 above, the applicant shall submit one (1) paper or one (1) electronic copy (.pdf) of the map for preliminary approval to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. Upon approval of the map the applicant shall submit a Mylar map along with all other documentation required as Conditions of Approval. The Mylar map shall be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder by the Department of Planning Services. The map shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County Code. The Mylar map and additional requirements shall be submitted within one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution. The applicant shall be responsible for paying the recording fee. 3. In accordance with Weld County Code Ordinance #2012-3, approved April 30, 2012, should the map not be recorded within the required one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution, a $50.00 recording continuance charge shall added for each additional three (3) month period. 4. The Department of Planning Services respectfully requests a digital copy of this Use by Special Review, as appropriate. Acceptable format is a projected ESRI shapefile (.shp, .shx, .dbf, .prj) with a defined coordinate system (i.e., NAD 1983 UTM Zone 13N, WGS 1984, NAD 1983 HARN StatePlane Colorado North FIPS 0501 (US Feet)....etc.). This digital file may be sent to maps@co.weld.co.us. 5. Prior to Construction: A. The approved access and tracking control shall be constructed prior to on -site construction. This site requires road base or recycled asphalt on all driving surfaces for tracking control. 2019-0107 PL2613 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT (USR18-0063) — MICHAEL AND LENA PYNE PAGE 7 B. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County Grading Permit will be required. 6. The Use by Special Review activity shall not occur, nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the property, until the Use by Special Review map is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder or the applicant has been approved for an early release agreement. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 9th day of January, A.D., 2019. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLSRADO ATTEST: datitis) V ...re:44;4 Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: Deputy Cle County At orney Date of signature: ( Moll q rbara Kirkmeyer, hair Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem 2019-0107 PL2613 SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS MICHAEL AND LENA PYNE USR18-0063 1. A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR18-0063, is for a Home Business (semi -truck parking for transporting milk from farms to milk receiving facilities) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, subject to the Development Standards stated hereon. 2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of the Weld County Code. 3. The hours of operation for the business are 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week. Trucks will be parked onsite when not in use. Trucks may idle for approximately ten (10) minutes prior to leaving the site. There are three (3) shifts of drivers. 4. The number of employees including the property owners shall be limited to fifteen (15). 5. The number of commercial semi -trucks and associated trailers shall be limited to ten (10). 6. The commercial vehicle and employee vehicle parking areas on the site shall be maintained. 7. The existing and proposed landscaping and screening on the site shall be maintained. 8. The property owners shall be involved in the home business as owners and/or drivers. 9. The home office inside the existing residence shall be incidental to the principal residential use for gainful employment of the family residing on the property and shall not change the character thereof. 10. All signs shall adhere to Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 2 and Appendices 23-C, 23-D and 23-E of the Weld County Code. 11. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for controlling noxious weeds on the site, pursuant to Chapter 15, Articles I and II, of the Weld County Code. 12. The access on the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road, including damages and/or off -site tracking. 13. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On -site parking shall be utilized. 14. Any work that may occupy and/or encroach upon any County rights -of -way or easement shall acquire an approved Right -of -Way Use Permit prior to commencement. 15. The property owner shall comply with all requirements provided in the executed Road Maintenance Agreement. 2019-0107 PL2613 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (USR18-0063) — MICHAEL AND LENA PYNE PAGE 2 16. The Road Maintenance Agreement for this site may be reviewed on an annual basis, including possible updates. 17. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on the site will be maintained. 18. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of on -site drainage related features. 19. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, C.R.S. §30-20-100.5) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. 20. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not meant to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, C.R.S. §30-20-100.5. 21. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed of in a manner that controls fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. The applicant shall operate in accordance with Chapter 14, Article I, of the Weld County Code. 22. Fugitive dust should attempt to be confined on the property. Uses on the property should comply with the Colorado Air Quality Commission's air quality regulations. 23. The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Commercial Zone as delineated in C.R.S. §25-12-103. 24. Adequate drinking, hand washing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees, at all times. 25. A permanent, adequate water supply shall be provided for drinking and sanitary purposes. The existing well (permit 220773) cannot be used for the business unless it is re -permitted to allow commercial use. 26. For employees or contractors on site for less than two (2) consecutive hours a day, and two (2) or less full-time employees on site, portable toilets and bottled water are acceptable. Records of maintenance and proper disposal for portable toilets shall be retained on a quarterly basis and available for review by the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. Portable toilets shall be serviced by a cleaner licensed in Weld County and shall contain hand sanitizers. 27. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of state and federal agencies and the Weld County Code. 28. Sources of light shall be shielded so that light rays will not shine directly onto adjacent properties or impact traffic on U.S. Highway 85 where such would cause a nuisance or interfere with the use on the adjacent properties in accordance with the plan. Neither the direct, nor reflected, light from any light source may create a traffic hazard to operators of 2019-0107 PL2613 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (USR18-0063) — MICHAEL AND LENA PYNE PAGE 3 motor vehicles on public or private streets. No colored lights may be used which may be confused with, or construed as, traffic control devices. 29. A building permit may be required, per Section 29-3-10 of the Weld County Code. Currently, the following have been adopted by Weld County: 2018 International Codes, 2006 International Energy Code, and 2014 National Electrical Code. A Building Permit application must be completed and two complete sets of engineered plans bearing the wet stamp of a Colorado registered architect or engineer must be submitted for review. A Geotechnical Engineering Report performed by a registered State of Colorado engineer shall be required or an Open Hole Inspection. 30. Necessary personnel from the Weld County Departments of Planning Services, Public Works, and Public Health and Environment shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County regulations. 31. The Use by Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the foregoing standards and all applicable Weld County regulations. Substantial changes from the plans or Development Standards, as shown or stated, shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans or Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. 32. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. 33. RIGHT TO EXTRACT MINERAL RESOURCES STATEMENT: Weld County has some of the most abundant mineral resources, including, but not limited to, sand and gravel, oil, natural gas, and coal. Under title 34 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, minerals are vital resources because (a) the state's commercial mineral deposits are essential to the state's economy; (b) the populous counties of the state face a critical shortage of such deposits; and (c) such deposits should be extracted according to a rational plan, calculated to avoid waste of such deposits and cause the least practicable disruption of the ecology and quality of life of the citizens of the populous counties of the state. Mineral resource locations are widespread throughout the County and person moving into these areas must recognize the various impacts associated with this development. Often times, mineral resource sites are fixed to their geographical and geophysical locations. Moreover, these resources are protected property rights and mineral owners should be afforded the opportunity to extract the mineral resource. 34. The Weld County Right to Farm Statement, as it appears in Section 22-2-20.J.2 of the Weld County Code, shall be placed on the map and recognized at all times. 2019-0107 PL2613 Hello