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Home My WebLink About20102177.tiff Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE MEMORANDUM RECEIVED C TO: Kim Ogle, Planning Services DATE: August 11, 2010 O FROM: Donald Carroll, Engineering Administrator III COLORADO SUBJECT: USR-1754, Kevin & Heather Willard do Kyle Ostrand The Weld County Public Works Department reviewed the submitted application for critical items, including but not limited to Site Plan, Traffic Study, Preliminary Drainage Report, Geotechnical Soils Report, and Flood Hazard Development Permit. A detailed review of these items was not complete at this step in process. Comments made during this stage of the review process will not be all inclusive, as revised materials are submitted other concerns or issues may arise. All issues of concern and critical issues during further review must be resolved with the Public Works Department. COMMENTS: Weld County Road Classification Plan (FHU): (June 2002) WCR 47 (Oak Street) is a local paved road and requires a 60-foot right-of-way at full build out. There is presently a 60-foot right-of-way. This road is maintained by the Town of Hudson. Pursuant to the definition of SETBACK in the Weld County Zoning (23-1- 90), the required setback is measured from the future right-of-way line. •QUIREMENTS: Access: Access to the Wild West Corn Maze is at the intersection of the 1-76 Frontage and CR 47 (Oak Street) parallel to westbound 1-76. Access shall maintain two-way traffic. There is an existing 26-foot cattle guard in place. The ingress/egress access is parallel 1-76 for approximately 3,700 feet to the primary and over- flow parking area. The layout dimensions and cirbulation of the parking area appear to be adequate. The ticket/toll booth for the event should be located at the end of the access road adjacent to the parking lot to accommodate vehicles from stacking up or parking off the 1-76 Frontage or WCR 47 waiting to enter the facility. There will be no staging or parking on adjacent roadways. Utilize on-site parking only. A stop sign shall be installed at the intersection of the 1-76 Frontage Road and WCR 47 leaving the corn maze access road. The Town of Hudson has jurisdiction over all accesses to the access. Please contact the Town of Hudson to verify the access permit or for any additional requirements that may be needed to obtain or upgrade the permit. (WCR 47, Oak Street) Dust Control: The applicant has provided a dust abatement plan. The road surface entering the property from the south is a dirt road with an aggregate surface. Prior to event traffic arriving, the road surface will be maintained to insure that there is adequate aggregate on the road to provide traction in the event of rain or moisture, the road surface will be moistened by water and a chemical product will be applied the mitigate dust. e chemical product most likely used will be magnesium chloride. The application of water and chemical will done with a 1200 gallon tanker truck with a spray bar attachment. EXHIBIT 14 2010-2177 Pursuant to Chapter 15, Articles I and II of the Weld County Code, if noxious weeds exist on the property or come established as a result of the proposed development, the applicant/landowner shall be responsible for ntrolling the noxious weeds. All vegetation, other than grasses, needs to be maintained at a maximum height of 12 inches until the area is completely developed. CDOT: CDOT will grant a one-year access permit for 2010. CDOT will need to approve traffic control for all events. Flood Hazard Development Standards: A portion of this area is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The applicant must submit a FHDP for any structures or buildings that will be constructed within the FEMA defined floodplain. Please show the boundaries of the Box Elder Floodplain on the Final Plat. Please show new structures such as building or towers that are located within the floodplain on the Final Plat. Drainage Report: While a drainage report is not required for this site, the applicant must provide a water quality feature for the parking lot. In previous phone discussions, the applicant has stated that there is a vegetated buffer strip located between the parking lot and entertainment area. Please show the location of the buffer strip on the final plat. Traffic Study: A traffic impact study was submitted by Drexel, BarrelI & Co. It was prepared by Ann T Bowers, P.E. No. 31955. The traffic impact study appears to be acceptable to Public Works. pc: USR-1754 M:\PLANNING-DEVELOPMENT REVIEW\USR-Use by Special Review\USR-1754\USR-1754.DOC • • I . +.:' Word County Planning ep ► ►GR'�E��e A A ri4IS9O.tYY2�nn�� O RA N D U M RECEI 'AI'vDank Piacentino, Building Department DATE: August 23, 2010iiii�C FROM: Clay Kimmi, P.E., CFM COLORADO SUBJECT: USR-1754, Kevin & Heather Willard c/o Kyle Ostrand Mr. Ostrand came to talk to Public Works on Friday, August 20. He explained that the corn maze operator wished to install a paintball course inside the existing barn. He described the barn as being approximately 130 feet long and 80 feet wide with a lean-to built on each side. He indicated that the barn was open at both ends and that no doors existed on the ends of the barn. He said that they wished to establish a paint ball course with no permanent structures inside the barn. The barn is covered under FHDP-386. As the ends of the barn are open with no doors, the described structure would be in compliance with flood venting requirements. As long as there are no permanent structures being built inside the barn, there is no need to amend FHDP-386 to allow a paint ball course. On another note though, Mr. Ostrand has talked to Public Works about a tower that the corn maze operators will be constructing for a zip line. FHDP-386 will have to be amended for the tower. Mr. Ostrand has indicated that he is working on getting the application put together. Please do not release the building permit for the Swer until Public Works has issued a conditional FHDP for the tower. Original and email: Frank Piacentino, Building Department pc: USR-1754 cc: Kim Ogle, Planning Services M:\PLANNING-DEVELOPMENT REVIEW\USR-Use by Special Review\USR-1754\USR-1754.DOC • • %. p MEMORANDUM ITO: Kim Ogle, Planning Services FROM: Lauren Light, Environmental Health -4 COLORADO SUBJECT: USR-1754 DATE: 8/29/2010 Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a recreational facility with uses similar to those seen at Guest Farms and Fairgrounds. The facility will be operated from July 1 through October 31. Handwashing units and portable toilets will be provided. The use of temporary sanitation facilities is acceptable as the use does not exceed 6 months in duration. The number of portable toilet units shall be based upon the Stanford Event and Labor Services Chart. United Site Services from Commerce City will provide and service the portable toilet units. • All food vendors must adhere to the Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations. An approved mobile unit is an acceptable method to provide food. The applicant is proposing to water or apply magnesium chloride on the entrance drive for dust control. The parking areas and activity areas will be watered as necessary. A 1200 gallon water truck will be utilized. The applicant indicated the Division of Water Resources stated the irrigation well could be utilized for dust control for the drive area but no documentation was provided indicating how water will be supplied to water the parking and activity areas. The waste handling plan indicates trash bins will be distributed over the site. Gator Rubbish will provide dumpsters for temporary disposal which will be emptied weekly. Employees will empty trash bins several times a day and will walk the grounds and retrieve trash that is left on the ground. We have no objections to the proposal; however, we do recommend that the following condition be part of any approval: We recommend that the following requirement be met prior to allowing the plat to be recorded: 1. The applicant shall submit written evidence from the Colorado Division of Water Resources, demonstrating that the wells are appropriately permitted for the commercial use. • • We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as development standards: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. The applicant shall operate in accordance with the approved "waste handling plan". 5. 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". 6. There shall be no open burning conducted on the site, with exception to burning defined as "agricultural open burning" as defined by Regulation No. 9 of the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission Regulations, 7. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Commercial Zone as delineated in Section 14-9-30 of the Weld County Code. • 8. Adequate drinking, handwashing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees, vendors and patrons of the facility, at all times. 9. Hand sanitizer shall be provided at the petting zoo as well as signage indicating hands should be washed with soap and water. 10. The Stanford Event and Labor Services portable toilet chart shall be adhered to as a minimum guideline. Records of maintenance and proper disposal shall be retained on a seasonal basis. 11. If applicable, the applicant shall obtain a stormwater discharge permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, Water Quality Control Division. 12. The applicant shall comply with Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations governing the regulation of food service establishments. 13. All food vendors must adhere to the Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations. An approved mobile unit is an acceptable method to provide food. 14. 15. Materials used for paintball shall be considered non-toxic. 16. If applicable, the applicant shall comply with the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), Division of Animal Industry. 17. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the State and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code. • 2 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES a 1555 N. 17t° HONE: (9 COLORADO 80631 • PHONE: (970) 353-6100, EXT. 3540 FAX: (970) 304-6498 COLORADO Date: July 27, 2010 Applicant: Kevin & Heather Willard c/o Kyle Ostrand Project: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Recreational Facility with uses similar to those seen at guest farms and fairgrounds in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Case Number: USR-1754 Parcel Number: 1307 36 000018 Narrative: According to Weld County records, the proposed building to be used was issued a COC in 2008 (OLG08-00737) and requires a building permit for change of use. • 1. A building permit shall be obtained prior to the construction 2. A plan review is required for each unit for which a building permit is required. Two complete sets of plans are required when applying for each permit. Plans shall bear the wet stamp of a Colorado registered Architect or Engineer. Include a Code Analysis Data sheet for the Weld County Building Department with each building permit. 3. Buildings shall conform to the requirements of the various codes adopted at the time of the permit application. Currently the following has been adopted by Weld County: 2006 International Building Code; 2006 International Mechanical Code; 2006 International Plumbing Code; 2006 International Fuel Gas Code; 2006 International Energy Code; 2008 NEC; 2003 International ANSI 117.1 Accessibility Code and Chapter 29 of the Weld County Code. 4. All building plans shall be submitted to the Hudson Fire Protection District for review and approval prior to issue of building permits. Regards, Ken Swanson Building Official • Weld County Building Department 7/3v J(e MEMORANDUM • TO: Case File, USR-1754 W �. DATE August 10, 2010 COLORADO FROM: Kim Ogle, Planning Services SUBJECT: Use by Special Review, USR-1754 Landscape Referral Kevin Willard and Kyle Ostrand, Applicants The Department of Planning Services reviewed the above referenced Use by Special Review documentation and drawings and offers the following comments: The Use by Special Review Plat shall be prepared in accordance with Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County Code. In addition to these requirements, the plat scale shall be 1" = 50 feet and the Vicinity Map scale of 1" = 2000 feet must be delineated on the plat. This application shall be in compliance with Section 23-3-250 A. and B and is address in the following comments. Section 23-3-250.A.1 Stormwater Management. All users of land shall provide and maintain stormwater facilities • designed to detain the stormwater runoff in excess of historic flow from the developed site. At a minimum, a water quality feature for the parking lot is required. Written evidence of compliance shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. Section 23-3-250.A.2 Parking. Sufficient off-street parking areas shall be provided to meet the requirements of employees, visitors and vendors. Appendix 23-A describes the design requirements for parking spaces and Appendix 23-B delineates the number of parking spaces required by use for this property, or as determined by discussion with the Department of Planning Services. Should the employee or visitor numbers increase, the parking requirement shall be structured according to Appendix 23-B of the County Code. Written evidence of compliance shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. Section 23-3-250.A.3 Street Access. Lots shall have safe access to an approved public or private street. The design designation of any street or highway as to type shall be in conformance with that shown on the county thoroughfare plan and/or the master plan of the affected municipality. The two access roads shall be graded and drained to provide all weather access. Accesses shall be placed in such a location as to have adequate sight distance in both directions and may be required to place a Stop sign at the point of egress onto County Road 47/ 1-76 Frontage Road Written evidence of compliance shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. • 1 Section 23-3-250.A.4 Required Yards - Setback • No use or accessory use may be located closer than twenty (20) feet to the existing or proposed (whichever represents the greater right-of-way width) highway or street right-of-way. Off-street parking areas may be permitted in the required setback area when the area is screened from direct view of persons on the public rights-of-way. Fences over six (6) feet in height are not required to comply with the minimum setback and may be located on the property line. Fences located on corner lots abutting public right-of-way shall not obstruct the view of vehicular traffic at an intersection. Written evidence of compliance shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. Section 23-3-250.A.4 Required Yards - Offset No use or accessory use may be located closer than ten (10) feet to its lot line. Off-street parking areas may be permitted in the required offset area when the area is screened from adjacent lots zoned Residential (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 or R-5). Section 23-3-250.A.5.A Required Landscaped Areas No more than eighty-five percent (85%) of the total area of a lot shall be covered. Land shall not be deemed covered if it is used for growing grass, shrubs, trees, plants or flowers or if covered by decorative gravel or wood chips, or if it is otherwise suitably Landscaped. There was not a Landscape and Screening Plan submitted with the application materials, however, the application is for Agri-tourism, therefore the fifteen (15) percent landscaped requirement has been met. • Section 23-3-250.A.5.B That portion of a lot which abuts a public or private street right-of-way shall be landscaped for a distance of ten (10) feet, measured at a right angle from the lot line towards the interior of the lot. Driveways and access roads may pass through the required landscaped areas. There was not a Landscape and Screening Plan submitted with the application materials, however, the application is for Agri-tourism, therefore the fifteen (15) percent landscaped requirement has been met. Section 23-3-250.A.6 Areas used for trash collection shall be screened from public rights-of-way and all adjacent properties. These areas shall be designed and used in a manner that will prevent wind- or animal-scattered trash. The application materials did identify the location of the dumpster on the plat. Future submittals shall address this issue as outlined in this Section of the Code. Written evidence of compliance shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. Section 23-3-250.A.7 Water Supply. Uses shall have an adequate source of potable water. The application materials state that water is provided. Further, the applicant shall meet the requirements of the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Resources and the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. Written evidence of compliance shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. Section 23-3-250.A.8 Sewage Disposal. Uses shall have adequate sewage disposal facilities. The application materials state that port-a-potty's will handle the effluent flow., Further, the applicant shall meet • 2 the requirements of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. Written evidence of compliance shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. • Section 23-3-250.A.9 Outside Storage. Uses involving outdoor storage of non-farm related equipment and non-farm related materials when permitted shall be screened from public rights-of-way and all adjacent properties. The application materials and supporting drawings do not indicate any perimeter screening located on-site. The applicant shall submit documentation as to how the outside storage will be screened during the construction period, and for periods thereafter. Section 23-3-350.B. Operation Standards. Uses shall demonstrate conformance with the following operation standards to the extent that they are affected by location, layout and design prior to construction and operation. It is suggested that the hours of operation be limited to daylight hours of any given calendar year. Section 23-3-350.6.1 Noise. Uses and structures shall be located, designed and operated in accordance with the noise standards as established in Section 25-12-101 C.R.S. The applicant shall meet the established standards set by the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. Section 23-3-250.B-2 Air Quality. Uses shall be located, designed and operated in accordance with the air quality standards established by the Colorado Air Pollution Control Commission, if required. The applicant shall meet the established standards set by the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. • Section 23-2-250.6.3 Water Quality. Uses shall be located, designed and operated in accordance with the water quality control standards established by the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission, if required. Section 23-2-250.6.4 Radiation and Radioactive Materials. The handling, use, storage and processing of radioactive materials shall be in accordance with the applicable regulations of the State and the United States government The application materials do not indicate this is applicable, should this not be the case, the applicant shall provide additional information to the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. Section 23-2-250.6.5 Heat. Uses shall not emit heat in such an amount sufficient to raise the temperature of the air or of materials at or beyond the Lot line more than five (5) degrees Fahrenheit. The application materials do not indicate this is applicable, should this not be the case, the applicant shall provide additional information to the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment and the Department of Building Inspection. Further, the applicant shall obtain a written approval from the Hudson Fire Protection District stating that the facility is in compliance with the Fire Code. Section 23-2-250.B.6 Light. Any lighting, including light from high temperature processes such as welding or combustion, shall be designed, located and operated in such as manner as to meet the following • 3 standards: sources of light shall be shielded so that beams or rays of light will not shine directly onto adjacent properties; neither the direct nor reflected light from any light source may create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public or private streets; and no colored lights may be used which may be confused with or construed as traffic control devices. The application materials did not include a Lighting Plan. Should exterior lighting be a part of this facility, all light standards shall be delineated on the USR Plat. Section 23-2-250.6.7 Property Maintenance. Property shall be maintained in such a manner that grasses and weeds are not permitted to grow taller than twelve (12) inches. In no event shall the property owners allow the growth of noxious weeds. The application materials do not address property maintenance. Future correspondence shall identify how the property will be in compliance with this Section of the County Code. Section 23-4-50. Off Street Loading. The applicant shall delineate on the plat the location of the loading zone that is in compliance with this Section of the Code. There shall be parking or staging of vehicles within the public rights-of way. Further, the applicant shall meet all requirements of the Department of Public Works concerning access and internal circulation of vehicles for this proposed facility. Section 23-4-90 Signs. The application materials address the issue of on-site signs and request for billboard type signs. CDOT has provided comment for the sign placed on a trailer of a tractor trailer configuration on private property and fronting Interstate 76. The applicant shall provide written evidence that all proposed signs are in compliance with this section of the Code or ask the Board of County Commissioners for consideration to place a large placard on the trailer as • proposed to CDOT. The applicant shall enter into an Improvements Agreement according to policy regarding collateral for improvements and post adequate collateral for all transportation (access drive, parking areas, et cetera) and non-transportation items as required, (Site Lighting, et cetera). The agreement and form of collateral shall be reviewed by County Staff and accepted by the Board of County Commissioners prior to recording the USR plat. End Memorandum. • 4 Print Form • ' Q Weld County Referral July 27, 2010 I C. COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Kevin & Heather Willard Case Number USR-1754 c/o Kyle Ostrand Please Reply By August 27,2010 Planner Kim Ogle Project A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Recreational Facility with uses similar to those seen at guest farms and fairgrounds in the A(Agricultural)Zone District. Legal Lot B RE-2164; Section 36, T2N, R65W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location North of and adjacent to I-76; East of and adjacent to CR 47 (N. Oak Street)and South of and adjacent to CR 16 Section Line. • Parcel Number 1307 36 000018 The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. You will be notified in writing of the Planning Commission date once the date is determined. El We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan because p© We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. A� See attached letter. Comments: Signature ; Date Agency ---_-- Twn- --- • +Weld County Planning Dept. +1555 N 17'h Ave,Greeley,CO.80631 O(970)353-6100 ext.3540 +(970)304-6498 fax vas°N C°1.O11TOWN OF HUDSON 557 ASH STREET, P.O. BOX 351, HUDSON, CO 80642-0351 Phone: (303) 536-9311 FM: (303) 536-4753 - www.hudsoncolorado.orq EST,liti Weld County Pinning Depa�Tt GREELEY OFFICE August 19, 2010 AUC fl 4 2010 Mr. KimOgle RECEIVED Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 North 17"' Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Re: Referral, USR-1754 Dear Kim, This is to summarize comments received from the Hudson Planning Commission and • from the Board of Trustees at their recent discussions of the W Spur corn maze and fall festival application for a County USR permit. The primary concern of the Town is management of traffic at the intersection of Highway 52 and the I-76 frontage road and at the access to the property at the point where the frontage road turns about 45 degrees and becomes the Town's Oak Street. Suggestions at Town meetings included staffing those points with qualified personnel at peak times to direct traffic and the possible realignment of the south end of the internal driveway to an access point on Oak Street. This would provide for a 90 degree access with better sight characteristics. While we have seen no specific proposals for management of traffic at peak times, we ask that the County be thorough in its permit conditions to ensure that traffic at these locations is properly managed. CDOT has pointed out that the frontage road/I-76 intersection is approaching the point where the frontage road will have to be realigned to the west. This is due to its proximity to the southbound I-76 exit ramp and the adjoining Highway 52 overpass. There is poor sight distance and conflicting turning movements at this intersection. All development that contributes traffic to an already bad intersection should be responsible for participating in the solution. At the Board of Trustees meeting, we also received a comment from a representative of the Hudson Correctional Facility that the proposed helicopter rides should be required to avoid airspace over and around the facility. Security concerns with any helicopter activity near the prison are obvious. • We are concerned that both the Sheriff and CDOT had received referrals regarding the Mr. Kim Ogle • August 19, 2010 Page 2 of 2 application,but neither had responded in time for Hudson to benefit from their comments. I would appreciate receiving copies of any additional referral comments that you receive on this application. We understand that the proposed development does not include construction of any structures that would require building permits or municipal utilities. Because of that,we are not asking for adherence to the letter of our Coordinated Planning Agreement that defines "development" as any land use requiring approval of the Commissioners. However, if at any time in the future there is a proposal for expansion of this land use or construction of any structures, we ask that at that time the terms of the Agreement that require an annexation petition be enforced. The long list of potential activities on the site and the levels of activity of each are uncertain. We suggest that the USR permit should contain some specific parameters for hours of operation, traffic, employees, etc.,reflecting the representations of the applicant. If those parameters are exceeded, the USR permit should be revisited. • Both the Board of Trustees and the Planning Commission expressed support for this new business. It should provide new and different recreational opportunities for the area and a boost for the local economy. We wish the owners the best of luck. We recommend approval of the USR with appropriate conditions to address our concerns. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Please let me know if you have any questions. Sin rely, Joseph A. Racine Town Administrator ec: Board of Trustees Planning Commission Roy Fronczyk, Town Planner Corey Hoffmann, Town Attorney • Kim Ogle m: Hice-Idler, Gloria [Gloria.Hice-Idler@DOT.STATE.CO.US] t: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 1:57 PM Kim Ogle Subject: Corn Maze I really need to see a traffic impact study for this proposal. The frontage road connection to SH 52 is a real concern of CDOT's, to the point that the access permits for the Love's and the prison have restrictions on the volume. This proposal would have impacts on those restrictions. CDOT, the Town and the County should discuss this proposal. Gloria Hice-Idler Permit Supervisor CDOT Region 4 1420 2nd Street Greeley CO 80631 (970) 350-2148 • 1 Kim Ogle om Bilobran, Timothy [Timothy.Bilobran@DOT.STATE.CO.US] t: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 8:40 AM • Kim Ogle Cc: 'kyle@wildwestmaze.com' Subject: CDOT Approval for Signage Kim, This letter serves as CDOT approval for Kyle Ostrand's proposal to erect an on-premise sign for his corn maze located at 6876 Weld County 47 in Hudson, Colorado. This property is adjacent to 1-76. As CDOT understands Kyle's proposal: 1. Kyle intends to place a sign advertising his corn maze on the property where the corn maze will be located. 2. The sign will be the approximate size of a trailer. 3. The sign will not contain any electronic or moving components. 4. The sign will be lit from an separate light source. Based on this proposal, CDOT has no objections. No permit from CDOT is required for on-premise signs. If you have any questions, please give me a call at the numbers below. Thank you. Tim Bilobran CDOT Region 4 Assistant Access Manager, Utility Permits, and Outdoor Advertising Office- (970) 350-2163 Mobile- (970) 302-4022 Fax- (970) 350-2207 Timothy.Bilobrandotstate.co.us • • 1 vr4 ,,e; DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES } Si DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Bill Ritter,Jr. * 1876 4` August 9, 2010 Governor Mike King Weld County Planning Department Ki ng_ rector GREELEY OFFICE Dick Wolfe,P.E. Director/State Engineer Kim Ogle Weld County Planning Department AUG 1 2701n 1555 N CO 1Ave. RECEIVED Greeley, CO 80631 Re: USR-1754— Kevin & Heather Willard (C/o Kyle Ostrand) —A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Recreational Facility with uses similar to those seen at guest farms and fairgrounds in the A (Agricultural)Zone District Dear Mr. Ogle: This referral does not appear to qualify as a "subdivision" as defined in Section 30-28-101(10)(a), C.R.S. Therefore, pursuant to the State Engineer's March 4, 2005 memorandum to county planning directors, this office will only perform a cursory review of the referral information and provide comments. The comments do not address the adequacy of the water supply plan for this project or the ability of the water supply plan to satisfy any County regulations or requirements. In addition, the comments provided herein cannot be used to guarantee a viable water supply plan or infrastructure, the issuance of a well permit, or the physical availability of water. • The referral information indicated that W Spur Production is proposing to use the property owned by Kevin and Heather Willard for a temporary Agri-tourism enterprise to host a fall festival and events such as: Outdoor Concerts, Paintball Courses and Competitions, Family Movie Night, Farmers Market and Various Educational Demonstrations. Also, the water source for the property is currently provided by a domestic well, a stock well and an irrigation well. According to our records the existing wells on the property were identified as permit nos. 230317 (domestic well), 18362-A (stock well), 11725-F and 10729-R (irrigation wells). Well permit no. 230317 was issued on December 4, 2000 pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-602(3)(b)(II)(A) as the only well on a tract of land of 35.00 acres described as that portion of the NE1/4, Section 36, Township 2 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M. The use of the ground water from this well is limited to fire protection, ordinary household purposes inside not more than three (3) single family dwellings, the watering of poultry, domestic animals and livestock on a farm or ranch and the irrigation of not more than one (1) acre of home gardens and lawns. Well permit no. 18362-A was issued on October 26, 2000 as a replacement to the original permit no. 18362 (issued on December 30, 1963) for the watering of livestock on a farm or ranch, on the condition that the old well is plugged and abandoned. Well no. 18362-A was constructed on June 4, 2001 however, we did not received evidence that the old well was plugged. Therefore the applicant needs to submit a Well Abandonment Report to affirm that the old well permit no. 18362 was plugged and abandoned. Well no. 18362 was also decreed by the Division 1 Water Court as Reynolds Well No. 3-18362, case no. W-6062, for stock watering purpose. • Office of the State Engineer 1313 Sherman Street,Suite 818•Denver,CO 80203•Phone:303-866-3581 •Fax:303-866-3589 www.water.state.co.us Kevin & Heather Willard (C/o Kyle Ostrand) Page 2 August 9, 2010 • Well permit no. 11725-F was issued on April 10, 1967 for irrigation purposes of 100 acres located in the N1/2 of Section 36, Township 2 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M, and permit no. 10729-R was registered with this office on March 29, 1960 for irrigation purposes on lands located in the NW1/4 of Section 36, Township 2 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M. Well nos. 11725-F and 10729-R were decreed by the Division 1 Water Court as Reynolds Well No. 1-11725F and Reynolds Well No. 2-10729, case no. W-6062 for the irrigation of 170 acres in parts of the NW1/4 and parts of the SW1/4 of Section 36, Township 2 North, Range 65 West of the 6`h P.M. As permitted the above wells are limited specifically to the uses stated on the permits and cannot provide water to the proposed development on the property. Therefore, the Applicant will need to obtain a commercial well permit for the well(s) that will be used to supply this development, that allows the water to be used for the proposed uses. In addition, note that according to our records another well, permit no. 190715 was issued for a portion of the land that is subject to this referral. Well permit no. 190715 is currently permitted pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-602(3)(b)(II)(A) as the only well on a tract of land of 40 acres described as the NW1/4 of the NW1/4, Section 36, Township 2 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M. The well was permitted to withdraw water from the Lower Arapahoe aquifer. Although well permit no. 190715 was not constructed on the land that is subject to this referral, no other exempt wells pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-602 may be constructed on that portion of land that is claimed by well permit no. 190715. Therefore, we recommend that well no. 190715 is re-permitted to claim only the land outside of the land that is subject to this referral. Should you have any questions in this matter, please contact loana Comaniciu of this office. Sincerely, • d Joa a Williams, P.E - r Resource Engineer JMW/IDC • Hello