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Home My WebLink About930472.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT ON A LOT LESS THAN THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - ED AND CAROL LIND (USR #1005) WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on the 26th day of May,. 1993, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the Chambers of the Board for the purpose of hearing the application of Ed and Carol Lind, 12276 Weld County Road 74, Eaton, Colorado 80615, for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a single family dwelling unit on a lot less than the minimum lot size in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on the following described real estate, to-wit: Part of the NI of Section 6, Township 6 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado WHEREAS, said applicant was represented by Luke Lind, and WHEREAS, Section 24.4.2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance provides standards for review of said Special Review Permit, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners heard all of the testimony and statements of those present, has studied the request of the applicant and the recommendations of the Weld County Planning Commission and all of the exhibits and evidence presented in this matter and, having been fully informed, finds that this request shall be approved for the following reasons: 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 24. 7 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 2. It is the opinion of the Board of County Commissioners that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.4.2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows: a. The proposal is consistent with the Urban Growth Boundary Goals and Policies of the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. The Town of Windsor and the Town of Severance have no objections to this proposal. b. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural Zone District and is provided for as a Use by Special Review. c. The uses which would be permitted will be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses which include rural residences, oil and gas production, and agricultural production. The uses which would be permitted will be compatible with the future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the Agricultural Zone District. 930472 PL0908 C� ft, Cfr'1, f //V/ Pk.ogo8 - SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT - LIND (USR #1005) PAGE 2 d. The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort has been made to conserve productive agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use. e. No overlay districts affect the site. f. Special Review Permit Development Standards will provide adequate protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the application for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a single family dwelling unit on a lot less than the minimum lot size in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on the hereinabove described parcel of land be, and hereby is, granted subject to the following conditions: 1. The attached Development Standards for the Special Review Permit shall be adopted and placed on the Special Review plat prior to recording the plat. The plat shall be delivered to the Department of Planning Services and be ready for recording in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's office within 15 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners. 2. The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the property until the Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 26th day of May, A.D. , 1993. / BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: L (aa WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County Clerk to the Board _`' >.� «� � ff Constance L. arbert, Chairman , Deputy Cle k to the Bo W. H /gWebster, Pro? em APPROV S TO FORM: •'`- � George Baxter 2 2 EXCUSED DATE OF SIGNING (AYE) ounty Attorney Dale K. Hall Barbara J. Kirkmeyer 930472 SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ED AND CAROL LIND USR #1005 1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit is for a single family dwelling unit on a lot less than the minimum lot size in the A (Agricultural) Zone District as submitted in the application materials on file in the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development Standards stated herein. 2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 90 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 3. A Weld County Septic permit issued by the Weld County Health Department is required for the proposed home and the system shall be installed according to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations. 4. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance. 5. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 6. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 7. Personnel from the Weld County Health Department and Weld County Department of Planning Services shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply with the Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County Regulations. 8. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown herein and governed by the foregoing Standards and all applicable Weld County Regulations. Major changes from the plans or Development Standards as shown or stated shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans or Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. 9. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. 930472 NOT I C E The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, on May 26, 1993, conditionally approved two Site Specific Development Plans and Special Review Permits for the property and purpose described below. Conditional approval of these plans creates a vested property right pursuant to Article 68 of Title 24, C.R.S. , as amended, for a period of three years. APPLICANT: Ed and Carol Lind 12276 Weld County Road 74 Eaton, Colorado 80615 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the Ns of Section 6, Township 6 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado TYPE AND INTENSITY OF APPROVED USE: Single family dwelling units on lots less than the minimum lot size in the A (Agricultural) Zone District SIZE OF PARCEL: 72 acres, more or less 59 acres, more or less Failure to abide by the terms and conditions of approval will result in a forfeiture of the vested property right. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO BY: DONALD D. WARDEN CLERK TO THE BOARD Deputy Cl k to the Board PUBLISHED: June 3, 1993, in the Windsor Beacon 920472 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF COLORADO SS COUNTY OF WELD I, KEITH HANSEN, of said County of Weld,being duly sworn,say that I am publisher of WINDSOR BEACON a weekly newspaper having a general circulation in said County and State, published in the town of WINDSOR, in said County and State; and that the notice, of which the annexed is a true copy, has been published in said weekly for_L successive weeks, that the notice NONE TVIEANDSIfft16FTY was published in the regular and entire issue of every The Board of County OF APPROVED USE: number of the paper during the period and time of Commissioners of Weld SMpM fa9Ny AwSIMI° publication, and in the newspaper proper and not in a County, Colorado,on tuts on W lees thin supplement, and that the first publication of said notice May 26, 1993, the rrlktirraen let Malin was in said paper bearing the date of the conditionally approved- the A (Agricultural) two Site Specific Zore.DS Ict Development Plane and • 3 day of � , A.D., 1993 and Special Review Perot SIZE OF PARCEL:72 the last publicati nK bearing the date of the for the property and wires,MOM Of.less;59 purpose described acres,mentor Mee below. Conditional day of A.D., 19_ and approval of these party Failure to at tide 0/the that the said WINDSOR BEACON has been published creates a vested fens end cantons ot continuously and uninterruptedly for the period of 5 property right pursuant approval vein result to a consecutive weeks,in said County and State,prior to the to Article 68 of Tile 24, tonMNtae of the vested C.R.S., as amended, pmpsdytlirt - date of first publication of said notice, and the same is a for a period of three newspaper within the meaning of an Act to regulate yew. BOARD OF COUNTY printing of legal notices an advertisements, approved COMMISSIONERS, APPLICANT: Ed and WELD COUNTY, May 18, 1931,and all prior is r as in force. Carol Lind, 12276 Weld COLORADO • County Road 74, Eaton,Colorado 80615 BY: DONALD D. WARDEN, CLERK TO LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE BOARO • P LISHER Part of the N1/2 of �Q Section E Township 6 BY: Shelly K.Miller, Subscri d and sworn to before me this �/ day North, riange 66 West Deputy Clerk to the of 9.ziye 19 f/:3 M .np Et` PM. Weld Bond POISOMpilli 0. r�a se NOTARY PUBLIC_ My commission expires 21.4-4, p/ / gn HEARING CERTIFICATION DOCKETS NO. 93-28 AND NO. 93-29 RE: TWO SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLANS AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMITS FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNITS ON LOTS LESS THAN THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - ED AND CAROL LIND (USR #1004 AND USR #1005) A public hearing was conducted on May 26, 1993 at 10:00 A.M. , with the following present: Commissioner Constance L. Harbert, Chairman Commissioner W. H. Webster, Pro-Tem Commissioner George E. Baxter Commissioner Dale K. Hall Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer Also present: Acting Clerk to the Board, Shelly Miller County Attorney, Bruce Barker Planning Department representative, Lanell Adler The following business was transacted: I hereby certify that pursuant to notices dated April 28, 1993, and duly published May 13, 1993, in the Windsor Beacon, a public hearing was conducted to consider the request of Ed and Carol Lind for two Site Specific Development Plans and Special Review Permits for single family dwelling units on lots less than the minimum lot size in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Bruce Barker, County Attorney, made this a matter of record. Lanell Adler, Planning Department representative, entered the favorable recommendation of the Planning Commission into the record as written. Luke Lind represented the applicant and stated this process was chosen, instead of the exemption process, to keep the integrity of the farm intact. He explained there is an irrigation ditch running between the two parcels and answered questions of the Board. There was no public testimony offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the request of Ed and Carol Lind for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit #1004 for a single family dwelling unit on a lot less than the minimum lot size in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, based on the recommendations of the Planning staff and the Planning Commission, with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards as entered into the record. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Webster, and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Kirkmeyer also moved to approve the request of Ed and Carol Lind for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit #1005 for a single family dwelling unit on a lot less than the minimum lot size in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, based on the recommendations of the Planning staff and the Planning Commission, with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards as entered into the record. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Webster, and it carried unanimously. This Certification was approved on the 2nd day of June, 1993. /AI �,�///n��(, ////// APPROVED: ATTEST: 4 , / � p/w� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ��/(((��iW / 4/ WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County Cler t the Board /�i By: �7 Constance L./Harbert, Chairman Deputy C rk to the B•-r. k laic _ W. H1 Webster, Pro-Tem TAPE #93-19 7i /y" tGeorge E/Baxter DOCKET #93-28 & #93-29 EXCUSED DATE OF APPROVAL Dale K. Hall PL0908 GH-L�,viT,,, Barbara J. Kirkmey 4 930471 930472 (- c jai ATTENDANCE RECORD HEARINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS ON THIS 26TH DAY OF MAY 1993; DOCKET 193-31 - USR, LYNN FAGERBERG DOCKET 8 93-28 & DOCKET #93-29 - TWO USR'S, ED AND CAROL LIND DOCKET 193-30 - USR, BUCKLEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY DOCKET if PLEASE write or print your name legibly, your address and the DOCKET ft (as listed above) or the name of the applicant of the hearing you are attending. NAME ADDRESS HEARING ATTENDING .s' at/ e? A /v ci l- 2g 4 55 2 35`i ci c e .) Eafitil 43-.,?S .3.27, - / �� ,, o to--s- ✓E2 -30 c 930472 THE SIGN SHALL BE POSTED ADJACENT TO AND VISIBLE FROM A PUBLICLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF- WAY. IN THE EVENT THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION IS NOT ADJACENT TO A PUBLICLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, THE APPLICANT SHALL POST ONE SIGN IN THE MOST PROMINENT PLACE ON THE PROPERTY AND POST A SECOND SIGN AT THE POINT AT WHICH THE DRIVEWAY (ACCESS DRIVE) INTERSECTS A PUBLICLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. 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 A TLEAST 10 DAYS BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HEARING FOR CASE # 3 c / THE SIGN WAS POSTED BY: LWn� `.4nA o� 12 ' `� O 1 Kay 10/ 1213 Line Lin) NAME OF PERSON POSTING SIGN h=C SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD )SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO ME THIS DAY OF geix , 19p 3 . SEAL � �. Eu (� I Y PUBLIC MY COMMISSION EXPIRES I r1-1- _ Q` Al \SA �D/ �j• LAST DAY TO POST SIGN IS: nay 6 I. , 19 /_,3 PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' OFFICE ON OR BEFORE THE DATE OF THE HEARING. 930472 NOTICE Pursuant to the zoning laws of the State of Colorado and the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, a public hearing will be held in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, First Floor, Greeley, Colorado, at the time specified. All persons in any manner interested in the Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit are requested to attend and may be heard. Should the applicant or any interested party desire the presence of a court reporter to make a record of the proceedings, in addition to the taped record which will be kept during the hearing, the Clerk to the Board's Office 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: 93-29 APPLICANT Ed and Carol Lind 12276 Weld County Road 74 Eaton, Colorado 80615 DATE: May 26, 1993 TIME: 10:00 a.m. REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a single family dwelling unit on a lot less than the minimum lot size in the A (Agricultural) Zone District LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the Ni of Section 6, Township 6 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado LOCATION: South of Weld County Road 74, approximately .5 miles east of Weld County Road 25 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: April 28, 1993 PUBLISHED: May 13, 1993 in the Windsor Beacon 930472 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF COLORADO ss Ilan OMpM+ COUNTY OF WELD ime Ppfe } y��y *S I, KEITH HANSEN, of said County of Weld, being duly laws et Ai fi ar sworn, Colorado and Weld APPLICANT: Ed and say that I am publisher of County Zoning Caroltin, 12276 Weld Ordinance,..a public Ceti*Koad 14'.Eaton, WINDSOR BEACON hearing will be held:in Cctomdo KKK15 the Chambers of the DATEc„nos Board of County I — a weekly newspaper having a general circulation in said CoMmittelonera of Weld County and State, published in the town of WINDSOR, Comfy.Colerado,Weld TIME:1a90am in said County and State; and that the notice, of which County Ceht4phla7 Center,915 illlh ShiaMOUES-7' A- 8h• the annexed i; a true copy, has been published in said specu First Floor, Greeley, plan and Divelogment weekly for / successive weeks, that the notice Colorado, at the time prow was published in the regular and entire issue of every anedaea Ad Peaces kl Omaha unarm a lot less number of the paper during the period and time of efel meaner beereetee et than the mhlmum lot publication, and in the newspaper proper and not in a the the Site Specific size is.' the A- Development Plan and 'Agricuiturap Zone supplement, and that the first publication of said notice Special Review Permit mutt was in said paper bearing the date of the are regwsled to attend and maybe hear. LEGAL DESCRIPTION Pan of the N1/2 of L"-day o£ // ,0i A.D., 19 9`S and Should the applicant or Section S, Townships the last publication bearing the date of the any interested' party Nom est of desire the Peewee el a the et se WWeld day of , A.D., 19_ and court reporter to mehe a 'record of the y,Cobra o that the said WINDSOR BEACON has been published Proceeding& M additionLOCATION: South of continuously and uninterruptedly for the period of 5 to the taped record which will be kept during the W Coamy Road 74, consecutive weeks,in said County and State, prior to the hearing,the Clerk to the approximately.6 miles date of first publication of said notice, and the same is a Board's Office shall be Y PAW Ceeab' newspaper within the meaning of an Act to regulate actlQn$ wmmg oa dayssuch printing of legal notices an advertisements, approved action al least five days BOARD OF COUNTY Prier to the heeling'a. The May 18, 1931, and all prior is ar as in force. cost r shall be orne CC I' V. reporter shall be borne Wes` TV. � /// by the requesting party. Call"'0'. SE IT ALSO KNOWN IBYt, 'IDIMMO . D. ' P LISHER that the laxxt and maps so Wnetelleit,4 WELD certified by the Weld iCWIN IM,EMKTO County Pianning int Subscri 'd and sworn to before me this 1--7 day Commission may be - of 19 93 examined in the office.of KY: Shall K. o t he X. ��/�/(iC�7ri-H the Clerk to the Board of :BDuwab Clerk to the jtisZ County t Inthe W ldNOTARY PUBLIC -- located In the Weld Published in the County Oattltwai•i r RUMOR on , �J Third Floor, q Via , My commission expires TCenter,915 J , // 96, 930472 CERTIFICATE OF MAILING The undersigned hereby certifies that true and correct copies of the foregoing Notices of Hearing, Dockets #93-28 and #93-29, were placed in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the following property owners. DATED this 5th day of , J77(21_, , 1993. Deputy Cler to the Board TOM R. AND LINDA L. SWANSON HESTER FARMS, INC. 12164 WELD COUNTY ROAD 74 1020 21ST AENUE EATON, CO 80615 GREELEY, CO 80631 HARLAND D. AND KELLEY C. SIMONSEN GARY W. AND KAREN W. BUSTON 1128 EAST COUNTY ROAD 58 3307 S. COLLEGE AVENUE #200 FORT COLLINS, CO 80524 FORT COLLINS, CO 80525 ADK, INC. , A NEVADA CORP. JOSEPH L. BOSWORTH 1000 E. WILLIAM STREET, SUITE 100 GLENN K. BAILEY CARSON CITY, NV 89701 251 CHURCHHILL HEIGHTS ALPHARETTA, GA 30201 R.H. FARMS, INC. 12315 WELD COUNTY ROAD 72 ELMIRA AND GERALD V. CUDNEY EATON, CO 80615 1830 E. GEDDES CIRCLE S. LITTLETON, CO 80122 DOUGLAS C. AND JUDY L. LEMAN 13462 WELD COUNTY ROAD 74 JACK ROY SCHNEIDER EATON, CO 80615 11981 WELD COUNTY ROAD 74 EATON, CO 80615 BOOTH LAND AND LIVESTOCK CO. P.O. BOX 72 ALMA I. CLARK LUCERNE, CO 80646 632 CORONA DENVER, CO 80218 JOHN L. AND JUNE K. PARAL 9125 WELD COUNTY ROAD 70 DOROTHIETTA HOUGHTON TRUST WINDSOR, CO 80550 801 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE MODESTO, CA 95356 LAURENCE A. AND GLENDA L. LERWICK 12221 WELD COUNTY ROAD 74 VIRGINA L. OLSON EATON, CO 80615 2316 15TH STREET #109-d GREELEY, CO 80631 DOROTHY L. SMITH 12275 WELD COUNTY ROAD 74 ALBERT R. WEBER EATON, CO 80615 P.O. BOX 82 SEVERANCE, CO 80546 ROY L. AND BARBARA M. SCHNEIDER 12037 WELD COUNTY ROAD 74 ALVIN L. WEBER EATON, CO 80615 120 16TH AVENUE COURT GREELEY, CO 80631 9a0472 MARVIN L. WEBER 3218 LAKE PARK WAY #101 LONGMONT, CO 80503 RAYMOND C. WEBER 32864 WELD COUNTY ROAD 49 GREELEY, CO 80631 AMIREMEX, INC. 7625 SOUTH COOK WAY LITTLETON, CO 80122 DON E. ROBUCK C/0 ENERGY SEARCH CO. , INC. 1801 BROADWAY, SUITE 750 DENVER, CO 80202 ED AND CAROL LIND 12276 WELD COUNTY ROAD 74 EATON, CO 80615 KEN LIND 1011 ELEVENTH AVENUE GREELEY, CO 80631 930472 SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING March 23, 1993 Page 2 Bill O'Hare asked the applicants if they were in agreement with the Department of Planning Services' staff recommendation. Luke Lind said yes. Bill O'Hare moved Case Number USR-1004, Ed and Carol Lind, with the attached Conditions of Approval and Development Standards, be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval. Juliette Kroekel seconded the motion. The Chairperson asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Bill O'Hare - yes; Judy Yamaguchi - yes; Juliette Kroekel - yes; Shirley Camenisch - yes; Bud Clemons - yes; Motion carried unanimously. CASE NUMBER: USR-1005 APPLICANT: Ed and Carol Lind, c/o Lind, Lawrence, and Ottenhoff REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a single family dwelling unit on a lot less than the minimum lot size in the (A) Agricultural zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the N2 of Section 6, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: South of Weld County Road 74, approximately .5 miles east of Weld County Road 25. Luke Lind, representative, asked the Commission members if they had any further questions about these applications. Judy Yamaguchi asked about an entrance into the vacant property. Luke Lind said the entrance is existing. Shirley Camenisch asked about utilities to the property. Luke Lind said the utilities are already there. The Chairperson asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application. No one wished to speak. The Chairperson asked if the applicant agreed with the Department of Planning Services' staff recommendation. The applicant said yes. Bud Clemons moved to forward Case Number USR-1005, Ed and Carol Lind, with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards, to the Board of County Commissioners with the Planning Commission' s recommendation for approval. Bill O'Hare seconded the motion. The Chairperson asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Bill O'Hare - yes; Judy Yamaguchi - yes; Juliette Kroekel - yes; Shirley Camenisch - yes; Bud Clemons - yes; Motion carried unanimously. ' 930.172 h fc BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONI&F.`1ECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Moved by Bnil Clemons that the following resolution be introduced for passage by -) the Weldd County Planning Commission. Be it resolved by the Weld County Planning .'. Commission that the application for: i CASE NUMBER: USR-1005 ' ^ NAME: Ed and Carol Lind ADDRESS: 12276 Weld County Road 74, Eaton, Colorado 80615 REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a single family dwelling unit on a lot less than the minimum lot size in the A (Agricultural) zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the N2 of Section 6, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: South of Weld County Road 74, approximately .5 miles east of Weld County Road 25. be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners for the following reasons: 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 24.7 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 2. It is the opinion of the Planning Commission that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows: The proposal is consistent with the Urban Growth Boundary goals and policies of the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. The Town of Windsor and the Town of Severance have no objections to this proposal. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural zone district and is provided for as a use by special review. The uses which would be permitted will be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses which include rural residences, oil and gas production, and agricultural production. The uses which would be permitted will be compatible with the future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the Agricultural zone district. The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort has been made to conserve productive agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use. No overlay districts affect the site. 930472 RESOLUTION, USR-1005 Ed and Carol Lind Page 2 Special Review Permit Development Standards will provide adequate protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and County. This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application materials submitted by the applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, and responses from referral entities. The Planning Commission's recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following: 1. The attached Development Standards for the Special Review permit shall be adopted and placed on the Special Review plat prior to recording the plat. The plat shall be delivered to the Department of Planning Services and be ready for recording in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder' s office within 15 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners. 2. The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the property until the Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. Motion seconded by Bill O'Hare. VOTE: For Passage Against Passage Bill O'Hare Judy Yamaguchi Juliette Kroekel Shirley Camenisch Bud Clemons The Chairperson 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 for the Weld County Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution, is a true copy of the resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County, Colorado, adopted on April 20, 1993. Dated the Oth of pr'1, 1993. �tSharyn Ruf Secretary 930472 SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Ed and Carol Lind USR-1005 1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review permit is for a single family dwelling unit on a lot less than the minimum lot size in the A (Agricultural) zone district as submitted in the application materials on file in the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development Standards stated hereon. 2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 90 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 3. A Weld County Septic permit issued by the Weld County Health Department is required for the proposed home and the system shall be installed according to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations. 4. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance. 5. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 6. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 7. Personnel from the Weld County Health Department and Weld County Department of Planning Services shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply with the Development Standards stated hereon and all applicable Weld County Regulations. 8. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the foregoing Standards and all applicable Weld County Regulations. Major changes from the plans or Development Standards as shown or stated shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans or Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. 9. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. 930472 INVENTORY OF ITEMS SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION Applicant: Ed and Carol Lind Case Number: USR-1005 Submitted or Prepared Prior to Hearing At Hearing 1. Application 27 pages X 2. 1 Application plat 1 page X 3. DPS Referral Summary Sheet X 4. DPS Recommendation X 5. DPS Surrounding Property Owner's Mailing List X 6. DPS Mineral Owner's Mailing List X 7. 3 DPS Maps Prepared by Planning Technician X 8. DPS Notice of Hearing X 9. DPS Case File Summary Sheet X 10. DPS Field Check X 11. April 14, 1993, referral response from the Town X of Severance 12. Planning Commission sign posting certificate X 13. March 16, 1993, referral from the Weld County X Health Department 14. April 5, 1993, referral from the Town of Windsor X 15. March 26, 1993, referral from Roullard Lateral X Ditch Company 16. March 17, 1993, referral from Weld County X Engineering 17. March 16, 1993, referral from Weld RE-2 School X District 18. March 12, 1993, letter to the applicant X I hereby certify that the 18 items identified herein were submitted to the Department of Planning Services at or prior to the scheduled Planning Commission hearing. I further certify that these items were forwarded to the Clerk to the Board's office on April 23, 1993. G� ze zya rr nt Plann STATE OF COLORADO ) COUNTY OF WELD ) 2 SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THISp5?"-day of 19 Q3. SEAL F , R .. Cc.% p4 + • J -1 ; TARP P LIC My coniiim.inIExviri4fMiCir iaSiWl nntrp+t711dBtiL14e. Oh; LtILA 930472 EXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET Case (.IS€ /00 -Auld, a( a() h h Exhibit Submitted By Exhibit Description 4//3A Vb3 B• palm etrnmovtiiril '14 c. rYu cozy db Ja II �/�8D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. 0. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z. _ 9Z0472 PLANNING COMMISSION 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 PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING FOR CASE ' r $ ) t ' /PG 5- . THE SIGN WAS POSTED BY: p/R(1`I o&2 S ; e oL) / Lug- tic / NAME OF PERSON P05 INGSIN SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT STATE OF COLORADO ) COUNTY OF WELD ) SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS /Tell DAY OF 19 13 . (?..e,07711 //J SEAL ` v,077 .�O e � � ` �NNOTARY PU835IC / MY COMMISSION EXPIRES ��02.2 ( 9 of U 7 c C/3 LAST DAY TO POST SIGN IS: ,v / 19 u r..ifiiw�, s { S 04'72 DATE: April 20, 1993 CASE NUMBER: USR-1005 NAME: Ed and Carol Lind ADDRESS: 12276 Weld County Road 74, Eaton, Colorado 80615 REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a single family dwelling unit on a lot less than the minimum lot size in the A (Agricultural) zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the N2 of Section 6, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: South of Weld County Road 74, approximately .5 miles east of Weld County Road 25. THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS REQUEST BE APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 24.7 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 2. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services' staff that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows: The proposal is consistent with the Urban Growth Boundary goals and policies of the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. The Town of Windsor and the Town of Severance have no objections to this proposal. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural zone district and is provided for as a use by special review. The uses which would be permitted will be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses which include rural residences, oil and gas production, and agricultural production. The uses which would be permitted will be compatible with the future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the Agricultural zone district. - The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort has been made to conserve productive agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use. No overlay districts affect the site. Special Review Permit Development Standards will provide adequate protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and County. 9304'72 RECOMMENDATION, USR-1005 Ed and Carol Lind Page 2 This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application materials submitted by the applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, and responses from referral entities. The Department of Planning Services' staff recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following: 1. The attached Development Standards for the Special Review permit shall be adopted and placed on the Special Review plat prior to recording the plat. The plat shall be delivered to the Department of Planning Services and be ready for recording in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's office within 15 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners. 2. The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the property until the Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. 930472 SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Ed and Carol Lind USR-1005 1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review permit is for a single family dwelling unit on a lot less than the minimum lot size in the A (Agricultural) zone district as submitted in the application materials on file in the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development Standards stated hereon. 2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 90 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 3. A Weld County Septic permit issued by the Weld County Health Department is required for the proposed home and the system shall be installed according to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations. 4. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance. 5. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 6. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 7. Personnel from the Weld County Health Department and Weld County Department of Planning Services shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply with the Development Standards stated hereon and all applicable Weld County Regulations. 8. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the foregoing Standards and all applicable Weld County Regulations. Major changes from the plans or Development Standards as shown or stated shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans or Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. 9. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. 930172 tCif -;;;11%) rif ' awl J� DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES IWD PHONE (303) 353-3845, EXT. 3540 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES C. 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO COLORADO March 12, 1993 CASE NUMBER: USR-1005 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Enclosed is an application from Ed and Carol Lind, c/o Lind, Lawrence, and Ottenhoff for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a single family dwelling unit on a lot less than the minimum lot size in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part of the N2 of Section 6 , T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is south of Weld County Road 74, approximately . 5 miles east of Weld County Road 25 . This application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Your prompt reply will help to facilitate the processing of the application and will ensure prompt consideration of your recommendation. Please reply by March 26, 1993 , so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Please call Lanell J. Adler, Current Planner, if you have any questions about the application. Check the appropriate boxes below and return to our address listed above. 1. We have reviewed this request and find that it does/does not) comply with our Comprehensive Plan for the following reasons. 2 . We do not have a Comprehensive Plan, but we feel this request (is/is not) compatible with the interests of our town for the following reasons: 3 . We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests . 4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be submitted to you prior to: !v 5. Please refer to the enclosed letter. 4n� 6 , Signed: za Agency:rowN Of SEVERANCE /.t., 99'; Date: if-//�!-gam P.O. BOX 122 / ' SEVERANCE, COLORADO 80546 7qj/„ 9201'72 LAND-USE APPLICATION SUMMARY SHEET Date: April 13, 1993 CASE NUMBER: USR-1005 NAME: Ed and Carol Lind ADDRESS: 12276 Weld County Road 74, Eaton, CO 80615 REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a single family dwelling unit on a lot less than the minimum lot size in the A (Agricultural) zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the N2 of Section 6, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: South of Weld County Road 74, approximately .5 miles east of Weld County Road 25. SIZE OF PARCEL: 59 acres, more or less. POSSIBLE ISSUES SUMMARIZED FROM APPLICATION MATERIALS: The criteria for review of this Special Review permit is listed in Section 24.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. The Department of Planning Services staff has received referral responses from the Town of Windsor, Roullard Lateral Ditch Company, Weld County Engineering Department, Weld School District RE-2, and the Weld County Health Department. The Department of Planning Services' staff has not received any objections from surrounding property owners. 9.201'72 7- ,,, \\:\ ",,..„,..._,N� � �Roulard <900 •x4670 — Lake ',it fl q �__ _ G �5 well \ 3L 4886 1-urricli L.900 - Baldridgrf S(I / _ �� LnFe �/ / " Angel jII / 1 � _ �.. �:ri'-V' Lake 1 r unerance /. 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M M x ?7i� }Yf • fit' ' titac\HH. . n it k?' -gyp • , '-.7"_ }if*- . ...i { Id,.., tZ .�y�-,1� .• i rt I' i t.,,..,,,„„ , .. .4„4,..„.,, ,. .. 4 ,, , . ,...„.„„:„....,,,ir..,.... .,,, . . . ... ,{ L .„... . " 4 ..„. .....„,,,, ,, „.„,..„..,,,...., ,...„ .. .., ,,.,,,,, ,., ..A p"-- ,ca -_ A , .II 1, I'Fi .w• is . l' \ .r \ i , \ I ,, , i � _i i' $ lei',, i1 '� 1{ . E "rtx@fit. \\ { t. '. i .,mot rt d- —' — r,if tea: ' , y d FIELD CHECK FILING NUMBER: USR-1004 and USR-1005 DATE OF INSPECTION: March 23, 1993 APPLICANT' S NAME: Ed and Carol Lind REQUEST: 2 Site Specific Development Plans and Special Review permits for a single family dwelling unit on a lot less than the minimum lot size in the A (Agricultural) zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the N2 of Section 6, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: South of Weld County Road 74, approximately .5 miles east of Weld County Road 25. LAND USE: N Weld County Road 74, agricultural production, 3 residences. E Agricultural production, oil and gas production. S Agricultural production. W 1 residence, agricultural production. ZONING: N A (Agricultural) E A (Agricultural) S A (Agricultural) W A (Agricultural) COMMENTS: USR-1004 contains a home and outbuildings. USR-1005 has been in agricultural production. Access is from Weld County Road 74, a gravel County arterial. The properties are divided by the field road and ditch, as shown. C r nt Pla ier"\ 930472 REFERRAL LIST NAME: Ed and Carol Lind CASE NUMBER: USR-1005 c/o Lind, Lawrence and Ottenhoff REFERRALS SENT: March 12, 1993 REFERRALS TO BE RECEIVED BY: March 26, 1993 COUNTY TOWNS and CITIES Attorney Ault X Health Department _Brighton _Extension Service Broomfield _Emergency Management Office _Dacono Sheriff's Office _Eaton —R--Engineering _Erie Housing Authority Evans -- --Airport Authority Firestone _Building Inspection Fort Lupton _Frederick STATE _Garden City Division of Water Resources _Gilcrest _Geological Survey Greeley _Department of Health _Grover _Highway Department Hudson Historical Society _Johnstown Water Conservation Board Keenesburg Oil and Gas Conservation Commission _Kersey La Salle FIRE DISTRICTS Lochbuie Ault F-1 _Longmont _Berthoud F-2 _Mead Briggsdale F-24 Milliken Brighton F-3 New Raymer Eaton F-4 Northglenn _Fort Lupton F-5 Nunn Galeton F-6 _Platteville Hudson F-7 X Severance Johnstown F-8 Thornton La Salle F-9 , X Windsor _Mountain View F-10 _Milliken F-11 COUNTIES _Nunn F-12 _Adams Pawnee F-22 Boulder _Platteville F-13 _Larimer Platte Valley F-14 Poudre Valley F-15 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Raymer F-2 US Army Corps of Engineers Southeast Weld F-16 _USDA-APHIS Veterinary Service X Windsor/Severance F-17 _Federal Aviation Administration Wiggins F-18 Federal Communication Commission Western Hills F-20 SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICTS OTHER Brighton Central Colo. Water Conservancy Dist. Fort Collins Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co. X Greeley Tri-Area Planning Commission Longmont X Roulard Lateral Ditch West Adams c/o Paul Felte Route 2, Box 75 COMMISSION/BOARD MEMBER Eaton, CO 80615 X Richard Kimmel i X School District RE-2 930172 Kit .ti"-- :- :%% DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE (303) 353-3845, EXT. 3540 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES __ __ 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE O �''� -�r� GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 I COLORADO MAR 1 5 f943 riv March 12, 1993 Vvu_J CU. HEALTH DEPT. CASE NUMBER: USR-1OO5 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Enclosed is an application from Ed and Carol Lind, c/o Lind, Lawrence, and Ottenhoff for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a single family dwelling unit on a lot less than the minimum lot size in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part of the N2 of Section 6, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is south of Weld County Road 74, approximately .5 miles east of Weld County Road 25. This application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Your prompt reply will help to facilitate the processing of the application and will ensure prompt consideration of your recommendation. Please reply by March 26, 1993, so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Please call Lanell J . Adler, Current Planner, if you have any questions about the application. Check the appropriate boxes below and return to our address listed above. 1. We have reviewed this request and find that it does/does not) comply with our Comprehensive Plan for the following reasons . 2. We do not have a Comprehensive Plan, but we feel this request (is/is not) compatible with the interests of our town for the following reasons : 3 . We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests . 4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be submitted to you prior to: 5. Please refer to the enclosed letter. 4/ / LA) ,c/j9 Signed/ �j /7 - ff Agency: Date: ?/""t C772 �'j+ ≥ CW L It MAR 1 e 1993 ii r_ 9� 12 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES (c& PHONE (303) 353-3845, EXT. 3540 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 140C. GREELEY, N. ORAO AVENUE COLORADO 80631 COLORADO March 12 , 1993 CASE NUMBER: USR-1005 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Enclosed is an application from Ed and Carol Lind, c/o Lind, Lawrence, and Ottenhoff for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a single family dwelling unit on a lot less than the minimum lot size in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part of the N2 of Section 6 , T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is south of Weld County Road 74, approximately .5 miles east of Weld County Road 25. This application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Your prompt reply will help to facilitate the processing of the application and will ensure prompt consideration of your recommendation. Please reply by March 26, 1993 , so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Please call Lanell J . Adler, Current Planner, if you have any questions about the application. Check the appropriate boxes below and return to our address listed above. 1. We have reviewed this request and find that it does/does not) comply with our Comprehensive Plan for the following reasons . 2. We do not have a Comprehensive Plan, but we feel this request (is/is not) compatible with the interests of our town for the following reasons: 3. We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests . 4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be submitted to you prior to: 5. Please ref r to the enclosed letter. '7 Signed: L Agency: � 87uy �lis� G I}^ Date: / .≥/ \� „ c,,1 �'V/r r"! 1I APR 0 6 1993 ' • Satirk (SC/ L... 'if ,. DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES IB �� I w�_ PHONE (303) 353-3845, EXT. 3540 Ir. - `.� I WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE WIC I` MAR ? " 1993 j GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 COLORADO March 12 , 1993 CASE NUMBER: USR-1005 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Enclosed is an application from Ed and Carol Lind, c/o Lind, Lawrence, and Ottenhoff for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a single family dwelling unit on a lot less than the minimum lot size in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part of the N2 of Section 6 , T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is south of Weld County Road 74, approximately .5 miles east of Weld County Road 25 . This application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Your prompt reply will help to facilitate the processing of the application and will ensure prompt consideration of your recommendation. Please reply by March 26, 1993, so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Please call Lanell J . Adler, Current Planner, if you have any questions about the application. Check the appropriate boxes below and return to our address listed above. 1. We have reviewed this request and find that it does/does not) comply with our Comprehensive Plan for the following reasons. 2 . We do not have a Comprehensive Plan, but we feel this request (is/is not) compatible with the interests of our town for the following reasons: 3 . V We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests . 4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be submitted to you prior to: 5 . Please refer to the enclosed letter. '/ �� / Y1:44- 4 - Signed��2L[.C�i�,Pl.QP/ Agency:�u��ARd /A7,1244)/ Date: g-- a6 — /9,1 930 472 ft l� ' DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES 11111Dee PHONE (303) 353-3845, EXT. 3540 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES E EY, N ORA O 8 631GREEL1400 N. 7TH AVENURECEIVED MAR 1 51993 COLORAD March 12 , 1993 CASE NUMBER: USR-1005 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Enclosed is an application from Ed and Carol Lind, c/o Lind, Lawrence, and Ottenhoff for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a single family dwelling unit on a lot less than the minimum lot size in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part of the N2 of Section 6, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is south of Weld County Road 74, approximately .5 miles east of Weld County Road 25 . This application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Your prompt reply will help to facilitate the processing of the application and will ensure prompt consideration of your recommendation. Please reply by March 26, 1993, so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Please call Lanell J . Adler, Current Planner, if you have any questions about the application. Check the appropriate boxes below and return to our address listed above. 1. We have reviewed this request and find that it does/does not) comply with our Comprehensive Plan for the following reasons. 2. We do not have a Comprehensive Plan, but we feel this request (is/is not) compatible with the interests of our town for the following reasons: 3 . Off' We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. 4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be submitted to you prior to: 5. Please refer to the enclosed letter. Agency: Z l Signed: WYtC(0 � ilib1 /des -- Date: ,3 -1-1—�iL5� ~, �� ILfAR1tj!3j\j ^,wnne„' 920472 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE (303) 353-3845, EXT. 3540 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES WI pC. GREELEY,140 N ORA O8NUE COLORADO 80631 COLORADO March 12 , 1993 CASE NUMBER: USR-1OO5 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Enclosed is an application from Ed and Carol Lind, c/o Lind, Lawrence, and Ottenhoff for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a single family dwelling unit on a lot less than the minimum lot size in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part of the N2 of Section 6, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is south of Weld County Road 74, approximately .5 miles east of Weld County Road 25 . This application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Your prompt reply will help to facilitate the processing of the application and will ensure prompt consideration of your recommendation. Please reply by March 26 , 1993 , so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Please call Lanell J. Adler, Current Planner, if you have any questions about the application. Check the appropriate boxes below and return to our address listed above. 1. We have reviewed this request and find that it does/does not) comply with our Comprehensive Plan for the following reasons . 2 . We do not have a Comprehensive Plan, but we feel this request (is/is not) compatible with the interests of our town for the following reasons: 3. We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests . 4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be submitted to you prior to: 5. Please refer to the enclosed letter. A enc i[ ef! Signed: �( �. g y Date' 3 /� '9� MAR 1 1993 9 0172 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE(303)353-3845, EXT. 3540 Wlip WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 140C. GREELEY, N. ORA O8NUE COLORADO 80631 COLORADO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Weld County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 20, 1993, at 1:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for the property described below. Approval of the request may create a vested property right pursuant to Colorado Law. APPLICANT: Ed and Carol Lind LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the N2 of Section 6, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. TYPE AND INTENSITY OF PROPOSED USE: A single family dwelling unit on a lot less than the minimum lot size in the A (Agricultural) zone district. LOCATION: South of Weld County Road 74, approximately .5 miles east of Weld County Road 25. SIZE: 59 acres, more or less. The public hearing will be held in the Weld County Commissioners' Hearing Room, First Floor, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado. Comments or objections related to the above request should be submitted in writing to the Weld County Department of Planning Services, 915 Tenth Street, Room 342, Greeley, Colorado 80631, before the above date or presented at the public hearing on April 20, 1993. Copies of the application are available for public inspection in the Department of Planning Services, 1400 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80631 - Phone - 353-3845, Extension 3540. Judy Yamaguchi, Chairperson Weld County Planning Commission To be published in the Windsor Beacon To be published one (1) time y March 18, 1993. Received by: 4-AM, llllJ Date: -57/ V/ / 930'x'72 CERTIFICATE OF MAILING I hereby certify that I have placed a true and correct copy of the surrounding property owners and owners and lessees of minerals in accordance with the notification requirements of Weld County in Case Number USR-1005 for Ed and Carol Lind in the United States Mail, postage prepaid First Class Mail by letter as addressed on the attached list. this 15 day of March, 1993. rtHelicij 930172 AlOtett ‘P DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE(303)353.3645, EXT.3540 WI IBC. WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 140 EY, N. ORAAVENUEO631 GREELEY, COLORADO80631 COLORADO DATE: March 12, 1993 TO: SURROUNDING PROPERTY/MINERAL OWNERS CASE NUMBER: USR-1005 There will be a Public Hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission on Tuesday, April 20, 1993, at 1:30 p.m. , in the County Commissioners' Hearing Room, First Floor, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado concerning the request of: NAME: Ed and Carol Lind, c/o Lind, Lawrence, and Ottenhoff FOR: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a single family dwelling unit on a lot less than the minimum lot size in the A (Agricultural) zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the N2 of Section 6, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: South of Weld County Road 74, approximately .5 miles east of Weld County Road 25. Your property is within five-hundred (500) feet of the property on which this request has been made. For additional information write or telephone Lanell J. Adler, Current Planner. 90172 SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNER AND/OR SUBSURFACE ESTATE/MINERAL OWNERS Ed and Carol Lind USR-1005 Tom R. and Linda L. Swanson 12164 Weld County Road 74 Eaton, CO 80615 Harland D. and Kelley C. Sinomsen 1128 East County Road 58 Fort Collins, CO 80524 ADK, Inc. , a Nevada Corp. 1000 E. William Street, Suite 100 Carson City, NV 89701 R.H. Farms, Inc. 12315 Weld County Road 72 Eaton, CO 80615 Douglas C. and Judy L. Leman 13462 County Road 74 Eaton, CO 80615 Booth Land and Livestock Co. P.O. Box 72 Lucerne, CO 80646 John L. and June K. Paral 9125 Weld County Road 70 Windsor, CO 80550 Laurence A. and Glenda L. Lerwick 12221 Weld County Road 74 Eaton, CO 80615 Dorothy L. Smith 12275 Weld County Road 74 Eaton, CO 80615 Laurence A. and Glenda L. Lerwick 12221 Weld County Road 74 Eaton, CO 80615 Roy L. and Barbara M. Schneider 12037 Weld County Road 74 Eaton, CO 80615 9301472 SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNER AND/OR SUBSURFACE ESTATE/MINERAL OWNERS Ed and Carol Lind USR-1005 Page 2 Hester Farms, Inc. 1020 21st Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Gary W. and Karen W. Buston 3307 S. College Avenue #200 Fort Collins, CO 80525 Joseph L. Bosworth and Glenn K. Bailey 251 Churchhill Heights Alpharetta, GA 30201 Harland D. and Kelley C. Simonsen 1128 East County Road 58 Fort Collins, CO 80524 Elmira and Gerlad V. Cudney 1830 E. Geddes Circle S. Littleton, CO 80122 Jack Roy Schneider 11981 Weld County Road 74 Eaton, CO 80615 Roy L. and Barbara M. Schneider 12037 Weld County Road 74 Eaton, CO 80615 Alma I. Clark 632 Corona Denver, CO 80218 Dorothietta Houghton Trust 801 Country Club Drive Modesto, CA 95356 Virgina L. Olson 2316 15th Street #109-D Greeley, CO 80631 9,00172 SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNER AND/OR SUBSURFACE ESTATE/MINERAL OWNERS Ed and Carol Lind USR-1005 Page 3 Albert R. Weber P.O. Box 82 Severance, CO 80546 Alvin L. Weber 120 16th Avenue Court Greeley, CO 80631 Marvin L. Weber 3218 Lake Park Way #101 Longmont, CO 80503 Raymond C. Weber 32864 Weld County Road 49 Greeley, CO 80631 Amiremex, Inc. 7625 South Cook Way Littleton, CO 80122 Don E. Robuck c/o Energy Search Co. , Inc. 1801 Broadway, Suite 750 Denver, CO 80202 930 172 AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS SURFACE ESTATE Application No. Subject Property Part of the NWa and NE% of Section 6, Township 6 North, Range 66 West, Weld County, Colorado STATE OF COLORADO ss. COUNTY OF WELD THE UNDERSIGNED, being first duly sworn, states that to the best of his or her knowledge the attached list is a true and accurate list of the names, addresses, and the corresponding Parcel Identification Number assigned by the Weld County Assessor of the owners' of property (the surface estate) within five hundred feet of the property under consideration This list was compiled from the records of the Weld County Assessor, or an ownership update from a title or abstract company or attorney, derived from such records, or from the records of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. The list compiled from the records of the Weld County Assessor shall have been assembled within thirty days of the application' s submission date. The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day March , 19 93 , by Kenneth F. Lind. WITNESS my hand and official seal. MY Commission expires: 8/22/95 (1( 67,77�� ^''��11 .f27 L L Notary Pi 37ic '/ My Commission Expires: 930172 NAMES OF OWNERS OF PROPERTY WITHIN 500 FEET NAME AND ADDRESS ASSESSOR' S PARCEL IDENTIFICATION # Ed and Carol Lind Parcel No . 8056000013 12276 WCR 74 Eaton, CO 80615 Tom R. and Linda L. Swanson Parcel No. 080506000028 12164 WCR 74 Eaton, CO 80615 Harland D. and Kelley C. Simonsen Parcel No. 080506000027 1128 East County Road 58 Fort Collins, CO 80524 ADK Inc . , a Nevada Corp Parcel No. 080506000011 1000 E . William Street Suite 100 Carson City, NV 89701 R. H. Farms, Inc . Parcel No. 080506000012 12315 WCR 72 Eaton, CO 80615 Douglas C. and Judy L. Leman Parcel No. 080505000035 13462 County Road 74 Eaton, CO 80615 Booth Land & Livestock Co. Parcel No. 80505000040 P.O. Box 72 Lucerne, CO 80646 John L. and June K. Paral Parcel No. 080505000039 9125 Weld County Road 70 Windsor, CO 80550 Laurence A. and Glenda L. Lerwick Parcel No . 070731000036 12221 WCR 74 Eaton, CO 80615 Dorothy L. Smith Parcel No . 070731000037 12275 WCR 74 Eaton, CO 80615 Laurence A. and Glenda L. Lerwick Parcel No. 070731000038 12221 WCR 74 Eaton, CO 80615 930472 Roy L. and Barbara M. Schneider Parcel No. 070731000039 12037 WCR 74 Eaton, CO 80615 Hester Farms, Inc. Parcel No . 070731000010 1020 21st Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Gary W. and Karen W. Buston Parcel No . 070731000042 3307 S . College Avenue #200 Fort Collins, CO 80525 Joseph L. Bosworth and Parcel No . 070731000041 Glenn K. Bailey 251 Churchhill Heights Alpharetta, GA 30201 Harland D. and Kelley C. Simonsen Parcel No . 080701000013 1128 East County Road 58 Fort Collins, CO 80524 Harland D. and Kelley C. Simonsen Parcel No . 080701000019 1128 East County Road 58 Fort Collins, CO 80524 Elmira and Gerald V. Cudney Parcel No. 080701000012 1830 E . Geddes Circle S . Littleton, CO 80122 Jack Roy Schneider Parcel No . 070536000015 11981 Weld County Road 74 Eaton, CO 80615 Roy L. and Barbara M. Schneider Parcel No . 070536000016 12037 Weld County Road 74 Eaton, CO 80615 950-1'72 AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS MINERALS AND/OR SUBSURFACE ESTATE Application No. Subject Property Part of the NWa and NE$ of Section 6, Township 6 North, Range 66 West, Weld County, Colorado STATE OF COLORADO ) ss COUNTY OF WELD ) THE UNDERSIGNED, being first duly sworn, states that to the best of his or her knowledge the attached list is a true and accurate list of the names and addresses of all mineral owners and lessees of mineral owners on or under the parcel of land under as their names appear upon the records in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Office or from an ownership update from a title or abstract company or an attorney. 87"—e°-1702t, The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of March , 1933 . WITNESS my hand and official seal. My Commission Expires: 8/22/95 K cer Notary Pub c /y 9c0 172 OWNERS OF MINERALS 1. Alma I. Clark 632 Corona Denver, CO 80218 2 . Dorothietta Houghton Trust 801 Country Club Drive Modesto, CA 95356 3 . Carol Lind 12276 WCR 74 Eaton, CO 80615 4 . Ed Lind 12276 WCR 74 Eaton, CO 80615 5 . Virginia L. Olson 2316 15th Street #109-D Greeley, CO 80631 6 . Albert R. Weber P.O. Box 82 Severance, CO 80546 7 . Alvin L. Weber 120 16th Avenue Court Greeley, CO 80631 8 . Marvin L. Weber 3218 Lake Park Way #101 Longmont, CO 80503 9 . Raymond C. Weber 32864 WCR 49 Greeley, CO 80631 LESSEES 1 . Amirmex, Inc. 7625 South Cook Way Littleton, CO 80122 2 . Amirex, Inc. f/a/o Erwin Oil Company 7625 South Cook Way Littleton, CO 80122 3 . Don E. Robuck c/o Energy Search Co. , Inc. 1801 Broadway, Suite 750 Denver, CO 80202 9012 , „ \J DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES ' PHONE (303) 353-3845, EXT. 3540 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES WIC. GREELEY,140 N. ORAAVENUEO631 COLORADO 80631 COLORADO March 12 , 1993 Ken Lind Lind, Lawrence, and Ottenhoff 1011 11th Avenue P.O. Box 326 Greeley, CO 80632 Subject: USR-1005 - Request for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a single family dwelling unit on a lot less than the minimum lot size in the A (Agricultural) zone district on a parcel of land described as part of the N2 of Section 6, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. Dear Mr. Lind: Your application and related materials for the request described above are complete and in order at the present time. I have scheduled a meeting with the Weld County Planning Commission for April 20, 1993, at 1: 30 p.m. This meeting will take place in the County Commissioners' Hearing Room, first floor, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado. It is recommended that you and/or a representative be in attendance to answer any questions the Planning Commission members might have with respect to your application. It is the policy of Weld County to refer an application of this nature to any town or municipality lying within three miles of the property in question or if the property under consideration is located within the comprehensive planning area of a town or municipality. Therefore, our office has forwarded a copy of the submitted materials to the Town of Windsor and the Town of Severance Planning Commissions for their review and comments. Please call Janet Carpenter, in Windsor, at 686-7476 , and Gene Rider, in Severance, at 686-1218 , for further details regarding the date, time, and place of these meetings. It is recommended that you and/or a representative be in attendance at the Planning Commission Meeting to answer any questions the Commission members may have with respect to your application. It is the responsibility of an applicant to see that a sign is posted on the property under consideration at least 10 days preceding the hearing date. Sometime prior to April 7 , 1993 , you or a representative should call me to obtain a sign to be posted on the site no later than April 10, 1993. The sign shall be posted adjacent to and visible from a publicly maintained road right-of-way. In the event the property under consideration is not adjacent to a publicly maintained road right-of-way, the applicant shall post one sign in the most prominent place on the property and post a second sign at the point at which the driveway (access drive) intersects a publicly maintained road right-of-way. Your sign posting certificate must be returned to the Department of Planning Services' office on or before the date of the hearing. 920472 Ken Lind, USR-1005 March 12 , 1993 Page 2 The Department of Planning Services' staff will make a recommendation concerning this application to the Weld County Planning Commission. This recommendation will be available twenty-four (24) hours before the scheduled hearing. It is the responsibility of the applicant to call the Department of Planning Services' office before the Planning Commission hearing to make arrangements to obtain the recommendation. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to call me. Respectfully, Lanell J . Adler Current Planner LJA/sfr 930172 USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICATION yb37��( r V Department of Planning Services, 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colo o Phone - 356-4000 - Ext. 4400 MAR 1 i; 1993 Case Number Date Received � , esnAnie• Application Checked by Mylar plat submitted Application Fee %tt PC) Receipt Number (q()5•?'" Recording Fee Receipt Number TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT: (please print or type, except for necessary signature) I (we) , the undersigned, hereby request a hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission concerning the proposed Major Facilities of a Public Utility Special Review Permit on the following described unincorporated area of Weld County, Colorado: Part of the NWa and NE1/4 of Section 6, Township 6 North, Range 66 West LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT AREA: Section T N, R W LEGAL DESCRIPTION of contiguous property owned upon which Special Review Permit is proposed: Section T N, R W (Same as above) Property Address (if available) 12276 WCR 74, Eaton, Colorado 80615 PRESENT ZONE Ag OVERLAY ZONES TOTAL ACREAGE 1-32 s9 PROPOSED LAND USE Agricultural and rural residential EXISTING LAND USE Agricultural and rural residential SURFACE FEE (PROPERTY OWNERS) 4F AREA PROPOSED FOR THE USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT: Name: Ed Lind and Carol Lind Address: 12276 WCR 74 City Eaton, Colorado Zip 80615 Home Telephone 1/ (303) 686-2903 Business Telephone // Name: Address: City Zip Home Telephone // Business Telephone # APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT lif different than above) : Name: Lind, Lawrence & Ottenhoff Address: 1011 Eleventh Avenue City Greeley, Colorado ZiP 80631 Home Telephone 1/ Business Telephone // (303) 353-2323 List the owner(s) and/or lessees of mineral rights on or under the subject properties of record. (See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.) Name: Address: City Zip Name: Address: City Zip I hereby depose and state under the penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals and/or plans submitted with or contained within the application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. COUNTY OF WELD ) STATE OF COLORADO ) Sign ture: #giocil Authorized Agent Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of March 19 93. ( /t1 �) �R t/i/249," 49, " NOTARY PU IC 7-d My commission expires 8/22/95 9:0172 OWNERS OF MINERALS 1. Alma I. Clark 632 Corona Denver, CO 80218 2 . Dorothietta Houghton Trust 801 Country Club Drive Modesto, CA 95356 3 . Carol Lind 12276 WCR 74 Eaton, CO 80615 4 . Ed Lind 12276 WCR 74 Eaton, CO 80615 5 . Virginia L. Olson 2316 15th Street #109-D Greeley, CO 80631 6 . Albert R. Weber P.O. Box 82 Severance, CO 80546 7 . Alvin L. Weber 120 16th Avenue Court Greeley, CO 80631 8 . Marvin L. Weber 3218 Lake Park Way #101 Longmont, CO 80503 9 . Raymond C. Weber 32864 WCR 49 Greeley, CO 80631 LESSEES 1. Amirmex, Inc. 7625 South Cook Way Littleton, CO 80122 2 . Amirex, Inc. f/a/o Erwin Oil Company 7625 South Cook Way Littleton, CO 80122 3 . Don E. Robuck c/o Energy Search Co. , Inc. 1801 Broadway, Suite 750 Denver, CO 80202 EXHIBIT "A" 930472 LIND, LAWRENCE & OTTENHOFF ATTORNEYS AT LAW THE LAW BUILDING 1011 ELEVENTH AVENUE P.O.BOX 326 GAFF]EY,COLORADO 80632 GEORGE H.OTTENHOFF TELEPHONE KENNETH F.LIND (303)353.2323 KIM R.LAWRENCE (303)356-9160 TELECOPIER (303)356.1111 March 8, 1993 Weld County Administrative Offices 1400 North 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Attention: Department of Planning Services Re : USR Application (59 acre parcel) Ed and Carol Lind Ladies & Gentlemen: Enclosed with this letter, which is a part of the application requirements, are the following additional documents which are also required: (1) Permit plan map; (2) Check for USR application fee in the amount of $800 . 00 ; (3) Application form; (4) Use by Special Review recording plat fee in the amount of $10 . 00 ; (5) Water supply documentation; (6) Legal instrument showing Applicant ' s interest in the property (deed dated Jan. 11, 1979) ; (7) Soil Report; (8) Certified list of names and addresses and parcel identification numbers of property owners within 500 feet; (9) Certified list of names and addresses of mineral owners and lessees . As part of the Application, the following details of the proposed operation and use are supplied: 9a0472 USR Application March 8, 1993 Page 2 Proposed use: This parcel of land will be used for agriculture and rural residential purposes . The existing use is agriculture only and the proposed use will be a rural residence plus agriculture uses including irrigated farming and livestock care, feeding and grazing. It is contemplated that accessory farm structures such as livestock barns and pens will be constructed in addition to the rural residence for care of livestock. Any livestock care upon this parcel will be within bulk requirements under the Weld County Zoning Ordinance . Need for use: This USR application is submitted due to the fact that the property is to be divided along a farm road into two parcels of land. The existing farm road is a natural dividing line between the two parcels and has irrigation lead ditches on both sides of said road. This parcel will be approximately 59 acres in size . Due to the fact that this parcel exceeds 35 acres in size a Recorded Exemption application could not be processed. This parcel will be owned by the current owners, Ed and Carol Lind with contemplation that upon retirement, the parcel may be sold to a family member. Ed and Carol Lind plan to construct a new rural residence and accessory farm structures upon this parcel, the locations of which have not been determined. No change in use of any type is contemplated for this parcel except for the construction of a new rural residence and accessory farm structures . There may be some additional livestock grazing in addition to the existing crop usage . Types of existing uses on surrounding properties: Rural residential, recreational and agricultural . Distance of proposed use to residential structures in each direction: There are several rural residences located within 1 mile in all directions from this property. Maximum number of users, patrons, members and buyers : The users upon this parcel will be Ed and Carol Lind and family. There are no other users, patrons, members or buyers . F:\KFL\USR\LETTER.FOR 930472 USR Application March 8, 1993 Page 3 Number of employees, number of shifts and hours of operation: None . Type of water source for proposed use: For this parcel, domestic water will be provided by North Weld County Water District . This parcel currently receives irrigation water from the Larimer and Weld Irrigation Company. In the future, irrigation water will continue to be provided by the Larimer and Weld Irrigation Company. Access route (s) to be utilized for proposed use: All access is from Weld County Road 74 . This parcel has an existing access onto road 74 which is located at the northeast corner of the property and is currently used for access to oil storage tanks and for field access . If a changed access is needed due to construction of the farm residence and outbuildings, an application will be submitted to the Weld County Engineering Department for approval . Type, size, weight and frequency of vehicular traffic associated with proposed use: All traffic is associated with farm usage including cars, pickups, tractors and other normal farm equipment . Type of sewage facilities for proposed use: This parcel will be served with a septic tank, leach line and leach field. Proposed fire protection measures associated with proposed use: The parcel will be serviced by the Eaton-Galeton Fire Protection District . Types and maximum number of animals to be concentrated on USR area at one time: All livestock will be within the numbers permitted by the Weld County Zoning Ordinance . This parcel will not have a livestock confinement operation, however, this parcel may be used for livestock operations related to cow/calf and grazing, all within F:\KFL\USR\LETTER.FOR 930472 USR Application March 8, 1993 Page 4 the bulk requirements as established by the Weld County Zoning Ordinance . Type and size of waste, stockpile or storage areas associated with proposed use: The only waste is normal farm waste including some manure which will be spread and utilized as fertilizer upon this parcel . Type of storm water retention facilities associated with proposed use: None as there is no change of any type concerning use, leveling and/or drainage of the land. Time schedule and method of removal and disposal of debris, junk and other waste associated with Proposed use: None . Proposed landscaping plans and erosion control measures associated with proposed use: The proposed rural residence will include landscaping. Reclamation procedures upon cessation of USR activity: None . Time table showing time required for construction and start-up of proposed use: The applicants do not have a time-table for construction of the new residence nor do they have a specific location. The exact location of the residence and outbuildings will be determined at a future date . Statement demonstrating that there is a need for the facility within the proposed area of service: Due to the acreage limitation of the Recorded Exemption procedure, this is the only procedure that will allow the applicants and their son (s) to have a parcel of land separated from the family farm in excess of 35 acres . The existing road and irrigation ditches naturally divide this farm into a West parcel and East parcel . F:\KFL\USR\LETTER.FOR 930472 USR Application March 8, 1993 Page 5 Statement explaining how proposed use is consistent with Weld County Comprehensive Plan: The Weld County Comprehensive Plan does allows for rural residences especially those associated with on-farm and family uses . Statement explaining how proposed use is consistent with intent of district in which use is located: The property is located within the ag district and utilizes agricultural uses . No changes will occur with this USR except to allow construction of a farm residence and accessory buildings associated with ag uses . Statement explaining what efforts have been made in location decision for proposed use, to conserve productive agricultural land in the agricultural zone district: No land is being removed from agricultural use except that which will be needed for a rural farmstead and accessory uses which will probably not exceed 2 acres . Statement explaining there is adequate provision for protection of the health, safety and welfare of inhabitants of the neighborhood and county: The only change in the use upon the property is construction of rural homestead and accessory structures which do not change the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and County. Statement explaining uses permitted will be compatible with existing surrounding land uses (description of existing land uses of all properties adjacent to property included) : All surrounding uses are agricultural, recreational and rural residential in nature . Statement explaining proposed use will be compatible with future development of surrounding area as permitted by existing zone and future development as projected by the Comprehensive Plan of county or the adopted master plans of affected municipalities : This land is located within 3 miles of the Town of Severance but is not contemplated for development by any type of master plan F:\KFL\USR\LETTER.FOR USR Application March 8, 1993 Page 6 of Severance . Existing and contemplated future development includes agricultural, rural residential and some estate type uses located approximately 35 mile to the East of the property around Wood Lake . Statement explaining use is not located in flood plain, geologic hazard and Weld County Airport overlay district; or that application complies with Section fifty (50) , overlay district regulations as outlined in the Weld County Zoning Ordinance: This property is not located within a flood plain or any type of overlay district . We request your approval of this Use by Special Review. Very truly yours, LIND, L ENC' I& OTTENHOFF AO Kenn h F. Li d KFL/cg Enclosure F:\KFL\USR\LETTER.FOR 930472 BOARD OF DIRECTORS �+ `* ERNEST TIGGES ` pc NORTH WELD COUNTY WATER DISTRICT GARY SIMPSON ERNEST ROSS ,,. HIGHWAY 85 • LUCERNE, COLORADO 80646 W.M. MCKAY { CHARLES ACHZIGER if f LYLE NELSON, MGR. �, P.O. BOX 56 • PHONE 356-3020 �lh. December 8 , 1992 RE : Water Service Dear Sirs , This letter is in response to your inquiry regarding water service to the following described property: 12276 WCR 74 , Eaton Co 80614 1 . X Water service is presently being provided to the above described property. 2. Water service can be made available to the above described property provided all requirements of the District are satisfied. If contracts have not been consumated with North Weld County Water District within one year from date of this letter, this letter shall become null and void. Additional comments: Another water service would be available Sincerely, NORTH WE D COUNT - W T R DISTRICT L e D. Nelson, :t'anager NDL/ds 9730 f...7 BOOK tia! I'__... o'clock ihstiAN 2 7. 1979 • ' Recorded at .... Rec.No....-.1272483.... t 52 ..I. tan' "I tm a1.(Gi.w State of Co d Weld County�Clcrl G Recorder • 1�ys >JP., 1. . c�-, p—..�.y Recorded at... ./... Y.,•,{p' •fryock...�l M.. .... . r� `r-" S Reception No 17��`�"� 9 eP�a�O ire . ?-/ Weld County, v THIS EXCHANGE WARRANTY DEED , made this 11th day of January , 1979 , between J . GALE MOODY whose address is County of Weld , State of Colorado for the consideration of 9 0 o d a n d •• valuable consideration and Ten r— dollars, in hand paid, hereby sell(s) and convey(s) to ED LIND whose address is County of Weld r, , and State of Co 1 orado d d o the following real property in the County of Weld , and State of Colorado, to wit: (See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference) . -4 J 1A 1 �. i , with all its appurtenances, and warrant(s) the title to the same, subject to rights-o f-way, easements , reservations , liens , water courses , and districts contained in instruments of record or existing which relate to or burden the above-described premises , and a Deed of Trust recorded - ' in Book 688 , Reception No . 1610429 . c; Signed this 11th day of J a n u , 9, • J Gale Moody oc STATE OF COLORADO, Iss. (•: County of WELD The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 11 t h dayof January , 1979 , by J . Gale Moody . a 1 Ibp expires My Commission expires Dec. 26, 1981 r, ,o Witgeps iiijfliand and official seal. -•it \% fir '+„ � n j -!4'' iii tAt fp Not9-rt� 472 RtgAb.1bk DRlNt:If by natural person or persons here Insert name or names; lit by Person acting In representative or a�/ •prat/ .9u oY u attorney-In-tact then Insert name of person as executor attorney-In-fact or other as. Ity or deeerlp- Sn;,If Oy oltidk of corporation then Insert name of such officer or officers as the oreaident or other officers of each nor- 857 000T- ''-")"1- 857 1779,183 1778536 -d J-2 The E1 of the NW% , the W . of the NE% , and the NCI of the NW'; , of Section 6 , Township 6 North , Range 66 , West of the 6th P . M. , Weld County , Colorado ; EXCEPTING certain pieces or parcels of land described as follows : Beginning at a point 25 feet South of the Northwest corner of the E2 of the NE4 , thence West along the South side of road 1130 feet to West bank of ditch leading from the 3 .W. King Reservoir , thence in a Southeasterly direction 1860 feet along the West bank of Reservoir ditch with line 5 feet from center of ditch to 80 acre line ; thence North 1265 feet to point of beginning; A small strip of land under an extension of Reservoir ditch with uniform grade, beginning at the Southeast corner of the above-described piece of land , thence along the West side of ditch to point of crossing the 80 acre line . Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 6 , Township 6 North , of Range 66 West of the 6th P . M . , 880 feet East of the Northwest corner of said Section; thence West 880 feet to the Northwest corner; thence South on the West line of said Section 1328 feet ; thence East on a line parallel with the North section line 700 feet ; thence in a straight line North 1328 feet more or less to the point of beginning; Commencing at the stone at the Northeast corner of the W' of the SW 3/4 of Section 6 , Township 6 North, of Range 66 West , thence by true bearings , variation 14°15 ' East as follows : North 1243 feet ; thence S 76°30 East 230 feet ; thence N 86°40 ' East 302 feet ; thence S 36° East 400 feet ; thence S 5 15 ' E. , 160 feet ; thence S 12°50 ' East 100 feet ; thence S 46°15 ' East 206 feet; thence S 74°15 ' East 615 feet ; thence S 25°30 ' East 360 feet ; thence West 1680 feet to the point of beginning; the same being a part of the SE-44 of the NW4 and the SW4 of the NE4 of said Section 6 ; All those parts of the NW4 of the NW and • of the SE4 of the NW-14 of Section 6 , Township 6 North of Range 66 , West of the 6th P.M. , which are included within the boundary lilnes of the Roullard Reservoir as shown by a map of said Reservoir filed in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder of Weld County , Colorado , on the 27th day of October, 1892 ; And except easement as granted by Instrument recorded in Book 376 , Page 397 , Weld County records ; And except right-of-way as granted by Instrument recorded in Book 512 , Page 313 , Weld County Records ; TOGETHER WITH : One hundred ( 100) acre feet of Grand Lake Water, Two ( 2) shares of The Larimer and "EXHIBIT A" 930472 BOOK 1'l'!N iti \c • 857 1'!73,183 -,`� • 3 -3 • • Weld Irrigation Company , Four (4 ) shares of the ].arimer-Weld Reservoir Company and One-half ( ', ) share of the Roullard Lateral Company running rights , and a North Weld water tap , also subject to all easements , reservations , rights-of-way and restrictions of record . • "EXHIBIT A" (continued) 930472 12 at , 37 0•, .a. aka, 'C»i ';„..,174 MI <' ., s �fF. i r , i t 52 1 AI% ^ 444.44ee 10. 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Y. ,. a a 14 4 SOIL SURVEY ial for urban development is only fair to poor. The main his nearly level to moderately sloping map unit is on I itations are moderate to high shrink swell, low pla s and alluvial fans throughout the survey area. It st ngth, and slow permeability. The potential is fair for ma s up about 23.5 percent of the total acreage. About de elopment of openland wildlife habitat. 35 p cent is Olney soils, 20 percent is Kim soils, 15 per- cent i Otero soils, and 30 percent is soils of minor extent. 3. eld-Colby The oils in this map unit occupy the same relative Deep, nearly level to moderately sloping, well drained position on the landscape (fig. 2). Olney soils have a (Dams rmed in calcareous eolian deposits loamy sa d or sandy loam surface layer and a sandy clay This arly level to moderately sloping map unit is on loam sub il. Kim soils have a loam surface layer and plains m 'nly in the southeastern part of the survey area. loam and e sandy loam underlying material. Otero soils have a san loam surface layer and fine sandy loam un- One small rea is in the west-central part. The unit makes up about 1 percent of the total acreage. About 50 per- derlying mat rial. cent is Wel soils, 35 percent is Colby soils, and 15 per- Thedalund, an Vona soils. Minor in th unit are the well drained Ascalon, Nelson. cent is soils minor extent. Weld This map u t is used for irrigated and nonirrigatec soils cupy the broad nearly level areas. Colby soils occupy t e steeper side slopes. Weld soils have a. cropland and f rangeland. The potential is good for loam surface la r and a clay and clay loam subsoil. Colby urban developme t and fair for wildlife habitat soils have a loa surface layer and silt loam underlying 6. Otero-Thedalu d-Nelson material. Minor in this un t are the well drained Adena and Kim Deep and moderate deep, nearly level to moderatelg soils. sloping, well drai sandy foams and clay loam: This map unit is sed mainly for cropland. About 65 formed in alluvium a eolian deposits and in residuun percent is nonirrigated. Winter wheat is the principal from shale and sandst crop. If irrigated, the foils are well suited to all commonly This nearly level to m erately sloping map unit is or grown crops. The potential is fair for development of plains in the north cent part of the survey area. I. openland wildlife habitaA makes up about 3 percent f the total acreage. About 3' percent is Otero soils, 25 rcent is Thedalund soils, 2 percent is Nelson soils, and I5 V percent is soils of mine Deep, nearly level to moderately sloping, well drained silt extent. foams and [Dams formed in calcareous eolian deposits Otero soils are on the nea y level or smoother sid This nearly level to moderately sloping map unit is on slopes. Thedalund and Nelson ils are intermingled an plains in the west-central and southwestern parts of the are on the steeper side slopes. tero soils have a sand survey area. It makes up about 5.5 percent of the total loam surface layer and fine dy loam underlyin acreage. About 30 percent is Wiley soils, 30 percent is material. Thedalund soils have a l m surface layer an Colby soils, 15 percent is Weld soils, and 25 percent is underlying material. Shale is betty depths of 20 and 4 soils of minor extent. inches. Nelson soils have a fine san loam surface lays Wiley and Colby soils form an intermingled complex and underlying material. Sandstone is between 20 and 4 pattern on the steeper side slopes. Weld soils are along inches. the narrow ridgetops and on the nearly level side slopes. Minor in this unit are the well drai Kim, Renohi'. Wiley soils have a silt loam surface layer and a silty clay Terry, and Vona soils. loam subsoil. Colby soils have a loam surface layer and This map unit is used mainly for irriga cropland. Se silt loam underlying materiaL Weld soils have a loam sur- depth is the main limitation in farmi and urba face layer and a clay loam subsoil. development. The potential is fair for d elopment Minor in this unit are the moderately well drained openland wildlife habitat. Heldt soils and the well drained Nunn and Ulm soils. This map unit is used mainly for cropland. About 70 7, Tassel-Thedalund-Terry percent is irrigated and is well suited to all commonly Shallow to moderately deep, gently sloping t .strong, grown crops. In nonirrigated areas, winter wheat is the sloping, well drained sandy loamy to clay loam, forme principal crop. The potential is fair for urban develop in residuum from sandstone and shale ment. Moderately slow permeability is the main limita- tion. The potential is also fair for development of open- This gently sloping to strongly sloping map um is land wildlife. the western part of the survey area, adjacent to and it cluding the sandstone breaks along some of the Ma; ne -Kim-Otero streams. It makes up about 1 percent of the total acreag Deep, nearly (eve o sloping, well drained About 50 percent is Tassel soils, 20 percent is Thedalur sandy loam, and loamy formed in maze rL,t_nd soils, 20 percent is Terry soils, and 10 percent is soils eolian deposits minor extent. 920472 1 A) COUNTY, COLORADO, SOUTHERN ?ART 19 egetation should be continued for as many years as Management of vegetation on this soil should be based pu ' le following planting. Trees that are best suited and on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- have g survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition. redcedar, p derosa pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and Sideoats grama, little bluestem, western wheatgrass, blue liackberry. Th hrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, grams, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested wheatgrass are lilac, Siberian peas b, and American plum. suitable for seeding. The grass selected should meet the Wildlife is an impo t secondary use of this soiL The seasonal requirements of livestock. It can be seeded into cropland areas provide fa rable habitat for ring-necked a clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can be drilled into a pheasant and mourning dove. any nongame species can firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in spring has be attracted by establishing are or nesting and escape proven most successfuL cover. For pheasants, undisturbed n ' g cover is essen- Windbreaks and environmental plantings of trees and tial and should be included in plans for bitat develop- shrubs commonly grown in the area are generally well meal, especially in areas of intensive agricu e. - suited to this soiL Cultivation to control competing This soil has good potential for urban and r eational vegetation should be continued for as many years as development. Road design can be modified to com sate possible following planting. Trees that are best suited and fur the limited capacity of this soil to support a to . have good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern Ca bilit class I redcedar, ponderosa pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and his is a hackberry. The shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, deep, well drained soil on terraces and plains at a evations lilac, Siberian peashrub, and American plum. of 4,500 to 5,050 feet. It formed in alluvium modified by Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The thin eulian deposits. Included in mapping are some leveled cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked areas and few small areas of a soil that is calcareous at pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can the surface. be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape 'typically the surface layer of this Fort Collins soil is cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen- grayish brown loam about 7 inches thick. The subsoil is tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop- brown and very pale brown clay loam and loam about 17 ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range- inches thick. The substratum to a depth of 60 inches is land wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be fine sandy loam. attracted by developing livestock watering facilities, permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed. high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. This soil has good potential for urban and recreational Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is low, development. Road design can be modified to compensate In irrigated areas this soil is suited to all crops com- for the limited capacity of this soil to support a load. manly grown in the area, including corn, sugar beets, Capability subclass Ile irrigated, IVc nonirrigated; beans (fig. 5), alfalfa, small grain, potatoes, and onions. An Loamy Plains range site. example of a suitable cropping system is 3 to 4 years of —Haverson loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes. This is a alfalfa followed by corn, corn for silage, sugar beets, small deep, well drained soil on low terraces and flood plains at grain, or beans. Land leveling, ditch lining, and installing elevati of 4,500 to 4,800 feet. It formed in stratified pipelines may be needed for proper water applications. calcareou alluvium. Included in mapping are small areas All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow ir- of soils tha ve fine sandy loam and sandy loam under- rigation is the most common. Barnyard manure and com- lying materia d small areas of soils that have sand and mercial fertilizer are needed for top yields. gravel above 40 ches. In nonirrigated areas this soil is suited to winter wheat, Typically the s ace layer of this Haverson soil is barley, and sorghum. Most of the acreage is planted to grayish brown loam ut 8 inches thick. The underlying winter wheal The predicted average yield is 28 bushels material to a depth 60 inches is pale brown loam per acre. The soil is summer fallowed in alternate years stratified with thin lenses f loamy sand and clay loam. to allow moisture accumulation. Generally precipitation is Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is too low for beneficial use of fertilizer, high. The effective rooting th is 60 inches or more. Stubble mulch fanning, striperopping, and minimum til- Surface runoff is slow, and the a sion hazard is low. The loge are needed to control soil blowing and water erosion. soil is subject to flooding. The potential native vegetation is dominated by blue This soil is used almost entirely f irrigated crops. It gnuna. Several mid grasses, such as western wheatgrass is suited to all crops commonly grown the area, includ- and needleandthread, are also present. Potential produc- ing corn, sugar beets, beans, alfalfa, small grain, and Lion ranges from 1,600 pounds per acre in favorable years onions. \ to 1,000 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condition All methods of irrigation are suitable, but urrow ir- deteriorates, the mid grasses decrease; blue grams, buf- rigation is the most common. Barnyard manure d com- fslograss, snakeweed, yucca, and fringed sage increase; mercial fertilizer are needed for top yields. and forage production drops. Undesirable weeds and an- Windbreaks and environmental plantings are ell nuals invade the site as range condition becomes poorer. suited to this soil. Flooding and moisture competiti 930-172 WELL COUNTY, COLORADO, SOUTHERN PART 23 Windbreaks and environmental plantings of trees and The potential native vegetation is dominated by blue sh s commonly grown in the area are generally well grazna. Several mid grasses, such as western wheatgrass suite to this soil. Cultivation to control competing and needleandthread, are also present. Potential produc- vegetat should be continued for as many years as tion ranges from 1,600 pounds per acre in favorable years possible I owing planting. Trees that are best suited and to 1,000 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condition have good s ival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern deteriorates, the mid grasses decrease; blue grams, buf- redcedar, pon rosa pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and falograss, snakeweed, hackberry. The bs best suited are skunkbush sumac, and forage production drops. Undesirable weeds and fringed sage [and an- Siberian peashrub, ' c, and American plum. nuals invade the site as range condition becomes poorer. Wildlife is an im nt secondary use of this soil. The Management of vegetation on this soil should be based cropland areas provid avorable habitat for ring-necked on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- pheasant and mourning ve. Many nongame species can tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition. be attracted by establishin areas for nesting and escape Sideoats grams, little bluestem, western wheatgrass, blue cover. For pheasants, undist bed nesting cover is essen- grams, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested wheatgrass are tial and should be included in lane for habitat develop- suitable for seeding. The grass selected should meet the went, especially in areas of inten ' e agriculture. seasonal requirements of livestock. It can be seeded into This soil has good potential for ban and recreational a clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can be drilled into a development. Increased population wth in the survey firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in spring has area has resulted in increased homesite onstruction. The Proven most successful. chief limiting feature for urban develo ent and road Windbreaks and environmental plantings of trees and construction is the limited capacity of the il to support shrubs commonly grown in the area are generally well a load. Septic tank absorption fields function p perly, but suited to this soil Cultivation to control competing community sewage systems should be provi if the vegetation should be continued for as many years as possible following planting. Trees that are best suited and population density increases. Because of the perm ability of the substratum, sewage lagoons must be s led, have good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern Lawns, shrubs and trees grow well. Capability class redcedar, ponderosa pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and cigated hackberry. The shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, - his is a deep, lilac, Siberian peashrub, and American plum. s and alluvial fans at Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The well drained soil on smooth plain elevations of 4,900 to 5,250 feet. It formed in mixed eolian cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked pheasant and mounting dove. Many nongame species can deposit and parent sediment from a wide variety of bedrock. Included in mapping are small areas of soils that be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape sand underlying material. cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen- haveTypically the surface layer is brown and pale brown tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop about 12 inches thick The upper 28 inches of the un- ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range- loam derlying material is pale brown loam. The lower part to a alttrdacted b for example,g the pronghornwatering antelope, can be depth of 60 inches is pale brown fine sandy loam. attracted by developing livestock facilities, managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed. Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. This soil has good potential for urban and recreational Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is low, development Increased population growth in the survey In irrigated areas this soil is suited to all crops corn- area has resulted in increased ureurban homesite construction. The d monly grown in the area, including corn, chief limiting sod feature for development his and u road beans, alfalfa, small sugar beets, construction load. Septic is the limited n fid s of this soil to on properly, grain, potatoes, and onions. An exam- a load. Se pie of a awed suitable by bl corn for system is 3 to 4 ss at beets,years of small community tisewage a��ms should betiproviided if the or beans. Land leveling, ditch lining (fig. 6), and installing population density increases. Because of the permeability pipelines may be needed for proper Lawns,o the sn and sewage lagoons must be sealed.ss water applications shrubs, and trees grow well. Capability subclass All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow ir- rigation is the most common. Barnyard manure and corn- ltu "' 'l+ $ am Plains range site. martial fertilizer are needed for top yields well drained his is a deep, soil on plains and uvt at elevations In nonirrigated areas this sod is suited to winter wheat, of 4,900 to 5,250 feet. It formed in mixed eolian deposits barley, and sorghum. Most of the acreage is planted to and parent sediment from a wide variety of bedrock. In- winter wheat and is summer fallowed in alternate years eluded in mapping are small areas of soils that have to allow moisture accumulation. Generally precipitation is loamy sand underlying material too low for beneficial use of fertilizer. Typically the surface layer is brown and pale brown Stubble mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum til- loam about 10 inches thick. The upper 28 inches of the un- lage are needed to control soil blowing and water erosion. derlying material is pale brown loam. The lower part to a Terracing also may be needed to control water erosion. depth of 60 inches is pale brown fine sandy loam. • 930172 24 SOIL SURVEY Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is land wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. attracted by developing livestock watering facilities, Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed. moderate. This soil has good potential for urban and recreational In irrigated areas this soil is suited to crops commonly development. Increased population growth in the survey grown in the area. Perennial grasses and alfalfa or close area has resulted in increased homesite construction. The grown crops should be grown at least 50 percent of the chief limiting soil feature for urban development and road time. Contour ditches and corrugations can be used in ir- construction is the limited capacity of this soil to support rigating close grown crops and pasture. Furrows, contour a load. Septic tank absorption fields function properly, but furrows, and cross slope furrows are suitable for row community sewage systems should be provided if the crops. Sprinkler irrigation is also suggested. Keeping til- population density increases. Because of the permeability lage to a minimum and utilizing crop residue help to con- of the substratum, sewage lagoons must be sealed. trol erosion. Maintaining fertility is important. Crops Lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well. Capability subclass respond to applications of phosphorus and nitrogen. IIIe irrigated, IVe nonirrigated; Loamy Plains range site. In nonirrigated areas this soil is suited to winter wheat, barley, and sorghum. Most of the acreage is planted to —Kim loam. 5 to 9 percent slopes. This is a deep, winter wheat. The predicted average yield is 28 bushels well rained soil on plains and alluvial fans at elevations per acre. The soil is summer (allowed in alternate years of 4, to 5,250 feet. It formed in mixed eolian deposits to allow moisture accumulation. Generally precipitation is and pa nt sediment from a wide variety of bedrock. In- too low for beneficial use of fertilizer. cluded mapping are small areas of soils that have Stubble mulch fanning, striperopping, and minimum til- loamy sa underlying material. lage are needed to control soil blowing and water erosion. Typical! the surface layer is brown and pale brown Terracing also may be needed to control water erosion. loam about 0 inches thick. The upper 25 inches of the un- The potential native vegetation is dominated by blue derlying mat rial is pale brown loam. The lower part to a grama. Several mid grasses, such as western wheatgrass depth of 60 in es is pale brown fine sandy loam. and needleandthread, are also present. Potential produc- Permeability 's moderate. Available water capacity is tion ranges from 1,600 pounds per acre in favorable years high. The effect a rooting depth is 60 inches or more. to 1,000 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condition Surface runoff I rapid, and the erosion hazard is deteriorates, the mid grasses decrease; blue grama, buf- moderate. falograss, snakeweed, yucca, and fringed sage increase; This soil is sui d to limited cropping. Intensive and forage production drops. Undesirable weeds and an- cropping is hazardou because of erosion. The cropping nuals invade the site as range condition becomes poorer. system should be limi to such close grown crops as al- Management of vegetation on this soil should be based falfa, wheat, and bade This soil also is suited to ir- on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- rigated pasture. A suits le cropping system is 3 to 4 tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition. years of alfalfa followed y 2 years of corn and small Sideoats grama, little bluestem, western wheatgrass, blue grain and alfalfa seeded wit a nurse crop. grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested wheatgrass are Close grown crops can be I 'gated from closely spaced suitable for seeding. The grass selected should meet the contour ditches or sprinklers, ontour furrows or sprin- seasonal requirements of livestock. It can be seeded into klers should be used for ne crops. Applications of a clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can be drilled into a nitrogen and phosphorus help in m 'retaining good produc- firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in spring has tion. proven most successful. The potential native vegetation i dominated by blue Windbreaks and environmental plantings of trees and grama. Sideoats grama, little bluest m, western wheat- shrubs commonly grown in the area are generally well grass, and sedge are also prominent. otential production suited to this soil. Cultivation to control competing ranges from 1,800 pounds per acre in vorable years to vegetation should be continued for as many years as 1,500 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condition possible following planting. Trees that are best suited and deteriorates, the sideoats grams and ittle bluestem have good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern decrease; forage production drops; and bl grams, buf- redcedar, ponderosa pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and falograss, and several perennial forbs an shrubs in- hackberry. The shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, crease. Undesirable weeds and annuals invad the site as lilac, Siberian peashrub, and American plum. range condition becomes poorer. Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The Management of vegetation should be based qqn taking cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked half and leaving half of the total annual productiop Seed- pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can ing is desirable if the range is in poor condition. S'ftleoats be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape grams, little bluestem, western wheatgrass, an pu- cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen- bescent wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop- selected should meet the seasonal needs of livestock. It ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range- can be seeded into a clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it 930472 WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, SOUTHERN PART 31 `pttracted by developing livestock watering facilities, establishing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by cul- ilianaging livestock grazing and reseeding where needed. 'eating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of his soil has good potential for urban development. The ve tation between the rows. Supplemental irrigation on limiting feature is the moderately rapid permeability may a needed at the time of planting and during dry t in t substratum, which causes a hazard of ground water periods. Trees that are best suited and have good survival conta ination from sewage lagoons. The loamy sand sur- are Rock Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa face I er is a limitation for recreational development. pine, Siber n elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry. The t Once a tablished, the lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well. shrubs best s 'ted are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberi- Capabih subclass IIIe irrigated, IVe nonirrigated; an peashrub. Sandy Pl ins range site. Wildlife is an i rtant secondary use of this soil. The 45—OI y loamy sand, 3 to 5 percent slopes. This is a cropland areas prov a favorable habitat for ring-necked deep, well rained soil on plains at elevations of 4,600 to pheasant and mournin dove. Many non me 5,200 feet. I formed in mixed outwash deposits. Included be attracted by establish ga species can in mapping g areas for e nesting and escape PP g ' small areas of soils that have sandstone cover. For pheasants, und' arbed nesting cover is essen- and shale wi in a depth of 60 inches and some small tial and should be included 1 plans for habitat develop- leveled areas. ment, especially typically the urface layer of this Olney soil is in areas of int ive agriculture. Range- y y grayish land wildlife, for example, the pro horn antelope, can be brown loamy san about 7 inches thick. The subsoil is yel- attracted by developing livestock watering facilities, lowish brown and very pale brown sandy clay loam about managing livestock grazing, and resee g where needed. 14 inches thick. Th substratum to a depth of 60 inches is This soil has good potential for urban velopment. The very pale brown, c areous fine sandy loam. only limiting feature is the moderately rapt permeability Permeability an available water capacity are in the substratum, which causes a hazard of und water moderate. The effec 've rooting depth is 60 inches or contamination from sewage lagoons. The loamy and sur- more. Surface runoff slow, and the erosion hazard if face layer is a limitation for recreational deve ment. low. Once established, the lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well. In irrigated areas th' soil is suited to the crops corn- Capability subclass IIIe irrigated, VI nonirrigated; Sandy monly grown in the area. perennial grasses and alfalfa or Plains ran. close grown crops should grown at least 50 percent of " ' '`" ' 9�^" the time. Close grown crop\and pasture can be irrigated T tiro a .eep, well drained soil on smooth plains at eleva- with contour ditches and co gations. Furrows, contour tions of 4,600 to 5,200 feet. It formed in mixed outwash furrows, and cross slope fu ows are suitable for row deposits. Included in mapping are small areas of soils that crops. Sprinkler irrigation is o desirable. Keeping til- have a dark surface layer and some small leveled areas. lage to a minimum and utilizin crop residue help to con- Typically the surface layer of this Olney soil is grayish trol erosion. Maintaining fertilit and organic matter con- brown fine sandy loam about 10 inches thick. The subsoil tent is important. Crops respond to barnyard manure and is yellowish brown and very pale brown sandy clay loam commercial fertilizer. about 15 inches thick. The substratum to a depth of 60 The potential native vegetation on this range site is inches is very pale brown, calcareous fine sandy loam. dominated by sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, and blue Permeability and available water capacity are grama. Needleandthread, switchgra` , sideoats grama, moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or and western wheatgrass are also prominent. Potential more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is production ranges from 2,200 pounds r acre in favors- low. ble years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorabl years. As range This soil is used almost entirely for irrigated crops. It condition deteriorates, the sand bluestem sand reedgrass, is suited to all crops commonly grown in the area, includ- and switchgrass decrease and blue grams, sand dropseed, ing corn, sugar beets, beans, alfalfa, small grain, potatoes, and sand sage increase. Annual weeds and s invade and onions. An example of a suitable cropping system is 3 the site as range condition becomes poorer. \ to 4 years of alfalfa followed by corn, corn for silage, Management of vegetation on this soil should be based sugar beets, small grain, or beans. Few conservation prac- on taking half and leaving half of the total ankual produc- tices are needed to maintain top yields. Lion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in pooh condition. All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow ir- Sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoats rigation is the most common. Barnyard manure and corn- grams, blue grams, pubescent wheatgrass, and, crested mercial fertilizer are needed for top yields. wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass iected Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock\It can suited to this soil. Soil blowing, the principal hazard in be seeded into clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can be establishing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by cul- drilled into a firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in tivating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of spring has proven most successful. \ vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irrigation Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally may be needed at the time of planting and during dry suited to this soil. Soil blowing, the principal hazard in periods. Trees that are best suited and have good survival 930'172 32 SOIL SURVEY are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa ble years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable years. As range pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry. The condition deteriorates, the sand bluestem. sand reedgrass, shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberi- and switchgrass decrease and blue grama, sand dropseed, an peashrub. and sand sage increase. Annual weeds and grasses invade Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soiL The the site as range condition becomes poorer. cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked Management of vegetation on this soil should he based pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition. cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen- Sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoats tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop- grama, blue grama, and pubescent wheatgrass are suita- ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. ble for seeding. The grass selected should meet the Rapid expansion of Greeley and the surrounding area seasonal requirements of livestock. It can be seeded into has resulted in urbanization of much of this Olney soil. a clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can be drilled into a This soil has good potential for urban and recreational firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in spring has development. The only limiting feature is the moderately proven most successfuL rapid permeability in the substratum, which causes a Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally hazard of ground water contamination from sewage suited to this soiL Soil blowing, the principal hazard in lagoons. Lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well. Capability establishing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by cul- class I i tivating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of ' rri pC d, 71MMM acid;: Y vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irrigation This is a deep, well drained soil on plains at'e et -k� may be needed at the time of planting and during dry 4,600 to 5,200 feet. It formed in mixed outwash deposits. periods. Trees that are best suited and have good survival Included in mapping are small areas of soils that have a are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa dark surface layer. Some small leveled areas are also in- pine. Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry. The eluded. shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberi- Typically the surface layer of this Olney soil is grayish an peashrub. brown fine sandy loam about 10 inches thick. The subsoil Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The is yellowish brown and very pale brown sandy clay loam cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked about 14 inches thick. The substratum to a depth of 60 pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can inches is very pale brown, calcareous fine sandy loam. be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape Permeability and available water capacity are cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen- moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop- more. Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range- low land wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope. can be In irrigated areas this soil is suited to all crops com- attracted by developing livestock watering facilities. monly grown in the area, including corn, sugar beets, managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed. beans, alfalfa, small grain, potatoes, and onions. An exam- Rapid expansion of Greeley and the surrounding area pie of a suitable cropping system is 3 to 4 years of alfalfa has resulted in urbanization of much of the Olney soil. followed by corn, corn for silage. sugar beets, small grain, This soil has good potential for urban and recreational or beans. Land leveling, ditch lining, and installing development. The only limiting feature is the moderately pipelines may be needed for proper water application. All rapid permeability in the substratum, which causes a methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow irrigation is hazard of ground water contamination from sewage the most common. Barnyard manure and commercial fer- lagoons. Lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well Capability tilizer are needed for top yields. subclass IIe irrigated, IVe nonirrigated; Sandy Plains In nonirrigated areas this soil is suited to winter wheat, range site.barley, and sorghum. Most of the acreage is planted to —Olney fine sandy loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes. F winter wheat. The predicted average yield is 28 bushels This deep, well drained soil on plains at elevations of per acre. The soil is summer (allowed in alternate years 4,600 too feet It formed in mixed outwash deposits. to allow moisture accumulation. Generally precipitation is Included in m ing are small areas of soils that have a too low for beneficial use of fertilizer. dark surface laye d small areas of soils that have Stubble mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum til- sandstone and shale yn ' a depth of 60 inches. lage are needed to control soil blowing and water erosion. Typically the surface lay of this Olney soil is grayish Terracing also may be needed to control water erosion. brown fine sandy clay loam abo inches thick. The sub- The potential native vegetation on this range site is soil is yellowish brown and very brown fine sandy dominated by sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, and blue loam about 12 inches thick. The substra to a depth of grama. Needleandthread, switchgrass, sideoats grams. 60 inches is very pale brown,calcareous fine dy loam. and western wheatgrass are also prominent. Potential Permeability and available water capac are production ranges from 2.200 pounds per acre in favora- moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inche. r • 930' 72 WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, SOUTHERN TART 25 nd switchgrass decrease and blue grama, sand dropseed, hould be grown at least 50 percent of the time. Contour d sand sage increase. Annual weeds and grasses invadeditches and corrugations can be used in irrigating close th site as range condition becomes poorer. wn crops and pasture. Furrows, contour furrows, and anagement of vegetation on this soil should be based cro s slope furrows are suitable for row crops. Sprinkler on t king half and leaving half of the total annual produc- irri tion is also desirable. Keeping tillage to a minimum Lion. ceding is desirable if the range is in poor condition. and tilizing crop residue help to control erosion. Main- Sand luestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoats tainin fertility is important. Crops respond to applica- grama, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested tions o hosphorus and nitrogen. wheatgr ss are suitable for seeding. The grass selected The otential native vegetation on this site is should m et the seasonal requirements of livestock. It can dominate by sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, and blue be seeded into a clean, firm stubble, or it can be drilled grams. N edleandthread, switchgrass, sideoats grama, into a firm repared seedbed. Seeding early in spring has and weste wheatgrass are also prominent. Potential proven most successful. production nges from 2,200 pounds per acre in favora- Windbrea and environmental plantings are generally ble years to 800 pounds in unfavorable years. As range suited to this soil. Soil blowing, the principal hazard in condition dete 'orates, the sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, establishing tr s and shrubs, can be controlled by cub and switchgr decrease, and blue grama, sand dropseed, tivating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of and sand sage in rease. Annual weeds and grasses invade vegetation betty en the rows. Supplemental irrigation the site as range ndition becomes poorer. may be needed a the time of planting and during dry Management of egetation on this soil should be based periods. Trees that re best suited and have good survival on taking half and I ving half of the total annual produc- are Rocky Mounts' 'uniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa tion. Seeding is desir ble if the range is in poor condition. pine, Siberian elm, ussian-olive, and hackberry. The Sand bluestem, san reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoats shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberi- grama, blue grama, p escent wheatgrass, and crested an peashrub. wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass selected Wildlife is an impo ant secondary use of this soiL should meet the seasonal equirements of livestock. It can Ring-necked pheasant, ourning dove, and many non- be seeded into a clean, fi sorghum stubble, or it can be game species can be att cted by establishing areas for drilled into a firm prepay d seedbed. Seeding early in nesting and escape cove For pheasants, undisturbed spring has proven most succ fuL nesting cover is essential a should be included in plans Windbreaks and environme cal plantings are generally for habitat development, es chilly in areas of intensive suited to this soil. Soil blowi , the principal hazard in agriculture. establishing trees and shrubs, an be controlled by cul- Rapid expansion of Greeley d the surrounding area tivating only in the tree row d by leaving a strip of has resulted in urbanization of\much of this Otero soil. vegetation between the rows, upplemental irrigation This soil has excellent potent' for urban and recrea- may be needed at the time of pl ting and during dry tional development The only 1 icing feature is the periods. Trees that are best suited d have good survival moderately rapid permeability in he substratum, which are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern\redcedar, ponderosa causes a hazard of ground water contamination from pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, a d hackberry. The sewage lagoons. Lawns, shrubs, trees grow welL shrubs best suited are skunkbush sums , lilac, and Siberi- Capability subclass IIIe irrigated, IVe nonirrigated; an peashrub. Sandy Plains range site. Wildlife is an important secondary a of this soil. 52—Otero sandy loam, 3 to 5 percen slopes. This is a Ring-necked pheasant, mourning dove, a d many non- deep, well drained soil on plains at elev 'ons of 4,700 to game species can be attracted by establisfing areas for 5,250 feet It formed in mixed outw h and eolian nesting and escape cover. For pheasants, undisturbed deposits. Included in mapping are small ar of soils that nesting cover is essential and should be inclu ed in plans have loam and clay loam underlying mat 'al. Also in- for habitat development, especially in areas o intensive eluded are small areas of soils that have dstone and agriculture. shale within a depth of 60 inches. Rapid expansion of Greeley and the surroun ' g area Typically the surface layer of this Otero so is brown has resulted in urbanization of much of this Otero soil. sandy loam about 10 inches thick. The underlyin material The soil has excellent potential for urban and recreational to a depth of 60 inches is pale brown calcar us fine development The only limiting feature is the moderately sandy loam. rapid permeability in the substratum, which causes a Permeability is rapid. Available water capa ity is hazard of ground water contamination from sewage moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inc s or lagoons. Lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well. Capability more. Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion h is subclass file irrigated, Vie nonirrigated; Sandy Plains low. r 9 This soil is used almost entirely for irrigated crops. It i Yd.etiY sl This is a is suited to the crops commonly grown in the area. deep, well drained soil on plains at elevations of 4,700 to Perennial grasses and alfalfa or close growing crops 5,250 feet It formed in mixed outwash and eolian • 930172 36 SOIL SURVEY deposits. Included in mapping are small areas of soils that Rapid expansion of Greeley and the surrounding area have sandstone and shale within a depth of 60 inches. has resulted in urbanizat on of much of this Otero soil. Typically the surface layer is brown sandy loam about This soil has excellent tential for urban and recrea- 10 inches thick. The underlying material to a depth of 60 tional development The rimary limiting feature is the inches is pale brown calcareous fine sandy loam. moderately rapid permea ility in the substratum, which Permeability is rapid. Available water capacity is causes a hazard of gro nd water contamination from moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or sewage lagoons. There are additional costs in site more. Surface runoff is medium to rapid, and the erosion preparation because of s ope. Lawns, shrubs, and trees hazard is low. grow well. Capability su lass IVe irrigated, VIe nonir- This soil is suited to limited cropping. Intensive rigated; Sandy Plains ran e site. cropping is hazardous because of erosion. The cropping —Paoli loam. 0 to 1 percent slopes. This is a deep, system should be limited to such close grown crops as al- we drained soil on terra s at elevations of 4,700 to 5,250 falfa, wheat, and barley. This soil also is suited to ir- feet It formed in alluvi deposits. Included in mapping rigated pasture. A suitable cropping system is 3 to 4 are s all areas of soils hat have a loamy sand surface years of alfalfa followed by 2 years of corn and small layer. grain and alfalfa seeded with a nurse crop. Typic ly the surface i yer is grayish brown loam and Closely spaced contour ditches or sprinklers can be fine sanam about inches thick. The underlying used in irrigating close grown crops. Contour furrows or material t a depth of 6 inches is light brownish gray sprinklers should be used for new crops. Applications of fine sandy am. nitrogen and phosphorus help in maintaining good produc- Permeabili y is moder te. Available water capacity is tion. high. The eff ctave rooti g depth is 60 inches or more. The potential native vegetation on this range site is Surface runofftis very slo , and the erosion hazard is low. dominated by sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, and blue This soil is uocd almos entirely for irrigated crops. It grams. Needleandthread, switchgrass, sideoats grama, is suited to all craps corn only grown in the area, includ- and western wheatgrass are also prominent.. Potential ing corn, sugar beets, be ns, alfalfa, small grain, potatoes, production ranges from 2,200 pounds per acre in favora- and onions. An exarhple f a suitable cropping system is 3 ble years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable years. As range to 4 years of alfalfa\ fo owed by corn, corn for silage, condition deteriorates, the sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, sugar beets, small grain, r beans. Such characteristics as and switchgrass decrease and blue grams, sand dropseed, the rapidly permeable" bstratum slightly restrict some and sand sage increase. Annual weeds and grasses invade crops the site as range condition becomes poorer. All methods of irriga n are suitable, but furrow ir- Management of vegetation on this soil should be based -turn is the most co 'mon. Proper irrigation water on taking half and leaving half of the total annual condition. management is essential. B ^yard manure and commer- tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition. cial fertilizer are needed or tOp yields. Sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoats Windbreaks and env' nmehtal plantings are generally grama, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested suited to this soil. Soil lowiri the principal hazard in wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass selected establishing trees and s rubs, n be controlled by cul- should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. It can tivating only in the tre row and by leaving a strip of be seeded into a clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can be drilled into a firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in vegetation between th rows. Supplemental irrigation spring has proven most successfuL may be needed at the ime of planting and during dry Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally periods. Trees that are st suited an have good survival suited to this soil. Soil blowing, the principal hazard in are Rocky Mountain jun r, eastern cedar, ponderosa establishing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by cut- pine, Siberian elm, Ru sian-olive, an hackberry. The tivating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of shrubs best suited are s unkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberi- vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irrigation an peashrub. may be needed at the time of planting and during dry Wildlife is an imports t secondary use oc this soil. The periods. Trees that are best suited and have good survival cropland areas provide avorable habitat fo ring-necked are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa Pheasant and mourning ove. Many nongam species can pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry. The be attracted by establis ing areas for nesting d escape shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberi- cover. For pheasants, u isturbed nesting covet\ is essen- an peashrub. tial and should be inclu ed in plans for habitat\develop- Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. \ Ring-necked pheasant, mourning dove, and many non- In areas protected f om flooding, this soil hat\ good game species can be attracted by establishing areas for potential for urban an recreational development\The nesting and escape cover. For pheasants, undisturbed chief limiting feature is he rapid permeability in the sub- nesting cover is essential and should be included in plans stratum, which causes hazard of ground water con- for habitat development, especially in areas of intensive tamination from sewage lagoons. Road designs should he agriculture. modified to compensate for the moderate frost potentiaK 9:0172 WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, SOUTHERN PART 37 .awns, shrubs, and trees grow well. Capability subclass ay be needed at the time of planting and during dry a irrigated. pe 'ods. Trees that are best suited and have good survival —Pauli loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes. This is a deep, are ky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa we drained soil on terraces at elevations of 4,700 to 5,250 pine, Si rian elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry. The feel It formed in alluvial deposits. Included in mapping shrubs bes oiled are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberi- are s all areas of soils that have a loamy sand surface an peashrub. layer. Wildlife is an rtant secondary use of this soil. The Typi Ily the surface layer is grayish brown loam about cropland areas pro ' e favorable habitat for ring-necked 22 inche thick. The underlying material to a depth of 60 pheasant and mournin dove. Many nongame species can inches is ' ht brownish gray fine sandy loam. be attracted by establisht areas for nesting and escape Perinea lity is moderate. Available water capacity is cover. For pheasants, undist bed nesting cover is essen- high. 'the fective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. tial and should be included in • ns for habitat develop- .( Surface run f is slow, and the erosion hazard is low. ment, especially in areas of intent agriculture. This soil is used almost entirely for irrigated crops. It This soil has good potential for ur and recreational 11 is suited to all raps commonly grown in the area, includ- development. The primary limiting fea a is the rapid ing corn, sugar eets, beans, alfalfa, small grain, potatoes, permeability in the substratum, which tau a hazard of and unions. An a ample of a suitable cropping system is 3 ground water contamination from sewage la ns. Road W 4 years of a fa followed by corn, corn for silage, designs should be modified to compensate r the sugar beets, smal grain, or beans. Land leveling, ditch moderate frost potential. Lawns, shrubs, and trees w lining, and installin pipelines may be needed for proper well. Capability subclass IIe irrigated, !Ile nonirrigat water application. O n e site. All methods of i Cron are suitable, but furrow ir- his is rigation is the most c mon. Barnyard manure and com- a moderately deep, well drained soil on p F eleva- rrtertial fertilizer are ne ded for top yields tions of 4850 to 5,200 feet. It formed in residuum from This soil is well suit d to winter wheat, barley, and shale. Included in mapping are small areas of soils that .- sorghum if it is summ (allowed in alternate years. have shale deeper than 40 inches. Winter wheat is the prints crop. The predicted average Typically the surface layer is grayish brown clay loam yield is 33 bushels per ac . If the crop is winterkilled, about 9 inches thick. The subsoil is grayish brown and spring wheat can be seeded. Generally precipitation is too pale brown clay loam about 14 inches thick. The sub- low for beneficial use of ferti ' er. stratum is pale brown clay loam. Shale is at a depth of Stubble mulch farming, stri ropping, and minimum til- about 32 inches. loge are needed to control soil lowing and water erosion. Permeability is slow. Available water capacity is Terracing also may be needed t control water erosion. moderate. The effective rooting depth is 20 to 40 inches. The potential native vegetation is dominated by Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is western wheatgrass. Blue a, switchgrass, sand moderate. reedgrass, big bluestem, slender w eatgrass, indiangrass, This soil is suited to most of the irrigated crops com- and green needlegrass are also Ares nt. Potential produc- monly grown in the area, but the high clay content and Lion ranges from 3,000 pounds per ac in favorable years moderate depth of the soil slightly restrict some crops. A to 2,000 pounds in unfavorable years. range condition suitable cropping system is corn, corn for silage, barley, 3 deteriorates, the tall grasses decre blue grams and to 4 years of alfalfa, and wheat. This soil is also well buffalograss increase, and forage prod ction drops. Un- suited to irrigated pasture. desirable weeds and annuals invade and osion can occur Furrows can be used in irrigating row crops. Flooding as range condition becomes poorer. from contour ditches is suitable for close grown crops and Management of vegetation on this soil s ould be based pasture. Production can be maintained by applying bar- on taking half and leaving half of the total nual produc- nyard manure and commercial fertilizer. Keeping tillage thin. Seeding is desirable if the range is in r condition. to a minimum and utilizing crop residue are important. Western wheatgrass, switchgrass, sand reedgrass, In nonirrigated areas this soil is suited to winter wheat, sideoats grams, pubescent wheatgrass, ' ennediate barley, and sorghum. Most of the acreage is planted to wheatgrass, and blue grams are suitable for se ing. The winter wheat. The predicted avenge yield is 25 bushels grass selected should meet the seasonal require ents of per acre. The soil is summer fallowed in alternate years livestock. It can be seeded into a firm, prepared bed. to allow moisture accumulation. Generally precipitation is A grass drill should be used. Seeding early in sp g has too low for beneficial use of fertilizer. proven most successful. Stubble mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum til- Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally lage are needed to control soil blowing and water erosion suited to this soil Soil blowing, the principal hazard in The potential native vegetation is dominated by establishing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by tail- western wheatgrass and blue grams. Buffalograss is also tivating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of present. Potential production ranges from 1,000 pounds vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irrigation per acre in favorable years to 600 pounds in unfavorable • 930172 38 SOIL SURVEY years. As range condition deteriorates, a blue grama-buf- losely spaced contour ditches can be used in irrigating falograss sod forms. Undesirable weeds and annuals in- clo grown crops. Contour furrows should be used for vade the site as range condition becomes poorer. row rops. Applications of barnyard manure and commer- Management of vegetation on this soil should be based cial rtilizer help to maintain good production. Keeping on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- tillag to a minimum and utilizing crop residue are impor- tion. Range pitting can reduce runoff. Seeding is desirable tant. The tential native vegetation is dominated by if the range is in e poor condition. Western wheatgrass,pubescent western heat and blue grama. Bu£falograss is also blue grama,and idrests grama, buffare alograss,suitable ts, resent. otential�production ranges from 1,000 pounds wheatging. Theasr,s selected t wheatgrass reef h sonfor seed- p per acre i favorable years to 600 pounds in unfavorable ing.is o grass It can be meet the seasonal require-n, fm yars. As r ge condition deteriorates, a blue grama-buf-msorghum of stubble,livestock. it be candrilled eeled into a clean, firm falograss forms. Undesirable weeds and annuals in- seedbed.seedbed. or it can r into v a firm prepared vade thesite range condition becomes poorer. Seeding early in spring has proven most success- Managemen of vegetation on this soil should be based fuel. on taking half nd leaving half of the total annual produc- not Windbreak this hd environmental siteinvestigation gs are generally d suited to soil. Onsite is needed to tion. Range pit g can reduce runoff. Seeding is desirable if the range is n poor condition. Western wheatgrass, determine if plantings are feasible. Supplemental water is blue grams, sin ats grams, buffalograss, pubescent needed W for successful important plantings. wheatgrass, and sted wheatgrass are suitable for seed- Wildlife is an secondary use of this soil. The cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked Ina' The grass sel ed should meet the seasonal require- cropland livestock. t can be seeded into a clean, firm pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape sorghum stubble, or i can be drilled into a firm prepared cover. For pheasant, undisturbed nesting is essential and seedbed. Seeding earl in spring has proven most success- ful. should be included in plans for habitat development. cape Windbreaks and envi nmental plantings are generally daily in areas of intensive agriculture. Rangeland wildlife, not suited to this soiL site investigation is needed to for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be attracted by determine if plantings are easible. Supplemental water is developing livestock watering facilities, managing needed for successful plant gs. livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed. Wildlife is an important s ondary use of this soiL The This soil has poor potential for urban uses and only cropland areas provide favo ble habitat for ring-necked moderate potential for recreational development. The pheasant and mourning dove. any nongame species can chief limiting features are the underlying shale, the low be attracted by establishing as for nesting and escape strength, and the moderate to high shrink swell. These cover. For pheasants, undistur nesting cover is essen- features present severe problems in dwelling and road tial and should be included in p for habitat develop- construction and in use of septic tank absorption fields ment, especially in areas of inten ive agriculture. Range- and sewage lagoons. Capability subclass Ills irrigated, land wildlife, for example, the pro horn antelope, can be We nonirrigated; Clayey Plains range site. attracted by developing livestoc watering facilities, 7—Renohill clay loam, 3 to 9 percent slopes. This is managing livestock grazing, and ding where needed. a erately deep, well drained soil on upland hills and This soil has poor potential for ur and recreational ridges t elevations of 4,850 to 5,200 feet. It formed in development The chief limiting featu s are the underly- residuum m shale. Included in mapping are small areas ing shale, the low strength, and the oderate to high of soils that ve shale deeper than 40 inches shrink swelL These features present se ere problems in Typically th urface layer is grayish brown clay loam dwelling and road construction and in u of septic tank about 9 inches ' k. The subsoil is grayish brown and absorption fields and sewage lagoons. Ca bility subclass pale brown clay los about 12 inches thick. The sub- IVe irrigated, Vie nonirrigated; Clayey PI 5 range site. stratum is pale brown y loam. Shale is at a depth of 58—Shingle loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes is is a shal- about 29 inches low, well drained soil on plains at elevation of 4,850 to Permeability is slow. A 'fable water capacity is 5,200 feet. It formed in residuum from shale. Included in moderate. The effective rooting epth is 20 to 40 inches mapping are some small areas of shale and sandstone out- Surface runoff is medium to rapid, d the erosion hazard crops. is moderate. Typically the surface layer is grayish brown lom about This soil is suited to limited era ing. Intensive 6 inches thick. The underlying material is light yyllowish cropping is hazardous because of erosion. e cropping brown clay loam. Shale is at a depth of about 18 inches. system should be limited to such close grown pe as al- Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is falfa, wheat, and barley. The soil also is sui to ir- low. The effective rooting depth is 10 to 20 inches.\ur- rigated pasture. A suitable cropping system is o 4 face runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is low.cropping. A stable years of alfalfa followed by 2 years of corn and s 11 This s y m s suitedis tooly to o 4 years ite alfalfa and 2 years of grain and alfalfa seeded with a nurse crop. cropping 930172 Hello