HomeMy WebLinkAbout20171327.tiffHEARING CERTIFICATION
DOCKET NO. 2017-41
RE: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND MAJOR AMENDMENT, 1 MJUSRI7-02-
1366, TO A USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT (USR-1366) FOR ANY USE
PERMITTED AS A USE BY RIGHT, ACCESSORY USE OR USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
IN THE COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL ZONE DISTRICTS (MAJESTIC FENCE
COMPANY) TO INCLUDE MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES
INCLUDING OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE (THE STAGING, STORAGE AND
PARKING AND MAINTENANCE OF EXPLORATION, PRODUCTION OR WORKOVER
EQUIPMENT) PROVIDED THAT THE PROPERTY IS NOT A LOT IN AN APPROVED OR
RECORDED SUBDIVISION PLAT OR PART OF A MAP OR PLAN FILED PRIOR TO
ADOPTION OF ANY REGULATIONS CONTROLLING SUBDIVISIONS IN THE
A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - SHAWN AND STACEY GREATHOUSE
A public hearing was conducted on May 24, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., with the following present:
Commissioner Julie A. Cozad, Chair
Commissioner Steve Moreno, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Sean P. Conway - EXCUSED
Commissioner Mike Freeman
Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Stephanie Frederick
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Planning Services Department representative, Kim Ogle
Public Works Department representative, Evan Pinkham
Planning Services Engineer representative, Hayley Balzano
Health Department representative, Lauren Light
The following business was transacted:
IR I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated April 13, 2017, and duly published April 19,
2017, in the Greeley Tribune, a public hearing was conducted to consider the request of Shawn
and Stacey Greathouse, for a Site Specific Development Plan and Major Amendment,
1 MJUSRI7-02-1366, to a Use by Special Review Permit (USR-1366) for any Use permitted as a
Use by Right, Accessory Use or Use by Special Review in the Commercial or Industrial Zone
Districts (Majestic Fence Company) to include Mineral Resource Development Facilities including
Oil and Gas Support and Service (the staging, storage and parking and maintenance of
exploration, production or workover equipment) provided that the property is not a lot in an
approved or recorded subdivision plat or part of a map or plan filed prior to adoption of any
regulations controlling subdivisions in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Bruce Barker, County
Attorney, made this a matter of record.
El Chair Cozad reviewed, for the public, the procedures to follow should this case result in a tie
vote due to four Commissioners being present and Commissioner Conway excused.
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le Kim Ogle, Department of Planning Services, presented a summary of the proposal and
stated the site is located within the three (3) mile referral area of Larimar County, the City of
Greeley, and the Towns of Johnstown and Milliken. He stated the property consists of the
applicant's residence, outbuildings and the existing Majestic Fence Company offices and fence
service yard, permitted under USR-1366. Mr. Ogle stated the applicant wants to expand the uses
of the property to include the previously permitted fence company, as well as additional parking
and staging of exploration production and workover equipment. He explained that 15 referrals
were sent out and six (6) offered comments. He displayed photographs of site and entered the
favorable recommendation of the Planning Commission into the record as written.
▪ Shawn Greathouse, applicant, was informed that Commissioner Conway is excused and the
procedures to follow in the event of a tie vote.
• Evan Pinkham, Department of Public Works representative, provided a brief overview of the
transportation plans and requirements. He stated an Access Permit has previously been approved
for County Road (CR) 15.5, under permit number AP17-00195, which stipulates use by one (1)
small commercial oil and gas facility, and one (1) residence. It is classified as a local gravel road.
He stated staff will not require tracking control, nor an improvements agreement.
• Hayley Balzano, Planning Services Engineer representative, reported the applicant has
submitted a drainage narrative explaining they will meet Exception 1.A.8. She stated staff has
requested the historical drainage flow pattern be added to the plat.
• Lauren Light, Department of Public Health and Environment, reviewed the water and sewer
provisions and stated the Little Thompson Water District provides water to the site. She stated
the septic system capacity, and is sized for eight (8) people at the shop. She explained the
applicants will be able to use a portable toilet if the number of employees exceeds, the septic
system. Development Standards items 10-18 address Environmental Health items.
El No public testimony was offered concerning this matter.
▪ In response to Chair Cozad, Mr. Greathouse indicated he has reviewed, and agrees to abide
by, the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards, as proposed.
In response to Chair Cozad, Mr. Greathouse stated he has not yet contacted the Front Range
Fire District with the address of the property, because he believes they are looking at the wrong
parcel. Chair Cozad requested Mr. Greathouse contact Front Range Fire District about his
address.
Commissioner Moreno asked Mr. Greathouse about the hours of operation. He explained
that the crews start at 5:00 a.m. to get equipment and trucks prepped for the work that day.
▪ In response to Commissioner Cozad, Mr. Greathouse stated generally there isn't any
business that takes place on Sunday.
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le Mr. Ogle reported the hours of operation were added to address the heavy truck traffic so
that it doesn't occur before 5:00 a.m.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the request of Shawn and Stacey Greathouse
for a Site Specific Development Plan and Major Amendment, 1MJUSR17-02-1366, to a Use by
Special Review Permit (USR-1366) for any Use permitted as a Use by Right, Accessory Use or
Use by Special Review in the Commercial or Industrial Zone Districts (Majestic Fence Company)
to include Mineral Resource Development Facilities including, Oil and Gas Support and Service
(the staging, storage and parking and maintenance of exploration, production or workover
equipment) provided that the property is not a lot in an approved or recorded subdivision plat or
part of a map or plan filed prior to adoption of any regulations controlling subdivisions in the
A (Agricultural) Zone District, based on the recommendations of Planning staff and the Planning
Commission, with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards entered into the
record. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously. There
being no further discussion, the hearing was completed at 10:37 a.m.
This Certification was approved on the 31st day of May, 2017.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLODO
ATTEST: W.46/144i
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
ounty Attorney
Date of signature: CD/ I ?' I I '7
A. Cozad, Chair
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EXCUSED
Sean P. Conway
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