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REVIEW (USR) APPLICATION
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APPLICATION RECEIVED BY PLANNER ASSIGNED: (4( A-
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(12 digit number-found on Tax I.D.information,obtainable at the Weld County Assessor's Office,orwww.co.weld.co.us)
Legal Description PT SW4 21-4-67 LOT A REC EXEMPT R Section 21 , Township 04 North, Range 67 West
Zone District:AG , Total Acreage: 1.6 , Flood Plain: N/A , Geological Hazard: N/A
Airport Overlay District: N/A
FEE OWNER(S) OF THE PROPERTY:
Name: Elizabeth E Hansen
Work Phone# 720-890-2141 Home Phone# 970-290-9410 Email Ihansen31@aol.com
Address:20240 CR 17
Address:
City/State/Zip Code Johnstown, CO 80534
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APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT (See Below:Authorization must accompany applications signed by Authorized Agent)
Name:Jeffrey Gould
Work Phone# 970-402-3627 Home Phone# Email aceofbladesservices@yahoo.com
Address:20240 CR 17
Address:
City/State/Zip Code Johnstown, CO 80534
PROPOSED USE:
Lawn and Landscaping business
I (We) hereby depose and state under penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals, and/or plans submitted
with or contained within the application are true and correct to the best of my(our)knowledge. Signatures of all
fee owners of property must sign this application. If an Authorized Agent signs, a letter of authorization from all
fee owners must be included with the application. If a corporation is the fee owner, notarized evidence must be
included indicatipg that the signatory has to lepgal authority to sign for the corporation.
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW(USR)
QUESTIONNAIRE
Ace of Blades Lawn and Landscaping
Ace of Blades Lawn and Landscaping is pleased to submit this narrative and questionnaire associated
with the Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review(USR)application.The applicant
proposed Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review approval for a lawn and
landscaping business with the 1.6 acre location at 20240 County Road 17 in Johnstown, CO. The
project site is generally located on the East side of Weld County Road 17.
This application has been prepared by established guidelines found in the Weld County Code, Use by
Special Review Application Requirements,and the most current Weld County Procedural Guide for a
Use by Special Review Application as found on the Weld County Web Site on 22-Apr-2012.
1. Explain,in detail,the proposed use of the property.
The proposed use of the property is for operation of the small business Ace of Blades Lawn and
Landscaping. The business provides routine lawn care services and special landscaping projects to
residential and commercial customers in northern Colorado.
Ace of Blades will operate on the East portion of the property,with the West end of the property
continuing to be used for the primary personal home. The portion of the property under review
currently contains outbuildings and vacant out lot. No development on the site is proposed. The
site has one existing access point on Weld County Road 17. Employees derive to the site to pick
up equipment and materials to transfer to the job site. Site access will be restricted to the owner
and employees of Ace of Blades Lawn and Landscaping.
The property will be used to park business vehicles,business trailers,and employee vehicles.The
existing shop will be used to complete maintenance and repairs of equipment used to operate the
business.The shop contains an office that will be the primary operating office for the business.
Materials will be stored on the property. Minimal amounts of leftover landscaping supplies will be
stored until they can be recycled. Organic materials and lawn debris collected as part of normal
business operations will be stored in existing containment berms in the Southeast corner of the
property.All organic materials and lawn debris will be hauled off the premises to a recycling
center during regular intervals.
2. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code,Chapter 22
of the Comprehensive Plan.
This proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code,Chapter 22 of the
Comprehensive plan. The parcel on which the facility is located consists of approximately 1.6
acres and contains existing improvements, including: a residence, several outbuildings and a shop.
An excerpt of provision goals and Ace of Blades Lawn and Landscaping's proposed compliance
with these goals is provided below.
Provision Proposal
B.A.Goal 2.Continue the commitment to viable agriculture in Weld County through
mitigated protection of established(and potentially expanding)agricultural uses from
other proposed new uses that would hinder the operations of the agricultural enterprises.
USR Questionnaire—Ace of Blades Lawn and Landscaping Page 1 of 5
Provision Proposal
2. A.Policy 2.2. Allow commercial and The impact to surrounding properties will be
industrial uses, which are directly related to or minimal; no changes to structures are being
dependent upon agriculture,to locate within proposed. Adequate services and
agricultural areas when the impact to infrastructure are currently available; no
surrounding properties is minimal or mitigated proposal for implementation of additional
and where adequate services and infrastructure resources is being initiated. As the location
are currently available or reasonably was not previously farmed, no agricultural
obtainable. These commercial and industrial land will be removed from production.
uses should be encouraged to locate in areas
that minimize the removal of agricultural land
from production.
C.A.Goal 3.County land use regulations recognize and respect the rights afforded by the
State Constitution and associated statutes of individually decreed water rights.Water
rights are considered real property and should be protected as any other private property
right.
1. A.Policy 3.1. Land use regulations and Water rights will remain in their current
policies should encourage water rights to possession and will be put to beneficial use
voluntarily remain and be put to beneficial use through the operation of the small business.
in the County.
3. A.Policy 3.3. Land use regulations should The impact of water-delivery infrastructure is
consider the traditional and future operational believed to be minimal and no increased
viability of water-delivery infrastructure when liability is expected to water-delivery entities.
applications for proposed land use changes are Ace of Blades Lawn and Landscaping is not
considered. expected to use volumes of water that could
4. A.Policy 3.4. Land use regulations should be considered excessive. Water use will be
attempt to limit increased exposure of liability limited to X
to water-delivery entities when land use
changes are considered.
D.A.Goal 4.Promote a quality environment which is free of derelict vehicles, refuse,litter
and other unsightly materials.
1. A.Policy 4.1. Property owners should The property will not house unsafe or
demonstrate responsibility of ownership by dangerous structures or noncommercial
minimizing safety and health hazards resulting junkyards.
from,but not limited to, unsafe or dangerous
structures and noncommercial junkyards.
F.A.Goal 6.Provide mechanisms for the division of land in agricultural areas to support
the continuation of agricultural production.
2.A.Policy 6.2. Support opportunities,such as The approval of this plan would allow the
but not limited to hobby farming and home small business Ace of Blades Lawn and
businesses,to supplement family income and Landscaping to continue to thrive and provide
reduce living expenses for farm families and income to the owner's family.
others who prefer a rural lifestyle.
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3. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code,Chapter 23
(Zoning)and the zone district in which it is located.
This proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural (A)Zone District and applicable Use
by Special Review regulations.The proposed use complies with the general intent of the A Zone
District.The proposed business operations use will not be more intense or have a greater impact
than many existing uses allowable by right,and is consistent with surrounding development.
4. What type of uses surround the site? Explain how the proposed use is consistent and
compatible with the surrounding land uses.
Surrounding land uses include residential and agricultural uses. The existing and proposed uses are
consistent and compatible with the surrounding land uses. How is it consistent and compatible?
The site is surrounded on all sides by Agricultural Zoned property,and includes various
agricultural, residential and oil and gas uses.
5. Describe,in detail,the following:
a. How many people will use this site?
The owner's family will continue to live in the existing residence as their primary home.
During seasonal operations,approximately seven employees will be accessing the site to
drop off or pick up equipment and materials to transfer to the lawn care or landscaping job
site.
b. How many employees are proposed to be employed at this site?
Five to seven employees are currently employed at this site. Employment is generally
seasonal,with all employees reporting to work daily during the work week from spring to
fall, and limited employment in the winter season. Planned business expansion could
increase the number of employees to ten during peak seasons.
c. What are the hours of operation?
Hours of operation vary based on the season. The business will operate from 8 to 5 on
weekdays and from 8 to 2 on some Saturdays in the spring, summer,and fall seasons.
Employees will be on site for approximately one hour before and after normal working
hours to prepare for off-site job duties. During the winter season, hours of operation will
be limited to days that snowfall occurs.
d. What type and how many structures will be erected (built)on this site?
This proposal does not include the erection of structures.
e. What type and how many animals,if any,will be on this site?
This proposal does not include the habitation of any animals on the site.The personal
residence includes household pets only
f. What kind (type,size,weight)of vehicles will access this site and how often?
Vehicles that will access the site will be employee automobiles and business trucks. The
business currently owns four medium duty pickup trucks, all less than one ton,which are
used to move employees and materials to job sites daily.
g. Who will provide fire protection to the site?
Johnstown Fire Protection District will provide fire protection to the site.A letter from the
Fire Marshall has been included in this application.
h. What is the water source on the property?
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The water is provided by an existing household use well, permit number XXXXX. A copy
of the well information has been included in the application. Changes to the water system
are not included in this proposal.
i. What is the sewage disposal system on the property?
An existing household septic system serves the site.The septic permit number SP-
9600037 has been included in this application.
j. If storage or warehousing is proposed,what type of items will be stored?
Outside storage of organic materials, lawn debris,and landscaping materials is proposed
on the site. These materials are collected as part of normal maintenance operations
conducted by Ace of Blades Lawn and Landscaping. Debris will be stored in contained
berms. All organic materials and lawn debris will be hauled off the premises to a
recycling center during regular intervals. The business would also store minimal amounts
leftover landscaping supplies such as boulders,rock, mulch and pavers.
6. Explain the proposed landscaping for the site.
Ace of Blades Lawn and Landscaping operations are generally blocked from view by the
residence on the West side of the property. Seven new Austrian pines will be planted on the South
side of the property to provide a screen for employee parking and main business operations.
7. Explain any proposed reclamation procedures when termination of the Use by Special
Review activity occurs.
No reclamation procedures are within the scope of this proposal.
8. Explain how the storm water drainage will be handled on the site.
Historic drainage of the property will not be altered. This application does not include plans to
change any of the existing structures. Use of the property by Ace of Blades Lawn and Landscaping
will not impact the drainage to the site.
9. Explain how long it will take to construct this site and when construction and landscaping is
scheduled to begin.
No construction activities are within the scope of this proposal. Landscaping will be conducted
immediately upon approval of this proposal.
10. Explain where storage and/or stockpile of wastes will occur on this site.
Storage of waste on site includes common household waste and waste collected as part of normal
maintenance operations by Ace of Blades Lawn and Landscaping. Household waste is stored in an
existing dumpster on the property. Organic materials, lawn debris, and excess landscaping
materials are stored in the Eastern portion of the property, generally out of visibility from the
adjoining County Road 17. Organic materials and lawn debris are contained in berms and hauled
off the premises to a recycling center at regular intervals.
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Dust Abatement and Waste Management Plans
On-Site Dust Abatement Plan:
Gravel will be used at the entrance and on the internal roadways to control dust on site.
Waste Management Plan:
Waste generated on this site is general household waste and waste from landscaping operations.
For Ace of Blades Lawn and Landscaping,waste receptacles will be placed in and/or near
buildings and emptied by employees on a regular basis. The trash is placed into a large dumpster.
The regular monthly trash service for the property is provided by Royal Disposal waste
management company. Minimal amounts of leftover landscaping supplies will be stored on site
until they can be recycled.Organic materials and lawn debris collected as part of normal business
operations will be stored in existing containment berms in the Southeast corner of the property. All
organic materials and lawn debris will be hauled off the premises to a recycling center during
regular intervals.
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Traffic Narrative
The site has one existing access point on Weld County Road 17. The road access use at the 20240
County Road 17 property will not change from its current usage. Current traffic consists of normal
household traffic associated with the primary residence and employee traffic to and from
landscaping job sites on behalf of Ace of Blades Lawn and Landscaping.
Five to seven employees are currently employed at this site. Employment is generally seasonal,
with all employees reporting to work in their personal vehicles daily from 8 to 5 during the work
week from spring to fall,and limited employment in the winter season based on the days that
snowfall occurs.Planned business expansion could increase the number of employees to ten
during peak seasons.
Vehicles that will access the site will be employee automobiles and business trucks.The business
currently owns four medium duty pickup trucks,all less than one ton,which are used to move
employees and materials to job sites daily.
A letter from the Town of Johnstown is included in this application, indicating no issues with
continued use of access to County Road 17 from the property.
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Water Quality Narrative
Historically, storm water on the property flows from the Southeast to the North area of the
property.Natural grade of the land causes flow from the Southeast corner of the property,around
the South side of the shop,and into a natural low point along the North property line.The low
point extends from the irrigation supplies shed West to the garden shed. Storm water that flows
from the residence onto the West side of the property naturally accumulates into the existing
drainage ditch.
The low point or depression along the North property line serves as the Water Quality Depression
required to be downstream of the parking and storage areas to catch any contaminants. The
depression is less than one foot deep,but its width ensures sufficient capacity to address runoff
volume.
Water does not flow onto the property from an outside source.The East side of the property is the
high point of all surrounding properties;the property line is a concrete irrigation ditch. The South
side of the property has a one foot high berm,preventing water from entering the property from
the adjoining farmland.
This application does not include plans to change any of the existing structures. Use of the
property by Ace of Blades Lawn and Landscaping will not impact the drainage to the site.No
previous issues with water drainage related to the property are known.To meet the requirements
of Public Works, existing grade will be modified in order to ensure that debris does not run off of
the property. This modification will include ensuring a 1 inch depression exists near the
landscaping debris storage area.
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WATER SUPPLY INFORMATION SUMMARY
Section 30.28.133,(d). C.R.S. requires that the applicant submit to the County,"Adequate evidence that a water supply that
is sufficient in terms of quantity, quality and dependability will be available to ensure an adequate supply of water.
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6. PARCEL HISTORY - Please attach copies of deeds, plats or other evidence or documentation.
A. Was parcel recorded with county prior to June 1, 1972? 0 YES 7.J NO
B. Has the parcel ever been part of a division of land action since„lug(' 1, 1972? EYES 0 NO
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9. ESTIMATED WATER REQUIREMENTS - Gallons per Day or Acre Feet per Year 10. WATER SUPPLY S URGE
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LETTER OF COMMITMENT FOR
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II. ENGINEER'S WATER SUPPLY REPORT 0 YES ❑ NO IF YES, PLEASE FORWARD WITH THIS FORM. (This may be required before our review is compleled.)
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Michelle Martin
1555 N. 17th Ave
Greeley, Co 80631
Re: Ace of Blades, Jeff Gould
20240 W.C.R. 17
Johnstown, Co 80534
I have conducted a review and fire inspection at Ace of Blades in the Johnstown Fire
Protection District.
Mr. Gould was in need of one item for compliance and that is the mounting of one fire
extinguisher (2A; 10 B:C) in the shop area.
All other items are in order for Mr. Gould and the Fire District has no objections.
Thank you,
Jesse Molinar Jr.
Fire Marshal
Johnstown Fire Protection District
Johnstown
May 9, 2012
Jeff Gould
Ace of Blades Lawn and Landscaping
20240 County Road 17
Johnstown, CO 80534
Re: Existing Driveway on South parish Ave. (CR 17)
Upon review of your May 7 letter (copy attached) there appears to he no issues with
continued use of the existing driveway access to South Parish Ave. for your landscaping
business.
Please be advised that in the future when South Parish, a planned arterial roadway, is
improved and widened, additional improvements may be needed to ensure safe ingress
and egress.
incerely,
• Franklin
Town Planner
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