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RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR
RECREATIONAL FACILITY (PAINTBALL PARK) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE
DISTRICT - TONY S. CHIODO
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
23rd day of June, 1993, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the Chambers of the Board
for the purpose of hearing the application of Tony S. Chiodo, P.O. Box 84,
Loveland, Colorado 80539, for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special
Review Permit for a recreational facility (paintball park) in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District on the following described real estate, to-wit:
Part of the SiSI of Section 7, Township 4
North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld
County, Colorado
WHEREAS, Tony S. Chiodo, said applicant, was present, and
WHEREAS, Section 24.4.2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance provides
standards for review of said Special Review Permit, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners heard all of the testimony and
statements of those present, has studied the request of the applicant and the
recommendations of the Weld County Planning Commission and all of the exhibits
and evidence presented in this matter and, having been fully informed, finds that
this request shall be approved for the following reasons:
1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application
requirements of Section 24.7 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
2. It is the opinion of the Board of County Commissioners that the
applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.4.2 of the Weld
County Zoning Ordinance.
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 recreational facility (paintball park) 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.
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2. The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building
or electrical permits be issued on the property until the Special
Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County
Clerk and Recorder.
3. Prior to recording the Special Review Permit plat, the plat shall be
amended to show:
a. The location of the proposed site on the vicinity map.
b. The relocation of the access approximately 200 feet to the
west of the existing access.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded,
adopted by the following vote on the 23rd day of June, A.D. , 1993.
//// BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:II C; �ff l �j WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
Weld County Clerk to the Board EXCUSED DATE OF SIGNING (NAY)
Constance L. arbert, Chairman
BY: Pil
Deputy C e k to the`Beerd W. 6I ebster, ProTem
APPROVED AS TO FORM: AYE
p27/ /,n' rge Baxter
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County Attorney Dale K. Hall 7,a�•
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arb J. Kirkmeye
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
TONY S. CHIODO
USR #1009
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit is for a
recreational facility (paintball park) 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. The Use by Special Review Permit area shall be limited to
120 player use hours per day for a maximum of three days per week. Player
use hours is defined as the number of players times the number of hours
played. The hours of operation shall not exceed 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to
Section 90 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
3. The relocated access shall be twenty-five feet in width with a thirty-foot
radius and enter Weld County Road 46 at right angles. The access shall
not exceed a six percent grade and shall be level with Weld County Road 46
from the back of the radius.
4. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site.
5. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on the site.
6. The facility shall be operated in compliance with the requirements of the
Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers.
7. The facility shall be operated in compliance with the requirements of the
Flood Hazard Overlay District.
8. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the commercial limit
of 60 dB(A) , as measured according to 25-12-102, Colorado Revised
Statutes.
9. An individual sewage disposal system shall be installed on-site according
to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal System Regulations. An
adequately sized vault system is allowed. If an absorption sewage
disposal system is to be used, the system shall be designed by a Colorado
Registered Professional Engineer.
10. The facility may operate from April 1 until October 15.
11. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance.
12. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
13. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
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14. Personnel from the Weld County Health Department, Division of Wildlife,
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. Records of use shall
be made available at all times.
15. 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.
16. 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.
930546
HEARING CERTIFICATION
DOCKET NO. 93-37
RE: SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR A
RECREATIONAL FACILITY (PAINTBALL PARK) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE
DISTRICT - TONY S. CHIODO
A public hearing was conducted on June 23, 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
Assistant County Attorney, Lee Morrison
Planning Department representative, Keith Schuett
The following business was transacted:
I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated June 2, 1993, and duly
published June 10, 1993, in the Windsor Beacon, a public hearing was
conducted to consider the request of Tony S. Chiodo for a Site Specific
Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a recreational facility
(paintball park) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Lee Morrison,
Assistant County Attorney, made this a matter of record. Keith Schuett,
Planning Department representative, entered the favorable recommendation
of the Planning Commission into the record as written. Tony Chiodo,
applicant, was present and stated there is a need for this type of
facility in Northern Colorado. He said the dates of operation would be
from April 1 to October 15; however, he has a problem with the man-hour
limitation, which the Planning Commission set at 120 per day. Mr. Chiodo
said they have been averaging ten to fifteen players per weekend, and he
would prefer a limit of 30 per day for five or six one-half-hour games.
After further discussion, Mr. Morrison explained his understanding of the
calculation of man hours as being one-half of a man hour per each person
per game. He suggested the Board hear public testimony on this issue and
its impact before resolving. Mr. Chiodo explained the safety equipment
used and said this game has a lower injury rate than badminton. He said
the games are refereed and strictly controlled, and he carries a small
loud speaker with him to communicate with the players. Mr. Chiodo said
the guns are powered by a seven-ounce CO2 tank and have a speed limitation
of 300 feet per second. He said there are yellow ropes along the
boundaries and a four to five-foot berm on the south side. Mr. Chiodo
said he is leasing the property from Arborland Nursery/Eugene Kammerzell.
He explained he has a per capita contract with the option to terminate
only by notice. Mr. Chiodo said the paintballs are biodegradable, totally
wash out of clothing, and are allowed in national forests and parks.
Alexander Brown, surrounding property owner, stated concerns about the
safety of the operation and location of a sanitary facility in the
floodway. He requested better delineation between the properties and
proper setbacks for protection. Otis Philpott, representing a surrounding
property owner, said he would like the operation to cease September 1 when
the hunting season starts. He also requested a 100-foot setback and a
fence with signage. Barb Tokunaga, surrounding property owner, stated
concerns about the risks to the habitats of the wildlife. Mr. Chiodo said
they could net the boundary, but it would prohibit the wildlife from
crossing. He said a gas company pushed the existing berm up, and there
are two pins indicating the property line. Mr. Chiodo explained the
boundary of the playing field and the parking situation. He said there
have been no conflicts with the canoers. He indicated the driveway will
access from Weld County Road 46, and they are working closely with the
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Corps of Engineers on all excavation. Mr. Chiodo said he also feels a
vault system would be a risk in the floodway and proposed using a Port-A-
John. John Pickle, Health Department representative, said portables are
illegal, and an engineer- designed system would be required in a
floodplain. There was further discussion concerning the process of
constructing the facility. Mr. Chiodo explained the floating bridges, on
which he also has been working with the Corps of Engineers. He said the
playing field is 900 to 1000 feet from Highway 60. All trash is cleaned
up daily and the rains and/or snows will clean the paint off the trees.
He reiterated that the National Forest has found no damage resulting from
this game. Mr. Chiodo said there is a horse trailer, which is taken in
and out daily, for staging, picnic tables, and four posts for a tarped
shade area. He said as far as the wildlife, the area is cleaner and in
better condition than it was before. Mr. Chiodo said they have been
playing games for eight weeks, and no animals have left the area. He
indicated they have no intention of damaging the area or the wildlife.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the request of Tony S. Chiodo for
a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a
recreational facility (paintball park) 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 Baxter. Mr. Pickle answered Commissioner Webster's questions
concerning the sanitary system, and Mr. Chiodo said he would comply with
whatever was necessary. On roll-call vote, the motion carried three to
two with Commissioner Hall and Chairman Harbert voting nay.
This Certification was approved on the 28th day of June, 1993.
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Weld C unty Clerk to the Board
EXCUSED DATE OF APPROVAL
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HEARINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS ON THIS 23rd DAY OF June 1993:
DOCKET it 93-37 - Special Review Permit, Tony S. Chiodo
DOCKET 4t 93-22 - Show Cause Hearing, Northern Colorado Brine, c/o Mike Cervi
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NOTICE
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, on June 23, 1993,
conditionally approved a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit
for the property and purpose described below. Conditional approval of this plan
creates a vested property right pursuant to Article 68 of Title 24, C.R.S. , as
amended, for a period of three years.
APPLICANT: Tony S. Chiodo
P.O. Box 84
Loveland, Colorado 80539
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the St Se of Section 7, Township 4 North,
Range 66 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County,
Colorado
TYPE AND INTENSITY
OF APPROVED USE: A recreational facility (paintball park) in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District
SIZE OF PARCEL: 24 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
CLERKTO THE BOARD .
BY: ≤ (Qe V '
Deputy Cl k to the Board
PUBLISHED: July 1, 1993, in the Windsor Beacon
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The Board
a Weld Board of County
C A} IJJAV IT OF PUBLICATION
County, Colorado, on
June 23, 1993, STATE OF COLORADO
conditionally approved ss
a Site SpecificCOUNTY OF WELD
Devekprrrem Plan n and
Special Review Permitfor the property and I, KEITH HANSEN, of said County of Weld, being duly
purpose described sworn,say that I am publisher of
below. Conditional
approval of this plan WINDSOR BEACON
creates a a vested
to right
Pursuant
hue 24, a weekly newspaper having a general circulation in said
C.R.S., as amended,
for a period of three County and State, published in the town of WINDSOR,
years. _ in said County and State; and that the notice, of which
the annexed is a true copy, has been published in said
APPLICANT: Tony S. weekly for / _successive weeks, that the notice
Chlodo, P.O. Box 84,
Loveland, Colorado was published in the regular and entire issue of every
80539 number of the paper during the period and time of
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: publication, and in the newspaper proper and not in a
Pan a the 61/2 8114 of supplement, and that the first publication of said notice
Section 7, Township 4 was in said paper bearing the date of the
North, Range 68 West
of the '
6 h P.M.,Weld IA day of h , A.D., 1913 and
County,Colorado the last publication bearing t e date of the
TYPE AND INTENSITY
OF APPROVED USE: day of , A.D., 19_ and
A recreational facility that the said WINDSOR BEACON has been published
(fit park)inBrae(Agricultural) Zone continuously and uninterruptedly for the period of 5
District consecutive weeks,in said County and State, prior to the
date of first publication of said notice, and the same is a
SIZE OF PARCEL:24 newspaper within'the meaning of an Act to regulate
acres,more or less
printing of legal notices an advertisements, approved
Failure to abide by.the May 18, 1931,and all prior is ar as in force.
temp and conditions a
approve)wit reeve in a >—d /
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forfeiture-of the vested
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BOARD OF COUNTY it,
COMMISSIONERS, Subscribed nd sworn to before p me this 2 day
WELD COUNTY, of �� 19 rc
COLORADO U
BY: DONALD D. _a4 ✓
WARDEN, CLERK TO NOTARY PUBLIC
THE BOARD
BY: SHELLY K. My commission expires J tx-H Z / 9`94 .
MILLER, Deputy Clerk `�
to the Board
Pu61G1t«--.In the
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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: 93-37 APPLICANT
Tony S. Chiodo
P.O. Box 84
Loveland, Colorado 80539
DATE: June 23, 1993
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a
recreational facility (paintball park) in the A (Agricultural) Zone
District
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the Si S} of Section 7, Township 4 North, Range
66 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado
LOCATION: At the southwest corner of the intersection of Highway 60 and Weld
County Road 46
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
BY: DONALD D. WARDEN
WELD COUNTY CLERK TO THE BOARD
BY: Linda M. Dodge
Deputy Clerk to the Board
DATED: June 2, 1993
PUBLISHED: June 10, 1993 in the Windsor Beacon
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
HO110E Caere*
Pursuant to the zoning node eabta 3T STATE OF COLORADO
twee-10-the taste of ss
Colorado and the Wild APPLICANT: Tony S. COUNTY OF WELD
cowry Zone CrdMwme. Chiodo. P.O. Box 94,
a ass aatidYwada N Loveland, Colorado I, KEITH HANSEN, of said County of Weld, being dui
to m re{ass es er 80538 duly
the Beate col *minty sworn, say that I am publisher of
Commissioners of Weld DATE:June 23.1983
County, Colorado,Weld WINDSOR BEACON
,County - Centennial TSIE:MOO a.m.
Center,915 10th Street,
First Floor, Greeley, REQUEST: A Site a weekly newspaper having a general circulation in said
Colorado, at the lime Specific Development
spedked Ali pentane In Pia mid Reedit'Review and State, published in the town of WINDSOR,
any mains,mass in Permit bra recreational in said County and State; and that the notice, of which
the Site Specific facility(paintball perk)in the annexed is a true copy, has been published in said
Development.Plait and are A(Apkultural)Zone
Special Review Permit Di weekly for / _successive weeks, that the notice
are requested to attend was published in the regular and entire issue of every
and mei be herd LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
number of the paper during the period and time of
Pert of the S1/2 51/4 of
Should the applicant or Section 7, Township 4 publication, and in the newspaper proper and not in a
any interested party North,Range es West of supplement, and that the first publication of said notice
desire the presence of a the 9th P.M., Weld was in said paper bearing the date of the
court reporter to make a County.Cobrado
record of kw proceedings,
in addition to the taped LOCATION: At the day of — , A.D., 19 7 and
record which will be kept southwest corner of the the last publication"bearing the date of the
during the hearing, the intersection of Highway
Clem to the Boerd'sOa cal BO and Weld County
shall be advised in waling Raid* day of , A.D., 19_ and
of such action at least five that the said WINDSOR BEACON has been published
days prior to the hewing. BOARD OF. COUNTY continuously and uninterruptedly for the period of 5
The cost of engaging e.. COMMISSIONERS, P Y
court reporter shall be WELD COUNTY, consecutive weeks,in said County and State, prior to the
borne by the requesting COLORADO date of first publication of said notice, and the same is a
F.
Pant D newspaper within'the meaning of an Act to regulate
BY: DONALD D.
BE IT ALSO KNOWN that WARDEN, WELD printing of legal notices an advertisements, approved
the text and maps so COUNTY CLERK TO May 18, 1931,and all prior cts r as in force.
certified by. the.Weld THEBOARD
County Planning
Commission may be BY: Linda M. Dodge,
examined in the office of Deputy Clerk to the Board
the Clerk to the Board of P LISHER
County Commissioners, Dated:June 2,1993
located in the Weld n/� �/
County Mae** pww ued In the Subscri d and sworn to before me this 4-% u`day
Center,915 1011 last, Wla him eon en of 19 93
W Third Floor, *SW,
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My commission expires 2-r-A-Q-y 2 , / 9 94,
CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
The undersigned hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Notice of Hearing, Docket #93-37, was placed in the United States mail, postage
prepaid, addressed to the following property owners.
DATED this 2nd day of June, 1993.
Deputy Clerk to the B d
Union Pacific Land Resources Corporation
PO Box 2500
Broomfield, CO 80020
Eugene and Janet Kammerzell
22454 Colorado State Highway 60
Milliken, CO 80543
Edward and Shirley Kammerzell
22434 Colorado State Highway 60
Milliken, CO 80543
Jacob Bernhardt
12225 Weld County Road 46
Milliken, CO 80543
Greenhead Land and Cattle Company
1805 South Bellare Street, Suite 101
Denver, CO 80222
Alexander Brown
Greenhead Land and Cattle Company
8452 East Oregon Place
Denver, CO 80231
Ehrlich Feed Lot, Inc.
c/o NORCO Resources, Inc.
1200 Carousel, Suite 100
Windsor, CO 80550
Albert and Beverly Hodgson
13255 Weld County Road 46
Platteville, CO 80651
Tony S. Chiodo
PO Box 84
Loveland, CO 80539
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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 AT LEAST 10 DAYS
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HEARING FOR CASE #
THE SIGN WAS POSTED BY:
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NAME OF PERSON POSTING SIGNAkia-
S A E OF APPLICANT
STATE OF COLORADO )
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COUNTY OF WELD )
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO ME THIS ) 2_ DAY OF 31)N O_ , 19 (' .
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NOTARY PUBLIC
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES , �G- / f ' .
LAST DAY TO POST SIGN IS: • 19
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' OFFICE ON OR BEFORE THE
DATE OF THE HEARING.
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To the Commissioners:
We are writing in regard to the proposed paint ball facility to be
located east of Milliken. We are opposed to having this facility
located in Weld County. It is our understanding that the Division
of Wildlife has recommended that a permit be denied. Wildlife is
an important asset to our county. With the rapid population growth
currently occurring, every effort should be made to maintain
quality habitat to support wildlife population. We feel the
Division of Wildlife ' s recommendation should be followed.
In addition, we question the wisdom of promoting recreation that
treats the hunting and "shooting" of people as a game. In an
increasingly violent society, paint ball does not seem to be a
desirable form of recreation for adults or youth. We hope that
you, as commissioners, will use your influence to attract more
favorable forms of recreation to Weld County.
We urge you to not issue a permit for the proposed paint ball
facility. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
"6AI tobatz, _
Barb okunaga
Milt Tokunaga
Wu Tobago
St.Hwy 257
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SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
May 4, 1993
A regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission was held on May 4, 1993,
in the County Commissioners' Hearing Room (Room #101) , Weld County Centennial
Building, 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado. The meeting was called to order
by the Vice-Chairman, Don Feldhaus, at 1:30 p.m.
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Roll Call
Richard Kimmel Present
Jean Hoffman Present
Tom Rulon Absent
Bill O'Hare Present
Judy Yamaguchi Absent
Juliette Kroekel Absent
Don Feldhaus Present
Shirley Camenisch Present
Bud Clemons Present
Also present: Lanell Adler, Current Planner, Department of Planning Services,
Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, Sharyn Ruff, Secretary.
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The summary of the last regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission,
held on April 20, 1993, was approved as read.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1009
APPLICANT: Tony S. Chiodo
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a
Recreational Facility (Paintball Park) in the A (Agricultural.) zone
district. 4
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the S2 SE4 of Section 7, T4N, R66W of the 6th
P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: At the southwest corner of the intersection of Highway 60 and Weld
County Road 46.
Tony Chiodo, applicant, explained paintball parks are in existence throughout the
United States and this game is a growing sport. The guns are CO2 powered and the
cartridges are made up of food coloring, sugar, and water. Tony Chiodo said this
sport promotes team work and large corporations use the sport to overcome
problems employees have working together. The property initially had trash and
debris on it. They have cleaned it up. Ropes were placed along boundary lines
to define the approximate 5 acre field of play. Equipment includes the guns,
paint cartridges, face masks, and head gear. They have placed a horse/tack
trailer in what is referred to as the staging area (an area 700-800 feet off of
Highway 60) where each game is organized and the player is outfitted. Tony
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Chiodo covered MINUTES OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
May 4, 1993
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the concerns of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and will comply with their
requests within 30 days. He also spoke about the concerns of the Division of ss
Wildlife. He explained the area is cleaner now than when they arrived and will i
be continually policed. This game is no more detrimental to the wildlife in the `
area than uses of the property in the past such as camping, hunting and canoeing.
They plan to have a picnic area near the "staging area" , potable water, which 3
will be determined by the Weld County Health Department, and port-a-potty's vs.
permanent vaults or a septic because the property is located in the floodplain.
The actual game time is 1/2 hour with teams starting approximately once an hour.
Team numbers vary but total players would not exceed 35 or 40 a day. They would w
like to operate between the hours of 9:30 and 5:30, three days a week with one
scheduled tournament a year assigned by the National Paintball Association.
Paintball is allowed in some of the National Forests and Parks. The color does
not remain on the property, it either is washed away when it rains or it wears
off in about a week's time.
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The Vice-Chairman asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak
for or against this application.
Alexander Brown, surrounding property owner, has 256 acres adjacent to the
proposed paintball park. He has genuine concerns. He would like to see the
property left in it' s natural habitat. He raises kids and hunts birds on his
property. He doesn' t understand the economics of the proposal and feels the
applicant will have more people on the property than originally determined. Mr.
Brown feels commercial river bottom property would be a better location. If this
proposal is recommended favorably, he would like to see a better property divider
than the existing rope.
Courtney Crawford, Division of Wildlife, explained his concerns about possible
wild turkeys nesting in the area. He was not aware the applicant had already
hosted 2 events, with the County Commissioner's permission.
Boyd Jenkins, spoke in favor of the operation. He operated a paintball park in
the Greeley area about 11 years ago. He is in favor of this proposal. At the
time of operation of his park, pelicans and cranes were on the property and
remained there during and after the park was closed. Economics were improved
because of the influx of people. The property is now completely bare due to
sheep grazing it.
Thor Gust, spoke in favor of the application also. He is an avid outdoorsman who
is new to the sport and doesn't feel it is harmful to the environment or the
wildlife in the area.
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May 4, 1993
Page 3
Kathy Chiodo, applicant' s wife, explained this land is leased from the property
owner who has not put the property to use in years. She said there is a
guideline/rule book published for paintball, parks and it will be strictly
enforced.
Concerns were voiced by Jean Hoffman about access onto the property. This was
discussed and the applicant is willing to change the access point onto the
property for safety reasons . Bill O'Hare asked if this is a year round
operation. Tony Chiodo said no, if the weather is below 40 degrees, the guns
won' t fire. Bud Clemons said this operation is no different than other uses
throughout the County such as a sporting clay range. He feels the property owner
could damage the land far more than the present proposed use (exotic plants
fenced for protection that would deter animal crossing; or sheep and cattle .y
grazing) and not need a Special Review permit. Bud Clemons also asked Courtney
Crawford, Division of Wildlife, why the Division did not appropriate this land
if the possible nesting turkey's are a concern. Courtney Crawford stated the
property is not large enough for the Division of Wildlife to consider controlling
it.
Lanell Adler read the proposed Development Standards and Conditions of approval
into the record.
Richard Kimmel moved Case Number USR-1009, Tony S. Chiodo, be forwarded to the
Board of County Commissioners with the addition of Condition of Approval Number
4, the change to Development Standard Numbers 1, 10 and 14, and the renumbering
of the remaining Development Standards, with the Planning Commissions
recommendation for approval. Bud Clemons seconded the motion.
The Vice-Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning
Commission for their decision. Richard Kimmel - yes; Jean Hoffman - no; Bill
O'Hare - yes; Don Feldhaus - yes; Shirley Camenisch - no; Bud Clemons - yes.
Motion carried with a vote of four to two, in favor.
COMMENTS:
Jean Hoffman:
As much as I appreciate what's been said here and you certainly brought up
an interest in the game, I'd like to see it and try it and I appreciate
the fact that you have gone out and cleaned up the area. I have gone by
that area many times and I appreciate what you've done there, but I
believe, based on the testimony of Mr. Crawford and the District Wildlife
Manager, and on the staff's original recommendation, that there are
probably many other sites that are more suitable for your game. I am
going to vote for denial.
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MINUTES OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
May 4, 1993
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Bill O'Hare
In reading the application and looking it over, I felt fairly strongly
that it was certainly not compatible with the area. I appreciate the
applicant' s planning and working with the various entities they had to
work with in trying to get something like this , so I will vote yes.
Don Feldhaus:
It appears the applicant has a sincere desire to cooperate and work with
the surrounding neighbors and make this a win, win situation. &
Shirley Camenisch:
I believe the same way Jean does. It is not exactly the area for
something like this. I know they've worked hard out there, I drove by it
today. I keep thinking about the spectators that are there too, and the r
people that are going to be there just to walk their dogs and get some
exercise and come along with the players. I vote for denial.
Bud Clemons:
I think to deny this would be to deny Mr. Kammerzell (the property owner) some
of his property rights. I feel that there is evidence provided to show that the
applicant' s sincerity in trying to protect the habitat, to create minimum
disturbance to the wildlife. There are numerous options that the landowner could
do that would create far more damage to the wildlife and the environment, than
what this operation would do. I agree that there might be a better place, but
there' s always a better place for every landfill and every undesirable situation
and there had to be a place for everybody and if there is a better place I'm sure
the applicant has searched for a suitable site. I know the area quite well, I've
lived in the neighborhood and it seems to be fairly adequate and I have had some
limited experience with these operations, so I know something about them. I vote
yes.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1010
APPLICANT: Lynn Fagerberg
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for an
Agricultural Service Establishment (Pickle Processing Facility) in
the A (Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the W2 SW4 of Section 7, T6N, R65W of the 6th
P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: East of Weld County Road 37, north of Weld County Road 70.
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BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Richard Kimmel that the following resolution be introduced for passage by the
Weld County Planning Commission with the addition of Condition of Approval Number 4, and
changes to Development Standards Number 1, 10, and 14. Be it resolved by the Weld County
Planning Commission that the application for:
CASE NUMBER: USR-1009
NAME: Tony S. Chiodo
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 84, Loveland, CO 80539
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a
Recreational Facility (Paintball Park) in the A (Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the S2 SE4 of Section 7, T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld
County, Colorado.
LOCATION: At southwest the corner of the intersection of Highway 60 and Weld County Road
46.
be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners for the following reasons:
Richard Kimmel moved Case Number USR-1009, Tony S. Chiodo, be forwarded to the Board of
County Commissioners, with the Planning Commission' s recommendation for approval with the
addition of Condition of Approval Number 4, and changes to Development Standards Number
1, 10, and 14. Motion seconded by Bud Clemons.
VOTE:
For Passage Against Passage
Richard Kimmel Jean Hoffman
Bill O'Hare Shirley Camenisch
Don Feldhaus
Shirley Camenisch
Bud Clemons
The Vice-Chairman declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be
forwarded with the file of this case to the Board of County Commissioners for further
proceedings.
CERTIFICATION OF COPY
I, Sharyn Ruff, Recording Secretary 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 May 4, 1993.
ed the 4th of y, 1993.
D .
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Secretary
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Tony S. Chiodo
USR-1009
1. The attached Development Standards for the Special Review permit shall be adopted
and placed on the Special Review plat prior to recording the plat. The plat shall
be delivered to the Department of Planning Services and be ready for recording in
the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's office within 15 days of approval by the Board
of County Commissioners.
2. The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or electrical
permits be issued on the property until the Special Review plat is ready to be
recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder.
3. Prior to recording the Special Review permit plat, the plat shall be amended to
show:
a) the location of the proposed site on the vicinity map;
b) the relocation of the access approximately 200 feet to the west of the
existing access.
4. Prior to scheduling before the Board of County Commissioners, the applicant shall
submit a plan to the Department of Planning Services for approval. The plan shall
propose a permanent property boundary identification between the Special Review
permit property and the property to the south.
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Tony S. Chiodo
Page 2
15. 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.
16. 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.
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Tony S. Chiodo
USR-1009
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review permit is for a Recreational
Facility (Paintball Park) 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. The Use by the Special Review permit area
shall be limited to 120 player use hours per day for a maximum of three days per
week. Player use hours is defined as the number of players times the number of
hours played. The hours of operation shall not exceed 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 90 of
the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
3. The relocated access shall be twenty-five feet in width with thirty foot radius and
enter Weld County Road 46 at right angles. The access shall not exceed a six
percent grade and shall be level with Weld County Road 46 from the back of the
radius.
4. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site.
5. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on the site.
6. The facility shall be operated in compliance with the requirements of the Department
of the Army, Corps of Engineers.
7. The facility shall be operated in compliance with the requirements of the Flood
Hazard Overlay District.
8. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the commercial limit of 60
dB(A) , as measured according to 25-12-102, Colorado Revised Statutes.
9. An individual sewage disposal system shall be installed on-site according to the
Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal System Regulations. An adequately sized
vault system is allowed. If an absorption sewage disposal system is to be used, the
system shall be designed by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer.
10. The facility may operate from April 1 until October 15.
11. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the requirements of the
Weld County Building Code Ordinance.
12. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design
Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
13. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation
Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
14. Personnel from the Weld County Health Department, Division of Wildlife, 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. Records of use shall be made available at all times.
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INVENTORY OF ITEMS SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION--
Applicant: Tony S. Chiodo Case Number-: USR-4009 n.
Submitted or Prep ed-
Prior
to Hearing 'At Hearing
1. Application 9 pages X
2. 1 Application plat 1 page X
3. DPS Referral Summary Sheet X
4. DPS Recommendation and optional Conditions and X
Development Standards
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 27, 1993, referral from Town of Milliken X
12. April 28, 1993, referral from Town of Gilcrest X
13. Exhibit A, letter from Gene Kammerzell, X
property owner and letter from Richard A. Hockley
14. Letter from Chuck Cunliffe stating Board of X
County Commissioners approved request to start
activities prior to approval
15. Letter from applicants requesting permission X
to start activity prior to approval
16. March 25, 1993, referral from Office of X
Emergency Management
17. March 27, 1993, referral from Weld County X
Sheriff's Office
18. March 27, 1993, and May 1, 1993, Field Checks X
from Judy Yamaguchi, Planning Commission
Member
19. April 7, 1993, referral from Army Corps of X
Engineers
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Prior
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20. April 7, 1993, referral from Milliken Fire X
Protection District
21. April 14, 1993, referral from West Greeley X
Soil Conservation District
22. April 2, 1993, referral from Division of X
Wildlife
23. April 8, 1993, referral from Weld County X
Health Department
24. April 12, 1993, referral from Colorado X
Department of Transportation
25. April 14, 1993, referral from Weld County X
Engineering
26. March 25, 1993, letter to applicant X
27. Planning Commission sign posting certificate X
I hereby certify that the 27 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 May 20, 1993.
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DATE: May 4, 1993
CASE NUMBER: USR-1009
NAME: Tony S. Chiodo
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 84, Loveland, CO 80539
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a
Recreational Facility (Paintball Park) in the A (Agricultural) zone
district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the S2 SE4 of Section 7, T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M. ,
Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: At southwest the corner of the intersection of Highway 60 and Weld
County Road 46.
THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS REQUEST BE DENIED
FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
The proposal is not consistent with the Environmental Quality and Natural
Resource Goals and Policies as set forth in the Weld County Comprehensive
Plan. The Environmental Quality and Natural Resource Goals state: "All
land use proposals shall be designed and operated to conform with all
applicable Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to air, water,
noise, and other environmental quality standards" ; and, "Weld County will
cooperate with local, State, and Federal agencies to identify, conserve,
and protect fish and wildlife habitat and in implementing measures for the
protection of such areas. " One of the Environmental Quality and Natural
Resource Policies states: "Development and design of land uses which
require drainage, excessive removal of riparian vegetation and alterations
of river or stream banks shall be discouraged in order to protect river or
stream quality and to protect waterfowl areas. " A representative of the
State of Colorado, Division of Wildlife, has stated that altering the
existing habitat along the river to provide for the paintball playing field
and increased human activity would definitely be a detriment to wildlife in
the area. According to the Division of Wildlife, the area proposed for
this project consists of lowland riparian habitat, and in its present
natural state is valuable to a variety of wildlife.
The State Department of Transportation and the Weld County Engineering
Department have both stated that the existing access presents a safety
problem as it currently exists. The access point must be moved to the
west. Relocation of the existing access point and construction to County
Standards would further negatively impact the wildlife in this area.
It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services' staff that this
application is not consistent with the Goals and Policies of the Weld
County Comprehensive Plan and should be denied.
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Tony S. Chiodo
USR-1009
On April 26, 1993, Courtney Crawford, District Wildlife Manager, Greeley-South,
for the Colorado Division of Wildlife, stated that it appears a road has been
constructed across the tributary of the South Platte River on this site. Lanell
Adler than spoke to Terry McKee, Corps of Engineers, who stated that if a road
has been constructed across the tributary, he will have to proceed from the point
of view of a violation. He has an appointment to meet with the applicants on May
28.
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
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PHONE (303)353-3845, EXT.3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
ilioO 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE
c-G$E LEY, COLORADO 80631
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COLORADO
MAR 2 6 1993
March 25, 1993 CASE NUMBER: USR-1009
TOWN
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: OF MILLIKEN
Enclosed is an application from Tony S. Chiodo for a Site Specific Development
Plan and a Special Review permit for a Recreational Facility (Paintball Park) in
the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part of
the S2 SE4 of Section 7, T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. The
location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is
at the southwest corner of the intersection of Highway 60 and Weld County Road
46.
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 April
8, 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. hC. 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. lea e refer to the enclosed letter.
Sig t Agency: Tail Or i /1L 4CI`)
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Date: -on ttOn
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
' PHONE (303)353-3845, EXT. 3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
C. 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE
GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
COLORADO
March 25, 1993 CASE NUMBER: USR-1009
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Enclosed is an application from Tony S. Chiodo for a Site Specific Development
Plan and a Special Review permit for a Recreational Facility (Paintball Park) in
the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part of
the S2 SE4 of Section 7 , T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. The
location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is
at the southwest corner of the intersection of Highway 60 and Weld County Road
46.
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 April
8, 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.
Signed: /71:0,--4, ! /,;, ,t7 Agency: /C11 id /Cin,`I./-
Date:
c,J
I\ APR 2 8 1993
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Tony S. Chiodo
USR-1009
1. The attached Development Standards for the Special Review permit shall be
adopted and placed on the Special Review plat prior to recording the plat.
The plat shall be delivered to the Department of Planning Services and be
ready for recording in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's office within
15 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners.
2. The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or
electrical permits be issued on the property until the Special Review plat
is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and
Recorder.
3. Prior to recording the Special Review permit plat, the plat shall be
amended to show:
a) the location of the proposed site on the vicinity map;
b) the relocation of the access approximately 200 feet to the west of the
existing access.
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Tony S. Chiodo
USR-1009
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review permit is for a
Recreational Facility (Paintball Park) 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. The relocated access shall be twenty-five feet in width with thirty foot
radius and enter Weld County Road 46 at right angles. The access shall not
exceed a six percent grade and shall be level with Weld County Road 46 from
the back of the radius.
4. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site.
5. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on the site.
6. The facility shall be operated in compliance with the requirements of the
Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers.
7. The facility shall be operated in compliance with the requirements of the
Flood Hazard Overlay District.
8. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the commercial limit
of 60 dB(A) , as measured according to 25-12-102, Colorado Revised Statutes.
9. An individual sewage disposal system shall be installed on-site according
to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal System Regulations. An
adequately sized vault system is allowed. If an absorption sewage disposal
system is to be used, the system shall be designed by a Colorado Registered
Professional Engineer.
10. This facility shall not be operated from April 1 through June 15, for
protection of the riparian wildlife during nesting.
11. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance.
12. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
13. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, USR-1009
Tony S. Chiodo
Page 2
14. Personnel from the Weld County Health Department, Division of Wildlife, 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
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Members of the Commission;
I am writing this letter in responce to comments I have both read and heard
concerning the intended use of my property by Tony Chiodo and Ira Stone for
the purpose of operating a paintball field.
The letter written to you by Mr. Crawford from the Division of Wildlife
causes me great concern. While he is correct in describing the area in__
all it 's physical attributes, i .e. the trees, weeds and brush, he fails
to mention the other things that have been going on there. For instance,
on almost a weekly basis, tresppssers are there shooting pistols, dumpling
trash and letting their dogs run. My "No Trespassing" signs have either
been removed or shot up beyond all recognition. I look forward to the
proposed use by Chiodo and Stone as a means of policing my property and
keeping an undesirable element out. My retail business Is less than one
quarter of amine from this pasture land and It is possible that a stray
bullet could reach my home or sales yard.
In his letter to you Mr.. Crawford in effect denies that I have a deer
problem in my fields because he has not received a complaint in the last
three years. What he failed to mention is that I had to sign a document
which holds the Colorado Division of Wildlife safe from further damage
claims in order to obtain the deer fence. Any complaining that I would do
at this point is pointless. In fact, I still do have a problem with deer
in my fields. I am losing 15 to 20 trees a year to deer. Prior to the
fence, we were losing approx. 40 trees per year, so the fence has helped,
but the real problem comes from the cover that my pasture gives them to
breed in and hide in.
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Mr. Crawford makes it sound as though my property was the last oasis for
wildlife in Weld County. Again, he fails to mention that there is a
reserve area of approx. 14 8Eition for the purpose of nesting habitat
for ground game fowl just rhe river and on the east side of Hwy 60. This
area is so large that it dwarfs my pasture land and is being patrolled
by the owner to disallow intruders. Surely this habitat is large enough
to render my property insignificant in comparison.
Concerning water fowl , there are literally miles of river — both upstream
and downstream to satisfy the needs of ducks and geese. Old cottonwood
and willow trees abound In this area.
In so far as the wild turkeys are concerned, I find it ludicrous to pro—
pose that my private land's use should be structured around introduced
game fowl . I was never consulted by the Division of Wildlife to see if
it met with my approval to introduce a foreign species into my property.
No one told me that I would have to forego the liberty of my property in
exchange for the introduction of wild turkeys. The Division of Wildlife
just did it ! Now for them to try to dictate the use of my land based upon
their unsolicited actions is arrogance at it's worst. I own this land —
not the Division of Wildlife, not Weld County or anyone else for that matter.
The government with it's many arms of might is trying to dictate what I
can and can not do with my private property and I RESENT ITI I ask you,
how far away from communism are we when the government views the landowner
only as the source for property tax and strips him of his AMERICAN RIGHT
of self determination?
The Division of Wildlife sees the opportunity to increase their revenue
by adding another game bird to the area for which to sell hunting licenses.
This in itself is fine. I personally would like to see turkeys establish
here just for the beauty of it. However, one can not lose sight of the
little announced fact that entrepreneurs and our free market system are,
what is responsible for the life blood of our economy. To disallow this
Use Permit based upon the Division of Wildlife's biased opinion Is to
take more power from the people (both myself and the paintball business)
and give it to the government for the purpose of making It even bigger.
THINK ABOUT IT! !
SINCERELY,
GENE KAMMERZELL, OWNER
f,,•Yv'� 22965 STATE HIGHWAY 60 MILLI KEN,COLORADO 60543 Zd
PHONE(302157-2250 i, �
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HockBo Arms
1833 Harmony Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525 °_,
303-223-6077
F
April 29 , 1993
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
My name is Richard Hockley , and I am the owner of a
business called HockBo Arms located at 1833 Harmony Drive ,
Fort Collins , Colorado . I am writing this letter to show my
support for Tony Chiodo and the new C. C. C. P . Paintball Field
he is opening outside of Milliken , Colorado.
I have been in the paintball business for six years .
During the past years , I have seen Paintball grow steadily as
a safe and fun sport . Everyone involved are not only safety
minded , but are also concerned about the land and environment
and how the game will affect other property owners around
them. They are very concerned about the wildlife in the area
of the field . Paintballers are always looking for ways to
work to ensure the safety of all and good land use .
On April 24 , 1993 , I talked with Tony Chiodo and his
staff regarding how the field and games should be run and the
effect on the land and the surrounding wildlife . Over the
past years I have worked with many field operators , not only
helping to set up the fields but also concern for the land and
wildlife on which the games are played .
It is my honest and solid opinion that the Board of
Commissioners of Weld County should allow Tony Chiodo ,
C.C. C. P . and its staff to open and run this well thought out
field based on safety of the people playing there , concern for
the surrounding property owners and the great consideration
for the land and wildlife in the area . I also feel opening a
paintball field will help the local economy in the Weld County
area , including Greeley , Johnstown and Milliken . This is a
fast growing sport , and we need well thought out fields such
as this to ensure the fun and safety of the sport , now and in
the years ahead .
Sincerely,
14147/11‘417--
Richard A. Hockley
Owner
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930546
NOTICE OF PUBLIN
HEARING
The Weld County
Planning Commission
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
will hold a public hearing
on Tuesday, May 4, STATE OF COLORADO
1993,at 1:30 p.m.for the
purpose of considering a ss
Site Specific COUNTY OF WELD
Development Plan and a
for Special Review pperty I, KEITH HANSEN of said County of Weld, being duly
the property > Y
described below. sworn, say that I am publisher of
Approval of the request
may create a vested
property right pursuant to WINDSOR BEACON
Colorado Law.
APPLICANT: Tony S. a weekly newspaper having a general circulation in said
Chiodo County and State, published in the town of WINDSOR,
in said County and State; and that the notice, of which
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: the annexed isc true copy, has been published in said
Part of the S2 SE4 of
Section 7,T4N, R66W of weekly for successive weeks, that the notice
the 6th P.M., Weld was published in the regular and entire issue of every
County,Colorado. number of the paper during the period and time of
TYPE AND INTENSITY publication, and in the newspaper proper and not in a
OF PROPOSED USE:A supplement, and that the first publication of said notice
Recreational Facility was in said paper bearing the date of the
(Paintball Park) in the A
(Agricultural) zone
district. �� day of �� c , A.D., 19 and
LOCATION: At the the last publication bearing the date of the
southwest corner of the
intersections of Highway day of , A.D., 19_ and
60 and Weld County that the said WINDSOR BEACON has been published
Road 46. continuously and uninterruptedly for the period of 5
SIZE: 24 acres, more or consecutive weeks,in said County and State, prior to the
less date of first publication of said notice, and the same is a
The public hearing will newspaper within'the meaning of an Act to regulate
be held in the Weld printing of legal notices an advertisements, approved
County Commissioners' May 18, 1931,and all prior as ar as in force.
Hearing Room. First
Floor. Weld County
Centennial Center.915
Tenth Street. Greeley,
Colorado. Comments or ` P LIMIER
objections related to the
above request should be
submitted in writing to Subscri d and sworn to before me this /914 day
the Weld County of 1993
Department of Planning
Services, 1400 N. 17th 7121-1:71/n4
Avenue, Greeley, 4,a4-"Se c �9 /LC:71/n4;,o
Colorado 80631,before NOTARY PUBLIC
the above date or
presented at the public O /J
hewing on May 4,1993. My commission expires ta_.t' z ) / / f
Copies of the application
are available for public
inspection in the
• Department of Planning
Services, 1400 N. 17th
Avenue, Greeley,
Colorado 80631 - Phone
- 353- 3.45,.f; 1APRien
3540.
Judy Yamaguchi,
`
Chairperson, Weld
County Planning
Commission
Published in Ike U of
Windsor Beans
April 1,1993. C
MAY a 1993
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LAND-USE APPLICATION
SUMMARY SHEET
Date: April 27, 1993
CASE NUMBER: USR-1009
NAME: Tony S. Chiodo
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 84, Loveland, CO 80539
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a
Recreational Facility (Paintball Park) in the A (Agricultural) zone
district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the S2 SE4 of Section 7, T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M. ,
Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: At the southwest corner of the intersection of Highway 60 and Weld
County Road 46.
SIZE OF PARCEL: 24 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 West Greeley Soil Conservation District, Weld County Engineering Department,
Colorado Department of Transportation, Army Corps of Engineers, Milliken Fire
Protection District, Weld County Health Department, Colorado Division of
Wildlife, Weld County Sheriff's Office, and Weld County Office of Emergency
Management.
One verbal objections has been received from a surrounding property owner.
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FIELD CHECK
FILING NUMBER: USR-1009 DATE OF INSPECTION: April 1, 1993
APPLICANT'S NAME: Tony S. Chiodo
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a
Recreational Facility (Paintball Park) in the A (Agricultural) zone
district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the S2 SE4 of Section 7, T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M. ,
Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: At the southwest corner of Highway 60 and Weld County Road 46.
LAND USE: N Arborland Nursery
E Highway 60, river
S River bottom
W River bottom
ZONING: N A (Agricultural)
E A (Agricultural)
S A (Agricultural)
W A (Agricultural)
COMMENTS:
Access is from Weld County Road 46, a gravel County local. The property is all
river and river bottom land with many trees. The access exists.
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
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PHONE(303)353-3845, EXT. 3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVEOFFICES
140 EY, N.COLORADOUE
80631
COLORADO
April 8, 1993
Mr. Tony Chiodo
Central Colorado Competitive Paintball
P.O. Box 84
Loveland, CO 80539
Dear Mr. Chiodo:
Thank you for your letter I received on March 23. The Board of County
Commissioners has approved your request to allow the paintball activities prior
to approval of a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review permit. The
Board' s approval is conditional upon the following:
1. All activities conducted on the property are at your own risk;
2. You will comply with all conditions of approval identified through Site
Specific Development Plan and Special Review permit application processes;
3. You will comply with any other County, State, or Federal requirements
which may apply to the use of the property;
4. If the Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review permit are not
approved, you will be responsible for vacating the property and removing
any improvements not authorized under the existing zoning district,
including ceasing paintball operations and activities within 30 days of a
final decision by the Board of County Commissioners.
If you have any questions about this matter, please call me.
Sincerely,
Chuck Cunliffe, AICP
Director
CAC/sfr
pc: Board of County Commissioners
930546
Central Colorado Competitive Paintball
Tony S. Chiodo and Ira Stone
P.O. Box 84
Loveland, CO 80539
Weld County Commissioners
RE: PAINTBALL FIELD USE AND OPERATIONS
We would like to ask for your permission to begin the operation and
playing of paintball while the Use by Special Review permit is
being considered. We agree to cease and desist immediately and
will vacate the property within 30 days if we should be denied this
permit.
T ank Yi.i /J�
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Tony S. Chiodo
Ira Stone
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REFERRAL LIST
NAME: Tony S. Chiodo CASE NUMBER: USR-1009
REFERRALS SENT: March 25, 1993 REFERRALS TO BE RECEIVED BY: April 8, 1993
COUNTY TOWNS and CITIES
Attorney Ault
X Health Department ____Brighton
--5C—Emergency
Extension Service _Broomfield
X Emergency Management Office ____Dacono
/ X Sheriff's Office ____Eaton
✓ X Engineering _Erie
_Housing Authority Evans
_Airport Authority _Firestone
Building Inspection _Fort Lupton
Frederick
STATE _Garden City
Division of Water Resources X Gilcrest
_
_Geological Survey Greeley
Department of Health ____Grover
i/ X Highway Department Hudson
Historical Society ____Johnstown
Water Conservation Board Keenesburg
_
Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Kersey
,, X Division of Wildlife La Salle
FIRE DISTRICTS _Lochbuie
Ault F-1 Longmont
_Berthoud F-2 Mead
Briggsdale F-24 i X Milliken
Brighton F-3 ____New Raymer
_Eaton F-4 _Northglenn
_Fort Lupton F-5 ____Nunn
Galeton F-6 Platteville
_Hudson F-7 _Severance
Johnstown F-8 Thornton
La Salle F-9 ____Windsor
Mountain View F-10
_
X Milliken F-11 COUNTIES
J_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 ' X US Army Corps of Engineers
Southeast Weld F-16 _
_ USDA-APHIS Veterinary Service
_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
West Adams
COMMISSION/BOARD MEMBER
X Judy Yamaguchi
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
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PHONE (303)353-3845, EXT. 3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
C. 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE
GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
COLORADO
March 25 , 1993 CASE NUMBER: USR-1009
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Enclosed is an application from Tony S. Chiodo for a Site Specific Development
Plan and a Special Review permit for a Recreational Facility (Paintball Park) in
the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part of
the S2 SE4 of Section 7, T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. The
location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is
at the southwest corner of the intersection of Highway 60 and Weld County Road
46.
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 April
8, 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. X 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: C2CS1�0.C�
Signed�� g Y� c
Date: O,V2-
MAR 2 A 1993 1
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
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PHONE(303)353-3845, EXT. 3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
C. 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE
GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
COLORADO
March 25, 1993 CASE NUMBER: USR-1009
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Enclosed is an application from Tony S. Chiodo for a Site Specific Development
Plan and a Special Review permit for a Recreational Facility (Paintball Park) in
the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part of
the S2 SE4 of Section 7 , T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. The
location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is
at the southwest corner of the intersection of Highway 60 and Weld County Road
46.
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 April
8, 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. P. - . :e e =r to the enclosed letter.
Signed:
Date: ti„
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FIELD CHECK
FILING NUMBER: USR-1009 DATE OF INSPECTION: 5/o927["e?
APPLICANT' S NAME: Tony S. Chiodo
CURRENT PLANNER: Lanell J. Adler
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a
Recreational Facility (Paintball Park) in the A (Agricultural) zone
district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the S2 SE4 of Section 7, T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld
County, Colorado.
LOCATION: At the southwest corner of the intersection of Highway 60 and Weld County
Road 46./� .jj, /� //' //// � / //
LAND USE: N C-91V SctiU. ,f Ca U- — Sa416- a-rite di i/k
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ZONING: N A (Agricultural)
E A (Agricultural)
S A (Agricultural)
W A (Agricultural)
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<o /�ntP REPLY IO
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Ms. Lanell J. Adler
Weld County Department of Planning Services
Weld County Administrative Offices
1400 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Dear Ms. Adler:
Reference is made to the application from Tony S. Chiodo for a Site Specific
Development Plan, your case number USR-1009. The project is located in Section 7,
Township 4 North, Range 66 West, Weld County, Colorado.
If a proposed activity requires the placement of fill material into the South Platte
River, side channels, or wetlands as indicated on the enclosed map, this office should be
contacted for proper Department of the Army permits pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act.
If there are any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact Mr. Terry
McKee of this office at 303-979-4120 and reference action ID #199380215.
Sincerely,
Timo Carey
Project Manager
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
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WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
111 pO 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE
GREELEY, COLORADO80631
COLORADO
j APR 0 9 1993
March 25, 1993 CASE NUMBER: USR- 9�
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Enclosed is an application from Tony S. Chiodo for a Site Specific Development
Plan and a Special Review permit for a Recreational Facility (Paintball Park) in
the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part of
the S2 SE4 of Section 7, T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. The
location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is
at the southwest corner of the intersection of Highway 60 and Weld County Road
46.
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 April
8, 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. leassee�refe o the enclosed letter. / r �J
Signed:, sue'/ ' Agency: ,frelgll �1 7i.' lvti , z cir
Date: 7e-7-7
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
a PHONE(303)353-3845, EXT. 3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
C tiP 15 '�3 EY, N ORAAVENUEO631
COLORADO � �,_�a A ",a,�q�ueASa GREELEYCOLRAD80631
March 25, 1993 CASE NUMBER: USR-1009
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Enclosed is an application from Tony S. Chiodo for a Site Specific Development
Plan and a Special Review permit for a Recreational Facility (Paintball Park) in
the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part of
the S2 SE4 of Section 7 , T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. The
location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is
at the southwest corner of the intersection of Highway 60 and Weld County Road
46.
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 April
8, 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.
Signed: ,r /) �"4.,--nut.,4 Agency: IA ,t.e ,( 6eii.���
Date: A/ lie
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April 2, 1993
Weld County
Dept . of Planning
1400 N 17th Ave .
Greeley, Co . 80631
Dear Planning Services :
The 'following letter is in response to your request for comments
concerning application for a special use permit by Tony Chiodo
for setting up and operating a paintball playing field .
The area proposed for this project consists of lowland riparian
habitat, composed of a mixture of cottonwood and willow overstory
along with a dense understory of grasses, weeds and brush(snow-
berry) . This property in its present, natural state is valuable
to a variety of wildlife .
As stated in the application narrative, the area is utilized by
mule deer and white-tail deer throughout the year . Both species
are known to use this habitat for raising fawns, bedding areas
and escape cover . The narrative also states that operating the
paintball playing field would help to alleviate damage by deer to
the adjacent tree nursery. The Division of Wildlife has provided
the nursery with protective electric fence and we have received
no complaints form the landowner for at least 3 years .
Hawks owls and other birds of prey are common and utilize the
area for nesting, roosting and hunting for prey.
Waterfowl also frequent the project site with canada geese
nesting on adjacent islands and sandbars . Wood ducks have
extended their breeding range in recent years and are nesting
along the South Platte River . These birds are dependant upon
tree cavities for nesting along with ripaarian areas for rearing
their young. This area provides some excellent habitat for wood
duck reproduction.
Approximately 4 years ago, Rio Grande turkeys were transplanted
to nearby Phelps property for the purpose of establishing wild
turkeys along the South Platte River . I have observed turkeys on
the proposed project property and I have observed them displaying
during the breeding season directly across the road(WCR 46 ) from
the proposed project Turkeys are ground nesters and require
dense cover for successful nesting. This same cover provides
important food for poults in the form of insects and it also
provides protection from predators . Turkeys are also very
dependant on large cottonwoods for roosting at night .
APR 0 2 1943
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I consider the proposed project area very valuable for wildlife .
Altering the existing habitat to provide for the the paintball
playing field and increasing human activity would definitely be a
detriment to wildlife in the area .
S ' n pto s,/
our d S
Distr }ct Wi /dlife Manager
Greeley-South ( 339-5208 )
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MEMORAnDUM
Willie. Lanell Adler, Current Planner
To Weld County Planning Date April 8, 1993
COLORADO
From Jeff Stoll, Environmental Protection Supervisor
(N r)
Subject: Case Number: USR-1009 Name: Chiodo, Tony S.
Environmental Protection Services has reviewed this proposal; the following
conditions are recommended to be part of any approval:
1. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site.
2. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on this site.
3. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the commercial limit
of 60 dB(A) , as measured according to 25-12-102, Colorado Revised
Statutes.
4. An individual sewage disposal system, is required for the proposed
facility and shall be installed according to the Weld County Individual
Sewage Disposal Regulations. This may include an adequately sized vault
system.
5. The septic system is required to be designed by a Colorado Registered
Professional Engineer according to the Weld County Individual Sewage
Disposal Regulations if an absorption sewage system disposal system is to
be used.
6. Individual Sewage Disposal System permit must be finalized and approved by
an Environmental Protection Specialist within one (1) year of the
application date.
APR 0 6 1993
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STATE OF COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION A Region 4 Ira OT 1420 2nd Street =S'
P.O.Box 850
Greeley,Colorado 80632-0850 Weld Co. , SH 60
(303)353-1232 T. Chiodo - Paintball Park
SE of Milliken, W. Side
April 8, 1993
Ms. Lanell Adler - Current Planner
Dept. of Planning Services
Weld County
1400 N. 17th Ave.
Greeley CO 80631
Dear Lanell,
We have reviewed the Tony S. Chiodo proposal for the
Paintball Park, and have the following comments in regard to
access:
Access to the highway shall be acquired from WCR 46. The
existing access point presents a safety problem as it connects at
the county road intersection to the highway. The existing access
shall be removed, and a new access point should tie to the county
road at a recommended miniumum distance of 200+ feet west of the
intersection to SH 60. The County is reminded that vehicular use
and operation of public accesses (county roads) to the state
highway system is their responsibility.
The narrative states that the business will be open only on
the weekends, except for an occasional tournament. The normal
weekend traffic along SH 60 would not warrant acceleration or
deceleration lanes. Should the business extend its hours to
include week days, it would be necessary to re-evaluate its
impact to the highway to determine if accel/decel lanes might be
necessary.
Our comments are based on the submittal as received
March 25, 1993 .
Thank you for the opportunity to review the Paintball Park
proposal . Please contact me at 350-2163 if you have any
questions.
Very truly your
Te a G. Jones
Region Develo nt/Access Coordinator
TGJ
xc: D. Yost
G. Sisson
file V
I\ APR 1 ? 1993 !
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mEmoRAnDum
Lanell Planning
To Planning Data April 14. 1993
COLORADO From Drew Scheltinga
subplot. Tony S. Chiodo USR - 1009
The existing access is not safe for commercial use. It is too close to State
Highway 60 and sight distance is very poor. The entrance must be relocated to
the west to provide safe access. The access should be 25' wide with 30'
radius' and enter WCR 46 at right angles. WCR 46 is elevated above the
surrounding ground. The access cannot exceed a 6% grade and should be level
with WCR 46 from the back of the radius.
cc: Commissioner Baxter
File USR - 1009
APR 1 4 1993
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:114 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
PHONE(303)353.3845, EXT. 3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
140Nip C. GREELEY, N. ORAO AVENUE
COLORADO 80631
COLORADO
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Weld County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 4,
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: Tony S. Chiodo
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the S2 SE4 of Section 7, T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld
County, Colorado.
TYPE AND INTENSITY OF PROPOSED USE: A Recreational Facility (Paintball Park) in
the A (Agricultural) zone district.
LOCATION: At the southwest corner of the intersections of Highway 60 and Weld County
Road 46.
SIZE: 24 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, 1400 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado
80631, before the above date or presented at the public hearing on May 4, 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 on (1) ti b ril 1, 1993.
Received b :
Date:
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
' PHONE(303)353-3845, EXT.3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
1400 GREELEY, N. ORA O8 UE
631
COLORADO 80631
COLORADO
DATE: March 25, 1993
TO: SURROUNDING PROPERTY/MINERAL OWNERS
CASE NUMBER: USR-1009
There will be a Public Hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission on Tuesday,
May 4, 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: Tony S. Chiodo
FOR: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a Recreational
Facility (Paintball Park) in the A (Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the S2 SE4 of Section 7, T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld
County, Colorado.
LOCATION: At the southwest corner of the intersection of Highway 60 and Weld County
Road 46.
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.
Comments or objections related to the above request should be submitted in writing
to the Weld County Department of Planning Services, 1400 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley,
Colorado 80631, on or before the date of public hearing.
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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-1009 for Tony S. Chiodo in the United States Mail, postage prepaid
First Class Mail by letter as addressed on the attached list.
this 26th day of March, 1993.
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AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS
MINERALS AND/OR SUBSURFACE ESTATE
Application No.
Subject Property
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.
Af t
The foregoing� instrument was subscribed and,'rn to before me this
/ d ng
ay of %/ 7/t'�� ' , 19`3 WITNESS my hand and official
seal.
My Commission Expires:
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Notary Public
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NAMES OF OWNERS OF MINERAL RIGHTS ON SUBJECT PROPERTY
NAME
Union Pacific Land Resources Corporation
P.O. Box 2500
Broomfield, CO 80020
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AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS
SURFACE ESTATE
Application No.
Subject Property
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 toQ before me this
/C—_
i day (112
/tr c�� , 1922, by , • C,'`.`
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
MY Commission expires:
, 6 /97J LO
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Notary
Public
My Commission Expires:
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SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS AND/OR
SURFACE ESTATE/MINERAL OWNERS
Tony S. Chiodo
USR-1009
Union Pacific Land Resources Corporation
P.O. Box 2500
Broomfield, CO 80020
Eugene and Janet Kammerzell
22454 Colorado State Highway 60
Milliken, CO 80543
Edward and Shirley Kammerzell
22434 Colorado State Highway 60
Milliken, CO 80543
Jacob Bernhardt
12225 Weld County Road 46
Milliken, CO 80543
Greenhead Land and Cattle Company
1805 S. Ballare Street
Denver, CO 80222
Ehrilich Feed Lot, Inc.
c/o NORCO Resources, Inc.
1200 Carousel, Suite 100
Windsor, CO 80550
Albert and Beverly Hodgson
13255 Weld County Road 46
Platteville, CO 80651
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NAMES OF OWNERS OF PROPERTY WITHIN 500 FEET
SURFACE OWNERS
NAME ADDRESS. TOWN/CITY ASSESSOR'S PARCEL
STATE AND ZIP CODE IDENTIFICATION #
Eugene/Janet Kammerzell 22454 Colo St.Hwy 60 105707000016
Milliken, CO 80543 105707000044
105707000045
Edward/Shirley Kammerzell 22434 Colo St.Hwy 60 105708000017
Milliken, CO 80543
Jacob Bernhardt 12225 Weld Cty Rd 46 105707000011
Milliken, CO 80543
Greenhead Land & Cattle Co. 1805 S Bellare St. 105718000032
Suite 101 105718000035
Denver, CO 80222
Ehrlich Feed Lot Inc. 1200 Carousel 105718000034
c/o NORCO Resources Inc. Suite 100
Windsor, CO 80550
Albert/Beverly Hodgson 13255 Weld Cty Rd. 46 105717000035
Platteville, CO 80651
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
PHONE (303)353.3845, EXT.3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
C. 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE
GREELEYEY, COLORADO 80631
COLORADO
March 25, 1993
Tony S. Chiodo:
P.O. Box 84
Loveland, CO 80539
Subject: USR-1009 - Request for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special
Review permit for a Recreational Facility (Paintball Park) in the A
(Agricultural) zone district on a parcel of land described as part of the
S2 SE4 of Section 7, T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
Dear Mr. Chiodo:
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 May 4, 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 Towns of Gilcrest and Milliken Planning Commissions for their review
and comments. Please call Linda Smith, in Gilcrest, at 737-2426 and Margaret
Wakeman, in Milliken, at 587-4331, 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 20, 1993, you or a representative should call me to obtain a sign to be posted
on the site no later than April 24, 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.
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Tony S. Chiodo, USR-1009
March 25, 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,
anell J. Adrr
Current Planner
LJA/sfr
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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.
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 # THE
SIGN WAS POSTED BY:
U N(i S Sh( 04O
NAME OF PERSON POSTING SIGN
SI NAT E O APPLICANT
STATE OF COLORADO )
ss.
COUNTY OF WELD )
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO ME THIS 23 DAY OF 141„) (L( \ , 19 93 .
SEAL
FIbTARY PUBLIC
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MY COMMISSION EXPIRES \ c.A- / / 7 1
LAST DAY TO POST SIGN IS: Ape I ' 2. � , 19 73 .
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' OFFICE ON OR BEFORE THE
DATE OF THE HEARING.
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MAY-04-1993 09:58 FROM -MD SHP BRIGHT 3036596485 TO 13510978 P.02
FIELD CHECK
FILING NUMBER: USR-1009 DATE OF INSPECTION:
APPLICANT'S NAME: Tony S. Chiodo Shin
CURRENT PLANNER: Lanell J. Adler e 4(.fe ( -NCAah
REQUEST: A site Specific Developatent Plan and a Special Review permit for a
Recreational Facility (Pai.ntball Park) in the A agricultural) zone
district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the S2 SE4 of Section 7, T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M.,
Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: At the southwest corner of the intersection of Highway 60 and
Weld County Road 46.
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USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICATION ,l(ulvyil\y/ tIGi
Department of Planning Services, 915 Tenth Street, Greelek[COK $,331 I
Phone - 356-4000 - Ext. 4400
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Case Number Date Received
Application Checked by Mylar plat submitted
Application Fee Receipt Number
Recording Fee Receipt Number
TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT: (please print or type, except for necessary
signature)
I (we) , the undersigned, hereby request 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: L c
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT AREA: 1 D S t ¢
Section '1 T 4. N, R (pop W
LEGAL DESCRIPTION of contiguous property owned upon which Special Review Permit
is proposed: Section T N, R W
Property Addre s (if available)
PRESENT ZONE 1CAAA fie„' OVERLAY ZONES 1pod,e\a,t'„s
TOTAL ACREAGE V AC.
PROPOSED LAND USE REr eip-F;oO 3+4,Ji- an 11 f?Al2k
EXISTING LAND USE
SURFACE FEE (PROPERTY OWNERS) OF AREA PROPOSED FOR THE USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT:
Name: 'E tie/ VNE !i. -Mort-1 Kamm E-ZE//
Address: 2Z 1S9 C& 10 5h Nu:y (a^ City (hiIIrKErJ Zip 805e/3
Home Telephone # 5h?'l-ZQ)32- Business Telephone #
Name:
Address: City Zip
Home Telephone II Business Telephone It
APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT jjf different than above) :
Name: '-1309 S Chsnrin
Address: f c' b x RI/ City /-20e Innjd Zip `&1f,
Home Telephone # ,3 -n71vR Business Telephone I/ 227-Zggt
List the owner(s) and/or lessees of mineral rights on or under the subject
properties of record.
Name: UN ICIN i�l�C I f I C V1n'V R SO , Ce /2.
Address: PL)6 x 'P500 City ?2rtmPield Ir0. Zip 3c2-D
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 ) _`moo//V,�� r�!'�i°Fpv/�'")
Signatue: Owner or Authorized Agent
Subscribed and sworn to before II//ee this X - day of /Je-r,c 1993.
1Ob tee-,,_ -(
NARY PUBLIC
My commission expires 'J_ i-- /1 i ce?
9' 054r
PER CAPITA
EXCLUSIVE LAND LEASE AGREEMENT
We, Tony S. Chiodo and Ira Stone, hereinafter known as Lessee,
agree to lease from Gene Kammerzell , hereinafter known as
Landowner, a parcel of land identified as Weld County parcel number
016 . For the purpose of a Paintball Game Field, hereinafter known
as venture.
PAYMENT AGREEMENT
The Lessee agrees to pay $2 .00 per player per day of play. A
list of player's signatures will be provided to Landowner after a
day of play along with the appropriate funds.
LAND USE
The Landowner agrees to let Lessee obtain from the Weld County
Department of Planning Services a Special Use Permit and will
supply any and all documentation needed to obtain this permit.
INSURANCE
The Lessee will provide all the necessary insurance to operate
said venture which shall release Landowner from any liability
associated with this business.
TIME LENGTH OF LEASE
Landowner agrees to lease said property for an indeterminate
amount of time. This will be based upon player involvement and
feasibility of this ventures continuation.
COVENANTS/AGREEMENTS
Lessee agrees to:
1 . Clean up and maintenance of said property.
2. Abide by all government, state, county, regulations,
including all police, fire and sanitary regulations.
3 . Supply Landowner with a key to entrance gate.
4. To keep property in good clean sanitary condition and
appearance. Lessee agrees upon second written notice of
any such nuisance, this lease shall terminate and
Landowner shall be entitled to regain possession of
property.
5. To permit Landowner to enter said premises at all
reasonable times to inspect or observe.
6 . Remove all improvements upon termination of venture or
lease.
7 . Give access to Landowners friends for the purpose of
bird watching and launching of canoes, except for those
times when the playing field area is in use. The playing
field is to be off limits to any spectators during hours
of operation. The parking and staging area may be used
at all times. This is a safety and insurance concern.
szO5i&
Landowner agrees to:
1 . Provide any necessary documentation to Lessee to help
obtain the Special Use Permit.
2 . Pay any and all property taxes on said parcel.
3 . Give upon termination of lease a time period of 90
days to vacate the property.
4. Keep access to the property free and clear of any
obstructions.
5. Comply with all rules and regulations of the paintball
field which shall include any and all friends and
visitors.
TERMINATION OF LEASE
Upon written notice of cessation of venture, Lessee shall give
up all rights to the property and vacate property in accordance
with specified terms.
Landowner s
ndowner Lessee
USE BY SPECIAL PERMIT
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
FOR:
C.C.C.P.
CENTRAL COLORADO COMPETITIVE PAINTBALL
DESCRIPTION:
We propose to set up and operate a paintball playing field.
The game of paintball is played on a 4 to 10 acre field with 2
opposing teams consisting of 3 to 20 players on each team. Each
player is equipped with a protective face mask, a CO2 paint pellet
gun, and their choice of protective clothing, (they supply their
own clothing) . The field is divided into two bases, that each team
starts play at. Various games are played, such as Capture the
Flag, Football, Search and Capture, etc. . Each game has a preset
time limit, when the time expires the team with the most players
left wins or the team that reaches the objective first. The CO2
guns fire a.68 caliber paint ball. When the ball strikes an object
it brakes and leaves a bright colored paint spot. A spot the size
of a quarter and your out of the game. Paintballs are made from
natural gelatin products, are fully biodegradable and non-toxic.
They wash off of and out of everything. The guns are regulated to
fire the balls at no more than 300 feet per second. There are 2
referees on the field during play, to enforce strict playing rules
at all times.
LAND REQUIREMENTS:
The playing field should be between 4 and 8 acres. A staging
area large enough to set a portable restroom, 2 or 3 picnic tables,
and an 8 foot x 12 foot trailer to rent equipment and sell supplies
from. Also, there should be a large enough area to allow parking
for 10 to 20 cars, and access from primary roads.
NEED FOR USE:
At the present time there are no paintball playing fields in
Northern Colorado. We have found that the need of the players for
such a park in Northern Colorado, is great enough to warrant our
investment. As players ourselves in this fast growing sport, we
have been forced to go to the City and County of Denver just to be
able to participate in games and tournaments. Northern Colorado
players need a field closer to home. This would help keep the
revenues from the weekend playing times in the Northern Colorado
area. Currently in the United States alone there are over 1. 2
million active players, with a growth of approximately 15-20% per
year. In the state of Colorado there are only 6 playing fields
operating. (See attached Paintball's Vital Statistics sheet for
nationwide figures) Recently the European governments have adopted
laws to permit the playing of paintball in their countries, as have
Japan and Australia. A good competitive paintball field can draw
from a worldwide pool of players, all of which would have the
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opportunity to play in the Northern Colorado area. This would
place before the communities of Greeley, Milliken, Johnstown, and
the Weld county area a substantial number of visitors and possible
revenues. These players are not just individuals, but employers of
corporations who are trying to build the teamwork skills of their
employees to enable them to compete within their markets. These
companies would have the opportunity to meet people and view the
area of Northern Colorado.
TYPES OF EXISTING USES ON SURROUNDING PROPERTIES:
To the South of the proposed site is additional vacant wooded area,
adjacent to the Platte River. Which is sometimes used for hunting.
To the West is open farmland. The area to the North is Arborland
Nursery which is the site owner. The area to the East is wooded
river bottom land used for cattle grazing and oil well sites. The
distance to existing homes is approximately as follows:
Southeast .5 miles
West 1 .25 miles
North . 25 miles
South .75 miles
EMPLOYEES, SHIFTS, HOURS OF OPERATION:
The two partners and their spouses in this venture shall be
the operators in the beginning. With future plans for 3-4
employees as the operation becomes established and grows. Hours of
operation shall be Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Occasionally weekdays as individual teams or corporations request
upon advanced reservation.
TYPE OF WATER SOURCE:
Since there is no real water consumption associated with this
venture, we will supply bottled water for drinking and for the
cleaning of required face masks. All players come prepared in the
same manner they do for other outdoor activities.
ACCESS ROUTES/TYPES OF TRAFFIC:
The site is located at the intersection of Highway 60 and
County Road 46. There is currently off road access into the site
with a parking area sufficient for players to park. The traffic
entering the site will be comprised of passenger vehicles ranging
from compact cars to pickup trucks. Traffic should be arriving
between the hours of 8:45 to 11:00 a.m. and leaving between the
hours of 4:00 to 6 :30 p.m.
SEWAGE FACILITIES:
Since this is a weekend venture, we will have on site, two
porta-johns for patrons use. These will be cleaned and serviced
weekly to assure sanitary conditions at all times. In the off
season and because the site is in a flood plain, these facilities
can be removed safely, which will insure against environmental
pollution or damage.
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FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES:
The site is bounded by the Platte River on all sides. Smoking
is the only possible danger and this will only be allowed in the
staging area which is under our direct supervision at all times.
We will have available on site, during business hours, necessary
hand tools and fire extinguishers in the case of any on site fire
occurrence.
THERE ARE NO ANIMALS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS OPERATION.
WASTE REMOVAL:
The only waste involved will consist of pop cans, candy
wrappers, paper towels, etc. . We will have trash containers on
site for these items. The site will be cleaned at the end of each
day of operation and removed to a proper disposal site.
STORM WATER RETENTION:
We are not changing any of the original landscaping. The
present drainage will not be altered.
DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS/JUNK ASSOCIATED WITH PROPOSED USE:
There will be no debris or junk associated with this venture.
However, currently there is quite a bit of littering and trash bag
dumping on this site, of which we will remove and cleanup to help
promote this area visually. We hope that with our activities on
this site, we will be able to discourage this type of activity in
the future.
LANDSCAPE PLANS AND EROSION CONTROL MEASURES:
In the parking area we will mow weeds, grade, and apply
roadbase as necessary. The staging area will be mowed and a few
picnic tables setup for player use. The playing field will be left
natural except for a few portable barricades (empty spools,
pallets, etc. . ) for the play of the games. We are situated
directly in a flood plain where erosion control is dictated by
nature.
RECLAMATION PROCEDURES UPON CESSATION:
The only reclamation procedures that would be needed would be
removal of the tables in staging area, the portable barricades in
the playing area, and reseeding of any damaged grassy areas. The
parking area could be left for future use by owner.
TIME-TABLE:
We estimate that use could begin on March 15, 1993 .
Construction could begin immediately and be completed in one week's
time. The March 15 date is necessary to meet an early spring
deadline for us to be able to accommodate the scheduling of
tournaments by the other Colorado playing fields. These are
association events of which all fields in a five state area
participate.
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WELD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMPATIBILITY:
Since the site is in a flood plain, our proposed use is
consistent with the county comprehensive plan in that it is for
recreational use. Environmentally we are not damaging or changing
this site which is a concern of the county and we hope is a concern
of the surrounding property owners.
INTENT OF USE COMPATIBILITY:
Since the distance between this site and that of surrounding
residences is quite lengthy, we feel safe in the belief that our
venture will not harm or annoy anyone in anyway. With another
business adjacent to the proposed site, we do not foresee that this
venture will cause any additional problems within the district, and
we feel that it is compatible with the districts use guidelines as
we are providing a recreational business in a recreational use
area. Another added benefit would be that this venture would bring
in much needed revenue and visibility to the surrounding
communities.
APPLICABILITY OF THE PROPOSED SITE:
This site was chosen because of its isolation from residential
areas, and because it is unsuitable for agricultural purposes. It
is, however, perfectly suitable for staging paintball games and
tournaments within the Northern Colorado area. What makes this an
ideal property for our use is that it is a wooded, natural area
with easy accessibility from and off the road. The flood dike
along County Road 46 prevents any visibility from passer-bys and
for agricultural purposes the land is not tillable. The river on
the south side prevents the possibility of anyone wandering onto
the playing field during a game. The river and dike also give us
a natural boundary line and keeps all spectators at a safe
distance. We chose this site specifically because it is not
productive agricultural land and can never be used as such. The
natural barriers on this site insures the health, safety, and
welfare of the neighborhood, and the county.
HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE CONCERNS:
What makes this an ideal property for our use is that it is a
wooded, natural area with easy accessibility from and off the road.
The flood dike along County Road 54 prevents any visibility from
passer-bys and for agricultural purposes the land is not tillable.
The river on the south side prevents the possibility of anyone
wandering onto the playing field during a game. The river and dike
also give us a natural boundary line and keeps all spectators at a
safe distance. We chose this site specifically because it is not
productive agricultural land and can never be used as such. The
natural barriers on this site insures the health, safety, and
welfare of the neighborhood, and the county. The two porta-johns
on site for patrons use will be cleaned and serviced weekly to
assure sanitary conditions at all times. In the off season and
because the site is in a flood plain, these facilities can be
removed safely, which will insure against environmental pollution
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or damage.
SURROUNDING AREA COMPATIBILITY:
The firing of paintball guns are not anywhere near as loud as
the regular shotguns the neighboring property owners are used to
hearing. The land directly to the south of our proposed site is
currently used, seasonally, by a members only hunting club which
has not tried to insure the safety of the natural environment or
property owners in the area. Trash, debris, and human waste are
not disposed of, nor is any form of water or fire protection
provided, as is our intention to do in accordance with the Weld
County Planning and Zoning Board. The other adjacent property
owner is a nursery business of which we will be obtaining our site
from. This will help him in that he has a problem with deer in the
fall coming into his nursery and destroying his trees. Hopefully,
with our activity on the site we will be able to help protect his
inventory from this type of damage. This does not mean that we
will be shooting at the animals on the site as this is strictly
forbidden in the play of the game. The presence of people should
provide the necessary deterrent. Because of our compliance with
the county regulations and our concern for the health and safety of
the surrounding area and its citizens, we feel assured that our
business venture will not only be legal but fully compatible to the
area.
POSSIBLE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT:
The zoning on this site of flood plain usage assures that this
site is unusable for anything but recreational. Surrounding
development would not be affected in anyway.
SPECIAL REVIEW AREA LOCATION:
This site is part of a flood plain but, this venture does not
require any permanent structures on the site which is compatible
with the flood plain zoning, and is strictly recreational use.
WATER SUPPLY:
Since there is no real water consumption associated with this
venture, we will supply bottled water for drinking and for the
cleaning of required face masks. All players come prepared in the
same manner they do for other outdoor activities.
NOISE:
We ask that a noise report be waved by the Department of
Planning Services as this activity should fall well below the
applicable noise standards.
SOILS REPORT:
See attached Soils Conservation District report.
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12 SOIL SURVEY
cropland areas propide favorable secondary
habitat for soil. The
This soil has good potential for urban and recreational Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The
arealh rent. Increasedein population e growth c in t thuct survey p
he be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape
area has Red in increased homesite construction. Th pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can
i sel s ' eatures for urban developme
g cover is essen-
shrink-swell ed it the subsoil u ort a load. Septic cover. For pheasants,
and should be included t in ed plansfor habitat tan limitedfields ability
ff • so' operly, develop-
tank absorption fields f o operly, but community merit, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range-
sewage le, deerstock graant and reseeding
systems sl be provide the population den- land wildlife, for example, deer and antelope, can be at-
sity increase ecause of the moderat rapid perinea- tracted by
bility a substratum, sewage lagoons m be sealed. where needed.
ment because of the flood hazard. Capability subclass
Lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well. Capability subclass This soil is not suited to urban or recreational develop-
Ile irrigated._B IVw irrigated, Bottom land
10—Bankard sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes. This ated, VIw nonirrigated; Sandy
is a deep, somewhat excessively drained soil on flood range site.
sser sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes. his is
plains at elevations of 4,450 to 5,000 feet. It formed in ,
stratified recent alluvium along streams and rivers. In- a d pwell drained soil on terraces at elevations f 4,700
eluded in mapping are numerous sand and gravel bars to 4, 00 feet. It formed in alluvium nde g ossi mob the
areas
and small areas of u yrs of soils. Soof uth se Platte River.that have sanduded in and gravelly san in the lower
Typically the surface layer this Bankard sous of e substratum.
brown sandy loam about 4 inches thick. The underlying part the surface layer is grayish wn sandy loam
material to a depth of 60 inches is pale brown calcareous Typica
sand stratified with thin lenses of sandy loam, loam, and about 11 in hes thick. The subsoil is b wn and yellowish
fine gravel brown sand clay loam about 19 i es thick. The sub-
Permeability is moderately rapid. Available water to
stratuma epth of 60 inches is 1 my sand.
capacity is low.The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or tumPermeabilit and available water capacity are
more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is moderate. The ffective rootin depth is 60 inches or
low. more. Surface off is slow, d the erosion hazard is
This soil is suited to limited cropping. It is sandy and low.
subject to flooding. Pasture is the best use. Tall wheat- This soil is used lmost e tirely for irrigated crops. It
grass, tall fescue, and annual sweetclover are some of the
is suited to all crops corn my grown in the area includ-
ring corn, sugar beets, a s, alfalfa, small gran. potatoes,
most suitable crops. Light, frequent irrigation by furrows and onions. An exampl f a suitable cropping system is 3
and flooding is best. Commercial fertilizer improves the
amount and value of forage produced. to 4 years of alfalfa owed by corn, corn for silage,The potential native vegetation is dominated by
sugar beets, small beans. Few conservation prac-
tices are needed to 'ntai top yields.
sweoats ss, inneedlss, sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, All methods of ' 'gatio are suitable, but furrow ir-
ofthis ts grama, needleandthread,, and blue grama. Much
of range site includes other soils and vegetation in rigation is the mos common Barnyard manure and corn-
such a complex pattern that it is eeded r top yields.
difficult to map them Windbreaks a en
mercial fertilizer e needed a plantings are generally
separately. Potential production ranges from 2,500 pounds
per acre in favorable years to 1,500 pounds in unfavorable suited to this s il. Soil blown , the principal hazard in
years. As range condition deteriorates, the tall and mid establishing tr s and shrubs, be controlled by cul-
grasses decrease; blue grams, sand dropseed, and forbs trusting only ' the tree row d by leaving a strip of
vegetation b the the rows. uby leaving
irrigation
increase; and forage production e drops. Undesirable weeds ting and during dry
and annuals invade the site as range condition becomes may be nee ed at the time of p
poorer.M periods. Tre s that are best suited d have good survival
gonare Rocky ountain juniper, easte redcedar, ponderosa
Management hf vegetation should al based taking
half and irale half in the total large annual hproduction.irs Seed-d pine, Sib 'an elm, Russianolive, nd hackberry. The
shrubs b t suited are skunkbush s ac, lilac, and ing is desirable only areas enough to interseed or
to prepare a seedbed. Switchgrass, sand bluestem, sand an cash b.
Siberi-
reedgrass, sideoats grama, little bluestem, blue grama,pu- Wild e is an important seconds use of soil.
bescent wheatgrass, and intermediate wheatgrass aremourning do e this hy
suitable for seeding. This soil can be seeded by using an Ring-n ked pheasant,
game ecies can be attracted by es lishing areas for
nestin and escape cover. For phea nts, undisturbed
non-
interseeder or a firm, clean sorghum stubble. A grass drill
is required. Seeding early in spring has proven most sue- nest g cover is essential and should be ncluded in plans
cesshis
This soil is generally not suited to the establishment for abitat development, especially in as of intensive
and growth of trees and shrubs. Onsite investigation is agriculture.
needed to determine feasibility and possible tree and This soil hs good onal
developmenta Lawns,pshrubs, and trees grow well. The
shrub species.
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