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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20050643.tiff REFERRAL LIST NAME: Sherry Lawley CASE NUMBER: PZ-1043 REFERRALS SENT: September 21, 2004 REFERRALS TO BE RECEIVED BY: October 19, 2004 COUNTY Ambulance Services TOWNS and CITIES Attorney Ault _X Health Department Berthoud Extension Service Brighton Emergency Management Office Broomfield _X Sheriffs Office Dacono _X Public Works Eaton Housing Authority _Erie Airport Authority Evans _X Building Inspection Firestone _X Code Enforcement Fort Lupton _X Lin for Addressing Frederick STATE Garden City _X Division of Water Resources Gilcrest Geological Survey Greeley Department of Health Grover Department of Transportation _Hudson Historical Society Johnstown Water Conservation Board Keenesburg Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Kersey Division of Wildlife: LaSalle Loveland Lochbuie _X Greeley Longmont Division of Minerals/Geology Mead FIRE DISTRICTS Milliken Ault F-1 New Raymer Berthoud F-2 Northglenn Briggsdale F-24 _Nunn Brighton F-3 Pierce Eaton F-4 Platteville Fort Lupton F-5 Severance _X_Galeton F-6 Thornton Hudson F-7 Windsor 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 Windsor/Severance F-17 Federal Communication Commission Wiggins F-18 Union Colony F-20 SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICTS Brighton OTHER Fort Collins 2005-0643 _X School District RE-2 _X Greeley Ditch Company - Longmont HIBR West Adams $b COMMISSION/BOARD MEMBER I _XOschner Weld County Planning ,iartment STATE OF COLORADO f;REELEY OFFICE CR44)0_ Bill Owens, Governor NUV U Lt 2004 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES -;DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RECrdv'D AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER F Bruce McCloskey, Director 6060 Broadway - For Wildlife- Denver, Colorado 80216 For People Telephone: (303) 297-1192 Scott Hoover,Northeast Regional Manager October 27, 2004 Colorado Division of Wildlife 6060 Broadway Denver,Colorado 80216 Ms. Sheri Lockman, Planner Weld County Department of Planning Services 918 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Re: PZ-1043 Lawley PUD Dear Ms. Lockman: Enclosed you will find two letters,previously submitted by the Colorado Division of Wildlife, concerning the above referenced development. Both letters were prepared by Larry Rogstad for our agency. The first letter, dated July 10,2003, was sent to Kim Ogle upon review of the initial referral packet. The second letter, dated March 8, 2004, was sent to Jeff Couch, the Lawley's project engineer, after a follow up meeting with Mr. Couch and Mr. Lawley. Mr. Rogstad reviewed the packet currently under consideration and made another site visit on October 21, 2004. With regards to the PZ-1043 referral, the Division of Wildlife stands by the comments in the previous letters which are enclosed. In the document titled, LAWLEY ESTATES P.U.D. SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT GUIDE September 15,2004 included in the referral package, The Division of Wildlife disagrees with statement 14 concerning wildlife removal. Rogstad's initial letter mentioned a diverse stand of vegetation, several species of birds including two species of hawks seen during his initial visit,herptiles, cottontails, sign of predators, and use by Black-tailed Prairie Dogs. The Prairie dog colony found on site indicates potential use by Burrowing Owls a state and federally listed species, and Mountain Plover a species of special concern. This contrasts with the applicant's assertion that, "no indigenous animal population"is found on site. Rogstad's observations and recommendations in the July 2003 letter reflect the Division's hope that if the site is developed, the needs of wildlife will be considered and steps will be implemented in an effort to retain as much quality wildlife habitat as possible. As always, the Division of Wildlife appreciates the opportunity to review and comment on land use proposals in Weld County. Please feel free to call on Lan-y Rogstad at 970-302-7394, or myself if we may be of further service. Sincerely yo s, rear- ,ccfmtal 443--zs-r5-N Scott Hoover Cc; John Hood, Scott Hoover, Larry Rogstad 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 0' Neal• Robert Shoemaker•Ken Torres Ex Officio Members, Russell George and Don Ament STATE OF COLORADO RRee _ Bill Owens, Governor DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES p ' DIVISION OF WILDLIFE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER v 4 OF, ~O Bruce McCloskey, Director For Wildlife- 6060 Broadway Denver, Colorado 80216 For People Telephone: (3031 297-1192 Larry Rogstad, District Wildlife Manager July 10, 2003 1528 28th Avenue Court Greeley,Colorado 80634 Phone: 352-2143 Kim Ogle, Planner Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 North 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Re: MS-1043 Lawley Estates Dear Kim: I received and reviewed the above referenced packet sketch plan for a minor subdivision in the Galeton area. I made a site visit today. Additionally, I have visited this site on many occasions over the past twenty years,most especially to observe raptors that frequent the area. The comments submitted are based in part on observations during those many field trips. The parcel being considered is included in a much larger area of native and semi native pastureland. The grass • stand on site is composed of a mixture of several species of short and midgrasses in varying degrees of vigor. There is also a variety of forbs scattered throughout the site. From its location, it is likely that the pasture has been farmed in the past. However, the well developed stand of Rabbitbrush, elm and other woody plants indicate that the land has not been put to the plow in many years. The diverse stand of grass, forbs and woody vegetation provides excellent habitat for many species of wildlife. On my visit today, I saw two Swainson's hawks hunting, a Red-tailed Hawk on perch,Lark Bunting(the Colorado State bird), Homed Lark,Western Meadow Lark, Song Sparrow, Lark Sparrow, several other species of sparrows that I was not able to identify, cottontail rabbits. I also observed raccoon scat, tracks of coyote and fox, rodent tracks, and a slither mark from a snake. On a nearby telephone pole there was an abandoned hawk or owl nest. In past years I found a Golden Eagle nearby that had been electrocuted on a power line on the south end of the property. A large Black-tailed Prairie Dog colony is located in the south half of section four and the north half of section nine. The parcel being considered for development is located on the southeastern edge of this prairie dog town. The colony is active with many adults, and young of the year present. Prairie dogs are a key species of shortgrass/midgrass prairies. The extensive burrow system they create provides shelter for a great many species, including miscellaneous herptiles. Burrowing Owls(listed as a threatened species), and Mountain Plover(a species of concern)are tied closely to prairie dog towns. Prairie dogs and species using dog towns also provide a key role as a prey species for many diverse species including Bull Snakes, foxes, coyotes and raptors. As you know, a petition for listing Black-tailed Prairie Dogs on the federal list of threatened/endangered species was submitted for review by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The finding of the Service was that the listing is necessary,but precluded. On behalf of the State of Colorado, it is the Division of Wildlife's intent to maintain healthy populations of Black-tailed Prairie Dogs so that listing in the future will not be necessary. A key to this goal is working with landowners to maintain large tracts of Black-tailed Prairie Dogs on quality pastureland. 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 0' Neal•Robert Shoemaker• Ken Torres Ex Officio Members, Russell George and Don Ament In summary, the parcel being considered for development is part of a much larger grassland system that provides high quality wildlife habitat. Should development occur, the Division would urge the landowner, the developer/s, and Weld County to work together in planning a development that will preserve as much of the quality wildlife habitat as is feasible. To this end the Division of Wildlife would recommend the following for consideration: 1. Clustered development may be considered as a viable alternative to the current plan. Clustered development would allow a larger portion of the parcel to remain as relatively undisturbed pasture, and consequently help preserve the value of the land for wildlife. 2. If clustered development is not an option,building envelopes for the eight home sites may be established close to the access road,rather than in the middle of the eight individual acreage's. By locating the homes close to the road, it would preserve a larger portion of the site as native pasture. 3. Power poles and transformers constructed as part of this development should be insulated or otherwise protected to prevent electrocution of raptors. In the past, REA has worked with the Division of Wildlife and the US Fish and Wildlife Service to protect poles in the area that have been involved in electrocution deaths. 4. If livestock or hobby stock will be allowed in the subdivision,the covenants may restrict them to stalls or fenced paddocks. Small parcels with horses can result in loss of vegetative cover. By restricting livestock to paddocks it may help preserve the grass stand, thereby maintaining quality wildlife habitat and the esthetics of the neighborhood. 5. Removal of Black-tailed Prairie dogs necessitated by development, should be done in a manner that is legal and appropriate. Euthanasia should be performed only with toxicants registered for such use. Trapping efforts would require application for permits available from the Division of Wildlife. Any such effort may not be performed until the proper permits are obtained. Merely bulldozing the prairie dog town is not an appropriate method of eradication. 6. Should it be necessary to remove prairie dogs as part of the development, special consideration must be given to insure that Burrowing Owls are not adversely disturbed. If at all possible, ground work should be timed outside of the time of year when Burrowing Owls may be present. If ground work occurs between March 1 and October 31 the site should be surveyed by a biologist, trained for such work,to detect use by owls. Nest sites found between April 1 and July 31 should be protected by a non disturbance zone of 75 yards from the burrow entrance. Thank you for referring the plans to the Division for review. We hope that our comments will be helpful to you and Mr. and Mrs.Lawley. Please feel free to contact me at the 352-2143 if I can be of further service. Best Regards, Larry Rogstad Ex-Officio Members, Russell George and Don Ament STATE OF COLORADO Bill Owens,Governor L���O DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES � � DIVISION OF WILDLIFE 3u? AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER �f04,OF ~, Bruce McCloskey, Acting Director For I1 ildl7fe- 6060 Broadway Denver, Colorado 80216 For People Telephone: (303) 297-1192 Larry Rogstad,District Wildlife Manager 3/08/04 317 West Prospect Fort Collins,Colorado 80526 Mr. Jeff Couch, P.E. Team Engineering 3468 Shallow Pond Drive Fort Collins, Colorado 80528 Re: MS-1043 Lawley Estates Dear Jeff: I enjoyed meeting Mark Lawley and you at Mark's property on 2/23/04. The meeting was scheduled to discuss the above referenced development plan. As part of the approval process the planners suggested the meeting to insure that Division of Wildlife recommendations expressed in a letter dated July 10, 2003 were being addressed. That letter included six recommendations for consideration. We met on site to discuss the recommendations. Recommendation numbers one and two concerned use of clustered development and/or building envelopes as a method of preserving the maximum open space for wildlife. In our meeting you stated that these are being considered in the development plan. In all likelihood building envelopes would be implemented anyway to ensure that siting of septic systems would be maintained within compliance of County regulations. Your client wishes to create a development that will be attractive for residents and maintain the maximum open space possible. The Division is comfortable that your development plan will incorporate this recommendation to the extent possible. Recommendation number three concerned the use of power poles and utility lines on the development. Because of a large Black-tailed prairie dog colony in the vicinity, the site is frequented by several species of raptors. The power poles along the south boundary of the Lawley parcel have on several occasions caused electrocution death of hawks, owls and Golden eagles. To eliminate this unfortunate problem the local REA retrofitted poles and transformers to eliminate the potential for more electrocutions. The Division recommended that any utility poles necessary for the new development be installed in a manner that would prevent electrocution to raptors. You explained that the development will to all extent possible use underground utilities to minimize a cluttered look for the development. Use of underground utilities will effectively prevent the chance of electrocution of raptors. Recommendation number four suggested restricting livestock that may be permitted on site to confined paddocks, rather that free ranging the whole parcel. The sandy soils and plant types found on site would be susceptible to degradation by overgrazing and/or trampling. Loss of ground cover would reduce its value for ground nesting birds, rodents, and herptiles. Decreased populations of these animals would DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Russell George, Executive Director WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Rick Enstrom, Chair•Philip James, Vice-Chair•Olive Valdez, Secretary Members, Bernard Black•Torn Burke•Jeffrey Crawford• Brad Phelps• Robert Shoemaker• Ken Torres Ex-Officio Members, Russell George and Don Ament negatively impact raptors and carnivores. Loss of vegetative cover on this parcel would result in blow sand adversely impacting plant stands on adjacent lands. You expressed that Mr. Lawley had the same concerns about preserving the plant community on the development as much as possible. If the land is degraded it becomes more difficult to sell. The development plan and ultimately the subdivision covenants will restrict the use of livestock on the parcels to be sold. We are confident that since Mr. Lawley will continue to live on the adjacent parcel he will incorporate appropriate subdivision covenants to protect the plant stand on this subdivision. Recommendations number five and six concerned Black-tailed prairie dogs found on site and the potential for Burrowing owls, a listed species, to be found during their season of use. We discussed the value of prairie dogs in short-grass ecosystems, alternatives in management of prairie dogs permitted by law and timing control methods to occur outside the season of use by Burrowing owls. Mr. Lawley said that he holds an EPA applicators license. He will survey the site slated for development. If active prairie dog holes are discovered he plans to implement control methods, using chemicals registered for use, immediately and prior to the nesting season for burrowing owls. If this is done it adequately address the Division's concerns. Please feel free to contact me on my office or cell phone if you have any questions. If necessary, forward a copy of this letter to the Weld County Planning Department for their records. Sincerely yours, '� Larry Rogstad Weld County Planning Department GREFI rY n:rCF 004ik Memorand N `, 2, 111 I TO: Sheri Lockman, W.C. Planning C DATE: November 2, 2004 COLORADO FROM: Pam Smith, W.C. Department of Public Health and Environm n \\/1 CASE NO.: PZ--1043 NAME: Sherry Lawley/Lawley Lawle /Lawle Estates The Weld County Health Department has reviewed this proposal. The applicant proposes an 8 lot PUD on 114.28 acres. The minimum proposed lot size, 4.04 acres, and coupled with an overall density of one septic system per 14.29 acres does meet current Department policy. The application has satisfied Chapter 27 of the Weld County Code in regard to water and sewer service. A letter of intent from North Weld County Water District, dated February 28, 2003, was submitted with the Sketch Plan application materials. Sewer will be provided by individual sewage disposal systems. Preliminary percolation data was submitted in the Sketch Plan application materials from Church and Associates. The findings of that geotechnical report, dated April 18, 2003 indicates most of the site is expected to be suitable for conventional septic systems. Percolation tests results found perc rates between 11 minutes per inch and 24 minutes per inch. No limiting zones were identified to a depth of 16 feet. The Eaton Ditch is located along the east side of the property. A 120-foot setback has been delineated on the lots bordering the canal, which is more than adequate for the required septic system placement. Because of the large lot sizes and anticipated conventional septic systems, primary and secondary envelopes are not required on the lots. The Department recommends approval with the following conditions: 1. Water service shall be obtained from North Weld County Water District 2. This subdivision is in rural Weld County and is not served by a municipal sanitary sewer system. Sewage disposal shall be by septic systems designed in accordance with the regulations of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division and the Weld County Code in effect at the time of construction, repair, replacement, or modification of the system. 3. A stormwater discharge permit may be required for a development/redevelopment /construction site where a contiguous or non-contiguous land disturbance is greater than or equal to one acre in area. Contact the Water Quality Control Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment at www.cdphe.state.co.us/wq/PermitsUnit for more information. 4. During development of the site, all land disturbances shall be conducted so that nuisance conditions are not created. If dust emissions create nuisance conditions, at the request of the Weld County Health Department, a fugitive dust control plan must be submitted. 5. In accordance with the Regulations of the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission any development that disturbs more than 5 acres of land must incorporate all available and 1 practical methods that are technologically feasible and economically reasonable in order to minimize dust emissions. 6. If land development creates more than a 25-acre contiguous disturbance, or exceeds 6 months in duration, the responsible party shall prepare a fugitive dust control plan, submit an air pollution emissions notice, and apply for a permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. 7. "Weld County's Right to Farm"as provided in Appendix 22-E of the Weld County Code shall be placed on any recorded plat. O:\PAM\Planning\chzone\PZ-1043.RTF 2 TDD Weld County Referral 111kOctober 5, 2004 COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Sherry Lawley Case Number PZ-1043 Please Reply By November 2, 2004 Planner Sheri Lockman Project Change of Zone from A(Agricultural) to PUD for 7 (seven) lots with E (Estate) Zone uses and 1 (one) lot with A(Agricultural) Zone uses. Lawley Estates. Legal Lot B. RE-3581; being part of the SE4 Section 4, T6N, R64W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location North of and adjacent to CR 72; west of and adjacent to CR 55. Parcel Number 0801 04 000004 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 7, 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. See attached letter. Comments: Signature J Date /0 •pfd - Qy Agency cif/&rl- N,S��r fleet/ +Weld County Planning Dept. +918 10"Street, Greeley,CO.80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 +(970)304-6498 fax - a DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION ' Weld County Administrative Offices 918 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631 WEBSITE: www.co.weld.co.us Q Phone(970) 353-6100, Ext. 3540 Fax (970) 304-6498 COLORADO October 26, 2004 Sherry Lawley Change of Zone from A (Agricultural)to PUD for 7 (seven) lots with E (Estate) Zone uses with 1 (One) lot with A (Agricultural ) Zone uses. Lawley Estates. PZ-1043 1. A separate building permit shall be obtained prior to the construction of any building. 2. A plan review is required for each building. Building plans may be require the wet stamp of a Colorado registered engineer or architect. Two complete sets of plans are required when applying for each permit. 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. Each building 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. Sin rely, Rer igil Building Official Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE MEMORANDUM NOV 01 2004 vni ITO: Sheri Lockman,Planner DAT: 0 ove er-2004 Dc FROM: Peter Schei,P.E., C. neer,Public Works Department COLORADO SUBJECT: PZ-1043 Lawley states PUD(Zone Change) Weld County Public Works Department has reviewed this change of zone request. Comments made during this phase of the subdivision process may not be all-inclusive, as other concerns or issues may arise during the remaining application process. Comments External Roadways: ❑ The Weld County Roadway Classification Plan currently shows CR 72 with a classification as a local requiring a 60-foot right-of- way. The applicant shall verify the existing right-of-way and the documents creating the right-of-way shall be noted on the change of zone plat. If the right-of-way cannot be verified, it will be dedicated on the final plat. CR 72 is gravel adjacent to the proposed development and maintained by the County. ❑ The Weld County Roadway Classification Plan currently shows CR 55 with a classification as a local requiring a 60-foot right-of- - way. The applicant shall verify the existing right-of-way and the documents creating the right-of-way shall be noted on the change of zone plat. If the right-of-way cannot be verified, it will be dedicated on the final plat. CR 55 is a stabilized gravel base (2004)roadway adjacent to the proposed development and maintained by the County. ❑ Based on the proposal of limited development and apparent low traffic impact, a traffic study is not currently required. This 8 residential lot development will add approximately 77 trips per day to the transportation system. For the purpose of simplicity, it will be assumed that 50% of the traffic travels north on CR 55 and 50% of the traffic travels south on CR 55 to / from the development site. Should a dispute arise concerning traffic and associated impacts,a traffic impact study shall be required. o Current traffic counts on CR 55 adjacent to the proposed development between CR 72 and CR 74=223 aadt. o Current traffic counts on CR 55 adjacent to the proposed development between CR 70 and CR 72= 155 aadt. o Current traffic counts on CR 55 adjacent to the proposed development between SH 392 and CR 70=349aadt. ❑ This development will introduce additional vehicle trips to the roadway system. This increased level of traffic on unpaved roads creates fugitive dust and surface maintenance problems. The applicant shall enter into an agreement with the County to proportionately share the cost of paving. The cost will be based on a proportion of the traffic generated by the development to existing (background) traffic on CR 55 between SH 392 and CR 74, which connect to paved roadways. The applicant shall submit a proposed off-site agreement with the final plan. Internal Roadways: ❑ The PUD internal roadway right-of-way shall be 60-feet in width including cul-de-sacs with a 65- foot radius, and dedicated to the public. The typical cross-section of interior road should be shown as two 12-foot paved lanes with 4-foot gravel shoulders on the change of zone plat. The cul-de-sac edge of pavement radius must be 50-feet. ❑ The applicant should provide a pavement design prepared by a professional engineer along with the final plan submittal. Page 1 oft ❑ The applicant is requesting a gravel internal roadway, since access is from an existing gravel County Road (CR 72). The applicant must submit a letter to the director of Public Works, Mr. Frank Hempen, Jr., P.E., asking for a paving waiver of the subdivision interior roadway. 1 Stop signs and street name sign locations must be shown on the final roadway construction plans. ❑ Intersection sight distance triangles at the development entrance will be required. All landscaping within the triangles must be less than 3% feet in height at maturity, and noted on the final roadway plans. ❑ The applicant shall submit to Public Works stamped,signed and dated final plat drawings and roadway/construction& grading plan drawings for review(with the final application) and approval. Construction details must be included. This is consistent with County Code: Sec. 24-3-50, "The minor subdivision final plat submitted shall contain the original signatures and seals of all parties required." ❑ The applicant shall submit Improvements Agreements According to Policy Regarding Collateral For Improvements with the final plan application. These agreements must be reviewed by Public Works and shall be approved by the BOCC prior to recording the final plat. Drainage: ❑ A final drainage report stamped, signed and dated by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Colorado shall be submitted with the final plan application. The 5-year storm and 100-year storm drainage studies shall take into consideration off-site flows both entering and leaving the development. Increased runoff due to development will require detention of the 100-year storm developed condition while releasing the 5-year storm existing condition. o 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. --7 The applicant shall prepare a construction detail for typical lot grading with respect to drainage for the final application. Front, rear and side slopes around building envelopes must be addressed. In addition, drainage for rear and side lot line swales shall be considered. Building envelopes must be planned to avoid storm water flows, while taking into account adjacent drainage mitigation. ❑ Final drainage construction and erosion control plans (conforming to the drainage report) stamped, signed and dated by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Colorado shall be submitted with the final plan application. Recommendation ❑ The Public Works Department recommends approval of this change of zone. The applicant shall address the comments listed above at the specific step of the review process stated. The review process will continue only when all appropriate elements have been submitted. Issues of concern must be resolved with the Public Works Department prior to recording the change of zone and final plals: PC: PZ-1043 Lawley Estates PUD(Zone Change) Email&Original: Planner PC by Post: Applicant jib(1),4, — 'reams Ert , PC by Post: Engineer , Page 2 of 2 __ "`''eld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE NOV 1 0 2004 ‘01„ril MEMORANDUM RECEIVED TO: Sheri Lockman, Planner ( DATE: 09-November-2004 III D QC. FROM: Peter Schei, P.E., eer,Public Works Department COLORADO SUBJECT: PZ-1043 Lawley Es UD(Zone Change)b Weld County Public Works Department has reviewed this change of zone request. Comments made during this phase of the subdivision process may not be all-inclusive, as other concerns or issues may arise during the remaining application process. Comments Internal Roadways: ❑ The Pubic Works Department has reviewed the applicant's request (on 08-Sep-2004 at a design review meeting) for a paving waiver. The Department is in support of granting a paving waiver of the internal roadway proposed for Lawley Estates PUD. The homeowner's association shall be responsible for the maintenance of this private gravel roadway. Weld County does not maintain unpaved subdivision roadways. Recommendation ❑ The Public Works Department recommends approval of this change of zone. The applicant shall address the comments listed above at the specific step of the review process stated. The review process will continue only when all appropriate elements have been submitted. Issues of concern must be resolved with the Public Works Department prior to recording the change of zone and final plats. • PC: PZ-I043 Lawley Estates PUD(Zone Change)b Email&Original: Planner PC by Post: Applicant ijeir — --Tecw. " = ' PC by Post: Engineer ‘• .. •\ ,� Page 1 of 1 __ STATE OF COLORADO OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER Weld County Planning Department op.co , Division of Water Resources GREELEY OFFICE �° , Department of Natural Resources He 1313 Sherman Street, Room 818 OCT 2 6 2004 Denver, Colorado 80203 \te76 j Phone(303)866-3581 October 19, 2004 RECEIVED B FAX(303)866-3589 Bill Owens www.wa[ecstaLe.co.u5 Governor Russell George Executive Director Ms. Sheri Lockman Hal D.Simpson,RE. Weld County Planning Department State Engineer 1555 N 17th Avenue Greeley, Co 80631 Re: Lawley Estates Case No. PZ-1043 SE 1/4 of Sec. 4, T6N, R64W, 6th P.M. Water Division 1, Water District 1 Dear Ms. Lockman: Pursuant to the State Engineer's Office Memorandum dated August 7, 1995, effective August 31, 1995, this office will no longer respond to land use actions that do not involve the subdivision of land as defined in Section 30-28-101(10)(a), C.R.S. (see attached memorandum). These actions include, but are not limited to lot line adjustments, zone change requests, special use land, and division by exemption. The material submitted this time appears to be only for a change in zoning on the proposed Lawley Estates. However, we have reviewed the submitted material and in an effort to assist the county, we will provide the following comments. We have previously commented on the Lawley Estates by our letters dated July 2, 2003 when the proposal was to subdivide a 25-acre portion of Lot B (114.28 acres) of the Recorded Exemption RE-3581, into 8 single-family residential lots. The information from this referral indicates that the intent is to subdivide the entire Lot B (114.28 acres) of the Recorded Exemption RE-3581, into 8 single-family residential lots. The North Weld County Water District (District) is still listed as the source of domestic water, however a letter of commitment from the District was not included in the referral material. Accordingly, our comments from the July 2, 2003 ietter (copy enclosed) still apply. If you have any questions in this matter, please contact loana Comaniciu of this office. Sincerely, Kenneth W. Knox, Ph. D., P.E. Chief Deputy State Engineer cc: Jim Hall, Division Engineer Water Supply Branch Subdivision File KWK/IC/Lawley Estates ilirSTATE OF COLORADO HE STATE ENGINEER ''orr Water Resources „R c°� `� �,�1t of Natural Resources ..� )dwn Street.Room 818 :4:3U 73 shawl 80203 •`.�`�' (34)866-3581 revs' (303)866'3589 Roy Romer Grammar lames S.Loch head August 7, 1995 Executive Director Hal D.Simpson State Engineer L EEMORANDUMO: ALL COUNTY LAND USE PLANG Oc'/ ROM: HAL D. SIMPSON, STATE ENGINEER UBJECT: STATE ENGINEER'S COMMENTS ON PROPOSED WAJ.R SUPPTTFS FOR LAND USE ACTIONS THAT DO NOT INVOLVE THE SUBDIVISION OF LAND AS DEFINED IN SECTION 30-28-101(10)(a), C.R.S. • is memorandum is to inform you of procedural changes in providing "an opinion regarding aterial injury likely to occur to decreed water rights by virtue of diversion of water cessary or proposed to be"used to supply the propoed subdivision and the adequacy of the oposed water supply to meet requirements of the proposed subdivision", as required under ction 30-28-136(h)(1), C.R.S. (1986 Repl, Vol.). June of 1992, 192-1156, required that recommendations be made within 21 days after mailing by the county. No additional staff was allocated to implement this accelerated iew. I find that with the increased development activity in the state, my staff cannot pond in a timely manner to all of the land use referrals we receive. erefore, in order to allow our timely coents on all SUBDSION OF LAND refels mandated by section 30-28-136(h)(1) C.R.S., effective AUGUST 31, 1995, THIS FICE WILL NO LONGER RESPOND TO LAND USE ACTIONS THAT DO NOT VOLVE nth SUBDIVISION OF LAND AS DEFINED IN SECTION 30-28-101-)(a) C.R.S. (1986 REPL. VOL.). These actions include but are not limited to lot line ustments, zone change requests, special use of land, and division by exemption. Aftergust 31, 1995, we will not respond to or maintain records on any referral we receive that es not address the subdivision of land as defined in section 30-28-101(10)(a) C.R.S.closed is a "Water Supply Information Summary" form which as of August 31, 1995 we l require to be submitted along with each subdivision referral in order for us to be able to pond in a timely manner. I ask that you provide copies of this form to all futuredivision applicants along with your application package. The data required for this STATE OF COLORADO OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER _oa Co Division of Water Resources - Department of Natural Resources * �, �� 1313 Sherman Street,Room 818 " * � Denver,Colorado 80203 July 2, 2003 �"476 Phone(303)866-3581 FAX(303)866-3589 Bill Owens www.water.state.co.us Governor Mr. Kim Ogle Greg E.Walther Weld County Planning Department Executive Director 1555 N 17th Avenue Hal D.Simpson,P.E. Greeley, Co 80631 State Engineer Re: Lawley Estates Case No. MS-1043 SE 1/4 of Sec.4,T6N, R64W, 6th P.M. Water Division 1,Water District 1 Dear Mr.Ogle: We have reviewed the above referenced proposal to subdivide a 25-acre portion of Lot B (114.28 acres) of the Recorded Exemption RE-3581 recently created, into 8 single-family residential lots of approximately 3 acres in size. The North Weld County Water District (District) has been proposed as the source of water however, no letter of commitment from the District was included. The "Water Supply Information Summary"form (copy enclosed)which was provided to the county along with the State Engineer's August 7, 1995 letter was not included in the referral material.As stated in the State Engineer's letter, this form is required to be submitted along with each subdivision in order for this office to respond to the county. Based on current records on file in this office, the District currently has an adequate uncommitted water supply to provide the water associated with this project, however, this agency cannot render an opinion until a letter of commitment is received from the District. Pursuant to Section 30-28-136(1)(h)(II), C.R.S., it is the State Engineer's opinion that sufficient evidence was not submitted documenting that the proposed water supply can be provided without causing injury to the existing water rights. If you have any questions in this matter, please contact loana Comaniciu of this office. Si -reLAe William-H Fronczak .E.,J.D. Chief of Water Supply cc: Jim Hall, Division Engineer Water Supply Branch Subdivision File WHF/IC/Lawley Estates Ccde (vitti;,), Weld County Referral IOctober 5, 2004 C. COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Sherry Lawley Case Number PZ-1043 Please Reply By November 2, 2004 Planner Sheri Lockman Project Change of Zone from A(Agricultural)to PUD for 7 (seven) lots with E (Estate) Zone uses and 1 (one) lot with A(Agricultural) Zone uses. Lawley Estates. Legal Lot B. RE-3581; being part of the SE4 Section 4, T6N, R64W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location North of and adjacent to CR 72; west of and adjacent to CR 55. Parcel Number 0801 04 000004 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 7, 2004 tt❑,,� We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan pi We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. ❑ See attached letter. Comments: V1/4 re,p(ie&,O tb rcth (;c (-t 1 m ? l .acycka t iri no Ana' ow) 1nt nxc_ rock .. Signature -1,4 i Date I _Gyrt{ Agency f 1f� f t lAre-ft *Weld County Planning Dept. 6918 10th Street,Greeley,CO.80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 +(970)304-6498 fax Weld County Referral 111kOctober 5, 2004 COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Sherry Lawley Case Number PZ-1043 Please Reply By November 2, 2004 Planner Sheri Lockman Project Change of Zone from A(Agricultural)to PUD for 7 (seven) lots with E (Estate) Zone uses and 1 (one) lot with A(Agricultural)Zone uses. Lawley Estates. Legal Lot B. RE-3581; being part of the SE4 Section 4, T6N, R64W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location North of and adjacent to CR 72; west of and adjacent to CR 55. Parcel Number 0801 04 000004 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 7, 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. ikSee attached letter. Comments: Signature Date \ -'Ca -(-)U Agency \-n..t U r-(0 ❖Weld County Planning Dept. +918 10th Street, Greeley,CO.80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 +(970)304-6498 fax Applicant: Sherry Cawley Planner: Sheri Lockman Case#: PZ- 1043 �. i 2 C) , --_,S- _ _ \ ) I / C 4 a / : : wtx ii n X58 47 i - �f � r" 48 47 61 ( \ -<-: '>>-,, - 7\ ) X47 \ \‘' -\ 77\ -3-8- t ) \ 0.4 0 0.4 0.8 Miles Weld County Referral Map / v lxal,.a>s Major Roads /V Local Roads Air Railroads A/ Streams&Ditches %_ j / PLSS W r E (__) Sods CDLakes CI Floodgates S ) West Greeley Cu...,ervation District (970) 356-8097 Case Number: ,PZ- 1043 Applicant: i Sherry Lawley Planner: I Sheri Lockman Below is a list of the soils and their limitations according to the USDA, Weld County Soil Survey. i Dwellings Small Septic Tank Prime Farm Map Shallow Dwellings with Symbol Soil Name Soil Texture without Commercial Absorption Land (if Additional Comments Excavations basements basements Buildings I Fields irrigated) 38 Nelson Fine Sandy Loam 'Severe Severe !Severe _ No 47 Olney Fine Sandy Loam Slight Slight Slight Slight ;Slight Yes ) 48 Olney Fine Sandy Loam _Slight Slight Slight Slight No 56 I Renohill Clay Loam Severe No 61:Tassel 'Fine Sandy Loam ^'— Severe Severe No 77 Vona !Sandy Loam :Slight Slight Slight Slight No • The West Greeley Conservation District recommends that the applicant does an on site soils test prior to any construction. For a more complete soils description consult the Weld County Soil Survey or contact our office at (970) 356-8097. If you or the applicant have any questions please feel free to call our office. (Amity%TIM Produced by the West Greeley Conservation District 10-12-04; 9.55AM:Eaton School Dist. ;9704545:93 x< OCT 0 7 2004 cttWeld County Referral hiDe October 5, 2004 COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Sherry Lawley Case Number PZ-1043 Please Reply By November 2, 2004 Planner Sheri Lockman Project Change of Zone from A(Agricultural)to PUD for 7 (seven) lots with E (Estate) Zone uses and 1 (one) lot with A(Agricultural)Zone uses. Lawley Estates. Legal Lot B. RE-3581; being part of the SE4 Section 4,T6N, R64W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location North of and adjacent to CR 72; west of and adjacent to CR 55. Parcel Number 0801 04 000004 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 7, 2004 ❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive P/an ❑ We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. $ See attached letter. Comments: Signature kk r.i4,AA.., St11N1J� iues Date 10 (4.1O4 Agency e.4-rON SCitoo,. OIiT2aci en—a ❖Weld County Planning Dept. :918 10"Street,Greeley,CO. 80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 1.(970)304-6498 fax 10-12-04; G:SSAM;Eaton School Dist. 9704545193 S EATON SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-2 John J.Nuspl 200 Park Avenue f uperintendent Eaton, Colorado 80615 )70) 454-3402 (970) 4545193 Fax October 12, 2004 Sheri Lockman Weld County Planning Department 1400 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Sherry Lawley, Lawley Estates Change of Zone to PUD PZ-1043 Sheri Lockman: We have reviewed the above applicant's request. The Eaton School District has a process in place addressing growth within the District. The School District has adopted a methodology to determine a cash-in-lieu payment for residential development within the District in order to provide adequate educational opportunities as a result of that development. The cash-in-lieu payment per dwelling lot is $1,043 for a total of $8,344 for this 8- Lot application. Payment should be hand delivered or mailed to Eaton School District, 200 Park Avenue, Eaton, Colorado 80615. A receipt will be mailed to the applicant and a copy to the Weld County Planning Department. The District has been in contact the Jeff Couch of Team Engineering to work out details for a bus turnaround and pedestrian shelter at the entrance of the development and is in agreement with the information presented. Please contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Timothy Unrein Business Services Director Eaton School District RE-2 Enc. Date Paid Amount Check # Received By QRACOLORADO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY STATJ.,�eld l,Ounty manning UBlld tt Eii DO Department of Natural Resources W GREELEY OFFICE pun 313 Sherman Street, Room 715 Wit —Denver, Colorado 80203 JUL 2 4 2003 one (303) 866-2611 rAX (303) 866-2461 FAv D RECEIVED -z 1- 63 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES • Bill Owens Governor Greg E.Welcher Executive Director July 18, 2003 Ronald W.Cottony Division Director Mr.Kim Ogle,Project Planner Ronald W.Cottony Acting State Geologist Weld County Planning Department 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley,CO 80631 Re: Lawley Estates(sketch plan review) CGS review number WE-03-0045 SE'A,Sec 4,T6N,R64W Dear Mr. Ogle: At your request and in accordance with Senate Bill 35 (1972),I reviewed the above-referenced sketch plan proposal for 8 lots on 114 acres, which includes a large agricultural tract. The lots themselves are approximately 3 acres in size for each lot. This proposed subdivision is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Weld County Roads 55 and 72. The site occupies a relatively gently rolling upland on the west side, sloping gently to the east to a broad, flat area along the eastern boundary that contains a small irrigation ditch. The only other feature of consequence is a series of three silage pits in the southwest corner of the property (in lot 8). There are no steep slopes on the site, except for some locally steep slopes along the sides of the silage pits. There are no prominent gullies or drainages on the site. Geologic Conditions and Hazards The engineering geology report by Church and Associates,Inc. (4/17/03;job 15275-L) describes the site as being underlain by sandy soils of variable thickness,which are in turn underlain by bedrock of the Laramie Formation. Descriptions of four test holes show that the sandy soils are somewhat variable in composition, from silty to clayey, whereas the bedrock is highly variable in composition and contains claystone, sandstone, and possibly coal. An outcrop exposure in the silage pits shows that the bedding is nearly horizontal. Testing of samples reveals that the sandy soils have a low collapse potential, whereas the claystone bedrock has a low to moderate swell potential. Because of the variable subsurface compositions, Church and Associates recommends site-specific engineering investigations for foundations for each lot. CGS agrees strongly with this recommendation. Such investigations should include drilling, sampling, and testing at each actual building location,at the building-permit stage, as the basis for subsequent foundation design recommendations. If expansive bedrock is encountered beneath a building site, -- specific foundation designs may be necessary. Lawley Estates,7/18/03,page 2 Perimeter subsurface drains were not mentioned in the Church and Associates report. However,the project geotechnical engineer should consider adding a recommendation for such drains because of the presence of relatively shallow and impervious bedrock beneath the site. It is possible under such conditions for a perched water table to form on top of the bedrock. Perched ground water should be intercepted by subsurface drains in order to prevent accumulation near the house and to ensure proper foundation performance. A radiation survey revealed no natural radiation above background levels. However, there is a possibility that coal beds in the Laramie Formation could de-gas over time if they are penetrated and exposed by a house foundation. As a general preventative measure, venting systems could be built into all of the foundations to account for all potential radiation and coal-gas exposures. However, an alternative would be for an engineer to monitor each foundation excavation; if no coal is encountered,foundation venting may not be needed. The silage pits may or may not overlap the proposed building location on lot 8. It may be necessary to bulldoze or fill the pits for safety or building purposes. If they are filled and are beneath or in the immediate vicinity of the building envelope, the fill should be designed and monitored for quality control by a geotechnical engineer. We agree with Church and Associates that a separate geotechnical investigation is needed for the design of the roadway and cul-de-sac. Onsite Waste Disposal Systems Individual waste disposal systems (ISDS)are proposed for the subdivision. A preliminary percolation test report by Church and Associates shows percolation rates of 11-24 inches in the four test holes, at depths of 27-32 inches. They conclude that"standard"ISDS designs are appropriate for this site. We concur with their conclusions. Drainage Report A drainage report prepared by Jeffrey W. Couch,P.E., shows little grading modification to the site. In built-up areas, runoff will be channeled along the cul-de-sac and street,via ditches, to a detention pond in the southeast corner of the site. The detention pond will drain into the adjacent Nazarenus irrigation ditch at a 5-year historic flow rate. CGS does not have any geology-related concerns with this basic plan. In summary,there are no serious geologic conditions that would prevent the proposed subdivision. The comments stated in the consultants' reports and above should be considered in development. Please call me at(303) 866-2432 if I can be of further assistance. Sincerely David C. Noe Chief,Engineering Geology Section Kits Weld County Referral IOctober 5, 2004 C. COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Sherry Lawley Case Number PZ-1043 Please Reply By November 2, 2004 Planner Sheri Lockman Project Change of Zone from A(Agricultural)to PUD for 7 (seven) lots with E (Estate) Zone uses and 1 (one) lot with A(Agricultural)Zone uses. Lawley Estates. Legal Lot B. RE-3581; being part of the SE4 Section 4, T6N, R64W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location North of and adjacent to CR 72; west of and adjacent to CR 55. Parcel Number 0801 04 000004 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 7, 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. See attached letter. Comments: Signature Date /y /jbA Agency We ali trite q /eel) +Weld County Planning Dept. +918 10th Street, Greeley,CO.80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 +(970)304-6498 fax LAWLEY ESTATES PUD __Case # PZ-1043 (Change of Zone from Ag to PUD) Developer: Sherry Lawley ?T SE4 4-6-64 Planner: Sheri Lockman ZONED PUD/ESTATE IS NOT IN FLOOD PLAIN (0495C) NORTH WELD COUNTY WATER DISTRICT INDIVIDUAL SEPTIC SYSTEMS POUDRE VALLEY REA INDIVIDUAL PROPANE HEAT GALETON FPD WELD RE2 SD QWEST COMMUNICATIONS EATON PO 7 RESIDENTIAL LOTS W/1 AG OUTLOT PRELIMINARY ADDRESSING - 11/16/04 Lot 1 26856 Lawley Lane Lot 2 26860 Lawley Lane r Lot 3 26864 Lawley Lane Lot 4 26868 Lawley Lane Lot 5 26865 Lawley Lane (AG outlot) Lot 6 26863 Lawley Lane Lot 7 26859 Lawley Lane Lot 8 26855 Lawley Lane Lin Dodge, Building Technician Building Department 918 10th Street Greeley CO 80631 Phone: (970)353-6100, extension 3574 Fax: (970)304-6498 11/16/04 • ricts‘-N. Weld County Referral 111kNovember 3, 2004 COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Sherry Lawley Case Number PZ-1043 Please Reply By November 2, 2004 Planner Sheri Lockman Project Change of Zone from A (Agricultural)to PUD for 7 (seven) lots with E (Estate) Zone uses and 1 (one) lot with A (Agricultural)Zone uses. Lawley Estates. Legal Lot B. RE-3581; being part of the SE4 Section 4, T6N, R64W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location North of and adjacent to CR 72; west of and adjacent to CR 55. Parcel Number 0801 04 000004 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 7, 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. See attached letter. Comments: Signature G Date Moo z z Z1:OC/ Agency W AzA&vio US LATVIA- DMA COnt PAi y 1 ZMc +Weld County Planning Dept. 4918 10th Street, Greeley,CO. 80631 :•(970)353-6100 ext.3540 +(970)304-6498 fax REFERRAL CASE NUMBER PZ-1043 SHERRY LAWLEY. THE NAZARENUS LATERAL DITCH COMPANY,INC.AND THE APPLICANT/DEVELOPER HAVE NOT REACHED AN AGREEMENT. THE BOARD AND STOCK HOLDERS BELIEVE THAT CHANGING THE ZONE FROM AGRICULTURAL TO PUT)FOR 7 LOTS AND 1 AGRICULTURAL LOT WILL EXPOSE THE DITCH COMPANY TO MORE RISK AND CONFLICTS. THE NAZARENUS LATERAL DITCH COMPANY, INC.IS ASKING THE PLANNING BOARD TO REQUIRE THE APPLICANT TO COMPLY TO THE FOLLOWING: 1. THE NAZARENUS LATERAL DITCH COMPANY,INC.HAS A RECORDED RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT AGREEMENT. THEREFORE, THE DRAWINGS WILL NEED TO BE CHANGED TO REFLECT THE CORRECT RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENTS AND SHOW LATERAL IRRIGATION DITCH EASEMENTS. 2. ADD THE FOLLOWING NOTE TO ALL PLANS: EXCLUSIVE RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT EXCLUSIVE RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT SHOWN IS PERPETUAL,EXCLUSIVE AND PROPERTY OWNERS SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CROSS UNDER OR OVER SAID DESCRIBED EXCLUSIVE RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT WITH ANY STRUCTURE,FIXTURE,PROPERTY OR APPURTENANCE OF ANY TYPE OR FOR ANY REASON WITHOUT FIRST RECEIVING WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM NAZARENUS LATERAL DITCH COMPANY,INC. 3. DURING THE SKETCH PLAN REVIEW WE REQUESTED THAT THEY MAKE OUR RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT A COMMON AREA FOR THE DEVELOPMENT. THIS COULD NOT BE ACCOMPLISHED BY THE DEVELOPER. THEREFORE,NAZARENUS LATERAL DITCH COMPANY,INC.FOR SAFETY AND TO CONTROL CONFLICTS WITH PROPERTY OWNERS WILL REQUIRE THE APPLICANT TO FENCE LOT I THOUGH 4 AT THE WEST EXCLUSIVE RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT LINE WITH CHAIN LINK FENCE. 4. HISTORICALLY THIS LAND HAS NOT BEEN CROPPED FARMED,ONLY LIMITED GRAZING DUE TO SOIL EROSION. POOR MANAGEMENT OF THE SOIL ON THIS LAND CAN CAUSE"BLOW SAND." BLOW SAND CAN DRIFT INTO THE DITCH CAUSING A MAINTENANCE PROBLEM. THE NAZARENUS LATERAL DITCH COMPANY,INC.IS REQUESTING THAT OUR ENGINEER REVIEW AND APPROVE THE EROSION CONTROL PLAN. 5. NAZARENUS LATERAL DITCH COMPANY WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY DRAINAGE FROM THIS SITE. THEREFORE,THE DITCH COMPANY IS REQUESTING THAT OUR ENGINEER REVIEW AND APPROVE THE DRAINAGE PLAN. 6. ADD THE FOLLOWING NOTE(PLACE BELOW"THE RIGHT TO FARM STATEMENT"COVER PAGE) THE NAZARENUS LATERAL DITCH COMPANY,INC. HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT. OWNERS OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOT A RE-3581 AND LOT B RE-3581 LOT 1-8 RECOGNIZES THAT THE NAZARENUS LATERAL DITCH RUNS THROUGH OR IS ADJACENT TO THERE PROPERTY,THE NAZARENUS LATERAL DITCH COMPANY,INC.PROVIDES IRRIGATION WATER TO THE FIELDS OF IT'S STOCK HOLDERS.THE METHODS OR PRACTICES THAT ARE COMMONLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE DISTRIBUTION AND MAINTENANCE CAN CREATE HAZARDS. THEREFORE,THE OWNERS OF THE DESCRIBED PROPERTY,THEIR HEIRS SUCCESSORS,ASSIGNS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AGREE TO INDEMNIFIES AND HOLD HARMLESS THE NAZARENUS LATERAL DITCH COMPANY,INC. IT'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS,STOCKHOLDERS AND EMPLOYEES FOR ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS OR PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, THAT IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATIONS OF DISTRIBUTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE NAZARENUS LATERAL DITCH. MEMORANDUM • To: Sheri Lockman From: David Tuttle Date: October 19, 2004 Subject: PZ-1043 The sheriff's office recommends the following improvements for this housing sub- division: 1. The sheriff's office requests that builders and developers designate an area by the entrance of the sub-division in which to place a shelter for school children awaiting the school bus. This area should also include a pull off for the school bus which enables it to safely load and unload children out of the roadway in the event the bus is unable to drive down the street due to road conditions. 2. Either a mail distribution within the sub-division or a central drop off location within the sub-division should be developed so that residents do not have to cross a county roadway to obtain their mail. 3. The name of the street and addresses within the sub-division should be presented to the sheriffs office for approval. This will eliminate duplication of street names within the county. . 4. A permanent sign should be placed at the entrances to the sub-division detailing the name of the sub-division, and address. There should be a plan developed to maintain this sign. 5. If the roadways within this sub-division are not maintained or adopted by the county, individuals purchasing property in this sub-division should be notified that the sheriffs office will have limited traffic enforcement powers. 6. A plan should be developed to maintain roadways within the sub-division especially during inclement weather conditions for emergency vehicles. 7. The sheriff's office is very supportive of homeowner funded homeowners associations. These associations provide a contact for the sheriff's office and a means for maintaining common areas. 8. If there is an oil or gas well within this sub-division. This needs to be fenced off in order to mitigate the potential for tampering. These facilities are known to create an attractive nuisance for young people. Tampering not only creates a significant danger to safety but also of environmental damage with extensive mitigation and clean-up costs. 9. Any body of water that is on this property should be fenced off for the protection of the residents. The Sheriff's Office lacks the ability to absorb any additional service demand without the resources recommended in the multi-year plan provided to the Board of County Commissioners or as indicated by growth not considered at the time the plan was developed. I have no other comments on this proposal. Hello