HomeMy WebLinkAbout20140273.tiff SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
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, Mark Lawley, at 1:30 pm.
Roll Call.
Present: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley,
Michael Wailes.
Absent/Excused: Bret Elliott and Nick Berryman.
Also Present: Kim Ogle and Diana Aungst, Department of Planning Services; Don Carroll and Jennifer
Petrik, Department of Public Works; Lauren Light and Mary Evett, Department of Health; Brad Yatabe,
County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary.
Motion: Approve the January 7, 2014 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Joyce
Smock, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford. Motion passed unanimously.
D' CASE NUMBER: USR13-0018
APPLICANT: STERLING ENERGY INVESTMENTS, LLC
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES, OIL AND
GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE, (CRYOGENIC FACILITY FOR THE
PROCESSING OF NATURAL GAS PRODUCTS), AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
AND STRUCTURES, AND ONE COMMUNICATIONS TOWER [35 FEET IN
HEIGHT]IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT B REC EXEMPT RECX12-0090; PART S2 SW4 SECTION 25,T9N, R61W
OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 100;APPROXIMATELY 1000 FEET EAST
OF CR 95 SECTION LINE, APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES WEST OF KEOTA
TOWNSITE.
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR13-0018, 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.
Don Carroll, Public Works, 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.
Gordon Stevenson and Paul Parungo, Sterling Energy Investments LLC. Mr. Stevenson stated
Sterling Energy has recently expanded their gathering in Weld County in connection with the additional
drilling in the area. This project is stemmed from the additional oil and gas production in Weld County.
He said that they are gathering gas to this point and then separating the heavier hydrocarbon liquids from
the natural gas and delivering the natural gas to Southern Star and the NGL natural gas liquids are
delivered to OPPL. They anticipate construction to be completed by the end of summer or fall of 2014.
Commissioner Sparrow asked if they foresee expansion at this facility. Mr. Stevenson said the facility is
expandable although the footprint expansion would not be required to expand the facility.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
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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 USR13-0018 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=7).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley,
Michael Wailes.
CASE NUMBER: USR13-0051
APPLICANT: TERESA ANDERSON
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 75 SPACE RV PARK, AN EXISTING
MOBILE HOME, A CARETAKER'S RESIDENCE, AN OFFICE, A
MAINTENANCE STORAGE BUILDING, AND OUTSIDE STORAGE FOR
VEHICLES, BOATS, TRAILERS, CARS, AND OTHER MISC ITEMS)
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-4025; PART NW4 SECTION 26, T2N, R67W OF THE
6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY,COLORADO.
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 18; EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 21.
• Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case USR13-0051, 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, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and
the requirements on site. Ms. Petrik noted that an email was received from Mark Taylor with RE-8
expressing concerns regarding the amount of traffic. After discussions with the applicant, Ms. Anderson
indicated that at full build out she estimates that there will 75 round trips per day. Ms. Petrik stated that
the applicant has agreed to roadway improvement and traffic triggers and an Improvements and Road
Maintenance Agreement will be prepared.
D.' Mary Evett, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
• Teresa Anderson said that she is proposing to build a 75 space Recreational Park and Storage.
The RV Park includes temporary housing for travelers,vacationers, and temporary workers to the State of
Colorado. Water, electricity and septic will be available to them. The storage is made available to the RV
people as well as outside individuals that can no longer store anything at their homes. Eric Dunker,
consultant for Ms.Anderson, stated that they are here to answer any questions.
Commissioner Wailes referred to the questionnaire that states there are 75 spaces and asked to clarify
the number of round trips. Ms. Anderson said that she is proposing 75 spaces and if someone is staying
in each space then there would be 75 round trips per day.
Commissioner Wailes asked to clarify if people will be living there temporarily and will be traveling to and
from the RV Park daily. Ms.Anderson replied yes.
Commissioner Jemiola asked the applicant what they consider as temporary. Ms. Anderson said that
there would not be any mobile homes but the RV's would be for those who are working at a site or for
instance,flood victims.
Commissioner Maxey asked what the County's definition is for temporary. Ms.Aungst said that according
to the County Code the definition for temporary is 6 months or less. Mr. Maxey asked if this is checked
up on and how is that handled. Ms. Aungst said that the County doesn't check up on it but that staff.
would request that the applicant ensure that they are not living there permanently.
Commissioner Wailes asked if there is anything in the code that prohibits anything beyond 6 months.
Brad Yatabe, County Attorney, said that the code relates to the use by right or using the RV for camping.
He added that the code is silent beyond that and doesn't give clarity as to how long a person may be able
to stay. He said that it could be clarified by adding a development standard.
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 Commission if they want to define what temporary is. Commissioner
Jemiola asked how RV Parks are currently set up in Weld County as there is one that is near him that
some individuals live on the same pad site for 5 to 7 years.
Mr. Yatabe said that the code states that a recreational vehicle shall be subject to all requirements and
restrictions for mobile homes as provided in this chapter when its placement is intended for non-transient
residency.
Commissioner Hansford said that we are making this more difficult than it needs to be. The application
said it is temporary and added that it is up to the owner to place restrictions or regulations on their
business.
Commissioner Jemiola said that he isn't so much concerned with the temporary nature but feels that
surrounding property with the am
ount of residents liv
ing at the site.
there is a larger traffic impact to the Burro g p p y
Commissioner Lawley agreed.
Commissioner Jemiola suggested amending the trips to more than 75 round trips because if there are
family or couples residing in the Park, there could be additional round trips per day. Ms. Petrik said that
the applicant has indicated agreement to the triggers in the improvements agreement so they would be
responsible for whatever triggers they hit.
Commissioner Lawley asked what the miscellaneous storage includes. Mr. Dunker said it that it would be
vacant RV storage, boats, and some trailers.
Commissioner Sparrow asked if we could add language that no permanent structures are allowed, such
as a deck, porch, etc.
1' Ms. Aungst said that language can be added that reads "No structures shall be built on the RV
pads."
Motion: Add a Development Standard including language stated by staff, Moved by Bruce Sparrow.
Motion died due to lack of second.
Motion: Add Development Standard which reads "Temporary housing will be allowed for 6 months
or less", Moved by Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Jordan Jemiola.
Commissioner Wailes suggested amending the motion to strike the time period and set it to what the
code defines at the time. That way if the County changes the definition of temporary the applicant will
follow the code.
Commissioner Hansford amended his motion to read "Temporary housing will be allowed for the time
period defined in the Weld County Code."
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary:Yes=7).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley,
Michael Wailes.
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 USR13-0051 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 Benjamin Hansford.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary:Yes =7).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley,
Michael Wailes.
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 2:40 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Digitally signed by Kristine Ranslem
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Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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