HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260085 MEMORANDUM
TO: Angela Snyder, Planning Services
rr� rt , FROM: Mike McRoberts, P.E., Development Review
DATE: October 31, 2025
hY z SUBJECT: USR25-0020 Event Center
The proposal has been reviewed by Development Review on behalf of the Weld County Department of
Public Works and the Department of Planning and Zoning. Staff comments made during this phase of the
application process may not be all-inclusive, as other issues may arise during the remaining application
process.
COMMENTS
GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION/LOCATION
Project description: Use by Special Review for an Event Facility in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
This project is south of County Road 70 and is east of and adjacent to County Road 49.
Parcel number 080118000064.
Access is from County Road 49.
ACCESS
Development Review has reviewed the application materials related to access. The applicant is proposing
to use an existing, permitted (AP19-00364), residential access located approximately 2,375 feet south of
County Road 70 for the existing residence and event center.
Per Section 8-14-30.B.3., an Access Permit is required for changing the use or type of traffic of any existing
access location. Please refer to Chapter 8 of the Weld County Code for more information regarding access.
ACCESS GEOMETRY
The existing access shall be reconfigured to meet the geometric requirements for commercial use
as prescribed in Table 8-3, of the Weld County Engineering and Construction Criteria manual
shown below.
Table 8-3 Access Geometry
Type of Land Use Maximum Access Width Access Radii
Single-family residential 24 feet wide 25 feet minimum
Commercial/Industrial/Agricultural 40 feet wide 65 feet minimum
ROADS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY
County Road 49 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map(Code
Ordinance 2017-01) as a local road, which requires 60 feet of right-of-way. The applicant shall delineate
and label on the USR map the existing right-of-way (along with the documents creating the existing right-
of-way)and the physical location of the road. Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld County Code,
Section 23-1- 90, the required setback is measured from the right-of-way line. Be aware that physical
roadways may not be centered in the right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County.
Per Chapter 8, Article 13, Section 8-13-30.B, a Weld County Right-of-Way Use Permit is required for any
project that will be occupying, constructing, or excavating facilities within, and or encroaching upon, any
County rights-of-way or easement. Right-of-Way Use Permit instructions and application can be found at:
https://www.weld.gov/Government/Departments/Public-Works/Permits/Right-of-Way-Permits.
Weld County will not replace overlapping easements located within existing right-of-way or pay to relocate
existing utilities within the County right-of-way.
TRAFFIC
Latest ADT on County Road 49 counted 94 vpd with 38% trucks. The 85th percentile speed is 50 mph.
The traffic information submitted with the application materials indicates there will be approximately 83
passenger car roundtrips occurring on the day of an event(primarily on Fridays and Saturdays). There will
be up to 51 afternoon peak hour trips for events occurring on a Friday while there will be up to 51 morning
or afternoon peak hour trips (depending on the time of the event) for events occurring on a Saturday. 95
percent of the event traffic is expected to come from and exit to the south on County Road 49 while 5
percent of the traffic will come from and exit to the north on County Road 49.
TRACKING CONTROL
Tracking control is required to prevent tracking from the site onto public roadways. For access to gravel
roads,tracking control devices must be either double cattle guards with 100 feet of road base, or road base
on all driving surfaces.
ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Development Review is requesting a Road Maintenance Agreement including, but not limited to, dust
control and damage repair to specified haul routes.
Improvements/Road Maintenance Agreement: An example agreement is available at:
https://www.weld.gov/Government/Departments/Planning-and-Zoning/Improvements-Agreements
DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS
This area is within a Non-urbanizing Drainage Area. Non-urbanizing Drainage Areas typically require
detention of stormwater runoff from the 1-hour, 100-year storm event falling on the developed site and
release of the detained water at the historic runoff rate of the 1-hour, 10-year storm event falling on the
undeveloped site having a 2% impervious value.
In compliance with Section 8-11-45, of the Weld County Code, the applicant has submitted a Drainage
Narrative meeting the requirements for an exception (Exception 11)to stormwater detention. Exception 11
reads, "An individual parcel with an unobstructed flow path and no other parcel(s) between the channel
within a Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) regulatory floodplain and the project."
Historic Flows:
The applicants will be required to maintain the historic drainage flows and run-off amounts that exist on the
property.
GRADING PERMIT
A Weld County Grading Permit will be required if disturbing more than one(1)acre of land. Grading Permit
applications are accepted after the planning process is complete (map recorded). An Early Release
Request Form may be entertained only after the applicant, Public Works and Planning Department have
reviewed the referral and surrounding property owner comments. The Early Release Request may or may
not be granted depending on referral comments and surrounding property owner concerns. Contact
Development Review for more information.
COLORADO CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT
A Colorado Stormwater Discharge Permit is required when disturbing more than one (1) acre of land.
Contact: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division, 303-692-
3575.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. A Road Maintenance Agreement is required at this location. Road maintenance includes, but is not
limited to, dust control and damage repair to specified haul routes. (Development Review)
B. The USR map shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. County Road 49 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification
Map as a local road which requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate and label on the map the existing right-of-way (along with its creating documents) and
the physical location of the road. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of the right-of-way.
This road is maintained by Weld County. (Development Review)
2. Show and label the approved access location, the approved access width, and the appropriate
turning radii (65'). (Development Review)
3. Show and label the approved tracking control. (Development Review)
4. Show and label the entrance gate if applicable.An access approach that is gated shall be designed
so that the longest vehicle (including trailers) using the access can completely clear the traveled
way when the gate is closed. In no event, shall the distance from the gate to the edge of the traveled
surface be less than 35 feet. (Development Review)
5. Show and label the drainage flow arrows. (Development Review)
6. Show and label the parking and traffic circulation flow arrows showing how the traffic moves around
the property. (Development Review)
Prior to Construction:
A. The approved access shall be reconfigured to meet the geometric requirements for a commercial use.
B. The appropriate tracking control shall be constructed prior to on-site construction. (Development
Review)
C. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County Grading Permit will be required.
(Development Review)
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (NOTES ON THE USR MAP)
A. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for controlling noxious weeds on the site, pursuant
to Chapter 15, Article I and II, of the Weld County Code. (Development Review)
B. The access to the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impact to the public road, including damages
and/or off-site tracking. (Development Review)
C. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On-site parking shall be utilized.
(Development Review)
D. Any work that may occupy and or encroach upon any County rights-of-way or easement shall acquire
an approved Right-of-Way Use Permit prior to commencement. (Development Review)
E. The Property Owner shall comply with all requirements provided in the executed Road Maintenance
Agreement. (Development Review)
F. The Road Maintenance Agreement for this site may be reviewed on an annual basis, including a site
visit and possible updates. (Development Review)
G. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts will be maintained on the site in such a manner that it
will reasonably preserve the natural character of the area and prevent property damage of the type
generally attributed to runoff rate and velocity increases, diversions, concentration and/or unplanned
ponding of stormwater runoff. (Development Review)
H. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of any on-site drainage-related features.
(Development Review)
From: Thomas Potter
To: Angela Snyder
Cc: Lloyd Clements;Joshua Brunner
Subject: USR25-0020 BUILDING REFERRAL
Date: Thursday,October 2,2025 2:05:42 PM
Attachments: image001.jpq
Good afternoon
I'm following up regarding adopted codes.
Buildings referral for this site are as follows.
Structure shall be compliant with the current adopted codes and amendments:
2018 (IBC) International Building code.
2018 (IPC) International Plumbing code.
2018 (IMC) International Mechanical code.
2018 (IFGC) International Fuel Gas code.
2018 (IECC) International Energy code.
2023 ( NEC) National Electrical code.
The climatic and geographical design criteria including:
30 lb ground snow load.
110 MPH 3 second gust wind load.
Seismic design B.
Frost depth 30"
The current Fire code adopted by the fire district having jurisdiction.
A complete code analysis including type of construction, occupancy, means of egress, path of egress
travel distance, and occupancy load will need to be provided.
Comcheck.
All existing structures used for the business shall require a change of use. Existing ag exempt
structures require engineered stamped drawings. The permit ASA19-0044 expired on 12/11/2019
with no inspections performed.
This proposed structure is considered a A-2 occupancy and having more than 100 occupants . It
requires fire sprinkler protection as per the fire code. Maximum occupant load is 213 based on the
sq footage. This also requires 1 accessible bathroom for every 75 male occupants and 1 accessible
for every 75 female occupants. Also requires its own septic system.The larger parking lot of 65 cars.
3 accessible parking spaces are required. For the parking lot of 12 cars. 1 accessible paring space is
required. Means of egress, accessibility, exit discharge, Exterior egress illumination and exit lighting
per the 2018 IBC. Heating of the structure shall meet the energy code including frost protection of
the slab.
A mandatory pre-construction meeting is required prior to issue.
"Our Mission is safe building practice"
Any questions or concerns, please contact me.
Thank you.
Thomas Potter
Building Plans Examiner II
Department of Planning Services
1402 N 17th Ave
Greeley Colorado 80631
(970)400-3518
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_ TO: Angela Snyder DATE: October 30, 2025
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PROJECT:
A Use by Special Review Permit for an Event Center in the A(Agricultural)Zone District
PARCEL: 080118000064
COMMENTS:
The Solar Energy Facility is not located in the floodplain per the application materials. The event center will
be located in an existing building. The disturbance to the floodplain will be construction of the parking lot
which will involve removal of organics and topsoil to a depth of approximately 3-4 inches and replacement
with gravel to the same elevation (3-4 inches) via a flood hazard development permit submitted with the
application that meets Weld County's floodplain requirements.
DELINEATE ON THE PLAT:
1. Show the floodplain and floodway (if applicable) boundaries on the map. Label the floodplain
boundaries with the FEMA Flood Zone and FEMA Map Panel Number or appropriate study.
(Department of Planning Services - Floodplain)
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
1. A Flood Hazard Development Permit is required for all construction or development occurring in the
floodplain or floodway as delineated on Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FIRM
Community Panel Map#08123C-1575F issue date March 23, 2022 (Lone Tree Creek Floodplain). Any
development shall comply with all applicable Weld County requirements, Colorado Water Conservation
Board requirements as described in Rules and Regulations for Regulatory Floodplains in Colorado,
and FEMA regulations and requirements as described in 44 CFR parts 59, 60, and 65. The FEMA
definition of development is any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including
but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation,
drilling operations, or storage of equipment and materials. (Department of Planning Services -
Floodplain)
2. FEMA's floodplain boundaries may be updated at any time by FEMA. Prior to the start of any
development activities,the owner should contact Weld County to determine if the floodplain boundaries
have been modified. (Department of Planning Services - Floodplain)
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