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RE: APPROVE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR U.S. 34 ACCESS CONTROL
PLAN AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with an Intergovernmental Agreement for the
U.S. 34 Access Control Plan among the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the
Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Public Works Department; the
County of Larimer; Cities of Evans, Greeley, and Loveland; and the Towns of Johnstown, Kersey,
and Windsor, with terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and
WHEREAS, said Plan stems from the U.S. 34 Corridor Optimization Study Process, for
which the Board has previously expressed its support, and said Plan is designed to achieve the
goal of corridor optimization, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Intergovernmental Agreement for the U.S. 34 Access Control Plan
among the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners
of Weld County, on behalf of the Public Works Department; the County of Larimer; Cities of Evans,
Greeley, and Loveland; and the Towns of Johnstown, Kersey, and Windsor be, and hereby is,
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said agreement.
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RE: INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR U.S. 34 ACCESS CONTROL PLAN
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 7th day of April, A.D., 2003.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
W COU TY, COLO ADO
ATTEST: L4® ilda
David Lon , Chair
Weld County Clerk to B• id R" M,
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Robert D. M den, Pro-Tern
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Deputy Clerk to the.Boaf• ��
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AP' `O ' . A � ro r : EXCUSED William Jerke
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Date of signature: y//S
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
AMONG
THE CITY OF EVANS, CITY OF GREELEY
TOWN OF KERSEY, COUNTY OF LARIMER,
CITY OF LOVELAND, COUNTY OF WELD, TOWN OF WINDSOR
AND
THE STATE OF COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
THIS AGREEMEN (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") is entered into effective
as of the 74i day of �Alia R. 2004, by and among the Cities and Towns of Loveland,
Windsor, Greeley, Evans, and Kersey and the Counties of Larimer and Weld (hereinafter
referred to collectively as the "Cities and Counties"), and the State of Colorado, Department of
Transportation (hereinafter referred to as the "Department"), said parties being referred to
collectively herein as the "Agencies."
RECITALS:
A. The Agencies are authorized by the provisions of Article XIV, Section 18(2)(a),
Colorado Constitution, and Sections 29-1-201, et. seq., C.R.S., to enter into
contracts with each other for the performance of functions that they are
authorized by law to perform on their own; and
B. Each Agency is authorized by Section 43-2-147(1)(a), C.R.S., to regulate access
to public highways within its jurisdiction; and
C. The coordinated regulation of vehicular access to public highways is necessary
to maintain the efficient and smooth flow of traffic, to reduce the potential for
traffic accidents, to protect the functional level and optimize the traffic capacity, to
provide an efficient spacing of traffic signals, and to protect the public health,
safety and welfare; and
D. The Agencies desire to provide for the coordinated regulation of vehicular access
for the section of SH 34 between Interstate 25 (MP 96.25) and Weld County
Road 55 (MP 120.23) (hereinafter referred to as the "Segment"), which is within
the jurisdiction of the Agencies; and
E. The Agencies are authorized pursuant to Section 2.12 of the 1998 State Highway
Access Code, 2 C.C.R. 601-1 (the "Access Code") to enter into a written
agreement adopting and implementing a comprehensive and mutually
acceptable highway Access Control Plan for the Segment for the purposes
recited above; and
F. The development of this Access Control Plan adheres to the requirements of the
Access Code, Section 2.12.
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NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings
herein contained, the Agencies agree as follows:
1. The Access Control Plan, dated February 21, 2003, for the Segment (hereinafter
referred to as the "Access Control Plan") is attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein. The Access Control Plan Illustration, dated February 24, 2003, is
attached hereto as Exhibit B, and is incorporated herein by this reference. The Access
Control Plan Amendment Process, dated February 20, 2003 is attached hereto as
Exhibit C, and is incorporated herein by this reference.
2. The Agencies shall regulate access to the Segment in compliance with the Access
Control Plan, section 43-2-147, C.R.S., (the "Access Law")and the applicable sections
of the Access Code. Vehicular access to the Segment shall be permitted when such
access is in compliance with this Agreement, the Access Control Plan, the Access Law
and the applicable sections of the Access Code. Per section 2.12 (a) of the Access
Code, design waivers necessary for access design and construction within state
highway right-of-way, may be approved if agreed upon by the Department.
3. Accesses that were in existence in compliance with the Access Law prior to the effective
date of this Agreement may continue in existence until such time as a change in the
access is required by the Access Control Plan, the Access Law and the Access Code, in
the course of highway reconstruction, or as determined appropriate in the course of
development or subdivision actions which require local jurisdiction approval. When
closure, modification, or relocation of access is necessary or required, the Agency(ies)
having jurisdiction shall utilize appropriate legal process to effect such action.
4. Actions taken by any Agency with regard to transportation planning, transportation
facilities and traffic operations within the areas described in the Access Control Plan
shall be in conformity with this Agreement. The Cities, Towns, and Counties agree to
develop and adopt, to the best of each Agency's ability considering legal, financial, and
protocol constraints, such ordinances, official documents, plans and maps that are
necessary to fulfill their responsibilities under this Agreement.
5. Parcels of real property created after the effective date of this Agreement that adjoin the
Segment shall not be provided with direct access to the Segment unless the location,
use and design thereof conforms to the provisions of this Agreement.
6. This Agreement is based upon and is intended to be consistent with the Access Law and
the Access Code as now or hereafter constituted. An amendment to either the Access
Law or the Access Code that becomes effective after the effective date of this
Agreement and that conflicts irreconcilably with an express provision of this Agreement
may be grounds for revision of this Agreement.
7. This Agreement does not create any current financial obligation for any Agency. Any
future financial obligation of any Agency shall be subject to the execution of an
appropriate encumbrance document, where required. Agencies involved in or affected
by any particular or site-specific undertaking provided for herein will cooperate with each
other to agree upon a fair and equitable allocation of the costs associated therewith,
however, notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement, no Agency shall be required
to expend its public funds for such undertaking without the express prior approval of its
governing body or director. All financial obligations of the Agencies hereunder shall be
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contingent upon sufficient funds therefore being appropriated, budgeted, and otherwise
made available as provided by law.
8. Should any section(s) or provision(s)of this Agreement be judicially determined to be
invalid or unenforceable, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the
remaining provisions of this Agreement, the intention being that the various provisions
hereof are severable unless such provision that is judicially determined to be invalid or
unenforceable is such an essential portion of the agreement that the remaining
provisions of the agreement do not support the original intent and objectives of the
parties entering into the agreement.
9. This Agreement supersedes and controls all prior written and oral agreements and
representations of the Agencies concerning regulating vehicular access to the segment.
No additional or different oral representation, promise or agreement shall be binding on
any Agency. This Agreement may be amended or terminated only in writing executed
by the Agencies with express authorization from their respective governing bodies or
legally designated officials.
10. By signing this Agreement, the Agencies acknowledge and represent to one another that
all procedures necessary to validly contract and execute this Agreement have been
performed, and that the persons signing for each Agency have been duly authorized to
sign.
11. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any immunities
the parties or their officers or employees may possess, nor shall any portion of this
Agreement be deemed to have created a duty of care that did not previously exist with
respect to any person not a party to this Agreement.
12. It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms and conditions
of this Agreement, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly
reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing in this Agreement shall give or allow
any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not included in this
Agreement. It is the express intention of the undersigned parties that any entity other
than the undersigned parties receiving services or benefits under this Agreement shall
be an incidental beneficiary only.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Agencies,\havb'executed this Agreement effective as of the day
and year first above written. ot`..:r1.O'
City of Loveland , Colorado f
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Town of Johnstown , Colorado ATTEST:
Mayor, Town of Johnstown City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Town of Windsor, Colora/d/o�/ / ATTEST:
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CITY OF GREELEY, COLORADO
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City of Evans , Colorado ATTEST:
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Town of Kersey , Colorado ATTEST:
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County of Larimer , Colorado ATTEST:
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Intergovernmental Agreement Among the Cities and Towns of Loveland,Windsor,Greeley, Evans,and Kersey and
the Counties of Larimer and Weld and the Colorado Department of Transportation;Regarding regulation of vehicular
access along SH 34 between I-25 and Weld County Road 55.
State of Colorado
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EXHIBIT A
ACCESS CONTROL PLAN
FEBRUARY 21, 2003
SH 34, INTERSTATE 25 TO WELD COUNTY ROAD 55
CITY OF EVANS, CITY OF GREELEY
TOWN OF KERSEY, LARIMER COUNTY,
CITY OF LOVELAND, WELD COUNTY, TOWN OF WINDSOR
AND THE STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
I. PURPOSES
The purpose of this Access Control Plan is to provide the Cities, Towns, and Counties with a
comprehensive roadway access control plan for SH 34 from the junction of Interstate 25 to the
junction of Weld County Road 55 ("the segment").
II. AUTHORITY
The development of this Access Control Plan was completed pursuant to the requirements of
the Access Code and adopted by the attached Agreement.
III. RESPONSIBILITIES
The costs of access improvements, closures and modifications shall be determined pursuant to
section 43-2-147(6)(b) C.R.S., the Agreement, and this Access Control Plan.
All signatories are encouraged to acquire dedicated right-of-way for future interchange
construction when the opportunities exist. Jurisdictions agree to reserve necessary right-of-way
for future purchase toward the construction of an interchange to the extent of their legal abilities.
Said right-of-way may be usable for the interim time frame for minor considerations such as
excess parking, landscape, and signing, but no permanent buildings of any kind or storm water
detention would be allowed within the reserved right-of-way area.
The Department's Region 4 Access Unit will be responsible for arranging meetings with the
signatory jurisdictions (Access Plan Advisory Committee) at least once every six months.
Jurisdictions agree to inform impacted property owners and interested developers about the
Access Control Plan and any amendments that are made to the Access Control Plan.
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IV. ACCESS REVISIONS
Accesses described in Section V, below, may be closed, relocated, or consolidated, or turning
movements may be restricted, or the access may be brought into conformance with this Access
Control Plan, when in the opinion of the Cities and Counties with Department concurrence, or in
the opinion of the Department, any of the following conditions occur: a) the access is
determined to be detrimental to the public's health, safety and welfare, b) the access has
developed an accident history that is correctable by restricting the access, or c) the access
restrictions are necessitated by a change in road or traffic conditions, or d) there is a change in
the use of the property that would result in a change in the type of access operation, ore) a
highway reconstruction project provides the opportunity to make highway and access
improvements in support of this access control plan. Access construction shall be consistent
with the design and specifications of the Access Code.
V. ACCESS LOCATIONS
The following is a description of all existing and future access points along the Segment
including their current status and required changes. All access locations are defined by the
approximate milepoint(in hundredths of a mile) along SH 34 to the centerline of the access as
further illustrated on Exhibit B.
Access Control Plan
Individual Access Point Descriptions
The following is a description of all existing and future access points, including their current
status and changes, which are included in the Access Control Plan. All locations are defined by
the approximate milepost(in hundredths of a mile) along SH 34 at the centerline of the access.
• Frontage Road (MP 96.48): An existing public road access on both sides of SH 34. This
access currently functions as a full movement, unsignalized intersection. In the interim, the
turn movements in this intersection may be restricted. Ultimately, the north access will be
removed when property is re-developed and alternate access is available. The south
access will be relocated into Thompson Ranch and the access to SH 34 will be closed.
• MP 96.49 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• MP 96.55 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• MP 96.55 (median): Existing median opening. Access will be closed immediately by the
Department.
• MP 96.63 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• MP 96.79 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when adjacent property develops and/or a future public road is established on both sides of
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SH 34. Before the establishment of a public road at this location, turn lanes would be added
in accordance to current Access Code standards to improve U-turn operations and safety.
• LCR 5 (MP 96.79): A future public road access on both sides of SH 34. In the interim, this
access will be a signalized intersection once signal warrants are met. The new intersection
shall be constructed in accordance with current Access Code standards. Ultimately, a split
diamond interchange with LCR 3E requiring the west ramps to be braided with flyover ramps
from the I-25/SH 34 interchange will be allowed based on the availability of funding and
approval of the Department and the local authority.
• MP 96.86 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• MP 96.99 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• MP 97.08 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• MP 97.27 (north): An existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when adjacent property develops and/or a future public road is established on both sides of
SH 34.
• MP 97.28 (south): An existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when adjacent property develops and/or a future public road is established on both sides of
SH 34.
• LCR 3E (MP 97.28): A future public road access on both sides of SH 34. The new
intersection shall be constructed in accordance with current Access Code standards. In the
interim, this public road will be allowed to function as a full movement signalized intersection
once signal warrants are met. Ultimately, a split diamond interchange with LCR 5 will be
allowed based on the availability of funding and approval of the Department and the local
authority.
• MP 97.29 (south): An existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when adjacent property develops and/or a future public road is established on both sides of
SH 34.
• MP 97.30 (north): An existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when adjacent property develops and/or a future public road is established on both sides of
SH 34.
• MP 97.33 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• MP 97.46 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• MP 97.60 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
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• UP Railroad Crossing (MP 97.64): Existing at-grade railroad crossing. In the interim, this
crossing will remain. Ultimately, the highway would be constructed over the railroad
depending on the availability of funding and approval of the Department and UP Railroad.
• LCR 3 (MP 97.79): An existing public road access on both sides of SH 34. This access
currently functions as a full movement, unsignalized intersection. In the interim, the access
will be modified to become a full movement, signalized intersection once signal warrants are
met. In the ultimate condition, an interchange will be allowed based on the availability of
funding and approval of the Department, the local authority and the UP railroad. The
interchange ramps will be right-in/right-out accesses on both sides of SH 34 and will be
located west of LCR 3. Before signalization, intersection improvements in accordance with
current Access Code standards may be necessary to address capacity and safety concerns.
• MP 98.04 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• MP 98.25 (north): Existing private access with median opening. Median access will be
closed and turn movements will be restricted. Ultimately, access will be removed when
property re-develops.
• MP 98.26 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Median access will be
closed and turn movements will be restricted.
• MP 98.36 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• MP 98.37 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• MP 98.50 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Median access will be
closed and turn movements will be restricted.
• MP 98.51 (north): Existing private access with median opening. Median access will be
closed and turn movements will be restricted. Ultimately, access will be removed when
property re-develops.
• County Line Road (MP 98.83): An existing public road access on both sides of SH 34. This
access currently functions as a full movement, unsignalized intersection. In the interim, this
access will allowed to be upgraded to a signalized intersection once signal warrants are
met. Ultimately, a diamond interchange will be allowed based on the availability of funding
and approval of the Department and the local authority. Before signalization, intersection
improvements in accordance with current Access Code standards may be necessary to
address capacity and safety concerns.
• MP 99.03 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be closed
when property re-develops.
• Great Western Railroad Crossing (MP 99.09): Existing at-grade railroad crossing. In the
interim, this crossing will remain. Ultimately, the highway would be constructed over the
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railroad depending on the availability of funding and approval of the Department and UP
Railroad.
• MP 99.18 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be closed
when property re-develops.
• MP 99.22 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be closed
when property re-develops.
• MP 99.28 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be closed
when property re-develops.
• MP 99.38: Median opening to be closed.
• WCR 15 (MP 99.81): An existing public road access on both sides of SH 34. This access
currently functions as a full movement, unsignalized intersection. An immediate
improvement at this access is a westbound left turn acceleration lane. In the interim, this
intersection will continue to function as a full movement, unsignalized intersection.
Ultimately, this access will be modified to function as a N movement intersection if a parallel
roadway connection is provided between WCR 13 and WCR 15. Intersection improvements
in accordance with current Access Code standards may be necessary to address capacity
and safety concerns.
• MP 100.09 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be
removed when property re-develops.
• MP 100.22 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be
removed when property re-develops.
• MP 100.31 (north): Existing private access with median opening. Median access will be
closed and turn movements will be restricted. Ultimately, access will be removed when
property re-develops.
• MP 100.32 (north): Existing private access with median opening. Median access will be
closed and turn movements will be restricted. Ultimately, access will be removed when
property re-develops.
• MP 100.58 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be
removed when property re-develops.
• MP 100.63 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• WCR 17 (MP 100.87): An existing public road access on both sides of SH 34. This access
currently functions as a full movement, unsignalized intersection. In the interim, this access
will allowed to be upgraded to a signalized intersection once signal warrants are met.
Ultimately, a diamond interchange will be allowed based on the availability of funding and
approval of the Department and the local authority. Before signalization, intersection
improvements in accordance with current Access Code standards may be necessary to
address capacity and safety concerns.
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• MP 100.93 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• MP 101.17 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• MP 101.22 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
when surrounding property develops and alternative access is provided.
• MP 101.30 (north): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when surrounding property develops and alternative access is provided.
• MP 101.30 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Median access will be
closed and turn movements will be restricted. Ultimately, access will be removed when
property re-develops.
• MP 101.78 (north & south): Existing private access on both sides of SH 34, with median
opening. Access will be a full movement, unsignalized intersection until land re-develops,
then access will be closed or an overpass will be provided.
• MP 102.07 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• MP 102.28 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• SH 34 Business (MP 102.48): Existing interchange to remain.
• SH 257 (MP 102.80): Existing diamond interchange to remain.
• MP 103.05 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
at first opportunity.
• MP 103.30 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
at first opportunity.
• MP 103.30 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be closed
when property re-develops.
• Promontory Parkway(MP 103.79): An existing public road access on both sides of SH 34.
This access currently functions as a full movement, unsignalized intersection. In the interim,
this access will be allowed to be upgraded to a signalized intersection once signal warrants
are met. Ultimately, a diamond interchange will be allowed based on the availability of
funding and approval of the Department and the local authority. Before signalization,
intersection improvements in accordance with current Access Code standards may be
necessary to address capacity and safety concerns.
• MP 103.95 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be
removed when properties re-develop.
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• MP 104.12 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be
removed when properties re-develop.
• MP 104.14 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
at first opportunity.
• MP 104.29 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
at first opportunity.
• MP 103.29 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be
removed when properties re-develop.
• 95th Avenue (MP 104.77): An existing public road access on both sides of SH 34. This
access currently functions as a full movement, unsignalized intersection. In the interim, the
intersection will continue to function as a full movement, unsignalized intersection with
improvements in accordance with current Access Code standards to address capacity and
safety concerns. Ultimately, this access will be modified to a 3/4 movement intersection if a
parallel roadway connection is provided to Promontory Parkway.
• MP 105.02 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be
removed when properties re-develop.
• MP 105.41 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
when properties re-develop.
• MP 105.42 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be
removed when properties re-develop.
• MP 105.65 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be
removed when properties re-develop.
• Two Rivers Parkway(MP 105.91): An existing public road access on both sides of SH 34.
This access currently functions as a full movement, unsignalized intersection. In the interim,
this access will be allowed to be upgraded to a signalized intersection once signal warrants
are met. Ultimately, a diamond interchange will be allowed based on the availability of
funding and approval of the Department and the local authority. Before signalization,
intersection improvements in accordance with current Access Code standards may be
necessary to address capacity and safety concerns.
• MP 106.08 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• MP 106.49 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
when properties re-develop and cross access to adjacent parcels is available.
• MP 106.49 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be
removed when properties re-develop and cross access to adjacent parcels is available.
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• MP 106.51 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
when properties re-develop.
• 71st Avenue (MP 107.10): An existing public road access on the south side of SH 34. This
access currently functions as a full movement, unsignalized intersection. In the interim, this
access will be modified to function with ' movements on the north side and right-in/right-out
movements on the south side with cross access to 65th Avenue. In addition, intersection
improvements in accordance with current Access Code standards would be necessary to
address capacity and safety concerns. Ultimately, this access would continue to function
with 3/4 movements on the north side and right-in/right-out movements on the south side.
• MP 107.13 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when properties re-develop.
• MP 107.32 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be
removed when properties re-develop.
• MP 107.42 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be
removed when properties re-develop.
• 65th Avenue (MP 107.61): An existing public road access on both sides of SH 34. This
access currently functions as a full movement, signalized intersection. In the interim, this
access will remain a signalized intersection with improvements in accordance with current
Access Code standards to address capacity and safety concerns. Ultimately, a diamond
interchange will be allowed based on the availability of funding and approval of the
Department and the local authority.
• MP 107.70 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be
removed when properties re-develop.
• MP 107.92 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
at first opportunity.
• MP 107.92 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
when properties re-develop.
• MP 107.96 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Median access will be
closed and turn movements will be restricted. Ultimately, access will be removed when
property re-develops.
• MP 108.10 (north): Existing private access with median opening. Access will remain open
for single family residence.
• MP 108.10 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when properties re-develop.
• MP 108.32(north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
at first opportunity.
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• MP 108.32 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be
removed when properties re-develop.
• MP 108.44 (north): Existing private access with median opening. Median access will be
closed and turn movements will be restricted. Ultimately, access will be removed when
property re-develops.
• MP 108.44 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Median access will be
closed and turn movements will be restricted. Ultimately, access will be removed when
property re-develops.
• MP 108.55 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will remain for
existing use.
• 47th Avenue (MP 109.11): An existing public road access on both sides of SH 34. This
access currently functions as a full movement, signalized intersection. In the interim, this
access will remain a signalized intersection with improvements in accordance with current
Access Code standards to address capacity and safety concerns. Ultimately, a diamond
interchange will be allowed based on the availability of funding and approval of the
Department and the local authority.
• MP 109.26 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed at
first opportunity.
• MP 109.42 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
when properties re-develop.
• MP 109.54 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
when properties re-develop.
• MP 109.62 (north): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when properties re-develop.
• MP 109.62 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access may remain open
as emergency access only, if needed.
• MP 109.80 (north): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
when properties re-develop.
• 35th Avenue (MP 110.23): An existing public road access on both sides of SH 34. This
access currently functions as a full movement, signalized intersection. In the interim, this
access will remain a signalized intersection with improvements in accordance with current
Access Code standards to address capacity and safety concerns. Ultimately, an
interchange will be allowed based on the availability of funding and approval of the
Department and the local authority.
• MP 110.56 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when properties re-develop.
• MP 110.75 (median opening): Existing median opening to remain open.
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• 23`d Avenue (MP 111.23): An existing interchange with SH 34 to remain with enhancements
to ramps and the cross street to improve operations.
• 17th Avenue (MP 111.74): An existing public road access on both sides of SH 34. This
access currently functions as a full movement, signalized intersection. Interim
improvements may be necessary to address capacity and safety concerns. Ultimately, this
access will remain a signalized intersection.
• MP 112.00 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be
removed at first opportunity.
• MP 112.08 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
at first opportunity.
• 11th Avenue (MP 112.23): An existing public road access on both sides of SH 34. This
access currently functions as a full movement, signalized intersection. Interim improvements
may be necessary to address capacity and safety concerns. Ultimately, this access will
remain a signalized intersection.
• US 85 Bypass/ SH 34 Bypass (MP 112.59): An existing interchange with SH 34. See
ultimate plan for potential modifications at this interchange. Modifications would be
dependent on the availability of funding and approval of the Department and the local
authorities.
• 1st Avenue (MP 113.82): An existing public road access on both sides of SH 34. This
access currently functions as a full movement, unsignalized intersection. In the interim, the
intersection will continue to function as a full movement, unsignalized intersection with
improvements in accordance with current Access Code standards to address capacity and
safety concerns. In addition, a connection to Balsam Avenue would be provided.
Ultimately, this access will be modified to a % movement intersection (both sides of
highway).
• MP 114.50 (north): Existing private access with median opening. Access and median
opening will be removed at first opportunity.
• MP 114.50 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access and median
opening will be removed at first opportunity.
• MP 114.51 (south): Existing private access without median opening. Access will be removed
at first opportunity.
• WCR 45 (MP 115.20): An existing public road access on the south side of SH 34. This
access currently functions as a full movement, unsignalized intersection. In the interim, this
access will continue to function as a full movement, unsignalized intersection with
improvements in accordance with current Access Code standards to address capacity and
safety concerns. Ultimately, the median opening will be closed and this access will be
converted to a right in/right out intersection when cross access is provided to the SH 34
Business Route.
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• SH 34 Business (MP 115.41): An existing public road access on the north side of SH 34.
This access currently functions as a full movement, unsignalized intersection. In the interim,
this access will continue to function as a full movement, unsignalized intersection with
improvements in accordance with current Access Code standards to address capacity and
safety concerns. Ultimately, the intersection would be signalized and a new public road
would be established on the south side of SH 34.
• MP 115.47 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• MP 115.50 (north): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• MP 115.68 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• MP 115.74 (north): Existing private access with median opening aligning with WCR 45.5.
Ultimately, access will remain open. Intersection improvements in accordance with current
Access Code standards may be necessary to address capacity and safety concerns.
• WCR 45.5 (MP 115.74): An existing public road access on the south side of SH 34. This
access currently functions as a full movement, unsignalized intersection. In the interim, the
intersection will continue to function as a full movement, unsignalized intersection with
improvements in accordance with current Access Code standards to address capacity and
safety concerns. Ultimately, this access will be modified to a 3/, movement intersection.
• MP 115.85 (north): Existing emergency only access with median opening. Access will
remain as such, if necessary.
• MP 116.00 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when properties re-develop.
• MP 116.17 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when properties re-develop.
• MP 116.21 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when properties re-develop.
• MP 116.25 (north): Existing private access with median opening. Access aligns with WCR
47 and will remain open.
• WCR 47 (MP 116.25): An existing public road access on the south side of SH 34. This
access currently functions as a full movement, unsignalized intersection. In the interim, the
intersection will continue to function as a full movement, unsignalized intersection with
improvements in accordance with current Access Code standards to address capacity and
safety concerns. Ultimately, this access will be modified to a % movement intersection.
• MP 116.26 (north): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be combined
with private access located at MP 116.25 (north).
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• MP 116.29 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be closed
when property re-develops.
• MP 116.34 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be closed
when property re-develops.
• MP 116.49 (north): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be closed
when property re-develops.
• WCR 47.5 (MP 116.74): An existing public road access on the north side of SH 34. This
access currently functions as a full movement, unsignalized intersection. In the interim, the
intersection will continue to function as a full movement, unsignalized intersection with
improvements in accordance with current Access Code standards to address capacity and
safety concerns. Ultimately, this access will be modified to a % movement intersection.
• MP 116.74 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access aligns with WCR
47.5 and will remain open.
• MP 116.78 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when properties re-develop and use access across from WCR 47.5 at MP 116.74.
• MP 116.80 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when properties re-develop and use access across from WCR 47.5 at MP 116.74.
• MP 116.95 (north): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• MP 117.25 (north): Existing private access with median opening. Access aligns with WCR
49 and will remain open.
• WCR 49 (MP 117.25): An existing public road access on the south side of SH 34. This
access currently functions as a full movement, unsignalized intersection. In the interim, the
intersection will continue to function as a full movement, unsignalized intersection with
improvements in accordance with current Access Code standards to address capacity and
safety concerns. Ultimately, this access will function as a full movement, signalized
intersection.
• MP 117.27 (north): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed at
first opportunity.
• MP 117.27 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed at
first opportunity.
• MP 117.32 (north): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be closed
when property re-develops and cross access provided to WCR 49.
• MP 117.57 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops and cross access provided to WCR 49 or WCR 49.5.
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• MP 117.62 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops and cross access provided to WCR 49.5.
• MP 117.71 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when property redevelops and cross access provided to WCR 49.5.
• MP 117.74 (north): Existing private access with median opening. Access aligns with WCR
49.5 and will remain open as a ' movement intersection.
• WCR 49.5 (MP 117.74): An existing public road access on the south side of SH 34. This
access currently functions as a full movement, unsignalized intersection. In the interim, the
intersection will continue to function as a full movement, unsignalized intersection with
improvements in accordance with current Access Code standards to address capacity and
safety concerns. Ultimately, this access will be modified to a '/< movement intersection.
• MP 117.76 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when property redevelops and cross access provided to WCR 49.5.
• MP 117.87 (north): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• MP 117.89 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• MP 118.03 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• MP 118.09(south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• MP 118.14 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• MP 118.16 (north): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops and cross access provided to WCR 51.
• MP 118.20 (north): Existing private access with median opening. Access aligns with WCR
51 and will remain open.
• WCR 51 (MP 118.20): An existing public road access on the south side of SH 34. This
access currently functions as a full movement, unsignalized intersection. In the interim, the
intersection will continue to function as a full movement, unsignalized intersection with
improvements in accordance with current Access Code standards to address capacity and
safety concerns. Ultimately, this access will function as a full movement, signalized
intersection.
• MP 118.44 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be closed
when property develops and/or a public road is established at this location.
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• New Public Road (MP 118.44): A future public road access on the south side of SH 34. The
new intersection shall be constructed in accordance with current Access Code standards. In
the interim, this public road will be allowed to function as right-in/right-out intersection.
Ultimately, this access will continue to function as a right-in/right-out intersection.
• MP 118.48 (north): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when properties re-develop.
• MP 118.67 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when properties re-develop.
• MP 118.70 (north): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when properties re-develop.
• MP 118.71 (south): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when properties re-develop.
• MP 118.74 (north): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when properties re-develop.
• Kersey Road Business Route (MP 118.86): An existing public road access on the south side
of SH 34. This access currently functions as a one-way movement, unsignalized
intersection. In the interim, intersection improvements may be necessary to address
capacity and safety concerns. Ultimately, this access will remain a one-way movement,
unsignalized intersection.
• SH 37/1St Street (MP 119.17): An existing public road access on both sides of SH 34. This
access currently functions as a full movement, unsignalized intersection. In the interim, this
access will allowed to be upgraded to a signalized intersection once signal warrants are
met. Before and after signalization, intersection improvements in accordance with current
Access Code standards may be necessary to address capacity and safety concerns.
Ultimately, this access will function as a full movement, signalized intersection.
• MP 119.69(north): Existing private access with median opening. Access will be removed
when property re-develops.
• 9th Street(MP 119.69): An existing public road access on the south side of SH 34. This
access currently functions as a full movement, unsignalized intersection. In the interim, the
intersection will continue to function as a full movement, unsignalized intersection with
improvements in accordance with current Access Code standards to address capacity and
safety concerns. Also, a future public road from the north will be allowed to access SH 34 at
this intersection. Ultimately, this access will be allowed to function as a full movement
signalized intersection.
• WCR 56/WCR 55 (MP 120.02): This access currently functions as a full movement,
unsignalized intersection. In the interim, the intersection will continue to function as a full
movement, unsignalized intersection with improvements in accordance with current Access
Code standards to address capacity and safety concerns. Ultimately, this access will be
closed when a new intersection to the east(MP 120.02) is provided.
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• New WCR 55 Intersection (MP 120.22): A future public road access on both sides of SH 34
that provides a connection to WCR 56. In the interim, this access does not exist. Ultimately,
the new intersection shall be constructed in accordance with current Access Code standards
and would be allowed to function as a full movement unsignalized intersection once signal
warrants are met.
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EXHIBIT B: ACCESS PLAN ILLUSTRATED
The attached Exhibit B is for general illustration and only for the ease of locating access points.
Refer to the text of Exhibit A for accurate access location information.
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EXHIBIT C
ACCESS CONTROL PLAN AMENDMENT PROCESS
February 20, 2003
SH 34, INTERSTATE TO WELD COUNTY 55
CITY OF EVANS, CITY OF GREELEY,
TOWN OF KERSEY, LARIMER COUNTY,
CITY OF LOVELAND, WELD COUNTY, TOWN OF WINDSOR
AND THE STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1. Any request for amendment must be submitted to the Department by a signatory of the IGA
(an Agency). The amendment must be located within the jurisdiction and have the written
support of the submitting signatory. The amendment request shall include the following
documents:
• Description of Access
• Justification for Amendment
• Supporting Traffic Analysis
• A List of Design Waivers and Corresponding Action
• A Plan Clearly Depicting the Access Modification including Dimensions as
Appropriate
2. The Department shall review the submittal for completeness and for consistency with the
Access Control Plan and the Access Code.
3. If the amendment request is found to be complete, it will be forwarded to all members of the
Advisory Group designated below with a brief report prepared by the Department.
• The Advisory Group will be comprised of one representative from each signatory.
• With all amendment requests, the Department will schedule a meeting within 45 days
of receiving a complete amendment request. At that meeting, the sponsoring
signatory will be given an opportunity to present its request. Also, the Department will
present a review of the request, addressing technical features, operational issues
and resulting design waivers. All signatories will have the opportunity to comment on
the request and ask questions.
4. After the Advisory Group has reviewed and discussed the amendment request, each
signatory will have 30 days to make a decision on whether to accept or decline the
amendment. The signatories of the Advisory Group will submit their vote to the Department
in writing, and an affirmative vote of 2/3 or more of the signatories will be necessary to
approve the amendment. The lack of response of an Advisory Group signatory within the
30-day period will be interpreted as a "decline" decision. The Department will notify all
signatories within 35 days of the meeting relative to the Group's decision; a tally sheet
documenting each signatory's vote will be provided. Any amendment request that results in
a violation of the Access Code or is not an improvement of a substandard situation will not
be considered. Further, any amendment request that relaxes the restrictive nature of the
Access Control Plan must include an affirmative Department vote as part of the 2/3
signatories' approval.
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STATE OF COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Access Unit - Traffic Section M• il OT
1420 2n°Street -
Greeley,Colorado 80631 : _
Phone(970)350-2163 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Fax (970)350-2198
US 34 Access Control Plan and
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February 9, 2004 1 C (, j 1'
Weld County FEB 1 2
Attention - Frank Hempen,Public Works Director 2004 0
P.O. Box 758
Greeley CO 80632
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REF—Access Control Plan IGA, and setting the first Advisory Committee meeting on March 9,21 1
Dear Frank,
CDOT is happy to provide the County with the signed Intergovernmental Agreement for the US 34 Access
Control Plan. The effective date of that Agreement is January 7,2004. We held out for a while after receiving the
last signature,hoping Johnstown would sign on,but they declined.
As you see,we removed references to Johnstown. During the signature process with our Chief Engineer,he
consulted our Attorney General's office. They recommended that since Johnstown had not signed the Agreement,
they should be removed from the document. This does not preclude them from a future agreement to this Plan by
becoming a signatory, should they so choose. I have left Page 5 (the signature page for Johnstown) in the
document,and have crossed through it,so there is no confusion that it has not been signed by the Town.
It is now time to initiate the first Access Plan Advisory Committee. As discussed,we will meet at least once every
six months - to discuss development plans along the corridor,get updates from the jurisdictions,and review any
proposed amendments to the Plan. I am assuming that the Technical Committee members will comprise this
group,but welcome any Policy members to participate as they choose. Please discuss this meeting with your Policy
member,and extend my invitation. (I am not sending this letter to that group.)
The first Access Plan Advisory Committee meeting is set for Tuesday,March 9, at 1:30, in the North Platte
Conference Room (the auditorium). I hope you can join us. Please let me know if this time works for you, and
who will represent your agency at this first meeting.
----\Kin regards,
ess M.Jones 4,41/411.
Reg.4 Ac anager
Ph —970.350.2163;Fax—970.350.2198
Xc: to all Technical Committee representatives;K. Harding;R. Gabel;R. Garcia; file
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