HomeMy WebLinkAbout982235.tiff Weld County Planning Dept. 7050 Loma Linda Ct.
Longmont CO 80504
JUN 1 2 1998 303 833 2992
June 9, 1998
Monica Daniels-Mika, Director, i '
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Weld County Planning Services ti
1400 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley CO 80631
Subject: Case No. Z-513, The Elms at Meadow Vale
Dear Ms Daniels-Mika:
I noticed two apparent discrepancies in reviewing the Weld County Referral of the subject
case: 1] From the area identified on the flood plain map submitted, it appears that the land is
located west, not east of CR5.5 as stated on the Referral cover sheet, and 2] the location is
entirely misplaced on the submitted Geological Hazard Map, as being south of SH52 iu TIN
R68W. Based on this, it might be indicated that the contents of all documents presented
should be closely scrutinized for accuracy.
1. The fact that no gas or oil wells exist at the site doe not preclude that their may be rights to
drill wells in the future. This should be confirmed to avoid the planning conflicts experienced
at Firestone's St. Vrain Ranches project.
2. It is hoped that the developer will comply with the requirements of the St. Vrain Valley
School District for land or cash in lieu, as Weld County government has no IGA with the
Distinct compelling such compliance by the developer.
3. It is hoped that provision has been made for the continuance of CR5 adjoining the property
on the west to continue completion of the County one mile grid of roads [subject to land
contour restrictions].
4. It is to applauded that 30% of the site will be reserved as open space, so that in some small
measure the character of the area will be retained.
5. It is hoped that any new electric feeders to the site will be placed underground.
If the developer is proposing a subdivision similar to that at Meadow Vale located at CR5.5
north of SH119, it would be appropriate for this agricultural area. If you could forward to
Virginia Shaw, the St. Vrain Rural Impact District liaison, a copy of the Change of Zone plan
and narrative submittals, we would be better able to comment on its appropriateness and the
comments made in the bha design, inc. letter of May 18, 1998 which apparently were in
response to questions raised byy Weld County Planning Services in the original submittal.
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John S. Folsom
PC: Weld Board of County Commissioners, Weld County Planning Commission
PS: It is requested that this letter be made part of the record of any hearing relating to the
above case.
elms.doc
EXHIBIT
2.4982235
SCHEY, PILLER, ALSPAUGH &WONG, P.C.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Established 1901
NEIL E.PILLER THE PREMIERE BUILDING
DONALD H.ALSPAUGH 825 DELAWARE AVENUE,SUITE P-300
PHILLIP S.WONG August 3 , 1998 POST OFFICE BOX 267
JAMES H.NELSON LONGMONT,COLORADO 80502-0267
TELEPHONE 303/776-3511
JACOB S.SCHEY(1881-1963) DENVER METRO 303/442-6081
THEODORE D.SCHEY,JR.(1912-1996) TELEFAX 303/772-2297
Ms . Monica Daniels-Mika
Weld County Department of Planning Services Weld County Planning Dept
1400 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
AUG 11 1998
Re : Applicant : Floyd Oliver
Case No. Z-513 RECEIVED
Dear Ms . Daniels-Mika:
This firm represents Thomas W. Adam and George Adam, Jr. They
own and operate an agricultural business operation known as Adam
Dairy. By letter dated May 21, 1998, they were notified that Mr.
Oliver has applied for a zoning change for property located very
close to their dairy operation.
The Adam family has conducted a full time dairy farm on their
property for many years . Before the county approves any zoning
change which would permit non-agricultural use of the Oliver
property, my clients would like the county and the applicant to
consider the following factors which are natural results from the
operation of their dairy farm:
1 . The dairy farm operates on a 24 hour per day basis;
2 . The dairy farm produces odors which some residents might
find to be offensive;
3 . There are insects which exist on the farm;
4 . There is heavy truck traffic;
5 . There is crop spraying which occurs on the property;
6 . The cattle and machinery will produce noise .
My clients are not opposed to development of the Oliver
property. However, my clients would also want these factors noted
on any map or plat which governs the property to be developed. My
clients want all potential occupants of the Oliver property to be
fully informed of the existence of the Adam Dairy operation and the
by-products of the operation.
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Please contact me with any comments or questions .
Sincerely,
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Phillip S . Wong
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