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Home My WebLink About20001345.tiff HECEIVED _01) 4 FEB 0 4 2000 WELD PUBLIC WORKS DEPT DEPT Weld County Referral February 2, 2000 C. COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Katherine Oliver/Meadow Case Number Z-539 Vale Farm, Phase II Please Reply By ebruary 25, 2000 Planner Julie Chester Project Planned Unit Development Change of Zone. Legal Part of the SW4 of Section 4, Township 2 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location North of and adjacent to SH 119; east of and adjacent to WCR 5.5. Parcel Number 1313 04 300050 , The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) April 18, 2000 O We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan O We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. O See attached letter. Comments: Signature Date Agency +Weld County Planning Dept. +1555 N. 17th Ave.Greeley,CO. 80631 4(970)353-6100 ext.3540 9(970)304-6498 fax EXHIBIT 2000-1345 1 , MEMORANDUM CI TO: Julie ster `DATE: February 22, 2000 Ville FROM: Diane Houghtaling RE., Traffic EngineerN +,r SUBJECT: Meadow Vale Farm Phase II, Z-539 Change of Zone COLORADO The Weld County Public Works Department has reviewed this Subdivision's Change of Zone request. Our comments and requirements are as follows: ,- Drainage: The drainage report, signed by a Colorado licensed engineer, was not submitted. ,Traffic Report: The existing Traffic Impact Study is sufficient. vimpact Fees: this project is within the Southwest Road Impact fee area. If you have any questions, please contact Diane Houghtaling, Traffic Engineer, at (970)356-4000 Ext. 3788. pc: Z-539 M:\W P F I L E S\d i a n e\Z-539.wpd Neld County Planning Lep. FEB 23 2000 RECEIVED rIellit(vatzt; MEMORANDUM TO: Julie W.C. Planning DATE: February 16, 2000 kFROM: Pam Smith, W.C. Health Department SUBJECT: Z-539, Katherine Oliver/Meadow Vale Farm Phase II COLORADO The Weld County Health Department has reviewed this proposal. Our staff has also observed the proposed site. The application has satisfactorily addressed water and sewer service. Water will be provided by the Left Hand Water District and sewer will be provided by the St. Vrain Sanitation District. The application materials adequately address the potential environmental impacts as described in Section 6.3.1.2.1 of the PUD Ordinance. The application states that the surface water will be protected from sedimentation and pollutant run-off during development through best management practices. The application also states that no wetlands will be removed during development, and in fact will be preserved as open space. We recommend that the following conditions be a part of any approval: 1,---1) The applicant shall obtain water and sewer service from the Left Hand Water District and the St. Vrain Sanitation District. 2) In the event that 5 or more acres are disturbed during the construction and development of this site, the applicant shall obtain a stormwater discharge permit from the Water Quality Control Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment. Silt fences shall be maintained on the downgradient portion of the site during all parts of the construction phase of the project. 3) During development of the site, all land disturbance shall be conducted so that nuisance conditions are not created. If dust emissions create nuisance conditions, at the request of the Weld County Health Department, a fugitive dust control plan must be submitted. 4) In accordance with the Regulations of the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission any development that disturbs more than 5 acres of land must incorporate all available and practical methods which are technologically feasible and economically reasonable in order to minimize dust emissions. a) If land development creates more than a 25 acre contiguous disturbance, or exceeds 6 months in duration, the responsible party shall prepare a fugitive dust control plan, submit an air pollution emissions notice, and apply for a permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. 5) Wetlands shall be preserved as open space. ^a Our staff observed that a gravel mining operation and extensive residential-type development has been established near the proposed development. It is our opinion that any future property owner should be made aware that these uses exist and that they may be exposed to noise, dust, flies, m odors, etc. in excess of the common urban experience. Also, we recommend that the "Right to Z 1-- Farm" covenant be required to be placed on any recorded plat. W M:\PAM\Z539.wpd •1109.! - a ii wilk Weld County Referral February 2, 2000 COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Katherine Oliver/Meadow Case Number Z-539 Vale Farm, Phase II r Please Reply By February 25, 2000 Planner Julie Chester ; Project Planned Unit Development Change of Zone. Legal Part of the SW4 of Section 4, Township 2 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., y Weld County, Colorado. t Location North of and adjacent to SH 119; east of and adjacent to WCR 5.5. t Parcel Number 1313 04 300050 The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) April 18, 2000 ❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan ❑ e have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. See attached letter. Comments: :::e Date y / d//`�!!!/� +Weld County Planning Dept. 41555 N. 17th Ave. Greeley,CO.80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 +(970)304-6498 fax EXHIBIT ICEI DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION �l 1555 N. 17TH AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 I PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT.3540 FAX (970) 304-6498 COLORADO February 10, 2000 Katherine Oliver/ Meadow Vale Farm, Phase II Planned Unit Development/Change of Zone S-539 1. Proper building permits shall be obtained prior to any construction or excavation. 2. Building permits are required for any accessory buildings being constructed or moved onto the property. Additionally, permits are required for any decks and patios. • 3. A building permit is required for the entrance sign to the development. • 4. All foundations of principal dwellings will be required to be engineered. Such foundation design shall be based on a site-specific geotechnical report or an "open hole" inspection made by a Colorado licensed engineer. Due to the high water table, perimeter drains are recommended around foundations. Any fill material placed to raise the elevation of the home must be of the type allowed by the 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC) and compacted to a minimum of 90%. The test results of that compaction must be supplied to the Weld County Building Inspection Department. 5. The recreational center building, buildings used by fire, police, or sheriff personnel, and all other buildings shall be engineered. Foundations shall meet the criteria mentioned in item number four. 6. All buildings or structures shall maintain distances from property lines and adjacent buildings as outlined in Table 5-A of the 1997 Uniform Building Code. • 7. Complete drawings shall be submitted for review by the fire district serving your area. • 8. At the time an application is accepted for a building permit a plan review will be done. A complete review of the building or structure by the Weld County Inspection Department or the fire district may reveal other building issues or areas needing attention. Re e full , Da .ra Building Official Service,Teamwork, Integrity,Quality Weld County Referral February 2, 2000 C. COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Katherine Oliver/ Meadow Case Number Z-539 Vale Farm, Phase II Please Reply By February 25, 2000 Planner Julie Chester Project Planned Unit Development Change of Zone. Legal Part of the SW4 of Section 4, Township 2 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location North of and adjacent to SH 119; east of and adjacent to WCR 5.5. Parcel Number 1313 04 300050 • The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) April 18, 2000 ❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan ❑ We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. ❑ See attached letter. Comments: w i?D t /G/,)4 `�/ t bb%)jam %/l /�Git- 6y5 il/r1 g--1 - 5 /pi . . Signature j g/%�)t/ Date o /A/�� Agency 4 l / +Weld County Planning Dept. +1555 N. 17th Ave.Greeley,CO.80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 +(970)304-6498 fax EXHIBIT S . Vrain Valley Schk,ol District RE-1J 395 South Pratt Parkway • Longmont • CO • 80501-6499 303-776-6200/449-4978 • FAX 303-682-7343 February 14, 2000 ,veld County Planning L eH Julie Chester Weld County Department of Planning Services cr6 17 2000 1400 N. 17th Ave. Greeley, Co 80631 RECEIVED RE: Meadow Vale Farm Phase II, PUD Change in Zone Part of SW 1/4, Sec. 4, T2N, R68W (2 68 4 3) Dear Julie: Thank you for referring the Meadow Vale Farm Phase II, PUD Change in Zone to the School District. The projected student impact upon the St. Vrain Valley School District of 14 new single-family lots on 44.4 acres is a total of 10 students. Any students living in this subdivision would attend Mead Elementary School, Mead Middle School, and Skyline High School under the present school boundaries. However, due to potential growth in these schools this development and other existing developments in this feeder could be placed in another attendance area in the future. �r THIS PROPOSED DEVELOP1 ss ca r[ A I2T5VELOPMENT arOPDS,75 IBuilding l Oct. 99 4Student Projected Over + ��i ' 0 c'� rr Ul i Capacity Enrollment] Impact Enrollment Op. Er' ''nu i.t nilL7,1�-_ ementary' 504 , 708 k 5 713 Yes LId1 70r°,Middle 397 394 j 2 396 No tr Si 2 i ` High 1299 1309 I 2 1311 Yes . ,7; 7,'5,5 1+55) ;O(552© , (t),T(QL51.vgm;s; i, L. .5Li The District is on record as not opposing growth so long as the growth is planned and is manageable from a student enrollment stand point. While the middle school currently has a small amount of capacity, this development would impact the elementary school and possibly the high school which are currently overcrowded. In addition, there are other approved developments in these attendance areas which would, together with this proposal, have a significant cumulative impact on these schools. As the volume of developments increases in this area with no alleviation of the existing overcrowded conditions, the ability to provide the same quality education for these new students that is provided students in other areas becomes increasingly difficult. The District would typically oppose this development because it adds to the enrollment of an already overcrowded school. This developer has in the past agreed to work with the District in providing land and cash-in-lieu payments to mitigate the impacts of development. Should this be accomplished with this phase, the District would not be in opposition to this project proceeding. The District would like to work with the developer and county again to finalize this agreement. Please let me know if you have any further questions. Sincerely, 4 4 tot pQ. rr Scott Toillion, AICP Planning Specialist "Excellence - Our Only Option" Exhibit A School Planning MEADOW VALE FARM PHASE II Standards And Calculation of In Lieu Fees Single Family School Planning Standards - _ Number Projected Student Site Size Acres of Developed Of Student Facility I Standard Land Land Cash-in-lieu Units Yield Acres Contribution j - -Value Contribution -Elementary 14 0.35 525 10 0.09 $25,100 4.9 Middle Level 14 0.14 750 25 0.07 $25,100 1 .96 High School 14 0.17 1200 40 0.08 r $25,100 2.38 - i Total 9.24 0.24 $25,100 I $5,974 rt _ --Single Family Student Yield is .66 - $427 - Per Unit 2/15/00 veld c qty Planning C ,F 0 FEB 17 2000 jrig R ECEI V F n Weld County Referral ' February 2, 2000 • COLORADO r c n ft AHD The Weld County Department of Manning Sea-es-has received the following item for review: Applicant Katherine Oliver/ Meadow Case Number Z-539 Vale Farm, Phase II Please Reply By February 25, 2000 Planner Julie Chester • Project Planned Unit Development Change of Zone. • Legal Part of the SW4 of Section 4, Township 2 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location North of and adjacent to SH 119; east of and adjacent to WCR 5.5. Parcel Number 1313 04 300050 The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) April 18, 2000 ❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan ❑ We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. 14 See attached letter. Comments: Signature cJ Qt� Date j ( c(rye"LJ W �. Agency � ��n� -k T Si +Weld County Planning Dept. +1555 N. 17th Ave.Greeley, CO. 80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 4*(970)304-649; .. EXHIBIT ( 2 gOUN7q/4, MOUNTAIN VIEW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT F a Administrative Office: 9119 County Line Road• Longmont, CO 80501 e 1+ f (303) 772-0710• FAX (303)651-7702 WEN February 15, 2000 Ms. Julie Chester Weld County Planning Department 1555 North 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Ms. Chester: I have reviewed the submitted material pertaining to the PUD Change of Zone for the Katherine Oliver/Meadow Vale Farm,Phase II(Case Number: Z-539). The Fire District does not object to the proposed Change in Zone and subsequent development, provided the development is able to meet the requirements of the Fire District. All applicable codes as they pertain to water supply, fire hydrant locations, street designs, and fire department access must be met. Construction plans for the utilities, showing the configuration of streets, the location of fire hydrants, the size of water mains and available fire flows (fire flow analysis) will need to be submitted to the Fire District for review and approval. The installation fire hydrants, water mains and access roads is required to parallel construction and storage of combustible materials on site. The Fire District reserves the right to make further comments as development proceeds. Nothing in this review is intended to authorize or approve of any aspect of this project that does not comply with all applicable codes and standards. We appreciate being involved in the planning process, should you have any questions,please contact me at(303) 772-0710. Sincerely, LuAnn Penfold Fire Marshal LMP/lp cc: Katharine Oliver, 2385 Homestead Place, Longmont, CO 80504 project file file 1p02.17.00 Station 1 Station 2 Station 3 Station 4 Station 5 Station 6 Station 7 9119 Cnty Line Rd. 10971 WCR 13 P.O.Box 575 P.O.Box 11 10911 Dobbin Run P.O.Box 666 P.O.Box 40 Longmont,CO Longmont,CO 299 Palmer Ave. 8500 Niwot Road Lafayette,CO 600 Briggs 100 So.Forest St. 80501 80504 Mead,CO 80542 Niwot,CO 80544 80026 Erie,CO 80516 Dacono,CO 80514 STATE OF COLORADO OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER Division of Water Resources �oe of-Coto Department of Natural Resources „rte 'o 1313 Sherman Street,Room 818 a *Denver,Colorado 80203 'j606 4` Phone:(303)866-3581 February 23, 2000 deld County Planning Lep_ FAX:(303)866-3589 Bill Owens Governor httpJ/water.state.co.us/defaulthtm MAR 02 2000 Greg E.Walther Executive Director Ms. Julie Chester RECEIVE /� w '\ / C lal D.Simpson,P.E. Weld County Planning Dept. C (�/ C V s ■4��tate Engineer 1555 N. 17th Ave. Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Meadow Vale Farm, Phase I! SW1/4 Section 4, T2N, R68W, 6th P.M. Water Division 1, Water District 5 Dear Ms. Chester: We have received the above referenced proposal to subdivide 44.42 acres into 14 single family lots, 2 commercial lots, and open space. The proposed water source is Left Hand Water District, however, a letter of commitment for service has not been submitted. As required in Section 30-28-136(1)(h)(II), C.R.S., a municipality or quasi- municipality, upon receiving the preliminary plan designating said municipality or quasi- municipality as the source of water for a proposed subdivision, shall file, with the board of County Commissioners and the State Engineer, a statement documenting the amount of water which can be supplied by said municipality or quasi-municipality to proposed subdivision without causing injury to existing water rights. A report of this nature has not been submitted to this office. The "Water Supply Information Summary" form which was provided to the county along with the State Engineer's August 7, 1995 letter was not included with this submittal. As stated in the State Engineer's letter, this form is required to be submitted along with each subdivision referral in order for our office to respond to the county. Based upon the above and pursuant to Section 30-28-136(1)(h)(II), it is our opinion that the District has not submitted sufficient evidence documenting that the proposed water supply can be provided without causing injury to existing water rights. Should you have any questions, please contact Heidi Frey of this office. ely, V utt-•'%"'CI\___ .. S aKenneth W. Knox Assistant State Engineer CC: Richard Stenzel, Division Engineer Water Supply Branch KWK/HCF:word/meadow vale farm phase II EXHIBIT I I') IHPN H7-2000 10:23 DIV UJIni ER RESUUHCE5 303 866 3509 8.01 STATE OF COLORAD DFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER •Division of Water Resources Ap cod. Department of Natural Resources i%� .� i 1313 Sherman Street,Room 818 ,w Denver,Colorado 80203 « •- • x: Phone:(303)866.3581 April 7, 2000 -•tes,«.� FAX:(303)866-3589 Bill Owens http://waterstate.co.us/default htm Governor Greg E,walchor Ms. Julie Chester Executive xecu i °i"""' Hal D.Weld County Planning Dept. State E Engine gme Simpson,P.E. er 1555 N. 17th Ave. Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Meadow Vale Farm, Phase II SW1/4 Section 4, T2N, R68W, 6th P.M. Water Division 1, Water District 5 Dear Ms. Chester: We have received additional information for the above referenced proposal to subdivide 44.42 acres into 14 single family-lots, 2 commercial lots, and open space. The original P-U.D- for this development had been approved for 12 residential lots (lots 97 though 108). The proposed water source is Left Hand Water District and a letter of commitment for service has been submitted. The District will supply treated water to the development. The applicant has obtained a contract from the District to obtain 15 taps (14 residential taps and 1 tap for a library)- As a condition of activation of the taps, the applicant must transfer 20 units of Colorado-Big Thompson Project water raw water, administered by the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, to Left Hand Water District It appears that the District can adequately supply this proposal. Oligarchy Ditch water had historically irrigated this parcel. The applicant proposes to continue using his shares of water to irrigate lawn and garden on this development. A pond to hold the ditch water has been constructed in the northwest corner of Meadow Vale Farms property and piping for sprinkler systems has been installed. Should the applicant propose to develop the 2nd commercial lot (parcel B), the County should require evidence that the applicant has obtained a commitment for a tap from the District prior to approval of any development. Pursuant to Section 30-28-136(1)(h)(II), C.R.S., the State Engineer's Office offers the opinion that the proposed water supply will not cause material injury to existing water rights, and with Left Hand Water District serving the proposal, the supply is expected to be adequate, Should you have any questions, please contact Heidi Frey of this office. Sincerely,Djitit 'Kenneth W. Knox Assistant State E CC: Richard Stenzel, Division Engineer EXHIBIT Water Supply Branch KWK/HCF:word/meadow vale farm phase II TOTAL P.01 '9'r 03502196 CDOT TRRFFIC 367 P01 FEB 19 '00 10:28 ea - °le -----------! VSA It elkr . qiCt/2O Weld Countyalikefetiral titcu 4 A February 2, 200/i `i0 30,6r- L49 t COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Katherine Oliver/Meadow Case Number Z-539 Vale Farm, Phase II Please Reply By February 25, 2000 Planner Julie Chester ) Project Planned Unit Development Change of Zone, Legal Part of the SW4 of Section 4, Township 2 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location North of and adjacent to SH 119; east of and adjacent to WCR 5.5. Parcel Number 131304 300050 The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) April 18, 2000 W1 We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan e have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. ❑ See attached letter. Comments:• r tj inhit,..) .c... ?CmSignature �IIIJJJJ � '1J Date 7�jgl�i Agency G� J f *Weld County Planning Dept. 41555 N. 17th Ave.Greeley,Co.80631 4(970)353.6100 ext,3540 4(970)304.6498 fax O� LONGS Akita Ay A ,,ez,41; ;it DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPM IPGT County ph nning L r PLANNING DIVISION Co LOR t;\� Civic Center Complex/Longmont, CO 80501 FEB (303) 651-8330/ Fax# (303) 651-8696 2 9 2000 E-mail: longmont.planning(a,,ci.longmont.co.us 0 EcElvgn Web site: http://www.ci.longmont.co.us February 25, 2000 Julie Chester Weld County Planning Department 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 RE: CASE NUMBER: Z-539 Dear Julie, Thank you for sending the Meadow Vale Farm PUD Phase II—Change of Zone to the City of Longmont for our review and comment. This PUD is located north of SH 119 and east of Weld County Road 5.5. The application indicates that there will be 14 single family lots, private open space, and two parcels near the entrance to the PUD that will be dedicated to the County, one for open space and the other for a library. There is also a parcel at the north end of the PUD labeled "Potential Civic Uses (i.e. Fire, Police/Sheriff, Recreation Center)." In August 1999, the City reviewed a sketch plan proposal for the Meadow Vale Farm PUD Phase II for development of this site. The City continues to have many of the same concerns expressed previously regarding the three sites proposed for civic uses(please refer to attached letter from me dated 8/23/99). The purpose of this letter is to provide updated comments regarding the parcel located at the north end of the site labeled"Potential Civic Uses i.e. Fire, Police/Sheriff or Recreational Center." The PUD site plan indicates that the intended use of the 1.7 acre parcel located at the north end of the site is for a civic use such as fire, police/sheriff or recreation center. This parcel is small in size and has some challenging topography for development of the site. For this reason, Weld County may wish to evaluate this parcel to ensure it can accommodate the projected use(s). In our experience, placing a template of a public facility over the plan at this point in the process has helped us with some of these decisions. Weld County may also wish to determine the potential impacts of these uses on the nearby residential development. Again, thank you for the opportunity to comment on this referral. We appreciate your consideration of our concerns in your review process. If you have any questions,please call me at 303-651-8336 or send an e-mail to andrea.mimnaugh@ci.longmont.co.us. EXHIBIT ei .,a§gm'o-"3��°t'Rk: tit a dt `SnB FE.s� w .:�� '�u,Aa�R .r ,. I / Sincerely, v./wit Andrea Mimnaugh Planner Attachment: Letter from Andrea Mimnaugh dated 8/23/99 xc: Phil Del Vecchio, Community Development Director Brad Schol, Planning Director Froda Greenberg, Principal Planner File#2050-4b6 LD11G�- DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT , \ PLANNING DIVISION Civic Center Complex/Longmont. CO 80501 • C ✓ 1/4.2±, F,k (303)651-8330/Fax#(303)651.8696 E-mail: lontonont.plannine@ri.Ionfonont.co.10- Web site: htrp://uu%l'.ci.Ionemont.co.US August 23, 1999 Julie Chester Weld County Planning Department 1555 N. 17`h Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 RE: CASE NUMBER: S-498 Dear Julie. Thank you for sending the Meadow Vale Farm PUD Phase II Sketch Plan to the City of Longmont for our review and comment. This PUD is located north of SH 119 and east of Weld County Road 5.5. The application indicates that there will be two parcels near the entrance to the PUD that will be dedicated to the County. one for open space and the other for a library. There is also a parcel at the north end of the PUD labeled "potential civic uses." The City of Longmont is pleased to see that land is being set aside for public purposes. However, we would like to encourage you to evaluate whether or not these parcels are best located and sized for their intended purpose. We have the following comments: Weld County may want to consider how the open space parcel will be used. e.g. trailhead for the St. Vrain corridor or other park uses, prior to it being dedicated to the County to ensure that it can serve its intended purpose. In addition, the open space parcel includes all of this phase of Meadow Vale Farm's frontage along SH 119. The City respectfully requests that Weld County ensure that landscaping be provided along State Highway 119 so that this development is a visual asset to the Del Camino area and the entrance to Longmont. Weld County may consider asking the developer to complete any necessary improvements, including landscaping as well as a bike path, prior to accepting the dedication of this parcel. The parcel intended for the library appears somewhat limited both in its size and configuration. Weld County may wish to evaluate this parcel to ensure it can accommodate a library facility that meets the needs for the area it is intended to serve, both in the short and long term. In our experience, placing a template of a public facility over the plan at this point in the process has helped us with some of these decisions. Weld County may also wish to determine the potential impacts of a library on the adjacent residential development. As currently proposed, there does not appear to be much room for buffering between the two uses. The application also indicates that there will be a private trail between the two public parcels. You may want to consider eliminating or relocating it so that there is public access between the open space and libran. The plan is unclear on who will own the parcel at the north edge of the PUD labeled "potential civic uses." You may wish to consider asking the applicant for a more detailed proposal on this parcel, so that you can determine what impact the proposed use will have on the adjacent residential area, and whether or not it will serve its intended purpose. Thank you for giving the City an opportunity to review this application and we hope you rind these comments useful. If you have any questions. please don't hesitate to contact me at 303- 651-8336. Sincerely, //� Andrea Mimnaugh Planner xc: Phil Del Vecchio, Community Development Director Brad Schol, Planning Director Froda Greenberg. Principal Planner File #2050-8a16 To: Julie Chester From: Manager Les Cogswell Date: February 23, 2000 Re: Meadow Vale Farm, Phase II Dear Ms. Chester: The Weld County Sheriffs Office would request the following ideas: That all the streets be well lit at all times. That a street light be placed at all crossroad signs to help us locate an address in case of an emergency. That all addresses be located to where they can be seen from the road. If the house sits back then we would ask that the address be posted on a post close the road. This would help during an emergency in finding the location faster. That the addresses be consistent with Weld County addressing. If that is not acceptable that if a street name is chosen that it is not duplicated somewhere else in the county. This will also assist us in a faster response time to there locations. The mailboxes should be in a cluster in a centralized well lit area. This will alleviate possible vandalism to single mailboxes placed along side the roadway at each residence. That the contractor consider a possible location for a bus stop in case the population of this subdivision need to have one in a later date. This would be a big safety issue if the need ever arises for the kids waiting for and being dropped off the school bus. All these changes will help us in serving this community in a more pro-active fashion rather than in a re-active style. We have seen these problems in other areas and if we have a chance to change them now would benefit them as citizens as well as our agency. Please contact me if you have questions. Sincerely, coun t P nning�eG Les Cogswell 0--S2 Manager, Field �` / � RECD 41:"P-'.6` OEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY ,� e7 J. �•A CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA DISTRICT /qq'/ �i Z' DENVER REGULATORY OFFICE, 9307 S. PLATTE CANYON ROAD iy 1-1 y LITTLETON, COLORADO 80128-6901 _ 7 M D/ Acid County Planning 13 ' �.,�„ �. P� REPLY TO S,„„„� ATTENTION OF: February 14, 2000 f_ea 16 2000 Ms. Julie ChesterREcE f V f ! l Weld County Planning Department 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Katherine Oliver/Vale Farm,Phase II,Case Number Z-539 Corps File No.200080108 Dear Ms Chester: Reference is made to the above mentioned project located in the SW '/ of Section 4, Township 2 North,Range 68 West, Weld County, Colorado. Before any work at this site begins which may involve the excavation in or the discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States which includes streams, open water lakes,ponds or wetlands,the property should be examined for these areas pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Any wetlands should be delineated and mapped. This office should be notified by a proponent of the project for proper Department of the Army permits or changes in permit requirements prior to any work in waters of the U.S. A list of Environmental Consultants who may assist in a wetland delineation and mapping has been sent to the applicant along with a copy of this letter. If there are any questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr.Terry McKee at 303-979- 4120 and reference Corps No.200080108. Sincerely, l Tim. y . arey Chief, :- r Reg o Office tm copies furnished: Katharine H. Oliver 2385 Homestead Place Longmont , Colorado 80504 EXHIBIT I n Hello