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Home My WebLink About20160707.tiff 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 Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, 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: USR15-0077 APPLICANT: CANNON LAND CO, CIO CERTARUS, LTD. PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN REQUEST: 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 (COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FILL STATION), PROVIDED THAT THE PROPERTY IS NOT A LOT IN AN APPROVED OR RECORDED SUBDIVISION PLAT OR LOTS PARTS OF A MAP OR PLAN FILED PRIOR TO ADOPTION OF ANY REGULATIONS CONTROLLING SUBDIVISIONS IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: E2/N2NW4 SECTION 10, T2N, R66W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 22 AND APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE EAST OFCR31. Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR15-0077, reading the recommendation and comments into the record. Mr. Gathman noted that the applicant has completed several conditions of approval and staff recommends removing those items in the staff report. 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. Ben Frissell, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on- site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. Ethan Watel, Baseline Corporation, 1950 Ford Street, Golden, Colorado, stated that this request is for a new compressed natural gas fill station. Nathan Ough, Certarus, Suite 1250, 555 4'h Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Alberta, stated that this will be the 10th hub that they will have built in North America and he believes it will be one of the busiest in the basin. Certarus is about five (5) years old and was started in northern Alberta with one facility. It has subsequently grown from Alberta to D.C. to Colorado. Mr. Ough stated that the shift is moving to clean burning fuels. • C, inai/CArOr p 1 3 —1(,0 I/ 2016-0707 Commissioner Sparrow asked if the pressure transported is similar to propane. Mr. Ough said that propane is trucked at 200-300 psi; however natural gas can be transported up to 3600 psi and around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. In response to Commissioner Sparrow's inquiry, Mr. Ough said that it is scented before putting it into the truck. Mr. Ough added that they are a private station and truck that gas to stationary applications that are in the field. Mr. Watel noted that they have applied for a Subdivision Exemption for 10 acres. He added that this site will encumber three and one-half (3.5) of those 10 acres. The natural gas comes from Anadarko via the pipeline then through the compressor pad and then onto the trucks to be transported off of the site. 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 stated that the applicant has completed some of the Conditions of Approval and requested that Conditions of Approval 1.A, 1.B.1 and 1.6.4-6.10 be deleted. Motion: Delete Conditions of Approval 1.A, 1.6.1 and 1.6.4-6.10, as recommended by Staff, Moved by Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Bruce Johnson. Motion carried unanimously. The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the amended Development Standards and Conditions of Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in agreement. Motion: Forward Case USR15-0077 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 Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Joyce Smock. 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. Sr CASE NUMBER: COZ15-0006 APPLICANT: MARK&JENNIFER PHILLIPS PLANNER: DIANA AUNGST REQUEST: CHANGE OF ZONE FROM THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT TO THE E(ESTATE)ZONE DISTRICT. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 3 BLOCK 3 OLINGER SUB OF GARDEN TR; PART W2NW4 SECTION 18, T3N, R66W OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 25.5 AND APPROXIMATELY ONE- QUARTER MILE SOUTH OF CR 34 Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case COZ15-0006, 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. Commissioner Wailes noted that the legal description on the Planning Website does not match the legal description on the agenda and asked if we could proceed with this case. Bob Choate, County Attorney, asked that this case be moved to the last item on the agenda to research whether the legal description in the newspaper was correct. Motion: Move Case COZ15-0006 to the last item on the agenda, Moved by Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Bruce Sparrow. Motion carried unanimously. CASE NUMBER: USR15-0036 APPLICANT: PRAIRIE RIDGE COMM CHURCH INC PLANNER: KIM OGLE 2 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. 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 Stille. 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. Mr. Choate stated that the legal notice published in the paper and the agenda was correct; therefore the Planning Commission may continue with hearing Case COZ15-0006. CASE NUMBER: COZ15-0006 APPLICANT: MARK&JENNIFER PHILLIPS PLANNER: DIANA AUNGST REQUEST: CHANGE OF ZONE FROM THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT TO THE E (ESTATE)ZONE DISTRICT. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 3 BLOCK 3 OLINGER SUB OF GARDEN TR; PART W2NW4 SECTION 18, T3N, R66W OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. 3 LOCATION: WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 25.5 AND APPROXIMATELY ONE- QUARTER MILE SOUTH OF CR 34 Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case COZ15-0006, 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. Commissioner Wailes asked if the reason for the Change of Zone is because it is already in the subdivision. Ms. Aungst replied yes. Wayne Howard, Engineering, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the requirements on site. Commissioner Johnson said that according to his map there is only one(1) access off of County Road 25.5 (Lot 1) and added that he doesn't see an access for Lot 2. Mr. Howard said that they notified the applicant that they will need to resubmit their site plan with the access shown on Lot 2 as well as the approval from the Town of Platteville. Mr. Howard added that the applicant indicated that they have received approval from the Town of Platteville. Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on- site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. "' Jennifer Phillips, 15704 CR 25, Platteville, stated that her parents purchased the back 8 acres and then they deeded it over to them. They are requesting a Change of Zone from Agricultural to Estate because it is less than 80 acres. She added that they intend to resubdivide the property for a future home. The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application. No one wished to speak. Ms. Aungst recommended deleting Condition of Approval 1.A.5 since the applicant has received approval from the Town of Platteville for the two access points. Motion: Delete Condition of Approval 1.A.5 as recommended by staff, Moved by Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Bruce Johnson. Motion carried unanimously. The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the amended Development Standards and Conditions of Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in agreement. Motion: Forward Case COZ15-0006 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 Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Nick Berryman. 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. The Chair asked the public if there were other items of business that they would like to discuss. No one wished to speak. The Chair asked the Planning Commission members if there was any new business to discuss. No one wished to speak. Meeting adjourned at 1:31 pm. 4 Respectfully submitted, Digitally signed by Kristine Ranslem Date: 2016.02.18 10:33:32 -07'00' Kristine Ranslem Secretary 5 Hello