HomeMy WebLinkAbout20192152.tiffSUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, June 4, 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 12:30 pm.
Roll Call.
Present: Michael Wailes, Bruce Sparrow, Bruce Johnson, Lonnie Ford, Richard Beck, Elijah Hatch, Skip
Holland.
Absent: Gene Stille, Tom Cope.
Also Present: Kim Ogle, Chris Gathman, Angela Snyder, and Maxwell Nader, Department of Planning
Services; Lauren Light, Department of Health; Evan Pinkham, Hayley Balzano and Mike McRoberts, Public
Works; Bob Choate, County Attorney, and Michelle Wall, Secretary.
Motion: Approve the May 21, 2019 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Bruce
Sparrow, Seconded by Bruce Johnson. Motion passed unanimously.
CASE NUMBER: USR19-0023
APPLICANT: GS FARMS LLC
PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
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 OF THE WELD
COUNTY CODE (A SECOND SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE FOR
AGRICULTURAL WORKERS), UP TO THREE (3) CARGO CONTAINERS AND
A USE PERMITTED AS A USE BY RIGHT, AN ACCESSORY USE, OR A USE
BY SPECIAL REVIEW IN THE COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL ZONE
DISTRICTS (AN OFFICE BUILDING FOR DISPATCH FOR A PLUMBING
BUSINESS ALONG WITH AN EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE BUILDING FOR
PLUMBING VEHICLES), 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 A REC EXEMPT RE -5065, PART NW4 SECTION 33, T2N, R68W OF THE
6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 5 (BULRUSH BOULEVARD) AND
APPROXIMATELY 3,600 FEET NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 52.
Chris Gathman, Planning Services, explained there is a request to continue Case USR19-0023 to the June
18, 2019 Planning Commission hearing to allow the applicant time to address mineral notice. The
Department of Planning Services is in support of this request.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
Motion: Continue Case USR19-0023 to the June 18, 2019 Planning Commission hearing, Moved by
Michael Wailes, Seconded by Bruce Sparrow.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Elijah Hatch, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Skip
Holland.
CASE NUMBER: USR18-0086
APPLICANT: JOSE CASTILLO AND CAROLINA CORONA
PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR A HOME BUSINESS (PARKING OF VEHICLES ASSOCIATED
WITH A LANDSCAPING/SNOW REMOVAL BUSINESS ALONG WITH AN
OFFICE FOR PAPERWORK) ALONG WITH ACCESSORY BUILDINGS WITH
GROSS FLOOR AREA LARGER THAN FOUR PERCENT (4%) OF THE TOTAL
LOT AREA PER BUILDING ON LOTS IN AN APPROVED OR RECORDED
SUBDIVISION PLAT OR LOTS PART OF A MAP OR PLAN FILED PRIOR TO
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ADOPTION OF ANY REGULATIONS CONTROLLING SUBDIVISIONS IN THE
A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 4, BLOCK 46 ARISTOCRAT RANCHETTES 2ND FILING; PART OF THE
SE4 SECTION 26, T2N, R66W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CASLER AVENUE; EAST OF AND ADJACENT
TO HENRY STREET.
Chris Gathman, Planning Services, explained there is a request to continue Case USR18-0086 to the
July 2, 2019 Planning Commission hearing. The sign originally posted for USR18-0086 was not modified
to reflect the modification of the request for accessory buildings with gross floor area larger than four
percent (4%). The sign will need to be modified to add this. The Department of Planning Services is in
support of this request.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
Motion: Continue Case USR18-0086 to the July 2, 2019 Planning Commission hearing, Moved by Bruce
Sparrow, Seconded by Elijah Hatch.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Elijah Hatch, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Skip
Holland.
CASE NUMBER: PUDZ19-0001
APPLICANT: T3 LAND & INVESTMENT LLC
PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
REQUEST: A PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION
FOR FOUR (4) LOTS WITH C-3 (BUSINESS COMMERCIAL), C-4 (HIGHWAY
COMMERCIAL), I-1 (INDUSTRIAL), 1-2 (INDUSTRIAL) AND 1-3 (INDUSTRIAL)
USES.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT B REC EXEMPT RECX15-0109, PART SE4 SECTION 13, T4N, R65W OF
THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 44 AND WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR
49.
Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case PUDZ19-0001, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. The applicant is in the application process for a Recorded Exemption on the
property. Staff is recommending a new Condition of Approval be added to the Resolution that prior to the
Board of County Commissioner's Hearing, the applicant shall provide the Recorded Exemption plat for
recording to the Department of Planning Services. 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.
Commissioner Ford asked staff if this will trigger a traffic control device on County Road 49. Ms. Balzano
said they have done a signal warrant analysis and it does not require a traffic control device.
Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -site
dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Kelsey Bruxvoort, AGPROprofessionals, 3050 67th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado is representing T3 Land &
Investment LLC. Ms. Bruxvoort explained the applicant is requesting a PUD Zone District with Commercial
and Industrial Uses including C-3, C-4, I-1, 1-2 and 1-3. She said the property is 120 acres; they are in the
application process for a 2 -lot Recorded Exemption — Lot A will be 20 acres, leaving 100 acres on Lot B for
agricultural purposes. Applicant is proposing that Lot A be used for the 4 -lot PUDZ and an outlot for
stormwater detention. Ms. Bruxvoort stated the expected uses for the site include a fuel station,
convenience store, automotive repair shop, farm store or other similar uses as allowed with the proposed
zoning. She said the application meets the 7 requirements for a PUD Change of Zone.
Commissioner Ford asked if the land directly north of Lot A is owned by the same land owner. Ms. Bruxvoort
explained it is a Tri-State going to be developed but construction has not begun yet.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
Mr. Gathman suggested a new Condition of Approval be added to the Resolution. Above, 1.A. Prior to
recording the Change of Zone plat, a new 1.A. be added that reads "Prior to the Board of County
Commissioner's Hearing, Recorded Exemption RECX19-0011 plat shall be finalized and submitted for
recording."
Motion: Amend Condition of Approval 1.A, as requested by Staff, Moved by Bruce Johnson, Seconded
by Elijah Hatch. Motion passed unanimously.
The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the Development Standards and amended
Conditions of Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in
agreement.
Motion: Forward Case PUDZ19-0001 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the amended
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, Bruce Sparrow, Elijah Hatch, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Skip
Holland.
Commissioner Johnson said he agrees with Staffs recommendation and feels the applicant has met the
requirements in Section 27-6-120 of the Weld County Code.
CASE NUMBER: USR19-0018
APPLICANT: LAURA GRANADOS
PLANNER: MAXWELL NADER
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) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT B REC EXEMPTION RECX16-0140, E2SE4 SECTION 21, T2N, R66W OF
THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 18; APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET WEST OF
CR 31.
Maxwell Nader, Planning Services, presented Case USR19-0018, 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.
Evan Pinkham, 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.
The Chair asked Staff if the well has to be repermitted with the County or with the State. Ms. Light answered
that the well permit is through the State.
Diana and Laura Granados, 14753 County Road 18, Fort Lupton, Colorado. Diana Granados stated that
they did get the well repermitted to allow for 2 single-family dwellings. She explained the second home will
be used for family guests who visit or any caretakers who help them maintain their 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 USR19-0018 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 Elijah Hatch.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Elijah Hatch, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Skip
Holland.
CASE NUMBER: USR19-0025
APPLICANT: MEADOW RIDGE HOLDINGS, LLC
PLANNER: ANGELA SNYDER
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR 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 (OFFICE, LIGHT MANUFACTURING, AND
OUTDOOR STORAGE OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT) 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 REC EXEMPT RECX17-0216, PART SW4 SECTION 10, T1 N, R65W OF
THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 43, APPROXIMATELY 0.35 MILES NORTH
OF CR 10.
Angela Snyder, Planning Services, presented Case USR19-0025, 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. Ms. Light said she would like to add a new Development
Standard 16 that reads "The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and
Federal agencies and the Weld County Code" and renumber. It was left out in error.
Barry Fehr, Meadow Ridge Holdings, LLC, 23670 County Road 22, Hudson, Colorado. Mr. Fehr stated
that they thought the property would be a good fit to farm, use some of the property for their new
construction company and lease some space to additional users.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
Motion: Amend Development Standard 16 as requested by Staff, Moved by Michael Wailes, Seconded
by Elijah Hatch. Motion passed 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 USR19-0025 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the Conditions of
Approval and amended Development Standards with the Planning Commission's recommendation of
approval, Moved by Skip Holland, Seconded by Bruce Sparrow.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Elijah Hatch, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Skip
Holland.
Commissioner Holland said he agrees with staff recommendation and feels the applicant meets all the
requirements in Section 23-2-220 of the Weld County Code.
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
USR19-0020
RUSSELL & CONNIE MOSS
ANGELA SNYDER
A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR A LIVESTOCK CONFINEMENT OPERATION (7,000 HEAD
CATTLE) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LOT B REC EXEMPT RECX17-0151, BEING PART OF THE S2; LOT B REC
EXEMPT RECX17-0111, BEING PART OF THE W2SW4; ALL IN SECTION 16,
T7N, R65W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 80; EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 41.
Angela Snyder, Planning Services, presented Case USR19-0020, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Staff received one phone call from a neighbor who wanted to confirm the
expansion was not on the east side of the property. Staff received two letters from surrounding property
owners that expressed concerns with odor, flies, dust, and truck traffic. One neighbor suggested an
increase in blading the road to help address this. 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. Ms. Light suggested moving Condition of Approval 5.A. to 1.A.
and renumber accordingly. She also suggested to amend Development Standard 23 to add "Portable toilets
shall be screened from existing adjacent residential properties and the public right of way."
Tim Naylor, AGPROfessionals, 35050 67th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado. Mr. Naylor stated he is representing
the applicants Russ and Connie Moss with Russco Land & Cattle, LLC. The existing feedlot was developed
in the early 1970s and operated as a Use by Right. The feedlot expanded to its current size in the 1990s.
The Moss's children are taking over the family feedlot and are proposing a USR to allow for the expansion
of the facility up to 7,000 head. The property is 175 acres.
The Chair asked if there was an immediate plan to expand. Mr. Naylor said it will be transitional. He said
the immediate intent is to add one more row of pens.
Commissioner Johnson said he was familiar with the property and knows there is quite a bit of gravel to the
east of the property. He wondered what the applicant plans to do to protect that type of leaching that might
occur from the feedlot. Mr. Naylor said when you have cattle on a feedlot they create a hardpan with
manure. He said once there is a hardpan established there is very little infiltration of water. Mr. Naylor said
all the contaminated water is directed to the wastewater ponds. He said the ponds are engineered and
sized for that use.
Mr. Naylor said the majority of the manure is transferred to local farmers.
Mr. Naylor said the proposed USR meets with the requirements in Section 23-2-260.A., Section 22-1-120,
Section 22-2-20, and Section 23-3-10 of the Weld County Code. He said the facility is compatible with the
existing and future development of the area. They are making a diligent effort to conserve prime farmland.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
Gina Fabrizius, 20574 County Road 80, Ault, Colorado. Ms. Fabrizius said she lives directly south of the
applicant's property. She said they cannot go outside at night because of the odor, flies, traffic and dust.
She is concerned about the health of her family. Ms. Fabrizius said her family farms 1,200 acres. They
are very "Pro Ag" but there are so many dairies and feedlots in the area in a small concentrated area. Ms.
Fabrizius expressed her concern about the applicants complying with the guidelines for dust, flies, traffic
and odor. She said you cannot call Environmental Heath to come to the property at night, when the odor
is at its worst because the office is closed.
Commissioner Beck suggested that Ms. Fabrizius call Environmental Health and be diligent with them that
they come to the site after office hours.
The Chair explained that Ms. Fabrizius will have to work with Environmental Health, but he isn't sure if
Environmental Health can visit after hours.
Louise Hollaway, 20719 County Road 80, Ault, Colorado. Ms. Hollaway said she is the direct neighbor to
the east of the applicant and shares the fence line with them. She said the applicant uses the pivot corner
along their shared fence line for storage, so she sees a white mountain of silage that blocks her view to the
west. She said the silage is covered in white plastic and old tires. Ms. Hollaway said there is also corn
stock bales and hay stored in that area. She is concerned that manure will not be removed from the site
daily and does not want the manure stored in the empty lot next to her property. Ms. Hollaway said she
shares the same concerns that Ms. Fabrizius stated. She is also concerned about her property value being
impacted. Ms. Hollaway said there are 7 neighbors around the feedlot.
Commissioner Beck asked Ms. Hollaway how long she has lived on her property. She answered 10 years.
Mr. Naylor explained that the applicant projects running a 3,000 — 5,000 head facility. However, the
applicant is proposing a 7,000 head facility to allow for future expansion of that is what his children decide
to do. He said that silage is a normal ag use for feeding cattle. Mr. Naylor explained that because this
feedlot will be a USR, it will be required to meet development standards and a nuisance management plan.
Commissioner Beck said he would encourage the applicant to be aware of the community's concerns. Mr.
Naylor said they are in agreeance and the applicant understands they need to operate in accordance with
the development standard requirements.
Commissioner Holland asked Mr. Light what options the neighbors have if the odor and manure issues are
offensive. Ms. Light explained that if it is not meeting the specific standards of the USR, the neighbor can
call Environmental Health. The call will be logged in as a complaint; staff will visit the site to do an inspection
and see if the site is in violation. If violations are not taken care of, the USR can be revoked by the Board
of County Commissioners.
Mr. Naylor referenced Development Standard 28. He said it states odors detected off the site shall not
equal or exceed the level of 15 to 1 dilution threshold. Mr. Naylor explained that just because there is an
odor that is detected, it still has a requirement to meet a certain standard that the applicant plans to comply
with.
Commissioner Sparrow stated that he has lived next to a feedlot and explained that it is different in the
evening then during the day. He said the heat of the day lifts everything into the air and goes into the
atmosphere. But as the sun goes down, the air is heavier and there is dust and odor. Commissioner
Sparrow said that in order to monitor the dust and odor, the inspection would need to be at dusk.
Commissioner Ford asked the applicant how they plan to meet Development Standard 20 by confining
fugitive dust on the property. Mr. Naylor said it is pen management and the applicant may need to install
sprinklers or use other pen management techniques.
Motion: Amend Development Standard 23 as requested by Staff, Moved by Elijah Hatch, Seconded by
Bruce Johnson. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion: Move Condition of Approval 5.A. to Condition of Approval 1.A. and renumber as requested by
Staff, Moved by Bruce Johnson, Seconded by Richard Beck. Motion passed 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 USR19-0020 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the amended
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's recommendation of
approval, Moved by Bruce Johnson, Seconded by Elijah Hatch.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Elijah Hatch, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Skip
Holland.
Commissioner Johnson explained he has lived in areas with feedlots, so he understands the complaints
but said he feels that is part of living in Ag areas. He explained that with a USR, the applicant is required
to meet the regulations. Commissioner Johnson said it is up to the neighbors to call in complaints to the
correct people who have authority over the USR. He said he feels the applicant has shown they will meet
all the requirements under Section 23-2-220 of the Weld County Code and agrees with staff comments.
Commissioner Holland said if the USR is approved, neighbors have access to enforcement of the issues
then they had before.
The Chair said he grew up next to a feedlot as well, so he understands the issues. He said he feels it is
exciting to have a USR that is an Agricultural Enterprise. Commissioner Wailes also said he feels that with
technology, there are more options to mitigate and control issues.
CASE NUMBER: USR19-0015
APPLICANT: H2S2 LLC
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
REQUEST: A SITE -SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR PROCESSING AND A USE SIMILAR TO USES BY SPECIAL
REVIEW IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT AS LONG AS THE USE
(HEMP PROCESSING, STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION OF EXTRACTED RAW
OIL) COMPLIES WITH THE GENERAL INTENT OF THE A (AGRICULTURAL)
ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A RECX17-0186, S2NE4 SECTION 32, T7N, R64W OF THE 6TH P.M.,
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 53; APPROXIMATELY 0.5 MILES NORTH
OF CR 74.
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR19-0015, 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.
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.
Shannon Toomey, AGPROfessionals, 3050 67th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado. Ms. Toomey stated she is
representing H2S2, LLC dba Colorado Cultivars USA, LLC. The applicant is requesting a USR for Industrial
hemp processing via ethanol extraction. The final product is an unrefined hemp oil. Items such as ethanol,
glycol, propane, and raw materials including bailed raw hemp and dehydrated hemp will be stored on site.
The majority of hemp that will be processed on site will be grown by Colorado Cultivars; however, they will
also process hemp grown by other growers. The hemp processing will be done inside. The applicant would
like to add another storage building on the property that was not included in the original proposal. Ms.
Toomey said the applicant's proposal meets the conditions of approval and development standards.
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 USR19-0015 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 Sparrow, Seconded by Richard Beck.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Elijah Hatch, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Skip
Holland.
Commissioner Sparrow said he agrees with staff and feels the applicant has proven they will comply with
Section 23-2-260 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 2:53 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Wall
Secretary
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