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Home My WebLink About941596.tiff EXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET Case S- 350 Ivar and Donna Larson (Whitetail 111) Exhibit Submitted By Exhibit Description A. Planning Staff Inventory of Items B. Planning Commission Resolution of Recommendation C. Planning Commission Summary of Hearing D. Clerk to the Board Letter of Request E. Clerk to the Board Notice of Hearing F. Clerk to the Board Amended Notice G. Plannig Staff Memo for Continuance H. Clerk to the Board Reso of Continuance I. Clerk to the Board Hearing Attendance J. David Ostermiller Picture K. David Ostermiller Picture L. David Ostermiller Picture M. David Ostermiller Picture N. David Ostermiller Picture 0. David Ostermiller Picture P. David Ostermiller Picture Q. Clerk to the Board Sign Posting Certificate R. Planning Staff 29 pgs. Letters since Hearing S. Planning Staff Seven Petitions in Opposition T. Applicant Letter - Historical Status U. Planning Staff Letter - Historical Society V. Applicant Overlay W. Applicant 3 pages of Overlays X. Applicant Bond Letter Y. Applicant Single Overlay Z. Six citizens of Weld County Petition Opposing Subdivision AA. Clerk to the Board Reso for Continuance 941596 per. ,q Li,) BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Moved by Bud Clemons 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: S-349 and S-350 NAME: Ivar and Donna Larson ADDRESS: 925 N. County Road, Route 1, Berthoud, CO 80513 _- ' .J REQUEST: Minor Subdivision Final Plat (Whitetail #1 and Whitetail #2) . w LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the E2 of Section 14, T4N, R68W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: Approximately 2 1/2 miles southwest of Johnstown City limits. be recommended unfavorably to the Board of County Commissioners. 1. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services' staff that the applicants have not shown compliance with Section 4.5.9 of the Weld County Subdivision Ordinance as follows: The proposed Minor Subdivision Final Plat is not consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan and is not compatible with the surrounding area of rural residences and agricultural uses. This property is zoned A (Agricultural) . The Agricultural zone district was established to maintain and preserve the agricultural base of the County. This proposal will take 191 acres of farm land out of production. The Comprehensive Plan attempts to minimize the incompatibilities that occur between agricultural and urban uses, and this request will not only increase incompatible uses, but it will make current farming practices in the area far more difficult. The Comprehensive Plan discourages the conversion of agricultural land to urban uses. This policy is intended to promote the use of agricultural land and to support a phased growth plan in the County. While low density single-family residential developments have been permitted in the area it is not a policy which is encouraged by the Comprehensive plan. exhihe7L 940261 RESOLUTION, S-349 Ivar and Donna Larson Page 2 The potential for increased interference with the neighboring rural uses is probable. Additionally, maximum efficiency and economy cannot be achieved because the cost of this development will be far greater for the general public than any revenues generated by this development. The Weld County Comprehensive Plan encourages minimizing the costs to taxpayers but providing additional public services in rural areas for uses that require services on an urban level. Police and fire protection as well as public road maintenance provided to non-urban areas becomes increasingly less cost effective as rural areas continue to be subdivided. There are four soil types located on this site three of which are identified as prime farmland if irrigated with adequate water. Two of these soils, Nunn Clay Loam 1-37. slope, and Weld Loam 3-5% slope are considered to have high potential for dry crop land as well. These soils have been further classified as "farmlands of statewide importance. " (U.S. Department of Agricultural Soil Conservation Service) September 7, 1993. It is not the policy of the Comprehensive Plan to convert these farmlands into urban uses. These lands are more than adequate for farm production. The current general use of the surrounding area is agricultural. The Centennial Farm is located close to this site. The scale and density of this proposal far exceeds the current nature of the area. Based on census data this site will generate 34 additional people in this area. With an increase in density, noise levels, and traffic generated, the general overall appearance of this area will change from rural to urban. The applicants are proposing to subdivide 191 acres of farmland into 12 acreages with an average lot size of 15 acres, more or less. However, in a previous application (Mountain View) the applicants stated the difficulties they were having in farming their 25 acre farm. Staff is concerned with this contradiction, if they are not able to adequately farm their small farm then how will the owner of Whitetail lots be able to farm similar size lots. This proposal does not encourage the preservation of agricultural uses in Weld County. 940261 RESOLUTION, S-349 Ivar and Donna Larson Page 2 Staff has received verbal opposition to this request and 11 letters of clarification. The surrounding property owners are concerned about preserving their rural lifestyle, the impact this development will have on their present farming practices , and the increase in density this subdivision will produce. This recommendation for denial is based, in part, upon a review of the application materials submitted by the applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, responses from referral entities, and several conversations with surrounding property owners in opposition to this request. Motion seconded by Ron Sommer. VOTE: For Passage Against Passage Bill O'Hare Shirley Camenisch Bud Clemons Ron Sommer Richard Kimmel 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, Sharyn Ruff, Recording Secretary of the Weld County Planning Commission, co hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution is a true copy of the resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County, Colorado, adopted on December 21, 1993. Dated the 21s cember, 1993. haryn F. ff Secretary 940261 MINUTES OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING December 21, 1993 Page 6 CASE NUMBER: S-350 APPLICANT: Ivar and Donna Larson REQUEST: Final Plat for a Minor Subdivision in the A (Agricultural) zone district (Whitetail Estates #1) . LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The E2 NW4 of Section 14, T4N, R68W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: Approximately 1-1/2 miles southwest of the Town of Johnstown. This application was included and presented with the above case. Bud Clemons moved Case Number S-349, Ivar and Donna Larson, be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with the Planning Commission's recommendation for denial. Ron Sommer seconded the motion. Consider proposed amendments to Sections 4.5.9.2 and 4.5.16.2 of the Weld County Subdivision Ordinance and renumbering the remaining Sections with no changes to the existing text. (This item will be withdrawn from the agenda at the meeting) . Monica Daniels-Mika explained the proposed amendments to Sections 4.5.9.2 and 4.5.16.2, be withdrawn. Bill O'Hare moved the proposed amendments to Sections 4.5.9.2 and 4.5.16.2 be withdrawn. Ron Sommer seconded the motion. The Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Bill O'Hare - yes; Shirley Camenisch - yes; Ron Sommer - yes; Bud Clemons - yes; Richard Kimmel - yes. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfull submi ed, .; �/y✓ 1 / aryn F Ru Secretary fit); 0 -(r- r�� t� s pfsi t,, \r/ 1 Alm OFFICE OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PHONE 1303)3564000. EXT. 4200 FAX(303)352-0242 WI I C. P O. BOX 758 GREELEY, COLORADO 80632 COLORADO January 5, 1994 Ivar and Donna Larson 925 North County Road, Route 1 Berthoud, Colorado 80513 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Larson: -- Your applications for a Minor Subdivision Final Plat (Whitetail 61) and a Minor Subdivision Final Plat (Whitetail #2) have been recommended unfavorably to'the Board of County Commissioners by the Planning Commission. The legal description of the properties involved is shown as part of the E; of Section 14, Township 4 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. If you wish to be heard by the Board of County Commissioners, it will be necessary for you to indicate your request by signing the bottom of this letter and returning it to this office. Please indicate the applications you wish to be heard by the Board. Regular hearing procedures will then be followed. This includes publishing a Notice of Hearing in the legal newspaper, an expense to be paid by you. In order to proceed as quickly as possible, we must receive your reply by Monday, February 7, 1994. If we are not in receipt of your request by that date, the matter will be considered closed. Sincerely, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD� — �Z � 7 COUNTY, COLORADO L / W. H. Webster, Chairman WHW: lmd d is 2 I/we, / :; ;-, _ ;%. yJ/ > do hereby request the Board of County Commissioners to review t above mentioned application(s) . --/A/Z/ /I 940261 NOT I C E Pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado and the Weld County Subdivision Ordinance, a public hearing will be held in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, First Floor, Greeley, Colorado, at the time specified. All persons in any manner interested in the Minor Subdivision Final Plat are requested to attend and may be heard. Should the applicant or any interested party desire the presence of a court reporter to make a record of the proceedings, in addition to the taped record which will be kept during the hearing, the Clerk to the Board's Office shall be advised in writing of such action at least five days prior to the hearing. The cost of engaging a court reporter shall be borne by the requesting party. BE IT ALSO KNOWN that the text and maps so certified by the Weld County Planning Commission may be examined in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, located in the Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Third Floor, Greeley, Colorado. DOCKET NO: 94-21 APPLICANT: Ivar and Donna Larson 925 North County Road, Route 1 Berthoud, Colorado 80513 DATE: February 23, 1994 TIME: 10:00 a.m. REQUEST: A Minor Subdivision Final Plat (Whitetail 1/1) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the El of Section 14, Township 4 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado LOCATION: Approximately 2; miles southwest of the Town of Johnstown BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO BY: DONALD D. WARDEN WELD COUNTY CLERK TO THE BOARD BY: Linda M. Dodge Deputy Clerk to the Board DATED: February 7, 1994 PUBLISHED: February 10, 1994, in the Windsor Beacon ex it i b��"� 940261 • AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF COLORADO ss COUNTY OF WELD c«1rr,eta 1um atreat, I. ROGER A. UPKER, d said County of Weld, being duly • NonCE Third Floor, Greeley, sworn,say that I am publisher of Pwsuant to the laws of Ithe State of Colorado ado. DOCKET NO:94-21 WINDSOR BEACON and the Weld County Color I Subdivision Ordinance, APPLICANT: Ivan and !■public hearing will be Donna Larson, 925 a weekly newspaper having a general circulation in said held in the Chambers of North County Road, County and State, published in the town of WINDSOR. in the Board of County Route 1, Berthoud, Commissioners of Weld Colorado 50513 said Courtly and State; and that the notice, of which the County,Colorado, Weld annexed is a true copy, has been published in said weekly - County Centennial DATE: February 23, for / successive weeks, that the notice was Center,915 10th Street, First Floor, Greeley, tg94 published in the regular and entire issue of every number of Colorado, at the time imp:mob a.m. the paper during the period and time of publication, and in specified. All persons in any manner interested I the newspaper proper and not in a supplement, and that h the Minor Subdivision REQUEST: A Minor Plata e requested Subdivision Final Plat Final Pt the first publication of said notice was in said paper bearing to attend and may be I °•m I.1• the date of the Heard LEGAL DESCRIPTION: /1n et day of �;r !V!.,,AL,f., AD., 19 V and the Should the applicant 4-r Part of the E 1/2 of last publication bearing the date of the any interestedy Section 14,Township 4 dssae the presence o a Nadi, Ran •lie West _ day of AD., 19_ and that nun reporter to make a or the aril M., wale the said WINDSOR BEACON has been published record of the C°"^ry•Cc1otsd° continuously and uninterruptedly for the period of 5 _. p°°eae^gs,in addition LOCATION - -- consecutive weeks, in said County and State, prior to the b the taped record .to the a•keptd Approximately 2 v2 date of first publication of said notice, and the same is a the h cell b the during miles southwest of the the Board's Office shag T°l•^°f Johnstownnewspaper within the meaning of an Ad to regulate printing be advia W n writing a of legal notices and advertisements, approved May 18, - ■tdt salon at heathBare BOARD OF COUNTY days prior to the COMMISSIONERS, 1931, and all prior ads so far as in force. hearing. The cost of WELD COUNTY. //_' engaging a court lY, v reporter to shall be borne C by the re9usslN pony. BY: DONALD DI �` ISHER WARDEN, WELD BE R ALSO KNOWN COUNTY CLERK TO roar the torn and maps THE BOARD 4-o ertlBsd by the wee Subscribed and sworn to before me this // day of County Planning BY: Linda M. Dodge, .9` R� 4� 19 14/ Cemmission may be Deputy Clerk to the A the ss the once of Board the Clerk h to to Board of A'i1 XI/ x County Commissioners, Published In the located in the Weld Windsor Beacon on NOTARY PUBLIC County .Cont•nnial Febnaryt0,1994. - My commission expires C -cl--e.i 2 , / C9(( , • 940461 CERTIFICATE OF MAILING The undersigned hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice of Hearing, Docket #94-21, was placed in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the following property owners. DATED this �Lh day of .27/E'-C:i�-etQ,t , 1994. Deputy Clerk to the Board i Chester Cresswell and Co. , et al Florin and Sally Schlautman 2009 Ponderosa Drive 14417 N. 6th St. Loveland, CO 80537 Phoenix, AZ 85022 Clifford, Baird and Katherine Betz Ray K. and Mary F. Davis 20166 I-25 Access Road 8470 WCR 24 Berthoud, CO 80513 Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 Frances Rutt Mary F. Wyscaver 4521 WCR 44 3880 Vanteylingen #317 Berthoud, CO 80513 Colorado Springs, CO 80917 Roger and Francis Steinke John Q. Moses aka Jack Mose 4686 WCR 46 2716 South Golden Way Berthoud, CO 80513 Denver, CO 80227 Michael and Barbara Soleta M.R. Diggs aka Marshall R. Diggs, Jr. 4912 WCR 46 3981 South Dexter Street Berthoud, CO 80513 Englewood, CO 80110 Colleen, Bryant, and Peggy Root, Gerrity Oil and Gas Corporation Trustees 4100 E. Mississippi Ave. , Suite 1200 4968 WCR 46 Denver, CO 80222 Berthoud, CO 80513 Ivar and Donna Larson Northwest Bank Denver, Trustee 925 N. County Line Road, Route 1 c/o Real Estate Investments (Purdy Berthoud, CO 80513 Trust) 1700 Broadway Denver, CO 80274 R.B. Fickel 20406 N. 141st Drive Sun City West, AZ 85375-5536 Albert and Lorraine Michall 643 W. 10th St. Loveland, CO 80537 940261 CERTIFICATE OF MAILING The undersigned hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Amended Notice of Hearing, Docket #94-21, was placed in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the following property owners. DATED this /5 day of at (L/1. ) , 1994. n Yhtfl,c1 'C Deputy Clisk to the Board Chester Cresswell and Co. , et al Florin and Sally Schlautman 2009 Ponderosa Drive 14417 N. 6th Street Loveland, CO 80537 Phoenix, AZ 85022 Clifford, Baird and Katherine Betz Ray K. and Mary F. Davis 20166 I-25 Access Road 8470 Weld County Road 24 Berthoud, CO 80513 Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Frances M. Rutt Mary F. Wyscaver 4521 Weld County Road 44 3880 Vanteylingen #317 Berthoud, CO 80513 Colorado Springs, CO 80917 Roger and Francis Steinke John Q. Moses, aka Jack Mose 4686 Weld County Road 46 2716 South Golden Way Berthoud, CO 80513 Denver, CO 80227 Michael and Barbara Soleta M. R. Diggs 4912 Weld County Road 46 (Marshall R. Diggs, Jr. ) Berthoud, CO 80513 3981 South Dexter Street Englewood, CO 80110 Colleen, Bryant, and Peggy Root, Trustees Gerrity Oil and Gas Corporation 4968 Weld County Road 46 4100 E. Mississippi Ave. , Suite 1200 Berthoud, CO 80513 Denver, CO 80222 Norwest Bank Denver, Trustee Ivar and Donna Larson c/o Real Estate Investments 925 N. County Line Road, Route 1 (Purdy Trust) Berthoud, CO 80513 1700 Broadway Denver, CO 80274 R.B. Fickel 20406 N. 141st Street Drive Sun City West, AZ 85375-5536 Albert and Lorraine Michall 643 W. 10th Street Loveland, CO 80537 940261 AMENDED NOTICE Pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado and the Weld County Subdivision Ordinance, a public hearing will be held in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, First Floor, Greeley, Colorado, at the time specified. All persons in any manner interested in the Minor Subdivision Final Plat are requested to attend and may be heard. Should the applicant or any interested party desire the presence of a court reporter to make a record of the proceedings, in addition to the taped record which will be kept during the hearing, the Clerk to the Board's Office shall be advised in writing of such action at least five days prior to the hearing. The cost of engaging a court reporter shall be borne by the requesting party. BE IT ALSO KNOWN that the text and maps so certified by the Weld County Planning Commission may be examined in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, located in the Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Third Floor, Greeley, Colorado. DOCKET NO: 94-21 APPLICANT: Ivar and Donna Larson 925 North County Road, Route 1 Berthoud, Colorado 80513 DATE: March 9, 1994 (Initial hearing date February 23, 1994) TIME: 10:00 a.m. REQUEST: A Minor Subdivision Final Plat (Whitetail #1) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the Et, of Section 14, Township 4 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado LOCATION: Approximately 2z miles southwest of the Town of Johnstown BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO BY: DONALD D. WARDEN WELD COUNTY CLERK TO THE BOARD BY: Shelly K. Miller Deputy Clerk to the Board DATED: February 14, 1994 EA hi bit- 94®2t;1 iiiifr6,, - mEmORAnDUm Board of County Commissioners February 18, 1994 Mae 1, ailli To Dam Monica Daniels-Mika, Long Range Planner COLORADO From Continuation Comments Sobioct: Due to an infraction of the public hearing notice process, Case Numbers S-349 and S-350 for Ivar and Donna Larson (Whitetail 1 and 2) need to be continued until such time that adequate notice of a public meeting can be given. The applicants are requesting that this case be continued to the March 9, 1994, meeting. x h,b<-+6 940261 ATTENDANCE RECORD HEARINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS ON THIS 9th DAY OF March 1994i DOCKET 0 94-24 - Resubdivision, Donald Parker DOCKET U 94-21 - Minor Subdivision Final Plat, Ivar and Donna Larson (Whitetail /1) DOCKET 9 94-23 - Minor Subdivision Final Plat, Ivar and Donna Larson (Whitetail 92) DOCKET U PLEASE write or print your name legibly, your address and the DOCKET U (as listed above) or the name of the applicant of the hearing you are attending. 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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SIGN POSTING CERTIFICATE - I HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY THAT THE SIGN PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES WAS POSTED ON THE PROPERTY AT LEAST 10 DAYS BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HEARING FOR CASE 1 1; ?--Cl‘ ` THE SIGN WAS POSTED BY: 11- 1171 1,./i- L Fa-- /f K 1. I - /A• Wtl. AES°ni NAME OF PERSON POSTING SIGN cjii&-ttlia.-1-4si-s----r SIGNATURE -9F APPLICANT STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) "-%'(,\)4S \\'' SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO ME THIS\' DAY OF '�C� 19�`� SEAL NOT AZtY PUBLIC MY COMMISSION EXPIRES y_-�J-- (mil LAST DAY TO POST SIGN IS: M a5- , 1994. PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' OFFICE ON OR BEFORE THE DATE OF THE HEARING. = EXHIBIT x BACON LAKE FARMS Colorado and Kansas Ivar W.and Donna M. Larson,Owners and Operators 925 North County Line Road, Route 1 Berthoud, Colorado 80513 January 21, 1994 DiggAggqcr Ms. Monica Daniels-Mika, Current Planner Department of Planning Services III l JAN 2 1 1994 Weld County Administrative Services 1400 N. 17th Avenue weld County Planning Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Whitetail Acres 1 and 2 Portions of Section 14-T4N-R68W Dear Monica: We are writing a letter with the questions we have following the Planning Commission hearing. We would appreciate your response before we decide whether to go to the County Commissioners so that we can make a better decision and more efficient presentation relevant to the areas you feel we need to address. We would appreciate clarification of the status of our modified Recorded Exemption application and confirmation that our two minor subdivision applications are valid for the modified Recorded Exemption lot and remaining 100+ acre parcel. We would appreciate any clarification of your December 22, 1993 memo/letter of recommendation for denial with regard to which sections of the Minor Subdivision criteria in 14.5.9.1 through 14.5.9.16 (and 14.5.16.1 through 14.5.16.16 for the Board of Commissioners) that the Planning Department feels we have not met. If you have any questions, please call. Sincerely, Ivar W. and Donna M. Larson b-(1+ 940261 1..„ ‘ s iitic,H., `�� k, 41334DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE (303)353. 45, EXT. 35a0 �it „ WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES mat w i'a .P'"-�•ni 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE i� i r!y� GREEL140 COLORADO 80631 AVENUE COLORADO February 3, 1994 Bacon Lake Farms Ivar and Donna Larson 925 N. County Line Road, Route /{1 Berthoud, CO 80513 Subject: Mt. View 1 and 2 (part of Section 5 , T4N, R68W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado) and Whitetail 1 and 2 (part of Section 14, T4N, R68W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. Dear Mr. and Mrs . Larson: In response to your letter of January 21, 1994, Mr. Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, has written the attached comments. You also asked for additional clarification concerning the Department of Planning Services recommendation of denial (dated January 11, 1994) , and clarification on Section 14.5.9.1 of the Weld County Subdivision • Ordinance. Section 14. 5.9.1 of the Weld County Subdivision Ordinance concerns variances and is not applicable to these cases. The standards for Minor Subdivision are covered in Section 4.5.9.1 through 4.5.9.16. In this section criteria for recommendations are delineated. The majority of these criteria are concerned with the design of the minor subdivision. The attached staff recommendation points out the major concerns for denial, however you may want to look at Section 4.5.9.1 and 4.5.9.5 of the Weld County Subdivision Ordinance for additional clarification. Amended Recorded Exemption 1373 will be considered by the Board of County Commissioners on the same day the Board considers the application for a Minor Subdivision 'on the above parcel. You may review this case (in our office) at any time. If I can be of further assistance, please call. Respectfully, ThDanifl Long Range Planner ATTACHMENTS Department of Planning Services Recommendation, January 11, 1994 Letter from Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, January 28, 1994 Department of Planning Services Recommendation, January 18, 1994 940261 _ �� To Monica Daniels Mica February 15 , 1994 Stir‘ky Nr I Data • pee D. Morrison, Assistant County Attorney COLORADO From Question on Urban Growth Boundaries Subject: The question has arisen as to whether the location of a municipality outside of Weld County has any effect on the three mile rule as it is currently constituted in the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan does not appear to distinguish between municipalities located inside or outside of Weld County, except that the map does not necessarily show the three mile influence from municipalities outside of the County. The map is also out of date as to Weld County municipalities given recent annexations . It is my opinion that the Comprehensive Plan does not intend to treat out-of-county municipalities any differently than municipalities which are within the county. ldm/gb:daniels cviFF8 1 6 1994 •unb emu's,'Planning 9'10261 BACON LAKE FARMS Colorado and Kansas Ivar W, and Donna M. Larson,Owners and Operators 925 North County Line Road. Route 1 Berthoud, Colorado 80513 February 13, 1994 o Ms. Monica Daniels-Mika, Current Plannerti Department of Planning Services FEB 1 4 1994 Weld County Administrative Services 1400 N. 17th Avenue 'NPld�nurnv planning Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Mountain View 1 and 2, A portion of Section 5-T4N-R68W Whitetail Acres 1 and 2, A portion of Section 14-T4N-R68W Dear Monica: _ We received your letter dated February 3, 1994, and still have specific questions as follows: 1. Our request was for you to respond in writing specifically as to where we have not met the requirements of 4.5.9.1 through 4.5.9.16 of the standards for Minor Subdivision of the Weld County Subdivision Ordinance. Please give details as to how we are not in compliance in the above referenced four proposals. Specifically, please correlate the planning department comments and to the numbered section which is pertinent. 2. Your response states "we may want to refer to Section 4.5.9.1 and 4.5.9.5". Are you stating that we do not meet those criteria? If so, please state so and detail specifically how and why we do not meet those sections in all four proposals. 3. We assume from your letter that we do meet all other sections. If this is not so, please specifically state which sections we do not meet. We will assume that no further response means we have met all but 4.5.9.1 and 4.5.9.5. Again, please be specific as to which one of our proposals you are referring. 4. We also would like a specific response as to whether we are in or not in Weld County's definition of an Urban Growth Area with all four proposals. There seems to be some confusion on this issue and we would like this resolved prior to meeting with the County 940261 Ms. Monica Daniels-Mika Page 2 February 13, 1994 Commissioners. As you are aware, I have called Mr. Morrison and he has committed to clarify this matter in writing based on the Weld County Urban Growth Definition. 5. Your letter dated February 3, 1994, shows enclosures of"Department of Planning Services Recommendations dated January 11, 1994 and January 18, 1994", but neither were enclosed and we would like copies of both. We did receive the Planning Commission's Resolution and Lee Morrison's Letter dated January 28, 1994. If you have any questions, please call. Sincerely, ,,,/ r_h__:_z_H( I Cy)474.-C 'i I- i,24 --- Ivar W. and Donna M. Larson 940261 if its 7 , OFFICE OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS • PHONE(303)356.4000. EXT. 4200 FAX(303)352-0242 nn P.O. BOX 758 Willie n� -- ,r� c"'� GREELEY, COLORADO 80632 COLORADO IFIFEB »�; L. "-o-.a-••M.,olannina January 5, 1994 _ Ivar and Donna Larson 925 North County Road, Route 1 — Berthoud, Colorado 80513 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Larson: - Your applications for a Minor Subdivision Final Plat (Whitetail #1) and a Minor' Subdivision Final Plat (Whitetail #2) have been recommended unfavorably to the Board of County Commissioners by the Planning Commission. The legal description of the properties involved is shown as part of the E; of Section 14, Township 4 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. If you wish to be heard by the Board of County Commissioners, it will be necessary for you to indicate your request by signing the bottom of this letter and returning it to this office. Please indicate the applications you wish to be heard by the Board. Regular hearing procedures will then be followed. This includes publishing a Notice of Hearing in the legal newspaper, an expense to be paid by you. In order to proceed as quickly as possible, we must receive your reply by Monday, February 7, 1994. If we are not in receipt of your request by that date, the matter will be considered closed. Sincerely, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO W. H. Webster, Chairman WHW: lmd • I/we, /,.J..h4,.. /" // ,140,2_.---__, do hereby request the Board of County Commissioners to review a above mentioned application(s) . 940261 AMENDED NOTICE Pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado and the Weld County Subdivision Ordinance, a public hearing will be held in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, First Floor, Greeley, Colorado, at the time specified. All persons in any manner interested in the Minor Subdivision Final Plat are requested to attend and may be heard. Should the applicant or any interested party desire the presence of a court reporter to make a record of the proceedings, in addition to the taped record which will be kept during the hearing, the Clerk to the Board's Office shall be advised in writing of such action at least five days prior to the hearing. The cost of engaging a court reporter shall be borne by the requesting party. BE IT ALSO KNOWN that the text and maps so certified by the Weld County Planning Commission may be examined in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, located in the Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Third Floor, Greeley, Colorado. DOCKET NO: 94-21 APPLICANT: Ivar and Donna Larson 925 North County Road, Route 1 Berthoud, Colorado 80513 DATE: March 9, 1994 (Initial hearing date February 23, 1994) TIME: 10:00 a.m. REQUEST: A Minor Subdivision Final Plat (Whitetail 01) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the El of Section 14, Township 4 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado LOCATION: Approximately 24 miles southwest of the Town of Johnstown BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO BY: DONALD D. WARDEN WELD COUNTY CLERK TO THE BOARD BY: Shelly K. Miller Deputy Clerk to the Board DATED: February 14, 1994 ci FEB 1 6 1994 \14 wrld rnu^.hi Planning 940261 AMENDED NOTICE Pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado and the Weld County Subdivision Ordinance, a public hearing will be held in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, Weld County Centennial Center. 915 10th Street, First Floor. Greeley. Colorado. at the time specified. All persons in any manner interested in the Minor Subdivision Final Plat are requested to attend and may be heard. Should the applicant or any interested party desire the presence of a court reporter to make a record of the proceedings, in addition to the taped record which will be kept during the hearing, the Clerk to the Board's Office shall be advised in writing of such action at least five days prior to the hearing. The cost of engaging a court reporter shall be borne by the requesting party. BE IT ALSO KNOWN that the text and maps so certified by the Weld County Planning Commission may be examined in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, located in the Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Third Floor, Greeley, Colorado. DOCKET NO: 94-23 APPLICANT: Ivar and Donna Larson 925 North County Road, Route 1 Berthoud, Colorado 80513 DATE: March 9, 1994 (Initial hearing date February 23, 1994) TIME: 10:00 a.m. REQUEST: A Minor Subdivision Final Plat (Whitetail #2) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the Ei of Section 14, Township 4 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado LOCATION: Approximately 2i miles southwest of the Town of Johnstown BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO BY: DONALD D. WARDEN WELD COUNTY CLERK TO THE BOARD BY: Shelly K. Miller Deputy Clerk to the Board DATED: February 14, 1994 FEB 16 1994 J Weld roomy Planning 940261 3035323361 TO: 303 351 0978 P01 MRP, 08 '94 16:16 iVRP. & DONNA LARSON !I BACON LAKE FARMS 'v Canada and Mau. !!� Kt W.and Donna N.Lanai.Owners and Oparnaa 925 North Canty Line Road, Route 1 Berthoud, Colorado 80513 A. ip March 8, 1994 jFAX COVER SHEET ,; TO: MONICA DANIELS-MIKA, CURRENT PLANNER Weld County Department of Planning Services 11, I FAX #: 303 351-0978 PHONES': 303 353-3845 DATE: March 8, 1994 FROM: WAR AND DONNA LARSON FAX #: 303 532-3361 (Please call first so I can turn on FAX) PHONE: 303 532-3361 PAGES BEING SENT: 6 INCLUDING COVER PAGE i. MATERIALS INCLUDED: March 4, 1993 letter to Chuck Cunliffe regarding the legal lot status of part of the East 1/2 of Section 14, T4N, R68W of the 6th pan., Weld County Please call if you have any questions. Ivar I ,'r • 4 • MAR 8 '94 15:1? 3035323361 PAGE.001 9402_61 ' MAP, 08 '94 16:18 [VAR 3 DONNA LARSON 3035323361 TO: 303 351 0978 P01 1•' t 'AR W. LARSON, Professional Engineer State of Colorado No. 13879 936 North County Una Road, Routs f Berthoud, Cotondo 30513 CTNephona and Fax: (303) 53x3361 March 4, 1993 • Mr. Chuck Cunliffe, AICP, Director • Department of Planning Services Weld County Administrative Services 1400 N. 17th Avenue 1 Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Legal Lot Status of part of the East 1/2, Section 14, Township 4 North, Range 68 I .. West, County of Weld • I. .,; Deer Mr. Cunliffe: " The attached legal description represents a legal lot and is the basis of our sketch plan sttrnitted to Weld County Planning on March 2, 1993. My reasons for this opinion are as follows: • H 1. Lot B of RE341 is undefined due to errors end has been abandoned as a description and replaced with a metes and bounds legal description and referenced by '...being more particularly described as follows." 2. This is the same legal as called out by Weld County Public Trustee in i955 which i would have be4n reviewed by the Weld County Attorney and Weld County iI Planning. L. 6 3. The legal description called out on the attachment is the basis of the title insurance : :1g: issued by Stewart The Guaranty Company. ii1'. i 4. The excluded area for the house in the center is based solely on a metes and I'. bounds description and was quit claimed back and forth by metes and bounds to i ill. dean up a property line running through the house. 5. This metes andi bounds legal description for the property line In the northeast follows the ownership line in the northeast. The Lot B drawing does not. ` B. The metes and hounds legal description for the property line on the south follows .: p; essentially the ended Recorded Exemption for Lot B but not the unamended. c' However, the actual distances are not correct in the amended one. ,. 'E i lit _ _ MAR 8 '94 15:19 30.35323361 PAC',E.001 940261 r ;'1! I MFR 08 '94 16:19 IVAR 8 DONNA CARSON 3035323361 TO: 303 351 0978 P02 w _ Mr. Chuck Cuntiffs, AIC , Director Page 2 March 4, 1903 7. The legal descrl contains 190+ acres and the division represents two eighty plus legal parce . This alone should allow acceptance of our sketch plan. Summarizing,t legal descripti on attached to this letter Is correct according to the II assessor, the seller's sy, my attorney, the title insurance attorney, my licensed surveyor and, in 1988, the Weld County Public Trustee's Attorney as implied by the 1! Public Trustee accept" it I have existed and I would appreciate your fderable time and uy trying to rther consideration up ., as to the current legal of this parcel. It is my intention to make this piece of lend i once again productive I Its highest and best use, but I cannot proceed until we have an accep table legal desert ton. l,p, s Sincerely, tli, ; l • . 1 Ivar W. Larson, P.E. 1ly' is v4 j, i ii ii II 1 i i , n MAR 0 '94 15:20 3035323361 PAGE.002 940261 Mk 3035323361 T0: 303 351 0978 P01 MAR 08 '94 16:20 VAR. DONNA LARSON ', WARRANTY DilD , MIA DEED, Sade this 1st day of May, 1992, between L. A L., INC., a Colorado Corporation located in the County of Latimer and the State of Colorado, Of the, tiret part, and IVAR W. AND DONNA M. LARSON, Tenants in Common, of the County Of Lorimer and state of Colorado, of the second part: WITNESSBTV, that the said party of the first part, for and in consideration of the eum of Ten Dollars and other good and valuable considerations to the maid• : party of the first part in hand paid by the said party of the second part, the .i; teceipt whereof is hereby confessed and acknowledged, has granted, bargained, sold, and conveyed, and by these presents does grant, bargain, sell, convey and confirm unto the said party of the second part, hie heirs and assigns forever, 3] all the following described parcels of land, situate, lying and being in the ',!: County of Weld and State of Colorado, to-wit: jl ALL OP TNN NE1/4 and all that part of the SE1/4 lying North of the Little Thompson River in Section 14, Township 4 North, Range 63 West of the 6th P.N., Weld County, Colorado' ,�. -I! EZCEPT, the following described property, ct 4 of section 14, Township 4 North, Range 60 Nest of , � the 6t E Part off theh P.M.,., Meld COudty, Colorado, being more particularly fdescribed as follows, : 4 beginning at the Northeast Corner of said Section 14, and ". .`, considering • ; - the North line of maid Ns 1/4 as bearing East and West .. • ! with all other bearings contained herein relative thereto.1{r s ' Thence South 00'27.42' West, 1821.68 feet; 4 Thence North 34.46'24• West, 344.55 feats IF',; Thence North 27.31'32' West, 153.49 feet; H, Thence North 19°32'43' West, 124.90 feet; : A! Thence North 16611.32° west, 259.4E feet; •.Li Thanes North 30°01'40' West, 487.79 feet; ' Thence North 26.22'29" West, 399.87 feet; •. , I Thence North 47°08'52' West, 375.00 feet to a point on the north . i line of said Ni 1/4 and the approximate center line of Cnty Rd 46; Manna continuing along said North line, North 90'00'00' East, a diastases of 1,092.92 feet to the Point of Beginning. , g ,;; I iu*tOm EZCEPT, the following described property: I That portion of the East Half of Section 14, Township 4 North, Range N Meat of the ith P.K., County of Weld, State of Colorado, more particularly described se follows; . i osesideriag the worth line of the Northeast quarter of said Section, I as sdaumanted by a 1/2° zither at the Northeast corner and the North Quarter corner of said section, to bear East and West and with all ( i I bearings contained herein relative thereto. , IC' ' Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Section 14; thence along the North line of the Northeast Quarter of said section West 1723.92 feet to the centerline of that certain 60.00 foot wide ? ' aecer, utility and irrigation easement described in Peed recorded r tt is Week 1064, at Reception Nusber 02005185, records of said County; thence along said centerline the following three courses and 1 i dietaeoesI i 1 • MAR 8 '94 15:22 3035323361 PAGE.001 • 940261 era an MAR 09 '94 16:21 IVAR a DONNA LARSON 3235323361 TO: 303 351 0978 P22 . f of a p, Booth 03°13'14' last 222.70 ng sa central e angle n of 40.5 tangent an curve radius to the Nat, radius of 379.05 feet, the chord of said curve bears South 23°38'48• .1F last 264.58 feetli the arc of said curve 270.26 feet to the end t'eenee Southerly along ci said curve, �I., thence tangent from said curve south 44°04'22' last 278.02 feet to 1 the TAUT POINT 0r 820INNZNal ,, thence continuing along said centerline of said easement the a: following three courses and distances' beginning of a tan ent curve jii south 44 04 22" last 115.09 feet to the beg 9g I cosoave to the Southwest, having a central angle of 45°23'00• and a radium of 167.41 feet, the chord of said curve beers South 21°22.52• ' 1; East 129.16 testlj . thence Southeasterly along the arc of said curve 132.60 feet to the 1, end of said curve; • thence tangent froa•said curve South 01°18'38° Nest 200.00 feet; ' thence North 88°41'22" Nest 360.00 feet; • thence North OS°18'38" East 400.00 [met; ii ' I; thence South 88°41'22' last 228.25 feet more or less to the TAON t POINT or 3SGINNsin. .00 t acne;, tili Ay 0nw-nd irrigation easementalf interest in that described in dopedfoot recorded 11 in Soo utility end • • in look 0983, at Reception No. 01910315, records of Meld County, `,,; interest, for access to the above eibed in thepted rty deedarecorded in . d all the Seek in the ssmainlwg easement de cr colredo. ' , leek 0982 J at Reception 01910315 , records of Held county, . TOQIThifR NITS TSl land in the 861/4 lying North of the Little •, 1 Thompson River sore particularly described as follows&ALL HAT PART of the soot i � , ion (14) hShort Quarter of said sect Fourteen] described as follows* j . Commencing at a;point on the Nast line of said. Section 138 rods j Mirth of the sou heast corner of said sections '',ar jsouthwesterly running $n a southweerly direction to a point 110 rods •• North and 40 rode West of the southeast corner of said sections thence due West 140 rods to the west line of said last half of the • southeast Quartefs thence North on aid west line 51 rods to the North line of said Si 1/4, thence last on the north line of said 8E 1/4 to the tat line of l maid 52 1/4, thence South on the I east acres sore line of or less. 1/4 23 rods to the place of i ' beginning, oonta1ining ;1 ` Also beginning 70 rods North of the Southwest corner of the wee, Self of the Southeast Quarter of said Section rcurteen(14); I thence northeasterly to a point 110 rods North and 25 rods last of F._ ease points A • thence last 52 rods to the east line of aid eighty; thence North 51 ]rods to the north line of saner thence lest along the north line of same to the northwest cornet • thereof; I the west line of said tE 1/4 91 reds to tbs plcoat a of eb fonth glong, containing 29 acres sore or lees. !(..: j phase of beginning, I. Also commencing Et a point on the east line of the Northwest Quarter 2 • A • 1. 5 3035323361 PAGE.002 MAR 8 '94 1 22 940261 MPR O8 '94 16:22 [VAR a DONNA LARSON 3035323361 TO: 303 351 0978 P03 ' r ..._ !' . ._, I . i;,' Yi ss 4i of said section fourteen (14) whence the north one-quarter corner of „: said section Wtrs worth 0.20' a distance of 933 feet; 1 . thence South along the seat one-quarter line a distance of 599 feet; Li. thence North 10146' West a distance of 300 feet; �; thence North 20'40' West a distance of 400 feet; ;k thence North 60!55' west a distance of 255 feet: . f! y WO'thence North 0' last a distance of 50 feet; pll thence South 711'10' Eat a distance of 155 feet; -wi — thence North 33!50' East a distance of 58.5 feet; I tI thence South 341'35' last a distance of 58 feet; { " ji thence south 581'20' last a distance of 85 feet; 4 thence South 32'35' laat a distance of 186 feet to the point of 3Ii beginning containing 2.01 acres more or less. ;; .II, 'tOOltNIN with ,all and singular the hereditaaeents and appurtenances I I' �N thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, and the ion and reversions, remainder and remainders, •rents, issues, and profits thereof; and all the estate, right, title, interest, claim and demand whatsoever of the said party of the !! first part, either inilaw or qs and appurtenances. qiy equity, f, n and to the above bargained premises,he li with • ; (I TO NATI AND TO HOLD the said premises above bargained and described, with forreveer appurtenances, the said party of to the said he first the part,c for its itself,rt, his its heirs succeeder.iand assigns, does covenant, grant, bargain and agree to and with the said party of the second part, hislheirs and assigns, that at the time of the ensealing and delivery of these presents, it is well seised of the premises above 'conveyed, as of good„ sure, pertsit, absolute and indefeasible estate of inheritance, in law, in fee simple, and has good right, full power and lawful authority to grant, ` j bargain, sell and concy the same in manner and form aforesaid, and that the same are free and clear om all former and other grants, bargains, sales,a liens, tares, aseessnt■ and encumbrances of whatever kind or nature caster, and easements and restriCtions of record, and the above bargained premises in the aannd assigniet and s, agable inst ees�n♦very the person orrtpersons lawfully of the d clainiag t, his heirs ' ., claim the whole or shy part thereof, the said party of the first part shall and will NOWUNANT AND FOAM= MIND. The singular number shall include the plural, the plsral the singular and the use of any gender shall be applicable to all Igenders. `•': lx WITNESS WHEREOF, The said party of the first part hath clammed its corporate name to be hereunto subscribed by its president, and its corporate seal ;II to be hereunto affixed, attested by its Secretary/Treasurer, the day and year first above written. INC. • i t f lYllSle y / ,.‘, , 2gLi I • t ' . J9 3 ifi !,j li MAR 8 '94 15:23 3035323361 PACE.003 940261 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PETITION OPPOSING WHITETAIL SUBDIVISION #2 Docket #94-23 As we are certain you understand many of us who oppose this subdivision are unable to attend this hearing because of prior commitments. We must therefore use this method to express our opinions as to this subdivision. The Weld County Comprehensive Plan is clearly supportive of several factors that we believe that compel your denial of this subdivision. First, land classified as prime farm ground should be retained for agricultural purposes. Larsons contend that their farm is not prime farm ground. We believe that the highest and best use of this farm is for agriculture. It was farmed successfully for many years by several different farmers. Last summer Larsons had an excellent crop of alfalfa on part of the land. They harvested a bumper wheat crop last summer right where they propose to build houses. It is our position that this land is not fit for housing. Weld County has been a leader for many years in preventing urban sprawl. Clearly these two six-lot subdivisions should be evaluated under the strict Weld County Guidelines for Subdivisions. As the Commission knows all too well, agriculture is a gamble in the best of years. The measure of the productivity of a parcel of agricultural land is not necessarily a function of the financial success of the person farming it. If return on investment is to be the standard with which we measure productive farm land then perhaps all of Weld County should be designated as available for subdivisions. Just as good farming contemplates efficient use of our resources so too should good planning. Rural subdivisions generate inordinate expenses that everyone in the County must pay. They are as inefficient and wasteful as the farmette sized lots that they create. The developer argues that since this land cannot be farmed as a larger parcel it can be farmed in smaller parcels through more labor intensive methods. The fallacy of this argument can be seen by even a cursory look at Larimer County's rural subdivisions. Because these acreages are too big to mow, too small to plow and too complex to irrigate they become eyesores. Second, the Comprehensive plan requires that we support subdivisions that efficiently use our utilities and transportation systems. Rural subdivisions require the parents to supplement the school buses and extracurricular activities become logistical burdens for everyone. Each time a family needs food, a movie, a hardware item, etc. it is While we realize that water, sewer, transportation and land use issues are not topics upon which we may be competent to comment we are concerned about them. 940261 There is no sewer system in place to take care of human waste. The Little Thompson River is already one of the worst polluted rivers in the area. Further, there is only a 3-inch water main that is not adequate to supply the farmers' needs and fire flows for the subdivisions. What are we doing about ensuring there is sufficient fire flow pressure during the heavy use periods in the summer and when all the ponds are frozen in the winter? The access road is a farm to market gravel road which is already a dusty polluter of the air. By adding 100 more vehicle trips per day with an average distance of 10 miles both ways the development will intensify the current problems of traffic and pollution. This cannot be in the County's best interests. At the appropriate time the developer should be required to pave County road 46 to meet the frontage road on the west and the county road on the east. The budgets and manpower of our sheriff and fire departments are already extended to their limits without expanding their duties to another sector of the County. Third, the Plan requires that development should be supportive of the highest and best use of the land and compatible with the surrounding uses. For many years Weld County has used good judgment to prevent urban sprawl. You are now being asked to approve two subdivisions which are not legally subdivisions. If you approve these two non-subdivisions you will be opening the gate to endless subdivisions. As you are well aware, these "minor" subdivisions create "major" problems. This farm is located within 2 1/2 miles northwest of Johnstown which currently has a population of 1,640. The town limits of Johnstown now extend approximately three blocks to the north of the Town Hall and there are no annexations pending. If you assume that Johnstown would grow at 5 percent a year (currently closer to 3 percent) and that all Johnstown's growth takes place directly toward Larsons' farm at a population density of 3,000 people per square mile, it will take thirty (30) years for the Larsons' farm to adjoin Johnstown. At a population density of 1 ,000 people per square mile it would take nine years. The focus of the Plan is to avoid urban sprawl and this subdivision creates it. Thank you for your consideration of our concerns. NAME ADDRESS DATE .I) e A_Q. A50 tiltuy loo .4-9-9/ ( n c7-193t /cite' -S- �� .2.213 I L- 4 c1q 3- 8- 9 y 517 a”y tv ee 1/T 3- 8 yy D LCAJ 3-8 299 940261 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PETITION OPPOSING WHITETAIL SUBDIVISION #2 Docket #94-23 As we are certain you understand many of us who oppose this subdivision are unable to attend this hearing because of prior commitments. We must therefore use this method to express our opinions as to this subdivision. The Weld County Comprehensive Plan is clearly supportive of several factors that we believe that compel your denial of this subdivision. First, land classified as prime farm ground should be retained for agricultural purposes. Larsons contend that their farm is not prime farm ground. We believe that the highest and best use of this farm is for agriculture. It was farmed successfully for many years by several different farmers. Last summer Larsons had an excellent crop of alfalfa on part of the land. They harvested a bumper wheat crop last summer right where they propose to build houses. It is our position that this land is not fit for housing. Weld County has been a leader for many years in preventing urban sprawl. Clearly these two six-lot subdivisions should be evaluated under the strict Weld County Guidelines for Subdivisions. As the Commission knows all too well, agriculture is a gamble in the best of years. The measure of the productivity of a parcel of agricultural land is not necessarily a function of the financial success of the person farming it. If return on investment is to be the standard with which we measure productive farm land then perhaps all of Weld County should be designated as available for subdivisions. Just as good farming contemplates efficient use of our resources so too should good planning. Rural subdivisions generate inordinate expenses that everyone in the County must pay. They are as inefficient and wasteful as the farmette sized lots that they create. The developer argues that since this land cannot be farmed as a larger parcel it can be farmed in smaller parcels through more labor intensive methods. The fallacy of this argument can be seen by even a cursory look at Larimer County's rural subdivisions. Because these acreages are too big to mow, too small to plow and too complex to irrigate they become eyesores. Second, the Comprehensive plan requires that we support subdivisions that efficiently use our utilities and transportation systems. Rural subdivisions require the parents to supplement the school buses and extracurricular activities become logistical burdens for everyone. Each time a family needs food, a movie, a hardware item, etc. it is While we realize that water, sewer, transportation and land use issues are not topics upon which we may be competent to comment we are concerned about them. 940261 There is no sewer system in place to take care of human waste. The Little Thompson River is already one of the worst polluted rivers in the area. Further, there is only a 3-inch water main that is not adequate to supply the farmers' needs and fire flows for the subdivisions. What are we doing about ensuring there is sufficient fire flow pressure during the heavy use periods in the summer and when all the ponds are frozen in the winter? The access road is a farm to market gravel road which is already a dusty polluter of the air. By adding 100 more vehicle trips per day with an average distance of 10 miles both ways the development will intensify the current problems of traffic and pollution. This cannot be in the County's best interests. At the appropriate time the developer should be required to pave County road 46 to meet the frontage road on the west and the county road on the east. The budgets and manpower of our sheriff and fire departments are already extended to their limits without expanding their duties to another sector of the County. Third, the Plan requires that development should be supportive of the highest and best use of the land and compatible with the surrounding uses. For many years Weld County has used good judgment to prevent urban sprawl. You are now being asked to approve two subdivisions which are not legally subdivisions. If you approve these two non-subdivisions you will be opening the gate to endless subdivisions. As you are well aware, these "minor" subdivisions create "major" problems. This farm is located within 2 1/2 miles northwest of Johnstown which currently has a population of 1,640. The town limits of Johnstown now extend approximately three blocks to the north of the Town Hall and there are no annexations pending. If you assume that Johnstown would grow at 5 percent a year (currently closer to 3 percent) and that all Johnstown's growth takes place directly toward Larsons' farm at a population density of 3,000 people per square mile, it will take thirty (30) years for the Larsons' farm to adjoin Johnstown. At a population density of 1,000 people per square mile it would take nine years. The focus of the Plan is to avoid urban sprawl and this subdivision creates it. Thank you for your consideration of our concerns. NAME ADDRESS DATE i twu 504/ ��C, el V / r f /94 5— 7 --3--Y- 940261 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PETITION OPPOSING WHITETAIL SUBDIVISION #2 Docket #94-23 As we are certain you understand many of us who oppose this subdivision are unable to attend this hearing because of prior commitments. We must therefore use this method to express our opinions as to this subdivision. The Weld County Comprehensive Plan is clearly supportive of several factors that we believe that compel your denial of this subdivision. First, land classified as prime farm ground should be retained for agricultural purposes. Larsons contend that their farm is not prime farm ground. We believe that the highest and best use of this farm is for agriculture. It was farmed successfully for many years by several different farmers. Last summer Larsons had an excellent crop of alfalfa on part of the land. They harvested a bumper wheat crop last summer right where they propose to build houses. It is our position that this land is not fit for housing. Weld County has been a leader for many years in preventing urban sprawl. Clearly these two six-lot subdivisions should be evaluated under the strict Weld County Guidelines for Subdivisions. As the Commission knows all too well, agriculture is a gamble in the best of years. The measure of the productivity of a parcel of agricultural land is not necessarily a function of the financial success of the person farming it. If return on investment is to be the standard with which we measure productive farm land then perhaps all of Weld County should be designated as available for subdivisions. Just as good farming contemplates efficient use of our resources so too should good planning. Rural subdivisions generate inordinate expenses that everyone in the County must pay. They are as inefficient and wasteful as the farmette sized lots that they create. The developer argues that since this land cannot be farmed as a larger parcel it can be farmed in smaller parcels through more labor intensive methods. The fallacy of this argument can be seen by even a cursory look at Larimer County's rural subdivisions. Because these acreages are too big to mow, too small to plow and too complex to irrigate they become eyesores. Second, the Comprehensive plan requires that we support subdivisions that efficiently use our utilities and transportation systems. Rural subdivisions require the parents to supplement the school buses and extracurricular activities become logistical burdens for everyone. Each time a family needs food, a movie, a hardware item, etc. it is While we realize that water, sewer, transportation and land use issues are not topics upon which we may be competent to comment we are concerned about them. 940261 There is no sewer system in place to take care of human waste. The Little Thompson River is already one of the worst polluted rivers in the area. Further, there is only a 3-inch water main that is not adequate to supply the farmers' needs and fire flows for the subdivisions. What are we doing about ensuring there is sufficient fire flow pressure during the heavy use periods in the summer and when all the ponds are frozen in the winter? The access road is a farm to market gravel road which is already a dusty polluter of the air. By adding 100 more vehicle trips per day with an average distance of 10 miles both ways the development will intensify the current problems of traffic and pollution. This cannot be in the County's best interests. At the appropriate time the developer should be required to pave County road 46 to meet the frontage road on the west and the county road on the east. • The budgets and manpower of our sheriff and fire departments are already extended to their limits without expanding their duties to another sector of the County. Third, the Plan requires that development should be supportive of the highest and best use of the land and compatible with the surrounding uses. For many years Weld County has used good judgment to prevent urban sprawl. You are now being asked to approve two subdivisions which are not legally subdivisions. If you approve these two non-subdivisions you will be opening the gate to endless subdivisions. As you are well aware, these "minor" subdivisions create "major" problems. This farm is located within 2 1/2 miles northwest of Johnstown which currently has a population of 1,640. The town limits of Johnstown now extend approximately three blocks to the north of the Town Hall and there are no annexations pending. If you assume that Johnstown would grow at 5 percent a year (currently closer to 3 percent) and that all Johnstown's growth takes place directly toward Larsons' farm at a population density of 3,000 people per square mile, it will take thirty (30) years for the Larsons' farm to adjoin Johnstown. At a population density of 1,000 people per square mile it would take nine years. The focus of the Plan is to avoid urban sprawl and this subdivision creates it. Thank you for your consideration of our concerns. NAME ADDRESS DATE Aerj 4 -T1, / 1"3" 1"le � (1( J �� / Px76.94 f ,i4 o1a � // eLe_LA1Gn• 5"/sy v,, r2..: c 9 a /suede R /7 r a 3/J/9Y �D G _ U w&ct>1 23 tit (1)cR 7 Sep, 44l CO X37 J-7- / ' J PHI 50 S_1 ",( ,w �� `V: ) 3`/ 3/6i 5'I • 940261 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PETITION OPPOSING WHITETAIL SUBDIVISION #2 Docket #94-23 As we are certain you understand many of us who oppose this subdivision are unable to attend this hearing because of prior commitments. We must therefore use this method to express our opinions as to this subdivision. The Weld County Comprehensive Plan is clearly supportive of several factors that we believe that compel your denial of this subdivision. First, land classified as prime farm ground should be retained for agricultural purposes. Larsons contend that their farm is not prime farm ground. We believe that the highest and best use of this farm is for agriculture. It was farmed successfully for many years by several different farmers. Last summer Larsons had an excellent crop of alfalfa on part of the land. They harvested a bumper wheat crop last summer right where they propose to build houses. It is our position that this land is not fit for housing. Weld County has been a leader for many years in preventing urban sprawl. Clearly these two six-lot subdivisions should be evaluated under the strict Weld County Guidelines for Subdivisions. As the Commission knows all too well, agriculture is a gamble in the best of years. The measure of the productivity of a parcel of agricultural land is not necessarily a function of the financial success of the person farming it. If return on investment is to be the standard with which we measure productive farm land then perhaps all of Weld County should be designated as available for subdivisions. Just as good farming contemplates efficient use of our resources so too should good planning. Rural subdivisions generate inordinate expenses that everyone in the County must pay. They are as inefficient and wasteful as the farmette sized lots that they create. The developer argues that since this land cannot be farmed as a larger parcel it can be farmed in smaller parcels through more labor intensive methods. The fallacy of this argument can be seen by even a cursory look at Larimer County's rural subdivisions. Because these acreages are too big to mow, too small to plow and too complex to irrigate they become eyesores. Second, the Comprehensive plan requires that we support subdivisions that efficiently use our utilities and transportation systems. Rural subdivisions require the parents to supplement the school buses and extracurricular activities become logistical burdens for everyone. Each time a family needs food, a movie, a hardware item, etc. it is While we realize that water, sewer, transportation and land use issues are not topics upon which we may be competent to comment we are concerned about them. 910,7:1 Ate; . �. • There is no sewer system in place to take care of human waste. The Little Thompson River is already one of the worst polluted rivers in the area. Further, there is only a 3-inch water main that is not adequate to supply the farmers' needs and fire flows for the subdivisions. What are we doing about ensuring there is sufficient fire flow pressure during the heavy use periods in the summer and when all the ponds are frozen in the winter? The access road is a farm to market gravel road which is already a dusty polluter of the air. By adding 100 more vehicle trips per day with an average distance of 10 miles both ways the development will intensify the current problems of traffic and pollution. This cannot be in the County's best interests. At the appropriate time the developer should be required to pave County road 46 to meet the frontage road on the west and the county road on the east. The budgets and manpower of our sheriff and fire departments are already extended to their limits without expanding their duties to another sector of the County. Third, the Plan requires that development should be supportive of the highest and best use of the land and compatible with the surrounding uses. For many years Weld County has used good judgment to prevent urban sprawl. You are now being asked to approve two subdivisions which are not legally subdivisions. If you approve these two non-subdivisions you will be opening the gate to endless subdivisions. As you are well aware, these "minor" subdivisions create "major" problems. This farm is located within 2 1/2 miles northwest of Johnstown which currently has a population of 1,640. The town limits of Johnstown now extend approximately three blocks to the north of the Town Hall and there are no annexations pending. If you assume that Johnstown would grow at 5 percent a year (currently closer to 3 percent) and that all Johnstown's growth takes place directly toward Larsons' farm at a population density of 3,000 people per square mile, it will take thirty (30) years for the Larsons' farm to adjoin Johnstown. At a population density of 1 ,000 people per square mile it would take nine years. The focus of the Plan is to avoid urban sprawl and this subdivision creates it. Thank you for your consideration of our concerns. NAME ADDRESS DATE LX'" . �r� iel It ��. . - • / " � t 1�* ,. .1'�,-.tee / 3 GL r l afr. 1 1✓ Ca+ t-O #7 ,q./-/i7 COT/147.y in.r°A, CLP - 2-72g.--c.1/2:17--- Ig'/2 e 14tu G o Cove /e.-,.) e0 3 /9/99 1. A 7r)CLA :c+ /6iL £ y7 Go L,✓t/a-,�d ('i 3/& 91/ 940261 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PETITION OPPOSING WHITETAIL SUBDIVISION #2 Docket #94-23 As we are certain you understand many of us who oppose this subdivision are unable to attend this hearing because of prior commitments. We must therefore use this method to express our opinions as to this subdivision. The Weld County Comprehensive Plan is clearly supportive of several factors that we believe that compel your denial of this subdivision. First, land classified as prime farm ground should be retained for agricultural purposes. Larsons contend that their farm is not prime farm ground. We believe that the highest and best use of this farm is for agriculture. It was farmed successfully for many years by several different farmers. Last summer Larsons had an excellent crop of alfalfa on part of the land. They harvested a bumper wheat crop last summer right where they propose to build houses. It is our position that this land is not fit for housing. Weld County has been a leader for many years in preventing urban sprawl. Clearly these two six-lot subdivisions should be evaluated under the strict Weld County Guidelines for Subdivisions. As the Commission knows all too well, agriculture is a gamble in the best of years. The measure of the productivity of a parcel of agricultural land is not necessarily a function of the financial success of the person farming it. If return on investment is to be the standard with which we measure productive farm land then perhaps all of Weld County should be designated as available for subdivisions. Just as good farming contemplates efficient use of our resources so too should good planning. Rural subdivisions generate inordinate expenses that everyone in the County must pay. They are as inefficient and wasteful as the farmette sized lots that they create. The developer argues that since this land cannot be farmed as a larger parcel it can be farmed in smaller parcels through more labor intensive methods. The fallacy of this argument can be seen by even a cursory look at Larimer County's rural subdivisions. Because these acreages are too big to mow, too small to plow and too complex to irrigate they become eyesores. Second, the Comprehensive plan requires that we support subdivisions that efficiently use our utilities and transportation systems. Rural subdivisions require the parents to supplement the school buses and extracurricular activities become logistical burdens for everyone. Each time a family needs food, a movie, a hardware item, etc. it is While we realize that water, sewer, transportation and land use issues are not topics upon which we may be competent to comment we are concerned about them. u a .°,57 MAR 0 4 1994 .mala re„.4 r olannin 340261 There is no sewer system in place to take care of human waste. The Little Thompson River is already one of the worst polluted rivers in the area. Further, there is only a 3-inch water main that is not adequate to supply the farmers' needs and fire flows for the subdivisions. What are we doing about ensuring there is sufficient fire flow pressure during the heavy use periods in the summer and when all the ponds are frozen in the winter? . The access road is a farm to market gravel road wh an average distance is already a dusty e of polluter of the air. By adding 100 more vehicle trips per day 10 miles both ways the development will intensify the current problems of traffic and pollution. This cannot be in the County's best interests. At the appropriate time the developer should be required to pave County road 46 to meet the frontage road on the west and the county road on the east. The budgets and manpower of our sheriff and fire departments are already extended to their limits without expanding their duties to another sector of the County. Third, the Plan requires that development should be supportive of the highest and best use of the land and compatible with the surrounding uses. For many years Weld County has used good judgment to prevent urban sprawl. You are now being t askedese to approve two subdivisions which are not legally subdivisions. If you approve non-subdivisions you will be opening the gate to endless subdivisions. As you are well aware, these "minor" subdivisions create "major" problems. soLuirThis farm is located within 2 1/2 miles northwest of Johnstown which currently has a population of 1 ,640. The town limits of Johnstown now extend approximately three blocks to the north of the Town Hall and there are no annexations pending. If you assume that Johnstown would grow at 5 percent a year (currently closer to 3 percent) and that all Johnstown's growth takes place directly toward Larsons' farm at a population density of 3,000 people per square mile, it will take thirty (30) years for the Larsons' farm to adjoin Johnstown. At a population density of 1,000 people per square mile it would take nine years. The focus of the Plan is to avoid urban sprawl and this subdivision creates it. Thank you for your consideration of our concerns. ADDRE DATE NAME ..cam �/1 x a lc'o wc' I2 /3 �ccc u,1 �J CS/.3 CC - - ` / n. a" k v( ;G t % -ifsc wok e - 1 00, Co .i a 144 49ed e " .. (a 1,s7 £ 9 �-- . ./l.. -' ' K 3 CZ / mss'-ems 6 - - i ?_ 97 / / arl- jam,j� l'' ' �� )� c �C �2 ? — sii --- 940261 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PETITION OPPOSING WHITETAIL SUBDIVISION #2 Docket #94-23 As we are certain you understand many of us who oppose this subdivision are unable to attend this hearing because of prior commitments. We must therefore use this method to express our opinions as to this subdivision. The Weld County Comprehensive Plan is clearly supportive of several factors that we believe that compel your denial of this subdivision. First, land classified as prime farm ground should be retained for agricultural purposes. Larsons contend that their farm is not prime farm ground. We believe that the highest and best use of this farm is for agriculture. It was farmed successfully for many years by several different farmers. Last summer Larsons had an excellent crop of alfalfa on part of the land. They harvested a bumper wheat crop last summer right where they propose to build houses. It is our position that this land is not fit for housing. Weld County has been a leader for many years in preventing urban sprawl. Clearly these two six-lot subdivisions should be evaluated under the strict Weld County Guidelines for Subdivisions. As the Commission knows all too well, agriculture is a gamble in the best of years. The measure of the productivity of a parcel of agricultural land is not necessarily a function of the financial success of the person farming it. If return on investment is to be the standard with which we measure productive farm land then perhaps all of Weld County should be designated as available for subdivisions. Just as good farming contemplates efficient use of our resources so too should good planning. Rural subdivisions generate inordinate expenses that everyone in the County must pay. They are as inefficient and wasteful as the farmette sized lots that they create. ` The developer argues that since this land cannot be farmed as a larger parcel it can be farmed in smaller parcels through more labor intensive methods. The fallacy of this argument can be seen by even a cursory look at Larimer County's rural subdivisions. Because these acreages are too big to mow, too small to plow and too complex to iirigate they become eyesores. Second, the Comprehensive plan requires that we support subdivisions that efficiently use our utilities and transportation systems. Rural subdivisions require the parents to supplement the school buses and extracurricular activities become logistical burdens for everyone. Each time a family needs food, a movie, a hardware item, etc. it is While we realize that water, sewer, transportation and land use issues are not topics upon which we may be competent to comment we are concerned about them. MAR 0 4 1994 AU \0\02a5_11 940261 •vela Pert!I Planning There is no sewer system in place to take care of human waste. The Little Thompson River is already one of the worst polluted rivers in the area. Further, there is only a 3-inch water main that is not adequate to supply the farmers' needs and fire flows for the subdivisions. What are we doing about ensuring there is sufficient fire flow pressure during the heavy use periods in the summer and when all the ponds are frozen in the winter? The access road is a farm to market gravel road which is already a dusty polluter of the air. By adding 100 more vehicle trips per day with an average distance of 10 miles both ways the development will intensify the current problems of traffic and pollution. This cannot be in the County's best interests. At the appropriate time the developer should be required to pave County road 46 to meet the frontage road on the west and the county road on the east. The budgets and manpower of our sheriff and fire departments are already extended to their limits without expanding their duties to another sector of the County. Third, the Plan requires that development should be supportive of the highest and best use of the land and compatible with the surrounding uses. For many years Weld County has used good judgment to prevent urban sprawl. You are now being asked to approve two subdivisions which are not legally subdivisions. If you approve these two non-subdivisions you will be opening the gate to endless subdivisions. As you are well aware, these "minor" subdivisions create "major" problems. 5o Ism Wtst This farm is located within 2 1/2 miles acsthwest-of Johnstown which currently has a population of 1,640. The town limits of Johnstown now extend _ approximately three blocks to the north of the Town Hall and there are no annexations pending. If you assume that Johnstown would grow at 5 percent a year (currently closer to 3 percent) and that all Johnstown's growth takes place directly toward Larsons' farm at a population density of 3,000 people per square mile, it will take thirty (30) years for the Larsons' farm to adjoin Johnstown. At a population density of 1,000 people per square mile it would take nine years. The focus of the Plan is to avoid urban sprawl and this subdivision creates it. Thank you for your considaration of our concerns. NAME ADDRESS DATE O c-- ',5 cz-,7. . c't-ht ce-ee CoC/> riv;c,:-/c.- it / , -"?. 3 c ( i ( . i_y ei-b7c-Sid% /;17//t/H-1. - '74; c0Hift: t T:77,17 . :cli ;`7<:c/sii - ' ''- ' rprrnif "itzti 2i751 iA/i,2 4/24 QcrPh X71 3 -3 %GI 6e er) Ck:c t.}.w,,,e6, We Cc^ e/"? Y /J zt r/t ?c' > ; C'✓� -3131r1 940261 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PETITION OPPOSING WHITETAIL SUBDIVISION #2 Docket #94-23 As we are certain you understand many of us who oppose this subdivision are unable to attend this hearing because of prior commitments. We must therefore use this method to express our opinions as to this subdivision. The Weld County Comprehensive Plan is clearly supportive of several factors that we believe that compel your denial of this subdivision. First, land classified as prime farm ground should be retained for agricultural purposes. Larsons contend that their farm is not prime farm ground. We believe that the highest and best use of this farm is for agriculture. It was farmed successfully for many years by several different farmers. Last summer Larsons had an excellent crop of alfalfa on part of the land. They harvested a bumper wheat crop last summer right where they propose to build houses. It is our position that this land is not fit for housing. Weld County has been a leader for many years in preventing urban sprawl. Clearly these two six-lot subdivisions should be evaluated under the strict Weld County Guidelines for Subdivisions. As the Commission knows all too well, agriculture is a gamble in the best of years. The measure of the productivity of a parcel of agricultural land is not necessarily a function of the financial success of the person farming it. If return on investment is to be the standard with which we measure productive farm land then perhaps all of Weld County should be designated as available for subdivisions. Just as good farming contemplates efficient use of our resources so too should good planning. Rural subdivisions generate inordinate expenses that everyone in the County must pay. They are as inefficient and wasteful as the farmette sized lots that they create. The developer argues that since this land cannot be farmed as a larger parcel it can be farmed in smaller parcels through more labor intensive methods. The fallacy of this argument can be seen by even a cursory look at Larimer County's rural subdivisions. Because these acreages are too big to mow, too small to plow and too complex to irrigate they become eyesores. • Second, the Comprehensive plan requires that we support subdivisions that efficiently use our utilities and transportation systems. Rural subdivisions require the parents to supplement the school buses and extracurricular activities become logistical burdens for everyone. Each time a family needs food, a movie, a hardware item, etc. it is While we realize that water, sewer, transportation and land use issues are not topics upon which we may be competent to comment we are concerned about them. C� M5! 7 rik MAR 0 4 1994 L 'Nam"rut Planning 9402,61 There is no sewer system in place to take care of human waste. The Little Thompson River is already one of the worst polluted rivers in the area. Further, there is only a 3-inch water main that is not adequate to supply the farmers' needs and fire flows for the subdivisions. What are we doing about ensuring there is sufficient fire flow pressure during the heavy use periods in the summer and when all the ponds are frozen in the winter? The access road is a farm to market gravel road which is already a dusty polluter of the air. By adding 100 more vehicle trips per day with an average distance of 10 miles both ways the development will intensify the current problems of traffic and — pollution. This cannot be in the County's best interests. At the appropriate time the developer should be required to pave County road 46 to meet the frontage road on the west and the county road on the east. The budgets and manpower of our sheriff and fire departments are already extended to their limits without expanding their duties to another sector of the County. Third, the Plan requires that development should be supportive of the highest and best use of the land and compatible with the surrounding uses. For many years Weld County has used good judgment to prevent urban sprawl. You are now being asked to approve two subdivisions which are not legally subdivisions. If you approve these two non-subdivisions you will be opening the gate to endless subdivisions. As you are well aware, these "minor" subdivisions create "major" problems. owhWcsk' This farm is located within 2 1/2 miles nOrtrunart of Johnstown which currently has a population of 1,640. The town limits of Johnstown now extend approximately three blocks to the north of the Town Hall and there are no annexations pending. If you assume that Johnstown would grow at 5 percent a year (currently closer to 3 percent) and that all Johnstown's growth takes place directly toward Larsons' farm at a population density of 3,000 people per square mile, it will take thirty (30) years for the Larsons' farm to adjoin Johnstown. At a population density of 1 ,000 people per square mile it would take nine years. The focus of the Plan is to avoid urban sprawl and this subdivision creates it. Thank you for your consideration of our concerns. NAME ADDRESS DATE -74.cp.w4' TIl flwr R/i r 0 711 p 3 -2 - "V" .91746 WcRK3 4,p. 3 -.2 - Fy tie"' 4 Ma.• `ligamt. ri O:g? WeR bk0 al-UMW/CO 8057 3 3- -9(1 214✓14,, 6) Li)(.4 N6 et a fGS/_ -.;-9 2).m 415 .21 Weld ,.Rd mil`/ si u4 . (`0 FoSl3 S- - 5;4`,/ , cz:[t G y'�.tztf t!ky.[— 'vela[ G o A t!‘ vJE'✓NcaF� �� S -�2 9/ 9402&,_ I. MAR 14 '94 10:03 IVAR & DONNA LARSON 3035323361 IS: TO 303 351 0978 P01 l ii ' BACON LAKE FARMS Colorado sad Kansas .y Mr W.and Donna M.Canon,Owners and(*trams 925 Noah Cnr,uty Line Road, Route 1 Berthoud, Colorado 80513 �I iMarch 14, 1994 6umuela,�,,,::,,�, ,,,,,a FAX COVER SHEET t. ''56! 7 L bon �I I TO: MONICA DANIELS-MIICA, CURRENT PLANNER L5�l.n�n I r5 � Weld County Department of Planning Services ` FAX #: 303 351-0978 PHONE#: 303 353-3845 • I DATE: March 14, 1994 FROM: WAR AND DONNA LARSON FAX #: 303 532.3361 (Please call first so I can turn on FAX) PHONE: 303 532-3361 • PAGES BEING SENT: _5 INCLUDING COVER PAGE MATERIALS INCLUDED: Flyer on the Colorado Centennial Farm Program 6/6/89 Deeds from Gibbons, Hayes, and Spencer to R.B. Fickel for SE/4 & W/2 :,� of 12-4-68, Weld County We don't feel the Centennial Farm status would be such an issue except that the Planning Department made it part of the Resolution for denial from the Planning Commission and u you made it part of your presentation to the County Commissioners, We understand that you did not mean to mislead anyone, but at this point we feel it is important for the Planning Department to issue a correction at the opening of Wednesdays meeting with the county (`rammit6ionerb. For verification, please contact la Mr. Jim Rub' -�% tnge, Colorado Department of Agriculture, 303-239.4114 Mr. Lane Ittleson, Colorado Historical Society, 303-866-4678 Please call if you have any questions. Ivan 4 EXHIBIT MAR 14 '94 09:04 3035323361 PAC .001 '2/ 9y-23 940261. lig: M�F-R :L.' '...-1 12:03 I VFP, 2. DONNA LARSON 303330-3361 / TO: 303 351 09?8 P02 ry, Colorado Centennial '" • ? ft r 7 l'T. l7arm Program *a �[ r ; �COLORADOCENTENNIALF.ARM = e•-•S I;{ V� h&D recognizes farms and ranches {"r, +., o.r ` 4.-•t• t have remained in the same family for '.. '1:..',... a -- • u-,sir .,� 'r r _ � 3 -, ,i, i e dun 100 years.An additional award, � Derr• ., i .. CENTENNIAL FARM HISTORIC • *.,� tiCTC1RE5 AWARD, honors Cm- j� t u Li..L... '� M 11- nnal (alma and ranches with buildings il t r. 1= j�i t are more than SO years old. The - jl�. P 1 ;JrIci1it_jjfljj{ • 7 IIIIII�I Ill l , i fil F ,.:'. or the contributions made by the -�y!.,y .,e, _.�� .se,/,;:/. x.,� re's long-standing farm and ranch : .flies. .�y.r Tt, yr .s`-+:.R ,Y. . I i'I i .a.. 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'• PONS we is r 4r r curs r epassr r..tseaww.*.spew.rags.,on r wares . .w...rrerran�.sea.ra rlaMdrrWEILSSaa�rr.dd.r.r.swr ... .44. saws$ rerlr.arlatarrrr.gsdrele..eS_rerrwarnaa. -- - A•arawla$.Aral arm r.bas..rdaaar rdralpmam�s.rwwfy Idatear - - ayraraArraaa*r tint r .a SSrpara-asaa.S w.waa•..ey .r - n.r.rrsaa his rrrara•asrrlr..reareswahww.w re y ri.a■r Oal..des.egad.in psi awe.par.,Psalm r mal,.-*a el balsa..I bee.*Y.ap*.r Y vs podgy,a pan/Wq«A•.ar r.rr..rrerrenomrreSs&rrrrar - rsrdatYaraa..a•44rrrasara..+ares.aisal n Sinn"w, • sew tae. at 11ayfha, asserted, ao.aeeaa, reetr'-eloa and raar.atias et raced, aid ssrrplmlprarrawr,.srtlr Seale da.ra, has halseeissineerelsortarar pea Isla tag a a emu rad amp pm.*NM pia AM ail MS40VNOlO1taceps IN IVIIIIIIII 711411SIOR SaemfalY,aada Pad mSs dean wlam / , ... SWOOP COLIIOINCA r ter• t1M 111711111:1110 7Y Sena .a, .eaaarb sea a aa *r r*tbat as MOterinY .awe ' Ya • 0011,6 rla r 23rd da• Ng ,win .1 mien I. groat ad limns Names. • tY earbeb.aar.. Well 1, 1911, es/`.T., r era Ilf WS cal alma 91 ainlettinal 1Nihsi.ps t t •y ,:�. .• 'Bads.., .^ `$dill$ --'-- ---- - • tin eY.Sr SO. se is ilea .dream.-..lug pr s MAR 14 '94 09:07 3035323361 PAGE.004 940261 T' 51.. COIMRADO HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Colorado History Museum 1300 Broadway Denver,Colorado 80203-2137 March 14, 1994 Ms. Monica Mika Weld County Department of Planning 1400 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Ms. Mika: Thank you for your inquiry about the status of the Clark-Rudolph Centennial Farm in Weld County. As I told you on the phone, the Centennial Farm program recognizes Colorado farms and ranches that have been in the same family for 100 years or more. The Clark-Rudolph farm received official designation as a Centennial Farm in 1989, on the one hundredth anniversary of its founding. These awards are primarily recognition of a family's achievement, and the designation does not pass on with the land after it is sold out of the founding family's ownership. Therefore, it is probably not appropriate for the current owner to continue to display the Centennial Farm sign, since the farm is no longer in the original family's ownership. We have communicated this to the current owner, who has agreed to remove the sign. However, we have no program of policing past centennial farms and removing them from our lists when they are sold; in fact, we have no intention of ever removing such farms from our lists. Our listings state that these farms were Centennial Farms as of the year of designation, and that fact will always remain. It is certainly accurate to state that the farm in question was designated as a Colorado Centennial Farm in 1989, and that the achievement of 100 years of family farming will always be associated with that farm. I hope that this letter has clarified, and not confused, the situation. If you have any questions, I can be reached at (303) 866-4676. £iton rely, \I1 1994 \11,, MAR 7 1 HI Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer "6-4- rawipell 940261 CO HISTORICAL. SOCIETY TEL :303-866-5739 Mar 14 94 15 :51 No .013 P .01 !Itiayrtr. LipAT45 \-7-- leNiffte�s -: x a:S It\I MAR 1 5 1994 COLORADO � :;« °napalm, HISTORICAL sociory The Colorado History Museum 1300 Broadway Ucowr.Colorado 80203.2137 March 14, 1994 Ms. Monica Mika Weld County Department of Planning 1400 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Ms. Mika: Thank you for your inquiry about the status of the Clark-Rudolph Centennial Farm in Weld County. • As I told you on the phone, the Centennial Farm program recognizes Colorado farms and ranches that have been in the same family for 100 years or more. The Clark-Rudolph farm received official designation as a Centennial Farm in 1989, on the one hundredth anniversary of its founding. These awards arc primarily recognition of a family's achievement, and the designation does not pass on with the land after it is sold out of the founding family's ownership. Therefore, it is probably not appropriate for the current owner to continue to display the Centennial Farm sign, since the farm is no longer in the original family's ownership. We have communicated this to the current owner, who has agreed to remove the sign. However, we have no program of policing past centennial farms and removing them from our lists when they arc sold; in fact, we have no intention of ever removing such farms from our lists. Our listings state that these farms were Centennial Farms as of the year of designation, and that fact will always remain. It is certainly accurate to state that the farm in question was designated as a Colorado Centennial Farm in 1989, and that the achievement of 100 years of family farming will always he associated with that farm. I hope that this letter has clarified, and not confused, the situation. If you have any questions, I can be reached at(303) 866-4676. Sicly, Lane Ittelson Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer EXHIBIT gy1//94'2,1 MAR 14 '94 15:59 303 866 5739 PALE.001 9402131 MI ,f[ - ,.. ----...__ '.r. i MAR 14 '94 10:03 IVAR 8 CC "r LARSON 3035323361 T0: 303 351 0978 P22 r olorado Centennial :: , arm Program .. 1` ' I , p, ., COLORADO CENTENNIAL FARM y . • • ARD recognizes farms and rancho r.r have remained in the same family for '.11 • Ct f -_ f. mt I. e dun 100 years.An additional sward. .,e r� 'k -+ i.• CENTENNIAL FARM HISTORIC • UCTURES AWARD, honors Can- t�`. -, [i mid farms and ranches with buildings 3 ,. _ , arit .F.n' r{ Ar,:.,•_;.. t we more than SO yeah old. The f S t. ' ' + °':. r • -o p.,j -e:.. I...11ill l f 0111 JffI UI1 �l ll . rs the ia' -. ... '-; I tee long-standing farm and ranch "L iFi-�,•. '''* t w9. ,. lines. w ,'4 ' • How to Apply 'i f if your farm or rash qualifies as a In order to have COLO�FARM,you In km or ranch certified ' I wiq'he awarded a certificate signed by the CO 1 RA DO as a CENTENNIAL FARM. the owner • •• of Colorado and a handsome CENTENNIAL FAB34 must submit an application form steins • .iI SI marker todisplayonyourproperty. informatlotnabaut .history tithe arm .;• A special marker will identify those farm. OvoidW saw family and its buildiryr,seed indicating slut the ,� that also qualify for the HISTORIC fa ware tan too saes farm ices the foliating esgndednma: • STRUCTURES AWARD. r r...o..�rg«w 0.fa moat be a Trodden farm or ranch :., rr..•awu�,•It must have a mistimes of 160 acres: i, mo 'i. t"`"r or if las than 160 acres, must have Cl gems yearly mks as ksat$i,00a • It must have been In your family cons ;.I; dnttously for at lest 100 yea .y -4,...1,-.,.,,, �(�„v. '.- '.. •` ..t: To qualify for the a sktion.l DENTEN- 1` t 7L. •,,O '.•Y il.' i 7 y( �1.i N1 � HISTORIC t r '1J{.{•.lt � ti}rls t� Y +i'" cl+j Y e t y } (3'�ik'•� �, t�W. FARM ciya�/Na. .�I�1 Vt�i i 'i' 1 - t •'. _ • �rL y/ "C'.;Pep TYRES AWARD, awe firm or ranch • a.. 4a.. _ . +ro x, ._ . Include buildings or attueaues that �.'t A art O mr 50 old. t ', 'A'' ,•s1 .'• r' r _ },t-; -t Y ' ♦,,,,itadat forces unavailable front: k eT of 1 ..I : , a r u . err ,'1 " al 1{ ,.':j•i r... 'Sate 'M'O -__ I r rite: - ,- J-'•'t of SotlsRF r+ -"'` . . has ban ptovklotl •, r� 10",- t'h me for '" j, •^ + . . __ ... . .. ° S Y + V 4 l: f-.f. i • . ...—. .....sYi....m MAR 14 '94 09:04 3035323361 PAGE.002 940261 EXHIBIT V .. i& ,47 WM ., •�, f • • "V t • S » .. I!- x►tIeft ft C. aqe �s �: p-' , r - w R pp k Nay, ar�kil to 4e t. .,.,r1 ,i , , . sue• •, rry{ •.b C r.ti, 1 .. tn+ M r ,.q d.1©4.. I. I. �( .': f • �, T. aG.r 1 Y::i t i tat*" V \ T d . '� i. ` t v P1 ttt!ti". . a) it • r ',441>.- Zr Li. k. • a • •�= IIII!!T 7a_ Y'.... ...., , .. . „ f� . . . 4 , vu:..--...- " 1 „. .. -...4„,-,, il i , ,,,,, I . .. „ _.,.,...... .....* 1; w„ ,p,.?.,. .. . ., . . .. .1-,..„ ..., v- vaa)., . ...., a , i . ........1.::-. - 4ik,, T.: ,,,,,.,_ . . ...4,,, or,„,„..r. , 4 - rell!pk. lir I 4-.4 ft: fir' T 011 D., 4 --t.t.c :i. ' ' • . ''. .r - - '-'-t-::. 4 ..:1 ..' ' :".' a. :;* " • t bx jt1 : .1 1• it 4 111 t! ► ;,,firE 1 • +, r•4 • 1411 /Y■ ir jhe isimigir • /.y t ^ •Y r r1 • 940261 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - - PETITION OPPOSING WHITETAIL SUBDIVISION #2 Docket #94-23 As we are certain you understand many of us who oppose this subdivision are unable to attend this hearing because of prior commitments. We must therefore use this method to express our opinions as to this subdivision. The Weld County Comprehensive Plan is clearly supportive of several factors that we believe that compel your denial of this subdivision. First, land classified as prime farm ground should be retained for agricultural purposes. Larsons contend that their farm is not prime farm ground. We believe that the highest and best use of this farm is for agriculture. It was farmed successfully for many years by several different farmers. Last summer Larsons had an excellent crop of alfalfa on part of the land. They harvested a bumper wheat crop last summer right where they propose to build houses. It is our position that this land is not fit for housing. Weld County has been a leader for many years in preventing urban sprawl. Clearly these two six-lot subdivisions should be evaluated under the strict Weld County Guidelines for Subdivisions. As the Commission knows all too well, agriculture is a gamble in the best of years. The measure of the productivity of a parcel of agricultural land is not necessarily a function of the financial success of the person farming it. If return on investment is to be the standard with which we measure productive farm land then perhaps all of Weld County should be designated as available for subdivisions. Just as good farming contemplates efficient use of our resources so too should good planning. Rural subdivisions generate inordinate expenses that everyone in the County must pay. They are as inefficient and wasteful as the farmette sized lots that they create. The developer argues that since this land cannot be farmed as a larger parcel it can be farmed in smaller parcels through more labor intensive methods. The fallacy of this argument can be seen by even a cursory look at Larimer County's rural subdivisions. Because these acreages are too big to mow, too small to plow and too complex to irrigate they become eyesores. Second, the Comprehensive plan requires that we support subdivisions that efficiently use our utilities and transportation systems. Rural subdivisions require the parents to supplement the school buses and extracurricular activities become logistical burdens for everyone. Each time a family needs food, a movie, a hardware item, etc. it is While we realize that water, sewer, transportation and land use issues are not topics upon which we may be competent to comment we are concerned about them.Ot7175t t MAR 04 1994 EX t r J 1T "'m,-t;Planning Z 9402ci There is no sewer system in place to take care of human waste. The Little Thompson River is already one of the worst polluted rivers in the area. Further, there is only a 3-inch water main that is not adequate to supply the farmers' needs and fire flows for the subdivisions. What are we doing about ensuring there is sufficient fire flow pressure during the heavy use periods in the summer and when all the ponds are frozen in the winter? The access road is a farm to market gravel road which is already a dusty polluter of the air. By adding 100 more vehicle trips per day with an average distance of 10 miles both ways the development will intensify the current problems of traffic and pollution. This cannot be in the County's best interests. At the appropriate time the developer should be required to pave County road 46 to meet the frontage road on the west and the county road on the east. The budgets and manpower of our sheriff and fire departments are already extended to their limits without expanding their duties to another sector of the County. Third, the Plan requires that development should be supportive of the highest and best use of the land and compatible with the surrounding uses. For many years Weld County has used good judgment to prevent urban sprawl. You are now being asked to approve two subdivisions which are not legally subdivisions. If you approve these two non-subdivisions you will be opening the gate to endless subdivisions. As you are well aware, these "minor" subdivisions create "major" problems. This farm is located within 2 1/2 miles northwest of Johnstown which currently has a population of 1,640. The town limits of Johnstown now extend approximately three blocks to the north of the Town Hall and there are no annexations pending. If you assume that Johnstown would grow at 5 percent a year (currently closer to 3 percent) and that all Johnstown's growth takes place directly toward Larsons' farm at a population density of 3,000 people per square mile, it will take thirty (30) years for the Larsons' farm to adjoin Johnstown. At a population density of 1,000 people per square mile it would take nine years. The focus of the Plan is to avoid urban sprawl and this subdivision creates it. Thank you for your consideration of our concerns. NAME ADDRESS DATE -« n f / ✓ L'F'�./,-Ci .{ /��L",{��i -/tom �/•'i 4,7 C _LI ( � i C /� ��C.' 7 ‘7,-*) ,,' 940261 ill - — -- • • C �r -,.:04,. , cL -ors- i „ :�� ' r ,- f c. W -we SMIA r . • r i i A ! 4. ir- 14 __-_ ' �a s.� al •4 �- .. , all Y e yY• ...„...i mss • • 3el .1, S�� • - di ' ...st_g.-_- at \ DT' ____.p _ 940261 . y al c� _ . 4 2- • f. •(:Ii..! g i • 1/4! V• tit? 41 \ I cc 3K ['t" J /fir... �� - 1 \,1 VIM" it a _ [ 3 .-41,---4-1----=-- v , ,...L....._.,.• iv AI . . .. .. .._________ : ...r_____-- --it 47:1-------_____ v., 1 ; IISIFIFIPHallie ir _� i f . , : - gotu- _ \v.: " 011 \ IL. O , re r • r. i r In 1 i �t �. 4 .- S� r .ti+- :\ �� _s r I. a> Otis•do ti ` ` , *._4:, - ....ter-' 7,77 iice�, �a � _ _~S �•�•�� a Sr .µ ( 7 '' it / I - II ti c -. , . ` it • �h',r .} �i ( '. rat.. X 4 .r t•f .. • ^ . - .....Ag . • - as ' fit • - a 1 - li —:di .C.C....%3 'let r - J� ,r tit : , r - , �. .\ jr _ tZ. a r b 1 !! , yam ' ^Y^+ �� l rv� i --Org P 4 t ;:-.=• , %.• AlitiVit ..... v ;'.. ., • jAf4 rl • DIV. If i' -S Alt Milli en IllOrtiTh. i 1 a ila s. a A 940261 > 'Continental Continental Guaranty Insurance. La/nee7'C & Credit Corporation P.O. Box 17830 Denver, CO 80217-0830 March 9, 1994 TO: Weld County Board of County Commissioners RE: Whitetail Acres 1 and 2 Subdivision Improvements Surety Bond 190 Acres in the east half of Section 14 , Township 4N, Range 68W of the 6th p.m. , Weld County, Colorado This is to advise that The Continental Insurance Company has agreed to provide a Surety Bond in the amount of $192, 100 in the event the Improvement Agreement for the referenced Subdivision is approved. This agreement is subject to our favorable review of the bond form to be used. Very truly eats, \ 4,ean -C- *. .fir Susan M. Perry Manager sp EXHIBIT 940261 Y 1 53 1 40- ' . .%. /64// /or I` Y l ``► i 4 EXHIBIT , I Y 940261 Hello