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NAME: East I-25 Sanitation District CASE NUMBER:2004-XX
REFERRALS SENT: November 22, 2004 REFERRALS TO BE RECEIVED BY: December 6, 2004
COUNTY
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_X_Attorney- Lee Morrison _Ault
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FIRE DISTRICTS Milliken
Ault F-1 New Raymer
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Briggsdale F-24 Nunn
Brighton F-3 Pierce
Eaton F-4 Platteville
Fort Lupton F-5 Severance
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Johnstown F-8
La Salle F-9
Mountain View F-10 COUNTIES
Milliken F-11 Adams
Nunn F-12 Boulder
Pawnee F-22 Larimer
Platteville F-13
Platte Valley F-14 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
Poudre Valley F-15 US Army Corps of Engineers
Raymer F-2 USDA-APHIS Veterinary Service
Southeast Weld F-16 Federal Aviation Administration
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Wiggins F-18
Union Colony F-20 SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICTS
Brighton
OTHER Fort Collins 2005-0258
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Ditch Company Longmont
X Saint Vrain Sanitation West Adams
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Kim Ogle, Department of Planning December 0, 2004
WigeFROM: Don Warden, Director Finance and Administration 7/%'
COLORADO SUBJECT: Service Plan for East 1-25 Sanitation District
In response to your referral concerning the Service Plan for East 1-25 Sanitation District
I have the following to offer as it relates to the financial plan of the service plan
primarily. Other subjects of the service plan, such as, services in the area, compliance
to master plan (comprehensive plan), etc I will leave for other referral agencies with
more expertise:
The financial portion of the service plan is adequate. Kirpatrick Pettis has prepared a
pro-forma financial plan that is realistic and feasible, assuming the build out of the
district takes place as projected. If the build out does not occur as proposed the district
has a safeguard of not allowing anymore than a 20 mill levy, to protect property owners.
Bondholders would be buying the bond to finance the district knowing there was a
maximum mill levy limit of 20 mills.
The only item in the financial projects that could be questioned is the assessment ratio
of 7.98% for residential property remaining constant over the life of the bonds. With the
Gallagher Amendment that ratio could drop, thus reducing the assessed value over
time. The projected market value increases are conservative, and should offset any
change, but it is not guaranteed. In fairness to the person making the projection,
however, the 7.98% is the best available number.
In conclusion from my review of the financial plan I recommend approval of the service
plan.
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TO: Kim Ogle, Department of Planning Services
FROM: Lee D. Morrison, Assistant Weld County Attorney
W I iDe DATE: December 7, 2004
RE: Referral Regarding the East I-25 Sanitation District
COLORADO Service Plan
Case 2004-0158
Please note that as counsel to Planning Commission and Board, it is not appropriate to
recommend for or against an application. These comments are intended to point out issues.
The District Service Plan suggests an "ultimate" District boundary, but under provisions of
Colorado Law regarding to amendments to Service Plans, a Special District is not required to
Amend the Service Plan to expand beyond the initial described limits of the service area so long
as the expansion stays within the unincorporated county in which it was originally formed. In
order for the County to exercise any control as to future expansion of this District, I would
suggest the need for express provisions in the Service Plan which would limit the ability of the
District to expand beyond those described areas.
The Financial Plan which is based on population projections which may be difficult to sustain.
Some of the concerns regarding a lack of restraints on the district are mitigated by the fact that
this District appears to be only for the purpose of sewage collection and not for treatment or for
other purposes. Because it is a single use District, the Service Plan reserves less discretion to the
board directors in how the District would function or what services it would provide. It should
be further noted, however, that this District as described at its maximum extent, could still serve
approximately twenty square miles even if there is a limit placed in the Service Plan on
expansion.
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Lee D. Morrison
Assistant Weld County Attorney
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St. Vrain Weld Cnunty Planning Department
GREELEY OFFICE
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RECEIVED
December 10, 2004
Mr. Kim Ogle
Weld County Planning Department
918 10th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
Dear Kim,
This letter is to acknowledge the receipt of the East I-25 Sanitation District Service Plan
and the Weld County Referral for the same.
As you are aware, there has been some discussion between the applicants of this new
district and the St. Vrain Sanitation District (SVSD). At a recent meeting of the SVSD
Board of Directors, the question was posed to the Board asking if SVSD would be willing
to provide treatment services to the new district. At that time, no motion was made,
seconded or voted on to approve any such service agreement nor has an official vote been
taken at any other time. However, the board did acknowledge that they would be very
interested in and agreeable to working with the new district in order to contract for
services. It has been made very clear to the proposed new district that although SVSD
strongly supports regionalization of sanitation services in the area, we are not and will not
go out and seek to acquire territory from other districts nor will SVSD interfere with or
impose on the designated 208 boundaries of another district or municipality. Any changes
in 208 boundaries will be must be initiated by the new district. In this case, it is
recognized that part of the proposed territory of the East I-25 San District lies within the
existing 208 boundary of the Town of Mead. However, the town does not appear to have
the ability or the facilities to provide treatment services at this time to the proposed
district territory. This is why the property owners want to form a new district and contract
with SVSD for treatment services.
In reviewing the Service Plan, following are some specific comments on selected sections
within the plan:
1.2 Other Jurisdictions — This section mentions a sub-district. This has been discussed,
and SVSD recognizes that the new district could request to be included as a sub-district
to the existing SVSD, there appears to be advantages in doing so. Such action would
occur only after formation and only after full agreement of the boards of each entity.
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11307 Business Park Circle Longmont, CO 80504
Phone (303) 776-9570 Fax: (303) 485-1968
2.1 — 2.3 Preliminary Engineering — SVSD recognizes that the construction is planned to
accomplished in three phases that would include the use of forced mains and a lift station.
SVSD currently has the policy that lift stations are not accepted. However, this policy is
being reconsidered. It is the preference of the District that all lines flow to the treatment
plant by gravity but it is recognized that in some cases this may not be totally possible
and that an alternate solution may be appropriate.
In summation, SVSD has no objection to the formation of this new district as it does not
infringe on SVSD 208 boundaries. SVSD supports regionalization has the capacity and
ability to treat wastewater that would be generated in this area.
If you have any questions regarding this response, please call me at my office anytime at
(303) 776-9570. I look forward to your response and to working with you in regard to
this matter.
Si er y,
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Robert Fleck
District Engineer
St. Vrain Sanitation District
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Meeting Date: December 14, 2004 Item Number
Subject: Weld County Referral: I-25 Sanitation Di$dct Service Plan O� t R tsO
(#2049-11)
Type of Item: Information rP Time for Presentation: n/a
Presented By: Freda Greenberg,
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froda.greenberg@cidongmont.co.us iongnront.co.us h'
Suggested Action: Provide direction if Council wants to modify staff Comments
The City of Longmont has received the East 1-25 Sanitation District Service Plan for our review
and comment. The proposed district is located northeast of I.25 and SH66 and will comprise
about 3,300 acres initially and 13,000 acres potentially (sea attached map of the approximate
ultimate district boundary). The purpose of the proposed district is to finance the construction of
a sewer collection system (and possibly a lift station and/or force main)that would flow into the
St. Vrain Sanitation District's wastewater treatment plant.
The City's comments suggest that the submission and approval of this service plan is premature
since only about 160 acres of the proposed 13,000 acres are currently within the I.25 Mixed Use
Development Area and planned for urban level development. The existing 1-25 Mixed Use
Development Area encompasses about 15,000 acres. Staff comments also suggest that it is not
timely for Weld County to consider such expansion until much more of that area is actually built
out. Finally, the City is a member of the North Front Range Water Quality Planning Association
(NFRWQPA). If the proposed district is brought before the NFRWQPA board, staff plans to
vote against its inclusion in the NFRWQPA Water Quality Management Plan unless otherwise
directed by Council.
xc: Kim Ogle, Weld County Planning Department
File: #2049-11
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION
Civic Center Complex/Longmont, CO 80501 :111[1:
(303)6514330/Fax#(303)651-8696
E-mail: longmontplannine a,ctlongmontoo.us
Web site: htta://www.ci.lontsmont,co.us
December 15, 2004
Mr. Kim Ogle
Weld County Planning Department
1555 N. 17"'Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
RE: East I-25 Sanitation District Service Plan
Dear Kim:
Thank you for sending the East I-25 Sanitation District Service Plan to the City of Longmont for
our review and comment, The proposed district is located northeast of 1-25 and S1i66 and will
comprise about 3,300 acres initially and 13,000 acres potentially, The purpose of the proposed
district is to finance the construction of a sewer collection system (and possibly a lift station
and/or force main) that would flow into the St. Vain Sanitation District's (SVSD) wastewater
treatment plant.
The City of Longmont respectfully suggests that the submission and approval of this service plan
is premature. Only about 160 acres of the proposed 13,000 acres are currently within the I-25
Mixed Use Development Area and planned for urban level development. As a result, the urban
land use assumptions that are used as the basis for the calculations in the service plan essentially
are hypothetical. They are not in compliance with the proposed land uses in Weld County's
plans: one of the requirements for approval of a service plan.
Another requirement for approval of a service plan is that there is sufficient projected need for
sewer service for the area to be served by the district. Since Weld County has not yet planned
this area for urban development,it does not appear that this need has beep established.
The service plan indicates that the St. Vaain Sanitation District has excess capacity to serve the
proposed district. However, there is no information from the St. Vrain Sanitation District
included in the service plan documenting the extent of this excess capacity and their willingness
and ability to treat the flows from the 13,000 acres, It is the City's understanding that the Town
of Mead's service area includes portions of this proposed special district. Issues associated with
who would provide wastewater treatment(Mead or SVSD) also need to be clarified and resolved
prior to review and approval of any service plan.
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The existing 1-25 Mixed Use Development Area encompasses about 15,000 acres. If Weld
County is interested in almost doubling the area planned for urban development along I-25, the
City suggests that it would be more appropriate to amend the I-2$ Mixed Use Development Area
prior to approving this service plan. The amendment process would allow the public, all service
providers, the North Front Range Water Quality Planning Association (NFRWQPA), and Weld
County a better opportunity to understand the implications of this significant expansion of area
planned for urban development. If an expansion to the I-25 Mixed Use Development Area were
approved, then everyone would be in a better position to review the assumptions of any future
service plan. Having said that, the City also believes that it would be more timely to postpone
consideration of any amendments to the I-25 Mixed Use Development Area until much more of
it is actually built out. Finally, the City is a member of the NFRWQPA, U this proposed district
is brought before the NFRWQPA board, the City plans to vote against its inclusion in the
NFRWQPA Water Quality Management Plan.
Thank you again, Kim, for sending this referral to the City of Longmont for review and
comment. If you have any questions, please contact me at 303/651-8326 or
froda.greenberg@ctIongmont.co,us.
Sincerely,
Froda Greenberg, AICP
Principal Planner
xc: Phil DelVecchio, Community Development Director
Brad Schol, Planning Director
Dale Rademacher, Water/Wastewater Utilities Director
Cal Youngberg, Water Quality Director
File: #2049-11
C LUiyG�DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIVISION ""Civic Center Complex/Longmont, CO 80501 OR ADO
(303) 651-8330/Fax# (303) 6514696
E-mail: longmont.planning(cci.longmont.co.us Weld County Planning Department
Web site: http://www.ci.longmont.co.us GREELEY OFFICE
DEC 2 0 2004
December 15, 2004 RECEIVED
Mr. Kim Ogle i ',pop,/
Weld County Planning Department
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
RE: East I-25 Sanitation District Service Plan
Dear Kim:
Thank you for sending the East I-25 Sanitation District Service Plan to the City of Longmont for
our review and comment. The proposed district is located northeast of I-25 and SH66 and will
comprise about 3,300 acres initially and 13,000 acres potentially. The purpose of the proposed
district is to finance the construction of a sewer collection system (and possibly a lift station
and/or force main) that would flow into the St. Vrain Sanitation District's (SVSD) wastewater
treatment plant.
The City of Longmont respectfully suggests that the submission and approval of this service plan
is premature. Only about 160 acres of the proposed 13,000 acres are currently within the I-25
Mixed Use Development Area and planned for urban level development. As a result, the urban
land use assumptions that are used as the basis for the calculations in the service plan essentially
are hypothetical. They are not in compliance with the proposed land uses in Weld County's
plans: one of the requirements for approval of a service plan.
Another requirement for approval of a service plan is that there is sufficient projected need for
sewer service for the area to be served by the district. Since Weld County has not yet planned
this area for urban development, it does not appear that this need has been established.
The service plan indicates that the St. Vrain Sanitation District has excess capacity to serve the
proposed district. However, there is no information from the St. Vrain Sanitation District
included in the service plan documenting the extent of this excess capacity and their willingness
and ability to treat the flows from the 13,000 acres. It is the City's understanding that the Town
of Mead's service area includes portions of this proposed special district. Issues associated with
who would provide wastewater treatment (Mead or SVSD) also need to be clarified and resolved
prior to review and approval of any service plan.
The existing I-25 Mixed Use Development Area encompasses about 15,000 acres. If Weld
County is interested in almost doubling the area planned for urban development along 1-25, the
City suggests that it would be more appropriate to amend the I-25 Mixed Use Development Area
prior to approving this service plan. The amendment process would allow the public, all service
providers, the North Front Range Water Quality Planning Association (NFRWQPA), and Weld
County a better opportunity to understand the implications of this significant expansion of area
planned for urban development. If an expansion to the I-25 Mixed Use Development Area were
approved, then everyone would be in a better position to review the assumptions of any future
service plan. Having said that, the City also believes that it would be more timely to postpone
consideration of any amendments to the 1-25 Mixed Use Development Area until much more of
it is actually built out. Finally, the City is a member of the NFRWQPA. If this proposed district
is brought before the NFRWQPA board, the City plans to vote against its inclusion in the
NFRWQPA Water Quality Management Plan.
Thank you again, Kim, for sending this referral to the City of Longmont for review and
comment. If you have any questions, please contact me at 303/651-8326 or
froda.greenberg@ci.longmont.co.us.
Sincerely,
1nc
Frock Greenberg, AICP
Principal Planner
xc: Phil DelVecchio, Community Development Director
Brad Schol, Planning Director
Dale Rademacher, Water/Wastewater Utilities Director
Cal Youngberg, Water Quality Director
File: #2049-11
Weld County Planning Department
GREELEY OFFICE
DEC 1 6 2004
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Weld County RefjpereivED
November 22, 2004
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The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant East 1-25 Sanitation District Case Number 2004-XX •
Please Reply By December 6, 2004 Planner Kim Ogle
Project Service Plan for Sanitation Metropolitan District.
Legal Part of Section 31 and 32, T4N, R67W; all of Section 35 and 36, T4N, R68W; part
of Section 5, all of Section 6, 7, 8, 17, 18, 19 and part of Section 20, T3N, R67W;
all of Section 1, 2, 11, 12, 13 ,14, 23 and 24, T3N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld
County, Colorado.
Location North of and adjacent to State Highway 66; west of CR 17; South of CR 40; east of
1-25.
Parcel Number Various
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) December 21, 2004
❑ 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.
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C From: Connie O'Neill & Trevor Jiricek, Dept.
• Of Public Health & Environment
COLORADO DATE: December 15, 2004
SUBJECT: East 1-25 Sanitation District Referral
The Department has reviewed the East 1-25 Sanitation District application. The
proposal is for the development of a new sanitation district in three phases. This district
could ultimately provide sanitation collection services for development in the general
area between 1-25 and County Road 17 and Highway 66 and County Road 40. This
collection service would then transport water to the existing St. Vrain Sanitation
treatment facility.
According to the application, all of the property within the initial proposed district lies
within unincorporated Weld County. The proposed district boundaries overlaps two
existing (Town of Mead and St. Vrain Sanitation District) service area boundaries as
defined by the Areawide Water Quality Management Plan (AWQMP). The AWQMP is
administered by the North Front Range Water Quality Planning Association and must
approve of the service boundaries. The proposed district must also seek and receive
approval from the CDPHE and your agency (in accordance with the Colorado
Regulations for the Site Application Process 5 CCR 1002-222)).
The approval of this district will likely spur growth and development in an unincorporated
area of the County. To our knowledge, the applicant has not used County processes
such as inclusion into the MUD, to address service and other utility issues. The lack of
a municipal government may limit the development of certain services and amenities
that contribute to the public health of a community, ie. integrated walking/biking trails,
public transit, recreation centers/facilities, etc. Further, the lack of local services will
cause residents to pursue those services in other areas increasing the number of
vehicle miles driven contributing to poorer air quality within our air shed.
Please do not hesitate to call us should you have any questions, etc.
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