HomeMy WebLinkAbout20153816.tiff BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY,COLORADO,PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
• Moved by Bruce Johnson, 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: USR15-0051
APPLICANT: GABRIEL&VEILA ROBLES
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR AN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIMARILY
ENGAGED IN PERFORMING AGRICULTURAL, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY OR
HORTICULTURAL SERVICES ON A FEE OR CONTRACT BASIS,INCLUDING
COMMERCIAL RODEO ARENAS AND COMMERCIAL ROPING ARENAS,TO
INCLUDE AN OUTDOOR ARENA IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT B REC EXEMPT RE-3913;BEING PART NE4 SECTION 20,T1 N,R65W OF
THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY,COLORADO.
LOCATION: APPROXIMATELY 0.5 MILES NORTH OF CR 6;WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO
CR 41.
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 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 22-2-20.8.2(A.Policy 2.2)states,"Allow commercial and industrial uses,which are
directly related to or dependent upon agriculture,to locate within agricultural areas when the
impact to surrounding properties is minimal or mitigated and where adequate services and
infrastructure are currently available or reasonably obtainable. These commercial and
industrial uses should be encouraged to locate in areas that minimize the removal of
agricultural land from production."
Section 22-2-20.1(A.Goal 9)states"Reduce potential conflicts between varying land uses in
the conversion of traditional agricultural lands to other land uses."
The facility is sited adjacent to the FRICO canal and west of an irrigation pond that has an
earthen berm to the west and north. The site slopes gently to the west. Conditions of
Approval and Development Standards require operation during daylight hours only,disposal
of animal feed and wastes thereby limiting vermin infestation and minimizing a nuisance
condition, requiring fugitive dust being confined to the property,with enforceable noise
limitations and standards and prohibiting alcoholic beverages and firearms on location will
ensure compatibility with the surrounding area in addition to the Development Standards and
Conditions of Approval.
B. Section 23-2-220.A.2—The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the A(Agricultural)
Zone District.
Citing the Weld County Code,Section 23-3-40.B.17 and Section 23-3-40.B.18 provides for a
Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for commercial Rodeo Arenas,
Commercial and commercial Roping Arenas,to include both indoor and outdoor arenas in the
A(Agricultural)Zone District.
• C. Section 23-2-220.A.3—The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with the existing
surrounding land uses. EXHIBIT
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The position of the facility on the land creates a separation of more than 1300 hundred feet to
the nearest residence to the east, 1600 feet to the nearest residence to the south,
approximately 2000 feet to residences to the north and over 3000 feet to the west. With the
exception of the residences to the east,all other property is sloping to the northwest. The site
is located in a rural area,with Interstate 76 approximately 500 feet from the eastern property
line and limited residential development to the west and south.One letter dated September 1,
2015 was received from a property owner located on County Road 8 who objected to the
proposed arena. No other comments were received from interested persons or surrounding
property owners.The Conditions of Approval and Development Standards will require animal
and feed wastes, bedding, debris and other organic wastes to be disposed of so that vermin
infestations, flies, odors, disease hazards and nuisances are minimized; requiring fugitive
dust being confined to the property; requiring a Final Drainage design to be submitted and
approved prior to operation, require agreements with FRICO for the protection of the ditch
and the water conveyed in the ditch and enforceable noise limitations and standards and
prohibiting alcoholic beverages and firearms on location will ensure compatibility with 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 site is located within the three (3) mile referral area of the Towns of Hudson and
Lochbuie and Adams County. The Town of Lochbuie in their referral dated September 17,
2015 indicated no conflict with their interests. The Town of Hudson in their referral dated
September 14, 2015 had concerns with how emergency services would be provided for both
the livestock and the participants. Access for emergency service providers, and the
availability for fire protection were also concerns. Trash collection, migrating trash on
adjacent properties and roads were also of concern. At the time of the Hudson Planning
Commission hearing there were questions regarding food truck vendors, consumption of
alcohol beverages, traffic on adjacent roads and the potential for further deterioration of the
sandy poor condition road base. Adams County Conservation District in their referral
comments, dated September 17, 2015 indicated that they have no concerns, specific to
damage to the soil, grasses, soil compaction, the blowing of dust, the lack of a water well,
and the significant possibility of dead livestock -- of concern is how the animals would be
disposed of should this event occur. The Conservation District given their concerns,
suggested that the application not be approved.
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.
The property is not within the Flood Hazard development Area, the Geological Hazard
Development Area,the Weld County-Greeley Airport Overlay District and the site is not in a
defined Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) area.
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.
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The proposed facility is located on approximately 47 acres of Prime(Irrigated)—farmlands of
National Importance and Irrigated Land (Not Prime)per the 1979 Soil Conservation Service
Important Farmlands of Weld County Map. The applicant has no rights to irrigation water
from the ditch and there is no water available or associated with the land.
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.
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 FRICO, as stated in the
referral response dated September 10, 2015. Evidence of such shall be submitted, in writing,
to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. (FRICO)
B. The applicant shall attempt to address the requirements(concerns)of the Town of Hudson,as
stated in the referral response dated September 14, 2015. Evidence of such shall be
submitted, in writing, to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. (Town of Hudson)
C. The applicant shall attempt to address the requirements (concerns) of the West Adams
Conservation District, as stated in the referral response dated September 17, 2015. Evidence
of such shall be submitted, in writing, to the Weld County Department of Planning Services.
(Department of Building Inspection)
D. An Improvements and Road Maintenance Agreement is required for offsite improvements at
this location. Road maintenance including dust control, damage repair, specified haul routes
and future traffic triggers for improvements will be included. (Department of Public Works)
E. A Final Drainage design is required. (Department of Planning Services- Engineer)
F. The map shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. All sheets of the map shall be labeled USR15-0051 (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. The applicant shall delineate the trash collection areas. Section 23-3-350.H of the Weld
County Code addresses the issue of trash collection areas. (Department of Planning
Services)
5. Show and label the approved access(AP15-00439),and the appropriate turning radii on
the site plan. (Department of Planning Services-Engineer)
6. Show and label the approved tracking control on the site plan.
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7. Show and label the accepted drainage features and drainage flow arrows on the site
plan. Water quality features should be labeled as "Water Quality Feature, No-Build or
Storage Area, Volume = TBD" (Department of Planning Services-Engineer)
8. Show and label the Emergency Services site access and staging area. (Department of
Planning Services)
9. The Parking shall be shown on the map in accordance with Section 23-3-250.A.2 of the
Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services)
10. County Road 41 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Road
Classification Plan as a local road, which requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout.
The applicant shall delineate on the site plan the future and existing right-of-way. All
setbacks shall be measured from the edge of future right-of-way. This road is maintained
by Weld County. (Department of Planning Services-Engineer)
2. Upon completion of Condition of Approval#1 above,the applicant shall submit one(1)paper copy or
one (1)electronic copy (.pdf) of the plat for preliminary approval to the Weld County Department of
Planning Services. Upon approval of the plat the applicant shall submit a Mylar plat along with all
other documentation required as Conditions of Approval.The Mylar plat shall be recorded in the office
of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder by the Department of Planning Services. The plat shall be
prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County Code. The
Mylar plat 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 plat
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(@..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. 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 plat 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)
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Motion seconded by Terry Cross.
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.
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 November 17, 2015.
Dated the 17th of November, 2015.
Digitally signed by Kristine Ranslem
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Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Gabriel & Velia Robles
Lienzo Rancho Los Alamos
USR15-0051
1. A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR15-0051, for an Agricultural
Service Establishment primarily engaged in performing Agricultural, Animal Husbandry or Horticultural
Services on a fee or contract basis, including Commercial Rodeo Arenas and Commercial Roping Arenas,
to include an Outdoor Arena 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 hours of operation are 12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May through October as stated
by the applicant(s). (Department of Planning Services)
4. The parking on the site shall be maintained in accordance with the approved Parking Plan. (Department of
Planning Services)
5. Animal and feed wastes, bedding, debris and other organic wastes shall be disposed of so that vermin
infestation,flies,odors,disease hazards,and nuisances are minimized. (Department of Public Health and
Environment)
6. All liquid and solid wastes(as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5,
C.R.S.) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and
groundwater contamination. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
7. 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)
8. 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)
9. 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)
10. 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)
11. Adequate drinking, hand washing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and patrons of the
facility at all times. Temporary uses for a time period of six months or less, portable toilets and bottled
water are acceptable. Records of maintenance and proper disposal for portable toilets shall be retained on
a quarterly basis and available for review by the Weld County Department of Public Health and
Environment. Portable toilets shall be serviced by a cleaner licensed in Weld County and shall contain
hand sanitizers. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
12. 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)
13. 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)
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14. The parking and emergency services areas on the site shall be maintained in accordance with the
approved Parking and Emergency Services Plans. (Department of Planning Services)
15. 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)
16. The site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road including damages and/or offsite
tracking. (Planning and Engineering)
17. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On-site parking shall be utilized.
(Department of Public Works)
18. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts will be maintained on the site. (Department of Planning
Services-Engineer)
19. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of onsite drainage related features. (Department of
Planning Services-Engineer)
20. 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)
21. All signs 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)
22. The maximum number of persons on site for any event is limited to 350 persons as stated in the
application. (Department of Planning Services)
23. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design and Operation
Standards of Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. 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 state's 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.
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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
28. 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.
Alithatia
11 - 17 1S' SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday , November 17 , 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 : 30 pm .
Roll Call .
Present : Benjamin Hansford , Bruce Johnson , Bruce Sparrow , Jordan Jemiola , Joyce Smock , Terry Cross .
Absent/Excused : Gene Stille , Michael Wailes , Nick Berryman .
Also Present : Kim Ogle , Chris Gathman , Diana Aungst, Michelle Martin , and Tom Parko , 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 .
Motion : Approve the November 3 , 2015 Weld County Planning Commission minutes , Moved by Bruce
Johnson , Seconded by Bruce Sparrow. Motion passed unanimously .
CASE NUMBER : USR15-0051
APPLICANT : GABRIEL & VEILA ROBLES
PLANNER : KIM OGLE
REQUEST : A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR AN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIMARILY
ENGAGED IN PERFORMING AGRICULTURAL , ANIMAL HUSBANDRY OR
HORTICULTURAL SERVICES ON A FEE OR CONTRACT BASIS , INCLUDING
COMMERCIAL RODEO ARENAS AND COMMERCIAL ROPING ARENAS , TO
INCLUDE AN OUTDOOR ARENA IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL ) ZONE
DISTRICT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION : LOT B REC EXEMPT RE-3913 ; BEING PART NE4 SECTION 20 , T1 N , R65W
OF THE 6TH P. M . , WELD COUNTY, COLORADO .
LOCATION : APPROXIMATELY 0 . 5 MILES NORTH OF CR 6 ; WEST OF AND ADJACENT
TO CR 41 .
Kim Ogle , Planning Services , presented Case USR15-0051 , reading the recommendation and comments
into the record . Mr. Ogle noted that two letters were received to this request. One letter was in
opposition and another letter was without concern . 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 . Ms . Petrik stated that since the applicant does not want to increase the
imperviousness of the property , Condition of Approval 1 . E and Condition of Approval 1 . F . 7 could be
removed .
Lauren Light, Environmental Health , reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements , on-site
dust control , and the Waste Handling Plan .
Commissioner Smock asked if the existing structures and viewing stands are permitted . Mr. Ogle stated
that the Building Inspection Department did not require any building permits for the facility and added that
the facility has been operating for two years . Commissioner Hansford asked if this site is in violation . Mr.
Ogle replied no and clarified that this facility was used for personal recreation . He added that the
applicant has applied to use the facility for their club .
Gabriel Robles , 4810 Mountain Princeton , Brighton , Colorado , said that he purchased the property to
have their own arena . He said that the arena was in place when he purchased the property.
Commissioner Hansford asked if there are wagers placed during events . Mr. Robles replied no ; however
there are admission and concession fees .
Commissioner Johnson referred to the Town of Hudson ' s comments and asked if alcohol will be allowed .
Mr. Robles said that the public can bring their coolers but they are told that there no alcohol is allowed .o a owed .
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Commissioner Jemiola referred to the letters submitted and asked how they will handle the trash. Mr.
Robles said that he personally goes out onto the street to clean the property and ensures that no trash is
able to blow off.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
Lori Granberg, 2597 CR 41, stated that there is no trash from the property. She said that they do play
music and it is not disturbing. She is concerned with the road condition. She said that their road has not
been graded since Hudson put in crushed asphalt on the north side of the road. She said that they are
not speaking in support of the activity but more concerned with the lack of maintenance on that roadway.
Ms. Petrik stated that the applicant would be required to enter into a road maintenance and improvements
agreement. Ms. Petrik asked for her contact information for Public Works to contact her regarding her
concern.
Sandra Wollert, 19676 CR 8, said that she is concerned as she has had two cats killed from people trying
to go through her property to get to the rodeo. She added that she has two homes on her property and
young children live in one of the homes and she is afraid that the children will get hit. She said that the
music is loud and doesn't stop.
Lawrence Allen, 2730 CR 41, stated that he lives across from the access. He is concerned with the
maintenance of the road and the amount of traffic to the road.
Robert Grand, 105 Woodward Avenue, Keenesburg, Colorado, stated that he has known the applicant for
six years and has been involved with him on several projects. He added that he has always found Mr.
Robles to be very professional and very straight forward. Mr. Grand said that it is encouraging to see an
agricultural event in Weld County.
Herbert Norton, 357 Birch Street, Hudson, Colorado, stated that he has done business with the applicant
as well as attended some of his events. He added that Mr. Robles is very professional.
George Herrera, 6963 Teller Court, Denver, Colorado, stated that he is retired law enforcement. He owns
a consulting business in security and protection. He was approached by the applicant several months
ago and has been hired to assist him to make sure the process would be in compliance with the law.
Mr. Robles said that they are willing to work with the neighbors on the noise and dust control.
Commissioner Hansford referred to Ms. Wollert's concern of going through her property and asked if he
would be willing to talk to his patrons about this. Mr. Robles said that he would be willing to do that.
Commissioner Smock suggested a portable sign. Mr. Robles said that they try to have events as
invitation only and does not want to advertise it. Commissioner Johnson suggested placing a map on the
invitation on how to access the site.
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 USR15-0051 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 Johnson, Seconded by Terry Cross.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Terry Cross.
Meeting adjourned at 5:12 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Digitally signed by Kristine Ranslem
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Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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