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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20050070 MINOR SUBDIVISION CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE DATE RECEIVED: RECEIPT#/AMOUNT #_ /$ CASE #ASSIGNED: APPLICATION RECEIVED BY PLANNER ASSIGNED: Parcel Number 0 9 6 3 0 3 _ 0 _ 0 0 _ 0 0 7 (12 digit number-found on Tax I.D.information,obtainable at the Weld County Assessor's Office,or www.co.weld.co.us). (Include all lots being included in the application area,If additional space is required,attach an addtional sheet) Legal Lot B, RE 2916 , Section 3 , Township 5 p Description North, Range 64 West Property Address(If Appicable) 29764 Hwy 37, Greeley, CO 80631 EST ATE_ Zone District : A/AG_ Proposed Zone District: t Total Acreage: 60.939 Proposed#/Lots_ 4_ 14.827 ac 8.0 ac Pheasant Meadow Average Lot Size: Mini-num Lot Size: Proposed Subdivision Name: FEE OW NER(S) OF THE PROPERTY (If additional space is required,attach an addtional sheet) Name: Francisco Granados Work Phone# __Home Phone# 970-590-5544 Email Address Address: 3434 Cody Avenue City/State/Zip Code Evans, CO 80620 APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT(See Below:Authorization must accompany applications sgned by Authorized Agent) Name: Pickett Engineering, Inc. Work Phone# 970-356-6362 Home Phone # Email Address charrison@pickettengineering.cot Address: R0R 8th Srreel- cquintana@pickettengineering.coi City/State/Zip Code _creel ey_ CO 80631 UTILITIES: Water: _North Weld County Water District, Allen Overton 356-3020 Sewer: Septic Gas: Atmos Energy (Service Confirmation #185067) Electric: Xcel Energy, Larry Homan Phone: Qwest Communications DISTRICTS: School: _Platte Valley School District RE-7, John Krisman 336-8500 Fire: Platte Valley Fire Protection District Entry Schaefer Post: _Greeley,_nown t nwn Station, Rnh Pea tor_3.51-77S2. I (We)hereby depose and state underpenalties of perjurythat all statements, proposals,and/or plans submitted with or contained within the application are true and correctto the bestof 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 authori sign for the corporation. F13 ay C2C. trA,u 'ill 3/01 Signafu -:Owner . Authorized Agent Date Signature: Owner r Authorized Agent Date Z 2005-0070 MIST I- September 13, 2004 Weld County Planning 918 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Change of Zone Application Pheasant Meadow Subdivision PEI No. 03-033 To Whom It May Concern: Please accept Pickett Engineering, Inc. and/or employees of same as Authorized Agents acting on my behalf in the Change of Zone process through the county's planning department with reference to the Pheasant Meadow subdivision. Sincerely, Francisco Granados Owner Pheasant Meadow Subdivision /FG PHEASANT MEADOW MINOR SUBDIVISION PICKETT ENGINEERING, INC. PM NO. 03-033 RESPONSES TO REFERRAL COMMENTS OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER • The North Weld County Water District needs to provide a water supply report or a summary of water rights owned or controlled by the district, the yields of these rights both in an average year and dry year, the present demand on the system and the anticipated demand due to commitments for service entered into by the district and the amount of uncommitted firm supply the district has available for the future. Per the letter addressed to you from the Office of the State Engineer dated May 20, 2004, "...the proposed water supply will not cause material injury to existing water rights and the supply is expected to be adequate. " COLORADO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY • Site-specific, design-level geotechnical investigations including drilling, sampling, lab testing and analysis will be needed, once preliminary building layouts are known, to determine alluvium thickness or depth to competent bedrock, and characterize soil and rock engineering properties such as density, swell and consolidation potential, bearing capacity and groundwater levels. All lots will have site-specific geotechnical investigations. • Recommends that individual perimeter foundation drain systems be constructed to help prevent infiltration of perched water(if basements are determined to be feasible), and to help control wetting of potentially collapsible or expansive soils in the immediate vicinity of foundation elements. It is critical that the perimeter drains, if constructed, are sloped to discharge to an interior pumped sump or a gravity outlet that discharges water as far as possible away from structures. All lots will have perimeter foundation drain systems if necessary. • There may be an issue regarding further oil and gas development immediately east of the eastern property boundary. This issue should be settled prior to final plat approval. Pickett Engineering, Inc. Page 1 of 5 PEI No. 03-033 September 10,2004 An agreement has been reached with the oil company and is attached with this submittal. • Prospective residents should be advised and a plat note should be included informing buyers that the oil/gas wells, separators and related equipment may be loud, may pose a visual nuisance and will require ongoing servicing, maintenance and access via local roads. The note has been added to the drawing. • All wells, pumps, processing facilities and tank batteries within the residential development should be fenced and locked, with warning signs posted to protect residents from hazards associated with the machinery and possibly tainted soils. Fences already exist around the wells, pumps, processing facilities and tank batteries within the residential development. • Per county health department regulations, individual percolation tests will be needed on all proposed lots. Percolation tests will be performed on all lots prior to installing individual septic disposal systems. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT External Roadways • Coordinate with CDOT the requirements for right-of-way and any improvements on SH 37. A letter of corroboration must be provided to Public Works. The applicant, on the change of zone plat, shall show and label the right-of-way measured from the section line. A CDOT State Highway Access Code "Notice to Proceed" Permit is included with this submittal. • CR 55 is a local road requiring a 60-foot ROW. The applicant shall verify the existing ROW and the documents creating that ROW shall be noted on the change of zone plat. The applicant verified the existing ROW and the document creating the ROW has been noted on the Change of Zone Plat. • CR 60 1/2 is a local road requiring a 60-foot ROW. The applicant shall verify the existing ROW and the documents creating that ROW shall be noted on the change of zone plat. Pickett Engineering,Inc. Page 2 of 5 PEI No.03-033 September 10,2004 The applicant verified the existing ROW and the document creating the ROW has been noted on the Change of Zone Plat. • The applicant shall enter into an agreement with the county to proportionately share the cost of improvements. The applicant shall submit a proposed agreement with the final plan application. This agreement will be included with the final plat application. Internal Roadways • The internal roadway ROW shall be 60 feet in width including cul-de-sac with a 65- food radius, and dedicated to the public. The cul-de-sac edge of roadway radius shall be 50 feet. The Change of Zone Land Use Map is dimensioned to show that the above requested measurements have been met. • The applicant may consider showing the typical cross-section of interior road to be two 12-foot gravel lanes with 4-foot gravel shoulders on the change of zone plat. The road will be entirely gravel; therefore, the county requirement of two, 13 foot lanes with a 1-foot clear zone is shown on the Road Plan and Profile. • Stop signs and street name sign locations must be shown on the final roadway construction plans. The stop sign with street names is shown both on the Road Plans and the Change of Zone Land Use Map. • Intersection sight distance triangles at the development entrance will be required. Sight distance triangles have been placed at the entrance on the Change of Zone Land Use Map. • The applicant shall submit to Public Works stamped, signed and dated final plat drawings and roadway/construction and grading plan drawings for review (with the final plan application) and approval. Construction details must be included. The county will receive signed and dated drawings at the time of the final plat submittal. • The applicant shall submit Improvements Agreements According to Policy Regarding Collateral For Improvements with the final plan application. Pickett Engineering, Inc. Page 3 of 5 PEI No. 03-033 September 10,2004 • An agreement will be submitted with the final plat application. Drainage • The 5-year storm and 100-year storm drainage studies shall take into consideration off-site flows both entering and leaving the development. The requested run-off information is included within the drainage report. • The Final Drainage Report shall include a flood hazard review documenting any FEMA defined floodways. The engineer shall reference the specific map panel number, including date. The development site shall be located on the copy of the FEMA map. A copy of the FEMA map showing the FEMA-defined floodways, the panel number, the date, and the development site has been included in this submittal. We will include this copy in the final drainage report at the time of Final Plat submittal. • Applicant shall prepare a construction detail for typical lot grading with respect to drainage for the final application. A typical lot grading detail has been included on the Change of Zone Land Use Map. • Final drainage construction and erosion control plans must be submitted with final plan application. The final drainage plan will be included with the final plat application. The erosion control plan is included on the Road Plan and Profile. SHERIFF'S OFFICE-DAVID TUTTLE • Designate an area by the entrance of the subdivision in which to place a shelter for schoolchildren awaiting the school bus. This area should also include a pull off for the school bus. A school bus pull off has been placed on the west side of the entrance into the proposed development. As a shelter is not required, one will not be provided at this time. • Either a mail distribution within the subdivision or a central drop off location within the subdivision should be developed so that residents do not have to cross a county roadway to obtain their mail. A mail drop-off/collection stop has been placed on the east side of the entrance just inside the proposed development. Pickett Engineering, Inc. Page 4 of 5 PEI No.03-033 September 10,2004 • The name of the street and address numbers within the subdivision should be presented to the sheriffs office for approval. We are waiting to receive this info from Lin Dodge with the Weld County Planning Department and will submit iffor approval as soon as we receive it. • A permanent sign should be placed at the entrances to the subdivision detailing the name of the subdivision and address. An example sign has been included on the Change of Zone Land Use Map. • A plan should be developed to maintain roadways within the subdivision especially during inclement weather conditions for emergency vehicles. The HOA covenants will address the issue of roadway maintenance. • There is an oil and gas well within this subdivision. This needs to be fenced off in order to mitigate the potential for tampering. Fences already exist around the oil and gas wells on the property. RE-7 SCHOOL DISTRICT • $750/Lot before Final Plat. The owner has been notified and agrees to meet the request of the School District prior to the final plat stage. PLATTE VALLEY FERE PROTECTION DISTRICT • Per a telephone conversation with Barry Schaefer, Fire Chief, on July 15, 2004, the Platte Valley Fire Protection District requested that a fire hydrant be placed on Pheasant Meadow Lane midway between WCR 60 '/2 and the cul-de-sac. The fire hydrant is shown both on the Road Plans and the Change of Zone Land Use Map. Pickett Engineering, Inc. Page 5 of 5 PEI No.03-033 September 10,2004 MINOR SUBDIVISION QUESTIONNAIRE PHEASANT MEADOW MINOR SUBDIVISION WELD COUNTY, COLORADO PEI NO. 03-033 Responses to WC Code Section 23-2-50.E, #s 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, & 11 3. Consistency with policies of Chapter 22 This subdivision is consistent with the goals for a residential development as stated in Sec. 22-2-190 of the Weld County Code. Individual septic disposal systems are planned, and the access to the development is adequate. Only four lots are planned, so the rural roads' capacity easily meets the expected burden. Water will be available through the North Weld County Water District, so no well water will be needed. The Pheasant Meadow Subdivision is east of Greeley, outside of any urban growth boundary areas. The surrounding land is currently farmed property. The large lots planned for this development make it compatible with the surrounding agricultural activity. Housing will be compatible with the existing surroundings and the conservation of existing natural features has been considered in the design. All necessary infrastructure and urban services are currently available or reasonably obtainable. No unsightly materials currently exist or are planned for this property. 4. How the proposed zoning will correct what the applicant perceives as faulty zoning.... The current zoning is agricultural. The applicant wishes to convert the property zoning to Estate (E) zoning so that lots can be used for residential purposes. 5. A statement stating how the proposed rezoning is compatible with the surrounding uses. The average lot size of this development is 14 acres. The size allows the owner to farm or ranch if they so desire. A dairy exists to the east, but other than that, agricultural activity is mostly what occurs in this rural location. This development is expected to have only positive effects on its surroundings. 6. Statements from public utilities.... Water will be provided by the NWCWD. A signed agreement is attached with this submittal. Electricity will be provided by Xcel Energy (Public Service Company), and telephone service will be provided by Qwest. "Will-serve" letters from these providers are included with this submittal. Individual septic disposal systems are planned for this development. The geotechnical report on this site confirms that "preliminary percolation rates of 17 to 30 minutes per values are acceptable for Pickett Engineering, Inc. Page 1 of 2 September 13,2004 standard leachfield construction as outlined by Weld County regulations." The geotechnical report is also attached with this submittal. 8. Street or highway facilities must be adequate.... The existing access to the property is adequate for this development. Peter Schei, PE, of the Weld County Public Works department stated in his comments to the planning department that "based on the proposal of limited development and apparent low traffic impact, a traffic study is not currently required." 9. Commercial mineral deposits A letter dated June 11, 2004, from Northern Colorado Geotech explains that "there are no economic quantities of minerals or aggregate at the subject site." Please refer to the copy of this letter included with this submittal. 10. Overlay district The proposed development does not lie within an overlay district. 11. Mixed-use development area The proposed development does not lie within a MUD area. Pickett Engineering, Inc. Page 2 of 2 September 13,2004 �3,� O71atte 9)alley �chao�,sL WELD COUNT' DISTRICT RE-7 P.O. BOX 485 - KERSEY, COLORADO 80644-970/336-8500-FAX 970/336-85 I I E.GLENN McCLAIN,SUPERINTENDENT June 9, 2004 Picket Engineering 808 8th Street Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Pheasant Meadows PUD Thank you for contacting us in regard to the Pheasant Meadows Subdivision. The district already has a bus route that travels on road 60 %z from east to west. Therefore the bus would currently pick up and drop off students at the entrance to the subdivision and not enter the subdivision. We appreciate your foresightedness in planning the cul-de- sac so that a bus can turnaround. This may be a need in the future if the route were to change and need a turnaround point at this subdivision. We would appreciate widening the entrance to Pheasant Meadow Lane in case the bus needed to pull off the road there would be sufficient space. It might also be nice for the students if the developer were to provide some type of shelter to protect the students from the weather while waiting for the bus. The Board of Education of Platte Valley School District, Weld RE-7 passed the land dedication, cash-in-lieu policy on March 13, 2000. This policy addresses new developments and recorded exemptions that would affect the district. Each new lot (new residence) would be required to pay the $750 land dedication fee. Please feel free to contact the district with any questions. 970-336-8500 Sincerely, E. Glenn McClain Jr. Superintendent • -Jun 15 04 09: 53a irery Rogstad 976'•852-2143 p. 2 0 3-033/n,, STATE OF COLORADO C' 0. Bill Owens,Governor r DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WILDLIFE 3t?1,4E AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Bruce McCloskey,Acting Director �!D'• OF�~ 6060 BroadwayFor Wildlije- Denver, Colorado 80216 For People Telephone: 1303) 297-1192 Larry Rogstad,District Wildlife Manager June 4,2004 317b West Prospect St. Fort Collins, Colorado 80631 Hubert H. Quintana II Pickett Engineering,INC 808 8th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Re: M1C1056,Re-2916 Pheasant Meadow Subdivision Dear Mr. Quintanna: The above referenced packet was submitted to the Colorado Division of Wildlife for review and comment. Larry Rogstad, District Wildlife Manager for the Division,performed.the review and made a site visit to the property. I returned the cover sheet sent to Weld County Planning with the box, "We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests",highlighted and signed off on by the Colorado Division of Wildlife. /1 If that letter has been misplaced,please feel free to use this letter as needed in going forward with the development plan. T will forward a copy of this letter to Weld County Planning Department to be included in the file. Please contact me if I can be of further service. Sincerely, Larry Rogstad CC. Weld County Planning Department Dave Clarkson,Area Wildlife Manager • DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Russell George,Executive Director WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Philip James, Chair•Jeffrey Crawford,Vice-Chair•Brad Phelps, Secretary Mentors,Bernard Black•Torn Burke•Rick Enstrom•Claire O'Neal•Robert Shoemaker•Ken Torres Ex Officio Members,Russel George and Don Ament COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANS tTATION CDOT Permit No. STATE HIGHWAY ACCESS PERMIT 404070 State Highway No/Mp/Side 37A/003.700/R Permit fee Date of transmittal Region/Section/Patrol Local Jurisdiction 0.00 08/17/2004 04/01/25 Weld County The Permittee(s); Applicant; Ref No. 2004 Francisco Granados Clayton Harrison 3434 Cody Avenue Pickett Engineering, Inc. Evans, CO 80620 808 8th Street 970-539-0683 Greeley,CO 80631 970-356-6362 is hereby granted permission to have an access to the state highway at the location noted below.The access shall be constructed,maintained and used In accordance with this permit,Including the State Highway Access Code and any attachments,terms,conditions and exhibits.This permit may be revoked by the issuing authority if at any time the permitted access and its use violate any parts of this permit.The issuing authority,the Department and their duly appointed agents and employees shall be held harmless against any action for personal injury or property damage sustained by reason of the exercise of the permit. Location: The access to be closed is located on State Highway 37,a distance of 3,677 feet north from Mile Post 3 on the east/right side. Access to Provide Service to: Agriculture Access-TO BE CLOSED 1 Each 100.00 % Other terms and conditions: *See Attached Pages 2 and 3 and Other Enclosures for Additional Terms and Conditions. MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY APPROVAL Required only when the appropriate local authority retains issuing authority. By Date Title (x) Upon the signing of this permit the permittee agrees to the terms and conditions and referenced attachments contained herein. All construction shall be completed in an expeditious and safe manner and shall be finished within 45 days from Initiation.The permitted access shall be completed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit prior to being used. The permittee shall notify Linda McWilliams with the Colorado Department of Transportation in Greeley at 970-350- 2147 at least 48 hours prior to commencing construction within the State Highway right-of-way. The person signing as the permittee must be the owner or legal representative of the property served by the permitted access and have full authority to accept the permit and its terms and conditions. Permlttee Date (X) -- _ — g-27—or This permit is not valid until signed by a duly authorized representative of the Department. COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION By Date(of issue) Title ,r (X) (Jl l� (fQ _ (�� yqi0Li Assistant Access Manager Copy Ist button: Required: Make ascessary for: Previous editions are obsolete and may not be used 1.Region Local Authority Inspector CDOT Form#101 8/98 2.Applicant MICE Patrol Traffic Engineer 3.Staff Access Section COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CDOT Permit No. 404070 STATE HIGHWAY ACCESS CODE SH/S/MP37A/003.700/R 37A/003.700/R NOTICE TO PROCEED Local Jur sdiction Weld County Permittee(s): Applicant; Francisco Granados Clayton Harrison 3434 Cody Avenue Pickett Engineering, Inc. Evans,CO 80620 808 8th Street 970-539-0683 Greeley, CO 80631 970-356-6362 The permittee is hereby authorized to proceed with access construction within state highway right-of-way in accordance with the above referenced State Highway Access Permit and this Notice to Proceed. This Notice to Proceed is valid only if the referenced Access Permit has not expired. Access Permits expire one year from date of issue if not under construction, or completed. Access Permits may be extended in accordance with Section 2.3(11)(d), of the Access Code. Adequate advance warning is required at all times during access construction, in conformance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. All construction shall be completed in an expeditious and safe manner and shall be finished within 45 days from initiation. The permittee or applicant shall notify the Department prior to commencing construction as indicated on the Access Permit. Both the Access Permit and this Notice To Proceed shall be available for review at the construction site. This Notice to Proceed is conditional. The following items shall be addressed prior to or during construction as ,appropriate. None Municipality or County Approval (When the appropriate local authority retains issuing authority) By Title Date (X) This Notice is not valid until signed by a duly authorized representative of the Department Colorado Department of Transportation ty Title i ' Date (X) �'"� - l �. Yccs} AC CL�.c I—` A,- -1/1/64 Copy Dis ib tion: Required 1. Region Permit tiles 2.Staff Access Section. As needed: Local Authority, E Patrol, Inspector Form 1265 8/98 WELD COUNTY ROAD ACCESS INFORMATION SHEET Road File#: Date: Sept. 14, 2004 RE#: Other Case#: 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 1. Applicant Name Francisco Granados Phone 970-590-5544 Address 3434 Cody Ave. City Evans State CO Zip 80620 2. Address or Location of Access Off of WCR 6016 at SE corner of Lot B of RE-2916 (2.27R) Section 3 Township 5N Range 64W Subdivision n/a Block n/a Lot n/a Weld County Road#: 6016 Side of Road North Distance from nearest intersection 1,255 3. Is there an existing access(es)to the property? Yes X No #of Accesses 2 4. Proposed Use: ® Permanent ❑ Residential/Agricultural ❑ Industrial ❑ Temporary ❑ Subdivision ❑ Commercial ❑ Other ************##***************************************************************************************************************** 5. Site Sketch Nw Legend for Access Description: To CORNER o D�f see P.M.r.64. , AG = Agricultural � SN RW, RES = Residential /o O&G = Oil&Gas D.R. = Ditch Road = House AEI ^. O = Shed ti�l WCKbo Ys. H►Y3 NTtn AccEs5 3 AG *************************************** OFFICE USE ONLY: Road ADT Date Accidents Date Road ADT Date Accidents Date Drainage Requirement Culvert Size Length Special Conditions ❑ Installation Authorized ❑ Information Insufficient Reviewed By: Title: P E PICKETT July 1, 2004 ENGINEERING, INC. Terry L. Stout, President Briscoe Irrigation Company 27466 Weld County Road 62 Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Pheasant Meadow Subdivision PEI No. 03-033/i® Dear Mr. Stout: Per our conversations, it is our understanding that the Briscoe Irrigation Company does not own the ditch that runs through the proposed Pheasant Meadow subdivision. We have attached a copy of the Sketch Plan for your review. Please sign the following statement regarding the ditch and return it in the enclosed, self-addressed, stamped envelope so that we can meet the requirements of the Weld County Planning Department. Sincerely, PICKETT ENGINEERING, INC. fsMt ( una JC Hubert H. Quintana II Design Engineer HHQ/pkg enclosure As the current President of the Briscoe Irrigation Company, I confirm that the Briscoe Irrigation Company does not own the ditch on the proposed development. Furthermore, I have reviewed the Sketch Plan for Pheasant Meadow Subdivision, and have no objections to the development of this subdivision. Terry L. St resident Date Briscoe Irri ation Company 808 8th Street --- Greeley, CO 80631 Phone (970) 356-6362 --- Fax (970) 356-6486 1 Report Date: 09/13/2004 04:46PM WELD COUNTY TREASURER Page: 1 STATEMENT OF TAXES DUE SCHEDULE NO: R0903801 ''ASSESSED TO: GRANADOS FRANCISCO 3434 CODY AVE EVANS, CO 80620 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PT W2NW4 3-5-64 LOT B REC EXEMPT RE-2916 (2.27R) PARCEL: 096303000007 SITUS ADD: TAX YEAR CHARGE TAX AMOUNT INTEREST FEES PAID TOTAL DUE 2003 TAX 250.00 7.50 0.00 257.50 0.00 TOTAL TAXES 0.00 GRAND TOTAL DUE GOOD THROUGH 09/14/2004 0.00 ORIGINAL TAX BILLING FOR 2003 TAX DISTRICT 0743 - Authority Mill Levy Amount Values Actual Assessed WELD COUNTY 21.474 77.31 AGRICULTUR 12,399 3,600 SCHOOL DIST RE7 34.569 124.45 NCW WATER 1.000 3.60 TOTAL 12,399 3,600 NWC WATER 0.000 0.00 PLATTE VALLEY FIRE 2.415 8.69 AIMS JUNIOR COL 6.322 22.76 WELD LIBRARY 3.249 11.70 WEST GREELEY CONSERVATION 0.414 1.49 TAXES FOR 2003 69.443 250.00 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) 353-3845 ext. 3290 WELD COUNTY TREASURER Pursuant to the Weld County Subdivision Ordinance, the attached Statement(s) of Taxes Due, issued by the Weld County Treasurer, are evidence that, as of this date, all property taxes, special assessments and prior taxes liens currently due and payable connected with the parcel(s) identified therein have been paid in full. Signed ` Date y� O 03-05:3/7 o VNidland Consultants, Inc. Environmental Permitting and Consulting-Ecological Studies-Threatened and Endangered Species-Wetlands r Chico Quintana April 14, 2004 Pickett Engineering, Inc. 808 8th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 • Dear Chico, j\\easO vt+ Enclosed are 2 copies of the Threatened and Endangered Species evaluation for the Faith Meext1/4.OO Estates Development. The project area provides poor potential habitat for federally listed species. Based on the development site map the wetlands will not be impacted by construction. This evaluation should help with the county permitting process. If needed, we can complete a formal Habitat Assessment Report to submit to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Please call me with any questions. Sincerely, Wildland Consultants, Inc. Eric Berg Wildlife Biologist ''i / 1,;11 1001 Jefferson Drive, Berthoud, CO 80513 -(970)532-4354 (Office), (970)-532-3341 (Fax) Threatened and Endangered Species Evaluation Pheasant Meadows Development Prepared For: Pickett Engineering, Inc. 808 8th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Prepared By: Wildland Consultants, Inc. 1001 Jefferson Drive Berthoud, CO 80513 April 2004 1.0 Introduction The proposed Pheasant Meadows Development is located in Weld County bordered by Weld County Road 601/2 on the south, and Highway 37 on the west. The site is planned for development into 3 rural lots ranging in size from 11.8 to 19.9 acres. The site is currently being used for pasture and agriculture. Wildland Consultants, Inc. completed a field reconnaissance of the site on April 1, 2004 to evaluate site potential for threatened and endangered species. The field reconnaissance was completed by Eric Berg of WCI. Mr. Berg is a Certified Wildlife Biologist and a Certified Professional Wetland Scientist. 2.0 Vegetation and Wetlands The vegetation on the site is dominated by seeded pasture and tilled agricultural land. A concrete lined ditch runs through the middle of the site. Another ditch runs along the southern site boundary. A large wetland occurs in the southwest corner of the site. The wetland is separated from a larger wetland complex to the south by Weld County Road 601/2. These wetlands appear to be isolated from other wetlands. However, prior to any wetland fill the jurisdictional status of the wetlands should be determined in consultation with the Army Corps of Engineers. Dominant plant species in the wetland includes: American cattail, reed canarygrass, and meadow fescue. Photographs of the Wetland are included in Attachment A. A few large cottonwood trees are located along the drainage swale. 3.0 Threatened, Endangered, and Special Status Species There are no known locations of rare plants on or near the development site (System for !s'", Conservation Planning 2004). The wetland on the site provides poor potential habitat to the federally listed Ute ladies' tresses orchid (Spiranthes dilivualis). This rare orchid occurs along streams and associated wetlands that flow into the South Platte River (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 1992). The wetland on the site is not associated with any stream or drainage. The area around the drainage swale provide poor potential habitat to the federally listed New Mexico butterfly plant (Gaura neomexicana). This annual plant occurs in sub-irrigated, alluvial soils of drainage bottoms in Weld County (Spackman et. al 1997). The site is not connected with a natural drainage. No surveys for either species have been completed on the development site. The drainage swale on the site provides no potential habitat to the federally listed Preble's meadow jumping mouse. The Preble's mouse prefers riparian habitat (streamside habitat) with extensive brush cover(USFWS 1999). The wetland on the site does not provide the thick brushy riparian habitat preferred by the Preble's mouse. The irrigation ditches provide no riparian habitat. The irrigation canals on the site are maintained (burning, herbicides) on an annual basis. Both canals provide poor quality potential habitat to federally listed species. 4.0 Conclusions, Recommendations Impacts to federally listed species should not occur with project construction. Surveys of the site for the Ute ladies' tresses orchid and Colorado butterfly plant should not be required because potential habitat on the site is not present. Because of the lack of shrubby riparian habitat the site provides poor potential habitat to the Preble's meadow jumping mouse. Surveys for the Preble's meadow jumping mouse are not recommended for the site. Based on current project design development will result in no impacts to jurisdictional or non-jurisdictional wetlands. No permits from the Army Corps of Engineers should be required for project construction. If wetlands are impacted the Army Corps of Engineers should be consulted to confirm the jurisdictional status of wetlands on the site. 5.0 References Spackman, S., B. Jennings, J. Coles, C. Dawson, M. Minton, A. Kratz, and C. Spurrier. 1997. Colorado Rare Plant Field Guide. Colorado Natural Heritage Program. System for Conservation Planning. 2004. Data Search for Stillwater Acres Development Site. Colorado Natural Heritage Program. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 1987. Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual. v" ,-. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 1992. Interim Survey Requirements for Spiranthes diluvialis. 8 pp. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1999. Interim Survey Recommendations and Guidelines for Surveys for Preble's Meadow Jumping Mice. Colorado Field Office. Denver, CO. r ) ) "' e«.., c. 'gym ":` �. ..;!...44-,44%'- �� p vY rya s ,. ) t� � lirv • j'ffi14G'#� x. W Y I' c� W,.4, a ry) Y }J f 4f1,. `s A -rt.,..,-(/' e S T=i r. 9r r 1. Photo 1. View of pasture on the Pheasant Meadow Site. ALFA ) y r ;₹ ij "a 'A7't 1 a ;> l.-ry ti. r I y 4rc -tricc fin; ff .�` -A ki ',y Ft,,�kyt---'4 Yr ��,* � � 1 ] � . f C k h+!." fly) i;': i1 t# L� �,1,ysa,,r `..+" cz9"{.;'t t t `rt'.�.'�, t r 1 t� 4' Photo 2. View of the wetland on the Pheasant Meadow Site. Hello