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Home My WebLink About850578.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO A USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR A COMMERICAL EGG PRODUCTION COMPLEX - MORNING FRESH FARMS WHEREAS , the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on the 26th day of June , 1985 , at the hour of 2 : 00 p.m. in the Chambers of the Board for the purpose of hearing the application of Morning Fresh Farms, 15121 Weld County Road 32 , Platteville, Colorado 80651 , for an amendment to a Use by Special Review Permit for a commercial egg production complex on the following described real estate, to-wit: W#, Section 15 , Township 3 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado WHEREAS , Section 24 . 4 . 2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance provides standards for review of said Use by Special Review, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners heard all of the testimony and statements of those present, has studied the request of the applicant and the recommendations of the Weld County Planning Commission and all of the exhibits and evidence presented in this matter and, having been fully informed, finds that this request shall be approved for the following reasons : 1 . The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 24 . 7 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 2 . It is the opinion of the Board of County Commissioners that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 24 . 4 . 2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows: a. The proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan encourages the expansion of agri-businesses and agriculturally oriented industry provided these enterprises do not adversely affect the economy or environment. b. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural Zone District and is provided for as a Use by Special Review. PL0903 P&og03 35057 8 Page 2 RE: AMEND USR - MORNING FRESH FARMS c. The use is both compatible with existing agricultural activities and with any future agricultural use as identified in the Comprehensive Plan. d. The Platteville Planning Commission has reviewed the proposal and recommends approval. e. No overlay districts affect the site. f. Use by Special Review Operation and Design Standards provide adequate protection of the health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood and County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the application for an amendment to a Use by Special Review Permit for a commercial egg production complex on the hereinabove described parcel of land be, and hereby is, granted subject to the following conditions: 1 . The attached Standards for Use by Special Review be adopted and placed on the Use by Special Review plat prior to recording. 2 . Expansion of the prescribed Use by Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the subject property until the Use by Special Review plat has been delivered to the Department of Planning Services Office and the plat has been recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. 3 . Prior to recording the Use by Special Review plat, the applicant shall submit a drainage, erosion, and sediment control plan approved by the Platte Valley Soil Conservation District. A copy of the plan shall be filed with the Department of Planning Services. 4 . The applicant shall satisfy inquiries from the Division of Water Resources regarding the proposed water supply for the expanded operation. Page 3 RE: AMEND USR - MORNING FRESH FARMS The above and foregoing Resolution was , on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 26th day of June, A.D. , 1985 . 7 EAAf v BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: r WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County Jerk and Recorder and Clerk to the Board J cqu ine Jo son , Chairman- . EXCUSED DATE OF SIGNING - AYE By• � � Gene R. Brantngr, Pro-Tem eputy County lerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: C.W. Kirby ABSTAINED Gord E. y County Attorney Frank Ya uchi OPERATION STANDARDS Morning Fresh Farms SUP-44 : 85 : 17 1 . The permitted use shall be a commercial table-egg production complex as described in the application materials on file with the Department of Planning Services. 2 . The applicant shall implement and maintain drainage , erosion and sediment control plans acceptable to the Platte Valley Soil Conservation District within ninety days from the date of approval by the Board of County Commissioners. 3 . The applicant shall comply with the design standards for the Use by Special Review, Section 24 .5 et seq. , of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 4 . The applicant shall comply with the Operation Standards for Uses by Special Review, Section 24 . 6 et seq. , of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 5 . Representatives or members of the Weld County Health Department and Weld County Department of Planning Services shall be granted access onto the site at any reasonable time in order to insure the operations carried out on the site comply with the Operation Standards stated hereon and all applicable Weld County Regulations. 6 . The Use by Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the Standards as stated above and all applicable Weld County Regulations . Any material deviations from the plans and/or Standards as shown or stated above shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans and/or Standards are permitted . Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. 7 . The property owner and/or operator of this operation shall be responsible for complying with all of the above stated Standards. Noncompliance with any of the above stated Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. HEARING CERTIFICATION DOCKET NO. 85-40 RE: AMEND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW FOR A COMMERCIAL EGG PRODUCTION COMPLEX - MORNING FRESH FARMS A public hearing was conducted on June 26, 1985, at 2:00 P.M. , with the following present: Commissioner Jacqueline Johnson, Chairman Commissioner Gene Brantner, Pro—Tem Commissioner C.W. Kirby Commissioner Gordon E. Lacy Commissioner Frank Yamaguchi Also present: Acting Clerk to the Board, Mary Reiff Assistant County Attorney, Lee D. Morrison Planning Department representative, Rod Allison The following business was transacted: I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated June 3, 1985, and duly published June 13, 1985, in the Johnstown Breeze, a public hearing was conducted to consider the request of Morning Fresh Farms to amend a Use by Special Review for a commercial egg production complex. Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, made this matter of record. Rod Allison, Planning Department representative, read the favorable recommendation of the Planning Commission into the record and stated that seven Operation Standards have been proposed for this request. Tom Whiting, manager for Morning Fresh Farms, came forward to answer questions of the Board. Commissioner Lacy stated that he would abstain from voting on this issue since he has conducted business with this company. No one in the audience came forward to make comments concerning this request. After discussion, Commissioner Brantner moved to approve the request to amend a Use by Special Review for a commercial egg production complex as requested by Morning Fresh Farms. Seconded by Commissioner Kirby, the motion carried unanimously, with Commissioner Lacy abstaining. Commissioner Lacy commented that Morning Fresh Farms is one of the better egg production businesses in the State of Colorado. APPROVED: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST [,µy. nw +a41n4Aa.r t WELD COUNTY, CO 0' • 0 Weld County Clilerk and Recorder \ • _\`, �h and Clerk to the B rd J:cquel\e John-o, , Chairman $�\�07 u o./ EXCUSED DATE OF SIGNING Deputy County erk Gene R. Brantner, Pro-Tem ",011. / C.W. Kitrby o . Lacy Fran Yamaguch TAPE #85-52 DOCKET #85-40 LHR 2263 ATTENDANCE RECORD TODAY ' S HEARINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS : JUNE 26, 1985 DOCKET #85-28 - APPORTIONMENT FOR LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #84-1 DOCKET # 85-29L - TAVERN LIQUOR LICENSE, LEROY SATHER DBA STREAMERS DOCKET # 85-27 - COZ, A TO C-3, NORTHWEST LAND COMPANY DOCKET # 85-40 - AMEND USR, EGG PRODUCTION COMPLEX, MORNING FRESH FARMS DOCKET # 85-32 - P.U.D. FINAL PLAN, TWOMBLY.RANCH PLEASE write or print legibly your name, address and the DOC 4 (as listed above) or the applicants name of the hearing you are attending. NAME ADDRESS HEARING ATTENDING /1��Y //off 5'V S 5 ay r ��,:,;�..el aw. Fs=VO Ae J„/O.J 3:31/ 4v .51 4&A.Q5A17 b's- 3 e. S // A/h7-e- 4 ,- 'ys-cis-/Zv, &-- 2 /��a4r-s>, -..& VAL _e-:. ) ��.ys"Z w s ,id 2,- J a . Wes-3 .A 5 Tit (Mali: tte 0-X 13 , I GY De-AALAY `O.O1 X5" '27 /114 � at�t �lu ,r�^ ter 6,lv7 j tR/ 7/ /+ Ncl`S)7ch3 (3'5--‘7,--? 7 ICto t oi-.--rQ . "° " e,t,-„. - iti.4 boo iat, 9,5-- 3 --z -tI �NI FNye4— /L Ali Ern Clr( /( I3vt Z1.,, /"..5- - 31. 6 1�. )3A? 7 a i a 6; s- 70 6 ?, //mil G'V.L. T 3 All ?.57.-510 15'it2J Lt"C•�?. 3 p .6.),-die, �'.r- VO 50 col, ,. •a ` -,,2cL ate / . NOT I C E Pursuant to the zoning laws of the State of Colorado and the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, a public hearing will be held in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, First Floor, Greeley, Colorado, at the time specified. All persons in any manner interested in the Use by Special Review are requested to attend and may be heard. Should the applicant or any interested party desire the presence of a certified court reporter to make a record of the proceedings, in addition to the taped record which will be kept during the hearing, the Clerk to the Board's Office can be contacted for a list of certified court reporters in the area. If a court reporter is obtained, the Clerk to the Board's Office shall be advised of such action at least five days prior to the hearing. The cost of engaging a court reporter shall be borne by the requesting party. BE IT ALSO KNOWN that the text and maps so certified by the Weld County Planning Commission may be examined in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, located in the Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Third Floor, Greeley, Colorado. APPLICANT DOCKET NO. 85-40 Morning Fresh Farms 15121 Weld County Road 32 Platteville, Colorado 80651 DATE: June 26, 1985 TIME: 2:00 P.M. REQUEST: Amend Use by Special Review for a commercial egg production complex LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W} , Section 15, Township 3 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO BY: MARY ANN FEUERSTEIN COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER AND CLERK TO THE BOARD BY: Mary Reiff, Deputy DATED: June 3, 1985, 1985 PUBLISHED: June 13, 1985, in the Johnstown Breeze , °� X63 AFFIDAVITOF PUBLICATION THE JOHNSTOWN BREEZE NOTICE STATE OF COLORADO I Pursuant to.the.zoning laws of I 55 the sate pf Colorado end the COUNTY OF WELD Weld Gout Zoning Ordinance, a public hearinp.wic be held m I, Clyde Briggs, do solemnly swear that I the Chambers of the Board of y County Comminieners of Weld am publisher of The Johnstown Breeze; County, Colorado Wtd County p that the same is a weekly newspaper er Centennial,staller, 816 10th Street, -Hirstt Floor, Wesley, printed, in whole or in part, and published Colorado, at the time specified.All persons in any manner in the County of Weld, State of Colorado, .. .. interestedare the Use by Special and has a general circulation therein; that Revieww are recanted to attend and may be heard. said newspaper has been published -�y c,,o any continuously and uninterruptedly in said sirsosixtereste�"'pa desire the County of Weld for a period of more than reporter of a certified cowl t fifty-two consecutive weeks prior to the reporter to make a addition of the taped record whiichdwtilll to kept first publication of the annexed legal notice during the hearing, the Clerk to or advertisement; that said newspaper has the Board's Office can be con- tacted fora Kato(certified court been admitted to the United States mails as reporters,In the area h a court second-class matter under the provisions of reporter:n obtained,the Clerk to the Boards Office than be the Act of March 3, 1879, or any advised ofsuch action at least amendments thereof, and that said five cost da thearing. of engaging Crud reporter . , . newspaper is a weekly newspaper duly shalt be home by the roouesting same. qualified for publishing legal notices and L. that the advertisements within the meaning of the BE IT ALSO KNOWN text and maps so certified by the laws of the State of Colorado. 'Weld.. County Planning Coin. That the legal notice or advertise- . mission may be r kxarateed`i annexed 6 n the office of the Clerk to the Board of ment was published in the regular and County Cld County Cnntenmai entire issue of every number of said weekly Center, 915 10th Sea, Third newspaper for the period of consecu- Floor, Greeley; Ceioneo. five insertions; and that the first DOCKET NO. 85-40 APPLICAN1 publication of said notice was in the issue of Morning Fresh Farms said newspaper dated :' 'i 3 A.D. 19;15, ...1512[. Weld County Road 32 Platteville, Colorado 80651 and that the last publication of said notice DATE: June 26; i*e5 - was in the issue of said newspaper dated , A.D. 19 TIME: 2:00 P.M. In witness whereof I have hereunto set REQUEST: Amend Use by Special Review fora commercial my hand this ./ day Of .t-L`��, egg production complex A.D. 19 J... LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Wt4, Section 15, Township. 3 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M. Weld County, Colorado BOARD OF COUNTY Publisher COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Subscribed and sworn to before me, a IM'SrY AntLFeuersteinNTY-CLERK AND Notary Public in and for the County of RE DER AND CLERK TO THE BOARD Id, State of Colorajlq,ihis ; 7. day of S. F44.r. A.D. 19, BY: Mary Reiff, Deputy TED. June 3,PUBLISHED: the Johnstown J ne13 > - PUBLISHED. June t3. 1686, in �,",��j�rL�f.4.{�......(:.11"�(4iFGC.Z c...� Breeze Notary Public. Zoning My commission expires My Commission Expires June 14, 1987 2 South Parish Avanue Johnstown, CO 80534 Affidavit of Publication STATE OF COLORADO) County of Weld) ss. 1 Pa ul Massey of said County of Weld being duly sworn,say that I am publisher of Platteville HPrald that the same is a weekly newspaper of general circulation was printed and published in the town of Pia#tav4110 in said county and state:that the notice of adver- Legal notice - - - tisement.of which the annexed is a true copy has purawm to The;Loom,ning laws d the State DATE:June 24,1985 been published in said weekly newspaper for of Colorado anhe Weld County.Zon- ing Ordinance, public hearing will be TIME;Y:00 P.M. one consecutive held In the Chber of the Boari,of weeks; that the notice was published in the County Commissioners d weld County REQUEST: Amend Use by sp«lal regular and entire issue of every number of said Colorado. Weld County Centennial Reelevlm a comme rcial egg proddction f; Center, 915 10th Street, First Floor, complex newspaper during the period and time of publica- Greeley,Colorado,at the time specified. Lion of said notice and in the newspaper proper All persons In any manner interested In I ECiAL DESCRIPTION: and not in a supplement thereof; that the first the Use By Special Review are re- publication of said notice was contained in the guested to attend and may be heard. Wet, Section 15.Tranship 5 North, Range 66 West of the 6th Y.M.,Weld issue of said newspaper bearing the date, the Should the applicant or any interested County,Colorado party desire the presence of a certified 13 date of eTuneA.D.. 19 85 `oUrt reporterpruredl to the ke a recordof the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS record which will be kept during the WELD COUNTY,COLORADO. and the last publication thereof, in the issue of haring,the Clerk tothe Boastt OERe can be contacted for a Est of certified said newspaper,bearing date,ihe1�day of court reporters In the area. If a court COUNTYB CLERK ANDR.ECOR EIR CLERK ANDRF. BOARD d's le shll the Clerk to the AND CLERK TO THE.BOARD .1.11T IFS 19 Fl�jat the said Board's Office shall a advised o(w h 7. action at least five-days-prior to.We - BY:Mary Reiff.Deputy heating.The cost of engaging a court ' RIM tteviillFt He ra1A reportmamabommtwueramrutiN unr-Dr.ra:as:l9gd has been published continously and uninter- pane_ ruptedly during the period of at least fifty-two BE IT ALSO KNOWN that the text and Thursday. lite 1e Platteville Herald on consecutive weeks next prior to the first issue maps to certified by the Weld County thereof containing said notice or advertisement Planning Commbalonaaaybe examined — - above referred to: and that said newspaper was in the office of the Clerk to the Board al at the time of each of the publications of said County Commissioner., located In the Weld County Centennial Center, 915 ' notice duly qualified for that purpose within the 10th Street,Third Floor.Greeley,Col. meaning of an act entitled, "An Act Concerning orado. - Legal Notices, Advertisements and Publications DOCKET NO.pis-4o and the Fees of Printers and Publishers thereof, and to Repeal all Acts and Parts of Acts in Con- APPLICANT flict with the Provisions of this Act" approved Morning Fresh Earns. April 7. 1921, and all amendments thereof, and .15121 Weld Ctwntyawdsz 5121Plan Weld County R Roa51 d particularily as amended by an act approved. _ M 923. and an act proved May 13, 31. Publisher • Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3 9ii1ij_ dayof - A.D., 19 0{/ - Notary P lie / My commission expires //- -a'5 ELIZABETH MASSEY 22019 W.C.RD. 54 GREELEY, CO 80631 DATE: June 3 , 1985 TO: The Board of County Commissioners Weld County, Colorado FROM: Clerk to the Board Office Commissioners: If you have no objections, we have tentatively set the following hearing for the 26th day of June, 1985 , at 2 : 00 P.M. Docket No. 85-40 - Amend USR, egg production complex, Morning Fresh Farms OFFICE OF THE �CCC}LLFDAK TO THE BOARD BY: Deputy The above mentioned hearing date and hearing time may be scheduled on the agenda as stated above. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO aer")-- \\PNcitn\. hie ,/ i f! f Summary of the Weld County Planning Commission Meeting March 21, 1985 Page 2 Texaco will be on the north lot, McDonald's in the second lot where the truck stop used to be, and the third lot is the sewage treatment plant which they will update. Jim Edwards, Registered Engineer, explained their plans for the sewage treatment plant. Previously waste oil from the truck stop entered the treatment plant. The updated plant will receive very little grease and oil. There will no longer be facilities for greasing and lubricating of vehicles, and the oil and grease used by McDonald's will be disposed of by very sophisticated equipment. The Chairman called for discussion from the audience. There was none. The Chairman asked that reading of the staff's comments and conditions be dispensed with and that they be filed with the summary as a permanent record of these proceedings. MOTION: Doug Graff moved Case Number S-246:85:3 for Texaco Refining and Marketing, Inc. , for a minor three lot subdivision be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval based upon the recommendations and conditions as outlined by the Department of Planning Services staff and the testimony heard by the Planning Commission. Motion seconded by Paulette Weaver. The Chairman called for discussion from the members of the Planning Commission. Discussion followed. The Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Doug Graff - yes; Paulette Weaver - yes; Louis Rademacher - yes; Jack Holman - yes; Sharon Linhart - yes. Motion carried unanimously. 2. CASE NUMBER: Amended SUP-44:85: 17 APPLICANT: Morning Fresh Farms REQUEST: Expand Commercial Egg Production Complex LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W`z of Section 15, T3N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: Approximately 2 miles east of Platteville; east of Weld County Road 31 and north of Weld County Road 32. L4/1/2/ T 2 Summary of the Weld County Planning Commission Meeting May 21, 1985 Page 3 APPEARANCE: Tom Whiting, Production Manager, Morning Fresh Farms, represented the applicant. He stated they want to expand their Special Use Permit to keep up with the expanding operation. Their Special Use Permit allows them to have seven hundred and forty thousand birds. They current have seven hundred thirty-three thousand birds. The want to be able to expand to two million birds within the next ten years. They also wish to expand the building to a total of forty-four. He also explained the manure dehydration plant. The dehydrated chicken manure is used as a by-product. The Chairman asked Mr. Whiting if he had reviewed the recommendations, conditions, and operation standards as outlined by the Department of Planning Services staff. He presented the Planning Commission with a copy of the Soil Conservation recommendations. This was retained as evidence. The Chairman asked Gloria Dunn to read the recommendations, conditions, and operation standards, as outlined by the Department of Planning Services staff into the record. The Chairman called for discussion from the audience. There was none. MOTION: Paulette Weaver moved Case Number Amended SUP-44:85: 17 for Morning Fresh Farms to expand a commercial egg production complex be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval based upon the recommendations, conditions, and operation standards as outlined by the Department of Planning Services staff and the testimony presented by the applicant. Motion seconded by Louis Rademacher. The Chairman called for discussion from the members of the Planning Commission. Discussion followed. The Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Doug Graff - yes; Paulette Weaver - yes; Louis Rademacher - yes; Jack Holman - yes; Sharon Linhart - yes. Motion carried unanimously. 3. CASE NUMBER: Amended SUP-345:85: 10 APPLICANT: MS Corporation REQUEST: Amend Operation Standards 3,5,6 & 7 and phasing of the extraction plan for open-cut mining. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Pt. SEA of Section 3, NE% of Section 9, NWT and W1 NEl of Section 10, all in T5N, R65W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: East of the City of Greeley; north of 16th Street and west of Fern Avenue. BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Moved by Paulette Weaver that the following resolution be introduced for passage by the Weld County Planning Commission. Be it Resolved by the Weld county Planning Commission that the application for: CASE NUMBER: Amended SUP-44:85: 17 NAME: Morning Fresh Farms ADDRESS: 15121 Weld County Road 32, Platteville, Colorado 80651 REQUEST: An amendment to a Use by Special Review Permit for a commercial egg production complex. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The W1, Section 15, T3N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado LOCATION: Approximately 2.5 miles east of Platteville, east of Weld County Road 31 and north of Weld County Road 32 be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners for the following reasons: 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with application requirements of Section 24.7 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 2. It is the opinion of the Weld County Planning Commission that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.3. 1 et seq. of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows: - The proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan encourages the expansion of agribusinesses and agricultural oriented industry provided these enterprises do not adversely affect the economy or environment; - The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural Zone District and is provided for as a Use by Special Review; - The use is both compatible with existing agricultural activities and with any future agricultural use as identified in the Comprehensive Plan; - The Platteville Planning Commission has reviewed the proposal and recommends approval; - No overlay districts affect the site; and Amend SUP-44: 85: 17 Morning Fresh Farms May 21, 1985 Page 2 Use by Special Review Operations and Design Standards provide adequate protection of the health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood and County. The Planning Commission's recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following: 1. The attached Standards for Use by Special Review be adopted and placed on the Use by Special Review plat prior to recording. 2. Expansion of the prescribed Use by Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the subject property until the Use by Special Review plat has been delivered to the Department of Planning Services office and the plat has been recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. 3. Prior to recording the Use by Special Review plat, the applicant shall submit a drainage, erosion, and sediment control plan approved by the Platte Valley Soil Conservation District. A copy of the plan shall be filed with the Department of Planning Services. 4. Prior to scheduling a hearing with the Board of County Commissioners, the applicant shall satisfy inquires from the Division of Water Resources regarding the proposed water supply for the expanded operation. Motion seconded by Louis Rademacher Vote: For Passage Against Passage Doug Graff Paulette Weaver Louis Rademacher Jack Holman Sharon Linhart The Chairman declared the Resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of this case to the Board of County Commissioners for further proceedings. Amended SUP-44:85: 17 Morning Fresh Farms May 21, 1985 Page 3 CERTIFICATION OF COPY I, Bobbie Good, Recording Secretary of the Weld County Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resoluiton is a true copy of the Resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County, Colorado, adopted on May 21, 1985, and recorded in Book IX of the proceedings of the said Planning Commission. Dated the 22nd day of May, 1985. Bobbie Good, ecretary OPERATION STANDARDS Morning Fresh Farms SUP-44:85: 17 1. The permitted use shall be a commercial table-egg production complex as described in the application materials on file with the Department of Planning Services. 2. The applicant shall implement and maintain drainage, erosion and sediment control plans acceptable to the Platte Valley Soil Conservation District within ninety (90) days from the date of approval by the Board of County Commissioners. 3. The applicant shall comply with the design standards for the Use by Special Review, Section 24.5 et seq. , of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 4. The applicant shall comply with the Operation Standards for Uses by Special Review, Section 24.6 et seq. , of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 5. Representatives or members of the Weld County Health Department and Weld County Department of Planning Services shall be granted access onto the site at any reasonable time in order to insure the operations carried out on the site comply with the Operation Standards stated hereon and all applicable Weld County Regulations. 6. The Use by Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the Standards as stated above and all applicable Weld County Regulations. Any material deviations from the plans and/or Standards as shown or stated above shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans and/or Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. 7. The property owner and/or operator of this operation shall be responsible for complying with all of the above stated Standards. Noncompliance with any of the above stated Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. INVENTORY OF ITEMS SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION Case Number /94d4 Sae Win /7 Submitted or Prepared Prior to Hearing At Hearing 1. Application ;Lei Pages 2. / Application plat(s) / page(s) '/ 3. DPS Referral Summary Sheet 4. DPS Recommendation 5. DPS Surrounding Prope*7 /Owner Mailing List V 6. DPS Mineral Owners Mailing List WELD COUNTY CDfANlCcrnucr 7. J DPS Maps Prepared by Planning Technician ✓ D L Lg. , ir MAY 2 41985 8. DPS Notice of Hearing ✓ 1\\\ Y..q3 ,' , j 9. DPS Case Summary Sheet (../ 'GREELEY. COLO. 10. DPS Field Check • l�.l�-?11. ori. �JivisIQh 52 ) i!0 5dLLiaZ_ s mL. e,P d U +4- ✓ 12. � w r 13. o i Cevv S.(iv� eh /a,_ ( c o1 ,KG d�e-o( ✓ S C� Lod—i. Baca ,,.4.4 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. I hereby certify that the J' items identified herein were submitted to the Department of Planning Servi es at or prior to the scheduled Planning Commission hearing. I further c rtify that t ese items wer forwarded to the Clerk to the Board's office on Al 19A0 U YUCK_ (N�-/G�-�/i."t- Currenf 'fanner STATE OF COLORADO ) ) COUNTY OF WELD ) SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS -A- DAY OF y'yNN.A.4\ 19 % , SEAL NOTARY PUBLIC MY Cr ISSION EXPIRES My Commission Expires Feb. 13, 1989 £xHLt3ii _._ _._ _- /� EXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET Case //U//✓�!' U/�.SiC " /122,3,72/7,74. �...�✓ J�.ir�r2� ® Exhibit Submitted By Exhibit Description -1/a •- Ze47 4211 D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. LAND-USE APPLICATION SUMMARY SHEET Date: May 21, 1985 CASE NUMBER: Amended SUP-44:85: 17 NAME: Morning Fresh Farms ADDRESS: 15121 Weld County Road 32, Platteville, CO 80651 REQUEST: Amendment of Use by Special Review Permit for a Commercial Egg Production Complex LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W1 of Section 15, T3N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: 2-1/2 miles east of Platteville, east of Weld County Road 31 and north of Weld County Road 32. SIZE OF PARCEL: 320 acres POSSIBLE ISSUES SUMMARIZED FROM APPLICATION MATERIALS: The criteria for review of this proposal is listed in Section 24.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. The Department of Planning Services has not yet received recommendations from the Division of Water Resources, the City of Platteville and Platteville Fire Protection District. The Weld County Health Department, in a memorandum dated May 2, 1985, is requesting a delay in recommendation until the final emissions control inspection is completed. The inspection is scheduled for May 20, 1985. The Platte Valley Soil Conservation District has requested information on drainage, soil, and erosion and sediment control, in a letter dated April 30, 1985. The Department of Planning Services has received no objections to this application. FIELD CHECK FILING NUMBER: Amended SUP-44:85: 17 DATE OF INSPECTION: May 13, 1985 NAME: Morning Fresh Farms REQUEST: A Use by Special Review Permit for a commercial egg production complex LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The W1, Section 15, T3N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado LOCATION: 2.5 miles east of Platteville; east of Weld County Road 31 and north of Weld County Road 32 LAND USE: N Cropland E Farmland and residence S Weld County Road 32, farmland, 2 residences W Weld County Road 31, cropland ZONING: N Agriculture E Agriculture S Agriculture W Agriculture COMMENTS: Access to the subject site is from Weld County Road 32, a paved road. The property is very well maintained. 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Mir C .t DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES {s s s ( PHONE(303)356-4000 EXT.4400 A i`" 915 10th STREET �� ` - GREELEY,COLORADO 80631 11 4 COLORADO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Weld County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on May 21 , 1985 at 1:30 p.m. to review a request for approval to amend a Special Use Permit for a commercial egg production complex form Morning Fresh Farms on a parcel of land described as w1 of Section 15, T3N, R66W Weld County, Colorado, containing 320 acres, more or less. The public hearing to be held by the Weld County Planning Commission for the consideration of the above referenced request will be conducted in the Weld County Commissioners' Hearing Room, First Floor, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado. Comments or objections related to the above request should be submitted in writing to the Weld County Department of Planning Services, 915 Tenth Street, Room 342, Greeley, Colorado 80631, before the above date or presented at the public hearing on May 21, 1985. Copies of the application are available for public inspection in the Department of Planning Services, Room 342, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado, - Phone - 356-4000, Extension 4400. Robert E. Ehrlich, Chairman Weld County Planning Commission To be published in the La Salle Leader To be published one (1) time by May 9, 1985. Received by: (714-;,, LE l z' 4..4,(:-1.-4-1:2.---, / >. Date: 17�,x `Ili t r REFERRAL LIST APPLICANT: Morning Fresh Farms NUMBER: Amended SUP-44 SENT REFERRALS OUT: April 22, 1985 REFERRALS TO BE RECEIVED BY: May 10, 1985 NO SR NR NO SR NR County Attorney X City of Platteville Rosa Miller x X Weld County Health Dept. P.O. Drawer 70 Platteville, CO 80651 X Engineering Department X Platteville Fire Protection District X County Extension Agent P.O. Box 122 X Platteville, CO 80651 X State Engineer X X Louis Rademacher Division of Water Resources Weld County Planning 1313 Sherman St. , Room 818 Commission Denver, CO 80203 13184 Weld County Road 13 Longmont, CO 80501 _ State Highway Department 1420 2nd Street Greeley, CO 80631 _ Colorado Department of Health Water Quality Control Division 4210 East 11th Avenue Denver, CO 80220 _ City of Greeley Planning Department 919 7th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Tri Area Planning Commission P.O. Box 363 Frederick, CO 80530 X X. Brighton Soil Conservation District 60 S. 27th Avenue Brighton, CO 80601 NO=No Objection SR=Specific Recommendations NR=No Response mEmORAn® To Gloria V. Dunn, Planning Dept. Date May 2, 1985 COLORADO From Millie Turner, Environmental Health Supervisor iL Subject: Morningfresh Farms amended Morningfresh Farms has submitted an application for an emissions permit on the DPW drier to the Colorado Air Pollution Control Division. Final approval of that installation is scheduled for May 20, 1985. We would like to delay our comments until the results of the final approval inspection are available. Considering the controversial nature of the facility and the problems associated with waste drying facilities in the past, we feel that the operation should meet the criteria of the permit before being recommended for approval . MT/tm F:, G 1985 Weld Co. Planning Commission i (/,� E(�ORAfDUM iss WilkTo Gloria Dunn,Department of Planningate May 16, 1985 COLORADO From Millie Turner, Environmental Health subject: Morningfresh Farms An inspection was made May 15, 1985, on Morningfresh Farms manure dehydrating facility to evaluate compliance with Emission Permit 82WE274 issued by the Colorado Department of Health's Air Pollution Control Division. The unit was operating at the time of the unannounced inspection. No odor was detected off- property on WCR 32. Emissions from the stacks were between 5 and 10%. Permitted levels are up to 20%. Dead chickens are disposed of by grinding and dehydrating with the manure. Overall , the facility is well and conscientiously run and poses few environmental problems. Although there may be esthetic objections to the dehydrating of manure, Morningfresh Farms minimizes the environmental impact of such an operation. MT/gl (9 Riu5_iiiiw L:,',': 1 r 1985 Weld Co. Planning Commission •T fco<O RICHARD D. LAMM 1O h ,rF JERIS A. DANIELSON Governor State Engineer • /876 # OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES 1313 Sherman Street-Room 818 Denver, Colorado 80203 (303) 866-3581 May 13, 1985 Ms. Gloria Dunn Weld County Planning Department 915 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Re: Morning Fresh Farms Special Review Sec. 15, T3N, R66W Dear Ms. Dunn: This is to acknowledge receipt of material pertaining to the above refer- enced commercial egg production project expansion. Unfortunately, no informa- tion was submitted concerning the proposed water supply. Since we are unable to comment on the adequacy of the water supply, we must ask that this proposal be held in abeyance until such time as we have reviewed and commented on a water supply plan. Sincerely, aaii -} 4'il Hal D. Simpson, P.E. Assistant State Engineer HDS/JRH:ma/4734H cc: Jim Clark, Div. Eng. r l', 15a5 1_, _' Cumtsttssmo Weld Co•plum% { DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES r,y1' PHONE(303)356-54000 E T.4400 EET 915 10th STREET 1, GREELEY,COLORADO 80631 •et 9 > o" COLORADO May 16, 1985 Richard L. Stenzel Division of Water Resources 1313 Sherman Street Room 818 Denver, CO 80203 Re: Morning Fresh Farms Use by Special Review - Section 15, T3N, R66W Dear Mr. Stenzel: As per our telephone conversation of May 15, 1985, I am attaching information received in our office from the above applicant with reference to the type of water source at the egg production facility. It is my understanding that your office requires the following additional information in order to make recommendation regarding the proposal: 1) Well permit numbers; 2) Are the wells registered? 3) Is there an existing augmentation plan? 4) Historic use of the wells; and 5) How long has the operation been in production at the existing level? The applicant will be informed of your preliminary comments and requested to provide additional information. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Please contact me if you have further questions. Sincerely yours, ',---,lam`-1rL1w�-- Gloria V. Dunn Current Planner C MAILING LIST MORNING FRESH FARMS Amend SUP-44 Surrounding Property Owners V.C. & K.J. Keenan 11076 Maple Road Lafayette, CO 80026 R.L & K. Neale c/o Aramco P.O. Box 465 Abquaiq, Saudi Arabia R.G. & K.T. Binger 15665 WCR 32 Platteville, CO 80651 D.O. & M.C. Bailey 15775 WCR 32 Platteville, CO 80615 J. & M.A. Raith 15121 WCR 32 Platteville, CO 80615 E. & R.E. Dill 14900 WCR 36 Platteville, CO 80651 R.E. & S.A. Olin 13487 WCR 32 Platteville, CO 80615 L.A. Sarchet c/o John Sarchet 14424 WCR 31 Platteville, CO 80651 H. Sarchet 15260 WCR 32 Platteville, CO 80651 TYPE OF WATER SOURCE FOR PROPOSED USE Morning Fresh Farms currently utilizes 4 wells to supply the water needs of the chickens and residents on the ranch. Three of the wells are at a depth of 55 feet, and one is at 275 feet. All were originally rated at 30 gallons per minute, giving a combined total of 120 gallons/minute or 7200 gallons per hour . Laying hens usually have their houses lighted for 16 hours each day, during which time the hens drink the vast majority of the water utilized on the ranch. This "16 hour drinking day" amounts to 115, 200 gallons water pumping capacity (7200 gallons per hour x 16 hours) or enough water for around 2 million chickens . In the event the production of these wells declined or became inadequate in either quantity or quality, Morning Fresh Farms is prepared to drill new wells and/or deeper wells. As regards to water quality, this is monitored regularly by the USDA and by management of Morning Fresh Farms to assure safe and acceptable water for the workers and poultry. ; 71;Aldti ' kkti `s�Xt ,il,;1:441 ''.s",�3r�fibtiitfrr • MORNING FRESH FARMS, INC . SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION MARCH 1985 APPLICATum USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW • Department of Planning Services, 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631 Phone - 356-4000 - Ext. 4400 Case Number Date Received Application Checked by Mylar plat submitted Application Fee Receipt Number Recording Fee Receipt Number TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT: (please print or type, except for necessary signature) I (we), the undersigned, hereby request hearings before the Weld County Planning Commission and the Weld County Board of County Commissioners concerning the proposed Special Review Permit of the following described unincorporated area of Weld County Colorado: LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT AREA:West Half(*$ection Fifteen (15) z 3 N, R 66 W LEGAL DESCRIPTION of contiguous property owned upon which Special Review Permit is proposed.West W$ Section N. R W Property Address (if available) PRESENT ZONE Agricultural OVERLAY ZONES (`bne TOTAL ACREAGE 320 PROPOSED LAND USE Commercial tab-II-egg production complex (chickens). EXISTING LAND usE Camercial table-egg production o(rg)ies (preSeltly with 620,000 layers), SURFACE FEE (PROPERTY OWNERS) OF AREA PROPOSED FOR THE USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW: Name: Jackson, R. N., et al trustees Address: 15121 Weld County Road 32 City Platteville tip 80651 Home Telephone a Business Telephone a 785-2889 Name: Address: City Zip Home Telephone s Business Telephone a Name: Address: City Zip Home Telephone a Business Telephone e APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT (if different than above): Name: Joe A. Raith Adtittam 5025 Weld County Road 32 city Platteville. Zip806S1 Home Telephone a 785-6192 Business Telephone a 785-2889 List the mvner(s) and/or lessees of mineral rights on or under the subject properties of record. Name: Union Pacific Railroad Address: 1416 Wdae St. city Diaha, Nebraska Zip 68179 Name: Address: City Zip Name: Address: City Zip • I hereby depose and state under the penelitiem of perjury that all statements, proposals and/or plans submitted with or contained within this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. COUNTY OF WELD ) STATE OP COLORADO ) Q -}-[,5 Sigma;ecHs, Owner of Authorized Agent „/ Subscribed aM'{:porn to before me thiw7!Y day of ✓/ )<W 19_. SEAL Pr/3 G, • Y-1 //A, ARY PUBLIC ii' 4;. �; ✓�l (l:lrf.6'N Ez-'rci12-tbBT CSC a'c"/"<i / My' commission empires_ Photo 1. Morning Fresh Farms, looking Southeast. • Photo 2. Looking East. Owners' residences and pond. Twenty-three layer houses. Dehydra- tion plant behind. .. s • Photo 3. Looking Northeast Intersection of W.C.R. 32 and W.C.R. 31. Feed mill complex at right. Brooders at far right. 1.a. A STATEMENT WHICH EXPLAINS THAT THE PROPOSAL IS CONSISTENT WITH THE WELD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Weld, the largest agricultural county in Colorado, states in its Comprehensive Plan the desire and intent to encourage agriculture and farm use. The proposed expansion of Morning Fresh Farms is entirely consistent with these aims. Not only because Morning Fresh Farms is a growing, thriving agribusiness, but because its operation directly benefits the surrounding community and other farm enterprises. Morning Fresh Farms provides jobs and income to local residents; ciculates money throughout the County via employee paychecks and company business; and makes available capital for the investments of others by banking locally. l.b. A STATEMENT WHICH EXPLAINS THAT THE PROPOSAL IS CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT OF THE DISTRICT IN WHICH THE USE IS LOCATED Morning Fresh Farms is located within an Agricultural Zoning District, with the town of Platteville being the closest community (three miles west). This area is principally employed in farming, of which Morning Fresh Farms is a major, compatible part. Therefore, the proposed expansion of Morning Fresh Farms is entirely consistent with this District's activities and intents, and in fact compliments them admirably. 1.c. A STATEMENT WHICH EXPLAINS THAT THE USES WHICH WOULD BE PERMITTED WILL BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE EXISTING SURROUNDING LAND USES (INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING LAND USES OF ALL PROPERTIES ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY) The existing land uses surrounding Morning Fresh Farms are predominantly three activities: ( 1) Field Crops (corn, alfalfa, and wheat); (2) Cattle Feeding; and (3) Natural Gas Production. In fact, Morning Fresh Farms 1 engages in three of these activities; alfalfa, corn and gas, using the gas and corn in the egg operation and selling the alfalfa. The surrounding farms and businesses are not only similar and compatible with Morning Fresh Farms' activities, but are directly benefitted and complimented by the poultry farm. We buy grain from local farmers and sell our alfalfa hay and manure to them. The residential community is also aware of the advantage of a nearby egg ranch. Sales of AA fresh eggs, and the more economical double-yolked, body checked and B grade eggs, do a brisk business every Saturday at the processing plant. The proposed USE is merely an expansion of our already existing and operating facility. The surrounding uses, therefore, would be just as compatible with Morning Fresh Farms as they are now, and would benefit even more by our increased purchases of grains. 1.d. A STATEMENT WHICH EXPLAINS THAT THE USES WHICH WOULD BE PERMITTED WILL BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SURROUNDING AREA AS PERMITTED BY THE EXISTING ZONE AND WITH FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AS PROJECTED BY THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE COUNTY OR THE ADOPTED MASTER PLAN OF AFFECTED MUNICIPALITIES The closest municipality to Morning Fresh Farms is Platteville, approximately three miles due West, which has a population of around 1,600. Platteville is a community largely associated with farming, and its Comprehensive Plan fosters the further development of agriculture much the same as the overall Weld County Comprehensive Plan. Therefore, Morning Fresh Farms is compatible and consistent with the Comprehensive Plans of both Platteville and Weld County. Since no problems have arisen between Morning Fresh Farms and the town of Platteville to date, further development of the egg enterprise does not seem likely to create any future problems. Rather, Platteville can 2 - expect to enjoy continued and increasing benefits from Morning Fresh Farms. 1.e. A STATEMENT WHICH EXPLAINS THAT THE APPLICATION COMPLIES WITH THE WELD COUNTY ORDINANCE, SECTION 50, OVERLAY DISTRICT REGULATIONS IF THE PROPOSAL IS LOCATED WITHIN ANY OVERLAY DISTRICT AREA IDENTIFIED BY MAPS OFFICIALLY ADOPTED BY WELD COUNTY. (OVERLAY DISTRICTS ARE FLOOD HAZARD, WELD COUNTY AIRPORT, GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS) Morning Fresh Farms is not located within any Overlay District. Therefore, compliance with the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, Section 50, regarding environmental hazards need not be discussed. 1.f. A STATEMENT WHICH EXPLAINS THAT IF THE USE IS PROPOSED TO BE LOCATED IN THE "A" DISTRICT THAT THE APPLICANT HAS DEMONSTRATED A DILIGENT EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO CONSERVE PRODUCTIVE AGRICULTURAL LAND IN THE LOCATIONAL DECISION FOR THE PROPOSED USE Morning Fresh Farms is located within an "A" District (Agricultural), although the parcel on which the egg enterprise is located would probably not be considered prime crop land because of its quite sandy soil. Nevertheless, all land not taken up by chicken houses, feed mill, processing plant, residences and other support facilities, is employed in crop production. Sprinkler irrigated fields of alfalfa and corn are a significant part of -- Morning Fresh Farms. A diligent effort has been made to conserve crop land and maximize production on all land not directly employed in the poultry enterprise. Expansion by Morning Fresh Farms would indeed lessen plantable acreage, but only by a section approximately 45' x 390' for each new chicken house (0.4 acre). Such additional land losses are relatively minor in relation to the already existing facilities and roads that are established and would not have to be expanded. Therefore, the great egg production gains resulting from the construction of each new chicken house (approximately seven million eggs a year) greatly offsets the minor sacrifice of this 3 marginal crop land. 1.g. A STATEMENT WHICH EXPLAINS THAT THERE IS ADEQUATE PROVISION FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COUNTY Morning Fresh Farms has the reputation of being one of the cleanest poultry operations in the United States. It provides a safe, healthy place of work for over 50 employees (many of them minorities), with full health benefits available for these workers and their families. In addition, the community's economic health is bolstered by the $1 million annual payroll, by $8.5 million gross sales deposited within Weld County, and property taxes of $57,000 in 1984. All these revenues contribute to the local tax base, which makes funds available for schools, maintenance and other community development. The local farmers also benefit economically from Morning Fresh Farms' substantial grain purchases ($2.3 million in 1984) and the availability of inexpensive fresh or dried poultry waste for cattle feeding and/or crop fertilizer. Morning Fresh Farms contributes to the well being of this area through donations to a number of philanthropic causes. In the past five years contributions of approximately $111,500 have been made, of which $75,100 has been to the specific benefit of Weld County citizens. The vast majority of these donations have been made anonymously, for we prefer to maintain a low profile in these activities. Nonetheless, we are proud of the good we feel these funds are doing and we fully intend to continue contributing to this community. Further growth by Morning Fresh Farms will expand these economic agricultural and social benefits to Platteville and Weld County. 4 g,. Photo 4. Layer houses 14 through 23, connected by the in-line egg belt tunnel. Note fire walls between houses. Photo 5. Fronts of three brooder houses, along with their back-up electricity generator shed. 5.a. TYPE OF USE Morning Fresh Farms is a commercial table-egg production enterprise supplying fresh, inspected eggs to a grocery store chain (Safeway) and several food distributors (McDonald's and Nobel) which serve Colorado and the mountain states. Current production averages around 2.9 million eggs each week (241,667 dozen). These eggs come from approximately 500,000 caged Leghorn layers housed in 23 environmentally-controlled, single-story chicken houses 41" wide by 360' long. (Photos 2 and 4). In addition to the egg production houses three brooder houses (40' x 360'), located in the Southeast corner of the property, are used for the rearing of replacement layers (photos 3 and 5). These brooder houses provide a new crop of 120,000 pullets three times each year. The pullets are moved into their lay houses 5-6 weeks prior to egg production where they complete their growth and become accustomed to their permanent accommodations. Morning Fresh Farms now has 15 years operating experience, growing from a bird population of 30,000 to almost 700,000. This growth has been gradual, well planned and without environmental or governmental problems. We have developed this bird population by increasing it each year to accommodate our sales and financial situation. Feed represents the largest single cost in the production of a dozen eggs. Therefore we found it necessary to establish a modern grain storage and feed milling facility to provide economical rations for the chickens (photos 6 and 7). This on-farm complex has grown on a regular basis as required by the increasing bird population. It is anticipated these facilities will continue to be enlarged and updated as Morning Fresh Farms grows. 5 f Photo 6. Main entrance to Morning Fresh Farms along Weld County Road 32. Feed mill and grain storage behind. w Photo 7. Ten bulk grain storage bins with 30,000 bushel capacities each. Total farm storage capacity 350,000 bushels. Through the years we have found that the best way of managing poultry manure is by means of dehydration. This controls fly breeding 100% and reduces the volume of the manure by 50%. Dried poultry waste (D.P.W.) finds utility as a fertilizer and mushroom bedding, as well as an economical protein source for beef cattle. We are in the process of completing a new dehydration plant which will have the capacity to dry three times the manure currently generated. This new facility updates an old dehydrator that will be phased out as the new unit becomes operational (both visible in the center of photo 2) . Increasing energy costs in recent years have dictated the need to find ways of lowering our energy expenses. As a first step we drilled a natural gas well, tied it into a gas line, and contracted to have the gas processed, metered and transported to the ranch, thereby substantially lowering our heating and drying costs. We, like the Adolph Coors Company and Monfort of Colorado, were pioneers in such an industrial gas ownership approach. Another major step was the installation of our own electrical transformers and underground distribution lines. These allow us to purchase primary interruptable electricity (13,200 volts) from Public Service Company, which has cut our electricity cost in half. This reduced rate is granted so that Public Service Co. can cut MFF off during periods of peak electricity demand. When this is done, or in the event of any power failure, four on—farm 250KW diesel generators kick on, allowing Morning Fresh Farms to remain powered and self sufficient. All of the above facilities; the grain storage, the feed mill, the dehydration plant, the natural gas well, and the primary electrical power -- were not envisioned in 1970 yet have been vital and integral parts of Morning 6 Fresh Farms. They demonstrate our foresight and determination to do what's necessary for long-term success. This requested amendment to our 1970 Special Use Permit will allow us to continue on our path of progress and development. 5.b. PROXIMITY OF THE PROPOSED USE TO RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES The proposed USE is the gradual addition of more chicken houses alongside the 26 already existing chicken houses. Presently on the farm there are four residential structures. Two houses are located within 100 yards of the main _ offices and egg processing plant. These are occupied by the owners and managers of Morning Fresh Farms, Bob and Joe Raith and their families (photos and 8 and 9). Two other residences are located in the Southwestern corner of the farm property near the main entrance and within 200 yards of the feed mill complex. These two homes are owned by Morning Fresh Farms and are occupied by resident farm supervisors and their families. Only two private residences not associated with Morning Fresh Farms are within half a mile of the proposed USE. These are owned and occupied by Hazel Sarchet, 15260 W.C.R. #32; and Dale Sarchet, 15282 W.C.R. #32; and are situated directly South of Morning Fresh Farms on the other side of Weld County Road #32, nearest to the feed mill complex and the brooder houses. These residences have been in coexistence with our development for 15 years. With continued attention to sanitation and landscaping (which Morning Fresh Farms fully intends to do), the local residents and neighborhood will not experience any degradation in the quality of their home environments. 7 Photo 8. Joe Raith residence. Photo 9. Bob Raith residence. 5.c. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AND WORK SHIFTS Morning Fresh Farms currently employs 50 people full time with an annual payroll of around $1 million. These include managers, supervisors, bird caretakers, maintenance and equipment technicians, construction men, as well as hourly workers in the egg processing plant. Our production is not seasonal as is the case with most agribusiness; as a result, our employment history is devoid of unemployment and layoffs. We might add that during the past 12 months, of our 50 employees, we have had a turnover rate of only two employees...a fact of which we are very proud. Gradual expansion of the egg business will require additional employees but not work shifts. At the very maximum, 100 total employees. 5.d. THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF USERS, PATRONS, MEMBERS, BUYERS OR EMPLOYEES —. Morning Fresh Farms is a wholesale producer of fresh eggs supplying only a handfull of volume buyers. It is conceivable new accounts could be gained with an expanding Morning Fresh Farms, but current customers would be expected to absorb the bulk of all production increases. It is difficult, at this time, to state a maximum number of potential buyers with much certainty, but a reasonable figure might be five accounts with one or two absorbing 80% - 90% of our eggs. Eggs are currently sold to the public (Platteville and local rural residents mostly) every Saturday from the company's egg processing plant (photo 10). Double-yolked eggs, peewees, smalls, body checks and B-grade eggs are sold at attractive prices to market these minor egg categories. Such sales are a benefit to the public, good for community relations, as well as an expedient 8 r J •• J IIrF-w Photo 10. Parking lot in front of egg processing plant and offices. Safeway truck visible at loading dock. ll L Photo 11. Main entrance driveway. Shop buildings and vehicle storage to left and right. Owners' residences, processing plant and newer lay houses visible on horizon. way of moving specific inventories. However, because they constitute less than 1% of our total sales, expansion of these retail sales would be fairly insignificant and easily managed. 5.e. (not included in Procedure Guide) 5.f. TYPES AND MAXIMUM NUMBERS OF ANIMALS TO BE CONCENTRATED ON THE SITE AT ANY ONE TIME The Special Use Permit granted Morning Fresh Farms in April of 1970 stipulated the following maximum numbers and types of chickens: Brooding Chicks 120,000 Growing Pullets 120,000 Laying Hens 500,000 Total 740,000 Currently (February 15, 1985), Morning Fresh Farms has 697,792 birds total. Under the proposed revised Special Use Permit we would be allowed to increase these amounts by: Brooding Chicks 180,000 Growing Pullets 180,000 Laying Hens 900,000 Total 1,260,000 These figures do not constitute our steadfast intent, but rather would allow us to grow with market demand, to be flexible and able to make long range plans, and to not be constrained by limits imposed 15 years ago when this industry was quite different. Expansion would be periodic, with gradual, even growth in all three bird categories. There are currently 63 egg producing companies in the United States with a 9 million or more layers, the largest having 10 million (Poultry Tribune, December, 1984). These 63 companies account for 52% of the nation's egg supply, and it is projected further expansion and consolidation will occur as per unit profit margins decrease and competition increases. In California and the Midwest, the egg industry has found it practical and economical to develop single-site concentrations of layers in the three to five million range. In order for Morning Fresh Farms to continue prospering, for its own and the community's sake, it needs to be allowed to change with the economic dictates of its industry and the times. At this point, that means expansion. Morning Fresh Farms is regarded as one of the most efficient and clean egg operations in the United States. This has been achieved by anticipating future trends, doing things "right" from the start, and by making concerted efforts in all areas to do the best job possible. Expansion will not - jeopardize these attributes, but actually will allow us to do an even better job. Further economics of scale; larger, more efficient equipment; more managers with more areas of expertise; more specialized workers; more thorough and efficient use of resources and facilities; and stronger market share will all contribute to continued success and an orderly expansion. 5.g. TYPE, NUMBER AND USES OF THE PROPOSED STRUCTURES TO BE ERECTED Morning Fresh Farms currently has 26 chicken houses in operation (February 1985). All are one story, steel-sided, wood frame buildings, on concrete slabs, with controlled environments. The three brooder houses are 40' x 360' each (photo 5). Twelve of the older lay houses are 40' x 340', and the eleven newer lay houses are 41' x 360' (photos 4 and 11). The proposed revised Special Use Permit would allow the construction of ftr more brooder houses, as shown by the attached plot plan, with each brooder having a 10 capacity of 40,000 chicks. The next eight layer houses constructed would be of the 41' x 360' size for approximately 30,000 caged layers each. At this point the land area running North and South between the egg processing plant and the feed mill complex would be fully utilized. Layer houses in our current plans would then be extended Eastward from the egg processing plant for a new wing of buildings parallel to the currently existing East/West extension. These Northern-most houses may not be needed for a number of years, so predictions on their size, style and technology can at present be only tentative. Nevertheless, nine lay houses, similar in design, but larger in size and capacity, are presently envisioned. Each might be 48' x 360' and contain 60,000 layers each in a cage arrangement and type capable of greater capacities (i.e., four decks high instead of three, and five banks of cages instead of four). Again it must be reiterated that this amendment to our Special Use Permit is being requested in anticipation of long term possibilities and trends. All future expansion will be gradual, most likely periodic, and financially and environmentally sound, as has been our way over the last 15 years. We just wish to have the option to expand, the freedom to make long range plans, and the ability to remain competitive and progressive. Despite the uncertainty of future expansions, Morning Fresh Farms has embarked on a number of renovations anticipating growth. Already a larger, more efficient egg processing machine has been installed, capable of handling the output of 800,000 layers (April 1984). A new, significantly larger and more efficient manure drying plant is nearing completion (March 1985) which will have triple the capacity of our present dehydrator. Three additional bulk grain storage bins have been erected (May 1984) as well as a gas-fired 11 grain dryer installed (total farm grain storage capacity 350,000 bushels). A computer controlled feed batching system will be installed in the Spring of 1985 in order to boost the feed mill's production capacity and efficiency. And a new production manager has been added (March 1984) with specific responsiblities including bird health and management, production improvement, research and special projects. These preparations now will assure smooth and successful expansion later. 5.h. TYPE, SIZE, WEIGHT AND FREQUENCY OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC AND ACCESS ROUTES THAT WILL BE UTILIZED Access for vehicular traffic to and from Morning Fresh Farms is via Weld County Road 32, several hundred yards East of its intersection with Weld County Road 31 (photo 3). Personal passenger cars of the 50 employees account for most of the daily volume of traffic, although car-pooling amongst many of the workers lessens the number of cars to around 25. Full-size semi- tractor trailers pick up 10 to 13 loads of processed eggs each week to deliver to distribution centers and stores. Other trucks deliver feedstuffs (usually in 25 ton loads) and pick up dried poultry waste. The frequency of these units may reach 10 trucks each week. Occasionally various service vehicles visit the farm (i.e. lumber trucks or cement mixers) but these are relatively infrequent. Morning Fresh Farms has two bulk feed trucks each capable of transporting up to 16 tons of mixed feed at a time from the feed mill to the chicken houses. Nearly 30 such deliveries can be made in any given week, but these trucks remain within farm boundaries using asphalt and dirt roads established and maintained by Morning Fresh Farms. In addition, Morning Fresh Farms owns and operates two large Caterpiller road maintenance vehicles: a road grader and a 950 loader equiped with a V-snowplow. These are used not only to maintain roads on the farm, but very importantly to 12 clear Weld County Road #32 of snow in Winter to allow access to and from the farm for employees, egg and feed trucks. It is imperative for us to have this road passable at all times, and so the investment in this equipment was made. We realize what an enormous task snow removal is for the County, thus our own snow clearing lessens the County's load and in the process aids school buses, farmers and other rural residents. 5.i. DOMESTIC SEWAGE FACILITIES Morning Fresh Farms uses no City or County sewage systems, instead relying on a number of on-farm systems to handle waste water requirements. The four residential houses each have septic tank/leach field systems for their own domestic requirements, with an additional system for the water use necessary in egg processing. There are three more septic tank/leach field systems to accommodate employee needs at the feed mill, the main shop, and the lavatories attached to the chicken houses. The present systems and capacities would be adequate to handle the needs of any forseeable expansion. In fact, the new egg processing machine, which replaced two older models, is significantly more efficient in its water needs and uses, thereby freeing a good deal of the plant's sewage capacity for future egg processing volume and/or another machine. 5.j. SIZE OF STOCKPILE, STORAGE, OR WASTE AREAS UTILIZED Morning Fresh Farms maintains only one open storage area. This is a 30' x 300' spare equipment area, alongside one of our chicken houses, and well out of sight. All grain and feedstuffs are stored in large, commercial metal bins or in a large pole barn attached to the feed mill (photos 6 and 7). 13 Equipment and vehicle storage is in one of three prefabricated steel shop/garages (photo 11) to protect them from the elements, for security, and to maintain the esthetic appeal of the farm. Manure is moved directly from the chicken houses to the drying plant two times a week where it is processed into an odorless, sterile product and stored in bulk bins. Periodically manure is removed and piled behind the more distant brooder houses. This will be changed this Spring with the installation of a manure elevator which will deposit the manure directly into a truck, thus eliminating the pile, until local farmers collect it for cropland application. Morning Fresh Farms strives to maintain an exemplary, clean agribusiness complex. 5.k. METHODS AND TIME SCHEDULE OF REMOVAL OR DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS, JUNK AND OTHER WASTES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED USE Chicken manure is, and will continue to be, the predominant material by weight needing to be removed and dealt with. The manure accumulates under the layer and brooder cages on the concrete floors continuously, where it partially dries due to the high ventilation rate and dry climate. Twice each week, on a set schedule, the manure is removed by means of a specially designed and operated low-slung truck which drives beneath the suspended cages, scraping up the material, scooping it into its load bed. The vehicle then drives along a concrete driveway behind the layer houses directly to the manure drying facility. There it is blended with other loads of manure to meet certain finished product specifications (i.e. crude protein content) and then dried in a long, rotating drum through which natural gas is fired. The resulting material is a dry, odorless, sterile product; high in nutrients for cattle feeding, mushroom beds and crop fertilizer; and a valuable by-product for Morning Fresh Farms. In addition, all dead chickens are ground and incinerated in the gas furnace along with the drying manure to enhance the 14 nutrient make—up of the final product and to lessen disease risks on the farm. The exiting fumes, according to E.P.A. regulations, are put through a water "scrubber" which removes ash and other particles prior to release to the atmosphere. The product, referred to as DPW (Dried Poultry Waste), is then stored in bulk tanks until picked up by the customer's truck or else delivered to them. A relatively minor waste product generated by any egg production facility is what is referred to as "scrap eggs." These are eggs with defective or broken shells, "leakers," eggs with blood spots or otherwise not allowed by the USDA for human consumption. According to regulations, these eggs are disposed of in large, plastic buckets labeled "inedible," colored with a bright dye to further identify them, and stored in their own blast freezer. Periodically these "scrap eggs" are picked up by fur ranchers from the Western Slope who feed them to their mink. Any expansion by Morning Fresh Farms would create additional manure, dead chickens and scrap eggs. Processing and/or disposal of these increased amounts of material will be handled in the same manners as described above, just in larger quantities. A new manure drying facility now under construction will have the capacity to process the output of 1.5 million layers and their mortality in 40 hours per week. The systems are already in place, operating and expandable; thereby providing disposal capabilities and capacities for future expansion. 5.1. TIME TABLE SHOWING THE PERIODS OF TIME REQUIRED FOR THE PROJECT'S CONSTRUCTION A time table describing the construction of further facilities, with specific dates and projections, cannot readily be given at this time. 15 Rather, Morning Fresh Farms is requesting the freedom to expand if the egg market so dictates. The present limits, stipulated in the Special Use Permit granted in 1970, have taken 15 years to reach. Morning Fresh Farms is not contemplating a major new expansion program, but rather similar, gradual, periodic additions to keep up with egg demand. Each individual chicken house requires roughly four months to construct from the time of ground preparation through concrete slab pouring, house shell erection, cage installation, and final preparations for the birds. Egg demand is expected to increase along with population in Colorado. Unless Colorado producers are allowed to expand and maintain their competitive ability, eggs will be trucked in from egg surplus areas of the country, such as California, Arkansas, and the Midwest. Also we believe fresh, local eggs are better for the consumer, and better for the Colorado agricultural economy. 5.m. PROPOSED LANDSCAPING PLAN Morning Fresh Farms is committed to having a clean, well maintained, esthetically pleasing agri-complex which the employees and community can be proud of. Rarely does a visiting salesman or client not remark on what a showcase operation Morning Fresh Farms is. Largely these impressions are due to the extensive landscaping program embarked on in 1978. Presently the main landscaping feature on the farm is a man-made pond in front of the processing plant, surrounded by young trees, which is home to several domestic ducks and a pair of white swan (photos 1 and 2). All land not utilized by the chicken houses and associated facilities is planted in alfalfa, which contributes to the productivity and appeal of the farm (can be seen in photos 4 and 11). The entrance to Morning Fresh Farms is landscaped with a rustic wooden sign on a tree planted mound (photo 6), along with a wood rail fence running 16 between Weld County Road #32 and the feed mill complex. The four private residences on the farm have either large established trees surrounding them or have been extensively landscaped (photos 8 and 9). All overhead power lines were put underground in April of 1984 to decrease our electrical costs, improve the farm's appearance, and for safety reasons. Additional tree planting and landscaping will be undertaken right long with any further expansions. 5.n. RECLAMATION PROCEDURES TO BE EMPLOYED AS STAGES OF THE OPERATION ARE PHASED OUT OR UPON CESSATION OF THE USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW ACTIVITY In the event eggs were no longer produced at Morning Fresh Farms, a possibility would be to convert the chicken houses to alternative livestock uses and the feed mill to a commercial elevator. 5.0. PROPOSED FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES Morning Fresh Farms is within the Platteville fire protection district, but extensive on-farm measures have also been established. Morning Fresh Farms maintains in ready condition its own fire pumper truck to provide rapid fire control until additional help can arrive. Sources of available pumping water include a 250,000 gallon plastic lined farm pond and three agricultural wells capable of 1200 gallons per minute. These are tied together with 6 inch lines, terminating at fire hydrants strategically located around the ranch. In the event of electrical failure these pumps are backed up by four large, stand-by generators which start automatically (photo 5). Our facilities have been used on several occasions by Platteville and Gilcrest as a water source to fight fires. Additionally, the Platteville Fire Department holds periodic training sessions at this facility to familiarize their and our personnel 17 with fire prevention awareness. In the event of a fire situation, specific farm personnel have designated duties designed to contain and extinguish any blaze before it can spread. Fire prevention is of paramount importance, and this is impressed upon all staff and workers. No smoking is allowed by anyone in the chicken houses. Immediate termination is the company policy and will result from any infraction. Nightly walk-through inspections are conducted to look for fire hazards. Between chicken houses are cement block fire walls and metal fire doors to contain an outbreak (photo 4). The poultry houses are all equipped with temperature sensors which activate alarms in the supervisors' homes and through portable breast pocket transmitters. These sensors protect the birds by alerting the managers of any abnormally high or low temperatures in the houses, initiating an immediate investigation. All the poultry houses are provided with either overhead water sprinklers or 2" fire hoses attached to water outlets. In addition 5 to 20-pound hand-held fire extinguishers are in every house, in easily accessible and indentifiable locations, for quick small fire containment. For the workers' protection every chicken house has two escape doors at either end of the buildings that are unlatchable from the inside. No fires have occurred to date at Morning Fresh Farms, and we have every intention of preventing any from ever occurring. All future expansion will possess similar measures, equipment, adherence to rules, and attention to fire prevention and control in order to help assure this. 18 THE WELD COUNTY POULTRY INDUSTRY Weld County has a fairly diverse, dynamic and distinctive poultry industry. Even though it is far smaller and less concentrated than what many counties possess in the U.S., it still is a progressive industry which makes a material contribution to the economies of Weld County and Colorado. Presently within Weld County there are four major categories of poultry: turkeys, table egg chickens, chicken breeder/pullet growers, and miscellaneous, non-industrial poultry. Currently there are 24 individual turkey ranches in Weld, for breeders and meat birds, the majority of which (21) owned and operated by Mile Hi Turkeys/Longmont Foods. There are three major table egg chicken complexes: Greeley Poultry/Highland Eggs near Pierce; the M.G. Walbaum Co. near Hudson; and Morning Fresh Farms East of Platteville. In addition, there are a dozen or so commercial egg operations near Erie, representing over half a million layers, concentrated in a relatively tight cluster commonly known as "Egg City." One chicken breeder hatchery and replacement pullet growing farm, the DeKalb Co., is located near Hudson, and another separate pullet farm is further out East near Keenesburg. Less well known and visible than the commerical poultry companies are the myriad of backyard and farm poultry raisers throughout rural and suburban Weld County. These are hobbyists who keep a few chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, gamebird, pigeons or gamecocks for their own table _. or pleasure. Though generally diffuse and relatively small in numbers, these birds nonetheless constitute an important segment of the poultry in this area. For they are rarely monitored or managed by people knowledgeable about poultry diseases, and so can serve as reservoirs and/or 19 links for diseases which threaten the larger commercial poultry industry. Of particular danger are the poultry company employees who clandestinely raise birds even though they are required, as a condition for employment, to sign a statement which prohibits them from keeping any birds. Despite the dangers mentioned above and the diversity of poultry types within Weld County, the poultry companies are capable of managing their birds' health. This can largely be credited to modern scientific advancements which have steadily lessened the number and severity of diseases that affect poultry. Some diseases catastrophic to poultry have been totally eliminated, while the majority of others can now be readily controlled by vaccination and/or medication. It is generally expected that the coming revolution in molecular biology and recombinant DNA will have swift application to poultry vaccines, medicines and health care products. A cloned virus vaccine is already available and many more innovations are expected. Such advances will mean easier, more effective, cheaper and more complete health control for the commercial poultry producers. This in turn will allow larger, more productive and more efficient poultry complexes. And ultimately everyone will reap the benefits in the form of wholesome, nutritious and inexpensive chicken, turkey and eggs; all ever-improving bargains for the American consumers. As with most livestock industries, a certain degree of communication and cooperation between farms and companies is necessary to safeguard the entire area's industry. An excellent example of this occurred in the last year within the poultry industry right here in Weld County. A disease problem, caused by the organism Mycoplasma gallisepticum (referred to more easily just as M.g.), affected every poultry company and most of their farms in the Southern half of Weld. This organism when it gets into 20 turkeys requires depopulation if they're breeders or extensive medication — if they're meat birds. This disease was particularly severe and costly to the Mile Hi/Longmont turkey companies, who, because their farms are located in clusters with common feed trucks, crews, personnel and vehicles, had repeated outbreaks in 1984. M.g. in chickens, on the other hand, is a lesser problem, causing only a depression in egg production and efficiency, a respiratory condition, and complications when combined with vaccinations and other diseases. The majority of the multiple—age layer farms in the U.S. are M.g. positive, including some of the most profitable, indicating the cost to eradicate this organism as often unjustified economically. In fact it wasn't until the early 1970's that M.g. was even recognized as having deleterious effects on laying hens. Morning Fresh Farms did manage to go "M.g. clean" in the late 1970's, but then broke in the Winter of 1982, going "M.g. positive" again. Despite the expense of cleaning up and then the risk of re-breaking if the cleaning is successful, Morning Fresh Farms endeavored to pursue measures, beginning in Fall 1984, that will hopefully work towards eradicating M.g. from their complex once again. Initial steps included cleaning layer houses between flocks particularly well and leaving them empty a few days, purchasing only M.g. free baby chicks, and incorporating an expensive medication into the feed which supresses the organism. In September of 1984 the University of Georgia's Poultry Disease Research Center was contacted to investigate other possible avenues towards eradication. Tracheal swabs of layers were made in order for Georgia's P.D.R.C. to isolate the organism present on Morning Fresh Farms, test its antibiotic resistance, and attempt to characterize it in relation to other M.g. strains. Our desire to attempt eradication of M.g. was brought to the attention of the U.S.D.A.'s National 21 Poultry Improvement Program Board which is collaborating with a number of eminent scientists at the University of Georgia on this very problem. The approach deemed most likely to succeed is a program of vaccination with a mild, laboratory strain of M.g. (F strain) into M.g. free, half-grown layers. This excludes the farm strain of M.g., with the hope of eventually - eliminating it entirely. Dr. Robert Edson, chief veterinarian with the Mile Hi/Longmont turkey companies, was knowledgeable about this experimental program and encouraged Morning Fresh Farms to try it. The turkey people are in favor of it because a program of controlled exposure (vaccination) is much more desirable to them than an uncontrolled organism. And the possibility of some day eradicating this disease entirely from Weld County would be the ideal situation for the turkey industry. Dr. Edson even took it upon himself to contact the necessary people, organize a meeting, and even arranged laboratory assistance for us to carry out this program. On January 12, 1985 a meeting took place at Morning Fresh Farms involving the head of the N.P.I.P., a preeminent authority on M.g. flown in from the University of Georgia who will be involved with the program, and principles from both companies to discuss and orchestrate this new program. It was agreed Morning Fresh Farms was an ideal candidate for such an approach, being well—run and with no other health problems. The expenses would be borne entirely by Morning Fresh Farms, with the turkey vet, the Colorado State vet, the U.S.D.A., the N.P.I.P. and the Poultry Disease Research Center in Georgia either overseeing or involved with the project. One other, larger, multiple-age layer complex in Mississippi is currently 1 1/2 years into the same program and apparently proceeding successfully, and a smaller complex in California completed the program and has been entirely free of M.g. for one year. Morning Fresh Farms will embark upon its first F-strain vaccination this May, with eradication hoped for in two years. If Morning 22 Fresh Farms demonstrates a successful means of eradicating M.g. from its own complex, and the turkey companies manage to control the disease within their own organizations, then Weld County's poultry industry will be even better able to strive ahead as innovative, cooperative and properous agribusinesses. 23 /411-10())tO FRCS/-f /f1ev425. 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