HomeMy WebLinkAbout20160669.tiff BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Terry Cross, that the following resolution be introduced for passage by the Weld County Planning
Commission . Be it resolved by the Weld County Planning Commission that the application for
CASE NUMBER USR15-0036
APPLICANT: PRAIRIE RIDGE COMM CHURCH INC
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
REQUEST A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND A SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR
PUBLIC AND QUASI PUBLIC BUILDINGS INCLUDING A CHURCH, A
CHILDCARE CENTER AND A PRIVATE SCHOOL IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL)
ZONE DISTRICT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION N2NE4NE4NE4 SECTION 14. T2N . R68W OF THE 6TH P M . WELD COUNTY,
COLORADO
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 22 (SABLE AVENUE ). WEST OF AND
ADJACENT TO CR 11 ( BIRCH STREET)
be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners for the following reasons:
1 . The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 23-2-260 of
the Weld County Code.
2 It is the opinion of the Planning Commission that the applicant has shown compliance with pp p t Section
23-
2-220 of the Weld County Code as follows:
A. Section 23-2-220.A. 1 -- The proposed use is consistent with Chapter 22 and any other
applicable code provisions or ordinance in effect.
Section 22-2-20 . G A. Goal 7_ County land use regulations should protect the individual
property owner's right to request a land use change. The Church acquired the property in
2004 for the future construction of a sanctuary and support buildings to accommodate the
growth of their institution.
Section 22-2-20. H A. Goal 8. Ensure that adequate services and facilities are currently
available or reasonably obtainable to accommodate the requested new land use change
for more intensive development. The property is one of several parcels that are an
enclave to the urbanizing areas of the Town of Firestone to the West. North and East and
the Town of Frederick to the South. Water service is provided by Central Weld County
Water District and sanitary sewer may be either an on-site waste water treatment system
or a tap from the St. Vrain Sanitation District.
Section 22-2-40.A UD.Goal 1 . Concentrate urban development within existing
municipalities. an approved Intergovernmental Agreement urban growth area. the
Regional Urbanization Areas. County Urban Growth Boundary Areas. Urban Development
Nodes or where urban infrastructure is currently available or reasonably obtainable. The
proposed church . private school; and a childcare center will be located within the 1-25
Regional Urbanization Area and the Mead Intergovernmental Agreement Area. This area
is designated residential on the 1-25 Regional Urbanization Area Structural Plan (map) and
is within 0. 5 mile of the Neighborhood Centers designation . Neighborhood centers
encourage civic uses and schools.
B. Section 23-2-220.A 2 -- The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the A (Agricultural)
Zone District.
Section 23-3-40. E of the Weld County Code states "Public and quasi-Public Buildings
including Churches and Private Schools and Section 23-3-40.T provides for Child Care
Centers as a Use by Special Review in the Agricultural Zone District. "
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C . Section 23-2-220.A. 3 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with the existing
surrounding land uses_
Surrounding lands to the west and north are large parcel residential lots on agricultural zone
land; to the north is Monarch Estates and to the east is Stoneridge both are residential
subdivisions within the Town of Firestone: to the south are large parcel residential housing on
agricultural zone land in unincorporated Weld County. The proposed development of the
property for a church, private school, and a childcare center appear to be compatible with the
existing uses in the surrounding area .
D. Section 23-2-220.A.4 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with future
development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning and with the future
development as projected by Chapter 22 of the Weld County Code and any other applicable
code provisions or ordinances in effect, or the adopted Master Plans of affected
municipalities.
The parcel is located within the Mead IGA and adjacent to the Town of Firestone to the North
and to the East and is within 0. 5 mile of the Town of Frederick. The site is located within the
three (3) mile referral area of the Towns of Frederick, Firestone and Mead and the City of
Longmont. The Town of Frederick in their referral comments. dated June 22 , 2015 indicated
that they have no concerns. The Town of Firestone in an electronic referral response
received November 18, 2015 provided seven comments specifically addressing
transportation improvements, storm water drainage detained and released at predevelopment
rates, and a request that the applicant enter into a cost agreement to cover the Town's costs
of processing the application review_
The Town of Mead and the City of Longmont did not respond to the referral request.
E . Section 23-2-220.A. 5 -- The application complies with Chapter 23, Article V. of the Weld
County Code. The existing site is within the County-Wide Road Impact Fee Area and the
Capital Expansion Impact Fee area .
Building Permits issued on the lot will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the
County-Wide Road Impact Fee Program .
Building Permits issued on the proposed lot will be required to adhere to the fee structure of
the County Facility Fee and Drainage Impact Fee Programs.
F . Section 23-2-220.A.6 -- The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve prime
agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use.
The proposed facility is located on approximately 4 . 88 acres of "Prime" (Irrigated) lands per
the 1979 Soil Conservation Service Important Farmlands of Weld County Map. The size of
the property and location near municipal town limits does not make the parcel conducive to
agrarian practices.
G Section 23-2-220.A. 7 — There is adequate provisions for the protection of the health. safety,
and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and County
The Design Standards (Section 23-2-240. Weld County Code). Operation Standards (Section
23-2-250. Weld County Code) , Conditions of Approval and Development Standards can
ensure that there are adequate provisions for the protection of health, safety, and welfare of
the inhabitants of the neighborhood and County.
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.
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The Planning Commission recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following :
1 . Prior to recording the map:
A. The applicant shall attempt to address the requirements (concerns) of the Town of Firestone, as
stated in the referral response dated November 18, 2015. Evidence of such shall be submitted,
in writing, to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning
Services)
B . The applicant shall attempt to address the requirements (concerns) of the Central Weld County
Water District. as stated in the referral response dated October 27, 2015. Evidence of such
shall be submitted. in writing, to the Weld County Department of Planning Services.
(Department of Planning Services)
C. The applicant shall attempt to address the requirements (concerns) of the Frederick-Firestone
Fire Protection District, as stated in the referral response dated November 18 , 2015. Evidence
of such shall be submitted, in writing , to the Weld County Department of Planning Services.
(Department of Planning Services)
D . A Final Drainage Report and Certification of Compliance stamped and signed by a Professional
Engineer registered in the State of Colorado is required. (Department of Planning Services-
Engineer)
E The applicant shall submit a Landscape and Screening Plan to the Department of Planning
Services for review and approval demonstrating compliance with Chapter 26, Article II . Section
26-2-50. 8.4; Section 26-2-50.C.2-4: Section 26-2-50. D.2 . b and Section 26-2-50. D .2 f of the
Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services)
F. The map shall be amended to delineate the following:
1 . All sheets of the map shall be labeled USR15-0036 ( Department of Planning Services)
2 . The attached Development Standards. (Department of Planning Services)
3. The map shall be prepared in accordance with Section 23-2-260. D of the Weld County
Code. (Department of Planning Services)
4. Show the approved Town of Firestone access on the site plan and label with the
approved access permit number, if applicable. (Department of Planning Services-
Engineer)
5. Show and label all easements and rights-of-way with the recorded document reception
number and date on the site plan . (Department of Planning Services)
6_ Show and label the accepted drainage features and drainage flow arrows on the site
plan . Stormwater ponds should be labeled as "Stormwater Detention. No-Build or
Storage Area" (Calculated volume to be included) (Department of Planning Services-
Engineer)
7. County Road 11 (Birch Street) and County Road 22 (Sable Avenue) are designated on
the Town of Firestone and classify these roads as major arterial. The Town of Firestone
has requested an additional 20 feet of future road right-of-way be dedicated for both
roadways. The applicant shall delineate on the site plan the existing right-of-way and the
future 20 feet of right-of-way. These roads are maintained by the Town of Firestone.
(Town of Firestone)
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2 . Upon completion of Condition of Approval #1 above, the applicant shall submit three (3) paper copies
or one (1 ) electronic copy ( . pdf) of the map for preliminary approval to the Weld County Department of
Planning Services. Upon approval of the map 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 the Department of Planning Services. 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 one hundred twenty ( 120) days
from the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution . The applicant shall be responsible
for paying the recording fee. (Department of Planning Services)
3. In accordance with Weld County Code Ordinance #2012-3, approved April 30, 2012. should the map
not be recorded within the required one hundred twenty ( 120) days from the date of the Board of
County Commissioners Resolution, a $50. 00 recording continuance charge shall added for each
additional three (3) month period. (Department of Planning Services)
4 The Department of Planning Services respectfully requests a digital copy of this Use by Special
Review. as appropriate. Acceptable CAD formats are .dwg, .dxf, and .dgn (Microstation) : acceptable
GIS formats are ArcView shapefiles or ArcGIS Personal GeoDataBase (MDB). The preferred format
for Images is .tif (Group 4) . (Group 6 is not acceptable) . This digital file may be sent to
maps(a�co.weld.co. us. (Department of Planning Services)
5. Prior to Construction :
A. The approved access and tracking control shall be constructed prior to on-site construction.
(Department of Planning Services-Engineer)
B . If more than one ( 1 ) acre is to be disturbed. a Weld County Grading Permit will be required.
(Department of Planning Services-Engineer)
6. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy:
A. An onsite wastewater treatment system is required for the proposed facility and shall be
installed according to the Weld County Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Regulations.
(Department of Public Health and Environment)
7. The Use by Special Review activity shall not occur. nor shall any building or electrical permits be
issued on the property. until the Use by Special Review map is ready to be recorded in the office of
the Weld County Clerk and Recorder or the applicant has been approved for an early release
agreement. (Department of Planning Services)
Motion seconded by Gene Stille.
VOTE:
For Passage Against Passage Absent
Benjamin Hansford
Bruce Johnson
Bruce Sparrow
Jordan Jemiola
Joyce Smock
Michael Wailes
Nick Berryman
Terry Cross
Gene Stille
The Chair declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of this
case to the Board of County Commissioner's for further proceedings.
RESOLUTION USR15-0036
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CERTIFICATION OF COPY
I , Kristine Ranslem, Recording Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing resolution is a true copy of the resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County,
Colorado, adopted on February 16, 2016.
Dated the 16th of February, 2016
Digitally signed by Kristine Ranslem
bnt, Rai.viliiyu Date: 2016.02.18 07:53: 17 -07'00'
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Prairie Ridge Community Church
USR15-0036
1 . A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit, USR15-0036. for Public and Quasi Public
Buildings including a Church and a Private School, and a Childcare Center in the A (Agricultural) Zone
District. subject to the Development Standards stated hereon . (Department of Planning Services)
2 . Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of the Weld County
Code (Department of Planning Services)
3. The number persons employed full time is limited to six (6) persons. as stated by the applicant.
(Department of Planning Services)
4. The hours of operation are
Church Office: 8:00 a m . - 5: 00 p. m . Monday — Friday
Community Functions: 8: 00 a.m . - 12 : 00 a. m . Monday — Sunday
Worship Services: 4:00 a . m - 12:00 a. m . Saturday - Sunday, as stated by the applicant(s) .
School. 7 : 30 a. m . - 5. 30 p. m .
Day Care: 6:00 a. m . — 6 . 00 p. m
(Department of Planning Services)
5. The parking area on the site shall be maintained . (Department of Planning Services)
6 . All signs shall be shown on the map and shall adhere to Chapter 23, Article IV. Division 2 and Appendices
23-C . 23-D and 23-E of the Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services)
7. The landscaping and lighting on the site shall be maintained. (Department of Planning Services)
8. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act. 30-20-100. 5,
C R S . as amended) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against
surface and groundwater contamination . (Department of Public Health and Environment)
9. 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. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
10. 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. (Department of Public Health and
Environment)
11 . 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. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
12 . 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 (Department of Public Health and Environment)
13. Adequate drinking. hand washing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and patrons of the
facility, at all times. A permanent. adequate water supply shall be provided for drinking and sanitary
purposes (Department of Public Health and Environment)
14. Sewage disposal for the facility shall be by septic system Any septic system located on the property must
comply with all provisions of the Weld County Code, pertaining to On-site Wastewater Treatment
Systems (Department of Public Health and Environment)
15. The facility shall comply with Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations governing the
regulation of food service establishments. as applicable (Department of Public Health and Environment)
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16. The facility shall comply with the general rules for childcare facilities and schools, as applicable.
(Department of Public Health and Environment)
17. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and Federal agencies and the
Weld County Code. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
18. 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. (Department of Planning Services)
19_ 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. (Department of Planning Services-Engineer)
20. The access(es) on the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road including
damages and/or offsite tracking . (Department of Planning Services-Engineer)
21 . There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads On-site parking shall be utilized.
(Department of Public Works)
22. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts will be maintained on the site. (Department of Planning
Services-Engineer)
23 . Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of onsite drainage related features. (Department of
Planning Services-Engineer)
24. 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 2014
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 . (Department of Building Inspection)
25. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design and Operation
Standards of Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code_
26. 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.
27. 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.
28. 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.
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29. 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 states 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.
30. 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 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. sandburs. 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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SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday. February 16. 2016
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,
Jordan Jemiola, at 12: 37 pm.
Roll Call.
Present: Benjamin Hansford . Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stifle. Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock,
Michael Wales, Nick Berryman . Terry Cross.
Also Present: Kim Ogle, Chris Gathman , Diana Aungst, Department of Planning Services: Wayne Howard ,
Department of Planning Services — Engineering Division: Lauren Light and Ben Frissell . Department of
Health. Bob Choate, County Attorney. and Kris Ranslem. Secretary
Motion Approve the January 19. 2016 Weld County Planning Commission minutes. Moved by Bruce
Johnson , Seconded by Bruce Sparrow. Motion passed unanimously
CASE NUMBER . USR15-0036
APPLICANT PRAIRIE RIDGE COMM CHURCH INC
PLANNER KIM OGLE
REQUEST A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND A SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
FOR PUBLIC AND QUASI PUBLIC BUILDINGS INCLUDING A CHURCH . A
CHILDCARE CENTER AND A PRIVATE SCHOOL IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL)
ZONE DISTRICT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION N2NE4NE4NE4 SECTION 14, T2N, R68W OF THE 6TH P M . WELD COUNTY.
COLORADO
LOCATION SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 22 (SABLE AVENUE) WEST OF AND
ADJACENT TO CR 11 ( BIRCH STREET)
Kim Ogle, Planning Services. presented Case USR15-0036. 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
Wayne Howard , Engineering , reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the
requirements on site.
Commissioner Smock asked where the current access point is. Mr. Howard said the existing site has a
current access off of County Road 11 . Mr Howard said that the two (2) proposed accesses will be on
County Road 11 and County Road 22.
Lauren Light. Environmental Health . reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements. on-site
dust control , and the Waste Handling Plan .
Patrick Berrend, 402 Main Street. Longmont, Colorado, stated that they are proposing a church to include
worship services. children ministries and community fellowship ministries. He added that they plan to begin
construction sometime this year
Kleven Bingham . 5030 Eagan Circle. Longmont Colorado stated that they have been planning this project
for about 10 years on how to potentially develop this property.
Commissioner Johnson asked why they chose to remain in the County when the property is surrounded by
the City of Firestone. Mr Bingham said that when they did some investigation into what the process would
be for annexing into Firestone they realized that there was some very significant cost issues dealing with
utilities Therefore. after further consideration on what they could handle financially. they decided it would
be better to stay within Weld County's jurisdiction
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application .
No one wished to speak.
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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 USR15-0036 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 Terry Cross. Seconded by Gene Stifle.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary : Yes = 9)
Yes : Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Johnson , Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille. Jordan Jemiola , Joyce Smock,
Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman . Terry Cross.
Meeting adjourned at 1 : 31 pm .
Respectfully submitted,
Digitally signed by Kristine Ranslem
45\dithiltd194,-Lartp_meu Date: 2016.02. 18 08:55:41 -07'00'
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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