HomeMy WebLinkAbout20171183.tiffSUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, April 18, 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 Sparrow, Cherilyn Barringer, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes,
Terry Cross, Tom Cope.
Absent: Bruce Johnson
Also Present: 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.
Motion: Approve the April 4, 2017 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Joyce
Smock, Seconded by Michael Wailes. Motion passed unanimously.
CASE NUMBER!
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
PU OZ 16-0002
LAWRENCE & JACQUELYN BEBO
CHRIS GATHMAN
CHANGE OF ZONE FROM THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT TO THE
PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) ZONE DISTRICT FOR 9 RESIDENTIAL
LOTS WITH E (ESTATE) ZONE USES ALONG WITH AN 58.02 ACRE
AGRICULTURAL OUTLOT (TRACT A) THAT WILL BE NON -BUILDABLE FOR
RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES.
LOT A AMRE-3669; LOCATED IN PART OF THE E2SE4, ALONG WITH THE
NE4SW4 AND THE W2SE4 TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE LITTLE THOMPSON
RIVER, ALL LOCATED IN SECTION 19, T4N, R68W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD
COUNTY, COLORADO.
WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 3 AND 0.5 MILES SOUTH OF STATE
HIGHWAY 56.
• Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case PUDZ16-0002, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. He said that the applicants are proposing a conceptual PUD Change of Zone
application, therefore after the change of zone process it would go before the Board of County
Commissioners for a hearing of the Final Plan, He added that staff is proposing a change to the staff
recommendation to designate where the floodplain crosses the property as a common open space and
designate it as an additional outlot that would be separate from the 58 acre agricultural outlot. Because the
property is located adjacent to the Berthoud town limits, the applicant would need to meet the open space
requirement, according to the Weld County Code. 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.
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.
Kent Bruxvoort, 5014 Rose Court, Ft. Collins, Colorado, stated that he is a Civil Engineer representing
the applicants. Mr. Bruxvoort referred to the site plan and clarified that there is only a Tract A. The
applicants are proposing to add eight (8) homes along with the existing residence making it a 9 -lot
development. The lots would range in size from 5.35 to 8.55 acres.
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Mr. Bruxvoort said that they are proposing to add a corridor of land on either side of the internal subdivision
road to provide for a soft trail so that every lot would be able to access the trail to its western end. With the
addition of open space, Tract A would decrease in area to 52 acres or smaller. Mr. Bruxvoort stated that
all agricultural uses allowed by code would remain on Tract A, as proposed.
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. Gathman referred to the proposed changes to the staff report that was handed out to the Planning
Commission. He noted that on Page 1, because this is a conceptual plan he recommended that the request
be modified to read "A Change of Zone from the A (Agricultural) Zone District to the PUD (Planned Unit
Development) Zone District for 9 residential lots with E (Estate) Zone Uses along with an agricultural outlot
that will be non -buildable for residential purposes along with Common Open Space." This modification
would also be on Page 3 of the staff report as well as on Page 7, under item 1.F.1. Mr. Gathman requested
to add an additional note on Page 7 under Iteml.F.3 to read "The Bulk Standards Requirement, as
delineated in Section 23-3-50, for Agricultural Zone District shall be adhered to, with the exception of the
80 acre lot size requirement, for the Agricultural outlot."
Motion: Amend Staff Report as recommended by Staff, Moved by Terry Cross, Seconded by Tom
Cope. Motion carried unanimously.
The Chair asked the applicant if the applicant if they have read through the amended Conditions of Approval
and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in agreement.
Motion: Forward Case PUDZ16-0002 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the
Conditions of Approval with the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval, Moved by Michael
Wailes, Seconded by Gene Stille.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes ; 8).
Yes: Bruce Sparrow, Cherilyn Barringer, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, Terry
Cross, Tom Cope.
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOCATION:
U SR 17-0009
RICHARD & BETTY ROOS, SR.
CHRIS GATHMAN
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 IN THE COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL
ZONE DISTRICTS (COVERED AND UNCOVERED STORAGE OF RVS,
TRAILERS AND AUTOMOBILES ALONG WITH INDOOR MINI STORAGE),
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.
LOT B REC EXEMPT RE -3855; PART S2SE4 SECTION 20, TIN, R67W OF THE
6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 6 AND WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR
17.
Jordan Jemiola said that he knows the applicant and his family; however he feels he can make a fair and
impartial judgement.
Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR17-0009, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Mr. Gathman noted that six (6) letters of opposition were received citing
concerns regarding the increase of traffic, potential conflicts with oil and gas traffic, light and noise impact,
incompatibility, potential impacts of lowering property values, loss of agricultural production, security and
crime concerns. The applicants did hold a community meeting and four (4) property owners attended the
meeting. The applicants indicated that the neighbors had no objection to the proposed project and were
receptive to ideas such as grading and berms, a screening fence and an automated lighting system that
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would turn off when no customers were at the site. The Department of Planning Services recommends
approval of this application with the attached conditions of approval and development standards.
6s' Evan Pinkham, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic and access to the site,
y Hayley Balzano, Engineering, reported on the drainage conditions for the site.
'11' Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Richard Roos, Jr. stated that they have been trying to come up with a plan that works the best to
screen the property from the neighborhood uses. Mr. Roos provided a description of their planned
landscaping and screening that includes a wood fence, berms, trees and vegetation. He said that the
lighting that they are proposing is LED down lighting and when the last person swipes their card to leave
the facility all the lights will go off. He added that there will be infrared lighting for security purposes but it
will be invisible to the human eye. He also explained how they will accommodate the fire safety of the site.
Commissioner Barringer asked what the hours of operation are. Mr. Roos said that there will be some
limited after hours drop off by appointment. He added that their key codes will not work after 10 pm in the
summer without a special appointment.
%" The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this
application.
James Baxter, 2198 CR 17, stated that he lives directly across from the proposed site. He said that the
vehicles travel at a high rate of speed on County Road 6 and when they slow down to turn off onto County
Road 17 it becomes a safety concern. He said that the applicant mentioned he can't grow crops on this
property; however all the landowners have been able to grow and produce crops in the area. Mr. Baxter
submitted a photo that shows that County Road 17, where the customers will be entering into the facility,
has three tire tracks. He added that County Road 17 is not designed for that type of traffic going both ways.
• Paula Boudreault, 2164 CR 17, stated that her concerns are similar to Mr. Baxters. She stated that
she would be the most impacted in that the entrance to this facility will be directly across from her residence
so she will get all the headlights and noise. Her husband has diabetes and emphysema and constantly
has to use oxygen and an inhaler and she said that all this dust will impact his health as well.
Commissioner Sparrow asked Public Works if dust should become a problem if the landowners can request
mag chloride to put on the road. Mr. Pinkham said that mag chloride is pretty regularly applied to County
Road 17 currently; however, there are situations they could ask the County to apply that if it hadn't been to
reduce the dust.
Commissioner Smock expressed concern with the three tracks on the road and the width of the road. Mr.
Pinkham said that County Road 17 is a local, gravel roadway and added that the width of the road is
approximately 22 feet wide, which is pretty typical of what the gravel roads have, and added that they
believe it is adequate for two vehicles.
• Lois Poggensee, 2034 CR 17, stated that she lives on the corner across from the proposed facility.
She is concerned about this facility and agreed with Mr. Baxter's comments. She added that traffic is a big
concern. Ms. Poggensee said that she attended the neighborhood meeting and did not voice an opinion
for or against; however, after further thought on the project she submitted an email to the Planning
Department in opposition to the facility. She said that County Road 6 has a lot of trucks that fly by so fast
and won't be able to stop with traffic turning onto County Road 17. She is also concerned with security of
the facility and the potential for crime.
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Joyce Keeling, 2044 CR 17, said she attend the March neighborhood meeting and doesn't recall that
anyone was in support of the facility. She said that the traffic is a problem now and the dust is horrific. She
expressed concern with the security and potential crime in these facilities.
Commissioner Smock asked if Ms. Keeling has talked with Weld County regarding the dust on the road.
Ms. Keeling replied no and added that she lives with it.
Hazel Frank, 1596 CR 15, stated that she lives one mile as the crow flies southwest of the proposed
facility. She said that there is a hill between her home and the facility so she is fortunate that she doesn't
have to see it. Her objection is to the location of the facility and feels that they are under siege with all the
RV storage facilities in the area. She said that she is more concerned with mag chloride than the dust
problem. She requested screening the entire facility from the neighborhood and added that she doesn't
feel the chain link fence with slats will uphold to the weather. Ms. Frank said that she prefers the berming
with evergreen trees.
Mike Hathaway and Heather Hathaway, 7673 and 7813 CR 6, stated that they live and own a kennel
that will be surrounded by the facility. Mr. Hathaway said that dust is an issue but feels that the applicants
have been honest with their proposal. At the neighborhood meeting crime was brought up and feels that
their proposed security measures are an appropriate attempt. He recalled that in the 17 years that they
have lived there, there was one year that hay was put on it. He recognizes that lighting could be an issue
and is interested in the new LED lighting that they are proposing.
Heather Hathaway said that she is completely comfortable with the applicant's proposal and is completely
happy with the landscaping and screening that they are proposing.
Commissioner Stifle asked how the land has been maintained. Mr. and Mrs. Hathaway said that it hasn't
been maintained. Mr. Hathaway stated that since the applicants have purchased it they have kept it mowed.
The Chair called a recess at 2:25 pm and reconvened the hearing at 2:40 pm.
Cherilyn Barringer left the meeting at 2:25 pm.
Mr. Roos said that there will be security cameras surrounding the entire perimeter of the facility.
There will be covered stalls on the north side of the facility for screening and added that they will landscape
the facility. Mr. Roos said that he spoke with the Weld County Sheriff's Public Resource Officer this morning
and they stated that there were two crimes in the past eight months; one was missing license plates and
the other contact was a trailer that was removed from outside of the gate of the storage facility.
Mr. Roos said that the entrance to the facility is directly across from the access to the residence to the east
and said that the entrance was not their first choice; however according to Weld County Public Works they
encouraged them to place the entrance to the facility across from the existing access to the east as there
are less potential points of conflict.
Commissioner Stille asked Public Works staff if they were stuck with the access at the proposed point. Mr.
Pinkham explained that because of safety and contact points on County Road 17 they recommended that
entrance point but said that they could work with the landowners and see if there is another location that
would be more suitable.
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 USR17-0009 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 Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Michael Wailes,
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, Terry Cross, Tom Cope.
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Absent: Cherilyn Barringer
' CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
USR17-0007
R 17-0007
MARK VILLEREAL & ALMA GARCIA
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.
LOT B REC EXEMPT RECX12-0114; PART E2W2NE4 SECTION 33, T6N, R64W
OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 62.5 AND APPROXIMATELY 0.6 MILES
EAST OF CR 53.
Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case USR17-0007, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Ms. Aungst noted that two (2) letters and two (2) phone calls of support and
seven (7) letters of objection were received regarding this case. The letters of objection outline concerns
about noise, odors, property values, road deterioration and pollutants entering Owl Creek. To address
some of these concerns the applicant is installing a fence along the eastern property line and lining the
shop with insulation to reduce noise. Additionally, the applicant also maintains standards that the
employees are required to meet. Ms. Aungst stated that the majority of the property will be kept in
agricultural production. 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.
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.
Mark Villereal, 26659 CR 62.5, stated that they operate Colorado Well Site Services and request that
the trucks they operate be parked on their property when not operating on the road. There will be very little
maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs and fixing tires.
As a result, from a community meeting they held with their neighbors, Mr. Villereal said that they installed
a privacy fence along the eastern side of their property by the ditch. He added that he has had continual
meetings with his employees to adhere to the hours of operation and to access the location from the west
so it doesn't disturb the neighbors to the east. Additionally, if the trucks are operating after the designated
hours of operation the drivers will park their trucks at a truck stop so they don't come to the property after
the stated hours of operation. Mr. Villereal said that although it is against his beliefs he has disabled the
backup alarms on the trucks, as it was a concern from the neighbors.
Mr. Villereal said that his family had purchased the property and moved in September 2016 and said that
the neighbors have told him that debris and dirt builds up in the culvert on County Road 62.5 and he plans
to help clean that out before the irrigation season begins.
Commissioner Jemiola asked if the applicant would like to have any more than four (4) trucks on site. Mr.
Villereal said that they are going to keep it at a maximum of four (4) trucks. Ms. Aungst provided an
explanation of what process the applicant would need to go through if he chooses to increase the number
of trucks in the future. Mr. Wailes requested that a development standard be added to include the number
of trucks allowed on site. Commissioner Wailes highly encouraged the applicant to keep the alarms on the
trucks.
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Commissioner Stifle asked what the applicant intends to do with the remaining part of his property. Mr.
Villereal said that they intend to pasture it for their cows.
' The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this
application.
Warren Hammerbeck, 26942 CR 62,5, stated that he lives on the corner of County Road 62.5 and County
Road 55. He expressed concern regarding flooding and drainage of the surrounding community and the
hazardous material that might be in the trucks located on the applicant's property.
Iris Mesbergen, 26710 CR 62.5, stated that she lives directly across from the proposed project. She
said that they wish the applicants success with their business. However, the concern is their bedroom
windows are 75 yards away from this activity and they hear the noise, dust and odor from the trucks.
Commissioner Jemiola asked if this permit were approved what mitigations could be done to make it more
appealing. Ms. Mesbergen said that there isn't anything that could make it better. Mr. Cope asked if fencing
or more trees would allow enough of a buffer for noise. Ms. Mesbergen said not so much and is concerned
with the discrepancies in the application, such as the hours of operation and doesn't know how to enforce
the number of trees within a certain amount of time.
kjv Teresa Sponaugle, 26899 CR 62.5, read into the record and submitted a letter of opposition. She
expressed concern that the applicants are operating under a current zoning violation, increased truck traffic,
noise, dust, odor and contaminants from the maintenance performed on the trucks onsite and possible
leaking into the Owl Creek Ditch and into the continual flooding onto their property. Ms, Sponaugle
submitted pictures of the trucks parked next to the Owl Creek Ditch, maintenance of trucks performed onsite
and flooding of the surrounding community in past years.
Commissioner Wailes said that with agriculture and applying harmful things into the environment there is a
risk of contamination as well. He added that this project is minimal to what agricultural practices could put
into the environment.
Gordon Mesbergen, 26710 CR 62.5, stated that the applicant has put a fence on the east side of the
ditch; however, that access is in direct line of his bedroom so when it is used those lights shine through his
bedroom. He expressed concern of decreased property values and decrease in quality of life, Mr.
Mesbergen said he is an owner/operator of a truck and he drives his truck home but the neighbors have
not had any concern as he drives 10/15 mph and doesn't drive back home in the middle of the night.
Connie Ley, 26660 CR 62.5, stated that she lives directly across the road from the applicants and
has lived there for 38 years. She stated that she is in favor of the applicants operating and requesting
approval of this permit. She explained that the applicant hauls freshwater and frac sand and added that
these materials are not harmful to the environment. Ms. Ley said that there are insecticides, pesticides and
herbicides that are used in agriculture and can become harmful in a flooding type of condition. She asked
the Planning Commission to consider allowing the applicants to continue with their business.
Joann Adler, 26622 CR 62.5, stated that they have no concerns with the applicants and their business.
She has no complaints about the applicant's project. She added that her husband and the applicant intend
to clean out the debris in the Owl Creek Ditch.
4"f Raul Lara, 2315 16Th Street, Greeley, stated that he is an employee of the applicants. He said that
the oilfield work is very strict and Mark lays it on them to be as quiet as possible when leaving or arriving to
the yard and not to come back to the yard after 8 pm. Mr. Lara said that he has a background in the
agriculture and oilfield. He said that they obey the rules and will park at a truck stop so they don't come
back to the site after 8 pm,
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Dan Farris, 710 27th Avenue, stated that he knows the applicants and said that he hauled sand with
Mr. Villereal when they worked together. He added that he helped the applicant install the fence on their
property. Mr. Farris said that while he was out there he noticed there were nine other trucking companies
that drove by and added that there are no harmful products on his trucks or property. He knows that the
applicant is trying to come into compliance and believes he will operate in compliance.
Mr. Villereal said that they will not handle, haul or store any hazardous materials at their site. As far
as noise, he has gotten stricter with his employees and no trucks will come back after 8 pm. He reassured
the audience that it will not be a service shop and no major repairs will be done on the property. He said
that they were in violation and understood that they had this grace period to operate while they were going
through this permitting process. Mr. Villereal stated that he has installed GPS into each of the trucks that
monitors and logs driving behaviors, speed, and idle times.
Mr. Villereal said that they installed the privacy fence as close to the ditch as possible to eliminate any lights
shining into the Mesbergen's property. With regard to the runoff and flooding, he has spoken with Mr. Adler
about cleaning the culverts and placing the fence and berm on his property to prevent any runoff to the
south.
Commissioner Jemiola referred to the hours of operation and noted that if they working on trucks outside
of those hours the applicants will not be in compliance. Mr. Jemiola asked if the hours of operation need
to be extended. Additionally, Commissioner Jemiola asked the applicants to clarify the number of
employees. Mr. Villereal explained how his business works and added that if trucks need maintenance it
is performed during the daytime. He said that if the hours could be extended they would appreciate it but
they didn't want to push the bubble. In response to Mr. Jemiola's inquiry of what he would like his hours to
be, Mr. Villereal requested that the hours be extended by an hour before and after the stated hours of
operation.
Commissioner Jemiola recommended that screening be in place to minimize the sight and noise. He also
recommended putting the alarms back on the trucks as it is a safety precaution.
Alma Villereal noted that there is an existing entrance on the west side of the property and they are
requesting to use this entrance as their truck entrance to avoid any headlights shining on the adjacent
properties. She added that they would like to extend the fencing along County Road 62.5 as well to help
address the light concerns. Mr. Pinkham, Public Works, commented that they are allowing three entrances
into the property so they can work with the applicants on which ones to use.
Commissioner Cope said that he feels that the hours the applicants applied for are appropriate for that
neighborhood and would hate to see additional hours extended. Commissioner Jemiola feels that the
applicant will not be in compliance with the hours as stated and why approve a case if it won't be in
compliance in terms of maintenance of the trucks. Mr. Cope said that the applicant stated that if
maintenance has to occur they won't be doing maintenance after those hours; they will be doing
maintenance the following day.
Motion: Amend Development Standard 4 by increasing the number of employees to eight (8), as
indicated in the application, Moved by Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Joyce Smock. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion: Amend Development Standard 1 to include the maximum limit of trucks on site that will be allowed
is 4 trucks, Moved by Michael Wailes, Seconded by Jordan Jemiola.
The Chair called a recess at 5:20 pm and reconvened the hearing at 5:24 pm.
Commissioner Wailes recalled that he made a motion to amend Development Standard 1 limiting the
number of trucks to 4 and seconded by Jordan Jemiola. Mr. Wailes wanted to clarify the motion that it
should be four (4) tractors. Commissioner Jemiola agreed with the clarification.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Commissioner Jemiola recommended amending Development Standard 7 to include screening on County
Road 62.5. Ms. Aungst recommended that it be included in Condition of Approval 6 and to read "The map
shall delineate the landscaping and/or screening along County Road 62.5.
Motion: Amend Condition of Approval 1.B.6, as recommended by Staff, Moved by Jordan Jemiola,
Seconded by Michael Wailes. 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 USR17-0007 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 Terry Cross, Seconded by Tom Cope.
Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 5, No = 2, Abstain = 0).
Yes: Bruce Sparrow, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, Terry Cross, Tom Cope,
No: Gene Stifle, Jordan Jemiola.
Absent: Cherilyn Barringer.
Commissioner Stille cited Section 23-2-220.A.3 and doesn't believe it is compatible with the area as there
is too much potential for contamination to the creek as well as noise issues. Mr. Stille said that the
applicants are very good neighbors and very good bosses and respects that.
Commissioner Jemiola feels that the applicant should have the ability to do business in Weld County but
doesn't believe the existing hours of operation are sufficient for them to carry out their business needs. He
added that even with screening he feels there will be compatibility issues. Mr. Jemiola cited Section 23-2-
220.A.3 and Section 23-2-220.A.7 and added that he doesn't believe there are adequate provisions for the
protection of health, safety, and welfare of the residents in the surrounding community.
Commissioner Wailes said that mistakes have been made and it is a confusing process in the County. He
added that he wants to give the Villereal's the benefit of the doubt and it appears that they are making
strides to correct this violation. He commented that the neighbors are the key to the enforcement of this
permit should it be approved by the County Commissioners. Mr. Wailes believes that the applicants will be
good neighbors and asked the neighbors to help them out and be good neighbors and successful. He
added that there is another owner/operator in the area and it would be an opportunity to mentor the
applicant.
Commissioner Smock said that the comments made have been helpful and also believes that the applicants
will be good neighbors.
Commissioner Cope said that he thinks the applicants are doing the right things and suggested listening to
the neighbors.
Commissioner Cross said that he doesn't believe the environmental issues aren't quite as big of a problem
with the types of trailers that they are pulling, which are freshwater and frac sand.
Commissioner Sparrow said that the applicants are willing to be good neighbors and the ball is in their court
to be good neighbors.
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 5:40 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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