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Applicant: Emma and Sergio Vargas
Case Number USR19-0027
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Surrounding Property
Owner Letter — Hill — received June 3, 2019
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Surrounding Property
Owner Letter
— Fogle — received June 3, 2019
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Surrounding Property
Owner Email — Fogle — received June 3, 2019
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Surrounding Property
Owner Letter — James — received June 3, 2019
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Surrounding Property
Owner Letter — McReynolds — received June 3, 2019
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Surrounding Property
Owner Email — Long
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I hereby certify that the one item identified herein was submitted to the Department of Planning Services
at or prior to the scheduled Planning Commissioners hearing.
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From: Darrel Hill
To: Anciela Snyder
Subject: Re: USR19-0027
Date: Monday, June 3, 2019 11:17::54 AM
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It looks to me like there are two different questionnaires, and it looks like someone
with knowledge of what the county wants to hear was hired to fill out the forms. I do
have a question about why Hill Petroleum would be doing the landscape
maintenance. Is this correct, or was the form copied and pasted.
The Hills
On Monday, June 3, 20'19, 10:5'1:58 AM MDT, Darrel Hill <deelhill@yahoo.com> wrote:
It was obtained by the questionnaire for the USR. It is a rough estimate with the
applicant saying that there would be 24 trips in and out per day with only 3 trucks and
employees, so with eventually 10 trucks and more employees it could be over 40 trips
per day. Also, what kind of limitations would be placed on maintenance only during
day time hours as there are neighbors close by and noises at night would be
unacceptable. We, as well as, the neighbors do not want any more commercial
trucking businesses within this I mile radius.
Weld County has a long standing reputation as an agricultural community and slowly
the large companies and corporations are trying to change it. As a longtime member
of Weld County I think it is the responsibility of the Planning and Zoning Commission
as well as the CountyCommissioners to uphold our Agricultural history. I often
wonder if the powers that be had one of this businesses built in their backyard how
would they feel, but then again, they most likely have nothing to loose.
Darrel and Debbi Hill
On Monday, June 3, 2019, 6:51:04 AM MDT, Angela Snyder<asnyder@weldgov.com> wrote:
Thank you for your response, Mr. Hill. I will add it into the record. I did want to clarify one
point. The Vargas' have only applied for three commercial vehicles for what I believe is six
vehicle trips per day and not 40. Could you please let me know where this information was
obtained so that I can make sure we have the most up to date information on the website?
Thank you,
Angela
Angela Snyder, CFM
Planner I
1555 N 17th Ave
Greeley, CO 80631
asnyder@weldgov.com
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From: Darrel Hill <deelhill@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 2, 2019 11:38 PM
To: Angela Snyder <asnyder@weldgov.com>; mmader@weldgov.com
Subject: USR19-0027
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Angela,
We are writing this e-mail in response to the Application Review Notification Card {
Case # USR19-0027} that was sent to us last week. If we need to send a letter also,
please let us know.
First, we feel that a commercial trucking business would not be in the best interest of
the neighbors and ourselves. We realize that there is another trucking business to
the west of the application address. That business has definitely not enhanced our
neighborhood/community. We have always been an agricultural community and with
the addition of commercial trucking businesses it is making our landscape look more
like a commercial park, as there are already too many commercial trucking
businesses within 2 miles and our roads are overcrowded now. Almost all of the
landowners in this area have livestock and engage in activities involving livestock. In
fact, we run our horses in the adjacent pasture. We are the land owners that sold the
property to the Vargas family. If they had been upfront and told us that their plan for
the property was to use it for a commercial trucking business, we would have not sold
it to them. Our plans for the future involve adjacent land being sold in small parcels
for residential/small acreage use, as the exemption process allows. We feel that if a
commercial trucking business is allowed it would greatly decrease the value of future
land sales, as well as, the desire of future neighbors to live next to a commercial
business. What would be our compensation for the decrease in land value?
Second, is the fact that the entrance/exit from the property onto County Road 44 is an
easement owned by us. It is midway up a hill with very limited visibility. The traffic
approaching from the west would most certainly not be expecting large trucks slowly
pulling out into 2 lanes of traffic off a dirk driveway. This is a huge safety issue. There
is also a very busy intersection at CR 44 and CR 53, just to the east of the property.
It was mentioned in the application that the trucking company to the west has a large
shop and several trucks, first, they have more than 3 acres, have less than 40 day
trips and have much better visibility when pulling onto CR 44. There is no
comparison. When we sold this property to the Vargas' we allowed for a 30 ft .wide
residential easement onto our property to access County Road 44. This easement
serves as the entrance to the Vargas' driveway, as well as, an access road to our
lower property and for future building sites. With 40 tripslday on the application, how
does this affect any future use of this access by residential traffic? At this point we
are responsible for maintaining this entrance. THIS IS A RESIDENTIAL EASEMENT,
NOT A COMMERCIAL EASEMENT.
Third, we are concerned with disposal of any type of waste, ie. water, oil etc, noise
pollution from trucks starting, running and being worked on and employees having
contact with our very expensive horses that we run next to this property. We are also
interested in how prevention of contaminated/waste water from getting into the
underground water table, as it is very shallow in this area. From what we understand,
the Vargas' are planning on putting up a chain link fence around the perimeter with
brown slats on the east and west. There has not been a mention of any screening on
the south, which would be the main portion that our livestock has access to. As
owners of the adjacent property we feel that a more visually pleasing, and keeping
with the agricultural theme of the area, would need to be agreed on by us.
Fourth, current county regulations stipulate in Sec. 23-3-40.M Commercial Vehicles,
that 1 commercial truck and trailer is allowed on less than 80 acres. So, how can 10
trucks on 3 acres be acceptable. I am aware that a new county code limits the ability
to place commercial trucking businesses in agricultural communities. I realize that
the Vargas family applied for the permit before this code was changed, however, with
the counties awareness of this being an issue, we are appealing to their sense of right
from wrong to not approve this USR.
Fifth, there is no way that adding a company with 20 employees enhances the
community, so far, all we have noticed by adding companies with several employees
to our area is the crime/vandalism rate rising. I am sure this can be verified by the
sheriff's dept.
In closing, We feel in the short amount of time the Vargas' have owned the property (
2018) that it was their true intent to use this as a commercial site and not residential.
The Vargas' told our realtor that they wanted to put a mobile home and shop on the
property, with no mention of a commercial trucking business. If the Vargas' wanted a
commercial building site then they should have purchased such property. We feel
badly, because this has caused a lot of tension with the surrounding neighbors and
we feel responsible if this comes to pass. We are looking into any available means to
stop this process. We are concerned with who would be holding the Vargas'
accountable and honest regarding the total number of trucks, etc., as they have
already proven that their up front honesty is in question. We hope that with a more
clear understanding of what has transpired, your committee will reject this application.
Thank you for your time,
Darrel and Debbi Hill
20705 CR 53
Kersey, CO 80644
970-381-5316
970-381-5317
May 31, 2019
Weld County Department of Planning Services
1555 N 17th Avenue
Greeley Co 80631
ATM: Angela Snyder
RE: Case # USR 19-0027 Sergio and Emma Vargas
EXHIBIT
I am the owner of the property at 25833 CR 44. My main concern regarding the lot south of my
property changing from residential/agricultural to commercial is the location of the driveway on that
property. Slow truck traffic entering and exiting the property at the base of the hill is going to cause
multiple accidents from the traffic heading east on WCR 44. Poor visibility traveling east bound over the
hill (vehicles and trucks fly down that hill) and semi -trucks pulling slowly out onto county road are asking
for trouble,
My second concern with allowing this property to be re -zoned to commercial is 314 acres will seem
very congested with 10 semi -trucks, 10 trailers, employee parking, along with a 4 -bedroom home and a
65 x 20 shop.
I am not against anything to do with a trucking business trying to succeed and grow, my husband has
owned his own semi -truck and trailer for the past 16 years. I just feel that this location is not the right
area for trucks to be pulling in and out onto the county road.
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Kris Fogle
25833 CR 44
Kersey CO 80644
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Angela Snyder
RE: USR 19-0027
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T went on the site that was given to me on my post card I received in the mail. I left the information at home today,
ifs not here with me at work. All items online said that they have 3 trucks right now, want to get six and work their
way up to 10.
Kris Fogle
Senior Accountant
Payroll Department
420 6th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
970.346.7231 (O)
970.353.0517 (F)
KFogle@henselphelps.com
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From: Angela Snyder <asnyderweldgov.coi>
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2019 6:49 AM
To: Fogle, Kris E. <KFogle@henselphelps.corn>
Subject: RE: USR 19-0027
Thank you for submitting this. I did have a clarifying question though. The Vargas application is for three
commercial vehicles, not ten. They updated their application. May I ask where this information was so that I can
correct it?
Angela Snyder, CFM
Planner I
1555 N 17th Ave
Greeley, CO 80631
asnyder@weldgov.com
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From: Fogle, Kris E. <KFogle@henselphelps.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 1, 2019 3:13 PM
To: mmader@weldgov.coin
Cc: Angela Snyder <asnyder@weldgov.com>; Fogle, Kris E. cKFogle@henselphelps.com>
Subject: USR 19-0027
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Hi Angela, please see the attached letter regarding USR 19-0027. Deadline June 3rd. 1 was told that you are out of
the office until June 4th, and to forward my letter to the email address mmader@weldgov.c.om
Please respond to this email in receipt of my attached letter.
Thanks!
Kris Fogle
Senior Accountant
Payroll Department
420 6th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
970.346.7231 (O)
970.3510517 (F)
KFogle@henselphelps.com
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Marvin James
Anciela Snyder, mmader@weld+iov.com; mariam54@yahoo.com
Objections to Case #USR19-0027
Monday, June 3, 2019 2:58:37 PM
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Dear Ms. Snyder and Mr. Mader,
We are homeowners directly to the west side of this proposed business. We have reviewed the
proposal for the trucking business and are greatly concerned that yet another trucking company is moving
into our neighborhood. Since the expansion of County Road 49 and oil field development in our area, we
have experienced continuous growth of industrial based operations in our area. This is changing the
dynamics of a once peaceful agriculture area into an ever increasing Industrial area.
We now have oilfield pumping stations, oil gathering stations, crude oil tank parks, water treatment
facilities, trucking companies to support oil field, and truck towing companies. With this growth we have
experience a steady decline in our way of life to the benefit of communities and counties that are not
allowing this growth. We have stayed quiet over the course of 28 years at this address supporting the
positive gains our County has enjoyed, We have reached our limit and do not want anymore
Industrialization of our agriculture -based way of life.
Our first objection is regarding the road access - it is adjacent to a bridge over the ditch and eastbound
traffic would be coming up the hill and would not see trucks pulling out. There is also not enough room
for a turn lane. Secondly, as we stated before,it would disrupt the peace and quiet in this area.
Having trucking activity at all hours of the day and night is not good for property values. Thirdly, this
property is immediately to the west of a wetland area, (the water table is at ground level with visible water
year-round). We are concerned about the environmental impact if this area is developed. This area has
a lot of open space with horses and pastures. It is zoned agricultural for a reason.
There already is extensive daytime truck traffic on Road 44 and this would add to the noise and
congestion. We oppose having this business at this location.
Thank you for considering our viewpoints. We appreciate your efforts in keeping our county a wonderful
place to live.
Sincerely,
Marvin and Betty J. James
25766 County Road 44
Kersey, CO 80644
(970) 381-4294
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Laura McReynolds
Anciela Snyder
USR19-0027
Monday, June 3, 2019 2:29:12 PM
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Dear Ms Snyder,
Our property address is 26125 County Road 44, Kersey, CO 80644. This email has our
address correct. Although we are not within 500 feet of the property that is applying for the
USR, we are within close proximity and have concerns and strongly obj ect to this use for
commercial trucking in and out of this property.
The driveway entrance to this property is not intended for commercial trucks. There are no
turn lanes or merge lanes, nor is the road wide enough to develop these lanes. There is a steep
hill west of this driveway assess on Road 44 which prevents visibility for trucks turning out
onto Road 44.
The necessary detention pond required for the intended use of the property is also a concern.
We are are concerned about ground water contamination to our pond which is down flow and
currently waters livestock and wild life.
The property also is only 3 acres which offers very limited allowance for septic and leach
field placement with the high ground water which is obvious on the property. The ability to
have a proposed 10 trucks, maintenance building, residence, detention pond, leach field,
parking for employees and driveway seem impossible on the proposed site.
The existing driveway access to this property was never intended to be an access for
commercial vehicles, nor should it be. The use of the 3 acres should only be allowed for
residential or agricultural use. Allowing a commercial trucking operation from this property
will decrease our property values and quality of life as well.
We strongly object to the approval of this application.
Regards,
Bruce and Laura McReynolds
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To: mmader <m mader@weldgov.corn>
Subject: Fwd: USR 19-0027 Sergio and Emma Vargas
Date: Thu, May 30, 2019 4:15 pm
I received Ms. Snyders out of office and I was told to forward this to you to meet the deadline.
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From: TII6244 <tII6244@aol. com>
To: asnyder <asnyder@weldgov.com>
Sent: Thu, May 30, 2019 3:17 pm
Subject USR 19-0027 Sergio and Emma Vargas
Good Afternoon Ms. Snyder
We have received the notice on this U S R 19-0027 that the Vargas family is trying to get this property rezoned
from Ag to Commercial for a trucking business. The card we received says this property is adjacent to and
south of WCR 45 and west of WCR 53. However, the map shows it to be on the south side and adjacent to
WCR 44 and south of WCR 53. I was recently in the planning commission office and it was confirmed that the
property is off of WCR 44. We live approximately 300 feet to the west of this property, The Vargas'
purchased this property approximately one year ago. Since the purchase of this property they have been
parking 1-2 semi trailers there. As you are aware, they purchased this property knowing that it was not zoned
for Commercial Use. In the previous year's time, there has not been any activity on the property as far as
preparing a building site for a residence or any agricultural use whatsoever. Only the parking of the semi
trailers there. To the west of this property is a slight hill. Our concern is that traffic coming from the West will
not be able to see vehicles pulling out of the Vargas property until it is too late and it will be an accident looking
for a place to happen. Also, I believe that the property only consists of 3 acres, which is a small area to be
putting a residence on and be running up to six semi trucks and trailers out of. I don't know if the Vargas family
is even going to put a residence there or if their intention all along has been to run a commercial trucking
operation out of the site.
We already have one trucking operation along CR 44 that was approved approximately 3 years ago. This
USR was for Teri Schwartzkopf at 25569 CR 44, Kersey Colorado. On that particular USR there were several
of the neighbors that went to the planning commission meeting citing our concerns with the number of trucks
and trailers, hours of operation and entrance/ exits to this property as well as other issues. Despite every
single neighbor citing their concerns, the Planning Commission approved this USR and set restrictions
regarding the number of trucks and trailers as well as hours of operation for this commercial operation. Since
that time, we have had to put up with trucks and trailers coming and going at all hours of the day and night
which is outside the scope of the operations outlined in the USR. There is more than the Schwartzkopf trucks
being operated out of property - it is various trucks with various names and DOT #s on the door. My point in all
of this, is once the USR is approved, the rules are not followed and it is too late for anything to be done about
it. This is our concern with the Vargas operation. Besides the hill blocking the entrance point to this address
which is so dangerous, adding 3 - 6 more trucks and numerous trailers operating in the same area is getting to
be a bit much. We have lived in our residence for 26 years as an ag zoned property. We have numerous
animals and live per the zoning of the area. I understand that Weld County has a growing population, but feel
that there is getting to be less and less Ag property left and those of us that want and already have property
that is AG based are being ran out by the commercial operations that are being approved and then NOT being
held to the rules that are set up. Therefore, I hereby would like to state that we are highly opposed to this
property being changed to a commercial land use.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Steven and Ta rn mera Long
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