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Home My WebLink About20073267.tiff • TETRATECH RMC 1900 S.Sunset Street,Suite I-F,Longmont,CO 80501 • Tel:303.772.5282 Far 303.665.6959 MEMORANDUM TO: Kim Ogle, Planning Manager FROM: Julie Cozad, Land Planning Manager RE: Summary of Concerns from Sketch Plan for the Waterfront at Foster Lake (PK-1126) DATE: July 15, 2007 On February 27,2007 the attached letter was sent to you along with the responses to the referral agencies that commented during the Sketch Plan phase of this project. As you indicated in your letter dated March 21, 2007 all conditions and responses to referral agencies were adequately addressed to move forward to the Change of Zone. This memo summarizes the comments and responses to referral agencies from the Sketch Plan application. • February 27, 2007 Letter sent from Julie Cozad to Kim Ogle addressing all referral agency comments. Copy enclosed. February 27, 2007 Letter sent to Jill Carlson, Colorado Geologic Survey. Copy enclosed. August 10, 2006 Letter from Terry Enright, Kerr McGee. Copy enclosed. February 26, 2007 Letter sent to Mark Leslie, Division of Wildlife. Copy enclosed. February 26,2007 Letter sent to Pam Smith, Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. Copy enclosed. February 27, 2007 Letter sent to Erin Fosdick, Planner, City of Longmont. Copy enclosed. February 27, 2007 Letter sent to Bryon Horgen, Building Inspections. Copy enclosed. December 20, 2007 Memorandum from David Bauer, Weld County Public Works. Copy enclosed. April 12,2007 E-mail correspondence from Scot Lewis, Weld County Public Works. Copy enclosed. • February 27, 2007 Letter sent to Gloria Hice-Idler, CDOT. Copy enclosed. R:\5161 002 anderson\Documents\5161_002_03\Change of zone submittal\Application\Sketch Plan Memo.doc 2007-3267 • February 27, 2007 Letter sent to Timothy Carey, Department of the Army Corps of Engineers. Copy enclosed. February 27, 2007 Letter sent to Dick Wolfe, Division of Water Resources. Copy enclosed. March 19, 2007 Letter sent to Dick Wolfe, Division of Water Resources. Copy enclosed. February 27, 2007 Letter sent to LuAnn Penfold, Mountain View Fire Protection District. Copy enclosed. February 27, 2007 Letter sent to Glen Segrue, St. Vrain Valley School District. Copy enclosed with e-mail correspondence from Glen dated January 4, 2007. February 26, 2007 Letter sent to David Giger, Colorado State Parks. Copy enclosed. There have also been numerous coordination meetings with Weld County Public Works,the Highland Ditch Company, the Outlet#3 Ditch Company, Long's Peak Water District, St. Vrain Sanitation District, Kinder Morgan, United Power, Qwest, St. Vrain School District and others throughout the process. • • It\5161 002 anderson\Documents\5161_002_03\Change of zone submittal\Application\Sketch Plan Memo.doc • February 27, 2007 Mr. Kim Ogle Planning Manager Weld County Department of Planning Services 918 Tenth Street Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Waterfront at Foster Lake Sketch Plan Review Comments Dear Mr. Ogle: Thank you for your review of the Waterfront at Foster Lake Sketch Plan submittal. Below is a list of the key issues outlined in your comments and are responses to these issues. We have addressed all of the outstanding issues presented in your comments and the referral responses. 1. The applicant shall submit written evidence that indicates all of the State of Colorado Geological Survey concerns have been addressed, including their concern pertaining to the depth of • groundwater; specific site investigation shall address the potential need for an area drain underneath all foundations and for all major utilities. Groundwater monitoring and analyses has been occurring on the subject property since late summer, 2006. A complete investigative report will be forwarded to Weld County and to the Colorado Geological Survey office showing groundwater mitigation techniques,prior to when the Final Plat and Construction documents are submitted to Weld County. See attached letter to Jill Carlson, Colorado Geologic Survey. 2. The applicant shall include in future applications a copy of a surface use agreement with the properties mineral owners(Kerr McGee)stipulating that the oil and gas activities have adequately been incorporated into the design of the site or show evidence that an adequate attempt has been made to mitigate their concerns. Additionally, this agreement shall address the use of oil and gas setback areas. County regulations do not prohibit the use of oil and gas setback areas for open space uses. The setback from oil and gas encumbrances in an urban scale development is three hundred fifty(350) feet. Evidence of an agreement or signed understanding shall be submitted with the Change of Zone application. The applicant is in negotiations with Kerr McGee and it has been determined that the project will have 150'setbacks from wells, tank batteries,separators,meter houses and emission control devices for existing and new facilities on the property,for residential and commercial areas, and 350'from any structures classified as assemblage occupancies. These setbacks have been negotiated through the previous letter from Kerr McGee to Weld County, a Letter of • Understanding and a Surface Use Agreement. A Surface Use Agreement is currently being negotiated between Kerr McGee and Waterfront at Foster Lake,LLC. A memorandum of the Letter Agreement will submitted to Weld County with the Change of Zone, with the executed • • Mr. Kim Ogle February 27, 2007 Page 2 of 8 • Surface Use Agreement to follow. The Change of Zone Development Guide will further address the oil and gas uses within the project. See attached letter from Kerr McGee. 3. The applicant shall address the County Road Impact Fee Program(Ordinance 2002-11)and adhere to the fee structure, or any adopted fee structure in place,as required per the Weld County Code. The County Road Impact Fee Program will be adhered to at the time of building permits for the project. 4. The applicant shall submit written evidence that indicates the Colorado Division of Wildlife's concerns have been addressed, including their concern pertaining to the roosting sites, threatened and endangered species, and the placement of a pedestrian trail closer than one hundred(100) feet from the Outlet Number 3 irrigation ditch which presently provides for an active wildlife corridor .Evidence of an agreement or signed understanding shall be submitted with the Change of Zone application. The project has been designed with sensitive wildlife habitats considered Approximately 35% of the property is open space,primarily in floodplain areas,following ditch and natural waterway alignments, existing ponds and buffer areas around Foster Lake where wildlife can coexist with development and travel through those corridors back to the river. There is no • development planned along the river and the area around the lake is planned with substantial setbacks. The setbacks from the edge of the river to the back of the lot lines range from 325- 1000'and the setbacks along the lake are an average of 120'from the back of lot lines. See attached letter to Mark Leslie, Colorado Division of Wildlife. 5. The applicant shall submit written evidence that indicates the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment concerns have been addressed. Further, the applicant shall incorporate the comments received from this office into the overall site plan and so delineate on all future drawings. Evidence of an agreement or signed understanding shall be submitted with the Change of Zone application. The Change of Zone application has incorporated the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment's concerns regarding water service. A water service agreement will be submitted with the Change of Zone application. It is acknowledged that any commercial development will be subject to the Site Plan Review process. The sanitation issues within the project where people work, live and congregate will be addressed with the Change of Zone application. Any existing, inhabited residences will acquire the appropriate septic permits from the Department of Public Health and Environment. All environmental impacts of Section 27- 6-40 have been addressed. Well Permit number 72605 is actually located in Section 34, Township 2N Range 68W, and is for a house located on Lot 22, Grandview Highlands Estates. The Division of Water Resources has the wrong township on their permit. See attached letter to Pam Smith, Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. • • • Mr. Kim Ogle February 27, 2007 Page 3 of 8 • 6. The applicant shall submit written evidence that indicates the City of Longmont, Department of Community Development's concerns have been addressed, including the alignment of the trail and separation of the riparian areas. Evidence of an agreement or signed understanding shall be submitted with the Change of Zone application. Transportation issues have been addressed. The Weld County Public Works Department has worked extensively with the City of Longmont and the Town of Mead to resolve the transportation concerns in the area of the Waterfront project The Sketch Plan and the Change of Zone show connectivity to adjacent projects, both vehicular and pedestrian. The Weld County Road 28 alignment has been approved by Weld County Public Works. There were a few comments regarding the view sheds and a pedestrian bridge connection to St Vrain State Park. We understand the viewpoint of the City of Longmont, however, over 35% of the overall property has been set aside as open space,primarily in the sensitive wildlife and floodplain areas. The lots located on the southern edges of the project are located outside of the floodplain and are setback from the river a minimum of 325 feet and maximum 1000 feet on the southeast portion of the development It is our opinion that this is an adequate buffer from the river corridor and locating a pedestrian bridge from the Waterfront property to the St Vrain State Park is harmful to the environment and sensitive habitat areas and is a safety issue for the future residents of the Waterfront development See attached letter to Erin Fosdick,Department of Community Development, Planning and Development Services, City of Longmont. • 7. The Weld County Department of Building Inspection in their referral dated October 4, 2006, stated their concerns specific to foundations,bulk requirements. The applicant shall indicate how the concerns of the Weld County Department of Building Inspection will be addressed. All requirements of Weld County Building Inspections will be met at the time of building permits for any new structures requiring building permits. There will be some deviation from the bulk requirements for Residential and Commercial zone districts as listed in the Weld County Code, and may include minimum lot size,minimum building setbacks, oil and gas setbacks,building heights,signage and animal units. These deviations will be more specifically shown on the Change of Zone plan sets. See attached letter to Bryon Horgen, Weld County Building Inspections. 8. The Department of Public Works has several concerns and requirements to be addressed pertaining to this application. It is highly recommended that the applicant meet with Peter Schei, Civil Engineer for the Weld County Department of Public Works to discuss the options available for development. Evidence of an agreement or signed understanding between this office and the applicant`shall be submitted with the Change of Zone application. The Department of Public Works concerns and requirements have been addressed as indicated in their attached memo. The Lot Study map that is referred to is also attached as an exhibit It is our understanding there will be a follow-up memo for guidance on the Change of Zone and Final Plat stages of the project. See attached memo and exhibit from David Bauer, P.E., Weld County Public Works • Department • • Mr. Kim Ogle February 27, 2007 Page 4 of 8 • 9. The Colorado Department of Transportation has several concerns concerning access and access requirements. The applicant shall indicate how the concerns of the Colorado Department of Transportation will be addressed. Evidence of an agreement or signed understanding shall be submitted with the Change of Zone application. The referral from Gloria Hice-Idler, CDOT, dated October 2, 2006 states: "The developer should continue to work with CDOT on the improvements at the state highway connection." The applicants will continue to work with CDOT through the Change of Zone and Final Plat processes. See attached letter to Gloria Hice-Idler, Colorado Department of Transportation. 10. The Department of the Army,Corps of Engineers has requirements to be addressed pertaining to this application,should development require a 404 Permit. The applicant shall indicate how their concerns will be addressed. If development requires a 404 Permit, the applicant will obtain the appropriate permits. See attached letter to Timothy Carey,Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers. 11. The State of Colorado,Office of the State Engineer has requirements to be addressed specific to evidence that the Long's Peak Water District is able to provide water for the proposed development. The applicant shall indicate how their concerns will be addressed. Evidence of an agreement or signed understanding shall be submitted with the Change of Zone application. • A Subdivision Service Agreement will be provided at the time of the Change of Zone application submittal. A Water Supply Information Summary Form has been provided to the State of Colorado, Office of the State Engineer. See attached letter to Dick Wolfe,Division of Water Resources, along with a copy of the Water Supply Information Summary Form. 12. The Longmont Soil Conservation District has requirements to be addressed pertaining to this application specific to the Outlet#3 Lateral Ditch. The application materials state that the Ditch is to be relocated; however,there was not an agreement between the Ditch Company and the applicant submitted with the application materials providing their approval. Evidence of an agreement or signed understanding shall be submitted with the Change of Zone application. See enclosed letter from the Outlet#3 Lateral Ditch Company. There have been on-going discussions with the Outlet#3 Ditch Company representatives. They do not want to enter into any agreements until Final Construction Documents are completed An agreement with the Ditch Company will be executed at the time of Final Plat. • • • Mr. Kim Ogle February 27, 2007 Page 5 of 8 • 13. The applicant shall provide further clarification on the standing of the existing farmhouses delineated on all sheets associated with this application. The applicant shall indicate how this issue will be addressed. The existing farmhouses located on the property are occupied and will remain on site until construction commences for the phase in which they are located. During that construction phase the houses will be moved or removed and the appropriate permits will be acquired. 14. The applicant shall address vehicular circulation from this development onto County Road 28 and County Road 7. County Road 7 has been annexed by the Town of Mead. The applicant shall provide written documentation stating that access onto County Road 7 has been granted by the Town. The Weld County Public Works Department has approved the alignment and circulation of Weld County Road 28 and County Road 7. (Refer to letter and exhibit from item #8) The intersection of Weld County Roads 28 and 7 will remain in the same location as it currently exists. Other access points onto Weld County Road 7 are located on the north side of the future St. Vrain Valley High School and at WCR 26%. These accesses will be utilized by the future schools, as well as the Waterfront development. The traffic study is being updated and if it shows that traffic operates safely, an access from WCR 7 into the Commercial site will be shown on the Change of Zone. Additionally,access from WCR 28 into the Commercial/Multi- • family area will be determined through the updated traffic study and shown on future plans. The accesses north of the high school site and at Weld County 26 Y.2 have already been approved by the Town of Mead. 15. The applicant shall provide additional detail concerning the treatment of open space, the proposed hierarchy of landscapes, the proposed park amenities,the treatment of jurisdictional and non- jurisdictional wetland areas, the riparian areas, specific to the referral comments contained herein, and the measures to be implemented specific to onsite erosion and sedimentation, i.e., what"Best Management Practices"will be employed for this development. Additional detail concerning the treatment of open space, the proposed hierarchy of landscapes and the proposed park amenities will be provided with the Change of Zone application. According to the letter from the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers (enclosed)there are no jurisdictional wetlands on the property. If it is determined that any jurisdictional wetlands would be disturbed, the appropriate permits will be acquired The measures to be implemented specific to onsite erosion and sedimentation will be addressed at the Change of Zone and"Best Management Practices"will be implemented with final construction drawings. 16. The applicant shall take under consideration a modification to the PUD application to include oil and gas production facilities. Appropriate language may include: "Request for a PUD Change of Zone from(A)Agricultural to PUD with(E)Estate; (R-1) Low Density Residential; (R-2) Duplex Residential; (R-3)Medium Density Residential; (R-4)High Density Residential; (C-1) Neighborhood Commercial and(C-2)General Commercial and continuing Oil and Gas Production Uses in the Mixed Use Development Overlay District,"or appropriately determined • land use designations. • • Mr. Kim Ogle February 27, 2007 Page 6 of 8 • The Change of Zone application and maps will include the following language, "Request for a PUD Change of Zone from (A)Agricultural to PUD with (E)Estate;(R-1)Low Density Residential;(R-2)Duplex Residential; (R-3)Medium Density Residential; (R-4)High Density Residential;(C-1)Neighborhood Commercial and(C-2) General Commercial and continuing Oil and Gas Production Uses in the Mixed Use Development Overlay District,"and will identify the existing and proposed oil and gas facilities per the Surface Use Agreement with Kerr McGee. 17. The applicant shall provide written evidence from the Mountain View Fire Protection District stating that the issues raised in this referral have been addressed. Evidence of an agreement or signed understanding shall be submitted with the Change of Zone application. The applicant has met with LuAnn Penfold,Mountain View Fire Protection District and incorporated input from the District into the project plans. The project will attempt to address the requirements of the District See attached letter to LuAnn Penfold,Mountain View Fire Protection District 18. The applicant shall indicate how the issues raised by the Weld County School District RE-1J specifically requesting a land dedication for future school site(s) for this project. Evidence of an agreement or signed understanding shall be submitted with the Change of Zone application. • The applicant has met with the Planner for the St. Vrain Valley School District, Glen Segrue. At the time of the meeting, Glen indicated that a school site would not be necessary on the Waterfront Development. It is also stated on Attachment A (2) which states "The School District is not anticipating the need for another school site in this area. Since no land dedication is required, Cash-in-lieu fees will be assessed per the attached chart." The applicants will provide an agreement with School District to address the Cash-in-lieu payments. See attached e-mail and letter to Glen Segrue,St Vrain Valley School District. 19. The applicant shall indicate how the issues raised by the Colorado State Parks have been incorporated into the proposed developments plan. Evidence of an agreement or signed understanding shall be submitted with the Change of Zone application. The applicants have met with the Colorado State Parks and have incorporated several of their comments into the design of the project. There is a respectful disagreement regarding the pedestrian bridge connection between the park and the Waterfront project. The applicants have concerns regarding safety of the residents of Waterfront and parking within the development project to avoid paying fees into the park. Additionally, as mentioned previously, there is concern regarding the placement of a pedestrian bridge over the river due to disturbance to wildlife along the river andfloodplain issues. See attached letter to David Giger, Colorado State Parks. 20. The applicant shall indicate how the issues raised by the Outlet#3 Ditch Company and their • Corporate Counsel have been incorporated into the proposed development's plan. Evidence of an agreement or signed understanding shall be submitted with the Change of Zone application. • • Mr. Kim Ogle February 27, 2007 Page 7 of 8 • See above#12. See enclosed letter to Outlet#3 Lateral Ditch Company. There have been on- going discussions with the Outlet#3 Ditch Company representatives. They do not want to enter into any agreements until Final Construction Documents are completed An agreement with the Ditch Company will be executed at the time of Final Plat. 21. The applicant shall provide written and graphic evidence delineating the areas identified as"flex" on the Sketch Plan submittal. The Department of Planning Services will require the applicant to specify the use as commercial, residential or a mix of residential-commercial with the appropriate Floor Area Ratio(FAR). The areas previously shown as `flex"will be specified on the Change of Zone plat as Commercial and Multi family Residential and the appropriate Floor Area Ratio will be determined. This information will also be included in the Specific Development Guide, as a part of the Change of Zone application. 22. The plat shall be modified to maintain a consistent scale in accordance with Section 27-9-10 of the County Code. The Change of Zone plat will maintain a consistent scale in accordance with the Code. A. All ponds and associated water bodies shall be delineated and accurately dimensioned on all sheets associated with this application. All ponds and associated water bodies are delineated • and accurately dimensioned on all sheets with the Change of Zone application. B. The location of the#3 Lateral Ditch as it exists today and as modified per undocumented stipulated agreement. The location shall be delineated and accurately dimensioned on all sheets associated with this application. The#3 Lateral Ditch is shown as it exists today and the modifications per the CDOT construction plans are shown on the Change of Zone plat. All associated legal documents will be submitted with the Change of Zone application. C. The location of all internal trails shall be accurately delineated. There are instances where the trail ends at an internal road with no additional trail configurations noted. The trails should provide interconnectivity to other developments and adjacent parks. The trails have been redesigned to provide interconnectivity to other developments and adjacent parks, with the exception of a connection to the St. Vrain State Park,for reasons stated previously. All internal trails are accurately delineated and connect to sidewalks at internal road locations,for pedestrian use throughout the development. D. The location of the unknown number of Kerr-McGee oil and gas wells,existing and future tank batteries and other associated oil and gas encumbrances, including all gathering lines associated with the new proposed wells and all existing wells located on site. The Change of Zone plat identifies all existing and future oil and gas wells, existing and future tank batteries and other associated oil and gas encumbrances, including all gathering lines associated with the new proposed wells and all existing wells located on site. Due to the complexity of this site, a separate sheet set will be provided for Weld County staffs use. It is requested that this sheet does not get recorded with the Change of Zone plat,for legal reasons. • • • Mr. Kim Ogle It TETRA TECH, INC. February 27, 2007 Page 8 of 8 S E. Additional detail is required to address internal to the development parking associated with the active and passive recreational facilities. The Change of Zone will incorporate additional detail regarding parking associated with the active and passive recreational facilities. The use of on-street parking will adequately address many of the recreational areas. It is our understanding that all issues from the Sketch Plan application and referral agencies have been adequately addressed, including the concerns of the Weld County Public Works Department. Written evidence has been submitted where required. Please respond to this letter with your approval of the Sketch Plan application, so that we may proceed with the Pre-application conference and submittal of the Change of Zone application. Please contact me at 303-772-5282 with any questions regarding this letter or the Waterfront at Foster Lake project. Thank you for your assistance. Regards, TETRA TECH Julie Cozad Planning Department Manager • Attachments S TETRA TECH, INC. 0 February 27, 2007 Ms. Jill Carlson, C.E.G Colorado Geologic Survey Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman Street, Room 715 Denver, CO 80203 RE: Waterfront at Foster Lake Sketch Plan Referral Comments, Weld County Project PK-1126 Dear Ms. Carlson: Thank you for your response to the referral request from Weld County for the Waterfront at Foster Lake Sketch Plan Application. It is our understanding that your concerns include the possibility of shallow groundwater, soil and bedrock properties and individual perimeter drains. Through the Change of Zone and Final Plat processes, a more extensive study of the soils and • groundwater will help us evaluate your concerns. A groundwater study has been on-going since Summer,2006 and will assist in our Final Construction plans for the project. Information from our geotechnical study will be utilized when doing all final design. As the process continues, the Weld County Planning Department will continue to send you referrals which include any of the additional studies that have occurred regarding the project. We acknowledge your concerns and will address them during the appropriate application processes with Weld County. Please contact me at 303-772-5282 with any questions regarding this letter or the Waterfront at Foster Lake project. Thank you for your assistance. Regards, TETRA TECI-I, INC. �`�'✓ale/ C, - 6.5_? / Julie Cozad Planning Department Manager • 1900 5.Sunset Street.Suite 1-F Longmont,CO 80501 Tel 303.7725282 Fax 303.665.6959 www ttrrnc corn • • 4'! KerrlvtGee Kerr-McGee_OII&Gas OnShore LP 1999&oa ikfi,y.Suite 3700,Denver.Colorado 80202 August 10,2006 303-298-309•Fax 303-298-3801 Cathy Leslie,P.E. Tetra Tech,Inc. 1900 S. Sunset Street, Suite 1-F Longmont,CO 80501 RE: Setbacks from Oil and Gas facilities for the Waterfront at Foster Lake(aka Anderson Farm),Weld County,Colorado Dear Ms. Leslie: This letter is in response to your correspondence dated August 10,2006 and can be used with your submittal for a Sketch Plan application to Weld County. We currently are in the process of working on a Surface Use Agreement which will formalize our discussions regarding the possible relocations of gas lines and access roads,relocation of any existing facilities,the use of low profile equipment and the locations for any new facilities. We have had preliminary discussions regarding:directional drilling of new wells and have had • discussions regarding proposed setbacks. It is our understanding that as long as Waterfront at Lake, LLC and Kerr McGee agree on setbacks, Weld County Planning staff will also concur,as long as a Surface Use Agreement includes those agreed upon setbacks. At this stage we are open to the proposed 150' setbacks from wells, tank batteries, separators,meter houses and emission control devices for existing and new facilities on the property,for residential and commercial areas and 350' from any structures classified as assemblage occupancies. As you know,we will finalize the setbacks with you in the Surface Use Agreement,which will be completed during the Change of Zone for your Planned Unit Development project. We look forward to having continuing discussion and a completion of the Surface Use Agreement. If you have any questions or concerns,please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Kerr McGee Oil&Gas Onshore LP 1 S Terry 7. G ght Land:r an S. cialist TETRA TECH, INC. 0 February 26,2007 Mark Leslie Area Wildlife Manager State of Colorado, Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife 6060 Broadway Denver, CO 80216 RE: Waterfront at Foster Lake Sketch Plan Referral Comments, Weld County Project PK-1126 Dear Mr. Leslie: Thank you for your response to the referral request from Weld County for the Waterfront at Foster Lake Sketch Plan Application. We have reviewed your comments and are addressing • them as follows: • Careful thought was given in designing the project with approximately 35% of the development as open space, which exceeds the amount required by Weld County. We designed the open space areas around the ditches, natural drainage ways, the edges of Foster Lake and the floodplain areas along the St. Vrain Creek, with wildlife in mind. These areas will not be developed, with the exception of some park and trail areas and can continue to be corridors for animals to move from Foster Lake to the St. Vrain creek. • Buffer areas along the Foster Lake shores average 125' to the back edge of any lot lines; buffer areas along drainage ways (including the Outlet #3) are a minimum of 150' and in some areas are substantially wider; buffer areas from St. Vrain Creek are a minimum of 325' and are up to 1000' feet in some areas. It is our opinion that these setbacks are adequate to minimize any impacts or conflict with wildlife. • The small pond area referred to in your letter will actually be a series of four ponds and will be designed to remain on the property as a natural area, with some trails and possibly some recreational opportunities, such as fishing and wildlife viewing. It is our intention to incorporate as much of the existing vegetation around these ponds as feasibly possible. Some of the vegetation may need to be disturbed during construction; however the landscape plan will incorporate native species to enhance existing vegetation. • Noxious weeds will be managed on the property. • It is our understanding that wildlife are attracted to and may cause damage to ornamental • landscaping, trees, shrubs and other plants on private property. Tel Fax • Page 2 of 2 Th TETRA TECH, INC. Mr. Mark Leslie February 26, 2007 • Language will be incorporated into our plans providing information to the future residents regarding the possibility of hunting in the area and the existence of wildlife, including native predators. Please contact me at 303-772-5282 with any questions regarding this letter or the Waterfront at Foster Lake project. Thank you for your assistance. Regards, TETRA TECH, INC. C`- Cicea ,c7 Julie Cozad ( Planning Department Manager • • Tel Fax • • [MI TETRA TECH, INC. • February 26, 2007 Ms. Pam Smith Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Waterfront at Foster Lake Sketch Plan Referral Comments, Weld County Project PK-1126 Dear Ms. Smith: Thank you for your response to the referral request from Weld County for the Waterfront at Foster Lake Sketch Plan Application. In your referral letter dated November 14, 2006, you expressed the following concerns or recommendations: • Site Plan Review will be required for any commercial use within the Flex Zones. The areas shown on the Sketch Plan as "Flex Zones"will be zoned for Commercial • and Multi family with the Change of Zone application. It is acknowledged that a Site Plan Review is required for those areas. • Recommended permanent restrooms and hand washing facilities to be provided in close proximity to those public gathering areas where water and sewer service is provided. Restroom and hand washing facilities will be identified with the Change of Zone application. • Clarity on the five homes on record and there intended use. There are four existing farmhouses located on the property that are occupied and will remain on site until construction commences for the phase in which they are located During that construction phase the houses will be moved or removed and the appropriate permits will be acquired The one house which is located on the south west portion of the property is not occupied and will be most likely be removed during construction of the phase in which it is located • Information on the status, intended ownership and use of the existing water well on site. The information provided on the Division of Water Resources website regarding the well,permit number 72605, is not correct After extensive research, it has been determined that the legal description for the well permit has the wrong Township number. The actual location of the well is Lot 22, Grandview Highlands Estates in Section 34, Township 2N,Range 68W. This has been verified with the previous landowner, as well There are no wells located on the Waterfront property. • 900 S.Sunset Street,Suite 1-F,Longmont CO CC)! Tel 303772 5282 Fax 303-f-55.6I.) • • Page 2 of 2 TETRA TECH, INC. Ms. Pam Smith February 26, 2007 We will incorporate your comments into the Change of Zone application, Development Guide and maps, for your further review. Please contact me at 303-772-5282 with any questions regarding this letter or the Waterfront at Foster Lake project. Thank you for your assistance. Regards, TETRA TECH, INC. 4--e7( Julie Cozad Planning Department Manager • • 0 TETRA TECH, INC. February 27, 2007 Erin Fosdick, Planner Department of Community Development Planning and Development Services Division, City of Longmont Civic Center Complex Longmont, CO 80501 RE: Waterfront at Foster Lake Sketch Plan Referral Comments, Weld County Project PK-1126 Dear Ms. Fosdick: Thank you for your response to the referral request from Weld County for the Waterfront at Foster Lake Sketch Plan Application. This letter will address the concerns and comments identified in your letter of response to Weld County. • Urban services: Although this project is urban scale, Weld County has identified the • Mixed Use Development area for urban scale development. Water and sewer services will be provided by the Longs Peak Water District and St. Vrain Sanitation District. Weld County Law Enforcement District will provide emergency services. St. Vrain School District is planning a new high school and middle school adjacent to the property and elementary schools are planned in the surrounding area. Mountain View Fire Protection District will provide fire protection. • Transportation related issues: Weld County Public Works department has been working with the City of Longmont and the Town of Mead to address the transportation issues of the area. The alignment of the arterials has been resolved and the location of Weld County Road 28 has been approved by the Weld County Public Works department. Impacts to the area will be addressed through the Change of Zone and Final Plat processes. It is our understanding that a more in depth traffic analysis is currently being modeled by Felsburg, Holt and Ullevig. It is our intention to continue to work on these issues with the County. • Connectivity to overall trail system: The trails, roads (some with bike lanes) and sidewalks connect to adjacent properties, including the new high school and planned developments in the area. The applicant is not willing to incorporate a pedestrian bridge from the development into St. Vrain State Park at this time. There are several concerns regarding safety to future residents when State Park visitors park within the residential neighborhoods to avoid paying park fees, impacts to the wildlife and the environment and floodplain issues. • Open space: The project has approximately 35% open space with connections to other • open space areas. This exceeds the requirement of Weld County. 1900 S_Sunset Street,Suite 1-F,Longmont CO 80501 Tel 303.772.5282 Fax 303.665.695e www.ttrmr • • Page 2 ii Mb] TETRA TECH, INC. Ms. Erin Fosdick February 26, 2007 • Views: The project has buffer area setbacks a minimum of 325' from the St. Vrain Creek to the back of lot lines and over 1000' in some areas on the south eastern developed area of the project. It is our opinion that this is an extensive setback and is adequate to protect any view sheds. • Other setbacks: The City requested setbacks of 150' from the edge of riparian vegetation and critical wildlife corridors. The project has incorporated setbacks of 150' minimum along drainage ways. Please contact me at 303-772-5282 with any questions regarding this letter or the Waterfront at Foster Lake project. Thank you for your assistance. Regards, TETRA TECH, INC. TE di:6a a - ccr/ Julie Cozad Planning Department Manager • • Tel J Fax it) TETRA TECH, INC. 4 February 27, 2007 Bryon Horgen Weld County Department of Planning Services Building Inspections Southwest Office 4209 County Road 24.5 Longmont, CO 80504 RE: Waterfront at Foster Lake Sketch Plan Referral Comments, Weld County Project PK-1126 Dear Mr. Horgen: Thank you for your response to the referral request from the Weld County Planning Department for the Waterfront at Foster Lake Sketch Plan Application. It is our understanding that all planned buildings will be designed to meet all related Weld County building codes and a permit will be obtained prior to any construction. We continue to communicate with the Mountain View Fire Protection District, and it is our client's intention to attempt to address the concerns of IIIthe District. The owner will apply for all required building permits prior to construction of any new building. Please contact me at 303-772-5282 with any questions regarding this letter or the Waterfront at Foster Lake project. Thank you for your assistance. Regards, TETRA TECH, INC. k.&/ O . 6,ei Julie Cozad Planning Department Manager • 1900 S Sunset Street,Suite 1-E Longmont.CO 80501 Tel 303.772.5282 Fax 303.665.6959 www.ttrmccom rage 1 01 1 • • 7[It/, ccLL . C, 3 ,A79j9 Julie Cozad • From: Scot Lewis lslewis@co.weld.co.us] Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 10:38 AM To: Julie Cozad Cc: David Bauer Subject: Waterfront TIS The Public Works Department will not require you to submit a revised Traffic Impact Study as part of your Change of Zone submittal due to the timing of our sub-area modeling. The final draft of our modeling efforts should be available within the next couple of weeks. This should be used as a basis to update your(Gene Coppola's) study at the appropriate time. Please let me know if you need any further direction on this issue. Scot From: Julie Cozad [mailto:Julie.Cozad@ttrmc.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 3:21 PM To: Scot Lewis Subject: E-mail problems Hi Scot, I got your voice mail. Thank you. If your e-mail is up and running could you e-mail me what you verbally told me. I don't mean to be picky about this, but I would like to have something in writing to put with our application when we submit the Change of Zone. I just worry that Planning might say we have an incomplete application without something from Public Works. I would really appreciate it. Thank you. Julie Julie A.Cozad I Land Planning Manager Civil Engineering and Land Planning Department Main:303.772.52821 FAX:303.772.7039 I Cell 303-709-3319 j u l ie.cozad@ttrmccom Tetra Tech I Infrastructure Group 1900 South Sunset Street, Suite 1-F l Longmont,CO 80501 I www.tetratech.com PLEASE NOTE: This message,including any attachments,may include privileged,confidential and/or inside information.Any distribution or use of this communication by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the intended recipient,please notify the sender by replying to this message and then delete it from your system. • 4/12/2007 • • e* a al, MEMORANDUM TO: Kim Ogle, Planning Manager DATE: 20-December-2007 IIIDc FROM: David Bauer, P E., Public Works Department COLORADO SUBJECT: PK-1126 Waterfront at Foster Lake PUD (Sketch Plan) Wel d County Public Works Department staff, under the direction of County Administration, has reviewed this sketch plan request. Staff comments made during this phase of the subdivision process may not be all-inclusive, as other concerns or issues may arise during the remaining application process. Weld County Public Works Department staff has reviewed this sketch plan request. Staff comments made during this phase of the subdivision process may not be all-inclusive, as other concerns or issues may arise during the remaining application process. Comments Following discussions with Public Works, the applicant has submitted a revised Weld County Road 28 alignment. This •vised alignment, labeled as a Lot Study map and dated February 6, 2007, is acceptable to Public Works. Recommendation The Public Works Department recommends approval of this Sketch Plan based on the above comments. Public Works will provide additional comments on the Sketch Plan in a separate follow-up memorandum to guide the applicant in preparation of their Change of Zone submittal. • Page 1 of 1 • • TETRA TECH, INC. 0 February 27, 2007 Gloria Hice-Idler Colorado Department of Transportation 1420 2nd St. Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Waterfront at Foster Lake Sketch Plan Referral Comments, Weld County Project PK-1126 Dear Ms. Hice-Idler: Thank you for your response to the referral request from Weld County for the Waterfront at Foster Lake Sketch Plan Application. We have reviewed your comments and will continue to work with CDOT on this project through the Change of Zone and Final Plat applications. Please contact me at 303-772-5282 with any questions regarding this letter or the Waterfront at • Foster Lake project. Thank you for your assistance. Regards, TETRA TECH, INC. c > 0 . C, t Julie Cozad 6 Planning Department Manager • 1900 S.Sunset Street.Suite 1-F.Longmont.CO 80501 Tel 303.7725282 Fax 303.665.6959 www.ttrmc.tom • • TETRA TECH, INC. 0 February 27, 2007 Mr. Timothy T. Carey Department of the Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District Denver Regulatory Office, 9307 S. Wadsworth Blvd Littleton, CO 80128 RE: Waterfront at Foster Lake Sketch Plan Referral Comments, Weld County Project PK-1126 Dear Mr. Carey: Thank you for your response to the referral request from Weld County for the Waterfront at Foster Lake Sketch Plan Application. We have reviewed your comments and it is our understanding that any work that will require the placement of dredged or fill material in any stream beds, wetlands, lakes or irrigation ditches will require us to file a 404 permit with the Army Corps. We are currently investigating if any work will require a permit and will contact • the Corps if it is concluded that a permit is needed. Please contact me at 303-772-5282 with any questions regarding this letter or the Waterfront at Foster Lake project. Thank you for your assistance. Regards, TETRA TECH, INC. Julie Cozad Planning Department Manager • 1900 5 Sunset Street,Suite 1-F,Longmont,CO 80501 Tel 303.772.5282 Fax 303.665-695' www ttrmc.con TETRA TECH, INC. 0 February 27, 2007 Mr. Dick Wolfe, P.E. Assistant State Engineer Office of the State Engineer Division of Water Resources 1313 Sherman Street, Room 818 Denver, CO 80203 RE: Waterfront at Foster Lake Sketch Plan Referral Comments,Weld County Project PK-1126 Dear Mr. Wolfe: Thank you for your response to the referral request from Weld County for the Waterfront at Foster Lake Sketch Plan Application. We are providing you with a Water Supply Information Summary Form for the project and at the time of formal submittal of the Change of Zone • application, a Subdivision Service Agreement with the Long's Peak Water District will be provided to Weld County and forwarded on to your office. Please contact me at 303-772-5282 with any questions regarding this letter or the Waterfront at Foster Lake project. Thank you for your assistance. Regards, TETRA TECH, INC. / zn ( CZ G> Julie Cozad Planning Department Manager • 1900 S.Sunset Street Suite 1-E Longmont,CO 80501 Tel 303.772.5282 Fax 303.665.6955 wwwttrmc.con' WIDER SUPPLY INFORMATION sumillia Section 30-28-133Jd1 CAS. requires that the appicant suMht to the County,Adequate evidence that a water supply that is sufficient in terms of quantity, quality and dependability will be available to ensure an adequate supply of water. 1. NAME OF DEVELOPMENT AS PROPOSED 'Waterfront at Foster Lake 2. LAND USE ACTION 'Change of Zone-PUD in Mixed Use Development Area-Weld County 3. NAME OF EXISTING PARCEL AS RECORDED Midwest Heritage Inn of Visalia Inc.and Midwest Heritage Inn of Deptford,Inc. SUBDIVISION N/A FILING BLOCK LOT 4. TOTAL ACREAGE 607.65 5. NUMBER OF LOTS PROPOSED 1,604 PLAT MAP ENCLOSED DYES 6. PARCEL HISTORY-Please attach copies of deeds. plats or other evidence or documentation. A.Was parcel recorded with county prior to June 1, 1972? fr YES r NO B. Has the parcel ever been part of a division of land action since June 1, 1972? E YES r NO If yes, describe the previous action 7. LOCATION OF PARCEL- Include a map debriefing the project area and tie to a section cornet. 1/4 OF n 114 SECTION 1271477TOWNSHIP 3 rs RANGE 68 rE rW PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN: WC 6TH rh.M. IrUTE rCDSTILLA c8. PLAT- Location of all wells on property must be plotted and permit numbers provided. tate recordsy Indicate are no wells on which the property. Surveyors plat r Yes State records one than wen is Y PrNaj ALTA If not, scaled hand drawn sketch ryes rNa artually in TJN rather TiN p 9. ESTIMATED WATER REQUIREMENTS -Miens per Day er Acre Feet per Year 10. WATER SUPPLY SOURCE t rEXISTWG II—DEVELOPED r NEW WELLS - 1604 '722,000 WELLS SPRING souses_t�c HOUSEHOLD USE t of units GPO AF WELL PERMIT NUMBERS uwu L tiro leuurst 10 ac 18,000 172605 see above note a�iei DAMSON r WANE NILS COMMERCIAL USE I of S.F. GPO I AF t l vaetA i maa t IRRIGATION x 200 of acres GPO 600 AF STOCK WATERING I I" of head I- GPO I AF rMUNICIPAL 1—ASSOCIATION WATER COURT DECREE CASE NO.'S I OTHER None - GPO AF rCOMPANY fIRDL,TRICT TOTAL GPO I AF NAME1Long s Peak Water District LETTER OF COMMITMENT FOR SERVICE r YES r NO 11. ENGINEER'S WATER SUPPLY REPORT r YES r NO IF YES, PLEASE FORWARD WITH THIS FORM. Ills my be required Mfrs our review a tairptetd! 12. TYPE OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM St.Vrain Sanitation District F SEPTIC TANK/LEACH FIELD (RCENTRAL SYSTEM - DISTRICT NAME n LAGOON F VAULT - LOCATION SEWAGE HAULED TO F ENGINEERED SYSTEM IMtec'a copy or engineering gas r OTHER • • 5---){.0/. O7_) . 0/j Mb egtA-1-100-(401-4.- 4) TETRA TECH, INC. S March 19, 2007 Mr. Dick Wolfe, P.E. Assistant State Engineer Office of the State Engineer Division of Water Resources 1313 Sherman Street, Room 818 Denver, CO 80203 RE: Waterfront at Foster Lake project in Weld County; Project PK-1126 Dear Mr. Wolfe: As a part of the referral process with Weld County, the Department of Public Health and Environment brought to our attention a well permit that was listed on your website with the legal description of Section 34, Township 3N, Range 68W of the 6th P.M., Weld County Colorado. The information provided on the Division of Water Resources website regarding the well, permit • number 72605, is not correct. After extensive research, it has been determined that the legal description for the well permit has the wrong Township number. The actual location of the well is Lot 22, Grandview Highlands Estates in Section 34, Township 2N, Range 68W. This has been verified with the previous landowner, Jim Anderson, as well. The property has been in the Anderson family ownership since prior to the well permit date and Mr. Anderson had never heard of Richard Dones. There are no wells located on the Waterfront property. I am attaching a copy of the well permit for your records. Please contact me at 303-772-5282 with any questions regarding this letter or the Waterfront at Foster Lake project. Thank you for your assistance. Regards, TETRA TECH, INC. 1 C '"ill‘i 4 Julie Cozad Planning Department Manager • 1900 S.Sunset Street,Suite 1-F Longmont,CO 80501 Tel 303.772 5282 Fax 303.665.6959 wwwtmmc.com • 576/.ov,2 o f -WRJ-5-72 COLORADO DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES 23L I) RECE • 101 Columbine Bldg.,1845 Sherman St,Denver,Colorado 80203 PERMIT APPLICATION FORM NOV 12'73 0V Application must ER a be complete where L .)A PERMIT TO USE GROUND WATER WATER RESOURCES cae applicable. Type or (X A PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A WELL STATE ENGINEER print in BLACK FOR: ( I A PERMIT TO INSTALL A PUMP ' INK.No overstrikes or ensures unless ( ) REPLACEMENT FOR NO. initialed. I )OTHER .. (1) APPLICANT -mailing address FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: DO NOT WRITE IN THIS COLUMN NAME R; 1. -t1 Do N ES Receipt No. (IIR/9/ / STREET ST I Boa' /; Fr Basin Dist. CITY �t^i e C(fate) (Zip) ' CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TELEPHONE NO. S 3 3- .7 So J. This well shall be used in such a way as to cause no material injury to existing water rights. The (2) LOCATION OF PROPOSED WELL issuance of the permit does not assure the applicant that no injury will occur to another vested water right or preclude another owner of a vested water RA Count W? Ids w right from seeking relief in a civil court action. D. V_'/. of the - y.,Section �7 7 Install plain(non-perforated)casings from ground Twp. et ft_ Rng. 6�' will: 1 P.M. surface down to a minimum depth of_ pumping• and properly sealed to prevent the p _ cc (3)WATER USE AND WELL DATA appropriation of tributary waters. el OPProposed maximum pumping rate(gpm) lJ Average annual amount of ground water AA to be appropriated (acre-feet): f Number of saes to be irrigated: 'e Proposed total depth(feet): 3 if Aquifer ground water is to be obtained from: LARAMIE SAt/io STOna Owner's well designation GROUND WATER TO BE USED FOR: ( ) HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY-no irrigation(0) (0 DOMESTIC(1) ( . I INDUSTRIAL (5) (' �) LIVESTOCK (2) ( I IRRIGATION (6) I I COMMERCIAL(4) ( I MUNICIPAL (8) ( )OTHER (9) APPLICATION APPROVED PERMIT NUMBER 72605 14) DRILLER NOV 2R 1W ` ' ' DATE ISSUED �t fa1�7 • Name!J Ofl A) O. Noy 2 1915 8 �f EXPIRATION DATE street✓Z(. co. J/Z 4r • 2 awltit PO e) gal l& 4INe A ). (State) 1 Ip) � �+ 2... BY Telephone Note tiro .S7�j� Lie,No. I.D. I '''..r. COUNTY 6 a. . I • I . (5) THE LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED WELL and the area on (6) THE WELL MUST BE LOCATED BELOW which the water will be used must be indicated on the diagram below. by distances from section lines. Use the CENTER SECTION (1 section, 640 acres) for the well location. _ + — -)- — + _. -I- — --I- — -I- — + — -- — --1- (north from of ou sec.line (northh o or r S4 I I4----1 MILE.5280 FEET--- I 1 7 7_t �— i I ft.from i ear/ Sei:.line t I + + f 4- (east or west) I + ' LOT M BLOCK FILING • l 14 ;91,i4.41 Ic r + — 4 — t NORTH SECTION LINE SUBDIVISION CY A Kash.2W I XI I (7) TRACT ON WHICH WELL WILL BE 4_NORTH* 1 _ + _ _ + _ LOCATED 2 m z I �' + No.of acres . Will this be 4-- o in the only well on this tract? ES E, -4 — + b I o (8) PROPOSED CASING PROGRAM z • w r I Plain Casing + I- 3 - ± - - - z + f /cap in.from 0 ft,to Z1 ft. ) i I oA I — -I- - I yyt in.from id ft,to/ZO ft SOUTH SECTION LINE i ,-- 'I- — Perforated casing !� MY in.from /I o _ft.to 3/S ft_ + + + + 4 -I- -I- 4- -I- in.from ft to ft. I JJI I I I (9) FOR REPLACEMENT WELLS givedistance 4 — 4 - + - + - + - + - -I- - -1- - + and direction from old well and plans for plugging it: The scale of the diagram is 2 inches= 1 mile Each small square represents 40 acres. WATER EQUIVALENTS TABLE (Rounded Figures) An acre-foot coven 1 acre of land 1 foot deep • 1 cubic foot per second(cfs)...449 gallons per minute(gpm) A family of 5 will require approximately 1 acre-foot of water per year. 1 acre-foot...43.560 cubic feet...325,900 gallons. 1.000 9Pm pumped continuously for one day produces 4.42 acre-feet. (10) LAND ON WHICH GROUND WATER WILL BE USED: 'r Owner(s): £,'t /,n' OD.dE:0 Si. No.of acres: Legal description: u M! I/i.) 04 S e�.Tivr) 3y , TN 3 t.I tali) itovg t I. 2-- w e_l.l. (11) DETAILED DESCRIPTION of the use of ground water: aia.tk Se Livtr) oc1( ANd Lo..at L Goamicol i (12) OTHER WATER RIGHTS used on this land, including wells. \Type or right Used for(purpose) Description of land on which used \\. ( THE APP ICANT(S) STATE(S) THAT THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREON IS T TO THE BEST OF HIS KNOWLEDGE. aSIGNATURE OF APPLICiSI Use additional sheets of paper if more space is required. TETRA TECH, INC.4*February 27, 2007 LuAnn Penfold Fire Marshal Mountain View Fire Protection District 9119 County Line Road Longmont, CO 80501 RE: Waterfront at Foster Lake Sketch Plan Referral Comments, Weld County Project PK-1126 Dear Ms Penfold: Thank you for your response to the referral request from Weld County for the Waterfront at Foster Lake Sketch Plan Application. We have reviewed your comments and will continue to work with the District on this project. • Please contact me at 303-772-5282 with any questions regarding this letter or the Waterfront at Foster Lake project. Thank you for your assistance. Regards, TETRA TECH, INC. Julie Cozad Planning Department Manager • 1900 S.Sunset Street,Suite 1-E Longmont,CO 80501 Tel 303.772.5282 Fax 303.665.6959 www.ttrm c COM TETRA TECH, INC. February 27, 2007 Mr. Glen Segrue St. Vrain Valley School District Planning Department 395 S. Pratt Parkway Longmont, CO 80501 RE: Waterfront at Foster Lake Sketch Plan Referral Comments, Weld County Project PK-1126 Dear Mr. Segrue: Thank you for your response to the referral request from Weld County for the Waterfront at Foster Lake Sketch Plan Application. It is our understanding at this time that a land dedication for a school site is not required. (See copy of e-mail dated January 4, 2007.) We have reviewed • your remaining comments and will continue to work with the District on this project. Please contact me at 303-772-5282 with any questions regarding this letter or the Waterfront at Foster Lake project. Thank you for your assistance. Regards, TETRA TECH, INC. 1 it: ( ift- Julie Cozad Planning Department Manager • 1900 S.Sunset Street,Su to I-F. Longmont, CO 80501 Tel 303772.5282 Fax 303.665.6959 wwwttrrnc.com • • Page 1 of 1 From: Segrue Glen [Segrue_Glen@stvrain.k12.co.us] Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 3:13 PM • To: Julie Cozad Subject: Foster lake school requirement Hi Julie. We reviewed the October 10 letter and concur that the last paragraph is in error. Apparently the wording regarding a school site dedication was a carry-over from an older letter that was used as a template for this one. The District does not require a school site dedication for this property any longer. We did locate a site on the property some time ago, but removed it this summer after re-evaluating the most current residential proposals in Mead and the MUD. I'll send an update to the County. Let me know if you need anything else. -Glen • file://H:\5161_002 0 l\Planning Comments and final referrals\Response to Comments\Fost... 2/26/2007 • • MbTETRA TECH, INC. • February 26, 2007 Mr. David Giger High Plains Regional Manager Colorado State Parks 1313 Sherman Street, Room 618 Denver, CO 80203 RE: Waterfront at Foster Lake Sketch Plan Referral Comments, Weld County Project PK-1126 Dear Mr. Giger: Thank you for your response to the referral request from Weld County for the Waterfront at Foster Lake Sketch Plan Application. We have reviewed your comments and are addressing . them as follows: • Water quality: Storm water will be designed with "Best Management Practices" incorporated into the construction plans and will follow all requirements of Federal and State laws, as required through the development review through Weld County. • Development impacts and trail access: Careful thought was given in designing the project with approximately 35% of the development as open space, which exceeds the amount required by Weld County. We designed the open space areas around the ditches, natural drainage ways, the edges of Foster Lake and the floodplain areas along the St. Vrain Creek, with wildlife and environmental concerns in mind. These areas will not be developed, with the exception of some park and trail areas and can continue to be corridors for animals to move from Foster Lake to the St. Vrain Creek. • The project has buffer area setbacks a minimum of 325' from the St. Vrain Creek to the back of lot lines and over 1000' in some areas on the south eastern developed area of the project. It is our opinion that this is an extensive setback and is adequate to protect any view sheds, wildlife or environmental concerns. • The trails, roads (some with bike lanes) and sidewalks connect to adjacent properties, including the new high school and planned developments in the area. The applicant is not willing to incorporate a pedestrian bridge from the development into St. Vrain State Park at this time. There are several concerns regarding safety to future residents when State Park visitors park within the residential neighborhoods to avoid paying park fees, impacts to the wildlife and the environment and floodplain issues. • Tel Fax 3 r_ ,_ • • Page 2 of 2 TETRA TECH, INC. Mr. David Giger February 26, 2007 • Please contact me at 303-772-5282 with any questions regarding this letter or the Waterfront at Foster Lake project. Thank you for your assistance. Regards, TETRA TECH, INC. Julie Cozad /76 Planning Department Manager • • Tel } - Fax / �0 I 0 FUTURE ACCESS' \ Li TO THE NORTH \ . irt .moo III % • . . _ -N. 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O t \,0 D 4' • 1;#: XSINGLE FAMILY DWELLING 80' X IIC 23 - ' ' ($ '910 I / ` 16 o : �•\I I' I SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED 2L58 6-8 DU/AG. 1 a� 0 ® p,,��'�� s �� (UNDEFINED) MIN: 151 UNITS _ �SO. / ;F ' � III. MAX: 175 UNITS \ 1 ' ' �0' MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING 92 ACRES 8-10 DU/AC. \ O �_ O o r\i • ROpOSED MIN: 75 UNITS A ® i- ` I ,or ' �I MAXI 92 UNITS �\ ' ' ' '• n' PARK SITE,.. Ox•° .�t'y `Li 1 FLEX PARCELS 23.7 ACRES I IwI d - !>-; - -i.e ICOMMERCI AL AND OR RI.SIOGNTIAL) - \ I O fii/ >' 1$ b �� - _ • DEVELOPED AS SFD — 4-6 DU/AC. I © '' c -� 0/'r1. %/ MIN: 94 UNITS � , MAX: 142 UNITS .rte �, ? j • DEVELOPED AS 8-IO DU/AC. I- / - MULTI-FAMILY MIN: 189 UNITS i- %"''" '-— MAX: 257 UNITS ,. _ / �� North RESIDENTIAL TOTALS: 1,645 MIN. to 1,640 MAX.. ligThe Waterfront at Foster Lake Scale: II = 600' LOT STUDY MAP I U' I TETRA TECH INC MD S.EMMET IIT.,SURE 1-F.LONGMONT.CO EMI TEL 169112 MEMO 6212 D 3009!6$FAX 90&!!6.0059 DATE: 2/6/0'7 Hello