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Home My WebLink About20062849.tiff INVENTORY OF ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Applicant Mineral Reserves, Inc. subsidiary Case Number USR-1455 of Lafarge West/ Duckworth Submitted or Prepared Prior to At Hearing Hearing 1 Staff Comments X \+ Department of Planning Services Field Check Form X �y Letter to Applicant X N Affidavit of sign posting X Legal Notifications X \„ 2 Application X Maps X Deed/Easement Certificate X Surrounding Property/Mineral Owners X Utilities X 3 Referral List X Referrals without comment X Weld County Zoning Compliance,referral received December 11,2003 X 4 Referrals with comments X Weld County Department of Planning Services,landscape review, referral received X ., December 13,2003 Corps of Engineers,referral received December 16,2003 X Weld County Sheriff Office, referral received January 9,2004 X Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment,referral received January 13, X 2004 W &/bl2a.S ; kit „., Jwa apptu,,,k Ak:pend n, Uv if r4lov .niezvute Weld County Department of Building Inspection,referral received January 21,2004 X Department of Public Works,referrals received January 9,2004 and March 9,2004 X �+ Smith and Emmons Ditch Company Go Bernard Lyons Gaddis&Kahn,referral received X December 19,2003 Mountain View Fire Protection District, referral received December 18,2003 X State of Colorado, Division of Water Resources,referral received December 22,2003 X Town of Frederick,referral received January 6,2004 X City of Longmont,referrals received January 14,2004 and December 22,2004 X \' State of Colorado,Water Conservation Board,referral received January 9,2004 X 5 PC Exhibits X 5.a Letter from Suzanne Janzen to Don Carroll dated May 10,2004 X N. 5.b Photo and drawings(6 sheets)of proposed conveyor system X X I hereby certify that the twenty-five items identified herein were submitted to the Department of Planning Services at or prior to the scheduled Boa d County Commis ioners hearing. • 2006-2849 (itt; Wig 0 LAND USE APPLICATION SUMMARY SHEET COLORADO Case Number: USR-1455 Hearing Date: March 15, 2005 Applicant: Mineral Reserves, Inc. and Lafarge West, Inc. c/o Eric Reckentine Address: 1400 West 64'"Ave. Denver, CO 80221 Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for Mineral Resource Development Facilities including Sand and Gravel Mining in the (A) Agricultural Zone District Legal Description: Lot B RE-3714 Part NE4 Section 16, T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado Location: North of and adjacent to County Road 20 1/2; approximately V. mile west of County Road 7. Size of Parcel: 54 +/-acres POSSIBLE ISSUES SUMMARIZED FROM APPLICATION MATERIALS The criteria for review of this Special Review Permit is listed in Section 23-2-220 of the Weld County Code. The Department of Planning Services'staff has received responses from the following agencies: Weld County Zoning Compliance, referral received December 11, 2003 • Weld County Sheriffs Office, referral received January 9, 2004 • United States Army Corps of Engineers, referral received December 16, 2003 State of Colorado, Water Conservation Board, Department of Natural Resources, referral received January 9, 2004 • Weld County Department of Public Works, referral received January 14, 2004 • Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, referral received January 13, 2004 and March 8, 2005 • Weld County Department of Planning Services, referral received December 15, 2003 • Weld County Department of Building Inspection, referral received January 21, 2004 • State of Colorado, Division of Water Resources, referral received December 22, 2003 • Mountain View Fire Protection District, referral received December 18, 2003 Smith and Emmons Ditch Company, referral received December 19, 2003 • Town of Frederick, referral received January 6, 2004 • City of Longmont, referral received January 14, 2004 and December 22, 2004 The Department of Planning Services'staff has not received responses from the following agencies: Town of Firestone • State of Colorado, Division of Wildlife EXHIBIT Duckworth Pit USR-1455 Page 1 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT VIIDe ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COLORADO Planner: Jacqueline Hatch Case Number: USR-1455 Hearing Date: March 15, 2005 Applicant: Mineral Reserves, Inc. and Lafarge West, Inc. c/o Eric Reckentine Address: 1400 West 64'°Ave. Denver, CO 80221 Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for Mineral Resource Development Facilities including Sand and Gravel Mining in the (A) Agricultural Zone District Legal Description: Lot B RE-3714 Part NE4 Section 16, T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado Location: North of and adjacent to County Road 20 1/2; approximately 'A mile west of County Road 7. Size of Parcel: 54 +/-acres Parcel Number: 1313 16 000010 THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES'STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS REQUEST BE APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 23-2-260 of the Weld County Code. 2. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services' staff that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 23-2-220 of the Weld County Code as follows: A. Section 23-2-220.A.1 -- The proposed use is consistent with Chapter 22 and any other applicable code provisions or ordinances in effect. Section 22-5-80.B.1 (CM.Goal 2) states, "Promote the reasonable and orderly development of mineral resources." The proposed use would be compatible with surrounding properties which include gravel operations to the south and west, Lighthouse Cove PUD to the north, and agricultural uses to the east. The site is proposing to convey the material across County Road 20 1/2 to 2n° Amended USR-488 (Cottonwood Pit) for.processing. Use by Special Review 488 was originally approved on October 20, 1983 the 2"° Amended USR was approved on September 19, 2001. Further, no prime farm land will be taken out of production with this ,.� proposal. Duckworth Pit USR-1455 Page 2 B. Section 23-2-220.A.2 -- The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the (A) Agricultural Zone District. Section 23-3-40.A.3 of the Weld County Code provides for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for Mineral Resource Development Facilities including Sand and Gravel Mining as a Use by Special Review in the (A)Agricultural Zone District. C. Section 23-2-220.A.3 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses. The proposal will be compatible with existing surrounding land uses which include agricultural lands and other gravel mining operations in the general area. The surrounding land uses are primarily gravel operations with several rural residences in the area including the Lighthouse Cove PUD. There are twenty property owners within 500 feet of this application. D. Section 23-2-220.A.4 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning and with the future development as projected by Chapter 22 of the Weld County Code and any other applicable code provisions or ordinances in effect, or the adopted Master Plans of affected municipalities. The Town of Firestone did not respond to the referral indicting no conflict with their interests. The Town of Frederick in their referral dated January 6, 2004 have concerns with screening, preservation of existing trees on the site, surrounding property owners concerns, setbacks from Idaho Creek and the reclamation of the site. The City of Longmont in their referral dated January 14, 2004 had concerns with the reclamation plan. In a referral dated December 22, 2004 the City of Longmont indicates their concerns have been addressed by the applicant. No response was received from the State of Colorado Division of Wildlife. Planning Staff believes that, with the endorsement of the Conditions of Approval, contained in this recommendation, the approval of this use will not jeopardize the health, safety and welfare of the surrounding property owners. E. Section 23-2-220.A.5 -- The application complies with Section 23-5-230 of the Weld County Code. The proposal is located within the Flood Hazard Overlay District area as shown on FIRM Community Panel Map #080266-0850C dated September 28, 1982. Conditions of Approval and Development Standards address the issue of the flood plain. Section 22-5-80.E.2.d (CM.Policy 5.4) states "the operation will comply with the County flood hazard regulations...." Further, Section 22-5-80.8.1 promotes the reasonable and orderly development of mineral resources. F. Section 23-2-220.A.6 -- The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve prime agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use. The subject site has irrigated not prime and other land as delineated on the Important Farmlands of Weld County map, dated 1979. A majority of the property lies within the one hundred (100) year flood plain that limits the agricultural productiveness of the site. Section 22-5- 80A.1.CM.Policy 1.1. states "access to future mineral resource development areas should be considered in all land use decisions in accordance with state law. No County governmental authority which has control over zoning shall, by zoning, rezoning, granting a variance or other official action or inaction, permit the use of any area known to contain a commercial mineral deposit in a manner which would interfere with the present or future extraction of such deposit by an extractor". G. Section 23-2-220.A.7 -- The Design Standards (Section 23-2-240 of the Weld County Code), Operation Standards (Section 23-2-250 of the Weld County Code), Conditions of Approval, and Development Standards ensure that there are adequate provisions for the protection of health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and County. Duckworth Pit USR-1455 Page 3 r H. Section 23-4-250 -- Additional requirements for Open-mining have been addressed through this application and the Development Standards will insure compliance with Section 23-4-250 Weld County Code. This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application materials submitted by the applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, and responses from referral entities. The Department of Planning Service's staff recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following: 1. Prior to scheduling a Board of County Commissioners hearing: A. Section 22-5-100.A of the Weld County Code states "oil and gas exploration and production should occur in a manner which minimizes the impact to agricultural uses and the environment and reduces the conflicts between mineral development and current and future surface uses." Section 22-5-100.B of the Weld County Code states "...encourage cooperation, coordination and communication between the surface owner and the mineral owner/operators of either the surface or the mineral estate." Finally, Section 22- 5-100.6.1 of the Weld County Code states "new development should be planned to take into account current and future oil and gas drilling activity to the extent oil and gas development can reasonably be anticipated." The applicant shall either submit a copy of an agreement with the property's mineral owner/operators stipulating that the oil and gas activities have been adequately incorporated into the design of the site or show evidence that an adequate attempt has been made to mitigate the concerns of the mineral owner/operators. The plat shall be amended to include any possible future drilling sites. (Department of Planning Services) B. The applicant shall provide the Department of Planning Services with a signed agreement between the applicant and the Idaho Creek Ditch Company or evidence that an adequate attempt to address their concerns has been made. The applicant shall contact Madoline Wallace of Bernard Lyons Gaddis and Kahn at 303-776-9900 to facilitate the obtaining of this permit. (Department of Planning Services) C. The applicant shall address the concerns of the State of Colorado, Division of Water Resources as stated in their referral dated December 22, 2003. Written evidence of approval shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services) 2. Prior to recording the plat: A. The applicant shall address the concerns of the Weld County Sheriffs office as outlined in the referral dated January 9, 2004. Evidence of approval shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services) B. The applicant shall address the concerns of the Mountain View Fire Protection District as outlined in the referral dated December 18, 2003. Evidence of approval shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services) C. The applicant shall address the concerns of the Town of Frederick as outlined in the referral dated January 6, 2004. Evidence of approval shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services) D. The applicant shall contact the State of Colorado Division of Wildlife regarding any concerns they may have. Evidence of approval shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services) Duckworth Pit USR-1455 Page 4 E. The applicant shall provide written evidence that all issues involving "the placement of dredge or fill material, and any excavation associated with a dredge or fill project, either temporary or permanent, in waters of the United States which includes ephemeral, intermittent and perennial streams, lakes, ponds or wetlands at the site.." have been addressed to the satisfaction of the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers. Evidence shall be submitted to the Weld County Department of Planning Services for review and approval. (Department of Planning Services) F. The applicant shall submit evidence of an Air Pollution Emission Notice (A.P.E.N.) and Emissions Permit application from the Air Pollution Control Division, Colorado Department of Health and Environment, if applicable. Evidence of approval shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. (Department of Public Health and Environment) G. The applicant shall submit a dust abatement plan for review and approval to the Department of Public Health and Environment. Evidence of approval shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. (Department of Public Health and Environment) H. The applicant shall submit evidence of a Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS) from the Water Quality Control Division (WQCD) of the Colorado Department of Health for any proposed discharge into State Waterways. Alternately, the applicant can provide evidence from the (WQCD) that they are not subject to the requirements. Evidence of approval shall be submitted to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. (Department of Public Health and Environment) The applicant shall submit a Landscape Plan identifying the number, size and species of all plant material to the Weld County Planning Department for review and approval. This plan shall include specifications of any proposed berm's, if required. The proposed berm's will be extended to mitigate impacts to surrounding properties and adjacent road rights-of-way. Any berm placed in the one hundred (100) year flood plain can not obstruct passage of flood flows. The applicant shall use breaks in the berm with landscaping to fill the void, culverts, or some other method that will allow water to flow freely. (Department of Planning Services) J. The applicant shall apply for and be approved for a Flood Hazard Development Permit for any development that will increase or decrease the base flood elevation in the flood plain as delineated on FIRM Community Panel Map #080266 0850 C dated September 28, 1982. The applicant shall obtain a Flood Hazard Development Permit for any new structures. No stockpiling of material shall be allowed in the floodway. (Department of Planning Services) K. The applicant shall provide the Department of Planning Services with a copy of a utility right-of-way crossing permit from the Department of Public Works prior to the installation of the conveyor system across County Road 20 %. (Department of Planning Services) L. The plat shall be amended to delineate the following: 1. All pages of the plat shall be labeled USR-1455. (Department of Planning Services) 2. The existing access to the site shall be utilized and shown on the plat. No additional accesses shall be granted. (Department of Public ""n-, 3. The location of any on-site signs. (Department of Planning Services) 4. The approved Landscape, Screen and Berm Plan. (Department of Planning Services) Duckworth Pit USR-1455 Page 5 5. County Road 20 % is designated on the Weld County Transportation Plan Map as a four lane minor arterial road, which requires 100 feet of right-of-way at full build out. There is presently 60 feet of right-of-way. A total of 50 feet from the centerline of Weld County Road 20 '/z shall be delineated right-of-way on the plat. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works) 6. A 20 foot setback from the future right-of-way shall be delineated on the plat for the setback requirement in the agricultural zone district. (Departments of Planning Services and Public Works) 7. The attached Development Standards for the Special Review Permit shall be adopted and placed on the Special Review Plat prior to recording. The completed plat shall be delivered to the Weld County Department of Planning Services and be ready for recording in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Office within 60 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners. (Department of Planning Services) 3. Prior to construction: A. The applicant shall obtain the appropriate building permits through the Weld County Building Inspection Department. (Department of Building Inspection) B. The applicant shall apply for and obtain approval for a Flood Hazard Development Permit for all construction in the flood plain. (Department of Planning Services) e` 4. Prior to operation: A. The applicant shall provide evidence that all issues involving water rights, including a water court approved plan for augmentation or substitute water supply plan has been approved by the State of Colorado, Division of Water Resources. Evidence shall be submitted to the Weld County Department of Planning Services for review and approval. Department of Planning Services) 5. The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the property until the Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. (Department of Planning Services) Duckworth Pit USR-1455 Page 6 SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Lafarge West/Duckworth Pit USR-1455 1. A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for Mineral Resource Development facilities including Sand and Gravel Mining in the (A) Agricultural Zone District, as indicated in the application materials on file and subject to the Development Standards stated hereon. (Department of Planning Services) 2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of the Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services) 3. No stockpiling of material in the floodway. (Department of Planning Services) 4. The site will utilize conveyors to move material from the site across County Road 20 1/2 to the existing Cottonwood processing facility. There will be no direct hauling from this location. (Department of Public Works) 5. The site shall adhere to the existing maintenance and Improvements Agreement associated with the Cottonwood Pit 2nd Amended USR-488 (M-1988-042). (Department of Public Works) 6. The historical flow patterns and run-off amounts will be maintained on site in such a manner that will reasonably preserve the natural character of the area and prevent property damage of the type generally attributed to run-off rate and velocity increases, diversions, concentration and/or unplanned ponding of storm run-off. (Department of Public Works) 7. No staging or parking vehicles are allowed on County Road 20 '/z. (Department of Public Works) 8. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30- 20-100.5, C.R.S.) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 9. Adequate handwashing and toilet faculties shall be provided for employees (Department of Public Health and Environment) 10. Portable toilets may be utilized on sites that are temporary locations of the working face and portable processing equipment, etc. for up to six months at each location. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 11. Bottled water shall be utilized for drinking. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 12. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not meant to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a "solid waste" in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 13. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 14. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled on this site. The facility shall be operated in accordance with the approved dust abatement plan at all times. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 15. The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Industrial Zone District as delineated in 25-12-103, C.R.S. (Department of Public Health and Environment) Duckworth Pit USR-1455 Page 7 r 16. The applicant shall remove, handle, and stockpile overburden, soil, sand and gravel from the facility area in a manner that will prevent nuisance conditions. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 17. Any required Storm Water Discharge Permit shall be maintained in compliance with the Water Quality Control Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 18. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 19. The operation shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). (Department of Public Health and Environment) 20. The operation shall comply with the Mine Safety and Health Act (MSHA). (Department of Public Health and Environment) 21. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency including a Letter of Map revision if determined to be applicable. (Department of Planning Services) 22. "No Trespassing" signs shall be posted and maintained on the perimeter fence to clearly identify the boundaries of the site. (Department of Planning Services) 23. Lighting provided for security and emergency night operation on the site shall be designed so that the lighting will not adversely affect surrounding property owners. (Department of Planning Services) 24. Section 23-4-290.B of the Weld County Code limits the hours of operation for sand and gravel operations to the hours of day light except in the case of public or private emergency or to make necessary repairs to equipment. Hours of operation may be extended with specific permission from the Weld County Board of County Commissioners. This restriction shall not apply to operation of administrative and executive offices or repair and maintenance facilities located on the property. (Department of Planning Services) 25. Existing trees and ground cover along public road frontage and drainageways shall be preserved, maintained, and supplemented, if necessary, for the depth of the setback in order to protect against and/or reduce noise, dust, and erosion. (Department of Planning Services) 26. Where topsoil is removed, sufficient arable soil shall be set aside for re-spreading over the reclaimed areas. (Department of Planning Services) 27. The applicant shall be responsible for keeping the crossing area of the conveyor system free of gravel, spillage, vandalism etc. (Department of Public Works) 28. Should noxious weeds exist on the property or become established as a result of the proposed development, the applicant/landowner shall be responsible for controlling the noxious weeds, pursuant to Section 15-1-180. (Department of Public Works) 29. If any work associated with this project requires the placement of dredge or fill material, and any excavation associated with a dredged or fill project, either temporary or permanent, in waters of the United States which may include streams, open water lakes and ponds or wetlands at this site, the Department of the Army, Corp of Engineers shall be notified by a proponent of the project for proper department of the Army permits or changes in permit requirements pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. (Army Corps of Engineers) Duckworth Pit USR-1455 Page 8 30. The landscaping on site shall be maintained in accordance with the approved Landscape Plan. (Department of Planning Services) 31. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the State and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services) 32. Proper building permits shall be obtained prior to any construction, demolition, or excavation. Part of the permit application process includes a complete plan review. (Department of Building Inspection) 33. Permits are required for all electrical work including electrical services for de-watering pumps, rock crushers, construction trailers, site lighting, etc. (Department of Building Inspection) 34. Additional requirements or changes may be required when building applications or plans are reviewed by the Weld County Building Inspection Department, the Fire District, or other State agencies. (Department of Building Inspection) 35. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of Section 23-2-240 of the Weld County Code. 36. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of Section 23-2-250 of the Weld County Code. 37. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Open-mining Standards of Section 23-4-250, Weld County Code. 38. Personnel from the Weld County Government shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply with the Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County regulations. 39. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the foregoing standards and all applicable Weld County regulations. Substantial changes from the plans or Development Standards as shown or stated shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans or Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. 40. In accordance with Section 23-2-200.E of the Weld County Code, if the Use by Special Review has not commenced from the date of approval or is discontinued for a period of three (3) consecutive years, it shall be presumed inactive. The county shall initiate an administrative hearing to consider whether to grant an extension of time to commence the use or revoke the Use by Special Review. If the Use by Special Review is revoked, it shall be necessary to follow the procedures and requirements of Division 4 of the Weld County Code in order to reestablish any Use by Special Review. (Department of Planning Services) 41. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. r Duckworth Pit USR-1455 Page 9 MEMORANDUM TO: Weld County Planning Commissioners COLORADO DATE: April 28, 2004 FROM: Jacqueline Hatch, Planner SUBJECT: USR-1455 Mineral Reserves, Inc. subsidiary of Lafarge West / Duckworth has applied for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for mining in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Mineral Reserves, Inc. a subsidiary of Lafarge West is requesting a continuance of USR-1455 to allow for time to finalize the ditch design with the Smith & Emmons Ditch Company. Staff is requesting the case be continued indefinitely until this agreement is completed. %kr, , av4 MEMORANDUM Wnge. TO: Weld County Planning Commissioners COLORADO DATE: February 5, 2004 FROM: Jacqueline Hatch, Planner SUBJECT: USR-1455 Mineral Reserves, Inc. subsidiary of Lafarge West / Duckworth has applied for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for mining in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Mineral Reserves, Inc. a subsidiary of Lafarge West is requesting a continuance of USR-1455 to allow for time to finalize the ditch design with the Smith & Emmons Ditch Company. Staff is requesting the case be continued to April 20, 2004. a DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT.3540 FAX (970)304-6498 1555 N. 17TH AVENUE 'Ripe GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 COLORADO December 9, 2003 Mineral Reserves Inc do Lafarge West Inc 1400 W 64th Ave Denver CO 80221 Subject: USR-1455- Request for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for mining in the A (Agricultural)Zone District on a parcel of land described as Lot B of RE-3714; part of the NE4 of Section 16,T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Dear Applicants: Your application and related materials for the request described above are being processed. I have scheduled a meeting with the Weld County Planning Commission for February 17, 2004, at 1:30 p.m. This meeting will take place at the Southwest Weld County Complex, 4209 CR 24 'A, Longmont, Colorado. It is recommended that you and/or a representative be in attendance to answer any questions the Planning Commission members may have. It is the applicant's responsibility to comply with state statutes regarding notice to mineral estate owners. Colorado Revised Statute,C.R.S.24-65.5-103(adopted as part of H.B.01-1088)requires notification of all mineral estate owners 30 days prior to any public hearing. The applicant shall provide the Weld County Planning Department with written certification indicating the above requirements have been met. It is the policy of Weld County to refer an application to any town or municipality lying within three miles of the property or if the property is located within the comprehensive planning area of a town or municipality. Therefore,our office has forwarded a copy of the submitted materials to the Firestone, Frederick and Longmont Planning Commission for their review and comments. Please call Firestone at(303)833-3291, Frederick at(303) 833-2388 and Longmont at(303) 651-8330 for further details regarding the date, time, and place of this meeting. It is recommended that you and/or a representative be in attendance at the Firestone,Frederick and Longmont Planning Commission meeting to answer any questions the Commission members may have with respect to your application. A representative from the Department of Planning Services will be out to the property a minimum of ten days prior to the hearing to post a sign adjacent to and visible from a publicly maintained road right-of-way which identifies the hearing time, date, and location. In the event the property is not adjacent to a publicly maintained road right-of-way, one sign will be posted in the most prominent place on the property and a second sign posted at the point at which the driveway (access drive)intersects a publicly maintained road right-of-way. The Department of Planning Services'staff will make a recommendation concerning this application to the Weld County Planning Commission. This recommendation will be available twenty-four(24)hours before the scheduled hearing. It is the responsibility of the applicant to call the Department of Planning Services'office before the Planning Commission hearing to make arrangements to obtain the recommendation. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call. Respectfully, C , I Jacqu 'ne Hatch Planner PLANNING COMMISSION SIGN POSTING CERTIFICATE THE LAST DAY TO POST THE SIGN IS: 3 bv I. THE SIGN SHALL BE POSTED ADJACENT TO AND VISIBLE FROM A PUBLICLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. IN THE EVENT THE PROPERTY BEING CONSIDERED FOR A SPECIAL REVIEW IS NOT ADJACENT TO A PUBLICLY 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 PUBLICLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. • I HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY THAT THE SIGN WAS POSTED ON THE PROPERTY AT LEAST 10 DAYS BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING FOR USR- 1 41S-57 THE SIGN WAS POSTED BY: • \ c.Q_1/4)cu") 1-4 ‘4_ NAME OF PERSON POSTING SIGN SIGNATUROR PERSON POSTING SIGN STATE OF COLORADO) )ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO ME THIS`-I DAY OF T C':41_10 , juxttt C --(V1 NOTARY PUBLIC MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: `_)/ LJ THIS FORM SHALL BE PLACED IN THE APPROPRIATE FILE FOR THE ABOVE CASE. tnic~ NOTICE Ow A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THIS PROPERTY WILL BE HELD AT: • niE4. o .._ », �� .. CASE A6. '- '''t,- ._ ACRES FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES AT IST0t353-6140 nRt. 3540 r PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' SIGN POSTING CERTIFICATE THE LAST DAY TO POST THE SIGN IS 7 ' SIG S 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, Jacqueline Hatch, HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PENAL S OF PERJURY THAT THE SIGN WAS POSTED ON THE PROPERTY AT LEAST(1 E DAYS BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSIONERS HEARING FOR U')(.t-- :'-t sS IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT. Name of Person Posting Sign — Jacqueline Hatch Signu a of Person Posting Sign STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. 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I [ - - ;, 5: L ' j Ilk -19‘44k ,. ten, is:— bra;. ' t it r FIELD CHECK Inspection Date: 3/15/04 APPLICANT: Lafarge / Duckworth CASE # : USR-1455 REQUEST: A site specific development plan and a special review permit for sand and gravel mining in the (A) Agricultural Zone District. LEGAL: Lot B RE-3714 pt NE4 of Section 16, T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, CO LOCATION: North of and adjacent to CR 20 1/2 and approximately 1/4 mile west of CR 7. PARCEL ID #:1313 16 000010 PCRES: 54 +/- Zoning Land Use N R-1 N R-1 E A (Agricultural) E Agricultural S A (Agricultural) S Agricultural W A (Agricultural) W Agricultural COMMENTS: Level lot Home on RE lot (not included in USR) Subdivision to the north of the site Farm to the south of the site Residence to the east and farm land to the west Gravel operations are currently occurring kitty-corner to the site across the road Ditch on west side of the property - -....- — I Jacquelinefatch, Planner Hello