HomeMy WebLinkAbout20172567.tiffRESOLUTION
RE: APPROVAL OF RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR AN OPTIONAL PREMISES (COUNTY)
LIQUOR LICENSE FROM FRITZLER FARMS, INC., DBA FRITZLER CORN MAZE,
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 9, 2018
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, Fritzler Farms, Inc., dba Fritzler Corn Maze, presented to the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, an application for the renewal of an Optional Premises
(County) Liquor License, for the sale of malt, vinous and spirituous liquors, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Exhibit 5-H of the Weld County Code, said applicant has paid the
sum of $175.00 to the County of Weld for the renewal of the existing license, and
WHEREAS, said applicant has exhibited a State Liquor License for the sale of malt, vinous
and spirituous liquors for consumption by the drink on the premises only, outside the corporate
limits of any town or city in the County of Weld at the location described as follows:
20861 County Road 33
La Salle, Colorado 80645
WHEREAS, the Licensee shall host "responsible vendor" training every six (6) months as
agreeable to the Colorado Department of Revenue Liquor Enforcement Division, and this training
shall be open to other area licensees. Each employee shall be "responsible vendor" trained, and
the Licensee shall provide documentary evidence that each employee has been "responsible
vendor" trained to the Weld County Sheriff's Office within thirty (30) days of the first available
"responsible vendor" class after hiring. Evidence of such shall be included in the referral report
submitted by the Sheriff's Office at the time of annual renewal.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, having examined said application and the other qualifications of the applicant,
does hereby grant License Number 2017-20 to said applicant to sell malt, vinous and spirituous
liquors for consumption by the drink on the premises only, only at retail at said location; and the
Board does hereby authorize and direct the issuance of said license by the Chair of the Board of
County Commissioners, attested to by the Clerk to the Board of Weld County, Colorado, which
license shall be in effect until September 9, 2018, providing that said place where the licensee is
authorized to sell malt, vinous, and spirituous liquors for consumption by the drink on the premises
only, shall be conducted in strict conformity to all of the laws of the State of Colorado and the
rules and regulations relating thereto, heretofore passed by the Board of County Commissioners
of Weld County, Colorado, and any violations thereof shall be cause for revocation of the license.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said application.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 24th day of July, A.D., 2017.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Sean P. Conway
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DR 8402 (07/01/2012)
STATE OF COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
LIQUOR ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
1881 Pierce Street, Suite 108
Lakewood, Colorado 80214
FRITZLER FARMS INC
dba FRITZLER CORN MAZE
20861 COUNTY ROAD 33
LA SALLE CO 80645
ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE
Liquor License Number
4705292
License Expires at Midnight
09/09/2018
License Type
OPTIONAL PREMISES (COUNTY)
Authorized Beverages
MALT, VINOUS, AND SPIRITUOUS
This license is issued subject to the laws of the State of Colorado and especially under the
provisions of Title 12, Articles 46 or 47, CRS 1973, as amended. This license is nontransferable
and shall be conspicuously posted in the place above described. This license is only valid
through the expiration date shown above. Any questions concerning this license should be
addressed to: Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division, 1881 Pierce Street, Suite 108, Lakewood,
CO 80214.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand. 9/6/2017 LSS
Patrick Maroney, Division Director
Michael Hartman, Executive Director
CERTIFICATE OF
DELIVERY
DATE: September 7, 2017
FROM: Chloe A. Rem pel, Deputy Clerk to the Board
SUBJECT:
I hereby certify that I have sent the below documents in accordance with the requirements of
Weld County and the Colorado Department of Revenue, Liquor Enforcement Division, on this
7th day of September, 2017.
One copy of the signed Weld County resolution approving Optional Premises Renewal Liquor
License
One original Weld County Liquor License
One copy of Colorado Liquor License
One Liquor Sale and Consumption Warning Sign
Weld County • Clerk to the Board's Office • 1150 O Street, Greeley, CO 80631 • (970) 400-4225 • crempel@weldgov.com
R 8400 (Revised 09/01/12)
OLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
IQUOR ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
UBMIT TO LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY
RETAIL LIQUOR OR 3.2 BEER
LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION
FRITZLER CORN MAZE
20909 COUNTY ROAD 33
LA SALLE CO 80645
Fees Due
Renewal Fee
Storage Permit $100 x
$500.00
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Optional Premise $100 x
Related Resort $75 x
Amount Due/Paid
Make check payable to: Colorado Department of Revenue.
The State may convert your check to a one-time electronic
banking transaction. Your bank account may be debited as early
as the same day received by the State. If converted, your check
will not be returned. If your check is rejected due to insufficient or
uncollected funds, the Department may collect the payment
amount directly from your banking account electronically.
'LEASE VERIFY & UPDATE ALL INFORMATION BELOW
DBA
FRITZLER CORN MAZE
Licensee Name
FRITZLER FARMS INC
Liquor License #
License Type
Sales Tax License #
Expiration Date
Due Date
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09/09/2017
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1. Do you have legal possession of the premises at the street address above? f YES C NO
Is the premises owned or rented? ❑ Owned la Rented* *If rented, expiration date of lease ��rsiwLnrc, .,—' Lo i
4. Since the date of filing of the last application, has there been any change in financial interest (new notes, loans, owners, etc.) or
organizational structure (addition or deletion of officers, directors, managing members or general partners)? If yes, explain in detail
and attach a listing of all liquor businesses in which these new lenders, owners (other than licensed financial institutions), officers,
directors, managing members, or general partners are materially interested. ❑ YES a NO
NOTE TO CORPORATION, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AND PARTNERSHIP APPLICANTS: If you have added or deleted any
officers, directors, managing members, general partners or persons with 10% or more interest in your business, you must complete
and return immediately to your Local Licensing Authority, Form DR 8177: Corporation, Limited Liability Company or Partnership
Report of Changes, along with all supporting documentation and fees.
3. Since the date of filing of the last application, has the applicant or any of its agents, owners, managers, partners or lenders (other than
licensed financial institutions) been convicted of a crime? If yes, attach a detailed explanation. ❑ YES a NO
4. Since the date of filing of the last application, has the applicant or any of its agents, owners, managers, partners or lenders (other than
licensed financial institutions) been denied an alcohol beverage license, had an alcohol beverage license suspended or revoked, or
had interest in any entity that had an alcohol beverage license denied, suspended or revoked? If yes, attach a detailed explanation.
❑ YES (iS NO
5. Does the applicant or any of its agents, owners, managers, partners or lenders (other than licensed financial institutions) have a direct
or indirect interest in any other Colorado liquor license, including loans to or from any licensee or interest in a loan to any licensee? If
yes; atteeh-a-deteiled-explanation. -ID -- -NO_---. _.-_.__
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CLERK TO THE BOARD
PHONE: (970) 400-4225
FAX: (970) 336-7233
1150 O STREET
P.O. BOX 758
GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
July 10, 2017
Attn: Glen Fritzler
20909 County Road 33
La Salle, CO 80645
RE: OPTIONAL PREMISES RENEWAL LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION - FRITZLER
FARMS, INC., DBA FRITZLER CORN MAZE
Dear Property Owner:
This is to advise you that the Weld County Board of Commissioners will hear your request for
renewal of a liquor license on the property described as: Fritzler Corn Maze, 20861 County
Road 33, La Salle, CO 80645. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 24, 2017, at 9:00 a.m.,
in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, Weld County
Administration Building, 1150 O Street, Assembly Room, Greeley, Colorado 80631. This meeting
is a public hearing and you are more than welcome to attend, but it is not mandatory.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at
(970) 400-4225.
Sincerely,
RANAtz
Chloe A. Rempel
Deputy Clerk to the Board
cc: County Attorney
March 20, 2017
CLERK TO THE BOARD
PHONE: (970) 400-4225
FAX: (970) 336-7233
1150 O STREET
P. O. BOX 758
GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
Spoke with Michelle Stone-Principato with the State of Colorado Department of Revenue, Liquor
Enforcement Division at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2017, regarding Fritzler Farm's desire
to host a beer garden on September 16, 2017.
Optional Premises (OP) Liquor License
License No. 4705292
Two active licenses cannot be on the same premises. The breweries can be on site to provide
information about their beers, but the licensee MUST purchase and sell the alcohol for profit.
Alcohol can be sold per drink, or through purchase of wristbands for admission.
Employees of the licensee can be paid or volunteer, but must be TIPS Certified.
If the applicant chooses to apply for a Special Events Permit, the OP Liquor License must be
turned -off prior to the event.
Weld County will need written documentation of all of the above.
"See Chloe for more information.
Chloe Rempel
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Hello,
Chloe Rempel
Monday, July 10, 2017 9:49 AM
Bethany Pascoe; Dan Joseph; Deb Adamson; Frank Haug; Janet Lundquist; Jose
Gonzalez; Michelle Martin; Roy Rudisill; Sam Kaneta III
Bruce Barker; Bob Choate; Karin McDougal
Renewal Liquor License - Fritzler Farms, Inc., dba Fritzler Corn Maze
2017 Renewal Appl - Fritzler Farms Inc.pdf
In accordance with the procedure for processing Renewal Liquor License Applications, please review all records on the
following document/establishment for any associated reports/incidents and return your report to the Weld County
Clerk to the Board's Office. Your report will be used by the Board of County Commissioners in considering the
Applicant's Liquor License.
PLEASE RESPOND NO LATER THAN: Thursday, July 20, 2017
License Type: Optional Premises (County)
Applicant: Fritzler Farms, Inc.
dba Fritzler Corn Maze
Attn: Glen Fritzler
20861 County Road 33
La Salle, CO 80645
File Location: LC0054
Thank you,
Chloe A. Rempel
Deputy Clerk to the Board
Weld County
1150 O Street
Greeley, CO 80631
tel: 970-400-4225
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Jose Gonzalez
Monday, July 10, 2017 10:30 AM
Chloe Rempel; Bethany Pascoe; Dan Joseph; Deb Adamson; Frank Haug; Janet
Lundquist; Michelle Martin; Roy Rudisill; Sam Kaneta III
Bruce Barker; Bob Choate; Karin McDougal
RE: Renewal Liquor License - Fritzler Farms, Inc., dba Fritzler Corn Maze
No concerns from building division.
Thanks
Jose Gonzalez
Asst Building Official
Planning Services
1555N17f°Ave
970-400-3533
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From: Chloe Rempel
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 9:49 AM
To: Bethany Pascoe <bpascoe@weldgov.com>; Dan Joseph <djoseph@weldgov.com>; Deb Adamson
<dadamson@weldgov.com>; Frank Haug <fhaug@weldgov.com>; Janet Lundquist <jundquist@weldgov.com>; Jose
Gonzalez <jgonzalez@weldgov.com>; Michelle Martin <mmartin@weldgov.com>; Roy Rudisill <rrudisill@weldgov.com>;
Sam Kaneta III <skaneta@weldgov.com>
Cc: Bruce Barker <bbarker@weldgov.com>; Bob Choate <bchoate@weldgov.com>; Karin McDougal
<kmcdougal@weldgov.com>
Subject: Renewal Liquor License - Fritzler Farms, Inc., dba Fritzler Corn Maze
Hello,
In accordance with the procedure for processing Renewal Liquor License Applications, please review all records on the
following document/establishment for any associated reports/incidents and return your report to the Weld County
Clerk to the Board's Office. Your report will be used by the Board of County Commissioners in considering the
Applicant's Liquor License.
PLEASE RESPOND NO LATER THAN: Thursday, July 20, 2017
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Chloe Rempel
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Janet Lundquist
Monday, July 10, 2017 11:04 AM
Chloe Rempel
RE: Renewal Liquor License - Fritzler Farms, Inc., dba Fritzler Corn Maze
Public Works doesn't have any comments at this time.
Janet Lundquist
Support Services Manager
Weld County Public Works Dept.
P.O. Box 758, Greeley, CO 80632
Tele-970.356.4000 ext 3726
Fax- 970.304.6497
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From: Chloe Rempel
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 9:49 AM
To: Bethany Pascoe <bpascoe@weldgov.com>; Dan Joseph <djoseph@weldgov.com>; Deb Adamson
<dadamson@weldgov.com>; Frank Haug <fhaug@weldgov.com>; Janet Lundquist <jundquist@weldgov.com>; Jose
Gonzalez <jonzalez@weldgov.com>; Michelle Martin <mmartin@weldgov.com>; Roy Rudisill <rrudisill@weldgov.com>;
Sam Kaneta III <skaneta@weldgov.com>
Cc: Bruce Barker <bbarker@weldgov.com>; Bob Choate <bchoate@weldgov.com>; Karin McDougal
<kmcdougal@weldgov.com>
Subject: Renewal Liquor License - Fritzler Farms, Inc., dba Fritzler Corn Maze
Hello,
In accordance with the procedure for processing Renewal Liquor License Applications, please review all records on the
following document/establishment for any associated reports/incidents and return your report to the Weld County
Clerk to the Board's Office. Your report will be used by the Board of County Commissioners in considering the
Applicant's Liquor License.
PLEASE RESPOND NO LATER THAN: Thursday, July 20, 2017
License Type: Optional Premises (County)
Applicant: Fritzler Farms, Inc.
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Chloe Rempel
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Sam Kaneta III
Wednesday, July 12, 2017 9:52 AM
Chloe Rempel
RE: Renewal Liquor License - Fritzler Farms, Inc., dba Fritzler Corn Maze
I reviewed local RMS (Spillman) and found no significant issues with either the business address or owner Mr.
Fritzler. The Sheriffs Office has no issues with the application.
Sam Kaneta III
Weld County Sheriffs Office
1950 O Street
Greeley, CO 80631
970-356-4015 ext 2877
skanetaPco.weld.co.us
From: Chloe Rempel
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 9:49 AM
To: Bethany Pascoe <bpascoe@weldgov.com>; Dan Joseph <djoseph@weldgov.com>; Deb Adamson
<dadamson@weldgov.com>; Frank Haug <fhaug@weldgov.com>; Janet Lundquist <jundquist@weldgov.com>; Jose
Gonzalez <jgonzalez@weldgov.com>; Michelle Martin <mmartin@weldgov.com>; Roy Rudisill <rudisill@weldgov.com>;
Sam Kaneta III <skaneta@weldgov.com>
Cc: Bruce Barker <bbarker@weldgov.com>; Bob Choate <bchoate@weldgov.com>; Karin McDougal
<kmcdougal @weldgov.com>
Subject: Renewal Liquor License - Fritzler Farms, Inc., dba Fritzler Corn Maze
Hello,
In accordance with the procedure for processing Renewal Liquor License Applications, please review all records on the
following document/establishment for any associated reports/incidents and return your report to the Weld County
Clerk to the Board's Office. Your report will be used by the Board of County Commissioners in considering the
Applicant's Liquor License.
PLEASE RESPOND NO LATER THAN: Thursday, July 20, 2017
License Type: Optional Premises (County)
Applicant: Fritzler Farms, Inc.
dba Fritzler Corn Maze
Attn: Glen Fritzler
20861 County Road 33
La Salle, CO 80645
File Location: LC0054
Thank you,
Chloe A. Rempel
Deputy Clerk to the Board
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Dan Joseph
Thursday, July 13, 2017 12:47 PM
Chloe Rempel; Bethany Pascoe; Deb Adamson; Frank Haug; Janet Lundquist; Jose
Gonzalez; Michelle Martin; Roy Rudisill; Sam Kaneta III
Bruce Barker; Bob Choate; Karin McDougal
RE: Renewal Liquor License - Fritzler Farms, Inc., dba Fritzler Corn Maze
Chloe,
At this time the Health department does not have any concerns or issues.
Dan
From: Chloe Rempel
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 9:49 AM
To: Bethany Pascoe <bpascoe@weldgov.com>; Dan Joseph <djoseph@weldgov.com>; Deb Adamson
<dadamson@weldgov.com>; Frank Haug <fhaug@weldgov.com>; Janet Lundquist <jlundquist@weldgov.com>; Jose
Gonzalez <jgonzalez@weldgov.com>; Michelle Martin <mmartin@weldgov.com>; Roy Rudisill <rrudisill@weldgov.com>;
Sam Kaneta III <skaneta@weldgov.com>
Cc: Bruce Barker <bbarker@weldgov.com>; Bob Choate <bchoate@weldgov.com>; Karin McDougal
<kmcdouga l @we ldgov.com>
Subject: Renewal Liquor License - Fritzler Farms, Inc., dba Fritzler Corn Maze
Hello,
In accordance with the procedure for processing Renewal Liquor License Applications, please review all records on the
following document/establishment for any associated reports/incidents and return your report to the Weld County
Clerk to the Board's Office. Your report will be used by the Board of County Commissioners in considering the
Applicant's Liquor License.
PLEASE RESPOND NO LATER THAN: Thursday, July 20, 2017
License Type: Optional Premises (County)
Applicant: Fritzler Farms, Inc.
dba Fritzler Corn Maze
Attn: Glen Fritzler
20861 County Road 33
La Salle, CO 80645
File Location: LC0054
Thank you,
Chloe A. Rempel
Deputy Clerk to the Board
Weld County
1150 0 Street
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Frank Haug
Monday, July 17, 2017 4:09 PM
Michelle Martin; Chloe Rempel
RE: Fritzler Farms
Thanks. I wanted to make sure he wasn't going to run afoul of the USR, but if you guy think he doesn't need the
temporary assembly that is fine too.
From: Michelle Martin
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 4:04 PM
To: Frank Haug <fhaug@weldgov.com>; Chloe Rempel <crempel@weldgov.com>
Subject: RE: Fritzler Farms
Hi Frank,
I don't have any concerns with the renewal of the liquor license.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Michelle Martin
Planning Manager
1555 N 17th Ave
Greeley, CO 80631
mmartin@co.weld.co.us
PHONE: (970) 400-3571
FAX: (970) 304-6498
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From: Frank Haug
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2017 8:33 AM
To: Chloe Rempel <crempel@weldgov.com>; Michelle Martin <mmartin@weldgov.com>
Subject: RE: Fritzler Farms
Michelle can you and Bethany just make sure they are still complying with the rules they need to follow?
From: Chloe Rempel
Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017 1:54 PM
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To: Michelle Martin <mmartin@weldgov.com>
Cc: Frank Haug <fhaug@weldgov.com>
Subject: Fritzler Farms
Hey Michelle,
I just spoke with Trevor Fritzler, and he said he is no longer applying for a Temporary Assembly Permit and will
be keeping the events to the specifications of the USR.
Happy Friday!
Chloe A. Rempel
Deputy Clerk to the Board
Weld County
1150 O Street
Greeley, CO 80631
tel: 970-400-4225
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Chloe Rempel
Re: Renewal Liquor License - Fritzler Farms, Inc., dba Fritzler Corn Maze
On Jul 20, 2017, at 17:30, Chloe Rempel <crempel@weldgov.com> wrote:
Roy,
Have you had a chance to review the attached liquor license renewal?
Thank you!
Chloe A. Rempel
Deputy Clerk to the Board
Weld County
1150 O Street
Greeley, CO 80631
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Subject: Renewal Liquor License - Fritzler Farms, Inc., dba Fritzler Corn Maze
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Amended Use by Special Review Permit
MUSR15-0016
Planner:
Case Number:
Applicant:
Address:
Site Address:
Request:
LAND USE APPLICATION
SUMMARY SHEET
Michelle Martin
MUSR15-0016
Estate of Edward and Eileen Fritzler c/o Glen Fritzler
20909 County Road 33, LaSalle, CO 80645
20730 County Road 31, LaSalle, CO 80645
A Minor Amendment to a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special
Review Permit No AMUSR-1268 for a Recreational Facility, with uses similar to
those seen at a Guest Farm and Fairgrounds to include an escape room modular,
ticket office, concession building, modular trailer haunt, beer garden, tetherball, tire
climb, dog agility show, and other similar activities in the A (Agricultural) Zone
District.
Legal Description' Lot D of corrected RE -3966 being part N2 of Section 22, T4N, R66W of the 6th
P.M., Weld County, CO
Location: South of and adjacent to County Road 44 and West of and adjacent to State
Highway 85
Size of Parcels: +/- 265.59 Acres
Parcel Numbers: 1057 22 100021, 1057 22 100024, 1057 22 200022, 1057 22 200023
POSSIBLE ISSUES SUMMARIZED FROM APPLICATION MATERIALS
The criteria for review of this Special Review Permit is listed in Section 23-2-220 of the Weld County Code.
The Department of Planning Services' staff has received responses from the following agencies:
Without Comments:
• Weld County Zoning Compliance, referral dated 8/14/15
• Town of Gilcrest, referral dated 9/1/15
• Central Weld County Water District, referral dated 8/17/15
• Weld County School District RE -1, referral dated 8/17/15
• Colorado Parks and Wildlife, referral dated 8/18/15
• Weld County Sheriff's Office, referral dated 8/21/15
• Town of LaSalle, referral dated 9/10/15
With Comments:
• Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, referral dated 9/27/15
• Weld County Department of Planning — Engineering, referral dated 9/11/15
• Colorado Division of Water Resources, referral dated 9/1/15
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The following agencies have not responded:
▪ Colorado Department of Transportation
▪ Ambulance Service
▪ City of Evans
▪ Town of Milliken
▪ Town of Platteville
▪ LaSalle F-9 Fire Protection District
▪ Platteville F-13 Fire Protection District
• Weld County Department of Building Inspection
• Weld County Public Works
▪ Western Mutual Ditch Company
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SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
Planner: Michelle Martin
Case Number: MUSR15-0016
Applicant: Estate of Edward and Eileen Fritzler c/o Glen Fritzler
Address: 20909 County Road 33, LaSalle, CO 80645
Site Address: 20730 County Road 31, LaSalle, CO 80645
Request:
A Minor Amendment to a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special
Review Permit No AMUSR-1268 for a Recreational Facility, with uses similar to
those seen at a Guest Farm and Fairgrounds to include an escape room modular,
ticket office, concession building, modular trailer haunt, beer garden, tetherball, tire
climb, dog agility show, and other similar activities in the A (Agricultural) Zone
District.
Legal Description: Lot D of corrected RE -3966 being part N2 of Section 22, T4N, R66W of the 6th
P.M., Weld County, CO
Location: South of and adjacent to County Road 44 and West of and adjacent to State
Highway 85
Size of Parcel: +/- 265.59 Acres
Parcel Number: 1057 22 100021, 1057 22 100024, 1057 22 200022, 1057 22 200023
Summary:
AMUSR-1268 was approved in 2014; this amendment is to permit the addition of
new attractions and structures for the corn maze along with some year round
events. The year round events will include an escape room a brewery and event
barn. The boundaries of the Use by Special Review will also expand to include
the entire Lot D of corrected RE -3966.
THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS REQUEST BE
APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. The proposed change(s) will be compatible with existing and allowed uses in the surrounding area
and be in harmony with the neighborhood.
The Use by Special Review (USR) AMUSR-1268 map was recorded in October 7, 2005 for a
Site Specific Development Plan and Amended Use by Special Review Permit #1268 is for a
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Recreational Facility, with uses similar to those seen at a Guest Farm and Fairgrounds in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District. The applicant has made some modifications to their previously
approved USR and therefore is amending their application to stay in compliance with Weld
County. Some of the changes to the corn maze include a beer garden, escape room, mini golf,
zip line, pumpkin stroll, haunted barn and some year round activates such as an escape room,
event room and a brewery. The boundaries of the Use by Special Review will also expand to
include the entire Lot D of corrected RE -3966.
Several of the neighbors objected to the beer garden and the ability of the facility to serve liquor.
The Board of County Commissioners on August 26, 2015 approved a Tavern License for the
facility. The proposed development standards and conditions of approval will help ensure the use
remains compatible with the surrounding area.
2 The proposed change(s) is consistent with the County Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Chapter
22 of the Weld County Code.
ECON.Policy 3.1. County activities and regulation should protect the rights of private property
owners and the public health, safety and welfare, recognizing that these basic rights and
protections allow the free market to prosper and grow the local economy.
The applicant is requesting to expand their existing Use by Special Review to include additional
attractions at the corn maze and some year round activates such as an escape room, event room
and a brewery. Some of the surrounding properties are concerned with liquor being served. A
Tavern License was approved by the Board of County Commissioner on August 26, 2015 to serve
liquor at the facility.
3. The proposed change(s) will not result in a substantial adverse impact on the other property in the
vicinity of the subject property.
AMUSR-1268 was approved by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners and the map
was recorded on October 7, 2005 for a Site Specific Development Plan and Amended Use by
Special Review Permit for a Recreational Facility, with uses similar to those seen at a Guest Farm
and Fairgrounds in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
The County notified all the property owners within 500 -feet of the request to amend AMUSR-1268
to include additional attractions at the corn maze and some year round activates such as an escape
room, event room and a brewery. Some surrounding property owners did comment on this
application but their comments mainly pertained to the facility serving liquor which has already been
approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
4. The recommendations of the referral agencies have been considered.
The attached Development Standards and Conditions of Approval address the requirements of the
referral agencies.
5. Not deemed to be a major change.
After the Pre -Application meeting on April 30, 2015 Weld County Planning staff determined the
proposed modifications were not a major change to the current permit.
6. Must be consistent with the original development standards.
The previous USR was approved for a Recreational Facility, with uses similar to those seen at a
Guest Farm and Fairgrounds in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. The proposed modifications are
to allow additional attractions at the corn maze and some year round activates such as an escape
room, event room and a brewery. The attached development standards incorporate the
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development standards approved under AMUSR-1268 but have been updated and expanded to
reflect current regulations.
This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application materials submitted by the
applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, and responses from referral entities.
1. The map shall be amended to delineate the following:
A. All sheets of the map shall be labeled MUSR15-0016. (Department of Planning
Services)
B. The attached Development Standards. (Department of Planning Services)
C. The map shall be prepared in accordance with Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld
County Code. (Department of Planning Services)
D. County Road 44 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Road
Classification Plan as an arterial road which requires 140 feet of right-of-way at full
buildout. The applicant shall delineate on the site plan the future and existing right-
of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of future right-of-way. This
road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Planning Services -Engineer)
E. Show and label the approved access (AP15-00429), and the appropriate turning
radii on the site plan. (Department of Planning Services -Engineer)
F. Show the approved Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) access on the
site plan and label with the approved access permit number if applicable.
(Department of Planning Services -Engineer)
G. Show and label all easements with the recorded document reception number and
date on the site plan. (Department of Planning Services -Engineer)
H. Show and label the approved tracking control on the site plan. (Department of
Planning Services -Engineer)
Show and label the accepted drainage features and drainage flow arrows on the
site plan. Water quality features or stormwater ponds should be labeled as "Water
Quality Feature/Stormwater Detention, No -Build or Storage Area, Volume = TBD"
(Department of Planning Services -Engineer)
G. The applicant shall delineate a detail of the facility lights on the map. (Department
of Planning Services)
H. The map shall delineate the trash collection areas. (Department of Planning
Services)
J. All signs shall be shown on the map with dimensions. (Department of Planning
Services)
K. The applicant shall delineate the parking on the map including the ADA parking
stalls. The applicant shall comply with Appendix 23-B of the Weld County Code
and the Section 208 of the 2010 Americans with Disability Act and provide an
adequate number of parking stalls. (Department of Planning Services)
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2. Prior to Recording the Map:
A. A Final Drainage Design that meets County requirements is required. (Department
of Planning Services -Engineer)
B. The applicant shall address the requirements of the Colorado Division of Water
Resources, as stated in the referral response dated 9/1/15. Written evidence of
such shall be submitted to the Weld County Department of Planning Services.
(Department of Planning Services)
The applicant shall submit an updated Certificate of Liability Insurance to show
coverage from September 1, 2015 to September 1, 2016. (Department of Planning
Services)
3. Prior to Construction:
A. If more than 1 acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County grading permit will be required prior to
the start of construction. Contact the Planning Department for application information.
(Department of Planning Services -Engineer)
4, Upon completion of 1-2 above the applicant shall submit one (1) paper copy or one (1) electronic
copy of the map for preliminary approval to the Weld County Department of Planning Services.
Upon approval of the paper copies the applicant shall submit a Mylar map along with all other
documentation required as Conditions of Approval. The Mylar map shall be recorded in the office
of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder by Department of Planning Services' Staff. The map shall
be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 23-2-260. D of the Weld County Code.
The Mylar map and additional requirements shall be submitted within sixty (60) days from the date
of the Board of County Commissioners resolution. The applicant shall be responsible for paying
the recording fee.
5. In accordance with Weld County Code Ordinance 2006-7 approved June 1, 2006, should the map
not be recorded within the required sixty (60) days from the date the Board of County
Commissioners resolution a $50.00 recording continuance charge shall added for each additional
3 month period.
6. The Department of Planning Services respectively requests the surveyor provide a digital copy of
this Use by Special Review. Acceptable CAD formats are .dwg, .dxf, and .dgn (Microstation);
acceptable GIS formats are ArcView shapefiles, Arclnfo Coverages and Arclnfo Export files format
type is .e00. The preferred format for Images is .tif (Group 4). (Group 6 is not acceptable). This
digital file may be sent to maps4co.weld.co.us.
7. The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on
the property until the Special Review mapis ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County
Clerk and Recorder.
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
ESTATE OF EDWARD FRITZLER
MUSR15-001 6
1. A Minor Amendment to a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit No
AMUSR-1268 for a Recreational Facility, with uses similar to those seen at a Guest Farm and
Fairgrounds to include an escape room modular, brewery, ticket office, concession building,
modular trailer haunt, beer garden, tetherball, tire climb, dog agility show, and other similar
activities in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of the Weld
County Code.
3. The applicant shall maintain compliance with the Department of Labor and Employment, Oil and
Public Safety &CCR 1101-12, carnivals and amusement parks regulations at all times.
4. As indicated in the application materials the maximum number of customer allowed on the site at
one time shall be 2,000.
5. The site may operate from the last week in August until the weekend after Halloween seven days
a week from 9:00 am to midnight with the exception of the produce stand which may operate from
the first of July through the end of September from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
6. The brewery, escape room and event room shall be allowed to function year round from 9:00 am
to midnight.
7. The applicant shall have an insurance policy written by an insurance company authorized to do
business in the State of Colorado or by a surplus lines insurer in an amount of not less than
$100,000 per occurrence with a $300,000 annual aggregate for class A amusement rides (as
designated by the Department of Labor and Employment) and all other recreational amenities
insuring the owner or operator against liability for injury to persons arising out of the use of the
amusement rides.
8. Should the applicant place any Class B amusement rides on the site (as designated by the
Department of Labor and Employment) they shall obtain an insurance policy written by an
insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Colorado or by a surplus lines
insure, in an amount of not less than a $1 Million per Occurrence insuring the owner or operator
against liability for injury to persons arising out of the use of the amusement rides.
9. No Smoking signs shall be placed in sufficient locations to ensure fire will not be allowed near
corn stalks or flammable areas.
10. No commercial all -terrain vehicle (ATV) courses shall be allowed on the site.
11. The two semi trailer being used as storage units shall be an allowed use from the date of
approval by the Board of County Commissioners. The trailer shall be maintained in drivable
conditions and shall maintain current licensing.
12. The applicant shall install a trash collector at the culvert located at the intersection of Weld
County Road 33 and U.S. Highway 85. The type of device shall be agreed upon by the applicant
and western mutual ditch company and the applicant shall be responsible for any costs
associated with the project.
13. The screening and landscaping on the site shall be maintained per the map.
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14. Should noxious weeds exist on the property or become established as a result of the proposed
development, the applicant/landowner shall be responsible for controlling the noxious weeds,
pursuant to Chapter 15, Articles I and II, of the Weld County Code.
15. The site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road including damages and/or
offsite tracking.
16. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On -site parking shall be utilized.
17. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts will be maintained on the site.
18. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of onsite drainage related features.
19. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act,
30-20-100.5, C.R.S.) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects
against surface and groundwater contamination.
20. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not meant to include
those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid Wastes
Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S., as amended.
21. The applicant shall remove, handle, and stockpile manure from the animal areas in a manner that
will prevent nuisance conditions. The manure piles shall not be allowed to exist or deteriorate to
a condition that facilitates excessive odors, flies, insect pests, or pollutants.
22. Animal and feed wastes, bedding, debris and other organic wastes shall be disposed of so that
vermin infestation, odors, disease hazards, and nuisances are minimized.
23. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust,
fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. The
applicant shall operate in accordance with Chapter 14, Article 1 of the Weld County Code.
24. Fugitive dust should attempt to be confined on the property. Uses on the property should comply
with the Colorado Air Quality Commission's air quality regulations.
25. There shall be no open burning conducted on the site, with exception to burning defined as
"agricultural open burning" as defined by Regulation No. 9 of the Colorado Air Quality Control
Commission Regulations.
26. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Non -Specified
Zone as delineated in Section 14-9-30 of the Weld County Code.
27. Adequate drinking, hand washing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and patrons
of the facility, at all times. For temporary or seasonal uses that are utilized 6 months or less per
year portable toilets and bottled water are acceptable. Records of maintenance and proper
disposal for portable toilets shall be retained on a quarterly basis and available for review by the
Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. Portable toilets shall be serviced by
a cleaner licensed in Weld County and shall contain hand sanitizers.
28. Any septic system located on the property must comply with all provisions of the Weld County
Code, pertaining to On -site Wastewater Treatment Systems.
29. A permanent, adequate water supply shall be provided for drinking and sanitary purposes for
uses that are not considered temporary. The facility shall utilize the existing public water supply,
(Central Weld County Water District).
30. The applicant shall comply with Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations
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governing the regulation of food service establishments.
31. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the State and Federal
agencies and the Weld County Code.
32. Sources of light shall be shielded so that light rays will not shine directly onto adjacent properties
where such would cause a nuisance or interfere with the use on the adjacent properties in accordance
with the plan. Neither the direct, nor reflected, light from any light source may create a traffic hazard
to operators of motor vehicles on public or private streets. No colored lights may be used which may
be confused with, or construed as, traffic control devices.
33. Building permits may be required, per Section 29-3-10 of the Weld County Code. Currently, the
following have been adopted by Weld County: 2012 International Codes, 2006 International
Energy Code, and 2011 National Electrical Code. A Building Permit Application must be
completed and two (2) complete sets of engineered plans bearing the wet stamp of a Colorado
registered architect or engineer must be submitted for review. A Geotechnical Engineering Report
performed by a Colorado registered engineer shall be required or an Open Hole Inspection.
34. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design and Operation
Standards of Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code.
35, Necessary personnel from the Weld County Departments of Planning Services, Public Works, and
Public Health and Environment shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in
order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply with the Conditions of Approval and
Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County regulations.
36. The Use by Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the
foregoing standards and all applicable Weld County regulations. Substantial changes from the plans
or Development Standards, as shown or stated, shall require the approval of an amendment of the
Permit by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans or
Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the
Department of Planning Services.
37_ The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing
Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may be
reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners.
38. RIGHT TO EXTRACT MINERAL RESOURCES STATEMENT: Weld County has some of the most
abundant mineral resources, including, but not limited to, sand and gravel, oil, natural gas, and
coal. Under title 34 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, minerals are vital resources because (a) the
state's commercial mineral deposits are essential to the state's economy; (b) the populous counties
of the state face a critical shortage of such deposits; and (c) such deposits should be extracted
according to a rational plan, calculated to avoid waste of such deposits and cause the least
practicable disruption of the ecology and quality of life of the citizens of the populous counties of
the state.
Mineral resource locations are widespread throughout the County and person moving into these
areas must recognize the various impacts associated with this development. Often times, mineral
resource sites are fixed to their geographical and geophysical locations. Moreover, these
resources are protected property rights and mineral owners should be afforded the opportunity to
extract the mineral resource.
39. WELD COUNTY'S RIGHT TO FARM: Weld County is one of the most productive agricultural
counties in the United States, typically ranking in the top ten counties in the country in total market
value of agricultural products sold. The rural areas of Weld County may be open and spacious,
but they are intensively used for agriculture. Persons moving into a rural area must recognize and
accept there are drawbacks, including conflicts with long-standing agricultural practices and a lower
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level of services than in town. Along with the drawbacks come the incentives which attract urban
dwellers to relocate to rural areas: open views, spaciousness, wildlife, lack of city noise and
congestion, and the rural atmosphere and way of life. Without neighboring farms, those features
which attract urban dwellers to rural Weld County would quickly be gone forever.
Agricultural users of the land should not be expected to change their long-established agricultural
practices to accommodate the intrusions of urban users into a rural area. Well -run agricultural
activities will generate off -site impacts, including noise from tractors and equipment; slow -moving
farm vehicles on rural roads; dust from animal pens, field work, harvest and gravel roads; odor from
animal confinement, silage and manure; smoke from ditch burning; flies and mosquitoes; hunting
and trapping activities; shooting sports, legal hazing of nuisance wildlife; and the use of pesticides
and fertilizers in the fields, including the use of aerial spraying. It is common practice for agricultural
producers to utilize an accumulation of agricultural machinery and supplies to assist in their
agricultural operations. A concentration of miscellaneous agricultural materials often produces a
visual disparity between rural and urban areas of the County. Section 35-3.5-102, C.R.S., provides
that an agricultural operation shall not be found to be a public or private nuisance if the agricultural
operation alleged to be a nuisance employs methods or practices that are commonly or reasonably
associated with agricultural production.
Water has been, and continues to be, the lifeline for the agricultural community. It is unrealistic to
assume that ditches and reservoirs may simply be moved "out of the way" of residential
development. When moving to the County, property owners and residents must realize they cannot
take water from irrigation ditches, lakes, or other structures, unless they have an adjudicated right
to the water.
Weld County covers a land area of approximately four thousand (4,000) square miles in size (twice
the size of the State of Delaware) with more than three thousand seven hundred (3,700) miles of
state and County roads outside of municipalities. The sheer magnitude of the area to be served
stretches available resources. Law enforcement is based on responses to complaints more than
on patrols of the County, and the distances which must be traveled may delay all emergency
responses, including law enforcement, ambulance, and fire. Fire protection is usually provided by
volunteers who must leave their jobs and families to respond to emergencies. County gravel roads,
no matter how often they are bladed, will not provide the same kind of surface expected from a
paved road. Snow removal priorities mean that roads from subdivisions to arterials may not be
cleared for several days after a major snowstorm. Services in rural areas, in many cases, will not
be equivalent to municipal services. Rural dwellers must, by necessity, be more self-sufficient than
urban dwellers.
People are exposed to different hazards in the County than in an urban or suburban setting. Farm
equipment and oil field equipment, ponds and irrigation ditches, electrical power for pumps and
center pivot operations, high speed traffic, sand burs, puncture vines, territorial farm dogs and
livestock, and open burning present real threats. Controlling children's activities is important, not
only for their safety, but also for the protection of the farmer's livelihood.
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