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RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT, USR14-0023, FOR A MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING
OPEN PIT MINING (SANDS, GRAVELS AND STONES) AND MATERIALS
PROCESSING, INCLUDING CONCRETE OR ASPHALT BATCH PLANTS AND/OR
RECYCLING OPERATIONS IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT
A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT AND THE 1-3 (INDUSTRIAL) ZONE DISTRICT
- VARRA COMPANIES, INC.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on the 1st day of
October, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., in the Chambers of the Board, for the purpose of
hearing the application of Varra Companies, Inc., 8120 Gage Street, Frederick, CO 80516, for a
Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR14-0023, for a Mineral
Resource Development, including open pit mining (sands, gravels and stones) and Materials
Processing, including concrete or asphalt batch plants and/or recycling operations in the
A (Agricultural) Zone District and the 1-3 (Industrial) Zone District, on the following described real
estate, being more particularly described as follows:
Lot B of Recorded Exemption, RE-3197; being part
of the NE1/4 of Section 10, Township 5 North,
Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado
WHEREAS, at said hearing, the Board heard all of the testimony and statements of
those present and reviewed the request of the applicant and, having been fully informed,
deemed it advisable to continue the matter to October 29, 2014, to allow the applicant adequate
time to meet the 30-day Mineral Notice as required by State Statute, and
WHEREAS, on October 29, 2014, the applicant was again present and represented by
Garrett Varra, Owner and Operator of Varra Companies, Inc., and
WHEREAS, Section 23-2-230 of the Weld County Code provides standards for review of
said Use by Special Review Permit, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners heard all of the testimony and
h request of the applicant of those present, studied the and the recommendation of
and all of the exhibits and evidence presented in this
the Weld County Planning Commission
matter and, having been fully informed, finds that this request shall be approved 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 Board of County Commissioners that the applicant has
shown compliance with Section 23-2-230.B of the Weld County Code as follows:
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A. Section 23-2-230.B.1 -- The proposed use is consistent with Chapter 22
and any other applicable code provisions or ordinances in effect.
1) Section 22-2-20.A (A.Goal 1) states: "Respect and encourage
the continuation of agricultural land uses and agricultural
operations for purposes which enhance the economic health and
sustainability of agriculture." Following temporary mining
disturbances from the proposed Varra-Coulson Resource Project
mine, the reclaimed land use will be one (1) open water reservoir
basin totaling 59.30 surface acres.
2) Section 22-5-80.6 (CM.Goal 2) states: "Promote the reasonable
and orderly development of mineral resources."According to the
Weld County Sand and Gravel Resources map dated
July 1, 1975, the property is classified as F-4 (Flood-plain
Deposits— unevaluated aggregates). The application materials
indicated that the topsoil that exists will be removed and
stockpiled for use during site reclamation. Across the site, the
gravel deposit is located in depths 40 feet below natural grade and
may be located at depths greater than fifty feet on lands adjacent
to the Cache La Poudre River.
3) Section 22-5-80.C (CM.Goal 3) states: "Minimize the impacts of
surface and subsurface mining activities on the surrounding land,
land uses, roads and highways." The applicant will enter into an
Improvements and Road Maintenance Agreement that will include
repair and triggers for improvement.
4) Section 22-5-80.D.1.h (CM.Policy 4.1.8) states: "Require all
mining operations conform to federal, state and local
environmental standards." The processing area will be located
approximately two hundred (200) feet east of the property line and
approximately two hundred (200) feet north of East 16th Street
within the mine area. One single family residence is in close
proximity, with the nearest residence surrounded by the mining
operation. Ten residences are located south of East 16th Street
and are typically sited approximately 25 feet to over 300 feet south
of the edge of future right-of-way. There is one single family
residence located east of the site and is approximately 100 feet
from the project's property line and sited directly across from the
non-mined area located north of the river associated with this
application. The Pre-Mining Plan delineates overburden stockpiles
in the form of linear berms that have been located on-site to
mitigate potential off-site concerns of residences in the near
vicinity, including the residence that is surrounded by this
application. The applicant proposes to utilize truck sprinklers for
dust suppression and abatement. The applicant also has a State
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of Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety,
Division/DRMS, Permit No. M2013-064, conditionally approved on
July 28, 2014.
B. Section 23-2-230.B.2 -- The proposed use is consistent with the intent of
the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Section 23-3-40.A.3 of the Weld County
Code provides for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special
Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development, including Open Pit
Mining and Materials Processing (sand, gravel and stone), and Section
23-3-40.A.4 provides for an asphalt batch plant in the A (Agricultural)
Zone District and Section 23-3-330.D.7 for the 1-3 (Industrial) Zone
District.
C. Section 23-2-230.6.3 -- The uses which will be permitted will be
compatible with the existing surrounding land uses. With the exception of
the residences located south of East 16th Street and the lone residence
surrounded by the proposed mine site, properties surrounding the
proposed Varra-Coulson Resource Project site are primarily rural,
agricultural, non-irrigated rangeland. The current Doeringsfeld Varra Mine
[AmSUP-345, initially permitted in 1978 and amended in 1986] is located
west of and adjacent to this site. To the north are vacant lands north of
the river and the Bliss Industrial Park. Adjacent to the east are lands
utilized for industrial zone district uses. The rural nature of the area and
the existing mining operations make the proposed mining operation and
reclamation plan compatible with surrounding land uses.
D. Section 23-2-230.B.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 proposed permit area historically, since the early
1950's, show the Varra-Coulson fields were row cropped on both sides of
the existing Greeley Irrigation Canal #3, until the segment of the Cache
La Poudre River to the north was channelized, somewhere in the late
1960's to early 1970's. Most recently, the crops were in corn, it's likely at
some point the land grew sugar beets to support the local mill. Areas
north of Canal #3 changed to rangeland, consistent with the parcel north
of the river. By the middle of the first decade of the twenty-first century,
both rangeland and cropland fell into disuse, and the idle lands became
covered in invasive and non-invasive weeds. With the endorsement of the
Conditions of Approval, contained in this recommendation, the approval
of this use will not jeopardize the health, safety and welfare of the
surrounding property owners.
E. Section 23-2-230.B.5 --The application complies with Section 23-5-230 of
the Weld County Code. The proposed site is located in the Greeley-Weld
County Airport's "Influence Zone" and also lies within and under the
Federal Aviation Administration defined airport horizontal surface and
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aircraft traffic pattern airspace for runway three-four. Low flying aircraft
and aircraft noise could be present over and across this property. A
referral was not received from the Airport Authority or the Federal Aviation
Administration indicating a conflict with their interests. The proposal is
also located within the Flood Hazard Overlay District area as delineated
on FIRM Community Panel Map #080266-0637C, dated
September 28, 1982, for the floodplain. Flood Hazard Development
Permits will be required for all structures in the Floodplain; however, no
permanent structures or stockpiling of materials are permitted in the
floodway. The application complies with Chapter 23, Article V, of the Weld
County Code. Building Permits issued on the lot will be required to adhere
to the fee structure of the County-Wide Road Impact Fee, County Facility
Fee and Drainage Impact Fee Programs. A Flood Hazard Development
Permit is not required.
F. Section 23-2-230.6.6 -- The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort
to conserve prime agricultural land in the locational decision for the
proposed use. The property to be mined contains no "Prime" agricultural
lands, thus, no prime farm land will be taken out of production with this
proposal. The subject site is primarily classified as "High Potential Dry
Cropland - Prime if irrigated" and "Other Land," as delineated on the
Important Farmlands of Weld County map, dated 1979. The land is
presently utilized for the grazing of livestock.
G. Section 23-2-230.6.7 -- 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 the health, safety,
and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and County.
H. Section 23-4-250 -- Additional requirements for Open-mining has been
addressed through this application and the Development Standards will
ensure compliance with Section 23-4-250 Weld County Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that the application of Varra Companies, Inc., for a Site Specific
Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR14-0023, for a Mineral Resource
Development, including open pit mining (sands, gravels and stones) and Materials Processing,
including concrete or asphalt batch plants and/or recycling operations in the A (Agricultural)
Zone District and the 1-3 (Industrial) Zone District on the parcel of land described above be, and
hereby is, granted subject to the following conditions:
1. Prior to recording the plat:
A. The applicant shall submit written evidence of an Air Pollution Emission
Notice (A.P.E.N.) and Emissions Permit Application from the Air Pollution
Control Division, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
(CDPHE) to the Weld County Department of Public Health and
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Environment (WCDPHE). Alternately, the applicant may provide evidence
from the Air Pollution Control Division, CDPHE, that they are not subject
to these requirements.
B. The applicant shall address the requirements of the State of Colorado,
Division of Water Resources, as stated in the referral dated
May 13, 2014, specific to demonstrating that the well and substitute
water supply plan are appropriately permitted for the use or provide a will
serve letter from a water district. This requirement is for water that will be
utilized for potable uses as well as dust control. Written evidence of
approval shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services.
C. The applicant shall attempt to address the requirements of the City of
Greeley, as stated in the referral response dated May 28, 2014.
D. The applicant shall demonstrate that they have an adequate access to
the site.
E. A Flood Hazard Development Permit (FHDP) is required in order to
construct any type of building, place fill, or conduct mining operations
within the FEMA designated floodplain. Please note that it may be
necessary to utilize hydraulic modeling showing the impact of mining on
adjacent properties. For FHDP modeling purposes, it will be necessary to
utilize the Army Corps of Engineers modeling that has been accepted by
FEMA.
F. The applicant shall submit written or electronic evidence, from the FAA
documenting that Form 7460-1 -- Notice of Proposed Construction or
Alteration has been submitted, reviewed and approved, or alternatively,
written or electronic evidence that Form 7460-1 is not applicable.
G. If exterior lighting is proposed, the applicant shall submit a Lighting Plan
with cut-sheets for the proposed light standards, and a Lighting Plan to be
utilized at the facility for review and approval.
H. If signs are proposed, the applicant shall submit a Sign Plan with sign
structure dimensions and all sign locations to be utilized at the facility for
review and approval.
I. If applicable, the applicant shall submit a CLOMR to FEMA, for review
and approval, prior to mining the property delineating the pre-developed
floodplain conditions and the proposed floodplain conditions after mining.
J. The applicant will enter into an Offsite Improvements and Road
Maintenance Agreement that will include repair and triggers for
improvement. A new Road Maintenance and Improvements Agreement
for East 16th Street and Fern Avenue (haul route) with triggers.
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K. The plat shall be amended to delineate the following:
1) All sheets of the map shall be labeled USR14-0023.
2) The attached Development Standards.
3) The map shall be prepared in accordance with Section 23-2-260.D
of the Weld County Code.
4) Fern Avenue is designated on the Weld County Road
Classification Plan as a local paved road, which requires 60 feet of
right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall verify and
delineate on the map the existing right-of-way and the documents
creating the right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from the
edge of future right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld
County.
5) East 16th Street is designated on the Weld County Road
Classification Plan as a local paved road, which requires 60 feet of
right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall verify and
delineate on the map the existing right-of-way and the documents
creating the right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from the
edge of future right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld
County.
6) Fern Avenue and 16th Street are both classified as collector
roadways in the City of Greeley 2035 Comprehensive
Transportation Plan. The current street section for a collector
requires 90 feet of right-of-way. The mapping indicates that
60 feet of right-of-way from the section line has been designated
for future right-of-way along 16th Street and Fern Avenue, per
Recorded Exemption No. 0961-10-1 RE-3197.
7) The applicant shall show the approved access(es) on the map and
label with the approved access permit number (will be provided).
8) The applicant shall indicate specifically on the map the type of
right-of-way/easement and indicate whether it is dedicated,
private, or deeded to provide adequate access to the parcel.
9) The applicant shall show and label the floodplain and floodway (if
applicable) boundaries on the map. Label the floodplain
boundaries with the FEMA Flood Zone and FEMA Map Panel
Number.
10) Tracking control is required to prevent tracking from the site onto
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the public roadways. Standard tracking control for accesses onto
paved roads includes either 300 feet of pavement onsite, or,
100 feet of pavement plus double cattle guards.
11) Setbacks to the mining operation are measured from the
right-of-way or future right-of-way lines plus the standard setback
of 20 feet in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. No structure will be
allowed in the future right-of-way.
12) A culvert is required at any approved road access point; the
15-inch Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) is Weld County's minimum
size. If the applicant chooses to place a larger culvert, they shall
contact the Weld County Department of Public Works to
adequately size the culvert and delineate the culvert on the USR
map.
13) The approved Lighting Plan.
14) The approved Signage Plan.
15) Setback radiuses for existing oil and gas tank batteries and
wellheads shall be indicated on the map per the setback
requirements of 23-3-50.E of the Weld County Code.
2. Prior to construction:
A. The applicant/operator shall contact the Permitting/Inspection agent for
the Weld County Department of Public Works for a Right-of-Way Permit
for any work that may be required in the right-of-way. A Special Transport
Permit will be required for any oversized or overweight vehicles that may
access the site and may also be obtained through the same office.
B. The County, in cooperation with the City of Greeley, is requiring a tracking
pad to prevent tracking of mud and gravel onto the paved roadway. The
tracking pad may consist of either 300 feet of asphalt or concrete
pavement with adequate turning radiuses on to East 16th Street or
100 feet of asphalt or concrete pavement with double cattle guards.
C. A Building and Electrical Permit may be required, per Section 29-3-10 of
the Weld County Code, for any permanent new structures, additions or
renovation to any existing structures. A Building Permit Application must
be completed and two complete sets of engineered plans. MSDS sheets
for all materials stored shall be submitted with Building Permit
Applications.
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3. Prior to mining operation:
A. Accepted construction drawings and construction of the off-site roadway
improvements are required prior to operation.
B. The applicant shall submit written evidence that the Financial and
Performance warranty has been submitted and accepted by the Division
of Reclamation, Mining and Safety.
C. The applicant shall submit an Odor Abatement and Response Plan be
submitted prior to operation of the facility. This plan shall be implemented
at the request of Weld County in the event that odor levels detected off
site of the facility meet or exceed the odor limit as specified by the
Colorado Revised Statues. The plan shall also be implemented in the
event that Weld County receives a significant number of odor complaints
and in the judgment of Weld County, there exists an odor condition
requiring abatement. Written evidence of approval shall be submitted to
the Department of Planning Services.
4. Prior to the Release of the Performance Bond:
A. The applicant shall meet with Department of Planning Services staff to
discuss any outstanding issues.
5. The Use by Special Review activity shall not occur, nor shall any Building
Permits be issued on the property, until the Use by Special Review map is ready
to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder.
6. Upon completion of the Conditions of Approval #1, #2, #3 and #4 above, the
applicant shall submit an electronic version (.pdf), or three (3) paper copies, of
the plat to the Weld County Department of Planning Services for preliminary
approval. The plat shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of
Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County Code. 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 and additional requirements shall be
submitted within one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of the Board of
County Commissioners Resolution. The Mylar plat shall be recorded in the office
of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder by the Department of Planning Services.
The applicant shall be responsible for paying the recording fee.
7. 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.
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 29th day of October, A.D., 2014.
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
VARRA COMPANIES, INC.
USR14-0023
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR14-0023, is
for a Mineral Resource Development, including open pit mining (sand, gravel and stone),
and Materials Processing, materials recycling and an asphalt and /or concrete batch
plant, in the A (Agricultural) and 1-3 (Industrial) Zone Districts, as indicated in the
application materials on file and subject to the Development Standards stated hereon.
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of
the Weld County Code.
3. All liquid and solid wastes, as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities
Act, Section 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.
4. 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, Section 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.
5. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed of in a manner that controls
fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance
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conditions. The applicant shall operate in accordance with the approved Waste Handling
Plan, at all times.
6. Any vehicle or equipment washing areas shall capture all effluent and prevent
discharges in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Water Quality Control
Commission, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
7. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled on this site. The
facility shall be operated in accordance with the approved Dust Abatement Plan, at all
times.
8. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the
Industrial Zone District, as delineated in Section 14-9-30 of the Weld County Code.
9. Adequate drinking, handwashing 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 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 (WCDPHE). Portable toilets shall be serviced by a cleaner licensed in
Weld County and shall contain hand sanitizers.
10. The applicant shall remove, handle, and stockpile overburden, soil, sand and gravel from
the facility area in a manner that will prevent nuisance conditions.
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11. All potentially hazardous chemicals must be handled in a safe manner, in accordance
with product labeling, and in a manner that minimizes the release of Hazardous Air
Pollutants (HAP's) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's). All chemicals must be
stored secure, on an impervious surface, and in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations.
12. The facility shall be operated in a manner to prevent odors. Odors detected off-site shall
not equal or exceed the level of fifteen-to-one dilution threshold, as measured pursuant
to Regulation 2 of the Colorado Air Pollution Control Regulations. Additional controls
shall be implemented at the request of the WCDPHE, in the event odor levels detected
off-site of the facility meet or exceed the level of fifteen-to-one dilution threshold, or in
the judgment of the Weld County Health Officer, there exists an odor condition requiring
abatement.
13. The applicant shall obtain a Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS) Permit from the
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Water Quality Control
Division, as applicable.
14. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the state and
federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
15. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Colorado
Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety.
16. The operation shall comply with the Mine Safety and Health Act (MSHA).
17. The operation shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
18. "No Trespassing" signs shall be posted and maintained on the perimeter fence to clearly
identify the boundaries of the site.
19. Lighting provided for security and emergency night operation on the site shall be
designed so that the lighting will not adversely affect surrounding property owners.
20. Section 23-4-290.B of the Weld County Code limits the hours of operation for sand and
gravel operations to the hours of day light, except in the case of public or private
emergency or to make necessary repairs to equipment. Hours of operation may be
extended with specific permission from the Weld County Department of Planning
Services. This restriction shall not apply to operation of administrative and executive
offices or repair and maintenance facilities located on the property.
21. Existing vegetation and ground cover along public road frontage and drainage ways
shall be preserved, maintained, and supplemented, if necessary, for the depth of the
setback in order to protect against and/or reduce noise, dust, and erosion.
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22. 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 Section 15-1-180 of the Weld County Code.
23. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts will be maintained on the site.
24. 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 2011 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.
25. Building permits issued on the property will be required to adhere to the fee structure of
the County-Wide Road Impact Fee, County Facility Fee and Drainage Impact Fee
Programs.
26. Should human remains be discovered during mining activities, the requirements under
State Law C.R.S. part 13 apply and must be followed.
27. The number of employees associated with the daily operations of mining and processing
operations is limited to 18 persons per shift.
28. The site is located within the FEMA mapped Zone A 100-Year Floodplain and the
floodway. Weld County Code Section 23-5-250 prohibits development including, but not
limited to, the construction of buildings and the placement of fill (stockpiles) within the
floodway.
29. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design
Standards of Section 23-2-240 of the Weld County Code.
30. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation
Standards of Section 23-2-250 of the Weld County Code.
31. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Open-mining
Standards of Section 23-4-250, Weld County Code.
32. 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.
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33. 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.
34. In accordance with Section 23-2-200.E of the Weld County Code, if the Use by Special
Review has not commenced from the date of approval or is discontinued for a period of
three (3) consecutive years, it shall be presumed inactive. The county shall initiate an
administrative hearing to consider whether to grant an extension of time to commence
the use or revoke the Use by Special Review. If the Use by Special Review is revoked,
it shall be necessary to follow the procedures and requirements of Chapter 23, Division 4
of the Weld County Code in order to reestablish any Use by Special Review.
35. 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.
36. The Weld County Right to Farm Statement, as it appears in Section 22-2-20.J.2 of the
Weld County Code, shall be placed on the plat and recognized at all times.
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