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RE: GRANT CHANGE OF ZONE FROM A-AGRICULTURAL TO P.U.D. (CRYOGENIC
RESEARCH CENTER) FOR BALL AEROSPACE SYSTEMS DIVISION
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, a public hearing was held on the 12th day of August,
1987 , at 2 :00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing the application of
Ball Aerospace Systems Division, P.O. Box 1062 , Mail Drop BE-7 ,
Boulder, Colorado 80306 , requesting a Change of Zone from
A-Agricultural to P.U.D. for a Cryogenic Research Center for a
parcel of land located on the following described real estate,
to-wit:
The Si NW} and SWI , Section 27 , Township 4
North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld
County, Colorado
WHEREAS, Section 21 . 6 . 2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance
provides standards for review of such a Change of Zone, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners heard all the
testimony and statements of those present, has studied the request
of the applicant and the recommendations of the Weld County
Planning Commission and, having been fully informed, finds that
this request shall be approved for the following reasons:
1 . The applicant has complied with all the application
requirements listed in Section 21 .7 et seq. , of the Weld
County Zoning Ordinance .
2 . The request is in conformance with Section 21 . 6 of the
Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows:
a. The request is consistent with the Urban Growth
Boundary and Planned Unit Development Goals of the
Weld County Comprehensive Plan. Urban Growth
Boundary Goal #1 recommends that urban development
should be concentrated in or adjacent to
approximately 2 .5 miles north of the Town of Mead.
Approximately ].50 acres of this site is located in
the northern fringe of the Town' s urban growth
boundary area. The site selected is necessary to
accommodate the proposed P.U.D. The applicant has
demonstrated, in the submitted application
materials , that the proposed P.U.D. for a Cryogenic
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Research Center requires a large parcel of land to
accommodate the arrangement of facilities on the
site and to conduct the operation. The site
selected will not affect plans in the Urban Growth
Boundary area.
b. Urban Growth Boundary Goal #2 recommends that the
County coordinate with municipalities on land-use
matters in Urban Growth Boundary areas.
Representatives of the Town of Mead reviewed the
application materials and indicated, in a memo
dated July 1 , 1987 , that the proposal has no
conflicts with their interest.
c. Urban Growth Boundary Goal #3 recommends that Urban
Growth Boundary areas provide an official
definition between future urban and agricultural
land uses. The uses adjoining the site are dryland
farming operations. Surrounding parcels range in
size from 160 acres, more or less, to 400 acres,
more or less. The type of P.U.D. proposed should
not interfere with the surrounding land uses.
d. Urban Growth Boundary Policy #2 explains, in part,
that the County may consider approving a proposal
if it is determined that maximum efficiency and
economy has occurred in providing the needed public
services and facilities to serve the proposed
proposed P.U.D. District. Potential providers of
public services are identified as the Weld County
Engineering and Road and Bridge Departments , the
Sheriff' s Department, and the Berthoud Fire
Protection District. These agencies have
recommended approval or conditional approval of the
proposed P.U.D. District. The proposed P.U.D.
District is in compliance with the Comprehensive
Plan Transportation and Public Facility Goals and
Policies .
e. The use which would be allowed in the proposed
P.U.D. will conform with the performance standards
listed in Section 35 . 3 of the Weld County Zoning
Ordinance. Land uses within the P.U.D. District
will be compatible . Private open space within the
P.U.D. District is accomplished by undeveloped
areas being landscaped with natural native grasses.
Little Thompson Water District will provide
domestic eater service to the District. Weld
County Road 7 will provide access to the District.
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Vehicular circulation within the District will be
privately controlled and maintained. The use
proposed will be conducted entirely within the
office building, research buildings , and vehicle
storage building. The buildings are designed so
that their appearance and operation will be
harmonious with the surrounding uses . Design
features include earth tone colors for all
structures, natural landscaping, and extended
setbacks and offsets for structures.
f. The uses which would be permitted will be
compatible with the existing surrounding
agricultural district and the future agricultural
uses .
g. The Weld County Engineering Department has
recommended conditional approval of Weld County
-Road 7 , which will provide access to the P.U.D.
District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the application of
Ball Aerospace Systems Division for a Change of Zone from
A-Agricultural to P.U.D. for a Cryogenic Research Center on the
above referenced parcel of land be, and hereby is , granted subject
to the following conditions:
1 . The request for a P.U.D. District be changed to include
the mining of coal as a Use by Special Review and the
extraction of oil and gas as a Use by Right.
2 . An off-site road improvements agreement on Weld County
Road 7 shall be executed prior to recording the P.U.D.
Plan Plat.
3 . The P.U.D. District Plat shall be revised to show the
40-foot utility easement as approved by the Utilities
Coordinating Committee.
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The above and foregoing Resolution was , on motion duly made
and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 12th day of
August, A.D. , 1987 .
l� • . 4-re ',91, „.3. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: °� WELD COU Y CO RADO
Weld County Jerk and Recorder
and Clerk to the Board Gord Chairman
44-19
BY: )1p-2je�l. 6 ,,, ,,. C.W. Kirb , Pro/Tem
eputy County C erk
EXCUSED
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Gene R. Brant eer
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County Attorney
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Frank Yamaguchi
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-HEARING CERTIFICATION
DOCKET NO. 87-45
RE: CHANGE OF ZONE FROM A-AGRICULTURAL TO P.U.D. (CRYOGENIC RESEARCH
CENTER) -- BALL AEROSPACE SYSTEMS DIVISION
A public hearing was conducted on August 12, 1987, at 2:00 P.M. , with
the following present:
Commissioner Cordon E. Lacy, Chairman
Commissioner C.W. Kirby, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Gene Brantner - Excused
Commissioner Jacqueline Johnson
Commissioner Frank Yamaguchi
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Debbie Campbell
Assistant County Attorney, Lee D. Morrison
Planning Department representative, Rod Allison
She following business was transacted:
I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated June 22, 1987, and
-duly published July 2, 1987, in the Johnstown Breeze, -a public hearing
was conducted to consider a Change of Zone from A-Agricultural to
P.U.D. for a Cryogenic Research Center from Ball Aerospace Systems
Division. Chairman Lacy stated to the applicant that there are only
four Commissioners present today. If this hearing should result in a
lie vote, the absent Commissioner would listen to the tape and review
the record and cast the deciding vote. Lee Morrison, Assistant County
Attorney, made this matter o₹ record, and said that this hearing had
been continued from August 5. The favorable recommendation of the
Planning Commission, subject to three Conditions, was read into the
record by Rod Allison, representing the Planning Department. Jeff
LeDoux, of Nelson engineers, came forward and commented on the site
location, buildings structure, water and sewer sytem, and fire
protection measures. -Ed Vande Noord, with Ball Aerospace, gave
background information on the corporation. Mr. LeDoux said there are
no problems with the Conditions as recommended. Melvin Dinner,
Attorney for Lewis Yeddis who has an oil and gas lease from Louis and
Helen Hart, mineral owners, came forward. He commented on a letter
dated July 16, 1987, concerning oil and gas drilling activities and
operations on the property which would be restricted and prevented by
she proposed P.U.D. Plan. Mr. Dinner said that Mr. Yeddis is
withdrawing his letter of objection, subject to certain contingencies
which were explained to the Board, and said the concerns have been
settled. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the Change of Zone,
-subject to the Conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Kirby seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
This Certification was approved on the 17th day of August, 1987.
APPROVED:
� . • BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: 2kAllld�Q.C�r�J WELD COUNTY, OLORADO
Weld County C erk and Recorder
�andClerk to the Boar � Gordon a y, irman
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EXCUSED
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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:
DOCKET #87-43 : Amendments to Comprehensive Plan
DOCKET #87-47 : USR, Harper Livestock Company
/DOCKET #87-45 : COZ , Ball Aerospace Systems Division
DOCKET #87-46 : Final P.U.D. Plan, Ball Aerospace Systems Division
DOCKET #87-36 : USF, Butcher Block Cattle Company
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In'ENTCRY OF ITEMS SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION
Case Number -a-L/35:8`): 17/
Submitted or Prepared
Prior
to Hearing At Hearing
1. Application 3_4Pages I rr/' "' ("JN .rret)
2. I Application plat(s) / page(s)
3. DPS Referral Summary Sheet
A. DPS Recommendation
5. DPS Surrounding Propery Owner `tailing List
6. DPS Mineral Owners Mailing List
7. 3 DPS Naps Prepared by Planning Technician
$. DPS Notice of Hearing
9. DPS Case Summary Sheet
10. DPS Field Check
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I hereby certify that the / 1 items identified herein were submitted to the
Department of Planning Services at or prior to the scheduled Planning Commission
hearing. I further certify th t hese items were ₹orwarded to the Clerk to the
Board's office on 7 2'3 19 cIll
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SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
July 21, 1987
A regular meeting of the Meld County Planning Commission was held on July
21, 1-987, in the County Commissioners' Third Floor Hearing Room (l#316) . Weld
County Centennial Building, 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado. The
-meeting -was called to order by the :hairman, Jack Holman at 1:35 p.m.
Tape -2-88 — Side 2
ROLL CALL
Lydia Dunbar Absent — Called in
Ernie Ross Absent — Called in
Louis Rademacher Present
Paulette Weaver Absent — Called in
LeAnn Reid Present
Lynn Brown Absent — Called in
Ivan Gosnell Present
Ann Garrison Present
Jack -Holman Present
Also pre-sent: Rod Allison, Principal Planner, lee Morrison, Assistant
County Attorney, and Bobbie Good, Secretary.
A quorum was present.
The summary of the last regular meeting of the Weld County Planning
Commission held on July 7, 1987, was approved as -distributed.
CASE NUMBER:Z-435:87:4
APPLICANT: Ball Aerospace Systems Division
REQUEST: A _change of Zone from A (Agriculture) to P.U.D. (Planned Unit
Development fora Cryogenic -Research tenter)
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Si of the NW} and the SW} of Section 27, T4N, 1t68W of
the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado
VACATION: Approximately 2.5 miles north of Mead; east of Weld County Road 7
and south of Weld County Road A2 right of—way
APPEARANCE:
LaVern Nelson, P.E., Nelson Engineers, represented the applicant. -He
introduced members of Ball Aerospace Systems Division who were in the
audience. He asked that they be allowed to retain the large exhibits which
were posted. All of these items have either been -or will be submitted _on a
smaller scale.
Lee Morrison stated if these items are for information only, they may be
submitted on a smaller scale. If any of the materials were submitted as
part of the application material, a copy need not be left.
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ZaVern Nelson reported this land is dryland wheat and native grasses. Ball
proposes to put in at least four and possibly seven industrial-type
buildings. These would consist of an foot office building, a vehicle
storage building, four research buildings, and perhaps at a later date, a
five story building. Landscaping will be native grasses to give the
property a prairie look with open spaces. There will be an eight foot chain
link fence which will be put in in stages according to which area is being
developed. They will have five to twenty employees to begin with and there
-may be twenty-four hour per day security. The work done here will be in
conjunction with work done on the space shuttle. We need to view this as an
asset to Weld County and we should welcome them.
NOTICE: Ivan Gosnell asked to be excused because Ball is his employer.
Dr. Dick Herring, President, Ball Aerospace, reported they are a diversified
manufacturing company based in Muncie, Indiana. They have about 2,200
employees based in the Boulder area. They are the eighteenth largest
industry in the state. They recently met with Governor Romer and he asked
them to remain within state with new development. They are a very good
corporate citizen. They have, as a corporation in the state, about 3, 100
employees. These 3,100 people are involved in some 346 different community
activities as volunteers. In many cases, it is more than one person per
activity and they participate in 67 different boards or commissions within
the state: higher education, commerce, whatever---So their people do get
involved in public, civic, and governmental affairs. They encourage it.
They give them time—off from work to do it, and he can see no reason why the
policy would not be the same for Weld County---To support whatever function
needed to be done. They need a facility to fulfill the contractual
obligations they have. This sited filled their criteria. They acquired the
'cryogenic branch of Beech Aircraft, but they have no room in Boulder for
this type of research. This is a good place to locate because of its
location to Boulder. Some of the fuels hey handle_ are very cold and there
is the possibility of explosion although this happens rarely. Some of the
work that will be done here will pertain to NASA. They are working with
tether aerospace projects and they are expecting to expand. They now own the
mineral rights with the exception of any coal.
,Terry. Chodil, Ball Aerospace, reported Weld County Road 56 and Weld County
Road 5 both access into the property.
Rod Allison reported they still have not received a referral from the office
of Emergency Management.
-The Chairman called for discussion from the members of the audience.
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July 21, 1987
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Jim Foley, Highland Estates Subdivision, about a mile south of this proposed
project, spoke about the possibility of chemicals leaching into the soil and
underground water.
Tape 289 — Side 1
Melvin Dinner, Attorney, Dinner, Hellerich, and Lazar, represented Yeddis,
the oil and gas lease on which is on the property. Previously he had
written a letter to the Planning Commission explaining that Helen and Lewis
Hart Lessors had leased the oil and mineral rights to Yeddis. -This lease
was in effect and would remain so for some time. They objected to the
Planned Unit Development because drilling for oil and gas would no longer be
a use by right under this designation as it is for agricultural land. Ball
has entered in a contract to terminate the lease. Upon payment Mr. Yeddis
will release the oil and gas lease and at this time he is withdrawing his
objection to the Planned Unit Development providing payment is made. He has
received a letter from the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission agreeing to these
_terms.
Bob Hall, Highland Estates Subdivision, stated they are concerned about dust
and odor which may arise from his operation, and what may happen to this
property when Ball's contractual obligations are terminated.
Lavern Nelson reported there is no danger of any chemical leaching into the
coil or underground water tables from this project. There will also be no
_odor and very little dust from traffic. This request is for a change of
Zone from Agriculture to Planned Unit Development. Before anything else
could be done on this property, they would have to come before the Planning
Commission and the Board of County Commissioners again to present a new
-proposal.
Tan Wacker, stated he is the closest resident to this project and is
concerned about the roads to this property. The bridge is out on Weld
County Road 56. Traffic will have to come down either Weld County Road 7 or
Weld County Road 43. While they are not planning on many people working
here, there will be a lot of people on site during construction.
The Chairman asked Rod Allison to read the recommendation of the Department
of Planning Services' staff into the record.
Rod Allison stated if there are any additional Planned Unit Development
filings for expansion of the district, the proposal could be reviewed again
for additional traffic impacts on roads.
Lavern Nelson reviewed the matrix on traffic in the area. There will be
approximately 12 vehicles per day by automobile and a small amout of other
traffic for delivery, trash, etc.
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The Chairman asked if there were any comments regarding the recommendations
and conditions outlined by the staff.
LaVern Nelson asked that reference to a maximum building height of 33 feet
be stricken -from the recommendations. Zf they do build a five story
building, it could not be contained into this height. Their application did
indicated there would be one building five stories tall.
IRod Allison stated that if they wished to change this the staff would not
object because the recommendation for approval was not contingent upon this
statement. Ball Aerospace Systems tivision did wish to change it and this
sentence spas removed from the second paragraph on page 2.
NOTION:
Louis Rademacher moved Case Number Z-435:87:4 for Ball Aerospace Systems
Division for a change of zone from Agriculture to -Planned Unit Development
for a Cryogenic Research Center be forwarded to the Board of County
Commissioners with the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval
based upon the recommendations and conditions as outlined and amended by the
Department of Planning Services' staff, and the testimony heard by the
-members of the Planning Commission. Motion seconded by LeAnn Reid.
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. LeAnn Reid — yes; Ivan Gosnell — abstain;
Louis Rademacher — yes; Ann Garrison — yes; Jack Holman — yes. Notion
carried with four voting for the motion and one abstaining.
NOTICE: 2:35 p.m. -LeAnn Reid is excused from the meeting.
CASE NUMBER: S-280:87:7
APPLICANT: Ball Aerospace Systems Division
REQUEST: A final PUD plan (Cryogenic -Research Center)
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A tract of land in the Si of the NWT of Section 27, T4N,
R68W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado
LOCATION: Approximately 2.5 miles north of Mead; east of Weld County Road 7
and south of Weld County Road 42 right-of-way
APPEARANCE:
LaVern Nelson, 1).E. , Nelson Engineers, represented the applicant . He stated
this request for a Planned Unit Development is for the same applicant as the
previous request and for the same purpose. Therefore, he asked that the
information pertaining to the first case be applicable to this request.
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BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO PLANNING COMMISSI(aRE-W. aoLo.
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY-COMMISSIONERS-
Moved by Louis Rademacher 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: Z-433:87:4
NAME: Ball Aerospace Systems Division
ADDRESS: Mr. Paul Scheele, Vice President, Facilities, P.O. Box 1062, Mail
Drop BE-7, Boulder, CO 80306
REQUEST: A Change of Zone from A (Agricultural) to YUD (Planned Unit
Development) Cryogenic Research Center
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Si of the NW} and the SW} of Section 27, T4N, R68W of
the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado
LOCATION: Approximately 2.5 miles north of Mead; east of Weld County Road 7
and south of the right-of-way of Weld County Road 42.
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 28.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
2. The rezoning request is in conformance with Section 28.7 of the
Zoning Ordinance as follows:
The request is consistent with the Urban Growth Boundary and
Planned Unit Development Goals of the Weld County Comprehensive
Plan. Urban -Growth Boundary Goal one recommends that urban
development -should be concentrated in or adjacent to
municipalities. The location of the rezoning request is
approximately 2.5 miles north of the 'Down of Mead. Approximately
150 acres of this -site As located in the northern fringe of the
Town's urban growth boundary area. The site selected is necessary
to accommodate the proposed Planned Unit Development. The
applicant has demonstrated, in the submitted application
materials, that the -proposed Planned Unit Development for a
cryogenic research center requires a large parcel of land to
accommodate the arrangement of facilities on the site and to
conduct the operation. The site selected will not affect plans in
the urban growth boundary area.
- Urban Growth -Boundary Goal two recommends that the County
coordinate with municipalities on land-use matters in urban growth
boundary areas. Representatives of the Town of Mead reviewed the
application materials and indicated, in a memo -dated July 1, 1987,
that the proposal had no conflicts with their interest.
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- Urban Growth Boundary Goal three recommends that urban growth
boundary areas provide -an official definition between future urban
and agricultural land uses. The uses adjoining the site are
dryland farming operations. Surrounding parcels range in size
from 160 acres, more or less, to 400 acres, more or less. The
type of Planned Unit Development proposed should not interfere
with the surrounding land uses.
- Urban Growth Boundary Policy two explains, in part, that the
County may consider approving a proposal if it is determined that
maximum efficiency and economy has occurred in providing the
needed public services and facilities to serve the proposed
Planned Unit Development District. Potential providers of public
services are identified as the Weld County Engineering -and Road
and Bridge Departments, the Sheriff's Department, and the Berthoud
Fire Protection District. These agencies have recommended
approval or conditional approval of the proposed Planned Unit
Development District . The proposed PUD District is in compliance
with the Comprehensive Plan Transportation and -Public Facility
Goals and Policies.
— The use which would be allowed in the proposed -Planned Unit
Development District will conform with the performance standards
Fisted in _Section 35.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. Land
uses within the PUD district will be compatible. Private open
space within the PUD district is accomplished by undeveloped areas
being landscaped with natural and native grasses. Little Thompson
Water District will provide domestic water service to the
district . Wald County Road 7 will provide access to the district.
Vehicular circulation within the district will be privately
controlled and maintained. The use proposed will be conducted
entirely within the office building, 7esearch buildings, and
vehicle storage building. The buildings are designed so that
their appearance and operation will be harmonious with the
surrounding uses. Design features include earth tone colors for
all structures, natural landscaping, and extended setbacks and
offsets for structures.
- The uses which would be permitted will be compatible with the
existing surrounding agricultural district and the _future
agricultural uses.
- The Weld -County Engineering -Department has recommended conditional
approval of Weld County Road 7, which will provide access to the
Planned Unit Development district.
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These determinations are ±ased, in part, upon a review of the
information submitted by the applicant, other relevant information
regarding this request, and the assponses of referral entities which
have seviewed the request.
The Planning Commission's recommendation for approval is conditional
upon the following:
1. The request for a P.U.D. District be changed to include the mining
of coal as a Use by Jpecial Review and the extraction of oil and
gas as a Use by Right.
2. An off-sits road improvements agreement on Weld County Road 7
shall be executed prior to recording the P.U.D. Plan Plat.
3. The P.U.D. District Plat shall he revised to show the 40 foot
utility easement as approved by the Utility Coordinating
Committee.
Motion seconded thy Ann Garrison.
VOT-E:
For Passage Abstain Against Passage
LeAnn Reid Ivan Gosness
Louis Rademacher
Ann Garrison
Jack Holman
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 Meld County, Colorado, adopted
on July 21, 1987, and recorded in Book No. XI of the proceedings of the said
Planning Commission.
Dated the 22nd day -of July, 1487.
O1. t. Qootl
Bobbie Good \\
Secretary 871-085
BALL AEROSPACE SYSTEMS DIVISION
CRYOGENIC RESEARCH CENTER
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
PUD CHANGE OF ZONE
JUNE, 1987
PUD CHANGE OF -ZONE APPLICATION
FOR
BALL AEROSPACE SYSTEMS DIVISION
CRYOGENIC RESEARCH CENTER
JUNE, 1987
BY:
NELSON ENGINEERS
GREELEY NATIONAL :PLAZA - SUITE 520
822 SEVENTH STREET
GREELEY, COLORADO -80631
?VD (FLA:.ZWED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) REZONING APPLICATION
Case I:
Dept. of Planning Services App. Ch'd By: Date Recd:
915 10th Street App. Fee: Receipt 0:
Greeley, Colorado 80631 Record. Fee: Receipt 0:
Phone: 356-4000, Ext. 4400
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
rezoning of the following described unincorporated area of Weld County, Colorado: _LEGAL
DESCRIPTION:
See Exhibit "A"
(If additional space is required, attach-an additional sheet)
Property Address (if available): N/A
PRESENT ZONE Anrirultnral PROPOSED ZONE pun TOTAL ACREAGE 949
OVERLAY ZONES None •
SURFACE FEE (PROPERTY OWNERS) OF AREA PROPOSED-FOR REZONING:
Name: LoUls E Helen M. -Hart Home Telephone 0: X9_9536
.Address: p 0 Jinx SO Bus. Telephone 1i:
Berthoud Co 8O'13
Name: non P parry N HIncJL Rome Telephone 0: 535- 4033
Address: 17076 WCR 5 Bus. _Telephone 0:
He H ro. A0549
Name: Home Telephone 0:
Address: Bus. -Telephone 0:
Applicant or Authorized Agent (if different than above):
Name: Ball Corporation Aerospace Systems Division Home Telephone 0:
Address: B. '0. Box 1062 -Mail Drop BE-7 Bus. Telephone 0: 939-4165
boulder, Co. 80306
Owner(s) and/or lessees of-mineral rights on or under the subject properties of record
in the-Weld County Assessor's Office:
Name: Lewis Yeddis, lessee, (oil L gas)
Address: 2311 16th Street #205 -Greeley, Co. 80631
Name: Union Pacific Land Resources (coal)
Address: 14001 East lliff Aurora, Co. 80014
Name: Property Owners-Above (All other minerals)
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Address: Same as above
I hereby lepose and state under the penalities'of perjury that all statements, proposals
and/or plans submitted with or contained-within is appliccattiia f and-correct to
the best of my knowledge. , -z- --:d ,"on p r((����aJ 1)41-Et-
COUNTY OF WELD Vii /z.
STATE OF -COLORADO ) SIGNATURE: -Applicant or .Auth ? '�
ed Agent
_ _ Signature: /Owner or Authorized Agent
Subscribed and sworn to before me this // day of 19`y
SEAL [/�/�/
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Cc_rissAetI expires: /9-o 7-/7
Planned Unit -Development Change of Zone
AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS
SURFACE ESTATE
Application No.
Subject Property Ball Aerospace - Cryogenic Research Center
Sl/2 of the NWl/4 and the SW1/4 Sec. 27-4-86 Weld County, Co.
STATE 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 Earcel Identification Number assigned by the
Weld County Assessor of the owners of property (the surface est-ate) within
five hundred (500) feet r the property subject to the application. This list
was compiled from the tecords of the Weld County -Assessor, or an ownership
update ' tom a title or abstract company or attorney, derived from such
records, or from the records of the Weld County Clerk and Ztecorder. The list
compiled from the r-ecords of the Weld xvunty Assessor shall have been
assembled within thirty (30) days of the application submissssioondate.
The foregoing instrument vas subscribed and sworn to before
me this /a2
day ( ..//7ZFi 7/-41— , 19 ft by. 7L. )64w
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WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My Commission txpires: /4/9�
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/.r%/NoPublic U
Planned Unit Development Change of Z-on-e
NAMES OF OWNERS OF PROPERTY WITHIN 500 FEET
Please print -or type
NAME ADDRESS, SOWN/CITY, ASSESSOR' S PARC-EL
STATE AND ZIP CODE IDENTIFICATION #
5028 WCR 42
1 . Charles W. Wilton, etal Johnstown, to. 80534 106127000009
2. Walter Wayne & Evelyn 2065 Vassar Drive
Katherine Barnhart Boulder, Co. 80302 106128000006
24433 10th Ave South
3. Richard & Irene Hornung Kent, WA -98032 1061280000115
4. Weld Co. Land Inv..: Inc: 2411 NE Loop 410 No. 126
c/a Capital -Ag. Servi-ces San Antonin, TX 78217 106133000026
18442 WCR 13
5.Dennis & Carolyn Seewald Johnstown, Co. 80534 106134000024
17520 1-25 Access Road
6. Margaret B. Olson Platteville, Co. 80651 10613400D025
Planned Unit Development Change of Zone
AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS
MINERALS AND/OR SUBSURFACE
Application No. •
Subject Property Ball Aerospace - Cryogenic Research Center
S1/2 of the NW1/4 and the SW1/4 Sec. 27-4-68 Weld County, Co.
STATE 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
and addresses of all min_Tal owners and lesses 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.
fie7 g 4 Ailla
The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to before me this
day of P/22y , 1987
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My Commission expires: 1
No`:ry Public C/
OWNERS AND/OR LESSEES OF MINERAL RIGHTS
1. Lewis Yeddis, lessee, coal & gas;
S1/2 NW1/4 and the N1/2 SW1/4 Sec. 27-4-68, Weld County, Co.
2311 - 16th Street
Greeley, Co. 80631
2 . Union Pacific Land Resources, coal;
S1/2 NW1/4 and the SW1/4 Sec. 27-4-68, Weld County, Co.
14001 East Iliff
Aurora, Co. 80014
3. Louis & Helen H. Hart, all other minerals;
S1/2 NW1/4 and the N1/2 SW1/4 Sec. 27-4-68, Weld County, Co.
P.O. Box 50
Berthoud, Co. 80513
4. Don & Betty N. Minch, all other minerals;
S1/2 SW1/4 Sec. 27-68, Weld County, Co.
17076 WCR 5
Mead, Co. 80542
BASD CRYOGENIC RESEARCH CENTER
PUD CHANGE OF ZONE NARRATIVE
Concept and Land Use - The Ball Aerospace Systems Division
(BASD) Cryogenic Ztesearch Center (CRC) will consist of 240 acres of
land that will be fenced and -have controlled access. -The initial CRC
will consist of four buildings linked by gravel roads. One building
will function as the office building and will contain offices,
conference room, security, and workshop. A building adjacent to the
office will serve for equipment storage, such as vehicles, fork lift,
and snow plow. The other two buildings ( "A" & "B" ) will constitute
the research areas and will contain lab space, vacuum chambers,
ovens, vibration station and centrifuge. These buildings will also
contain offices to support the research activities.
lip to three other research buildings ( "C" , "D" & "E" ) will be
added in the future. These will be similar to the first two
research buildings and will be built only as business activity
requires.
The research buildings will be set back from the property
lines by a minimum distance of 600 feet. Research building "C"
will be set back approximately 1,200 feet from other builings and
the property line. Only the office and equipment building will be
-close to the property line ( see PUD District Plat) .
The area between buildings will be kept and maintained as
natural grassland and will be compatible with the uses allowed
and performed within the PUD. No other use is planned.
The CRC will be used to perform research and development
cryogenic hardware under contract to the United States Government for
use in space. Cryogenic hardware uses very low temperature liquids
to cool scientific instruments and to supply gases that are used to
generate power or breathing oxygen. Such hardware was previously
tested at Ball Aerospace Systems Division' s (BASD) in Boulder,
Colorado and at the Boulder Division of Beech Aircraft. BASD
recently purchased the cryogenic assets of the Beech Boulder Division
and desires to consolidate all future research into one facility on
the subject site.
The development of cryogenic hardware is a major national
importance because it supports programs such as the Space Shuttle,
and will be needed for the Space Station program. -BASD is
currently under contract to provide the NASA with cryogenic
hardware that will be used in the new Shuttle. This new Shuttle
will replace the destroyed Challenger. BASD cryogenic hardware is
used on all Space Shuttles to supply gases for the power cells.
These power cells provide electricity to the Shuttle' s computers,
control systems, communication systems and experiments. Oxygen is
also supplied to the astronauts for breathing.
BASD is a leader in the use of cryogenic hardware in space.
The very successful cryogenic Infrared Astronomical Satellite
( IRAS) that was developed by BASD, discovered hundreds of thousands
of new stars and galaxies that were previously unknown to
astronomers. New clues relating to the origins of the universe are
coming out o₹ this data.
Cryogenic instrumentation and development hareware will be de-
signed and built principally at BASD' s main facility. During various
phases of development, the hardware will be transported to the CRC
where it will be set up in various laboratories or space simulations
to determine if it is performing as expected. Hardware could be at
the CRC from several days to many months or even years.
Weld County Comprehensive Plan - The 1987 Weld Comprehensive
Plan comments on industrial development that desires to locate on
non-prime agricultural land outside an urban growth boundary. The
applicant must demonstrate that the proposed use cannot reasonably be
located in a municipality or urban growth area. In addition, the
applicant must demonstrate how the adjoining agricultural uses will
mot be adversely impacted.
Although the southern portion of the proposed CRC site is
located within 3 miles of the Town of Mead and therefore within its
potential urban growth area, the majority of the site is not and
should not affect the Mead area. The proposed site is located on
non-prime agricultural land, and therefore preserving prime
agricultural land in Weld County. The required area for an effective
CRC is 240 acres+. To purchase such a large area within a
municipality or on prime agricultural land would be economically
unfeasible, due to the price the of land.
As stated earlier, the research at the proposed CRC is of
-national interest because it supports programs such as the Space
Shuttle and Space Station programs. Such programs require the
utmost in security, and being isolated will improve the security of
the CRC.
As shown on the Zoning Map, the set back from the property
line for the research buildings are large enough (600 '+) that the
adjoining agricultural land will not be affected.
In conclusion, the applicant believes that the proposed CRC is
an unique facility that must be located on non-prime agricultural
land, outside a municipality, and that it CRC will not impact the
surrounding land uses. Therefore, the applicant believes that the
proposed CRC is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan.
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Open Space - There are no public or private open spaces, parks ,
recreation areas or school sites proposed in this PUD.
Buildings and Employees - The CRC could eventually consists of
seven industrial-type buildings, i.e. , one office building, one
vehicle storage building and five research buildings. The office
building will be one story, framed and approximately 4, 30-0 square
feet. The vehicle storage building will be framed, approximately
1,500 square feet and will be adjacent to the office building. Four
of the research buildings ( "A" , "B" , "D" k "E" ) will have a floor area
of -approximately 6,100 square feet, where 4-6%± of the building is one
story high, 27%f is two stories, and 27%± is three stories. The
fifth building will be up to five stories and have an area of
approximately 5,000 square feet. Each of the research buildings will
be concrete and will have a -concrete apron for vehicles and temporary
storage.
The number of people et the CRC will vary depending on the
company funded research being performed and the needs of existing
and new government contacts. Typically though, 5-20 engineers,
technicians, and security people will be at the CRC. Some opera-
tions will require round-the-clock monitoring.
Water and Sewer — Domestic water service will be provided by
the Little Thompson Water District. The property is within that
district. The little Thompson Water District has indicated a
willingness to provide service to the proposed CRC ( See Exhibit
"B" ) . Because only domestic wastes will be handled on site,
sanitary sewer service will be provided through a septic tank and
leach field. The sewage system will be developed and operated in
accordance with all applicable regulations of Weld County and the
State of Colorado. All utilities and utility services will be paid
for by BASD.
Vehicular -Traffic - No heavy or wide load vehicles will be
required on a regular basis to service the planned facility. A
one-time-only heavy or wide load is possible. Only common traffic,
i.e. , automobiles, pickups, vans, 1 or 2 ton trucks and delivery
trucks up to the 80,000 pound legal limit will be using the County
Roads to access the proposed CRC. Planned operations of the
facility requires cryogenic hardware, equipment and support hardware
to be transported on a regularly scheduled basis. All vehicles will
meet all the legal transporation requirements
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Weld County Road 7 will provide access to the proposed CRC.
This county road is approximately 21 feet wide, gravel and has a low
volume of use. The Average Daily Traffic (ADT) for the proposed CRC
is low ( less than 14) at peak use. Weld County Road 1 is presently
adequate for the projected use and volume. Attached is a Vehicular
Circulation Matrix for the proposed CRC. This matrix is based on
current use of the leased Beech facility and expected future five
year growth. (See Exhibit "C" ) .
Internal circulation will consist of 24 ' ± gravel roads
connecting the individual research buildings. In addition, a
fire/security path will run along the perimeter o₹ the property.
All roads will be private and maintained by BASD.
Existing Features - There are no unique features within the
proposed CRC site, such as major water courses, oil wells, railroad
tracks, unique structures, wildlife refuge areas, or unique natural
vegetative cover. The property is presently farm in dryland wheat
where steepness of the land permits.
hazard Areas and Overlay Districts - The proposed PUD property
is not located in a geologic hazard, Weld County airport overlay
district, flood plain, or mineral resource area according to maps
of Weld County and other reliable resources.
Surrounding Land Uses - All areas within 1/2 mile of the
proposed CRC site is farm, except for an area approximately 1/4 mile
north. This area is zoned highway commercial, but is presently
_being used as a motocross. With the substantial CRC setback no
conflicts are anticipated with the surrounding area and land uses
within the PUD.
Landscaping - The entire area will be landscaped with natural
grasses. The grasses will be mowed near all buildings for fire
control. Otherwise, the general intent is to have the site look
like natural prairie.
The CRC will be enclosed with an 8 foot chain link fence topped
with 3 barbed wires. Access to the CRC will be through an access—
controlled gate located at the office building.
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Soils - This application is being accompanied by guideline
excerpts from the published "Soil Survey of Weld County, Colorado,
Southern Part" developed by the -United States Department of
Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service (SCS) . The information from
that report indicates -that there may to some limitations on
development by the soils in the area. Ste SCS has classified the
soils from slight to severe potential for the types of development
that can occur in the proposed CRC site, tut as stated above, the
-SCS information is a guide. Any actual construction of buildings
or roads must be preceded by extensive soil surveys and tests of
the specific material which will result in development of exact
specifications for foundation and roadway design. An extensive
soil study will be submitted with the PUD Final Plan.
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SOIL SURVEY
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WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, SOUTHERN PART 15
rigating close grown crops and pasture. Furrows, contour of 4,850 to 5,050 feet. It formed in calcareous eolian
furrows, and cross slope-furrows are suitable for row deposits. Included in mapping are small areas of soils that
crops. Sprinkler irrigation is also desirable. Keeping til- have fine sandy loam or loam underlying material and
lage_to a minimum and utilizing crop residue help to con- _small areas of soils that are shallow to moderately deep
trol erosion. Maintaining fertility is important. Crops over shale and sandstone.
respond to applications of phosphorus and-nitrogen. Typically the surface layer of this Colby soil is pale
In nonirrigated areasthis_soil is suited to winter wheat. brown loam about 7 inches thick. The underlying material
The predicted average yield is 28 bushels per acre. The is very pale brown silt loam toadepth of 60 inches.
soil is summer fallowed in alternate years to allow Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is
moisture accumulation. Generally precipitation is too low high. The-effective rooting depth is 60 inches or-more.
for beneficial use of fertilizer. Surfacerunoff is rapid, and the erosion hazard is high.
Stubble mulchfarming, striperopping, and minimum-til- This soil is -suited to limited cropping. Intensive
lage are needed to control soil'blowing and water erosion. -cropping is hazardous because of erosion. The cropping
Terracing also may-be needed-to control water erosion. system-should beiimitedto close grown crops, such as al-
The potential native vegetation is dominated by blue falfa, wheat, and barley. This soil also is suited to ir-
grama. Several mid grasses, such as western wheatgrass rigated -pasture. A suitable cropping system is 3 to 4
and needleandthread, are also present Potential produc- years of alfalfa followed by 2 years of corn and small
tionranges from 1,600 pounds peracre in favorable years grainand alfalfa seeded with a nurse crop.
to 1,000 pounds in unfavorable years.As range condition Close grown crops can be irrigatedfrom closely spaced
deteriorates,-the mid grasses decrease; blue grama, buf- contour ditches or sprinklers. Contour furrows or sprin-
falograss, snakeweed, yucca, and fringed sage increase; Hers should be used for new crops. Applications of
and forage production-drops. Undesirable weeds and an- nitrogen and phosphorus helpin maintaininggood produc-
nuals invade the site as range condition-becomes poorer. tion.
Management of vegetation on this soil should be based The potential native vegetation is nominated by blue
on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produe- grams. Sideoats grama, little bluestem, western wheat-
tion.Seeding is desirable if the range is in-poor condition. grass, and sedge are also prominent. Potential production
Sideoats gram;_little bluestem, western wheatgrass, blue ranges from 1,800 pounds-per acre in favorable years to
grams, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested wheatgrass are 1,500 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condition
suitable for seeding. The grass_selected should meet the deteriorates, the sideoats grama and little bluestem
seasonal requirements of livestock It can be seeded into decrease, forage production drops, and blue grama, buf-
a clean,firm sorghum stubble,or it can be drilled into a falograss, and several perennial forbs and shrubs in-
firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in spring has crease. Undesirable weeds and annuals invade the site as
proven most successful. range condition becomes poorer.
Windbreaks and environmental plantings of trees and Management should be based on taking half and leaving
shrubs commonly grown in the area are generally well half of the total annual production. Seedingis desirable if
suited to this soil. Cultivation to control competing the range is in poor condition. Sideoats grama, little
vegetation -should be continued for as -many years as bluestem, western wheatgrass,and pubescent wheatgrass
possible following planting.-Trees that are best suited and are suitable for seeding. The,grass selected should meet
have good survival are IRoeky Mountain juniper, eastern the seasonal needs of livestock. It can be seeded into a
redcedar,ponderosa pine,Siberian elm, Russian-elive,and -clean, firm -sorghum stubble, or it can be drilled into a
hackberry. The shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, firm prepared seedbed. Plowing and drilling should be on
lilac, Siberian peashrub, and American plum. the contour to minimize -runoff and soil losses. Seeding
Openland wildlife, such as pheasant, mourning dove, early in spring has proven most successful
and cottontail,and rangeland wildlife, such as antelope, Windbreaks and environmental plantings of_trees and
cottontail, and coyote, are best suited to this soil. Under shrubs commonly grown in the area are generally well
irrigation, good wildlife habitat can be established, suited to this soil. Cultivation to control competing
benefiting -many kinds of openland wildlife. Forage vegetation should be continued for as many years as
production is typically low on rangeland, and grazing
management is needed if livestock and wildlife share the haveiblo following planting. Trees-that
best suited erann
good Y juniper, eastern
range. Livestock watering facilities also are utilized by redcedar, ponderosa pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and
various wildlife species. hackberry. The shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac,
This soil has good potential for urban and recreational lilac,Siberian peashrub,and American plum.
developments. Road design can be modified to compen- Openland wildlife, such as pheasant, mourning dove,
sate for the limited capacity of this soilto support a load. and cottontail, and rangeland wildlife, such as antelope,
Capability subclass IIIe irrigated, IVe nonirrigated; cottontail, and coyote, are best suited to this soil. Under
Loamy Plains range site. irrigation, good wildlife -habitat can be established,
17—Colby loam, 5 to percent slopes. This is a deep, benefiting many kinds of openland wildlife. Forage
well drained soil on upland hills and ridges at elevations -production is typically low on rangeland, and grazing
16 SOIL SURVEY
management is needed if livestock and wildlife share the ments of livestock. It can be seeded into a clean, firm
range. Livestock watering facilities also are utilized by sorghum stubble, or it can be drilled into a firm prepared
various wildlife species. seedbed. Plowing and drilling should be on the contour to
This soil has good potential for urban and recreational minimize runoff and soil losses. Seeding early in spring
developments. Road design can be modified to compen- has proven most successsful. Capability subclass IVe
sate-for the limited capacity of this soil to support a load. nonirrigated; Colby soil in Loamy Slopes range site,
Capability subclass IVe irrigated, VIe nonirrigated; Adena soil in Loamy Plains range site.
Loamy Slopes range site. 19—Colombo clay loam, 010 1 percent slopes. This is
18—Colby-Adena loams, 3 to 9 percent slopes. These a -deep, well drained soil on flood plains and terraces at
gently sloping to moderately sloping soils are on plains, elevations of 4,600 to 4,780 feet.It formed in stratified
hills,and ridges at elevations of 4,750 to 4,900 feet. The calcareous alluvium. Included in mapping are small areas
Colby soil, which makes up about 55 percent of the map of soils that have a loam surface layer and some small
unit, occupies the steeper, convex parts of the landscape. leveled areas.
The Adena soil,abouti30_percent of the unit, occupies the Typically the surface layer of this Colombo soil is dark
less steep, slightly concave parts. About 15 percent is grayish brown clay loam about 14 inches thick. The upper
Kim loam and- Weld loam. 7 inches of the underlying material is pale brown
The Colby soil is deep and well drained. It formed in stratified clay loam and loam. The lower_part to a depth
calcareous eolian deposits. Typically the surface layer is of B0 inches is vary pale brown loam stratified with thin
pale brown loam about 7 inches thick. The underlying lenses of fine sand,medium sand,and clay loam.
material to a depth of 60 inches is very pale brown silt Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is
loam• high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or-more.
Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is Surfacetunoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is low.
high. The effective tooting depth is 60 inches or more. In irrigated areas this soil is suited to crops'commonly
Surface runoff is rapid,and the erosion hazard is high. grown in the area, such as corn, sugar beets, beans, alfal-
The Adena soil also is deep and well drained and fa, onions,and potatoes.
formed in calcareous eolian deposits. Typically the surface All methods of irrigation that are common to the area
layer is-brown loam about 6 inches thick The subsoil is are used. Borders are suitable for small grain,alfalfa,and
brown and very pale brown clay loam about 3 inches pasture. Furrow irrigation is used for row crops. Crops
thick. Thesubstratumto a depth of 60 inches is very pale respond to application of nitrogen and phosphorus.
brown siltloam. Windbreaks and environmental plantings of trees and
Permeability is slow. Available water'capacity is_high. shrubs commonly grown in the area are generally well
The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more.Surface suited to this soil. Cultivation to control competing
runoffis medium,and the erosion hazard is moderate. vegetation should be continued for as many years as
This unit is used for nonirrigated cropland and range- possible following planting.Trees thatare bestsuited-and
land. It is suited-to winter wheat, barley,and sorghum. -have good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern
Most of the acreage is planted to winter wheat and is redcedar, ponderosa pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and
summer fallowed in-alternate years to allow- moisture ac- hackberry. The shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac,
cumulation. Generally precipitation is too low for benefi- lilac, Siberian peashrub,-and American plum.
cial use'of fertilizer. Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil.
Stubble mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum til- Ring-necked pheasant, -mourning dove, and many non-
lage are needed-to control soil blowing and water erosion. game species can be attracted by establishing areas for
Terracing also may be neededto control water erosion. nesting and escape cover. For pheasants, undisturbed
The potential native vegetation on this unit is nesting cover is essential and should be included in plans
dominated by blue grama. Sideoats grama, little bluestem, for habitat development, especially in areas of intensive
and western wheatgrass are also prominent. Potential agriculture.
production ranges from 1,800 pounds per acre in-favora- Where this soil is on blood plains and is susceptible to
ble years to 1,100 pounds in unfavorable years. As range flooding it has poor potential for urban and recreational
condition deteriorates, the sideoats grama and little development. On the higher terraces-the potential is lair.
bluestem decrease, forage production drops, and blue Dwelling and road designs need to be modified to in-
grama, buffalograss, and several perennial forbs and crease the capacity of the soil to support a load and to
shrubs increase. _Undesirable weeds and annuals invade protect it against frost action._Capability-subclass IIw ir-
the site as range condition becomes poorer. rigated.
Management should be based on taking half and leaving 20—Colombo clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes. This is
half of the total annual production.Seeding is desirable if a deep, well drained soil on flood plains and terraces at
the range is in poor condition. Sideoats grama, little elevations of 4,600 and-4,780 feet. It formed in stratified
bluestem, western wheatgrass, bluegrama, pubescent calcareous alluvium. Included in mapping are small areas
wheatgrass, and crested wheatgrass are suitableforseed- of soils that have a loam surface layer. Some small
ing. The grass selected should meet the seasonal require- leveled areas arealso included.
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, SOUTHERN PART 29
have good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern The potential native vegetation is dominated by
redcedar, ponderosa pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and western wheatgrass and blue grama. Buffalograss is also
hackberry. The shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, present. Potential production ranges from 1,000 pounds
lilac, Siberian peashrub, and American plum. per acre in favorable years to 600 pounds in unfavorable
Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The years. As range condition deteriorates, a blue grama-buf-
# cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked falograss sod forms. Undesirable weeds and annuals in-
pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can vade the site as range condition becomes poorer.
be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape Management of vegetation of this soil should be based
cover. For pheasants,undisturbed nesting cover is essen- on taking half and leaving half of-the total annual produc-
tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop- tion. Range pitting can help in reducing-runoff. Seeding is
ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. desirable if the range is in poor condition. Western
This soil has fair to poor potential for urban develop- wheatgrass, blue grama, sideoats grams, buffalograss, pu-
ment. It has moderate to high shrink swell, low strength, bescent wheatgrass, and crested wheatgrass are suitable
and moderately slow permeability. These features create -for seeding. The grass selected should meet the seasonal
problems in-dwelling and road construction. Those areas -requirements of livestock. It van be seeded into a clean,
that have loam or sandy loam in the lower part of the firm sorghum stubble, or it can be drilled into a firm
substratum are suitable for septic tank absorption fields prepared seedbed. Seeding early in spring has proven
and foundations.Some areas of this soil are adjacent to most successful.
streams and are-subject to occasionalflooding.The.poten- Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally
' tial is fair for such recreational development as campand well suited-to this soil. Cultivation-to_control competing
picnic areas and playgrounds. Capability class_I irrigated. vegetation should be continued for as many years as
42—Nunn clay loam, 1 to3 percent slopes. This is a possible following planting. Trees that are best suited and
deep, well drained soil on terraces and smooth plains at have good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern
Ielevations of 4,550 to 5,150 feet. It formed in mixed allu- redcedar, ponderosa pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and
vium and eolian deposits.Included in mapping are small, hackberry. The shrubs best suited are skunkbushsumac,
long and narrow areas of sand and -gravel deposits and lilac, Siberian peashrub, and American_plum.
' small areas of soilsthat-are-subject to occasional flooding. Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The
Some leveled areas are also included. cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked
Typically the surface layer of this Nunn soil is grayish pheasant and-mourning dove. Many nongame species can
brown clay loam aobut 9 inches thick. The subsoil is light be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape
i brownish gray clay loam about 14 inches thick.The upper cover. For pheasants,undisturbed nesting cover is essen-
part of the substratum is light brownish grayclay loam. tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop-
The lower part to a depth of 60 inches is brown sandy ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range-
loam. land wildlife, for-example,the pronghorn antelope,_can be
Permeability is moderately slow. Available water attracted by developing livestock watering facilities,
capacity is high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches managing livestock grazing,and reseeding where needed.
or more. Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion This soil-has fair to poor potential Tor urban alevelop-
a hazard is low.
ment. It has moderate to high shrink swell, low strength,
In irrigated areas this soil is suited to all crops sour- and moderately slow permeability. These features create
monly grown in the area, including corn, sugar beets, problems in dwelling and road construction. Those areas
beans, alfalfa, small grain, potatoes, and onions.An exam- -that have loam or sandy loam in the lower part of the
-ple-ofasuitable cropping system is 3 to 4 years of alfalfa substratum are suitable for septic tank absorption fields
followed by corn,-corn for silage, sugar beets, smallgrain, and foundations.Some areas sf this soil are adjacent to
i or beans. Generally such characteristics as the high clay streams and are subject to occasional flooding.The poten-
t content -or the -rapidly permeable substratum slightly tial isfair for such recreational-development as camp and
il restrict some crops. picnic areas and playgrounds. Capability subclass Ile ir-
All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow Ar- rigated,IIIc nonirrigated; Clayey Plains range site.
rigation is the most _common. Proper irrigation water 43—Nunn loamy-sand, 0 to 1 percent slopes. This is
I' management is essential. Barnyard manure and commer- deep, well drained soil on terraees at elevations of 4,700
cial fertilizer are needed for top yields. to 4,900 feet. It formed in alluvium along Box Elder
In nonirrigated areas most of the acreage is in small Creek. Included in mapping are small areas of soils that
grain and it is summer fallowed in alternate years. have a loamy subsoil and small areas ofsoils that are sub-
Winter wheat is the principal crop. The predicted average ject to rare flooding.
ti yield is 33 bushels per acre. If the crop is winterkilled, Typically the surface layer of this Munn soil is brown
spring wheat_can be seeded.Generally precipitation is too loamy sand overburden about 9 inches thick. The subsoil
low for beneficial use of fertilizer. is dark to very dark grayish brown clay loam about 21
I_ Stubble mulch-farming, striperopping,and minimum til- inches thick. The substratum to a depth of 60 inches is
lage are needed to control soil-blowing and water erosion. loamy very fine sand, loamy sand, or sand.
IL
40 SOIL SURVEY
from 800 pounds per acre in favorable years to 500 production ranges from 1,750 pounds per acre in favora-
pounds in unfavorable years. As range condition deteri- ble years to 950 pounds in unfavorable years. As range
orates, the mid grasses decrease and forage production condition deteriorates, the sideoats grama, little bluestem,
drops. Undesirable weeds and annuals invade the site as and sand reedgrass decrease; yucca, sedge, and blue
range condition becomes poorer. grama increase; and forage production drops.
Management of vegetation on the Shingle soil should be Management of vegetation should be based on taking
based on taking half and leaving half of the total annual half or less of the total annual production. Deferred graz-
production. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor ing is practical in improving range condition. Seeding and
condition. Western wheatgrass, blue grama, alkali sacaton, mechanical treatment are impractical.
sideoats grama, little bluestem, pubescent wheatgrass, Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally
and crested wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The not suited to this soil. Onsite investigation is needed to
grass selected should meet the seasonal requirements of determine if plantings areleasible.
livestock. It can be seeded into a clean, firm sorghum Production of vegetation on this treeless soil is low,
stubble, or it can be drilled into a firm preparedseedbed. especially during drought, whenannual production_can be
Seeding early in spring has proven most successful. as low as 300 pounds per acre. Rangeland wildlife, such as
The potential native vegetation on the Renohill soil is antelope and scaled quail, can be attracted by managing
dominated by western wheatgrass and blue grama. Buf- livestock grazing, installing livestock watering Facilities,
falograss is also presented. Potential production ranges and reseeding where needed.
from 1,000 pounds per acre in favorable years to 600 This soil has poor potential for urban development. The
chief limiting feature is the shallow depth to sandstone.
pounds in unfavorable years. As range condition deteri-
orates, a blue grama-buffalograss sod forms. Undesirable Capability subclass VIe irrigated, VIe nonirrigated; Sand-
weeds and annuals invade the site as range condition stone Breaks range site.
62—Terry fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes.This
becomes poorer.
is
Management-of vegetation on the Renohill soil should a moderately�eep, well drained soil on plains at eleva-
be based on taking half and leaving half of-the total an- lions of 4,500 to 5,000 feet.It formed in residuum from
nual production. Range pitting can reducerunoff. Seeding sandstone. Included in mapping-are small areas of-soils
is desirable if the range is in poor condition. Western that have sandstone deeper than 40 inches. Also included
wheatgrass, blue grama, sideoats grams, buffalograss, pu- are-small areas of soils that have a subsoil of sandy clay
loamand clay loam.
bescent wheatgrass, and crested wheatgrass are suitable
for seeding. The grass selected should meet the seasonal Typically the surface layer of this Terry soil is pale
brown fine sandy loam about 6 inches thick.The subsoil is
requirements of livestock. It can be seeded into a clean, pale -brown fine sandy loam about 21 inches thick. The
firm sorghum stubble, or it can be drilled into a firm substratum is very pale brown fme sandy loam. Sand-
prepared seedbed. Seeding early in spring has proven stone isata depth of about 37 inches.
most successful. Permeability is moderately rapid. Available water
Rangeland wildlife, such as antelope, cottontail, and capacity is moderate. The effective rooting depth is 20 to
coyote, are best -suited to this unit. Because forage 40 inches. Surface-runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard
production is typically low, grazing management is needed is low.
if livestock and wildlife share the range. Livestock water- This soil is suited to most of the irrigated crops com-
ing facilities also are utilized by various wildlife species. monly grown in the area. The moderate depth restricts
Capability subclass VIe irrigated, VIe nonirrigated; Shin- some_crops. A suitable cropping system is corn, corn for
gleaoil in Shaly Plains range site, Renohill soil in Clayey silage, barley, 3 to 4 years of alfalfa, and wheat. This soil
Plains range site. is also well suited to irrigated pasture.
61—Tassel fine sandy loam, 5 to 20 percent slopes. Furrows or sprinklers can be used in irrigating row
This is a shallow, a drained soil on upland breaks at crops. Flooding from contour ditches and sprinkling are
elevations of 450 to 5,200-feet. It formed in residuum suitable in irrigating close grown crops and pasture. Small
from sandstone. Included in mapping are small areas of heads of water and short runs reduce the risk of erosion.
sandstone outcrop and areas of noncalcareous soils. Production can be maintained by frequent irrigations and
Typically the surface layer of this Tassel soil is light by applications of barnyard manure and commercial fertil-
yellowish brown fine sandy loam about 7 inches thick.The izer. Keeping tillage to a minimum and utilizing crop
underlying material is light yellowish brown very fine residue are important.
sandy loam.Sandstone is at a-depth of-about 11 inches. In nonirrigated areas this soil is suited to winter wheat,
Permeability is moderately rapid. Available water barley, and sorghum. Most of the acreage is planted to
capacity is low. The effective rooting depth is 10 to 20 winter wheat. The predicted average yield is 25 bushels
inches.Surface runoff is-medium, and the erosion hazard per acre. The soil is summer fallowed in-alternate years
is moderate. to allow-moisture accumulation. Generally precipitation is
The potential native vegetation is dominated by too low for beneficial use of fertilizer.
sideoats grama, little bluestem, blue grams, threadleaf Stubble mulch fanning, striperopping, and minimum til-
sedge, sand reedgrass, and needleandthread. Potential lage are needed to control soil blowing and water erosion.
SOIL SURVEY
42
Typically the surface layer is brown loam about 8 The underlying shale is the most limiting feature of
inches thick. The underlying material is pale brown and this soil. Neither septic tank absorption fields nor sewage
very pale brown loam. Shale is at a depth of about 28
lagoons
places
high shrink-swell potentialEnvironmental and beau-
inches. has difficult
Permeability and available water capacity are tification plantings of trees and shrubs can
IVe nonir-
Surface moderate. The effective rooting depth is 20 to 40 inches. establish.
g bli h.Loamypability range sitbclass e.
irrigated;
Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is low. 65—Thedalund aly Plains loam, 3 to 9 slopes. This is a
This soil is suited to limited cropping. A suitable mo -rate y cep we rained3to soil percenton p azlo at elevations
cropping system n is 3 tosmall 4 years of alfalfa eeded by 2 of 4,900 to 5,250 feet. It formed in residuum from shale.
years cr corn and grain and alfalfa and manure n with a Included in mapping are small areas of soils that have
nurse crop. Incorporating p plant residue amt shale and sandstone deeper than 40 inches. Some small
proves tilth and provides organic matter and plant outcrops of shale and sandstone are also included.
nutrients.irrigation Typically the surface layer of this Thedalund soil is
Most ub methods are suitable, but the length of brown loam about 8 inches thick. The underlying material
runs should be ons to prevent Sprinkler l irrigation Light, is pale brown and very pale brown loam. Shale is at a
frequent irrigations are best. is of about 25 inches.
desirable. Commercial fertilizers increase yields and add depth ofPerm ability and available water capacity are
to the value of the fest- produced. moderate. The effective rooting depth is 20 to 40 inches.
-In y, and erg areas this soil is suited to winter wheat, Surface runoff is medium to rapid, and the erosion hazard
barley, and sorghum. Most of the acreage is planted to is moderate.
winter wheat. The predicted average yield is 25 bushels This soil is suited to limited cropping. Intensive
per acre. The soil is summer followed in alternate years cropping is hazardous because of erosion. The cropping
to allow moisture accumulation. Generally precipitation is system should be limited to such close-grown crops as al-
too low for_beneficial use of fertilizer. falfa, wheat, and barley. The -soil is also suited to ir-
Stubble le mulcichfarming, striperopping, and minimum ail- rigated •
rotor-. A suitable cropping system is 3 to 4
loge are needed-to control soil blowing and water erosion. years of alfalfa followed by 2 years of corn and small
Terracing also may be needed to control water erosion. grain and alfalfa seeded with a nurse crop.
The potential native vegetation is dominated by blue Closely spaced contour ditches or sprinklers can be
grams. Several mid grasses, such as western wheatgrass used in irrigating dose grown crops. Contour furrows or
and needleandthread, are also present. Potential pro produc- sprinklers should be used for new crops. Application
of
tion ranges from 1,600 pounds per acre in favorable years commercial fertilizer helps in maintaining good produc-
to 1,000 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condition it
nditiuoln tion
deteriorates, the mid grasses_decrease; blue grama, The potential native vegetation is dominated by blue
falograss,snakeweed, yucca, and fringed sage increase; grama. Several mid grasses, such as western wheatgrass
and forage production drops. Undesirable weeds and an- and needleandthread, are also present. Potential produc-
nuals invade-the siteas range condition becomes poorer. tion ranges from 1,600 pounds per acre in favorable years
Management of vegetation on this soil should be based to 1,000 pounds in unfavorable years.As range condition
on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- deteriorates, the mid grasses decrease; blue grama,
ra a
tion.-Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition. falograss, snakeweed, yucca, and fringed sage increase;
Sideoats grans, little bluestem, western wheatgrass, blue and forage production drops. Undesirable weeds and an-
grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested wheatgrass are nuals invade thesite asange condition becomes poorer.
suitable for seeding. The grass selected-should meet the Management of vegetation on this soil should be based
seasonal requirements of livestock. It can be seeded into -on taking half and leaving-half of the total annual produc-
a clean,_firm sorghum stubble, or it can be drilled into a tion. Seeding is desirable if the-range is in poor condition
firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in spring has Sideoats grama, little bluestem,and crested wheatgrass,
wheatgrass bare
lue
proven most successful. gram; pubescent wheatgrass,
Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally suitable for seeding. The grass selected should-meet the
not suited to this soil. Onsite investigation is needed to seasonal requirements of livestock. It can be seeded into
determine if plantings are feasible. a clean, firm soighumstubble, or it can be drilled into a
Rangeland wildlife, such as antelope, cottontail, and firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in spring has
coyote, are best suited to this soil. Because forage produc- proven most successful.
tion is typically low, grazing management is needed if Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally
livestock and wildlife share the range. Livestock watering not-suited to this soil. Onsite investigation is needed to
facilities also are utilized by various wildlife species. The determine if plantings are_feasible.
cropland areas provide favorable-habitatifor pheasant and Rangeland wildlife, such as antelope, cottontail, and
mourning-dove. Many nongame species can be attracted coyote, are best suited to thissoil.Because forage-produc-
by establishing areas for nesting and escape cover. tion is typically low, grazing management is needed if
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, SOUTHERN PART 43
livestock and wildlife share the range. Livestock watering ing. The grass selected should meet the seasonal require-
facilities also are utilized by various wildlife species. The ments of livestock. It can be seeded into a clean, firm
cropland areas provide favorable habitat for pheasant and sorghum stubble, or it can be drilled into a firm prepared
mourning dove. Many nongame species can be attracted seedbed. Seeding early in spring has proven most success-
by establishing areas for nesting and escape cover. ful.
The underlying shale is the most limiting feature of Windbreaks and environmental plantings of trees and
this soil. Neither septic tank absorption fields nor sewage shrubs commmonly grown in the area are generally well
lagoons function properly. In places the underlying shale suited to this soil. Cultivation to control competing
has high shrink-swell potential. Environmental and beau- vegetation should be continued for as many years as
tification plantings of trees and shrubs can be difficult to possible following planting.Trees that are best suited and
establish. Capability subclass IVe irrigated, VIe nonir- have good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern
rigated; Loamy Plains range site. redcedar, ponderosa pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and
66—Ulm clay loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes. This is a hackberry. The shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac,
deep, well drained soil on plains at elevations of 5,075 to lilac, Siberian peashrub, and American plum.
5,200 feet. It formed in alluvial and eolian sediments from Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The
shale. Included in mapping are small areas of soils that cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked
have shale between 40 and 60 inches. Also included are pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can
small areas of soils where the surface layer and subsoil be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape
have been recharged with lime from irrigation. cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen-
Typically the surface layer of this Ulm soil is brown tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop-
clay loam about 5 inches thick. The subsoil is brown and ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range-
pale brown clay about 14 inches thick. The substratum to land wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be
a depth of 60 inches is clay and clay loam. attracted by developing livestock watering facilities,
Permeability is slow. Available water capacity is high. managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed.
The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Surface This soil has poor potential for urban and recreational
runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is low. development. Slow permeability and high shrink swell
In irrigated areas this soil is suited to all crops com- cause problems in dwelling and road construction. Capa-
monly grown in the area, including corn, sugar beets, bility subclass Ile irrigated, IVe nonirrigated; Clayey
beans, alfalfa, and small grain. An example of a suitable Plains range site.
cropping system is 3 to 4 years of alfalfa followed by 67—Ulm clay loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes. This is a
corn, corn for silage, sugar beets, small grain, or beans. deep, well drained soil on plains at elevations of 5,075 to
Land leveling, ditch lining, and installing pipelines are 5,200 feet. It formed in alluvial and eolian sediments from
needed for proper water applications. shale. Included in mapping are small areas of soils that
All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow ir- have shale between depths of 40 and 60 inches. Also in-
rigation is the most common. Barnyard manure and com- eluded are small areas of soils where the surface layer
mercial fertilizer are needed for top yields. and subsoil have been recharged with lime from irriga-
In nonirrigated areas this soil is suited to winter wheat, tion.
barley, and sorghum. Most of the acreage is planted to Typically the surface of this Ulm soil is brown clay
winter wheat. The predicted average yield is 28 bushels loam about 5 inches thick. The subsoil is brown and pale
per acre. The soil is summer fallowed in alternate years brown clay about 12 inches thick. The substratum to a
to allow moisture accumulation. Generally precipitation is depth of 60 inches is clay and clay loam.
too low for beneficial use of fertilizer. Permeability is slow. Available water capacity is high.
Stubble mulch fanning, striperopping, and minimum til- The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Surface
lage are needed to control soil blowing and water erosion. runoff is medium,and the erosion hazard is moderate.
Terracing also may be needed to control water erosion. In irrigated areas this soil is suited to the crops corn-
The -potential native vegetation is dominated by monly grown in the area. Perennial grasses and alfalfa or
western wheatgrass and blue grama. Buffalograss is also close grown crops should be grown at least 50 percent of
present. Potential production ranges from 1,000 pounds the time. Contour ditches and corrugations can be used in
per acre in favorable years to 600 pounds in unfavorable irrigating close grown crops and pasture. Furrows, con-
years. As range condition deteriorates, a blue grama-buf- tour furrows, and cross slope furrows are-suitable for row
falograss sod forms. Undesirable weeds and annuals in- crops. Sprinkler irrigation is also desirable. Keeping til-
vade the site as range condition becomes poorer. lage to a minimum and utilizing crop residue help to con-
Management of vegetation on this soil should be based trol erosion. Maintaining fertility is important. Crops
on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- respond to applications of phosphorus and nitrogen.
tion. Range pitting can reduce runoff. Seeding is desirable In nonirrigated areas this soil is suited to winter wheat,
if the range is in poor condition. Western wheatgrass, barley, and sorghum. Most of the acreage is planted to
blue grama, sideoats grama, buffalograss, pubescent winter wheat. The predicted average yield is 28 bushels
wheatgrass, and crested wheatgrass are suitable for seed- per acre. The soil is summer fallowed in alternate years
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
eessful 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. Cape-
In irrigated areas this soil is suited to all_crops corn- 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
mereial 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 fallowed 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,
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A TRACT OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER AND THE SOUTH HALF
OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 27 , TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE
68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M. , WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, SAID TRACT BEING
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 27 , SAID
POINT BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND CONSIDERING THE WEST
LINE OF SAID SECTION 27 TO BEAR NORTH 00°09 ' 09" EAST, WITH ALL
OTHER BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN BEING RELATIVE THERETO;
THENCE ALONG -THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 27 NORTH 00°09 ' 09"
EAST, A DISTANCE OF 3974 .58 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 89°D7 ' 23" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 2652.04 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 00°17 ' 54" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 3'987 .50 FEET;
THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 27 SOUTH 819°23 '
55" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 2641.68 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
SAID TRACT OF LAND CONTAINS 241.868 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND IS
SUBJECT TO ANY RIGHTS-OF-WAY OR OTHER EASEMENTS AS GRANTED OR
RESERVED BY INSTRUMENTS OF RECORD OR AS NOW EXISTING DN SAID TRACT OF
LAND.
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LITTLE THOMPSON WATER DISTRICT
DIRECTORS Telephone 532-2096
Carey J Salomonson. 307 Welch Avenue
Rresidem Drawer G
Charles mien Berthoud,Colorado 80513
Leo Be
Keith Croonquist
Tan Reynolds
E.Thomas Ricord FXH I B I T I IBI1
Dean Anderson
MANAGER: May 21 , 1987
John M.Gruver
Mr. Jeffrey LeDoux
Nelson Engineers
822 7th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
Re: Request for Service
Dear Mr. LeDoux:
This letter is in response to your request that we commit to
serve a proposed research facility to be located in Section 27,
Township 4 North, Range 68 West of the 6th Principal Meridan,
in Weld County, Colorado. Further, this property is bounded
on the west by Weld County Road 7, and on the south by Weld
County Road 38.
For your information, currently the District has an 8" A.C. line
located along the east side of Weld County Road 7, and along the
north side of Weld County Road 38 in the above described location.
We do have additional uncommitted capacity available in this line
at this time.
You did not identify the needs (in terms of gallons per minute
peak demand) for this facility in your request, however, you did
describe the facility by number of buildings and square footage
of the buildings, and the proposed use of the buildings in general
terms. We will not attempt to identify what the water use require-
ment for this facility is, but will provide you with general
information in this regard.
A standard 5/8" x 3/4" residential water tap is rated at 20 gpm
maximum capacity at the meter, and normal delivery at a house
with a 50 ft. service line can be expected to be in the 12 gpm
range. The current tap fee for a standard 5/8" x 3/4" residential
water tap is $3, 000. 00 and is subject to change without notice.
Without knowing more precisely what your r-equirements are, the
District will commit to serve 2 additional standard 5/8" x 3/4"
EXHIBIT "B"
May 21, 1-987
Mr. Jeffrey LBDoux
Nelson Engineers
Page Two
residential water taps in the above described location, subject
to the Rules and Regulations of the District. This _commitment
will expire one year from the date 9f this letter if the taps
have not been purchased and installed by that date.
Should you desire a commitment for a larger quantity of water
than I have stated, please send us a request identifying your
requirements more precisely, and we will consider the request
and respond accordingly.
If you have any questions, or should you need additional infor-
mation, please contact our office.
�Sincer y, 861. 3
Barkers
Operations Supervisor
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871085
LAND-USE APPLICATION
SUMMARY SHEET
Date: July 14, 1987
CASE NUMBER: Z-435:87:4
NAME: Ball Aerospace Systems Division
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1062, Mail Drop BE-7, Boulder, CO 80306
REQUEST: A Change of Zone from A (Agriculture) to P.U.D. (Cryogenic
Research Center) .
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Si of NW} and the SW} of Section 27, T4N, R68W of the
6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado
LOCATION: Approximately 2 1/2 miles north of the Town of Mead, east of Weld
County Road 7, and south of Weld County Road right-of-way 42.
SIZE OF PARCEL: 242 acres, more or less
POSSIBLE ISSUES SUMMARIZED FROM APPLICATION MATERIALS:
The Planning Commission's recommendation to the Board of County
Commissioner's should be based on the information in Section 28.7 of the
Weld County Zoning Ordinance. Neither the property owners or the applicant
of the area proposed for rezoning own all the mineral rights on or under the
subject property. Since mineral extraction is proposed to eliminated as a
use by right or special review, the applicant or property owners should
control the mineral rights prior to recording a P.U.D. District plat.
The Department of Planning Services has received specific recommendation's
from the following entities:
- Weld County Engineering Department
- Weld County Health Protection Services
- Colorado Geological Survey
A copy of each letter is included with this summary sheet.
The Staff has not received responses from the following entities:
- Soil. Conservation Service
- Office of Emergency Management
The Staff has received one phone call objecting to this proposal.
871085
FIELD CHECK
FILING NUMBER: Z-435:87:4 & S-280:87:7 DATE OF INSPECTION: June 22, 1987
NAME: Ball Aerospace Systems Division
REQUEST: A Change of Zone from A (Agricultural) to P.U.D. (Cryogenic
Research Center) .
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Si NW} and the SW} of Section 27, T4N, R68W of the 6th
P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: Approximately 2} miles north of Mead, east of Weld County Road 7,
and south of Weld County Road right-of-way 42.
LAND USE: N Dryland farming, moto-cross track
E Dryland farming
S Dryland farming
W Weld County Road 7, dryland farming
ZONING: N Agricultural, C-4 (Highway Commercial)
E Agricultural
S Agricultural
W Agricultural
COMMENTS:
The 242 acres site is currently used for dryland farming (wheat) . There are
no structures on the property. She southwest corner of the property was
used as a dump site at one time. Weld County Road 7 provides access to the
property. Weld County Road 7 is classified as a local County Road with a 60
foot right—of-way. Bridge 742-A on Weld County Road 7, north of the
property is closed. The property is adjoined on all sides by dryland
farming operations. The adjoining dryland farming operations range in size
from 160 acres, more or less, to 400 acres. A dirt bike track is located
1/4 of a mile north of the property. 1-25 is located 1/2 mile east of the
property. Highland Estates, a 24 lot residential subdivision, is located
one mile south of the property. /9
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Principal Planner
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To P7 anning_2epartment c :e July 7 1987
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COLORADO From _—Drew J, __Scheltingau, County_Engineer
Subjact: Ball Aerospace COZ Z-435:87:4 and
PUD Plan S-280:87:7
The application indicates that Weld County Road 7, which will
provide access to the site, is very sparsely traveled. This
comment is correct particularly because the bridge over the
Little Thompson River approximately one mile north of the site
has been out for approximately four years. There are no
residences along this stretch of Road 7 and agricultural traffic
is minimal because wheat is being raised on the adjacent lands.
Therefore, Weld County's maintenance efforts on this stretch of
road have been minimal.
Two years ago I had occasion to ride on this stretch of road in a
passenger van, during wet weather conditions with the Board of
Weld County Commissioners. The roadbed was extremely slippery
because of the underlying clay soils. Because of the steep
grades along the access we had great difficulty traversing
Road 7.
Although the traffic projections for this site are relatively
low, the 1-3/4 mile of Weld County Road 7 from Weld County Road
38 to the side entrance will not provide safe access during
inclement weather. The soils report in the PUD application
material indicates the internal roads should be constructed with
18" of gravel sub base and 6" of gravel base. Weld County Road 7
must be constructed to the same standard to provide 365-day a
year access.
An off-site road improvements agreement should be executed
between the applicant and the Board of Weld County Commissioners
prior to the recording of the final PUD plat.
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xc: Ball Aerospace Systems COZ Z-435:87:4
Ball Aerospace Systems PUD S-280:87:7
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COLORADO From -f ,�%°6rl
Subject. Ease Number: S-280:87:7 Name: Ball Aerosp ce System
Health Protection Services has reviewed this proposal and recommends for
approval, subject to the following conditions:
1. Waste oils, waste chemicals, hazardous materials, treatments, spent
containers, empty chemical containers, anti—freeze, and other
associated liquid and solid wastes, shall be stored and removed for
final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and
groundwater contamination.
2. Any need for an Emissions Permit shall be reviewed by the Air
Pollution Control Division, Colorado Department of Health for
any emissions.
3. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site.
4. The septic systems for the proposed office and other buildings are
required to be designed by a Colorado Registered Professional
Engineer according to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal
Regulations.
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• June 26, 1987
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Department of Planning Services
-Rod Allison
A rasing
915 10th Street
Greeley, Colorado 80631
pear Mr. Allison:
The Berthoud Fire Protection District has completed its
review of the plans submitted regarding application from Ball
Aerospace Systems Division for a final P.U.D. plan ( Cryogenic
Research Center) . We find no conflicts with our interest but
• ®“"` ' feel that the following issues be brought to your attention:
1 ) The Land Use Chart describes the office and
maintenance/storage building as one story of
a 7 -frame construction. Representatives from
a„ Ball Aerospace Systems Division have advised
us that all building construction will consist
® of fire resistive construction.
' The required fire flow for frame construction
cannot be met with the available water. The
required fire flow for fire resistive construction
can be met with the available water.
2 ) Fire department access to the office, equipment/
n storage, building A and building B is acceptable
Q./ regarding width. Our concern is the lack of fire
apparatus turnarounds at the end of these deadend
• ,•••.., access roads. We will require an eighty ( 80)
font diameter turnaround at building A, building B
and the office complex.
3 ) Phase Two of this project presents a concern
regarding fire protection. Prior to the
construction of phase two, adequate fire
�...� protection (water distribution system) must be
a) -engineered and installed.
{ 1 Please find enclosed a copy of the District' s Standard
Manual. If you have any questions, please contact our office
r"s at 532-2264.
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_ Sincerely,
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JUN ti s 1987 4( ."/--t/-
�
U Stephen Charles
4'ra Fire Prevention Specialist
s• Enclosure Held Co. Planing Cammission
27.x ,^''vounraln :;vc., Berrnoud, Colorado 30513 871065
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• JOHN W. ROLD
GOVERNOR * _"* DIRECTOR
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COLORADO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
715 STATE CENTENNIAL BUILDING-1313 SHERMAN STREET
DENVER,COLORADO 80203 PHONE(303)866-2611
July 10, 1987
Weld County Department of
Planning Services
915 10th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
Gentlemen:
RE: BALL AEROSPACE CRYOGENIC RESEARCH CENTER (PROPOSED SITE)
At your request, we have reviewed the materials for the proposed project
referenced above.
Although this project at first appears to be a low-intensity use with few
potential problems, there are some serious geology-related conditions which
must be addressed if future difficulties are to be avoided.
We strongly recommend that very detailed soils and foundation investigations
be undertaken for each structure as similarly recommended by the geotechnical
consultant. This will be absolutely critical for the long-term
problem/damage-free performance of the laboratory buildings. It should be
anticipated that highly specialized foundation designs will be necessary
because of the types of industrial equipment to be used and loading(s) that
soils beneath them will experience.
Drainage of the site, owing to its size, should not present extraordinary
problems in most places. However, we do recommend that landscaping irrigation
near buildings be minimized to avoid building foundation damage.
If these recommendations and those made by the consulting geotechnical
Engineer are followed and made a condition of approval of this project, then
we have no geology-related objection to it.
Sincerely, Ih� -.
�'i JUL 1. 31967 !I
'ai, J�
ames M. Soule
8Id rn. ('I4anlne ,;I.nmissm
Engineering Geologist
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T'iEOLOGY B71085
STORY OF THE PAST. . .KEY TO THE FUTURE
REFERRAL LIST
APPLICANT: Ball Aerospace Systems -Division CASE NUMBER: Z-435:87:4
SENT REFERRALS OUT: June 22, 1987 REFERRALS TO BE RECEIVED BY: July 6, 1987
N0 SR NR NO SR NR
X X County Attorney (plat only)
X X Weld County Health Dept.
X X Engineering Department
X Office of Emergency Mngmt
X X Town of Mead
Attn: Ms. Diane Hodge
P.O. Box 217
Mead, CO 80542
XX Colorado Geological Survey
Attn: L. R. Ladwig
1313 Sherman Street
Denver, CO 80203
(Hand delivered by Nelson Engineers)
X Fort Collins Soil Conservation Service
Suite 25
2625 Redwing -toad
Fort Collins, CO -80326
X Louis Rademacher
Planning Commission Member
131-84 -Weld County Road 13
Longmont, CO 80501
X -Berthoud Fire Protection District
275 Mountain Avenue
Berthoud, CO 80513
X Weld County Sheriff's Department
NO=No Objection
SR=Specific -Recommendations
NR=No Response
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DEPAP-VENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
Ktiei (1 PHONE(303)356-4000 EXT.4400
915OL 10th STREET
II GREELEY,DOWRADOI10631
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COLORADO
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Weld County Planning -Commission will conduct a public hearing an July
21, 1987, at 1:30 p.m. to review a request for -approval of a chance of zone
from A (Agricultural) to P 1J.D. Cryogenic Research Center_ from__Ball
Aerospace Systems Division. The parcel of land is described as Si of the
NW} and the BW} mf Section 27, T4N, R68W of the hth B.M. , Weld County,
£-olnrado, containing 242 acres, more or less. The property AA located -
-approximately- 2 1/2 miles north of the Town of Mead, east of geld County
load 7, and south of Weld County -Road right-of-way -42.
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
C-enter, 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, 3915 Tenth Street, Room 342, Greeley,
Colorado 80631, before the above date or -presented at the public hearing
on July 21, 1987.
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 44110.
Jack Holman, Chairman
Weld County Planning Commission
To be published in the Johnstown Breeze
To be published one (1) time by July 2, 1987
Received by:
Date: ^2-2---
871.085
SURROUNDING MINERAL OWNERS
S-780:87:7
BALL AEROSPACE SYSTEMS DIVISION
Lewis Yeddis
2311 16th Street
Gr-eeley, tO 80631 •
Union Pacific Land -Resourc-e-s
14001 East Iliff
Aurora, _CO 80014
Louis and Helen H. Hart
P.O. Box 50
Berthoud, CO 80513
Don and 3etty N. Minch
1707_6 Weld County -Road 5
Mead, CO 80542
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SURROUNDING PROPERTY -OWNERS
S-280:87:7
BALL AEROSPACE SYSTEMS DIVISION
Charles W. Wilson, etal
5028 Weld 'County Road 42
Johnstown, CO 80534
Walter Wayne and Evelyn K. Barnhart
2065 Vassar Drive
Boulder, CO -80302
Richard and Irene Hornung
24433 10th Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
Weld County Land Investments, Incorporated
c/o Captial Agricultural Services
2411 Northeast Loop -410 Number 126
San Antonio, TX 78217
Dennis and Carolyn Seewald
18442 Weld County Road 13
Johnstown, CO 80534
Margaret B. Olson
17820 1-25 Access Road
Platteville, CO 80651
871-085
Date: July 21 , 1987
CASE NUMBER: Z-435:-87:4
NAME: Ball Aerospace Systems Division
ADDRESS: Mr. Paul Scheele, Vice President, _Pacilities, P.O. ]Box 1062, Mail
Drop BE-7, Boulder, CO 80306
REQUEST: A Change of Zone from A (-Agricultural) to TUD (Planned Unit
Development) Cryogenic Research Center
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: _Si of the DWI and the SWy of Section 27, I-4N, R68W of
the 6th P.M. , Weld -County, Colorado
LOCATION: Approximately 2.5 miles north of Mead; -east of Weld County Road 7
and south of the right-of-way of Weld County Road 42.
THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT I-HIS REQUEST BE
APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. The -submitted materials are in compliance with application
requirements of Section 18.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
2. -The rezoning request is in conformance with Section 28.7 of the
Zoning Ordinance as follows:
The request is consistent with the Urban Growth Boundary and
Planned Unit Development Goals of the Weld County Comprehensive
Plan. Urban Growth Boundary Goal one recommends that urban
development should be -concentrated in or adjacent to
municipalities. The location of the rezoning request is
approximately 2.5 miles north of the Town of Mead. Approximately
150 acres of this site is located in the northern fringe -0f the
Town's urban growth boundary area. The -site selected :is s necessary
to accommodate the -proposed _Planned Unit Development. The
applicant -has -demonstrated, in the submitted application
materials, that the proposed Planned Unit -Development for -a
_cryogenic research center requires a large parcel of land to
accommodate the arrangement of facilities on the site and to
conduct the operation. The site selected will not -affect plans in
the urban growth Boundary area. _ . "`
- Urban Growth Boundary Goal two recommends that the County
coordinate with municipalities on land-use matters An urban growth
-boundary -areas. -Representatives of the Town of Mead reviewed the
application materials and indicated, in a -memo dated July 1 , 1987,
that the proposal had no conflicts with their interest.
- Urban Growth Boundary Goal three recommends that urban growth
boundary areas provide an official definition between future urban
and agricultural land uses. The uses adjoining the site are
dryland farming operations. Surrounding parcels range in size
from 160 acres, more or less, to 400 acres, more or less. The
type of Planned Unit Development proposed should not interfere
with the surrounding land uses.
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P-age 2
Urban Growth Boundary Policy two explains, in part, that the
County may consider approving a proposal if it is determined that
maximum efficiency and economy has occurred in providing the
needed public services and facilities to serve the proposed
Planned Unit Development District. potential providers _of public
services are identified as the Weld -County Engineering and Road
and Bridge Departments, the -8-tariff's Department, and -the Berthoud
Fire Protection District. These agencies have -recommended
approval or conditional approval of the proposed Planned Unit
Development District. The proposed TUD -Disiritt is in compliance
with the Comprehensive Plan Transportation and -Public Facility
Goals and Policies.
The use which would be allowed in the proposed Planned Unit
Development District will conform with the performance standards
listed in Section 35.3 of the Weld County Zoning _0rdinance. Land
uses within the PUD district will be Compatible. Private -open
space -within the PUD district is accomplished by undeveloped -areas
being landscaped with natural and native grasses. little Thompson
Water District will provide -domestic water service to the
district. Weld County -Road 7 will provide access to the -district.
Vehicular -circulation within the district will be privately
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controlled and -maintained. The use proposed will he -conducted
entirely within the office building, research buildings, and
vehicle storage building. The 'building-s are designed so that
their appearance and operation will be -harmonious with the
surrounding uses. Design features include a maximum building
height of 33 feet and earth tone colors for all structures,
natural landscaping, and extended setbacks and offsets for
structures. -.
The uses which would be permitted will -be compati-ble with the
existing surrounding agricultural district and the future
agricultural uses.
The Weld County Engineering Department has recommended conditional
approval of Weld County Road 7, which will provide access to the
Planned Unit Development -district.
These determinations are based, in part, upon -a -review of the
information submitted by the applicant, other relevant information
regarding this request, and the responses of referral entities which
have reviewed the -request.
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The Department of Planning Services' staff -recommendation for approval
is conditional upon the following:
1. The request for a P.U.D. District be changed to include the mining
of coal as a Use by Special Review and the extraction of oil and
gas -as a Use by Right.
2. An off-site _road improvements agreement on Weld L-ounty Road 7
shall be executed -prior to _recording the P.0 1D. Plan Plat.
3. The P.U.D. District Plat £hall be revised to show the 40 foot
utility easement as approved by the Utility Coordinating
Committee.
87385
JUL 17 198/ I
DINNER, HELLERICH AND LAZA
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW
Weld Co. Planning Commission
DINNER 630
THOMAS E-HFII ERICH C.REELEY.COLORADO 5060
MICHAEL A_LAZAR (3o,)„2 Z0SI
CHARLES' `ORNELL July 16, 1987
Department of Planning _Services
915-10th Street, Room 342
Greeley, CO 80631
Re: Lewis Yeddis
2311-16th Street #205
Greeley, CO 80631
Change of Zone Proceedings from
A-Agriculture to PUD (Cryogenic
Research Center)
Legal Description: S}NW} and
SW} of Section 27, Township 4
North, Range 68 West of the 6th
P.M. , Weld County, Colorado
Case No: Z-435:87:4
Gentlemen:
I represent Mr. Lewis Yeddis -who resides at 2311-16th Street #205,
Greeley, Colorado 80631. As a lessee of a mineral owner, Mr. Yeddis has
recently received in the mail the notice prepared by the Weld County
Department of Planning Services dated June 24, 1987 mailed to mineral
owners and lessees of mineral owners in Case No. Z-435:87:4, outlining
change of zone from A-Agriculture to PUD (Cryogenic Research Center) on
behalf of -Ball Aero-space Systems Division, which notification indicates
that a public hearing is now scheduled before the Weld County Planning
Commission on July 21, 1987 at 1:30 P.M. in the County Commissioner's
Hearing Room, First Floor, Weld County Centennial Center, 915-10th
Street, Greeley, Colorado, concerning the request of Ball Aerospace
Systems Division for a change of zone from A (Agriculture) to PUD
(Cryogrenic Research Center) on the following described property located
in Weld County, Colorado:
S}NW} and the SWt of Section 27, Township 4 North,
Range 68 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado
I am enclosing herewith on behalf of Mr. Yeddis the following:
1. Copy 3Df Oil and Gas Lease dated November 7, 1986, recorded
December 4, 1986 in Book 1137 under Reception No. 02-074369 of the Weld
County records executed by Louis Hart and Helen M. Hart as lessors, to
Lewis Yeddis as lessee, covering the following described property
located in Weld County, Colorado:
S}NW?; and NSW of Section 27, Township 4 North,
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July 16, 1-987
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Range 68 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County,
Colorado
2. Copy of Oil and Gas Lease dated November 7, 1986, recorded
December 4, 1986 in Book 1137 under Reception No. 0207-9368 of the Weld
County records executed by Louis Hart and Helen M. Hart as lessors, to
Lewis Yeddis As lessee, covering the following described property
located in Weld County, Colorado:
E}SW} of Section 21, Township 4 North, Range 68
West of the _6th P.M. , Weld County, Color-ado
3. A map of a portion of Township 4 North, -Range 68 West of the
6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado, indicating the status of existing oil
and gas wells as prepared from records located at the offices of the
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission in Denver, Colorado,
together with standard identification (symbol) sheet describing the
status of the oil and gas wells located within the area or territory
described.
As you will note from review of the portion of the map submitted, oil
and gas production now exists on Sections 21, 22 and 34, all of which
sections are adjacent to the property in Section 27 owned by Mr. and
Mrs. Louis Hart which is being sold to Ball Aerospace Systems Division
for the purpose of the construction of -a Cryogenic Research Center. As
you can readily understand, Mr. Yeddis, as the 1.ssee under the above
described oil and as leases, _believes that particularly in view of the
existing oil and gas production in the general area that the leases
which he currently owns constitute valuable property rights for the
purpose-s of oil and gas production. Mr. Yeddis has been advised by
various sources, including Mr. Rod -Allison of the Weld County Department
of Planning Services, and Mr. Vern Nelson of Nelson Engineers, 520
Greeley National Plaza, Greeley, Colorado 80_631, the -engineering firm
representing Ball Aerospace Systems Division in connection with this
change of zone application and proceeding, that the TED plan as now
proposed would totally restrict and prevent any ail and gas drilling
activity or operations on the property located in Section 27 as above
described, and thus totally destroying and terminating Mr. Yeddis'
property rights under his -existing oil and gas lease Covering the
property in Section 27.
Accordingly, this letter shall serve to advise the Weld County
Department of Planning _Services, as well as the Weld County Board of
County Commissioners that Mr. Yeddis, as the lessee under the above
described oil and gas lease, is opposed to the change of one
application and request as submitted on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Louis
Hart (Louis Hart and Helen M. Hart) and Ball Aerospace Systems Division. p
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July 16, 1987
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It would also appear under the circumstances that any change of zone
from A—Agricultural to PUD (Cryogrenic Research tenter) that eliminated
oil and/or gas drilling activities or operations on the property owned
by Mr. and Mrs. Hart located in Section 17, Township 4 North, Range 68
West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado, would result in tither a
direct condemnation situation or an inverse condemnation situation,
providing the basis for recovery on the part of Mr. Yeddis for damages
as a result of the taking of valuable property tights currently owned by
him affecting the property in question.
As you are no doubt well aware, a recent U.S. Supreme Court Lase has
just been decided which deals with this particular subject matter. I am
enclosing herewith for your benefit a copy of First English Evangelical
Church v. County of Los Angeles. It would appear under the provisions
of the above entitled proceeding in the U.S. Supreme -Court that the
County would have the x-quisite authority to make the change of zone,
but in making the change of _zone would accordingly subject itself to
liability status for recovery of the value of the property rights
destroyed even if on a temporary basis.
Verb- ly yours,
MELVIN DINNER
MD/as
enclosures
cc: Mr. Lewis Yeddis
Mr. Don Burton
Nelson Engineers
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7/13/87 COPY OF NOTICES MAILED FIRST CLASS TO:
CARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS _
WELD COUNTY COLORADO
P. O. BOX 758
GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
LaVERN NELSON
NELSON -ENGINEERS
GREELEY NATIONAL PLAZA
822 7TH STREET
GREELEY, CO 80631
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