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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20061798.tiff PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT(PUD) CHANGE OF `LONE APPLICATION FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE DATE RECEIVED: RECEIPT#/AMOUNT# 1$ CASE#ASSIGNED: APPLICATION RECEIVED BY PLANNER ASSIGNED: Parcel Number 1 207 - 27 - 0 - 00 -047 (12 digit number-found on Tax I.D.information,obtainable at the Weld County Assessors Office,or yttww.co.weld.co.usi, (Include all lots being included in the application area,If additional space is required.attach an additional sheet) see attachment Legal Description__. ..._.........._ Section 27, Township 3 North, Range 68 West Property Address(If Applicable) 13844 Weld County Road 7, Longmont CO 80504 Existing Zone District : AG Proposed Zone District: PUD Total Acreage:140•428Proposed#/Lots 429 Average Lot Size: 6,894 s.f. Minimum Lot Size: 6,270 s.f. Proposed Subdivision Name:Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake Proposed Area (Acres) Open Space: 31.11 ac Are you applying for Conceptual or Specific Guide? Conceptual Specific X FEE OWNER(S)OF THE PROPERTY(If additional space is required, attach an additional sheet) Name: Kiteley Farms, LLLP Work Phone# 970-534-4323 Home Phone# Email Address Address: 13844 Weld County Road 7 City/State/Zip Code Longmont, CO 80504 APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT (See Below:Authorization must accompany applications signed by Authorized Agent) Name: Jerry Eckelberger-Longs Peak Investors, LLC Work Phone# 303-796-7555 Home Phone# 303-796-7333 ......... .................Email Address Address: 7120 E. Orchard Road,#450 City/State/Zip Code Englewood,CO 80111 UTILITIES: Water: Longs Peak Water Sewer: St. Vrain Saintation District Gas: Xcel Energy Electric:United Power Phone: Owest DISTRICTS: School: St.Vrain Valley School District RE-1J Fire: Mountain View Fire Protection District Post: I (We)hereby depose and state under penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals, and/or plans submitted with or contained within the application are true and correct to the best of my(our)knowledge. Signatures of all fee owners of property must sign this application. If an Authorized Agent signs, a letter of authorization from all fee owners must be included with the application. If a corporation is the fee owner, notarized evidence must be included indicating the signatory has the legal authority to sign for the corporation. I (we), the undersigned, hereby request hearings before the Weld County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners concerning the proposed Change of Zone for the above described unincorporated area of Vt(eld County,Colorado: • lam %� , �.: Signature: Owner or pkittionzect Agent Date Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent ;He-- 1. j k' . r,t - < < < EXHIBIT 2006-1798 Legal Description Lot B of Recorded Exemption No. 1208-27-2-RE 843 as recorded in Book 1111, Film 1383, Reception No. 02052248, Weld County Records, being more particularly described as follows: That tract of land located in the Northwest one-quarter of Section 27, Township 3 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado being more particularly described as follows: Considering the West line of the Northwest one-quarter as assumed to bear North 00°03'44" West and with all bearings contained herein relative thereto: Beginning at the West one-Quarter corner of said Section 27; thence North 00°03'44" West 2651.99 feet to the Northwest corner of said Section 27; thence North 89°48'39" East 2637.30 feet to the North one-quarter corner of said Section 27; thence along the East line of the Northwest one-quarter of said Section 27, South 00°42'51" West 1500.73 feet; thence along the Northwesterly boundary of that parcel of land described by deed recorded in Book 207 at Page 395 of Weld County Records, the following three (3) courses; South 51°37'53" West 507.62 feet; South 52°39'03" West 394.00 feet; South 39°24'03" West 765.00 feet to a point on the South line of the Northwest one-quarter of said Section 27; thence South 89°24'03" West 1125.18 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot A of Recorded Exemption No. 1208-27-2-RE 843 as recorded in Book 1111, Film 1383, Reception No. 02052248, Weld County Records; thence along the East, North and West line of said Lot A the following three (3) courses; North 00°03'44" West 233.34 feet; South 89°24'03" West 263.82 feet; South 00°03'44" East 233.34 feet to a point on the South line of the Northwest one-quarter of said Section 27; thence South 89°24'03" West 30.00 feet to the West one-quarter corner of said Section 27 and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. KITELEY FARMS, LLLP 13844 Weld County Road 7 Longmont, CO 80504 (970) 535-4323 August 29, 2005 Mr. Kim Ogle Lead Planner Weld County Planning Department 1555 North 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Re: Change of Zone and Preliminary Plat Submittal for Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Township 3 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado Owned by Kiteley Farms LLLP Dear Mr. Ogle: Please accept this letter as authorization for Jerry Eckelberger as Member/Manager of Longs Peak Investors, LLC to sign an Application for Change of Zone and Preliminary Plat on behalf of the Kiteley Farms LLLP for the above-referenced property and other documents as may be necessary to pursue Preliminary Plat and Change of Zone including without limitation, the Affidavit of Interest Owners, Surface Estate and Affidavit of Interest Owners, Minerals and/or Subsoil Surface Kiteley Farms, LLLP, a Colorado limited liability partnership (i By: /GL/ /''(1 0 -1 Ernie Kiteley, General Partner /" LAND to ARCHITECTS March 23, 2006 Perspective I balance ^ a subsidiary of land architects international Highlands Ranch, CO Fort Collins, CO Sheri Lockman, Case Manager Mountain View, CA Weld County Department of Planning Services 918 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 RE: PZ-1082 - Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake PUD (Zone Change) Response to Comments from Weld County Staff and Referral Agencies Dear Sheri, The following letter first address the list of requirements for PZ-1082 Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake PUD (Zone Change) to be heard by the Weld County Planning Commission as prepared by Peter Schei, Weld County Public Works Department, on February 24, 2006. The items required to be addressed prior to the Planning Commission hearing are as follows; 1. Show & Label right-of-way for SH 66 (100' from Centerline), CR 7 (Mead), internal roads. Response: The applicant has updated the Change of Zone Plat to show and label rights of ways for WCR 7 and CO HWY 66. A copy of the revised Change of Zone Plat is included with this report as Exhibit A. 2. Address inter-connectivity of developments (why?, why not?). Response: The applicant has provided a local street connection for access to future development along the south boundary of the project site, as requested by Weld County staff during the Sketch Plan review process. Weld County Public Works staff commented during the PUD Change of Zone review and requested the Applicant to provide access to the east, to match up with a platted access point from the Mead Crossing development. The Applicant is not prepared to provide the eastern access due to the nature of incompatible land-uses between Kiteley Ranch (residential) and Mead Crossing (light industrial and commercial). The primary concern is safety for the residents of the Kiteley Ranch development. Providing vehicular access through the Mead Crossing development would increase vehicular trips across the Kiteley Ranch development for a perceived ease of access to 1-25, this traffic would disrupt the intended function of the local street network which currently limits cut-through traffic, another concern related to traffic would be for the Mead Crossing development which may not be in favor of residential trips routed through their development. A second concern regarding safety is that the eastern access provides a "back-door" access to the community with direct access to 1-25. This condition decreases the security of residents by giving nonresidents a less visible means of egress with direct access to 1-25. 9137 South Ridgeline Boulevard,Suite 130 • Highlands Ranch,Colorado 80129 1303.734.1777 • Fax 303.734.1778 Land Planning I Resort & Golf Course Design I Landscape Architecture www.landarchitects.net 1825 Sharp Point Drive,Suite 126 • Fort Collins,Colorado 80525 1970.484.4100 • Fax 970.484.4111 3. Address mail box locations and parking (number of locations, parking spaces, Postal approval). Response: The applicant has updated the Change of Zone Plat to show parking and mail box configurations as directed by Weld County staff in the February 23, 2006 meeting (i.e. spread out locations of mailbox clusters, access to mailboxes must not face the street, provide walkways for mailbox access, ensure parking for mailbox areas does not inhibit normal traffic flows, use on-street parallel parking and head in parking at mailbox locations as appropriate). A copy of the revised Change of Zone Plat is included with this report as Exhibit A. 4. Show reservation (outside of SH 66 row) for relocation of Hyland Ditch or agreement with CDOT. Response: The applicant has provided a letter from Gloria Hice-Idler with CDOT which states, "...it is our position that CDOT continue to ask for the 100' as reservation, but would not expect the county to request any additional property for relocation of the ditch. It is our opinion that the Highland Ditch is a "historical" feature and any widening of SH 66 would likely be to the north." Based upon this finding by CDOT, the applicant has not provided additional reservation for relocation of the Highland Ditch. A copy of the revised Change of Zone Plat is included with this report as Exhibit A. 5. Begin LOMA process for FEMA area to be developed (area to be noted on drawing as pending approval of LOMA). Response: The applicant has updated the Change of Zone Plat to show the FEMA line as pending approval. The applicant has completed a survey of Foster Reservoir and is in the process of preparing a LOMA submittal. 6. Show & Label easements for Hyland Ditch, all ditches, any irrigation pipes. Response: The applicant has updated the Change of Zone Plat to show the FEMA line as pending approval. The applicant has provided the dimensioning of easements for the Highland ditch on the Change of Zone Plat and has updated the Plat to include an easement adjacent to the CR 7 right-of-way for the relocation of an existing irrigation ditch that serves the Anderson property to the south. The applicant has discussed the relocation of the irrigation ditch with the owner of the Anderson property who indicated the relocation did not adversely impact his ability to get water from the ditch. The owner indicated the intent to develop the property as a residential use in the near future and did not foresee a long term need for the ditch water delivery system. The need for this easement may be abandoned prior to the final plat of the Kiteley Ranch project. A copy of the revised Change of Zone Plat is included with this report as Exhibit A. 7. Address safety along the Hyland Ditch. Response: The applicant has met with representatives from the Highland Ditch Company to explain the safety concerns raised by Weld County, Public Works. The applicant has drafted a letter of agreement to resolve the safety concerns, based on discussions and direction from the ditch company representatives. The agreement will be presented to the Highland Ditch Company Board of Trustees C:\Documents and Settings\jrowland.LAND\Desktop\KiteleyCOZRes_3-24 06 doc for their approval on April 10, 2006. A copy of the Letter of Agreement submitted to the Highland Ditch Company Board of Trustees is included with this report as Exhibit B. Dave Bachman, representative of the Highland Ditch Company, has agreed to provide a letter of support to the Board of Directors to show staff approval of the conditions presented in the letter. 8. Address off-site stormwater / drainage, existing contours, developed conditions, consider Hyland Ditch & Foster Lake not existing. Response: The applicant will be resubmitting the drainage report to address the concerns raised by Weld County Public Works staff prior to the B.O.C.C. Change of Zone hearing, as approved by Public Works staff. Currently, we are working on the survey for additional topography, but will not have that information in time for the Planning Commission hearing. We are planning on using information gathered from The Highland Ditch Company to provide flow depths in the ditch at critical locations. The detention shall be sized such that the 100-year pond release rates are no more than the 5-year historic rate, assuming that undeveloped, off-site flow in the open space in the southeast corner is allowed to be released at the 100-year historic rate under proposed conditions. It is not our intent to consider Highland Ditch and Foster Reservoir as not existing. The flow in Highland Ditch shall be analyzed based on operating flows provided by Highland Ditch and also existing runoff the ditch receives. CDOT has stated that they will not expand SH66 to the south in the future and that the current ROW on the south is adequate for future planning. The Highland Ditch has stated to the developer that they have no intentions of abandoning the ditch. They are currently creating a non-potable irrigation district to serve development within this region that will receive it's water and storage from the Highland Ditch/Foster Reservoir system. If future work occurs within the SH 66 ROW, it should be the responsibility of those projects to ensure its storm runoff conveyance does not negatively impact the surrounding area. The following section of this letter provides resolution to outstanding referral agency comments and the Department of Planning Services during the PUD Change of Zone review process. 9. Address the referral agency comments provided by the St. Vrain Sanitation District in their letter to the Weld County Department of Planning Services dated January 3`d, 2006. Response: The applicant has met with representatives from the St. Vrain Sanitation District to resolve comments from the referral agency response to Weld County, Department of Planning Services. The applicant has provided a written response to the District to address their comments, dated March 22, 2006, included with this report as Exhibit C. A letter supporting the applicant's response has been provided by the District staff, dated March 24, 2006, included with this report as Exhibit D. C:\Documents and Settings\jrowland.LAND\Desktop\KiteleyCOZRes_3-24-o6.doc 10. Weld County Department of Planning Services requested the applicant provide clarification to the explanation of uses allowed in the Kiteley Ranch PUD. Response: Based on the applicants understanding of the current Weld County Code, allowable accessory uses contained in the R-1 zone district include the following items that the applicant intends to exclude in the PUD; parking areas (i.e. covered or uncovered accessory areas for the parking of recreational vehicles), the equivalent of one livestock unit, and kennel facilities as defined by the code. To provide further clarification, the Kiteley Ranch PUD intends to place the following controls over the PUD; a. Storage of unused or recreational vehicles shall only be allowed inside garages that area a part of the principle use structure. b. Residents of the Kiteley Ranch PUD area allowed a total of two (2) household pets that may be kept outdoors on a regular basis. The last item included with this submittal,that was not on Weld County staffs list for the Change of Zone Planning Commission hearing, is an updated traffic report from LSC to address phasing of the PUD. The updated report is provided by LSC, dated March 28, 2006, included with this report as Exhibit E. The responses contained in this letter represent what the applicant understands is required by Weld County Planning Services and Public Works staff to proceed to the Planning Commission hearing on April 18, 2006. The applicant is continuing to complete items needed for the B.O.C.C. hearing and will request a date for that hearing once all items have been submitted. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this letter or the exhibits that are provided as attachments to this letter. Thank you for the consideration of this project and assistance in moving forwards through the approval process. Sincerely, Sliak Joshua L. Rowland, R.L.A. Director of Planning and Design Land Architects Exhibit A (see attached Change of Zone Plat & Preliminary Improvement Plans) Exhibit B C:\Documents and Settingsyrowland.LAND\Desktop\KiteleyCOZRes 3-24-06.doc LAND ARCHITECTS March 23, 2006 perspective I balance a subsidiary of land architects international Highlands Ranch, CO Dave Bachman, Manager Fort Coffins, co Mountain Vie CA The Highland Ditch Company RE: PZ-1082 - Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake PUD (Zone Change) Resolution to safety concerns raised by Weld County Public Works Staff Dear Dave, We are providing you with the following conditions to be presented to the Highland Ditch Company Board of Directors for review and acceptance at the April 10, 2006 board meeting. Weld County Public Works has requested that Longs Peak Investors, LLC, applicant for the Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake PUD, provide resolution to safety concerns related to the maintenance and ongoing operation of the Highland Ditch where it is adjacent with residential development proposed in the PUD. Based on our previous discussions regarding these issues, and your approval of PZ-1082 Kiteley Ranch PUD Change of Zone Plat dated March 7, 2006, we understand the following conditions to be acceptable to the Highland Ditch Company and request a letter of approval from the Board once these conditions are agreed to. We have provided an updated version of the Change of Zone Plat for your review of these conditions; 1. The County has requested that a drainage easement be obtained from Highland Ditch for the drainage from Kiteley Ranch that is discharged into Foster Reservoir Response: Longs Peak Investors, LLC requests that the Highland Ditch Company Board of Directors agree to provide an easement for the release of flows, at historic rates, into Foster Reservoir from the Kiteley Ranch PUD storm drain system. 2. The County has requested that the existing erosion problems on Highland Ditch be corrected. Response: Longs Peak Investors, LLC understands that long term maintenance of erosion in the ditch is the responsibility of the Highland Ditch Company. It is anticipated that the County may request improvements to the ditch to ensure the safety of residents in the Kiteley Ranch PUD. Longs Peak Investors, LLC is agreeable to participating in the improvements with the ditch company. We request the Highland Ditch Company Board of Directors agree to participate with Longs Peak Investors, LLC to address potential erosion problems along portions of the ditch that are adjacent to the Kiteley Rnach PUD. 9137 South Ridgeline Boulevard,Suite 130 • Highlands Ranch,Colorado 80129 1303.734.1777 • Fax 303.734.1778 Land Planning I Resort & Golf Course Design I Landscape Architecture www.landarchitects.net 1825 Sharp Point Drive,Suite 126 • Fort Collins,Colorado 80525 1970.484.4100 • Fax 970.484.4111 3. The County is requesting that off-site flow in Highland Ditch be analyzed. Response: Longs Peak Investors, LLC requests that the Highland Ditch Company Board of Directors agree to provide flow rate information for the analysis of the following information; operational flows and additional flows received from storm water runoff in the vicinity of Kiteley Ranch, storm water runoff from adjacent properties(i.e. SH 66), additional runoff in the future for the ditch. 4. The County has asked that safety concerns along Highland Ditch be addressed. The intent is that the ditch access road also be a recreational trail for Kiteley Ranch and an open rail removable fence be located along the top of the ditch. Response: Longs Peak Investors, LLC requests that the Highland Ditch Board of Directors allow the fence as requested by the County to ensure the safety of the residents of Kiteley Ranch. Refer to the Change of Zone Plat for drawings explaining the relationship of the Highland Ditch to the fence and road/trail. The easement provided on the Change of Zone Plat allows for joint use of the 15' wide gravel access road. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this letter or the exhibits that are provided as attachments to this letter. Thank you for the consideration of this project and assistance in moving forwards through the approval process. Sincerely, Joshua L. Rowland, R.L.A. Director of Planning and Design Land Architects C:\Documents and Settings\jrowland.LAND\Desktop\Highland Ditch Res 3-24-06.doc Exhibit C C:\Documents and Settings\jrowland.LAND\Desktop\KiteleyCOZRes_3-24-06.doe °"Mar .27, 2006`•1I :46AM b1Ecke'barter & Jackson, LLC / 83037967333 No.7001 IP. 358 902 • 114 •:2. =1.1 icl.?Ib-riff & Jackson , LLG N:•l!':: `'• 7120 E.Orchard Read.Sat 450 Enclmood,CO 00111 0071'96--537 CI IX Ss333 L «kelberca6ywereneONGS PEAT revssy , ss . tt 3J79atna March 22,2006 DELIVERY VIA TELEFAX(303)485-196B Mr.Rob Fleck District Engineer St. Vrain Sanitation District 11307 Business Park Circle Longmont, CO 80504 Re: Utley Ranch at Foster Lake Dear Rob: Enclosed please find Longs Peak Investors'response to your letter to Sheri Lachman,Weld County dated January 3, 2006. If this meets with your approval, please send a letter to Sheri Lockman at Weld County Planning Department. She needs your letter by April 1,2006. • If a Metro District is used as the mechanism for funding.an IGA will need to be initiated between the Metro District and SVSD relating to sewer and treatment Response: We will use a Metropolitan District and agree to an IDA as you and I discussed. • Sewer Infrastructure plans have not been submitted or approved. The ability to gravity serve this land parcel to existing sewer must be demonstrated by the Engineer. Before construction, plans must be approved and before connection, acceptance of infrastructure. Response: As I advised you, our engineer, Bryan Clerico, advises us that we can gravity serve the land by either going to the South or to the East and connect to your North line. Either alternative is available and we will utilize the least costly. • • Inclusion into the District • Response: We will apply for inclusion after approval of the Change of Zone by the Board of County Commissioners.. c"Ma 2006"11 :46AM b'Eckeiberaer & Jackson, LLC d 03°37967333 No.7001 tP• 453 r;03 EpIbrr&a 'k:ai. LLC ty;r.Pi:i P, Mr.Robert Fleck March 22,2006 .Pate 2 • • Any connection,includingMc pool andrest ooms will be required to purchase a tap and submit best management practices regarding the cam and operation of such. Response:Agreed, • Payment of all applicable line extension fees upon first connection Response:Agreed. • Service is subject to the SVSD rules and regulations Response; Agreed. Very truly yours, LONGS? TORS,LLC J Eckelber jkb Enclosures Exhibit D C:\Documents and Settings\j rowland.LAN D\Desktop\KiteleyCOZRes_3-24-06.doc n'-Mar 27. 2006`11 :46AM s'•Eckelberaer & Jackson , LLC i 93e:5.7967333 No.7001 113. 2ie oat Alt I St. Vrain SANITATION DISTRICT March 24,2006 Ms. Sheri Lockman Weld County Planner • Weld County Planning Department 918 W. 101 Greeley,CO 10631 . Dear Ms.Loclmrnn, Attached is a letter dated March 22,2006 that summarizes the conversation Mr. Eckelberger and I had regarding Kiteley Farms. Mr.Eckelberger has agreed to all terms from the letter sent to you date January 3,2006. Please call or write with any concerns you may have. Sine l4 • Robert Fleck District Engineering/Project Manager St.Vrain Sanitation District • .-. 11307 Business Park Circle Firestone,CO 80534 Phone(303)7769570 Fax:(303)4861808 Exhibit E LSC TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS,INC. 1889 York Street Denver,CO 80206 (303)333-1105 FAX(303)333-1107 E-mail: Ise @Iscdenver.com Web Site:http://www.lscdenver.com TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS, INC. March 28, 2006 • Mr. Michael Miro Longs Peak Investors, LLC 7120 E. Orchard Road, Suite 450 Englewood, CO 80111 Re: Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake Weld County, CO (LSC #050380) Dear Mr. Miro: At your request, we evaluated the phasing plan for the proposed Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake residential development to be located southeast of the intersection of State Highway (SH) 66 and Weld County Road (WCR) 7 in Weld County, CO. The proposed phasing plan is shown in the enclosed Figure A. As shown,the development will be constructed in three phases. Phase 1 includes the northwest corner of the site and is the portion closest to the SH 66/WCR 7 intersection. The northern site access point will also be constructed as part of Phase 1. Phase 2 will include the southern half of the site as well as the southern site access point. Finally, the third and final phase will include the remainder of the site which lies in the northeast corner of the site. As recommended in the Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) performed by LSC in March 2006, the two site access points will require separate southbound left-turn lanes. Based on the phasing plan, it is recommended that those auxiliary lanes be constructed in conjunction with the construction of each access points. As a result, it is recommended that the southbound left- turn lane at the north site access be completed prior to the buildout of Phase 1 while the southbound left-turn lane at the south site access should be constructed prior to buildout of Phase 2. In addition,the regional off-site improvements that are recommended at the SH 66/WCR 7 and WCR 28/WCR 7/WCR 5.5 intersections prior to buildout of the surrounding areas should be constructed when they are deemed necessary by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Weld County. The share of the improvement costs that the Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake development is required to contribute should be agreed upon based on discussions with Weld County. Mr. Michael Miro Page 2 March 28, 2006 We trust that our findings and recommendations will assist in the planning for the proposed Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake development. Please call us if we can be of further assistance. Respectfully submitted, LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc. R6Gj44:1 4• 35827 V: B a enj 'n T. Waldman, P.E., PTOE •••~a •.•'••ry Enclosure: Figure A 3/.1-8/o6 BTW/BP/wc \\Server_O\flr e_server\LSC\Projects\2005\050380\Report\L2-Response to Comments.wpd Q oe C it rt_o as Y 1 1 I 9 — -- -- 1 __,.{#5-4144 I - 1.7.1:C:). taOM LAND ARCHITECTS perspective I balance �.., a subsidiary of December 7, 2005 land architects international Highlands Ranch, CO Fort Collins, CO Mountain View, CA Sheri Lockman, Case Manager Weld County Department of Planning Services 918 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake — Response and Resolution of Sketch Plan Comments/Conditions for Change of Zone Application Dear Sheri, The following report provides resolution to comments raised by referral agencies and the Department of Planning Services during the PUD Sketch Plan review process. Responses below correspond with the list of Change of Zone Submittal Requirements provided in the staff report dated January 28, 2005. 1. Comment: The applicant shall submit written evidence that indicates all of the State of Colorado Geological Survey concerns have been addressed. Response: Following are the specific concerns stated in the CGS referral and the Applicant's response to those comments. Colorado Geological Survey Department of Natural Resources The sketch plan should include the following: A. Easements for Irrigation ditches and drainage areas on the northwest and eastern parts of the site. The applicant has provided an easement on the Change of Zone Plat for the continued use and maintenance of the Highland Ditch Company irrigation canal. Private irrigation ditches mentioned on the east side of the property will be removed. B. A discussion of future oil and gas operations and their impact on the development. A narrative discussing future oil and gas operations has been provided as a part of the Change of Zone Questionnaire C. A report by qualified personnel that investigates the possibility of wetlands habitat. Please see report prepared by Weiland Environmental and Engineering Consultants 9137 South Ridgeline Boulevard,Suite 130 • Highlands Ranch,Colorado 80129 1303.734.1777 • Fax 303.734.1778 Land Planning I Resort & Golf Course Design I Landscape Architecture www.landarchitects.net 1825 Sharp Point Drive.Suite 126 • Fort Collins,Colorado 80525 1970.484.4100 • Fax 970.484.4111 D. A detailed study should be performed at final plat stage to determine where problematic soils might exist and how these might be mitigated. Noted 2. Comment: The applicant shall include in future applications a copy of an agreement with the properties mineral owners stipulating that adequate attempts has been made to mitigate their concerns regarding oil and gas activities. Additionally, this agreement shall address the use of oil and gas setback areas. County regulations do not prohibit the use of oil and gas setback areas for open space uses. The setback from oil and gas encumbrances in an urban scale development is three hundred fifty (350) feet. Response: The applicant has met with Kerr McGee to discuss future drilling considerations and required setbacks to well facilities. The Change of Zone plat identifies approximate locations and setbacks to existing and future well facilities as discussed and directed by Kerr McGee and per the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission requirements. Any residential lot and/or recreational use shall be setback a minimum of 150 feet from wellheads and separator units and shall be setback a minimum of 200 feet from a tank battery. Items allowed in the setback area include security fencing and landscape buffering. r1 The applicant has provided a letter from Kerr McGee expressing their support of the application. 3. Comment: The applicant shall address the County Road Impact Fee Program and adhere to the fee structure, or any adopted fee structure in place, as required per the Weld County Code. Response: The applicant has met with the Department of Public Works regarding the details of the Change of Zone application and will address the requirements of the County Road Impact Fee Program and other cost share arrangements relating to CR 7 improvements prior to the Final Plat submission. 4. Comment: The applicant shall provide written evidence that indicates the Colorado Division of Wildlife's concerns have been addressed. Response: The applicant hired Weiland Environmental Inc. to perform a study of the property to provide resolution to concerns from CDOW relating to the potential presence of jurisdictional wetlands and a variety of wildlife habitat. Please see the referral letter from CDOW for the detailed list of concerns. Weiland Environmental's report concludes that there are no jurisdictional wetlands or proof of active wildlife habitat as listed by CDOW. No mitigation requirements are necessary prior to development of the P:\2004\04088-EJ-Kitely Farms\Admin_Project Info\Correspondence\Response Letter\COZ Submittal\12-07- property. Please see reports prepared by Weiland Environmental and Engineering Consultants. HOA guidelines prepared with the Final Plat application shall provide a noxious weed mitigation plan. CC&Rs prepared with the Final Plat application shall address the presence of wildlife and hunting activities in the area. 5. Comment: The applicant shall submit written evidence that indicates the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment concerns have been addressed, including the lack of letters from St. Vrain Sanitation District indicating intent to provide services. Further, the applicant shall incorporate separate vaulted restroom facilities into the overall site plan and so delineate on all future drawings. Response: Following are the specific concerns stated in the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment referral and our response to those comments. The Weld County Public Health and Environment Department A. Active and passive recreational opportunities - Must address the sanitation requirements of any area where people work, live, or congregate. Restrooms have been provided at the neighborhood pool/playground and at the pocket park near the north entrance. B. The Department is recommending permanent restroom and hand- washing facilities be provided in close proximity to those public gathering areas where water and sewer services are available. The applicant shall provide permanent, vaulted restroom facilities along the trail system where there is no access to public restrooms. A vault facility similar to a rest area or park service facility is recommended. Restrooms have been provided at the neighborhood pool/playground and at the pocket park near the north entrance. C. Licenses and / or regulations may govern the swimming pool at the fitness/ recreation center facility. The swimming pool will be operated as a private facility for the sole use of the HOA residents. 6. Comment: The applicant shall submit written evidence that indicates the Weld County Department of Building Inspection concerns have been addressed specific to foundations, bulk requirements. Response: Following are the specific concerns state in the Weld County Department of Building Inspection referral and our response to those i-. comments. P:\2004\04088-EJ-Kitely Farms\Admin_Project Info\Correspondence\Response LetterCOZ Submittal\12-07- 2005\KiteleyAgencyComments.doc Department of Building Inspection A. Fire resistance of walls and openings, construction requirements, maximum building height and allowable areas will be reviewed at the plan review. Setback and offset distance shall be determined by the zoning ordinance. The Change of Zone Plat provides setback criteria and bulk requirements for the Kiteley Ranch PUD that differ from R-1 criteria. B. 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. Maximum building height shall be measured in accordance with the 2003 IBC, however the Change of Zone Plat provides setback criteria and bulk requirements specific to the Kiteley Ranch PUD that differ from R-1 criteria, setbacks are no longer determined by building height. C. Building plans shall be submitted to Mountain View Fire Protection District for their approval. Noted, the applicant shall obtain approval from MVFPD of the final building plans. 7. Comment: The applicant shall meet with Department of Public Works to discuss the options available for development, prior to submitting the Change of Zone application. Response: The applicant has held multiple meetings and conversations with Peter Schei and Keith Meyer, Civil Engineers for the Weld County Department of Public Works, to resolve all outstanding issues. At this time it is the applicants understanding that all of Public Works design considerations have been addressed. Funding mechanisms for the installation and maintenance of off-site and on-site infrastructure shall be established upon acceptance of the Change of Zone application. The applicant has held meetings with the Town of Mead, Weld County Public Works, and surrounding developers to finalize access locations and determine necessary improvements to CR 7 and the intersection at HWY 66. The applicant intends to participate in the cost share program for the CR 7 improvements. Please see the Final Traffic study and Preliminary Drainage/Grading plans submitted with the Change of Zone application to further clarify resolution of Public Works concerns. P:\2004\04088-EJ-Kitely Farms\Admin_Prolect Info\Correspondence\Response Letter\COZ Submittal\12-07- 2005\K iteleyAgencyComments.doc 8. Comment: The Colorado Department of Transportation stated that the projected right-of-way is one hundred feet South of the highway centerline. Traffic information (Traffic Study to be performed by the applicant) is needed to determine access needs. Response: The Kiteley Ranch property is not contiguous with the HWY 66 right-of-way. A thin parcel of land north of Kiteley Ranch is affected by the future expansion of the HWY 66 corridor. The parcel of land is not owned by the applicant. Please see the Final Traffic study submitted with the Change of Zone application to further clarify resolution of CDOT concerns. 9. Comment: The State of Colorado, Office of the State Engineer, has requirements to be addressed specific to the Water Supply Information Sheet, a letter of water service commitment and evidence of the availability of shares of Colorado Big Thompson (CBT) water available for this development. Response: The applicant has worked with Longs Peak Water to prepare a Subdivision Service Agreement that will be executed at the next Longs Peak Water board meeting. The agreement covers the service commitment for Kiteley Ranch. Longs Peak Water will provide the Water Supply Information Sheet and evidence of availability of CBT shares to the Office of the State Engineer water upon execution of the Subdivision Service Agreement. The Weld County Attorneys Office has reviewed and approved the draft agreement. The agreement allows for the acceptance/ownership of a potable and non-potable water supply system. 10. Comment: The Highland Ditch company's prescriptive easement and related water conveyance issues. The applicant shall indicate how their concerns will be addressed. Response: The applicant has met with The Highland Ditch Company for review and approval of the Change of Zone Plat and layout of plan. Following are the specific concerns state in the Highland Ditch Company referral and our response to those comments. The Highland Ditch Company A. No tree or shrub for the entire distance of our ditch is allowed. The applicant has provided a 30 foot wide easement for the existing ditch maintenance road along the north edge of the property where the actual ditch is not on the property; no trees are planned along this stretch of the ditch where existing Cottonwood trees and native vegetation exist. The applicant has provided a 90 foot wide easement for the existing ditch access road and portions of the ditch that exist on the property. Along the P\2004\04088-EJ-Kitely Farms\Admin_Project Info\Correspondence\Response Letter\COZ SubmlttaRl2-07- 2005\KiteleyAgencyComments.doc eastern stretch of the ditch where there is adequate room to plant trees behind the gravel maintenance road, the applicant has done so. B. More details for the drainage into Foster Reservoir (Highland No.3); Concerns regarding the amount of water to be released at any one time and water quality Please see the Preliminary Drainage report submitted with the Change of Zone application to further clarify resolution of drainage concerns. C. The ditch, the applicant would like to move, is privately owned by others. The on-site ditches currently used by Erine Kiteley will be abandoned with the development of the property. Ditches running through the site to serve others downstream shall be maintained in working order during construction. 11 . Comment: The Weld County Sheriffs Office has requirements to be addressed pertaining to this application specific to street and address numbers, external and internal signs, maintenance of internal roadways and oil and gas encumbrances creating an attractive nuisance. The applicant shall indicate how their concerns will be addressed. Response: Following are the specific concerns stated in the Weld County Sheriffs Department referral and our response to those comments. The Sheriffs Office Recommends: A. Either a mail distribution within the sub-division or a central drop off location within the sub-division should be developed. Two (2) cluster mailbox locations at the north and south ends of the neighborhood have been added to the Change of Zone Plat. B. The name(s) of the street(s) and address numbers should be presented to the sheriffs office for approval. Streets names have been added. The sheriff's office indicated they would like to see street names on the Change of Zone submittal and they will proceed with review and approval of street names upon receipt of the submittal. C. A permanent sign should be placed at the entrances to the sub- division detailing the name of the sub-division, and address. Details for entry signage have been submitted with the Change of Zone application. The request to provide signage at both entries requires the applicant to exceed the maximum sign area allowed by code, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow for the additional signage requested by �-. the Sheriffs Department. P:\2004\04088-EJ-Kitely Farms Admin_Project Info\Correspondence\Response Letter`COZ Submittal\12-07- 2005\KiteleyAgencyComments.doc D. If the roadways are not maintained or adopted by the county, future individual property owners should be notified that the sheriff's office will have limited traffic enforcement powers. Noted. All the roadways are planned as public rights-of-way to be dedicated to the County. An HOA will maintain all public and private roadways on-site. E. A plan should be developed to maintain roadways within the sub- division especially during inclement weather conditions for emergency vehicles. An HOA will maintain all public and private roadways on-site. A. The sheriffs office is very supportive of homeowner funded homeowners associations. These associations provide a contact for the sheriff's office and a means for maintaining common areas. An HOA will maintain all common areas on-site. B. Oil or gas well needs to be fenced off in order to mitigate the potential for tampering. The location of well equipment security fencing is shown on the Change of Zone Plat. C. H. The Sheriffs Office lacks the ability to absorb any additional service demand without the resources recommended in the multi- year plan provided to the Board of County Commissioners or as indicated by growth not considered at the time the plan was developed. The Kiteley Ranch PUD intends to join the Southwest Weld County Law Enforcement Authority in order to provide an urban level of law enforcement service to the neighborhood. 12. Comment: The applicant shall provide further clarification on the standing of the existing farmhouses delineated located on Lot A of RE-843. The applicant shall indicate how this issue will be addressed. Response: The existing farmhouse located on Lot A of RE-843 is part of the PUD. The home site shall become a lot within the PUD and access shall be provided from within the neighborhood as shown on the Change of Zone Plat. r P:\2004\040BB-EJ-Kitely Farms\Admin_Project Info\Correspondence\Response Letter`COZ Submittal\1 2-07- 2005\KiteleyAgencyComments.doc 13. Comment: The applicant shall provide additional detail concerning the treatment of open space, the proposed hierarchy of landscapes, and all of the proposed park amenities, specific to the referral comments contained herein, and the measures to be implemented specific to onsite erosion and sedimentation, i.e., what "Best Management Practices" will be employed for this development. Response: The applicant has provided specific detail on the Change of Zone Plat regarding the treatment of open space areas and the amenities provided in park areas. Conceptual landscaping has been showed along with a conceptual plat palate indicating the use of native and traditional plant materials. The Preliminary Drainage and Erosion Control reports address storm water Best Management Practices details. 14. Comment: The applicant shall take under consideration a modification to the PUD application to include oil and gas production facilities. Response: The applicant has added a note to the Change of Zone Plat to address this concern. Future drilling activity has been accommodated within the proposed PUD layout. 15. Comment: The applicant shall provide written evidence from the Town of Mead stating that there is adequate access onto County Road 7, a road that is within their jurisdiction. Further, the applicant shall provide written evidence that the concerns of the Town have been adequately addressed and incorporated, as warranted, into this proposed PUD. Response: The applicant has met with the Town of Mead for review and approval of the proposed layout. Please see the letter from the Town of Mead regarding their approval of the proposed layout. 16. Comment: The plat shall be modified to maintain a consistent scale in accordance with Section 27-9-10 of the County Code. Response: The Change of Zone Plat complies with the requirements. 16.A Comment: All easements shall be determined and accurately dimensioned on all sheets associated with this application. Response: Please see the Change of Zone Plat with all dimensioned easements. r P:\2004\04088-EJ-Kitely Farms\Admin_Project Info\Correspondence\Response LettertCOZ Submittal\12-07- 2005\KiteleyAgencyComments.doc 16.6 Comment: All ponds and associated water bodies shall be delineated and accurately dimensioned on all sheets associated with this application. Response: Please see Change of Zone Plat and Preliminary Drainage and Grading Reports showing the approximate location of the 100-year flood plain as defined by existing FEMA maps. The applicant is in the process of verifying actual elevations of the FEMA boundary to determine if any areas of the site actually lie below the 100 year flood plain elevation. If it is determined that portions of the site actually are within the 100-year flood plain, improvements planned for those areas will be re-designed to stay out of the flood plain. The applicant does not plan to redefine any existing flood plain areas. Banks of the Foster Reservoir are not on the subject property. Existing wetland areas with cattails are non-jurisdictional and will be affected in the grading of the proposed drainage structures. 16.C Comment: The location of the Highland Ditch Company easement. The location shall be delineated and accurately dimensioned on all sheets associated with this application. Response: Please see Change of Zone Plat with all dimensioned easements. 16.D Comment: The location of all internal trails shall be accurately delineated. Response: Please see Change of Zone Plat showing the location of all proposed trails. 16.E Comment: The location of all existing and future oil and gas wells, existing and future tank batteries and other associated oil and gas encumbrances, including all gathering lines associated with the new proposed wells and all existing wells located on site. Response: Please see Change of Zone Plat with all existing and future oil and gas wells, tank batteries located with the OAGOA & COGCC requirements accommodated. 16.F Comment: Additional detail is required to address internal to the development parking associated with the active and passive recreational facilities. Response: Please see Change of Zone Plat showing proposed parking areas at park and gathering areas. r^ P-.\2004\04088-EJ-Kitely Farms\Admin_Project Info\Correspondence\Response Letter,COZ Submittal\12-07- 2005\Kitele A•enc Comments.doc P:\2004\04088-EJ-Kitely Farms\Admin_Proj. .fo\Correspondence\Response Letter\COZ Submittal\I2-6 J5\KiteleyQuestionnaire.doc December 7, 2005 LAND O ARCHITECTS perspective batance a subsidiary of land architects international Sheri Lockman, Case Manager Weld County Department of Planning Services 918 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake — Change of Zone Questionnaire Dear Sheri, The following report provides answers to the questions contained in the Change of Zone Questionnaire as required in the Change of Zone submittal checklist. The answers provided follow the format shown below. KITELEY RANCH AT FOSTER LAKE PUD - CHANGE OF ZONE QUESTIONNAIRE 1, How is the proposed rezoning is consistent with the policies of the Weld County Code, Chapter 22? If the proposed rezoning is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, explain how the proposed rezoning will correct what the applicant perceives as faulty zoning, or how the proposed rezoning will fit with what the applicant perceives as the changing conditions in the area. 2. How will the uses allowed by the proposed rezoning be compatible with the surrounding land uses? Include a description of existing land uses for all properties adjacent to the subject property. 3. Will the property use a septic system or public sewer facilities? 4. Who will provide adequate water, including fire protection, to the property? 5. Does the property have soils with moderate or severe limitations for construction? If yes, the applicant shall submit information which demonstrates that the limitations can be overcome. 6. Is the road and/or highway facilities providing access to the property(ies) adequate to meet the requirements of the proposed zone district? If not, the applicant shall supply information demonstrating the willingness and financial capability to upgrade the road and highway facilities, 7. Is there a sand, gravel, or other mineral resource on or under the subject property? If so, the applicant shall provide a mineral resource statement prepared by a certified geologist or other qualified expert. The statement shall indicate the estimated quantity of resources and the economic feasibility of recovery, now and in the future, of the resource(s) so that the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners can determine whethera commercial mineral deposit is contained on or underthe subjectproperty(ies) as defined by Colorado Revised Statute. /" 8. Is the change of zone area located in a Flood Hazard Overlay District? land planning • urban design • landscape architecture • park planning 9137 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Ste. 130, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 www.landarchitects.net phone (303) 734-1777 • fax (303) 734.1778 P:\2004\04088-EJ-Kitely Farms\Adrnin_PI Info\Correspondence\Response Letter\COZ Submittal\l. 2005\KiteleyQuestionnaire.doc 9. Is the change of zone area located in a Geologic Hazard Overlay District? 10. Is the change of zone area located in the AP (Airport) Overlay District? 13:\2004\04088-EJ-Kitely Fam¢Wdmin_Pi info\Correspondence\Response Letter\COZ Submittal\I. :005\KiteleyQuestionnaire.doc Introduction and Variance Requests Kiteley Ranch is located within the Weld County MUD area south of Colorado Highway 66 between Weld County Road (WCR) 7 on the west and Colorado Interstate 25 to the east. The Kiteley Ranch proposal is for a 140-acre master planned community including the components of single-family detached housing, community and neighborhood parks, and a trail network for pedestrian circulation. This Change of Zone application requests variances from the Weld County R-1 zoning district. The following list outlines the standards being proposed on the Kiteley Ranch PUD that differ from County code. The applicant requests the following variances; 1. Building setbacks shall be determined by the Lot Setback Matrix outlined on the Change of Zone Plat as opposed to the bulk/plane requirements outlined in the Weld County Code. The proposed standards include 7.5 feet side-yard and 20 feet front/back-yard setbacks allowing the encroachment of listed appurtenances within a 2.5 foot zone adjacent to the building foundation wall. 2. Neighborhood signage in excess of the 32 square feet per Code sec.23-4-80. The Kiteley Ranch PUD will provide signage at both entries per the request of the Weld County Sheriff's Department which will exceed allowable signage area. 3. A 200' setback from oil/gas tanks and a 150' setback from oil/gas wells and/or separator units to residential lots and recreational amenities including trails, sport courts/fields, restrooms, and playground facilities. These are the standards enforced by the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission pertaining to the OAGOA & COGCC requirements. 4. Carports and/or parking areas, as defined by the Weld County Code, shall be prohibited on residential lots within the Kiteley Ranch PUD. 5. Livestock animal units and/or associated kennel facilities, as defined by the Weld County Code, shall be prohibited in the Kiteley Ranch PUD. 1. How the proposed rezoning will fit with what the applicant perceives as the changing conditions in the area. The 140-acre Kiteley Ranch site includes approximately ±30 acres of open space and low-density single-family residential units. The design accommodates a mix of single-family housing including traditional front loaded lot configurations. Lot sizes range from 57' x 110' to 68' x 110'. For the convenience of residents, park and trail corridors connect individual neighborhoods to the amenities within the neighborhood. Amenities provided within the project include a private pool facility with restrooms for exclusive use by the members of the HOA, a neighborhood park adjacent to Foster Reservoir with playground and shade structure, a second neighborhood park with shade structure and playground near the northern entrance of the site, and a smaller contemplative garden park in the northeast sector of the neighborhood. In order to preserve a piece of the rural history of the area, the Kiteley Ranch PUD preserves the existing 3.5 acre farm house site, a beautifully landscaped homestead that has an attractive presence along the CR7 corridor. Access to the farm site off of CR7 will be abandoned and re-routed through the development from the cul-de-sac on the north side of the south entrance. The homestead at the southwest corner of the development will remain in its current state as it is not a part of the property to be developed. P_\2004\04088-EJ-Kitely Farms\Admin_P"1\ c Info Letter\COZ Submittal /"2005\KiteleyQuestionnaire.doc r^ There is a perceived need in this area of the county for residential development for residents desiring to live near the 1-25 corridor within a suburban development. The MUD Area promotes this type of development; however each community is left to provide services, in addition to housing alone, as services typically provided by municipalities are not available in this area of the county. To respond to this need for services, Kiteley Ranch has provided a wide array of recreational amenities and intends to form both a metropolitan district, for the funding of initial infrastructure, and an HOA for the long term maintenance of the community. The rezoning request proposes a maximum of 429 lots at. All lots adjacent to CR7 are at least 6,270 square feet in lot area and are setback a minimum of 25 feet from the expanded 100 foot CR7 right-of-way. A 50-foot wide utility easement borders the southern edge of the development which provides an open space buffer for property to the south. The north edge of the development is not directly adjacent to the HWY 66 right-of-way and is separated by a thin parcel of land and the presence of the Highland Ditch Company irrigation canal. The Highland Ditch Company irrigation canal also extends along the east edge of the development. A minimum setback of 20' is provided from the irrigation canal top-of-bank to any rear residential lot line and the pre-existing gravel access road is kept in place for continued maintenance of the canal. Setbacks from the canal in most areas exceed 40-50 feet; in these areas where additional space exists, landscaping has been provided for additional screening. Commercial/Light Industrial uses bordering the site on the northeast are buffered by the separation provided by the irrigation canal and existing and proposed trees and landscaping. The proposal is consistent with the aforementioned documents as follows: ,.. 1) Section 22-2-110.B (UGB.Goal 2) states, "Concentrate urban development in or adjacent to existing municipalities or the 1-25 Mixed Use Development area and maintain urban growth boundary areas that provide an official designation between future urban and non-urban uses." The proposed subdivision is located within the Mixed Use Development (MUD) area, and within the Municipal Referral Areas of the Town of Mead, City of Longmont, Town of Firestone and Town of Frederick. 2) Section 22-2-230.A (MUD.Goal 1) states "To plan and to manage growth and to provide for ease of inclusion in the 1-25 Mixed Use Development area and urban development nodes so as to balance relevant fiscal, environmental, aesthetic and economic components of the area." The proposal assures that new development occurs in such a manner as to maintain an attractive working and living environment. Further, all applicable standards and regulations, unless otherwise modified herein, of Chapter 22, Chapter 23 and Chapter 26, along with Chapter 27 shall be integrated in the design of the Final Plan. 3) Goal MUD.C. Goal 1 in Chapter 26, Article 1 Section 26-1-50.B.1.a of the Weld County Code states, "Establish a sense of community identity within the Mixed Use Development area by planning and managing residential, commercial, industrial, environmental, aesthetic and economic components of the area." The land uses shown on the change of zone plat reflect the uses shown on the MUD Structural Land Use Map. (Map Number 2.1, dated June, 2005) r^ 4) MUD.C- Goal 3 in Chapter 26, Article 1 Section 26-1-50.B.3.a of the Weld County Code P:\2004\04088-EJ-Kitely FarmsAdmin_P^s\ Info\Correspondence\Response Letter\COZ Submittal\I''__005\KiteleyQuestionnaire.doc states, "Community form and identity shall be encouraged through the enhancement and preservation of natural resources and features." Where feasible, drainage ways shall be maintained in their natural state to ensure optimal re-charge (MUD.C. Policy 3.2, Section 26-1-50.B.3.c). Impacts to air quality will be minimized (MUD.C. Policy 3.3, Section 26-1- 50.B.3.d). Disturbed areas will be re-vegetated immediately following construction. In order to minimize wind and soil erosion, temporary stabilization measures will be established until permanent cover is in place. (MUD.C. Policy 3.5, Section 26-1-50.6.3.f). Native species have been selected for some of the re-vegetation. (MUD.C. Policy 3.6, Section 26-1-50.B.3.g). 5) Section 22-3-140.6 TGoal 2. states "A Countywide trail system should be considered to service transportation and recreation purposes." Several pedestrian and open space connections are provided to connect the three phases of the development and the surrounding area. • 6) Section 22-3-140.k Goal 1. states "Provide a unified and coordinated countywide street and highway system which moves people and goods in a safe, economical, and efficient manner. The proposed development will comply with Sections 22-3-60 through 22-3-140 of the Weld County Code. Access to the development will preserve the existing and future function of roads and highways affected by this proposed development. Traffic generated by the proposed development will conform to the recommendations and requirements of the Department of Public Works, the Town of Mead and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) per attached conditions of approval. 2. How will the uses allowed by the proposed rezoning be compatible with the surrounding land uses? Include a description of existing land uses for all properties adjacent to the subject property. The site is currently in the MUD area planned for Regional Commercial, Employment Center, and Residential use. Surrounding lands to the south and north are currently agricultural but will likely be developed as residential and/or commercial uses as the MUD Area continues to develop. Land to the west is currently being constructed as single-family residential and commercial. Commercial land-use borders the site on the east. The Kiteley Ranch PUD property is currently an agricultural use and is bordered on the north and east by the Highland Ditch. The presence of the Highland Ditch and the small parcel of land separating the Kiteley Ranch PUD from HWY66 right-of-way prohibit the ability to provide a functional commercial component that would require frontage along HWY 66 to ensure success. Foster Reservoir is located at the Southeast corner of Kiteley Ranch providing a visual amenity for the community. 3. Will the property use a septic system or public sewer facilities? Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake will provide sewer facilities. The development site is included in the St. Vrain Sanitation District's Master Plan. Service will be provided to the site per the conditions outlined in the attached letter from the St. Vrain Sanitation District. r 4. Who will provide adequate water, including fire protection, to the property? P:\2004\04088-EJ-Kitely Farms\Admin_Pr Info\Correspondence\Response letter\COZ Submittal\l^2005\KiteleyQuestionnaire.doc The Longs Peak Water District will serve this property. Please see the attached service letter and agreement. Mountain View Fire Protection District (MVFPD) has adequate resources to successfully serve the development. All development within the PUD will comply with applicable MVFPD standards regarding construction, access and fire protection. 5. Does the property have soils with moderate or severe limitations for construction? If yes, the applicant shall submit information which demonstrates that the limitations can be overcome. Base on the preliminary Geotechnical Report from Ground Engineering Consultants, the site is feasible for development with respect to potential geologic hazards and general geotechnical design concerns. In general, conventional shallow foundations appear appropriate. The soils encountered at the site generally exhibited low swell potentials with localized areas of moderate swell. The proposed PUD site does not present a geological hazard; please refer to the attached geological investigation report for detail information. 6. Is the road and /or highway facilities providing access to the property(ies) adequate to meet the requirements of the proposed zone district? If not, the applicant shall supply information demonstrating the willingness and financial capability to upgrade the road and highway facilities. Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake is providing adequate access. There are two (2) access points along Weld County Road 7 with one access point provided along the south edge of the site for connection to future development. The applicant worked directly with the Mead Town Engineer and surrounding developers to coordinate access locations and cost share participation towards off-site improvements to the CR 7 and intersection improvements at HWY 66. The applicant is planning a metropolitan district for the funding of on-site and offsite roadway improvements. An HOA will be formed upon completion of the development for long-term maintenance of public and private roadways within the PUD. Please see signed agreement with Town of Mead regarding property access alignment. 7. Is there sand, gravel, or other mineral resource on or under the subject property? If so, the applicant shall provide a mineral resource statement prepared by a certified geologist or other qualified expert. The statement shall indicate the estimated quantity of resources and the economic feasibility of recovery, now and in the future, of the resource(s) so that the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners can determine whethera commercial mineral deposit is contained on or under the subjectproperty(ies) as defined by Colorado Revised Statute. There have been no sand or gravel resources identified or granted by right on the property. There are two (2) existing oil wells on site including tanks and separator facilities owned by Kerr McGee. Area for future drilling activity and associated placement of new equipment has been provided on the Change of Zone Plat as directed by Terry Enright from Kerr McGee. Fencing provided to secure all drilling facilities is shown on the Change of Zone Plat as requested by the Weld County Sheriffs Department. Kerr McGee has provided a letter for submission with the Kiteley Ranch PUD Change of Zone request expressing their support of the application and intentions to complete a Surface- eraN P:\2004\04088-EJ-Kitely Farms\Admin_Ph Info\Correspondence\Response Letter\COZ Submittal\1 2005\KiteleyQuestionnaire.doc Use Agreement with the applicant prior to Final Plat. Please see the letter of agreement with Kerr McGee for detailed information. 8. Is the change of zone area located in a Flood Hazard Overlay District? There are 3.72 acres in the Kiteley Ranch PUD within the influence of the 100-year flood plain. The preliminary drainage plan prepared with this PUD Change of Zone submittal details how the affected areas work within the on-site drainage features of the project. The drainage study conforms with Sections 24-7-120 and 24-7-130 of the Weld County Code. 9. Is the change of zone area located in a Geologic Hazard Overlay District? No areas within the development boundary are within a Geologic Hazard Overlay District. Please see attached geotechnical report. 10. Is the change of zone area located in the AP (Airport) Overlay District? The proposed PUD does not fall within any existing IGA district boundaries or airport overlay district. r Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake CHANGc, OF ZONE Specific Guide Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake PUD — Change of Zone Specific Guide Introduction Kiteley Ranch is a low-density residential community located within the Weld County MUD area. It is south of Colorado Highway 66, and bounded by Weld County Road (WCR) 7 on the west and Colorado Interstate 25 to the east. The plan provides for a mix of single-family home products that provide for a variety of lifestyles. The Kiteley Ranch proposal is for a 140-acre master planned community comprised of single-family detached housing, parks and a trail network for pedestrian circulation. A comprehensive network of open space including neighborhood parks, trail corridors, and landscape buffers adjacent to road right-of-way will tie the neighborhoods together. Component One - Environmental Impacts The following list explains how the Kiteley Ranch PUD addresses the required list of Environmental Impacts identified by the Weld County Department of Planning Services. 1. Noise and vibration: There are no uses within Kiteley Ranch PUD that produce noise and vibration levels at nuisance levels. Effects of traffic noise and vibration on homeowners adjacent to major roadways have been mitigated with landscape setbacks and planting. 2. Smoke, dust, and odors: There are no uses within Kiteley Ranch PUD that produce smoke, dust, and odors at nuisance levels. All park and open space areas will be re-vegetated to eliminate dust from exposed soils. All local roadways shall be paved. 3. Heat, light, and glare: The use of residential building materials within Kiteley Ranch does not propose significant light and glare concerns. Parks and open space areas have ample vegetation to provide shaded areas for residents. 4. Visual/aesthetic impacts: Kiteley Ranch PUD is designed as a master planned community. Themed signage and landscape will be provided at community entries and throughout the park and open space network. Various styles and models of single-family homes will be available throughout the community. 5. Electrical interference: Not applicable. 6. Water pollution: All residential buildings will have potable water connections. All surface drainage exiting the site will be detained as required. 7. Wastewater disposal:All residential buildings will have sewer connections to provide wastewater disposal services. 12/7/2005 1 p ,t.T.iJ'NN I'J Llien bam rA m Pie,m 1 f I^nalmx IL p na leuui 1 }/ In n aI.J.CO/ I .ICI. lu Aoc Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake CHANT,,; OF ZONE Specific Guide 8. Wetland removal: There are no jurisdictional wetlands on the subject property. 9. Erosion and sedimentation: Erosion control measures required by the building department shall be observed at all times during construction. All residential landscapes, parks, and open space areas shall be landscaped with live plant material to prevent erosion. 10. Excavating, filling, and grading: The subject property will be graded in accordance with requirements set forth by the Public Works and Building departments. Substandard soils existing on site will be mitigated in accordance with the geotechnical investigation for the construction of single-family homes. 11. Drilling, ditching, and dredging: Well operation area setbacks identified on the Preliminary Site Improvement Plans will accommodate future directional drilling as required by the mineral owners. 12. Air pollution: The Kiteley Ranch PUD allows only those uses permitted under residential zoning districts as stated in the Weld County Code, thus excluding uses that would produce harmful levels of air pollution. 13. Solid waste: Residents of Kiteley Ranch will be required to use a waste removal service to pick up trash on a weekly basis. 14. Wildlife removal: A Wildlife / Environmental Report is provided as a part of this PUD Change of Zone application. Any filling of the marsh should occur during the none-nesting season to avoid taking migratory bird nests. Most threatened and endangered species are unlikely to be affected because suitable habitat for those species is not present. 15. Natural vegetation removal: The parcel is currently agricultural, stands of trees along the Highland Ditch shall be preserved along with existing landscaping around the Kiteley home place. 16. Radiation/radioactive material: Not applicable. 17. Drinking water source: potable water is being provided through a new expansion project of the Longs Peak Water District. Formal agreement for service is a part of the Change of Zone application. 18. Traffic impacts: The impact of traffic from Kiteley Ranch is outlined in the Traffic Impact Analysis that is a part of this PUD Change of Zone submittal package. 12/7/2005 2 P "J 4w ix 11 F.e h Fans, W., i P' cciI t Lro 4n:c R.y;. eJ.7ei{U/ ..u(notl Cnl .-<Ci JeJw Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake CHANL.; OF ZONE Specific Guide Component Two — Service Provision Impacts The following list explains how the Kiteley Ranch PUD addresses the required list of Service Provision Impacts identified by the Weld County Department of Planning Services. 1. Schools: The Kiteley Ranch PUD has agreed to participate in the St. Vrain Valley School District impact fee program. The signed agreement is a part of this PUD Change of Zone submittal. 2. Law enforcement The Kiteley Ranch PUD shall participate in the newly formed SW Weld County Law Enforcement Authority in order to provide an urban level of law enforcement service to the development. 3. Fire protection: The Mountainview Fire Protection District will provide emergency fire protection services to the Kiteley Ranch PUD. The applicant has met with the MVFPD to confirm the district's needs are being met. 4. Ambulance: The Mountainview Fire Protection District will provide emergency ambulatory services to the Kiteley Ranch PUD. The applicant has met with the MVFPD to confirm the district's needs are being addressed. 5. Transportation; The Kiteley Ranch PUD has two access points off of Weld CR 7 which serve as primary access to the development. The applicant has met with Weld County Public Works and the Town of Mead to ensure access is designed appropriately and in conjunction with surrounding development. 6. Traffic impact analysis: The impact of traffic from Kiteley Ranch is outlined in the Traffic Impact Analysis that is a part of this PUD Change of Zone submittal package. 12/7/2005 3 V _V•Va ,nss IJ-Alrole 4nn A i i I'nrvei l Y -.L oJmm I<Q.I. m l even 0/'Uhmbn:I.1 U/SI ''Sc Arc Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake CHANuc, OF ZONE Specific Guide 7. Storm drainage: A Final Drainage and Erosion Control Report has been submitted with the Change of Zone application. 8. Utility provisions: The applicant held a joint meeting with representatives from Comcast (Brian Jones), Qwest(Len Cross), United Power(Bill Meier), and Kinder Morgan(Randy Hayes) to discuss the Kiteley Ranch PUD. Each company confirmed the capacity to serve this area and agreed to provide detailed service plans and agreements at the time of Final Plat. 9. Water provisions: A Subdivision Service Agreement for Kiteley Ranch with the Longs Peak Water District has been submitted with the Change of Zone application. 10.Sewage disposal provisions: The Kiteley Ranch PUD will provide sanitary sewer service to the project through St. Vrain Sanitation District. A Residential Subdivision Service Agreement for Kiteley Ranch with the St. Vrain Sanitation District has been submitted with the Change of Zone application. 11.Structural road improvements plan: The applicant's responsibility for public roadway improvements, as outlined in the Transportation section above, will be finalized prior to Final Plat submittal. Component Three — Landscaping Elements The following list explains how the Kiteley Ranch PUD addresses the requirements for landscaping as required by the Weld County Department of Planning Services. 1. Landscape Plan; the Preliminary Site Improvement Plans have been submitted with the Change of Zone application and meet the landscape plan requirements as stated in the Weld County Code. 2. Perimeter treatment; the Kiteley Ranch PUD provides over 3 miles of trails in landscape buffers that surround the development. The use of dense evergreen plant material and native grasses planted on tall berms is used to buffer the community from major roadway corridors. Where residential lots back or side to park and open space or landscape areas an open rail fence may be used. 3. Maintenance responsibilities: The improvements and landscaping shown in the Preliminary Site Improvement Plans will be financed and constructed, but not maintained, by a metropolitan district. The applicant will be submitting a Service Plan and requesting approval to form a Metropolitan District. The District and its Service Plan shall conform to the new County Special District and Service Plan Policy as agreed upon with the Weld County Attorney's Office. An HOA shall take on the responsibility for long-term care and maintenance of all improvements. The applicant shall submit detailed construction plans for all improvements outlined in the Preliminary Site Improvement Plans at the time of Final Plat for review by the County. 12/7/2005 4 Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake CHANut OF ZONE Specific Guide 4. On-site improvements agreement; Improvements shown in the Preliminary Site Improvement Plans, submitted with the Change of Zone application, represent what the applicant has committed to provide through the proposed Metropolitan District, refer to the maintenance responsibilities section above. 5. Water availability; the applicant is participating in an expansion project with the Highland Ditch Company to construct infrastructure for a new ditch-water irrigation system to serve the Kiteley Ranch PUD and other new developments in the area. A service agreement with the Highland Ditch Company, specific to the Kiteley Ranch PUD, has been submitted with the Change of Zone application. Component Four — Site Design The following list explains how the Kiteley Ranch PUD addresses the requirements for site design as required by the Weld County Department of Planning Services. 1. Unique Features: The Kiteley Ranch PUD is being proposed on existing farm land that provides no unique features as the property has been plowed on a regular basis for farming. Off of the property to the west is a newly developing residential development. The Highland Ditch runs along the north and east property boundary, however no portions of the ditch, as it runs adjacent to the Kiteley Ranch PUD, is classified as a jurisdictional wetland. 2. Comprehensive Plan compliance: The Kiteley Ranch PUD is within the Weld County MUD Area which is a component of the Comprehensive Plan. This planning area provides an opportunity for urban scale developments along the 1-25 corridor between CO Highways 119 and 66. The Kiteley Ranch PUD proposes a development consistent with MUD Area requirements. 3. PUD Zone District compatibility. The Kiteley Ranch PUD is entirely residential and is next to a new residential development to the west. The MUD Area overlay shows land surrounding the Kiteley Ranch PUD to be developed as residential, creating no apparent conflicts. 4. Flood Hazard, geologic hazard, airport overlay: The Kiteley Ranch PUD is not located within any overlay districts. Component Five — Common Open Space Usage The Kiteley Ranch PUD provides 31 acres (22% of development area) of maintained parks and open space compared to the 20% open space requirement for the MUD Area. The improvements and landscaping shown in the Preliminary Site Improvement Plans will be financed and constructed, but not maintained, by a metropolitan district. The applicant will be submitting a Service Plan and requesting approval to form a Metropolitan District. The District and its Service Plan shall conform to the new County Special District and Service Plan Policy as agreed upon with the Weld County Attorney's Office. An HOA shall take on the responsibility for long-term care and maintenance of all improvements. 12/7/2005 5 P ''YiSAl44I161eh lan, n 41.. PwwclI1 i . , 4,14441.a.... .c L404('(O/ inm',JfU/Cp.^: -<< it do; Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake CHANUr, OF ZONE Specific Guide Component Six - Signage Kiteley Ranch PUD is designed as a master planned community. Themed signage and landscape will be provided at community entries and throughout the park and open space network. Component Seven — MUD Impact Kiteley Ranch PUD is designed to the urban scale development standards for the MUD Area as outlined in the Weld County Code. The MUD Area overlay shows land surrounding the Kiteley Ranch PUD to be developed as residential, creating no apparent conflicts. The Kiteley Ranch PUD is entirely residential and adjacent to the residential development at the west. Extensive landscape buffers surround the Kiteley Ranch PUD to provide adequate separation from existing agricultural uses and future development. Component Eight — Intergovernmental Agreement Impacts Kiteley Ranch PUD is not a part of any existing Weld County IGA. 12/7/2005 6 P '_.9.N S _J.(..dofnro. AdI , P; lil t > op. dcm Rc.p_ a I.ter10/ ,ntnEr1CU/ ntueT do( SEP-07-2005 WED 02:40 PM FAX NO. P. 01 Report Date:09/0712005 02:39PM WELD COUNTY TREASURER Page: 1 STATEMENT OF TAXES DUE ..-- SCHEDULE NO:R0026587 ASSESSED TO: KITELEY FARMS LTD 13844 WELD CO RD 7 LONGMONT, CO 80504 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PT NW4 27-3-68 LOT B REC EXEMPT RE-843(5.84R)SITUS: 13844 7 CR WELD 00000 PARCEL: 120727000047 SITUS ADD: 13844 7 CR WELD TAX YEAR CHARGE TAX AMOUNT INTEREST FEES PAID TOTAL DUE 2004 TAX 2,608.20 0.00 0.00 2,608.20 0.00 TOTAL TAXES 0.00 GRAND TOTAL DUE GOOD THROUGH 09/07/2005 0.00 ORIGINAL TAX BILLING FOR 2004 TAX DISTRICT 2325- Authorlty MITI Levy Amount Values Actual Assessed WELD COUNTY 19.957 716.65 AGRICULTUR 58,933 17,090 SCHOOL DIST RE1J 40.089 1,439.59 AGRICULTUR 4,178 1,210 NCW WATER 1.000 35.91 AGRICULTUR 221,200 17,610 SVW WATER 0.230 8.26 ----------- ----------- LONGS PEAK WATER 0.000 0.00 TOTAL 284,311 35,910 MTN VIEW FIRE(BOND 2008) 0.290 10.41 WELD LIBRARY 3.249 116.67 SR EXEMPT 0 0 LONGMONT CONSERVATION 0.000 0.00 -------- --------- MOUNTAIN VIEW FIRE 1.817 280.71 NET TOTAL 284,311 35,910 TAXES FOR 2004 72.632 2,608.20 ALL TAX LIEN SALE AMOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ENDORSEMENT OF CURRENT TAXES BY THE LIENHOLDER OR TO ADVERTISING AND DISTRAINT WARRANT FEES, CHANGES MAY OCCUR AND THE TREASURER'S OFFICE WILL NEED TO BE CONTACTED PRIOR TO REMITTANCE AFTER THE FOLLOWING DATES; PERSONAL PROPERTY AND MOBILE HOMES-AUGUST 1, REAL PROPERTY-AUGUST 1. TAX LIEN SALE REDEMPTION AMOUNTS MUST BE PAID BY CASH OR CASHIERS CHECK. �- P.O.Box 458 Greeley,CO 80632 (970)3633846 ext.3290 Report Date:091071200502:39PM WELD COUNTY TREASURER Pape: 1 STATEMENT OF TAXES DUE SCHEDULE NO; R2528103 ASSESSED TO' KITELEY TOM R FAMILY TRUST 0/0 FIRST MAIN STREET NA 401 MAIN STREET LONGMONT,CO 80501 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PT SW4 21-3-68 SUB EXEMPT SE-960 (.19R)SITUS: 13844 7 CR WELD 000000000 PARCEL: 120721300047 SITUS ADD: 13844 7 CR WELD TAX YEAR CHARGE TAX AMOUNT INTEREST FEES PAID TOTAL DUE 2004 TAX 974.72 0.00 0.00 974.72 0.00 TOTAL TAXES 0.00 GRAND TOTAL. DUE GOOD THROUGH 09/07/2005 0.00 ORIGINAL TAX BILLING FOR 2004 TAX DISTRICT 2325- Authorlty MITI Levy Amount Values Actual Assessed WELD COUNTY 19.957 267.82 AGRICULTUR 2,464 720 SCHOOL DIST RE1J 40.089 538.00 AGRICULTUR 159,502 12,700 NCW WATER 1.000 13.42 ------- ----------- SVW WATER 0.230 3.09 TOTAL 161,966 13,420 LONGS PEAK WATER 0.000 0.00 MTN VIEW FIRE(BOND 2008) 0.290 3.89 SR EXEMPT 0 0 WELD LIBRARY 3.249 43.60 ---------- LONGMONT CONSERVATION 0.000 0.00 NET TOTAL 161,966 13,420 MOUNTAIN VIEW FIRE 7.817 104.90 _ .._. TAXES FOR 2004 72.632 974.72 ALL TAX LIEN SALE AMOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ENDORSEMENT OF CURRENT TAXES BY THE LIENHOLDER OR TO ADVERTISING AND DISTRAINT WARRANT FEES. CHANGES MAY OCCUR AND THE TREASURERS OFFICE WILL NEED TO BE CONTACTED PRIOR TO REMITTANCE AFTER THE FOLLOWING DATES; PERSONAL PROPERTY AND MOBILE HOMES-AUGUST 1, REAL PROPERTY-AUGUST 1. TAX LIEN SALE REDEMPTION AMOUNTS MUST BE PAID BY CASH OR CASHIERS CHECK. P.O.Box 458 Greeley,CO 80632 (970)353-3945 ext.3290 SEP-07-2005 WED 02:41 PM FAX NO. P. 03 (fit�oa°f,,t a �k 4.14410)4$ i�.'ft (44'. --. - - � - - _.• WELD COUNTY TREASURER Pursuant to the Weld County Subdivision Ordinance, the attached Statements) of Taxes Due, issued by the Weld County.Treasurer,are evidence that,as of this date, all property taxes,special assessments and prior tax liens currently due and payable connected with the parcel(s)identified therein have been paid in full. Signed ( Ste" Date Q 7/� .S. ---+ -- �K KERR-MCGEE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CORPORATION1999 BROADWAY SUITE 3600 • DENVER COLORADO September 28, Weld County Planning Department 2005 VIA FACSIMILE AND U.S. MAIL CREELEY OFFICE PHONE: 303-296-3600 FAX: 303-296-3601 Weld County Department of Planning Services E� �SEP 3 0 2009 Attn: Kim Ogle, Planning Manager q V ED 918 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Re: Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake—PUD Approval Applicant: Jerry Eckelberger—Longs Peak Investors, LLC 3N-68W, Section 27 Dear Mr. Ogle: Kerr-McGee Rocky Mountain Corporation ("KMRMC") is the owner of valid oil and gas leases underlying all or part of Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake, for which Longs Peak Investors, LLC is seeking PUD approval. KMRMC and Longs Peak Investors have been negotiating a Surface Use Agreement, the terms of which will govern the parties' simultaneous use of the subject property. KMRMC does not object to the change of zoning for which Longs Peak Investors is applying. However, the parties have not yet concluded an agreement, and KMRMC therefore requests that the Department of Planning Services withhold final plat approval of this PUD application until the parties execute and record a surface use agreement. Very truly yours, Kerr-McGee Rocky Mountain Corporation EiLei Terry D En .ght cc: Longs Peak Investors, LLC - Applicant James P. Wason—Kerr-McGee Rocky Mountain Corporation 57) SURFACE USE AGREEMENT This Surface Use Agreement ("Agreement") is dated and made effective this day of December, 2005, and is between Kerr-McGee Rocky Mountain Corporation ("KMG") with an address of 1999 Broadway, Suite 3700, Denver, CO 80202, and Longs Peak Investors, LLC (collectively hereinafter referred to as "Surface Owner") with an address of 7120 E. Orchard Road, Suite 450, Englewood, CO 80111. A. Surface Owner owns the exclusive right to acquire the surface estate of that certain tract of land more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto, being approximately 140.428 acres in Weld County, Colorado (hereinafter referred to as the "Property"); B. Surface ownership of the Property is subject to the rights of the oil and gas mineral leasehold estate, a portion of which is now owned by KMG; C. Surface Owner plans to develop the surface of the Property as 428 residential lots known as Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake."; D. KMG currently operates two well(s) on the Property, known as Kiteley 5-27 and Kiteley 5-7 (Existing Well(s)") generally located Northwest ''A of Section 27, described above, and has the right to develop its oil and gas leasehold estate by drilling additional wells(the"Future Well(s)")on the Property; and E. This Agreement sets forth the parties' rights and obligations regarding the relationship between the development of the Property by Surface Owner and KMG's operation and development of its oil and gas leasehold estate underlying the Property, such rights and obligations to be binding upon the parties' successors and assigns. In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: 1. AREAS RESERVED FOR THE EXISTING WELL AND FUTURE WELLS. Surface Owner shall set aside and provide to KMG that portion of the Property hereinafter referred to as the, "Oil and Gas Operations Areas", such area(s) being depicted on Exhibit "B" attached hereto. The Oil and Gas Operations Areas are to be made available to KMG in their present condition for any operations conducted by KMG in connection with the Existing Well or any Future Well, including, but not limited to, drilling and production activities, workovers, well deepenings,recompletions, fracturing and replacement wells. Except for the Oil and Gas Operations Areas, and the access roads and easements associated with Bowlines, gathering lines and pipelines as provided in this Agreement, KMG shall not occupy the surface of the Property except in the event of an emergency or for reasonable incidental, temporary and non-damaging activities, for which KMG shall be strictly and solely responsible for any damages that may occur. 2. WELL LOCATIONS. KMG shall have the right to drill Future Wells within the Oil and Gas Operations Areas, including horizontal and directional wells that produce from and drain lands other than the Property provided such lands are validly pooled with all or any portion of the lands included in ICMG's oil and gas lease covering the Property, and so long as such locations are permitted locations under the then applicable well spacing regulations of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission ("COGCC") or exceptions granted thereto by the Director of the COGCC. As part of the consideration for this Agreement, Surface Owner hereby waives its right to, and covenants that it shall not protest or object to any such exception location or application for same by KMG. KMG shall not otherwise have the right to drill new wells on the Property. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the wellhead location of any Future Well drilled from any Oil and Gas Operations Area shall not be closer than 150' from a residential lot line. 3. SETBACK REQUIREMENTS. Surface Owner will not locate any lot line, building, or structure within any Oil and Gas Operations Area. Surface Owner understands and acknowledges that the COGCC has rules and regulations that apply to the distance between a wellhead and public roads, production facilities, building units and surface property lines, among other things. In order to give full effect to the purposes of this Agreement, Surface Owner hereby waives its right to object to the location of any of ICMG's facilities on the basis of setback requirements in the rules and regulations of the COGCC, as they may be amended from time to time. Surface Owner further and similarly waives its right to object to any other state or local setback requirements or other requirements or regulations that are or become inconsistent with this Agreement or that would prohibit or interfere with the rights of KMG, its successors and assigns, to explore for and produce the oil and gas in accordance with this Agreement. KMG or its successors and assigns may cite the waiver in this paragraph in order to obtain a location exception or variance under COGCC rules or from any other state or local governmental body having jurisdiction. Surface Owner agrees not to object to the use of the surface in the Oil and Gas Operations Areas so long as such use is consistent with this Agreement and Surface Owner will provide KMG or its successors and assigns with whatever written support they may reasonably require to obtain permits from the COGCC or any local jurisdiction. 4. GATHERING LINES AND FLOWLINES. Subject to the limitations hereinafter described, KMG has a continuing right and entitlement to own, operate, maintain, repair and replace all flowlines, gathering lines and other pipelines that may be necessary or convenient to its operations on the Property. Although this Agreement is intended to confine the placement of those pipelines to certain specified locations within the Property, nothing herein shall be construed as a limitation on KMG's ultimate right to make all necessary well connections to any Existing or Future Well. The current development plans for Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake may anticipate the relocation of certain existing gathering lines or flowlines ("Existing Pipelines") to a designated easement corridor shown on Exhibit "B" as the "Petroleum Pipeline Easement." It is further anticipated that any additional pipelines, flowlines and gathering lines that may be required in the future ("Future Pipelines") may also need to be placed within, or relocated to the Petroleum Pipeline Easement. All such relocations shall be at Surface Owner's cost and expense. At such time as Surface Owner desires to have any Existing Pipelines or Future Pipelines relocated to the Petroleum Pipeline Easement, it shall give written notice to KMG who shall promptly prepare, or commission the preparation of, a cost estimate to accomplish the relocation. As soon as available, KMG will then provide the cost estimate to Surface Owner who will then have the opportunity to review same and make a final determination about whether it wishes to proceed with the relocation. If Surface Owner elects to have KMG effectuate the pipeline relocation, it shall tender the estimated costs of such to KMG together with its written request to commence the project as soon as reasonably practicable, or as otherwise requested by Surface Owner. If it has not already done so, Surface Owner shall also deliver to KMG an executed and acknowledged Pipeline Right of Way Grant on the form that is attached hereto as Exhibit"C" in order to convey the Petroleum Pipeline Easement lands as shown on Exhibit"B". The Petroleum Pipeline Easement shall be sixty feet(60') in width during construction, installation or relocation operations and otherwise reduced to forty feet(40') in width for post-construction usage. MI relocated and Future Pipelines shall be located within the Petroleum Pipeline Easement unless otherwise agreed upon between Surface Owner and ICMG. KMG acknowledges that the Petroleum Pipeline Easement will be non-exclusive and agrees that it will not object to its concurrent use by other oil and gas operators or utilities, as Surface Owner may grant from time to time, so long as such other parties comply with KMG's pipeline guidelines, attached hereto as Exhibit "D". Notwithstanding the foregoing, Surface Owner shall not permit, nor shall it place any other utility or structure within ten feet horizontally or two feet vertically of any KMG pipeline. The Petroleum Pipeline Easement and Oil and Gas Operations Areas shall be depicted and labeled on all subdivision plats submitted to Weld County. If Surface Owner's development plans anticipate that roadways will or may in the future cross over Existing Pipelines. Surface Owner agrees to pay for the cost to have KMG sleeve any Existing Pipeline that is to be crossed by such roadways, such payment to be made in advance of the work and Surface Owner shall not permit any roadway crossing of any Existing Pipeline until the sleeving of the affected line has been completed. KMG shall not, without the prior written consent of Surface Owner,have the right to lay additional flowlines or pipelines on the Property, outside the Petroleum Pipeline Easement. All flowlines and pipelines shall be buried to a depth of approximately 48 inches from the surface. Surface Owner shall maintain a minimum of 48 inches and not more than 72 inches of cover over all pipelines and flowlines during any of Surface Owner's operations on the Property. The construction and burying of additional flowlines, gathering lines and pipelines shall be at the sole cost and expense of KMG or its gas purchaser. 5. ACCESS. Surface Owner shall provide KMG with continuous access to all of the Oil and Gas Operations Areas and the Petroleum Pipeline Easement. The access roads to be used by KMG will either be those roads that currently are in place or those that are anticipated to be constructed by Surface Owner at its sole cost and expense as part of Surface Owner's development of the Property. KMG agrees to access the Property according to the routes depicted and described on the attached Exhibit "B" once the streets are constructed by Surface Owner and Surface Owner provides KMG notice of such but KMG may continue to use its present access mutes until that time and until receipt of such notice from Surface Owner. 6. BATTERIES AND EQUIPMENT. KMG shall have the right to locate, build, repair and maintain tanks, separators, dehydrators, compressors and other equipment reasonably appropriate for the operation and production of the Existing Well or any Future Wells only within the Oil and Gas Operations Areas. With respect to KMG's equipment and facilities other than flowlines or pipelines: a. KMG shall install and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, all fences around the Existing Well and any Future Wells in compliance with the Rules and Regulations of the COGCC; b. KMG shall install and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, all gates and locks reasonably necessary for the security of any wells or facilities in the Oil and Gas Operations Areas. Such gates and locks shall be the standard gates and locks used by ICMG; c. KMG shall paint any production facilities for any wells, including wellhead guards,with paint that is approved by the COGCC; and d. Surface Owner shall not inhibit KMG's access to the Oil and Gas Operations Areas or inhibit KMG's operations within the Oil and Gas Operations Areas by landscaping or other improvements, unless otherwise agreed upon between Surface Owner and KMG. 7. NOTICE OF FUTURE OPERATIONS. KMG shall provide at least seven (7) days prior written notice to Surface Owner of any operations in connection with the reworking, fracturing, deepening or recompletion operation on the Existing Well or any Future Wells; provided, however, that KMG shall provide at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to Surface Owner and/or any homeowner's association formed by Surface Owner that is associated with the Property upon the drilling of any Future Wells. Regardless of the foregoing notice requirements, KMG shall have immediate access to any of its facilities in the event of an emergency. After receipt of the above notice, but not less than five (5) working days prior to ICMG's mobilization on the applicable Oil and Gas Operations Areas, either KMG or Surface Owner may request an on-site meeting. The purpose of the meeting shall be to inform Surface Owner of the expected activity and to coordinate site access, hazards, barricades, restoration or any other issues that affect the use and safety of Surface Owner's development. 8. NOTICES TO HOMEOWNERS AND BUILDERS. Surface Owner shall furnish all buyers of the Property from Surface Owner with a plat or map showing the Oil and Gas Operations Areas and the Easement. In addition, Surface Owner shall provide notice to all builders, homeowners, homeowner associations and other buyers of the Property from Surface Owner that: a. There may be ongoing oil and gas operations and production in the Oil and Gas Operations Areas on the surface of the Property; b. There are likely to be additional Future Wells drilled and oil and gas operations and production from the Oil and Gas Operations Areas that affect the surface of the Property; c. Heavy equipment may be used by KMG from time to time for oil and gas production operations and that such operations nay be conducted on a 24 hour basis; d. Future purchasers of all or a portion of the Property, as successors in interest to Surface Owner, will be acquiring a proportionate interest in Surface Owner's rights under this Agreement and assuming those obligations undertaken by Surface Owner pursuant to this Agreement; and e. Homeowner associations and buyers of individual lots or homes, as successors in interest to Surface Owner, will be acquiring a proportionate interest in Surface Owner's rights under this Agreement, and will be subject to the waivers contained in Sections 3, 9, and the covenants contained in Section 3 prohibiting the location of any building or structure within the Oil and Gas Operations Areas or the Easement and waiving objection to any setback rules of the COGCC or any local jurisdiction. 9. DRILLING AND COMPLETION OPERATIONS. KMG shall endeavor to diligently pursue any drilling operations to minimize the total time period and to avoid rig relocations or startup during the course of drilling. Surface Owner waives any objections to continuous (i.e.,24-hour) drilling operations. 10. GOVERNMENTAL PROCEEDINGS. Surface Owner shall not oppose KMG in any agency or governmental proceedings, including but not limited to the COGCC, the County of Weld or other governing body proceedings, related to ICMG's operations on the Property, including but not limited to drilling, workovers, well deepenings and recompletions, provided that KMG's position in such proceedings is consistent with this Agreement. 11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY,RELEASE AND INDEMNITY. a. No party shall be liable for, or be required to pay for, special, punitive, exemplary, incidental, consequential or indirect damages to any other party for activities undertaken within the scope of this agreement; b. Except as to claims arising out of pollution or environmental damage (which claims are governed by Section 12 below) or out of other provisions of this Agreement (which claims shall be governed by the terms of this Agreement), each party shall be and remain responsible for its own liability for all losses, claims, damages, demands, suits, causes of action, fines, penalties, expenses and liabilities, including without limitation attorneys' fees and other costs associated therewith(all of the aforesaid herein referred to collectively as "Claims"), arising out of or connected with each such party's ownership or operations on the Property, no matter when asserted, subject to applicable statutes of limitations. Each such party shall release, defend, indemnify and hold the other parties, their managers, members, officers, directors, employees, successors and assigns, harmless against all such Claims. This provision does not, and shall not be construed to, create any rights in persons or entities not a party to this Agreement, nor does it create any separate rights in parties to this Agreement other than the right to be indemnified for Claims as provided herein; c. Upon the assignment or conveyance of a party's entire interest in the Property, that party shall be released from its indemnification in Sectionl1.b. above, for all actions or occurrences happening after such assignment or conveyance. 12. ENVIRONMENTAL INDEMNITY. The provisions of Section 11 above, except for Section 11.a., shall not apply to any environmental matters, which shall be governed exclusively by the following, subject to the limitations of Section 11.a. above: a. "Environmental Claims" shall mean all Claims asserted by governmental bodies or other third parties for pollution or environmental damage of any kind, arising from operations on or ownership of the Property or ownership of the oil and gas leasehold interest, whichever is applicable, and all cleanup and remediation costs, fines and penalties associated therewith, including but not limited to any Claims arising from Environmental Laws or relating to asbestos or to naturally occurring radioactive material. Environmental Claims shall not include the costs of any remediation undertaken voluntarily by any party, unless such remediation is performed under the imminent threat of a Claim by a governmental body or other third party; b. "Environmental Laws" shall mean any laws, regulations, rules, ordinances, or order of any governmental authority(ies), which relate to or otherwise impose liability, obligation, or standards with respect to pollution or the protection of the environment, including but not limited to, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq.), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. §§ 6901 et seq.),the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §§ 466 et seq.), the Safe Drinking Water Act (14 U.S.C. §§ 1401-1450), the Hazardous Material Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. §§ 1801 et seq.), the Clean Air Act,and the Toxic Substances Control Act(15 U.S.C. §§ 2601-2629); and c. Environmental Indemnification. ICMG shall protect, indemnify, and hold harmless Surface Owner,homeowners association and any lot owner who purchases a lot from Surface Owner from any Environmental Claims relating to the Property or oil and gas leasehold thereunder that arise out of KMG's ownership and operation of the Oil and Gas Operations Areas and it's ownership and operation of its pipeline easement or rights- of-way on the Property. Surface Owner shall fully protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless KMG from any and all Environmental Claims relating to the Property that arise out of Surface Owner's development of the Property. 13. EXCLUSION FROM INDEMNITIES. The indemnities of the parties herein shall not cover or include any amounts which the indemnified party is actually reimbursed by any third party. The indemnities in this Agreement shall not relieve any party from any obligations to third parties. 14. NOTICE OF CLAIM FOR INDEMNIFICATION. If a Claim is asserted against a party for which the other party would be liable under the provisions of Section 11 or 12 above, it is a condition precedent to the indemnifying party's obligations hereunder that the indemnified party give the indemnifying party written notice of such Claim setting forth all particulars of the Claim, as known by the indemnified party, including a copy of the Claim(if it is a written Claim). The indemnified party shall make a good faith effort to notify the indemnifying party within five days of receipt of a Claim and shall affect such notice in all events within such time as will allow the indemnifying party to defend against such Claim. 15. REPRESENTATIONS. Each party represents that it has the full right and authority to enter into this Agreement. KMG does not represent that it has rights to settle matters for all of the mineral owners or any other lessees in the Property and this Agreement shall only apply to and bind the KMG leasehold interest in the property. 16. SUCCESSORS. The terms, covenants, and conditions hereof shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs,devises, executors, administrators, successors and assigns; provided, as to KMG, successors and assigns shall be deemed to be limited to lessees under the oil and gas leases which KMG owns. 17. TERM. This Agreement shall become effective when it is fully executed and shall remain in full force and effect until ICMG's leasehold estate expires or is terminated, and KMG has plugged and abandoned all wells owned all or in part by KMG and complied with the requirements of all applicable oil and gas leases pertaining to removal of equipment, reclamation, cleanup and all other applicable provisions of the leases and existing laws and regulations. 18. NOTICES. Any notice or other communication required or permitted under this Agreement shall be sufficient if deposited in U.S. Mail,postage prepaid, addressed to each of the following: If to KMG or HSG: Ken McGee Rocky Mountain Corporation 1999 Broadway, Suite 3700 Denver, Colorado 80202 Attention: Director of Land Denver Basin If to Surface Owner: Longs Peak Investors, LLC 7120 E. Orchard Road, Suite 450 Englewood, CO 80111 Attention: Jerry Eckelberger, Member/Manager Any party may, by written notice so delivered to the other parties, change the address or individual to which delivery shall thereafter be made. 19. RECORDING. This Agreement, any amendment hereto shall be recorded by ICMG, which shall provide the other parties with a copy showing the recording information as soon as practicable thereafter. 20. SURFACE DAMAGES. Surface Owner hereby waives all surface damage payments pursuant to any COGCC or local regulation, state statute, common law or prior agreement, for each and every well that is drilled on the Property within the Oil and Gas Operations Areas and for any access road, flowline, or pipeline constructed within the Easement. KMG may provide a copy of this Agreement to the COGCC as evidence of this waiver. 21. ARBITRATION. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be resolved by arbitration conducted in Denver,Colorado and shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association under its commercial rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. 22. APPLICABLE LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado,without reference to its conflict of laws provisions. 23. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding among the parties hereto regarding the matters addressed herein, and supersedes any previous communications, representations or agreement, whether oral or written. This Agreement shall not be amended, except by written document signed by all parties. 25. EXECUTION AND BINDING EFFECT This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which shall be deemed an original instrument but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument, and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, and each of their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns and is executed by the parties as of the Effective Date set forth above. The parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year first above written. KERR-McGEE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CORPORATION By: JAMES P.WASON Attorney-in-fact SURFACE OWNERS: LONGS PEAK INVESTORS,LLC By: Jerry Eckelberger ACKNOWLEDGMENTS STATE OF COLORADO ) CITY AND )ss. COUNTY OF DENVER ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this_ day of December, 2005, by James P. Wason, as Attorney-in-Fact of Ken McGee Rocky Mountain Corporation, on behalf of such corporation. Witness my hand and official seal. Notary Public My Commission Expires: STATE OF COLORADO ) )ss. COUNTY OF ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of December, 2005,by Jerry Eckelberger,as Member/Manager of Longs Peak Investors,LLC. Witness my hand and official seal. Notary Public My Commission Expires: Exhibit A Lot B of Recorded Exemption No. 1208-27-2-RE 843 as recorded in Book 1111,Film 1383,Reception No. 02052248,Weld County Records,being more particularly described as follows: That tract of land located in the Northwest one-quarter of Section 27,Township 3 North,Range 68 West of the 6th P.M.,Weld County,Colorado being more particularly described as follows: Considering the West line of the Northwest one-quarter as assumed to bear North 00°03'44"West and with all bearings contained herein relative thereto: Beginning at the West one-quarter corner of said Section 27;thence North 00°03'44"West 2651.99 feet to the Northeast corner of said Section 27;thence North 89°48'39"2637.30 feet to the North one-quarter corner of said Section 27;thence along the East line of the Northwest one-quarter of said Section 27,South 00°42'51"West 1500.73 feet;thence along the Northwesterly boundary of that parcel of land described by deed recorded in Book 207 at Page 395 of Weld County Records,the following three(3)courses: South 51°37'52"West 507.62 feet; South 52°39'03"West 394.00 feet thence South 39°24'03"West 765.00 feet to a point on the South line of the Northwest one-quarter of said Section 27;thence South 89°24'03"West 1125.18 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot A of Recorded Exemption No. 1208-27-2-RE 843 as recorded in Book 1111,Reception No.02052248,Weld County Records;thence along the East,North and West line of said Lot A the following three(3)courses: North 00°03'44"West 233.34 feet; South 89°24'03"West 263.82 feet;South 00°03'44"East 233.34 feet to a point on the South line of the Northwest one-quarter of said Section 27;thence South 89°24'03"West 30.00 feet to the West one-quarter corner of said Section 27 and the True Point of Beginning,except any portion lying within rights of way, County of Weld,State of Colorado. 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F S 1 I, NI I I I I=I1 I I ( I* I I I 1 1 I I I1-� i . r ,. _a++ 9 .. it I ii Ea ell 1 0 d '�og Rn" e i I Kn General Guidelines for Design and Construction Activities On or Near Kerr- McGee Gathering US and Kerr - McGee Rocky Mountain Corporation Pipelines and Related Facilities This list of design, construction and contractor requirements, including but not limited to the following, Is for the design and installation of foreign utilities or improvements on Kerr McGee Gathering LLC (KMG) right-of-way (ROW). These are not Intended to, nor do they waive or modify any rights KMG may have under existing easements or ROW agreements. For information regarding KMG's rights and requirements as they pertain to the existing easements, please reference existing easements and amendments documents. This list of requirements is applicable for KMG facilities on easements and in road rights of ways only. Encroachments on fee property should be referred to the Land&ROW Department.Any reference to KMG in the below requirements is meant to indude and apply to any Kerr McGee entity. Design • KMG shall be provided sufficient prior notice of planned activities involving excavation,blasting,or any type of construction on KMG's ROW or near its facilities.This is to determine and resolve any location, grade or encroachment problems and allow for the protection of KMG's facilities and the general public. This prior notification is to be made before the actual , work is to take place. • The encroaching entity shall provide KMG with a set of drawings for review and a set of final construction drawings showing all aspects of the proposed facilities in the vicinity of KMG's ROW. The encroaching entity shall also provide a set of"as-built drawings'and submit to KMG,showing the facilities in the vicinity of KMG's ROW upon completion of the work. • Only facilities shown on drawings reviewed by KMG will be approved for installation on KMG's ROW. All drawing revisions that affect facilities proposed to be placed on KMG's ROW must be approved by KMG in writing. • KMG shall approve the design of all permanent road crossings. • Any repair to surface facilities following future pipeline maintenance or repair work by KMG on N's'prior rights'ROW will be at the expense of the developer or landowner. In addition, any repair to surface facilities following future pipeline maintenance or repair work by KMG on replacement ROW granted to relocate KMG facilities will also be done at the TN , expense of the developer or landowner unless expressly addressed in surface use agreements and approved in writing by KMG. • The depth of cover over the KMG pipelines shall not be increased or reduced nor surface modified for drainage without KMG's written approval. • Construction of any permanent structure within KMG pipeline easement is not permitted without written approval by KMG. • Planting of shrubs and trees is not permitted on KMG pipeline easement without written approval by KMG. '• Irrigation equipment i.e.backfiow prevent devices,meters,valves,valve boxes,etc.shall not be located on KMG easement without written approval by KMG. • Foreign utility installations,IE,distribution gas,oil and gas gathering,water,electric,telephone,cable and sewer lines,etc., may cross perpendicular to KMG's pipeline within the ROW, provided that a minimum of eighteen Inches(18') of vertical clearance is maintained between KMG pipeline(s) and the foreign utility.Any installation by a foreign utility with less than 18' of vertical separation is not allowed without written approval by KMG. In no case will vertical separation be less than 12'whether written or not.Constant line elevations must be maintained across KMG's entire ROW width,gravity drain lines are the only exception and must be approved In writing. Foreign line crossings below the KMG pipeline must be evaluated by KMG to ensure that a significant length of the KMG line is not exposed and unsupported during construction. Foreign line crossings above the KMG pipeline with less than 18"of clearance must be evaluated by KMG to ensure that additional support is not necessary to prevent settling on top of the KMG natural gas pipeline.A KMG representative must be on site during any crossing activities to verify clearance depths and to assure the Integrity and support of the KMG facility. All installations of foreign crossings done by boring and or Jacking require the KMG facility to be exposed to verify clearances. • Foreign utilities shall not run parallel to KMG pipelines within the KMG easement without written permission by KMG.A minimum of 10.0 feet of horizontal separation must be maintained In parallel installations whether the foreign utility is Page 1 of EXHIBIT Pa 9 Revision 3/01/2004 D nn General Guidelines for Design and Construction Activities On or Near Kerr- McGee Gathering LLC and Kerr - McGee Rocky Mountain Corporation Pipelines and Related Facilities placed within the KMG easement or adjacent to the KMG easement.Any deviation from the 10.0'horizontal requirement must be approved in writing by KMG and an'as built survey-provided to KMG after installation. • The foreign utility should be advised that KMG maintaind cathodic protection-on its pipelines and facilities. The foreign utility must coordinate their cathodic protection system witf RMG's.-Ktlhs-regoast of KMG,foreign utilities shall install (or allow to be installed)cathodic protection test leads at all crossings for the purposes of monitoring cathodic protection interference. The KMG CP technician and the foreign utility CP technician shall perform post construction CP interference testing. Interference issues shall be resolved by mutual agreement between foreign utility and KMG. All costs associated with the correction of cathodic protection interference issues on KMG pipelines as a result of the foreign utility crossing shall be borne by the foreign utility for a period of one year from date the foreign utility is put in service. • The developer shall understand that KMG whether specifically required per federal law,or by company standard,will mark the routing of it's underground facilities with aboveground pipeline markers and test leads and maintain those markers and test leads. Markers will be installed at every point the pipeline route changes direction and adequate markers will be installed on straight sections of pipeline to Insure,in the sole opinion of KMG,the safety of the public,contractor,KMG personnel and KMG facilities. • On all foreign utility crossings and/or encroachments,metallic foreign lines shall be coated with a suitable pipe coating for a distance of at least 10 feet on either side of the crossing. • AC Electrical lines must be installed in conduit and properly insulated. • On all foreign pipelines,DOT approved pipeline markers shall be installed so as to Indicate the route of the foreign pipeline across the KMG ROW. • No power poles,light standards,etc.shall be installed in the KMG easement without written approval by KMG. • KMG installs above ground appurtenances at various locations that are used in the operation of its facilities.Kerr McGee will install protective enclosures at the above ground appurtenances to protect them from outside damage.The design and placement of these above ground appurtenances and protective enclosures is done at KMG's sole discretion,and may exceed any regulatory requirements. Construction • If KMG will be relocating KMG facilities for any entity,grading in the new KMG ROW shall be+1-6 inches before KMG will mobilize to complete the relocation. Final cover after the completion of the project will not be less than 48'nor more than 72". All cover that exceeds 72'or less than 48"will be approved In writing by KMG. Cover during all construction activities will NEVER be less than 38' unless approved in writing and a KMG representative is on site during the time cover Is reduced. • The entity requesting relocation shall survey top of pipe after installation but before backfill to determine proper final elevation of KMG facilities. The entity requesting relocation Is solely responsible for the final depth of cover over the relocated KMG facility. Any deviation from cover requirements as outlined above will be corrected at the sole expense of the entity requesting relocation. • Contractors shall be advised of KMG's requirements and be contractually obligated to comply. • The continued Integrity of KMG's pipelines and the safety of all individuals In the area of proposed work near KMG's facilities are of the utmost importance. Therefore, contractor must meet with KMG representatives prior to construction to provide and receive notification listings for appropriate area operations and emergency personnel. KMG's on-site representative will require discontinuation of any work that, in his or her opinion, endangers the operations or safety of personnel,pipelines or facilities. • The Contractor must expose all KMG pipelines prior to crossing to determine the exact alignment and depth of the lines. A KMG representative must be present. Page 2 of 4 Revision 3/01/2004 General Guidelines for Design and Construction Activities On or Near Kerr- McGee Gathering LLC and Kerr - McGee Rocky Mountain Corporation Pipelines and Related Facilities • The use of probing rods for pipeline locating shall be performed by KMG representatives only, to prevent unnecessary damage to the pipeline coating. A KMG representative shall do all line locating. • Notification shall be given to KMG at least 72 hours before start of construction. A schedule of activities for the duration of the project must be made available at that time to facilitate the scheduling of KMG's work site representative. Any Contractor schedule changes shall be provided to KMG Immediately. • Heavy equipment will not be allowed to operate directly over KMG pipelines or in KMG ROW unless written approval is obtained from KMG. Heavy equipment shall only be allowed to cross KMG pipelines at locations designated by KMG.Haul roads will be constructs at all crossings. The haul roads will be constructed using lightweight equipment. The existing depth of cover over the pipeline must be verified. Cover will be added such that a total of 8' of fill exists over the pipeline and extends a minimum of 10' on each side of the pipeline. Depth of cover will then taper as required for equipment access.Steel plates may be used for load dissipation only if approved In writing by KMG. • Contractor shall comply with all precautionary measures required by KMG,at it's sole discretion to protect its pipelines. When inclement weather exists,provisions must be made to compensate for soil displacement due to subsidence of tires. • Excavating or grading which might result in erosion or which could render the KMG ROW inaccessible shall not be permitted unless the contractor agrees to restore the area to its original condition and provide protection to KMG's facility. At no time will cover be reduced to less than 38"without written approval by KMG and a KMG representative on site. • A KMG representative shall be on-site to monitor any construction activities within twenty-five(25)feet of a KMG pipeline or aboveground appurtenance. The contractor shall not work within this distance without a KMG representative being on site. Contractor shall use extreme caution and take any appropriate measures to protect KMG facilities. • Ripping is only allowed when the position of the pipe is known and not within ten (10)feet of KMG facility. KMG personnel must be present. • Temporary support of any exposed KMG pipeline by Contractor may be necessary if required by KMG's on-site representative. Backfill below the exposed lines and 12" above the lines shall be replaced with sand or other selected material as approved by KMG's on-site representative and thoroughly compacted in 12"lifts to 95%of standard proctor dry density minimum or as approved by KMG.'s on-site representative. This is to adequately protect against stresses that may be caused by the settling of the pipeline. • No blasting shell be allowed within 1000 feet of KMG's facilities unless blasting notification is given to KMG Including complete Blasting Plan Data. A pre-blast meeting shall be conducted by the organization responsible for blasting. KMG shall be indemnified and held harmless from any loss,cost of liability for personal injuries received,death caused or property damage suffered or sustained by any person resulting from any blasting operations undertaken within 500 feet of its facilities. The organization responsible for blasting shall be liable for any and all damages caused to KMG's facilities as a result of their activities whether or not KMG representatives are present. KMG shall have a signed and executed Blasting Indemnification Agreement before authorized permission to blast can be given. No blasting shall be allowed within 200 feet of KMG's facilities unless blasting notification is given to KMG a minimum of one week before blasting. The organization responsible for blasting must complete Blasting Plan Data. KMG shall review and analyze the blasting methods. A written blasting plan shall be provided by the organization responsible for blasting and agreed to in writing by KMG. A written emergency plan shall be provided by the organization responsible for blasting. KMG shall have a signed and executed Blasting Indemnification Agreement before authorized permission to blast can be given. A pre-blast meeting shall be conducted by the organization responsible for blasting. • Any contact with any KMG facility,pipeline,valve set,etc.shall be reported immediately to KMG. If repairs to the pipe are necessary,they will be made and inspected before the section is re-coated and the line is back-filled. Page 3 of 4 Revision 3/01/2004 General Guidelines for Design and Construction Activities On or Near Kerr- McGee Gathering LLC and Kerr - McGee Rocky Mountain Corporation Pipelines and Related Facilities • KMG personnel shall install all test leads on KMG facilities. Local Kerr-McGee Gathering LLC Representation: Manager of Construction&Facilities Engineering: Kevin R.OsIf,P.E. Phone: 303 855-4307 Facilities Engineer. Joseph E.Sanchez,P.E. Phone: 303 655-4319 Foreman 1: James Phillips Phone: 303 655-4343 Foreman 1: Rick Noffsinger Phone: 303-655.4326 Emergency Contacts: On call supervisor Phone: 303559-4001 Kerr McGee 24 hour emergency number Phone: 303-659-5922 One Call Emergency Phone: 800-922-1987 Page 4 of 4 Revision 3/01/2004 7120 E. Orchard Road,Suite 450 �A Englewood,CO 80111 ��► (303)796-7555 ^r. O N G S PEAK INVESTORS , LLC fax(303) 796-7333 eckelberger@gwest.net April 8, 2005 Mr. Peter Schie, P.E. Weld County Public Works Department P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Re: Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake Dear Peter: This letter is a follow up to Josh Rowland's conversation with you today regarding a 65 foot wide easement for the benefit of Weld County running along the northerly 65 feet of the Kiteley parcel. This easement is south of State Highway 66 and also south of the Highland Ditch. It appears that it will never serve any useful purpose for the County, but it is land that would enhance our project. For those reasons, we are hopeful the County will agree to a termination of the Easement. In 1986, Ernie Kiteley pursued an exemption with the County so that he could break off a 1 acre lot in the southwest corner of his property for his daughter. That Exemption Number 1207-27-2-RE843 refers to the 65 foot right of way. The right of way easement was actually granted by William Kiteley to the County in 1884. I have enclosed a copy of the recorded Exemption and of the Easement. We would like to get your opinion as to whether the County would tp agreeable to terminating the Easement and if so,just how we should pursue this. After you've had a chance to take a look at this, please give either Josh or me a call. Thank you. 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[ k ': Beginning at the West one-quarter corner of said Section 27; thence North ' M '+ + - 00°03'44" West 2651.99 feet to the Northwest corner of said Section 27; thence k- ' i' North 89'48'39" East 2637.30 feet to the North one-quarter corner of said �•?- [ � t' t Section 27; thence along the East line of the Northwest one-quarter of said Section 27, South 00°42'51" West 1500.73 feet; thence along the Northwesterly • t'' } ii, .; 7 r boundary of that parcel of land descrihed by deed recorded in Book 207 at Page 395 of Weld County Records, the following three (3) courses; South S1°37'53" I r- West 507,62 feet; South 52°39'03" West 394.00 feet;; South 39°24'03" West 765,00 r ' rA• ;r r;• feet to a point on the South line of the Northwest one-quarter of said Section 3 F.1 " 27' thence South 89°24'03" West 1419.00 feet to the Point of Beginning 1 fi containing 141.839 acres more or less, ��j , SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE .;- !:--.0...', -,'f .rJa } 4 y I hereby certify that this plat was prepared under my supervision ^ 2., f 4. �' : r r 45 Ii same is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. " 1 lIffer r " t 'ri r� '� d - 'i J.. __4 �'(/' �l ice , wbl: i IlX 1 tw a° We, the undersigned, being the sole owners in fee of the above described pro- perty t , do hereby subdivide the same as shown on the attached map. l { Kiteley Farms, A General Partnership _ J r e. } �1 ! [ , t i + E.,......,"--924.,E.,......,"--924., () /e.„4. /11"-Ilk , n�1 +F ': ' ,: Ernest N. Kiteley, Partner - i 'f , • 7 ,ti • . The foregoing certification was acknowledged before me this da9;; • s 1 Y 4' v , y"r ` t of C2�q.esl A.D., 19 %V___ ~ I + .r Elf . _-C wY Comm.,•+» fin•.,., '"%I„,„_____. . _ y 4 My Commission or. Expire:: 1°a9 . d l SeL Notary Public: _a 1.a+..It4 rr.stIN " ! 4 rw `« witness my Kano ar, earn \\ a� - n• b 4 J3l . y.,. , ?3Tr 'i5.: B F '.`; ry i . Sg Cy;44 ..y. 4 ' t )'bi2xr 4 This plat is accepted and approved for filing. i N{d fiT . ?gtt yA ___ {1'4`I :..' " !_ t Y.13 if rc%-.4 c) y ' ' hh.li llenartment oI • annTg .?ry Ces rector y,} r t 1 F'j, S •. ( .'Ei 'k c 54. x p yo- .t 1+' � A(( 3+ The foregoing certification was acknowledged before me this i — day of x r ` '. '}¢° Ir 12 ilI's' . A.O., 19� .-_ •r 0'...."-7114:-in.;:- :, a. Imo, ,r1 r. r py� • ns ,,s Ju o- r �r•;;;;;;>•:41.-;. + >• f1H Hy Carmtssion Expires: ..11.!,.i,‘ w. i 3••I 1icr:J 41 iii-nun,1• w}' ___`_ _--__.—____ •'e t a. a¢ 1'•. �{y� 't•s ,� �t'' ;�y - i�v a.,`F 4." Notary Public: __. oy\YS� 9.f1r� __ ^T''F �;,- y.+ sz"' .t'_ *' ^ ."�+ } Witness my ;land a -Seal \\ �."» ,y • ' Y '. n z }' 1; . • . • J� .0 it e 2 Cam,:: J otitit1, ae}3 il! [J i'1�' r -+.t wv vc -"?,,II Ii. %. I Gifu 4 d. syf'rile i, lar i 4C. Ay4 �r A ih, r<"z (IS v45 1T xF'hf' '4i-•.1 ,n 4 }kg,,, "� I 1-552 4,4 rt'" `�.;4$� , ,, "=•••- 6,:;.1,744"4,- , z aptAa • � �4 "" n if4F i,.a� `""a + 4` A 6 '3' + ', ; wits 9 7N Y.}.w qi[a...—e+r•",� ,.w.r au,.,«.a."' + ,w)✓:j iwn ��+6.w iw 4 l lu ',Ilia s°ti "h .. ..� +l h ' � t _ - Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE SEP 2 7 2005 RECEIVED September 20, 2005 Kim Ogle J R ENGINEERING Planning Manager Weld County— Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Re: Kiteley Ranch at Foster Lake, Weld County, Colorado Dear Mr. Ogle: JR Engineering, acting as the town engineers for the Town of Mead, is in receipt of a conceptual site plan provided to us by Michael Miro of S. A. Miro, Inc. for the above- mentioned project. We have been requested to provide you with a letter of support of their proposed access onto Weld County Road 7. We have reviewed the site plan and find that the access points onto WCR 7 are in compliance with our current status of this roadway (Major Collector). The Town of Mead is in the process of developing a Transportation Plan with the assistance of Felsburg Holt and Ullevig. The plan is not finished yet, and therefore we do not know if they will recommend changing the current status of WCR 7 based on the current land uses approved or planned for this area. Therefore we reserve the right to revisit design standards if a different road classification for WCR 7 is made in our Transportation Plan. As the County is aware, the Town of Mead has expressed concerns as to how and to what extent WCR 7 south of State Highway 66 will be used due to amount of density being planned within the area adjacent to the WCR 7. We would support Weld County efforts to require developments pursuing a Weld County process to consider all possible means of distributing traffic through other road networks to alleviate congestion at the intersection of WCR 7 and State Highway 66. If you should have any questions, please contact me at 970-491-9888. Thank you for this opportunity to provide comments 2n this project. Sincerely, % / ' ke, PE, PLS Director of Operations Cc: Michael Friesen, Town Manager 2620 East Prospect Road,Suite 190,Fort Collins,CO 80525 970-491-9888•Fax:970-491-9984•www.jrengineering.com Soo. 29. 2005 10:45AM SVVSSD1 CUSTODIAL IPLANNINGITRANSP No. 4381 P. 3 St. vy School District Kim Ogle Weld County Dept.of Planning Services 1555 N. l7`s Ave. Greeley,CO 80631 RE:Voluntary Capital Mitigation for Kiteley Farms Subdivision. Dear Mr. Ogle, Pending approval of the above application by the County of Weld,this will confirm that the St.Vrain Valley School District has reached an agreement with Longs Peak Investors,LLC,evidenced by the signatures below,in regard to the donation of mitigation funds to address the lack of school capacity for the Kiteley Farms subdivision. Longs Peak Investors,LLC has voluntarily offered to mitigate the impacts on the capacity of the Skyline High School Feeder schools with a$2,040.55 per unit payment on all 427 units. This mitigation essentially solves the issue of exceeding the school benchmark by providing the funding necessary to add classroom space or help construct new schools to accommodate the expected student yield from this project. In reliance upon the expected receipt of these funds prior to or at the time of the recording of each final plat for units within the subdivision,the School District will not recommend denial of the project at this time. In addition to the payments noted above,The St.Vrain Valley School District also requires that the cash-in-lieu of land dedication fee be paid prior to the recording of each final plat.Currently,that fee is$645 per single-family unit. As indicated above,the mitigation payments shall be provided for all units in each final plat filing which exceeds the capacity benchmark for the Kiteley Farms subdivision prior to the release of any building permits for each corresponding filing Should Longs Peak Investors,LW not apply for individual final plat filings, the School District will accept mitigation according to a prc-arranged phasing plan for the development. Such a phasing plan would have to be provided to the School District prior to the submission of Kiteley Farms's first Final Plat application that exceeds the capacity benchmark and shall detail the number of lots and location of each phase.Any future changes or variations requested by the developer on the standard mitigation calculation and payment schedule would need to be considered by the School District Staff and/or the Board of Education. Any changes,determined to he acceptable by the District,would be communicated to the County Commissioners and the staff in writing. Thanks for your assistance in this matter. Any further questions can be directed to the contacts and phone numbers below. Sincerely, Sctpool Di ri Developer: Longs Peak Investors,LLC Scet it ion,MCP By: Director of Planning Jerrie Eckelberger St.Vrain Valley School District 303-682-7229 Fax 303-682-7344 ST.VRAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT PLANNING DEPARTMENT.395 SOUTH PRATT PARKWAY.LONGMONT.CO 80501.SCOTT TOILLION,DIRECTOR.PHONE 303-682-7229.FAX 303682-7344. Sen . 30. 2005 7 :32AM Eckelberaer & Jackson, LLC No.5770 P. II r � � St, v ram vy School District Kim Ogle Weld County Dept.of Planning Services 1555 N. 17i°Ave. Greeley,CO 80631 RE:Voluntary Capital Mitigation for Kiteley Farms Subdivision. Dear Mr.Ogle, Pending approval of the above application by the County of Weld,this will confirm that the St. Vrain Valley School District has reached an agreement with Longs Peak Investors,LLC,evidenced by the signatures below,in regard to the donation of mitigation funds to address the lack of school capacity for the Kiteley Farms subdivision. Longs Peak Investors,LLC has voluntarily offered to mitigate the impacts on the capacity of the Skyline High School Feeder schools with a$2,040.55 pa unit payment on all 427 units. This mitigation essentially solves the issue of exceeding the school benchmark by providing the funding necessary tb add classroom space or help construct new schools to accommodate the expected student yield from this project. In reliance upon the expected receipt of these funds prior to or at the time of the recording of each final plat for units within the subdivision,or pursuant to an approved phasing plan,the School District will not recommend denial of the project at this time.In addition to the payments noted above,The St.Vrain Valley School District also requires that the cash-in-lieu of land dedication fee be paid prior to the recording of each final plat.Currently,that fee is$645 per single-family unit. As indicated above,the mitigation payments shall,be provided for all units in each final plat filing which . exceeds the capacity benchmark for the Kiteley Farms subdivision prior to the release of any building permits for each corresponding filing. Should Longs Peak Investors,LLC not apply for individual final plat filings, the School District will accept mitigation according to a pre-arranged phasing plan for the development. Such a phasing plan would have to be provided to the School District prior to the submission of Kiteley Faims's first Final Plat application that exceeds the capacity benchmark,and shall detail the number of lots and location of each phase.Any future changes or variations requested by the developer on the standard mitigation calculation and payment schedule would need to be considered by the School District Staff and/or the Board of Education. Any changes,determined to be acceptable by the District,would be communicated to the County Commissioners and the staff in writing. Thanks for your assistance in this matter. Any further questions can be directed to the contacts and phone numbers below. Sincerely, • School District: Develop Longs•Peak esto LLC • Scott Toillion,AICP Hy: Director of Planning le Eckelberger - St.Vrain Valley School District 303-682-7229 Fax 303-682-7344 ST.VRAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT PLANNING DEPARTMENT.395 SOUTH PRATT PARKWAY,LONGMONT.CO 80501.SCOTT TOILLION.DIRECTOR.PHONE 303-882-7229.FAX 303.682.7344. / Weiland. Inc. Environmental & Engineering Environmental Support for; April 21, 2005 • Transportation PFCEIVED Mr. Jerry Eckelberger t ry Ems_ • Land Development Long Peak Investors, LLC • Mining 7120 E. Orchard, Ste 450 Englewood, CO 80111 • • Industry Re: Biological Resources at Kiteley Farms Dear Mr. Eckelberger: This letter presents Weiland, Inc.'s report regarding wildlife resources and wetlands at the Kiteley Farms site located in the NW `/4 of Section 27 T3N R68W. Weiland, Inc. understands that Long Peak Investors plans to develop about 140 acres bordering on Foster Reservoir and the Highland Ditch. This report details the results of studies performed on the property to answer concerns expressed to Weld County Planning staff by the Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW) and the Colorado Geological Survey (CGS). The CDOW expressed concerns regarding raptors and threatened and endangered species. The CGS expressed concerns regarding wetlands. METHODS Weiland, Inc.'s wildlife biologist and wetland biologist visited the site on March 30, 2005. The wildlife biologist drove the roads and walked along the edges of important habitat types. During this reconnaissance he determined habitat types present and evaluated the potential value of the habitat to various types of wildlife including threatened and endangered species, raptors, and waterfowl. The wetland biologist determined the location, types and extent of wetlands present on the site based primarily on vegetative characteristics. He also surveyed the boundaries of wetlands present with a hand held GPS (Trimble Geo Explorer). STUDY AREA Figure 1 shows the location of the study area. Most of the area is currently managed as cropland(Figure 2). A farmhouse and accompanying outbuildings are present along the west edge of the property. There is an oil well near the center of the site. The Highland Ditch runs along the north edge of the site and turns south at the east edge of the site. The ditch flows into Foster Reservoir, which borders the southeast corner of the project site (Figure 2). FINDINGS Wildlife Resources Wildlife habitat types present on or adjacent to the project site include cropland, riparian areas, grassland, and marshland (Figure 2 map). Most of the site is currently managed as 525 t Avenue. Suite 211. Longmont. CO B0501 ph 303-532-0951 fax 303-532-0953 Mr. J. Eckelberger April 21, 2005 Page 2 of 4 cropland (Figures 2 and 3). Riparian habitat is present on the banks of the Highland Ditch (Figure 4), which is adjacent to the project site. There is also a stand of trees along the edge of Foster Reservoir, east of the project area. Grassland is present east of the oil well, in a strip about 25-ft wide along the south edge of the Highland Ditch, and between the ditch and State Highway 66 (Figure 5). Marshland is present along the edge of Foster Reservoir in the southeast corner of the site and extends up the southern portion of the Highland Ditch (Figures 2 and 6). Large trees along the Highland Ditch (Figure 3) and in the stand of trees along the edge of Foster Reservoir, present potential raptor nesting habitat. The trees the edge of foster reservoir contained a few small stick nests. However, these nests were smaller than typical raptor nests. There were no stick nests in the trees along the ditch. Therefore, Weiland, Inc. concludes that raptors are not nesting on or near the project site. Foster Reservoir is used by various species of waterfowl on a year round basis. The cattail marsh provides nesting habitat for several species of waterfowl including mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) and songbirds including redwinged blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus). Weiland, Inc. understands that depending on final design, it may be necessary to fill some of the cattail marsh. To avoid disturbing active migratory bird nests, this filling should take place after the nesting season(between early October and late February). Threatened and endangered species potentially occurring in the project area include bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes), Preble's meadow jumping mouse(Zapus hudsonius preblei), Ute ladies'-tresses orchid (Spiranthes diluvialis), and Colorado butterfly plant (Gaura neomexicana ssp. coloradensis). Bald eagles prefer to nest in large trees overlooking large bodies of with and adequate supply of fish, their preferred food source (Snow 1973). No bald eagle nests were observed on or near the site. During the winter bald eagles are found throughout lower elevations in Colorado, where they feed on fish, waterfowl, carrion and small to medium sized mammals such as prairie dogs (Cynomys sp.) and jackrabbits (Lepus sp.). Although, Foster Reservoir presents potential bald eagle food sources, the project site itself presents poor bald eagle foraging opportunities. Black-footed ferrets are found almost exclusively, in prairie dog towns where prairie dogs constitute most of their prey and prairie dog burrows provide den sites (Fagerstone, 1987). No prairie dogs are present on the project site. Therefore, black-footed ferrets are unlikely to occur on the site. Preble's meadow jumping mice (PMJM) are found in dense herbaceous riparian habitat, frequently with a shrub and/or tree overstory (USFWS, 2004). Row crops and cattail stands are considered unsuitable for PMJM. The riparian habitat along the Highland Ditch is suitable PMJM habitat. However, when PMJM have been found along ditches they have usually been very close to a stream). Additionally, no PMJM have been found along St. Vrain Creek east of Longmont (Plage, 2005). Therefore, Weiland, Inc. believes the project area is isolated from known PMJM populations and PMJM are unlikely to occur near the site. A separate letter making this argument and requesting clearance has , en submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. ,/ Weiland. Inc. Environmental& Engineering Mr. J. Eckelberger April 21, 2005 Page 3 of 4 Colorado butterfly plant and Ute ladies'-tresses orchid are both associated with alluvial riparian habitats, which do not occur on the project area. Neither species is known to be associated with ditches or marshes. Therefore, Weiland, Inc. believes it is unlikely either species occurs in the project area. Wetlands Wetlands on the site include the cattail marsh, a small, adjacent stand of saltgrass (Distichlis spicata), and portions of the riparian areas along the ditch dominated by reed canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea) (Figure 2). Weiland, Inc. believes these wetlands do not fall under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers because they are isolated from waters of the U.S. The Corps confirmed this in a telephone conversation on April 15, 2005. Conclusions Based on the information provided above Weiland, Inc. reaches the following conclusions. • Development at Kiteley Farms will not adversely affect nesting raptors because there are no raptor nests in the vicinity of the project area. • Filling a portion of the marsh would affect waterfowl and songbird nesting habitat. To avoid taking migratory bird nests any filling of the marsh should occur during the non-nesting season. • Most threatened and endangered species are unlikely to be affected because suitable habitat for bald eagle,black-footed ferret, Ute ladies'-tresses orchid, and Colorado butterfly plant is not present. • PMJM are unlikely to be affected because suitable habitat for PMJM along the Highland Ditch will not be affected by project development, and because the area is isolated from known PMJM populations. • There will be no effects on jurisdictional wetlands because the wetlands on and near the site are not jurisdictional. References Fagerstone, K.A. 1987. Black-footed ferret, long-tailed weasel, short-tailed weasel, and least weasel. Pp.530-546. In: Novak, M., J.A. Baker, M.E. Obbard, and B. Malloch. Wild Furbearer Management and Conservation in North America. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Plage, P. 2005. Personal communication between P. Plage, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Lakewood, CO and P. Davis, Weiland, Inc., Longmont, CO. April 8, 2005. Snow, C. 1973. Habitat management series for endangered species. Report No. 5. Southern bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus leucocephalus and northern bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus alascanus. Technical Note T-N-155. U.S. Bureau of Land Management Denver Service Center. Denver, CO. Wci Environmental E Engineering Mr. J. Eckelberger April21, 2005 Page4of4 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2004. Preble's meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius preblei) survey guidelines. Revised April 2004. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Lakewood, CO. We have enjoyed working with you on this project. If you have any questions regarding the findings reported here please call me at 303-532-0951. Sincerely, W ' Inc. • Peter R. Davis, Ph.D. Certified Wildlife Biologist • Welland Inc. Environmental& Engineering I `� .k- Thomas 1• �, .!•• - ° —•.1 is ./ . •Y ,_.y_.,{. .._. ..-918 • . • • • M • I \ 1 Mulligan r" 4. • \J X51. ,-1 �'$ -,.. • Reservoir 72 : "23 ` \ �.. ( 'H . 12'30•'• i I • \ 1 • -- • r. 0 0 • • s� - r94 n \ so e \ r -... ...(4)1'4. < FLIP y. _. ? i. too ( :..K,• ,e: 0w.....�t.. 1 is «t9 I. F,,4I 7 ., WRIR7iT 49 \.......1 ; ,/, Ir ---\----.--4e-17_• !..ogre. • V,..tt I • • . . _. 6 ,..- :,..-: • • .. I op 1 •0 1 . • t'.. `( "48 '� ..kii. •3 4 . • • `• .. LEGEND • i EXISTING FARM ROADS _PROJECT BOUNDARY • 1827 I ■ ''-- _ fia3 .Inc. PROJECT LOCATION FIGURE 1 J-nrbvnr wrst•l a ssyawrtlg••--• 1"=2,000' m 3rd Ave.SUM,Jm laminar*CD 1050i '"'°'-030-°BEF' KITELEY FARMS SOURCE US 00WAND"°""° Pax 31:73-63e.01567 wu:w.waarrAYamn COLORADO STATE HIGHWAY NO. 66 frogN r''i%SS'riVin. .... 1\. xI \\ C G C I C OIL WELL o 3 o � i-tob% rr rj'r r ,rri%j. • r rrr __..._ FOSTER RESERVOIR MAP LEGEND CROPLAND ��,SUITABLE RIPARIAN HABITAT CATTAILS SALTGRASS GRASS LAND EXISTING FARM ROADS —PROPERTY BOUNDARY 1;4 Weiland lnr WILDLIFE HABITAT TYPES FIGURE 2 gel S.WIva Sub EU 1" = 500' Longmont 137 SSW ph ear.w' KITELEY FARMS 7 s` r Figure 3 View of cropland looking north from oil well. Note trees along High- land Ditch in background. Date of photo March 304,4 , 2005. �pd , -;:c. h.1 A ` 3 -1 • btla i^y f �'• Y' y3 �4.K. z x �+<0g,� ^ n ti p-; f* 'GSM a� y3�_iy R t W ' " Far 9 e- r4 "A v a" Wp �T N. W Figure 4. View of Highland Dal 'le itch looking north from north of Foster Reservoir. ,„—„, Note cattails in foreground and dense grass with shrub overstory in background. Date of photo March 30, 2005. Figure 5. View of grass looking west from near cattails. Note oil tanks in background. Date of photo March 30, 2005. Figure 6. View of cattail marsh near southeast corner of project area. Date /'� of photo March 30, 2005. Hello