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Home My WebLink About790475.tiff F_ RESOLUTION RE: APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 43: 79 :3 FOR A MICRO- WAVE TOWER SITE ON A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 12 NORTH, RANGE 67 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M. , WELD COUNTY, COLORADO WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado held a public hearing on the 26th day of February, 1979 at the hour of 9 : 00 o' clock a.m. for the purpose of hearing the application; of Cities Service Gas Company for the granting of a Conditional. Use Permit for a microwave tower site on the following described real estate, to-wit: Beginning at a point at the Intersection of the East R/W fence of Interstate 25 Highway and a random Northwest-Southeast fence, said point being the Southwest/corner of Compressor Station Site and from which point the Southeast/ corner of Section 20, Township 12 North, Range 617 West in Weld County, State of Colorado, bears South 46°16' 29" East, a distance of 1497. 12 feet; thence iSouth 69°06 ' 49" East, a distance of 660. 00 feet; thence North 20°53 ' 11" East, a distance 990. 00 feet; thence North 69°06 '49" West, a distance of 660. 00 feet to a point in the East R/W fence of Interstate 25 Highway; thence South 20°53 ' 11" West, a distance of 990. 00 feet to a point of beginning. Station site containing 15. 0 acres , more or less. WHEREAS, the petitioner was present, and WHEREAS, evidence was presented in support of the granting of the Conditional Use Permit for a microwave tower site, and WHEREAS, Section 3. 3 .D of the Weld County Zoning Resolution authorizes 'such a use in an Agricultural District upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit by the Board of County Commissioners , and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,. 1 Colorado heard all the testimony and statements of those present, has studied the request of the petitioner and the recommendations of the Weld County Department of Planning Services and all of the exhibits and evidence presented in this matter, and having been / / J /ofu,L L:.�/, �/V'/2/4 7/JJ eL 12)3 i 790475 �, I • fully informed, is satisfied that the request for a Conditional Use Permit for a microwave tower site on--the hereinabove described real estate complies with all of the conditions as set out in Section 3. 3.D. (2) of the Weld County Zoning Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commis- • sioners of Weld County, Colorado that the application of Cities Service Gasi Company for a microwave tower site on the hereinabove described tract of land be, and hereby is, granted subject to the • following: , 1. The development standards contained in the Conditional Use Permit. 2. No building or electrical permits shall be issued on the Conditional Use Permit area until the Development Standards for the Conditional Use Permit have been placed on the Conditional Use Permit plat and said plat has been delivered to the office of the Department of Planning Services. 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Roll Call was as follows : Chuck, Carlson I Present Ben Nix Present Jerry Kiefer i Present Frank Suckla Present Bette Kountz Present Percy Hiatt Present Jim Gilbert Present Fred Otis Present Irma White Absent Also present were : Gary Z. Fortner, Director of Planning Tom Honn, Zoning Administrator Chuck Cunliffe, Assistant Zoning Administrator Vickie Traxler , Assistant Zoning Administrator Russ Anson, Assistant County Attorney As a quorum was present the meeting proceeded as scheduled. Chairman Carlson called for a motion to approve the mintues of February 6 , 1979. Mr. Kiefer made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by' Bette Kountz. All present cast a unanimous vote of "aye" to accept the minutes . Motion carried. APPLICANT: City of Northglenn CASE NUMBER: SUP-378 ; 78 : 30 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W*, Section 36, T1N, R68W LOCATION: Northeast corner of the intersection of County Roads 2 and 11, approximately 5 miles south and 2 mile west of Dacono SUBJECT: Wastewater Treatment and Storage Facilities APPEARANCE: Richard Lundahl , Bob McGregor and Dr . Jack Sheaffer DISCUSSION: This application was continued from the February 6 , 1979 Planning Commission hearing in order to hear new evidence if there is any new evidence at this time, to have Norghglenn come up with some concrete information on the water augmentation plan, and proof that it needs to be in Weld County. At this time Ken Wright , water rights engineer, explained the procedure of the water- augmentation plan approved by the Water Court and the negotiations involved. He then addressed several items of concern which included the double use of irrigation water; use of water out of Grange Hall Creek; and taking irrigated farmland out of production . He stated basically that there will be no problem with the double use of water because Northglenn will not be increasing the burden on the river; part of the replacement of the replacement water will come out of Grange Hall Creek which will be storm run-off from the streets and storm sewers of Northglenn and will be captured before it gets to the South Platte River; and that taking' irrigated farmland out of production is a good plan. It has been a major objective from the beginning of the plan to not hurt agriculture and to do everything they could do to meet the state objectives of preserving and enhancing the agricultural economy in the state and on the South Platte River. C• I Planning Commission Minuses Page 2 February 20 , 1979 Mr. Joseph Cope at this time addressed the concerns of the Planning Commission at the last meeting in which they requested a listing of water rights owned or under contract by the City of Northglenn ; a water budget showing how the water supplies owned by Norghglenn will be balanced against the replacement requirement ; and a memorandum describing the problem of the plan for augmentation material that was sent to the Planning Staff . He said if necessary he would go into further detail . At this time Russ Anson responded that this information is a matter for the water Court to decide and is irrelevant as far as the Planning Commission is concerned. He then referred to the use of water as it relates to the Comprehensive Plan . Bob McGregor then addressed the concern of the Planning Commission in regard to why the area lagoon site was chosen to be In Weld County. He stated basically that there are operational advantages such as good quality control of the affluent and any necessary repairs; more control on the part of the farmers; and it protects agriculture and urban sprawl . John Hall of the Weld County Health Department was asked to comment on the proposed. Mr. Hall stated that the laws that govern the facility are state laws, but there could very well be pressure from the county. He also stated that there will be some odors, although what is. considered to be an odor to one person could not be an odor, to another person . No data is available to date to indicate there will be pollution. Discussion followed regarding possible contamination of domestic wells . Chairman Carlson then opened the bearing to comments from persons in the audience . At this time Albert Watada of Consolidated Ditch Companies again expressed his opposition because of odor and the economic siutation of water in the area that will be affected; Elton Miller - Northglenn has adequate sewage treatment and no need to have it in Weld County; Frank Suckla — Effect of water loss to the agricultural area and wastewater pollution from Stanley Reservoir to Frederick' s water supply; Frank Culkin in representing Wiesner Subdivision again stated there there was no need for the proposal and also commented on the monitoring of viruses and odors . He also referred to the operation of the Muskegon plant and the treatment of water; Bob Brand, engineering consultant for Consolidated Ditches, discussed the amount of acres that will dry up because of the proposal; J. L. Sears - Expressed his general feelings , but stated he could reach no conclusion one way or the other; Ron Anderson - Effects of pollution on the South Platte River. Dr. Jack Sheaffer briefly rebutted to the comments of Frank Culkin by stating that the Muskogen plant is under a different system and water treatment is •longer ; there will be no foul odors and they fully expect to monitor viruses . Marian Staats asked for an explanation of the "key" that had been referred to by Adolph Bohlender . Mr. Bohlender stated that the ditch company will not turn on the "key" for the water unless all standards are met by Northglenn. MOTION: Be it therefore resolved to recommend approval with the Development Standards and addition of Development Standard- #13 based on the staff ' s recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. Motion by Jim Gilbert , seconded by Jerry Kiefer. A vote of "aye" was cast by Chuck Carlson, Jerry Kiefer, Ben Nix , and Jim Gilbert . A vote of "no" was cast by Fred Otis . Absention votes 'were cast by Percy Hiatt , Frank Suckla and Bette Kountz. Motion carried. 'Planning Commission Mint a Page 3 February 20 , 1979 APPLICANT: Cities Service Gas Company CASE NUMBER: CUP-41 : 79 : 1 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Pt . NW* , Section 28 , T7N, R58W LOCATION: Approximately 3 miles south of Raymer SUBJECT: Microwave Tower Site APPEARANCE: John Lehman DISCUSSION: Mr . Lehman stated that this is a communication system which is part of 27 sites which run from Hesston, Kansas to Rawlins , Wyoming. This system is a part of the pipeline . system which is being laid to trans- port natural gas from the Rawlins area to the present system near Hesston, Kansas. Federal approval was received in November: . These towers are used for constant communication with the compressor stations along the pipe- line system for regulating the flow of gas, for efficient operations and for any problems that might occur. Discussion followed regarding the elevation and distance of the towers . MOTION: Be it therefore resolved to recommend approval with the Development Standards to the Board of County Commissioners based on the staff ' s recommendation . Motion by Ben Nix, seconded by Jerry Kiefer. A vote of "aye" was cast by Chuck Carlson, Jerry Kiefer, Fred Otis , Ben Nix, Jim Gilbert , Percy Hiatt, Frank Suckla, and Bette Kounta. Motion carried. APPLICANT: Cities Service Gas Company CASE NUMBER: CUP-42 : 79 : 2 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Pt . NWa, Section 29, T8N, R61W LOCATION: Approximately 51 miles east of Briggsdale SUBJECT: Microwave Tower Site APPEARANCE: Jim Lehman DISCUSSION: Application and request is the same as CUP-41 . No discussion . Tom Honn read the staff ' s recommendation for approval and the Development Standards. There was a letter of opposition from a surrounding property owner in regard to the tower being an eyesore ; it would attract lightning; depreciation of property values ; it would be a health hazard as regards radiation type effects ; interference with television , radio and CB reception. Mr . Lehman responded that an eyesore is in the eyes of the beholder, that the tower would attract lightning, but would be a protection, not a detriment ; he has no way of assessing the depreciation of property values; radiation has not been a problem. Perhaps this has been confused with microwave ovens; there would be no problem with interference with televisions , etc. as they are too far away and on a different frequency. John Hall of the Weld County Health Department asked what would happen if someone got between two tower lines. Mr. Lehman responded nothing would happen. Fred Otis asked why a telephone cannot be used for the communication system. Mr. Lehman responded that it is cheaper to use their own system and they have better control over it . MOTION: Be it therefore resolved to recommend approval with the Development Standards to the Board of County Commissioners based on. the--staff ' s recommendation . Motion by JerryKiefer, seconded by Bette Kountz. A vote of "aye" was cast by Chuck Carlson, Jerry Kiefer, Fred Otis, Ben Nix, Jim Gilbert, Percy Hiatt , Frank Suckla and Bette Kountz. Motion carried. i I .Pianning Commission Min ' - s Page 4 February 20 , 1979 APPLICANT: Cities Service Gas Company CASE NUMBER: CUP-43 : 79 : 3 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Pt . SE*, Section 20, T12N,' R67W LOCATION: Adjacent to the east side of I-25, approximately 3/4 mile southlof the Colorado-Wyoming border SUBJECT: Microwave Tower Site APPEARANCE1 John Lehman DISCUSSION: Application and request is the same as CUP-41 and CUP-42 . Ben Nix asked if the State Highway Department was notified of the proposal . Chuck Cunliffe responded that they had. The access to the site would be on access controlled frontage road from I-25 . The existing access is located 250 feet north of the south property line of the CUP site . The applicant will be working with the Highway Department for that access. No further questions or comments. MOTION: Be it therefore resolved to recommend approval with the Development Standards to the• Board of County Commissioners based on the staff ' s recommendation. Motion by Jim Gilbert , seconded by Ben Nix. A vote of "aye" was cast by Chuck Carlson, Jerry Kiefer, Fred Otis, Ben Nix, Jim Gilbert, Percy Hiatt , Frank Suckla, and Bette Kountz. Motion carried. APPLICANT: Highland Park, Inc. CASE NUMBER: S-,155 : 78 : 12 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Pt . SE*, Section 15 , T5N, R66W LOCATION: . Northwest corner of the intersection of U.S . Highway 34 Bypass and 4.7th Avenue SUBJECT: Final Plat - Highland Park, 4th Addition • APPEARANCE: Carroll Karowsky, Bob Thomas SUBJECT: Bob Thomas of C-E Maguire, Inc. presented the application for the final plat of 10I acres presently zoned Business. There being no questions at this time, Tom Honn read the staff ' s recommendation for rejection of the request . Charles Karowsky in representing the applicant expressed his opposition because he does not feel it is fair to the property owner to have this property and not be able to do anything with it . The State Highway Department has indicated that there are plans in the future for an interchange at this property, but could not be specific on the exact time when this would be done . Al Chotvacs of the State Highway Department confirmed this. Discussion followed. MOTION: Be it therefore resolved to recommend approval because the staff' s recommendations are not pertinent to this matter. Motion by Jim Gilbert . The motion died due to the lack of a second. MOTION: Be it therefore resolved that the application be rejected to the Board of County Commissioners based on the staff ' s recommendation . Motion by Fred Otis, seconded by Percy Hiatt . A vote of "aye" was cast by Chuck Carlson , Jerry I4efer, Fred Otis, Ben Nix, Percy Hiatt . Frank Suckla, and Bette Kountz. Jim Gilbert cast a vote of "no" . Motion carried. Planning Commission Minutec . Page 5 February 20 , 1979 APPLICANT: Otto Scheller CASE NUMBER: SUP-379 : 79 : 1 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Pt . SEj, Section 11, T6N, R65W LOCATION: 2 miles southwest of Galeton SUBJECT: Dairy Operation APPEARANCE: Otto Scheller DISCUSSION: Mr. :Scheller is presently in the dairy operation and now would like to move his operation from east of Ault to southwest of Galeton. The operation will consist of approximately 80 cows . The balance of the acreage will be in grass and hay. Water is presently on the property. There being no questions at this time, Vickie Traxler read the staff' s recommendation for approval and the Development Standards . No comments or discussion followed. MOTION: Be it therefore resolved to recommend approval with the Development Standards based on the staff ' s recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners . Motion by Jim Gilbert , seconded by Ben Nix. A vote of "aye" was cast' by Chuck Carlson , Jerry Kiefer, Fred Otis , Ben Nix, Jim Gilbert, Percy Hiatt, Frank Suckla and Bette Kountz . Motion carried. APPLICANT: East Greeley Land Company CASE NUMBER: S-156 : 79 : 1 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Pt . SW4, Section 10, T5N, R66W LOCATION: Northeast corner of the intersection of 20th Street and 59th Avenue (County Road 31) SUBJECT: Final Plat - Hiland Knolls Subdivision APPEARANCE: Jay Freese DISCUSSION: Jim Gilbert first stated that since Jay Freese is representing the applicant and is employed by the same firm that he is employed by, he would abstain from the hearing. Fred Otis also stated that although he is not presently doing so, he has done work for Mr. Freese and did not know if this was a conflict of interest . Chairman Carlson did not feel this would be a conflict of interest . At this time Chuck Cunliffe read the staff ' s recommendation for continuing the hearing to the March 6 , 1979 Planning Commission meeting. MOTION: Be it therefore resolved to continue the hearing to the March 6 , 1979 Planning Commission meeting based on the staff ' s recommendation. Motion by Jerry Kiefer, seconded by Frank Suckla. A vote of "aye" was cast by Chuck Carlson, Jerry Kiefer, Fred Otis, Ben Nix, Percy Hiatt , Frank Suckla, and Bette Kountz . Jim Gilbert cast an abstention vote. Motion carried. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, • Shirley A. Phillips Planning Commission Secretary • BEFORE THE .D COUNTY, COLORADO PLANNING C( SSION a1' V • RESOLUTION OF 'RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Case No. CUP # 43 :79 : 3 Date Feb . 20, 1979 APPLICATION OF Cities Service Gas Company ADDRESS . P .O. Box 25128, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73125 _ Moved by Bette Kountz that the following resolution be introduced for passage by the Weld County Planning Commission: Be it Resolved by the Weld County Planning Commission that the application for Microwave Tower Site covering the following described property in Weld County, b,/ Colorado, to-wit: y� LEGAL DESCRIPTION I;b r Beginning at a point at the intersection of the East right-of-way fence of I-25 Highway and a random NW/SE fence, said point being the SW/cor of Compressor Station site and from which point the SE/cor of Section 20, Township 12 North, Range 67 West, bears South 46 degrees 16 minutes 29 seconds East, a distance of 1497 .12 feet; thence South 69 degrees 06 minutes 49 seconds East, a distance! of 660 .00 feet; thence North 20 degrees 53 minutes ll! seconds East a distance of 990 .00 feet; thence North 69 degrees 06 minutes 49 seconds West, a distance of 660 .00 'feet to a point in the East right-of-way fence of Interstate 25 Highway; thence South 20 degrees 53 minutes 11 seconds West, a distance of 990 .00 feet to point of beginning. Station Site containing 15 .0 acres more or less. Motion seconded by Jerry Kiefer Vote: For Passage Chuck Carlson Against Passage Jerry Kiefer Bette Kountz Fred Otis Frank Suckla Ben Nix Percy Hiatt Jim Gilbert The Chairman declared the Resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of this case to the Board of County Commissioners for further proceedings. Cities Service Gas Company CUP-43:79 : 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION February 20, 1979 "The Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners shall consider the following in making their determination in approving or denying a Conditional Use Permit : Compatibility with the surrounding area, harmony with the character of the neighborhood and existing agricultural uses , need for the proposed use , its effect upon the immediate area, its effect on future development of the area and the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the area and the County . " This determination is based upon the following responses from the following referral entities listed below. Each of the following referral entities have reviewed this request and have set forth no objections to it : 1. Weld County Health Department 2. Weld County Engineering Department 3. Colorado Geological Survey 4 . West Greeley Soil Conservation District 5. Federal Aviation Administration 6 . Colorado Division .of Highways The Planning Commission recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following: 1. The attached Development Standards being recommended and approved for the Conditional Use Permit . 2. No building or electrical permits shall be issued on the Conditional Use Permit area until the Development Standards for the-Conditional Use Permit have been placed on the Conditional Use Permit plat and said plat has been delivered to the office of the Department of Planning Services . Cities Service Gas Company CUP-43 : 79 : 3 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 1. The permitted uses on the hereon described parcel shall be the facilities as shown for a microwave tower not to exceed 160 feet in height ; a portable micowave equipment building; and all uses permitted by right under Section 3 . 3 B. of the Weld County Zoning Resolution. 2. Installation of the radio tower shall conform to Federal Aviation Administration standards and/or regulations regarding air safety and lighting and any other applicable rules and regulations of governmental bodies having jurisdiction on the premises . 3. The Conditional Use Permit area shall be maintained in such a manner so as to prevent soil erosion, fugitive dust , and the growth of noxious weeds . 4. All phases of the operation shall comply with all County and State Health Standards and Regulations pertaining to air quality, water quality, noise emission, and sanitary disposal systems . 5. All construction, electrical work and fabrication shall be done in accordance with the Weld County Building Code . 6 . The appearance of the facility shall be maintained in a neat and orderly condition through periodic painting and maintenance. 7. All accesses shall have the approval of the Weld County Engineering Department and/or the Colorado Division of Highways. All accesses shall be constructed in accordance with the recommendations and/or requirements of the Weld County Engineering Department and/or the Colorado Division of Highways . 8. The Conditional Use Permit shall be limited to the plans shown -hereon and governed by the Development Standards stated above and all applicable Weld County Regulations . Any material deviations from the plans and/or Development Standards as shown or stated above shall require the approval of an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans and/or Development Standards shall be permitted. Any other changes from the plans and/or Development Standards shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services . 7''- Comments : 1. The Federal Communications Commission did not respond to the referral sent to them. 2 . To date, our office has not received any opposition from any surrounding property owners . 74 CERTIFICATION OF COPY I , Shirley A. Phillips ,. Recording Secretary of the Weld County Planning Commission , do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution is a true copy of the Resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County , Colorado , adopted on February 20 . 1979 and re- corded in Book No . ! VI of the proceedings of the said Planning Commission . Dated the 21st day of February 19 79 �� Secretary • I_ I PAN I MI N I OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE 13031 3564000 EXT.404 915 10TH STREET GREELEY,COLORADO 80631 11111 O .,n COLORADO • • January 10, 1979. To Whom It May Concern : You are receiving a copy of this notification because your name appears as a surrounding property owner owning property within 500 feet of the proposed use . The Weld County Planning Commission will review a request from Cities^Service Gas Company for Conditional Use Permit for a Microwave Tower Site on property described as follows : Pt . SE3, Sec. 20 , T12N, R67W The location of the parcel of land for which this application has ` - been submitted is : Adjacent to• -the 'east side of I-25 , approximately . 3/4 mile south of the Colorado-Wyoming Line If you have any suggestions or objections, will you kindly notify us in writing before January 31, 1979 . The meeting by the Weld County Planning Commission is scheduled for Feb . 20, 1979 This meeting will take place in the County Commissioners Hearing Room, first floor', Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street ,' • Greeley , Colorado, at 1 : 30 p.m. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact the Department of Planning Services at 356-4000, Ext . ,404. . • • ssas a t onin'g dmin3.str or . ��. Date : Fn'" 'hoary 20, 1979 CASE NUMBER: CUP-43 : 79 : 3 NAME: Cities Service Gas Company REQUEST: Mirowave Tower Site LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Pt . SE* , Section 20 , T12N, R67W LOCATION: Adjacent to the east side of I-25, approximately 3/4 mile south of the Colorado-Wyoming border THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS REQUEST BE approved FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services staff that this request is in agreement with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan in that the proposed use would not appear to have any adverse impacts on the agricultural interests of the county or the environment . 2. It is thecopinion of the Department of Planning Services staff that this request is in compliance with the provisions of Section 3 . 3.D. (2) of the Weld County Zoning Resolution which states : "The Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners shall consider the following in making their determination in approving or denying a Conditional Use Permit : Compatability with the surrounding area, harmony with the character of the neighborhood and existing agricultural uses, need for the proposed use , itsl effect upon the immediate area, its effect on future development of the area and the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the area and the County. " This determination is based upon the following responses from the following referral entities listed below. Each of the I following referral entities have reviewed this request and have set forth no objections to it : 1. Weld County Health Department 2 . Weld County Engineering Department 3 . Colorado Geological Survey 4. West Greeley Soil Conservation District 5 . Federal Aviation Administration 6 . Colorado l Division of Highways 'fin Cities Service Gras Company CUP-43 : 79 : 3 PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATION February 20, 1979 The Department of Planning Services staff recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following: 1. The attached Development Standards being recommended and approved for the Conditional Use Permit . 2 . No building or electrical permits shall be issued on the Conditional Use Permit area until the Development Standards for the 'Conditional Use Permit have been placed on the Conditional Use Permit plat and said plat has been delivered to the office of the Department of Planning Services . • DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE (303)3564000 EXT.404 915 10TH STREET GREE LEY,COLORADO 80631 WI lid t COLORADO January 4, 1979 Mr. Richard H. Ruth, Attorney Cities Service Gas Company P.O. Box 25128 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73125 RE: Request four Conditional Use Permits for microwave radio tower sites and related facilities on the following described parcels of land: 1) Pt . of Ithe SEg of Section 22, T7N, R58W; 2) Pt . of the NW* of Section 28, T8N, R61W; 3) Pt . of the SEa of Section 20, T12N, R67W, all located within the 6th p .m. , Weld County, Colorado Dear Mr. Ruth: Your applications and related materials for the requests described above are complete and in order the present time . However, each plat will need the following items placed on it : 1. A complete and accurate legal description including total acreage of the parcel under consideration; 2. The appropriate certifications by the Planning Commission , Boardjof County Commissioners, and the Clerk and Recorder. 3. Property owners certification. 4. Surveyor' s certificate. 5 . Adequate space shall be allowed for the addition of development standards as established throughout the application review process. This will need to be done prior to recording the plats in the Clerk and Recorder ' s office. I have scheduled a meeting with the Weld County Planning Commission for Tuesday, February 20, 1979, at 1 : 30 p.m. This meeting will take place in the County Commissioners Hearing Room, first floor, Weld County ti I _ Mr. Richard H. Ruth, Attorney Page 2 January 4, 1979 Centennial Center, 915 10th Street , Greeley, Colorado. It is recommended thatiyou and/or a representative be in attendance to make your presentation on your requests and to answer any questions the Planning Commission members might have with respect to your applications. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact me. Respectfully, eekae Chuck Cunliffe Assistant Zoning Administrator CC: sap • CITIES SERVICE GAS COMPANY O • FIRST NATIONAL CENTER EAST • OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA PHONE (405) 236-0601 REPLY TO . POST OFFICE BOX 25128' December 28 , 1978 OKLAHOMA CITY,73125 . Chuck Cunliffe Weld County Planning Commission ' 915 Tenth Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 • Dear Mr. Cunliffe: Recently, we discussed the procedure by which Cities Service Gas Company could apply for conditional use permits for three (3) microwave tower sites in Weld County, Colorado. These microwave tower locations are necessary for use in conjunction with Cities Service Gas Company' s 20-inch natural gas pipeline from Hesston; Kansas to Rawlins , Wyoming, which has been certificated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Applications for these conditional use permits are attached for filing. I have attempted to ensure that each of the three (3) applications, has been prepared in conformance with your procedural • guide for obtaining a- conditional use permit, and in conformance with our telephone conversation. If you have any questions or comments concerning these applications , please feel free to contact me at my above address , or call me at (405) 236-0601, Ext. 483 . Very truly yours ,, 7 / �u4�LGGl6/ Richard H. Ruth Attorney ' 70131 1, RHR: jrs � Enclosures l �'• ��civ 1 crytoo , C•' 4G. woe600 V~ FIELD CHECK FILING NUMBER: CUP-43:79: 3 DATE OF INSPECTION: 1-12-79 NAME: Cities Services Gas Company REQUEST: Microwave Tower Site LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Pt. SE* Section 20, T12N, R67W LAND USE: N Rangeland (Agricultural)- E Rangeland (Agricultural) s Rangeland (Agricultural) {y Rangeland (Agricultural) (To Colo.-Wyo. ZONING: N Agricultural Border) LOCATION: Adjacent to the east side of E Agricultural I-25, approximately 3/4 miles south s Agricultural of 'the Coloradlo Wyoming border jy Agricultural COMMENTS: Property appears to be rangeland. Lone Tree Creek runs through the property. No residences could be observed in any direction from the property. There appears to be an existing access to the site from the I-25 Frontage Road. { BY: U,'du.c, (is 41. . . .I• ry\ DNDITIONAL USE PA1a11T c . FLOW SHEET _ ,1 C- - s �± � e APPLICANT: C1%\,eo Stink C42... G & S CO CAST? # CU?-'13'•-1%* REQUEST:. m ;CYOWO►Vsi koW4X Sta Vt LEGAL: TA% SE.4 .R.C.• Z.0 712-NQt01W. LOCATION: ac s. k. 4 41� PASi-ia� DATE BY • it, L-2.5 u:wa�►c.1 '' owkA, ��. ,y.`� ApI ication Rece tied 0O10�A6 uatv,�ww �.:, ��I��'� �� ' Application Fee - Receipt # \O®Qb 'SM..° i ►.3I 19 nQat) Recording Fee I0t.3 S\0. O0 113 /19 �+1) Application Complete I ff( �i� /,i P^P.C. Hearing Date: eru ✓ 01a1t � IC. Letter to Applicant Drafted ))1Q .7 l {Referrals Listed ' 3 /��T1VField Check by D.P.S . Staff I Itill it) CI eiVr I 1II File Assembled I • \--yIN.C\ %KA • • Referrals Mailed y�� C+�•Q• Chaindexed \—\—\INN O•Q• Notification of Applicant \\\---AN % Q. Surrounding Property Owners Researched 1" ) 0-1c1 -1-1/0 Airphoto/Vicinity Map Prepared f H ID- -7-I 77l p S Q Property Owners Notified by : t Z 19 \\,1 \ ��1T � V Agendas Mailed by: . `/ rie ii / 1dehc C� l, , Legal Approved by County Attorney • 2-/kv /19 To/v Referrals - Complete 1 /2,51—11 OsAkr Preliminary D.P.S. Staff Comments a..115 1.1 . Staff Conference a:1t5 nS l^^. D.P.S . Comments I a 11 19 Cit. P.C. Hearing Action: � �� • Q .C . P.C. Resolution . -•--- -\---\ \ -Q. Case Sent to Clerk to Board 2-'1.2,)19 CAL. C.C. Hearing - \ Action N \m. ri,-a �� Q-C_ C.C. Resolution Received c--\-� \ ' R. History Card Complete ��\�� pR- C.C: Resolution Sent . to Drafting \\‘ '\--\ \ a • I'lu lA,� 4 0,e Drafted on Mylar Document Sent to Clerk and Recorder k- g< P.C. Minutes Ct.- �� m �� - r CONDLJ ONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATb,�t Weld County • Department of Planning Services 915 - 10th Street Greeley , Colorado 80631 PHONE : 356-4000 Ext. 404 FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE ONLY : Permit Fee : S.nO ObiCase Number : Cup- 43% 11 % 3 Recording Fee : 10.b0 App . Checked by : CAC/ Receipt No . : %co% 24 OZba • TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROCEDURAL GUIDE REQUIRE- MENTS : Print or type only , except for necessary signatures . I , (we) the undersigned , hereby request a hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission concerning a proposed Conditional Use Permit for the following described unincorporated area of Weld County : LEGAL DESCRIPTION of contiguous property owned upon which Conditional Use Permit is proposed : -SEE BELOW- • LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AREA: . Beginning at a point at the Intersection of the East R/W fence of Interstate 25 Highway i and a random Northwesff-Southeast fence, said point being the SW/cor of Compressor Station Site and from which point the SE/cor of Sec. 20, T12N, R67W, in Weld County, State of Colorado, bears S. 46°16'29" E. a distance of 1497.12 feet; thence S. 69°06!49" E. , a distance of 660.00 feet; thence N! 20°53'11" E. , a distance 990.00 feet; thence North 69°06'49" W. , a distance of 660.00 feet to a point in the East R/W fence of Interstate 25 Highway; thence S. 20°53'11" W. a distance of 990.00 feet to point of beginning. Station Site containing 15,0 STREET LOCATION : I acres more or. ess. PROPOSED USE : Micro-Wave Tower Site I _ REASON : Micro-Wave Communication System from Hesston, Kansas to Rawlins, Wyoming FEE OWNERS OF AREA PROPOSED FOR CONDITIONAL USE : 4050 West 20th Street NAME : TERRY GRAZING ASSOCIATION ADDRESS : Greeley, Colorado TEL : NAME : I ADDRESS : TEL : NAME : ADDRESS : TEL : I hereby depose and state under the penalties of perjury that all state- ments , proposals and/or plans submitted with or contained within this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge . COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA ) CITIES SERVICE GAS COMPANY • STATE OF ,OKLAHOMA;:) �//�//�� Signature : Owner of Authorized Agent G. C. Ellis n, Jr. Subscr.,i.b,e,d and sworn to before me this 27th day of December , 1978 - =Y mil;s\ r:::d ; ' '" :-N. Not r Public Atha V. Williams My commission expires : June 14, 1980 r,. C-4661 • • MISCELLANEOUS LEASE-I FORM—ac,-0892 THIS LEASE made this day of , 19 , by ...TERRY..GRAZING ASSOCIATION , as Lessor, whether one or more, to Cities Service Gas Company, . a corporation having princi¢al offices at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as Lessee. WITNESSETH : THAT FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of One Dollar and other good and valuable con- siderations, the receipt ands sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and of the herein contained covenants and agreements to be kept and performed, respectively, by Lessor and Lessee. Lessor hereby leases and lets unto Lessee and its successors and assigns, for any lawful purpose or use in connection with its business of purchasing, trans- porting and selling natural gas, the following described tract of land in Weld County, State of Colorado , to-wit: Beginning at a point at the intersection of the east right—of—way fence of Interstate 25 ighway and a random Northwest—Southeast fence, said point being the southwest corner of compressor station site and fran which point the southeast Corner of Section 20, Township 12 North, Range 67 West, in Weld County, State of Colorado, bears South 46 degrees 16 minutes 29 seconds East a distance of 1497. 12 feet; thence South 69 degrees 06 minutes 49 seconds East, la distance of 660. 00 feet; thence North 20 degrees 53 minutes 11 seconds East, a distance of 990. 00 feet; thence North 69 degrees 06 minutes 49 seconds West, a distance of 660. 00 feet to a point in the east right-of-way fence of Interstate 25 highway; thence. South 20 degrees 53 minutes 11 seconds West, a distance of 990.00 feet to point of beginning. Station site contlaining 15. 0 acres more or less. This lease shall extend for a term of -. -I0..Years.. . ... . from the date hereof, herein called "Primary (months or years) Term" and lessee is hereby granted the repeated option to extend and continue this lease for and during each repeated ]. yeas. period after the expiration of said Primary Term under all provisions applicable for and (months or years) during said Primary Ter I, including each such repeated option. Lessee shall be held to have exercised and complied with said option for each repeated option by the use of said land for any herein) leased 'purpose on the commencement of any such repeated extension of said Primary Term, and no other or additional act by Lessee or Lessor shall be necessary or required to so extend and continue the validity of this lease, including each repeated option. On or before and - .. . . . . . thereafter, Lessee (date) (monthly or annually) shall make a payment, herein called "periodic payment", or tender a periodic payment to Lessor or for Lessor's credit in the -- United Bank of Greely Bank at Greely, Colorado or its successors, which bank and its successors are Lessor's agent and shall continue as the depository of any and all sums payable by Lessee under this lease, regardless of changes in either the ownership of said land or changes in the party or parties to whom any such payment under this lease is to be made, the sum of .Two Thousand,. .F.ive . ... .. ... . 1 Hundred 'Dollars ($2.,_5.00.. 00).- Dollars. Lessee's failure to make payment or tender of any periodic pay- ment when due shall not operate to-terminate or impair any provision of this lease but Lessee shall make such periodic payment within sixty (60) days after written notice from Lessor. It is agreed that the consideration herein- before recited, together with each herein provided periodic payment, shall operate, cover and be held to be full consideration and compensation to Lessor for all privileges, rights, and each option granted Lessor under this lease. It is agreed that Lessee shall have the right to terminate this lease at any time by giving 60 days notice in writing to Lessor of its intention to terminate this lease. The Lessee shall have the right to assign this lease or to sublease said premises, in whole or in part. Lessee shall have the right to remove all property placed by it upon said premises at any time and within a reasonable time after the termination of this lease. • Lessee shall have the right of ingress and egress at all times during the operation of this lease, and at the expira- tion thereof, Lessee shall return the premises peaceably to Lessor in as good condition as when received, reasonable wear and tear, damage front the elements, fire, acts of God, or other casualty excepted. The Lessor covenants that Lessor is the owner of the land above described and warrants to Lessee its con- tinued peaceable and quiet Ipossession hereunder and Lessor's right and authority to grant this lease. The provisions of'this lease shall be binding upon the heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto. Signed and delivered the day and year first hereinabove written. • LESSORS x I Compressor Station # 3 Section 20 Township 12N Ran _-37W PETITION SUPPORTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado Weld County Centennial Center 915 10th Street Greeley , Colorado 80631 Dear Commissioners : We , the undersigned owners of property located within 500 feet of the property described in the application submited by CITIES SERVICE GAS COMPANY , hereby petition you to grant this request for Micro-Wave Tower Site Use. Signature Mailing Address Description of Property — — ,Sec a/ -pig/ Eli fee 619 7-aid /2 ri 0600 ,gO TvN 9G7 ''4' ��/ .tszrt— &na,,z _ `�� — tea Ti7.W 417‘74,-, ( _- yG I/ ACITIES SERVICE GAS COMPANY FIRST NATIONAL CENTER • OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA PHONE (405) 236-0601 REPLY TO POST orrict BOX 25190 OKLAHOMA CITY.73Ia5 Dear Sir: Cities Service Gas Company (Cities) hereby tenders to you (Owner) a draft in the amolunt of $ 200.00 for an option to lease the following described tract of land owned by you in Weld County, Colorado , for the purpose of constructing and operating thereon • a Compressor Station & Dwelling , to-wit: Beginning at a point at the intersection of the east right-of-way fence of Interstate a5 Highway and a random Northwest-southeast fence , said point being the southwest corner of compressor station site and from which point the southeast Corner of Section 20 , Township 12 North, Range 67 West, in Weld County, State of Colorado , bears South 46 degrees 16 minutes 29 seconds East, a distance of 1497. 12 feet;—thence South 69 degrees 06 minutes 49 seconds East, a distance of 660. 00 feet; thence North 20 degrees 53 minutes 11 seconds East, a distance of 990. 00 feet; thence North 69 degrees 06 minutes 49 seconds West, a distance of 660. 00 feet to a point in the east • right-of-way fence of Interstate 25 Highway; thence South 20 degrees 53 minutes 11 seconds West, a distance of 990. 00 feet to point of beginning. Station site containing 15. 0 acres more or less. Said lea e shall be in the form and contain the terms and conditions • set out in the IvII.tscellaneous Lease form attached hereto as "Exhibit A", and shall be for a primary term of 10 Years year(s), and from year to year thereafter at the option of Cities at an annual rental of $ 2 ,500. 00 as provided in said Exhibit A. Cities shall exercise the option granted herein on or before February 3, , 19 81, after which date option shall expire unless extended by mutual agreement of the parties in writing. If the Company elects to exercise said option, the $ 200. 00 tendered herewith shall • be applied on the first annual rental payment. If Cities fails to exercise the option set out hkein for any reason other than Owner's inability to show good and marketable title, Owner shall retain the $ 200. 00 ten- dered herewith as liquidated damages and no further claims will be made against Cities. • 4 4P 844 The provisions of this option agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto. If the foregoing meets with your approval, please date and note your acceptance in the space provided at the bottom of this letter. Very truly yours, At .f TERRY GRAZING ASSOCIATION Land and ea e Department GCE:lgf Accepted this 3 day of Fe II , 197 A.---.52Ci 6 l 555\ >. . -"PATES TES3c, ': RETUv" �AStCC, CITIES SEA p„R LAND ANC L A2°28 0KLAHOM A GI oKos -3i2� C 46e REFERRAL LIST APPLICANT Cities Service Gas Cnmpany CASE # CUP-43 . 79 . 3 REFERRALS SENT OUT ON: _ January 4, 107A REFERRALS RECEIVED County Attorney JAN 2 3 1978 County Health JAN 2 2197 County Engineer Soil Conservation Service JAN 101979 4302 West 9th Street Road Greeley, Colorado 80631 Irma White Box 343 Ault , Colorado 80610 State Highway Department JAN 15 1978 1420 2nd Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Colorado Geological Survey Dave Shelton 1313 Sherman Street JAN 2 51979 Room 703 Denver, Colorado 80203 Federal Aviation Administration Attention : David Laschinger JAN 81979 Air Traffic Division 10455 East 25th Avenue Aurora, Colorado 80010 Federal Communications Commission 1405 Curtis Street Denver , Colorado 80203 X v ft 1 Yi� t mEmoRnnDum ' WIID€ T. Planning Commission Date January 22, '1979 COLORADO Fr m Gilman E. Olson. Utility-Subdivision Administrator suLieet: Cities Service Gas Company (C.U.P.) From information at hand this request should not cause any engineering problems. An on-site inspection wass not made by this office. Gil an E!� Utility-Subdivision Administrator - GEO:sar t° JAN.1979 2, RECEIVED u wet Cauelj Planning carman ( I _ BOARD OF HEALTH Weld County Health Department DAVID WERKING. DDS. Greeley FRANKLIN D.YODER, MD. MPH WILLIAM BLICK. Roggen Director 1516 HOSPITAL ROAD DORIS DEFFKE. Greeley GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 A. M. DOMINGUEZ. JR.. J.D.. Greeley ANNETTE M LOPEZ. Greeley (303)3530540 FRANK MYERS. M.P.H.. Windsor HERSCHEL HELPS. JR.. M.D., Greeley KATHLEEN SHAUGHNESSY, PHN. kill ARTHUR G.WATSON.Platteville January 22, 1979 Chuck Cunliffe Planning Services 915-10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The Conditional Use Permits requested by Cities Service Gas Company for three microwave tower sites located in the SE4, Section 20, Township 12 North, Range 67 West; SE4, Section 22, Township 7 North, Range 68 West, and the NW4, Section 28, Township 8 North, Range 61 West, have been reviewed by Environmental Health personnel and no apparent conflict with health regulations was indicated. . Sincerely, g-24.ctalp/-41" c � . HallDirector Environmental Health Services JGH:dr ,Z�222329 56 o JAN 1979 `(s, RECEIVED Weld County �; Planning Commission I 'L an-en-4-0-0r -7:-----/ 1 11I fill( I MI N I ()1- PLANNING SERVICES 43 JAN WS C.1iPIIONF (303)31164000 EX T.404 RECEjVEo 91510 iH STREET WeMACounty Gr EELEY,COLORADO 80631 S:{, a Maoufog Co�el�kl . Vic:^, �a ,� s; Q9e Pia- sit/%9. CASE NUMBER CUP-43 : 79 : 3 COLORADO REFERRAL • January 4 , 1979 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Enclosed is an application from Cities Service Gas Company for a Conditional Use Permit for a Microwave Tower Site The parcel of land is described as Pt . SE3 , Sec. 20 , T12N, R67W The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is Adjacent to the east side of I-25 , approximately 3/4 I mile south of the Colorado-Wyoming Line This item is submitted to your office for review and recommendations. Any comments Ir recommendations you consider relevant to this' item would be appreciated. If you find no conflicts with your interests, we would appreciate a written reply .to include in our files, or check the box at the bottom of this page and return it to us. We would like to receive your comments by January 31, 1979 so that we • I can complete our review before the scheduled Planning Commission meeting . Thank you very much for your help and cooperation in this matter . Assistant Zoning Administrator nWe have reviewed the plans and find no conflict with our interests. i / /r Signed -� . 7'L �//( Il,ra/'lk? �n.Il, Date j, ,, a-r.! / I7 d Agency ��_o_6.� h�lrr. r... �,��, .�\ 4 . UNITED STATE 11 DEM__,;VIENT OF AGRICULTURE tM1 "` SOIL CQNSERVATIbN SERVICE 4302 W., 9th St. koad, Greeley, Co. 80631 December 18, 1978 Cities Service Gas Co. P. 0. Box 25128 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73125 Attn: Tom Inman • The following c mments are in relation to your request for site and soil information for three areas under consideration for construction of microwave towers. The first area of consideration is a tract location in the SE4 of Section 20, Twp. 12N, Range 67W. As shown on the location map, the site appears to be located on the soil type Otero sandy loam, 3 to 9 percent slopes. This is a deep, well drained soil with a rapid permeability, medium to rapid surface runoff and a low erosion hazard. Some of the soils in this area may have shale and sandstone within 60 inches of the surface. This r?C soil should exhibit good bearing strength for slab on grade construction. ^s. However, it is very susceptable to wind erosion due to its light surface texture. Surface protection of any disturbed areas should be of prime consideration by either use of mulches or revegetation. The second area of consideration is the tract located in the SE' of section 22, Twp. 7N, Range 58W. As indicated by the location map, the site is on two soil types.t They are Terry fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes and Weld loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes. The Terry fine sandy loam is a moderately Fts -"` deep, well draijned soil with sandstone usually found at depths of 20 to 40 inches. This soil has a moderately rapid permeability, slow surface runoff and a low erosion hazard. It exhibits good surface strength that should be adequate for slab on grade construction. The surface of this soil is sus- ceptable to wind erosion when exposed, and surface protection should be of ' prime importande during construction. Mulches and revegetation are methods • _ - to provide this protection. Weld loam is a deep, well drained soil with slow permeability, slow surface -»•--• runoff and a slight erosion hazard. This soil exhibits weak supportive strength which may not be acceptable for the type of construction being considered. It also exhibits a shrink-swell potential that may preclude desired use. A soil engineering analysis should be made for this soil to determine proper design perimeters. . • ® �Q '$ 4 Win- re,��•••„ •,..„ • rq —4 ^...a+,:1/2e.- t,pa�sn5��,+f.P S'es a'�"° '�S .fm!�`y2•i,;,�� ,l „i,af: •»� `�.:v ..^ x. =I"y�."y,'.` t ,i[' •dr4 wi ..•• r '^! s �e,'r;tiz•��r 1 "an �.:. 'R"4.mr i"Y'n/,� ",L,.. n`•Y..JNi Y r.�`t?S •• r wC,�^^ JPt,��'x` The third site nder consideration is located in the NA of Section 28, Twp. 8N, Range 61W, and from the location map appears to be made up of the soil type Platner sandy loam, 0 to. 3 percent slopes. This ,--,-.-- is a deep, well drained soil with slow permeability, low surface run- wrjs off, slight erosion hazard and a moderate soil blowing hazard. The main limiting factor for this soil is the presence of a heavy clay loam between 8 and 20 inches which has a very high shrink-swell factor. Any foundations or slab on grade will have to be specially designed for usle in this area. Enclosed for your information are the descriptions for the individual soils and copies of the soil maps for the three areas. This informa- ---- tion is provided on a general basis and does not preclude the necessity ≥aft for on-site investigations or soil engineering analysis, should features r. other than these described above be found. Sincerely, Ronald D. Miller District Conservationist. Kn.' Greeley Field Office Enclosures: cc: Weld County Planning Commission RDM:jb WC ;cpY p'.ei Y 'A. I As/ • ; ' , . •' .n t'— pmmilmr • < rrtztzte,-'eg,,F.£ 1:7 y:�zM�-��,,7,..r4b .S ,r"--1:...'�^1f XWr ."al,. .'4 "if''i'. .temert,' "c••.";-:#lY Cyr, VV-4.5 may` • ivi.:�+— oF•co ts"a.- tc RICHARD D. LAMM *`=( J* JOHN W. BOLD GOVERNOR �[\�tp. ,�S- * Director 1876 COLORADO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 715 STATE CENTENNIAL BUILDING-1313 SHERMAN STREET DENVER,COLORADO 80203 PHONE(303)839-2611 January 18, 1979 Mr. Chuck Cunliffe Department of Planning Services Weld County Centennial Center 915 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Mr. Cunliffe: RE: CITIES SERVICE, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS, MICROWAVE TOWERS We have reviewed the above referenced conditional use permits for three microwave towers located in NW4, Sec. 28, T8N, R61W; SE4, Sec. 20, T12N, R67W; and SE4, Sec. 22, T7N, R58W. Geologicaconditions generally are compatible with the proposed land use. We have no objection to the approval of this application. Sincerely, Walter R. Junge Engineering Geologist WRJ/ds cc: Land Use Commission 9 JAN 1979 RECEIVED — Weld County $- Planning Commission of .esGEOLOGY STORY OF THE PAST . . . KEY TO THE FUTURE 74 STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS County I-25 (Front. Rd. ) JACK KINSTLINGER �� EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Cities Service Gas Co. Cond. Use DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS DISTRICT 4 Permit E. N. HAASE u DWIGHT M. BOWER CHIEF ENGINEER N'<'Ng Hi, "- DISTRICT ENGINEER STATE OF COLORADO 3/4 Mi. S. of Wyo• P.O. BOX 850-1420 - 2ND ST. • GREELEY, COLORADO 130631 • (303) 353.1232 Line on E. Side of I-25 January 10, 1979 DOH FILE 45100 Mr. Chuck Cunliffe Department of Planning Services Weld County 915 Tenth Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Mr. Cunliffe: We have reviewed the application from Cities Service Gas Company for a Conditional UselPermit, and we ask for your consideration of the following comments. It is not stated in the application how access to this site will be obtained. A review of our records finds that this property has one 16-foot access located approximately 250 feet north of the south property line. This access exists to serve the property which was owned by the Warren Livestock Company at the time Interstate 25 was constructed. This is the only allow- able access to the property involved in this application, since the east I-25 frontage road is access-controlled. Thank you =or the opportunity to review this application. Very truly yours, ,L�314i4 /14 DWIGHT T. BOWER DISTRICT ENGINEER cb JAN 1979 f oy °p RECEIVED r- 00 Weld County n S r Planning Commission 010—C- C �� t£Iri2gt Assistant Albert ChotrIcs ctt Engineer AC: da cc: D. M. Bower D. N. Fraser (2) File: Crier-Jacobson via Rames-Finch-Graham w/encl . 4 NI PAHIMI NI or PLANNING SERVICES t PHONE (303)3564000 EXT.404 915 10TH STREET GREELEY,COLORADO 80631 4 t. ' ® • . CASE NUMBER CUP-43 : 79 : 3 COLORADO • - REFERRAL January 4, 1979, TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Enclosed is an iiapplication from Cities Service Gas Company for a Conditional Use Permit for a Microwave Tower Site • The parcel of land' is described as Pt . SE+, Sec. 20, T12N, R67W The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been • submitted is Adjacent to the east side of I-25 , approximately 3/4 mile south of the Colorado-Wyoming Line - 1 This item is submitted to your office for review and recommendations. Any comments or recommendations you consider relevant to this' .item would be appreciated. If you find no conflicts with your interests, . we would appreciate a written reply .to include in our files; or check the box at the bottom of this page and return it to us. We would like to receive your comments by January 31, 1979 so that we can complete our review before the scheduled Planning Commission meeting. Thank you very much for your help and cooperation in this matter. • ��N569,0,,09\k.4ca, ickte. Assistant Zoning Administrator N "�1eD y,�, ~�llslry �� We ave r viewed t plans and fin", S°61-1/4 wit our interests. Signed /1 M Date -79 &Agenc _ U 'e° � ' z . j , aOTa == 0-7--- --' � — l - ice 67 • . ......r.........___________..... � oc��---,s57--,4 �arn_ �x c.Fnr • 1 >— ..sir .1a"-."-... el �9 /'tx.y�7X�fr i�4A ,fir„'. ; �y� �,� L i . j . . i • � , , cal 0° - . .. , • oci - lare ) a8aa -6 ? . • SECTION FEET 660 1320 1980 2640 ' 3300 3960 4620 • 5280 QUARTER FEET 330 660 990 . 1320 1650 1980 2310 2640 80 SCALE 40 SCALE. 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It formed in mixed calcareous alluvial and eolian deposits through- out the survey area. Included in mapping are small areas. of Bushman fine sandy loam and Mitchell silt loam. Typically the surface layer is brown calcareous sandy loam about l0' inches thick. The underlying material to a depth of 60 inches is a pale brown calcareous j ;,:.: fine 'sandy loam or sandy loam. Permeability is rapid. Available water capacity is Lin moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or - more. Surface runoff is medium to rapid and erosion CL, hazard is low. • Capability subclass VI e Nonirrigated tiiIIIF • • In] pr We • 2/78 6w,,: 55 Platnor sandy loam, 0 to 3_percent slopes r 1/4 This is a deep, well drained soil on gentle plains and terraces at elevations of 4800 to 5600 feet. It formed in mixed calcareous, alluvial and eolian deposits throughout the survey area. Included in mapping are small areas of Nunn loam, Nunn clay loam and Ascalon fine sandy loam. Typically the surface layer is brown sandy loam about 10 inches thick. The subsoil is pale brown, heavy F,• clay loam about 19 inches thick. The substratum to a depth of 60 inches or more is reddish brown calcare- I - • ous sandy clay loam. Lan Permeability is slow. Available water capacity is high. F ' k J The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Available water capacity is high. Surface runoff is low. The erosion hazard is slight and the soil blow- ing hazard is moderate. • f I _ Capability subclass III c Nonirrigated • Cl Terry fine i=_dy loam, 0 to 3 percent slope,. EF:::'-`' `✓ This is a moderately deep, well drained soil on gentle plains at elevations of 4500 to 5000 feet. It formed in materials weathered residually from sandstone. • Included in this unit are some soils with sandstone deeper than 40 inches. Also included in mapping were some soils with sandy • clay loam and clay loam subsoils . �a.on Typically the surface layer is pale brown fine sandy loam about 6 E :: inches thick. The subsoil is pale brown fine sandy loam about 21 inches thick. Depth to sandstone ranges from 20 to 40 inches. Permeability is moderately rapid. Available water capacity is . _ }•.FGA • , y. moderate. Effective rooting depth is 20 to 40 inches . Surface runoff is slow and erosion hazard is low. This soil is suited to most of the irrigated crops commonly grown in 14 the area, although some restrictions will occur because the soil is L. • only moderately deep. A suitable cropping system is corn, corn for • silage , barley, alfalfa 3 to 4 years and wheat. These soils are also well suited to irrigated pasture. Row crops can be irrigated by furrows or sprinklers. Flooding from contour ditches and sprinkling are suitable methods of irrigation • for close grown crops and pasture . Small heads of water and short runs will help reduce erosion. Production will be maintained with frequent irrigations and applications of barnyard manure and conm,ercial fertilizers. Minimum tillage and crop residue utilization are important. A • orN 4o l ..n In nonirrigated _as this soil is suited to win ,wheat, barley ( { J and sorghum. Most of the area is planted to winter wheat which is • alternated with summer fallow to allow moisture accumulation. Normally, precipitation is too low to make beneficial use of fer- tilizers. • Good cultural practices such as stubble mulch farming, strip cropping and minimum tillage are needed to control wind and water • erosion. The pote tial native vegetation on this site is dominated by sand bluestem1 sand reedgrass and blue grama. Needle-and-thread,, switch- grass, sldcoats grama and western wheatgrass are also prominent. Potential production ranges from 2200 pounds per acre in favorable _ by years to 1800 pounds per acre in unfavorable years. When range condition deteriorates , sand bluestem, sand rcedgrass and switch- grass decrease and blue grama, sand dropseed and sand sage increase. • Annual weeds and' grasses invade the site as range condition becomes . poorer. katSesi Management of vegetation on this soil should be based on taking half and leaving half of the total annual production. Seeding is advisable if range is in poor condition. Sand bluestem, sand reedgrass , switch- grass , sideoats grama, blue grama , pubescent wheatgrass and crested wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass selected should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. For successful seeding , III ica a clean, firm, sorghum stubble -- prepared the growing season prior to seeding -- or a firm, prepared seedbed and grass drill should he L • l) �� used.. Ecrly spring seeding has proven most succe sful. '" Windbreak and environmental plantings are generally not suited to I this soil. On-site investigation is needed to determine if plantings • i � are feasible. Wildlife is an important secondary use , with these soils best suited for openland and- rangeland wildlife. In cropland areas , habitat favor- able for ring-necked pheasants, mourning doves , and many non-game species can be developed by establishing wildlife areas for nesting and escape cover. For pheasants, the inclusion of undisturbed nesting cover is f.'' vital and should be included in plans for habitat development: -this is - especially true in areas of intensive agriculture. 'Rangeland wildlife ; • • exemplified by the pronghorn antelope , can be assisted and encouraged __- by development of livestock watering facilities , proper livestock ` f "ta- (. grazing management, and range reseeding where needed. The underlying sandstone is the most limiting feature of this Terry soil. Neither septic tank absorption fields or sewage lagoons will "' operate properly. Site preparation for dwellings is .more costly. .: . Environmental and beautification plantings of trees and shrubs may be difficult to establish. This soil does , however, have good potential for recreational development , such as camp and picnic areas , and playgroun s. Capability subclass IVe irrigated IVe nonirrigated (; ; ' Sandy plains range site 1.pu+j w./a.. . IW �.. ..a .. u. ul/a4au.w.au//\WALLA J4WaJ.,4V4a Iu4plp/ Ma.dill Itl.N11Y1L 19Yut4i l::y!'\IWI.I'.IIYLLW. 1.1L t lullll 1 !,— " L. .G E ',._.! it Y-E • ;* , C7�Weld loam, U to 3 percent slopes This is a deep, well drained soil on smooth 'plains at elevations of 4850 .to 5000 feet. It formed in eolian deposits. L Included in this unit are some soils with loam and light clay loam. subsoil. Also included in mapping were some leveled areas . Typically the surface layer is brown loam about 8 inches thick. The subsoil }s brown to pale brown heavy clay loam to light clay about :: F 20 inches thick. The substratum, to a depth of 60 inches , is a silt loam or loam. i I • Permeability is slow. Available water capacity is high, Effective s1w rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Surfaces runoff is slow and eros ion 15azard is low. Where it igated this soil is suited to all crops adapted to this area, including corn, sugar beets , beans , alfalfa, small grains, and onions. w.3 h. An example of. a suitable cropping system is alfalfa 3 to 4 years followed by corn, corn for silage , sugar beets , small grain, beans and back to llfalfa. Some conservation practices such as land leveling, ditch liiing and pipelines may be needed for proper water applications. All methods of irrigation are suitable with furrow irrigation the most common type used. Barnyard manure and commercial fertilizers 11.a,.: are needed for top yields along with maintaining good organic matter content. / This soil is well suited to winter wheat , barley and sorghum, with Lair alternate years 'being in summer fallow. Winter wheat is the principle I l- I kile,O• \-_ S a . i. , • �:, crop. If the crop of winter wheat should fail due to winter kill , ::.l. 1 , ��J spring wheat may be. scedcd. Normally, precipitation is too low to make beneficial use of fertilizers . Good cultural practices such as stubble mulch farming, strip cropping and minimum tillage are needed to combat wind and water erosion. ,IIIIiiI" Terracing may also be needed to control water erosion. The potential native vegetation on this 'soil is dominated by blue grama. Several midgrasses such as western wheatgrass and needle-and-thread ' are 'also present. Potential production ranges from 1600 pounds. per F acre in favorable years to 1000 pounds per acre in unfavorable years . When range condition deteriorates , the midgrasses decrease , blue grama, I I buffalograss , snakeweed , yucca and fringed sage increase and production F'E3" !: .,::! drops. Undesirable weeds and annuals invade the site as range 1 1 ' • condition becomes poorer. Management of vegetation on this soil should be based on taking half and leaving half of the total annual production. Seeding is ` . advisable if range is in poor condition. Sidcoats grama, little bluestem, western wheatgrass , blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass and I i crested wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. 11ie grass selected should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. For successful � I 'seeding, a clean, firm, sorghum stubble -- prepared the growing season prior to seeding -- or, a firm, prepared seedbed and grass i I drill should be used. Early spring seeding has proven most successful. kL".' Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally well suited on • rhis soil. Summer fallow a year prior to planting and continued I. cultivation for weed control is needed to insure establishment and L....— - '• V 1 -0.1/4 survival of plantings. Trees that are best suited and have good �._.. survival are Rocky Mt. juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa pine , Siberian elm, Russian olive and hackberry. Shrubs best suited are skunlbush sumac , lilac, Siberian peashrub and American plum. Openland wildlife , such as pheasants , mourning doves and cottontails are best adapted to this soil. Wildlife habitat development, including tree and shrub plantings as well as grass plantings to serve as nesting reas should be successful without irrigation during most - years . Under irrigation good wildlife habitat developments could be established that would benefit many kinds of openland wildlife. This Weld soil has a good potential for urban and recreational P'FK:•2. development. The primary limiting soil features for urban development .. '+:, i ' r" are the shrink-swell potential of the subsoil as it wets and dries • '• and the soils limited ability to support a load. Lawns , shrubs • and trees for beautification will do well . Sires • Capability subclass Ile irrigated IIIc nonirrigated Loamy pl ins range site • • 4ML':li • fie✓ FILE CONTAINS OVERSIZED MAP PLEASE SEE ORIGINAL FILE Hello