HomeMy WebLinkAbout20194074.tiff SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, September 3, 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, Gene Stille, Tom Cope, Lonnie Ford, Richard Beck, Skip Holland.
Absent: Bruce Johnson, Elijah Hatch.
Also Present: Kim Ogle, Chris Gathman, and Maxwell Nader, Department of Planning Services; Lauren
Light and Ben Frissell, Department of Health; Hayley Balzano and Mike McRoberts, Public Works; Bob
Choate, County Attorney, and Michelle Wall, Secretary.
Motion: Approve the August 20, 2019 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Gene Stille,
Seconded by Tom Cope. Motion passed unanimously.
CASE NUMBER: COZ19-0003
APPLICANT: CHESTER G THOMPSON
PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
REQUEST: A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT TO
THE 1-3(INDUSTRIAL)ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A REC EXEMPT RE-3962, PART W2SW4 SECTION 24, T3N, R65W OF
THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 30 AND APPROXIMATELY 4,525 FEET
WEST OF CR 49.
Chris Gathman, Planning Services, explained staff is requesting to continue Case COZ19-0003 to the
September 17, 2019 Planning Commission hearing to address sign posting notification.
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 COZ19-0003 to the September 17, 2019 Planning Commission hearing, Moved
by Skip Holland, Seconded by Gene Stille.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes =6).
Yes: Gene Stille, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Skip Holland, Tom Cope.
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, explained staff received a verbal request from the applicant via telephone to
continue Case USR19-0036 to the October 15, 2019. The applicant is out of town on a medical emergency
and will return in approximately 30 days.
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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 USR19-0036 to the October 15, 2019 Planning Commission hearing, Moved by
Tom Cope, Seconded by Lonnie Ford.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes =6).
Yes: Gene Stille, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Skip Holland, Tom Cope.
CASE NUMBER: USR18-0065
APPLICANT: WASTE MANAGEMENT DISPOSAL SERVICES OF COLORADO, INC.
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR A SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITE AND FACILITIES, PURSUANT
TO COLORADO STATE STATUTE AND AS DEFINED AND REGULATED BY
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT, AND
OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATION, PURSUANT TO C.R.S. SECTION
30-20-104 C.R.S., AND CONTINUED USE OF EXISTING FACILITIES: SITE
ACCESS, SHOP, OFFICE, SCALE, SCALE HOUSE, FLARE, AND SOLID
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF RECYCLABLE COMMODITIES, ET CETERA,
ASSOCIATED WITH USR-895, IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PART E2 OF SECTION 7 AND LOT B RECX17-0150 BEING PART OF THE NW4
SECTION 7, T7N, R66W OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: APPROXIMATELY 0.5 MILES NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 14; EAST OF AND
ADJACENT TO CR 25; SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 84.
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR18-0065, 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.
Commissioner Beck asked if the cleanup of Highway 14 is included in the road maintenance agreement.
Ms. Balzano said the road maintenance agreement does not normally cover that, but Public Works and the
Planning Department could work together to find out who would be responsible for it.
Ben Frissell, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-site
dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. Staff suggested removing Development Standard 24 because
it is a duplicate. Mr. Frissell said Staff would also recommend the removal of Development Standard 30
because two other development standards cover the same material.
Chair Wailes stated that Commissioner Stille, Commissioner Ford and himself serve on the Weld County
Board of Adjustment together but it would not interfere with their decision
Bill Hedberg, Senior District Manager, Waste Management Disposal Services of Colorado, 40000 County
Road 25, Ault, Colorado. Mr. Hedberg introduced Tom Schweitzer who is the Facility Engineer and Louis
Bull who is the Director of Groundwater and Technical Programs for Waste Management. He also
introduced key consultants Cathryn Stewart and Pete Zlatev from Swift River Environmental Services, Jeff
Rusch from Golder Associates, and Matt Delich from Delich Associates who are all helping with the project.
Mr. Hedberg shared history of the solid waste master plan that began in the late 1970s. The North Weld
Landfill Unit 1 opened on February 3, 1992 (USR-895 was approved November 14, 1990). There is 122
acres of waste disposal capacity with 2 years of capacity remaining. With the current and future growth
and needs, the applicant is applying for a new USR for Landfill Unit 2 permitting. Mr. Hedberg explained
that Landfill Unit 2 will add 155 acres contiguous to Unit 1. This will add 26.6 million cubic yards of disposal
capacity and will extend the projected site life by approximately 26 years.
Catheryn Stewart, Geologist with Swift River Environmental Services, 26 West Dry Creek Circle #470,
Littleton, Colorado. Ms. Stewart reviewed the site characterization that they did in 2016 which includes
geotechnical investigation, primarily soil boring, and looking at the soil and hydrogeologic characterization
of the ground water. She said the soil samples were tested for physical properties and the temporary wells
were measured for depth to ground water, hydraulic connectivity and water quality testing. Ms. Stewart
said the site characterization demonstrated the suitability of Unit 2 for landfill extension. There will be 11
groundwater monitoring wells and 31 landfill gas probes spaced 500 feet around the disposal footprint.
Jeff Rusch, Golder Associates, 7245 West Alaska Drive, Suite 200, Lakewood, Colorado. Mr. Rusch
explained that Golder Associates was contracted to prepare the engineering design and develop EDOP for
the Unit 2 Facility. He said the facility design and engineered controls that are proposed to be incorporated
into Unit 2 are to provide reasonable protection to public health as well as the environment and ground
water. Mr. Rusch explained that Unit 2 will be lined with a composite liner that is compliant with both State
and Federal solid waste management and disposal regulations. The intent of the composite liner system
is to prevent leachate from infiltrating into the underlying soil mass and impacting ground water. Mr. Rusch
said that 6 inches of cover is placed over the waste on a daily basis to minimize nuisance conditions. He
explained that a final build out for Unit 2, the maximum waste height above grade will be 149 feet. The
maximum waste thickness will be 165 feet.
Bill Hedberg spoke about the community commitment that Waste Management has. Waste Management
gives local support and protection against nuisance conditions such as cleaning along Highway 14 and
local County Roads, construction of windscreens, track-out controls on site, sweeping permit with CDOT
on Highway 14 (if necessary), and various neighbor assistance projects. He said he speaks as a guest
lecturer at local schools, Waste Management has helped provide merit badge and other scouting training,
and they give education tours to students. Mr. Hedberg said they continue to partner and support the
community in many ways.
The Chair called a recess at 1:41 pm and reconvened the hearing at 1:49 pm.
Commissioner Beck thanked Bill Hedberg for what Waste Management does. Commissioner Beck stated
that the technical side of what Waste Management must accomplish is amazing and he shared his
appreciation. He said he travels on Highway 14 every day and has noticed improvement on the clean up
along the highway.
Mr. Hedberg said they want to be a part of the community and listen to the concerns and suggestions of
the citizens.
Commissioner Cope asked what the current elevation of the hill was. Mr. Hedberg said it is currently about
130 feet from original ground surface. Commissioner Cope asked how much more height will be added.
Mr. Hedberg said it will get about 40 feet higher before it starts to decline. Commissioner Cope asked what
happens to the leachate when it gets to a certain level. Mr. Hedberg said at North Weld, they gained
approval from both the County and State Health Departments to use it for dust control within the lined area
of the landfill.
Commissioner Holland asked Mr. Hedberg if the leachate disposal was controlled by State Department
regulations. Mr. Hedberg answered yes and explained that they proposed using the leachate for dust
control and it was approved.
Commissioner Holland asked the applicant if they are permitted to discharge or accept sanitary sewage or
sludge. Mr. Hedberg explained the landfill cannot accept any septic waste. If it is processed and has gone
through a wastewater treatment plant and is not septic anymore, it still requires permission and may be
applied for.
Commissioner Holland asked how the landfill determines that they do not accept hazardous waste. Mr.
Hedberg said they have a Waste Approvals Plan that must be followed. Customers have to characterize
their waste properly. The customer has to fill out a profile form and a technical manager reviews the profile
to make sure that it is a suitable waste to accept at the landfill. Mr. Hedberg said if they observe a customer
has brought hazardous waste onsite, they have a procedure for load rejections. Waste Management will
help direct the customer to the correct facility to dispose of their hazardous waste.
Commissioner Holland asked how the landfill disposes the methane gas it generates. Mr. Hedberg replied
they have installed a gas collection system that consists of 12 wells and a flare system.
The Chair asked Mr. Hedberg what the projection of the life cycle of Unit 1 was. Mr. Hedberg said it was
projected for about 30— 35 years. Commissioner Wailes asked if the landfill is seeing a reduction in solid
waste per household than they saw 20 years ago. Mr. Hedberg said there is an increase in recycling but
doesn't feel they have seen a reduction in volume, perhaps because of the growth of the community.
Commissioner Ford asked Mr. Hedberg if they are looking at another site for future plans in 25 years. Mr.
Hedberg said he has given serious thought to future planning and that they have long range planning. He
said they will need to have 4—5 years to start the process for a new site.
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: Remove Development Standard 24 and Development Standard 30 as recommended by Staff.
Moved by Tom Cope, Seconded by Gene Stille. Motion passed unanimously.
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 USR18-0065 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 Skip Holland, Seconded by Gene Stille.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Gene Stille, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Skip Holland, Tom Cope.
Commissioner Holland stated that the applicant has met the criteria of Section 23-2-220 and Section 22-4-
120A.1 —A.7 of the Weld County Code.
Commissioner Cope stated that he was impressed that with an extension of a landfill, there are no
objections at all. He feels that shows the applicant has been communicating and working well with the
public.
CASE NUMBER: USR19-0045
APPLICANT: JOEL VELASCO
PLANNER: MAXWELL NADER
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(VEHICLE REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT
INCLUDING A SHOP, TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE AND UP TO 1
CONSTRUCTION OFFICE TRAILER AND 5 CONEX CONTAINERS)
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 2ND AMENDED REC EXEMPT RE-2031, PART E2NE4 SECTION 10,
T3N, R66W OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION. SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 36;WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR
33.
Maxwell Nader, Planning Services, presented Case USR19-0045, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Staff received one letter of opposition from a surrounding property owner. The
applicant addressed the neighbor's concerns; after the issues were mitigated, Staff received a letter of
support from that same property owner. The property's recorded exemption plat (RECX19-0044) was
recorded on June 13, 2019. 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.
Joel Velasco, 16955 County Road 33, Platteville, Colorado. Mr. Velasco explained that he went through
the Recorded Exemption process and didn't realize how long the Recorded Exemption and USR process
were going to take. He had to make the decision to put his business equipment on the site as he is going
through the process. Mr. Velasco and his family live on the property and he plans on his son working for
the business in the future. He said he worked with his neighbor and mitigated the issues. Mr. Velasco and
his neighbor agreed on a fence line rather than a fence.
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 USR19-0045 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 Tom Cope, Seconded by Richard Beck.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Gene Stille, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Skip Holland, Tom Cope.
Commissioner Cope stated that the applicant has met the 7 criteria of Section 23-2-220 of the Weld County
Code.
Commissioner Wailes stated that in the business world it is a good thing to be ahead of schedule, but in
the County and Municipal world it is hard because you have to wait for permits to be approved.
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 2:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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Michelle Wall
Secretary
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