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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20002519.tiff Oct- 12-OO O9 : 59A Colorado Geo . Survey 3O3 894 2174 P .O1 STATE OF COLORADO COLORADO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY of Minerals ofNat and 1 Resources cgy plOrNOP es Department of Natural Resources 1373 Sherman Street,Room 715 Wit Denver,Colorado 80203 Phone:(303)866-2611 FAX:1303)8662461 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Bill Owe,,, October 12,2000 Governor Greg E.Walther Executive Director Mir heel R,Long Ms. Julie Chester uivi ,on Director Weld County Planning Department vrei Cowant 1555 N. 17`h Avenue State Geologist Greeley,CO 80631 and Director (FAX 970-304-6498) Re: Soaring Eagle Ranch,S-549,WE-Or-018 Dear Ms. Chester: The comments and concerns outlined in my letter of October 20, 1999 are still valid and have not been addressed. Of particular importance is the presence of shallow ground water. Additional ground water monitoring had not been submitted and it is not clear whether or not basements can be constructed at the site. The gcotechnical engineer recommends that basements he set above the seasonal high ground water levels. In addition,the engineer recommends that perimeter drains be installed around below grade areas. This is a prudent recommendation, however, perimeter drains and sump pumps arc not intended to lower overall ground water levels and such systems can fail over the life of the structure causing hooding of below grade areas. It would he prudent for the county to either require no below grade construction or to determine the seasonal high ground water levels and whether or not basement construction is feasible without area or interceptor drain systems or the placement of additional fill. The presence of.shallow ground water requires that septic systems be engineered and may require the use of mounded systems. Without the additional ground water monitoring, the county should require that a registered professional engineer design all septic systems. The Colorado Geological Survey cannot recommend approval of the plat without addressing outstanding issues. 1 have attached a copy of my previous letter for your review. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. I can be reached at(303)894-2080 or by email at karen.bcrry(rdstate,co.us. Sincere • Karen A. Berry Geological Engineer, P.G., CPLLSC 2000-2519 Weld County Planning Dept. MEMORANDUM OCT 112000 __ it 1.11 O: Julie Chester, Lead Planner DATE: October 10, 2 RECEIVED 1111111 FROM: Diane Houghtaling, P.E., Traffic Engineer-1)w\\--\ O SUBJECT: S-549: Soaring Eagle PUD COLORADO The Weld County Public Works Department has reviewed this PUD Final Plan request. COMMENTS: Plat: Sight distance triangles shall be shown on the plat with a note restricting the height of landscaping. Wetlands are normally outside of lots. Several lots have wetlands within the lot. How does the developer plan to protect these wetlands after the lots have sold? The easement width shall be provided for the Warren irrigation easement. The access to several lots shall be restricted. Please indicate the access restrictions on the plat. Label the right-of-way of all roadways. Widen lot 50's access to 30 feet. External Roadways: All off-site improvements will be constructed to CDOT requirements. All landscaping in the intersection sight distance triangle must be less than 3.5 feet high at maturity. The developer must provide evidence that the land owners west of State Highway 257 have agreed to the relocation of the ditch. Internal Roadways: All PUD roadways are paved. A typical section will be required. In a development of this size, pedestrian circulation must be addressed. The developer can provide a widened roadway section. The ADA requires a ninimum of four feet on each side of the road. This area must be delineated from the traveled road. The entrance roads will need to maintain the two percent cross slope for 20 feet beyond the state highway Right Of Way. Please indicate the length of all tapers. The maximum grade in a subdivision is six percent; the minimum grade is 0.4 percent. Storm Water: The drainage map was illegible. Per Section 10.12.4,the drainage map can have a maximum scale of one inch to 200 feet. Detention sizing shall be based on Section 10.13.4. The drainage report was not reviewed. Please include an erosion control plan. A 404 permit will be required for the wetland destruction. Please provide a copy of the permit to the Public Works Department. The storm sewer system will be maintained by the Home-owner's Association. Improvement Agreement: See memo by Donald Carroll. RECOMMENDATION: Approval DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS (If Approved): ❑ A signing and striping plan shall be included in the roadway plans. ❑ Landscaping within the intersection sight distance triangle shall be less than 3.5 feet at maturity. ❑ The entrance grades shall be adjusted. ❑ The right-of-way shall be acquired for the State Highway 257 realignment. ❑ The drainage report shall be resubmitted to meet the requirements of the subdivision regulations. ❑ The storm sewer system will be maintained by the Home-owner's Association. The plat shall be incorporating the requirement stated above. ❑ A provision shall be made for pedestrian circulation. If you have any questions, please call. pc: S-549 M:\WPFILES\diane\DEVELOPMENT\s-549.wpd UC 0B 2ULl R: • 0: 08 Ah'. TU'nh U- n ..'SL -AA \U. 9 (0665716u WINDSOR,- mow:,' Town of Windsor 301 Walnut Street • Windsor, Colorado 80550 . 070 686-7476 • Fax: 070-686-7180 COLO October 6, 2000 Julie Chester, Weld County Lead Planner Weld County Dept. of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Subject: S-549 Soaring Eagle Ranch/Everitt Companies Dear Ms. Chester: The Town of Windsor Planning Commission reviewed this request at its regular meeting of October 5, 2000. The proposal is consistent with the Town's Land Use Plan map depiction as the subject property is delineated as Very Low Density Single Family Residential. However, the property is located outside the Town's Growth Management Area (GMA), as well as being located outside the Urban Growth Boundary area as recognized by Weld County. The Town of Windsor Comprehensive Plan states "The GMA is intended to define those specific areas within the planning area where it is most logical to extend urban services in the near term, that is, within the next five to ten years." The Plan further discourages annexation of areas outside of the Town's GMA boundary. Therefore, since the property is located outside the Town's GMA boundary and urban services will not likely be available to the property in the near term, annexation is not recommended. Therefore, based upon the aforementioned information, the Town of Windsor Planning Commission recommends approval of the request to the Weld County Department of Planning Services, subject to the following condition: • The applicant shall provide evidence to the Weld County Department of Planning Services that all conditions of the Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District have been addressed to the District's satisfaction. Thank you for the opportunity to review this proposal. Sincerely,cQ �p c17-'.6+i Scott Ballstadt Senior Planner pc: Robert G. Frank, Chairman, Windsor Planning Commission Joseph P. Plummer, AICP, Planning Director Carol DuPriest, President, George A. Nelson Farms applicant Cullison Family Farms LLC, applicant Stanley K. Everitt, Everitt Enterprises, Inc. applicant's representative it 4141%kv MEMORANDUM 1111111 TO: Julie Chester, W.C. Planning DATE: Octob 5, 2000 O FROM: Pam Smith, W.C. Health Department {/j • CASE NO.: S-549 NAME: George Nelson Farms/Soaring Eagle Ranch COLORADO The Weld County Health Department has reviewed this proposal. A member of our staff has also observed the site. The application has satisfied PUD Ordinance No. 197 in regard to water and sewer service. Water will be provided by the North Weld County Water District and sewer will be provided by septic systems. The proposed lot sizes (minimum of 1.5 acres) and the overall density of septic systems per acreage (1 per 3.42 acres) complies with Ordinance No. 197 and our Departmental policy. The environmental impact plan provided in the application materials and required in section 6.3.1 of the PUD Ordinance appears to address all potential impacts described in the Ordinance. The Department still has concerns with issues relating to shallow groundwater and bedrock and the suitability for septic systems. We have asked for the most recent groundwater monitoring results, and understand that those will be forwarded. The concerns with groundwater and bedrock separation appear to be adequately addressed, provided the applicant follows the conceptual grading plans submitted previously. The draft of the Environmental Management Handbook states that the septic tank will be pumped by a `qualified firm'. This company should be licensed in Weld County. The Department requests the opportunity to review and comment on the final draft of the Environmental Management Handbook. The Department recommends approval with the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall obtain water service from the North Weld County Water District. 2. Primary and secondary septic system envelopes and a building envelope were not designated on each lot. Septic system envelopes should meet the setback to the Eaton Ditch as well as other required setbacks as described in the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal System Regulations 3. Language for the preservation and/or protection of the second absorption field envelope in the development covenants. The covenants should state that activities such as landscaping (i.e. planting of trees and shrubs) and construction (i.e. auxiliary structures, dirt mounds, etc.) are expressly prohibited in the designated absorption field site. 4. Each septic system shall be designed for site-specific conditions, including but not limited to maximum seasonal high groundwater, poor soils, and shallow bedrock. PLan.ning Dept. 5. The applicant shall obtain a storm water discharge permit from the WatereraMitytwOntlrol uiviisiorr of the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment, if required. Zt)00 6. During development of the site, all land disturbance shall be conducted so that nuisance RECEIVED CASE NO.: S-549 NAME: George Nelson Farms/Soaring Eagle Ranch Page 2 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. 7. 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 induration, 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. 8. The most current "Right to Farm" covenant shall be placed on the plat. ' 9. The site grading plan as outlined in documentation from Northern Engineering Services, Inc. (dated 4-14-00), and Paragon Consulting Group (dated 4-25-00) shall be followed. Prior to recording the Plat: 1. The applicant shall submit a final copy of the Environmental Management Handbook for review and comment by the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. M:\PAM\Planning\FinalPlan\s549,wpd � f �� �5� We County Referral i 5g PI' ct� slE ituCfio weld G$9R rper 8 2000(A �nntnB Qe COLORADO 7 0,s 2000 The Weld County Department of Planning S ces has recei the followinje ter i�w: �' Applicant Everitt Companies, Soaring Case Number S-549 Eagle PUD Please Reply By October 2, 2000 Planner Julie Chester Project Planned Unit Development Final Plan Legal Part of Sections 28 and 33, T7N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location East of and adjacent to State Hwy 257; between WCR's 74 and 78 Parcel Number 0705 33 000003 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) n/a ❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan Ci We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. KY, See attached letter. Comments: Signature 71.2 `_°L /1O- Date o' 2 sav Agency °JCSU +Weld County Planning Dept. +1555 N. 17th Ave.Greeley,CO.80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 +(970)304-6498 fax September 28, 2000 Julie Chester Weld County Department of Planning and Zoning 1555 N 17th Avenue Re: Soaring Eagle Ranch P.U.D. Final Plan Dear Ms. Chester, In reviewing the final plan for the Soaring Eagle P.U.D., it appears the developer has answered some of our requests, but I would like to review some others. The Everitt company has addressed the bus stop being placed within the subdivision which is favorable. It also appears the have addressed the ingress and egress traffic flow from the sub division. It is essential, street names in the new development, not duplicate any existing street names within the county. Individual house addresses must be prominently displayed and readily visible from the street. Overall design must provide prompt, easy access for emergency response vehicles into the development, and from the streets to individual residences. Open space is aesthetically pleasing. However fencing or some other barrier is necessary to separate the irrigation pond to mitigate potential drowning of the children living in the area and the need for subsequent search and rescue. Now that the plans are in there final development, and seeing this sub division is quite large, I would like to see the design include features that reduce speed, on the residential streets. A last item of concern, are the general mitigation features, these include elimination of barriers that prevent easy detection of potential offenders or a crime in progress.(landscaping, or other physical obstacles blocking the view of the residence from the roadway.) These are a few suggestions that would deter the residences from becoming a crime target Sincerely, Trfr Rich Toft Beat 1 Manager Weld County Sheriffs office Weld County Planning °STATE OF COLORADO OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER 0CT 3 2000 °F �°<o Division of Water Resources e"— Department of Natural Resources of 1313 Sherman Street, Room 818 RECEIVED �. + Denver,Colorado 80203 rays • Phone:(303)866-3581 FAX:(303)866-3589 Bill Owens Governor http://water.state.co.us/default.htm September 27, 2000 Greg E.Walther Executive Director Ms. Julie Chester Hal D.Simpson,P.E. State Engineer Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N. 17th Ave. Greeley, CO 80631 Re: Soaring Eagle Ranch, Case Number Z-537 Section 28 & 33, T7N, R67W, 6th PM Water Division 1, Water District 3 Dear Ms. Chester: On February 7, 2000 this office responded to proposal to subdivide a 420-acre parcel into 114 single-family residential lots. A copy of that letter is attached. The information requested in that letter has yet to be received. Recently, this office recently received what appears to be a final plat of the proposed development. To respond to our statutory responsibilities, your agency is obligated to forward the information needed so that the State Engineer can tender an opinion as to the adequacy of the proposed water supply. In the absence of such information, pursuant to Section 30-28-136(1)(h)(II), C.R.S., it is our opinion that sufficient evidence has not been submitted documenting that the proposed water supply can be provided without causing injury to existing water rights or that the proposed water supply is adequate. If you have any questions in this matter, please contact Bill McIntyre of this office. Sincerely, 71J. 7/ 2y Kenneth W. Knox Assistant State Engineer Cc: Richard Stenzel, Division Engineer Water Supply Branch Subdivision File File KWK/WCM:SoaringEagleWeld.doc STATE OF COLORADO OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER Division of Water Resources ��°�CozoR Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman Street, Room 818 Denver,Colorado 80203 « ,* Phone:(303)866-3581 • FAX:(303)866-3589 - Bill Owens February 7, 2000 Governor http-/water.slate.to.us/default.htm Greg E.Walther Julie Chester Executive Director Weld County Planning Department Hate.Simpson,P.E. p State Engineer 1400 N. 17t" Ave. Greeley, CO 80631 Re: Soaring Eagle Ranch; Z-537 Sec 28 & 33, T7N, R67W, 6th PM W. Division 1, W. District 3 Dear Ms. Chester: We have reviewed the above referenced proposal to subdivide a 420-acre parcel into 114 single-family residential lots. The Water Supply Information Summary requested in the State Engineer's memorandum of August 7, 1995 was not included and no other information on projected water use was provided. In addition, the source of water supply is to be the North Weld County Water District, however a letter of conpmitment was not included in submitted materials. As outlined in 30-28-133(3), C.R.S:, the subdivider is required to submit adequate evidence that a water supply that is sufficient in terms of quality, quantity and dependability will be available to ensure an adequate supply of water. The applicant has not provided adequate evidence to support this requirement. Based upon the above and pursuant to Section 30-28-136(1 )(h)(Ill, it is our opinion that sufficient evidence has not been submitted documenting that the proposed water supply can be provided without causing injury to existing water rights or that the proposed water supply is adequate. If you have any questions in this matter, please contact Megan Sullivan of this office. Sincerely, • Kenneth W. Knox Assistant State Engineer cc: Richard Stenzel, Division Engineer Water Supply Branch Subdivision File File KW K/MAS/SoaringEagleRanchD.doc Weld County Planning Dept, ‘ir SEP p 8 z000 ECEIV E�S.�R Weld County Referral Qat ogle September 8, 2000 COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Everitt Companies, Soaring Case Number S-549 Eagle PUD Please Reply By October 2. 2000 Planner Julie Chester Project Planned Unit Development Final Plan Legal Part of Sections 28 and 33, T7N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location East of and adjacent to State Hwy 257; between WCR's 74 and 78 Parcel Number 0705 33 000003 .1 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) n/a ❑ 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. U See attached letter. Comments: CD U rrHa S a9Yf.QQ +O aR oto accts . We- arc W or U On OYi SPCGTtc3 of access c4rsiQ ✓1 Signature Date 9/2io/00 Agency ('DO(- - Acccss +weld County Planning Dept. +1555 N. 17th Ave.Greeley, CO.80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 +(970)304-6498 fax ViOld County Planning Dept, MEMORANDUM .)rp 27 2000 RECEIVED TO: Julie Chester, Lead Planner DATE: September 27, 2000 11 FROM: Donald iie C. SUBJECT S549;aSoarin Engineering RaAdministrator 9 9 COLORADO The Weld County Public Works Department has reviewed the Improvements Agreement According Policies Regarding Collateral for Improvements (Private Road Maintenance). I have verified the transportation items, specifically, the streets, storm water drainage, and signing, and all are in order. All quantities and units costs are adequate to complete the project. All other non-transportation items shall be verified by Planning Services. pc: S-549 plan5s.wpd ANT of DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY .4 I*7..� CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA DISTRICT ��� DENVER REGULATORY OFFICE, 9307 S. PLATTE CANYON ROAD WO I LITTLETON, COLORADO 60128-6901 '•✓old Co Linty Plannln Dept REPLY TO September 25, 2000 ATTENTION OF: SEP 27 2000 Ms. Julie Chester RECEIVED Weld County Planning Department 1555 N. 17th Ave. Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Everitt Companies,Soaring Eagle PUD Final Plan,Case Number S-549 Corps File No. 200080653 Dear Ms. Julie Chester: Reference is made to the above-mentioned project located in Sections 28 and 33,Township 7 North,Range 67 West, Weld County,Colorado. If any work associated with this project requires the placement of dredge or fill material, and any excavation associated with a dredged or fill project, either temporary or permanent, in waters of the United States which may include ephemeral, intermittent and perennial streams, lakes,ponds or wetlands at this site,this office should be notified by a proponent of the project for proper Department of the Army permits or changes in permit requirements pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. If there are any questions concerning this matter please call Mr. Terry McKee of this office at 303-979-4120 and reference Corps File No.200080653. Sincerely, Ti othy T. Carr Chie , ::• r Re• . Office ks Sep-21 -00 02 : 55P Town of Severance 970-686-6250 P - 01 /st ii.i...%.*%:\sH, I Weld County Referral imp C. September 8, 2000 COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Everitt Companies, Soaring Case Number S-549 Eagle PUD Please Reply By October 2. 2000 Planner Julie Chester Project Planned Unit Development Final Plan Legal Part of Sections 28 and 33,T7N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location East of and adjacent to State Hwy 257; between WCR's 74 and 78 Parcel Number 0705 33 000003 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 Service& If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Weld County Planning Commission Heating (if applicable) n/a U 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: Signature ck _ Date q/R /ZQ 00 Agency T6-W-,, 01 -re d P._irri c tT +weld County Planning Dept 41555 N. 17th Ave.Greeley,CO.80631 4(970)353.8100 ext.3540 4(970)304-8498 fax Sep-21 -O0 02 : 56P Town of Severance 970-686-6250 P - 02 TOWN OF SEVERANCE 336 First Street P.O. Box 122 Telephone 970-686-1218 Severance, Colorado Fax 970-686.6250 September 21, 2000 Julie Chester Weld County Planning Department 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 WCR- S-549 Dear Ms. Chester: The Town of Severance voted to advise you that the Soaring Eagle PUD conforms with our Comprehensive Plan in lot size and most other aspects except for being annexed. The Town would like to assure that the recommendations regarding septic standards and wetland approval from the Army Corps of Engineers be required. The Town of Severance is in favor of the proposal as long as those two issues are addressed. Very truly' yours, l ft , 4 ' &. _4_2 Candace Bridgwater Town Clerk cb /ve a t Weld County Referral iglige September 8, 2000 COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Everitt Companies, Soaring Case Number S-549 Eagle PUD Please Reply By October 2, 2000 Planner Julie Chester Project Planned Unit Development Final Plan Legal Part of Sections 28 and 33, T7N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location East of and adjacent to State Hwy 257; between WCR's 74 and 78 Parcel Number 0705 33 000003 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) n/a ❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan DIhave reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. aye See attached letter. Comments: Signature Date Y'N'---. 0 Agency >See +Weld County Planning Dept. +1555 N. 17th Ave.Greeley,CO.80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 +(970)304-6498 fax DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION 1555 N. 17TH AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 ' PHONE (970)353-6100, EXT.3540 CFAX (970) 304-6498 COLORADO September 19, 2000 Everitt Company, Soaring Eagle PUD 114 Residential Lot PUD S-549 1. Proper building permits shall be obtained prior to any construction, remodeling, demolition or excavation. 2. Building permits are required for any accessory buildings being constructed or moved onto property. Any accessory buildings containing livestock or poultry, shall be wired according to Article 547 of the 1999 National Electrical Code (NEC). 3. Separate building permits are required for all monument signs, traffic signals, etc. Signs shall adhere to Section 42 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance and Section 2.8 of the Weld County MUD Ordinance as applicable. Engineering may be required. 4. Separate electrical permits are required for electrical services and wiring to irrigation systems. 5. Engineered foundations are required for all primary residences and may be required for accessory buildings. Engineered foundations shall be based on a site-specific geotechnical report or an open hole inspection performed by a Colorado licensed engineer. Any fill material shall contain no rock or similar irreducible material with a maximum dimension greater than 12 inches. All fills shall be compacted to a minimum of 90 percent of maximum density. Engineering reports shall be supplied for all fill material. 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. Setbacks to oil and gas facilities shall be as required by The Weld County Zoning Ordinance. Service,Teamwork, Integrity,Quality 8. Development documents shall be supplied to the appropriate fire district for their review. The fire district may have additional requirements. 9. 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. Sin • ,ely, Dave ague Building O icial Service,Teamwork, Integrity, Quality "`�' Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District Weld County Planning Department September 13, 2000 1555 N. 17th Ave Greeley, Co 80631 Attn: Julie Chester Re: Everitt Companies The following conditions shall apply to the proposed Soaring Eagle Ranch PUD. The Windsor-Severance Fire District requires a current overall all utility plan to be submitted for review and approval prior to final plan approval. Listed below are some of the conditions that will be placed on this development. 1. Minimum hydrant flows shall be 1000gpm for homes up to 3600sq. ft. and anything larger than this shall comply with Table No. A-III-A-I. A reduction in fire flow of 50% is allowed when the structures are sprinklered. 2. Hydrants shall be 300' from structures and 600' spacing maximum. 3. Water mains supplying hydrants shall be looped whenever possible and be a minimum of 8" in diameter. 4. All hydrants shall be in place, tested and operational before any combustible material is brought on-site. 5. All hydrants shall have (5) sided operating nuts on bonnet and caps. Left rotation- operating nuts to open hydrants. 6. A water model or plan shall be submitted to the Windsor-Severance Fire District for review and approval. 7. Cul-de-sacs over 600' in length must have a secondary access system in accordance with NFPA-13D/R. 8. Cul-de-sacs shall have a minimum of 55' turning radius. A B-40 turning template shall be used to determine adequate turning radiuses. 9. All roadways shall have an approved all weather driving surface capable of a design wheel load of 18,000 lbs (80,000 lbs GVW) (H2o loading). 10. Current District street standards provide that streets 34' and greater can allow parking on both sides of the street. Streets 28' in width will allow parking on one side only with "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" signs posted on one side of the street. All streets less than 28' shall prohibit parking on both sides of the street with"NO PARKING FIRE LANE" signs on both sides of the street. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 686-9596. Cordially �. Mike L avis Fire Prevention Technician ph 970.686.9596 ,1$ fx 970.686.9623 1 728 Main Street asd Windsor,Colorado 80550 STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Region k)ll„,a(a. 1420 2nd Street —_� Greeley,Colorado 80631 (970)353-1232 Weld County, SH 257 Soaring Eagle Ranch Bisected by WCR 76 N of Windsor October 4, 1999 Ben Patton Weld County Department of Planning Services 1400 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 SUBJECT: George Nelson Farms/Soaring Eagle Ranch PUD Ben, I have reviewed the above proposal and offer the following comments: RIGHT-OF-WAY Projected traffic along this portion of State Highway(SH) 257 indicates the need for a 150 foot total right-of-way(ROW), 75 feet either side of the highway centerline. Additional width to meet the projected need should be protected by reservation or preferably, dedication as permitted by County regulations. ACCESS 1 have had an opportunity to meet with Stan Everitt of Everitt Companies, developers of the proposal, on at least two occasions. We have agreed to many of the major issues regarding this site, including access location and highway improvements. Design specifics are anticipated in the near future. Thank you for the opportunity to review the Soaring Eagle proposal. My comments are based upon the submittal received on September 29, 1999. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. 2aHice-ldler Assistant Access Manager (970)350-2148 xc: Volz file (2) OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF x�ER/FP , µ' Ed Jordan November 30, 1999 Ms. Diane Rule Everitt Companies P.O. Box 2125 Ft. Collins, CO 80525 Dear Ms. Rule: This letter is to confirm the Weld County Sheriff's Office services the area between Hwy 257 east to CR 19 and CR74 north to CR 78. Soaring Eagle Ranch falls within the jurisdiction of the Weld County Sheriffs Office for providing law enforcement services as of this date. Should you have other questions, please contact me. Respect I Ed rdan, S riff • Greeley Office, 910 10th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631, (970)356-4015 or 1-800-436-9276, FAX (970) 353-8551 North Jail Complex, 2110 O Street, Greeley, CO 80631., (970) 356-4015, FAX (970) 304-6460 Ft Lupton Sub-Station, 330 Park Avenue, Ft Lupton, CO 80621, (303) 857-4334, FAX (303) 857-3027 Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District November 4,1999 Ms. Diane Rule Everitt Companies P.O. Box 2125 Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 Dear Ms. Rule: This letter is to confirm that the Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District does service the area on Highway 257 and Weld County Road 74. Bases on the description of the proposed location of Soaring Eagle Ranch, this district would provide fire protection and basic life support medical rescue services. Advanced life support and ambulance transportation would be provided by Weld County Ambulance. Should you require further information, please contact me. Respectfully, And erry Wa d, Division•Chief ph 970.686,9596 ei,5 fix 970.GSG.9623 f Cryindsor,Colorado 80550 728 \lain SrSvrct Oct- 12-00 10 :OOA Colorado Goo. Survey 303 894 2174 P . 02 STATE OF COLORADO COLORADO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Division of Minerals and Geology pin Department r doNat802 Resources 1713 Sherman Street,Room 715 Denver,Colorado aD'1U:1 Phone:(303)866-2611 FAX:(3031966-2461 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES October 20, 1999 Bill Owens Covernnr Greµ L Welcher F"ctitivc Director Micheal ri.1 nnµ Mr. Ben Patton Vicki Cowart Weld County Department of Planning Stare ceolr,pist and Diin 1555 N. 171i Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 (FAX 970-304-6498) Re: Soaring Eagle Ranch,S-509,CGS WE-00-0010 Dear Mr. Patton: Thank you for the submittal of plans for the above referenced PUD. The proposal is to create 114 residential lots on approximately 390 acres. Lots range from L75 to 15 acres. The site will he served by public water and individual septic systems. According to the NRCS "Soil Survey of Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part, 1980"the site is primarily underlain by sandy to clay loam soils. The soils can be of low strength and can have a moderate shrink-swell potential. The survey indicates that a section of the southern portion of the property is subject to flooding. According to the Colorado Geological Survey publication "Environmental and Engineering Geology of the Windsor Study Area, Latimer and Weld Counties, Colorado"the soils overlie the Pierre Shale. This ' formation consists ofclaystone, siltstone and sandstone. Claystone can have very high swell potentials and it will he important that construction take into the account bedrock elevations and swell potentials. The publication also indicates that a portion of the southern part of the PhD is subject to flooding. The preliminary geotechnical report done by Earth Engineering Consultants, Inc. and dated May 7, 1999 (with addendum dated June I, 1999) indicates that the primary geotechnical constraints to the development are expansive bedrock, low strength soils, and shallow ground water. It will be important that site-specific soils and foundation testing and design be done for each individual lot and that foundations be designed accordingly. The testing for each lot should determine the depth to bedrock in relationship to foundation and floor levels and ground water levels. Swell consolidation testing should also be done for each lot near foundation and floor levels. Oct- 12-00 10 : 00A Colorado Geo . Survey 303 894 2174 P . 03 Mr. Ben Patton Page 2 October 20, 1999 The report indicates that ground water levels are currently being monitored. It will be important that an adequate number of locations are monitored and that monitoring occurs for a long enough period to determine seasonal high ground water levels. The results of the monitoring may require that below grade construction be prohibited or that area and/or interceptor drains be installed to lower ground water levels. Installation of these drain systems will need to occur during development of the subdivision and cannot be done on a lot by lot basis. The results of ground water monitoring should be submitted prior to approval of the plat.. If drains systems are required, it would be prudent to require such systems be included in subdivision construction plans. The MID shows lots being located within areas of historic flooding. Detailed drainage plans were not included with the submittal. It will be important that such plans be provided prior to final lot and building envelope layout and that septic systems and building envelopes be located out of areas subject to flooding. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me. I can be reached at(303) 866-3350. Sincerely, Karen A. Berry Geological Engineer Hello