HomeMy WebLinkAbout20051475.tiff STATE OF COLORADO -
Bill Owens, Governor GOB r •
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES i' O 5
DIVISION OF WILDLIFE y
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER �rO�rOF
/IPA1'q
Bruce McCloskey, Director
6060 Broadway For Wildlife-
Denver,Colorado 80216 For People
Telephone:(303)297-1192
Michelle Martin
Weld County Dept. of Planning Services
918 10th St.
Greely, CO 80631
(970) 353-6100 ext. 3540
March 2,2005
Dear Ms. Martin,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on a Development Plan and Special Review Permit that is proposed for
Lot 8 of Scott's Acres. The applicants are Chad and Angela Lease, and Michael Lafferty. The location of the
property is south of and adjacent to Bruce Road, and east of and adjacent to Peak View in Weld County.
The applicants are proposing to build a second home(2736 square feet)on the south half of their property, and to
increase the number of livestock allowed on the north half of the lot to approximately 150 calves. The property has
maintained residential and agricultural activities for the past 34 years, and these uses will continue under the
proposed plan. The total acreage impacted by this proposal is 7.42.
Pasture and grassland habitats often contain ground nesting birds, which can be disrupted by construction and
earth-moving activities. The Colorado Division of Wildlife recommends that earth-moving activities be suspended
between the months of April-August, unless no ground nests are found at the site after a thorough search.
The introduction and spread of weeds is a concern at construction sites. We recommend that equipment and
machinery used in this project be cleaned and inspected for weeds and seeds before entering the project area. The
equipment should also be cleaned and re-inspected before leaving the site. Re-vegetation of disturbed areas with
native plants will help control soil erosion and benefit wildlife.
If black-tailed prairie dogs are found at the proposed residence site, they should be live relocated or humanely
euthanized before earth-moving occurs. Further information about prairie dogs is available from the Colorado
Division of Wildlife at(303) 291-7227.
Please contact District Wildlife Manager Claire Solohub at(303) 828-2591 with any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
EXHIBITScott Hoover
Northeast Regional Manager 144- 4
Colorado Division of Wildlife
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES,Russell George,Executive Director
WILDLIFE COMMISSION,Philip James,Chair•Jeffrey Crawford,Vice-Chair•Brad Phelps,Secretary
Members,Bernard Black•Tom Burke•Rick Enstrom•Claire O'Neal•Robert Shoemaker•Ken Torres
Ex Officio Members,Russell George and Don Ament
2005-1475
CCUFr----)V(
an Water Distr
ict Left Hand Di
Weld County Ph °., u
GRFF!
MEMORANDUM A\N\
FEB 1 ¢� ?(1U5 !
TO: Michael Lafferty
FROM: Kathryn A. Peterson
CC: Weld County Planning Dept.
DATE: February 14, 2005
RE: Commercial Tap Requirements
Commercial Taps
We have received your request to change your current residential water tap (account #2997.01) to a
commercial water tap. According to the District's Backflow and Cross-Connection Policy, all commercial
and industrial users must have an approved backflow prevention device in place, and each device must be
tested annually by a state certified backflow inspector. The results of the annual tests must be provided to the
District.
New commercial taps are normally installed inside the building with backflow assembly attached. Your
•sidential tap is installed in a meter pit, which would not accommodate a testable backflow device. We
generally find that such a set up requires the installation of an over-sized meter vault, in order to re-install the
meter with a backflow device that can be accessed and tested. Another alternative may be to install the
device in a barn or other building, provided that the device protects the District's water supply system from
contaminants related to all of the livestock operations.
Enclosed is a copy of the policies regarding backflow and cross-connections, and a list of certified backflow
inspectors. You may want to contact these firms for further advice on compliance with requirements. The
plans for your commercial meter set up must be submitted to the District for approval.
Compliance with this policy is vital in protecting the safety of the District's potable water supply. Please call
Todd Petry at our office if you require further information.
[ KATHYKIMVarfenybacktlow.wpd
Left Hand Water District
P.O. Box 210 ti Niwot, CO 80544-0210 Phone 303-530-4200 Eu Fax 303-530-5252 ti www.lefthandwater.dst.co.us
a p�
,, E c •E G u Referral
D
t February 7, 2005
WI I
COLORADO UJE D COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPT
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Chad & Angela Lease & Case Number USR-1503
Michael Lafferty
P/ease Reply By March 7, 2005 Planner Michelle Martin
Project A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Use Permit for a Livestock
Confinement Operation (150 cows) in the A(Agricultural)Zone District.
Legal Lot 8 of Scotts Acres; Pt NE4 of Section 9, T1 N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld
County, Colorado.
Location South of and adjacent to Bruce Road and East of and adjacent to Peak View.
Parcel Number 1467 09 102007 & 1467 09 102008
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you
consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may
give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be
deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions
regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new
information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to
examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) April 19, 2005
❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan
❑ We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
See attached letter.
Comments:
Signature h 444> , Cam, Date O- D -o;j
Agency Q -`it
*Weld County Planning Dept. ❖918 10th Street, Greeley, CO.80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 +(970)304-6498 fax
Weld County P',,. '` , -.ant
I
MEMORANDUM
TO: Michelle Martin, Planner I DATE: February 24, 2005
C� FROM: Donald Carroll, Engineering Administrator ;Vt'
COLORADO SUBJECT: USR-1503, Chad & Angela Lease & Michael Lafferty
The Weld County Public Works Department has reviewed this proposal. This project falls primarily under the
Use by Special Review Standards, Weld County Code, Chapter 23, Article II, Division 4, Section 23. Our
comments and requirements are as follows:
COMMENTS:
Scott's Acres is a rural subdivision located in the southwest corner of Weld County. Access to the property is
adjacent to Bruce Road and Peak View. Both roads are identified on the Weld County Road Classification
Plan (FHU) as local gravel subdivision roads, which requires a 60-foot right-of-way at full build out. There is
presently a 60-foot right-of-way. The road is maintained by Weld County. Pursuant to the definition of
ETBACK in the Weld County Code, Chapter 23, Article III, Section 23-3-50, the required setback is measured
om the future right-of-way line.
REQUIREMENTS:
The applicant shall utilize the existing residential/agricultural access to the parcel. The parcel is being access
from Peak View and from Bruce Road.
The access drive shall be surfaced with gravel, asphalt, concrete, or the equivalent and shall be graded to
prevent drainage problems.
Pursuant to Chapter 15, Articles I and II of the Weld County Code, if noxious weeds exist on the property or
become established as a result of the proposed development, the applicant/landowner shall be responsible for
controlling the noxious weeds.
Storm Water Drainage: The historical flow patterns and run-off amounts will be maintained on 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 run-off rate and velocity increases, diversions, concentration and/or unplanned
ponding of storm run-off.
I am referring the storm water run-off to the Department of Environmental Health as it deals with livestock
confinement operation (150). It has new born to one-year old cattle.
pc: USR-1503
,:\PLANNING-DEVELOPMENT REVIEW\USR-Use by Special Review\USR-1503.DOC
WELD COUNTY ROAD ACCESS INFORMATION SHEET
Weld County Department of Public Works
111 H Street, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80632
Phone: (970 )356-4000, Ext. 3750 Fax: (970) 304-6497
Road File#:
RE# : Date:
m -- Other Case #:
1. Applicant Name/ /, -cwget �rFE/r'T/v S7
Address S/7pa fEHK (&-ter. Phone(3) v�8- 3S31
city FEE State_�o zip_6osl6
2. Address or Location of Access 4/7O9 /06-44-- V&EW / .2-c, CO &03/6
Section 9 Township /N Range BW
9 6 Subdivison $� cc Block — Lot A
Weld County Road #:/F9K U �S
.LEGJ Side of Road �q ST Distance from nearest intersection /y60
3. Is there an existing access(es) to the property? Yes X No 3
#of Accesses
4. Pro osed Use:
Permanent...t Residential/Agricultural ❑ Indus trial
❑ Temporary ❑ Subdivision ❑ Commercial
O Other
5. Site Sketch "'•""'••`•••••••
Legend for Access Description:
AGRES = Agricultural L_
= Residential —�JI
O&G = Oil 8 Gas
D.R. = Ditch Road
= House
O = Shed Se%
C v
=Proposed Access 0
•
• = Existing Access
NT
H S .
OFFICE USE ONLY:
Road ADT
Road ADT Date Accidents Date
Date Accidents Date Drainage Requirement Culvert Size
Special Conditions Len gth
Installation Authonzed Ll Information Insufficient
Reviewed By:
Title:
-g.
Weld County Referral
WilkFebruary 7, 2005
COLORADO
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Chad & Angela Lease & Case Number USR-1503
Michael Lafferty
Please Reply By March 7, 2005 Planner Michelle Martin
Project A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Use Permit for a Livestock
Confinement Operation (150 cows) in the A (Agricultural)Zone District.
Legal Lot 8 of Scotts Acres; Pt NE4 of Section 9, T1 N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld
County, Colorado.
Location South of and adjacent to Bruce Road and East of and adjacent to Peak View.
Parcel Number 1467 09 102007 & 1467 09 102008
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you
consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may
give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be
deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions
regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new
information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to
examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) April 19, 2005
❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan
❑ We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
❑ See attached letter.
Comments:
Signature �� Date 3 -�6 07
Agency // L7 TtiSjo.ec
❖Weld County Planning Dept. 4918 10th Street,Greeley, CO. 80631 9(970)353-6100 ext.3540 9(970)304-6498 fax
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
BUILDING INSPECTION
NORTH OFFICE
918 10th Street
N GREELEY, COLORADO 0, E80631
354
PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT.3540
FAX (970) 304-6498
WI lie SOUTHWEST OFFICE
4209 CR 24.5
LONGMONT CO 80504
PHONE (720)652-4210 ext. 8730
COLORADO FAX (720)652-4211
March 16, 2005
Chad &Angela Lease & Michael Lafferty
A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Use Permit for a Livestock Confinement Operation(150 cows)
in the A (Agricultural)Zone District.
USR-1503
1. A separate building permit shall be obtained prior to the construction of any building.
2. A plan review is required for each building for which a building permit is required. Two complete sets of
plans are required when applying for each permit. Building plans are required to bear the wet stamp of a
Colorado registered architect or engineer.
3. Buildings shall conform to the requirements of the codes adopted by Weld County at the time of permit
application. Current adopted codes include the 2003 International Residential Code; 2003 International
Building Code; 2003 International Mechanical Code; 2003 International Plumbing Code; 2003 International
Fuel Gas Code; 2002 National Electrical Code and Chapter 29 of the Weld County Code.
4. New structures will require an engineered foundation based on a site-specific geotechnical report or an
open hole inspection performed by a Colorado registered engineer. Engineered foundations shall be
designed by a Colorado registered engineer.
5. Fire resistance of walls and openings, construction requirements, maximum building height and allowable
areas will be reviewed at the plan review. Setback and offset distances shall be determined by the Zoning
Ordinance.
6. 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. When measuring buildings to determine offset and setback
requirements, buildings are measured to the farthest projection from the building. Property lines shall be
clearly identified and all property pins shall be staked prior to the first site inspection.
Please contact me for any further information regarding this project.
Sinc�ly�
R6g5r iV gil �J
Building Official
VVB�O Lo„ .;" Dc .
......, . �{7�i'iiTl P,flf
, / GFr OF
ci;VK X
V D MEMORANDUM
fitTO: MICHELLE MARTIN, PLANNING SERVICES
FROM: CHARLOTTE DAVIS, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ,WI ID 'f
LAFFERTY SUBJECT:USR-1503 CHAD/ANGELA LEASE AND MICHAEL
0 • DATE:
COLORADO o3/osiaoos
cc:
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a livestock confinement
Operation (150 cattle) we have no objections to the proposal, however, we do
recommend that the following conditions be part of any approval:
We recommend that the following requirements be met prior to allowing the plat to be
recorded:
1. The applicant shall submit a dust abatement plan for review and approval, to the
Environmental Health Services, Weld County Department of Public Health &
Environment.
2. The applicant shall submit a manure management plan to the Weld County
Department of Public Health and Environment for review and approval. The plan
should describe how manure generated on site will be stored, managed,
removed, land applied, etc. The plan should also describe the fate of any
stormwater that may come into contact with manure.
3. The applicant shall submit a waste handling plan, for approval, to the
Environmental Health Services Division of the Weld County Department of Public
Health & Environment. The plan shall include at a minimum, the following:
1) A list of wastes which are expected to be generated on site (this should
include expected volumes and types of waste generated).
2) A list of the type and volume of chemicals expected to be stored on site.
3) The waste handler and facility where the waste will be disposed (including
the facility name, address, and phone number).
We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as
conditions that must be met prior to issuance of building permits:
A The applicant shall submit evidence of a Colorado Discharge Permit System or
CDPS permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
(CDPH&E), Water Quality Control Division, to satisfy requirements as delineated
in 5 CCR-1002-61. Alternately, the applicant can provide evidence from
CDPH&E that they are not subject to the CDPS requirements.
We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as
conditions that must be met prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy:
/1':' An individual sewage disposal system is required for the proposed residence and
shall be installed according to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal
Regulations.
2 The septic system is required to be designed by a Colorado Registered
Professional Engineer according to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal
Regulations.
We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as
conditions that must be met prior to operation:
1`. The septic system serving the existing residence and restroom facilities for future
employees shall be reviewed by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer.
The review shall consist of observation of the system and a technical review
describing the systems ability to handle the proposed hydraulic load. The review
shall be submitted to the Environmental Health Services Division of the Weld
County Department of Public Health and Environment. In the event the system is
found to be inadequately sized or constructed the system shall be brought into
compliance with current Regulations.
We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as
development standards:
1. The applicant shall remove, handle, and stockpile manure from the livestock area
in a manner that will prevent nuisance conditions. The manure piles shall not be
allowed to exist or deteriorate to a condition that facilitates excessive odors, flies,
insect pests, or pollutant runoff. The manure storage site shall have a water-tight
surface which does not permit seepage or percolation of manure pollutants into
the ground.
2. The facility shall maintain Best Management Practices as outlined in the
Confined Animal Feeding Operation Regulations (5 CCR 1002-19).
2
3. Animal and feed wastes, bedding, debris and other organic wastes shall be
disposed of so that vermin infestation, odors, disease hazards, and nuisances
are minimized. Such wastes shall be removed at least weekly from the facility.
4. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and
Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S., as amended) shall be stored and removed for
final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater
contamination.
5. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not
meant to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid
waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.,
as amended.
6. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls
fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other potential
nuisance conditions.
7. The applicant shall operate in accordance with the approved "waste handling
plan".
8. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled on this site.
The facility shall be operated in accordance with the approved dust abatement
plan at all times.
9. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the
Commercial Zone as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S., as amended.
10.Adequate toilet and handwashing facilities shall be provided for employees. The
employees shall be allowed to use the toilet facilities located in the residence.
11:Any septic system located on the property must comply with all provisions of the
Weld County Code, pertaining to Individual Sewage Disposal Systems.
12.The facility shall utilize the existing public water supply. (Left Hand Water District)
13.All potentially hazardous chemicals must be stored and handled in a safe manner
in accordance with product labeling and in a manner that minimizes the release
of hazardous air pollutants (HAP's) and volatile organic compounds (VOC's).
14.The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the State
and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
3
(it 6
Weld County Referral
' February 7, 2005
C.
COLORADO
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Chad &Angela Lease & Case Number USR-1503
Michael Lafferty
Please Reply By March 7, 2005 Planner Michelle Martin
Project A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Use Permit for a Livestock
Confinement Operation (150 cows) in the A (Agricultural)Zone District.
Legal Lot 8 of Scotts Acres; Pt NE4 of Section 9, T1 N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld
County, Colorado.
Location South of and adjacent to Bruce Road and East of and adjacent to Peak View.
Parcel Number 1467 09 102007 & 1467 09 102008
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you
consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may
give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be
deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions
regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new
information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to
examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) April 19, 2005
,❑�r We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan
At, We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
❑ See attached letter.
Comments: R attimf i-vily
Signature "F5>c), Date r)-(-)
IN
Agency &M AO/m I N% V\ 1 Art
❖Weld County Planning Dept. ❖918 10th Street,Greeley,CO.80631 ❖(970)353-6100 ext.3540 ❖(970)304-6498 fax
ricek;
MEMORANDUM
COLORADO
To: Michelle Martin, Planner February 9, 2005
From: Bethany Salzman, Zoning Compliance Officer
Subject: USR-1502 and USR-1503 Referral
Upon review of my case files and computer, an open Violation (VI-0400244) and a new Building Permit
application (BCS-040255)were noted. The Building Permit is for a 2160 sq ft new single family dwelling, an
attached garage, a porch and a patio. My records indicate that the Building Permit has not been issued.
Furthermore, this violation was presented to the Board of County Commissioners, through the violation
process on January 11, 2005. At that time the Board referred the case to the County Attorney's Office, but
delayed legal action for 30 days to allow Mr. Lafferty adequate time to complete and submit this Use by
Special Review application.
This Use by Special Review application, if approved, will bring the property into compliance. If denied, the
number of animal units shall be reduced to no more than 4 (four) per acre; otherwise, the Violation case will
proceed accordingly in District Court.
For questions regarding the building permit, please speak to Roger Vigil, Building Official or Dennis Renley,
Plans Examiner with the Building Inspection Department.
cc: VI-0400244
BCS-040255
USR-1502
USR-1503
SERVICE,TEAMWORK,INTEGRITY,QUALITY
Weld County Referral
'liRe
February 7, 2005
COLORADO
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Chad &Angela Lease & Case Number USR-1503
Michael Lafferty
Please Reply By March 7, 2005 Planner Michelle Martin
Project A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Use Permit for a Livestock
Confinement Operation (150 cows) in the A(Agricultural)Zone District.
Legal Lot 8 of Scotts Acres; Pt NE4 of Section 9, Ti N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld
County, Colorado.
Location South of and adjacent to Bruce Road and East of and adjacent to Peak View.
Parcel Number 1467 09 102007 & 1467 09 102008
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you
consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may
give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be
deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions
regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new
information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to
examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) April 19, 2005
❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan
❑ We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
See attached letter.
Comments:
Signature �A1144/VAT
Date S-r—0 7
Agency 6k s;01^
❖Weld County Planning Dept. ❖918 10th Street,Greeley, CO.80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 4*(970)304-6498 fax
Coloq o
n;c nt University
r Cooperative
Extension
Putting Rnonledgc to Work
Weld County
525 North 15th Avenue
Exhibition Building, Island Grove Park
April 5, 2005 Greeley.Colorado 80631
(9711)304-6535
(970)356-4000 Ext.2065
FAX:(970)351-0415
Michelle Martin, Planner
Weld County Planning Department
918 10th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
Dear Michelle,
I have received and reviewed Chad &Angela Lease &Michael Lafferty Site Specific
Development Plan and Special Use Permit application, Case Number USR-1503, for a 150 head
livestock confinement facility near Erie. In addition, a site inspection was made to visit with the
applicants and to view the property and surrounding area.
r
The applicants raise up to 150 dairy calves at a time,with ages ranging from one day old to 3-4
months old at which time they are sold at market. Pens are cleaned each time they bring in a
new calf, with manure and waste being used on the owner's property and if additional acreage is
needed, by some surrounding property owners. Mortalities are picked up by Weld County Bi-
Products. During fly season the owner sprays pens and surrounding vegetation to control flies.
This operation has been in existence for over 35 years with very little change. The owners live
on the property and provide primary care. While there has been an increase in the number of
houses that surround the property, most appear to be small acreages with many having horses or
other livestock.
I have no concerns regarding this application. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact me.
Sincerely,
74.41frier
Keith R. Maxey
Extension Agent (Dairy/Youth)
r
Colorado State University,U.B. Department of Agriculture and Weld County cooperating.
Cooperative Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.
Hello