HomeMy WebLinkAbout20051872.tiff 15473 Highway 256
La Salle,Colorado 80645
970-737-1095
April 27,2005
Department of Planning Services
918 10th Street
Greeley,Colorado 80631
Gentlemen:
As a property owners located within 500 feet of the proposed development plan for a
recreational facility referenced in Case Number AmUSR 1268, we feel It is necessary to
comment on this proposal. We reviewed the proposal in April 2005 at your office. The
comments and concerns we have are as follows:
1. Increased traffic is a major concern because of the exit point onto Colorado Highway
256. Our observations during the past few years of traffic from the corn maize indicate
failures to stop at stop sign. There has been one accident in which a car went across
Hwy 256 and ended up in a deep irrigation ditch. With an expansion of existing facilities
there is a higher likelihood of more accidents.
2. Dust is another of our concerns. The exit road is dirt and during the fall heavy traffic
causes dust to become a very significant factor.
3. Nuisance type noise Is likely to increase. In the past, the hours of operation have been
until 10 p.m. Even with this time frame, we found noise to be an issue until midnight
An increase in hours of operation will have an adverse effect on residents in the local
neighborhood. Livestock and animals are also impacted by disturbances and noise
at late hours.
4. Litter and trash thrown from vehicles is another problem which needs to be confronted.
5. The one-majorobJectloawe have deals with a possible ATV/motorcycle course.
All of the above factors apply. A case in point— on weekends If certain atmospheric
conditions exist, we can hear the roar of cycles from the Johnstown course. We do
not wish to have this type of entertainment situated near our farm.
In summation,we are concerned that a zoning change to a commercial type will have future
consequences to the Ag zoning that currently exists. The area we live in has some of the best
farm land in the country. We fully understand change is likely to happen In the future,but is really
sad to see some the best farm ground in the country being lost to commerdaVrecreationai
development.
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2005-1872
( MEMORANDUM
Vm` t TO: Weld County Planning Commission
COLORADO DATE: May 3, 2005
FROM: Sheri Lockman, Planner II
SUBJECT: AMUSR-1268, Fritzler
The Department of Planning Services has received additional information and is requesting the following
changes to the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards.
Signs:
Please replace Condition of Approval 1.A. regarding the submittal of a sign plan with:
The applicant shall clarify if signs number 3 through 9 on the proposed sign plan are intended to
be legible from off-site or if they will be sized and placed so that they are intended only for on-site
visitors. All signs number 3 through 9 that are intended to be legible from off-site shall be limited
to a maximum of 150 square feet total in accordance with Section 23-4-100C.1 and 2 of the Weld
County Code. No sign with a commercial message legible from a position off the site would be
considered to meet the intent of Section 23-4-100.E.
Add the following as Conditions of Approval
2.K. The applicant has requested a 150 square foot sign to be placed at the intersection of Highway 85
and County Road 33.This sign shall be denied and removed from any plat. The sign does not
comply with Section 23-4-90.C.7 of the Weld County Code which requires a sign to be located a
minimum of 2,000 feet from an exit or entrance road on a limited access highway.
2.G.8 The boundary of the Use by Special Review shall be amended to include sign number 4 and sign
number 2 as listed in the proposed sign plan.
2.G.9 The applicant has requested one 150 square foot, 25 foot high, internal lit sign with a message
board. In accordance with Section 23-4-110.A.5 of the Weld County Code, the plat shall indicate
that the message board shall be stationary.
2.G.10 The plat shall indicate the size of signs number 3 through 9 that do not meet Section 23-4-100.E ,
"what is not a sign". The signs shall be a maximum of 150 square feet total in accordance with
Section 23-4-100C.1 and 2 of the Weld County Code.
Plat:
Please remove Condition of Approval 1.B. regarding submitting a detailed plat.
Add Condition of Approval 2.G.11 as follows:
The plat submitted by the applicant includes a note that states"all proposed entertainment features,
locations and sizes are approximate. Exact location of all entertainment features vary from year to year."
Use by Special Review permits are site specific requiring review for substantial changes. The note shall
be replaced with "The locations of all proposed entertainment features shown in Detail A are approximate.
The entertainment features currently shown will not be moved out of the area shown in Detail A. Yearly
changes to the size and type of entertainment features shall be submitted to the Weld County Department
of Planning Services for a substantial change determination."
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Landscape/Screening Plan:
Remove Condition of Approval 1.C. regarding submitting a Landscape/Screening Plan.
Kerr-McGee Rocky Mountain Corporation:
Replace Condition of Approval 1.F. regarding the submittal of the additional information to Kerr-McGee
with Condition of Approval 2.L. stating :
Application materials include a letter from Kerr-McGee Rocky Mountain Corporation. The letter indicates
they wish to be contacted if there are changes to the design of the site. Prior to recording, the applicant is
required to submit the amended plat which shows the location of structures and entertainment features.
The applicant shall submit written evidence from Kerr-McGee to the Department of Planning Services
indicating that they have reviewed the additional information and that oil and gas activities have been
adequately incorporated into the design of the site and that mineral owners concerns have been mitigated.
(Department of Planning Services)
Lighting:
Remove Condition of Approval 2.B. regarding a lighting plan.
Fire Protection:
Remove Condition of Approval 2.D regarding addressing the concerns of the LaSalle Fire Protection
District.
Gilcrest:
Remove Condition of Approval 2.E regarding addressing the concerns of the Town of Gilcrest.
Storage/Semi trailers:
Delete Condition of Approval 2.F and add Development Standard 36 (and renumber) as follows:
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The two semi trailers being used as storage units shall be removed from the site within one year from the
date of approval by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners.
Open burning:
Remove Development Standard 14 regarding open burning.
e^ SIGNAGE PLAN
The letter dated April 15, 2005, which was approved by Chuck Steiner, Roadside
Advertising Inspector for CDOT describes the signs that will be utilized. The plat
indicates, by sign number, the approximate location of each sign.
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April 15,2005
Chuck Steiner
Roadside Advertising Inspector
Department of Transportation
1420 2R4 Street
Greeley,CO 80631
Hi Chuck,
This is an agreement that I put together. I will forward a signed agreement to Sheri
Lockman,Weld County Planner.
Sign No. 1: Will be our North sign; ft will be no larger than 150 square ft. in area It will
be no higher than 25 ft.It will be on our property. This sign will be looted at the
intersection of Hwy 85 and WCR 33.11 and when this intersection is closed this sign will
be moved to the intersection of Hwy 256 and WCR 33.We may at some point upgrade
this sign to an internal lit sign.
Sign No 2.:This sign will be place at the point were people enter our property south of
sign No. I.It will be no larger than 150 square ft.in area.It will be no higher than 25 it
It will be right along the fence line. We may at some point upgrade this sign to an internal
lit sign.We plan on incorporating ow message board to this sign.
Sign No 3.This sign will be used to advertise our produce and will be attached to our
prmdnce shed.This sign will be about 50ft west of the fence line. This building is moved
into the courtyard at the start of the Maze season.At this time the sign well stay close to
the entrance and it will be used to advertise pumpkins for sale.
Sign No.4:This will be 4ft x 8ft sign attached to the back of our gate at the entrance. It
will display our hours of operation when the gate is in the closed position.
Sign No. 5:This will be a ghnnd opening banner 50ft west of the fence line. This banner
will be up no longer than two weeks.It will only be up at the beginning of the maze
season, We pin on opening the mane either the In or 3M weekend of September.It also
will be about 50 ft.west of the fence line.
Sign No. 6;This is a welcome sign,4ft x 14ft and 47011 west of the fence line placed on.
the east side of the goat walk.
Sign No. 7;This is our admission prices signs.It is 675ft west of the fence line and is 4ft x
1611 attached to the ticket sales shed.
Sign No. 8; This sign is our concession prices sign. It is 411 x 8x end is over 800ft from
the fence line.We will have numerous concession sips tough out the courtyard.
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We have a 60ft.flagpole that is 732ft west of the fence line.We plan on only flying the
US flag,but would like to reserve the right to By a MAIZE flag under the US flag at
some point.
Inside the courtyard that starts at 520ft west of the fence line we will use numerous signs
and bulletins boards telling people our rules and instruction. There will be individual
event signs letting people know the requirements of each event There will be numerous
no smoking signs and instructions on how to feed to goats.
From the fence line west there will be parking and travel direction signs and signs
directing people to our u.pick pumpkin and corn. General signs letting people know
where to go and what to do.
I agree with all above statements.
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Glen Ritzier
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Roadside Advertising Inspector
Department of Transportation
i-. Sec. 234-70. General provisions.
Signs shall be permitted in the various zoning districts according to the regulations contained in this
Division. Signs may also be subject to the requirements of the Colorado Department of Highways.
SIGN #1 - OFF SITE DIRECTIONAL SIGN
Sec. 23-4-90. Signs in A Zone District.
C. Off-site directional signs shall be allowed, subject to the following definition and conditions:
1. Directional signs are signs situated on other premises than those upon which the goods, services
or functions being advertised are located and giving guidance as to where, how distant and the
type of goods, services or functions which may be obtained.
2. Such signs shall relate only to a service or product primarily available for the highway user(such
as food, lodging, gas, repairs or entertainment) and available within one (1) mile of a highway exit
or in a community through which the highway passes.
3. Maximum area per face: one hundred fifty(150) square feet.
4. Maximum height: thirty(30)feet.
5. Minimum SETBACK: fifty(50)feet.
6. Minimum spacing between signs in all directions: five hundred (500)feet.
7. Such signs shall not be located within two thousand (2,000)feet of an exit or entrance road on a
limited access highway.
8. Such signs shall not be permitted within three hundred (300)feet of an intersecting road, scenic or
historic point, public park, playground or rest area.
9. Such signs shall not exceed two (2) in any one (1)approach direction for a given use or service.
ALL REMAINING SIGNS
Sec. 23-4-100. Signs in C and I Zone Districts.
C. Identification signs shall be permitted as ACCESSORY USES according to the following:
1. Maximum number per LOT: two (2).
2. Maximum area per face: one hundred fifty (150) square feet.
3. Maximum height when adjacent to interstate interchanges: forty-five (45)feet.
4. Minimum SETBACK: fifteen (15)feet.
5. Minimum OFFSET: ten (10)feet.
E. A SIGN shall not include the following:
1. Flags, pennants or insignia of nations or an organization of nations, states or cities except when
such flags are used in connection with a commercial promotion or as an advertising device.
5. Signs not visible beyond the boundaries of the lot or parcel upon which they are located or from
any public thoroughfare or right-of-way.
Sec. 23-4-110. General sign requirements.
A. The following signs shall be prohibited in all districts:
5. Signs or components of signs that change physical position or light intensity by any movement or
rotation of the physical sign or components which make up the sign or which give the visual
impression of movement or rotation. ECIBIBIT
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I i SITE LAYOUT 4350 Highway fi6.Longmont,CO80504
(970)535-9318•fax:(970)535-9854 1 I I
LANDSCAPING/BUFFERING PLAN
A ten-foot setback will be provided for buffering adjacent to the north, west and
south boundaries of the property. The northwest portion of the property, which
borders State Highway 256, will have a 180-foot setback.
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AGPROfessionals, LLC
LANDPROfessionals, LLC
4350 Highway 66, Longmont, CO 80504
Office: (970) 535-9318 Fax: (970) 535-9854
April 29, 2005
Bradley Grasmick
1101 Eleventh Avenue
P.O. Box 326
Greeley, CO 80631
Subject: Amended Use by Special Review 1268, Ritzier Corn Maze
Thank you for your participation in the Use by Special Review process in Weld County.
In response to your letter dated April 4, 2005, Glen Fritzler is willing to discuss the
terms and conditions the ditch company desires. It should be noted that the historic
drainage pattern will not be affected.
If you have questions, please call me at the above phone number.
Sincerely,
L uren Light
Sr. Planner/Project Manager
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LIGHTING PLAN
Each group of patrons will be required to carry either a glow stick or flashlight,
which will be available at the ticket booth.
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'-' AGPROfessionals, LLC
LANDPROfessionals, LLC
4350 Highway 66, Longmont, CO 80504
Office: (970) 535-9318 Fax: (970) 535-9854
April 29, 2005
La Salle Fire Protection District
P.O. Box 414
La Salle, CO 80645
Subject: Amended Use by Special Review 1268, Fritzler Corn Maze
Thank you for your participation in the Use by Special Review process in Weld County.
In response to your letter dated May 3, 2005, any fire protection measures required will
be adhered to as required by the District.
If you have questions,please call me at the above phone number.
Sin erely, W
auren Light
Sr. Planner/Project Manager
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AGPROfessionals, LLC
LANDPROfessionals, LLC
4350 Highway 66, Longmont, CO 80504
Office: (970) 535-9318 Fax: (970) 535-9854
April 29, 2005
Town of Gilcrest
P.O. Box 128
Gilcrest, CO 80623
Subject: Amended Use by Special Review 1268, Fritzler Corn Maze
Thank you for your participation in the Use by Special Review process in Weld County.
In response to your letter dated March 24, 2005, Glen Fritzler is willing to discuss the
possibility of annexing into the Town of Gilcrest within the next two years..
If you have questions, please call me at the above phone number.
Sincerely,
uren Light
Sr. Planner/Project Manager
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Response to Staff comments. 4/27/05
1.1. Sign requirements: Applicant has a signed agreement from CDOT.
Would like this condition deleted or moved to Prior to Recording so
applicant can address sign issues with Board of County Commissioners.
Applicant would prefer condition to state they will abide by State sign code
regulations.
1.2 Plat requirements: Many of the proposed structures and entertainment
features are not on-site at this time and may not be for several years.
Approximate locations can be shown for structures and entertainment
features but specifics are not known at this time. Applicant would like the
condition reworded so "approximate area" is acceptable. Applicant would
also like this condition moved to Prior to Recording. This will allow the plat
to be completed as the Clerk to the Board adheres to legal notice
requirements and the plat would be available for the Board of County
Commissioners hearing.
1.3 Landscape/Buffering Plan: Would like this condition deleted or reworded
so that setbacks can be utilized for buffering. Ten foot rows of corn on the
perimeter of the parcel is not reasonable as the corn will blow down and
the flow of water will not allow irrigation. There is sufficient area from all
property lines (not including adjacent to SH 85) to ensure adequate
buffering. Perimeter screening will not hide the facility and would not fit
the area. Applicant would like this condition moved to Prior to Recording
so they can address their concerns with the Board of County
Commissioners or if the condition is reworded the setbacks can be shown
on the plat.
1.5 Traffic Study: Applicant would like this condition moved to Prior to
Recording to allow time for the study to be completed while the Clerk to
the Board is meeting legal notice requirements. The applicant has been in
contact with Gloria Hice-Idler.
1.6 Kerr-McGee: Move condition to Prior to Recording due to the length of
time it takes Kerr-McGee to respond to inquires. The company indicated
in their response they have no concerns unless there are design changes.
There are no design changes at this time. Applicant will send updated plat
and contact Kerr-McGee Prior to Recording plat.
2.2 Lighting: Delete or reword condition. The 13 acre corn maze would be
cost prohibitive to light. Due to the height of the corn stalks lights would
have to be located at a high enough elevation to avoid shadows, which
would not be practical for 13 acres. The corn is also harvested so
stringing lights would interfere with harvest. A 30 foot area around each
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bridge is lit and all employees carry flashlights. Patrons are also given the
option to carry flashlights. The applicant will adhere to Fire District
requirements.
2.6 Storage Units: There are currently two storage containers that are utilized
to store props and equipment for the facility. These are not mobile
homes. The units are located to the west of the maze. The Weld County
Code does allow for accessory structures and defines structure "as an
object constructed or installed by man..." The applicant would like this
condition removed.
7.4 Access: Applicant has spoken with Public Works and they indicated the
existing access should remain one way due to safety issues. This condition
should be removed.
7.5 Parking: There is already a parking lot on the south side of the ditch. The
access for buses does not cross the ditch. This condition should be removed.
8. Improvements Agreement: This condition may be reworded depending on
resolution of landscaping, lighting and road upgrades.
9. State Highway Crossing: The applicant does not own the property that is
indicated in this condition, it is CD0T ROW. The applicant cannot control
the actions of drivers who miss the entrance to the site. Although the
applicant wants to ensure the safety of patrons they cannot control the
actions of vehicles passing the facility and would like this condition
removed.
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
21. Remove this standard based upon Regulation 9 of the Colorado Air
Quality Control Commission Regulations III.B.2 which exempts recreation
facilities from open burning requirements. Information regarding this
regulation was provided to the Planning Department and Health
Department on April 21, 2005.
34. Remove this standard as in the future there may be more then 70
employees. The number of employees will increase based upon the
number of patrons and the applicant would like the ability to add
employees sometime in the future.
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Sheri Lockman
From: Charlotte Davis
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 9:59 AM
To: Sheri Lockman
Cc: Lauren Light
Subject: RE: AMUSR-1268
Sheri, Please remove Development Standard # 14. The State of Colorado considers this use as recreational
burning. Char
From: Sheri Lockman
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 9:54 AM
To: Charlotte Davis
Subject: • EXH�
05/03/2005
Hello