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Planning Commission Meeting 441 3rd Street, Mead July 15, 2026 Agenda 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Regular Meeting In accordance with the Town’s policy adopted by the Board of Trustees on March 13, 2023 by Resolution No. 21-R-2023, the meeting link will be provided on the Town’s website/designated posting place at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z2aqr40JTBOoPZyNdtM0pA 1. Call to Order – Roll Call Chair Karen Peterson Chair Pro Tem William Jorgensen Commissioner Charles Gehringer Commissioner Chad Rademacher Commissioner Timothy Corliss Commissioner Alternate Ryan Sword Commissioner Alternate Jean Bratcher 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 3. Review and Approve Agenda 4. Public Comment: 3 minute time limit. Comment is for any item on the agenda unless it is set for public hearing. 5. Approval of Minutes a. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting June 17, 2026 6. Public Hearing a. Valdez Annexation Initial Zoning i. Resolution No. 05-PC-2026 - A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the Town of Mead, Colorado, Recommending Approval of an Initial Zoning Designation of Public Facilities (PF) for the Town Owned Property Known as the Valdez Annexation b. 1785 Weld County Road 32 Annexation Initial Zoning i. Resolution No. 06-PC-2026 - A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the Town of Mead, Colorado, Recommending Approval of an Initial Zoning Designation of Public Facilities (PF) for the Town owned Property Known as the 1785 Weld County Road 32 Annexation 7. Community Development Update Page 1 of 17 8. Adjournment The Town of Mead is committed to providing accessible documents and resources for all individuals. However, some complex documents may not be fully accessible in their original format. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation to access these materials, please contact us by phone 970-535-4477 or email info@townofmead.org. Page 2 of 17  Planning Commission Meeting 441 3rd Street, Mead June 17, 2026 Minutes 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Chair Karen Peterson called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order – Roll Call Present: Chair Karen Peterson Commissioner Charles Gehringer Commissioner Timothy Corliss Commissioner Alternate Jean Bratcher Attending via remote access: Chair Pro Tem William Jorgensen — (Wasn't able to respond to roll call due to technical difficulties) Taylor Broyhill with Logan Simpson Also present: Community Development Director Todd Bjerkaas; Town Planners Alex Ailey & Lauren Rice; Secretary Ana Bohl Absent: Commissioner Chad Rademacher — Excused Commissioner Alternate Ryan Sword — Not Excused Given that Commissioners Rademacher and Sword were absent, Commissioner Alternate Jean Bratcher was invited to vote. 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag The assembly pledged allegiance to the flag. 3. Review and Approve Agenda Commissioner Gehringer motioned to approve the agenda as written. Commissioner Corliss seconded the motion. Ayes: Chair Peterson, Commissioner Gehringer, Commissioner Corliss, Commissioner Jean Bratcher Nays: None Abstaining: None Passed 4. Public Comment: There were no public comments. 5. Approval of Minutes Page 3 of 17  a. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting May 20, 2026 Commissioner Gehringer motioned to approval of the Minutes — Regular Meeting May 20, 2026. Commissioner Corliss seconded the motion. Ayes: Chair Peterson, Commissioner Gehringer, Commissioner Corliss, Commissioner Jean Bratcher Nays: None Abstaining: None Passed 6. Informational Items a. Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails (PROST) Master Plan Presentation of the Adoption Draft Taylor Broyhill with Logan Simpson proceeded with the PROST Master Plan presentation. Taylor presented highlights from the completed 16-month planning process among other important topics like community touchpoints through surveys, stakeholder meetings, and public engagement activities, park typologies, open space classifications, trails and others. She also provided information about key funding strategies discussed, including a potential special options sales tax, corporate sponsorships, naming rights, and maintenance endowments. Commissioners discussed and asked questions, and they were addressed by Ms. Broyhill and Director Bjerkaas. Commissioner Jorgensen joined the Commissioners' discussion and question period remotely via audio. 7. Staff Update Director Bjerkaas thanked the consultant, Taylor Broyhill, for her presentation and her work. Confirmed the date, July 15th, 2026, for the next Planning Commission meeting and items that will be part of the agenda. 8. Adjournment Commissioner Corliss motioned to adjourn. Commissioner Gehringer seconded the motion. Ayes: Chair Peterson, Commissioner Gehringer, Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner Corliss, Commissioner Jean Bratcher Nays: None Abstaining: None Passed The Regular Meeting of the Town of Mead Planning Commission was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. ________________________________ Karen Peterson, Chair ATTEST: ________________________________ Ana Bohl, Secretary Page 4 of 17 Page 5 of 17 Agenda Item Summary Agenda Date: 7/15/2026 Subject: Resolution No. 05-PC-2026 - A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the Town of Mead, Colorado, Recommending Approval of an Initial Zoning Designation of Public Facilities (PF) for the Town Owned Property Known as the Valdez Annexation Presented by: Lauren Rice , Planner I Summary: This Agenda Item Summary (“AIS”) has been prepared for the proposed initial zoning of the Valdez Annexation ("Property"). The Property is owned entirely by the Town of Mead and includes approximately 1.472 acres located at the southwest corner of State Highway 66 and Weld County Road 7 (Third St.), as more fully described in the Valdez Annexation Map attached as Exhibit 1 to Resolution No. 05-PC-2026. The Property was officially annexed into the Town by the Board of Trustees on June 8th, 2026, through Ordinance No. 1107. Referral to the Planning Commission for the annexation of the Property was not required under Section 16-8-90 of the MMC, as the property is owned by the Town and no annexation petition was required. Detail of Request: Applicant(s): Town of Mead. Property Owner(s): Town of Mead. Property Location: Southwest corner of State Highway 66 and Weld County Road 7 (Third St.) Current Zoning (Weld County): Agricultural Proposed Zoning (Mead): Public Facility (PF) Comp. Plan Designation: Mixed Use — Residential/Commercial (MU-RC) Surrounding Land Uses: North: State Highway 66 Right-of-Way and undeveloped land zoned General Commercial (GC) within the Town of Mead East: Ariet's Grove/Kiteley Ranch - Zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) in unincorporated Weld County. The Property has been approved for annexation and an established initial zoning o RSF-4, RMF-14, GC, and AG with a PUD Overlay South: Liberty Ranch Subdivision and Municipal Faciities Site Residential Single Family-4 (RSF-4) within the Town of Mead. West: State Highway 66 Right-of-Way Review Criteria Analysis: The establishment of initial zoning is subject to review against the following criteria set forth in Section 16-3-160(e) of the MMC. Only one (1) of the following criteria must be metfor the Initial Zoning of the Property: 1. To correct a manifest error in an ordinance establishing the zoning for a specific property; Page 6 of 17 2. To rezone an area or extend the boundary of an existing district because of changed or changing conditions in a particular area or in the Town generally; 3. The land to be rezoned was zoned in error and as presently zoned is inconsistent with the policies and goals of the Comprehensive Plan; 4. The proposed rezoning is necessary to provide land for a community-related use that was not anticipated at the time of the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, and the rezoning will be consistent with the policies and goals of the Comprehensive Plan; 5. The area requested for rezoning has changed or is changing to such a degree that it is in the public interest to encourage development or redevelopment of the area; or 6. A rezoning to Planned Unit Development overlay district is requested to encourage innovative and creative design and to promote a mix of land uses in the development. The zoning request meets criterion #2 and criterion #4 above, shown in bold text. The Property is generally designated by the Town of Mead’s Comprehensive Plan as being appropriate for Mixed-Use – Residential/Commercial (MU-RC) and as a portion of the Highway 66 corridor which is not designated with a future land use. The Initial Zoning for the property is proposed as Public Facilities (PF). Pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-12-115(2), the Property must be brought under the Town’s zoning ordinance and map within ninety days after the effective date of the annexation ordinance. The proposed Public Facilities (PF) zoning is appropriate because the Property will be used for a public purpose and is consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan by providing land for a community-related use that was not anticipated at the time the Comprehensive Plan was adopted. Financial Considerations: N/A Staff Recommendation / Actions Required: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Resolution No. 05-PC-2026, recommending approval of the establishment of the Public Facilities (PF) zoning designation for the Valdez Annexation to the Board of Trustees. Suggested Motion: Resolution No. 05-PC-2026: “I Move to Approve Resolution No. 05-PC-2026, A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the Town of Mead, Colorado, Recommending Approval of an Initial Zoning Designation of Public Facilities (PF) for the Town Owned Property Known as the Valdez Annexation" Attachments: 1. Resolution 05-PC-2026 2. Valdez Annexation Map Page 7 of 17  TOWN OF MEAD, COLORADO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 05-PC-2026 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF MEAD, COLORADO, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN INITIAL ZONING DESIGNATION OF PUBLIC FACILITIES (PF) FOR THE TOWN OWNED PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE VALDEZ ANNEXATION WHEREAS, the Town of Mead (the “Town”) is a statutory town, duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Colorado; and WHEREAS, the Town is the sole owner of 1.472 acres of land in Town boundaries known as the Valdez Annexation, as more particularly described in the Annexation Map attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit A (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, the Property was annexed into the Town by Ordinance No. 1107; and WHEREAS, C.R.S. § 31-12-115(2) requires that property annexed to the Town must be zoned pursuant to the Town’s zoning regulations within ninety (90) days after the effective date of the annexation; and WHEREAS, the Future Land Use Plan, from the Town’s 2018 Comprehensive Plan, Mixed-Use – Residential/Commercial (MU-RC) and as a portion of the Highway 66 corridor which is not designated with a future land use; and WHEREAS, the Town intends to utilize the Property for present and future municipal purposes, making the Public Facilities (PF) zoning designation appropriate; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 16-3-160 of the MMC, the Planning Commission held a noticed public hearing on July 15, 2026, to review and consider the proposed initial zoning of the Property; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed initial zoning application, the staff report, and all other materials submitted prior to and during the public hearing, and finds that the proposed Public Facilities (PF) zoning designation is appropriate and should be recommended for approval by the Board of Trustees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the Town of Mead, Colorado, that: Section 1. The Planning Commission finds that the public hearing on the initial zoning was conducted in accordance with Section 16-3-160 of the MMC. Section 2. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the Public Facilities (PF) zoning designation of the Property, based on a finding that the criteria set forth in Section 16-3-160(e) has been satisfied; specifically an amendment to the Town’s official zoning map is supported due to changed or changing conditions in a particular area or in the Town generally and the amendment to the Town’s official zoning map is necessary to provide land for a community-related use that was not anticipated at the time of the adoption of the Town Comprehensive Plan, and the zoning will be consistent with the policies and goals of the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission recommends that the Board of Trustees 1 Page 8 of 17 proceed to establish the initial zoning of the Property as Public Facilities (PF). Section 3. Town staff shall cause a copy of this Resolution to be provided to the Board of Trustees, on or before the date of the Board of Trustees hearing. Section 4. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. INTRODUCED AND PASSED, THIS 15TH DAY OF JULY 2026. ATTEST: TOWN OF MEAD PLANNING COMMISSION: By____________________________ By______________________________ Ana Bohl, Secretary Karen Peterson, Chair 2 Page 9 of 17  EXHIBIT A VALDEZ ANNEXATION MAP This page intentionally left blank. The Valdez Annexation Map begins on the next page. 3 Page 10 of 17 Page 11 of 17 Agenda Item Summary Agenda Date: 7/15/2026 Subject: Resolution No. 06-PC-2026 - A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the Town of Mead, Colorado, Recommending Approval of an Initial Zoning Designation of Public Facilities (PF) for the Town owned Property Known as the 1785 Weld County Road 32 Annexation Presented by: Lauren Rice , Planner I Summary: This Agenda Item Summary (“AIS”) has been prepared for the proposed initial zoning of the 1785 Weld County Road 32 ("Property"). The Property is owned entirely by the Town of Mead and includes approximately 0.856 acres located at 1785 Weld County Road 32, generally north of Weld County Road 32 (Adams St.), west of Weld County Road 5, as more fully described in the 1785 Weld County Road 32 Annexation Map attached as Exhibit B to Resolution No. 06- PC-2026. The subject property is currently located in unincorporated Weld County and is proposed for annexation into the Town of Mead. Concurrent with annexation, the Property requires an initial zoning designation pursuant to the Mead Municipal Code. Because the Property is owned by the Town and will be used for a municipal or other public purpose, staff recommends the Public Facilities (PF) zoning designation. Detail of Request: Applicant(s): Town of Mead Property Owner(s): Town of Mead Property Location: 1785 Weld County Road 32, generally north of Weld County Road 32 (Adams St.), west of Weld County Road 5 Current Zoning (Weld County): Agricultural Proposed Zoning (Mead): Public Facility (PF) Comp. Plan Designation: Agricultural (AG) Surrounding Land Uses: North: Agricultural land in unincorporated Weld County. East: Agricultural land in unincorporated Weld County. South: Weld County Road 32 and undeveloped land zoned Residential Single Family–4 (RSF-4) within the Town of Mead. West: Agricultural land in unincorporated Weld County. Review Criteria Analysis: The initial zoning designation is subject to review against the following criteria set forth in Section 16-3-160(e) of the MMC. Only one (1) of the following criteria must be met for the Initial Zoning of the Property. This Initial Zoning meets criterion no. 4 – shown in bold text below: Page 12 of 17 1. To correct a manifest error in an ordinance establishing the zoning for a specific property; 2. To rezone an area or extend the boundary of an existing district because of changed or changing conditions in a particular area or in the Town generally; 3. The land to be rezoned was zoned in error and as presently zoned is inconsistent with the policies and goals of the Comprehensive Plan; 4. The proposed rezoning is necessary to provide land for a community-related use that was not anticipated at the time of the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, and the rezoning will be consistent with the policies and goals of the Comprehensive Plan; 5. The area requested for rezoning has changed or is changing to such a degree that it is in the public interest to encourage development or redevelopment of the area; or 6. A rezoning to Planned Unit Development overlay district is requested to encourage innovative and creative design and to promote a mix of land uses in the development. The Property is generally designated by the Town of Mead’s Comprehensive Plan as being appropriate for Agricultural (AG). The Initial Zoning for the property is proposed as Public Facilities (PF). The proposed Public Facilities (PF) zoning is appropriate because the Property will be used for a public purpose and is consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan by providing land for a community-related use that was not anticipated at the time the Comprehensive Plan was adopted. Financial Considerations: N/A Staff Recommendation / Actions Required: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 06-PC-2026, recommending approval of the establishment of the Public Facilities (PF) zoning designation for the 1785 Weld County Road 32 Annexation to the Board of Trustees. Suggested Motion: Resolution No. 06-PC-2026: “I Move to Approve Resolution No. 06-PC-2026, A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the Town of Mead, Colorado, Recommending Approval of Initial Zoning Designation of Public Facilities (PF) for the Town Owned Property Known as the 1785 Weld County Road 32 Annexation." Attachments: 1. Resolution 06-PC-2026 2. 1785 Weld County Road 32 Annexation Map Page 13 of 17  TOWN OF MEAD, COLORADO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 06-PC-2026 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF MEAD, COLORADO, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN INITIAL ZONING DESIGNATION OF PUBLIC FACILITIES (PF) FOR THE TOWN OWNED PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE 1785 WELD COUNTY ROAD 32 ANNEXATION WHEREAS, the Town of Mead (the “Town”) is a statutory town, duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Colorado; and WHEREAS, the Town is the sole owner of 0.856 acres of land in unincorporated Weld County known as the 1785 Weld County Road 32 Annexation, as more particularly described in the Annexation Map attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit A (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, the Property is to be presented in front of the Board of Trustees for the consideration of annexation on July 27, 2026; and WHEREAS, C.R.S. § 31-12-115(2) requires that property annexed to the Town must be zoned pursuant to the Town’s zoning regulations within ninety (90) days after the effective date of the annexation; and WHEREAS, the Future Land Use Plan, from the Town’s 2018 Comprehensive Plan, Agricultural (AG); and WHEREAS, the Town intends to utilize the Property for present and future municipal purposes, making the Public Facilities (PF) zoning designation appropriate; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section16-3-160 of the MMC, the Planning Commission held a noticed public hearing on July 15, 2026, to review and consider the proposed initial zoning of the Property; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed initial zoning application, the staff report, and all other materials submitted prior to and during the public hearing, and finds that the proposed Public Facilities (PF) zoning designation is appropriate and should be recommended for approval by the Board of Trustees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the Town of Mead, Colorado, that: Section 1. The Planning Commission finds that the public hearing on the initial zoning was conducted in accordance with Section 16-3-160 of the MMC. Section 2. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the Public Facilities (PF) zoning designation of the Property, based on a finding that the criteria set forth in Section 16-3-160(e) has been satisfied; specifically an amendment to the Town’s official zoning map is supported due to changed or changing conditions in a particular area or in the Town generally and the amendment to the Town’s official zoning map is necessary to provide land for a community-related use that was not anticipated at the time of the adoption of the Town Comprehensive Plan, and the zoning will be consistent with the policies and goals of the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission recommends that the Board of Trustees 1 Page 14 of 17 proceed to establish the initial zoning of the Property as Public Facilities (PF). Section 3. Town staff shall cause a copy of this Resolution to be provided to the Board of Trustees, on or before the date of the Board of Trustees hearing. Section 4. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. INTRODUCED AND PASSED, THIS 15TH DAY OF JULY 2026. ATTEST: TOWN OF MEAD PLANNING COMMISSION: By____________________________ By______________________________ Ana Bohl, Secretary Karen Peterson, Chair 2 Page 15 of 17  EXHIBIT A 1785 WELD COUNTY ROAD 32 ANNEXATION MAP This page intentionally left blank. The 1785 Weld County Road 32 Annexation Map begins on the next page. 3 Page 16 of 17 Page 17 of 17