HomeMy WebLinkAbout20182601.tiffSUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
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 Vice Chair,
Gene Stille, at 12:30 pm.
Roll Call.
Present: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Elijah
Hatch.
Absent: Tom Cope, David Stahl, Sr.
Also Present: Kim Ogle, Chris Gathman, Diana Aungst, Angela Snyder, Department of Planning Services;
Lauren Light and Ben Frissell, Department of Health; Evan Pinkham, Public Works; Frank Haug, County
Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary.
Motion: Approve the July 17, 2018 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Bruce
Sparrow, Seconded by Bruce Johnson. Motion passed unanimously.
Bruce Sparrow nominated Michael Wailes as Chair, Seconded by Richard Beck. Michael Wailes nominated
Gene Stille as Vice Chair, Seconded by Bruce Sparrow. Nominations were closed and by Vote, Michael
Wailes will serve as Chair and Gene Stille will serve as Vice Chair for 2018-2019 year.
CASE NUMBER: USR18-0036
APPLICANT: ROBERT E. EHRLICH, LLC
PLANNER: DIANA AUNGST
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 A RECX16-0189, BEING PART OF THE SW4 SECTION 17, T3N, R68W OF
THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 32 AND APPROXIMATELY 0.5 MILES
WEST OF CR 5.
Floriana Lutz, 4664 CR 34, Platteville, Colorado, stated that she represents the applicant, Robert Ehrlich.
Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case USR18-0036. Ms. Aungst requested a continuation of
this case indefinitely as the applicant is proposing a Recorded Exemption on this lot and the boundaries of
the Recorded Exemption are changing. Since it is unclear where the boundaries of the USR are located,
Staff is recommending that this case be continued until the Recorded Exemption is completed. Staff is also
recommending that the applicant submit a completed Recorded Exemption application and USR application
no later than September 14, 2018.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against the continuation
of this application. No one wished to speak.
Motion: Continue Case USR18-0036 indefinitely, Moved by Bruce Sparrow, Seconded by Gene Stille.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Elijah Hatch.
CASE NUMBER: USR18-0037
APPLICANT: TAGAWA GREENHOUSES INC, C/O ALEX SELEZNOV, ADVANCED
EXTRACTION, LLC
PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR USE PERMITTED AS A USE BY RIGHT, AN ACCESSORY USE,
OR A USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW IN THE COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL
ZONE DISTRICTS (HEMP PROCESSING BUSINESS), PROVIDED THAT THE
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
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.
PART OF THE NW4 (INCLUDING LOTS 57 TO 64) OF SECTION 31, T1 N, R65W
AND SE4SE4/E2SW4SE4 SECTION 25, TIN, R66W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD
COUNTY, COLORADO.
NORTH AND SOUTH OF CR 4 AND EAST AND WEST OF CR 37.
Chris Gathman, Planning Services, requested continuance of this case to the September 18, 2018 Planning
Commission Hearing. Mr. Gathman stated that one of the parcels is in part of an old subdivision from 1909
and the issue is that it was originally noticed as a Use by Right, an Accessory Use and Use by Special
Review in the Commercial or Industrial Zone Districts. In those instances, you cannot have that use
classification in a platted subdivision. Therefore, Staff is requesting a continuance to renotice under a
different use classification.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against the continuation
of this application. No one wished to speak.
Motion: Continue USR18-0037 to the September 18, 2018 Planning Commission hearing, Moved by Bruce
Johnson, Seconded by Elijah Hatch.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Elijah Hatch.
CASE NUMBER: USR18-0049
APPLICANT: SHAWN & SUSAN WIANT
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
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 A REC EXEMPT RECX13-0027; PART N2NW4 SECTION 35, T1 N, R65W
OF TI -E 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET SOUTH OF CR 4; EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO
CR 45.
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR18-0049, 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.
Mr. Ogle continued with showing visual slides of the property and the surrounding properties.
Shawn Wiant, 2113 CR 45, Hudson, Colorado, stated that this property is 8.01 acres in size and since 2013
it has been in wheat production. He said that they have since taken it out of wheat production and it is now
cattle pasture. Mr. Wiant said that there is an existing house on site and they are requesting a second
residence as well.
Commissioner Johnson asked what the primary use of the second residence will be. Mr. Wiant stated that
the second residence will be used as a rental property.
Commissioner Ford asked if this property will be put back into agricultural use. Mr. Wiant said that the
balance of the property will remain as cattle pasture.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
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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 USR18-0049 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 Lonnie Ford.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Elijah Hatch.
CASE NUMBER: USR18-0066
APPLICANT: RANDALL & TANI OWENS
PLANNER: ANGELA SNYDER
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 8 GRANDVIEW HIGHLAND ESTATES; PART OF SECTION 34, T2N, R68W
OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO HOLLY STREET (600 FT SOUTH OF CR 16);
500 FT EAST OF CR 7.
Angela Snyder, Planning Services, presented Case USR18-0066, 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.
Commissioner Ford asked how many lots are in this subdivision. Ms. Snyder replied that there are about
25 lots in the subdivision.
Commissioner Johnson asked if there are restrictions on the number of houses in this subdivision. Ms.
Snyder replied that there is no Homeowners Association, therefore, there are no restrictions.
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.
Randall Owens, 3125 Holly Street, Erie, Colorado, stated that the second residence is for his wife's parents
to reside.
Commissioner Johnson asked what the home will be used for after the parents have left. Mr. Owens said
that he and his wife currently live on the second floor of the existing residence, so they will most likely live
in the new residence.
Commissioner Ford asked if they contacted the neighbors and if they had any concerns with the second
home. Mr. Owens said that he talked to four neighbors and they had no opposition to the second home.
Commissioner Stille asked if the second home will be used as a rental in the future. Mr. Owens said that
he does not intend to have it used as a rental. He added that it would be open for family and friends or for
someone from the church to stay when visiting.
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 USR18-0066 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 Gene Stille, Seconded by Bruce Johnson.
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Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Elijah Hatch.
Commissioner Ford said that the County Commissioners should make the final decision but he hates to
see the allowance of two homes on one of these small lots in this subdivision.
Commissioner Johnson said that in a subdivision there is a stronger resistance to this type of activity and
believes it would be wise to collectively look at replatting that subdivision.
CASE NUMBER: USR18-0053
APPLICANT: CRESTONE PEAK RESOURCES HOLDINGS, LLC, C/O DISCOVERY DJ
SERVICES, LLC
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND A SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES INCLUDING OIL AND
GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE (EIGHT (8) GAS COMPRESSORS AND
RELATED EQUIPMENT) AND UP TO FIVE (5) CONSTRUCTION OFFICE
TRAILERS AND EIGHT (8) CONEX FOR USE DURING THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE FACILITY IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A RECX18-0083, PART E2 SE4 SECTION 28, T1 N, R67W OF THE 6TH
P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: NORTH OF CR 4; WEST OF CR 19.
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR18-0053, 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.
Ben Frissell, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -site
dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Matt Norton, Discovery DJ Services, 3601 Stagecoach Road, Longmont, Colorado, stated that each
compressor is enclosed in a noise -insulated building. They will use hospital -grade mufflers and quiet tip
fans to minimize noise.
Mr. Norton provided an overview of the safety controls and procedures for the facility. The facility is located
on 10 acres and near and adjacent to multiple existing oil and gas production and support facilities.
Mr. Norton said that the first phase of the facility will be located on the northern portion of the property.
Commissioner Stille asked if the compressors will be operated by engines or motors. Mr. Norton said that
the compressors will be engines and they will be enclosed in noise -insulated buildings. Mr. Stille asked if
there are any issues regarding vibration. Mr. Norton said that the compressors are set on pads that would
dampen any vibration.
Commissioner Hatch asked what types of flares will be used on site. Lito White, Discovery DJ Services,
3601 Stagecoach, Longmont, Colorado, stated that they have had a design change to their site plan from
the original submittal. He said that originally they did have both a process flare and combustor planned for
the site; however, since then they have realized that they do no need the process flare so there will only be
a combustor on site.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
Bill Wycoff, 333 CR 17, stated that he is opposed to changing the agricultural area to an industrial area.
He said that this site is less than one mile from a proposed site on County Road 17 between County Roads
4 and 2 and asked if this project is in place of that site.
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Mr. Wycoff said that he is interested in the size and pressures of the pipelines that are going into and out
of this site. Although the compressors are enclosed in buildings, he is concerned with the noise from the
compressors. He asked what sort of berms will be on site for protection from heat or fire to surrounding
property. Mr. Wycoff noted that it seems that Discovery DJ Services has been purchased by another firm
and asked if this is a legal issue as it is under new ownership.
Mr. Norton said that technically they are a Williams Company, however the permitting they do is through
Discovery DJ Services. The pipeline sizes will be 20 -inch going in and 16 -inch pipeline going out of the
facility. He added that typically the inlet pressure pipeline is 100 to 120 pounds and the discharge pressure
line is 1000 to 1100 pounds.
Mr. Norton said that noise making equipment will have sound mitigating barriers around them and that is
why they are enclosed in buildings. They perform pre and post noise studies of the facility to make sure
that there is not already something in the area that is busting the noise limit and also that they can come
back after construction to make sure that they are not violating those noise standards. He said that they
do not intend to install berms for concerns of fire and added that these facilities are designed to
automatically shut down. He added that they work with the local fire district in keeping equipment on site
for any potential events.
The Chair asked Staff if there is another facility within one mile of this site. Mr. Ogle said that this is the
same proposed facility; however, the applicants moved this facility to this proposed location as it was
originally located in an Regional Urbanization Area (RUA).
Mr. Ogle recommended adding a new Condition of Approval 1.J to read "Crestone Peak Resources shall
submit a partial vacation of 2"dAMUSR-589 to remove Lot A RECX18-0083 from their permit boundary" and
renumber accordingly.
Motion: Add new Condition of Approval 1.J as stated by Staff and renumber accordingly, Moved by Gene
Stille, Seconded by Bruce Johnson. Motion carried 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 USR18-0053 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 Sparrow, Seconded by Bruce Johnson.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Elijah Hatch.
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 2:08 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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