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Home My WebLink About20060091.tiff Weld County Planning Department To: Department of Planning Services GREELEY OFFICE 918 10th street JAN 2 _l 2005 Greeley , CO 80631 RECEIVED Attn. Michelle Martin Subject: case number - USR-1495 Name: Marcell Guedner c/o Jess Aragon On October 1, 2003 the Weld County Commissioners denied an application For TimberRock to conduct a business at 28629 WC RD. 17 Windsor. TimberRock operated a landscape materials yard at that location for 2 seasons in direct violation of Weld County Zoning regulations. They used a private road for business access over the objections of the owners of the road. Operating a business in a residential area was not and should not be a practice that Weld County Planning Services should give their blessing. The ruling was denied already. Please do not make the mistake of overturning the Weld County Commisssioners. Thank you Weld County o taxpayer and resident 0John Claus �'- C44us a-!i Al. Y7'`1 104W Cr eec l cap 7°4351 EXHIBIT s 2006-0091 USR 1495 TIMBERROCK - RELEVANT APPLICATION PHOTOS AND INFORMATION c ,}7 • vsr I` ,. 4 .. v Oilid E1 `3 Y EXHIBIT 2 L45- #IyQ5' • Property Enhancements to Maintain High Quality Business Standards Aesthetics for Area Compatibility • 200 Additional Tons of Class 6 Commercial Road Base has been applied on the access road from County Road 17 to the entrance to TimberRock to maintain a high quality road for residents and other users. Cost $1,500.00. • A 30' x 40' Pole Building with concrete floor, has been erected with proper building permits, and has had its final inspection. This was built to store materials usually kept outdoors to make site more attractive and strategically placed to act as a sound buffer. Cost: $25,000.00. - • An Additional 13' x 36', 3-Sided, Pole Building structure is being erected to store loaders/ attachments and various hard goods with the location being selected with sound buffering in mind. Cost $4,250.00. • Material Inventory of Soil Products originally located in the Northwest portion of the yard have been moved to the Southeast corner next to the dairy and is now more compatible with the adjacent properties. - • Enhanced Screening has been implemented as promised; a 3-rail vinyl fence has been installed on the North pi.cperty line, and a mixture of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs have been planted behind the fence providing additional visual screening and attractiveness to the site. Cost: $3,500.00. - • Trees and Shrubs have been added to the landscape using professional weed fabric and decorative rock to prevent weed growth, to add an upscale look to the business and provides additional sound reduction. Cost: $8,500.00 • The Natural Character of the area has been preserved and prevention of property damage has been improved upon by adding culverts to facilitate storm drainage run- off. • A New Landscape Plan has been created to address the appearance of the entrance which now includes a sophisticated, engraved stone business sign. Future screening on the site will occur as future Commercial development progresses. • A Retaining Wall has been installed, just south of the Customer Parking Area, to aid in erosion control and improve the overall appearance of the site. Cost: $4,550.00. • A Retaining Wall and French Drain System, just south of the 30' x 40' Pole Building, has been installed to ease the flow of drainage on the site preventing any possible drainage concerns. This professionally installed wall also identifies the customer parking area and adds visual appeal. Cost: $2,000.00. • A Solid White Metal Fence has been installed to provide screening for trailers and other vehicles on the site. Cost: $800.00. • An Additional Solid White Metal Fence has been installed at the Northeast corner and East side of the site to screen palletized products from the view of adjacent properties, to offer additional sound buffering quality, and to add continuity to the architectural elements of the site. Cost: $2,000.00 • Shade Trees near the office have been planted and landscaped to provide beauty to that area. Cost: included above. - • Boulders have been arranged in a more pleasing design to achieve a better overall appearance of the site. - • Additional Landscaping is planned and will be implemented as additional funds become available to afford the projects. • A Kiosk is being constructed in the display area to provide homeowners with information about water conservation. Education on how to Xeriscape with decorative rock and mulches, while using drought tolerant plants, are displayed. Brochures and pamphlets are handed out to educate residents of Weld County about these important environmental issues. • A White Vinyl Pergola has been purchased to be installed in display area to provide additional shade, and a more beautiful appearance to that area. Cost: $1,000.00. Air Quality • A Dust Suppression Chemical (magnesium chloride) has been applied on the access road between CR 17, and on the interior roads inside the business to control fugitive dust. (Dept. of Public Works) Cost: $840.00. • Parking Areas have been surfaced with gravel, as well as, about 90% percent of the entire 5 acre site to manage interior dust. Cost: $5,000.00. • 500 Tons of Recycled Concrete has been spread on bare earth areas (approximately 90% of the 5-acre site) to restrain fugitive dust. Cost: $4,000.00. • Moss Rock and Granite Boulders for sale have been placed in an area where the soil products were previously located in order to keep the area closest to the residence to the West free of fugitive dust. Health and Safety • A 10' x 10' Public Restroom is being finished, and is located inside the Pole Building. Adequate hand washing and toilet facilities will be provided for all employees and patrons of the facility. Cost: $4,000.00. • A Septic System designed by a Colorado licensed engineer with a septic permit has been approved by Weld County. It has now been installed in compliance with all provisions of the Weld County Code to support a public restroom. Cost: $4,000.00. • Culvert Area has been improved so that two cars can safely pass should an emergency arise that would make that necessary. • Weed Control has been implemented through ongoing spraying at the site. • Removal of the Overhead Power Lines and addition of buried lines is in progress for the safety of the occupants, as well as, patrons and visitors to the site. Cost: $3,000.00 • A Shaded Outdoor Picnic Area has been erected on the deck attached to the office to provide a comfortable seating area for patrons. Cost: $600.00. Total Costs $76,040.00 BEFORE nF 11ff 4 nit 1 y� AFTER t' 4. • I•® F N 1 7"" .;b �. < r Ti %� Xtf .�. ACCESS ROAD IMPROVEMENT IN FRONT OF THE USR SITE BEFORE TIMBERROCK MOVED TO THIS SITE wdw»aah?b) '�v Y« vary - u ei .u.,. '�x' �+—'l ,v t '✓ 3^i wR*M4 'l II NOTE: DATE - trieda Iry r- ary a . _ — 3 AFTER BOULDERS WERE ARRANGED IN ROWS NOTE: VISUAL COMPATABILITY WITH ADJACENT PROPERTIES BEFORE LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING y . It ,v1,if anew �n97 v ya W ff `4- ,y `! '� 4,0 AFTER LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING i c4- t � _ 1. 7 f/rj R • s'w t-S � .C v 'F „b.f., i'v *"y13 ♦`Yy BEFORE CULVERT IMPROVEMENTS AND VISUAL SCREENING gist • AFTER SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES - s vk c ?? T BEFORE SCREENING FENCE AND PLANTINGS ,fir,. • + ., • • ... — .-x; 6 r rat '♦ .. < J •.J �r,. ?'Cyr r7 • AFTER SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING • - x'• �f-- ✓ AY 4 v t fii • ,may ,� tih i3 •yut� f +' +�`. i■ s aXrC '- i —u"a TRUCKS AND RV HIDDEN BEHIND FENCE • • • ., ♦ BEFORE ADDITIONAL 200 TONS/ ROAD BASE 6/04 411. 4 - • s4 111": AFTER BASE APPLIED 6/04 f r ' ^.a ; > • s s - 4s,-- TIMBERROCK FUNDED ENTIRE MAINTENANCE TO ROAD ENTRANCE TO ROAD FROM CR 17 DAIRY ON LEFT, TIMBERROCK 700 Ft. TO WEST BEFORE _� • VIEW TO NORTH FROM INSIDE SITE yg AFTER SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES .`, _ smarmy; • t- - ra BEFORE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS,LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING fel F _ �f y ^secs= �"• �> 1.‘ A'E ra++S9j^ aye h'�,.x r — VIEW TO EAST AFTER . � a noitt.4,,�, P ALSO PLEASE NOTE AMOUNT OF ROADBASE GROUND COVER 9 m, 3 � ......rlri • .Ah„' '`��I mow .-s•,'.. c 9 d%;,-, -. N -§e - SCREENED STORAGE • • • _ Y pF : P µ „, ms ATTRACTIVE BOULDER PLACEMENT GROUND IS COVERED WITH ROCK a Tz/ ffi • POLE BUILDING WITH REST ROOM • • I • { •/1 Y. .— sr —.may k 1 • �ti 4-0 0 - i liAttee- ,41,...-'-'-';;,----..— - " 11 b SEPTIC SYSTEM BEING INSTALLED -- r. ,�II!IIr I tI I �� I _lUI'H r _1• ' I — ___._- ' i- -- !'�"i ',..7.-, �1 t -1-..*.*. :7.. , � .`*,..,C - . Ai 4-r .ri i 5 it ..-.- ..� Sr wry. yw $ '�,.��.••+?"'!i. C..F;,�,ti;�� r 2 a-. r may- ir' ' r SAFETY CONCERN IMPROVEMENTS BY TIMBERROCK Salt " ;Ar x 31. TIMBERROCK INSTALLED 1 • .,+ §S� y�V y d. - S S� FA �SM1 Yr - • 4 it • VIEW TO WEST STOP SIGN AT CR 17 e I II r CRmry(� �EIN �� 356 6866 GAfEt? 686 6323 •r it .. • 1 ,1 ' •r �, • 1 ar a ,Tr ' .'YI�Y - PROFESSIONAL WEED MAINTENANCE •••• - • . A - : = �� F ib, DONE 3 TIMES SEASON a- — . ;-.4 L ii h� 7� - •.R7M�r-.a ,mil -,. ee L cair 1y�y2 'irilP'} . y 3 Syr . E w.� " �asa �~. sa. t‘021/4:'!'. .. DUST ABATEMENT BEING APPLIED 1 � = DONE TWICE SEASONALLY I 4 Si .44! 4y '? _ r f • i@� • t • r • .lam 11 5r', p} Ig'p }fin!! K .ap DUST ABATEMENT USING MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE etc •y .. _ ^ \ _ ate_ r • . _ . ryyt f BEFORE Z r LL .€' ::f? " a .,fit • ACCESS ROAD BEFORE REPAIR BY TIMBERROCK idl —�_ • .at:.°5... AFTER y. ^��, �` - _ ACCESS ROAD W/ 200 TONS OF NEW ROAD BASE • �a�� «.' F k i i 'Y ' j as 4 A at q _ �y✓a t WORK DONE AT TIMBERROCK EXPENSE ii -.__ 1.--..- - g 1... � ... ..gam w _ , TIMBERROCK CK EQUIPMENT • FOUR SINGLE-AXLE DUMP TRUCKS _ . TWO BOBCAT SKID-STEER LOADERS • ONE NEW HOLLAND SMALL FRONT-END LOADER (1.9 yd. bucket) * Dump Trucks are all NON-CDL trucks. UNDER 26,000 GVW 1 .. - ar:71IN4 l I". n 11 — I dra.c k __ S25U i l* 19 kBobcat J / . (iN, Bobcat % - • yF ry • « c _S t_4". u. .mot TIMBERROCK LANDSCAPE YARD PHOTOS NEW ENTRANCE/ NOW LANDSCAPED AND SCREENED , .r tv ,. •,. p ' X ti - \.° • +. ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPING IN PROGRESS - - ' '! it, i I I NfI 3 _. + • r . ROCK TO BE ENGRAVED/ SEE NEXT PAGE D GRAPHICS ON EXISTING STONE _?_ -OLORS: PURPLE # GREEN #_ BLUE # VE • "S.6,. 4th O?Tin ` T Fr a N mow• H rla • V c V4r?K, A s .. ; t Y N mac ' t� i f ' ' 6 SANDBLASTED GRAPHICS TO BE INFILLED WITH ONE SHOT GLOSS ENAMEL sjba SETTING OF STONE AND LANDSCAPING IS BY OTHERS This drawing is submitted for use in a project being planned for you by Shaw Sign&Awning,Inc.&may not be reproduced. A VV S I G N . C O M copied,exhibited Or manufactured by any other company or persons without written permission from Shaw Sign&Awning.Inc �. <_ Violation of the above constitute a compensatory fee to Shaw Sign a Awn ng Inc. Due to the difficulty in matching some colors,variations may occur during production.All electrical signs will be wired 120 volt primary servioe unless otherwise noted.Other voltages are available at additional cost.Primary service.time clocks or other n _ �O n electrical devices are not included in this responsible tafmn. ? Shaw Sign&Awning.Inc.will not be ronsibl for damages to unmarked underground utilities,sprinklers and/or telephone (� cables that may occur while installing signs.All damages and subsequent repairs shall be the sale responsibility of the property ✓G. CU MAY NOT tenant ATCH/TrHISent DRAWINE SHAN SIGN&AWNING 'NC DUE TO THE L IMITAThONS THELLLL r101 61NG PRO HFI RE„PONS.RLFCESS L FCO ERA EXAT L L ORY 8 3KIf' MATCHING. TIMBROCK CUSTOMER APPROVAL _lick 0 -� I DA1E:I Vl2c5Ju4 BEFORE SCREENING FENCE WAS COMPLETED • AFTER SCREENING • I : � IgiNllt I' It� !!VP' ( ! !:! ThT : T: xct+T- t.. .0 pa44ZO F VIEW OF APPROACH 1 _ � � ' - NOTE: 5 MPH SPEED LIMIT • .12 c t h 4 } $ ; 1 LANDSCAPED ENTRY TO BUSINESS ftftm R t.: � °'�.g C ; MOSS ROCK AND DRIFTWOOD DISPLAY - BOBCAT LOADERS AND TRUCKS BEHIND FENCE _ ALL MATERIALS BEHIND FENCING - NOTE: NEW TREES PLANTED IN FRONT OF FENCE r` 3 3 'x eG.v ,I- •:. s — 0.,,,,h,',....- :1% ,. N tit 4,i . . s y 4 d :. w4 ♦•.•. .a • •♦ . ; e•• r•••• •• — .,;,}4'4.)',-x '• • f • • •• •• • ••••• 3St 3 S•'+ • . • q i o•e•:•I••,,•••••••• •• — '''' 9 •��Y• � � V w_1. . "•�. Y — .Z li Z. NEW FLAGSTONE STORAGE AREA RUNE Effill MIN Eli INN . Pgta ` .... , - LOCATED BEHIND OPAQUE SCREENING COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE SCREENING a a, �:•° i , T • ` y. {rt`- a*- {4.La' P 15 ,Ae�kl • -y ie x • .: • - '-...,-.21.4.)71P1.4_ 4•1::.;a • 4.:_ • .:. MORE LANDSCAPING .� M)- • 45 PAGE 6 BEFORE ROCK PLACED FOR EROSION CONTROL ✓ r VIEW OF SCREENED OUTDOOR MATERIAL STORAGE AREA b.: -- AREA NOW LANDSCAPED AND SCREENED $ .-- . ;* * %-, P,.. AFTER ' ., fitg .YJ��K' K+ AA R^ g.,5 i gFi 2.1 ;;i ,' t L r-.' - i i_ ,.. , . 47 . . • x r ₹ r F •J - tJTTir. - t -i it ZF - i j`' • O 1 �� \ 5�'�"i.� t ■'; a' i A , k._ ..., tFS.. r .. affirm.;y.. NEW RED CHERRY TREES/ADDITIONAL SCREENING AND VISUAL APPEAL _ A R E A . - F 0 ., , � ♦T�' , „ Sr', -. . F ji T rtY,C 4wkl� asn r eroa M. e� ° 44 *: c.,' 4x {1 \i o- \ , i C a1...-- N - D - ; , nes - . . ._ - NOTE: OVERALL COMPATABILITY - WITH ADJACENT PROPERTIES 13' X 36' 3-SIDED BUILDING FOR SCREENING, - STORAGE, AND BUFFERING -.-.-. .i {r. - Y Lr +'y�Il:.: 4 .1K Ate';. _ 'sue. �y' +u v: G; 'R - ' iM dc''^k frvD 4'::�;: ,. .,-''' ''1" HF ry„,?,, . �`Z % GRAVELED CUSTOMER PARKING . n a 4 w • r P WIMPY 4 I Is Li CC 4 i 't , Y.9{ Olt• i.•lam .. _ �. _ . -_ f , w tea. ~mss , fi •--- •-- itY.L14�y' 0.`aLr' h}y? x i�S .^ AFTER SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING _ a. . a y — 1 ..wir •.4 aS 4�""sue,, x701, ii 1 • — .r PS.y 6- 4M w tam_..._:•v-" _ _-------- 5- PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPED AREAS ENHANCING PROPERTY APPEAL iiitec ilk i . • t�' ' - 1 m - ,.s. 1 'S 4F ,..,; ' . . '. ..i.. 4,� Y. 1 }}__ _ y 3- r:yi;::'t. — '... x3i1 �,,., tom..\ �',.�«Y m-�,.Ax'`¢7•c r- i EG .: a Xre[`:2 t� '.1.-v. 14 . .. . ''"'4�.�',' '3�: VIEW TO EAST OF CUSTOMER PARKING PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED RETAINING WALLS _. _.. At') r SadY d c y . • � '. V�u. .1+-.Ztt ``�`i yam.„it, `!.. :'•' • w4 $ ENHANCING VISUAL APPEAL f = }S ' !' {qg 4Y i�r Y'r 7 i rt 4.s§gam �. ` ^VAIN tom' i _ �� ~ fr«y-:� 'i15�Y :fir�t ar ti y .L r`be- -�..- ° „1 IMPROVING STORM DRAINAGE RUNOFF LANDSCAPED OFFICE AREA ti = 4,4, , • 4 •'• lid Ei oii�� ,.�� ■ 101111j ! A LANDSCAPED DISPLAY AREA --. q:N' a tit 141 ,1,`` 1 Lu Ir ` _ t .• - �l • • BEFORE: _ y + - �'.. . - �f 4h _' „ ..)4A:r 1.4i. Otr' .....-.-*;-.7., -..t,,,.. -. .•+AMR"+- A SS 4. H'. �y� $J.y_ ` x pir' -' 4 +Br fw , �.ro 4:..,-.„..... ....,.....-:,,,c4".1.,;.—„,...,,....1.---,-.. a k'A T• +$ i8 ✓--...7,;:,42.2,„KiYfFq r}' e}x^ + '�+P�<a M1�+KF }ZAr'<4t<.t +LNG � YA4 Y 4 }S r : . .. - z•.h r ,S 4. �-i r`F-i"w\ $4,c d Y ". . 'i$7s k . h '�•.l ,. + ifi.W eta �r ` fi PREVIOUS LOCATION OF TRUCK PARKING TRUCKS NOW BEHIND SCREENING ON UPPER LEVEL AFTER: HAND-LOADING TIMBER AREA i t Y- , - • K .L ALSO, 3 14' ASH TREES AND 8' AUSTRIAN FOR ADDITIONAL SCREENING - OVERHEAD ELECTRIC LINE NOW _ BURIED UNDERGROUND FOR SAFETY r. — , � 1 -.-� Tn a ,u-,..it - -J .: - - .:.j. — r a» ' •�; .. ,, cas a. .a Z..' an 6 �g 7. — s'r ALSO NOTE LARGE AMOUNT OF LAID GRAVEL _ . a T =' " a ,,_ �:;a k ., ' {r y G h T •: - an -Y?w*sit i in-r ..— ita - _ �+ i''".ri,nil-vh<+ YYy�YMYte�`'"V� T �t+r NEW TIMBER AREA WITH 4 NEW TREES y•r---------4-0,-1.......-4-- - ' -- w -a-- - b'.' r ry i T-. - '+a+1li-..--•,,,..r r .. _ a .yip".`•SCREENING FENCE IS UP 13 FT. FROM GROUND - " GRAVEL COVERS ALL GROUND AREAS _ _ zfr: , E14SirII At' 1 , 'rf I ,I 41 It , Gk L 3 � y • -_ r � -...., j ,.. wow Y j;' t r �BE^q .).�" .. Y. W SURROUNDING PROPERTIES THAT BORDER TIMBERROCK fi • �� 3#S� rbY t X "i✓,Y 4 '^bX 5 ,�� a J s DAIRY Mr J DAIRY TO THE EAST }l. ,-��": � � fE Yom'_ • g y f 16�wy n 1 §v e F5a • • DAIRY MANURE PILE T .} - .� . zw , . CHANGE TO PROPETY ON EAST SIDE OF USR Y} .J.k , .af -„,\ S,g., 3 .. .x r „. _ EE . , E . , ,, . .. . , ,,„..., . ,.. E. _‘.. ...,,....... . ,....,„„,„ -- . .. .„ , . .,..„ . , . .?6,1, "`,R.— • • .. 1-• e ;4,r1/4-,1. 3 X t kt 1 n ! � X ✓ k a X ,tor y pr t`a'r <, ,� � r ">t4,,, "„rte.. �+il �" 4114 "�"�"+q . ti R' c , 4f k., , - =.' Y • • �► 4"- u b Vf ; f Las Hardesty and his wife, Sherrill, left, break up cheese curds after draining off the whey, leaving JAY about 75 pounds of curds. The larger c ds are broken up by hand,and noniodized salt is added in three separate steps to bring out the flavor of thheel curds. racciapgreeleytrib.con Curd 1S e wword Little Miss Muffet atfet, New dairy ation a t of curds and whey. opens to show Along came a spider, I" V�/ '�/,�(E A TOUR And sat down beside her, how milk b To schedule a tour of the Cozy nd frightened Miss Muffet ecomes cheese 21 y. Cow Dairy,call 686-6960, —Mother Goose rhyme Cow Dairy, designed specifically cream may also become a part of •8Y the numbers/B6 rt31LL JACKSON all n educates. iontors will for ki get todseof e the operation. going to the Then u .on apgreeleytrib.com cows being milked,how the milk National Weste"We've rn (Stock Show in y perfect loca- found the 17 WINDSOR — Almost eve is homogenized and pasteurized, Denver), for I don't know how Lion, about held a mile north of ray WINgroDSOR up every- what dairy cows eat and why, many years, where we've been U.S. 34which on Weld County Road to I her Goose ryme has il heard he what must happen before a cow giving educational programs on [_ fr—" can give milk,and,finally, among — runs from Windsor to how cows are milked, and just J°It is t n former earlier this year. B n many of them know Some other details, what curds decided it was time somebody byfamily, B try what she was and whey are and how they relate took things one step further," pIt is the El-Du Dairy, �urds and whey? snacking to cheese. operated the Vaar who In addition, those same visi- Hardesty said. relocated to Kansas a few years That the heck are curds and tors will be able to buy fresh farm ha But it is not something that ago. icy? So the H then fa s had a milking ichat's just one the m ster- milk — whole milk, 2 percent The eHaadestght. Les and s Sherrill of ll Hardesty milk and the skimmed variety — working on the plans,and looking ban and other facilities tuned it start to solve with rrill new Coz along with cheddar cheese made for the ideal location,of their edu-have been with,but they have 1 Cozy at the dairy.And in the future,ice cational dairy for the five years. 1 SEE DAIRY. 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Those processes are closely monitored by the latest equip- J ' ment available and is complet- ed by heating the milk to 163 k l degrees for 19 seconds, then ��? ` ",, cooling it immediately. The dairy has a automatic bottler for half-gallon contain- ers; ¢' < milk not bottled goes to the cheese room. Once the milk is in the . 0 w cheese vat, it is heated to 90 N ?.1 -;4O v �e , ' w, degrees where a culture is - - '" -. 1 3 , added to acidify it, or convert 4 a : lactose to lactic acid. As the . A process continues, Hardesty v "m' adds a food coloring to make i _ the cheese yellow. \' 'A lot of people don't know s' it, but cheddar cheese is actu- ally white.In large dairy areas, a, white cheddar is preferred over the yellow,"he said.Then, keeping close tabs on the time, 41 he will add rennet,a liquid that hastens the separation of the = curds from the whey — the JAY QUADRACCI I quadracci@greeleytrib.com curds being the solids and the Sherrill and Les Hardesty package cheddar cheese curds into whey the liquid. Near the end 2-pound bags to be given away to friends and family while of the process,the vat is heated they perfect their cheese-making process at the Cozy Cow to about 114 degrees, which Dairy on Weld County Road 17, half a mile north of U.S. 34 also hastens the separation between Greeley and Loveland. process. It takes about 700 pounds of taste. Whey, which is high in and general wellness. the Jersey milk to make 80 protein, is used as a supple- At Cozy Cow, the entire pounds of the curds.With Hol- ment in livestock feed and it is process can be watched from steins, Hardesty said the ratio now being exported from an observation room that will is closer to 10 to 1. large cheese operations to also feature a video on dairy — Hardesty attended a week- developing countries where it production. The windows in long cheese school in Madison, is used to supplement people's that room were built extra-low. Wis.,to learn the process. diets. "I can't wait to get kids in "I really think it's an art Whey protein is a pure,nat- here and see finger- and nose because of lot of it has to be ural,high-quality protein. It is prints all over the windows," done by feel and observation," a rich source of the essential Hardesty said. he said. amino acids needed on a daily Bill Wailes, Colorado State Once the process is com- basis by the body.In its purest University Cooperative Exten- plete,which takes six to seven form, as whey protein isolate, sion dairy specialist, said the hours, salt is added to the it contains little to no fat, lac- concept should go over well. ;curds and they may be fla- tose or cholesterol. It pro- "We've really never had an vored. Cheese is the result of vides a number of benefits in outlet for cheese curds in this an aging process — three areas including sports nutri- area. So I think Les has an months for a mild cheddar, tion, weight management, excellent chance at being suc- 3 nine months for the sharp immune support, bone health cessful with this,"he said. 4, • ` ., ws ar n te 4 aw COZY COW DAIRY AND STORE TO EAST OF USR SITE fliSS • _ 1 1 . MANURE PILE & CONCRETE RIP-RAP AT DAIRY DAIRY a x BEFORE SCREENING DAIRY a , b � • • ala qe tv. Vol ,{tC AFTER SCREENING FORMER BIG CUT SOD RETAIL SITE LIND PROPERTY TO THE SOUTH TIMBEROCK'S SOUTH FENC - m.. 3+f;6j �, AqY �' r PRIME COMMERCIAL �e ,m REAL ESTATE 150 Acres - 910-686.5828 — �'.' Asmrs LIND PROPERTY NOW COMMERCIAL AUTO MALL ANNOUNCEMENT _is to) :. +fir ctr 1t .4. . y'�55�'��S ;g .aMmr, eaMjpZ ' . � .. s4»_ #11¢ 44 IMa' . ' r. - �. Ir Ill,r L `f y w..... �. m f sie 4 JAY QUADRACCI/quadracci@gr t vehicle stops in the intersection of Weld County Road 17 on U.S.34 west of Greeley to make a turn while traffic blows by.The busy inter: ie--etting a stoplight in June. Stoplight going in at intersection of Weld 17 U.S II'NIKOLAUS OLSEN tion department recorded 15 acci- a .Weld County iili windsortribune.com OTHER SIGNALS dents at the intersection. U.S. 34 is a wide stretch of road ist year, Meg Jacobsen decided The intersection at Promontory with four traffic lanes and a median. s o stop taking Weld County Road 17 Circle and the U.S.34 business Most people making left ant have . t -.;d zs luring the morning commute from route,or 10th Street,will get a traf- to pull out halfway and wait for a '��` oi stown to her job as a high fic signal this month.A study was clearing to enter the traffic flow. T a c� of science teacher in Windsor. done to see if a signal is needed at Because or this, acceleration lanes Stoplight ;rossing U.S. 34 on Weld 17 had 83rd Avenue and 10th Street,but the were added a few years ago. But planned _ )ecome too dangerous. study determined that it is not there has been an increase in the • "laic sor decided my life is worth more needed at this time. number of vehicles crossing U.S. 34 h: that intersection," said Jacob- Source:Colorado Department that leads to long lines of vehicles j 5 en, 46. "I have an intense desire to ofTJansportatlon on Weld 17. we." An estimated 23,300 vehicles *� n for drivers who do use the travel this section of U.S.34 between e h y" qt section, help is on the way. A ers on Weld 17, said Larry Haas, Greeley and Interstate 25 each day. ) toptight will be placed at the cross- operations engineer for Colorado Another 2,500 vehicles drive Weld SANDRA MACHUCA smachuca( oads by the middle of June at a cost Department of Transportation. 17, according to a transportation across and put themselv f—00,000. "We try to put these devices department studies. of oncoming traffic. traffic signal is needed because where they are needed most," Haas When people see a long line of he ntial for accidents has said. cars waiting behind them,Haas said, acre. . with the number of driv- From 1999-2001, the transporta- they are more inclined to rush SEE STOPLIGH' 1 LAND USE CHANGE IN PROPERTY ADJACENT ON S. Auto mall will bring increased traffic to area STOPLIGHT from a nearby gravel pit adds mega-dealership auto mall at Despite the new stopligh FROM PAGE Al to the traffic and frustration. the intersection with at least Jacobsen said she will contir "I think a light will be pretty 10 dealers. Groundbreaking ue to take Colo.257 to Windsc good there. It will be really will be in September, and the each morning. She fear April Heldt, 22, of Windsor helpful." mall should be open in spring weather conditions like is is used to playing the waiting The light will be what is 2005. and fog can still cause acc game at the intersection. called an intelligent light, John Chamberlain, chief dents because people drive to Heldt,a senior at the Universi- meaning it is activated by a executive officer of Champion fast for conditions on U.S.34. ty of Northern Colorado,waits motion-sensitive camera that Auto Group, said he expects "I'm still not sure I will us to take a left turn off Weld 17 activates the light only when traffic to increase in the area it," Jacobsen said. "If th onto U.S. 34. The wait is someone is waiting to cross or when the new dealership weather is bad, people won longest during rush hours and turn onto U.S. 34. opens, calling the intersection see the light or won't be abl sometimes takes several min- The installation comes at a new entrance to Windsor. to stop in time." utes. time when traffic in the area "It is nasty," Heldt said, will soon increase. Champion adding that trucks pulling out Auto Group plans to build a 2 rYFn ..Aqe wfe:en..::. yp Ydfh iF AUTO MALL SITE li parcel or ' " lett-Suit • F c THIS SITE JOINS USR SITE AT SOUTH SIDE 1 aFa. • VIEW FROM HWY 34 AND WCR 17 TIMBERROCK'S WHITE FENCE IN BACKGROUND e I 4 ¢¢ti ... ._._ MATERIALS ARE SCREENED BEHIND WHITE FENCE OVER 400 FT. TO THE NORTHEAST d lkF PT 30. SCHINNER MOBILE/MODULAR HOMES TO NORTHEAST 1� i al ern For SCHINNER MODULAR RENTAL UNIT OVER 700 FT. TO THE NORTHEAST VIEW DIRECTLY NORTH oyes, 4`y J?lx fi -aR-..tea [ w-e r.�- NOTE: DISTANCE OF HOMES HISTORICAL DRAINAGE AND PASTURE - [ s ..;a'. 1,., VIEW TO THE NORTHWEST WEILER RESIDENCE BEHIND TREES WEILER RESIDENCE IS APPROX. 200 FT. _ FROM PROPERTY LINE NOTE: OPEN SPACE BETWEEN PROPERTIES - r ri' K.. VIEW TO EAST FROM WEILER DRIVEWAY 4 �} ,14:17( �$ Y f • 'S fl` p w A a /4 K :p,,,. �` Csµ .,-^i Y r X ++,ti ��t vt V �� >� -•_... •v .>.sr ?.i �'\. '-'�s.. .S. .'53'xhE' ne �-tJM�d v.e. .. NOTE: FENCE SCREENS VIEW OF ALMOST EVERYTHING ON SITE DAIRY IS WITHIN VIEW HOWEVER WEINMEISTER RESIDENCE 1400 FT. WEST a r 4 . 000 t _ qSi.�b' V �F. ♦i 1' ,, .`F • - A ¢-T ° O, l'.� .i a4 ' ]�'� 'i'.:'..• 1. 1. 1/4 MILE FROM TIMBERROCK ,.t. _ , : T 7,1 - o �, - V WEINMEISTER FRONT YARD 1 sianissionsinsi ammitigHit .. s• i' 0fr �c WEINMEISTER RESIDENCE/ 1400 FT. FROM TIMBERROCK s3 f �r{i 1'Gydj.: —....+--, n r t'^• s" +l+$A 44t VIEW TO EAST FROM ACCESS ROAD IN FRONT OF WEINMEISTER RESIDENCE n R .k+� ''. . Mxf .,nn 3 t e •..ate h� } .rte+ v. • r rG t IIQ - Y*i1"l y} l1' W. NOTE: THEY CAN'T SEE TIMBERROCK AT ALL elk 4 (y 2, ..d'4 • ti ti 4 _ _ k F MA �'..FT ! Yk xk "Fsw—.yam- `.r.. . " i 'fit mcx, t VIEW TO EAST FOM ENTRANCE TO - -- HARTSHORN PROPERTY ist a- NOTE: TIMBERROCK CAN'T BE SEEN FROM THIS DISTANCE OF APPROX. 1/2 MILE 1/2 MILE EAST OF CR 17 or 'P. j. t' — MARTIN SALVAGE EAST OF DAIRY r I , L F _ CR 17 AND VIEW EAST SIGNED PETITION PRO-TIMBERROCK WINDSONG RANCH RESIDENT LETTERS To: Weld County Planning & Zoning Commission and Staff We, as residents of Windsong Ranch Subdivision, wish to go on record to inform the Planning and Zoning Board that we do not oppose the application presented to you by TimberRock Landscape in reference to the variance requested by them for their landscape business at 28629 WCR 17, Windsor, CO, 80550. We have not observed any unsafe traffic conditions in the area, or any increase in noise or dust from their being located nearby. Name Address Phone Date 1. a,�� C {f� 71V JSi>7 7- 0f-6A 2. Hpy lek4 78 41,4-c&-A7 DL 7-5)--e3 3. 7{7,41/41(} qq ,-42 7Q2.40 /I Ardsrmy _ gti(D2-f5'o (-63 4. ?iwadce 1 CI 1 1 -770(7L0 t raSOMc- - o ec - 3 7-3I-O3 5. Piet{ GJ -7ks di44so,c An_ o.y6 't(q-7 7- 3/-03 6. ti &S— '7 ' \ 8( - V ' 7 1 - 3 /-03 7. , t6il % r. (1( _29 ? )/_ 9. Vend"- 7-719_ ( )--1.\) • G -017 10.- 4. 18. Klej . al - Dcmes not &,p prove Ov- cg's a �pwe .,' 12 id 4 Mazcari etto v\1' ir c G;34-9w 2 , Vcteav ! Iov-se a± 77 65 \,tip; lid,Sov,ck IJvi e , Tom & Allison Shrader 7782 Windsong Drive Windsor, CO 80550 July 30, 2003 Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 North 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Re: USR-1430 / TimberRock Landscaping To Whom It May Concern: This letter is written to express our opinion of TimberRock Landscaping and their locating to the south of our neighborhood. We have not noticed any increased traffic in our neighborhood due to the location of TimberRock in our area. We have not — noticed any excess dust or noise either. Our house backs up to a pasture that is directly north of TimberRock's location. We are probably the closest residence in Windsong to TimberRock's business. We have not noticed anything that would give us concern as far as safety issues go. TimberRock is located next to a dairy and a sod farm on two sides, and a residence to the west. We did notice that they put up a nice cedar fence shortly after moving there. We do not oppose TimberRock at this location. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerley, Al it 7 y(„1 (i k.-'L- ✓V 7 Tom and Allison Shrader Andy and Kay Persichitte 7881 Windsong Drive Windsor, CO 80550 July 31, 2003 Sheri Lockman, Planner Weld County Planning — 1555 N. 17th Ave. Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Sheri: We are writing to you to let you know of our opinions regarding TimberRock Landscaping locating near our neighborhood, Windsong Ranch Subdivision. You have received a letter from our HOA President, Mr. Newell Block, stating he represents all 18 homeowners in the subdivision in opposition of this business. However, Mr. Block did not take a vote, or speak with us regarding this matter. To the contrary, we do not oppose this business operating at its current location. We have not noticed any extra traffic in the area due to this small business, and we have not noticed any additional noise either. Our neighborhood backs up to railroad tracks so that is where the noise comes from on occasion, not TimberRock. We do not have any concerns about safety and we have not seen anything from this business we deem unsafe. The dairy operating next door has similar trucks and equipment running as well. TimberRock's trucks are small in comparison to others we see on the road. If you wish to speak to us personally feel free to contact us at 970-686-2327. Sincerely, Andy P sichitte K y ersichitte 7-31-03 David & Michelle Pohm 7920 Windsong Drive Windsor, CO 80550 Ms. Sheri Lockman, Planner Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N. 17`h Ave. Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Ms. Lockman: This letter is being written to voice our feelings about a business, TimberRock Landscaping at 28629 WCR 17, Windsor, CO. We do not contest the request for a variance for this business to operate at this location. We knew nothing about a letter written by Fred Block on behalf of the neighborhood association. We do not share in any of the concerns referenced in his letter. We have not noticed anything negative about this company and do not feel they negatively impact our community. We have not noticed any increase in noise or traffic due to this business. Thank you. We can be reached at 686-0490, if you have further _ questions. Sincerely, _ David and Michelle Pohm Gerardo Garcia 7819 Windsong Drive Windsor, CO 80550 July 29, 2003 Sheri Lockman & Weld County Commissioners Weld County Planning & Zoning 1555 N. 17th Ave. Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Ms. Lockman: I am writing this letter to inform you that I do not share in the feelings that our current President, Newell Block personally has concerning TimberRock Landscaping opening a location to the south of our neighborhood. Mr. Block does — not represent my opinion in any way. I am not in opposition of their locating at their site off WCR 17, Windsor, CO.80550. I have frequently visited their location and have not seen the kind of traffic that Mr. Block has written about. While I have been there to pick up rock on several occasions, I have been their only customer the entire time. I have not witnessed _. any unsafe practices or driving at any time. They seem to be very conscience about safety. Their operation is over 2,600 feet from the closest border to our neighborhood, and I have not noticed an increase in the noise level at all. Windsong Ranch Subdivision is surrounded by farm pasture, and there has always been a significant amount of dust around. The wind carries it across the fields and roads. However, I have not seen an increase of dust due to TimberRock being located nearby. As a current resident of this subdivision, I do not feel that TimberRock Landscaping has any negative attributes that affect our neighborhood. I know of other neighbors that share my opinion and view this small family-owned business as a welcome and positive part of ourcommuni.y. Thank you f e. Fee e _to, onta ac6862292. t Gerardo Garcia Rug 01 03 01 : 39p T. Mordell 970 688 5606 p. 1 I August 2003 Ms. Sheri Lockman Weld County Planning Department 1555 N. 17'h Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Subject: TimberRock Landscape Materials & Supply Dear Ms. Lockman: My husband and I are residents of Windsong Ranch in Windsor. It has recently come to our attention that the president of our association,Newell F. Block, wrote a letter to you, allegedly on behalf of the association of which we are members, lodging a complaint against TimberRock Landscape Materials& Supply. As a homeowner and member of the association that Mr. Block is claiming to represent, we were unaware of this letter as were two other neighbors with whom I have spoken. Perhaps we are the only members of the association who did not know of this letter,but it is possible that there are others in our association (of 18 lot owners) who do not know of the existence of this letter and therefore may or may not agree with it. Before we can fully formulate an opinion, more information would be necessary, but Mr. _ Block does not speak for us. We are assuming that in establishing its business at the current location, TimberRock is operating in compliance with applicable laws and permits. S cerely, (� raci Mordell 7830 Windsong Drive Windsor, CO 80550 970 686 5605 TWO ADJACENT LAND USES SouthGate III Commercial Annexation Project News of a Mega Commercial Project involving a 150 + acres directly South of TimberRock named "The SouthGate III Annexation Project" was released on October 31, 2003, and now the project has been approved by both Windsor Planning Commission and the Windsor Town Board. The town manager expects all issues to be resolved with 30-60 days. The entire property is being marketed as Prime Commercial and is being annexed to the town of Windsor (see photos and documents). This information was newly discovered following the denial of the USR 1430 for TimberRock on October 1, 2003. Five of the 150+ acres, known as SouthGate III, joins TimberRock on the Southern property line, and is now listed as Commercial according to the Weld County Assessor Property Profile. The 5 acres was previously classified as Agriculture Zoning at the Board of County Commissioners Hearing on Oct. 1, 2003. (See attached sheet/yellow highlight for verification). This information was not available prior to the above — mentioned hearing date. The following items address the SouthGate III annexation parcels: • The above mentioned 5 acre parcel that was leased as a retail sod business in 2001-2003 is being marketed for sale as Commercial property. • A portion of the SouthGate III commercial project will include a Mega Auto Mall /Dealership and be located on approximately 60 acres. • Semi-trucks will be using CR 17 to bring in the automobiles to the dealership, and the Town of Windsor along with the City of Greeley through their intergovernmental agreements will probably make substantial improvements to CR 17 like they have already started with the installation of the stoplights on HWY34 & CR17. • A Convenient Store/Gas Station is also planned for this site. • Stoplights are being installed by Weld County on HWY 34 for the anticipation of the increased volume of traffic on CR 17, and will be completed soon. • The developer of SouthGate III has requested the zoning classification GC PUD, General Commercial, Planned Unit Development zoning classification. The proposed Master Plan indicates seven (7) commercial parcels. With this general classification, any type of commercial business project could develop there, and this parcel is directly adjacent to TimberRock on the southern border. • The USR site (TimberRock) is now fully compatible with the largest area landowner and can also act as a buffer parcel with all its mitigation measures between area residences and the proposed Mega Commercial Highway Business Project. Cozy Cow Dairy Operation and Retail Store The residents who owned the adjacent dairy at the time of the previous County Commissioner hearing, Mr. and Mrs. Cobb, were in opposition to the USR. They have since sold the dairy to Cozy Cow Dairy LLC., (Mr. Hardesty), who does not oppose the USR. The new dairy owner has also made substantial improvements to his property, and has brought in additional equipment (example: Front end wheel loader, and bobcat), which are quite similar to the applicant's equipment. The USR property is very compatible with the dairy. The dairy has an entrance on the same road that TimberRock has an entrance that is used for dairy visitors and patrons. These items pertain to the Dairy operation: • The Dairy has opened a milk and cheese retail store. An announcement was made by Cozy Cow Dairy in the Saturday,June 12, 2004 edition of the Windsor Tribune in the business section (see article attached). The dairy is a working dairy, and now the public is being invited to come out and tour the facility as well. On Saturday,June 12, 2004, there were approximately 40-50 visitors to that facility. According to the article, the owners hope to add a retail ice cream shop in the near future. This property is adjacent to the USR site directly to the East. The USR site operates similar equipment as the dairy, and _ both invite visitors to their perspective sites. • Customers come to TimberRock to get advice on landscaping ideas and to order product. Similarly, customers visit the dairy to see how milk is produced and to purchase milk and cheeses. In addition, customers will go to the Champion auto dealership to purchase vehicles. All three land uses share a common theme for usage, which makes the USR site compatible with the adjacent properties. Hello