HomeMy WebLinkAbout20150266.tiff SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
D. 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, Jason Maxey, at 1:30 pm.
Roll Call. •
Present: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce
Smock, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman, Terry Cross.
Also Present: Diana Aungst and Tom Parko, Department of Planning Services; Wayne Howard and
Jennifer Petrik, Department of Public Works; Lauren Light, Department of Health; Brad Yatabe, County
Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary.
Motion: Approve the December 16, 2014 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by
Joyce Smock, Seconded by Bruce Johnson. Motion passed unanimously.
D- CASE NUMBER: ORDINANCE 2015-1
PRESENTED BY: TOM PARK()
REQUEST: IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS,
CHAPTER 21 AREAS AND ACTIVITIES OF STATE INTEREST AND CHAPTER
23 ZONING, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE.
Dfr Tom Parko, Planning Services, requested that this item be continued to the February 3, 2015
Planning Commission hearing. Mr. Parko added that following a work session with the Board of County
Commissioners, they would like to have a stakeholder meeting with some industry representatives.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
D' Motion: Continue Ordinance 2015-1 to the February 3, 2015 Planning Commission hearing, Moved
by Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes= 9).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock,
Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman,Terry Cross.
Commissioner Berryman commented that this is a great step and looks forward to seeing what comes out
of this meeting.
D` CASE NUMBER: USR14-0064
APPLICANT: CENTENNIAL TOOLS&SERVICE, LLC, C/O JOSE&AURELIO GONZALEZ
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 (A SHOP, EMPLOYEE AND COMMERCIAL
TRUCK PARKING) 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: LOT B REC EXEMPT RE-4314; PART N2SE4 SECTION 10, T4N, R64W OF
THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 57 AND APPROXIMATELY 0.4 MILES
NORTH OF CR 46.
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Dfr Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case USR14-0064, reading the recommendation and
M . Aungst noted that two (2) letters from surrounding property owners were
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received in opposition of the proposed use. The letters outlined concerns regarding traffic, noise and
compatibility. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application with the
attached conditions of approval and development standards.
Dt` Jennifer Petrik, Engineering, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the
requirements on site.
0' Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Curtis Williams, JR Engineering, 7200 South Alton Way, Centennial, Colorado, stated that the
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applicant provides support to the oil and gas industry through tool rentals and trucking water to and from
the job sites. A proposed 100x50 structure will be constructed to store the tools. Initially, portable toilets
will be used; however the applicant intends to have restrooms inside the building.
Jose Gonzalez, 326 3rd Street, Kersey, Colorado, stated that he received the letters of opposition prior to
the start of the hearing and wished to address them. He stated that the employees are from local
communities. With regard to the number of trucks, Mr. Gonzalez said that his dad operates the trucking
business and there are two (2) trucks that transport water from job site to job site. He added that those
trucks are just parked at the site over night. The tools fit into a normal 8 foot bed pickup truck. Mr.
Gonzalez stated that all the employees are US citizens and carry valid Colorado State Drivers License.
Mr. Gonzalez understands that this is in violation and added that they were sent to court. He said that
they went to court because they turned in the completed application after the deadline date. Mr.
Gonzalez stated that they intend to park the vehicles inside the proposed building.
Commissioner Wailes referred to the application and asked if they intend to have a residence located
within the proposed shop building. Mr. Gonzalez said that he would like to put a kitchen in the shop
building and indicated that his dad may live on the property in the future.
Commissioner Sparrow asked how the applicant will be irrigating the landscaping until the water well is
drilled. Mr. Williams said that water will be transported in to water the landscaping initially.
Commissioner Smock asked the applicant to explain the shared well. Mr. Gonzalez stated that there is a
shared well agreement with the property to the north.
Commissioner Johnson understands that his father will have two (2)trucks and asked to clarify how many
trucks Mr. Gonzalez will have. Mr. Gonzalez said that he has six (6) pickup trucks and he allows his five
(5) employees to take the company trucks home and come back in the morning.
Commissioner Maxey referred to the hours of operation and asked if they operate outside of the stated
hours for emergency reasons. Mr. Gonzalez said that it is possible that someone could come outside of
those hours and requested that this be amended so they wouldn't fall into violation again.
DI° The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this
application.
Steve Foos, 23435 CR 61, Kersey, Colorado, stated that he has farmed there since 1981. He said that
they came here with questions and concerns and added that the applicant has addressed those
nand concerns. He stated that a young man is starting this business and he is doing the best he
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can. Mr. Foos said that he has three (3) trucks for farming and can work all hours of the night. He stated
that he has no concerns with this business and expressed support for the applicant.
Commissioner Maxey clarified if the there is a change to the hours of operation if he is acceptable to that.
Mr. Foos stated that the applicant is a young man trying to start a business and said that he understands
there may be occasionally some night hours.
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Mr. Foos asked what the augmentation plan is for the well.
D. In regard to the augmentation plan, Mr.Williams said that he is not sure at this time but will check on
that. Commissioner Johnson added that he believed for small commercial wells they are exempt from
augmentation. Ms. Aungst said that the well is not permitted for commercial uses; therefore if the
applicant chooses to use the well for commercial uses then they will need to re-permit the well.
D°' Ms. Aungst suggested amending Development Standard 3 to read "The hours of operation are 6:00
am — 6:30 p.m. Monday - Sunday, and from time to time there may be employees accessing the site
outside of these hours to pick-up equipment or paperwork."
Motion: Amend Development Standard 3 as stated by staff, Moved by Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by
Benjamin Hansford. Motion carried unanimously.
The Chair asked the applicant if he has read through the amended Development Standards and
Conditions of Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that he is in
agreement.
• Motion: Forward Case USR14-0064 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 Michael Wailes.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary:Yes = 9).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock,
Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman,Terry Cross.
Commissioner Smock expressed appreciation for young people starting new businesses in Weld County
and also for the people in the community who support them.
Commissioner Wailes appreciated the Foos's coming in and sharing their concerns and then giving their
support for their neighbors.
Commissioner Jemiola thanked the applicant and Mr. Foos for being good neighbors.
Commissioner Maxey echoed previous comments and thanked the applicant and his representative for
providing a good plan. He expressed appreciation to Mr. Foos for coming in today and expressing their
concerns and then becoming an advocate for the applicant after having those concerns addressed.
The Chair asked the public if there were other items of business that they would like to discuss. No one
wished to speak.
M" The Chair asked the Planning Commission members if there was any new business to discuss.
Brad Yatabe, County Attorney, stated that this is to designate a posting place for Planning Commission
hearings. Annually, the Board of County Commissioners designates a posting place for notices according
to Colorado Statute 24-6-402. After further review of this statute, Mr. Yatabe stated that this also applies
to the Planning Commission hearings. He suggested that the Bulletin Board located in the Administration
Building be the designated place for placing public notices for the Planning Commission.
Motion: Designation of posting notice of the Planning Commission hearings on the Bulletin Board of the
Administration Building, 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado, Moved by Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by
Jordan Jemiola. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 2:43 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Digitally signed by Kristine Ranslem
W J1 C6tJl LL�Yt Date:2015.01.12 15:05:45-0700'
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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