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r"r. Scott Eallstadd , Weld County Planning Dept.
Dear Sir: MAR 11 1999
7.e: The proposal for F"wnee $portsr:ar_ Center
U .S .R. Case No. 1221 RECEIVED
de have some concers we would like addressed , and some answers .
,First:
The polution from the areas they refer to as "Draws" in their plat
plan, are sources to, or drainage into Sand Creek, then into Crow
Creek, and ultimately into the Platte River. Sewer, Shell cases
Gun Powder residue and septic disposal both from Human and Dog sources
are a. Neat concern. .
Second :
ildli fe mcvev ent of Deer, and "rtelope being forced out of this are.
from rot se and incroch.nent of Humans and Dogs into surrounding -re
-rd the stress upon these fr:?gile lands .
Third :
'"he release of cf the I heasr�r.•ts that re not shot on their property
- and therefore leave their 2080 Acre r rea, and gc out into other
neighbors and areas therefor increasing Legal and Illegal Hunters ,
and the increase in perimeter hunting in this area .
Fourth:
The passibility of lost hunting dogs stressing- the cattle herds in
surrounding areas, or stress to the Ranch Working dogs and invasion
into their territory.
Fifth:
Human Stress, the increased Noise , Dust and general increase in
human invasion overflowing onto our Ranch areas by dogs ,humans„
cars and trucks . Humans do not always respect fences or privacy.
Sixth:
Traffic and dust on the dirt roads on 71 also Rd. 80. But mostly the
chance of livestock death by cars and trucks from the increased
traffic and excited hunters.
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.•eeley , Colo 80631
Weld County Planning Dept.
6",r. Scott Ballstadd ,
Dear Sir: MAR 19 1999
Re : The proposal for PP.wnee Sportsman Center RECEIVED
U .S .R . Case No . 1221
ale have some concers we would like addressed , and some answers .
First:
The polution from the areas they refer to as "Draws" in their plat
plan, are sources to , or drainage into Sand Creek, then into Crow
Creek , and ultimately into the Platte River. Sewer, Shell cases
Cun Powder residue and septic disposal both from Human and Dog sources
are a great concern . .
Second :
Wildlife movement of Deer, and Antelope being forced out of this area
from, noise and encrochnent of Humans and Dogs into surrounding areas
and the stress upon these fragile lands .
Third :
The release of of the Pheasants that are not shot on their property
" nd therefore leave their 20R0 Pore area , and go out into other
.,eirhbors and areas therefor increasing Legal and Illegal Hunters ,
and the increase in perimeter hunting in this area .
Fourth:
The possibility of lost hunting dogs stressing' .the cattle herds in
surrounding areas , or stress to the Ranch Working dogs and invasion
into their territory.
Fifth :
Human Stress , the increased Noise , Dust and general increase in
human invasion overflowing onto our Ranch areas by dogs ,humans „
cars and trucks . Humans do not always respect fences or privacy.
Sixth:
Traffic and dust on the dirt roads on 71 also Rd . 80. But mostly the
chance of livestock death by cars and trucks from the increased
traffic and excited hunters .
_Sincerely. HAROLD&WILMA ANDS
q., ,L f 37442 WCA 362
Will/nay < t A(L¢7 _ BApOSDALE,CO 80611 P .S . Please inform us of the hearing Date . (te , GZt 455 /G4,': Ai,i2p.L . .14. Ot-- � CrZ�'G� .�f,L' � v e"&lZil7 Zt EXHIBIT
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Weld County Planning Department
1400 North 17th Pve . Weld County Planning Dept.
rreeley , Colo 80631
Mr. Scott Ballstadd , "R id 19H9
Dear Sir: RECEIVED
Re : - The proposal for Pawnee Sportsman Center
U .S .R . Case No . 1221
tie have some concers we would like addressed, and some answers .
First:
The polution from the areas they refer to as "Draws" in their plat
plan, are sources to , or drainage into Sand Creek , then into Crow
Creek , and ultimately into the Platte River. Sewer, Shell cases
Gun Powder residue and septic disposal both from Human and Dog sources
are a. great concern . .
Second :
Wildlife movement of Deer, and Pntelope being forced out of this area
from noise and encrochment of Humans and Dogs into surrounding areas
and the stress upon these fragile lands .
Third :
The release of of the Pheasants that are not shot on their property
and therefore leave their. 2080 Acre area, and go out Into other
neighbors and areas therefor increasing Legal and Illegal Hunters ,
and the increase in perimeter hunting in this area .
Fourth:
The possibility of lost hunting dogs stressing' the •cattle herds: .in
surrounding areas , or stress to the Ranch Working dogs and invasion
into their territory.
Fifth :
Human Stress , the increased Noise , Dust and general increase in
human invasion overflowing onto our Ranch areas by dogs ,humans „
cars and trucks . Humans do not always respect fences or privacy.
Sixth:
Traffic and dust on the dirt roads on 71 also Rd . 80 . But mostly the
chance of livestock death by cars and trucks from the increased
traffic and excited hunters .
_ =iincerely, .
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t . .:eley , Colo 80631
Mr. Scott Ballstadd,
Dear Sir:
Re : The proposal for Pawnee Sportsman Center
U .S .R . Case No . 1221
rle have some concers we would like addressed , and some answers .
First:
The polution from the areas they refer to as "Draws" in their plat
plan, are sources to , or drainage into Sand Creek, then into Crow
Creek , and ultimately into the Platte River. Sewer, Shell cases
Con Powder residue and septic disposal both from Human and Dog sources
are a great concern. .
Second :
Wildlife movement of Deer, and Pntelope being forced out of this area
front noise and encrochment of Humans and. Dogs into surrounding areas
rind the stress upon these fragile . lands .
Third :
The release of of the Pheasants that are not shot on their property
-- d therefore leave their. 2080 Acre area , and go out into other.
,._ighbors and areas therefor increasing Legal and Illegal Hunters ,
and the increase in. perimeter hunting in this area .
Fourth:
The passibility of lost hunting dogs stressing ;the cattle herds. in
surrounding areas , or stress to the Ranch Working dogs and invasion
into their territory.
Fifth:
Human Stress , the increased Noise , Dust and general increase in
human invasion overflowing onto our Ranch areas by dogs ,humans „
cars and trucks . Humans do not always respect fences or privacy.
Sixth:
Traffic and dust on the dirt roads on 71 also Rd . 80 . But mostly the
chance of livestock death by cars and trucks from the increased
traffic and excited hunters .
sincere Y. --
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(it a DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT.3540
FAX (970) 352-6312
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
1400 N. 17TH AVENUE
WIlD GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
Meld County Planning Dept.
COLORADO
FEB 1 9 1999
February 10, 1999 ' �y rftlisditiyt
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TO: SURROUNDING PROPERTY/MINERAL OWNERS
CASE NUMBER: USR-1221
There will be a Public Hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission on Tuesday, April 6, 1999, at
1:30 p.m., in Room 101, Commissioner's Hearing Room, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street,
Greeley, Colorado concerning the request of:
NAME: Pawnee Sportsmans Center/Allen Rechnagel
FOR: Site Specific Development Plan and Use be Special Review.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: All Sections 1 & 12-7-63; the SW4 of Section 6-7-62 and part of Section 7-7-62 of
the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: East of and adjacent to WCR 71 and approximately 2 miles south of State HWY 14.
Your property is within five-hundred (500) feet of the property on which this request has been made or you
may have an interest in the minerals located under the property. For additional information write or telephone
Scott Ballstadt, 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. �J y
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W9ld Oownty Planning Dept.
Weld County Planning Department
1400 North 17th Ave.
Greeley, Colorado 80631 APR 09 19999
Mr. Scott Ballstadd RECEIVED
Dear Sir:
RE: The proposal for Pawnee Sportsman Center
U. S.R. Case No. 1221
I have some concerns and questions I would Like addressed.
The Ball family have lived in this area west of Briggsdale since 1914
with the fourth generation on the land. We farm and also have a cow
and calf operation. We try to maintain the fencee the best we can , but
once in a while we have cattle out on the county roads . Also move farm
equipment from field to field which the increacing traffic will cause
a great problem because of the dust fast moving vehicles cause.
The first change we saw as soon as this property was purchased was
signs of "No Tresspassing or you will be prosecuted" . Our area
hasn ' t needed such signs in all these years because most people out
here respect each others property only going onto someones property
with permission.
My question is : Are we going to have to put up signs to keep all these
people that the Pawnee Sportsman group bring into this area off the
property owned by individuals in this area? What about the trails we
use into pastures and farm land that the county doesn ' t maintain.
How will we be able to control these areas?
We live close to highway 14 on county roads 69 and 71 we are always
cleaning up trash people dump out of their cars and trucks. What will
and who will clean up from these people driving on the county
roads getting to the Sportman Club. We are interested in keeping our area
clean and as close to natural as possible so we need your imput as to
how to keep it clean. All the added traffic will polute the air
with dust which is not good for our cattle, grassland and our homes
and especially the children that live in our area .
I have a conc-ern about alcohol be allowed at this area because
alcohol and fire arms on county roads are real bad news for our
community.
I trust that the Weld Counth Planning Deptment will take our view
in considseration as they advance into the proposal of the Pawnee
Sportsman Center
One last question : We border this property one whole mile on the north
and didn 't receive any information concerning the hearing of case 1221
Why weren ' t we informed?
Sincerely,
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Briggsdale, Co 80611
Roland and Verda Ball 43501 WCR 71
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SAFETY STATISTICS
ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
From 1967 till 1997, 30 years, Accidental Firearm Fatalities have declined by more than 50%.
(Decline attributed to large degree to education, hunter safety training)
Accidental Deaths in 1998: death rates per 100,000 population
Motor vehicles 16.1
Falls 5.6
Drowning 1.5
Firearms 0.6
1994 Injuries per 100,000 participants in various recreational activities
Football 3,313
Cycling 1,189
Golf 185
Fishing 173
Bowling 57
Ping Pong 15
Hunting 7
THE RANGE MANUAL
REFERENCES
National Rifle Association
Range Department
AR14940 10/96
3.02.10 Backstops
3.02.10.1 Backstops are necessary in areas where natural terrain does not provide a bullet stop.
Backstops in flat terrain are used as a primary impact area but they do not eliminate safety
fan requirements. Backstop height should be approximately 20 feet. This dimension
accounts for target height. (See drawings 42 and 43.)This does not mean,however,that
all backstops must be 20 feet high. To determine backstop height for a particular range
planners must consider terrain features, length of the range and safety features required.
Note: Some ranges have existed for years without a backstop of any kind. However, the
down range area in these instances is uninhabited or inaccessible. In areas near houses,
backstops, side berms and baffles must be used together for safety. Should there be a
possibility that urban development will threaten the site in the future, incorporate these
features in the early design process.
3.02.10.2 Backstop Material: Material used in backstop core construction may vary from broken
concrete, asphalt, large rocks to specially designed cribbing. Surface areas where bullet
strikes occur must be covered to a minimum depth of 1 foot of compacted clean earth.
Use sod or other stable material to stabilize surface areas. Unstable soil types, like sand,
may require special stabilizing measures on steep slopes, such as the use of sandbags.
3.02.11 Direct Fire Zone
3.02.11.1 The direct fire zone extends(in flat,open country)to a minimum 3,000 yards or 1.5 miles
directly down range. This distance may be reduced according to: (1) specific firearms
allowed, such as .22 caliber rimfire; (2) installation of overhead and ground baffles; and
(3) existing terrain features sufficient in size to limit bullets to a specific area, such as a
mountainside, box canyon or valley. For international rapid fire events where target
engagement angles vary from the one-on-one relationship, the direct fire zone includes
additional areas as projected through the target and firing position centerline to the maximum
range of the ammunition used.
3.02.12 Other Considerations
3.02.12.1 Grade (surface areas)
3.02.12.1.1 Surface grade on the facility must be fairly level between the firing line and target lines.
Some slope is necessary for drainage.Surface grade on the range facility should not exceed
plus or minus 2 percent;however,when grading calls for major earth moving operations,
compensate for significant variations in grade between the level of the targets and the firing
position by building up the firing or target line areas. Slope on the range surface should
be toward the targets and to each side or as permitted by topography.
3.02.12.2 Side Berms
3.02.12.2.1 Side berms are necessary near residential areas or in areas large enough (except hilly or
mountainous areas)to accommodate the entire safety fan as described in drawings 103,104
or 105. Side berms are built similar to a backstop, but may be replaced by walls, side
baffles or other artificial barriers to conserve space.Earthen side berms should be at least
8 feet high,but this also depends upon the width of the range and whether the surrounding
areas are ever occupied by people.Therefore,while 8-feet-high side berms are a minimum
for ranges adjacent to other inhabited areas.A particular geographic area may also require
the installation of other safety barriers to supplement side berms. Range planners must
consider all of the external factors concerning safety and sound as they relate to the
surrounding area.
3.02.12.3 Baffles
3.02.12.3.1 Overhead and ground baffles may be necessary on ranges where land masses are not large
enough for normal safety fans.Because of the limited distances and the types of firearms
used on a pistol range, baffle designs may be comparatively simple and inexpensive.
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April 3, 1999
Weld Co Dept of Planning
1400 N. 17th Ave.
Greeley, CO 80631
To Whom It May Concern:
I am signing this letter at the request of Tim Brough, of the Pawnee Sportsmans
Center. I have property adjoining or in the vacinity of a farm on which Mr. Brough has
operated a shooting preserve for many years. I have farmed and/or raised livestock either
adjoining to, or within '/x mile of this operation, for several years.
The hunters associated with this operation and their hunting dogs have not caused a
problem for our livestock, our ranch dogs, or us. Trespassing of these hunters onto our land
has not been a problem, nor have the "escaped"pheasants caused us problems. We have not
had any of our livestock shot, harassed, or run over with vehicles due to their activities.
Sincerely, £y
Additional Comments:
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April 3, 1999
Weld Co Dept of Planning
1400 N. 17th Ave.
Greeley, CO 80631
To Whom It May Concern:
I am signing this letter at the request of Tim Brough, of the Pawnee Sportsmans
Center. I have property adjoining, or in the vacinity of a farm on which Mr. Brough has
operated a shooting preserve for many years. I have farmed and/or raised livestock either
adjoining to, or within '/s mile of this operation, for several years.
The hunters associated with this operation and their hunting dogs have not caused a
problem for our livestock, our ranch dogs, or us. Trespassing of these hunters onto our land
has not been a problem, nor have the"escaped"pheasants caused us problems. We have not
had any of our livestock shot, harassed, or run over with vehicles due to their activities.
Sincerely,
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parking lot,he scanned the area loss each year .4 t'h , 3 t I,r
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said later.With a big-game hunt- $42$13 -
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Wayler watches at the Larimer County Shooting Range on March 27. ,
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awill find another home
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Add to lc the ring of CubWindsor for years. Range but in lots h of places ,acreage is needed a allow to the land and providing the range.
cost of land along the Front Club member wDave Post States,"
the o r nee a large enough buffer to shooting s andt benches, "I think Lt's less than F
Range—and the loos said the range e will close Nov. States," said Post of range create minimal the surroundingmapacts on rea. He that houses.kindpofcapi��ora a chance we'll Pfiost said
bleakshoot.nJ ranges looks 11 because the landownersandthe closings. said the problem is finding range will not be eas ° for the range,'
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man has been charged with puter networks. trunic manhunt that took se- ment in the tree-lined Ab- a maximum penalty of creels
launching the Melissa e-mail David L. Smith, who unity experts and enforce- endeen Township, an hour $480,000 in fines and 40 jar-\ e-mail
virus that spread across the named the virus after a top- ment ol$cials to the America outside of New York City years in prison if he were ... e-mail
world over the past week,in- less dancer in Florida where Online account of a Wash- Smith,described by New convicted.He was released
feeling millions of computers he used to live,according to ington state engineer,an Or- Jersey Maus:
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SHOOTING: John Morse shoots targets with his.44-caliber Magnum on March 27 at the Larimer County Shooting Range. h'rn;
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9,000 other shooters each year, g ;
will be looking for a place to shoot the
may be in jeopardy. range regulations after Nov 11.That's when the lease Here's a look at the recent his- Sr
It has become a target of criti- it's held on its range near Windsor tory of the Larimer County Shoot-
ing Range: oortr
cis m,primarily because t it is los- The county a dation for Ithe'm past 32 years will end. •1975_Discussion abort find- r of
ing money about $10,000 a acting on a recommendation "I'm sure when we close, the
— by Larimer County Parks aciderg a new shooting range location Gon
year in direct operating costs. Open Lands Director Greg' members will follow the easiest begins Shortly after county doses with
Used by thousands of resi- Pickett,recently changed j path to another place to shoot," fie,
range at the main county landfill
dents and such groups as the Boy some shooting range regale-`. said HP club member Dave Post. southwest of Fort Collins.The g}
Scouts, 4H, hunter safety in- bons.Those changes: "That will mean the Larimer range was closed after a neighbor Izrec
structors and law enforcement ■Hourly rates were in- County range, the (private) Owl filed a lawsuit against the county al- er
officials for more than a quarter- creased from$5 to$6. Canyon range and the Roosevelt leging stray bullets from the range litter
century,it also has about$10,000 ■The range is dosed Sun- National Forest and Pawnee Na- struck his property lea
in indirect costs and another days from April 4 through July tional Grasslands." ■1982—County commission- P
10,000 in maintenance and cap- 31,1999.In past years,the County officials agree that is ors agree to let U.S Army Re- ogee
$ range would open on Sundays likely. serves 244th Englneenng Battal TI
ital costs.That's about$30,000 in Y• ion use its earth-moving egalp- .tazg,
year (as the landfill does)when day- things :'meet to construct a range and Unit unreimbursed costs this While look bleak f'or the •-
light savings time begins.
It also sits on the west side of ■Range hours during hunt range, there are some sugges- ads road south of the county do
the county landfill and is restrict- ing season(Aug.1-Oct.31)are bons- landfill.Effort goes slowly. he
ed to operating only during land- extended to 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Paul Gresky, a hunter educe- •1983—Army halts work liaIic
fill hours. Officials believe the Monday through Saturday and tion instructor who uses the County officials determine that
range has only three to five years 9 a.m. p.m.Sundays.In past range for classes,believes one an- proposed site is too expensive to ' Y t
left before it will be gobbled up by years,the range opened at 10 swer might be to privatize the develop and is abandoned. ug'
■1984—County begins pudic Mu
landfill's need to expand. am.during hunting season. range.Another suggestion he of- headrgs on the need fora pudic TI
Larimer County Manager fers is to relocate the range to the shooting range and a passible site.
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Frank Lancaster said,"The land- through the baffles has been al- new county fairgrounds. ■1985—County selects more Flid
fill simply takes priority. But, tered. The county commissioners economical site on west side of rare;
we've known that since day one." Also, it remains to be seen have postponed any decision on landfill for new shooting range. yug
New rules and fees were im- what would happen to the thou- closing the range until 2000. ■May 15,1986—New shoot- fora
posed a week ago that will help sands of shooters who now use Instead, they have asked that ing range,although not complete, P6
the range financially in the short the range if it is dosed most of a shooting range task force be 9 has early opening for limited use,
•June 21,1986—Official mot
formed to look into Ion term o
run.They do little to address the the year for financial reasons. g grand opening of new range. bait
other long-term problems of the Cacek believes he knows. tions and alternatives. Cost of new range is approxi, Of&
range. "All the people will shoot at some But, no matter what's ulti-
mately$150,000.Funds come dens
The dirt road leading to the other place if the public doesn't mately decided, the shooting from Colofad4)'3 ttery and hay
site often washes out when it provide a facility," Cacek said. range's days at the landfill ap- $6,000 of see,'Yfoney from thei
rains or snows. "Most won't try to join gun dubs, pear to be numbered. Loveland Wildlife Association.Fa- N
I. The range itself needs to be and those dubs are capped now "This is the last of the Mohi- cility has-10100-yard rifle ranges, . ,tad
larger to adequately meet the anyway They will go off into some cans."said Bill Bates,the county 10 50-yard handgun ranges,rest- 1.4,
Pespeciallypublic rangemaster.'There's not anoth- rooms and an office.Norm
ing hunting s demand,eas n gust informal iona situation restor on land g Roberts is the rangemaster. or
season from August (national forest BLM ]and) or er supervised facility like this" •Sept 7 1988—A range NA.'
through October. maybe trespass on someone's pri- Lancaster agrees. building is destroyed by a fire be- 1 .the
The range also needs some re- vate land.And,all of it will be un- "No argument,it's a nice facility lieved to have been started by a ' . T
habilitation work.The south end supervised. to have," Lancaster said. "It was hot paddng wad used in a blade- fled
2 of the pistol range has settled sev- 'There will be risks involved done right. But, the question is: powder rifle.Damage wasestimat- day
'...eral inches into the ground,treat- and there will be nuisance from How do we continue operating AT' ed at$5,000.Building was rebuilt in mai
ing a potentially dangerous situa- noise and litter." Coloradoan staff writer Miles hvo months. con
Hen as shooters' line-of-sight And the situation max, wnr,rn Po,•end,-ar rostr4-"'t4,1'^td,.-^^^" Source Calor.,daan library
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