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Home My WebLink About20071858.tiff June 20. 2007 Weld County Board of County Commissioners P.O. Box 758 Greeley,CO 80632 Attn: Ester(lesick Re: Berthoud Gun Club Thank you in advance for the opportunity to comment on the Berthoud Gun Club. We have lived in Berthoud for 34 years. We've owned the I60-acre farm to the west of the Gun Club since January 1985 and have also owned the 450-acre farm to the cast and south. Since my residence is due east. County Road 42 1/2 serves as my access to the farm. We have owned the property my residence sits on since 2001. so you could say that I have some knowledge of the Berthoud Gun Club. I think it is important to tell you what I am not: I am NOT a nosey neighbor; I am NOT anti-gun. I and. however. concerned about what's been going on at the Gun Club over the last few years. I. Installation of huge lights that can be seen from 1-25. 2. My kids and grandkids get hit with pellets when they ride their bicycles on County Road 42 %. When I expressed concern over this issue, a sign was installed that read "Caution, Gun Club". 3. High-powered rifles are being tired. 4. Mere was never any shooting after dark until the installation of the huge lights. 5. County Road 42i/ often becomes a"parking lot"due to inadequate parking available on the Gun Club property. Ibis becomes an ingress and egress issue fbr f arum equipment onto my term property located west of the Gun Club. 6. From 1985 to approximately 2000 there was minimal use of the Gun Club. Use consisted of once or twice a month, mostly during bird hunting season. Since 2000 there have been closures of two other gun clubs, and with that. a drastic increase of membership at the Berthoud Gun Club. It is my opinion that that was around the time that things started changing for the worse. Thank you, again. for the opportunity to provide some feedback in connection with the Gun Club. Should you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact mc. Sincerely. >ge.f.„4arry Bebo/ • 3a 2007-1858 June 14, 2007 Re: USR-1569: Berthoud Gun Club: Dear Weld County Board of County Commissioners: 1 am writing to oppose any quick approval for the Gun Club's request to expand its operation. A facility like this needs to undergo the same approval process as anyone else so that the interest of everyone in the community is taken into consideration. As it is,the gun club has been allowed to operate the last 18 months despite the fact the county has formally declared them to be out-of- compliance with the land use code. This type of disrespect for regulations suggests that perhaps the facility does not have the capacity to be operate safely and with regard for others in the community. Sincerely, Bruce Larson Q C) �I l C L Lm L -I0 '- D o z rn v cn EXHIBIT Use#609 June 12, 2007 Re: USR-1569: Berthoud Gun Club: Dear Weld County Board of County Commissioners: I am writing with regards to the Berthoud Gun Club. I am opposed to the illegal use of this facility. Not only have previous expansions occurred without proper oversight from the county, but their current request for expansion threatens to prevent the development of the adjacent Green Acres property in which 1 have an interest. It would be great loss to the community as a whole, if the Green Acres property could not be developed just to allow this facility, which does not comply with the land use code,to extend its operations. Sincerely, Joy Larson P n III fl ct 'y't` z Q r\) cn it cn cnCD C O1-4 ® O, w� U1 EXHIBIT � y use*mei Page 1 of 2 Esther Gesick From: H. Markham [marveyr@earthlink.net] Sent: Friday, June 29, 2007 9:21 AM To: Esther Gesick Cc: fraseconsulting@aol.com Subject: USR-1569: Berthoud Gun Club To the Weld County Board of County Commissioners: From: H. Markham 0650 Hwy 56 Berthoud, Colorado Subject: Berthoud Gun Club USR I live just Northeast of the Berthoud Gun Club and would like to express my concerns with the increasing usage, noise levels and night lights intrusion into my private residence. I moved here with my wife in 1984. At that time the noise of gunfire was minimal; usually occurring once or twice a week mainly in the fall prior to hunting season and ususally over by supper time. As the years passed the usage increased to most days of the week and sometimes went until dusk. The type of weapons changed such that the noise was quite startling, especially if the humidity and wind direction were optimal for sound transmission. Then, in 2004 night lights were added. The gunfire went on most days of the week year round and went until after 9:00 pm and ocassionally until around 11:00 pm. This was most disconcerting. Any outdoor activity such as gardening, cookouts, or gathering of acquantance was impossible as it was ruined by the incessant gunfire. Sitting out in the evenings was also ruined not only by the gunfire but also by the lights which were very bright and blocked out looking at the stars. My wife and I wanted to live in the country were one can be outdoors as much as possible enjoying the best of the farm/country life but that is now impossible. Most evenings I must stay indoors with a fan on such that the fan noise masks the noise of gunfire. In my opinion the Board of Commissioners, as part of the USR, should : - impose reasonable hours on the club usage - limit the type and caliber of weapons being fired: It is much more challenging to hit the piece of clay with a 20 gauge as opposed the the 10 and 12 gauge guns being used now. Weapons such as AK-47's which are reputed to have been fired should be made against the law -eliminate the night lights or at a minimum put shades on them such that the light is restricted to the club boundaries. -address issues such as lead containment, safety of neighbors children, adherence to NRA standards, etc.. I am not opposed to guns and believe the community should have a place to practice using them but when their activity intrudes into others personal space it is time to take action. The community is growing around the gun club and will continue to do so in the future. A six lot subdivision was just completed adjacent to my residence adding to the rooftop density projection. If you moved in next to me and I began to play a boom box all day long and into the evening at top volume, believe you me you would take action. EXHIBIT 6/29/2007 usz. f uci Page 2 of 2 Thanks for allowing me to express my views on the upcoming USR for the Berthoud Gun Club. H. Markham 6/29/2007 Page 1 of 1 Esther Gesick From: Roger Seat [rseat@hughes.net] Sent: Monday, July 02, 2007 9:52 PM To: Esther Gesick Subject: Berthoud Gun Club Dear Ms. Gesick: Would you please forward the following correspondence to the County Commissioners. Thank You. Dear Commissioners: I'm writing in regards to the Berthoud Gun Club's application for permission to operate a gun club. I have three main concerns: First, I'm concerned about the BGC's inability to meet numerous safety standards as set forth by Weld County, the National Rifle Association, and the Naitonal Skeet Association simply because they're parcel of land is to small. The comprimise of safety is not envisioned in the Weld County Land Use Code, and is a danger to the surrounding neighborhood. Second, the noise coming from the gun range is not compatible with our neighborhood, and does not belong on the edge of Berthoud City limits. Can you imagine what fifty shotguns going off at 9:00 at night would sound like in your neighborhood? The noise is so loud at my friend Jeff Riley's house that his family cannot escape the noise even on the inside of his home. Third, the gun club has blatantly violated numerous Weld County regulations, they've been less than truthful in the past about their operation, and they're currently violating numerous conditions that allow for their current existence. These past and current actions make me believe this is not the type of organization that can be trusted to operate a gun range in such close proximity to so many houses. I hope you seriously consider my concerns regarding safety, noise, and the gun club's past practices and deny this application. Thank You, Roger Seat 970-988-3510 EXHIBIT AA 7/3/2007 Berthoud Gun Club complaint Page 1 of 1 Esther Gesick From: David Mesple [DMesple@rmcad.edu] Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 11:51 PM To: Esther Gesick Subject: Berthoud Gun Club complaint Importance: High Attachments: Berthoud Gun Club Please see our attached document concerning the expanded use of the Berthoud Gun Club. Sincerely, David&Maryanne Mesple' 20975 WCR 3 Berthoud,CO 80513 (970)-532-3416 EXHIBIT g ast #1_, 7/11/2007 eqesickalco.weld.co.us attention: Esther Gesick, Clerk to the Board Weld County Board of County Commissioners P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Dear Board Members, I am writing to express my concerns and frustration with the Berthoud Gun Club. My wife and I live 1 mile north east of the Gun Club in a restored schoolhouse where we raise our 5 children. I have lived there since 1987. I was hardly aware of the facility until about 2 years ago when there appeared bright lights and the sounds of gunfire late into the evening, particularly Wednesdays. The repeated sounds of rifle fire would keep both my wife and I awake until we closed the windows to our bedroom and suffered the summer heat. Our professions, teacher and hospital technologist, require us to rise early in the morning, and losing sleep suffering in our sweltering home has negatively impacted our lives. I contacted the Berthoud Police Department last year to complain about the noise, and was surprised to find out that it was not used for their police training nor was it under their jurisdiction. The noise continues and my wife and I no longer take evening walks down our street(Weld County Road 3) or sit on our deck when the club is active because we are nervous that a stray bullet could strike us. This has diminished our experience of country living. It has just come to my attention that the Berthoud Gun Club has prompted other complaints from its neighbors and may have illegally expanded its operation at about the time the lights, noise, anxiety and inconvenience intruded upon our lives. We respectfully request that the Board restrict the Berthoud Gun Club's activities, and apply all requisite noise and safety laws (and decreased evening availability)to its continued operation. Sincerely, David & Maryanne Mesple' 20975 Weld County Road 3 Berthoud, CO 80513 (970)-532-3416 r Page 1 of 1 Esther Gesick From: Green, Mel [Mel.Green@centennialbanks.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 12:55 PM To: Green, Mel; melgreen6@msn.com; Esther Gesick Subject: FW:ATA Letter/Special Review Permit#1569 Berthoud Gun Club Attachments: Berthoud Gun Club.doc From: Philip Vasquez [mailto:pvasquez@zoomyco.com] Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 9:59 AM To: Green, Mel Subject: ATA Letter Mr. Green Please find attached letter for your use in your meeting with the county. If I can be of further assistance please contact me. Philip R.Vasquez EXHIBIT ce, use#►sm9 7/17/2007 408 Ridgeview Court Johnstown,Colorado 80534 RE: Berthoud Gun Club July 17, 2007 Dear Sir or Madam: The Berthoud Gun Club is playing a key role in providing a place for registered shooting in Northern Colorado. The Club is in compliance with all rules and regulations of the Amateur Trapshooting Association and the Colorado State Trapshooting Association. Sincerely, Philip R. Vasquez Colorado Delegate to ATA 303-808-6152 [Click here and type slogan] Page 1 of 1 Esther Gesick From: Green, Mel [Mel.Green@centennialbanks.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 1:01 PM To: Esther Gesick; melgreen6@msn.com; Green, Mel Subject: FW: Berthoud gun club/letter of support Berthoud Gun Club Weld County Special Review Permit# 1569 Attachments: berthoud gun club.doc From: jkhgpj@aol.com [mailto:jkhgpj@aol.com] Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 8:14 PM To: Green, Mel Subject: berthoud gun club Dear Mr. Green...Mark Simon contacted us today and requested that we send you a letter supporting the activities of the Berthoud Gun Club. Please find this letter attached and feel free to contact us if we can help further. Kerry Sewczak AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. EXHIBIT 1 7o Lat if i Stori 7/17/2007 July 16, 2007 To: Mel Green Re: Berthoud Gun Club In light of the recent discussion about the Berthoud Gun Club, I feel compelled to voice my opinion. My wife and I, as well as our four children, have lived on Springhill Lane just west of the Berthoud Gun Club for the past 24 years. I was made aware of the controversy more than a year ago and decided that the best way to make a decision was to go to the gun club and observe. It was the first time I had ever stepped foot on the club property. What I found was a family atmosphere, professionally managed with an emphasis on safety and cleanliness. A great group of people, both young and old, gathers there to participate in this wholesome activity. This club is unique in this day and age in that it allows people to do more than just watch television, or for the younger group, play video games and surf the web. My observation is that it is a safe, wholesome, competitive sport and we are fortunate to have it in our Berthoud community. From a distance of a quarter of a mile, we have not found the sound the least bit offensive and in fact, we feel that it adds to the atmosphere of this farm community. We are also located within half a mile of the train tracks and have grown accustomed to the sound of the passing trains, as well as our neighbor farmers baling hay at midnight three to four times per summer and corn dryers running 16 hours per day in the fall. These sounds, like those we hear from the gun club, are all part and parcel to living in this rural community. We are of the opinion that if the Berthoud Gun Club continues to exercise the same common sense and safety as they have shown in the past, they will continue to have a positive impact on maintaining the distinctive environment we all appreciate in the Berthoud area. Please feel free to contact me if need any further information. Jim and Kerry Sewczak 247 Springhill Lane Berthoud CO 80513 JUL/17/2007/TUE 06: 25 PM P. 001 Facsimile To: Weld County Commissioners Attn: E. Gesick Reference: Docket#2007-54 Special Review Permit# 1569 FAX number 970-352-0242 From: Berthoud Gun Club Inc. Mel Green 20498 Weld County Road 1 Cell number 303-818-8933 (P.O.Box 34) Berthoud,CO 80513 Reference: (1) Requested(minimal) changes to the proposed Special Review Permit# 1569 as proposed by Planning and Zoning commissioners. (2) 4-H shooting sports participation in Weld,Larimer and Boulder Counties (3) Scheduled 4-H events at the Berthoud Gun Club in the month of July 2007 (4) Letter of Support from Jim&Kerry Sewczak(also e-Mailed)Berthoud CO (5) Letter of Support from Don Magnusson 153 Falcon Circle Mead CO 80542 (6) NRA instructor(Range Safety comments) (7) ATA Safety Compliance Letter 2.1 Pa-3 as EXHIBIT sE usQ ►etA JUL/17/2007/TUE 06:26 PM P. 002 c i) Weld County Commissioner's Use by Special Review Permit# 1569 July 18,2007 (Berthoud Gun Club 20498 Weld County Road I,Berthoud, CO 80513 (Mailing=P.O.Box 34 Berthoud, CO 80513) Draft provided by the Clerk of the Board Page 1 no requested changes Page 2 no requested changes. Page 3 no requested changes Page 4. Section 2 A through F in it's entirety: The club is in the process of getting the documentation to support A through F. Page S no requested changes Page 6 no requested changes Page 7 no requested changes Page 8 no requested changes Page 9 through 12 Berthoud Gun Club Inc agrees and has no problem with the majority of the site specific development plan provision 1 through 39. However there are a few, items for which we would like to make changes.. Item number 3. Which was recommend and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commissioners: Stating the hours of operation to be from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday, Tuesday,Thursday,Friday, and Sunday. (Berthoud Gun Club would agree with their recommendations except that we would desire these hours to be Sunday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Except the trap/5 stand range(Shotgun range)would be close to shotgun shooting(only)any time the transfer station would be open for operation. (Note: The 22/muzzle loader range and archery range do not interfere with any safety issues with transfer station.) Most notable,is the fact that various 4-H groups, Boy Scouts and Colorado Youth Outdoors,use these facilities particularly on Wednesdays after 4:00 PM and all day Saturday. (The Shotgun range would be open after 4:00 PM when the transfer station closes.) Item number 4. Seems unreasonable to close a recreational facility on federal and state holidays. Item number 5. (This is a declarative statement that needs explanation.) (May be best to strike this item) • JUL/17/2007/TUE 06:26 PM P. 003 Item number 7 There shall be no firearms of any caliber over the caliber of.22"on the rifle/22 range"with the exception of muzzleloaders per 4-H regulations,used at this facility at any time. (add for clarification"on the rifle/22 range) Items number 33 &34 Seem reasonable so long as they do not supersede the Colorado State Law for shooting ranges. (25-12-109) AU other areas not address specifically above with this document, so long as it does not supersede the Colorado State Law for shooting ranges (25-12-109),the Berthoud Gun Club Inc would agree to the requirements set forth PAC 14? 2 JUL/17/2007/TUE 06:26 PM P. 004 C2) 4-H Shooting Sports enrollment Weld,Latimer and Boulder Counties for 2006-2007 season(October 1,2006 to September 30,2007) Type of 4-H Weld County Larimer County Boulder Total Shooting Sports activity Air Rifle 25 7 need to check 24 49 Air Pistol 12 18 15 45 22-rifle 70 52 24 146 Archery 44 81 57 182 Muzzle loaders 7 17 8 32 Shotgun 72 52 44 168 Hunting Skills No given 21 Not given 21 Total 230 243 172 643 Leaders 29 Overall total 259 JUL/17/2007/TUE 06:26 PM P. 005 3 . Shotgun Shoot-off will be held at Berthoud Gun Club on Sat- Shooting Sports SO urday,July 21, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. You can register the day of the shoot from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. No pre- . registerations.will be accepted. Each participant Our county shoot-offs are coming up! The regis- ' needs to bring his/her own shotgun, at least 75 tration form can be found online at our website ' rounds of shotgun shells (shot size of 7.5, 8, or 9. under"Special Events." All shooters will be Bring extra shells for possible tie breaker shoot-off), charged a one-time fee of$20 at the county . safety glasses, and ear protection. Everyone should shoot-offs that covers all shooting events (except plan to shoot 3.rounds and your 2 best scores will be shotgun range fees)_ All participants will receive a used, and the third round will be used as the first tie t-shirt. Depending on the discipline,each state breaker. If you have any questions, call Mel Green•at qualifying participant may have additional fees ' 303-532-0956 or 720-494-2210. The cost will be ap- due to the state shoot-offs. • proximately$3.50 per round. Air Rifle and Air Pistol .22 Rifle . • Shoot-off will be held at the Boulder County Fair- Shoot-off will be held Sunday, July 22, 2007-at 10:00 grounds Barn A(rabbit barn) on Friday, July20, a.m. at Berthoud Gun Club: You can register the day 2007 at 3:00 p.m. You can register the day of the . . of the shoot from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. To pre-register shoot between 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. To pre-register .(preferred), fill out the registration form, including • (preferred), fill out the registration form, including , your certified leader's signature, and mailit to Paul your certified leader's signature, and mail it to • Ross, 1536 Denison Circle, Longmont, CO 80503 Mike Cook, 970 E County Rd 8, Berthoud, CO before Monday, July 16, 2007. Each participant 80513 before Monday,July 16, 2007. Each par- needs to bring his/her own rifle, .22 shells (50 ticipant needs to bring his/her awn bore of pellets, rounds), kneeling pad, safety glasses,and ear protec- . rifll/pistol, safety glasses, and kneeling pad. For iron. For questions, call Paul Rose at 303-809-0873. .questions, call Mike Cook at 970-532-4787. • Skeet and 5 Stroud • Archery - Shoot-off will be held Saturday, July 28, 2007. Skeet Shoot-off will be held at Berthoud Gun Club on 'will be held at Golden Gun Club in Watkins, Co and-5 Saturday,July 21, 2007 at 9:00 a,m. You can Stand will be held at Berthoud Gun Club.'You can register the day of the shoot from 8:00 to 9:00 • register the day of the shoot from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. a.m. To pre-register.(preferred), fill out the regis- .: • for skeet and from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. for 5 Stand. No . • tration form, including your certified leader's sig- ' pre-registrations will be accepted,but your certified ' nature, and mail it to JerryBoldt, 12900-Linda : • leader's signature will still be required. Each-partici-: . Vista Drive, Longmont, CO 80504 before Mon- pant needs to bring his/her own shotgun,•at least 75 -. day, July 16, 2007. Each participant needs to rounds of shotgun shells (shot size of 7.5, 8.,or 9. bring his/her own bow, five or.more arrows, arm . Bring extra shells for possible tie breaker shoot-off), :protection, fungtr protection, and quiver. This ' safety glasses, and ear protection. You will shoot at . ' year there will be five classes for archery:tom- ' least 2 rounds but may shoot 3 depending on the pound Unlimited, Compound Limited, Compound • -number of,shooters and the weather conditions. This' Traditional, Recurve Limited, Recurve Traditional. . • will be determined the day of the shoot before the , See your coach for definitions of each class. For competition begins. Tryon have any questions, call questions,•call Jerry Boldt.at 303-772-4467. • Mel Green at 303-532-0956 or 720-494-2210. The • Note: You may compete in both compound , 'cost will be approximately$3.50 per round. and recurve at the county shoot-off tf you qualify • for state, you must pick the single class in which Interview Judging will be Wednesday, August 1, ` • • you will compete at.state. If you qualify for the • ' 2007. Remember that if you do not go to interview state shoot-off you must.supply a scorer for each . • • Judging,you can not compete at the state fair shoot-. . • shooter. offs. • State shoot-off dates: fduazleloadiag Saturday,Aug 18, 2007. :22 Rifle • . Shoot-off will be held at Berthoud Gun Club Sun- Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 Archery,-Muzzleloading day, July 22, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. for juniors and • Saturday, September 1, 2007 9:00 a.m. for seniors. To pre-register (preferred), • Air Rifle/Pistol, Skeet fill out the registration form, including your certi- • Sunday, September 2, 2007 5-Stand feed leader's signature, and mail it to Jeff Stamp, Monday, September 3, 2007 Trap PO Box 1198, Longmont, CO 80502 before Mon- day, July 16, 2007. Each participant needs to bring his/her own rifle with powder and balls, • . • safety glasses, and ear protection. For questions, call Jeff Stamp at 303-772-5155. • . 4 • • JUL/17/2007/TUE 06:27 PM P. 006 I July 16, 2007 To: Mel Green Re: Berthoud Gun Club In light of the recent discussion about the Berthoud Gun Club, I feel compelled to voice my opinion. My wife and I, as well as our four children, have lived on Springhill Lane just west of the Berthoud Gun Club for the past 24 years. I was made aware of the controversy more than a year ago and decided that the best way to make a decision was to go to the gun dub and observe. It was the first time I had ever stepped foot on the club property. What I found was a family atmosphere, professionally managed with an emphasis on safety and cleanliness. A great group of people, both young and old, gathers there to participate in this wholesome activity. This dub is unique In this day and age in that it allows people to do more than just watch television, or for the younger group, play video games and surf the web. My observation is that It is a safe, wholesome, competitive sport and we are fortunate to have it in our Berthoud community. From a distance of a quarter of a mile, we have not found the sound the least bit offensive and in fact, we feel that it adds to the atmosphere of this farm community. We are also located within half a mile of the train tracks and have grown accustomed to the sound of the passing trains, as well as our neighbor farmers baling hay at midnight three to four times per summer and corn dryers running 16 hours per day In the fall. These sounds, like those we hear from the gun club, are all part and parcel to living in this rural community. We are of the opinion that If the Berthoud Gun Club continues to exercise the same common sense and safety as they have shown in the past, they will continue to have a positive Impact on maintaining the distinctive environment we all appreciate in the Berthoud area. Please feel free to contact me if need any further information. Jim and Kerry Sewczak 247 Springhill Lane Berthoud CO 80513 `110-53a- 3897' JUL/17/2007/TUE 06:27 PM P. 007 h U -I la , ace 7 i3 .cam w 9 a, .Z 'T/LQ vieeboono 9 u> e u>Q,o . .-et/zeta/ S 44 tc-ao nag it, r2 t4t-s ,ek4 , mo „12,2s JUL/17/2007/TUE 06:27 PM P. 008 ov9 wk a. U&srl1 c - aQ 1O6Z 311Wyk-Cap -(4-flk,Le - t i*t .4 f esA„ &Q �-, A JL 9Q44 j-,tda oef !t. 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Ui4 cx4Ax0 CL„A4 ,4 . -R JUL/17/2007/TUE 06:28 PM P. 011 Alan Jeffrey Stamp P.O.Box 1198 Longmont,CO 80502 303-931-8951 NRA Instructor#6938775 Berthoud Gun Club P.O.Box 34 20498 CR 1 Berthoud,CO 80513 Dear Sir, Per your request I made a personal inspection of the Berthoud Gun Club range complex located at 20498 CR 1 Berthoud,CO 80513 on July 16,2007. The shotgun range has had mitigations installed to bring the range into compliance with the NRA and 4-H guidelines fora safe shotgun range which is acceptable for practice and competition. The.22,rim fire and black powder range has an acceptable back stop and is considered to be safe and acceptable for competition and practice. The archery range is bordered on the south by a large irrigation ditch which well controls access to the range. The archery range is considered to be safe and is acceptable for practice and competition. In my opinion, as of July 16,2007,with the mitigations which have been installed the range complex located at 20498 CR 1 Berthoud,Colorado is a safe and acceptable place for shotgun,rim.fire,black powder and archery training and competition. Respectfully Submitted, Alan Jeffrey Stamp NRA Instructor#6838775 JUL/17/2007/TUE 06:28 PM P. 012 9 _ - COLORADO 4-H SHOOTING - SPORTS Awards this certificate to JEFF STAMP for successful completion of a course in SHOTGUN/TRAP - icoIA( N�� i l l�. �•�'•.- AInOe.Cato adct • - -. Location lanuerv27.29 2006 DSc joy„ 9hoodneportsCooadinata' JUL/17/2007/TUE 06. 29 PM P. 013 • COLORADO 4-H SHOOTING - SPORTS Awards this certificate to _ JEFF STAMP for successful completion of a course in RANGE SAFETY OFFICER 9 se, r, I Bads,Colorado Location i:. A2msh 2426.2006 Date - _ • - e H Shooting Sports Coordinator .._ JUL/17/2007/TUE 06:29 PM P. 014 COLORADO 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS Awards this certificate to JEFF STAMP for successful completion of a course in RIFLE ootiv ia Location � '� FAO-1Z20a6 JUL/17/2007/TUE 06:30 PM P. 015 COLORADO 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS Awards this certification to JEFF STAMP for successful completion of a 4-H Shooting Sports Leader/Instructor Certification in SHOTGUN/GAMES COLORADO -,j - SHOOTING SPORTS +4,.6,th,or) Mwon,Colondo Loagion Much 16-16,2007 Date e4H SbootloQSponsCooadimEor JUL/17/2007/TUE 06:30 PM P. 016 COLORADO 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS Awards this certification to JEFF STAMP for successful completion of a 4-H Shooting Sports Leader/Instructor Certification in ARCHERY COLORADO • Prawn.Colorado Location I J4•Lrch 23.24.2007 Data •/ . .A 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator JUL/17/2007/TUE 06:31 PM P. 017 COLORADO 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS Awards this certification to JEFF STAMP for successful completion of a 4-H Shooting Sports Leader/Instructor Certification in �I MUZZLELOADING COLORADO EniatiganSdalniSk Location 'mum 26-2x.2007 Data .i• , -,•• •••,••• "n„ JUL/17/2007/TUE 06:31 PM P. 018 • National Nifla Association credential* A.-4 STAMP Rana Wily oDbr auracror Codified Gertiffed'ShOtgOn • .. ii.' .. 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The Club is in compliance with all rules and regulations o£the.Amateur Trapshooting Association and the Colorado State Trapshooting Association. 1` Sincerely, � r d,` ' :ic%Vasquez :5Collo"i ti'3elegate to ATA 01408-6152 M w nr i fin. 4i- i.N.L .,Rs!, '�.1 t� tif� r i 7.i S BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' SIGN POSTING • CERTIFICATE THE LAST DAY TO POST THE SIGN IS JULY 6, 2007 THE SIGN SHALL BE POSTED ADJACENT TO AND VISIBLE FROM A PUBLICALLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. IN THE EVENT THE PROPERTY BEING CONSIDERED FOR A SPECIAL REVIEW IS NOT ADJACENT TO A PUBLICALLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES SHALL POST ONE SIGN IN THE MOST PROMINENT PLACE ON THE PROPERTY AND POST A SECOND SIGN AT THE POINT AT WHICH THE DRIVEWAY (ACCESS DRIVE) INTERSECTS A PUBLICALLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. I, KIM OGLE, HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY THAT THE SIGN WAS POSTED ON THE PROPERTY AT LEAST TEN DAYS BEFORE THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HEARING FOR A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND A SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR A RECREATIONAL FACILITY (SHOOTING RANGE) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT KIM OGLE Name of Person Posting Sign L• Sig re of Person Posting Sign STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD , The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to me this) day of I V I , 2007. WITNESS my hand and official seal. WENDI INLOES C �/�(/ NOTARY PUBLIC } J ��c��' STATE OF COLORADO Notary Public My Commission Expires: • EXHIBIT U5 / � •r� 'gib'• ,;,!^° .Zqj'.' '€5.,~J :-lF" ," . -'''e w • �. a • ..1(+f ;'Sri • •;':,::., a: 1, f":74•••.[Sy gypp` q`;: ,'7,.. /..44':`w-�r: • .a• • : . .,_d �,," ` n "t t)sS.g iN' • •' MIIM •••:;.::;"jairc i f w'r `rlr 'i : $•,•,.. .. 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The regis- needs to bring his/her own shotgun, at least 75 tration form can be found online at our website rounds of shotgun shells (shot size of 7.5, 8, or 9. under "Special Events." All shooters will be Bring extra shells for possible tie breaker shoot-off), charged a one-time fee of$20 at the county safety glasses, and ear protection. Everyone should shoot-offs that covers all shooting events (except plan to shoot 3 rounds and your 2 best scores will be shotgun range fees). All participants will receive a used, and the third round will be used as the first tie t-shirt. Depending on the discipline, each state breaker. If you have any questions, call Mel Green at qualifying participant may have additional fees 303-532-0956 or 720-494-2210. The cost will be ap- due to the state shoot-offs. proximately $3.50 per round. Air Rifle and Air Pistol .22 Rifle Shoot-off will be held at the Boulder County Fair- Shoot-off will be held Sunday, July 22, 2007 at 10:00 grounds Barn A (rabbit barn) on Friday, July 20, a.m. at Berthoud Gun Club. You can register the day 2007 at 3:00 p.m. You can register the day of the of the shoot from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. To pre-register shoot between 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. To pre-register (preferred), fill out the registration form, including (preferred), fill out the registration form, including your certified leader's signature, and mail it to Paul your certified leader's signature, and mail it to Ross, 1536 Denison Circle, Longmont, CO 80503 Mike Cook, 970 E County Rd 8, Berthoud, CO before Monday, July 16, 2007. Each participant 80513 before Monday, July 16, 2007. Each par- needs to bring his/her own rifle, .22 shells (50 ticipant needs to bring his/her own box of pellets, rounds), kneeling pad, safety glasses,and ear protec- rifel/pistol, safety glasses, and kneeling pad. For tion. For questions, call Paul Ross at 303-809-0873. questions, call Mike Cook at 970-532-4787. Skeet and 5 Stand A-'hery Shoot-off will be held Saturday, July 28, 2007. Skeet • it-off will be held at Berthoud Gun Club on will be held at Golden Gun Club in Watkins;Co and.5 aturday, July 21, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. You can Stand will be held at Berthoud Gun Club. You can register the day of the shoot from 8:00 to 9:00 register the day of the shoot from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. a.m. To pre-register (preferred), fill out the regis- for skeet and from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. for 5 Stand. No tration form, including your certified leader's sig- pre-registrations will be accepted, but your certified nature, and mail it to Jerry Boldt, 12900 Linda leader's signature will still be required. Each partici- Vista Drive, Longmont, CO 80504 before Mon- pant needs to bring his/her own shotgun, at least 75 day, July 16, 2007. Each participant needs to rounds of shotgun shells (shot size of 7.5, 8, or 9. bring his/her own bow, five or more arrows, arm Bring extra shells for possible tie breaker shoot-off), protection, forger protection, and quiver. This safety glasses, and ear protection. You will shoot at year there will be five classes for archery: Com- least 2 rounds but may shoot 3 depending on the pound Unlimited, Compound Limited, Compound number of shooters and the weather conditions. This Traditional, Recurve Limited, Recurve Traditional. will be determined the day of the shoot before the See your coach for definitions of each class. For competition begins. If you have any questions, call questions, call Jerry Boldt at 303-772-4467. Mel Green at 303-532-0956 or 720-494-2210. The Note: You may compete in both compound cost will be approximately $3.50 per round. and recurve at the county shoot-off. If you qualify for state, you must pick the single class in which Interview Judging will be Wednesday, August 1, you will compete at state. If you qualify for the 2007. Remember that if you do not go to interview state shoot-off, you must supply a scorer for each judging, you can not compete at the state fair shoot- shooter. offs. State shoot-off dates: Muzzleloading Saturday, Aug 18, 2007 .22 Rifle Shoot-off will be held at Berthoud Gun Club Sun- Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 Archery, Muzzleloading day, July 22, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. for juniors and Saturday, September 1, 2007 ' 1 a.m. for seniors. To pre-register (preferred), Air Rifle/Pistol, Skeet Ill -- out the registration form, including your certi- Sunday, September 2, 2007 5-Stand Fie d leader's signature, and mail it to Jeff Stamp, Monday, September 3, 2007 Trap PO Box 1198, Longmont, CO 80502 before Mon- day, July 16, 2007. Each participant needs to bring his/her own rifle with powder and balls, safety masses. and ear protection. For questions. 07/13/2007 00:06 4e52622011 GENE SEARS PAGE 01/01 In 1990, more than five mil- • lion targets were trapped at two shoots t':�f's•eutgg ta� held on ATA borne grounds in Van- try, ,_; »-,,;L'•-' -n� IF , _ ti.ti14 e.. di7ta,O.,acaording to John Norris,tour- nament director. The Grand Amer!- can and the Ohio State Shoot were the - w i. twoevents,and when thatmany targets _ - , -FT -- . s [f fly from thesametraphousesdmeafer • r ., ,,,,_ r t timGmnchdebrisisgoing,tobelefton _ v 1 a the field.Spectators andshootent most Okla'When asked how It was possible •T1a hoothi .odati. On) Shooting .i often seethebrokentargetsinthefeld ps g Ass and hulls on the line. Because of its to maintain success at both trapshoot- Park in H)teno and Mlle Hi Shooting size,the lead shot,line. in and k fag and be sporting goods business, Park near Denver.(The Scenes have a hiding easy Gene said,"lesfun.-Itne etbothered 20-year lease on the OTA park and a to miss. me much.When i get to the line,I turn partnership hr with The ATA Homegroundsnadd offthc other deals.^ Ray Stafford at Mile accumulate more lead shot than most ) gut clubs in North Ametica, but all The"otherdea "indudedre- They decided to salvage the dabs which throw trap,skeet or sport- loading which he started in 1954 With lead themselves. ing clap targets experience some lead lead that father Garland Foster Sears In 1984 theyboughta machine buildup either in the pound or,when reclaimed from a seal(operation be- from Remedy M aingand modi- appiiable,in nearby water. gun in 1452 As s young Mt Gene Rod it for their Deeds.A second unit helped his dad by lending ing lead shot was added in 1985, and in 1989 they More emphasis is being Placed on recycling almost everything these away.At that time,Garland F.used a purchased their third rig.All three must days,and lead is no exception.For gun tractor and front loader"and a whole have dry land for maximum efficiency. clubs two basic benefits are derived 'lot of help"aerording to Garland Stone The recovered lead (11 times seafrom reclaiming lead shot a cleaner Gene's sees more dense than water,or about 88 lbs. Today Garland S. who won toagalon iasometimes sold toshoot- environment and financial rewards ) Perhaps the latter, along with shoot- , the Parent-Child rauewith Gene at the era who reload.More often,it is used ers' natural desire to keep down te 1968 Grand American,runs the lead for ingot.(Most of the recovered lead cost of their Id etlme tevntioml sport, recovery operation for Gene Sears can't be used for rebs&ng bemuse of is why lead shot was being reclaimed at Supply Co.He uses three huge,cum- ackhtion-but GatSd said that in some clubs long before recycling was bine-hltemachinestommverleadshot Florida soil conditions,had shot re- Pin E front trap and skeet fields. "The me- tains the quality nary for reload- fashionable and the impact on the chines have cutting edges and digger rag.) environment became a concern. blades,"Garland said.Thesemachiaes tion That spent lead shot-small In servic1990 ed bout 20s ed ads,and though itmaybc-hasvalue,andlfitan runalongtheswfam,staapingup►oy businesservicadabout20dubs,and beeughlime be-hasndnbpropertyin deep.The soil B run through shaker they have cleared lead groin facilities in he Inca entitles,it rann gunao the a few screens, where the lead is separated Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, money.ai Lead shot lreclamationamPeois and stored in 55-gallon drums.Finally, Kansas,Missouri,Oklahoma,and Taal. an i some t Leaat d is a fan blows dirt out.The son and grass "We nearly always get more lead than unsex busy and still attracts newer is returned to the ground-as a combine the club management thinks is there," companies.These companies"Mara returnschaffrom thewbeatit threshes Gene said. If dubs keep accurate re c- the same problems-mining lead shot to the ground;the lead,like wheat,is orris of how marry targets are thrown, can be a major task consuming a large stored. Sears can accurately predict the amount amount of time and money. The coast seas redamadoe of lead to be recovered. Most of the One man who has spent a few business evolved because Garland F. time the company recovers the lead years miningiea m is an gHew was no longer redaimingwith his srmall shot on a percentage basis; however, ofFameenshltinee Trapshata.Hehal operation, and the Senses had dills- some clubs hire the work done and a lead reenshriionenterprlsea He has part of curry finding a company that would retain thelad for resale.Aslongasthe ahir lead reclamationting goods enterpriess se salvage lead shot from two clubs they ground is diy and the weather good. were affiliated with:OTA(Oklahoma they can keep busy. Mr Reawa ur^.that was to develop a wet system thattan be ill 1 used Wrredakning lad shot from bodies '..'yi y of water.While the 1991 year is pretty '- '. �'-� - • " muchbooked,theseheduleisoftenad- /A ~ ----- lusted because of weather conditions. zY, , It Page 2 of 2 • Citori XT Trap..$2390.00 Citori XS Skeet Ad astable Comb..$2845.00 Cyry Sporhnp_Composite CF..S3032.00 835 UTLi-M/kG Tactical Turkey Series..$835.00 Clock 27.41000;00 BAR Lightweight Stater..$1011.00 A0 BAR ShortTrac,Left-ffand..$987.00 AR15A3..S5000.00 Safari 550..$3495.00 A-Solt Grade III Octagon,$1088.00 f�£ Find Us 2003 S Shepard Ave El Reno,Oklahoma 73036 (800)522-3314 Store Hours Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm closed Saturday/Sunday Most Major Holidays • Issor Gene Sears Supply carries one of the largest selection of Trap and Skeet shooting equipment in the US. Over 23,000 Square Feet of Warehouse and Sales area.We have what . need. h s, 1 � S y at pg -X..- • copyright 2007 Gene Sears Supply/Rueb Group,LTD./Sean Lewis.All Rights Reserved • • 4-H Shooting Sports enrollment Weld, Larimer and Boulder Counties for 2006-2007 season (October 1, 2006 to September 30, 2007) Type of 4-H Weld County Larimer County Boulder Total Shooting Sports activity Air Rifle 25 ? need to check 24 49 Air Pistol 12 18 15 45 22 -rifle 70 52 24 146 Archery 44 81 57 182 Muzzle loaders 7 17 8 32 Shotgun 72 52 44 168 Hunting Skills No given 21 Not given 21 Total 230 243 172 643 Leaders 29 Overall total 259 • • • July 16, 2007 To: Mel Green Re: Berthoud Gun Club In light of the recent discussion about the Berthoud Gun Club, I feel compelled to voice my opinion. My wife and I, as well as our four children, have lived on Springhill Lane just west of the Berthoud Gun Club for the past 24 years. I was made aware of the controversy more than a year ago and decided that the best way to make a decision was to go to the gun club and observe. It was the first time I had ever stepped foot on the club property. What I found was a family atmosphere, professionally managed with an emphasis on safety and cleanliness. A great group of people, both young and old, gathers there to participate in this wholesome activity. This club is unique in this day and age in that it allows people to do more than just watch television, or for the younger group, play video games and surf the web. My observation is that it is a safe, wholesome, competitive sport and we are fortunate to have it in our Berthoud community. From a distance of a quarter of a mile, we have not found the sound the least bit offensive and in fact, we feel that it adds to the atmosphere of this farm community. We are also located within half a mile of the train tracks and have • grown accustomed to the sound of the passing trains, as well as our neighbor farmers baling hay at midnight three to four times per summer and corn dryers running 16 hours per day in the fall. These sounds, like those we hear from the gun club, are all part and parcel to living in this rural community. We are of the opinion that if the Berthoud Gun Club continues to exercise the same common sense and safety as they have shown in the past, they will continue to have a positive impact on maintaining the distinctive environment we all appreciate in the Berthoud area. Please feel free to contact me if need any further information. Jim and Kerry Sewczak 247 Springhill Lane Berthoud CO 80513 • • \e„Q,„ ,00 a s iy,„0/ C tea` Le&a.o P /22,7.%0 /7e m 72-get9 t. 9 Wo_ r .Y//2a7) det44411 4-Qte5C 4-11 e—i6LQ.P Gc)g-n 2-° /22Q-3- e- St • ' (t). 2,p • C-6- l_ . , ct D .e cQ t-, s et to 'Noi,t, � -E•1-vb2, came .>2)R.0- 21.0 ---L)QQ_\t-h frzNiLudvQ - A .A_QcM .J-A-- i.Qoce V dAj O ` up 00 QQ11 QyLPetaa- A2 ✓�CLC �-LMP..-c� Ce?� 712, 314724-Y'472 °-Y --Se i' 4aa7 q 4j -°tea L` `! date, -C.aYL `_ • \rizy >PZcw-wo6' /21-ci Thne ago - ,Dv4p .-`,tJ -62-7i V.-G -o -os e.1 r (,)a- , f X10�e GI , v C yo . heeeo Ozia-721 t"h.e 1/- f/ -d 1? a- .fie I.Y• -1e ,2-17-002-4-7 -Op C 7120 ,eo a , 422e-714 7 � d V`e U , 1-4l2A.eau-e (A-Q a.,\ (f o--✓4{ --Cpcc201,6 - rn'up^l1 • 2 C°-tt,Lt,26lariz2a G� ��lvC�i iLL Lf/Ur7� 072, ./ne „s ,iitr • _--2 /7 a id -?Q Zcz a io .Cv2et e rt goat(' b.3oL sLc cii S Q M 30 W-cen a• ✓22 ep , �A ,moo / 4-0 -ate a7 rile ,ieu, 7gi '. S _z_siz e eukt , fit Gc 0 aea2.o j • July 16, 2007 To: Mel Green Re: Berthoud Gun Club In light of the recent discussion about the Berthoud Gun Club, I feel compelled to voice my opinion. My wife and I, as well as our four children, have lived on Springhill Lane just west of the Berthoud Gun Club for the past 24 years. I was made aware of the controversy more than a year ago and decided that the best way to make a decision was to go to the gun club and observe. It was the first time I had ever stepped foot on the club property. What I found was a family atmosphere, professionally managed with an emphasis on safety and cleanliness. A great group of people, both young and old, gathers there to participate in this wholesome activity. This club is unique in this day and age in that it allows people to do more than just watch television, or for the younger group, play video games and surf the web. My observation is that it is a safe, wholesome, competitive sport and we are fortunate to have it in our Berthoud community. From a distance of a quarter of a mile, we have not found the sound the least bit offensive and in fact, we feel that it adds to the atmosphere of this farm community. We are also located within half a mile of the train tracks and have • grown accustomed to the sound of the passing trains, as well as our neighbor farmers baling hay at midnight three to four times per summer and corn dryers running 16 hours per day in the fall. These sounds, like those we hear from the gun club, are all part and parcel to living in this rural community. We are of the opinion that if the Berthoud Gun Club continues to exercise the same common sense and safety as they have shown in the past, they will continue to have a positive impact on maintaining the distinctive environment we all appreciate in the Berthoud area. - Please feel free to contact me if need any further information. Jim and Kerry Sewczak 247 Springhill Lane Berthoud CO 80513 • 7'17107 10:22 A 98-1170 CHAPTER 91 • GOVERNMENT - LOCAL HOUSE BILL 98-1170 [Digest] BY REPRESENTATIVES George, Arington, G. Berry, Dean, Entz, McElhany, Musgrave, Paschall, Salaz, Smith, Spradley, Swenson, Taylor, and Young; also SENATORS Chlouber, Arnold, Congrove, Powers, and Tebedo. AN ACT CONCERNING QUALIFYING SHOOTING RANGES. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado: SECTION 1. Article 12 of title 25, Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION to read: W25-12-109. Exception -sport shooting ranges- legislative declaration. (1) THE GENERAL SSEMBLY HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, AND DECLARES THAT THE IMPOSITION OF INCONSISTENT, OUTDATED, AND UNNECESSARY NOISE RESTRICTIONS ON QUALIFYING SPORT SHOOTING RANGES THAT MEET SPECIFIC, DESIGNATED QUALIFICATIONS WORK TO THE DETRIMENT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE, AND MORALE AS WELL AS TO THE DETRIMENT OF THE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF THE STATE. THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FURTHER FINDS, DETERMINES, AND DECLARES THAT A NEED EXISTS FOR STATEWIDE UNIFORMITY WITH RESPECT TO EXEMPTING QUALIFYING SHOOTING RANGES FROM THE ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS, ORDINANCES, RULES, AND ORDERS REGULATING NOISE. AS THE GAIN ASSOCIATED WITH HAVING A UNIFORM STATEWIDE EXEMPTION FOR QUALIFYING SPORT SHOOTING RANGES OUTWEIGHS ANY GAINS ASSOCIATED WITH ENFORCING NOISE REGULATIONS AGAINST SUCH RANGES, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FURTHER DECLARES THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, AS ENACTED, ARE A MATTER OF STATEWIDE CONCERN AND PREEMPT ANY PROVISIONS OF ANY LAW, ORDINANCE, RULE, OR ORDER TO THE CONTRARY. (2) AS USED IN THIS SECTION, UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES: (a) "LOCAL GOVERNMENT" MEANS ANY COUNTY, CITY, CITY AND COUNTY, TOWN, OR ANY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY, BOARD, COUNCIL, OR COMMITTEE OPERATING UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF ANY COUNTY, CITY, CITY AND COUNTY, OR TOWN. O (b) "LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL" MEANS ANY ELECTED, APPOINTED, OR MPLOYED INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS ACTING ON BEHALF OF OR EXERCISING THE AUTHORITY OF ANY LOCAL GOVERNMENT. 7'17'07 10:22 98-1170 (c) "PERSON" MEANS AN INDIVIDUAL, PROPRIETORSHIP, PARTNERSHIP, CORPORATION, CLUB, OR OTHER LEGAL ENTITY. (d) "QUALIFYING SPORT SHOOTING RANGE" OR "QUALIFYING RANGE" MEANS ANY BLIC OR PRIVATE ESTABLISHMENT, WHETHER OPERATING FOR PROFIT OR NOT FOR PROFIT, THAT OPERATES AN AREA FOR THE DISCHARGE OR OTHER USE OF FIREARMS OR OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR SILHOUETTE, SKEET, TRAP, BLACK POWDER, TARGET, SELF- DEFENSE, RECREATIONAL OR COMPETITIVE SHOOTING, OR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING. (3)NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER LAW OR MUNICIPAL OR COUNTY ORDINANCE, RULE, OR ORDER REGULATING NOISE TO THE CONTRARY: (a) A LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIAL MAY NOT COMMENCE A CIVIL ACTION NOR SEEK A CRIMINAL PENALTY AGAINST A QUALIFYING SPORT SHOOTING RANGE OR ITS OWNERS OR OPERATORS ON THE GROUNDS OF NOISE EMANATING FROM SUCH RANGE THAT RESULTS FROM THE NORMAL OPERATION OR USE OF THE QUALIFYING SHOOTING RANGE EXCEPT UPON A WRITTEN COMPLAINT FROM A RESIDENT OF THE JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE RANGE IS LOCATED. THE COMPLAINT SHALL STATE THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE COMPLAINANT, HOW LONG THE COMPLAINANT HAS RESIDED AT THE ADDRESS INDICATED, THE TIMES AND DATES ON WHICH THE ALLEGED EXCESSIVE NOISE OCCURRED, AND SUCH OTHER INFORMATION AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT MAY REQUIRE. THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT PROCEED TO SEEK A CRIMINAL PENALTY OR PURSUE A CIVIL ACTION AGAINST A QUALIFYING SPORT SHOOTING RANGE ON THE BASIS OF SUCH A NOISE COMPLAINT IF THE COMPLAINANT ESTABLISHED RESIDENCE WITHIN THE JURISDICTION AFTER JANUARY 1, 1985. 4P (b)NO PERSON MAY BRING ANY SUIT IN LAW OR EQUITY OR ANY OTHER CLAIM FOR ELIEF AGAINST A QUALIFYING SPORT SHOOTING RANGE LOCATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE PERSON'S PROPERTY OR AGAINST THE OWNERS OR OPERATORS OF SUCH RANGE Or THE GROUNDS OF NOISE EMANATING FROM THE RANGE IF: (I) THE QUALIFYING RANGE WAS ESTABLISHED BEFORE THE PERSON ACQUIRED THE PROPERTY; (II) THE QUALIFYING RANGE COMPLIES WITH ALL LAWS, ORDINANCES, RULES, OR ORDERS REGULATING NOISE THAT APPLIED TO THE RANGE AND ITS OPERATION AT THE TIME OF ITS CONSTRUCTION OR INITIAL OPERATION; (III) NO LAW, ORDINANCE, RULE, OR ORDER REGULATING NOISE APPLIED TO THE QUALIFYING RANGE AT THE TIME OF ITS CONSTRUCTION OR INITIAL OPERATION. SECTION 2. Part 1 of article 21 of title 13, Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION to read: 13-21-111.8. Assumption of risk- shooting ranges. (1) ANY PERSON WHO ENGAGES IN SPOW SHOOTING ACTIVITIES AT A QUALIFYING SPORT SHOOTING RANGE, AS DEFINED UNDER SECTION 25-12-109 (2) (d), C.R.S., ASSUMES THE RISK OF INJURY OR DAMAGE ASSOCIATED TITH SPORT SHOOTING ACTIVITIES AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 13-21-111.7. (2)FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, "ENGAGES IN SPORT SHOOTING ACTIVITIES" 111 l.'V' 1 V:LL n 9S-1170 MEANS ENTERING AND EXITING A QUALIFYING SPORT SHOOTING RANGE, PREPARING TO SHOOT, WAITING TO SHOOT, SHOOTING, OR ASSISTING ANOTHER PERSON IN SHOOTING AT A QUALIFYING SPORT SHOOTING RANGE. THE TERM INCLUDES BEING A � ECTATOR AT A QUALIFYING SPORT SHOOTING RANGE AND BEING PRESENT IN THE NGE FOR ANY REASON. SECTION 3. Safety clause. The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety. Approved: April 13, 1998 Capital letters indicate new material added to existing statutes; dashes through words indicate deletions from existing statutes and such material not part of act. • • 408 Ridgeview Court Johnstown, Colorado 80534 II RE: Berthoud Gun Club July 16, 2007 Dear Sir or Madam: The Berthoud Gun Club is playing a key role in providing a place for registered shooting in Northern Colorado. The Club is in compliance with all rules and regulations of the Amateur Trapshooting Association and the Colorado State Trapshooting Association. Sincerely, • Philip R. Vasquez Colorado Delegate to ATA 303-808-6152 • [Click here and type slogan] • Alan Jeffrey Stamp P.O.Box 1198 Longmont, CO 80502 303-931-8951 NRA Instructor#6938775 Berthoud Gun Club P.O.Box 34 20498 CR 1 Berthoud, CO 80513 Dear Sir, Per your request I made a personal inspection of the Berthoud Gun Club range complex located at 20498 CR 1 Berthoud, CO 80513 on July 16, 2007. The shotgun range has had mitigations installed to bring the range into compliance with the NRA and 4-H guidelines for a safe shotgun range which is acceptable for practice and competition. The .22,rim fire and black powder range has an acceptable back stop and is considered to be safe and acceptable for competition and practice. • The archery range is bordered on the south by a large irrigation ditch which well controls access to the range. The archery range is considered to be safe and is acceptable for practice and competition. In my opinion, as of July 16, 2007,with the mitigations which have been installed the range complex located at 20498 CR 1 Berthoud, Colorado is a safe and acceptable place for shotgun, rim fire,black powder and archery training and competition. Respectfully Submitted, r 9 Alan Je frey Stamp NRA Instructor#6838775 • COLORADO : 4-H SHOOTING ;I , c, SPORTS -..( . .,,,, 1 Awards this certificate to -1, JEFF STAMP for successful completion of a course in SHOTGUN/TRAP \`�i iiN I �° c4n Ni 4' e. �• 1 , J': re 1\ \ � Akron.Colorado ;� L� ocation Jenuary 27-29.2006 ( W �1 Date { t 4- S ti °Sr• >Ci. • .t a--k _ A 7,1 l V1 '3 3 h,� "h' t o e R; / 1 f ,A • E > COLORADO ii(� ``!�' 4-H SHOOTING ;_ (. �� SPORTS ��;, Awards this certificate to 4� 1;, ,.',,, ), JEFF STAMP 4 for successful completion of a course in RANGE SAFETY OFFICER ,yg �J. \_ , ,( rki'!Il"UOr / �S� . � ' Eads,Colorado Location March 24-26,2006 E? ivN iC Date % , ate 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator t F v<, 6� �'� k ty z r v RFC rrCs,.1'I 1 i • l ,J >oC,AX;. • /f \r`�'`A t I r'", 1� �[,_. 1 ,r FT y� \- f TI: ,., COLORADO � 4-H SHOOTING ` \ ,_ ,( SPORTS Awards this certificate to -- I /04 ic JEFF STAMP \!. V if 'I 1, 1 for successful completion of a course in RIFLE `` /jam \, !' �� ' Ali froS Ii '?,s4- �Gov voC Loveland Colorado � t j f n� Location Pebmary]0-12.3006 I Date o ( 9,:v/ 4--N_,.. ' ate 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator ,psce• w I@"'�- 5 y e -/ 4/ :7 I t 11 p �\ v_ �' fi 11 jY�� fi 1 - x� f/. f V V�� u u V V J u • "C"e.a re-0' 1 riv--9-0) - �-1 _. . '-r ` a 7( i i L RADO CO O h 4-H SHOOTING ''-\\,%, K SPORTS h-1✓/`` 4,,ci, / i Awards this certification to y JEFF STAMP ' for successful completion of a 4-H Shooting Sports A ; / Leader/Instructor Certification in � \,'.. SHOTGUN/GAMES -- c ., ,, SHOOTING ate SPORTS \A Oo U = st'9/vsvoa �l 1 Akron,Colorado 1 Location 1I . l ff March 16-18,2007 ,1)\ Date *.., �\ i `I/ /:tate 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator ''. y' __ ,em u ' �V ___ 4 • M COLORADO �,'\ c 4—H SHOOTING , %:1/.1:1' SPORTS cAwards this certification to �i JEFF STAMP for successful completion of a 4-H Shooting Sports �j j Leader/Instructor Certification in / i »z }i \ s ARCHERY ` • COLORADO �; I I . A1, I - ; . SHOOT IS 't` SPORTS �x Jri y Hv'D'� aaa C / \\ ..e.- Longmont,Colorado ` I ' ! Location c / ) March 23-24,2007ift n Date ,gin /y �}t a, � - tate 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator i ,i \\ Vb.' J . V&'" 1 J uV / l 1P --- uY --- yIZ� • ' -::,',1:1,..-‘,111\11./://, COLORADO 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS Awards this certification to fq, �_ i , JEFF STAMP '' 1' for successful completion of a 4-H Shooting Sports / A' Leader/Instructor Certification in i�l4V�Fv Y I.) �` r MUZZLELOADING f ir\t • e COLORADO �� t� /7 O0 4- d a t SPORTS` I i ,' Fort Morgan.Colorado � �� Location �� . p January 26-28.2007 �� ;, ii,c- �.� Date _ g anne.t7yae ' . ate 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator ) \. • • NationalRifle Association Credentials A.J.STAMP Range Safely Officer Instructor Certified Rifle"Certified Shotgun NRA#6838775 rvoi Eweaed a<Cana,J anuiewOes:,res]occa8,nes • • 4 br ta •2 \ 7j z 1 ,:i. 2 \ t. _ ± % 1/41Th . e \ \ m .... il \ / 0 j CA ` � \ r < © \ � •- 2 ) ' H ! U '2 ) 1.4} ,., & 2• § .e L. - ) / *tic 9, 2 UI i I 4 I(4 Imil/ / 5-D \ g E ; , a - \ w = ` ® / c \ ...0 H : \ \ \ ; : - \ \ / # -0 .45. - § i _ E_ 9 cr., - \ \ > \ < 4144 % § § 07 L ! 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Weld County Commissioner's Use by Special Review Permit# 1569 • July 18, 2007 (Berthoud Gun Club 20498 Weld County Road 1, Berthoud, CO 80513 (Mailing=P.O. Box 34 Berthoud, CO 80513) Draft provided by the Clerk of the Board Page 1 no requested changes Page 2 no requested changes. Page 3 no requested changes Page 4 . Section 2 A through F in it's entirety: The club is in the process of getting the documentation to support A through F. Page 5 no requested changes Page 6 no requested changes Page 7 no requested changes • Page 8 no requested changes Page 9 through 12 Berthoud Gun Club Inc agrees and has no problem with the majority of the site specific development plan provision 1 through 39. However there are a few, items for which we would like to make changes.. Item number 3. Which was recommend and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commissioners: Stating the hours of operation to be from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. (Berthoud Gun Club would agree with their recommendations except that we would desire these hours to be Sunday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Except the trap/ 5 stand range (Shotgun range) would be close to shotgun shooting (only) any time the transfer station would be open for operation. (Note: The 22/muzzle loader range and archery range do not interfere with any safety issues with transfer station.) Most notable, is the fact that various 4-H groups, Boy Scouts and Colorado Youth Outdoors, use these facilities particularly on Wednesdays after 4:00 PM and all day Saturday. (The Shotgun range would be open after 4:00 PM when the transfer station closes.) Item number 4. Seems unreasonable to close a recreational facility on federal and state holidays. Item number 5. (This is a declarative statement that needs explanation.) (May be best to strike this item) • • Item number 7 There shall be no firearms of any caliber over the caliber of.22 "on the rifle/22 range"with the exception of muzzleloaders per 4-H regulations, used at this facility at any time. (add for clarification "on the rifle/22 range) Items number 33 & 34 Seem reasonable so long as they do not supersede the Colorado State Law for shooting ranges. (25-12-109) All other areas not address specifically above with this document, so long as it does not supersede the Colorado State Law for shooting ranges (25-12-109), the Berthoud Gun Club Inc would agree to the requirements set forth • • Weld County Commissioners Meeting:Berthoud Gun Club Hearing Availability of and access to shooting ranges are growing problems for hunters, hunter • education classes, shooters and youth shooting sports participants in Colorado. Development continues to crowd out or swallow up shooting ranges,both formal and informal, around the state. Colorado has over 200,000 hunting license buyers, and they need to have access to shooting ranges for firearms practice and education. A required part of every hunter education class is the live-fire where students are required to demonstrate safe firearms handling and operation and must fire at least 10 rounds of ammunition. In order to meet this requirement, hunter education classes must have access to shooting ranges around the state. The Colorado Division of Wildlife's Hunter Education Program: ➢ Graduates nearly 17,000 students each year ➢ Has approximately 45o volunteer instructors o 29 volunteer instructors in Larimer County o 23 volunteer instructors in Weld County o -12 volunteer instructors in Boulder County ➢ 2006 student numbers • o Boulder County: 328 a Larimer County: 1463 o Weld County: 798 ➢ One instructor group alone will teach 14 to 15 classes this year that will use the Berthoud Gun Club range to complete the live-fire requirement. o 500 +/- hunter education students will complete their live fire at Berthoud Gun Club this year - 48o completed their live-fire at BGC in 2006 o Chilson Recreation Center has requested a Hunter Education class per month o 4-H Shooting Sports Program participants must complete a Hunter Education course in order to compete ➢ Boulder & Larimer Counties both have well over 120 shooting sports participants in their programs - all have taken or will take a hunter education course o Colorado Youth Outdoors participants receive their hunter education training and shooting sports introduction at the Berthoud Gun Club facility ➢ The Berthoud Gun Club does not charge for youth shooting activities, even though there is a reimbursement program in place -they provide access free of charge as a community service • ➢ The Berthoud Gun Club plays an important role in hunter education for students in the Berthoud area as well as for surrounding communiti• EXHIBIT % cahO N �� II I -.. •er5 j_ , ' j r. ..x WECC•ME rbr_ 3.7 PM i 1 L'u 5:n y7 \ tt• i + y kAK fr - .♦�e a f I slIl f' • - ' Ixt a Yi " 54,4 , l r• Stk.', cp yam.' r �� ro t rt � 1 N } z i c "Nat • r E i ft. 1 r I y: - W. '' . a ,..tar - '.- tir " e �, ‘-'4,,,,s4,,,-_ .p, +' 'S OS' . I r 4 1.g1( 1me x'&i S,r { Y go * a i _". " 1J ay 41 , R -- �, Presentation on Behalf of Neighbors USR-1569: Berthoud Gun Club • Board of County Commissioners Hearing July 18,2007 Nancy Frase, President Frase Consulting Group,Inc. www.fraseconsulting.com (970)506-4174 2212 Vermont Drive,#J206 Fort Collins,CO 80525 Introduction I'm representing 18 families. We request that you require the gun club to fully comply with county, state and federal regulations. Main Topic#1: Chronological Framework 1952: Gun club started 1972: Land Use Code came into effect -Use was non-conforming by default • Concerns: City dump easement(land acquired in 1975) Framed outhouse(added circa 1990) Stadium lights(added circa 2000) 2003:Non-conforming status formally recognized -Jul 28,2003:NCU app signed -Aug 11, 2003: NCU app approved To Maintain "Non-Conforming" Status No enlargement or increase of use No extension of use to occupy greater land area No movement to other portions of the same property No addition of signs to be seen from off the property No abandonment of use for more than 6 months Concerns: Continuous addition of sheds Excavation,movement of dirt Lead management Pollutants entering waterways Ditch access/safety Drainage patterns • 2005:Non-conforming status revoked -Nov 29,2005: revocation EXHIBIT -Feb 7,2006: violation notice Main Took N1:Chronological Framework(continued) 2006-2007: USR application in process -Jun 16,2006: application submitted(submitted nearly 7 months after revocation of NCU status) - Sep 19,2006: PC hearing -Jul 18, 2007: BOCC hearing(delayed 10 months due to gun club's inaction) Proof of compliance with industry safety standards required for: -Recommendation of approval from Planning Department -Recommendation of approval from Planning Commission - Scheduling of this BOCC Hearing Main Topic#2: Neighbors' Experience Level of on-site activity has increased by at least 160 times since 1972: 1972: 2 people x 5 hours/month x 6 months=60 person-hours per year 1995: 3 people x 10 hours/month x 6 months= 180 person-hours per year 2000: 5 people x 20 hours/month x 9 months=900 person-hours per year 2004: 10 people x 30 hours/month x 12 months=3,600 person-hours per year 2007: 20 people x 40 hours/month x 12 months=9,600 person-hours per year Neighbors'testimony: Abandonment of use Hours of operation Can't sleep with windows open Riverbank no longer safe • Failed attempts to negotiate Patrons not from Berthoud Debris found on other properties Liability insurance Property value Rouge shooting of high-powered rifles Threatening behavior Main Topic#3: Feasibility of Proposed Use Projected 10-Year Area Growth The gun club has the burden of qualifying their right to remain in the area for the next 10 years in the face of certain development. Development has already occurred; future development will be even denser. -800+new sites(99%residential)planned for adjacent properties Proposed Level of Use The gun club has plans to facilitate about 100 hours/month of shooting--maybe more. There is no sacred quiet time for nearby families. • There is insufficient space for parking. Main Took#3:Feasibility of Proposed Use(continued) Inability/Unwillingness to Fully Comply Requests for variances are unreasonable: - Lack of safety buffer zones creates very real danger -Ten-year review cycle is needed due to very rapid area growth/development Ability to implement required improvements is questionable(funds and manpower) Conclusion If you approve the application... - Require reviews,permits and inspections of existing improvements - Strongly limit the intensity of the noise pollution -Require compliance with industry safety standards If you deny the application... - Require reviews,permits and inspections of existing improvements - Reverse the 2003 formalization of the non-conforming use status -Require that the site configuration and level of activity be returned to the 1972 scope We request that you require the gun club to fully comply with county,state and federal regulations. Personal Impact Statements Dr.Neil Schaal -public safety Mr. Jeff Riley =noise pollution • Hello