HomeMy WebLinkAbout20151252.tiff SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, April 21, 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, Jason Maxey, at 1:30 pm.
Roll Call.
Present: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael
Wailes, Nick Berryman, Terry Cross.
Absent: Bruce Johnson.
Also Present: Kim Ogle and Chris Gathman, Department of Planning Services; Wayne Howard, and
Jennifer Petrik, Department of Planning — Engineering Division; Lauren Light, Department of Health; Brad
Yatabe, County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary.
Motion: Approve the April 7, 2015 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Joyce
Smock, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford. Motion passed unanimously.
CASE NUMBER: USR15-0003
APPLICANT: MARTIN BARRON
PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR ANY USE PERMITTED AS A USE BY RIGHT, ACCESSORY
USE, OR A USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW IN THE COMMERCIAL OR
INDUSTRIAL ZONE DISTRICTS (STORAGE AND STAGING OF TRUCKS AND
EQUIPMENT FOR A ROUSTABOUT AND EXCAVATING BUSINESS ALONG
WITH MINOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ALONG WITH A PROPOSED SHOP
BUILDING), 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 SE4 SECTION 9, T2N, R66W LOT A REC EXEMPT RE-1155 OF THE
6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 22 AND APPROXIMATELY 1,600 FEET
WEST OF CR 31.
Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR15-0003, 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 Sparrow said that the access appears to be small and asked if upgrading the access is
included in the conditions of approval. Ms. Petrik said that the applicants will need to bring the access
point up to current standards for a commercial site with a 60 foot radius.
3h" Jennifer Petrik, Engineering, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the
requirements on site.
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 3 may need
to be reviewed since this site is allowed to utilize bottled water and portable toilets according to
Environmental Health Policy.
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"r Martin Barron, 14627 CR 22, stated that he has requested a permit to park his trucks for his
business on this property. He said that they understand the access needs to be widened. He added that
the tires, batteries and scrap parts are picked up by disposal companies.
The Chair asked the applicant to provide the Health Department with the information he just gave of
where the waste is disposed of.
Commissioner Smock asked if the hours of operation are from 6 am to 6 pm. Mr. Barron said that they
work from 7 am to 5 pm but asked for a little extension just in case someone would arrive before 7 am or
after 5 pm. Commissioner Smock noted that the traffic narrative states the hours of operation are from 7
am to 6 pm and asked if that should be the same. Mr. Gathman asked if the shop hours are different
from the truck traffic. Mr. Barron said that they come around 7:00 am and leave around 5 pm.
Commissioner Jemiola asked if there would be an occasion where they would come to the property after
6 pm. Mr. Barron said that it is very rare but it might happen two (2) times per year. The Chair asked Mr.
Gathman to work on some language to allow that exception.
Commissioner Smock asked if the existing residence will continue to be used as a residence or will it be
an office. Mr. Barron said that it will be an office but will also be used as a residence for someone who
watches the property. Mr. Gathman asked if the office will be used by customers or clients. Mr. Barron
said that the office will not be used by the public.
Commissioner Berryman asked Mr. Gathman what suggestions he might have for landscaping. Mr.
Gathman noted that staff would request that landscaping be done on the southeast portion of the property
or where it is adjacent to residential property. Mr. Barron stated that he plans on installing a solid fence.
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 Development Standard 3, Moved by Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Michael
Wailes. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Gathman requested to change Development Standard 4 to read "The hours of operation are 6:00 am
— 6:00 pm Monday — Sunday, as stated by the applicant(s) except in the event of emergencies when
extended hours of operation may be required."
Motion: Amend Development Standard 4 as stated by staff, Moved by Bruce Sparrow, Seconded by
Benjamin Hansford. Motion carried unanimously.
The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the amended Development Standards and
Conditions of Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in
agreement.
Motion: Forward Case USR15-0003 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 Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Nick Berryman.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes,
Nick Berryman, Terry Cross.
CASE NUMBER: USR15-0005
APPLICANT: CLAYSTONE HOLDINGS LLC
PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR A USE PERMITTED AS A USE BY RIGHT, AN ACCESSORY
USE, OR A USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW IN THE COMMERCIAL OR
INDUSTRIAL ZONE DISTRICTS (OFFICE, MAINTENANCE SHOP, AND
OUTDOOR STORAGE/STAGING OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT FOR AN
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EARTHMOVING AND EXCAVATION COMPANY) 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: LOTA REC EXEMPT RE-4569; BEING PART NE4SE4 SECTION 1, TIN, R67W
OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO STATE HIGHWAY 52 AND APPROXIMATELY
3,600 FEET WEST OF US HIGHWAY 85.
Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR15-0005, 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.
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
14 as it is in duplicate with Development Standard 13.
F-12 Randy Stippich, Claystone Construction and Claystone Holdings, 11902 Highway 52, said that they
operate an excavation company and need an operation headquarters for their business. The majority of
the earth moving equipment moves from job site to job site. They do a lot of business with Ready Mixed
Concrete which will be adjacent to this site. Therefore they are planning to share an access with Ready
Mixed Concrete.
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 Development Standard 14, Moved by Benjamin Hansford, 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.
Motion: Forward Case USR15-0005 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: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes,
Nick Berryman, Terry Cross.
CASE NUMBER: USR15-0009
APPLICANT: DANIEL& REBECCA GUZMAN
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL USE
PERMIT FOR USES SIMILAR TO THE USES LISTED AS USES BY SPECIAL
REVIEW IN THE AGRICULTURE ZONE DISTRICT (TRUCKING COMPANY
ALONG WITH OUTSIDE EQUIPMENT/VEHICLE STORAGE AND STAGING),
AS LONG AS THE USE COMPLIES WITH THE GENERAL INTENT OF THE A
(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 1 OF UNION COLONY SUBDIVISION BEING PART OF THE NE4SW4
SECTION 9, T5N, R65W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO EAST 16TH STREET; WEST OF AND
ADJACENT TO BALSAM AVENUE.
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Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR15-0009, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this
application with the attached conditions of approval and development standards.
Wayne Howard, Engineering, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and
the requirements on site.
• Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
• Deanne Frederickson, AGPROfessionals, 3050 67'" Avenue, Suite 200, Greeley, Colorado stated
that they applicant will employ up to 10 drivers and there will be 10 semi tractors and 15 semi trailers
parked on site. She added that the surrounding uses are primarily industrial and commercial. Ms.
Frederickson stated that the City of Greeley has provided several development standards for the
applicant to work towards; however they feel that the Weld County development standards are really
good already. She added that they will do their best to comply with both sets of standards.
Mr. Howard said that he is concerned with the setback of the gate. He said that the gate is used for
personal and business uses and if the gate is closed for personal needs and if a truck was to come in late
at night the gate would be closed and the truck would be sitting out on the road to open the gate. He
asked how the applicant would propose to deal with that issue. Ms. Frederickson said that there is not a
lot of room so they feel that with the Guzman's living there they are in constant contact with the drivers
and will be able to open the gates for them. She offered to add a condition of approval that the gate will
remain open until the last truck is in the yard.
The Chair asked Mr. Howard what his opinion is. Mr. Howard said that he understands the situation;
however he referred to the current Development Standard 16 which states "There shall be no parking or
staging of vehicles on County roads. On-site parking shall be utilized." Mr. Howard said that should
staging happen this could be in violation and at that point they would have to relocate the gates or leave it
open. Commissioner Jemiola said that he doesn't feel it needs to be mandated at this time but asked that
these suggestions be brought to the applicants for consideration. Mr. Howard said that Condition of
Approval 1.C.11, with regard to the setback of the gate, may be deleted but recommended leaving the
development standard regarding the staging of vehicles.
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 Planning Commissioners if they would like to make any changes to Condition of
Approval 1.C.11. No one wished to speak.
The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the Development Standards and Conditions of
Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in agreement.
• Motion: Forward Case USR15-0009 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 Benjamin Hansford.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes,
Nick Berryman, Terry Cross.
The Chair asked the public if there were other items of business that they would like to discuss. No one
wished to speak.
The Chair asked the Planning Commission members if there was any new business to discuss. No one
wished to speak.
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Meeting adjourned at 2:48 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Digitally signed by Kristine Ranslem
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Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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