HomeMy WebLinkAbout20032906.tiff 225 RESOLUTION
RE: AFFIRM DECISION OF PLANNING DIRECTOR REJECTING PROPOSED ROAD
IMPACT FEE FROM INDEPENDENT FEE CALCULATION STUDY, AND APPROVE
FEE SET BY WELD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT- ACTION PURSUIT
PAINTBALL, LLC, C/O ANTHONY NAVARRO
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,on April 23,2003,the Board of County Commissioners approved the application
of Action Pursuit Paintball, LLC,do Anthony Navarro,70943rd Avenue,Greeley,Colorado 80634,
for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit#1413 for a Use by Right,
an Accessory Use, or a Use by Special Review in the Commercial or Industrial Zone Districts
(commercial recreational facility-paintball park)in the A(Agricultural)Zone District on the following
described real estate, to-wit:
Parcels B and C of Subdivision Exemption #745;
being part of the SW 1/4 of Section 14, Township 5
North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M.,Weld County,
Colorado
WHEREAS, Use by Special Review Permit #1413 for Action Pursuit Paintball, LLC, do
Anthony Navarro, was assessed a transportation impact fee, in the amount of $21,168.00, in
accordance with Table20.1of the Weld County Code, and
WHEREAS,Action Pursuit Paintball, LLC,do Anthony Navarro,submitted to the Planning
Director an Independent Fee Calculation Study,pursuant to Code Section 20-1-320 A.,wherein the
amount of the fee was proposed to be $4,665.67, and
WHEREAS, Peter Schei, Weld County Department of Public Works, reviewed the
applicant's Independent Fee Calculation Study,and disagreed with its resulting proposed fee,with
Mr. Schei recalculating such proposed fee to be $11,415.54, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Navarro was presented with the recalculated fee, but rejected the same,
choosing instead to appeal to the Board of County Commissioners the denial by the Planning
Director of the proposed fee of$4,665.67, pursuant to Code Section 20-1-340, and
WHEREAS, upon consideration of such appeal, including a review of all information
submitted by Mr. Navarro and the Department of Public Works, the Board deems it advisable to
affirm the decision of the Planning Director, by rejecting the Independent Fee Calculation Study
proposed fee of $4,665.67, but accepting the Department of Public Works' fee calculation of
$11,415.54.
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AFFIRM DECISION OF PLANNING DIRECTOR REJECTING PROPOSED ROAD IMPACT FEE
FROM INDEPENDENT FEE CALCULATION STUDY, AND APPROVE FEE SET BY WELD
COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT-ACTION PURSUIT PAINTBALL, LLC, C/O
ANTHONY NAVARRO
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NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that in the appeal of Action Pursuit Paintball, LLC, do Anthony Navarro, of the
Independent Fee Calculation Study for Use by Special Review Permit#1413, proposing a fee of
$4,665.67,the Planning Director's decision to reject said proposed fee be,and hereby is,affirmed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Department of Public Works' fee
calculation of $11,415.54 be, and hereby is, accepted.
The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded,adopted by
the following vote on the 20th day of October, A.D., 2003.
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44411 ; MEMORANDUM
Wi�Dc. To: Board of County Commissioners
COLORADO From: Monica Daniels-Mika, Planning Director
Subject: Staff Recommendation
Date: October 14, 1003
Chronology for Appeal:
On April 23, 2003, the Board of County Commissioners approved a paint ball facility for Mr.
Anthony Navarro. The proposed traffic generated from the facility is 61.56 trip ends.
On July 28, 2003, Mr. Navarro applied for a building permit, BCN-030333, for the construction of
a 45,240 square foot paint ball recreational facility.
On August 5, 2003, Wendi Inloes, Planning Technician, assessed the transportation impact fee of
$21,168.00. This fee was based upon compliance with Table 20.1 of the Weld County Code and
information provided by the applicant on the use of the building.
On August 18, 2003, Mr. Navarro submitted a transportation impact fee appeal to the Department
of Planning Services with a corresponding $500.00 fee.
On September 10, 2003, Mr. Navarro's consultant, Diane Houghtaling, submitted additional
information suggesting a revised fee calculation of$4,665.67.
On September 24, 2003, Peter Schei, Weld County Department of Public Works, determined that
the proposed transportation study was complete and provided an alternative fee calculation for the
proposed fee of$11,415.54.
On October 7, 2003, Wendi Inloes sent letter asking for direction from applicant, reiterating the
$11,415.54 fee, asking if appealing.
ACTION: The Department of Planning Services is forwarding this case to the Board of County
Commissioners for your review and determination as found in Section 20-1-340 of the County
Code. In subsection B of this Section, the Board of County Commissioners, after hearing, shall
have the power to affirm or reverse the decision of the Director. In making its decision, the Board
of County Commissioner shall make written findings of fact and conclusions of law, and apply the
standards in Section 20-1-330 above. If the Board of county Commissioner reverses the decision
of the Director, it shall instruct the Director to recalculate the fee in accordance with its findings.
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SERVICE,TEAMWORK,INTEGRITY,QUALITY 1 r I`
RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Planning Services has determined that the applicant has failed to satisfy the
requirement of Section 20-1-330 of the Weld County Code for the following reasons:
1. The applicant has failed to rely upon general principles of impact analysis, and
2. The data, information and assumptions used by the applicant to calculate the Independent
Fee Calculations study are not consistent with the impacts proposed by the use, More
specifically, Weld County Public Works has determined the variables have been
misinterpreted in the formula for calculating road impact fees. The applicant relied upon
modified criteria for number of employees which are not consistent with application
materials.
The Department of Planning Servicing is recommending that the Board of County Commissioners
direct staff to accept the methodology and findings developed by Weld County Department of
Public Works Department and the County's retained transportation expert, Chris Fasching, P.E.,
with Felsburg, Holt and Ullevig for this Independent Fee Calculation study. It is the judgement of
staff that these findings meet the Standards of Section 20-1-330 and the proposed fee of
$11,415.54 is consistent with the impacts generated from this use.
cc: Frank Hempen
Bruce Barker
Peter Schei
Wendi Inloes
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SERVICE,TEAMWORK,INTEGRITY,QUALITY
itettare MEMORANDUM
ink TO: Board of County Commissioners 10/14/03
COLORADO FROM: Chris Gathman - Planner II
SUBJECT: Approval timeline for USR-1413 (Action Pursuit Paintball)
Two separate Use by Special Review applications were submitted for this proposal. The first
application was withdrawn and a new application was submitted to address concerns raised at
the initial Planning Commission hearing.
Timeline:
April 23, 2002 : Action Pursuit Paintball (Anthony Navarro) submits special use permit
application for an outdoor paintball park (USR-1390).
September 17, 2002: Weld County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend
denial of the outdoor paintball park (USR-1390) to the Board of County
Commissioners.
December 9, 2002: Special use permit application (USR-1390) was withdrawn and a new
special use permit application (USR-1413) was submitted for an indoor
paintball park.
February 4, 2003: Weld County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend
approval of the indoor paintball park (USR-1390) to the Board of County
Commissioners.
April 23. 2003: Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve USR-
1413.
SERVICE,TEAMWORK INTEGRITY,QUALITY
d re t DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
1555 N. 17TH AVENUE
IlDGREELEY, COLORADO 80631
WEBSITE: www.co.weld.co.us
C. PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT.3540
FAX (970)304-6498
COLORADO
October 7, 2003
Action Pursuit Paintball, LLC _
Anthony Navarro
2017 9th Street -
Greeley, CO 80631
RE: Road Impact Fee for BCN-030333.
Dear Mr. Navarro:
Enclosed is a copy of the letter that Peter Schei from Public Works had sent to you regarding the new proposed Road
Impact Fee of$11,415.54. To date we have not heard from you as to whether you agree with this fee, or if you wish
to appeal to the Board of County Commissioners. Please contact me within 10 days of receipt of this letter to let me
know how you wish to proceed.
If you need any further information, please feel free to contact me at the above address,telephone number or e-mail
address.
Sin erely, / g/
We i nToesk (ice(
Planning Technician II
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Depar meat of Planning Services ,t
1555 N. 17th .Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80631
- Phone: (970) 353-6100, Ext. 3540 Fax: (970) 304-6498 2
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REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF TRANSPORTATION ROAD IMPACT INDEPEND1 i v 1:D
CALCULATION STUCY AND SETTING OF ACCORDING FEES
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Date submitted: t' I tjQ'3 Fee Paid: 500 .i Receipt# '1'T7 5
Project/Site Name: (a-cn 'Puri-sus i?n...(NS 4
Location: sw `/4 stw. ei. ,,a..,.n.sir--P 5-1-4 , Torn at r.S,,st.yr ec C.,t* V.M
Parcel # 3jc. _ Size/Acres i o /+ecazS _
Proposed Use: I mix.tc2, Pen,.ste.rrc12._ Pfau._
Anticipated Number of Users: Projected Vehicle Miles Travel: 3 ,...i la."
Property Owner Information:
Name: A,,,kCP.,ti 'Kitt/Mt-n-0
Address: -709 43r /..r
City/State/Zip Code: 6a.t-tk-z'j, co c63( Telephone: 910-at/-W/ly'
Applicant or Authorized Agent (if different than above)
Name:
Address:
City/State/Zip: _ Telephone:
Phase of Land Use: O Sketch Plan ❑ Change of Zone ❑ Final Plat ❑ Site Plan .4/Other
Road(s)Access will be from:
Proposed Fee
Weld County Planning Department
GREELEY OFFICE
AUG 1 8 2003
RECEIVED
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• General Statement
1. The impact fee may be computed by the use of an Independent Fee Calculation Study at the
election of the fee payer, or upon the request of the Director, for any proposed land development
activity interpreted as not one of those types listed on the fee schedule or as one that is not
comparable to any land use on the fee schedule, and for any proposed land development activity
for which the Director conch.:des the nature,timing or location of the proposed development makes
it likely to generate impacts costing substantially more to mitigate than the amount of the fee that
would be generated by the ise of the fee schedule.
2. The preparation of the Ind( pendent Fee Calculation Study shall be the sole responsibility and
expense of the fee payer.
3. Any person who requests to 3erform an Independent Fee Calculation Study shall pay an application
fee for administrative costs ,3ssociated with the review and decision on such study.
Submittal Requirements
The following must be submitted in circler to apply for a request for review of transportation road impact
Independent Fee Calculation Study aid the setting of according fees:
1. Any person who requests to perform an Independent Fee Calculation Study shall pay an application
fee of$500.00 (five hundred) for administrative costs associated with the review and decision on
such Study.
2. An Independent Fee Calculation Study. A Site Traffic Impact Study will not serve as a Independent
Fee Calculation Study. The Inc=.pendent Fee Calculation study shall consist of: an estimate of the
number of trips generated by the development,an estimate of the routes employees and customers
will take to the site, a description of any mitigation provided as part of the design process, and an
estimate of the fee.
2
Formula
When an applicant elects to undertake an independent fee calculation,the following formula shall be used:
1. The Independent Fee Calculation Study for the road impact fee shall be calculated by the use of the
following formula:
FEE = VMT x NET COSTNMT
Where VMT = #TRIPS x % NEW TRIPS x LENGTH +2
VMT Vehicle-miles of travel placed on the majorroc syst m
during an average week day ( f�,l ��(ti •1( )
TRIPS Average daily One-way trips. For example, a customer
arriving and departing are two trips (the formula divides
-:y 2 to account for rounc trips)
% NEW TRIPS Percent of trips that are primary trips, as opposed to pass
by, diverted, or link trips. For example, a gas station will
have very few new trips, most customers simply stop by
on the way somewhere else.
LENGTH Average length of a trip on major road system. Based on
where the customers and employees come from. If the
employees and customers come from several directions,
a weighted average, based on an estimate of how many
from each source, will be accepted
and NET COSTNMT = COST/VMT - CREDITNMT
2. The fee calculation shall be based on data, information or assumptions contained in this Article or
independent sources, provided that one of the following applies.
a. The independent source is an accepted standard source of transportation engineering or
planning data.
b. The independent source is a local study on trip characteristics carried out by a qualified
traffic planner or engineer pursuant to an accepted methodology of transportation planning
or engineering.
c. The percent new trips factor used in the Independent Fee Calculation Study is based on
actual surveys prepared in Weld County.
*The methodology used shall be clearly explained as a part of the fee study.
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Procedure
1. An Independent Fee Calculation Study shall be undertaken throug ithe submission of an application
for an independent fee calculation. A potential fee payer may :submit such an application. The
Director shall submit such an application for any proposed land development activity interpreted as
not one of those types listed on the above fee schedule or as one t, 'at is not comparable to any land
use on the fee schedule, and for any proposed land development activity for which it is concluded
the nature, timing or location of the proposed development mal. es it likely to generate impacts
costing substantially more to mitigate than the amount of the fee thz t would be generated by the use
of the fee schedule.
2. Within ten(10)days of receipt of an application for Independent FeE Calculation Study,the Director
shall determine if the application is complete. If the Director deterr Ines that the application is not
complete, a written statement specifying the deficiencies shall I sent by mail to the person
submitting the application. The application shall be deemed cc nplete if no deficiencies are
specified. The Director shall take no further action on the applicati )n un! :s deemed complete.
3. When the Director determines that the application is complete,the application shall be reviewed by
the Director with the assistance of the Weld County Departmen of Public Works staff, and the
Director shall render a written decision in forty-five(45)days on wf a;ther the'ee should be modified
and, if so, what the amount should be, based on the standards in Section 20-1-330 below.
Standards
If, on the basis of generally recognized principles of impact analys s, it is determined that the data,
information and assumptions used by the applicant to calculate the ndependerit Fee Calculation Study
satisfy the requirements of this Section,the fee determined in the Independent Fee Calculation Study shall
be deemed the fee due and owing for the proposed traffic-generating developme nt. The adjustment shall
be set forth in a Fee Agreement. If the Independent Fee Calculation Study fails to satisfy the requirements
of this Section,the fee applied shall be that fee established for the traffic-ceneratinc i development in Section
20-1-220 above.
Appeal of Independent Fee Calculation Study Decision.
1. A fee payer affected by the administrative decision of the Director or an Independent Fee
Calculation Study may appeal such decision to the Board of County Commissioners, by filing with
the Director within ten (10) days of the date of the written decision a written notice stating and
specifying briefly the grounds of the appeal.
2. The Board of County Commissioners, after hearing, shall have the power to affirm or reverse the
decision of the Director. In making its decision, the Board of County Corr Issioners shah make
written findings of fact and conclusions of law,and apply the standards in S,, tion 20-1-280 above.
If the Board of County Commissioners reverses the decision of the Direct; r, it shall instruct the
Director to recalculate the fee in accordance with its findings. In no case shall the Board of County
Commissioners have the authority to negotiate the amount of the fee or waive the fee.The decision
of the Board of County Commissioners shall be final and not subject to further administrative appeal.
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Calculation sheet
Trip Generation
Land Uses
Independent Variable
(For example:Emi ;ees,GrossFloorSpace,Acres,DwellingUnits)
Total Trips
% New Trips (if less than 100%, please describe)
Trips Distribution (please sketch routes with estimate of distances and percentage distribution)
Fee
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ROAD IMPACT FEE ASSESSMENTS
FOR COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL SITES
Date: OPP
Permit #/Name: < kF-C?:53-3 J Address: Development: Gil n I I Foci '/ /`
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Stru ture being assessed is located in:
So west Weld - a
Wi r
Total square footage of structure: � �/t� Land Use Classification:
Actual Sq. Ft. + 1000= x Fee =
If structure will have more than one use, square footage for each use and classification:
Total square footage of
f
structure:
Classification # 1: , �( `,hen I / ' 2 / rr �1
Sq. Ft. L431Run =1000= 42),A),A xFee L Oa= (3 I/ IL,�1 C
Classification # 2:
Sq. Ft. =1000= xFee =
Classification # 3: - w
Sq. Ft. =1000= x Fee =
Classification #4:
Sq. Ft. d =10000== x Fee =
Total Amount Due: 4' jf lug. CO Letter sent to applicant:
**The assessed fee is based on the information provided by the applicant on the use of
the building.
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Action Pursuit Paintball L.L.C
2017 9th street
Greeley,CO 80631
970-381-8188
Zoning and Planning,
This letter is written as a response to a conversation I had with Monica Mika concerning
the road impact feetthat have been assigned to Action Pursuit Paintball L.L.C. We
would like to proceed with a variance to discuss our unique situation and why the fee of
$21,000.00 is excessive and an undo hardship on our small business. That total is half of
what we have saved for the down payment to the bank for a loan to even get the project
started.
The calculations used to come to the $21,000.00 fee assumes that the facility will operate
much like a Wal-Mart or Kmart. The numbers predicted that we would be at a certain
capacity every day of the week. Traffic to our business will be concentrated on
weekends and occasional Fridays. Therefore, our calculations should reflect the road
impact fee of$21,000.00 is 66%higher than needed and unreasonable.
When I spoke with Monica, I received a verbal agreement stating we could proceed with
the building permits while the revised road impact fee was being calculated so that the
forward plans of building the project would not be restricted. We also discussed that we
are proceeding at our own risk and that any road impact revised fees, once they are
agreed upon by stag will have to be paid inunediately upon our notification.
I appreciate being allowed to proceed with the building permits while this is being
worked out, as well as having the opportunity to have the case heard through the variance
process.
Sincerely,
Anthony Navarro R.N
Owner
Action Pursuit Paintball L.L.C
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Action Pursuit Paintball L.L.C
2017 9`h street
Greeley,CO 80631
970-381-8188
Planning and Zoning,
We are seeking an amendment to the USR concerning Numbers of employees and
their status. When we did the USR I think there was some confusion on our part on how
to classify an employee. We consider an employee full time if they are able to work the
entire weekend and part time if they can cover one of the two days on a weekend. Each
employee averages about 20-23 hours per week and about 20-46 hours in a 2-week pay
period.
I apologize for this error. It is easy for us to get used to our own way of doing
things and forget that technically full time employees are classified that way if they make
36-40 hrs per week. I can provide you with the last month's log for employee hours and
tax records if we need to verify this information.
We are seeking an amendment to more accurately claim 1 full time employee
(myself) and 2 part-time employees. Our Road Impact Fee process would benefit from
this updated information. I appreciate any assistance in this matter and thank you for
your guidance thus far in the road impact fee process.
Sincerely,
Anthony Navarro R.N
Owner
Action Pursuit Paintball L.L.C
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res6 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1111 H STREET
P.O. BOX 758
GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
IlDWEBSITE: www.co.weld.co.us PHONE (970) 356-4000, EXT. 3750
FAX: (970) 304-6497
COLORADO
DATE: 24-September-2003
TO: Wendi Inloes
Weld County—Department of Planning Services
1555 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
(970) 353-6100 ext.3540
SUBJECT: County-Wide Road Impact Fee for USR-1390 Action Pursuit Paintball
Dear Wendi:
The Department of Public Works recommendation for the proposed road impact fee is given below.
We agree with the applicant's suggested ITE land use category of a Golf Course (430).
The road impact fee looks at the proposed use of the land identified in the application to the County. In this
case there is no relation to an existing facility on another parcel of land. The proposed facility will add trips to
the adjacent roadway systems all of which will be new to those roadways.
"% new" is "percent of trips that are primary trips, as opposed to pass-by or diverted-link trips". In this case
for the paintball-sporting club all the trips (100%) would be primary trips. Therefore, every trip must be used in
accounting for the road impact fee (County Code - Chapter 20: Road Impact Fees).
Employees =3 (from the application: "We currently have 2 full-time employees plus myself")
Assumption: The number of employees remains at three (3) for the new facility. (from the application)
ITE Trip Generation= 20.52 / employee (Golf Course category)
VMT = TRIPS x % NEW x LENGTH _ 2
TRIPS = (20.52 average weekday trip ends/ employee) x 3 employees =61.56 trip ends
%NEW= 100%
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LENGTH =3.04 miles (Table 8, Average Trip Length, Weld County/ County-Wide Road Impact
Fee Study, 2002)
VMT = 61.56x 1.00x 3.04 =2 =93.57
FEE = VMT x (NET COST/VMT)
NET COST/VMT = $122 (Table 7, Net Cost per Service Unit, Weld County/County-Wide Road
Impact Fee Study, 2002)
.•. FEE = 93.57 x $122 =511,415.54
The applicant's responsibility to the Weld County Road Impact Fee is $11,415.54. The Department of Public
Works feels this is appropriate for the proposed land use.
Sincerel ,
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Peter Sch , .E.
Departm of Public Works
Weld Co ty
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6�l PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1 l I l H STREET
P.O. BOX 758
GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
IDWEBSITE: www.co.weld.co.us
C . PHONE (970) 356-4000, EXT. 3750
CFAX: (970) 304-6497
COLORADO
DATE: 22-September-2003
TO: Wendi Inloes
Weld County—Department of Planning Services
1555 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
(970) 353-6100 ext.3540
SUBJECT: County-Wide Road Impact Fee for USR-1390 Action Pursuit Paintball
Dear Wendi:
The Public Works Department has received an updated transportation road impact fee from the applicant (USR-
1390 Action Pursuit Paintball) dated September 10, 2003. Public Works accepts the applicant's amended
application.
Public Works feels one or more of the variables have been misinterpreted in the given formula for calculating
road impact fees. The Department has done a thorough review, worked with our expert traffic consultant, and
has a recommendation prepared for the proposed road impact fee.
Please contact our office with any questions.
Sincerely,
I
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Peter S .E.
Dep ent of Public Works
Weld County
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WENDI Inloes Transportation Road Imp . Fee Actipn Pursuit Paintball Page 1
From: Peter Schei
To: Inloes, WENDI; MONICA Mika
Date: 8/29/03 1:09PM
Subject: Transportation Road Impact Fee -Action Pursuit Paintball
29-August-2003
Monica,
Public Works has reviewed the road impact request by Anthony Navarro for USR-1390 Action Pursuit
Paintball.
The road impact fee assessed Mr. Navarro of Action Pursuit Paintball by the Planning Department was for
a commercial / industrial site, the lowest fee in that category($490 per unit of 1,000 sq. ft.). A square
footage of 43,200 was used to calculate a fee of$21,168 (43,200 sq. ft. x $490/ 1,000 sq. ft = $21,168).
Weld County Ordinance 2002-11, Table 20.1 - Road Impact Fee Schedule.
The proposed facility states that it will concentrate business on weekends and occasional Fridays. The
request goes on to further state that a $21,000 fee would be 66% "higher than needed".
Public Works finds this application INCOMPLETE, and cannot continue or complete a review of the
requested study.
1) Public Works will need the applicant(Mr. Navarro)to explain how the 66% figure was obtained.
Public Works finds no rationale to this figure. He states that his facility will operate on weekends
(Saturday& Sunday) and occasional Fridays.
Using 7 -2 = 5 days.... 5/7 = 71.4%.... does not equal 66%
Using 7- 3 =4 days.... 4/7 = 57.1%.... does not equal 66%
Ok, and 0.66 x 7 =4.62 days per week?
a) The applicant shall fully document the re-submitted computations and assessments. Specifically
the applicant must detail any assumptions and show all calculations to verify the impact fee proposed. A
proposed fee must be submitted for consideration.
b) Mr. Navarro's traffic calculations must include weekday traffic, since in the Special Review
Questionnaire he states, "Weekday afternoons will see anywhere between 10-25 players on scheduled
days only." At a later time, the applicant asks the maximum number of players to be increased from 30 to
80 daily. There is a more than double increase in the number of daily players for which the impact fee
shall incorporate.
c) Furthermore, tournaments and special events are proposed to accommodate 250 participants/
players of which vehicle traffic shall be computed. These special events, occurring up to eight times per
year(almost monthly), will have sizeable impact to the road system with-respect-to this facility's vehicle
traffic. A weighted factor should be considered.
d) Support staff and observers should be accounted for with-respect-to ant additional vehicular
traffic.
e) The estimated hours of operation must be given.
2) A letter in the application from Diane Houghtaling regarding traffic states that the facility will not
increase in size. The applicant must confirm this, since the future traffic estimate was based upon 2002
data from the existing facility. Mr. Navarro has asked that proposed daily weekend players be increased
from 30 to 80. Public Works assumes that the 80-player limit will include weekdays. The Houghtaling
traffic estimate must be revised with-respect-to the assumption and incorporated into the formula provided
in the Request For Review Of Transportation Road Impact Fee Calculations Study And Setting Of
rWENDI Inloes Trans2ortation Road Imp , Fee Action Pursuit Paintball Page 2
According Fees.
a) The Houghtaling letter states a highest arriving/departing peak hour volume of 34 vehicles based
on 2002 data, and an average of 19 vehicles. The traffic estimates must be updated with the proposed
increased number of participants for the new facility.
b) Public Works suggests a weighting factor to be included in the number of trips generated, since
the ITE Trip Generation Manual is based on a weighted average of the number of trip ends.
c) Public Works asks Ms. Houghtaling to explain the traffic equivalence of 40 single-family homes on
a Saturday for this facility.
d) "The preparation of the Independent Fee Calculation Study shall be the sole responsibility and
expenses of the fee payer." Mr. Navarro has not provided the calculations warranted for the study.
i) An estimate of the number of trips generated by the development must be submitted.
H) An estimate of the routes employees and customers will take to the site must be submitted.
Hi) A description of any mitigation provided as part of the design process shall be submitted.
iv) An estimate of the fee (in dollars) shall be submitted.
v) The"Formula" provided in the study shall be used to calculate the fee.
3) The County retains a consulting expert in the field of transportation engineering to assist the
Public Works Department in analyzing complex or non-conventional traffic impacts. Chris Faching of
Felsburg, Holt& Ullevig (FHU)will be assisting with an evaluation of this case for Public Works.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Have a nice day, Peter.
CC: Carroll, DONALD; Hempen, FRANK; Peter Schei
Oct 15 03 02: 57p Diane Houghtaling 9703582312
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DIANE 1W. HOUGHTALING
1119 12t Street.
Greeley, Colorado 80634
October 15, 2003
Wendy Inloes
Weld County Planning Department
1555 N. 17t Avenue
Greeley, CO 80632
Re: Action Pursuit Paintball
Dear Wendy,
On behalf of Navarro,I request a
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Amusement Park 480
Comm unit Recreation Center 495max ,
Golf Course 430 22.08
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generated by the new building.
2 Employees x 20.52=44.16 daily one-way trips
Existing trips= 19(from sign-in sheets June '02 thru Sept'02)
New trips=22.04 one-way trips ach e mpact the aveshoulg be;de trip length (3.04 miles)and the cosUV
the Icet fee shou
MT from the Roadway CIP($122) Therefore
FEE=#trips *%new *length_2 *cost/VMT
FEE_((22.04*3.04)=2)*122= $4,087.10
If you have any questions,please call me at 970-378-7220
Sincerely,
Diane EC7
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October 14. 2002
Chris Gathman
Weld County Planning Department
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80632
Dear Chris;
I understand that there was concern expressed by the neighbors and Planning Commissioners regarding the
traffic impacts of the Action Pursuit Paint Bail facility. 1 further understand that there is an existing facility
that is changing locations with no increase in facility size. The most significant changes in operations will
be adding weekday hours and additional festivals,
As this type of facility is not included in the 1TE,Trip Generation,an estimate of the future traffic was
made using the June 2002 through September 2002 sign-in sheets from the existing facility. As a worst case,each participate was assumed to travel separately. The highest an iving/depatting peak hour volume
was 34 vehicles. The average was 19 vehicles. This amount of traffic would be equivalent to the Saturday
traffic of 40 single-family homes.
The festivals will average 90 participates(with a maximum of 150 participates). Even assuming everyone
brings their own car the infrequency of the festivals only increases the average peak hour to 22 vehicles.
This volume will require a left turn deceleration lane and h right turn acceleration lane on US 34.
A review of the site has shown that there is a continuous kit turn lane along this section of US 34.
Unfortunately, there is insufficient distance between US 34 Business and the facility entrance for the
required left turn deceleration(822 feet)and right turn acceleration lanes(1182 feet), Frequently in these
cases the Colorado Department of Transportation has granted a waiver on the full deceleration/acceleration
lengths. There is sufficient storage length available for the festival traffic(200 feet).
It is recommended that a Manual traffic control officer be provided during festivals and the entrance be
widened to 30 feet to accommodate the two-way traffic.
Sincerely,
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1119 12th Street.
Greeley,Colorado 80634
September 10,2003
Wendy Inloes
Weld County Planning Department
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80632
Re: Action Pursuit Paintball
Dear Wendy,
On behalf of Anthony Navarro,I request a Review of the Transportation Road Impact Fees for this project.
I understand that a Commercial/Industrial land use was used to determine the fee. It is my opinion that this
designation is in appropriate. I understand that the resolution has a limited number of land uses to choose
from. This is a recreational facility. The only recreational facility fisted is Movie Theater. This facility
will generate much lest traffic than a movie theater. A review of the ITE,Trip generation handbook gives
three land uses that seem more appropriate.
Land Use Trip Rate vs. #Employees
Amusement Park(480) 22.08
Community Recreation Center(495) 27.25
Golf Course(430) 20.52
Based on the above information,The Land Use Amusement Park was use to determine the new trips
generated by the new building.
2 Employees x 22.08=44.16 daily one-way trips
Existing trips= 19(from sign-in sheets June'02 thru Sept'02)
New trips=25.16 one-way trips
Per our conversation,I will accept the average trip length(3.04 miles)and the cost/VMT from the Roadway
CIP($122). Therefore the Impact fee should be;
FEE=#trips*%new* length_2 * cost/VMT
FEE=((25.16*3.04) 2)*122= $4,665.67
If you have any questions,please call me at 970-378-7220. �.G. 00.fi E(�%; ,
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FEE _ #trips * % new * length : 2 * cost/VMT
2 Employees x 20 . 52 = 41 . 04
daily one-way trips
Existing trips = 19 (from sign- in sheets
June '02 thru Sept '02)
New trips = 22 . 04 one-way trips
Accept the average trip length ( 3 . 04
miles) and the costNMT from the
Roadway CIP ($ 122 ) .
FEE _ ( (22 . 04 * 3 . 04) : 2 ) * 122 = $4 , 087 . 70
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