HomeMy WebLinkAbout20153387.tiff SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
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 12:34 pm.
Roll Call.
Present: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes,
Nick Berryman, Terry Cross.
Absent: Benjamin Hansford.
Also Present: Kim Ogle, Chris Gathman, and Diana Aungst, Department of Planning Services; Wayne
Howard, and Jennifer Petrik, Department of Planning Services — Engineering Division; Lauren Light,
Department of Health; Bruce Barker, County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary.
D" Motion: Approve the September 15, 2015 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by
Michael Wailes, Seconded by Joyce Smock. Motion passed unanimously.
CASE NUMBER: USR15-0034
APPLICANT: FRANCISCO BARRON AND APOLINAR VALLEJO
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 (PARKING, STORAGE AND STAGING FOR
SEMI TRUCKS, DUMP TRUCKS AND BELLY DUMP TRUCKS ALONG WITH
MINOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR) 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.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A REC EXEMPT RE-703; BEING PART W2 SECTION 30, T3N, R66W OF
THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 28 AND APPROXIMATELY 1,300 FEET
WEST OF STATE HIGHWAY 85.
ID' Chris Gathman, Planning Services, requested that this case be continued indefinitely. Mr. Gathman
said that additional information has been requested of the applicant to allow referral agencies to complete
their review and make a recommendation on this case. He stated that this is a violation case and added
that there is a compliance hearing scheduled before the Board of County Commissioners next week.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against the continuance
of this application. No one wished to speak.
Motion: Continue Case USR15-0034 indefinitely, Moved by Nick Berryman, Seconded by Michael
Wailes.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, Nick
Berryman, Terry Cross.
► CASE NUMBER: USR15-0042
APPLICANT: DRILL GREEN LLC
PLANNER: DIANA AUNGST
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES, OIL AND
GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE, (OFFICE/SHOP AND STORAGE OF
VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT) IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A REC EXEMPT RECX15-0112 BEING PART E2SE4 SECTION 33, T3N,
R66W OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: APPROXIMATELY 225 FEET WEST OF CR 31 AND APPROXIMATELY 1200
FEET NORTH OF CR 26.
Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case USR15-0042, 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.
DID.. Jennifer Petrik, Engineering, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the
requirements on site.
ID" Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
D" Rick Bueller, 5851 Pelican Shores, stated that they have outgrown the current facility in Platteville
and wish to expand their business to this location.
Commissioner Johnson asked if the mineral owners concerns have been addressed through a surface
use agreement. Mr. Bueller stated that they are presently working to address their concerns.
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 he has read through the Development Standards and Conditions of
Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that he is in agreement.
ID" Motion: Forward Case USR15-0042 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 Bruce Johnson.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, Nick
Berryman, Terry Cross.
CASE NUMBER: USR15-0037
APPLICANT BLUE GRAMA LAND CORPORATION
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES, OIL AND GAS
STORAGE FACILITIES WITH TRANSLOADING, A LAY-DOWN YARD AND A
LESS THAN 35 FOOT IN HEIGHT COMMUNICATIONS TOWER IN THE A
(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT B OF RECX15-0080, BEING PART OF THE E2 NE4 SECTION 27, T6N,
R65W OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 66; WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR
45.
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Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR15-0037, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Mr. Ogle noted that one(1) email correspondence was received with concerns
regarding traffic and turning radii onto county maintained roads. 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.
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Lauren Light, Environmental Health, r vi reviewed thepublic water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-
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dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
II` Anne Johnson, Tetra Tech, 1900 South Sunset Street, Longmont, Colorado, stated that the
applicants are proposing the transportation, storage, blending and distribution of crude oil near Lucerne,
Colorado. The facility will operate 24 hours, 7 days per week, 365 days per year with eight(8) employees
on site. They will also operate a SCADA system to monitor the facility remotely.
Commissioner Johnson asked how the enclosed tanks will handle the gas from crude oil. Seth
Vanderlinde, Blue Grama Land Corporation, 501 South Coal Train, Edmund, Oklahoma, said the oil that
will be brought into the facility will be highly regulated and will be merchantable crude oil so there should
not be any gas. He added that if there is gas, there are safety checks at the off-loading points. The tanks
themselves are designed to hold a certain amount of vapor.
Commissioner Smock asked how this will affect the surrounding farmland. Ms. Johnson said that it
shouldn't impact the surrounding agricultural land as the onsite storm management facilities are designed
to capture on-site run off as well as anything that might come from the roads. She added that they have
discussed this design with the ditch companies so that they are comfortable with the design.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this
application.
Eric Angus, 30740 CR 47, stated that he lives east of this project about one (1) mile; however they farm
all around this site. He is concerned with the increase in truck traffic as it is already heavily traveled with
beat trucks this time of year. He is concerned with the safety of his operators moving equipment with this
amount of truck traffic. Mr. Angus inquired how they will get trucks onto Highway 85 from County Road
66 without a stop light and suggested bringing the trucks to the site from Highway 392 and County Road
45. Mr. Angus stated that he doesn't have a problem with the storage site other than it is taking some
prime agricultural farmland.
ID`' Ms. Johnson stated that safety is a primary concern for the applicant as well. They will be entering
into a long term road maintenance and improvements agreement so if triggers are met the applicant will
be required to make improvements to the roadway. She added that they chose County Road 66 west to
Highway 85 because there are auxiliary lanes in place on Highway 85 so it is more safe to access and
exit off of Highway 85 to County Road 66.
In response to Commissioner Johnson's inquiry, Gene Coppola, Traffic Consultant, 9323 Armadillo Drive,
Lonetree, Colorado, stated that the service area for this facility is basically west and south of the site so
most of the traffic will be using Highway 85.
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.
ID" Motion: Forward Case USR15-0037 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 Bruce Sparrow, Seconded by Bruce Johnson.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, Nick
Berryman, Terry Cross.
Commissioner Smock commented that she is concerned with the safety of the farmers moving their
equipment on the roads and would like to see something from the applicant's point of view to help the
farmers because the farmers were here first.
Johnson concerned with h traffic is
sue Jo so s co ce edthe t a c and the safety of the tanks.
Commissioner Berryman requested that the applicants to do what they can with working with traffic.
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Commissioner Jemiola understands the route selected based on current safety and feels it is good to
maintain a relationship with the neighbors.
DD' CASE NUMBER: USR15-0053
APPLICANT: WELLS RANCH LLLP, C/O DCP MIDSTREAM, LP
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND A SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND
SERVICE, INCLUDING OIL AND GAS PROCESSING FACILITIES AND
RELATED EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TWO (2)
COMPRESSORS ASSOCIATED WITH GAS PROCESSING OR WHICH
COMPRESS GAS TO ENTER A PIPELINE FOR TRANSPORT TO MARKET,
AND ONE (1) ONE HUNDRED FOOT IN HEIGHT COMMUNICATIONS TOWER
IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SUBX15-0024 BEING PART OF THE E2 NW4 SW4 SECTION 19, T6N, R62W
OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: APPROXIMATELY 0.5 MILES SOUTH OF CR 68; AND APPROXIMATELY 2.25
MILES EAST OF CR 69.
DP* Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR15-0053, 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.
Jennifer Petrik, Engineering, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the
requirements on site.
ID' Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. Ms. Light recommended deleting Development Standard
15 as it was not part of the referral and is covered under Development Standard 16.
Patrick Groom, Witwer, Oldenburg, Barry & Groom, 822 7th Street, Suite 760, Greeley, stated that
DCP has previously permitted two (2) other compressor stations on the Wells Ranch. These are located
to the west of this proposed compressor station. Noble Energy is the oil and gas producer who is
producing on the Wells Ranch and they are demanding more compression of gas and as a result DCP
need to construct this proposed compressor station. Additionally, DCP is proposing a 100 foot
communication tower to monitor production at the compressor station. The subdivision exemption is 20
acres in size and the surrounding area will be kept in grassland.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
II* Motion: Delete Development Standard 15, as recommended by staff, Moved by Terry Cross,
Seconded by Joyce Smock. 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.
II* Motion: Forward Case USR15-0053 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 Joyce Smock, Seconded by Bruce Sparrow.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, Nick
Berryman, Terry Cross.
The Chair called a recess at 1:54 pm and reconvened the hearing at 2:10 pm.
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I` CASE NUMBER: USR15-0046
APPLICANT: FLOYD RUSTYE COLE
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
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 (SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY),
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 AND ONE (1) SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT PER LOT
OTHER THAN THOSE PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 23-3-20.A (SECOND
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE
DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: S2 NW4 SECTION 17, T9N, R66W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY,
COLORADO.
LOCATION: APPROXIMATELY 660 FEET SOUTH OF CR 106; EAST OF AND ADJACENT
TO CR 27.
DI' Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR15-0046, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Mr. Ogle noted that three (3) letters of support were received requesting to
provide no screening on the property. Given this request, the Department of Planning Services is not
requiring a screening plan. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this
application with the attached conditions of approval and development standards.
ID" Wayne Howard, Engineering, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and
the requirements on site.
II* Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Rustye Cole stated that he is the owner of Snowy River Enterprises for 23 years. The reason for
this request is to get out of debt and operate on a smaller scale. He added that they chose this area
because there is less traffic and he won't be impacting the area with traffic and with the product stream
available in the area.
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.
D`' Motion: Forward Case USR15-0046 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 Michael Wailes, Seconded by Gene Stille.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, Nick
Berryman, Terry Cross.
CASE NUMBER: USR15-0038
APPLICANT: TIMBRO RANCH &CATTLE CO LLC, C/O WELLS TRUCKING, LLC
PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR MINING OR RECOVERY OF OTHER MINERAL DEPOSITS AND
MATERIALS PROCESSING (GRAVEL MINING) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL)
ZONE DISTRICT.
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ALL OF SECTION 10, T9N, R59W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY,
COLORADO.
LOCATION: APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE WEST OF CR 119 AND APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE
NORTH OF CR 104.
Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR15-0038, 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 Smock asked to clarify the impact area of the mining. Mr. Gathman stated that the
proposed mined area is 37 acres.
ID" Wayne Howard, Engineering, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and
the requirements on site.
Ils Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. Ms. Light noted that Development Standard 8 should be
amended to read "Adequate drinking, hand washing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees
and patrons of the facility, at all times. Portable toilets and bottled water are acceptable. Records of
maintenance and property disposal for portable toilets shall be retained on a quarterly basis and available
for review by the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environmental. Portable toilets shall be
serviced by a cleaner licensed in the Weld County and shall contain hand sanitizers".
Additionally, Ms. Light requested that a new Development Standard 7 be added to read "Fugitive Dust
should attempt to be confined on the property. Uses on the property should comply with the Colorado Air
Quality Commissions Air Quality Regulations".
Mr. Gathman referred to Condition of Approval 5.A which requires a grading permit if more than 1 acre is
disturbed; however that condition may be deleted as it is not a requirement in this case.
John Kolanz, 2725 Rocky Mountain Avenue, Suite 320, Loveland, Colorado, stated that the
operation of this mine will be determined by market demand. They anticipate 2 years; however it
depends on the market conditions.
Commissioner Johnson asked what the reclamation plan is. Mr. Kolanz said that it will be regraded,
revegetated and put back to range land.
Commissioner Smock is concerned with the additional 150 trucks on the roadways out there. Mr. Kolanz
said that they are taking those trucks off of more populated areas and added that they will enter into an
improvements and road maintenance agreement.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
.' Motion: Delete Condition of Approval 5.A, as recommended by staff, Moved by Bruce Johnson,
Seconded by Michael Wailes. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion: Amend Development Standard 8, as recommended by staff, Moved by Bruce Sparrow,
Seconded by Terry Cross. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion: Add new Development Standard 7 and renumber accordingly, as recommended by Staff, Moved
by Joyce Smock, Seconded by Bruce Sparrow. 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.
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ID" Motion: Forward Case USR15-0038 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 Bruce Sparrow, Seconded by Michael Wailes.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, Nick
Berryman, Terry Cross.
Commissioner Smock commented that she is concerned with the number of trucks on the roadway in that
area.
Commissioner Jemiola echoed Ms. Smock's concerns regarding traffic.
The Chair called a recess at 2:46 pm and reconvened the hearing at 2:55 pm.
CASE NUMBER: USR15-0039
APPLICANT: JEFFERY& DIANNE ENGELMAN LIVING TRUST
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 (RV AND SELF-STORAGE FACILITY),
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: PART N2 SECTION 27, T5N, R66W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY,
COLORADO.
LOCATION: IMMEDIATELY TO THE SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF 37TH
STREET AND 47TH AVENUE.
ID* Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR15-0039, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Mr. Gathman noted that there are 17 letters of opposition to this proposal from
surrounding property owners. He added that three letters were received during this hearing and he
provided copies to the attorney to enter into the record. The concerns outlined in these letters are that
this proposed use is not the highest and best use of the property and will negatively impact development
of commercial lots in the Tuscony Subdivision, more of an industrial use, the property is low compared to
the roadway and it will be difficult to provide screening to mitigate visual impacts to surrounding property,
traffic, impact to development on cattails and wetlands development, impact on surrounding property
values, safety concerns related to storage items, trespassing, snow storage, noise, and fluids from
vehicles leaking into adjacent lake. The Department of Planning Services is recommending screening of
the outdoor storage on site. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this
application with the attached conditions of approval and development standards.
Commissioner Jemiola noted that he is a Trustee of the Milliken Town Board; however he stated that he
has not seen this application or this referral and feels he will be fair and impartial in this case.
Jennifer Petrik, Engineering, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the
requirements on site.
ID" Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
1►' Deanne Frederickson, AGPROfessionals, stated that the applicants are proposing a self-storage
and RV storage business, along with a residence located on site. Ms. Frederickson provided a brief
description of the development of the site. A meeting was held with the Lake Arrowhead Water
Association in May 2015 and discussions centered on access to the lake and lighting of the facility.
Additionally, the applicant met with a total of 15 neighbors to discuss this proposal.
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Commissioner Jemiola referred to the objection letter from Anadarko regarding mineral interest notice
and asked if they have talked to Anadarko. Ms. Frederickson said that she first saw this letter at the
hearing today and added that she talked to their attorney and it appears to be a form letter. She added
that they are willing to talk with them about a surface use agreement. Given the location and size of the
property they feel it is unlikely that they would drill in this area but are happy to talk with them.
Commissioner Smock asked if the lake is currently being used for recreation. Ms. Frederickson said that
the Lake Arrowhead Water Association could answer that question. The north side of the lake is not
allowed to have recreation but they are willing to allow them access to it for maintenance purposes.
Commissioner Sparrow asked if the applicant has any rights to the lake for irrigation. Ms. Frederickson
said that they will not use it for irrigation.
ID' The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this
application.
Blair Howe, 5623 Arrowhead Drive, represents the Lake Arrowhead Water Association that uses the lake
to water the properties within the Lake Arrowhead Subdivision. He stated that the Board has no
inclination one way or another as it relates to the ability to store and deliver water. However, he said that
they do need access on the west side of this facility for maintenance. He added that they would like to
have fencing on the south side of the lake for security and safety of the patrons of this facility as it is an
attractive nuisance for others. Additionally, they do not want anyone parking on the lakeshore. Mr. Howe
stated that they are also concerned with contamination into the water as it flows directly into the South
Platte River as they do not know what will be stored in those units.
Commissioner Wailes asked to clarify why they need access to the west side of the storage facility. Judy
Sahrle, Treasurer of the Lake Arrowhead Water Association, stated that they own the property west of the
proposed facility and there are cattails in the area that they need to maintain. They are asking the
applicants to give them access to continue the maintenance of the property.
Il°` Blair Howe said that they are trying to get used to the traffic with the new school and understand
that 37th street may be widened; however the change is difficult to deal with.
Diana Krausnick, 4839 Arrowhead Drive, President of Lake Arrowhead Homeowners Association,
provided a collection of concerns from the homeowners in Lake Arrowhead Subdivision. She stated that
the lake is used as recreation to fish and feed the geese and wildlife and to observe the wildlife. Ms.
Krausnick stated that they are opposed to this proposal and briefly described their concerns related to
traffic, construction & visual impacts, illegal activities, size of home on site, lay of the land, no 404 Permit
from the Army Corp of Engineers, water quality, and safety and site operations of the facility.
Ms. Krausnick stated that they are not opposed to smart site usage and usage consistent with the
residential environment and usage that protects the water quality, wetland and fish/waterfowl.
Commissioner Wailes asked if the Homeowners Association has looked at purchasing this property to
preserve as a park or open space. Ms. Krausnick said that the Homeowners Association Board had been
approached over the last 20 years by the developer and doesn't know why it didn't go any further. She
added that the developer originally told the owners within the subdivision that this site would be a golf
course.
Commissioner Cross asked if the residents that live along the shore were ever flooded or does the lake
rise high enough to impact the residents. Ms. Krausnick said that to her knowledge none of the houses
were flooded.
Commissioner Wailes asked what the permitted recreational use of the lake is for the residents of
Arrowhead Subdivision. Ms. Krausnick said that non-motorized boats, fishing and some swimming are
allowed.
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Commissioner Jemiola asked if there is anything that the applicants could do to make this project more
compatible. Ms. Krausnick said that restaurants or businesses that house law offices or medical offices
would be more compatible as there are concerns with the aesthetics and things that happen in storage
units. They requested an unfavorable recommendation of this application. Ms. Krausnick said that they
would want to see fencing to stop any trash or debris from the storage facility getting into the lake, would
like to see minimized traffic flow through the neighborhood, and security and safety of the surrounding
properties. Ms. Krausnick indicated that they are not in support of the project, regardless.
ID" Andrew Hinz, 5411 Arrowhead Drive, stated that he has lived there for 10 years and is in support of
this request. He said that the applicant has cleaned and maintained this site over the past six months and
is happy to see the improvements. He added that the applicants have met the requirements of the code
and doesn't see any standing where they can't pursue their economic endeavor to move forward with this
project.
Nancy Acedo-Keene, 5506 Arrowhead Drive, stated that she has lived there for 15 years. She
believes the zoning for storage should be commercial or industrial and is not compatible with the
surrounding land uses. She is concerned with the..fluid discharge from the storage units and RVs stored
on site. Additionally, they are concerned with air pollution from the idling RV's, and the people that will
come to the storage units as they may trespass the neighborhood. She added that there will be an
impact to the wildlife habitat and vegetation.
i" Anne Peif, 5053 Pawnee Drive, said that she has lived there for over 30 years. She is concerned
with the visual impacts of the facility from their property. Additionally, she is concerned with the increased
traffic, illegal activity from storage units, theft and crime, noise, lighting, and property values. She stated
that the lake amplifies any sound and light that will come from the facility. She inquired when the pursuit
of commercial development in this area is more important than the development of properties in our
subdivision.
r` Gary Helgeson, 4840 Pawnee Drive, stated that he is opposed to this project. His concerns include
the decrease of property values and that it will be an eye sore to the subdivision entrance. He added that
there are bald eagles and swans on the lake.
Commissioner Jemiola asked what would make it more compatible. Mr. Helgeson said that he doesn't
think anything could make it more compatible with the area.
IID" Dorothy Elder, 5008 Pawnee Drive, stated that they have lived there for 25 years. She is concerned
with the project as it is an eye sore after it will be built and doesn't believe it is the highest and best use.
ID' Sandy Sory, 5020 Pawnee Drive, echoed Ms. Pelf's comments. She said that this project is not
right for this corner.
Kelly Nauton, 5408 Arrowhead Drive, stated that this project is not consistent with surrounding uses
since there are no commercial properties in the surrounding vicinity. She added that it is not consistent
with future development and there is some question to what the future development would be since
nothing has been done. The building of the new school is indicative of the future area and added that
typically residential development surrounds schools and is more appropriate for this area.
D' Jim Vitale, 4800 Kiowa Drive, stated that he purchased property in the subdivision in 2014 after
looking for the right place. If there had been a storage facility then, they would not have purchased their
property.
DI" Less Lieser, 5106 Kiowa Drive, purchased their property in 1970. He said that they were under the
pretenses that this site was to be a golf course. He added that the storage facilities deteriorate rapidly
and added that it belongs in an industrial area.
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D" Bruce Lane, 5141 Pawnee Drive, said that he has lived there for•27 years. He stated that
everything runs to the lake. He noted that the applicant is going to make an 8 foot cut and doesn't know
how they will keep the storage units dry and the volume of water is going to go through the property
bringing all the pollutants and debris into the lake.
DD. Judy Sahrle, 5716 Arrowhead Drive, said that they bought their property 21 years ago because of
the lake. She said that she is not opposed to storage units and is a partner of a storage facility in
Loveland. She added that they were required to provide feasibility, economic and traffic studies and
added that it needs to be in an industrial park. Ms. Sahrle stated that there are 160 houses in Arrowhead,
of which 76 homeowners own the lake and have water pumped to their property for irrigation. Ms. Sahrle
added that they pay an enormous amount of insurance for the lake for liability reasons. She asked what
will stop kids from wandering out of the storage facility and falling into the lake. Additionally, she asked
what will prevent trash going into the lake from the storage facility.
ID' Wayne Morgan, 5400 Arrowhead Drive, agreed with the previous comments and believes that there
is no need for a storage facility. He said that with the amount of traffic it is difficult to access 37th Street
and added that he is concerned with the increase of accidents.
ID' Marie Lieser, 5106 Kiowa Drive, stated that they built their home 42 years ago. She said that she is
concerned about the safety of the children in the neighborhood.
D' Ryan Peif, 5622 Ute Lane, said that he has spent 22 years of his childhood life there and currently
lives there with his wife. He said that he doesn't know how a 30 foot motor home will safely access off of
37th Street in its current design as 37th Street was raised to accommodate the water flow. He said that
this neighborhood has been established for 50 years and now the property values will decrease with this
storage facility.
Pat Hergenreter stated that his concern is with the application as it does not meet the guidelines in
the Comprehensive Plan. He added that one-half mile away Weld County approved three (3) RV storage
facilities. He indicated that it seems like the County is dictating future development in this area.
I`' Linda Farrier, Farrier Real Estate, stated that she is the broker who sold this property. She is
familiar with Arrowhead Subdivision. She said that this property is slightly unique as it is on the north side
of the lake and is bound by two busy roads and this site would be commercial because of the road
activity. Ms. Farrier said that this property was on the market and she didn't receive a single phone call
from a neighbor or an interested party to build a house or apartment building. She added that the interest
she received was for a hunting preserve or for commercial use.
Commissioner Wailes asked how long it was on the market. Ms. Farrier said it was previously marketed
by Mr. Lundvall for some time and added that she put it on the market July 2015 and had it under contract
in about four months. Ms. Farrier said that this property sat as a field which became overgrown and Mr.
Engelman has removed weeds, bushes, trees and maintained it since he has purchased it.
II Susan Hergenreter, 5610 Ute Lane, said that the weeds were native habitat for the wildlife and
added that the applicant would clean it up for his development. She said that this is an industrial use in
an agricultural area. She feels that it is a detriment to their neighborhood.
Commissioner Jemiola asked if there is anything that could mitigate these concerns. Ms. Hergenreter
said that she cannot think of anything that would make it more compatible with the surrounding uses.
The Chair called a recess at 5:05 pm and reconvened the hearing at 5:21 pm.
I" Ms. Frederickson said that the property is still available for purchase if someone would like to
discuss that. It has been vacant property for a very long time and understands that the neighbors would
want to keep it that way. She said that they have tried to be compatible with the area and have designed
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two (2) detention ponds that will control the water on site so this will collect any debris before going into
the lake.
Ms. Frederickson said that Mr. Engelman owns another storage facility called "Gateway Storage" for over
20 years in Greeley and added that it is currently at capacity. She added that it is a very clean storage
facility and welcomed anyone to visit it.
Ms. Frederickson said that if a fence is needed they would be happy to install a new fence; however they
felt the proposed roadway and detention ponds would deter anyone trespassing into the lake area. She
added that they felt rather than fencing they would have natural landscaping but they will be happy to
install fencing.
Mr. Frederickson said that there will be no public auctions at this facility. She said that most of the time
they resolve the issues and added that with an abandoned unit they have to go through a process of
clearing the storage unit.
Commissioner Jemiola asked what type of fencing would be proposed. Ms. Frederickson said that she
would not encourage a 6 foot privacy fence as it isn't a good view but they are willing to do whatever it
takes. Additionally, if more screening is needed they are open to provide more screening.
Ms. Frederickson stated that the Lake Arrowhead Water Association will have access to maintain their
facility
Commissioner Johnson asked what the proposal is for cleaning up any trash. Jeff Engelman, 2600 36th
Avenue, stated that they will pick up the property in the morning and go back around in the evening to
clean the property. There is not a lot of trash left by customers as there is trash that gets blown in from
the outside. He said that they have been recognized as an Outstanding Operators Award in the
magazine, Self-Storage Insight and Education.
Commissioner Stille asked if the home will be a stick built home or if it will be a double-wide home. Mr.
Engelman said it will be stick built and wants it to look like it fits into the community. He said that he
wants to keep out the low rent out and maintain it as an upper class facility.
He said that according to the City of Evans' budget the plan for 37th Street from 47th Avenue to 65th
Avenue is projected to be a four-lane road as well as 65th Avenue and 47th Avenue. He added that these
are budgeted numbers for 2016 and 2018.
Mr. Engelman said that they will have nightly security staff that will come at random times at night.
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.
DI' Motion: Forward Case USR15-0039 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 Brue Johnson, Seconded by Bruce Sparrow.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, Nick
Berryman, Terry Cross.
Commissioner Johnson said that the residents take the agricultural community for granted that is their
open space. He encouraged the applicant to further study the water that will come onto the property and
go off the property.
Commissioner Stille appreciated the comments from the public and believes that these concerns have
been addressed.
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Commissioner Smock encouraged the public to attend the hearing before the Board of County
Commissioners. She added that there are some valid concerns; however she believes the applicant has
a valid application and has met the criteria in the Weld County Code.
Commissioner Wailes said that it is commendable that there are residents who take pride in their
community. He echoed Mr. Johnson's comments in regard to taking the agricultural land for granted as a
protected space. He believes that the applicant will do the right thing to make this successful for him and
the community as the burden will be placed on him to follow the development standards.
Commissioner Berryman said that he doesn't enjoy it when a neighborhood is pitted against an applicant;
however the applicant does have the ability to apply for what they want and believes they have met the
requirements and tried to address the neighbor's concerns. He encouraged additional screening of the
facility and to try and discourage traffic flowing into the subdivision.
Commissioner Jemiola encouraged the applicant to reach out to the neighbors prior to the Board of
County Commissioner hearing which is scheduled for October 215t at 10 am.
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 6:10 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
�Q�j Digitally signed by Kristine Ranslem
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Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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