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Home My WebLink About961774.tiff 09-24-1996 02:07PM FROM L I TTLE_THOMPSON_WPTER TO 19703526312 P.02 LITTLE THOMPSON WATER DISTRICT DIRECTORS: Telephone(ero)532'Z098 Reynokls Highway se Pr September 24, 1996 ['s&G Lao eek a Berthoud,Colorado 8061S Keith Cr_ Glenn W Gibson Dean HnCaf.a+ Cppy J.Salomonson James W Stroh MANAGER' RcJwd H.H.w,t. Shani L. Eastin Current Planner Weld County Planning Dept. Weld County Administrative Offices 1400 N. 17 th. Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 SEP 2 4 1996 Olt snit tsap . Re: P.U.D. Plan Review CASE # 8-395 Dear Ms. Eastin: This letter is in response to your request for comment for 6 residential lots, in the proposed subdivision described as follows: THE E '-5 , 88 1/4 , SEC. 21, T4N, R68W -- WELD COUNTY, CO Little Thompson Valley Estates We currently have a 12" Dia. water line located along WCR 7 on the East boundary of the property with capacity available Therefore, we will commit to provide service to these residential lots via one standard residential 5/8" X 3/4" water tap per lot, with the following conditions: 1. In August of 1993 the Little Thompson Board implemented a "system impact" fee of $1000 per lot for all lots to be added to the system. This is due upon completion of the main line extension agreement. 2 . All improvements to District facilities required to provide service will be the financial responsibility of the developer in accordance with the District Rules and Regulations. All improvements must conform to District specifications. 3 . Little Thompson Water District requires the transfer of one share of Colorado Big Thompson water for each lot in the commitment. The cost of this water is subject to rebate from the tap fees paid from the development. 09/24/96 13: 16 TX/RX NO 961774 ■ 09-24-1996 02:07PM FROM L ITTLE_THOMPSON_WRTER TO 19703526312 P.03 4. The installation of a fire hydrant requires payment of a $2,000 fire hydrant fee prior to final approval of the subdivisions lines. 5. In order to provide the required minimum fire flows to all lots in the subdivision the developer will need to install a minimum of an 8" Dia. water line from the new 12" line located along WCR 7 through the proposed subdivision. It also will be required to loop the line back in to the new 12" line serving the area to ensure that the fire flows will be available during peak hour demands on the water system. 6. Little Thompson Water District will also allow the developer to install irrigation taps as required to provide water for the designated tree area along WCR 7. This water service may be from an individual dedicated irrigation tap as part of the service provided or from one of the taps serving the proposed building sites. This commitment will expire one year from the date of this letter if the taps have not been purchased and installed by that date. The current fee for the domestic 5/8" X 3/4" tap is $4,600.00 These fees area subject to change without notice. If you have questions, please contact me in our office. Regards, ichael T. Cook P.E. District Engineer TOTRL P.03 09/24/96 13:16 TX/RX NO.5064 P.003 961774 09/24/96 15:02 $`303 532 3534 Berthoud Y.D. J002 TOWN OF BERTHOUD 328 MASSACHUSt1 IS AVENUE•P.O.BOX 1229 BERTHOUD,COLORADO 80513 TOWN HALL POLICE DEPARTMENT (970)532-2643 (970)532-2611 Weld County Planning Dept. September 2,4, 1996 Weld County Board of Commissioners SEP 2 4 1996 Weld County Colorado 1400 N. 17th Avenue DIVED Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Commissioners, The Town of Berthoud is writing to you today in regards to the proposed Little Thompson Valley Estates. The Town submitted a letter dated August 6, 1996 to the Planning Department expressing our concerns and questions over the compatibility of this use with the uses on the surrounding properties. In this letter we also acknowledged that we had been approached by several property owners adjacent to and surrounding this property that wished to pursue annexation into the Town of Berthoud. At that time we questioned how this development could fit into any potential plans for this area and asked that theca-questions be examined by the County Boards and staff Since this letter was sent,the Town's Board of Trustee's has instructed the Town's staff to begin annexation meetings with property owners adjacent to highway 56 and the I-25 interchange. With this directive the Town has increased its efforts towards completing a preliminary draft of a Land Use Plan for this area by this Fall as well as determine the potential impacts that any development could have on the Town. It is important to Berthoud that all new development that is to take place in this area fit into this plan and all potential impacts be taken into consideration. The Town is concerned that this current proposal may not fit into this plan and may dictate in the future what this area can and cannot be used for. The Town of Berthoud is currently pursuing an annexation that will extend the Town's limits out to Weld County Road 3 which would put the property in question in our Urban Growth Management Area We are bringing this information before you today,not becalmce we do not approve of this particular concept nor the reasons this property owner has given for proceeding with this request. The Town's primary concern is its prematurity and its potential impact on the area. By Weld County allowing this type of development to occur in this area it is promoting the type of development(urban sprawl)that the Town of Berthoud has attempted to discourage in its Land Use Plan and its Comprehensive Plan in the past and will continue to discourage in the future. The Town of Berthoud is a strong supporter of planned and managed growth and believes that this development has not been planned for and its potential impacts could have serious implications in Weld County and upon the Town of Berthoud. [1. EXHIBIT o CO SO 09/24/96 14:06 TX/RX NO.5066 961274 U 09/24/96 15:03 0`303 532 3534 Berthoud P.D. 003 Due to the above information and concerns,the Town of Berthoud would like to ask that this proposal be tabled until such time that the Town of Berthoud can examine the potential impact of this development on our Town with respect to our fixture land use plan. We believe that by postponing this proposal only better ideas and concepts will be brought forth and everyone involved will benefit We thank you for your time and your consideration of our concerns. Sincerely, Town of Berthoud Don Burchett Director of Planning 961774 09/24/96 14:06 TX/RX NO.5066 P.003 Excerpts from Town of Berthoud Land Use Plan, May 1994 Rural/Agricultural Areas in which the predominant existing • Provides for permanent retention and land use is agricultural. In order to pre- maintenance of open space, through serve the existing character of the deed restrictions or other appropriate rural/agricultural areas surrounding the mechanisms. Town, residential development should be discouraged in these areas unless it occurs Development of a property as a rural at very low densities, and in limited areas development cluster will require designa- to avoid rural sprawl across the landscape. don by Lorimer County as part of the planning approval process, according to In rural areas where development is deter- procedures to be developed in consultation mined to be appropriate, the use of clus- with the Town of Berthoud. tering is encouraged, in order to provide opportunities for more creative • Located in areas classified as non- approaches to development.The plan pro- prime farmlands. vides for rural development clusters or • Located at least 1/2 mile from the nodes, according to the criteria set forth Town's Urban Growth Management below. Area boundary. Rural Development Clusters • Served by a domestic water system and The primary concepts of the plan are a municipal wastewater system, or on- compact urban core and the preservation site package plant. of the rural/agricultural areas surrounding • A master-planned development. the Town. In support of these concepts, the plan recommends that development in • Contains some unifying element, such rural/agricultural areas, outside of the as a park,common open space, school, Town's urban growth management area, or other common feature. be limited. In areas where development is • Contains a minimum of 30 percent of determined to be appropriate, the estab- the site set aside as common open lishment of Rural Development Clusters is space. encouraged. Clusters are defined as areas of rural settlement which meet all, or • Clustering of development,in order to nearly all, of the following criteria: provide for preservation of common open space. a. EXHIBIT g LO *5-03 961774 TOWN OF BERTHOUD 328 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE - P.O. BOX 1229 WeldBERTHOUD, COLORADO 80513 eld SOU County Plan ing Dept POLICE DEPARTMENT TOWN HALL 7 (303)532-2643(303)532-2611 AUG 2e 1996 Shani Eastin, Current Planner ,.2 Weld County Planning DepartmentC ; V 1400 N. 17th Avenue c Greeley, Colorado 80631 August 6, 1996 Re: Little Thompson Valley Estates Dear Shani, The Town of Berthoud has reviewed the proposed Little Thompson Valley Estates located west of WCR 7 and north of WCR 42. As you may be aware the Town of Berthoud has been approached by property owners adjacent to this proposal for annexation into the Town of Berthoud. While the Town realizes that this property is currently outside of our Urban Growth Management Area, we are concerned with how this development could fit into our future land use plans for the 1-25 corridor. The Town is currently working on a land use plan for this corridor and would like to express some concerns with how this proposal will work with the existing land uses surrounding this property. The motorcycle track is one such use currently in place. It is located directly east of this proposal and the Town has some concerns as to the impact it could have on the proposed development. We would question whether such an intense use next to a single family development could produce problems in the future with complaints from the new homeowners due to the noise, dust, and exhaust emissions that are produced from such an intense use. The staff has noted that the developer is proposing to screen this use from the building sites by planting trees and incorporating an open space buffer around three (3) sides of the property. However, we would like to point out that for such a landscape buffer to work, as the applicant has suggested, the landscaping would need to reach some level of maturity. The Town also questions how these homes will be affected by surrounding farming operations and especially the farming operations of the landowner who will be living on the site as well. Will the everyday operations of farming be seen as a nuisance by the new homeowners and what impact will planting and harvesting activities have on these new homes? This property is located in an agricultural area and the rights and concerns of adjacent landowners should not be overlooked by the County. 961774 The concerns the Town has expressed in this letter are not meant to prevent this property from developing or being used to make a piece of agricultural land more productive. Our comments are only targeted towards potential conflicts that the Town has identified and that we would like to see addressed before a potential problem becomes a real conflict. The Town staff would like to acknowledge the time and thought that this property owner has put into this proposal, as well as thank Weld County for including the Town of Berthoud in your referral process. The Town staff feels that it is important for both the County and the Town to keep each other informed of proposed developments which may impact both the County and the Town. If you have any questions or concerns on this or any other matter please feel free to call me at (970) 532-2643. Sincerely, Town of Berthoud Don Burchett, Director of Planning 961774 ..,,.eu ifln 1d:37 $303 532 3534 Berthoud P.D. £'°o= TOWN OF BERTHOUD 328 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE- P.O. BOX 1229 BERTHOUD, COLORADO 80513 TOWN HALL POLICE DEPARTMENT (303)532-2643 (303)532-2611 Shani Eastin, Current Planner Weld County Planning Department 1400 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 August 6, 1996 Re: Little Thompson Valley Estates Dear Shani, The Town of Berthoud would like to thank you for the opportunity to review the proposed Little Thompson Valley Estates. The Town staff feels that it is important for both the County and the Town to keep each other informed of proposed developments which would impact both the County and Town. As you may be aware the Town of Berthoud has been approached by property owners adjacent to this proposal for annexation into the Town of Berthoud. While the Town realizes that this property is currently outside of our Urban Growth Management Area we are concerned with how this development could fit into our future land use plans for the 1-25 corridor. Due to the potential impacts and the time we need to review this proposal we feel that any other comments would be premature. However, after staff has had time to fully evaluate this proposal we will send you another written response outlining any questions or concerns we may have before this goes before the County Commissioners. Sincerely, Town of Berthoud Don Burchett, Director of Planning VM1r,.c-i i-r,inty Planning Dept. AUG 6 1996 RECEIVED 961774 08/06/96 13:41 TX/RX NO.4701 P.002 MITCHELL ,RXTON .&MC TEL : 1-970-352-1114 Sep 25 ,96 8 :24 No . 001 P .02 ''low,+'/ or t t 7h/osidt! C4 A40 use R/!i Town Planning Commission will prepare • Provides for permanent retention and lishments,within the downtown area.The a specific Highway 287 corridor plan, maintenance of open space,through plan provides for limited expansion of the once the final alignment is approved by deed restrictions or other appropriate commercial area along Mountain Avenue. the Colorado Department of mechanisms. in order to provide opportunities for addi- Tirsto'Kar"n Development of a property as a rural tional retail and service establishments to Rural/Agricultural development cluster will require designs- serve the needs of outside residents.Any downtown by Latimer Count as of the vial development outside of the downtown Areas in which the predominant existing 1 a y s according to should be limited in wale,in order to sup- land use is agricultural.In order to pre- P B°°r°g approval preens port the role of the downtown area as the serve the existing character of the procedures to be developed in consultatio Town's activity center.The plan provides with the Town of Berthoud. for future commercial activity nodes along areas surrounding the Town,residential development should be the planned Highway 287 corridor.Those discouraged in these areas unless it occurs Berthoud Core Area areas should be carefully planned in order at very low densities,and in limited areas to maintain the Town's desired image to avoid rural sprawl across the landscape. Thor plan for the Berthoud Core Area rep- along the corridor,and for the purpose of • resents the desired land use pattern for the maintaining the economic viability of the In rural areas where development is deter- area presently within the Town limits,as traditional town center. mined to be appropriate,the use of clue- well as areas outside of the Town limits taring is encouraged,in order to provide that are within the Urban Growth Industrial-Provides for expansion of the opportunities for more creative management Area.Extension of existing s Town's existing light industrial district approaches to development.The plan proI land use patterns is the primary factor in Public-Provides for public and quasi- videa for rural development clusters or determining the proposed land use pattern public uses,such as schools,community • nodes,according to the criteria set forth in the core area,as well as the ability of centers,etc.. below, the Town to provide urban services to new Recreation Applied w lands that may be Rural Development Clusters development Areas. used for parks o open The following are the primary characteris- The plan provides fo ce future open space The primary concepts of the plan area tics of the core area land use plan. areas and linkages. compact urban core and the preservation P nkages,as well as designating of the rural/agricultural areas surrounding Land Uses areas in which future neighborhood parks the Town.In support of these concepts. should be provided for as development the plan recommends that development in Restdentlat-Provides for housing of var- occurs. rural/agricultural areas,outside of the red types and densities'The plan indicates Core Area Street Patterns TOwn'A urban growth management area areas existing residential development, be limited.In areas where development is as well as eras planned for future The Master Street Pan provides for mad- determ fined to be appropriate,the estab- d oP°Y°L way locations and access patterns neets- lishment of Rural Development Clusters is Commercial-This category is intended to sary to serve future development.The encouraged.Clusters are defined as areas provide for a variety of commercial uses, arterial roadway network includes a pro- of rural settlement which meet all,or including retail,office.and service estab- posed regional arterial,the Highway 287 nearly all,of the following criteria: • Located in areas classified as non- prime farmlands, '" ' it i • Located at least 1/2 mile frmn the Town's Urban Growth Management , ,,,., • _ .,.. ., Area boundary. .l ' t 's ..- it •�'�'.a ..94a ., t - }.,- • Served by a domestic water system and 1,-..-_ .- _ �." _ ..,,:-,.�"',fV i municipal wastewater system,or on- e a- �' site package plant ^ . a' re r-= _ - . w _:I 4. • A master-planned development. - _ ti • Contains some unifying element.such -. as a park,common open space.school s r tat . ,., - —r t. - - „ or other common feature. .,r ff``a _ -•`- . • Contains a minimum of 30 percent of :, 7. - .;fi_ . ;�; ise' `� .- i • the site set aside es common open - .•.,-; r space. ... ._ _ ... .. .. . sonehi • Clustering of development,in order to psa.npa Stn„`wens, Weld County Planning dept°ope " """"�` SEP 2 5 1996 EIVED961774 . . 09/25/96 07:24 TX/RX NO.5073 P.002 TUN-17 96 10:02 FROM:RTX SVCS TSD 970-669-7499 TO:1970ibc312 PRGE:01 ALixu aART SERVICES OFFICI _earth odn 535 North Douglas Avenu Loveland. Colorado 8053' flCHOOZ,.. ZZZn rnXer (9701 668-894 FAX: (9701 689-749 FAX COVER SHEET Data G /11 I74 TO: leaf I. q ?Ca- S�rarrec . �� TOTAL NUMBER COMPANY: OF PAGES INCLUDING THIS COVER FROM: FLno .r+vn _ SHEET Please call (970) 669-2170 it any problems occur during the tax transmission. 01 MESSAGE: rti : + "At ....c Sit — . oi*•-'ke evrig.i 4, A no e..41 -A.-A. per ...ter a/ reT uo . !.4Z4n �.s�r+a-II -�awp.�r.oL_ e.7c/ •a 7....m�- Sa �i+r caws+ mass cenwn"s•"rrt o•+r_ �c..,4 Var v4 Weld County Planning Dept, JUN 1 7 1996 RECEIVED 961 774 06/17/96 10:08 TX/RX NO.4275 P.001 . . rat Weld County ?!arming Dept. DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE (970)353-0100, EXT.3540 FAX (970) 352-6312 CJUN 1 7 1996 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES O 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 COLORADO RVED June 11, 1996 CASE NUMBER: Z-500 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Enclosed is an application from Kevin and Dina McCarty (Little Thompson Valley Estates)for a Change of Zone from Agricultural to PUD (Estate and Agricultural). The parcel (1061-21-0-00-026 and 1061-21-0-00- 027) of land is described as the E2 of the SE4 of Section 21, T4N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is west of and adjacent to Weld county Road 7; north of and adjacent to Weld County Road 42. For a more precise location, see legal. The application is submitted to your 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. Please reply by July 2, 1996 so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. The failure of any agency to respond within 21 days may be deemed to be a favorable response to the County. Please call Shani L. Eastin, Current Planner, if you have any questions. 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 interest 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. \K Please refer to the a closed letter. Signed: 4 �i� Agency: 1.....77W.,4 T#cMpSani kings ie/a5J�GT Date: /4-JIM /q9w 961774 LITTLE THOMPSON WATER DISTRICT DIRECTORS: Telephone(970)532-2095 835 E.Highway 58 Glenn W.Gibson January 24 , 1996 Drawer G President Leo Bakal Berthoud,Colorado 80513 Keith Croonqulsl Tom Reynolds Dean Anderson Carey J.Salomonson James W.Stroh MANAGER: Richard H.H.WhMel FILE Corr Shani L. Eastin Weld County Planning Dept. Current Planner Weld County Administrative Offices 1400 N. 17 th. Avenue JUN 1 7 1S56 Greeley, CO 80631 Re: P.U.D. Plan Review CASE # 8-395 Dear Ms. Eastin: This letter is in response to your request for comment for 6 residential lots, in the proposed subdivision described as follows: THE E : , SE 1/4 , SEC. 21, T4N, R68W -- WELD COUNTY, CO Little Thompson Valley Estates We currently have a 12" Dia. water line located along WCR 7 on the East boundary of the property with capacity available Therefore, we will commit to provide service to these residential lots via one standard residential 5/8" X 3/4" water tap per lot, with the following conditions: 1. In August of 1993 the Little Thompson Board implemented a "system impact" fee of $1000 per lot for all lots to be added to the system.This is due upon completion of the main line extension agreement. 2 . All improvements to District facilities required to provide service will be the financial responsibility of the developer in accordance with the District Rules and Regulations. All improvements must conform to District Specifications. 3 . Little Thompson Water District requires the transfer of one share of Colorado Big Thompson water for each lot in the commitment. The cost of this water is subject to rebate from the tap fees paid from the development. 961774 4 . The installation of a fire hydrant requires payment of a $2, 000 fire hydrant fee prior to final approval of the subdivisions lines. 5. In order to provide the required minimum fire flows to all lots in the subdivision the developer will need to install a minimum of an 8" dia. water line from the new 12" line located along WCR 7 through the proposed subdivision. It also will be required to loop the line back in to the new 12" line serving the area to ensure that the fire flows will be available during peak hour demands on the water system. This commitment will expire one year from the date of this letter if the taps have not been purchased and installed by that date. The current fee for the domestic 5/8" X 3/4" tap is $4, 600. 00 These fees area subject to change without notice. If you have questions, please contact me in our office. Regards, Michael T. Cook P.E. District Engineer 961774 ' • DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES I PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT.3540 FAX (970) 352-6312 NISTRATIVE OFFICES C. • WELD COUNTYII1400 N.COLORADOH E UE GREELEY, COLORADO June 11, 1996 CASE NUMBER: Z-500 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Enclosed is an application from Kevin and Dina McCarty (Little Thompson Valley Estates) for a Change of Zone from Agricultural to PUD (Estate and Agricultural). The parcel(1061-21-0-00-026 and 1061-21-0-00- 027) of land is described as the E2 of the SE4 of Section 21, T4N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is west of and adjacent to Weld county Road 7; north of and adjacent to Weld County Road 42. For a more precise location, see legal. The application is submitted to your 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. Please reply by July 2, 1996 so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. The failure of any agency to respond within 21 days may be deemed to be a favorable response to the County. Please call Shani L. Eastin, Current Planner, if you have any questions. Check the appropriate boxes below and retum 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 interest 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. z Please refer to t enclosed letter. i�- C' � Agency: ('� �/� Ltti-4- [cC Signed: c Date: / 961774 BERTHOUD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Box 570 • 275 Mountain Ave. • Berthoud, CO 80513 • (970) 532-2264 Weld County Planning Dept. JUN 1 9 1996 June 17 , 1996 RECEIVED Ms . Shani Eastin Department of planning Services Weld County Administrative Offices 1400 N. 17th Ave . Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Case Number Z-500 Dear Ms. Eastin, The Berthoud Fire Protection District has completed its review of the information submitted for a change of zone from agriculture to P.U.D. The domestic water supply system of an 8" line , Little Thompson Water District , will provide for adequate fire protection. Due to lot sizes , as many as two approved fire hydrants may be required. The access roadway (Alpine Sky Drive ) meets all access requirements. We find no conflict with the proposal and look forward to its development . Sincerely, �1 Stephen Charles Fire Chief xc Kevin & Dina McCarty 4026 Niobe Ct . Loveland, CO 80538 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 961774 As I -14 45D MEMORAnDU ��'��• Shani Eastin, Current Planner June 18, 1996 To Date COLORADO Don Carroll, Project Coordinator deC From -- subject: Z-500, Kevin& Dina McCarty To Be Placed on the Mylar: I would like to have the applicant place a typical cross section of the proposed road identifying width • of asphalt, shoulder, and depth of asphalt and base. In addition, I would like to see an adequate turning radius on to WCR 7 (20 foot radius minimum for subdivisions). Utility Easements: The Utility Board may ask for a 15 foot perimeter easement along the back lot lines of the PUD. cc: Commissioner Hall Z-500 file plan10 �o W e1d un�Y?%011n9 dept. �VN910 961774 f mEmoRAnDum rrwr Shani L. Eastin To Weld County Planning Date July 11, 1996 �y1V COLORADO From Trevor Jiricek, Supervisor, Environmental Protection Services Subject: Case Number: Z-500 Name:McCarty, Kevin & Dina PT SE4 of Section 21, Township 04 North, Range 68 West Environmental Protection Services has reviewed this proposal; the following conditions are recommended to be part of any approval: 1. No Septic shall be placed in the flood way. Any septic system which will be installled in the flood plain shall comply with the Weld County Flood Plain Policy. TJ/rb-0731 Weld County Planning Dept. JUL 15 1996 RECEIVED 961774 Hello