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February 7, 2003
Weld County Planning Department
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
To Whom it May Concern,
I have contracted with LANDPROfessionals, LLC, to process all work related to a Site
Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review application to be filed at Weld
County. LANDPROfessionals, LLC, is authorized to represent John Johnson throughout
this process.
Sincerely,
ohn Johnson
SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL
REVIEW (USR) APPLICATION
IFOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE DATE RECEIVED: I
RECEIPT#/AMOUNT# 1$ CASE#ASSIGNED:
APPLICATION RECEIVED BY PLANNER ASSIGNED:
Parcel Number: 0803 01 000056
(12 digit number-found on Tax I.D.information,obtainable at the Weld County Assessors Office,or www.co.weld.co.usL
Legal Description: Lot B of AMRE-499; Part of the S2NE4/S2NW4 of Section 1, Township 6
North, Range 65 West
Flood Plain: No, Zone District: Agricultural, Total Acreage: 136.6, Overlay District: None
Geological Hazard: No
FEE OWNER(S) OF THE PROPERTY:
Name: John Johnson
Home Phone#(970)454-1043
Address: 23016 WCR 74
City/State/Zip Code Eaton, CO 80651
APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT(See Below:Authorization must accompany applications signed by
Authorized Agent)
Name: AGPROfessionals/LANDPROfessionals LLC, Lauren Light
Work Phone#(970) 535-9318 Email Address: Llight@agpros.com
Address: 4311 Highway 66, Suite 4
City/State/Zip Code: Longmont, CO 80504
PROPOSED USE:
Amend USR-1282 to include the addition of a milk parlor, lagoon and revise the approved number
of animals to include dairy cows as well as feeder calves.
I (We)hereby depose and state under penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals, and/or
plans submitted with or contained within the application are true and correct to the best of 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 that
the signatory has to legal authority to sign for the corporation.
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EXHIBIT
2003-1464
SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL
REVIEW(USR)QUESTIONNAIRE
The following questions are to be answered and submitted as part of the USR application. If a
question does not pertain to your use, please respond with "not applicable", with an explanation
as to why the question is not applicable.
1. Explain, in detail,the proposed use of the property.
The existing use of this property is a feedlot facility. The proposed use is a dairy facility
for milk production as well as continued use as a feedlot. Supporting infrastructure
includes buildings and corrals for livestock husbandry, equipment storage, maintenance
facilities, waste management control structures and primary residence for the owner.
This proposal is to amend the existing special use permit to include the addition of a milk
parlor and revise the approved number of animals to include dairy cows as well as feeder
calves. An additional lagoon will be constructed south of the existing lagoons.
Historically, feeding operations have been located on this property since 1973. The
existing Use by Special Review(USR-1282)allows 11,240 head of cattle and 20 horses.
2. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter
22(Comprehensive Plan).
Section 22-2-60 A.Goal.1 states "Conserve agricultural land for agricultural purposes
which foster the economic health and continuance of agriculture". 1.A.Policy 1.1 states
"Agricultural zoning will be established and maintained and promote the County's
agricultural industry. Agricultural zoning is intended to provide areas for agricultural
activities and other uses interdependent upon agriculture."
The proposed use is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive plan through the
preservation, enhancement and growth of agriculture. A feedlot has existed at the site
since approximately 1973. The facility supports commercial and industrial uses directly
related to or dependent upon agriculture. The proposed site is not located within a flood
hazard zone, a geologic hazard zone or airport overlay zone. The property use is
necessary in Weld County to preserve the agricultural economic base historically
attributed to the area. The proposed use will provide approximately nineteen agriculture
jobs for Weld County residents. Typically, feedlot and dairy operations contribute 2.5
times their gross sales into the local economy.
The proposed request is consistent with USR-1282 as well as the Weld County
Comprehensive Plans support of agricultural activities.
3. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter
23 (Zoning) and the zone district in which it is located.
This proposal meets the intent of the agricultural zone district where the site is located. A
livestock confinement operation exceeding four(4)animal units is permitted in the A
(Agricultural)zone district as a Use-by-Special Review. Public health, safety and welfare
are protected through adherence to applicable county, state and federal regulations and
requirements.
4. What type of uses surround the site? Explain how the proposed use is consistent and
compatible with surrounding land uses.
Agricultural uses that surround this site include farming, cattle grazing, and hay
production. A large feedlot is in existence directly north of the subject property. Also, a
Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review for an automobile repair
business exists directly east of subject property. This proposal is compatible with the
surrounding agricultural uses and the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. There are
three(3) residential homes located within 500 feet of the proposed USR boundary.
5. Describe, in detail, the following:
a. How many people will use this site?
Approximately nineteen (19) employees, the owners and owners' family, sales
representatives and supply delivery people.
b. How many employees are proposed to be employed at this site?
Approximately nineteen (19) employees will work over 3 shifts. Dairies typically
have an employee to animal ratio of one employee per every one hundred
animals. However,this number can vary as much as twenty percent.
c. What are the hours of operation?
The facility will continue to operate 24 hours per day as it does presently.
Equipment operations, trucks, farming activities and maintenance activities, other
than emergencies,will occur primarily during daylight hours.
d. What type and how many structures will be erected (built)on this site?
Most structures are currently in place. A milk parlor, and one(1)additional
lagoon will be constructed. Please refer to the site plan maps for existing and
proposed structures.
e. What type and how many animals, if any,will be on this site?
The facility is currently permitted for 11,240 head as a feedlot. The ratio of 1.4
dairy cows for every 1 feeder calf will reduce the overall number based upon how
many dairy cows are located at the facility. The following table provides
examples based on the number of dairy cows and feeder calves that could
potentially be located on the facility.
Dairy Cows Feeder Calves Total Head
0 11,240 11,240
500 10,540 11,040
1000 9840 10,840
1500 9140 10,640
2000 8440 10,440
The 1.4 ratio is based upon required pen space for dairy cows as well as manure
production. By combining milk cows and feeder calves the owner will be able to
operate the facility based upon market conditions.
f. What kind (type, size,weight)of vehicles will access this site and how often?
Typical vehicles accessing this site include feed and hay delivery trucks and
semi-tractors and trailers, employee and owner vehicles, animal product vendors,
and ag-related equipment. Operating equipment includes typical farming
equipment, tractors, loaders and attachments.
Semi-Tractor Livestock Trucks 8-10/wk
Semi-Tractor Commodity Truck 10/wk
Commodity Farm Trucks 5/wk
Hay Trucks, Semi-Tractors daily during hay season
Silage—daily during silage cutting season
Rendering Truck—when needed
Semi-Tractor Milk Truck 1/day
g. Who will provide fire protection to the site?
Galeton Fire District
h. What is the water source on the property? (Both domestic and irrigation).
North Weld County Water District.
What is the sewage disposal system on the property? (Existing and proposed).
Existing septic system.
j. If storage or warehousing is proposed, what type of items will be stored?
Storage and warehousing are not proposed as the primary use of this site.
Feedstuffs, livestock bedding, manure, equipment parts and supplies typical of
farming activities are stored on site.
6. Explain the proposed landscaping for the site. The landscaping shall be separately
submitted as a landscape plan map as part of the application submittal.
No additional landscaping is planned.
7. Explain any proposed reclamation procedures when termination of the Use by Special
Review activity occurs.
Reclamation procedures include compliance with applicable regulations such as the
Colorado Confined Animal Feeding Control Regulations to manage solid manure and
stormwater runoff until all relative material is adequately removed. Should the facility be
permanently discontinued for use as a feedlot/dairy, it would be marketed under
applicable county planning and zoning regulations to its greatest and best use.
8. Explain how the storm water drainage will be handled on the site.
Storm water drainage is handled by existing ponds, one (1) new pond will be constructed,
which will be maintained and operated in accordance with the Colorado Confined Animal
Feeding Control Regulations. Water from these ponds is used to irrigate farm ground.
Specific details regarding storm water management are outlined in the Comprehensive
Nutrient Management Plan.
9. Explain how long it will take to construct this site and when construction and landscaping
is scheduled to begin.
The additional construction proposed is a milk parlor and a new lagoon to be located
south of the existing lagoons. Construction of the new facilities are anticipated to begin in
2003.
10. Explain where storage and/or stockpile of wastes will occur on this site.
Most of the manure produced at the facility is either land applied to crops after being
removed from pen surfaces or hauled off and provided to local farmers. Storm water and
process wastewater will be stored in wastewater retention structures designed to meet
State CAFO regulations. No hazardous material storage is proposed for this site.
Stormwater and wastewater will be periodically land applied at agronomic rates. Details
of the manure management system are outlined in the Comprehensive Nutrient
Management Plan. Debris and refuse are collected and removed by BFI trash service.
WELD COUNTY ROAD ACCESS INFORMATION SHEET
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Weld County Public Works Department Date: February 7,2003
P.O. Box 758, Greeley, CO 80632
Phone: (970)356-4000, Ext.3750 Fax: (970)304-6497
1. Applicant Name: John Johnson,23016 WCR 74, Eaton,CO 80651,(970)454-1043
2. Address or location of access: 23016 WCR 74(Between WCR's 47 and 49 south of and adjacent to WCR 74
Part of the NW4 of Section 1, T6N, R65W of the 6th P.M.,Weld County,Colorado.
Subdivision Block Lot
Weld County Road #74 Side of Road south Distance from nearest intersection 85 feet
3. Is there an existing access to the property? Yes #accesses 6
4. Proposed Use: Existing Livestock Confinement Operation/addition of milk parlor
5. Site Sketch
Legend for Access Description:
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