HomeMy WebLinkAbout20172893.tiffSUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
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, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes,
Terry Cross, Tom Cope.
Absent: Cherilyn Barringer
Also Present: Kim Ogle and Chris Gathman, 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.
Motion: Approve the March 21, 2017 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by
Joyce Smock, Seconded by Gene Stille. Motion passed unanimously.
CASE NUMBER: PUDZ17-0001
APPLICANT: HIGHLAND FARMS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
PLANNER: Chris Gathman
REQUEST: Amend PUD Change of Zone (PZ-1045) to replat Tract D of Highland Farms PUD to create
one (1) additional residential lot and reduce open space on Tract D to 8.054
acres.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: TRACT D HIGHLAND FARMS; PART OF SECTION 5, Ti N, R68W of the 6th
P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: South of and adjacent to State Highway 52 and approximately 600 feet east of CR 3
Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case PUDZ17-0001, reading the recommendation
and comments into the record. Mr. Gathman noted that a response was received from Crestone
Resources regarding the oil and gas facility located on site and added that based on the additional
information provided by the applicant their concerns have been met. Additionally, there was a letter
from a surrounding property owner submitted regarding the potential for a future stop light at the
Highway 52 entrance. Mr. Gathman said that the property owner did not object to the plan; however
they would like to see a condition placed that states "In the event stop lights are required in the future
at the intersection of Highway 52 entrance, the Homeowners Association agrees to pay for that portion
of the lighting project required". Mr. Gathman stated that after discussion with Public Works this
condition cannot be placed as this is a matter between the property owners and CDOT. The
Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application with the attached conditions
of approval.
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Evan Pinkham, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic and access to the site.
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.
Kirby Smith, 6201 South Hudson Court, stated that they are in agreement with the notes and
conditions stated in the staff report.
Commissioner Sparrow asked why it wasnt developed this way originally. Mr. Smith stated that the
applicant and the original developer are not the same. Tract D is owned by the Homeowners
Association.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this
application. No one wished to speak.
Chris Crotzer, President of Highland Farms HOA and said that the Homeowners Association would
like to have more trees and some sound distance between them and the highway. He added that they
would like to develop the community a little better than the original developer did.
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.
'. Motion: Forward Case PUDZ17-0001 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the
Conditions of Approval with the Planning Commissions recommendation of approval, Moved by
Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Bruce Johnson.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes,
Terry Cross, Tom Cope.
CASE NUMBER: USR17-0004
APPLICANT: Gary Reinke
PLANNER: Kim Ogle
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use By Special Review Permit for any use similar to
the uses listed above as Uses by Special Review as long as the use complies
with the general intent of the A (Agricultural) Zone District (private commercial
campground) and 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 2ND AMENDED REC EXEMPT RE -263; PART W2SE4 SECTION 20,
T6N, R65W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 66, APPROXIMATELY 0.5 MILES WEST OF CR 41.
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR17-0004, 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.
tio' Evan Pinkham, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic and access to the site.
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.
Commissioner Wailes referred to the staff report and said he doesnt see the limit on the number of
campers allowed. Mr. Ogle stated that a development standard can be added to limit 4 campers on
site.
. Sheri Lockman, Lockman Land Consulting, 36509 CR 41, Eaton, Colorado, stated that Mr. Reinke
is requesting a second residence on site. He is also asking to park four (4) recreational vehicles on an
existing concrete pad on site. Ms. Lockman said that right now a pumper comes to the property every
other week to pump the port -a -potty and the RVs located on site. She added that there is an option of
installing a septic system; however right now the applicant does not intend to install a septic system.
Ms. Lockman referred to Development Standard 4 and asked to add that the 180 days is for each
individual camper.
Commissioner Johnson expressed concern that the campers will leave unwanted debris. Gary Reinke,
19503 CR 66, said that he is concerned with junk on his property as well and added that it will not be
allowed. He said that he would be acceptable to adding that restriction.
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 said that should there be extra material accumulated on site staff would contact the
property owner as a potential violation. Commissioner Wailes said that the mechanism is in place to
control junk and added that it becomes a policy of the applicant who is operating the facility.
Mr. Choate suggested amending Development Standard 4 to read "Camping shall be limited to no
more than four (4) occupied recreational vehicles at any time, which shall be contained entirely on the
concrete pad."
The applicant requested to add "per recreational vehicle" to Development Standard 4. Mr. Wailes
agreed with adding "per unit".
Mr. Choate suggested amending Development Standard 4 to read "Commercial camping will be
allowed for up to 180 days per calendar year per recreational vehicle. Camping shall be limited to no
more than four (4) occupied recreational vehicles at any time, which shall be contained entirely on the
concrete pad."
Motion: Amend Development Standard 4 as stated by staff, Moved by Michael Wailes, Seconded by
Jordan Jemiola. 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 USR17-0004 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commissions recommendation
of approval, Moved by Bruce Johnson, Seconded by Tom Cope.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stifle, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, 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 1:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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