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Home My WebLink About20112571.tiff INVENTORY OF ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION . Applicant Equus Farms, Inc. Case Number USR-1786 Submitted or Prepared Prior to At Hearing Hearing N. 1 Staff Comments X Department of Planning Services Field Check Form X Letter to Applicant X Legal Notifications X 2 Application X Maps X Deed/Easement Certificate X �( Surrounding Property/Mineral Owners X N 3 Referral List X Referrals without comment X • West Greely Soil Conservation District,referral received July I I,2011 X • Weld County Zoning Compliance,referral received July 8,2011 X • Weld County Sherriffs Office,referral received July 12,2011 X 4 Referrals with comments X • • Colorado Division of Water Resources,referral received July 11,2011 X • Colorado Division of Water Resources,referral received August 5,2011 X • Weld County Department of Public Works,referral received July 27,2011 X • Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, referral received August 1, X 2011 �. • Department of the Army,referral received July 13,2011 X 5 Referrals with no resnonse —X— Cab.*Je D.,,,aS,,,,.d e41Transportation- _ ___` er*BtthrLT R1 SQJ— �x -..i-.. Wald r'e..,,ty Budding D.yartmeni • S".rounding- 5 " PC Exhibits / t X 44/A- 5 IA Planning Commission Sign posting affidavit / e- S[rriv POS (-1/ mkwk/ X S -0lexnia@ Cn.nn.isclnn Recni,.tIon X 9 k3eCe-E liiblh N/A e e ^ rrdavet- ^-X--- -}} -@utt Reeuludmf —X-- hereby certify at the items identi ed herein re submitted to the Department of Planning Services at or prior to the scheduled Planning Commissione hearing. • Tom Parko _ Pllayannn�ning Manager EXHIBIT 1861 -2011 • W E L`*O N T Y LAND USE APPLICATION IUI SUMMARY SHEET Planner Tom Parko Case Number: USR-1786 Hearing Date: October 5, 2011 Applicant: Equus Farms, Inc., c/o Mike Johnson Site Address: 37139 U.S. Highway 34. Kersey, Colorado 80644 Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Private Golf Course, Outdoor Shooting Range, Guest Farm and Hunting Lodge, and One- Single-Family Dwelling Unit per lot other than those permitted under Section 23- 2-20 in the A(Agricultural) Zone District. Legal Description: Section 18, Township 4N, Range 61W; Part of the N2S2/S2NE4/SE4NW4; and, Part of E2 of Section 13, T4N, R62W of the 6th PM., Weld County, Colorado Location: West of and adjacent to County Road 87 and approximately % mile south of County Road 44.5. Size of Parcel(s): 938.33 ±Acres • Parcel Number(s): 1047-18-1-00-003; 1047-18-3-00-006; 1049-13-4-00-013; 1049-13-1-00-014 POSSIBLE ISSUES SUMMARIZED FROM APPLICATION MATERIALS The criteria for review of this Special Review Permit is listed in Section 23-2-220 of the Weld County Code. The Department of Planning Services' staff has received responses from the following agencies: Without Comments: • West Greely Soil Conservation District, referral received July 11, 2011 • Weld County Zoning Compliance, referral received July 8, 2011 • Weld County Sherriffs Office, referral received July 12, 2011 With Comments: • Colorado Division of Water Resources, referral received July 11, 2011 • Colorado Division of Water Resources, referral received August 5, 2011 • Weld County Department of Public Works, referral received July 27, 2011 • Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, referral received August 1, 2011 • Department of the Army, referral received July 13, 2011 The following agencies have not responded: EXHIBIT • Colorado Department of Transportation . • School District RE-50J • Weld County Building Department Tom_1 USR-1786, Equus Farms, Page 1 2011-2571 • 1 8 6 1 -2 0 1 1 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW �lam% WEL`l� O NTY u Planner Tom Parko Case Number: USR-1786 Hearing Date: October 5, 2011 Applicant: Equus Farms, Inc., c/o Mike Johnson Site Address: 37139 U.S. Highway 34. Kersey, Colorado 80644 Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Private Golf Course, Outdoor Shooting Range, Guest Farm and Hunting Lodge, and One- Single-Family Dwelling Unit per lot other than those permitted under Section 23- 2-20 in the A(Agricultural) Zone District. Legal Description: Section 18, Township 4N, Range 61W; Part of the N2S2/S2NE4/SE4NW4; and, Part of E2 of Section 13, T4N, R62W of the 6th PM., Weld County, Colorado • Location: West of and adjacent to County Road 87 and approximately 1/4 mile south of County Road 44.5. Size of Parcel(s): 938.33 ±Acres Parcel Number(s): 1047-18-1-00-003; 1047-18-3-00-006; 1049-13-4-00-013; 1049-13-1-00-014 THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS REQUEST BE APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 23-2-260 of the Weld County Code. 2. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services' staff that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 23-2-220 of the Weld County Code as follows: A. Section 23-2-220.A.1 -- The proposed use is consistent with Chapter 22 and any other applicable code provisions or ordinance in effect. Weld County Code, Chapter 22 of the Comprehensive Plan Sec 22-2-10.B. states "the intent of the agricultural Goals is, "to support all forms of the agricultural industry and, at the same time, to protect the rights of the private property owners to convert their agricultural lands to other appropriate land uses." Approximately 82.63 acres have been converted from unproductive agricultural land to a residence for the property owner and family, caretaker's residence, private golf course • and private sporting clay range. The site is located on sloped property that is unsuitable for agricultural production. The Lodge area includes manicured lawn, trees, bushes, and water features. The area provides a private open space for eagles, water fowl, rabbits, deer and other wildlife. USR-1786, Equus Farms, Page 2 • Agricultural Policy 3.1: Encourage water rights to voluntarily remain and be put to beneficial use in the County. Water rights associated with the land provide groundwater wells for drinking water at the Lodge and irrigation of the grounds. Agricultural Policy 3.3: Consider the traditional and future operational viability of water delivery entities when land use changes are considered. The Lodge area is bounded by the Riverside Reservoir (irrigation water storage) to the north and the South Platte River to the south. Development of the Lodge area did not change water-delivery infrastructure in the area. Agricultural Policy 4.1: Minimizing safety and health hazards resulting from unsafe or dangerous structures and noncommercial junkyards. The original ranch house and barn have been completely remodeled. Additional buildings have been designed and constructed at the Hemingway Lodge area to produce a harmonious collection of buildings of the National Park rustic style. Agricultural Policy 6.3: Encourage multi-generational, caretaker, guest and accessory quarters. The Lodge area includes the main lodge, guest quarters including a 2-story addition, a locker and exercise room, caretaker residence, and barn. The buildings provide housing for the property owner, extended family, guests, and caretaker. Agricultural Policy 7.2: Conversion of agricultural land to nonurban residential should be accommodated when the subject site is in an area that can support such development, and should attempt to be compatible with the region. The property is located on an early 1900's working ranch. The location of the Hemingway Lodge is the location of the original ranch's home and barn. The golf course and sporting clay range have increased the manicured landscape area from the original ranch yard site. The land has not been • fenced, is irrigated, and supports grasses, trees and bushes. The trees, bushes and related landscaping blends with the trees and bottom-land meadows along the South Platte River. Agricultural Policy 8.1: Demonstrate adequate sanitary sewage and water systems are available for the intensity of the development. Drinking water is provided from a permitted groundwater well, Permit No. 171202A. The water system does not serve 25 or more persons per day for more than 60 days per year, and is not a public water system. Wastewater is collected and treated in a permitted septic tank and leach field system. A 7,425 gallons per day, 12.5 pounds BOD per day, septic system and leach field treatment system is permitted through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The Colorado Discharge Permit for Domestic Facilities number is COX-621050. Irrigation water is provided from a permitted groundwater well, Permit No. 43247-F-R. B. Section 23-2-220.A.2 -- The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural (A) Zone District. Sec 23-2-240 Design standards a) Adequate water service. Drinking water is provided from a permitted groundwater well, Permit No. 171202. The water system does not serve 25 or more persons per day for more than 60 days per year, and is not a public water system. b) Adequate sewer service. Wastewater is collected and treated in a permitted septic tank and leach field system. A 7,425 gallons per day, 12.5 pounds BOD per day, septic system and leach field treatment system is permitted through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The Colorado Discharge Permit for • Domestic Facilities number is COX-621050. USR-1786, Equus Farms, Page 3 • c) Structure construction mitigated soil conditions. Geotechnical investigations were conducted prior to construction of the lodge, cabin, and associated buildings. d) Adequate fire protection. The Hemingway Lodge is located in the Platte Valley Fire Protection District. Equus Farms owns and maintains a tanker truck onsite. The staff receives training from the Fire District on an annual basis. e) Storm water management. The entire property, which includes the golf course and sporting clay range are covered by manicured lawns and landscaping. Storm water percolates into the landscaping and erosion is minimized by landscaping. f) Parking and vehicle storage. Parking is provided at the Hemingway Lodge for residents and guests. The site is located in a remote area of the property and is adequately buffered from public roads. Staff vehicles are used periodically but carpooling in encouraged. There is a 7-person ranch-owned vehicle used specifically for this purpose. g) Agricultural zone setback and offset requirements. The lodge area is setback greater than 20 ft from the property line and the lodge is offset greater than 12 ft from the property line. h) Access. The Hemingway Lodge is served by a gravel-surfaced ranch road that connects with Weld County Road 87. The ranch road widens where it connects to Weld County Road 87. The width allows vehicles to exit Weld County Road 87 when vehicles are preparing to enter the county road. The line-of-sight at the intersection of the ranch road and Weld County Road 87 is greater than 1,000 ft in both directions. The use of the Hemingway Lodge does not generate regular high traffic volumes. • i) Access to public rights-of-way. The Hemingway Lodge access road is a private improved road that connects to Weld County Road 87, to the east of the lodge area. j) Buffering from adjacent properties. The Hemingway Lodge area is buffered from adjacent landowners by agricultural lands owned by the same property owner. The site, at the eastern point, is 0.27 miles from Weld County Road 87. The ranch road is 0.37 miles from Weld County Road 87 to the Hemingway Lodge entrance. In all, there is over 20,000 acres of contiguous land under the same ownership. k) Uses by special Review in the Agricultural Zone District shall be located on the least prime soils on the property. Approximately 82.63 acres have been converted from unproductive agricultural land to a residence for the property owner and family, caretaker's residence, private golf course and private sporting clay range. Sec 23-2-250 Operation standards A. Comply with noise standards, Sec 25-12-101. Golf participants do not produce noise. Noise from the sporting clay range is occasional and buffered by the Hemingway Lodge property owner's agricultural land surrounding the sporting clay range. The range perimeter is landscaped with trees and bushes to buffer noise. B. Comply with air quality regulations, Colorado Air Quality Control Commission. The uses of the Hemingway Lodge housing, golf course, and sporting clay range do not produce air pollution. • C. Comply with water quality regulations, Colorado Water Quality Control Commission Drinking water is provided from a permitted groundwater well, Permit No. 171202. The water system does not serve 25 or more persons per day for more than 60 days per year, and is not a public water system. Wastewater is collected and treated in a USR-1786, Equus Farms, Page 4 permitted septic tank and leach field system. A 7,425 gallons per day, 12.5 pounds BOD per day, septic system and leach field treatment system is permitted through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The Colorado Discharge Permit for Domestic Facilities number is COX-621050. D. Comply with lighting standards. Exterior lighting is limited to minimal porch lights on the residences and barn. Lighting does not shine directly onto adjacent properties. Exterior lighting, direct and reflected light, does not create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public or private streets. No colored lights are used that may be confused with traffic control devices. E. Uses shall not emit heat so as to raise the temperature of the air more than 5 deg F at or beyond the lot line. Use, including residential, golf, and sporting clay shooting, of the Hemingway Lodge will not emit heat. F. Property maintained to prevent weed growth. The Hemingway Lodge grounds are manicured year-round. C. Section 23-2-220.A.3 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses. The Hemingway Lodge area is located in the Agricultural Zone. Residences include the lodge and caretaker residence. Other uses include a private golf course, and a private sporting clay range. These uses are determined to be more intense use of the land than agricultural operations. The proposed use is allowed when permitted as Use by Special Review. The proposed uses in the Hemingway Lodge area includes adequate provision for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and the county. • The lodge area is buffered by agricultural land owned by the same property owner. Proposed uses do not produce noise or light pollution on adjoining property. Traffic to and from the lodge site do not interfere with the agricultural uses of adjoining property. D. Section 23-2-220.A.4 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning and with the future development as projected by Chapter 22 of the Weld County Code and any other applicable code provisions or ordinances in effect, or the adopted Master Plans of affected municipalities. This property is not located in a municipal referral area or in an area with an adopted Master Plan of an affected municipality. This property is zoned Agriculture and all the properties surrounding this farm are zoned Agriculture. Future development of the area will predominately remain in agricultural production and retain rural uses. E. Section 23-2-220.A.5 --The application complies with Article V of the Weld County Code. The existing site is within the County Road Impact Fee Area and the Capital Expansion Impact Fee area. Effective April 25, 2011, Building Permits issued on the proposed lots will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the Weld County Road Impact Program. (Ordinance 2011-2) Effective April 25, 2011, Building Permits issued on the proposed lots, will be • required to adhere to the fee structure of the County Facility Fee and Drainage Impact Fee. (Ordinance 2011-2) USR-1786, Equus Farms, Page 5 F. Section 23-2-220.A.6 -- The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve • prime agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use. Approximately 82 acres has been removed from prime agricultural land for the use of a hunting lodge, guest quarters, golf course and shooting range. The remaining property is in agricultural production with a good portion leased to area farmers for crops, etc. G. Section 23-2-220.A.7 — There is adequate provisions for the protection of health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and County. The owner of the property has taken adequate measures to make certain that the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants and those that visit is protected. The applicant has complied with all Federal, State and Local regulations as they apply to the uses on the property. This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application materials submitted by the applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, and responses from referral entities. 1. The plat shall be amended to delineate the following: A. All sheets of the plat shall be labeled USR-1786 (Department of Planning Services) B. The attached Development Standards. (Department of Planning Services) C. The plat shall be prepared in accordance with Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services) • 2. The applicant shall submit written evidence that well permit number 171202-A has been re- permitted to an exempt well to the Planning Services Department and the Department of Public Health and Environment. (Department of Planning Services) 3. The applicant shall submit a waste handling plan, for approval, to the Environmental Health Services Division of the Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment. The plan shall include at a minimum, the address and phone number of the contracted waste handler and facility where the waste will be disposed (including the facility name, address, and phone number). (Department of Public Health and Environment). 4. The applicant shall submit evidence of an Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class V Injection Well permit from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for any large-capacity septic system (a septic system with the capacity to serve 20 or more persons per day). Alternately, the applicant can provide evidence from the EPA that they are not subject to the EPA Class V requirements. 5. Upon completion of 1-4 above the applicant shall submit three (3) paper copies of the plat for preliminary approval to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. Upon approval of the paper copies the applicant shall submit a Mylar plat along with all other documentation required as Conditions of Approval. The Mylar plat shall be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder by Department of Planning Services' Staff. The plat shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County Code. The Mylar plat and additional requirements shall be submitted within sixty (60) days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners resolution. The applicant shall be responsible for paying the recording fee. (Department of Planning Services) • 6. In accordance with Weld County Code Ordinance 2006-7 approved June 1, 2006, should the plat not be recorded within the required thirty (30) days from the date the Board of County Commissioners resolution a $50.00 recording continuance charge shall added for each USR-1786, Equus Farms, Page 6 additional 3 month period. (Department of Planning Services) • 7. The Department of Planning Services respectively requests the surveyor provide a digital copy of this Use by Special Review. Acceptable CAD formats are .dwg, .dxf, and .dgn (Microstation); acceptable GIS formats are ArcView shapefiles, Arclnfo Coverages and Arclnfo Export files format type is .e00. The preferred format for Images is .tif (Group 4). (Group 6 is not acceptable). This digital file may be sent to dhuerteraco.weld.co.us. (Department of Planning Services) 8. The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the property until the Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. (Department of Planning Services) • • USR-1786, Equus Farms, Page 7 SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN • SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS EQUUS FARMS, INC. USR-1786 1. A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Golf Course, Shooting Range, Guest Farm and Hunting Lodge, and One-Single-Family Dwelling Unit per lot other than those permitted under Section 23-2-20 in the A(Agricultural) Zone District. 2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of the Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services) 3. The number of on-site employees as listed, described and prepared by the applicant and found in the application are as follows: Caretaker and family: 4; Golf course staff: 10. The caretaker and his family live at Hemingway Lodge. Grounds keeping staff varies in the number working at the Lodge, depending on the season (Department of Planning Services) 4. The hours of operations as listed, described and prepared by the applicant and found in the application are as follows: The majority of the year, no one is at the Lodge after 7 p.m. other than the caretaker and his family. Golf and sporting clay shooting occurs during daylight hours. Family and guests periodically spend nights at the Lodge. Occasionally, the property owner hosts large gatherings at the Lodge. The occasions are sometimes centered around dinner, with guests staying late into the evening. (Department of Planning Services) 5. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, • 30-20-100.5, C.R.S., as amended) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 6. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not meant to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S., as amended. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 7. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 8. The applicant shall operate in accordance with the approved "waste handling plan", at all times. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 9. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled on this site. The facility shall be operated in accordance with the approved "dust abatement plan", at all times. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 10. Adequate drinking, handwashing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and patrons of the facility, at all times. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 11. All pesticides, fertilizer, and other potentially hazardous chemicals must be handled in a safe manner in accordance with product labeling and in a manner that minimizes the release of hazardous air pollutants (HAP's) and volatile organic compounds (VOC's). All chemicals must • be stored secure, on an impervious surface, and in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 12. Any targets used shall be considered non-toxic. USR-1786, Equus Farms, Page 8 • 13. Sewage disposal for the facility shall be by septic system. Any septic system located on the property must comply with all provisions of the Weld County Code, pertaining to Individual Sewage Disposal Systems. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 14. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 15. In the event the facility's water system serves more than 25 persons on a daily basis the water system shall comply with the Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations (5 CCR 1003-1). Evidence shall be provided to the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment that the system complies with the regulations. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 16. Effective April 25, 2011, Building Permits issued on the proposed lots will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the Weld County Road Impact Program. (Ordinance 2011-2) 17. Effective April 25, 2011, Building Permits issued on the proposed lots, will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the County Facility Fee and Drainage Impact Fee. (Ordinance 2011-2) 18. Should noxious weeds exist on the property or become established as a result of the proposed development the applicant/landowner shall be responsible for controlling the noxious weeds, pursuant to Chapter 15, Articles I and II of the Weld County Code. (Department of Public Works) 19. Necessary personnel from the Weld County Departments of Planning Services, Public Works, and Public Health and Environment shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County regulations. • 20. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts will be maintained on site in such a manner that it will reasonably preserve the natural character of the area and prevent property damage of the type generally attributed to run-off rate and velocity increases, diversions, concentration and/or unplanned ponding of storm run-off. (Department of Public Works) 21. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the foregoing standards and all applicable Weld County regulations. Substantial changes from the plans or Development Standards as shown or stated shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans or Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. 22. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. 23. WELD COUNTY'S RIGHT TO FARM: Weld County is one of the most productive agricultural counties in the United States, typically ranking in the top ten counties in the country in total market value of agricultural products sold. The rural areas of Weld County may be open and spacious, but they are intensively used for agriculture. Persons moving into a rural area must recognize and accept there are drawbacks, including conflicts with long-standing agricultural practices and a lower level of services than in town. Along with the drawbacks come the incentives which attract urban dwellers to relocate to rural areas: open views, spaciousness, wildlife, lack of city noise and congestion, and the rural atmosphere and way of life. Without neighboring farms, those features which attract urban dwellers to rural Weld County would quickly be gone forever. • Agricultural users of the land should not be expected to change their long-established agricultural practices to accommodate the intrusions of urban users into a rural area. Well-run agricultural activities will generate off-site impacts, including noise from tractors and equipment; slow-moving USR-1786, Equus Farms, Page 9 farm vehicles on rural roads; dust from animal pens, field work, harvest and gravel roads; odor • from animal confinement, silage and manure; smoke from ditch burning; flies and mosquitoes; hunting and trapping activities; shooting sports, legal hazing of nuisance wildlife; and the use of pesticides and fertilizers in the fields, including the use of aerial spraying. It is common practice for agricultural producers to utilize an accumulation of agricultural machinery and supplies to assist in their agricultural operations. A concentration of miscellaneous agricultural materials often produces a visual disparity between rural and urban areas of the County. Section 35-3.5- 102, C.R.S., provides that an agricultural operation shall not be found to be a public or private nuisance if the agricultural operation alleged to be a nuisance employs methods or practices that are commonly or reasonably associated with agricultural production. Water has been, and continues to be, the lifeline for the agricultural community. It is unrealistic to assume that ditches and reservoirs may simply be moved "out of the way" of residential development. When moving to the County, property owners and residents must realize they cannot take water from irrigation ditches, lakes, or other structures, unless they have an adjudicated right to the water. Weld County covers a land area of approximately four thousand (4,000) square miles in size (twice the size of the State of Delaware) with more than three thousand seven hundred (3,700) miles of state and County roads outside of municipalities. The sheer magnitude of the area to be served stretches available resources. Law enforcement is based on responses to complaints more than on patrols of the County, and the distances which must be traveled may delay all emergency responses, including law enforcement, ambulance, and fire. Fire protection is usually provided by volunteers who must leave their jobs and families to respond to emergencies. County gravel roads, no matter how often they are bladed, will not provide the same kind of surface expected from a paved road. Snow removal priorities mean that roads from subdivisions to arterials may not be cleared for several days after a major snowstorm. Services in rural areas, in many cases, will not be equivalent to municipal services. Rural dwellers must, by necessity, be • more self-sufficient than urban dwellers. People are exposed to different hazards in the County than in an urban or suburban setting. Farm equipment and oil field equipment, ponds and irrigation ditches, electrical power for pumps and center pivot operations, high speed traffic, sand bars, puncture vines, territorial farm dogs and livestock, and open burning present real threats. Controlling children's activities is important, not only for their safety, but also for the protection of the farmer's livelihood. • USR-1786, Equus Farms, Page 10 • 1861 - 2011 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES 1555 N 17th AVE GREELEY, CO 80631 PHONE: (970)353-6100, Ext. 3540 FAX: (970) 304-6498 WELD_...,000NTY u August 19,2011 Equus Farms, Inc. c/o Mike Johnson 37139 Hwy 34 Kersey CO 80644 Subject: USR-1786- A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Golf Course, Shooting Range, Guest Farm and Hunting Lodge, and one (1) Single-Family dwelling Unit per lot, other than those permitted under Section 23-3-20.A of the Weld County Code in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on a parcel of land described as All of Section 18,T4N, R61 W; Part of the N2S2/S2NE4/SE4NW4 and Part of the E2 of Section 13,T4N, R62W of the 6th P.M.,Weld County, Colorado. Dear Applicants: • I have scheduled a meeting with the Weld County Planning Commission on September 6, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. This meeting will take place in the Hearing Room,Weld County Planning Department, 918 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado. A subsequent hearing will be held on October 5, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, First Floor, Greeley, Colorado. It is recommended that you and/or a representative be in attendance to answer any questions the Planning Commission members or Board of County Commissioners may have. Colorado Revised Statute, C.R.S.24-65.5-103 (adopted as part of H.B.01-1088) requires notification of all mineral estate owners 30 days prior to any public hearing. The applicant needs to provide the Weld County Planning Department with written certification indicating the above requirement has been met. A representative from the Department of Planning Services will be out to the property a minimum of ten days prior to the hearing to post a sign adjacent to and visible from a publicly maintained road right-of-way which identifies the hearing time, date, and location. In the event the property is not adjacent to a publicly maintained road right-of-way, one sign will be posted in the most prominent place on the property and a second sign posted at the point at which the driveway(access drive)intersects a publicly maintained road right-of-way. The Department of Planning Services' staff will make a recommendation concerning this application to the Weld County Planning Commission and will be included in the staff report one week prior to the scheduled Planning Commission hearing. You may view the staff report at httuL/www co.welci.co.us/Departments/PlanningZoninglPlanningDepartment/index html If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call. Respectfully. Digitally signed by Kristine Ranslem Reason:I am the author of this document Location:1555 N 17th Ave Date:2011.08.190819:39-06'00' Tom Parko Planner • PLANNING COMMISSION SIGN POSTING CERTIFICATE THE LAST DAY TO POST THE SIGN IS AUGUST 26, 2011. THE SIGN SHALL BE POSTED ADJACENT TO AND VISIBLE FROM A PUBLICALLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. IN THE EVENT THE PROPERTY BEING CONSIDERED FOR A SPECIAL REVIEW IS NOT ADJACENT TO A PUBLICALLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT- OF-WAY, THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES SHALL POST ONE SIGN IN THE MOST PROMINENT PLACE ON THE PROPERTY AND POST A SECOND SIGN AT THE POINT AT WHICH THE DRIVEWAY (ACCESS DRIVE) INTERSECTS A PUBLICALLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. I, TOM PARKO , HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY THAT THE SIGN WAS POSTED ON THE PROPERTY AT LEAST 10 DAYS BEFORE THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HEARING FOR USR-1786 IN THE AGRICULTURAL ZONE DISTRICT. 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Ore 4- tit - -la 111,••••• - 4 i Air WA' • , Ill‘ a ire alb., gill Fe -to 'Ni 0 Also nii, I 9/30/2011 • elf ,;., .4„, . t. .. • .... .. .V ` M �. Lb. iti! • f • -Y • :fori , . , tr.et . t . .‘ i . I . •7,..it• -..... dr . 14etis •,, , wi) _ •. • ...1,.. • , i c . • . ., . 1 . a ' e I# T S ' Y , • • / � -- - - _-stir- - 1 SW i` - -•••• .. .... 71ININsk IL-, .141444isiii\roe r ` .. aCilir •,41 Sir w 0 0 3 FIELD CHECK Inspection Date: July 8, 2011 Applicant: Equus Farms Case #: USR-1786 Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Private Golf Course,Outdoor Shooting Range, Guest Farm and Hunting Lodge, and One- Single-Family Dwelling Unit per lot other than those permitted under Section 23-2-20 in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Legal: Section 18, Township 4N, Range 61W; Part of the N2S2/S2NE4/SE4NW4; and, Part of E2 of Section 13, T4N, R62W of the 6`h PM., Weld County, Colorado Location: West of and adjacent to County Road 87 and approximately '/ mile south of County Road 44.5. Parcel ID #:1047-18-1-00-003; 1047-18-3-00-006; 1049-13-4-00-013; 1049-13-1-00-014 Acres: 938 ± Zoning Land Use N "A" Agriculture N Pasture /Agrarian E "A" Agriculture E Pasture /Agrarian S "A" Agriculture S Pasture /Agrarian W "A" Agriculture W Pasture /Agrarian Comments: The property is well maintained. No violations are present. Signature House(s) Derelict Vehicles Outbuilding(s) ❑ Non-commercial junkyard (list components) Access to Property ❑ Irrigation Sprinkler ❑ Crop Productions ❑ Crops ❑ Site Distance ❑ Wetlands o Mobile Home(s) o Oil & Gas Structures ❑ Other Animals On-Site ❑ Wildlife o Water Bodies o Utilities On-Site (transmission lines) Ditch o Topography Note any commercial business/commercial vehicles that are operating from the site. Kristine Ranslem ioom: Kristine Ranslem nt: Friday, July 08, 2011 8:03 AM : 'Robert Grand' Subject: USR-1786 Field Inspection Attachments: PC FIELD CHECK.docx; image003.png We have just received a case (USR-1786) in which we ask that you review the material and send the attached field inspection form to us by August 7, 2011. The following is a quick link to the case in question: http://www.co.weld.co.us/Departments/PlanninnZoninq/PlanninciDepartment/index.html#1786 If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at the number below. Thank you! KristCwe Rct tits Levu Planning Technician Weld County Planning Services 1555 N 17th Ave, Greeley CO 80631 970-353-6100 ext. 3519 ' €4 Y • WE '&'t O U N'r Confidentiality Notice:This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. • 1 08/06/2011 18:49 3037324444 PAGE 01/01 trek OC°w 7 fitAtja" Vat 1'9 • FIELD CHECK /- CASE NUMBER: USR-1786 DATE OF INSPECTION: APPLICANTS NAME: Equus Farms, Inc. PLANNER: Tom Parko REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Golf Course, Shooting Range, Guest Farm and Hunting Lodge, and One(1)Single-Family Dwelling Unit per lot other than those permitted under Section 23-3-20.A of the Weld County Code in the A(Agricultural)Zone District. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: All of Section 18,T4N, R61 W;Part of the N2S2/S2NE4/SE4NW4 and Part of the E2 of Section 13. T4N, R62W of the 6th P.M.,Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: West of and adjacent to CR 87;Approximately 1/4 mile south of CR 44.5. LAND USE 0 / CYa ry vv✓a,0 S Op 112,^^✓__ Cvef rvrsl)n W i �lesYga L !tom d' QQ4 r /r4.i . No Iket55 • ZONING: N A(Agricultural) E A(Agricultural) S A(Agricultural) W A(Agricultural) COMMENTS: Wesr' 0 ca yy f l2 MLLZr� 12/kw �v 12a t T.,aiN b IB rL _ Got wdQ't1., F'ro (2 t-. C N </,.I ?) < d C a c .5s cJ 0vs. W aekL v'i0A Se v-4, osv\led iv �e /.4'( P. . ember • Kristine Ranslem ioom: Kristine Ranslem nt: Friday, July 08, 2011 8:09 AM : 'mike.johnson@wildblue.net' Subject: Case USR-1786 Attachments: Applicant letter.pdf; image003.png Please see the attached letter. If you have any questions, please let us know. Thank you! k rktbwe RGiwsLew+. Planning Technician Weld County Planning Services 1555 N 17th Ave, Greeley CO 80631 970-353-6100 ext. 3519 id. Eat t , i070#(11 1 . (, . 4V ELt atC 0'UN7T u_ Confidentiality Notice:This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for •he person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise rotected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. • 1 • 18 6 I2 0 1 I DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES 1555 N 17t AVE - GREELEY, CO 80631 � S PHONE: (970) 353-6100, Ext. 3540 FAX: (970)304-6498 W E L UNTY u July 8, 2011 Equus Farms, Inc. do Mike Johnson 37139 Hwy 34 Kersey CO 80644 Subject: USR-1786- Request for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Golf Course, Shooting Range, Guest Farm and Hunting Lodge, and One (1) Single- Family Dwelling Unit per lot other than those permitted under Section 23-3-20.A of the Weld County Code in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on a parcel of land described as All of Section 18, T4N, R61W; Part of the N2S2/S2NE4/SE4NW4 and Part of the E2 of Section 13, T4N, R62W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Dear Applicant: • Your application and related materials for the request described above are being processed. I will schedule a meeting with you to discuss the referrals after we have received them. Once the concerns and requirements of the referral agencies have been met or the applicant has shown an attempt to meet their concerns and requirements, a Planning Commission Hearing will be scheduled. If you have any questions concerning this application, please call. Respectful (( Digitally signed by Kristine Ranslem Reason:I am the author of this document k'/ O Location:1555 N 17th Ave �^/J l/ Date:2011.07.08 07:52:38-06'00' Tom Parko Planner • 1861 - 2011 WEL ' 0 NTY Y 7-Day Completeness Review June 9, 2011 Applicant: Equus Farms, Inc. Case #: USR-1786 Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Golf Course, Shooting Range, Guest Farm and Hunting Lodge, and One-Single-Family Dwelling Unit per lot other than those permitted under Section 23-2-20 in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Legal Description: Section 18, Township 4N, Range 61W and the East '/2 of Section 13, Township 4N, Range 62W of the 6`h P.M., County of Weld, State of Colorado. • Location: West of and adjacent to CR 87 and approximately '/4 mile south of CR 44.5. Size of Parcel: 82.63 +/- acres Parcel Number: 1047-18-3-00-008 X Public Works X Health X Planning Ann: Mike Johnson 37139 US Hwy 34 Kersey, Colorado 80644 Copy to: Phil Brewer Western Development Group 200 Fillmore Street Suite 400 Denver, Colorado 80206 • • Dear Mr. Johnson: The following completeness review notes are provided as a courtesy to the applicant. While we strive to identify significant issues, the following notes may not identify all issues, even major ones that may be raised during the formal review of your application. The information contained herein has been placed on file with the Department of Planning Services. REVIEW: The Departments of Public Health and Environment, Public Works and Planning are in receipt of the seven (7) day packets received May 26, 2011. Departmental staff has completed their review and offer the following comments. Environmental Health No issues. O.K. to formally submit. Planning The following information shall be provided / addressed per the Department of Planning Services: • • Certificate of Conveyances (COC) current within 30 days. Public Works The following information shall be provided/addressed per the Department of Public Works. Comments were prepared by Don Carroll with PW: I (Don Carroll) have reviewed the 7-Day Completeness Review. Public Works shall be looking for five critical items: • Site Plan Review: The site plan submittal looks adequate for review and comment. • Traffic Study: No traffic study is required. • Preliminary Drainage: The applicant has supplied a narrative on stormwater management for review and comment. • Geotechnical Soil Report: The Public Works Department is not requiring a Geotechnical Soil Report. • Special Flood Hazard Area: This area is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). There are flood hazard development permits in place for the existing structures. • Summary: The 7-Day Completeness review appears to be complete. Public • Works Department recommends that the applicant submit the Use by Special Review Application for final review and comments. • This completes our portion of the 7-Day Completeness Review. Please address the items above and if you have any questions please feel free to call or email us. tparko@co.weld.co.us dcarroll@co.weld.co.us Ilight@co.weld.co.us Sincerely, Tom Parko Planning Manager ec: L. Light, Environmental Health D. Carroll, Public Works File: Equus, Inc. • • 4 • 7-Day Completeness Review PRE-APPLICATION MEETING NOTES: pall-053 Applicant: EQUUS FARMS, INC. Case#: Pending USR-1786 Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a golf course, shooting ranges, guest farm and hunting lodge, and one-single- family dwelling unit per lot other than those permitted under Section 23- 2-20 in the A(Agricultural) Zone District. Legal Description: Section 18, Township 4N, Range 61W and the East %3 of Section 13, Township 4N, Range 62W of the 6th P.M., County of Weld, State of Colorado Location: West of and adjacent to CR 87 and approximately '/4 mile south of CR 44.5. Size of Parcel: 82.63 +/- acres Parcel Number: 1047-18-3-00-008 RETAIN PACKET AS ENTIRE APPLICATION ❑ Public Works ❑ Health ❑ Building ❑ Planning • Narrative: Application is associated with Phillip Anschutz and family. Primary uses include golf course, shooting ranges, multiple dwellings and guest farms. Comments: S E 11 6-8 -3'oI 1 0/47 _ U! JUN - P 'ill WELD COON fY PU°UC I RKS DEPT Comments Due No Later than June 6, 2011 Questions, call, thanks Tom, x 3572 • RECEIVED • 1 861 - 201 1 MEMORANDUN�, JUN 132011 eld County Planning Department GREELEY FILE TO: Tom Parko, Planning Services DATE: June 7, 2811 WELQ�C' O NTY �(/ FROM: Donald Carroll, Engineering Administrator SUBJECT: 7-Day Completeness Review Equus Farms, Inc. PA11-053 Weld County Public Works has received the submittal application for the 7-Day Completeness Review. This phase of the planning process is a content review of the submitted materials, NOT a technical review. Comments made during this phase of the process will not be all- inclusive, and will address the critical issues of concern including but not limited to the Site Plan, Traffic Study, Preliminary Drainage Report, Geotechnical Soils Report, and Flood Hazard Development Permit. The Public Works Department will perform a detailed technical review of the project once the submittal application is deemed acceptable and is promoted to the review phase of the planning process. Site Plan Review: The site plan submittal looks adequate for review and comment. Traffic Study: No traffic study is required. Preliminary Drainage: The applicant has supplied a narrative on stormwater management for • review and comment. Geotechnical Soil Report: The Public Works Department is not requiring a Geotechnical Soil Report. Special Flood Hazard Area: This area is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). There are flood hazard development permits in place for the existing structures. Summary: The 7-Day Completeness review appears to be complete. Public Works Department recommends that the applicant submit the Use by Special Review Application for final review and comments. pc: 7-Day Completeness, Equus Farms, Inc. • M:\PLANNING—DEVELOPMENT REVIEW\7-DayCompletenessReviews\2011\Equus Farms Inc does S • 7-Day Completeness Review PRE-APPLICATION MEETING NOTES: pall-063 Applicant: EQUUS FARMS, INC. Case#: Pending USR-1786 Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a golf course, shooting ranges, guest farm and hunting lodge, and one-single- family dwelling unit per lot other than those permitted under Section 23- 2-20 in the A(Agricultural) Zone District. Legal Description: Section 18, Township 4N, Range 61W and the East 1/2 of Section 13, Township 4N, Range 62W of the 6'h P.M., County of Weld, State of Colorado Location: West of and adjacent to CR 87 and approximately '/ mile south of CR 44.5. Size of Parcel: 82.63 +/- acres Parcel Number: 1047-18-3-00-00j 6 RETAIN PACKET AS ENTIRE APPLICATION ❑ Public Works ❑ Health Building ❑ Planning • Narrative: Application is associated with Phillip Anschutz and family. Primary uses include golf course, shooting ranges, multiple dwellings and guest farms. Comments: Comments Due No Later than June 6, 2011 Questions, call, thanks Tom, x 3572 • 4 • , 86 , _ 200 „ MEMORANDUM TO: PA11-053; Case File, pre-application WEL O NTY 'ul DATE: April 7, 2011 FROM: Kris Ranslem, Planning Technician SUBJECT: Pre-Application Meeting prior to submitting USR for private uses including golf course, shooting range, multiple housing Attendees: Mike Johnson, The Anschutz Corporation Sherri Jones, Tetra Tech PhD Brewer, West Development Group Dave Clarkson, Clarkson Land & Realty Mary Evett, Environmental Health Lauren Light, Environmental Health Ken Swanson, Building • Frank Piacentino, Building Don Carroll, Public Works Tom Parko, Planning Kris Ranslem, Planning On Thursday, April 7, 2011 an informal discussion took place at the Greeley Administrative Offices Conference Room regarding private recreational facilities, including a golf course, shooting range and multiple housing. Background Information: The Anschutz Corporation has recently applied for a building permit for Hemmingway Cabin. Upon determination from staff, according to Weld County Code, private uses such as a golf course, shooting ranges and multiple lodges (guest farms and hunting lodges) require a Use by Special Review (USR). Building Department The existing buildings onsite have been appropriately permitted. Staff is currently reviewing the permit for the Hemmingway Cabin. Health Department A domestic well currently provides water to the site. It does not serve more than 25 persons, therefore it does not require a State Permit. The applicants submitted paperwork to Environmental Health staff regarding septic system design. Staff indicated that this submittal will bring the applicants into compliance. • A Lead Management Plan will be required for the shooting range. A Waste Handling Plan is required. For examples please visit: http://www.co.weld.co.us/Departments/PlanningZoninq/PlanningDepartment/ApplicationAssistance. html c • A Dust Abatement Plan will be required. For examples please visit: http://www.co.weld.co.us/Departments/PlanninqZoninq/PlanningDepartment/ApplicationAssistance. html Public Works A Site Plan identifying the existing accesses, parking, circulation, and how stormwater drainage works on the property will be required. No traffic study is required. Portions of the parcels are in the floodplain. The applicants have obtained the Flood Hazard Development Permits for the building permits. Planning Department Staff noted that the applicants should identify the uses onsite so that only those parcels are encumbered by the USR boundary. Staff urged the applicant to contact staff for any questions: Planner On Call available Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The USR application fee is$2500. Staff explained the USR process. The applicant shall submit 4 packets for a 7 day completeness review. After the 7 day completeness review the applicant will be informed of what items are still required to make the application complete. Staff requested that the applicant submit the remaining material in electronic form. Upon submittal of a completed • application it will be sent out for referral for 28 days. The applicant will then meet with their Planner to discuss the referrals and address as many of the referrals as possible. At that meeting the Planning Commission hearing will be scheduled. The Board of County Commissioners hearing typically follows approximately 3 weeks after the Planning Commission hearing. Impact fees apply to the Hemmingway Cabin. Staff agreed to accommodate an early release of building permits for the Hemmingway Cabin so long as the owner submits an application for a Use by Special Review (USR). Failure to submit the USR may hold up the final inspections and release of the Certificate of Occupancy. The above notes are provided as a courtesy to the applicant. While we strive to identify significant issues, the above notes may not identify all issues, even major ones that may be raised during the formal review of your application. The information contained herein has been placed on file with the Department of Planning Services. End memorandum. • Submit by Email Print Form WELD COUNTY • PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW REQUEST • The pre-application request is the preliminary review of a land use proposal. Pre-application reviews are required prior to beginning the application process; however, this review is not an application. • Pre-application reviews are held with the Weld County Departments of Public Works and the Public Health and Environment. Pre-application reviews are held Thursday and Friday of any given week in the Greeley office. To be on the pre-submittal agenda, the request and required checklist items must be received one week prior to the review date, and shall include at a minimum, a description of the property including surrounding lands and land uses, property owners name and contact information a brief narrative and a map delineating the property location, in addition to the other items listed. • The Property Information required below can be found on the Weld County Assessor website at www.co.weld.co.us Please print a copy of the Assessor's page and submit it with your pre-application review request. • Mail, fax or drop off the request and required checklist items to the address listed below, a minimum of one week prior to your preferred meeting date. • Submitting your request in a timely manner is important to get your project scheduled for review. Contact Information: Name: Mike Johnson or Phil Brewer Phone:Mike Johnson 970-272-2805 Phil Brewer 303-321-5700 Fax: 303-321-5701 Email: mike.johnson@wildblue.net;pbrewer@westdevgrp.com • Address: 21855 Weld County Road 87,Orchard,Colorado Project Description: Hemingway Cabin Property Information: Section-Township- Sect.18 T4 N R61 W&Sect.13 T4 N R62W Zoning //�� II Range Padc.uI-wfG Parcel Number 1047-18-0-00-001 Acreage �Z 000'rcres Site Address 21855 Weld CR 87,Orchard,CO Water Source Well Legal Description See the Attached Sewer Septic Owner Name Equus Farms Is this property currently in violation? O Yes allo Case Number Preferred date and time for meeting: Thursday,April 7th 2011 Office Use Only Project Title: Description: Review Date: Meeting Date/Time: Weld County Department of Planning Services • Greeley Office— 1555 N 17'"Ave, Greeley CO 80631 Phone:970-353-6100 x3540 Fax: 970-304-6498 Kristine Ranslem direct: Equus Pre-Application ation: 1555 N. 17th Avenue; Room 207 (Planning and EH Bldg) Start: Thu 4/7/2011 10:00 AM End: Thu 4/7/2011 11:00 AM Recurrence: (none) Meeting Status: Accepted Organizer: Tom Parko Required Attendees: Phil Brewer; Kristine Ranslem; Lauren Light; Mary Evett; Donald Carroll; Heidi Hansen; Trevor Jiricek; Kenneth Swanson; Frank Piacentino When:Thursday, April 07, 2011 10:00 AM-11:00 AM (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time (US &Canada). Where: 1555 N. 17th Avenue; Room 207 (Planning and EH Bldg) Note: The GMT offset above does not reflect daylight saving time adjustments. All- This is a pre-application for a multi-use development on property owned by the Anschutz's family, aka Equus. Uses on the properties include, but are not limited to: lodges, golf course(s) air strip, shooting ranges, creational facilities, etc. Weld County code sections that could apply to this USR are below. Phil Brewer from estern Development Corporation and Dave Clarkson will be taking the lead on this case and will provide a better description of the activities on the properties during the pre-application. Equus Pre-Application.pdf Section 23-3-40, which covers Use by Special Review in the Agricultural Zone. Many of the uses on the Equus properties fall under this section. 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( / ./.--siiiNaN ‘17 ..17,7 lit ). , eete tits" .. 01 _ _✓' O1 i) F • I ekl p /5 -'4 s.a ."••••1 rid) s 17 °It)0 o ' t ,, 0 ✓.. .rte. v J • WELD COUNTY, COLORADO EPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES 1555 N 17"AVENUE GREELEY,CO 80631 PHONE:970-353-6100, EXT.3540/FAX: 970-304-6498 Date: — 7/`ti 20 / Receipt No. 1 Received From: K I ( Permit Type No. Description Fee 4221-RE/SE 4221-ZPMH 4221-USR U 4221-SITE PLAN REVIEW 4221-CHANGE OF ZONE 4221-PUD • 4221-MINOR/MAJOR SUB • #OF BUILDABLE LOTS 4221-ADDITIONAL 30% FEE FOR SUB'S 4221-RE-SUBDIVISIONS 4221-BOA 4221-ZPCV/ZPAS 4430-MAPS/POSTAGE i 4430-COPIES 4730-INVESTIGATION FEE 6560-RECORDING FEE ❑ CASH LHECK NO. / ❑ CREDIT CARD TOTAL FEE ACV { Receipted By: V DL# Exp. • [W ` C APPLICATION FLOW SHEET COLORADO APPLICANT: Equus Farms, Inc. witiE#: USR-1786 UEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Golf Course, Shooting Range, Guest Farm and Hunting Lodge, and One-Single-Family Dwelling Unit per lot other than those permitted under Section 23.2-28 in the A(Agricultural)Zone District LEGAL: All of Section 18,T4N, R 61W;the South%of the Southl/2 of Section 18,T4N, R61W;the North1/2 of the Southl/2 and the Southl/2 of the NE1/4 and the SE1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 13,T4N, R62W; and Part of the East%of Section 13,T4N,R62W. All in the 6'"P.M.,County of Weld,State of Colorado. LOCATION: West of and adjacent to CR 87 and approximately% mile south of CR 44.5. PARCEL ID#'s: 1047-18-1-00-003, 1047-18-3-00-006, 1049-13-4-00-013, & 1049-13-1-00-014 ACRES: 938.33±acres DATE BY Application Received 5.26.11 TP Application Complete 6.13.11 TP Referrals returned Meeting with applicant 4.07.11 Pre-Application Neighborhood Meeting Referrals Listed 7.6.11 TP File Assembled y]/i/ii elk Chaindexed Step#1 1 Refer rals Mailed ••ep#1 Letter to Applicant Mailed PC Hearing Date: Action: Utility Board Date: PC Sign to be Posted: Referrals Listed Step#2 Referrals Mailed Step#2 Letter to Applicant Mailed Step#2 Surrounding Property Letters Mailed r/M//1eft Date Public Notice Published in County Newspaper Planning Technician Maps Prepared Field Check by DPS Staff Planning Commission Resolution Sent to Applicant Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Filed in Case Case Sent to Clerk to the Board CC Hearing: Action: CC Sign to be Posted: eat and/or Resolution Recorded Recorded on Maps and filed Overlay Districts Zoning Agricultural MUD Yes No_X_ IGA Yes__ No_X_ Airport Yes No Geologic Yes No_X_ Flood Hazard Yes_X No_ Road Impact Area WELD Hello