CLR-34 Appeals Seeking Reversal of Rezoning
On January 18, the CLR-34 plaintiffs filed an appeal in Weld County District Court seeking reversal of the rezoning approval:
Appendix to the Plaintiffs’ Opening Brief
Weld County Commissioners Approve Rezoning
On July 22, 2020, the Weld County Board of County Commissioners granted Rock and Rail’s application for rezoning the land on which it is operating from agricultural to heavy industrial.
BOCC Resolution Granting Rezoning
Rezoning Application
In late March 2020, Rock and Rail submitted an application to Weld County to rezone the land at the intersection of Hwy 34 and CR 13 where they are currently operating an aggregate processing and concrete manufacturing plant. They applied for rezoning of the land from Agricultural to I-3, Heavy Industrial.
If approved, this change in zoning would allow Rock and Rail (Martin Marietta Materials) to use the land for many heavy industrial operations as a use by right (with no public input or consideration of compatibility with adjacent residential parcels). The county code details the uses by right in the I-3 Heavy Industrial zone:
County code, I-3 Heavy Industrial Zone District
You can help by writing a letter of opposition. It should be addressed to the County Planning staff, but will be seen by members of the Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners. We recommend that you submit your letter so that it arrives by May 14, 2020. Send your letter to:
Ms. Angela Snyder
Weld County Department of Planning Services
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Also, you should reference the case number: COZ20-0004.
If you wish to also email your letter, you can do so at snyder@weldgov.com
However, we still recommend that you send it by USPS as well (no need for certified mail, though).
The Weld County Planning Commission will review the application at a hearing on June 16, 2020.
Johnstown Town Council passed a strong resolution opposing the rezoning. Read their resolution here.
The Greeley Tribune published a thorough look at the rezoning application and concerns of residents and Brad Mueller, Greeley’s Director of Community Development. Read the article here.