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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20010653 "Idaho Creek" PUD -Specific Development Guide- 2001-0653 SS "Idaho Creek P.U.D." -Specific Guide- Introduction: Idaho Creek is to be a"Planned Unit Development" in the 1-25 M.U.D. The property encompasses approximately 100 acres. Fifty percent (50%) of the property is to be developed for single family residential detached homes. The remaining fifty- percent(50%) will be utilized as open space and for a potential school site. The homes will be built"on-site" by Kaufman and Broad. The Homes will be priced between $95,000 to $140,000 and range in size from 870 to 1,600 square feet with a standard garage. L Environmental Impacts A. Noise and Vibration Idaho Creek is bordered on the East by a Mobile Home Park, on the North by the Milky Way Business Park, on the South by farmland and on the West by wetlands and flood plain. General construction of Idaho Creek will occur primarily during the normal working and daytime hours. This will thus minimize the effect noise and vibration will have on the residents of the Mobile Home Park. The effect on the Milky Way Business Park is negligible since Milky Way will also be under commercial construction at the same time Kaufman and Broad will be constructing homes at Idaho Creek. The most intensive amount of noise and vibration produced from Idaho Creek will occur during the grading and infrastructure placement phase of the project. This phase will begin soon after Final Plan approval. Actual construction of the homes will not exceed normal noise and vibration factors for similar developments and again will be limited to daytime hours. B. Smoke, dust and Odors The type of residential development proposed for Idaho Creek does not have smoke associated as a by product of the systems of construction to be employed. There shall not be any noxious odors expelled as a result of residential construction at Idaho Creek. In order to minimize the effect of blown dust that residential developments inevitably create,the builder will periodically spray water and organic solutions on areas that are most susceptible to create windblown dust. C. Heat, Light and Glare The machinery used for construction of the streets and infrastructure may cause a certain amount of excess heat in the immediate area for a limited period of time. Asphalt, by nature of its properties and color, will also create excess heat. However, the levels of heat shall not exceed typical developments. Most construction activity will be during the daylight hours and thus the need for lighting is minimal except for security purposes. Idaho Creek is situated in such a position that daytime glare will not effect motorists traveling on Highway 119. The Milky Way Business Park creates a buffer between Idaho Creek and Highway 119. Most of the materials used in residential construction do not produce an intensive glare. Street lighting within Idaho Creek will not create a nuisance to motorists on Highway 119 due to the property's distance from the Highway. In addition, the Business Park creates a buffer between Idaho Creek and the Highway. D. Visual/Aesthetic Impacts Idaho Creek is currently a vacant, farmed property. The visual effect of the property will begin to change following the approval of the Final Plan. The crops will be graded down and the infrastructure process will start. The property is relatively level and thus the amount of earthwork will be minimal compared to more topographically challenged properties. The homes to be built at Idaho Creek will be constructed in"earth tone" colors that will be aesthetically pleasing and blend with the general area. The other component of Idaho Creek is the extensive open space area. Idaho Creek will have approximately 50 acres of open space area dedicated to preserving the unique Eco-systems and wetlands that exist within the Idaho Creek development. The areas will be improved and maintained to enhance the visual appeal of the property. E. Electrical Interference During construction of Idaho Creek only typical cellular phones and construction radios will be employed as communication devices by Kaufman and Broad. There will not be any types of microwave antennas or like products erected on the property that might create interference. 2 F. Water Pollution The homes constructed at Idaho Creek will not contain basements and thus there will be no direct contract or pathways created to the water table below the surface. Extremely hazardous substances will not be allowed on the premises and all construction materials will be deposed of properly to mitigate the risk of seepage into the ground water or the wetland areas. G. Waste Water Disposal Idaho Creek will be developed so that five(5)year stormwater runoff will run through the streets where capable and also through the placement of storm inlets and pipes where the stormwater exceeds the allowable capacity. The one hundred-(100)year runoff will be contained within the street right- of-way and with some discharge overland towards the Northwest along the easement for the sanitary sewer, walking path and drainage easement. The walking path shall be utilized as a channel for runoff. Idaho Creek will also be engineered to so that storm water will also drain into the series of lakes on the western portion of the property. Studies show that the lakes have adequate capacity to handle such runoff (See also Drainage Study) H. Wetland Removal The wetlands contained within Idaho Creek will not be removed, but rather the wetlands and open space areas will be enhanced, planned and left in their nature state to take full advantage of their uniqueness. I. Erosion and Sedimentation Kaufman and Broad shall take precautionary measures to ensure that there is not an excessive amount of erosion. In order to mitigate such erosion, the builder will frequently "wet"the ground and spray it with an organic solution during the street and infrastructure development. The Idaho Creek property does not contain much topography, and it is the best interest of the developer and builder of the project to reduce any erosion so as not to incur any unnecessary costs towards the import of fill. Sedimentation that may occur during periods of rain and storm will be graded back into the property. Excess sediment shall not be swept into the rural ditch due to the fact that the property will be engineered to drain away from the ditch to the northwest. 3 J. Excavating,Filling and Grading Minimal excavating will be done at Idaho Creek due to the type of product to be built. The homes will not have basements as a standard or optional item for the homebuyer's. All excess soil that is excavated will be efficiently used on another portion of the development. Any tilling will also be minimal. The builder will backliill and compact the soil on all homes. Grading will occur according to the Grading Plan engineered by Pickett Engineering and to be approved by the Weld County staff. All lots within Idaho Creek will be have a rough grade and a final grade to ensure proper drainage of all lots. (See also Grading Plan) K. Drilling, Ditching and Dredging The development of Idaho Creek will not require any drilling, ditching or dredging. There is not any reason for a residential subdivision of this type to be developed by including such practices. L. Air Pollution Idaho Creek will be residential neighborhood that will not expel an unusual amount of air pollution above that which is common in such neighborhoods. In fact, it shall be against the covenants recorded for the development for any homeowner to use and/or install a wood burning stove or fireplace. All fireplaces shall be fueled by natural gas. M. Solid Waste All solid waste produced by construction and development of the homes at Idaho Creek will put into trash bins and carried out at least bi-weekly. The homeowners at Idaho Creek will have the option to have trash collected by a collection company and taken to a local landfill. It shall be against the covenants at Idaho Creek to have excess trash in the driveways and around the homes. N. Wildlife Removal The portion of the property that is to be developed for homes is currently cultivated for corn. This portion of the property does not contain permanent wildlife species due to its current use. The portion of the property that is to be dedicated as open space does have permanent flora and fauna. These areas will not disturbed or destroyed. All such wildlife will not be removed from the open space areas. (See also Environmental Letter Exhibit "F") 4 0. Natural Vegetation Removal The natural vegetation on the property is contained within the areas designated as open space and along the rural ditch on the eastern side of the property. The only vegetation to be removed will be natural grass along or within these areas for the construction of gravel trails, playground equipment and park benches. All other vegetation will be left in its natural state. P. Radiation/Radioactive Material Idaho Creek will be developed and built without the use of any radioactive type of materials. There shall not be a threat of Radon gas in the homes themselves, due to the fact that all homes will not have basements. 5 H. Service Provision Impacts A. Schools Idaho Creek at full build-out will produce 264 students into the St. Vrain Valley School District RE-1J. Students will initially attend Mead Elementary School, Mead Middle School and Skyline High School. This development will not significantly impact the High School, but will impact the Elementary School and the Middle School. In order to compensate for the growth expected within the M.U.D., the County, School District and developers are assessing areas which would be strategic elementary and middle school sites within the M.U.D. The students generated from Idaho Creek would attend these new schools. The developers of Idaho Creek have designated the southwest corner of the property as a potential site for an elementary school. A school at this site would be beneficial to the residents of Idaho Creek, neighboring subdivisions and in relieving the over crowding at the Mead schools. A school at this site would also be very unique in that the students, parents and faculty could take full advantage of the extensive open space areas within Idaho Creek as an educational tool. (See also School District Letter Exhibit "G„) If required,the developer will adhere to the existing cash-in-lieu schedule provided by the St.Vrain Valley School District. B. Law Enforcement Law enforcement and protection will be provided by the Weld County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriffs department is aware of the impending future residential development in the M.U.D. and will make provisions to adequately service the area. C. Fire Protection Fire protection for Idaho Creek will be provided through the Mountain View Fire Protection District. The developer will comply with all requirements of the Fire District for residential subdivisions. Some of the requirements are listed below: 1) Kaufman and Broad will build according to the 1994 uniform Building Code. 2) The minimum fire flow will be 1,000 gallons per minute at a residual pressure of 20 pounds per square inch. 3) Fire hydrants will be spaced within 500 feet of each other and a hydrant will be placed within 250 feet of the front property line of all lots. 6 4) Access to the project will be primarily through Weld County 7.5. However, an emergency access easement exists through the Milky Way Business Park to the north. This access will also be utilized for the Idaho Creek subdivision should an emergency situation warrant a secondary access. (See also Water Plan map, in the right hand corner for the 20' easement). 5) Standard street signs will be used for the development. 6) Address numbers will be placed in a visible position on all dwelling units. D. Ambulance AMR ambulance will provide emergency transportation service for Idaho Creek. E. Transportation Idaho Creek will be accessed off of Highway 119 and through County Road 7.5. CR 7.5 will be a major arterial dedicated as a 110-foot right of way with a raised medium. The developer shall improve half of CR 7.5 from the southern boundary line of the Milky Way Business Park to the southern Idaho Creek boundary. The county shall be responsible for the remaining construction of 7.5 when growth in the M.U.D. warrants expansion. The homes can be accessed from either CR 7.5 at an intersection that is planned on the western side of the property or through an access on the north side of the property through the Milky Way Business Park. Both of these respective streets will be local streets with sixty(60) feet of right of way. These local streets will have 6' detached sidewalks with landscaping in between the gutter and the sidewalk. Both local streets lead into a central point of the property near the tot lot/playground. All other streets at this point are"local" in type and function. All local streets will be 60 foot right of ways. All"arterial," and"local" streets will be designed and built according to Weld County Ordinance 191 "Development Standards" Section 2.7. All streets will be publicly dedicated. The roads shall all be engineered in structural capacity according to the"Guide for Design of Pavement Structures." Copies of an improvements agreement for road improvements has been submitted to the County with this submittal. 7 F. Traffic Analysis Completed by traffic engineers and included in this submittal for Change of Zone. G. Storm Drainage Completed by Pickett Engineering and included in this submittal for Change of Zone. H. Utility Provisions ICN Energy will supply Idaho Creek with gas service. United power will supply Idaho Creek with electrical service. US West will supply Idaho Creek with Phone service. Letters of service from each applicable provider is included within this submittal as Exhibit's A,B and C respectively. L Water Provisions Idaho Creek will obtain water service via an existing 8" line currently within the Business Park and the extension of a 12"line North along CR 7 and East to Idaho Creek. These lines will be looped through the development and stubbed at the South end of CR 7.5 for future development All homes will be connected to an individual water tap. Left Hand Water District will supply Idaho Creek with water service. A Commitment Letter from Left Hand Water District has been attached as Exhibit"D." (See also Water Plan Map) J. Sewer Disposal Provisions Sewer lines will be looped through Idaho Creek and stubbed at the South end of CR 7.5 for future development. The property has enough slope from East to West to allow for gravity transmission to the Northwest corner of the property. From there, the sewer line will be extended to the Lift Station at CR 7 and Highway 119. All homes at Idaho Creek will be connected to an individual sewer tap. St. Vrain Water and Sanitation District shall serve Idaho Creek for waste disposal purposes. A service letter from St. Vrain is included with this submittal as Exhibit"E." (See Also Water Plan Map) 8 III. Landscaping Elements A. Landscape May A landscape map completed by Valerian Landscape Architects is included this submittal. B. Screening.Buffering Most lots and homes lying along the perimeter of Idaho Creek will be screened and/or buffered from surrounding land uses. The East side of the development will be buffered from the Mobile Home Park by a natural landscape tract,the rural ditch and regional trail. The West portion of the property will be screened from Weld County Road 7.5 by a landscape tract containing deciduous, shade and ornamental trees. The Northern portion of the property will be screened from the Milky Way Business Park by another landscape tract consisting of deciduous, shade and ornamental trees. To the South of Idaho Creek is farm and grazing property. This border will have a natural landscape tract of native grasses. In addition to the above mentioned screening and buffering techniques, the home builder shall construct and install a six(6) foot privacy fence around the perimeter the housing portion of the development. This fence shall be have 4x4 cedar posts, 1x4-cedar planks and contain three(3) 2x4 cedar rails per fence section. Homes bordering the centrally located park and tot lot area shall have installed a 4.5 foot, three-(3) split rail cedar fence. This fence shall only be installed on those portions of the property lines that are contiguous to the park. C. Maintenance Schedule Idaho Creek shall have a Homeowners Association that shall be responsible for collecting homeowner's dues to provide for maintenance, care and management of the landscape areas. A management company will be contracted by the HOA to provide for such maintenance of the landscape tracts. It shall be the responsibility of the HOA and the management to ensure that the landscaped areas are kept in proper condition. D. On-site Improvements Agreement A copy of the proposed agreement has been submitted to the County. Such agreement incorporates landscaping, park and open space installation. E. Evidence of Sufficient Water Left Hand water district shall supply sufficient water to maintain the irrigated landscape tracts. 9 IV. Site Design A. Unique Features Idaho Creek contains approximately 50% open space. The large open space area on the Western portion of the property contains a series of lakes that are intended to be a communal focal point of the neighborhood and the potential elementary school. These lakes contain a variety of species, flora and fauna. The uniqueness of the open space area will be incorporated and stressed into the overall concept of the project. It is the developers intention to create an"Outdoor Classroom"within the lake area. This "Classroom" will feature a trail system through the open space area, sitting benches for viewing and informational signs on the area. This"Classroom" should be not only a benefit to the neighborhood but also to the proposed elementary school and the school district in large. Along the Fasten edge of the property is an irrigation ditch. This ditch will provide a buffer between the Idaho Creek subdivision and the adjacent uses to the East. In addition, the developer is planning a soft trail with native plant species to run the length of the ditch. B. Consistency With Comprehensive Plan According to the Weld County Comprehensive Plan, the subject property is designated for residential development. Idaho Creek will primarily utilize residential uses along with open space areas and a school site. In regards to the goals the residential development from the Comprehensive plan, it is the developers intent that Idaho Creek will accomplish RGoa1 1, and policies 1.-1.3. Idaho Creek is intended to be a more affordable housing community for which potential buyers are able to purchase a"site built"home on a lot, and pay the same amount for a mortgage as they would otherwise be paying for rent. Idaho Creek is also in a desirable area, with ample open space and recreational activities. The development is also within close proximity to 1-25 and transportation centers. Due to Idaho Creek's location within the MUD, the development is being processed as a PUD. PUD Goal 2. Encourages creative approaches to land development. It is the developer's opinion that with 50%open space and educational opportunities due to the ecological nature of the pond and lakes area, that Idaho Creek will be a unique development that encompasses the surrounding environment into the neighborhood. Idaho Creek will satisfy PUD.Policy 4.2. by leaving the pond and lakes area in it's natural state, with the exception of minor improvements for walking 10 paths. Additional policies and goals of residential and PUD development will be met including;the fact that there are sufficient utilities to serve the property and that the Idaho Creek Development will "pay it's own way" (R.Goal 4 and PUT)Goal 5). C. Compatibility Within Zone District Idaho Creek will encompass three(3)distinct uses; residential, open space and a school site. These uses will compliment one another within the development. The residential portions of the property will be located on the East side of Road 7.5,while most of the open space and the school site are located on the West side of road 7.5. It is the developer's opinion that a school site and the abundance of open space add to the appeal of the residential uses of the project. D. Compatibility With Surrounding Uses To the East of Idaho Creek is a Mobile Home Park. The mobile homes shall not conflict with the homes at Idaho Creek due to the residential nature of both uses. In addition,the two uses will be segregated by the Rural Ditch and the open space area contained therein. To the North of Idaho Creek is the Milky Way Business Park. It is the developer's opinion that Idaho Creek will not conflict with the Business Park,but rather these two properties will compliment each other to make a truly"mixed use" development. However,there shall be a landscaped buffer between the Business Park and Idaho Creek. To the South of Idaho Creek is current agricultural property. This property, according to the Comprehensive Plan, is designated for residential uses in the future. Idaho Creek will most likely be compatible to the future development on that property. To mitigate any conflicts between Idaho Creek and this property, there shall be a nature open space buffer between the two properties. As previously noted, most of the Western portion of Idaho Creek is Open Space area and will be left in its natural state. There shall not be any conflicts with this area of the property. E. Hazards Areas of the Western portion of Idaho Creek are within a Flood Plain. The Flood Plain is entirely contained West of road 7.5. All of the homes at Idaho Creek shall be built East of Road 7.5 and will not be located within the current Flood Plain. There does not exist any other geologic or overlay district issues at Idaho Creek. ti V. Common Open Space 1. % Of Open Space Idaho Creek will contain 50% open space area. This exceeds the 20%MUD requirement for open space. 2. Ownership Idaho Creek will contain a Homeowner's Association that maintains and preserves all open space areas. Each homeowner shall be assessed either a monthly or yearly fee that will fund the maintenance and care of the open space and park area. If an individual homeowner fails to pay such fees, the HOA has the power to lien that individuals home. All open space areas will be dedicated to the County. All open space and park areas shall be constructed and improved in a cohesive manner in conjunction with the balance of the improvements to the development. 3. On Site Improvements Agreement Copies of the proposed on-site improvements agreement for the installation and maintenance of the open space and park areas has been submitted to the County for review. This agreement will be used in conjunction for the installation of landscaping as required by Paragraph HI. D. 12 VI. Signage All temporary and permanent signs at Idaho Creek will be constructed, designed and placed according to the requirements as set forth by the County,Public Works,the MUD and zoning regulations. Idaho Creek will have one permanent entrance sign on road 7.5 at the North entry. The sign will depict the name of the development. An illustration of the sign is located the second page of the Landscaping Plan. 13 VII. MUD Impact The Idaho Creek PUD is located within the I-25 MUD district. A legal description for the property has been included with this submittal as support. According to Map 2.1 of ordinance 191,all of Section 10 of Township 2 North of Range 68 West is located within the MUD, of which the subject property is located within. The Structural Land Use Plan of Ordinance 191 designates residential uses for the Eastern portion of Idaho Creek and has designated the Western Portion of Idaho Creek as"Limiting Site Factors." The developers of Idaho Creek have adhered to the land use designations for the property by planning for all residential development to occur East of Road 7.5 and leaving the majority of the Western portion of the property as open space and for a potential school site. In planning the Idaho Creek PUD, careful consideration has been given to the policies,goals and regulations of the Comprehensive Plan, Ordinances and Development Standards for the MUD. The following is a list of complying Development Standards for the Idaho Creek development: 1. The homes at Idaho Creek will not exceed maximum lot coverage ratios for residential uses. 2. Idaho Creek will exceed Common Open Space requirements. 3. All roads and streets comply with the Transportation guidelines. 4. The Open Space and Rural Ditch area will employ trail systems (MUD.TGoal2). 5. Idaho Creek will be a community with a potential School Site (MUD.PGoal3). 6. The developer is willing to pay for utility line extension fees and cash- in-lieu fees for services. 7. Idaho Creek will promote home owning opportunities to potential buyers who may not otherwise be able to purchase a house due to rising housing costs. Idaho Creek is intended to be a well planned community, implementing natural areas and open space into a cohesive development that is affordable to broader range of potential homeowners from varying socio-economic classifications. 14 VIII. IGA's It has been determined that the Idaho Creek PUD does not exist within an IGA area. Section 10 of the MUD is not affected by any agreements with Frederick, Firestone, Dacona or Longmont. 15 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT.3540 FAX (970) 304-6498 C. WELD COUNTYADMINISTRATIVE55 N.17TH AVENUE GREEEY COLORADO November 30, 2000 Mr. Ryan Carlson P.O. Box 247 Eastlake, CO 80614 RE: Idaho Creek Dear Mr. Carlson: I wrote to you on November 14, 2000 concerning the need to obtain additional information concerning your proposed final plat. I have placed several calls to yourself and one to Scott and have not had a response to my request for more information. As the proposed hearing is two weeks away I must receive the requested information immediately. In addition to the information listed in my November 14, 2000 letter, I am still waiting to receive the information concerning the utility modification as accepted and promised to the Utility Board. I should not have to remind you that it is not my responsibility to ask you multiple times to supply reasonable information. Should I not hear from you by December 6, 2000, I will assume you would like this case to be presented to the Board of County Commissioners with the information presently available in your file. I look forward to an expedient reply. I may be reached at the above address and phone number. Sincerely, )710tico Ott Lc Monica Daniels-Mika, A.I.C.P. Director, Planning Services cc: Kent Carlson, Weld County Sheriff's Department Weld County Attorney's Office Weld County Public Works File MDM/vh11> EXHIBIT i GRAPHIC x. ,P, „,..,_.n._wro T 1 T T T I PAP» w...PMw»f. W..Y Mw ti. �u��• nor E m1,". u... 1.1. 44.04 I 11 i+n aw w...n as 1 I Iv II -- ' PO-- tilavaitiiiwashs_ -vas a OQ ___ Ieeeeeee' 1.; e YY .tS '3 9 / ll� 1' hYI.A�F '• S 1 , err I/ li A ta�aa, .�r----- ii -, � ,,00a Q000g 4oe000� ail; tit b I px v;eoti �j�`aeeo IGee�eede, ai', , ;; Pr �'2 14 4 JIM ao,rcd nn s 0, Ha{. =d 1 IOI' gum, altiti/ f pas sssssff Hal i t >ti i'$ w,lop vAo�oaoo { �. 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As you can see from the plan, we will do some landscaping on the lot across the street also. I've also included some cross-sectional details for you. On a side note, we have made progress with CDOT,Diane Haughtaling, and the Sheriffs Department. I will also be meeting with the St. Vrain School District next week to discuss the school site issues. I think we should plan to have another meeting with you before the end of the month to discuss Idaho Creek and where we stand with everything. Please look at your schedule and let me know what would be a good time for you. Thank you for your time and consideration on this project. Sincerely, r, Ryan Carlson EXHIBIT v 3455'1 I � Q C " (S 1 (//' \,U co 1 ,- 3' TALL BERM 4.; ` <12 (15 CURB I ► �� =HEW II IT—I E-I I � I-1 I I—I I El 11=1 I EA I I=1 1 I -111=1 I I- 5 WALK ! �- r -I 11-1 �I I�I 11=1 I—I 1 — 1�E1 -11 HIE-II —11 =11 __I ...� . o =i --�II �f1- I(�I I�f=1 I-1 X11 I� 1LI=J1=T(-1111-111=1 N -E-1--2 I(=II1 1I _„II1_„ IIHIInf I 1=11 =1 1-lII1 _ l _II� r11JC u,IlI TI i!1 m SECTION OF BERMED AREA C Jan 18 01 02: 48p Valerian (303) 347-9381 p. 2 • • z o a. r • • • • • • 9r a" .rte III. Hello