The Fremont County Commissioners took final action on a gravel pit application southeast of Florence, approved a final plat for a new subdivision in the Four Mile area, and conducted a hearing on a liquor license renewal after receipt of loud noise complaints at Tuesday's regular meeting.
The Commissioners voted 2 to 1 to approve a ten year conditional use permit for the Beedle Quarry which will operate on 40 acres along the banks of Hardscrabble Creek off of Siloam Road southeast of Florence. The application had been tabled twice since the March 13th public hearing over concerns of how Jack Beedle intends to deal with groundwater and storm water through the quarry. The approval came after the county engineer agreed with a storm water management plan. Commissioner Mike Stiehl voted against the permit saying he had continued concerns about impact on water and potential dust from the operation. The Commissioners did place a limit on truck hauling of Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Commissioners unanimously approved a preliminary plan for the Cranberry Park subdivision. 49 townhome residences will be constructed on 24 lots on the eleven acre parcel located on the northwest corner of Steinmeier and Grandview in the Four Mile area. The Commissioners primary concern appeared to be how the developer will handle drainage of storm water from the generally flat piece of property. A large detention pond is proposed in the front center of the development. Two smaller detention ponds proposed in the southeast corner of the property appear to pose problems with a gas company easement. The Commissioners also changed language in the list of conditions which adds wording that the property owners would be responsible for maintenance of those drainage facilities in the event a homeowners association ceased to exist.
The Commissioners conducted a hearing on the liquor license renewal application for the Whitewater Bar and Grill located on eight mile hill along Highway 50 west of Canon City after neighbors complained of loud music last summer. John Zimmerman said that even a mile away he had to close his windows on weekends just to sleep at night. Sheriff Jim Beicker said his office had at least eleven noise complaints about the bar last year but bar owner Ty Seufer was probably unaware of it because without a noise ordinance deputies had nothing to enforce. After Seufer offered a suggestion himself of how he would propose to work with neighbors, the Commissioners approved the renewal of his liquor license directing that any music played outdoors end by midnight.
In other business the Commissioners:
The Commissioners voted 2 to 1 to approve a ten year conditional use permit for the Beedle Quarry which will operate on 40 acres along the banks of Hardscrabble Creek off of Siloam Road southeast of Florence. The application had been tabled twice since the March 13th public hearing over concerns of how Jack Beedle intends to deal with groundwater and storm water through the quarry. The approval came after the county engineer agreed with a storm water management plan. Commissioner Mike Stiehl voted against the permit saying he had continued concerns about impact on water and potential dust from the operation. The Commissioners did place a limit on truck hauling of Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Commissioners unanimously approved a preliminary plan for the Cranberry Park subdivision. 49 townhome residences will be constructed on 24 lots on the eleven acre parcel located on the northwest corner of Steinmeier and Grandview in the Four Mile area. The Commissioners primary concern appeared to be how the developer will handle drainage of storm water from the generally flat piece of property. A large detention pond is proposed in the front center of the development. Two smaller detention ponds proposed in the southeast corner of the property appear to pose problems with a gas company easement. The Commissioners also changed language in the list of conditions which adds wording that the property owners would be responsible for maintenance of those drainage facilities in the event a homeowners association ceased to exist.
The Commissioners conducted a hearing on the liquor license renewal application for the Whitewater Bar and Grill located on eight mile hill along Highway 50 west of Canon City after neighbors complained of loud music last summer. John Zimmerman said that even a mile away he had to close his windows on weekends just to sleep at night. Sheriff Jim Beicker said his office had at least eleven noise complaints about the bar last year but bar owner Ty Seufer was probably unaware of it because without a noise ordinance deputies had nothing to enforce. After Seufer offered a suggestion himself of how he would propose to work with neighbors, the Commissioners approved the renewal of his liquor license directing that any music played outdoors end by midnight.
In other business the Commissioners:
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Approved a contract amendment with the Colorado Division of Emergency Management;
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approved equipment agreements for stationing of Colorado State Forest Service wildland fire trucks with various fire departments in the county;
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approved a liquor license renewal for Marv's Place bar in Penrose waiving the requirements dealing with a late filing;
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approved a temporary use permit for the 16th Annual Temple Canyon Auto Hill Climb to operate on Temple Canyon Road south of Canon City on May 12th and 13th;
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approved six month extensions for the Lone Eagle subdivision and the Brill Zone Change along County Road #45 east of Howard;
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and adopted a proclamation taking note of victims’ rights during National Crime Victims' Rights Week observed April 22nd through the 28th.