HomeMy WebLinkAbout20172813.tiffSUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
ii** 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, Bruce Sparrow, at 12:30 pm.
Roll Call.
Present: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Cherilyn Barringer, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Michael Wailes,
Terry Cross, Tom Cope.
Also Present: Kim Ogle, Chris Gathman, and Diana Aungst, Department of Planning Services; Hayley
Balzano, Department of Planning Services — Engineering Division; Lauren Light, Department of Health;
Evan Pinkham, Public Works; Bob Choate, County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary.
D. Motion: Approve the July 18, 2017 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Gene
Stille, Seconded by Michael Wailes. Motion passed unanimously.
• Election of Officers. Jordan Jemiola nominated Terry Cross to serve as Chair. Bruce Johnson
nominated Bruce Sparrow to serve as Chair. Nominations were closed and by Vote, Terry Cross will serve
as Chair for 2017-2018 year.
Jordan Jemiola nominated Gene Stille as Vice -Chair. Nominations were closed and motion passed
unanimously.
IDD` CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
1MJUSR17-16-0029
REYNALDO BONILLA
CHRIS GATHMAN
A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND MAJOR AMENDMENT TO
USR16-0029 (ANY USE PERMITTED AS A USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW IN THE
COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL ZONE DISTRICTS, (EVENT CENTER FOR UP
TO 200 PEOPLE, ALONG WITH AN OFFICE AND SHOP FOR TACK SALES)
PROVIDED THAT THE PROPERTY IS NOT A LOT IN AN APPROVED OR
RECORDED SUBDIVISION PLAT OR LOTS PART OF A MAP OR PLAN FILED
PRIOR TO THE ADOPTION OF ANY REGULATIONS CONTROLLING
SUBDIVISIONS) TO ALLOW COMMERCIAL RECREATION (USE OF HORSE
TRACK AND RIDING ARENA (INCLUDING FOR USE AS A RACE TRACK AND
MATCH RACING) FOR UP TO 350 PEOPLE) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE
DISTRICT.
LOT A REC EXEMPT RE -4329; PART NE4 SECTION 10, T2N, R65W OF THE
6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
APPROXIMATELY 0.8 MILES NORTH OF CR 22; APPROXIMATELY 2.1 MILES
WEST OF CR 49.
• Chris Gathman, Planning Services, stated that the applicant is amending their application to include
an additional parcel within the boundaries of the USR and has requested a continuance to the August 15,
2017 Planning Commission hearing.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against the continuance
of this application. No one wished to speak.
D"' Motion: Continue 1 MJUSR17-16-0029 to the August 15, 2017 Planning Commission hearing, Moved
by Bruce Johnson, Seconded by Tom Cope. Motion carried unanimously.
DI` CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
COZ17-0005
LISA BEILMAN, C/O BOB CHRISTIE
DIANA AUNGST
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REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
CHANGE OF ZONE FROM THE PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) ZONE
DISTRICT TO THE (A) AGRICULTURAL ZONE DISTRICT.
LOT B REC EXEMPT RE -3685; PART OF SECTION 5, T7N, R67W OF THE 6TH
P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 15 AND APPROXIMATELY ONE QUARTER
MILE NORTH OF CR 84.
0" Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case COZ17-0005, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Ms. Aungst noted that she just received a letter from Anadarko Petroleum which
states that although they do not object to this change of zone, they would like to have the opportunity to
discuss a Surface Use Agreement with the applicant. The Department of Planning Services recommends
approval of this application with the attached conditions of approval.
D. Evan Pinkham, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic and access to the site.
D" Hayley Balzano, Engineering, reported on the drainage conditions for the site.
Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements.
M" Bob Christie, 141 Mulholland Way, Oakland, Florida, stated that they bought the property six (6) years
ago, with the intent of building a residence. He added that they intend to still farm the 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 Conditions of Approval and if they are in
agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in agreement.
14'. Motion: Forward Case COZ17-0005 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the Conditions
of Approval with the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval, Moved by Bruce Johnson,
Seconded by Cherilyn Barringer.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Cherilyn Barringer, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Michael Wailes,
Terry Cross, Tom Cope.
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
USR17-0019
JOSE & ALMA MENJIVAR
KIM OGLE
A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL USE PERMIT,
USR17-0018 FOR ANY USE PERMITTED AS A USE BY RIGHT, AN
ACCESSORY USE, OR A USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW IN THE COMMERCIAL
OR INDUSTRIAL ZONE DISTRICTS (COMMERCIAL TREE SERVICE AND
FIREWOOD BUSINESS AND THE PARKING OF TRUCKS ASSOCIATED WITH
THE BUSINESS) 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
PART NE4NE4 SECTION 28, T5N, R65W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY,
COLORADO.
SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 54; WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 43.
" Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR17-0019, 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.
00`. Evan Pinkham, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic and access to the site.
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• Hayley Balzano, Engineering, reported on the 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.
• Sheri Lockman, Lockman Land Consulting, 36509 CR 41, Eaton, Colorado, stated that the applicant
has letters of support from his neighbors for this request. She requested that several conditions of approval
be removed as those items have been placed on the plat already. Additionally, she requested that Condition
of Approval 1.A.15 be amended to strike "and the appropriate turning radii" as that has already been shown
on the map as well. Bob Choate, County Attorney, noted that any changes that will be made will be redlined
when it is presented to the Board of County Commissioners. He added that the plat has not and will not be
recorded until approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
Commissioner Jemiola asked staff for their comments to the proposed changes. Mr. Ogle stated that staff
finds them acceptable. He added that these items came from the referral comments submitted.
Commissioner Stille referred to the noise and asked what kind of equipment will be used. Jose Menjivar,
25797 CR 43, said that they split wood and operate a chipper. He said that they do not operate every day.
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. Ogle referred to Condition of Approval 1.A.11 and recommended amending it to read "Show and
label the approved access(es) (AP -00229)."
Additionally, Mr. Ogle referred to Condition of Approval 1.A.12 and said that Public Works has stated that
they are satisfied that the gravel base identified on the plan is adequate.
Motion: Delete Conditions of Approval 1.A.7, 1.A.9, 1.A.10, 1.A.12, 1.A.13, 1.A.14, 1.A.15 and amend
Condition of Approval 1.A.11 as recommended by Staff, Moved by Jordan Jemiola , Seconded by Tom
Cope. Motion carried 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 USR17-0019 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 Gene Stille.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Cherilyn Barringer, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Michael Wailes,
Terry Cross, Tom Cope.
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
USR17-0025
LESTER & KIMBERLY HELBURG
DIANA AUNGST
A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR A USE PERMITTED AS A USE BY RIGHT, AN ACCESSORY USE,
OR A USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW IN THE COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL
ZONE DISTRICTS (COMMERCIAL TRUCK PARKING) PROVIDED THAT THE
PROPERTY IS NOT A LOT IN AN APPROVED OR RECORDED SUBDIVISION
PLAT OR LOTS PART OF A MAP OR PLAN FILED PRIOR TO ADOPTION OF
ANY REGULATIONS CONTROLLING SUBDIVISIONS IN THE A
(AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
PART OF LOT A REC EXEMPT RE -2555; PART W2SW4 SECTION 22, T6N,
R64W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 55 AND ONE-HALF MILE SOUTH OF HWY
392.
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Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
D'' Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case USR17-0025, 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.
Evan Pinkham, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic and access to the site.
ID" Hayley Balzano, Engineering, reported on the 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.
• Lester Helburg, 32300 CR 55, Gill, Colorado, stated that staff did a good job covering the details and
would like to answer any questions.
Commissioner Cope noted that there are spaces for 17 trucks but the map shows eight (8) spaces. Mr.
Helburg said that they are requesting 11 trucks; however, he has four (4) trucks right now and will have
room to expand and make those spaces available.
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 5 to read "The number of trucks shall be limited to 11".,
Moved by Tom Cope, 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 USR17-0025 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 Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Gene Stille.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Cherilyn Barringer, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Michael Wailes,
Terry Cross, Tom Cope.
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 1:26 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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