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HomeMy WebLinkAbout971193.tiffDEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES Weld County Administrative Offices, 1400 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 Phone (970) 353-6100, Ext. 3540, Fax # (970) 352-6312 MINOR SUBDIVISION CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION App. Ch'd By: Case Number App. Fee: Receipt Number: Record. Fee: Receipt Number: Planner Assigned to Case: TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT. Please print or type, except for necessary signature. I (we), the undersigned, hereby request hearings before the Weld County Planning Commission and the Weld County Board of County Commissioners concerning the proposed Change of Zone for the following described unincorporated area of Weld County, Colorado: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LO4 B 0f R.._ /r36 (If additional space is required, attach an additional sheet) Property Address (if available): Present Zone A-04..,'ec,/firs Proposed Zone Es fa }e Total Acreage .36 (7G 11 0 &ekes) Overlay District (if applicable) Wen ? SURFACE FEE (PROPERTY OWNERS) OF AREA PROPOSED FOR CHANGE OF ZONE: Name: TA6wct-g S. /Ca sre/5 Home Telephone#: 97o -/fl -.S//3 Address: %/h' py 3 9•A (,a c> • ,e07�) Bus. Telephone*: /JhdJor� CO B'SS-O Name: _ Address: Home Telephone #: Bus. Telephone #: APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT (if different than above) Name: Address: Revised: 1-22-96 Home Telephone #: Bus. Telephone #: / , 2 1 -?-0->" Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent 8 971193 EXHIBIT z -SOCo MINOR SUBDIVISION CHANGE OF ZONE QUESTIONAIRE QUESTION /1: The proposed rezoning of the parcel currently known as Lot B of RE 1936 from Agricultural to "E" Estate Zoning is consistent with the goals and policies of the Weld County Comprehensive Plan (W.C.C.P.) for the following generalized reasons; 1. The parcel is only a total of 36 acres, 6 acres of which are taken up by roads bounding the property. The remaining 30 acres are comprised of irregular shaped small fields. In the W.C.C.P. under A. Goal 9 it states, "The minimum lot size of parcels in the Agricultural zone district should remain at 80 acres. Lots of lesser size are not generally practical to farm due to large scale management practices existing today. 2. A consistant supply of irrigation water is not deliverable to the 30 acres as there was no specified easement nor right of use agreement to use the irrigation lift pump and supply lines transferred to the property when the improvements were divided from the agricultural ground in 1986. 3. The parcel is an irregular shape, bounded by roads on 3 sides, a railroad R.O.W. on the 4th side and 6 residential dwellings. This creates a unique situation that provides a buffer to other agricultural properties in the area. 4. The entire parcel as it is currently used, is an ineffective farm. The proposed estate zoned acreage lots will allow for small agricultural activities such as 4-H Livestock. 5. The low density 5 lot minor subdivision will provide an affordable quality residential area for families to live in a rural environment and it is compatible with surrounding and neighboring residential developments. 6. Public Services and transportation systems are currently in place and will not impact taxpayers with additional costs. 7. The uses allowed in the change to Estate zone will be compatable with or identical to current uses at the adjacent properties. 971193 continuation of question 11 page 2 Specific responses to the consistency with the W.C.C.P. Agricultural Goals and Policies as they relate to the change from Agricultural to Estate zoning are as follows; A. Goal 1. By multiple definitions within the W.C.C.P., this parcel should not fall within the realm of prime farm ground, so therefore not be preserved as farmground. With in A. Policy 1. the W.C.C.P. states "...The availability of a consistent supply of clean water must exist in order to have prime farmland." The availability of delivery of irrigation is no longer secure on this property. In 1986 previous owners seperated improvements from the agricultural ground by way of a recorded exemption and a subdivision exemption. This created three parcels, two approximate four acre home sites and the agricultural ground. The lift pump and corresponding underground irrigation supply lines which moved the water to the top of the hill are located on the southern most approximate 4 acre parcel which contained the improvements. No specific easements for the use of such were granted to the 30 acre parcel therefore even though shares of irrigation water were transferred with the agricultural ground the availability of delivery was not. A. Goal 2. Does not apply. A. Goal 3. The subject property is located outside of any municipalities comprehensive plan, urban growth boundary areas and I-25 mixed use development, however is is within refferal area boundaries. There are several reasons why we feel this intended use is compatible with the intent of A. Goal 3. To the north of this property (approximately one half mile) is the Willow Springs Subdivision which has 20 lots ranging from 2-1/2 to 5 acres. There are six existing and two planned new single family dwellings within 300 feet of the property boundary and we feel the large acreage lots will allow agricultural uses in minature and not add a great density of residents. The property as noted previously is buffered from other agricultural ground by Railroad tracks, roads and existing homes. There has been no opposition from the six congruent homes expressed by them to us at the time we discussed our intentions to subdivide this property with them. The other point under A.Policy 3 is to minimize the costs to taxpayers of providing additional public services in rural areas for uses that require services on an urban level. Urban level public services currently exist and any costs of improving those services will be paid by the developer. A. Goal 4. The United States Department of Agricultures, Soil Survey of Weld County (copies attatched) defines the 971193 continuation of question #1 page 3 soil as #32 Kim Loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes. As this particular parcel is a hilltop the slopes are from 1 to 5 percent. the capability class is Ile if irrigated IVe non irrigated. Capability class II soils have moderate limitations that reduce the choice of plants or that require moderate conservation practices. Capability class IV soils have very severe limitations that reduce the choice of plants, or that require very careful management or both. The subclass letter "e" shows that the main limitation is risk of erosion unless close growing plant cover is maintained. The parcel is an irregular shaped piece that makes farming impractical. This parcels small size versus the encouraged 80 acre minimum in the comprehensive plan, expounds on the common sense of that guideline by the economic infeasability to farm a 30 acre disjointed field. A. Goal 5. The existing service road will be utilized to provide access for existing oil and gas activities. The effect on the well by a residential change has been minimized by design. The larger lot that the oil facilities are located on will provide for a greater distance from the oil and gas improvements to future homes. The layout of the proposed new lots has been done in conjuction with the future access needs of the oil company pursuant to several discussions with them. (see attatched letter from Blue Chip Oil) A. Goal 6. See attached letters from providers of public services. A. Goal 7. The right to farm covenant will be included on the plat. A. Goal 8. No basin transfer of water will occur. We use the same irrigation ditch company to irrigate our working farm on the west side of Windsor and will use the shares transferred with the subject property to supplement irrigation on our feasable farm to improve production. Thus, the irrigation water will be retained for agricultural use, just on a different property. A. Goal 9. This parcel is a prime example of how small fields are not viable farm ground and therefore it is of better use in estate zoning. Specific rsponses to W.C.C.P.; Urban Growth Boundaries; Unicorporated Communities; Industrual; commercial Development. Does not apply. Property is not located within any of these areas. 971193 continuation of question #1 page 4 Specific responses to W.C.C.P. Residential Goals and Policies as they relate to the change from Agricultural Zoning to Estate Zoning are as follows; R. Goal 1. The large estate lots will provide an opportunity for families that desire a rural type lifestyle to have an affordable amount of acreage. The west sloping hill, with views of the mountains will be a desirable location for families, with access to Windsor and Greeley a short commute for work, shopping or other services. R. Goal 2, 3, and 4. The estate lots will be served by private septic systems built to the standard of and inspected by the Weld County Health Department. Urban level public utilities and services currently exist. The property is bordered on the north by W.C.R. #66, on the west by W.C.R. #23 3/4 and on the east by a drive currently serving the 3 eastern bordering residences. In the sketch plan proposal access was to four lots by way of a new road on the property accessing W.C.R. #66 at the section line and to access the east lot #5 from the existing drive on the east. Both the Town of Windsor and the Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District have requested and emergency vehicle lane be constructed from the west end of the culdesac road to the existing oil well access road on W.C.R. #23 3/4. This emergency road will be gated and posted for use by emergency vehicles. The cost of constructing the new roads will be paid by the developer. Public water supply from the North Weld Water District, telephone and electricity from Public Service Company of Colorado are currently in place bordering the property on the north, east and west sides with sufficient capacities to support the five lot subdivision. Fire protection is served by the Windsor - Severance Fire Protection District and we have arranged to make improvements to the fire district which will benefit not only those residences in the minor subdivision, but the surrounding neighbors within approximately a four square mile area. Costs of improving these services will be paid by the developer with no impact of additional costs to the taxpayers of Weld County. (See attached refferal agencies responses) The low density of five estate zoned lots will not add a great number of residencies. There are six existing and two planned new single family dwellings within 300 feet of the property, these five new lots would create a residential cluster in filling the area between the existing residences that surround this parcel. The property is unique as it is buffered from any agricultural properties by roads on three sides existing residences and the railroad R.O.W. on the fourth side. Willow Spring 971193 continuation of question #1 page 5 Subdivision is a half mile to the north of the property, which also has estate zoned lots. The railroad R.O.W. on the south of the property boundary will have no more effect on the new homes than it does as it goes through towns. The train only uses these tracks a few times a week. There will be trees planted along the boundary of the right of way to mitigate any impact visually. Specific responses to the consistency with the W.C.C.P. Transportation Goals and Policies as they relate to the change from Agricultural to Estate zoning are as follows; T. Goal 1. The property is bordered on the north by W.C.R. #66 and on the west by W.C.R. #23 3/4 which are in very good condition. Access to W.C.R. /66 by the internal road serving the subdivision will be perpendicular directly to the south from an existing road intersecting W.C.R. #66 on the north. This location has an approximate 600 foot clear field of view to both the east and west on W.C.R. #66 which will provide a safe economical and efficient system for residents to access the Weld County Road system. T. Goal 2. Does not apply. T. Goal 3. In order to maximize the compatibility of the internal roads with the adjacent residential land uses we have proposed and received tentative Public works Department approval to access lot five from the existing drive to the east which serves the existing bordering residences. This system would lessen the traffic between the residences and would be safer and more suitable to everyone involved. QUESTION #2: The proposed change of zoning will be compatable with and in the majority of instances will be identical to the surrounding property uses. The surrounding properties are comprized of two types of uses, agricultural and single family dwellings with accessory service buildings to accomodate small scale livestock raising, equipment service and storage. The predominance is of single family dwellings, 6 existing and 2 new planned, on lots or within building envelopes ranging from 2 to 5 acres. The property proposed for rezoning is uniquely located in that it is buffered from the agricultural ground by grasslands, county roads, a railroad right of way and the existing dwellings which greatly reduces the incompatabilities between agricultural and estate zoning uses. To the North one half mile is the Willow Springs subdivision which consists of 20 estate zoned lots ranging in size from 2-1/2 to 5 acres. 971193 continuation of question #2 page 6 Precise descriptions of the existing adjacent properties are follows: (see attatched map for property identification numbers) 1. Single family dwelling, accessory service buildings and small scale live stock raising. 2. Two single family dwellings, accessary service buildings and small scale livestock livestock raising. 3. 100 foot railroad right of way. 4. Productive large scale farmland. 5. Single family dwelling with an accessory service building. 6. Grassland. 7. Single family dwelling with accessory service buildings. 8. Productive large scale farmland. 9. Grassland. 10 & 11. Single family dwelling with accessory buildings and a planned new residence. 12. 5 acre building envelope for planned new single family dwelling, accessory service buildings and small scale livestock raising. 12a. Agricultural ground. QUESTION /3: The property will use private septic systems. The U.S.D.A. Soil Survey of Weld County States "septic tank absorption fields function property" in this area and the neighboring residences also utilize approved septic systems. QUESTION /4: The North Weld County Water district currently has a water line in place bordering the property on the North, West and East sides that serves the neighboring residences. They have made the committment to serve the 5 proposed new lots as well as the Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District. (See attatched letters) 971193 page 7 QUESTION #5: The U.S.D.A. Weld County Soil Survey States "The soil has good potential for urban and recreational development. Increased population growth in the survey area has resulted in increased homesite construction. The chief limiting soil feature for urban development and road is the limited capacity of this soil to support a load." Our engineers assure us these load factors concerns can be safely and economically satisfied with proper engineering design. QUESTION # 6: The Weld County Public Works Department recently performed a traffic count survey on W.C.R. #66. With the increase of traffic generated by the proposed 5 new lots the average daily traffic counts will still be less than the maximum the current gravel local road can serve without further improvements. Upon approval and with the final plat I will deed the property for W.C.R. 366 and W.C.R. #23-1/2 to which I now have title. QUESTION #7: There is no sand or gravel deposit under this property. There is an existing producing oil and gas well. The proposed minor sub- division has been discussed with the owners of Blue Chip Oil. Their concern is that there be no structures within 100 feet of the well head. The existing access on to W.C.R. #23-3/4 is used to access the facility and will continue to be used in the future. (see attatched letter) QUESTIONS 8.9 AND 10: The change of zone area is not located in a Flood Hazard, Geologic Hazard or Airport Overlay District. 971193 SOIL SURVEY OF WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, SOUTHERN PART United States Department of Agriculture. Soil Conservation Service, in cooperation with the Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, SOUTHERN PART 23 32 —Kim loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes. This is a deep, well drained soil on smooth plains and alluvial fans at elevations of 4,900 to 5,250 feet. It formed in mixed eolian deposit and parent sediment from a wide variety of bedrock. Included in mapping are small areas of soils that have loamy sand underlying material. Typically the surface layer is brown and pale brown loam about 12 inches thick. The upper 28 inches of the un- derlying material is pale brown loam. The lower part to a depth of 60 inches is pale brown fine sandy loam. Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is low. In irrigated areas this soil is suited to all crops com- monly grown in the area, including corn, sugar beets, beans, alfalfa, small grain, potatoes, and onions. An exam- ple of a suitable cropping system is 3 to 4 years of alfalfa followed by corn, corn for silage, sugar beets, small grain, or beans. Land leveling, ditch lining (fig. 6), and installing pipelines may be needed for proper water applications. All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow ir- rigation is the most common. Barnyard manure and com- mercial fertilizer are needed for top yields. In nonirrigated areas this soil is suited to winter wheat, barley, and sorghum. Most of the acreage is planted to winter wheat and is summer fallowed in alternate years to allow moisture accumulation. Generally precipitation is too low for beneficial use of fertilizer. Stubble mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum til- lage are needed to control soil blowing and water erosion. Terracing also may be needed to control water erosion. The potential native vegetation is dominated by blue grama Several mid grasses, such as western wheatgrass and needleandthread, are also present. Potential produc- tion ranges from 1,600 pounds per acre in favorable years to 1,000 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condition deteriorates, the mid grasses decrease; blue grama, buf- falograss, snakeweed, yucca, and fringed sage increase; and forage production drops. Undesirable weeds and an- nuals invade the site as range condition becomes poorer. Management of vegetation on this soil should be based on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition. Sideoats grama, little bluestem, western wheatgrass, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass selected should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. It can be seeded into a clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can be drilled into a firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in spring has proven most successful. Windbreaks and environmental plantings of trees and shrubs commonly grown in the area are generally well suited to this soil. Cultivation to control competing vegetation should be continued for as many years gas possible following planting. Trees that are best suited and have good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa pine, Siberian elm, Russian -olive, and hackberry. The shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, Siberian peashrub, and American plum. Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen- tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop- ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range- land wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be attracted by developing livestock watering facilities, managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed. This soil has good potential for urban and recreational development. Increased population growth in the survey area has resulted in increased homesite construction. The chief limiting soil feature for urban development and road construction is the limited capacity of this soil to support a load. Septic tank absorption fields function properly, but community sewage systems should be provided if the population density increases. Because of the permeability of the substratum, sewage lagoons must be sealed. Lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well. Capability subclass IIe irrigated, IVe nonirrigated; Loamy Plains range site. 971193 v WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, SOUTHERN PART 55 seedbed just before planting, which eliminates the hazard of soil blowing in winter and early in spring. The heavier textured Colombo, Heldt, Nunn, Renohill, Ulm, and Wiley soils often benefit from fall plowing. They are generally not subject to blowing if the tillage consists only of plowing and disking. They are subject to more compaction, however, and are often cloddy after plowing. The action of freezing and thawing helps to break up the clods, and a good seedbed can be prepared in spring. Seedbed preparation can be delayed because the soils are often too wet for plowing early in spring. Field crops best suited to the soils and climate of the survey area are mainly those that are commonly grown. Corn, both for silage and grain, sugar beets, dry beans, and potatoes are the main cultivated crops; alfalfa is the main hay crop. Permanent pasture is generally a mixture of perennial grasses and legumes. Special crops grown commercially are vegetables and nursery stock. Large acreages of onions, cucumbers for pickles, and carrots are grown in the Greeley area. Some melons are grown in the Kersey area. There are a number of truck farms between Fort Lupton and Brighton where strawberries, asparagus, cabbage, to- matoes, celery, peppers, sweet corn, and other vegetables are grown for the Denver market. Current information and suggestions for growing spe- cial crops can be obtained from local offices of the Colorado State University Extension Service and the Soil Conservation Service. Yields per acre The average yields per acre that can be expected of the principal crops under a high level of management are shown in table 5. In any given year, yields may be higher or lower than those indicated in the table because of variations in rainfall and other climatic factors. Absence of an estimated yield indicates that the crop is not suited to or not commonly grown on the soil or that a given crop is not commonly irrigated. The estimated yields were based mainly on the ex- perience and records of farmers, conservationists, and ex- tension agents. Results of field trials and demonstrations and available yield data from nearby counties were also considered. The yields were estimated assuming that the latest soil and crop management practices were used. Hay and pasture yields were estimated for the most productive varieties of grasses and legumes suited to the climate and the soil. A few farmers may be obtaining average yields higher than those shown in table 5. The management needed to achieve the indicated yields of the various crops depends on the kind of soil and the crop. Such management provides drainage, erosion con- trol, and protection from flooding; the proper planting and seeding rates; suitable high -yielding crop varieties; appropriate tillage practices, including time of tillage and .cedbed preparation and tilling when soil moisture is favorable; control of weeds, plant diseases, and harmful insects; favorable soil reaction and optimum levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and trace elements for each crop; effective use of crop residues, barnyard manure, and green -manure crops; harvesting crops with the smallest possible loss; and timeliness of all fieldwork. For yields of irrigated crops, it is assumed that the ir- rigation system is adapted to the soils and to the crops grown; that good quality irrigation water is uniformly ap- plied in proper amounts as needed; and that tillage is kept to a minimum. The estimated yields reflect the productive capacity of the soils for each of the principal crops. Yields are likely to increase as new production technology is developed. The productivity of a given soil compared with that of other soils, however, is not likely to change. Crops other than those shown in table 5 are grown in the survey area (fig. 10), but estimated yields are not in- cluded because the acreage of these crops is small. The local offices of the Soil Conservation Service and the Cooperative Extension Service can provide information about the management concerns and productivity of the soils for these crops. Capability classes and subclasses Capability classes and subclasses show, in a general way, the suitability of soils for most kinds of field crops. The soils are classed according to their limitations when they are used for field crops, the risk of damage when they are used, and the way they respond to treatment. The grouping does not take into account major and generally expensive landforming that would change slope, depth, or other characteristics of the soils; does not take into consideration possible but unlikely major reclamation projects; and does not apply to rice, cranberries, horticul- tural crops, or other crops that require special manage- ment. Capability classification is not a substitute for in- terpretations designed to show suitability and limitations of groups of soils for rangeland or for engineering pur- poses. In the capability system, all kinds of soil are grouped at two levels: capability class and subclass. These levels are defined in the following paragraphs. A survey area may not have soils of all classes. Capability classes, the broadest groups, are designated by Roman numerals I through VIII. The numerals in- dicate progressively greater limitations and narrower cho- ices for practical use. The classes are defined as follows: Class I soils have few limitations that restrict their use. Class II soils have moderate limitations that reduce the choice of plants or that require moderate conservation practices. Class III soils have severe limitations that reduce the choice of plants, or that require special conservation prac- tices, or both. Class IV soils have very severe limitations that reduce the choice of plants, or that require very careful manage- ment, or both. `71.193 56 SOIL SURVEY Class V soils are not likely to erode but have other limitations, impractical to remove, that limit their use. Class VI soils have severe limitations that make them generally unsuitable for cultivation. Class VII soils have very severe limitations that make them unsuitable for cultivation. Class VIII soils and landforms have limitations that nearly preclude their use for commercial crop production. Capability subclasses are soil groups within one class; they are designated by adding a small letter, e, w, s, or c, to the class numeral, for example, Ile. The letter e shows that the main limitation is risk of erosion unless close - growing plant cover is maintained; no shows that water in or on the soil interferes with plant growth or cultivation (in some soils the wetness can be partly corrected by ar- tificial drainage); s shows that the soil is limited mainly because it is shallow, droughty, or stony; and c, used in only some parts of the United States, shows that the chief limitation is climate that is too cold or too dry. In class I there are no subclasses because the soils of this class have few limitations. Class V contains only the subclasses indicated by no, s, or c because the soils in class V are subject to little or no erosion, though they have other limitations that restrict their use to pasture, range- land, woodland, wildlife habitat, or recreation. Rangeland PREPARED RY HARVEY SPROCK, range conervationist, Soil Conserva- tion Service. About 37 percent of the survey area is range. This range is utilized in several types of ranching, chiefly beef producing ranches. Range is often utilized with farming operations. Aftermath from irrigated cropland and dry cropland provides forage and roughage. Wheat pasture, irrigated pasture and dry pasture also help to balance the grazing programs. Most ranches are cow -calf -yearling en- terprises operating on a yearlong grazing program with winter and spring supplemental feeding. The native vegetation in many parts of the survey area has been greatly depleted by continued excessive use. Much of the acreage that was once open grassland is now covered with brush and weeds. In places the amount of forage produced is less than half of that originally produced. Producitivity of the range can be increased by effective management for specific kinds of soil and range. Conservation measures which apply to this rangeland are range seeding, fencing, brush control, development of livestock water, proper grazing use, and deferred grazing. Planned grazing systems that periodically defer grazing on each field through the growing season and well - planned structural practices increase the total usable forage. Where climate and topography are about the same, dif- ferences in the kind and amount of vegetation that range- land can produce are related closely to the kind of soil. Effective management is based on the relationships among soils, vegetation, and water. The potential annual production of herbage in favora- ble, normal, and unfavorable years, and the names of major plant species in the potential plant community are shown in the description of each soil map unit on the detailed soil map. The name of the range site is shown at the end of each map unit descripition. A range site is a distinctive kind of rangeland that dif- fers from other kinds of rangeland in its ability to produce a characteristic natural plant community (fig. 11). Soils that produce a similar kind, amount, and proportion of range plants are grouped into range sites. For those areas where the relationship between soils and vegetation has been established, range sites can be interpreted directly from the soil map. Properties that determine the capacity of the soil to supply moisture and plant nutrients have the greatest influence on the productivity of range plants. Soil reaction, salt content, and a seasonal high water table are also important. Total production refers to the amount of vegetation that can be expected to grow annually on well managed rangeland that is supporting the potential natural plant community. It is expressed in pounds per acre of air-dry vegetation for favorable, normal, and unfavorable years. In a favorable year the amount and distribution of precipitation and the temperatures are such that growing conditions are substantially better than average; in a nor- mal year these conditions are about average for the area; in an unfavorable year, growing conditions are well below average, generally because of low available soil moisture. Dry weight refers to the total air-dry vegetation produced per acre each year by the potential natural plant community. Vegetation that is highly palatable to livestock and vegetation that is unpalatable are included. Some of the vegetation can also be grazed extensively by wildlife. Characteristic species of grasses, grasslike plants, forbs, and shrubs that make up most of the potential natural plant community on each soil are listed by com- mon name. The amount that can be used as forage de- pends on the kinds of grazing animals and on the grazing season. Generally all of the vegetation produced is not used. Range management requires, in addition to knowledge of the kinds of soil and the potential natural plant com- munity, an evaluation of the present condition of the range vegetation in relation to its potential. Range condi- tion is determined by comparing the present plant com- munity with the potential natural plant community on a particular range site. The more closely the existing com- munity resembles the potential community, the better the range condition. The objective in range management is to control grazing so that the plants growing on a site are about the same in kind and amount as the potential natu- ral plant community for that site. Such management generally results in the maximum production of vegeta- tion, conservation of water, and control of erosion. Some- times, however, a range condition somewhat below the potential meets grazing needs, provides wildlife habitat, and protects soil and water resources. 971193 Windsor - Severance Fire Protection District Office of the Fire Marshal 728 Main Street Windsor, CO 80550 January 20, 1997 Shani L. Eastin Department of Planning Services Weld County Administrative Offices 1400 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Case Number 5-411 Parcel Number 080530000060 Mr. Tom Francis has committed to installing a hydrant to be located at the corner of WCR 66 and WCR 27. The hydrant will be capable of supplying 500 gpms @ 20 psi. The hydrant will be required to meet the specifications previously listed with the exception of the flow requirements. The off road access to this hydrant will be designed to meet Fire District requirements. Although this agreement does not meet the initial requirements of the Fire District it is understood that the availability of water in this area is limited by the resources of the Water District. The installation of the hydrant with an approved access will be accepted by the Fire District. The installation of a 20 foot wide gravel access road from the west end of the termination of the dead end street to connect with WCR 23' 'A will also be considered as acceptable. The installation of a gate at the access road will be permitted as long as the Fire District has arrres. 971193 O?I axle Yr1'xnrn01.1 `tS IeYL WIlD C. Weld County Planning Dept. COLORADO DEC U 91996 November 18, 1996 Case Number: S-411 �� �� �® TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT.3540 FAX (970) 351-0978 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 Parcel Number 080530000060 Enclosed is an application from Thomas G. and Unda J. Francis (Hillcrest Estates) for a Planned Unit Development Sketch Plan for a five Lot Minor Subdivision. The parcel of land is described as Lot B of RE -1936, located in the E2 of the NE4 of Section 25, T6N, R67W and the W2 of the NW4 of Section 30, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been 'n ed is south of and adjacent to Weld County Road 66; approximately 1/4 mile west of Weld County Road more pre ise location sefe legal. IkCa 1 Oocrca The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. My 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 December 9, 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 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 a request and find no conflicct�s with our in rests. n n 2541 C Lae_ ) Q CO�+pdt �1a,A9 GL II�tru�rY� • 4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be submitted to you prior to 5. Please refer to the enclosed letter. Signed: NA • 'j f Date: Agency Gl nt etf .Snit . (ON.ScR.V r10nl �1S1-'2►C 971193 Weld County Planning Dept. wIv COLORADO November 18, 1996 Case Number: S-411 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: NOV 2 5 1996 -109 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT.3540 FAX (970) 351-0978 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 Parcel Number 080530000060 Enclosed is an application from Thomas G. and Linda J. Francis (Hillcrest Estates) for a Planned Unit Development Sketch Plan for a five Lot Minor Subdivision. The parcel of land is described as Lot B of RE -1936, located in the E2 of the NE4 of Section 25, T6N, R67W and the W2 of the NW4 of Section 30, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is south of and adjacent to Weld County Road 66; approximately 1/4 mile west of Weld County Road 27. For a more precise location, see legal. The 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 December 9, 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 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. 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: Date: 971193 IIIlk COLORADO November 18, 1996 Case Number: S-411 P' , TO WHOM IT MAY CONCEI N ' CA.," 4..110-a Weld County Planning Dept. 140V 2 2 1996 E® DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT.3540 FAX (970) 351-0978 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 Parcel Number 080530000060 Enclosed is an application from Thomas G. and Linda J. Francis (Hillcrest Estates) for a Planned Unit Development Sketch Plan for a five Lot Minor Subdivision. The parcel of land is described as Lot B of RE -1936, located in the E2 of the NE4 of Section 25, T6N, R67W and the W2 of the NW4 of Section 30, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is south of and adjacent to Weld County Road 66; approximately 1/4 mile west of Weld County Road 27. For a more precise location, see legal. The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. My 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 December 9, 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 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 foliowing reasons: 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: Date: Agency,th AvLr/f_C.!// yts / 971193 s+ at, COLORADO November 18, 1996 Case Number: S-411 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Weld County Planning Dept. DEC 2 6 1996 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES REC PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT.3540 _ FAX (970) 351-0978 ® WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 1400 N. 17Th AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 Parcel Number 080530000060 Enclosed is an application from Thomas G. and Linda J. Francis (Hillcrest Estates) for a Planned Unit Development Sketch Plan for a five Lot Minor Subdivision. The parcel of land is described as Lot B of RE -1936, located in the E2 of the NE4 of Section 25, T6N, R67W and the W2 of the NW4 of Section 30, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is south of and adjacent to Weld County Road 66; approximately 1/4 mile west of Weld County Road 27. For a more precise location, see legal. The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. My 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 December 9, 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 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: i- Date: /Y 26' n6, Agency dey 971193 Town of Windsor 301 Walnut Street •Windsor, Colorado 80550 • 970-686-7476 • Fax: 970-686-7180 December 19, 1996 Shani Eastin Weld County Dept. of Planning Services 1400 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Parcel No. 080530000060 Hillcrest Estates Dear Shani: The Windsor Planning Commission reviewed the above mentioned Weld County Referral at their December 5, 1996 meeting. Since the application was not represented by the developer, the Commission chose not to make a formal recommendation. They did, however, direct staff to forward the staff comments included with the application for your review. If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to give me a call. jec Sincerely, TOWN OF WINDSOR anet E. Carpenter Senior Planner/Zoning Officer 971193 TO: Windsor Planning Commission ss FROM: Joseph P. Plummer, AIC1 y� Director of Planning �, DATE: November 27, 1996 SUBJECT: LOCATION: WELD COUNTY REFERRAL - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT SKETCH PLAN FOR A FIVE -LOT MINOR SUBDIVISION - HILLCREST ESTATES - THOMAS G. AND LINDA J. FRANCIS Southeast corner of WCR 23 1/2 and WCR 66, approximately 1 1/2 miles east of Metal Container Corporation RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval to Weld County Department of Planning Services, contingent upon the conditions outlined below DISCUSSION: The attached permit application requests approval of a sketch plan for a 5 -Lot Planned Unit Development Minor Subdivision known as Hillcrest Estates. Staff recommends approval of the sketch plan, contingent upon all of the following requirements: 1. The cul-de-sac length and the radius of the cul-de-sac meeting all of the county subdivision requirements and being able to facilitate emergency vehicles. 2. The oil well located on Lot No. 1 meeting all federal, state and local requirements for residential properties. 3. Any right-of-way widths along the east side of WCR 23 1/2 and along both the north and south sides of WCR 66 which are needed to bring these current right- of-way widths up to county road standards for the respective road classifications being dedicated to the County; and 4. All future subdivision plats being referred to the Town of Windsor for comments. pc: Thomas G. and Linda J. Francis, Applicants 971193 Ottvvi wilD C COLORADO November 18, 1996 Case Number: S-411 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT.3540 FAX (970) 351-0978 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 Parcel Number 080530000060 Enclosed is an application from Thomas G. and Unda J. Francis (Hillcrest Estates) for a Planned Unit Development Sketch Plan for a five. Lot Minor Subdivision. The parcel of land is described as Lot B of RE -1936, located in the E2 of the NE4 of Section 25, T6N, R67W and the W2 of the NW4 of Section 30, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is south of and adjacent to Weld County Road 66; approximately 1/4 mile west of Weld County Road 27. For a more precise location, see legal. - The 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 December 9, 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 about the application. 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 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.X Signed: II /r Agency Date: Please refer to the enclosed letter. 01 1 9 r I l,(WI vti Weld C :Linty Planninj Dept. DEC 1 8 1996 971197 RECEIVED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1000 10TH STREET, GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 (303) 350-9780 December 13, 1996 Shani Eastin Weld County Department of Planning Services 1400 North 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Subject: S-411 - Thomas and Linda Francis Minor Subdivision Sketch Plan Dear Sbani: Thank you for the opportunity to review this proposal to create a 5 -lot subdivision. This proposal is located outside of our Long -Range Expected Growth Area, and therefore, should continue to have a rural density. The City of Greeley Planning Commission has provided staff with the opportunity to review recorded exemptions and recommend approval if the density is less than one unit per 20 acres per Resolution 7, 1985. This rate is applicable to this area and this type of development. The one unit per 20 acre rate has been determined to be a rural density by the Greeley Planning Commission. Utilizing the one unit per 20 acre rate, Greeley recommended against RE -1936 which appears to have been approved by the County this fall. That proposal, in conjunction with an RE/SE combination which was done in 1986, created four buildable lots on 62 acres. It's ironic to note the 1986 split was accomplished with the applicants indicating the prime agricultural nature of the land, the 1996 split indicated farming was tough, and this application indicates the proposal is only 29 acres, without access to irrigation. Why wasn't the irrigation issue explored at the time of the 1996 recorded exemption? Development which relies on special districts is generally not as cost effective as growth which occurs within areas served by public systems. Clearly, this proposal, in this location, is not physically related to any communities in the area. 9?1.19d Shani Eastin December 13, 1996 page 2 In regards to the proposed design of the subdivision, the proposed cul-de-sac seems quite long. City requirements would not allow for a cul-de-sac longer than 500 feet for fire access and would require, at a minimum, the reservation of 50 feet from the centerline of adjacent county roads for future arterial and/or collector streets. Additionally, it would seem appropriate to provide access from an internal road to Lot A RE -846 and to SE -246, which would limit the number of access points onto the county road. It was also noted that internal access should be utilized, and that access from Lots 2-5 should not be allowed onto WCR 66. For safety reasons, habitable structures within 350 feet of any oil and gas wells and associated facilities should not be permitted. Through various procedures, this 62 acre site has been systematically divided. The current proposal doubles the existing density, and proposes 8 buildable lots on 62 acres. The location of this proposed development is not near municipal limits, and therefore can not be incorporated into either Windsor or Greeley. Because of overwhelming evidence against the proposal, the City of Greeley recommends this property not be further divided. Should any questions arise concerning this proposal or this letter, contact me at 350- 9786. Sincerely, Greg TTiompson Planner II 971193 l j t,,mTity Planning wept. C�C0�1996 mEmoRAnDum s m To jet Fr IIMg Sham Eastin, Current PlannerDateNovember 26, 1996 Don Carroll, Project Coordinator From S-411, Thomas G. and Linda J. Francis, Hillcrest Estates Subject: The Weld County Public Works has reviewed this proposal; the following comments are recommended to be a part of any approval: 1. All lots must access from an internal road system. No direct access to WCR 66 or WCR 23.5 will be allowed. 2. The applicant needs to place on the mylar the name of road that accesses Hillcrest Estates. This will be used for addressing purposes to the lots. 3. Lot 5 will access through the existing 25 foot access easement. This easement is a common easement that accesses adjacent properties. The access to Lot 5 needs to be identified from the easement. 4. In the Subdivision Ordinance under Minor Subdivisions, 4.2.7, it gives a description of width and type of surface of all roads proposed within the minor subdivision. I am looking for a typical cross section identifying a 60 foot right-of-way, the width of the road with adequate gravel depth, borrow pit ditches, and drainage culverts if required. All roads within the minor subdivision shall have a minimum of 18 feet in width and a minimum depth of four inches of gravel base. The applicant may exceed these minimum requirements if applicable. 5. I have visited with Jerry McRae, McRae & Short, the applicant's engineer, to attempt to clean up the existing county roads and outlot. This area will be resolved though dedications and reserving out rights -of -way or easements. 6. The applicant needs to place on the mylar a 65 foot cul-de-sac radius. 7. The applicant has submitted a storm water drainage and geological soils investigation. This has been attested by a professional engineer, signed, and stamped. We have reviewed it, and have NO conflict with the application. 8. The applicant needs to place on the mylar the utility easements associated with the site. A 15 foot perimeter easement and a 10 foot lot line easement on both sides will be addressed by the Utility Board. cc: Commissioner Hall S-411 plan4 971193 RECEIVED NOV 19 1995 rforvi, C COLORADO November 18, 1996 Case Number 8-411 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT.3540 FAX (970) 351-0978 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 Parcel Number 080530000060 Enclosed is an application from Thomas G. and Linda J. Francis (Hillcrest Estates) for a Planned Unit Development Sketch Plan for a five Lot Minor Subdivision. The parcel of land is described as Lot B of RE -1936, located in the E2 of the NE4 of Section 25, T6N, R67W and the W2 of the NW4 of Section 30, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is south of and adjacent to Weld County Road 66; approximately 1/4 mile west of Weld County Road 27. For a more precise location, see legal. The appfidation 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 December 9, 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 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: Date: Agency ulaL 971193 N0V 2 0 1996 N0V ^ 0 199961 Weld County Planning Dept. November 18, 1996 Case Number: S-411 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES 2 5 1996 PHONE (970) 353.6100, EXT.3540 NQ� FAX (970) 351-0978 n < ttWELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES J - 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE N , a GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 Parcel Number 080530000060 Enclosed is an application from Thomas G. and Linda .1. Francis (Hillcrest Estates) for a Planned Unit Development Sketch Plan for a five Lot Minor Subdivision. The parcel of land is described as Lot B of RE -1936, located in the E2 of the NE4 of Section 25, T6N, R67W and the W2 of the NW4 of Section 30, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is south of and adjacent to Weld County Road 66; approximately 1/4 mile west of Weld County Road 27. For a more precise location, see legal. The 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 December 9, 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 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: Agency Date: 371193 BLUE CHIP OIL 2 Ts , :'.- _ �� L1 /9 O� %u��ua� . Sr FT COLLINS CO 80529T March 12, 1997 Department of Planning Services Weld County Administrative Offices 1400 N 17th Ave Greeley CO 80631 Ret Change of Zoning Application Thomas Francis Lot B RE 1936 located in the W 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Sec 30 T6N R66W and in the 1/2 1/4 Sec 25 Twp 6 N R 67 W, Weld County Co I have discussed the proposed change of zoning and minor subdivision plan with the owner/developer of the above described property. Blue Chip Oil Inc, is the operator/ lease holder of the well known as Sloan #1, which is currently producing oil and gas and is located on this property. Our only concern is that no structures be located within 100 feet of the wellhead. Mr. Francis has accommodated our needs in the design, includ- ing our service access and we have no problems with this development. Tim Hager President 71.19:'3 Hello