HomeMy WebLinkAbout20141002.tiff SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
• 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, Nick Berryman.
Absent/Excused: Bret Elliott.
Also Present: Chris Gathman and Diana Aungst, Department of Planning Services; Don Carroll,
Department of Public Works; Lauren Light, Department of Health; Brad Yatabe, County Attorney, and Kris
Ranslem, Secretary.
• Motion: Approve the March 4, 2014 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Joyce
Smock, Seconded by Jason Maxey. Motion passed unanimously.
CASE NUMBER: USR13-0068
APPLICANT: GERALD CALVIN&KAREN HERMAN-CALVIN
PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR ONE (1) SINGLE DWELLING UNIT PER LOT OTHER THAN
THOSE PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 23-3-20 A (TWO DWELLING UNITS
ON A SINGLE PARCEL)IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PARCELS A AND B OF SUB EXEMPT SE-475; PART W2SE4 SECTION.8,
T2N, R66W OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 22 AND APPROXIMATELY 0.50 MILES
EAST OF STATE HIGHWAY 85.
• Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR13-0068, 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.
• Gerald Calvin, 13595 CR 22, Ft. Lupton, Colorado, stated that the property was previously used as
a dairy farm operated by his father-in-law. In 1993 they decided to move to this property and then built a
second home. It was brought to their attention that they were in violation of the county code for having
more than one residence on the property.
Brad Yatabe, County Attorney, noted that Mr. Calvin provided a hard copy of the Fort Lupton referral and
passed it onto the Planning Commission for their review.
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 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.
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O Motion: Forward Case USR13-0068 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 Jason Maxey.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley,
Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman.
CASE NUMBER: USR14-0001
APPLICANT: GORDON WEICHEL
PLANNER: DIANA AUNGST
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR ONE (1) SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT PER LOT OTHER
THAN THOSE PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 23-3-20.A. (SECOND SINGLE-
FAMILY DWELLING UNIT)IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: S2NW4 SECTION 14, T2N, R65W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY,
COLORADO.
LOCATION: WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 45;APPROXIMATELY 0.25 MILES SOUTH
OF CR 22.
• Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case USR14-0001, 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.
t� Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
D' Grady Weichel, 22460 CR 22, Hudson, Colorado, said that they are in the process of constructing a
shop and are requesting to have an apartment/home attached for their son and his family.
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 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 USR14-0001 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 Jason Maxey, 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, Mark Lawley,
Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman.
CASE NUMBER: USR14-0004
APPLICANT: STATE OF COLORADO,C/O BONANZA CREEK OPERATING COMPANY
PLANNER: DIANA AUNGST
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR A 100-FOOT TALL TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER IN THE A
(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SUBX14-0001 BEING PART OF SECTION 16, T5N, R62W OF THE 6TH P.M.,
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: APPROXIMATELY 6.5 MILES NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 34 AND 5 MILES
WEST OF CR 89,
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ID' Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case USR14-0004, 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.
D' Don Carroll, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the
requirements on site.
'D" Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
O' Pam Hora, Tetra Tech, 1900 South Sunset Street, Longmont, Colorado, stated that she is
representing Bonanza Creek Energy who is proposing the 100 foot telecommunication tower. It is on
land owned by the State of Colorado and accessed through the 70 Ranch. Bonanza Creek is leasing the
land from the State of Colorado. The tower will be used to relay critical information from the field into the
Denver Office. This site is located in the center of Bonanza Creek's production area.
Ms. Hora requested that an amendment be made to Condition of Approval 1.B.5. She stated that
Bonanza Creek does not have access easements but they have lease agreements and Surface Use
Agreements with those landowners and those documents give them the right to access this property. The
lease documents are recorded and she added that they are happy to reference those documents on the
plat. Ms. Hora requested that the following language "The plat map shall reference the recording
information for the documents which grant legal access to USR14-0004", replace the existing Condition of
Approval 1.B.5. Ms.Aungst said that staff is in support of this request.
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: Amend Condition of Approval 1.B.5 as requested by the applicant and approved by staff,
Moved by Jason Maxey, Seconded by Nick Berryman. 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.
ID' Motion: Forward Case USR14-0004 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 Jason Maxey, 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, Mark Lawley,
Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman.
The Chair asked the public if there were other items of business that they would like to discuss. No one
wished to speak.
1O The Chair asked the Planning Commission members if there was any new business to discuss.
Commissioner Lawley expressed concern with Commissioner Elliott's absence from the hearings. The
Planning Commission concurred and requested that the Chair visit with the Planning Director.
Meeting adjourned at 2:12 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Digitally signed by Kristine
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Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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