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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20062419.tiff Page 1 of 1 Brad Mueller From: Bruce Barker Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 4:44 PM To: Brad Mueller Subject: Covenants for Gold Stone Creek Minor Subdivision The covenants look OK, except for the following: Although there is reference to the "master" property (Exhibit A), there is no reference to the properties subdivided through the minor subdivision and leaving blanks for the recording information (reception number and date of recordation). There is no reference to whether the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act applies, if at all. The acknowledgement for Haung's signature is incomplete. It should say " . . . by Walter W. Huang, Manager, Gold Stone Center, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, Declarant." Bruce. EXHIBIT J 2006-2419 1 ` 0 05/04/2006 ' Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE MAY 1 6 2006 RECEIVED rat it,srt'H- Memorandum TO: Brad Mueller, W.C. Planning ' CDATE: May 12, 2006 FROM: Pam Smith, W.C. Department of Publi COLORADO Health and Environment ) CASE NO.: MF-1081 NAME: Walter Huanq/Gold Stone Center LLC The Department has reviewed this Final Plat application. The Department finds that the application lacks the following information: 1. There are no plat notes on the Final Plat documents; 2. There are no primary and secondary septic envelopes on the Final Plat; 3. There are no covenants to review. Brad forwarded me the covenants for review and has also forwarded me a copy of the Final Master Utility Plan which has one large septic area equaling approximately 3150 square feet. There is also a note on this Plan that the septic envelopes are conceptual only and that specific site locations will be determined at building permit application. I advised Mr. Honn in an email dated December 22, 2005 that septic envelopes which are recorded on the final plat become legally designated easement areas for placement of a septic system in the future. If, after the results of the percolation test the envelope is not large enough, or if an envelope is being moved, the applicant must provide our office with an Affidavit of Correction that has been recorded with the Weld County Clerk and Recorders office. An envelope cannot arbitrarily be moved. Therefore: • The note on the Landscape Plan is misleading and should be corrected or removed altogether • The Department recommends that the septic envelope locations on the Preliminary Plat Design Adjustment (dated October 17, 2005) that were reviewed and approved by this Department be the final septic locations. • This same language preserving and/or protecting the absorption field envelopes is not found in the development covenants. 1 SD - - . 40it O �Pyd co �, �ld County Referral Y e vf,414k7 3/4/CFpall?) March 28, 2006 WilDeRFCF zoo6 COLORADO F� The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Walter Huang Case Number MF-1081 Please Reply By April 25, 2006 Planner Brad Mueller Project Final Plat for nine (9) residential lots in the (E) Estate Zone District (Gold Stone r Creek) 1 Legal N2NW4 of Section 16, TBN, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location East of and adjacent to CR 29, south of and adjacent to vacated CR 94. Parcel Number 0553 16 200014 The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. Utility Board Hearing April 27, 2006 Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) June 6, 2006 ❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan ❑ We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. „Na' See attached letter. Comments: Signature // 7d Date ///c�cc �� / /'?AY 4f 2 ooh Agency Sriv,Ptp/cS a "At at ❖Weld County Planning Dept. <916 10th Street, Greeley,CO.80631 ❖(970)353-6100 ext.3540 ❖(970)304-6498 fax Weld County Sheriffs Office M e mo To: Brad Mueller From: Ken Poncelow Date: May 17, 2006 Re: MF-1081 The Sheriffs Office recommends the following improvements for this housing sub-division: 1. The Sheriffs Office requests that builders and developers designate an area by the entrance of the sub-division in which to place a shelter for school children awaiting the school bus. This area should also include a pull off for the school bus which enables it to safely load and unload children out of the roadway. 2. Either mail distribution within the sub-division or a central drop off location within the sub-division should be developed so that residents do not have to cross a county road to obtain their mail. 3. A permanent sign should be placed at the entrance to the subdivision detailing the name of the sub-division, address, and a graphical presentation of the roadways within the subdivision. There should be a plan developed to maintain this sign. 4. If the roadways within this sub-division are not maintained or adopted by the county, individuals purchasing property in this sub-division should be notified that the Sheriffs Office will have limited traffic enforcement powers. 5. A plan should be developed to maintain roadways within the sub-division especially during inclement weather conditions for emergency vehicles. 6. The Sheriffs Office is very supportive of homeowner funded homeowner's associations. These associations provide a contact for the Sheriffs Office and a means of maintaining common areas. 7. If there are oil or gas production facilities within this sub-division,they need to be fenced off in order to mitigate the potential for tampering. These facilities are known to create an attractive nuisance for young people. Tampering not only creates a significant danger to safety but also of environmental damage with extensive mitigation and clean-up costs. 8. The names of all streets within the sub-division should be presented to the Sheriffs Office for approval. This will eliminate duplication of street names within the county. 9. The Sheriffs Office encourages Law Enforcement Authorities to provide additional funding for law enforcement requirements in the future. The Sheriffs Office lacks the ability to absorb any additional service demand without the resources recommended in the multi-year plan provided to the Weld County Board of County Commissioners or as 1 indicated by growth not considered at the time the plan was developed. I have no other comments on this proposal. r • Page 2 Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE Oblf APR 2 7 2006 MEMORANDUM RECEIVED TO: Brad Mueller, Assistant PI g t ector DATE: 25-April-2006 FROM: Peter Schei, P.E., Public epartment COLORADO SUBJECT: MF-1081 Gold Ston ee Minor Subdivision(Final Plat) 3 Weld County Public Works Department has reviewed final plan materials and has the following development referral comments prior to the Planning Department accepting the case for application by the County. Comments ❑ This third memorandum follows an improvements agreement submitted to our office for review. ❑ Public Works has reviewed Improvements Agreement According to Policy Regarding Collateral for Improvements(Private Road Maintenance)associated with Gold Stone Center,LLC for the minor subdivision final plat Gold Stone Creek(MF-1081). o The improvements agreement submitted to our office is generally acceptable. o The applicant shall resubmit the improvements agreement for Public Road Maintenance. The applicant has proposed a paved interior roadway, which upon construction to County standards would be accepted for public maintenance following a one-year warranty period. o The estimated costs appear to be appropriate to complete the proposed work. o This agreement must be reviewed by Public Works and shall be approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)prior to recording any final plan. Recommendation ❑ The Public Works Department recommends approval of this final plat conditional on the acceptance of re-submittal application materials. Acceptance of materials shall be in writing. Any issues shall be resolved with Public Works prim 6a rem-Mat-of atl ,bal ' PC: ME-I 081 Gold Stone Creek Minor Subdivision(Final Plat)3 'mail&Original:Planner:Brad Mueller. PC by Post: Applicant:Mr. Walter Huang w/Gold Stone Center,LLC. PC by Post: Engineer:Shear Engineering Corporation. Page 1 of 1 Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE MEMORANDUM APR - 6 2006 RECEIVED TO: Brad Mueller, Assistant Plann' irector DATE: 05-April-2006 W ik FROM: Peter Schei, P.E., Publi epartment COLORADO SUBJECT: MF-1081 Gold Stone Creek Minor Subdivision(Final Plat) 2 Weld County Public Works Department has reviewed final plan materials and has the following development referral comments prior to the Planning Department accepting the case for application by the County. Comments ❑ The Final Plat of Gold Stone Creek Minor Subdivision, by Intermill Land surveying, Inc., and Final Utility Plans - Gold Stone Creek Minor Subdivision by Shear Engineering, submitted by the applicant are generally acceptable to Public Works. o Public Works does not accept the interior roadway name of"Weld County Road 92.75." The interior subdivision roadway shall not be labeled as a "County Road". The applicant shall re-label the interior roadway for the subdivision on all final plat and engineering plan drawings. o Sheet 5, Final Grading Plan, shall describe the abbreviation "TOW". If "TOW" relates to "FG", a consistent abbreviation should be used to avoid confusion during construction. o Revised sealed final roadway/construction/grading/erosion control plan drawings shall be resubmitted with the final plan application materials. The applicant must submit a total of three(3)sets of final roadway, drainage,utility /construction plan drawings(stamped, signed,and dated)to Public Works. • Every sheet of the engineering drawings shall be sealed by the engineer of record. • Weld County Field Inspectors will use the extra sets of plan drawings during construction. ❑ The applicant has submitted a pavement design: Geotechnical Engineering Pavement Report — Gold Stone Creek Minor Subdivision by Terracon (Project No. 20065011) dated February 7, 2006, and sealed by David Richer, P.E. (Colorado P.E. # 27712),which is acceptable to Public Works. ❑ The Final Drainage, Erosion Control and Water Quality Report for Gold Stone Creek Minor Subdivision by Shear Engineering Corporation(Project No.2136-01-04)dated January 2006, sealed by Brian Shear,P.E. is acceptable to Public Works. ❑ The applicant or their agents may be required to obtain permits from Weld County Public Works -Utility Agent, for each utility. Additional permits may be required for: Development Construction, and Stormwater. ❑ The applicant has not submitted an improvements agreement with their application materials. o The applicant shall submit Improvements Agreements According to Policy Regarding Collateral for Improvements (on-site/public) with the final plan application. These agreements must be reviewed by Public Works and shall be approved by the Board of County Commissioners(BOCC)prior to recording any final plan. Recommendation ❑ The Public Works Department recommends approval of this final plat conditional on the acceptance of re-submittal application materials. Acceptance of materials shall be in writing. Any issues shall be resolved with Public Works prior to recording of the final plat: ,._•PC':ME-1081 Gold Stone Creek Minor Subdivision(Final Plat) Email&Original:Planner:Chris Guthman. PC by Post: Applicant:Mr. Walter Huang w/Gold Stone Center,LLC. PC by Post: Engineer:Shear Engineering Corporation. Page I of 1 Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE oMAR 2 3 2006 _ (icfte\ ; INsi MEMORANDUM RECEIVED TO: Chris Gathman, Planning a ent DATE: 22-March-2006 ll FROM: Peter Schei,P.E., Pus Department COLORADO SUBJECT: MF-1081 Gold S ne Creek Minor Subdivision(Final Plat) Wel d County Public Works Department has reviewed final plan materials and has the following development referral �/ comments prior to the Planning Department accepting the case for application by the County. Comments ❑ The Final Plat of Gold Stone Creek Minor Subdivision, by Intermit] Land surveying, Inc., and Final Utility Plans - Gold Stone Creek Minor Subdivision by Shear Engineering,submitted by the applicant are generally acceptable to Public Works. o Public Works does not accept the interior roadway name of"Weld County Road 92.75." The interior subdivision roadway shall not be labeled as a "County Road". The applicant shall re-label the interior roadway for the subdivision on all engineering plan drawings. o Sheet 5, Final Grading Plan, shall describe the abbreviation "TOW". If "TOW" relates to "FG", a consistent abbreviation should be used to avoid confusion during construction. o Revised sealed final roadway/ construction / grading/ erosion control plan drawings shall be resubmitted with the final plan application materials. o Every sheet of the engineering drawings shall be sealed by the engineer of record. 1 The applicant has submitted a pavement design: Geotechnical Engineering Pavement Report — Gold Stone Creek Minor Subdivision by Terracon(Project No. 20065011) dated February 7, 2006, and sealed by David Richer, P.E., which is acceptable to Public Works. ❑ The Final Drainage, Erosion Control and Water Quality Report for Gold Stone Creek Minor Subdivision by Shear Engineering Corporation(Project No.2136-01-04)dated January 2006,sealed by Brian Shear,P.E. is acceptable to Public Works. ❑ The applicant or their agents may be required to obtain permits from Weld County's Public Works - Utility Agent, for each utility. ❑ The applicant must submit two (2) additional sets of final roadway, drainage, utility / construction plan drawings (stamped, signed,and dated)to Public Works for Weld County Field Inspectors' use during construction of the subdivision. ❑ The applicant shall submit Improvements Agreements According to Policy Regarding Collateral for Improvements (on- site/public) with the final plan application. These agreements must be reviewed by Public Works and shall be approved by the Board of County Commissioners(BOCC)prior to recording any final plan. Recommendation ❑ The Public Works Department recommends approval of this final plat conditional on the acceptance of re-submittal application materials. Acceptance of materials shall be in writing. Any issues shall be resolved with Public Works prior to recording of the final plat: PC:ME-1081 Gold Stone Creek Minor Subdivision(Final Plat) Email&Original:Planner:Chris Gathman. PC by Post: Applicant:Gold Stone Center,LLC. PC by Post: Engineer:Shear Engineering. --- ----- Page 1 of 1 February 14, 2006 Project No. 2136-01-04 S GI E A R ENGINEERING CORPORATION Weld County Public Works P.O. Box 758 Greeley, Colorado 80632 Attn: Peter Schei, P.E. Re: Gold Stone Creek Minor Subdivision; Weld County (Pierce); Colorado Response to July 29, 2005 Change of Zone Comments Dear Mr. Schei, This is a response to the most recent Weld County Public Works Department review comments concerning Gold Stone Creek Minor Subdivision noted in a memorandum from you to Chris Gathman dated July 29, 2005 prior to the reconfiguration of the proposed lots and Weld County rights-of-way. External Roadways: o This development will introduce additional vehicle trips to the roadway system from the 9 proposed additional lots (approximately 85 vehicle trips to the roadway system). According to the Gold Stone Creek Traffic Analysis (File: 0515ME01) by Matt Delich (PE 15263) dated March 18, 2005, from Traffic & Transportation Engineering, "with the Gold Stone Creek Development, the future average daily traffic will be well below the minimum threshold of 200 VPD to require paving or treatment of WCR29. " Public Works is in agreement with the findings of the report and no off-site improvements are required R. Acknowledged o CR 29 is classified by the County (Weld County Roadway Classification Plan June 2002) as a local gravel road (adjacent to the proposed development) and requires a 60 foot right-of- way. The applicant has verified the existing right-of-way and the documents creating the right-of-way have been noted on the change of zone plat. CR 29 is under the jurisdiction and maintenance of Weld County. R Acknowledged o CR 94 does not exist adjacent to this development on the section line. The applicant has submitted evidence of vacation of right-of-way recorded with the Weld County Clerk & Recorder. R. Acknowledged Internal Roadways: o The applicant shall provide a pavement design prepared by a professional engineer along with the final plan submittal. R Acknowledged. Please reference the attached Geotechnical Engineering Pavement Report by Terracon, dated February 7, 2006. 4836 S. College, Suite 12 Ft. Collins, CO 80525 (970) 226-5334 Fax (970) 282-0311 www.shearengineering.com PAGE 2 February 14, 2006 Project No. 2136-01-04 Re: Gold Stone Creek Minor Subdivision; Weld County (Pierce); Colorado Response to July 29, 2005 Change of Zone Comments ❑ Public Works has reviewed the revised cul-de-sac design and deemed it acceptable with regards projected floodways and drainage. R Acknowledged. As requested, the lots and County rights-of-way have been relocated outside projected floodways. ❑ The Joint Access, Utility and Drainage Easement Typical Section (Lots 5 and 6) shown on Sheet 2 of 2 of the Intermill Land Surveying, Inc drawings and Sheet 9 of 10 on the Shear Engineering Corporation drawings must be classified as internal roadway right-of-way and dedicate to the public. o The internal roadway right-of-way shall be 60 feet in width and dedicated to the public. o The typical cross-section of interior road shall be two 13 foot gravel lanes shown on the change of zone plat. o The HOA covenants shall be responsible for maintenance of this segment of the internal roadway. R. We no longer propose the Joint Access, Utility and Drainage Easement due to the relocation of the lots and County rights-of-way outside projected floodways. ❑ Stop signs and street name sign locations to he shown on the final roadway construction plans have been included and duly noted with zone change submittal. R. Acknowledged. ❑ Easements to be shown on the final plat (in accordance with the County standards (Sec.24-7- 60) and / or Utility Board recommendations) have been shown and duly noted with zone change submittal. R. Acknowledged. ❑ Intersection sight distance triangles at the development entrance will be required. All landscaping within the triangles must he less than 3%2 feet in height at maturity, and noted on the final roadway plans. o Sight triangles should be shown in reference to lanes of on-coming traffic (see northbound lane of WCR 29). The applicant will he required to follow AASHTO — A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets 2004, labeling site triangle geometry on the roadway plans. R. Acknowledged. Sight distance triangle is shown on the plans (please refer to Sheet 2). We used the design speed of 55 (MPH) with a line of sight distance of 1240ft. ❑ The applicant shall submit to Public Works stamped, signed and dated final plat drawings and roadway / construction & grading plan drawings for review (with the final plan application) and approval Construction details to be shown on final plat submittal have been included and duly noted with zone change submittal package. R. Acknowledged. PAGE 3 February 14, 2006 Project No. 2136-01-04 Re: Gold Stone Creek Minor Subdivision; Weld County (Pierce); Colorado Response to July 29, 2005 Change of Zone Comments o The applicant shall submit Improvements Agreements According to Policy Regarding Collateral for Improvements with the final plan application. These agreements must he reviewed by Public Works and shall be approved by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)prior to recording any final plan. R. Acknowledged. Drainage: o The Preliminary Drainage, Erosion Control and Water Quality Report for Gold Stone Creek Minor Subdivision, dated June 2005, by Brian Shear, P.E. (Colorado PE#20262) with Shear Engineering Corporation (Project No: 2136-01-04) is satisfactory. o The report notes a flood zone (Spring Creek drainage) passing through the proposed development site. o The report shows calculated drainage and channel cross-sections using HEC-RAS models. o The report outlines design alternatives and analysis concluding on a levee system solution. R. Acknowledged. o The applicant shall address building envelope locations (for Lot #4, Lot #5, Lot #7, and Lot #6) with the final plan application materials. "In no case shall a one-hundred-year design storm frequency cause inundation to any structure or pose a hazard "It is the Public Works recommendation to locate all building structures out of the known flood zone. Any structures located in close proximity to a flood zone may consider standard flood protection measures, which may include raising the main floor elevation. o Proposed building footprint locations have been shown to be compliant; however minimum building envelope locations should also be included on final plat submittal. R Acknowledged. We have relocated the proposed lots and County rights-of-way outside projected floodways. o The applicant shall amend the required dimensions for the box culvert under the interior gravel roadway. R We no longer propose the Joint Access (interior gravel roadway) due to the relocation of the proposed lots outside projected floodways. o A final drainage report stamped, signed and dated by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Colorado shall he submitted with the final plan application, since a flood zone is noted as passing through the proposed site. R. Acknowledged. PAGE 4 February 14, 2006 Project No. 2136-01-04 Re: Gold Stone Creek Minor Subdivision; Weld County (Pierce); Colorado Response to July 29, 2005 Change of Zone Comments o The final drainage report shall include a flood hazard review documenting any FEMA defined floodplains or floodways. The engineer shall reference the specific map panel number, including date. The development site shall be located on the copy of the FEMA map. R. Acknowledged. Please reference Appendix III of the Final Drainage, Erosion Control and Water Quality Report. o Stormwater runoff shall not adversely impact downstream storm drainage facilities. R. Acknowledged. o The report must include discussion of the flood zone and the impacts/implications with- respect-to the proposed development, building structures, roadway, developed stormwater drainage, and HOA covenants/restrictions for a major drainage way. R. Acknowledged. ❑ The applicant shall prepare a construction detail for typical lot grading with respect to drainage for the final plan application. Front, rear and side slopes around building envelopes must be addressed In addition, drainage for rear and side lot line swales shall be considered. Building envelopes must be planned to avoid storm water flows, while taking into account adjacent drainage mitigation. R Acknowledged. Please reference Typical Lot Grading Detail on Sheet 5, the Final Grading Plan. ❑ Final drainage construction and erosion control plans (conforming to the drainage report) stamped, signed and dated by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Colorado shall be submitted with each final plan (phase) application. These plans (stormwater management plans) may be based on Urban Drainage methodology. R Acknowledged. PAGE 5 February 14, 2006 Project No. 2136-01-04 Re: Gold Stone Creek Minor Subdivision; Weld County (Pierce); Colorado Response to July 29, 2005 Change of Zone Comments We trust that this response has addressed all of your specific comments and concerns. If you have any questions or further comments during your next detailed project review, please call at (970) 226-5334. Sincerely, Brent Balik Shear Engineering Corporation attachments cc: Chris Gathman, Weld County Planning Walter Huang; Gold Stone Center LLC Tom Honn; TH Inc. Steve Stencel, PLS; Intermill Land Surveying r—� RDSCA__, Act, 1‘10 Wel d d County Referral ' March 28, 2006 C. COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Walter Huang Case Number MF-1081 Please Reply By April 25, 2006 Planner Brad Mueller Project Final Plat for nine (9) residential lots in the (E) Estate Zone District (Gold Stone Creek) Legal N2NW4 of Section 16, T8N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location East of and adjacent to CR 29, south of and adjacent to vacated CR 94. Parcel Number 0553 16 200014 The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. Utility Board Hearing April 27, 2006 Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) June 6, 2006 ❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan ❑ We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. ❑ See attached letter. Comments: iKe.) Signature Date L9r/ d Agency etAla C 7 ICS ❖Weld County Planning Dept. +918 10th Street, Greeley,CO.80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 •:•(970)304-6498 fax DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES BUILDING INSPECTION NORTH OFFICE 918 10th Street 1 GREELEY, COLORADO 0, E80631 54 �1 PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT.3540 FAX (970)304-6498 SOUTHWEST OFFICE 4209 CR 24.5 O LONGMONT CO 80504 PHONE (720)652-4210 ext. 8730 FAX (720)652-4211 COLORADO April 24, 2006 • Walter Huang Final Plat for nine (9) residential lots in the (E) Estate Zone District (Gold Stone Creek) MF-1081 1. Building permits shall be obtained prior to the construction of any building. Building permits are required for the principle dwelling and for buildings accessory to the principle dwelling. 2. A plan review is required for each building. Two complete sets of plans are required when applying for each permit. Each building may be required to be designed by a Colorado registered engineer. 3. Buildings shall conform to the requirements of the codes adopted by Weld County at the time of permit application. Current adopted codes include the 2003 International Building Code; 2003 International Mechanical Code; 2003 International Plumbing Code; 2003 International Fuel Gas Code; 2002 National Electrical Code and Chapter 29 of the Weld County Code. 4. Each building will require an engineered foundation based on a site-specific geotechnical report or an open hole inspection performed by a Colorado registered engineer. Engineered foundations shall be designed by a Colorado registered engineer. 5. Fire resistance of walls and openings, construction requirements, maximum building height and allowable areas will be reviewed at the plan review. Setback and offset distances shall be determined by the Zoning Ordinance. 6. Building height shall be measured in accordance with the 2003 International Building Code for the purpose of determining the maximum building size and height for various uses and types of construction and to determine compliance with the Bulk Requirements from Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code. Building height shall be measured in accordance with Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code in order to determine compliance with offset and setback requirements. Offset and setback requirements are measured to the farthest projection from the building. 7. Provide a letter of approval from Nunn Fire Protection District for each residential structure. Please contact me for any further information regarding this project. Sinc€rely, c �t'oc�er igil 9 Building Official Service,Teamwork,Integrity,Quality (,,----sifttif.-N), Weld County Referral Wi1March 28, 2006 C. COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Walter Huang Case Number MF-1081 Please Reply By April 25, 2006 Planner Brad Mueller Project Final Plat for nine (9) residential lots in the (E) Estate Zone District (Gold Stone Creek) Legal N2NW4 of Section 16, T8N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location East of and adjacent to CR 29, south of and adjacent to vacated CR 94. Parcel Number 0553 16 200014 The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. Utility Board Hearing April 27, 2006 Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) June 6, 2006 ❑�lNe have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan ❑i We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. ❑ See attached letter. Comments: /, / )217 ✓i O,`(/(t)a-<^/%?,LS ('y/ )(l/// (t./e/Ki.CG /(,< /)4 C -tO// r/4ic (LA/ (L. f/g7ff-?! i Signature Date 3-2 -97, Agency /�. (/�,i :-iZf'1i +Weld County Planning Dept. +918 10'"Street,Greeley,CO.80631 4(970)353-6100 ext.3540 ❖(970)304-6498 fax Weld County Referral Weld County Planning Department WII GREELEY OFFICE March 28, 2006 C. APR 2 7 2006 COLORADO RECEIVED The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Walter Huang Case Number MF-1081 Please Reply By April 25, 2006 Planner Brad Mueller Project Final Plat for nine (9) residential lots in the (E) Estate Zone District (Gold Stone Creek) Legal N2NW4 of Section 16, T8N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location East of and adjacent to CR 29, south of and adjacent to vacated CR 94. Parcel Number 0553 16 200014 The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. Utility Board Hearing April 27, 2006 Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) June 6, 2006 ❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan ❑ We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. x See attached letter. Comments: Signature Date II J I(ib `I Agency �ivl�lc— (,� f)1S •:•Weld County Planning Dept. +918 10'"Street, Greeley, CO.80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 ❖(970)304-6498 fax STATE OF COLORADO Bill Owens,Governor LID O DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WILDLIFE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER O4F`.O O BBruce roadway er, Director For Wildlife- 6060 Denver,Colorado 80216 For People Telephone:(303)297-1192 Dave Clarkson,Area wildlife Manager April 25,2006 317 West Prospect Fort Collins,Colorado 80526 Brad Mueller, Planner Weld County Planning Department 918 10th Street Re: MF-1081 Greeley, Colorado 80631 Applicant, Walter Huang Dear Mr. Mueller: The above referenced referral, concerning a nine lot residential development, was received for review and comment by the Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW). The packet was reviewed and a site visit conducted by Larry Rogstad, on behalf of the CDOW. The CDOW comments in this letter are based on Rogstad's review, and are as follows: I. A plan for establishing vegetative cover for the site, including abatement of noxious weeds and roles and responsibility, should be prepared and included as part of the subdivision covenants, or other appropriate method of notification to prospective purchasers of lots in this subdivision. 2. Until adequate vegetative cover is established for this site livestock should be maintained in corrals, pens or paddocks, and not allowed unrestricted access to entire lots. 3. Through subdivision covenants or other appropriate means prospective residents of this subdivision should be informed that they will be responsible for abatement or routine nuisance wildlife issues, including but not limited to: prairie dogs, raccoon, skunks, coyote, red fox, swift fox, miscellaneous rodents and raptors within legal guidelines established by the State of Colorado and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. 4. The CDOW would recommend underground routing of electrical lines to the individual lots. Should it be necessary to route utility lines on poles, adequate steps should be taken in spacing lines and insulating transformers and associated equipment in a manner that will preclude the danger of electrocution for raptors and other wildlife. 5. Pet dogs should be maintained within fenced enclosures or maintained on leads as stipulated by Weld County ordinance. Ground cover on site currently is predominated by weedy annuals with less than 5% coverage by perennial grasses. Soils are light and the parcel contains many rodent burrows. Songbirds including Horned lark, Western meadowlark and Lark Bunting(the State Bird)were seen using the site and adjacent lands. Because of abundant rodent and songbird use of pastures, CRP and dryland farms along Spring Creek Basin, the area enjoys significant use by raptors. During Rogstad's visit he observed two Swainson's Hawks and a pair of Northern Harriers hunting Mr. Huang's property. There is an unused raptor nest in the single tree found on this property. A Black-tailed prairie dog colony is located on DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES,Russell George,Executive Director WILDLIFE COMMISSION,Jeffrey Crawford,Chair•Tom Burke,Vice Chair•Claire O'Neal, Secretary adjacent property immediately north of Mr. Huang's parcel, but is not currently located on the parcel under consideration. Without adequately established ground cover, increased use of the site resulting from development and pasturing animals in an unrestricted manner will lead to loss of cover leaving exposed soils. Long term result would be loss of use by songbirds, rodents and raptors in the area. Exposed soils blowing onto adjacent lands would result in loss of vegetative cover on neighboring properties which would decrease their value and use by wildlife. Blowing sands from exposed soils would also adversely impact neighboring landowners. Establishing adequate ground cover on fragile soils of Northern Weld County is a time consuming endeavor with inherent costs. By adopting a management plan for establishing ground cover, prospective residents of the subdivision would be able to work together in accomplishing this task and would be fully informed of their obligations and the potential costs to them. Since many people moving into rural acreages have limited experience in managing rural landscapes, the goal should be to fully inform them of their obligations so that they can budget for the commitment they will be taking on. As always, the Division of Wildlife appreciates the opportunity to review and comment on land use proposals in Weld County. Please feel free to contact Larry Rogstad at 970-302-7394 if the Division may be of further service on this matter. Larry would be happy to work with you or the applicant on any outstanding issues. We wish Mr. Huang good fortune as he moves forward with his plans. Sincerely ours, Dave Clarkson CC Kathy Green, Assistant Regional Manager, CDOW file a Weld CoontY P WOeld County Referral CREE(Ey F ,artment C APB March 28, 2006. REcEiv COLORADO ED The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Walter Huang Case Number MF-1081 Please Reply By April 25, 2006 Planner Brad Mueller Project Final Plat for nine (9) residential lots in the (E) Estate Zone District (Gold Stone Creek) Legal N2NW4 of Section 16, T8N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location East of and adjacent to CR 29, south of and adjacent to vacated CR 94. Parcel Number 0553 16 200014 The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. Utility Board Hearing April 27, 2006 Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) June 6, 2006 ❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan ❑ We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. -.;p See attached letter. (cc? cc' I Scrtii he L� 5 Comments: Signature (grace t c- Y co C. Co.jc ;r r . Date - $ - U G Agency +Weld County Planning Dept. x••918 10t Street,Greeley,CO.80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 4•(970)304-6498 fax (--e t -- Weld County Referral W...... ilkMarch 28, 2006 COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Walter Huang Case Number MF-1081 Please Reply By April 25, 2006 Planner Brad Mueller ( Project Final Plat for nine (9) residential lots in the (E) Estate Zone District (Gold Stone ( Creek) 1 Legal N2NW4 of Section 16, T8N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location East of and adjacent to CR 29, south of and adjacent to vacated CR 94. Parcel Number 0553 16 200014 i The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. Utility Board Hearing April 27, 2006 Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) June 6, 2006 Q We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. See attached letter. Comments: Signature 42,t0tAiN ��>�1,(ay Date Agency 1 tie l d ft.q Sc ti co/ D1 Sfr t l 4-- A,a-t Co ID +weld County Planning Dept. +918 10th Street,Greeley, CO.80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 ❖(970)304-6498 fax • is Highland Schools Weld Re-9 210 W. First S(r6OI P 0 Sox 68 -lurt OJI Jrad9 ,p IO .9?0)834-1345 Educational I ! Excellence I Weldnt Through I April 7, 2006 Cou y ptannin Community GREELEV pEF �partllle0t Unification Ii IC Gold Stone Center, LLC C/O Walter Huang APR 1 0 2006 1714 Topaz Drive RECEIVED Suite 240 Loveland, CO 80537 RE: MK-1081 To Whom It May Concern, Weld RE-9 School District with district offices located in Ault Colorado has adopted a methodology to detennine an in-lieu payment for residential dwelling units sufficient to provide adequate educational opportunities for children who will be living in new residential developments. The school district methodology has been developed in a manner so as to fairly apportion the cost of acquiring school sites made necessary by residential development. The in-lieu payment per dwelling unit is $759. Your total in-lieu of payment is $6,831 as you are creating nine new residential dwellings. Payment should be hand delivered to 210 West First Street, Ault Colorado, or mailed to Weld RE-9 School District, P.O. Box 68, Ault, Colorado 80610. Please reference your case number on your payment to the district. A receipt will be mailed to the party requesting the exemption. Please direct any questions to Dennis Scheer, Superintendent of Schools, 210 West First Street, Ault CO 80610, or by calling(970) 834-1345. Sincerely, Dom, Dennis M. Scheer, Ed. D Superintendent of Schools Weld RE-9 School District STATE OF COLORADO "ThFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER Division of Water Resources Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman Street,Room 818 Denver,Colorado 80203 r rove Phone(303)866-3581 FAX(303)866-3589 April 27, 2006 Bill Owens wwwwatecsrate.co.us Governor Russell George Mr. Brad Mueller Executive Director Weld County Planning Department Hat eern,P.E. p State Engineer 1555 N 17th Avenue Greeley, Co 80631 Re: Gold Stone Creek Minor Subdivision Case No. MF-1081 N1/2 of the NW1/4 of Sec. 16, T8N, R66W, 6th P.M Water Division 1, Water District 1 Dear Mr. Mueller: We have reviewed the above referenced proposal to subdivide a 74.11-acre parcel into nine single-family residential lots ranging in size from 3.9 acres to 11.5 acres. Our records show that the State Engineer's Office previously commented on this subdivision proposal by our letters dated July 28, 2005 and October 4, 2005. Information from this submittal indicates that this is the Final Plat for this subdivision. The proposed water supply is still listed as the North Weld County Water District (District), which will provide nine taps. The District has agreed to serve the proposed site and information from a previous referral indicates that water requirements are conditionally met. Since no changes in the water supply for the Gold Stone Creek minor subdivision were identified in this new submittal, the comments from our letters dated July 28, 2005 and October 4, 2005 still apply. If you have any questions in this matter, please contact Megan Sullivan of this office. Sincerely, k Dick Wolfe, P.E. Assistant State Engineer cc: Jim Hall, Division Engineer Water Supply Branch Subdivision File File DW/MAS/Gold Stone Creek Final Plat Hello