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Home My WebLink About890126.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR AN AIRSTRIP IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - STEVE AND JEANIE BENSON 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 1st day of February, 1989 , at the hour of 10 :00 a.m. , in the Chambers of the Board for the purpose of hearing the application of Steve and Jeanie Benson, 33245 Weld County Road 16 , Keenesburg, Colorado 80643 , for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for an airstrip in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on the following described real estate, to-wit: W} SW} , Section 27 , Township 2 North, Range 63 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado WHEREAS, Jeanie Benson, one of said applicants was present, and WHEREAS, Section 24 .4 . 2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance provides standards for review of said Special Review Permit, 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 Agricultural Goals and Policies. The removal of prime farm ground has been minimized in the location of the existing airstrip. 7)/600g r 890126 Page 2 RE: USR - BENSON b. The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural Zone District and is provided for as a Use by Special Review. c. The proposed use is compatible with the existing surrounding land uses which include irrigated crops, rural residences, and other agricultural uses. The use will be compatible with the future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the Agricultural Zone District. Special Review Permit Development Standards will ensure continued compatibility with the surrounding land uses. No objections have been received from surrounding property owners. d. The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to minimize the removal of prime farm ground in the locational decision for the proposed use. e. No overlay districts affect the site. f. Special Review Development Standards will 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 a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for an airstrip in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on the hereinabove described parcel of land be, and hereby is, granted subject to the following conditions: 1 . The attached Development Standards for the Special Review Permit shall be adopted and placed on the Special Review plat prior to recording the plat. The plat shall be delivered to the Department of Planning Services and be ready for recording in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder within 15 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners. 2 . The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the property until the Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. 890126 Page 3 RE: USR - BENSON 3 . Prior to the issuance of building permits and prior to the use of the airstrip, the applicant shall submit evidence to the Department of Planning Services ' staff that the Federal Aviation Administration has completed an airspace analysis and has reached a favorable determination. 4 . Prior to recording, the Special Review plat shall be amended to show all existing and proposed structures on the Special Review site. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 1st day of February, A.D. , 1989 . . BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: /1 j .1 -�‘ 1L &1!(?G'"t) WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County Clerk and Recorder and Clerk to the Board C.W. Kirby, Ch irman Ja l L,tJn `on, P o-Tem eputy County C erk Avg APPR VED AS TO FORM: Gene R. rantner =� / / George Kennedy County Attorney EXCUSED Gordon E. Lacy 890126 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS STEVE AND JEANIE BENSON USR-868 1 . The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit is for an airstrip as submitted in the application materials on file in the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development Standards stated herein. 2 . Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Article 68 of Title 24 , C.R.S. , as amended. 3 . The rules and regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration shall be complied with on the site. 4 . All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance. 5. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of Section 24 .5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 6 . The airstrip shall not be used when the soil profile is saturated with water. Because the north end of the airstrip cuts across a drainageway, the drainageway shall not be cut off, and provisions shall be made for the surface water runoff. 7 . The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of Section 24 . 6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 8 . Personnel from the Weld County Health Department and Weld County Department of Planning Services shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply with the Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County Regulations. 9. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown herein and governed by the foregoing Standards and all applicable Weld County Regulations. Major changes from the plans or Development Standards as shown or stated 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 or Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. 890126 Page 2 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - BENSON 10 . The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. 890126 PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, on February 1, 1989, conditionally approved a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for the property and purpose described below. Conditional approval of this plan creates a vested property right pursuant to Article 68 of Title 24, C.R.S. , as amended, for a period of three years. APPLICANT: Steve and Jeanie Benson 33245 Weld County Road 16 Keenesburg, Colorado 80643 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W} SW} of Section 27, Township 2 North, Range 63 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado TYPE AND INTENSITY OF APPROVED USE: Airstrip in the A (Agricultural) Zone District SIZE OF PARCEL: 80 acres, more or less Failure to abide by the terms and conditions of approval will result in a forfeiture of the vested property right. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO BY: MARY ANN FEUERSTEIN COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER AND CLERK TO THE BOARD BY: Mary Reiff, Deputy PUBLISHED: February 8, 1989, in the Platteville Herald 890126 _Affidavit of Publication STATE OF COLORADO County of Weld ss. I A.Winkler Riesei of said County of Weld being duly sworn.say that I am publisher of PLATTEVILLE HERALD that, the same is a weekly newspaper of general circulation was printed and published in the town of PLATTEVILLE . in said county and state that the notice of advertisement, of which a;"' ' the annexed is a true copy has been published in said weekly newspaper for TM Cola. a �}fT � Weld Coup:Colorado,on FeMuary 1. l 1989, mroevato dy amProvM a Site consecutive weeks: 5padflo Development Plan and a that the notice was published in the regular and entire issue of every and y dePa lbemit tllo property -number of said during theperiod and time ofpublication Hod epprovalms l pt U d Pebw. M newspaperp vested appmy t d MM PM crates a of said notice and in the newspaper proper and not in a supplement 'de 65 l TIM 2,C. S.it .to mended. thereof:that the first publication of said notice was contained 1n the 'de 64 M TIM N.C.R.4.,se ementled• issue of said newspaper bearing the date of for a palolil tAra rims g t� APPLICAN$Steve and Menlo Benson.6 A.D..19 It and the last publication 33245 wild County Road 16. f,in the of said newspaper.bearing date. KeeneNMs.Colorado 80643. the e day of LEGAL,D IPTION`: Wv WI N Section'>d.TOmill P B North.Rare ^,-'tC�."-"^`„' i s that the aafa 63 wdlad1M sin F.M..Wild courier. caora-:- • • TYPE i I NTENSm OF APPROVED PLATTEVILLE HERALD USE: Attain InMLA Myrkulturell Zan 0564. has been published continuously and uninterruptedly during the period of at least fifty-two consecutive weeks next prior to the first SIZE pP'PARCEL:S8 acres.more or issue thereof containing said notice or advertisement above referred less. to: and that said newspaper was at the time of each of the publications of said notice duly qualified for that purpose within the Ions at FNWnb7MM by the terms and mMl- meaning of an act entitled, "An Act Concerning Legal Notices, approval,m win nest in a Advertisements and Publications and the Fees of tern en Ior1eitreF M meted property' Publishers ereof and to Repeal all is d P o is BOARD Of Conflict 'the ions, this Act" 1 , 1921 �`GWNTY COMMISSIONERS all amen en � fy amp l code by act 1 an act WELD COUNTY,COLORADO n apptwcd �./9y3,aftd t y]3.193 • 10: E ANN TE COMM CLERK AND RECORDER 1Pub MID CLERK TO THE BOARD fisher M BY:Mary RM.Deputy Su 4 ed and sworn to before me this_day of d M MOMS lat r`I (�JA.D. 19 E9 1688.41it")\ ----.-'& Notary Public • FORTLUPTAM ppceg 416 Denver Ave. Fort Lupton, CO 80621 My commission expires June 1992 My Commission expires June 30, 1992 890126 HEARING CERTIFICATION DOCKET NO. 89-3 RE: SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR AN AIRSTRIP IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - STEVE AND JEANIE BENSON A public hearing was conducted on February 1, 1989, at 10:00 A.M. , with the following present: Commissioner C.W. Kirby, Chairman Commissioner Jacqueline Johnson, Pro-Tem Commissioner Gene Brantner Commissioner George Kennedy Commissioner Gordon E. Lacy - Excused Also present: Acting Clerk to the Board, Mary Reiff Assistant County Attorney, Lee D. Morrison Planning Department representative, Keith Schuett The following business was transacted: I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated January 9, 1989, and duly published January 18, 1989, in the Platteville Herald, a public hearing was conducted to consider the request of Steve and Jeanie Benson for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for an airstrip in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, made this matter of record. Keith Schuett, Planning Department representative, entered the favorable recommendation of the Planning Commission into the record. Jeanie Benson, one of the applicants, came forward to explain this request. She stated that they have no problem with the recommended Conditions and Development Standards. No public comment was received concerning this request. Commissioner Brantner suggested that the additional comments contained in the Planning Commission recommendation concerning drainage could be added as a Development Standard. Commissioner Brantner moved to approve the request of Steve and Jeanie Benson for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit, subject to the recommended Conditions and Development Standards, with the additional comments to be added as a Development Standard. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Johnson, and it carried unanimously. This Certification was approved on the 6th day of February, 1989. APPROVED: /1 � c.�w Flm� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: ' WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County Clerk and Recorder //7 26C2 and Clerk to the Boa C.W. Kirby, Chairm�`,.( 2e� B _ • � eputy County Cl rk 1 ne Jo on, Pro-Tem i Gene R. Brantner George Kennedy -� EXCUSED Gordon E. Lacy TAPE #89-5 DOCKET #89-3 PL0458 890126 ATTENDANCE RECORD PLEASE write or print legibly your name, address and the name of the applicant or Docket # for the hearing you are attending. TODAY' S HEARINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS: FEBRUARY 1, 1989 DOCKET # 88-48 SHOW CAUSE - HOWARD DUCKWORTH, DBA WELD COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC. DOCKET # 89-3 USR-AIRSTRIP IN THE AGRICUI2TURAL ZONE DISTRICT - STEVE AND JEANIE BENSON DOCKET # 89-4 USR-AGRICULTURAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT (FERTILIZER STORAGE, MIXING, -BLENDING, & SALES FACILITY) IN THE A ZONE DISTRICT - PARK FLORAK COMPANY NAME ADDRESS HEARING ATTENDING -3-.5-5 /3 Gv(' S'1 /.E 17;,..4, J` ) /6 , 6_5051 S30126 NOT I C E Pursuant to the zoning laws of the State of Colorado and the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, a public thearing will be held in the Chambers of the hoard 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 Site Specific Deve7-opment Plan and Special Review Permit are requested to attend and may be heard. Should the applicant or any _interested party desire the presence of a 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 in writing of auch 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. 89-3 Steve and Jeanie Benson 33245 Weld County Road 16 Keenesburg, Colorado 80643 DATE: February 1, 1989 TIME: 10:00 A.M. -REQUEST: Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit — Airstrip in the A (Agricultural) Zone District LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W} SWI of Section 27, Township 2 North, Range 63 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado LOCATION: Approximately 4.5 miles east of the Town of Keenesburg; east of Weld County Road 67, north of Weld County Road 16 330ARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO TY: MARY ANN FEUERSTEIN COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER AND CLERK TO THE BOARD BY: Mary Reiff, Deputy DATED: January 9, 1989 PUBLISHED: January 18, 1989, in the Platteville Herald S9012-6 EX Lk) E . Affidavit idavit of Publication STATE OF COLORADO -NOTICE - County of Weld ss. p Stab we r and the Weld enfrw the County ~-Ordnance, a pub- I-S.Winkler Kissel of-said County of Weld being.duly sworn.say Ile hearing will be held in the that I am publisher of Chambers 9f_the Baud of County PLATTEVILLE -HERALD C�mi�w,: Weld Count-;Count, that, the same is a weekly newspaper ofgeneral circulation was Centennial; Center, Jtts lath . -printed andpublished In te town pfP Street `/eat floor, specified. eeled, Alpersons at the time manner i ter. P LA T T E V I L L E AS persona In any inter- Deted In ill. Site Specific in said county and state that the notice of advertisement.of which Development Plan and Special i the annexed is a true copy has been published in said weekly n Penult are requested to Seim the be heard. newspaper for Shoul/' Interemetpa y_desire tit the a•n y rainy_Baewe o per consecutive weeks: nay fiiylm proceedi typonerngs, s,mob• ad- _that the notice was published in the regular and entire issue ofievery Sidon aped� cor' in is number of said newspaper during the period and time of publication will be 1084,during record p,e which n/ Main/, of said notice and in_the newspaper proper and not in a supplement tla be o tg,tiara 9oard'e Olflp thereof:that the first publication of said notice was contained in the an M urt i eel for•Hill ol oar.nof said newspaper bearing the date of _tilled court-rineortere in the area. r. M•wurt espMMrN-0 Office The 9 C and the last publication p��N board's Mail tenting pf o to the f,in the Is a of said newspaper,bearing date, ties at Neat lye days prim a the hewing. TId=2aa of engaging • the ay of etlme chill M home by C BE IT 4L/@ KNNOWN that tM 19 that the said lest• d nppe n certified b me iYNd County Plennin/ -Cmnmiaalon may be examined in PLATTEVILLE HERALD m• efficient the Clerk to me Beard of has been published continuously and uninterruptedly during the located ink Commissioners tty period of at least fifty-two consecutive weeks next prior to the first CMIMMet W� Cputty issue thereof containing said notice or advertisement above referred /beet llilf� S t pm to: and that said newspaper was at the time of each of the CNar•N, �Mr' Orwley, publications of said notice duly qualified for that purpose within theDOCKET 110.Sea meaning of an act entitled, "An Act Concerning Legal Notices, Advertisements and Publications and the Fees of Printers and APPLICANT Publishers ther .f. and to Repeal all Acts : .. of Acts _-, yip end Jeanie Benson Cone th 'Provisions of this C a,. , -. A• 7. 1921 -i . - :InC Mal County Rood to all .m`7, ,.f. and p J.pF as amend-. by . act F'a_SW/, Canebn 80643 aPP %� m,/ , ... •,4,Ta.. . . May I•.1. . SATE: February 1, 1989 P/lml/Iy . Z -Z .TIME: 2898 A.M. _ `..---4-1. Publisher REQUEST: Site Specific Development Plan and Special Sub: bed and sworn to b fore me this /t day o f Review Permit- Airstrip In Me A S.iL�.a., • (A9rieultural) Zone District LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W 1/2 SW ill of Section 27, Township 2 �! f North, Range S9 West of the em ( I/ P.M., Weld Canty, Colorado LOCATION: Approximately 4.5 Notary Public miles east of the Town of •RT LU ON PRESS Ke•N d/bur ;north t of Weld County R County 413 Dnm,vo,Are. Road Is Fort Lupton,CO 80621 _BOARD OF COUNTY YOMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO My commission expires June 1992 MARY ANNUN FEUERSTEIN AND TY ORDER AND RECORDER AND CLERK TO THE BOARD My Commission expires June 30, 1992 SYe.Mary Rail, Deputy DATED: .Suey O. left Published M the Platteville . Herald, Jemmy IS 1680. 893126 STATE OF' COLORADO ) ss. ), 1989 Keene Valley Sun,Page-7 001 NTY OF' WELD ) - - JOHN GIBBS _ . 1 being ES b r duly sworn, says that he/she is pub- usher of the3fEENE VALLEY SUN, NOTICE t LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W1/2 SW1/4 a weekly newspaper-published and Pursuant to the zoning laws of the of Section 27,Townshipl-North;-Range printed in Keansburg in said County State of Colorado-and the Weld County 63 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, and State; that said newspaper has a general circulation in said County Zoning Ordinance, a public hearing will Colorado and has been continuously and un- be held in the Chambers of the Board of • LOCATION: Approximately 4.5 miles interruptedly-published-therein, dur- ing a period of at least fifty-two County Commissioners of Weld County, east of the Town of Keenesburg; east of consecutive weeks prior to the first Colorado, Weld County Centennial Weld County Road 67, north of Weld publication of the annexed notice; Center, 915 10th Street; First Floor, County Road 16 that said newspaper is a newspaper within the meaning of the act of the Greeley,Colorado, at the'time specified. BOARD OF General As. mbly of the State of All persons in any manner interested in 1 ittre COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Colorado, entitled "An Act to regu- late the printing of legal notices and the Site Specific Development Plan and `k' WELD COUNTY,COLORADO advertisements," and amendments -Special Review Permit are requested to ,/J thereto; that the notice of which the attend and may be heard. C' BY: MARY ANN FEUERSTEIN annexed is a printed copy taken from said newspaper,was published in said Should the applicant or any interested COUNTY CLERK newspaper, and in ore regular and desirepresence of a court entire issue of every number thereof, party the AND RECORDER y,7 kk reporter to make a record of the AND CLERK TO THE BOARD i leUagl k2XXXX> I§ei proceedings, in addition to the taped fl-r ; that said notice was-so pub- record which will be kept during the $Y: Mary Reiff, ut r ed in said newspaper proper and y not in any supplement thereof, and hearing, the Clerk to the Board's Office , DATED: January 9, 1989 that the first publication of said no- can be contacted for a list of certified tUauS14iFii: Jerry 19, .la Ow e as aforesaid, was on he 7.9f h court reporters in the area. If a court tapoe;yet ; reporter is obtained, the Clerk -to the tray of January , 19 8 9 Board's Office shall be advised in writing )' of such action at least five days prior to and the last on the _7-9.th,day of the hearing. The cost of engaging a court reporter shall be borne by the ,I� na r y of 8.9 requesting party. �� BE IT ALSO KNOWN that the text �___. _ Fi G and maps so *certified by the Weld ��J�J"`„ County Planning Commission may be examined in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners,located Subscribed and sworn to before me in the Weld County Centennial Center, this 7fh day of � 915 10th Street, Third Floor, Greeley, Colorado. 19._79. DOCKET NO.89-3 APPLICANT . / / Steve and Jeanie Benson 4t'°^2R ,OZI4Anl Grin." 33245 Weld County Road 16 c r Keenesburj,Colorado 80643 1388 South For rai cv,3,.Cen,Uo-bo2is DATE: February 1; 1989 TIME: 10:00 A.M. -REQUEST: Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit-Airstrip in the A(Agricultural)Zone District 890126 DATE : January 9 , 1959 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 hearings for the lst day of February, 1989 , at 10 :0U A.M. Docket No. 89-3 — Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for an airstrip in the A (agricultural) Zone District - Steve and _Jeanie -Benson Docket No. 89-4 - Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for an agricultural service establishment (fertilizer storage, mixing, blending, and sales facility) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District - Park Floral Company OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD BY: i� Cl/�L� -1� Deputy The above mentioned -hearing date and hearing time may be scheduled on the agenda as stated above. BOA-PD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO i-te -fr' -8901.26 t Summary of the Weld County Planning Commission January 3, 1989 Page 2 The Chairnan -asked the applicant if he had reviewed the recommendation rf the Department of Planning Services' staff. he stated he had and has no objections to it. The Chairman asked that the staff' s recommendation le filed with the summary as a permanent record of these proceedings. MOTION: Ernie Ross moved Case Number SEH-4 for Robert Comer for a Substantial Change Fearing -be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval based upon the recommendation of the Department of Planning Services' staff and the testimony presented by the applicant. Motion seconded by -Lynn Brown. The Chairman called for discussion from the members of the Tlanning Commission. Discussion followed. The Chairnan asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Con,misEion for their decision. Jerry Burnett - yes; Ivan Casnell - yes; LeAnn Reid — yes; Lynn Brown - yes; Rick Iverson - yes; Ernie Ross - yes; qua hallilorson - yes. Nation carried unanimously. CASE NUMBER: USR-F'£8 APPLICANT: Steve and Jeanie Henson ?.EQUr 7T: $ Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit Tor an airstrip in she A (Agricultural) zone district T.PCAL DESCRIPTION: W} SW4 of Section 27, S2N, P63W of the 6th -p.m. , Weld -/ County, Colorado LOCATION: Approxina rely 4.5 miles -east of the Town of Keenesburg; north of Weld County Road 16, east of Weld County Road 67 APPSAPA,CE: St_-e Denson, property owner and applicant, stated they are recLesting a private airstrip an their farm. The grass strip will use ap;roxir_ately three acres of lord. -The runway w '__ rot he lighted. The Chairman railed or discussion from the audience. There was pone. The Cbairnai asked the applicants if they had reviewed the recommendation, conditions, and Development Standards presented by the Department of Planning Services' staff". They stated they have and do not object to anything set forth. The -Chairman asked that these items be filed with the summary as a permanent record of the proceedings. 890126 Summary of the Weld County Planning Commission January 3, 1989 Page 3 MOTION: LeAnn Reid moved Case Number USR-868 for Steve and Jeanie Benson for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for an airstrip in the Agricultural zone district he forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval based upon the recommendation, conditions, and Development Standards presented by the Department of Planning Services' staff and the testimony heard by the members of the Planning Commission. Motion seconded by Rick Iverson. 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. Jerry Burnett - yes; Ivan Gosnell - yes; LeAnn Reid - yes; Lynn Brown - yes; Rick Iverson - yes; Ernie Ross - yes; Bud Halldorson - yes. Motion carried unanimously. CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-713 APPLICANT: Manuel Balderas REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a salvage yard located in the A (Agricultural) zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE} of Section 22, T2N, R64W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado LOCATION: Approximately .5 miles west of the Town of Keenesburg; north of Weld County Road 18, west of Weld County Road 57. APPEARANCE: Manuel and Anita Balderas, property owners and applicants. The salvage yard is existing. This request is to amend the original use by special review permit to only require a privacy fence if they receive notification from the Town of Keenesburg or Weld County that there will be residential development within 500 feet of their property and to allow them to place a mobile home on the property for an employee. Their property is fenced with chain link fence, but they would prefer not going to the expense of a privacy fence unless residential development were imminent. The Chairman called for discussion from the members of the audience. There was none. The Chairman asked the applicants if they had reviewed the recommendation. conditions, and Development Standards outlined by the Department of Planning Services' staff. They stated they had and have no objections to these. 890126 JAN 41989 BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION LL RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Moved by LeAnn Reid 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: USR-868 NAME: Steve and Jeanie Benson ADDRESS: 33245 Weld County Road 16, Keenesburg, CO 80643 REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for an airstrip in the A (Agricultural) zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W} SW} of Section 27, T2N, R63W, of the 6th F.M. , Weld County, Colorado LOCATION: Approximately 4.5 miles east of the Town of Keenesburg; east of Weld County Road 67, north of Weld County Road 16. be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners 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 Weld County Planning Commission that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows: - The proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan Agricultural goals and policies. The removal of prime farm ground has been minimized in the location of the existing airstrip. - The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural zone district and is provided for as a use by special review. - The proposed use is compatible with the existing surrounding land uses which include irrigated crops, rural residences, and other agricultural uses. The use will be compatible with the future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the agricultural zone district. Special review permit development standards will ensure continued compatibility with the surrounding land uses. No objections have been received from surrounding property owners. - The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to minimize the removal of prime farm ground in the locational decision for the proposed use. nnfThi Or Ex b + �� Steve and Jeanie Benson USR-868 Page 2 - No overlay districts affect the site. - Special Review Development Standards will provide adequate protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and County. This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application submitted by the applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, and the responses of the referral entities which have reviewed this request. The Planning Commission's recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following: 1. The attached Development Standards for the Special Review permit shall he adopted and placed on the Special Review plat prior to recording the plat. The plat shall be delivered to the Department of Planning Services and be ready for recording in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's office within 15 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners. 2. The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the property until the Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. 3. Prior to the issuance of building permits and prior to the use of the airstrip, the applicant shall submit evidence to the Department of Planning Services' staff that the Federal Aviation Administration has completed an airspace analysis and has reached a favorable determination. 4. Prior to recording, the Special Review plat shall be amended to show all existing and proposed structures on the Special Review site. Motion seconded by Rick Iverson. VOTE: For Passage Against Passage Jerry Burnett Ivan Gosnell LeAnn Reid Lynn Brown Rick Iverson Ernie Ross Bud Ealldorson 890126 _Steve and Jeanie Benson USR-868 Page 3 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. CERTIFICATION OF COPY I, Bobbie Good, Recording Secretary of the Weld County Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution is a true copy of the Resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County, Colorado, adopted on January 3, 1989, and recorded in Book No. XII of the proceedings of the Planning Commission. Tated the 4th day of January, 1989. e- \ Bobbie Bobbie Good Secretary 890126 SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS STEVE AND JEANIE BENSON USR-868 1 . The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review permit is for an airstrip as submitted in the application materials on file in the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development Standards stated hereon. 2. -Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to -Article 68 of Title 24 C.R.S. , as amended. 3. The rules and regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration shall be complied with on the site. 4. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance. 3. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 6. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the -Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 7. Personnel from the Weld County Health Department and Weld County Department of Planning Services shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply with the Development Standards stated hereon and all applicable Weld County Regulations. 8. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the foregoing Standards and all applicable Weld County Regulations. Major changes from the plans or Development Standards as -shown or stated 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 or Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. 9. The property ownel or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. S9012 ► ADDITIONAL COMMENTS STEVE AND JEANIE BENSON USR-868 The Southeast Weld Soil Conservation District has commented that the airstrip should not be used when the soil profile is saturated with water. The District has also commented that the north end of the airstrip cuts across a drainageway, that the drainageway should not be cutoff, and that provisions should be made for the surface water runoff. ₹890126 INVENTORY OF ITEMS SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION Case Number USA-868 Submitted or Prepared Prior to Hearing at Hearing 1. Application 16 Pages X 2. One application plat one page X 3. DPS Referral Summary Sheet X 4. DPS Recommendation X 5. DPS Surrounding Property Owner's Mailing List X 6. DPS Mineral Owner's Mailing List X 7. Three DPS Maps Prepared by Planning Technician X 8. DPS Notice of Hearing X 9. DPS Case File Summary Sheet X 10. DPS Field Check X 11. Field check from LeAnn Reid, Planning X Commission member. 12. Referral dated December 13, 1988, from the X Southeast Weld Soil Conservation District. 13. Referral dated December 13, 1988, from the FAA X I hereby certify that the 13 items identified herein were submitted to the Department of Planning Services at or prior to the scheduled Planning Commission hearing. I further certify that these items were forwarded to the Clerk to the Board's office on January 4, 1989. (:OtadAiL . u rent Plann STATE OF COLORADO ) COUNTY OF WELD ) SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS 4 " day of t• 19 K$ . SEAL NOTARI PUBLIC My Commission Expires _ 890123 xhi + A EXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET Case ask- 'w t) • Exhibit Submitted By Exhibit Description A. Pktaitilta.g. i X rI .r A-tri tot- '%-/. &two B. p C. Ai n ityrniYU ds) JI &n"D'(n (r S2? D. ,ump 73D /AI ea h ate al/M./Vet / r E. ,, nkk 61/2_ nd n /h /4t G. H. I. J. R. L. M. N. 0. @90126 Date: January 3, 1989 CASE NUMBER: USR-868 NAME: Steve and Jeanie Benson ADDRESS: 33245 Weld County Road 16, Keenesburg, CO 80643 REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for an airstrip in the A (Agricultural) zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Wi SW} of Section 27, T2N, R63W, of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado LOCATION: Approximately 4.5 miles east of the Town of Keenesburg; east of Weld County Road 67, north of Weld County Road 16. THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS REQUEST 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 Department of Planning Services' staff that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows: - The proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan Agricultural goals and policies. The removal of prime farmground has been minimized in the location of the existing airstrip. - The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural zone district and is provided for as a use by special review. - The proposed use is compatible with the existing surrounding land uses which include irrigated crops, rural residences, and other agricultural uses. The use will be compatible with the future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the agricultural zone district. Special review permit development standards will ensure continued compatibility with the surrounding land uses. No objections have been received from surrounding property owners. - The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to minimize the removal of prime farmground in the locational decision for the proposed use. - No overlay districts affect the site. 890126 Steve and Jeanie Benson USR-868 Page 2 Special Review Development Standards will provide adequate protection of the health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood and County. This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application submitted by the applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, and the responses of the referral entities which have reviewed this request. The Department of Planning Services' staff recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following: 1. The attached Development Standards for the Special Review permit shall be adopted and placed on the Special Review plat prior to recording the plat. The plat shall be delivered to the Department of Planning Services and be ready for recording in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's office within 15 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners. 2. The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the property until the Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. 3. Prior to the issuance of building permits and prior to the use of the airstrip, the applicant shall submit evidence to the Department of Planning Services' staff that the Federal Aviation Administration has has completed an airspace analysis and has reached a favorable determination. 4. Prior to recording, the Special Review plat shall be amended to show all existing and proposed structures on the Special Review site. 890126 LAND-USE APPLICATION SUMMARY SHEET Date: December 27, 1988 LASE NUMBER: USR-868 NAME: Steve and Jeanie Benson ADDRESS: 33245 Weld County Road 16, Keenesburg, CO 80643 -REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for an airstrip in the A (Agricultural) zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: WI SW of Section 27, T2N, R63W of the 6th F.M. , Weld C-ounty, Colorado LOCATION: Approximately 4.5 miles east of the Town of Keenesburg; north of Weld County Road 16, east of Weld County -Road 67 SIZE OF PARCEL: 80 Acres, more or less POSSIBLI: ISSUES SUMMARIZED FROM APPLICATION MATERIALS: The criteria for review of this use by special review proposal is listed in Section 24.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 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Y 5 b i:�1 tom, ) yyg- " „r y.-‘4.-'..,-i;:::' 5 C +#y kLk e4 to I1 a y FIELD CHECK FILING NUMBER: USR-868 DATE OF INSPECTION: December 19, 1988 NAME: Steve and Jeanie Benson REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special. -Review -permit for an airstrip in the A (Agricultural) zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W} SWi of Section 27, T2N, R63W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: Approximately 4.5 miles east of the Town of Keenesburg; north of Weld County Road 16, east of Weld County Road 67. LAND USE: N Row crops, 1 residence, dairy F 4 residences within .5 miles -on north side of Weld County -toad 16, 3 residences within .5 miles on south side of Weld County Road 16, and row crops S Weld County -Road 16, 2 -residences on southeast corner of Weld County Roads 16 and 67, and row crops W Weld County -Road 67, a dirt road, row crops, and 2 residences within .5 miles. ZONING: N A (Agricultural) E A (Agricultural) S A (Agricultural) W A (Agricultural) COMMENTS: Access to this -property is from Weld County Road 16, a paved road. Existing on this parcel are 3 residences, 2 of which appear to he habitable. Also, existing are a garage, 3 accessory buildings, a livestock shelter, _corrals, and a large machine shed. The machine shed is located north of the other structures, east of the proposed airstrip. This parcel has been productive and used for row crops. This parcel is -relatively _flat. Ry• " v c(' 9 , Lanell J./Cary Current P anner ��- 890126 REFERRAL LIST NAME: Steve ana Jeanie Benson CASE NUMBER: UST-868 REFERRALS SENT: COUNTY TOWNS and CITIES Attorney _ Ault X Health Department Brighton Extension Service Dacono Emergency Management Office Eaton _Sheriff's Office Erie X Engineering Evans Housing Authority Firestone Airport Authority Fort Lupton _Building Inspection Frederick _Garden T:ity STATE Gilcrest Division of Water -Resources Greeley Highway _Department _Grover Department of Health Hudson Historical Society __ Johnstown _ Water Conservation _Board Keenesburg _Oil and Gas Conservation Commission _Kersey La Salle FIRE DISTRICTS Lochbuie Ault F-1 Longmont Berthoud F-2 Head _Brighton F-3 Milliken Dacono 2-19 New Raymer Eaton T-4 Nunn _'Fort Lupton F-5 Platteville Galeton F-6 Severance Hudson. 2-7 Windsor Johnstown F-8 La Salle F-9 COUNTIES _Longmont 1-10 Adams _Milliken 1-11 _Boulder Nunn F-12 Latimer Pawnee _Platteville F-13 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES _Platte Valley F-14 _US Army Corp of Engineers Poudre Valley F-IS USDA-APHIS Veterinary Service Raymer X Federal Aviation Administration X South-east Weld F-16 Federal Communication Commission Windsor/Severance F-17 _Wiggins F-18 Western -Hills F-2-0 SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICTS X Brighton OTHER Fort Collins Central Colo. Water Conservancy Dist. _ Greeley Panhandl-e Eastern Pipe Tine Co. _Longmont Tri-Area Planning -Commission West Adams COMMISSION/BOARD MEMBER X LeAnn Reid 090126 FIELD CHECK Filing Number: USR-868 Date of Inspection: -t .acv? -6 Applicant' s Name: Steve andJeanie Benson Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for an airstrip in the A (Agricultural) zone _district Legal Description: W} SWI of Section 27, T2N, R63W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado Location: Land Use: N ., �i ,z? `l /3.y'c' 2,A/9d-(77 E w /,/. }y , tinl.11/4, Zoning: N A (Agricultural) E A (Agricultural) S A (Agricultural) W A (Agricultural) COMMENTS: % 71.E '; r, y, J L n -4' /, �'f _ Gt''. \ptC l / r; U�i1 : '1`l. ✓a 11l -:La( c_ L I ff /'.• , 7 ' : ,/ I 1; ; I "''}��.i . c , ) l l' ( 1 Signature of Boar Member 030126 f Southeast Weld 60 S. 27th Avenue Soil Conservation Brighton . CO 80601 District Te i ephone : 659-7004 December 13, 1988 Ms . Lane I . j . Curry Weld County Colorado '~ :•artiitem v „i F ! ann m y :ery I c;.!s 915 10th street 3reeiey , CO '0631 PE: ase r•:u.;Je r — LlR._ J' a.r Ms . Curry: This is Prime Farmland according to the import-ant Farmland map or i'• eid County , 0oior_ado . At ti ;nles the soil wr l l have low strength to hold up the aircraft. The airstrip snould not be used when the soil pro ile is saturated with ...inter. The information 'rovideo with the application - t- tes that the area has been rreav i l y seeded with native buffalo grass. Ci .e this buffalo grass becomes establishet , erosion should not be a problem. The plot map shows he north end of the x i rstr im cLrtti nc across a drainageway . We believe the drainasgeway should not be cutoff . Provisions should be made for the surface water runoff . Sincerely, 7- (i-:.-8,',AAPL-eqljk7 lai, A.,..-./- -1, Soar:., of u-per-visrso -� / c � ` „_, 7 . . . • , ___, ''JjDi6 f988 ! it fieIf L'u. Mai wirrUNik7:in 890126 ( ODenver Airports District Office US Department 10455 Fait 25th Avenue of Transportation Suite 301 Aurora, Colorado 90010 Federal Aviation Administration (303) 340-5527 Ms. Lanell Curry Weld County Planning Dept. 915 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Ms. Curry: Thank you for the opportunity to review the proposed Benson Airstrip near Keensburg, Colorado. In order for the Federal Aviation Administration to complete an airspace analysis and determine the impact the airstrip would have nn the safe and efficient use of airspace by aircraft and the safety of Ile -persons and property on the ground, sae must first have Mr. or Mrs. Benson notify the FAA of the airstrip on Farm 7480-1. The Benson's have been informed of this procedure and it is expected this notification will be forthcoming. The FAA airspace analysis typically takes approximately three months to complete. We would ask that the Town of Greeley condition final land use action upon a favorable FAA determination. Thank you -again for the opportunity to comment. S' rely, \ c--=---/ T ) f, . __ - Pirrbara Jo₹2nson Airport Planner .�1�r,5 �, k1: cl I s 1 . rn : � L r-; ! 'n!; 3EC I d '988 Ii Viii 60- a11Nho-is .. ,...tie?'-11• 890126 Affidavit of Publication STATE OF COLORADO County of Weld ss. I A.Winkler Riesel of said County of Weld being duly sworn,say NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING that I am publisher of The Weld County Planning Platteville Herald Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 3, that, the same is a weekly newspaper of general circulation was 1989, at 1:30 p.m. for the purpose printed and published In the town of of considering a Site Specific '1 Development Plan and a Use-by Platteville Special Review for the properly in said county and statc_that the notice of advertisement, of which described below. Approval of the rethe annexedJs a true copy has been published m said weekly proue may a rt newspaper for Colorado Law.right pursuant t vested o t APPLICANT: Steve and Jeanie (Q tom. consecutive weeks: Benson that the notice was published in there and entire issue of every LEGAL. DESCRIPTION: W 1/2 the-regular QY W t ection 2eT2 N, n63 number of said newspaper during the period andlime o(pubLratlon W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, ' of said notice and in the newspaper proper and not in a supplement Colorado thereof:that the first publication of said notice was contained In the TYPE AND INTENSITY 0 F PROPOSED USE: Airstrip in the A issue of said newspaper}ea+ing the date of (Agricultural) Zone District p/Jt,, �`^tpl LOCATION: Approximately 4.5 �4' A.D..19 and the last publication miles sad of Keenesburg;east of thereof.in_the issue of said newspaper,bearing date. Weld County Road 67 and north l 1988 3-3 Page 11 the r 4 day of of Weld Courtly Road 16 Copies of the application are SIZE:00 scree, mare or less available for public inspection in C The public hearing o be held the Department of Planning I�tl. that the said In the Wald C oat n t y Services, -loom 342, Weld Commissioners' Harming Room, County Centennial Center, 915 First Floor, Weld County Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado Platteville P-pral d Centennial Center, 915 Tenth 80631. Phone 358-4000, Ext. has been-published continuously andirninterru tedl d _the Street,m Greeley,or Color•retae. 4490. -p p y the t Comments e objections bd period of at least fifty-two consecutive weeks nut�rtor to first to the above request should-be Bud Hslldorwn, Chairman issue_thereof_containing said notice or advertisement above-referred submitted in writing to the Weld Weld County to: and_that said newspaper was at the time of-each of the County Department of Planning Planning Commission publications of said notice-duly qualified for that purpose withinlhe Services, 915 Tenth Street, Room meaning ofan act entitled. "An Act_Concerning Legal Notices. 342, _Greeley, Colorado 80631, Published in the Platteville before the-above date or pre' Herald, December 14, 1988. Advertisements and-Publications and the Fees of-Printers and sans at the public hearing on Publishers thereof, and to-Repeal all Acts and Parts_of Acts In September 20, 1989. Conflictwlth_the Provisions of_this ACC'appraised April 7. 1921.and all amendments Ahereof„and,paramci decd by an act $¼SLVJ 3 1931. � Publisher Sykscabe l and -sworn to -before me this P day of ee ,ll,,,i -A.D 19 ft Notary Public F TLUPTON RESS 41O Con ver Ave. Fort Lupton, CO+'"P.2' My commission expires June 1992 My Commission expires June30, 1092 • 890126 SURROUNDING PROPERTY AND MINERAL OWNERS USR-868 Ed and Rose Stremel 33313 Weld County Road 16 Keenesburg, CO 80643 Dan and Margaret Wagner 7676 Weld County Road 67 Keenesburg, CO 80643 Dennis and Susan Kitzman 6976 Weld County Road 67 Keenesburg, CO 80643 RBW Agency Company 3733 South Fenton Way Denver, CO 80235 Julius A. Pluss 6560 East Manfield Avenue Denver, CO 80237 Edna C. Trupp 33500 Weld County Road 16 Keenesburg, CO 80643 890126 USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICATION 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 ISM O1 =========MS TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT: (please print or type, except for necessary signature) I wry , the undersigned, hereby request a hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission and Weld County Board of County Commissioners concerning the proposed Use by Special Review Permit on the following described unincorporated area of Weld County, Colorado: ��L LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT AREA: Sld 0 7y Section 2„7 T 2_ N, R (Q3 W LEGAL DESCRIPTION of contiguous property owned upon which S ecial Review Permit is proposed: UJ?o1 %( Section Z7 T N, R 6,5 w Property Address (if available) 3321./S ()JCR 1(e K-EN&SSU2G- PRESENT ZONE OVERLAY ZONES TOTAL ACREAGE PO PROPOSED LAND USE 70.i.I,GTURE1t EXISTING LAND USE Itrr2t(!ILLTO2Af SURFACE FEE (PROPERTY OWNERS) OF AREA PROPOSED FOR THE USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT: — — — — Name: S Fr vE Y; JF4itJ'e R&xi.si Address: City (OizTPAr -UG_ Zip &soc a Home Telephone 22 :gg22 Business Telephone 00 Name: Address: City Zip Rome Telephone # Business Telephone # APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT (if different than above) : Name: Address: City Zip Rome Telephone # Business Telephone # List the owner(s) and/or lessees of mineral rights on or under the subject properties of record. Name: Sina Address: City Zip Name: Address: City Zip • I hereby depose and state under the penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals and/or plans submitted with or contained within the application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. COUNTY OF WELD ) STATE OF COLORADO ) ,Q Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent Subscribed and sworn to before me thisiag. day of AltlueaLs 19`t2 . / Bru ' : it p°Zpy PUB• C Bil;�h ;.,.'1, r� �1 My Commssiion ;,r. _ .?-? -91 890126 My commission expires 2. This landing strip will be for our personal use. The need of this landing strip is for our personal plane. The surrounding properties are agricultural. The distances from residential structures are 1/4 mile east, 1/2 mile north, 1/4 mile west and 1 mile south. Maximum number of users will be one. There will be no employees, shifts, or hours of operations. There will be no water use. There will be no public access. Our small single engine aircraft will be used occasionally. There is no need for sewage facilities. There will be no need for fire protection measures. There will be no animals. There will be no waste, stockpile or storage areas. There will be no storm water retention facilities. There will be no debris, junk, or waste of which to dispose. There are no landscaping plans and the area has been heavily seeded with native buffalo grass. The land will continue to be agricultural/pasture. There is no timetable since there is no construction. 3. This proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. This proposal is consistent with the intent of the district. This agricultural land has been conserved. The approaches either from the north or the south are obstruction free and well clear of neighbors and improvements. All properties adjacent to this property are agricultural and 890126 are compatible. 'Phis use is compatible with any future development as zoned. 'Phis is not located in a flood plain, geologic hazard, or Weld County Airport overlay district. Water supply is not needed. 890126 33245 W.C.R. 16 Keenesburg, CO 80643 November 25, 1988 Mr. Gordon E. Lacy Office of -Board of County Commissioners -P.O. Box -758 Greeley, CO 80632 Dear Mr. -Lacy, There is a need for a personal landing strip on our farm. As you are well aware, the contiginous properties are all agricultural. The nearest residential structure is over 1/4 of a mile away. The airstrip would he private and strictly for the use of our small single engine aircraft. It is also used for pasture grass, and as such is productive farm ground for our livestock. The approaches either from the north or the south are obstruction free and clear of neighbors improvments for 1/4 to 1/2 mile. This is more than adequate for the safety and welfare of the neighborhood. Noise is not a factor as there are no overflights of any neighbors improvements. Attached is a list of their support. €t7 and Jeanie Benson C2 cu'v`yonl 890126 • 37. x. r. f �. i jt•..• it-YiY' +� .. 'h. AN' a .,.. 0. �' � �1{ E t ....� W�� , " a .'. �a /fi_/h i btu rat • �• , P it-e,.: �� } Y� I s rII I ,x ° %" h d, C fit+* ` i f a °: n Ii , 1 AticsrRIP 3: ilialla se 1 (A,� i Ill: y' I IIftg j amill SUR�CC A I i N OW oBSTuvenL: . r'3.1::;'3, C } r .ra `•i xaS < I fit ..,S .a 4! nao a�'k ' �m /-1 ',... - I • eiii If e.- I y.. r _ roc -? ._........___..._..- 'x ,gam: 830126 AFFIDAVIT OE INT-EREST OWNERS SURFACE -ESTATE Application No. Subject -Property ST-ATE OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) THE UNDERSIGNED, being first duly sworn, states that to the best of his or her knowledge the attached list is a true and accurate list of the names, addresses and the corresponding Parcel Identification Number assigned by the Weld County Assessor of the -owners of property (the surface estate) within five hundred (500) feet of the property subject to the application. This list was compiled from the records of the Weld County Assessor, or an ownership update from a title or abstract company or attorney, derived from such records, or from the records of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. The list compiled from the records of the Weld -County Assessor shall have been assembled within thirty (30) days 9f the application submission date. r 72i/ LU),1A9 The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to before me this ' day of . WITNESS my hand and official seal. My Commission expires: My Comets=cn [xp.zas Feb. 13, 1989 ` ` 1 \ Nary Public S90126 • ;;;.ME` CF OWNERS OF PROPERTY WITHIN 5r" FEET Please print or type NAME ADDRESS , TOWN/CITY, ASSESSOR' S PARCEL STATE AND ZIP CODE IDENTIFICATION # PRO -Atone' 37-3 S -Ferri co ) npnaer,(v /30 -3,,7?0000-7`1 Juln ] A . P7u.s5 CcS(On E man51,eJ A.ie ,/ .?.3.3 00000 9 penue,-, co 2oa37 Ed nn C T ru/J .33s0o Lot 2 an / 30331 0000 /I KeenPsb� vJ , Co SoL� Th,5 13 /2 L + of Surro v .: j proper DuS Y1fr • • 890125 AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS SURFACE ESTATE Application No. Subject Property STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF MELD ) THE UNDERSIGNED, being first -duly sworn, states that to the best of his or her knowledge the attached list is a true and accurate list of the names, addresses and the corresponding Parcel Identification Number assigned by the • Weld County Assessor of the owners of property (the surface -estate) within five hundred ( 00) feet of the property subject to the epplication. This list was compiled from the r•ecords iof the Weld County Assessor, or an iownership update from a title or abstract company or attorney, derived from such records , or from the records of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. The list compiled from the records of the Weld County Assessor shall have been assembled within thirty (10) days of the application submission date. s&-----Lepitsera_ The foregoing //instrument was subscrited and sworn to thefore me this aday AtVeJZ+s1 , 19 Sd03Y S-+eve. BeAisoti WITNESS my hand and official seal . My Commission expir-es : My Cur.- , ni Notary Public Ct3&S126 AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS MINERALS AND/OR SUBSURFACE Application No. Subject Property STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF -WEED ) THE _UNDERSIGNED, being :first irst duly sworn, states that to the -best of his or her knowledge the attached list is a true and accur-ate list -of the names and addresses of ari mineral owner-s -and leases of mineral owners on or under the parcel of land -which is the subject of the application as their names appear upon the records in the Weld County -Clerk and -Recorder's Office, or from an ownership update from a title or abstract company or an attorney. Jam;„-c- $ �✓ The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to before me _this „Wyk, day of /l/ 9Ofe4aaA , 1955. WITNESS my hand end official seal. My Commission expires: Not Public 890125 NAMES OF OWNERS OF PROPERTY WITHIN 500 FEET Please print or type NAME ADDRESS, TOWN/CITY, ASSESSOR'S PARCEL STATE -AND ZIP CODE IDENTIFICATION # /E3 EA/ ) FOce Si2r7ncC. 333/3 lcc'2/ 7o c 2b> ['A] �cCti' 3 ;2c� @0W 8,2:6Y 3 130 3 :76CD c/ DA-A,, , -AID Air r tAcrivcr2 7/'7L k,t'GZ 67 5-06/ / Emit _ � i1'. &X43 /30-3Z /:90002_S • l _nkusAJ,55j k7241 f . 6976 WE 6-7 366' fzY6 !-)// rask5580,e9 0 ° s�by3 /3o /(Ct( I C . . 390126 November 25, 1988 We the undersigned are neighbors of Steve end Jeanie Benson, 33245 W.C.R. 16, Keenesburg, CO, 80643. Our properties border their farm on all sides, and we have no objection to their -having an airstrip on their property. We are fully in favor of the project. Ed and Rose Stremel 33313 W.C.R. 16 Keenesburg, CO 50643 ieurti Dan and Margaret Wagner 7676 W.C.R. 67 Keenesburg, CO 80643 Dennis and Susan Kitzman 6976 W.C.R. 67 Keenesburg, CO 80643 elj!ta l ' (veiCW 7 /JC,C (-7 . 890126 9ZTh68 _ NI Nil u-, 4N. -. -H �.� m .`.7 \ v *d- a, o lo P '` r CF M N ( A �b z., 2 * a • 4,t t JP K ap°' Y in t. r ... tea.—T.a—. . I F�, �I. Ln h M I^ ..._/ W\...\ _ of in N d I '. M L. '. ems. !,' u I TI , .4 .! L IL �*� I, o I m . ITNcH *H7*- - , aysc 5� �a ]-4,T. e is r• \__ v m h v • v WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, SOUTHERN PART 13 only limiting features are the rapid permeability in the Typically the surface layer is brown gravelly sandy substratum and the resulting hazard of ground water con- loam about 9 inches thick. The upper part of the underly- tamination from sewage lagoons. Capability class I ir- ing material is pale brown and light yellowish brown very rigated. gravelly sandy loam about 22 inches thick. The lower part 12-13resser sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes. This is to a flepth of 60 inches is light yellowish brown very a deep, well drained soil on terraces at elevations of 4,700 gravelly sand. A layer of strong lime accumulation 22 to 4,800 feet. It formed in alluvium deposited by the inches thick is below the surface layer. South Platte River. Included in mapping are small areas Permeability is moderately rapid. Available water of soils that have sand and gravelly sand in the lower capacity is moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 part of the substratum. inches or more. Surface runoff is slow to medium, and the Typically the surface layer is grayish brown sandy loam erosion hazard is low. about 11 inches thick. The subsoil is brown and yellowish The potential native vegetation is dominated by little brown sandy clay loam about 18 inches thick. The sub- bluestem, sideoats grama. sand reedgrass, blue grama, stratum to a depth of 60 inches is loamy sand. hairy grama, switchgrass, and needleandthread. Potential Permeability and available water capacity are production ranges from 1,200 pounds per acre in favora- moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or ble years to 700 pounds in unfavorable years. As range more. Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is condition deteriorates, the tall and mid grasses decrease, low. blue grama and hairy grama increase, and-forage produc- This soil is used almost entirely for irrigated crops. It tion drops. is suited to all crops commonly grown in the area, includ- Management of vegetation should be based on taking ing corn, sugar beets, beans, alfalfa, small grain, potatoes, half or less of the total annual production. Seeding and and onions. An example of a suitable cropping system is 3 mechanical treatment are impractical. Deferred grazing is to 4 years of alfalfa followed by corn, corn for silage, a practical measure in improving range condition. sugar beets, small grain, or beans. Land leveling, ditch Windbreaks and environmental plantings are suited to lining, and installing pipelines may be needed for proper this soil. Low available water capacity and high calcium water application. content are the principal hazards in establishing trees and All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow ir- shrubs.rigation is the most common. Barnyard manure and com- Weed control is needed to insure establishment and survival of plantings. Supplemental irrigation also menial fertilizer are needed for top yields. may be needed to insure survival. Trees that are best Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally suited to this soil. Soil blowing, the principal hazard in suited and have good survival are Rocky Mountain ju- niper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa pine, and Siberian elm. tivating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of The shrubs best adapted are skunkbush sumac and lilac. vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irrigation Wildlife uses are very limited because this soil lacks may he needed at the time of planting and during dry Potential for producing necessary habitat elements. periods. Trees that are best suited and have good survival Because most of the acreage is rangeland, only rangeland are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa wildlife, for example, scaled quail and antelope, are typi- pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry. The cal. Extreme care is needed in managing livestock grazing shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberi- in order to provide suitable habitat on this soil. an peashrub. Steepness is the most limiting soil feature that must be Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. considered in planning homesites and the construction of Ring-necked pheasant, mourning dove, and many non- roads. Other limiting features are the rapid permeability game species can be attracted by establishing areas for in the substratum and the resulting hazard of ground nesting and escape cover. For pheasants, undisturbed water contamination from sewage lagoons. Site prepara- nesting cover is essential and should be included in plans tion for environmental plantings such as lawns, shrubs, for habitat development. especially in areas of intensive and trees is difficult because of the high content of gravel agriculture. and cobbles. Capability subclass VIIs nonirrigated: Gravel This soil has good potential for urban and recreational breaks range site. development. Lawns, shrubs. and trees grow well. The '1-1—Colhy loam. 0 to I percent slopes. This is a deep, only limiting features are the rapid permeability in the well drained soil on uplands at elevations of 4.850 to 5.050 substratum and the resuming hazard of ground water con- feet. It formed in calcareous eoiian deposits. to urination from sewage 1:Boons. Capability subclass Ile Typicaily the surface laver is pale brown loam about 12 irrigated. inches thick. The underlying material to a depth of 60 13—Cascajo gravelly sandy loam. S to 20 percent inches is very pale brown silt loam. slopes. This is a deep, excessively drained soil on terrace Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is ^dl'es and upland ridges at elevations of 1600 to 5,2110 high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or mere. feet. It formed in very _ravelly calcareous alluvium. In- Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion-hazard is low. elmied in mapping are small areas of soils that are shal- This soil is used almost entirely for irrigated crops. It low or moderately deep over sandstone and shale. is suited to all crops commonly grown in the area inciud- 2"'0126 14 SOIL SURVEY ing corn, sugar beets, beans, alfalfa, small grain, The potential native vegetation is dominated by blue potatotes, and onions. An example of a suitable cropping grama. Several mid grasses, such as western wheatgrass system is 3 to 4 years of alfalfa followed by corn, corn for and needleandthread, are also present. Potential produc- silage, sugar beets, small grain, or beans. Few conserva- tion ranges from 1.600 pounds per acre in favorable years tion practices are needed to maintain top yields. ,to 1,000 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condition All methods of irrigation are suitable, but fun-ow ir- -.deteriorates, the mid grasses decrease; blue grama, buf- rigation is the most common. Barnyard manure and corn- falograss, snakeweed, yucca, and fringed sage increase; mercial fertilizer are needed for top yields. and forage production drops. Undesirable weeds and an- Windbreaks and environmental plantings of trees and nuals invade the site as range condition becomes poorer. shrubs commonly grown in the area are generally well Management of vegetation on this soil should be based suited to this soil. Cultivation to control competing on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- vegetation should be continued for as many years as tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition. possible following planting. Trees that are best suited and Sideoatsgrama, little bluestem, western wheatgrass, blue have good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested wheatgrass are redcedar,-ponderosa pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and suitable for seeding. The grass selected should meet the hackberry. The shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, seasonal requirements of livestock. It can be seeded into lilac. Siberian peashrub, and American plum. a clean, firm sorghum stubble or it can be drilled into a Openland wildlife, such as pheasant, mourning dove, firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in spring has and cottontail, are best suited to this soil. Wildlife habitat proven most successful. development, including tree and shrub plantings and Windbreaks and environmental plantings of trees and grass plantings to serve as nesting areas, should be suc- shrubs commonly groom in the area are generally well cessful without irrigation -during most years. Under ir- suited to this soil. Cultivation to control competing rigation, good wildlife habitat can be established, benefit- vegetation should be continued for as many years as possible following planting. Trees that are best suited and ing many kinds of openland wildlife. This soil has good potential for urban and recreational have good survival are -Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and developments. Road design can be modified to compen- sate for the limited capacity of this soil to supporta load. hackberry. The shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, Capability class I irrigated. lilac, Siberian peashrub, and American plum. 15—Colby loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes.-This is a deep, Openland wildlife, such as pheasant, mourning -dove, well drained soil on uplands at elevations of 4,850 to 5,050 and cottontail, and rangeland wildlife, such as antelope, cottontail, and coyote, are best suited to thissoil. Under feet. It formed in calcareous eolian deposits. Typically the surface layer is pale brown loam about 1`2 irrigation, good wildlife habitat can be established, benefiting many kinds of openland wildlife. Forage inches thick. The underlying material is very pale brown silt loam to a depth of 60 inches. production is typically low on rangeland, and grazing management is needed if livestock and wildlife share the Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is high. range. Livestock watering facilities also are utilized by The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. various wildlife species. Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is This soil has good potential for urban and recreational moderate. development.Road design can be modified to compensate In irrigated areas this soil is suited to all crops com- for the limited capacity of this soil to support a load. monly grown in the area, including corn, sugar beets, Capability subclass Ile irrigated, IVe nonirrigated; beans, alfalfa, small grain, potatoes, and onions. An exam- Loamy Plains range site. ple of a suitable cropping system is 3 to 4 years of alfalfa 16—Colby loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes.This is a deep, followed by corn, corn for silage, sugar beets, small grain, well drained soil on upland hills and ridges at elevations or beans. _Land leveling, ditch lining, and installing of 4,850 to 5,050 Feet. It formed in calcareous eolian pipelines may be needed for proper water application. deposits. Included in mapping are small areas of soils that All methods of irrigation are suitable, but fun-ow ir- have fine sandy loam or loam underlying material. rigation is the most common. Barnyard manure and com- Typically the surface layer is-pale brown loam about 10 mercial fertilizer are needed for top yields. inches thick. The underlying material is very pale brown In nonirrigated areas thissoil is suited to winter wheat, silt loam to a depth of 60 inches. barley, and sorghum. Most of the acreage is planted to Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is winter wheat. The predicted average yield is 28 bushels high. The effective -rooting depth is 60 inches or more. per acre. The soil is summer fallowed in alternate years Surface runoff is-medium to rapid, and the-erosion hazard to allow moisture accumulation. Generally precipitation is is moderate. too low for beneficial use of fertilizer. In irrigated areas this soil is suited to crops commonly Stubble mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum til- grown in the area. Perennial grasses and alfalfa or close lage are-needed to control soil blowing and water erosion. grown crops should be grown at least 50 percent of the Ten-acing may also be needed to control water erosion. time. Contour ditches and corrugations can be used in ir- 890126 :ELD COUNTY, COLORADO, SOUTHERN Pi, 49 shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberi- and switchgrass decrease and blue grama, sand dropseed, an peashrub. and sand sage increase. Annual weeds and grasses invade Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The the site as range condition becomes poorer. cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked Management of vegetation on this soil should he based pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape tiotS. Seeding is desirable if range is in poor condition. cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen- Sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoats tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop- grama, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range- wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass selected land wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. It can attracted by developing livestock watering facilities, be seeded into a clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can be managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed. drilled into a firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in This soil has good potential for urban and recreational spring has proven most successful. development. Lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well. The Windbreaks and environmental plantings generally are only limiting feature is the-rapid permeability in the sub- suited to this soil. Soil blowing, the principal hazard in stratum, which causes a hazard of ground water con- establishing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by cul- tamination from sewage lagoons. Capability subclass Ile tivating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of irrigated; IVe nonirrigated; Sandy Plains range site. vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irrigation 77—Vona sandy loam, 3 to 5merc-ent slopes. This is a may be needed at the time of planting and during dry deep, well drained soil on plains at elevations of 4,600 to periods. Trees that are best suited and have good survival 5200 feet. It formed in eolian deposits. Included in are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa mapping are small areas of soils that have a loamy sub- pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry. The stratum and areas of soils that are noncalcareous to a shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac and Siberi- depth of 60 inches. an peashrub. Typically the surface layer of this Vona soil is grayish Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The brown sandy loam about 8 inches thick. The subsoil is cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked brown fine sandy loam about 15 inches thick. The sub- pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can stratum toa depth of 60 inches is sandy loam. be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape Permeability is moderately rapid. Available water cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen- capacity is moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop- inches or more. Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range- hazard is low. land wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be In irrigated areas this soil is suited to the crops com- attracted by developing livestock watering facilities, monly grown in the area. Perennial grasses and alfalfa or managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed. close grown crops should be grown at least 50 percent of This soil has good potential for urban and recreational the time. Contour ditches and corrugations can be used in development. Lawns, shrubs, and t-rees grow well. The irrigating close grown crops and pasture. Furrows, con- only limiting feature is the rapid permeability in the sub- tour furrows, and cross slope furrows are suitable for row stratum, which causes a hazard of ground water con- crops. Sprinkler irrigation is also desirable. Keeping til- tamination from sewage lagoons. Capability subclass IIIe lage to a minimum and utilizing crop residue help to con- i ted, VIe nonirrigated; Sandy Plains range site. trot erosion. Maintaining fertility is important. Crops - Weld loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes. This is a deep,paga respond to applications of phosphorus and-nitrogen. well drained soil on smoothplains at elevations of 4,850 to In nonirrigated areas this soil is suited to winter wheat, 5,000 feet. It formed in eolian deposits. Included in barley, and sorghum. Most of the acreage is planted to mapping are small areas of soils that have a subsoil of winter wheat. The predicted average yield is 28 bushels loam and light clay loam. Also included are some leveled per acre. The soil is summer fallowed in alternate years areas. to allow moisture accumulation. Generally precipitation is Typically the surface layer of this Weld soil is brown too low to make beneficial use of fertilizer. loam about 10 inches thick. The subsoil is brown and pale Mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum tillage are brown heavy clay loam and light clay about 20 inches needed to control soil blowing and water erosion. Terrac- thick. The substratum to a depth of 60 inches is silt loam. ing also maybe needed to control water erosion. Permeability is slow. Available water capacity is high. The potential native vegetation on this range site is The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Surface dominated by sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, and blue runoff is slow, and-the erosion hazard is low. grama. Needleandthread, switchgrass, sideoats grama, This soil is used almost entirely for irrigated crops. It and western wheatgrass are also prominent. Potential is suited to all crops commonly grown in thearc-a includ- production ranges from 2,200 pounds per acre in favora- ing corn, sugar beets, beans, alfalfa, small grain, potatoes, ble years to 1,500 pounds in unfavorable years. As range and onions. An example of a suitable cropping sy-aem is 3 condition deteriorates, the sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, to 4 years of alfalfa followed by corn, corn tar silage, 820126 50 SOIL SURVEY sugar beets, small grain, or beans. Few conservation prac- The potential native vegetation is dominated by blue tices are needed to maintain top yields. grama. Several mid grasses, such as western wheatgrass All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow ir- and needleandthread, are also present. Potential produc- rigation is the most common. Barnyard manure and corn- tion ranges from 1,600 pounds per acre in favorable years mercial fertilizer are needed for top yields. to 1,000 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condition Windbreaks and environmental plantings generally are deteriorates, the mid grasses decrease: blue grama, buf- well suited to this soil. Summer fallow a year before falograss, snakeweed, yucca. and fringed sage increase: planting and continued cultivation for weed control are and forage production drops. Undesirable weeds and an- needed to insure establishment and survival of plantings. nuals invade the site as range condition becomes poorer. Trees that are best suited and -have good survival are Management of vegetation on this soil should be based Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry. The tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in-poor condition. shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, Siberian Sideoats grama, little bluestem, western wheatgrass, blue peashrub, and American plum. grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested wheatgrass are Openland wildlife, such as pheasant, mourning dove, suitable for seeding. The grass selected should meet the and cottontail, are best suited to this soil. Wildlife habitat seasonal requirements of livestock. It can be seeded into development, including tree and shrub plantings and a clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can be drilled into a grass plantings to serve as nesting areas, should be suc- firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in spring has cessful without irrigation in-most years. Under irrigation, proven most successful. good wildlife habitat can be established, benefiting many Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally kinds of openland wildlife. well suited to this soil. Summer fallow a year before This soil has good potential for urban and recreational planting and continued cultivation for weed control are development. The chief limiting soil features for urban needed to insure Establishment and survival of plantings. development are the shrink-swell potential of the subsoil Trees that are best suited and have good survival are as it wets and dries and-the limited capacity of the soil to Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa support a load. Lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well. Capa- pine, Siberian -elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry. The bility class I irrigated. shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, Siberian 79—Weld loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes. This is a deep, peashrub, and American plum. well drained soil on smooth plains at elevations of 4,850 to Openland wildlife, such as pheasant, mourning dove, 5,000 feet. It formed in eolian deposits. Included in and cottontail, are best suited to this soil. Wildlife habitat mapping are small areas of soils that have a subsoil of development, including tree and shrub _plantings and loam and light clay loam. Also included are some leveled grass plantings to serve as nesting areas, should be suc- areas. cessful without irrigation during most years. Under ir- Typically the surface layer of this Weld soil is brown rigation, good wildlife-habitat can be established, benefit- loam about 8 inches thick. The subsoil is brown and pale ing many kinds of openland wildlife. brown heavy clay loam and light clay about 20 inches This soil has good potential for urban and-recreational thick. The substratum to a_depth of 60 inches is silt loam. development. The chief limiting soil features for urban Permeability is slow. Available water capacity is high. development are the shrink-swell potential of the subsoil The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Surface as it wets and dries and the limited capacity of the soil to runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is low. support a load. Lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well. Capa- In irrigated areas this soil is suited to all crops com- bility subclass Ile irrigated, IIIc -nonirrigated; loamy monly grown in the area, including corn, sugar beets (fig. Plains range site. 8), beans, alfalfa, small grain, and onions. An example of a 80—Weld loam, 3 to 5-percent slopes. This is a deep, suitable cropping system is 3 to 4 years of alfalfa fol- well drained soil on plains at elevations of 4,850 to 5,000 lowed by corn, corn for silage, sugar beets, small grain, or feet. It formed in eolian-deposits. Included in mapping are beans. Land leveling, ditch lining, and installing pipelines small areas of soils that have a-subsoil of loam and light are needed for proper water applications. clay loam. All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow ir- -Typically the surface layer is brown loam about 8 rigation is the most common. Barnyard manure and com- inches thick. The subsoil is brown and pale brown heavy mercial fertilizer are needed for top yields. clay loam and light clay about 18 inches thick. The sub- This soil is well suited to winter wheat, barley, and stratum to a depth of 60 inches is silt loam. sorghum if it is summer £allowed in alternate years. Permeability is slow. Available water capacity is high. Winter wheat is the principal crop. The predicted average The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Surface yield is 33 bushels per acre. If the crop is winterkilled, runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is moderate. spring wheat can be seeded. Generally precipitation is too In irrigated areas this soil is suited to most of the crops low for beneficial use of fertilizer. commonly grown in the area, such as corn, alfalfa, wheat, Stubble mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum til- and barley. Sugar beets are often grown. The soil is lage are needed to control soil blowing and water erosion. suited to irrigated pasture. -Ditch lining and installing Terracing also may be needed to control water erosion. pipelines are-needed for proper water application. 890126 Hello