HomeMy WebLinkAbout20163006.tiffSUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, September 20, 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,
Bruce Sparrow, at 12:30 pm.
Roll Call.
Present: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Cherilyn Barringer, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael
Wailes, Terry Cross, Tom Cope.
Absent: Gene Stille
Also Present: Kim Ogle and Diana Aungst, Department of Planning Services; Hayley Brown, Department
of Planning Services — Engineering Division; Lauren Light and Ben Frissell, Department of Health; Evan
Pinkham, Public Works; Bob Choate, County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary.
Motion: Approve the September 6, 2016 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Michael
Wailes, Seconded by Joyce Smock. Motion passed unanimously.
CASE NUMBER: 1MJUSR16-04-1459
APPLICANT: T&M TRUCK AND AUTO LLC
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
REQUEST: AN AMENDMENT TO A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY
SPECIAL USE PERMIT NO. USR-1459 (FOR ANY USE PERMITTED AS A USE
BY RIGHT, AN ACCESSORY USE, OR A USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW IN THE
COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICTS (VEHICLE SALES AND DETAILING),
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) TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL BUILDING AND EXPAND THE
CURRENT BUSINESS FOR AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE IN THE A
(AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 1 REC EXEMPT RE -1039; BEING PART W2NW4 SECTION 20, T2N, R66W
OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 20; EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO HWY
85.
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case 1MJUSR16-04-1459, 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.
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.
Ben Frissell, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -site
dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Mike Whistance, T&M Tuck and Auto, 13042 CR 20, Fort Lupton, Colorado, stated that when they
purchased the property and were originally permitted for their business they utilized half the property for
what they thought would be sufficient growth for the future. However, they are looking to expand their
business and get into the service side of the business more.
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.
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Motion: Forward Case 1MJUSR16-04-1459 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 Joyce Smock, Seconded by Bruce Johnson.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Cherilyn Barringer, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes,
Terry Cross, Tom Cope.
CASE NUMBER: USR16-0024
APPLICANT: RENTCO LLC, CIO LILY FARM FRESH SKIN CARE
PLANNER: DIANA AUNGST
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 (MANUFACTURE/HANDCRAFT ORGANIC SKIN CARE
PRODUCTS, CATERING KITCHEN, OFFICE, EVENT CENTER FOR CLASSES,
RETREATS, WEDDINGS, DAY SPA, GREENHOUSE, RETAIL SALES, AND A
WAREHOUSE) 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, PROCESSING, ONE (1) SINGLE-FAMILY
DWELLING UNIT PER LOT OTHER THAN THOSE PERMITTED UNDER
SECTION 23-3-20.A. (SECOND SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT), AND
MULTI -FAMILY DWELLINGS FOR PERSONS PRINCIPALLY EMPLOYED AT
OR ENGAGED IN FARMING, RANCHING OR GARDENING (6 -UNIT MULTI-
FAMILY DWELLING) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A REC EXEMPT RE -4232; PART NE4 SECTION 29, T1 N, R64W OF THE
6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO,
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 6 AND WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR
53.
Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case USR16-0024, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Ms. Aungst stated that three (3) letters were received in opposition to this
request by the same individual. The letters outline concerns about traffic, litter and the size of the business.
The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application with the attached conditions
of approval and development standards.
Commissioner Smock asked what the occupancy load is for the wedding facility. Ms. Aungst replied that
they are expecting the facility to hold 350 people.
Evan Pinkham, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic and access to the site.
Commissioner Jemiola asked if the vehicle trips include the proposed employee housing and their family
trips as well. Mr. Pinkham replied that it is included.
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. Ms. Light requested that Development Standard 17 be
amended to replace "Weld County Code" with "Revised Statutes".
Lily Morgan (Elizabeth Cohill), 12480 East 124th Avenue, Henderson, Colorado, stated that they have sold
organic skin care products since 1986. She added that they hand harvest and hand craft their products
and they grow their own ingredients. Ms. Morgan correctly stated that the occupancy load for the wedding
facility is 150 people. She said that they sell products to Whole Foods and Natural Grocers as well.
The facility will be phased in until completion. The First Phase will include getting the land ready for
production as well as the 5000 square foot barn for the wedding events. Phase 2 will include the spa and
employee/intern housing, which will be a five to ten year plan. She concluded with Phase Three which will
include a drying room for herbs and a canning facility. She added that this phase will be an eight to 15 year
plan.
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Jane Aiello, 332 Granite Way, Johnstown, Colorado, stated that she will live on site and manage the facility
and operation. She said that they would like to include farm education in their long term plan, particularly
organic farming. The retail component will not include a store, but products will be available for sale when
people are on site.
Commissioner Jemiola asked how much parking is available on site. Chad Cox, Western Engineering
Consultants, noted that there are 46 parking spaces proposed and as the facility grows there will be an
additional 48 parking spaces near the proposed barn. He added that there is additional parking surrounding
the proposed 80,000 square foot building located to the south of the facilities.
Commissioner Jemiola referred to Mr. Rowe's letters and commended the applicant for reaching out to him.
He asked if Ms. Morgan had met with Mr. Rowe. Ms. Morgan stated that she had correspondence with him
and extended an invitation to reach out to them if he has any questions.
Commissioner Barringer asked the applicants if they are selling food for consumption or if it is only for skin
care products. Ms. Morgan said that the organic products are only for skin care products. She said they
are not selling any food for consumption at this time; however in the future they may sell pumpkins or other
products.
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 USR16-0024 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 Tom Cope.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Cherilyn Barringer, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes,
Terry Cross, Tom Cope.
The Chair asked the public if there were other items of business that they would like to discuss. No one
wished to speak.
The Chair asked the Planning Commission members if there was any new business to discuss. No one
wished to speak.
Meeting adjourned at 1:33 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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