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Home My WebLink About20090831.tiffWUk COLORADO April 1, 2009 Craig Wagner Assistant Controller The Genesse Company 603 Park Point Drive, Suite 201 Golden Colorado Subject: Meadow Vale Farms, Filing 3 Planning Case No. S-562 Dear Mr. Wagner: DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES Greeley Planning Office 918 Tenth Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 WEBSITE: www.co.weld.co.us E-MAIL: kogle@co.weld.co.us PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT. 3549 FAX (970) 304-6498 The Department of Planning Services at the request of the Department of Public Works, conducted a field assessment to determine if the approved improvements had been completed for the non -transportation items as outlined on drawings prepared by bha design, inc. of Fort Collins, Colorado and recorded per reception number 2797962 on October 4, 2000. The Department of Planning Services has the following comments: The entrance road to the development is missing three evergreen trees south side of Edgewater Road and two deciduous trees on the north side of the road. The development sign is present and is landscaped. Please make arrangements to replace this missing plant material. The minimum plant material size is specific in Section 2.6.4.2.b of the Mixed Use Development Plan, Ordinance 191, dated September 1, 1996 identifies a 2 1/2 inch caliper shade tree and a 6 -foot minimum height coniferous tree. The extension of Edgewater Place to the South, within the pedestrian access easement between Lot 1 and lot 14 is missing three deciduous trees. Please make arrangements to replace this missing plant material. The minimum plant material size is specific in Section 2.6.4.2.b of the Mixed Use Development Plan, Ordinance 191, dated September 1, 1996 identifies a 2 1/z inch caliper shade tree and a 6 -foot minimum height evergreen tree. 2009-0831 PLlolo Parcel D identified on drawings prepared by bha design, inc. of Fort Collins, as the "Weld County Library Site and Open Space/Wetlands" area has been recently hydro -mulched with an unknown grass seed in areas to the East of the pedestrian access. Area to the west of the pedestrian access is in native grasses and the entire site appears to be non -irrigated, even though there is physical evidence of an irrigation system in place. Further the three deciduous trees to the west property line in an area above the escarpment are not present. The 3 -rail fence delineated on the drawing located at the edge of this physical feature is not constructed. This fence as proposed was to directed pedestrian movement from County Road 5.5 to the easternmost property line, through a gate and onto lands which run parallel to the eastern edge of the lake. This component of the internal private trail, fencing and gate require installation and maintenance. This condition requires immediate address in 2009. The areas adjacent to the southwestern and southern edge of the lake have established vegetation and newly planted trees of one inch minus caliper for all deciduous trees. The trees are staked with a lone capped bamboo stake and tied to the tree with nurserymen's tape. Each tree also has metal stake lying on the ground adjacent to the tree. Visual inspection identified several tree stems cut to grade that have been removed due to unknown circumstances. As previously stated, Section 2.6.4.2.b of the Mixed Use Development Plan, and identifies a 2 1/2 inch caliper shade tree and a 6 -foot minimum height evergreen tree as the standards for plant material in the Mixed Use Development area. The plant material in all locations on this property must meet this minimum standard. The ground plane has a stone fines base for the trail and is compacted and apparently well utilized. A similar condition is present in the southeast corn of the private lake. The plant materials identified on the bha design drawings is not reflect in the field condition. The trees that are on site are predominately dead, with the London Plane tree(s) and the Honeylocust tree(s) surviving and holding their own; however, all trees appear to be stressed and appear to have limited new growth. The ground plane vegetation is a native grass that appears to be spotty and having difficulty in sustaining new growth. This condition is a direction result of an underutilized and inoperable irrigation system. This condition requires immediate address for the spring and summer months of 2009. The existing trees adjacent to the eastern lake edge and property line have been eradicated, cut to the ground plane. As stated for the area in the southeastern part of the lake, the remaining trees planted in a lineal configuration adjacent to the eastern property line are predominately dead, yet to be removed. The plant materials in this area require replacement, thereby meeting the intent of the approved Landscape Plan associated with this development. Parcel C, the Private Park, including the private lake access and parking area is also not in compliance with the approved Landscape plan for the Meadow Vale Farms PUD. The drawings prepared by bha design, inc. of Fort Collins indicates a locked gate will restrict access to this gravel road. This gate does not exist and has apparently not been constructed. The parking area, the internal graveled access and the boat ramp to the private lake are not constructed as per the plans. All plant materials that are to be planted in the private park are not in place, further the on -site irrigation system appears to be in place yet in -operable. Visual inspection determined signs notifying the public of a private use exist, however the approved locations was not evident. Further, Parcel A to the North of the private park lacks three deciduous trees as delineated on the approved plans. Based on the site investigation performed by the Department of Planning Services, the request for release of monies associated with this subdivision is premature as the landscape component, including fencing, tree and turf plantings have not been installed or constructed per the Landscape Plan of record, prepared by bha design, inc. of Fort Collins, Colorado and recorded per reception number 2797962 on October 4, 2000. The Department of Planning Services requests that a schedule be presented for completion of all approved improvements be constructed and /or planted per the approved plans. When completed with this action; please contact this office for a follow-up inspection. Thank you. Sincerely Kim O Planning Services Enclosures ec: B. Barker, Attorney's Office E. Gesick, CTB T. Honn, Building/Planning D. Bauer, Public Works D. Dunker, Public Works D. Carroll, Public Works J. Holbrook, Public Works File: S-562 MEMORANDUM IIVDc. COLORADO TO: Don Dunker DATE: 3-12-2009 FROM: Josh Holbrook SUBJECT: Meadow vale Farm — filling #3 All transportation items for the Meadow Vale Farm filing 3 have been completed. Weld County is holding a surety bond (#064SB103475327BCM) in the amount of $505,000.00 from Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America. This amount can be released ending their warranty period. Meadow Vale Farm 3`d filing is a private road and will become the responsibly of the HOA to maintain. C Vhucaments and Seninga\koglc`.Local Settings\Temporary Internet FdcsVOLKSVrelease o! collateral 3.12-2009 dam Page 1 of 1 9s I <CI II 0 O g5 NOMN(IEI Y MV morooLome fry. law ggl A oczt ',Visas() TOT m e{o-0 Mt2 _ T: • 0 �+4 • - j „ V h' i 3333339 22222222PP2P2222222Pk2 rr,xxr,,,rr,,,x,x,„r,x 5555555555x5355555555555 33333333J3333333333333A 2222222 xx xrxxx ,anaaPaes,3's rJ o 3 December 26, 2000 Lee D. Morrison Weld County 915 10ih Street Greeley, CO 80632 Re: Surety Bond for The Genesee Company Dear Mr. Morrison: Enclosed is the Surety Bond for The Genesee Company. If you have any questions, please give me a call. Thank You. Sincerely, THE GENESEE COMPANY 4-a/5 A G✓c C n o� Craig R. Wagner Assistant Controller U?C:&.i-. 603 Park Point Drive • Suite 201 • Golden, Colorado 80401 • (303( 526-9000 • Fax (303( 526-2157 SURETY BOND Bond Number: 064SB103475327BCN1 KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, The Genesee Company, 603 Park Point Drive, Suite 201, Golden, CO 80401, as Principal, and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, a Connecticut corporation, authorized to do business in the State of Colorado as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto Weld County, CO, as Obligee, in the penal sum of Five hundred five thousand and no/100 Dollars ($505,000.00), lawful money of the United States of America, for the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Whereas, The Genesee Company has agreed to construct in Meadow Vale Farm PUD, Third Filing, in Weld County, CO all improvements necessary to complete and make permit ready lots 1-3, Block 1, lots 1-3, Block 2 and lots 1-8, Block 3. • NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if said Principal shall construct, or have constructed, the improvements herein described and shall save the Obligee harmless from any loss, cost or damage by reason of its failure to complete said work to the obligee's specifications, then this obligation shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. Singed, scaled and dated this 27th day of December , 2000. Principal: The Genesee Company BY _ ^-7t— Vhck.Prt5; Surety: Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America B tricia G. Caldwell, Attorney -in -fact Hello