HomeMy WebLinkAbout20100396.tiff MINUTES OF THE WELD COUNTY UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
A regular meeting of the Weld County Utilities Coordinating Advisory Committee was held on Thursday,
February 11, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., in the Hearing Room of the Weld County Planning Department at 918
10`h Street, Greeley, Colorado.
Members Present: Don Posselt, Robert Fleck, Jerry Adams, Heidi Hansen, Don Somer. Don Magnuson,
and Doug Melby.
Members Absent: Al Trujillo, and Lyle Sheeder.
Also Present: Michelle Martin, Department of Planning Services and Kris Ranslem, Secretary.
CASE NUMBER: PF-1079
APPLICANT: Schrage Living Trust
PLANNER: Michelle Martin
REQUEST: Final Plat for a PUD(The Meadows Estates PUD)for five (5) residential lots
with E(Estate) uses and 9.4 acres of common open space.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot B RE-4042 being Part of the E2 NE4 of Section 6,T4N, R68W of the 6th
P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: South of and adjacent to State Hwy 60 and west of CR 3.
Michelle Martin, Planning Services, stated that Schrage Living Trust, in care of Ted Schrage, has applied
for a Final Plat for a Planned Unit Development(The Meadows Estates PUD) for five (5) residential lots
with Estate uses and 9.4 acres of common open space.
The site is located south of and adjacent to State Highway 60 and west of County Road 3.
The proposed PUD will be serviced by:
Little Thompson Water District
Septic Systems
Gas: Xcel Energy
Electric: Xcel Energy
Phone: Qwest
The Department of Planning Services is recommending that the applicant provide utility easements in
compliance with Sections 24-7-60 and 27-9-40 of the Weld County Code.
Sec. 24-7-60. Easement standards.
A. Easements shall follow rear and side lot lines whenever practical and shall have a minimum total width
of twenty(20)feet apportioned equally on abutting properties.
B. Where front line easements are required, a minimum of fifteen (15) feet shall be allocated as a utility
easement.
There is an existing residence and some outbuildings that are on Outlot 5. The applicant has proposed a
20 foot utility easement along Schrage Way. Right now the perimeter easement is shown at 10 feet for
the exception of a portion which is a 20 foot easement. Ms. Martin commented that after speaking with
the applicant he is willing to increase the perimeter easement to 20 feet.
There is a drainage easement that encompasses primarily all of Outlot B. Right now the applicant is
showing a 10 foot easement along those perimeter boundaries.
J.L Walter, J.L. Walter Consulting, stated that he is representing Ted Schrage. Mr. Walter said that they
didn't put the extra 10 feet along the perimeter just because it is adjoining agriculture ground; however
they are willing to increase the perimeter easement to 20 feet.
Mr. Walter commented that there are easements around the detention ponds. The entire pond will have a
blanket drainage easement.
Don Magnuson recalled an irrigation canal that runs through this property and asked if we are relying on
historical documents or are we checking to make sure that access through there is adequate for the
irrigation canal. Ms. Martin stated that the Home Supply Ditch runs along the southern boundary of the
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property. She added that a referral was not received from the Home Supply Ditch and that the concerns
and issues were worked out at the Change of Zone stage. Ms. Martin commented that she is assuming
that the recorded easements that were established prior to the final plat are adequate for access.
Don Posselt said he didn't see any labeling of the utility easements and wanted to make sure that it is
clear on the plat. Ms. Martin stated that staff will ensure that the applicant makes that clear on future
documents.
Don Somer asked if the easement along Highway 60 is 10 or 15 feet. Ms. Martin said that currently it is
indicated as 10 feet; however staff has asked the applicant to increase that to 20 feet and the applicant
has agreed to make that change.
Heidi Hansen clarified if the right-of-way shown along Highway 60 is the ultimate future right-of-way and
that the bus shelter is outside of that future right-of-way. Ms. Martin replied that was correct.
Jerry Adams summarized the changes which include increasing the perimeter easement to 20 foot, all
utility easements should be labeled on the plat, and increase the easement adjacent to Highway 60 to 15
feet.
Don Magnuson moved to approve the final plat along with the recommended changes, seconded by Don
Somer. Motion carried unanimously.
Jerry Adams commented that he has been the Chair of this Board for a number of years and added that it
is time for someone else to fill this position. No one wished to make any nominations and agreed that
Jerry should continue to facilitate the meetings. Jerry said that he would continue to be the Chair;
however he asked that the members continue thinking about filling this position.
Robert Fleck said that he would fill the Vice-Chair position.
Meeting adjourned at 10:12 am.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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