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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.0 BOCC Staff Report 10.21.1985REQUEST: . • 6( 9 BOCC 10/21/85 PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS Public Hearing for a Special Use permit for an agriculture related business, livestock auction facility APPLICANT: Jerry Fazzi and Jon Julius LOCATION: SITE DATA: WATER: SEWER: ACCESS: EXISTING ZONING: ADJACENT ZONING: A parcel of land located in the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 Section 9 and the SE 1/4 Section 4, T6S, R92W, adjacent to the western city limits of Silt at 32597 Hwy 6 & 24. Site consists of a 7.50 acre parcel. Existing well and existing ditch rights. Existing individual septic. Existing access off Hwy. 6 & 24. A/R/RD North: A/R/RD East: Town of Silt West: A/R/RD South: A/I I. RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The site is located within the Silt Urban Area of Influence and the subdivision designation of the Comprehensive Plan. II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL A. History: The applicants received approval of a Special Use permit for —a—Tint auction facility/farm equipment sales operation on the original 11.87 acre parcel in February, 1985 (Resolution #85-32). On September 30, 1985, a Subdivision Exemption was conditionally approved splitting their original parcel into two lots. This approval was contingent on application for separate special use permits for the two lots. B. Project Description: The applicants propose to separate the two existing business operations in conjunction witn the subdivision of the property. The auction facility will be located on a proposed 7.5 acre lot, owned and operated independent of the adjacent farm equipment sales operation. The livestock auction operation includes: an existing auction barn, witn auction area and kitchen, livestock pens and corrals designed to hold as many as 2000 head of livestock, and large parking areas. The applicants propose to mitigate impacts on neighboring land uses by screening the east boundary of the site with Russian Olive trees, orienting lighting away from neighboring properties, and maintaining reasonable hours of operation with sales limited to 1-2 days a week and not on Sundays. 3 • • III.MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS 1. The applicants propose no changes in their existing and previously permitted operation and therefore should be subject to the same conditions of approval as with their original permit. 2. Due to the subdivision of the property and business, the applicant should establish the legality of using their existing well for both parcels and businesses or obtain an additional legal source of domestic water. 3. The Silt Town Council and Town Planning Commission recommended approval of the original permit application in February, 1985, subject to the following conditions: a) That the petitioner screen the east boundary of the property with a row of Russian Olive trees. b) That signing will be confined to a painted or flush mounted sign on the building (mounted signs should not extend into or above the roof line). c) That the petitioner work closely with the Town of Silt if problems arise (odors, flies, etc.) to mitigate them. d) That the Town of Silt be informed of any change in use of the property which would promote cooperation and input for the County's decision making process. The Town of Silt has been advised of the present applications and has indicated that any additional comments will be submitted prior to the hearing. IV. SUGGESTED FINDINGS 1. That proper publication and public notice was provided as required for the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners. 2. That the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners was extensive and complete, that all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted and that all interested parties were heard at that meeting. 3. That for the above stated and other reasons, the proposed special use permit is in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County. V. RECOMMENDATION APPROVAL, with the following conditions: 1. That the use of the tract of land comply with all regulations of Garfield County relating to agricultural related business in the zone district in which the property is located. 2. All proposals of the applicant shall be considered conditions of approval unless stated otherwise by the Board of County Commissioners. 3. That all conditions must be met within 120 days and that the said Special Use permit shall be taken out within 120 days of the date of issuance of the resolution approving the Special Use permit unless an extension is granted by the Board of County Commissioners. • • 4. The Special Use permit shall only be valid for a period of 120 days from the date of issuance unless construction or use has commenced thereunder; and if construction or use has not commenced within this specified period, the permit shall expire. 5. That the petitioner screen the east boundary of the property with a row of Russian Olive trees or other appropriate vegetation. 6. Use of the site shall be limited to the proposed use of Livestock Auction facility. 7. That the applicants shall, to the best of their ability, mitigate impacts on surrounding property, including, but not limited to, noise, odor, glare, traffic and visual impacts. 8. That the applicants establish the legality of using the existing well for both proposed parcels and businesses or submit evidence of an additional legal source of domestic water. 9. That the applicants obtain final approval of their subdivision exemption creating the proposed 7.5 acre parcel on which the auction facility is to be located prior to final approval of the Special Use permit. iPt 5 it.e.ee r"f 4 4- .P.em. ea- fU, ay.) $ Nom« S prri#4Jo/2 t GoMaTaIS REQUEST: • • BOCC 10/21/85 PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS Public Hearing for a Special Use permit for an agriculture related business, specifically farm equipment sales. APPLICANT: Jerry Fazzi and Jon Julius LOCATION: A parcel of land located in the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 Section 9 and the SW 1/4 SE 1/4 Section 4, T6S, R92W, adjacent to the western city limits of Silt, at 32597 Hwy. 6 & 24. SITE DATA: Site consists of a 4.37 acre parcel. WATER: Existing well and existing ditch rights. SEWER: Existing individual septic. ACCESS: Existing access off Hwy. 6 & 24. EXISTING ZONING: A/R/RD ADJACENT ZONING: North: A/R/RD East: Town of Silt West: A/R/RD South: A/I I. RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The site is located within the Silt Urban Area of Influence and the subdivision designation of the Comprehensive Plan. II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL A. History: The applicants received approval of a Special Use permit for oint auction facility/farm equipment sales operation on the original 11.87 acre parcel in February, 1985 (Resolution #85-32). On September 30, 1985, a Subdivision Exemption was conditionally approved splitting their original parcel into two lots. This approval was contingent on application for separate special use permits for the two lots. B. Project Description: The applicants propose to separate the two existing business operations in conjunction with the subdivision of the property. The farm equipment sales facility will be located on a proposed 4.37 acre parcel, owned and operated independent of the adjacent livestock auction facility. The farm equipment sales business will include existing office buildings, parking/sales areas and will operate 6-7 days a week. • • III.MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS 1. The applicants propose no changes in their existing and previously permitted operation and therefore should be subject to the same conditions of approval as with their original permit. 2. Due to the subdivision of the property and business, the applicant should establish the legality of using their existing well for both parcels and businesses or obtain an additional legal source of domestic water. 3. The Silt Town Council and Town Planning Commission recommended approval of the original permit application in February, 1985, subject to the following conditions: a) That the petitioner screen the east boundary of the property with a row of Russian Olive trees. b) That signing will be confined to a painted or flush mounted sign on the building (mounted signs snould not extend into or above the roof line). c) That the petitioner work closely with the Town of Silt if problems arise (odors, flies, etc.) to mitigate them. d) That the Town of Silt be informed of any change in use of the property which would promote cooperation and input for the County's decision making process. The Town of Silt has been advised of the present applications and has indicated that any additional comments will be submitted prior to the hearing. IV. SUGGESTED FINDINGS 1. That proper publication and public notice was provided as required for the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners. 2. That the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners was extensive and complete, that all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted and that all interested parties were heard at that meeting. 3. That for the above stated and other reasons, the proposed special use permit is in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County. V. RECOMMENDATION APPROVAL, with the following conditions: 1. That the use of the tract of land comply with all regulations of Garfield County relating to agricultural related business in the zone district in which the property is located. 2. All proposals of the applicant shall be considered conditions of approval unless stated otherwise by the Board of County Commissioners. 3. That all conditions must be met within 120 days and that the said Special Use permit shall be taken out within 120 days of the date of issuance of the resolution approving the Special Use permit unless an extension is granted by the Board of County Commissioners. • • 4. The Special Use permit shall only be valid for a period of 120 days from the date of issuance unless construction or use has commenced thereunder; and if construction or use has not commenced within this specified period, the permit shall expire. 5. use of the site shall be limited to the proposed use of farm equipment sales. 6. That the applicants shall, to the best of their ability, mitigate impacts on surrounding property, including, but not limited to, noise, odor, glare, traffic and visual impacts. 7. That the applicants establish the legality of using the existing well for both proposed parcels and businesses or submit evidence of an additional legal source of domestic water. 8. That the applicants obtain final approval of their subdivision exemption creating the proposed 4.37 acre parcel on which the farm equipment sales facility is to be located prior to final approval of the Special Use permit. C> f ire /J e, r „b.Z,,ci N 7P• 1-