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WI D C Todd Hodges, Current Planner February 15, 1996
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COLORADO From Don Carroll, Project Coordinator WC G ,�gc�p
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Subject: USR-1109, City of Greeley ,
This is a request for a site special development plan and a special review permit for a recreational
and storage facility in an agricultural zone district. I have visited the site and have the following
comment on constructing a deceleration lane from 49th Street.
This section of road is very narrow with little or no shoulders. With the recreational attachment to
the site, I recommend that the City of Greeley place an adequate deceleration lane to accommodate
turning vehicles that are entering the facility. The acceleration lane would prevent vehicles from
blocking the main-stream of traffic. This road is heavily used by the Greeley Frac Plant located
directly west of the facility. This facility accommodates many tractor-trailer rigs hauling natural gas
and petroleum products on a daily basis. This road is also used by trash haulers, salvage yard traffic,
and local residents.
cc: Commissioner Hall
USR-1109 file
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Todd Hodgeswflve ' 6 Weld County Planning February i8? 19'96--
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fro�L Trevor Jiricek, Su p � AW
Subject: Case Number: USR-1109 Name: City of Greeley
PT SW4 of Section 30, Township 05 North, Range 65 West
Environmental Protection Services has reviewed this proposal; the following
conditions are recommended to be part of any approval:
1. All liquid and solid wastes shall be stored and removed for final disposal
in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination.
2. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site.
3. All materials,including but not, limited to asphalt and concrete, shall be
handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust,
blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions.
4. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on this site.
5. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the , commercial
limit of 60 db(A) , as measured according to 25-12-102, Colorado Revised
Statutes.
6. An individual sewage disposal system, is required for the proposed
facility and shall be installed according to the Weld County Individual
Sewage Disposal Regulations. A vault system is acceptable.
7. If required, an Air Pollution Emission (APEN) shall be submitted to the
Air Pollution Control Divison, Colorado Department of Health & Environment.
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960938
,Ca Salk lire Protection District
PHONE: 284-6336
Todd Hodges
Department of Planning Services
1400 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO. 80631
Todd,
Concerning the City of Greeley's application for a Site Specific Development Plan and a
Special Review permit, I have the following suggestions.
The entrance off of 49th Street is just west of a curve on 49th Street and this may create a
problem for vehicles turning into the site off of 49th Street. If there is a vehicle exiting
the site and a vehicle has to stop on 49th Street it may be a traffic hazard for other
vehicles as they round the curve on 49th Street. For this reason I feel that a turn lane
should be provided off of 49th Street entering the site.
I would also ask that this location be given an address in the event we are called to a
medical emergency at this location. Along with the address sign at the entrance off of
49th Street I would suggest that a large address sign be placed in the parking lot of the
archery range. I feel this is necessary in case there is an emergency and someone calls in
on a cell phone they would be able to give an address for the fire department and
ambulance to respond to.
If you have any questions please give me a call at the number listed above.
Sincerely,
f,7- Kcy. exe,Au
l Gary Sandau,
Fire Marshal
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Greeley
February 28, 1996 FEB 2 9 1996
Mr. Todd Hodges
Current Planner
Weld County Depaitalent of Planning Services
1400 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
USR - 1109
City of Greeley Recreational and Storage Facility
Dear Todd:
The City of Greeley Planning Commission considered this application at its February
27 regular meeting. The commission members voted unanimously to recommend
approval of the request to the County Planning Commission and Commissioners,
finding the request does comply with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
As always, thank you for the opportunity to comment.
Sincerely,
Lanell J. Adler
Senior Planner
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WEST GREELEY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
4302 W. 9TH STREET ROAD
GREELEY, COLORADO 80634
(970) 356-6506
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February 14, 1996
Todd Hodges, Current Planner
Department of Planning Services
1400 N. 17th Ave
Greeley, CO 80631
The West Greeley Soil Conservation District has completed its review of the City of Greeley
Site Specific Development Plan and has several concerns. The district is concerned about the
long term storage of surplus asphalt and concrete materials on the site due tothe possibility of
runoff from the storage area(including hydraulic leakage from machinery) leaching or draining
into the riparian zone. The lower areas of the site are composed of several soil types which are
not conducive to this type of activity. The district would like to see some type of impermeable
cap on the storage area and lined retaining areas to control runoff if materials are stored in this
area. The district realizes the planned use is not out of line with the surrounding land use (e.g.
salvage yards), but feels an effort should be made to prevent any additional water pollution if
possible.
The district is not concerned about the recreational usage on the upper areas as long as
permanent vegetative cover is maintained to control erosion.
Sincerely,
Michael Shay lJ
District Manager
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100 SOIL SURVEY
TABLE 6.--BUILDING SITE DEVELOPMENT
[Some of the terms used in this table to describe restrictive soil features are defined in the Glossary. See
text for definitions of "slight," "moderate," and "severe." Absence of an entry means soil was not
rated]
Soil name and Shallow Dwellings Dwellings Small Local roads
map symbol excavations without with commercial and streets
basements basements buildings
1 , 2 Severe: Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: Moderate:
Altvan ; cutbanks cave. shrink-swell. , _shrink-swell . shrink-swell. shrink-swell ,
frost action.
3"•
Aquolls Severe: Severe: Severe: Severe: Severe:
floods, floods, floods , floods, floods,
wetness. wetness. wetness. wetness. wetness,
frost action.
Aquents Severe: Severe: Severe: Severe: Severe:
floods, floods, floods, floods, floods,
wetness. wetness. wetness. wetness. wetness,
frost action.
4x:
Aquolls Severe: Severe: Severe: Severe: Severe:
floods, floods, floods, floods, floods,
wetness. wetness. wetness. , wetness. wetness,
frost action.
Aquepts Severe: Severe: Severe: Severe: Severe:
floods, floods, floods , floods, floods,
wetness. wetness. wetness. wetness. wetness,
frost action.
5 Slight Moderate: ;Moderate: Moderate: Moderate:
Ascalon low strength. low strength. low strength. frost action,
low strength.
6, 7 Slight ',Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: Moderate:
Ascalon low strength. low strength. slope, frost action,
low strength. low strength.
8, 9 Slight Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: Moderate:
Ascalon low strength. low .strength. low strength. frost action,
low strength.
10 Severe: Severe: Severe: Severe: Severe:
Bankard cutbanks cave, floods. floods. floods. flood:;.
floods.
11 , 12 Slight Slight Slight Slight ;Moderate:
Bresser frost action.
13 Severe: Moderate: ',Moderate: Severe: Moderate:
Cascajo cutbanks cave, slope. slope. slope. slope.
small stones. •
14, 15 Slight Slight Slight Slight ;Moderate:
Colby low strength.
16, 17 Slight Slight Slight Moderate: 'iModerate:
Colby slope. low strength.
18*:
Colby Slight Slight SI ight Moderate: ;Moderate:
slope. low strength. •
Adena Slight Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: Moderate:
low strength. ; low strength. low strength, low strength.
slope.
See footnote at end of table.
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TABLE 6.--BUILDING SITE DEVELOPMENT--Continued
Soil name and Shallow Dwellings Dwellings Small Local roads
map symbol excavations without with commercial and streets
basements basements buildings
66, 67 Moderate: Severe: Severe: Severe: Severe:
Ulm too clayey. shrink-swell. shrink-swell. shrink-swell. low strength,
shrink-swell.
68* Severe: Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: Moderate:
Ustic small stones, slope. slope. slope. slope.
Torriorthents cutbanks cave.
69 Severe: Slight Slight Slight Slight.
Valent cutbanks cave.
70 ;Severe: Slight Slight Moderate: :Slight.
Valent cutbanks cave. slope.
71*:
Valent Severe: Slight Slight Moderate: Slight.
cutbanks cave. slope.
Loup Severe: Severe: Severe: Severe: Severe:
wetness, wetness, wetness, wetness, wetness.
cutbanks cave. floods. floods. floods.
72 'LSlight Slight Slight Slight ;moderate:
low strength.
Vona
73, 74 Slight Slight Slight Mader ate: Moderato:
Vona slope. low .strength.
75, 76 Slight Slight Slight Slight Moderate:
low strength.
Vona
Slight
Slight [Slight oderate: ndornte:
77 slope. low strength.
Vona
78, 79 Slight ;Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: Moderate:
Weld 1 low strength, low strength, low strength, low strength,
shrink-swell. shrink-swell . shrink-swell . shrink swell,
• frost notion.
80 Slight Moderate: [Moderate: :Moderate: Moderate:
Weld low strength, low strength, low strength , low strength,
shrink-swell. shrink-swell. slope, shrink-swell ,
shrink-swell . frost action.
81*, 82*: Moderate:
Slight Moderate: [Moderate: Moderate:
low strength, low strength, low strength, low strength,
shrink-swell. shrink-swell. I shrink-swell. shrink-swell.
Colby Slight Slight Slight Slight Moderate:
low strength.
83*:
Wiley Slight Moderate: Moderate: Moderate: Moderate:
low strength, low strength, ; low strength, ; low strength,
shrink-.swell . shrink-swell . slope, shrink-swell.
shrink-swell .
Slight Moderate: [Moderate:
Colby Slight Slight slope low strength.
* See map unit description for the composition and behavior of the map unit.
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filter the leachate. Sewage lagoons require sealing. 60 percent of the unit. Aquents, which have a lighter
Lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well. Capability subclass -colored surface layer, make up-about 35 percent. About 5
IIs irrigated. percent is Aquepts and Bankard sandy loam.
2—Altvan loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes. This is a deep, These are deep, poorly drained soils that formed in
well drained soil on terraces at elevations of 4,500-to 4,900 recent alluvium. No one pedon is typical. Commonly the
feet. It formed in old alluvium deposited by the major soils have a mottled, mildly alkaline to moderately al-
rivers. Included in mapping are small areas of soils that kaline loamy or clayey surface layer and underlying
show evidence of poor drainage. Also included are small, material and are underlain by sand or sand and gravel
long and narrow areas of sand and gravel deposits. within 48 inches. In places-they have a gleyed layer in the
Typically the surface layer of this Altvan soil is grayish underlying material.
brown loam about 10 inches thick. The subsoil is brown Most of the acreage is subject to flooding. The water
and light yellowish brown clay loam and sandy clay loam table is at or near the surface early in spring and recedes
about 14 inches thick. The substratum is calcareous loamy to as deep as 48 inches late in fall in some years.
sand about 5 inches thick over gravelly sand. These soils are used for rangeland and wildlife habitat.
Permeability and available water capacity are Some small areas have been reclaimed by major drainage
moderate. The effective rooting depth is 20 to 40 inches. and leveling and are used for irrigated crops.
Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is low. The potential native vegetation is dominated by alkali
This soil is used almost entirely for irrigated crops. It sacaton, switchgrass, and western wheatgrass. Saltgrass,
is suited to all crops commonly grown in the area, includ- sedge, rush, and alkali bluegrass are also prominent.
ing corn, sugar beets, beans, alfalfa, small grain, potatoes, Potential production ranges from 3,000 pounds per acre in
and onions. An example of a suitable cropping system is 3 favorable years to 2,000 pounds in unfavorable years. As
to 4 years of alfalfa followed by corn, corn for silage, range condition deteriorates, the switchgrass, alkali
sugar beets, small grain, or beans. Land leveling, ditch sacaton, and western wheatgrass decrease and saltgrass,
lining, and installing pipelines may be needed for proper sedge, and rush increase.
water application. Management of vegetation should be based on taking
All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow it half and leaving half of the total annual production. Seed-
rigation is the most common. Barnyard manure and corn-
ing is difficult and costly because numerous tillage prac-
mercial fertilizer are needed for top yields.
W tices are required to eliminate the saltgrass sod.
Windbreaks and environmental plantins of trees and
Switchgrass, western wheatgrass, alkali sacaton, tall
shrubs commonly grown in the area are generally well
wheatgrass, and.tallfescue are suitable for seeding. They
suited to this soil. Cultivation to control competing
can be seeded into a clean, firm seedbed. Seedbed
vegetation should be continued for as many years as
preparation usually requires more than 1 year to
possible following planting. Trees that are best suited and
eliminate the saltgrass sod. A grass drill should be, used.
have good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern
Seeding early in spring has proven most successful.
redcedar, ponderosa pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and
Wetland wildlife, especially waterfowl, utilize this unit.
hackberry. The shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac,
The wetland plants provide nesting and protective cover,
lilac, Siberian peashrub, and American plum.
as well as some food. The nearby irrigated cropland,
This soil can produce habitat elements that are highly
suitable for openland wildlife including pheasant, cotton- where wildlife obtain much of their food and find protec-
tive cover, makes this unit valuable to both wetland and
tail, and mourning dove. Such crops as wheat, corn, and
alfalfa provide suitable habitat for openland wildlife, openland wildlife.
Openland wildlife, especially pheasant, use this unit for
especially pheasant. Tree and shrub plantings and
undisturbed nesting cover would enhance openland wil- cover and nesting. Deer find excellent cover in some
dlife populations. areas.
This Altvan soil has fair to good potential for urban These valuable wildlife areas should be protected from
and recreational development. The chief limiting soil fea- fire and fenced to prevent encroachment and overuse by
tures for urban development are the shrink-swell poten- livestock. They should not be drained.
tial of the subsoil as it wets and dries and the rapid These soils have good potential as a source of sand and
permeability of the sand and -gravel substratum. Septic gravel. Capability subclass VIw; Salt Meadow range site.
tank absorption fields function properly, but in places the 1—Aquolls and Aquepts, flooded. This nearly level
substratum does not contain enough fines to properly map unit is in depressions in smooth plains and along the
filter the leachate. Sewage lagoons require sealing. bottoms of natural drainageways throughout the survey
Lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well. Capability subclass area. Aquolls, which have a dark colored surface layer,
Ile irrigated. make up about 55 percent of the unit. Aquepts, which
3—Aquolls and Aquents, gravelly substratum. This have a lighter colored surface layer, make up about 25
nearly level map unit is on bottom lands and flood plains percent. About 20 percent is soils that are well drained
of all the major streams in the survey area. Aquolls, and soils that have sandstone or shale within 48 inches of
which have a dark colored surface layer, make up about the surface.
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)nal Wildlife is an important secondary use of thi soil. The limitine features are the rapid permeability in
e trc
p tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop- a deep, well drained soil on terraces at elevations of
unity ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range- to 1,800 feet. It formed in alluvium deposited by
den- land wildlife, for example, (leer and antelope, can be at- South Platte River. Included in mapping are small
•mea- tracted by managing livestock grazing and reseeding of soils that have sand and gravelly sand in the 1
aled. where needed. part of the substratum.
rciass This soil is not suited to urban or recreational develop- Typically the surface layer is grayish brown sandy
ment because of the flood hazard. Capability subclass about 11 inches thick. The subsoil is brown and yell'
This IVw irrigated, VIw nonirrigated; Sandy Bottom land brown sandy clay loam about 18 inches thick. The
flood range site. stratum to a depth of 60 inches is loamy sand.
HI in 11—Bresser sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes. This is Permeability and available water capacity
;. In- a deep, well drained soil on terraces at elevations of 4,700 moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inch
bars to 4,800 feet. It formed in alluvium deposited by the more. Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion haz.
South Platte River. Included in mapping are small areas low.
Ml is of soils that have sand and gravelly sand in the lower This soil is used almost entirely for irrigated cro
lying part of the substratum. is suited to all crops commonly grown in the area, ii
reous Typically the surface layer is grayish brown sandy loam ing corn, sugar beets, beans, alfalfa, small grain, pot
and about 11 inches thick. The subsoil is brown and yellowish and onions. An example of a suitable cropping syster
brown sandy clay loam about 19 inches thick. The sub- to 4 years of alfalfa followed by corn, corn for
vater stratum to a depth of(i0 inches is loamy sand. sugar beets, small grain, or beans. Land leveling,
es or lining, and installing pipelines may be needed for y
rd is Permeability and available water capacity are
moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or water application.
All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furn
and lo•
w.
Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is rigation is the most common. Barnyard manure and
heat-
Thisare soil is used almost entirely for irrigated crops. It Windbreaks and environmental plantings are ger
is suited to all crops commonly grown in the area includ-
rows ing corn, sugar beets, beans, alfalfa, small suited to this soil. Soil blowing, the principal haz:
the g grain, potatoes, establishing trees and shrubs, can be controlled b
and onions. An example of a suitable cropping system is 3 tivating only in the tree row and by leaving a st
to 4 years of alfalfa followed by corn, corn for silage,
by sugar beets, small grain, or beans. Few conservation prat- vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irr
rass, may be needed at the time of planting and durin
Much tices are needed to maintain top yields. periods. Trees that are best suited and have good st
)n in All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow ir- are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, pom
them rigation is the most common. Barnyard manure and com- pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry
ands mercial fertilizer are needed for top yields. shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and 1
rable Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally an peashrub.
mid suited to this soil. Soil blowing, the principal hazard in
Wildlife is an important secondary use of thi
orbs establishing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by cul- Ring-necked pheasant, mourning dove, and many
eeds tivating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of
game species can be attracted by establishing are
)mes vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irrigation nesting and escape cover. For pheasants, undis'
may be needed at the time of planting and during dry nesting cover is essential and should be included it
.king periods. Trees that are best suited and have good survival for habitat development, especially in areas of int
;eed- are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa agriculture.
.d or pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry. The This soil has good potential for urban and recre
sand shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberi- development. Lawns, shrubs, and trees grow we.
pu- an peashrub. only limiting features are the rapid permeability
are Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. substratum and the resulting hazard of ground wat
g an Ring-necked pheasant, mourning dove, and many non- tamination from sewage lagoons. Capability subch
drill game species can be attracted by establishing areas for irrigated.
sue- nesting and escape cover. For pheasants, undisturbed 13—Cascajo gravelly sandy loam, 5 to 20 p
nesting cover is essential and should be included in plans slopes. This is a deep, excessively drained soil on 1
nent for habitat development, especially in areas of intensive edges and upland ridges at elevations of 4,600 t
,n is agriculture. feet. It formed in very gravelly calcareous alluvit
and This soil has good potential for urban and recreational eluded in mapping are small areas of soils that al
development. Lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well. The low or moderately deep over sandstone and shale.
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to allow moisture accumulation. Generally precipitation is Permeability is rapid. Available water capacity is low.
too low to make beneficial use of fertilizer. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Surface
Stubble mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum til- runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is moderate.
lage are needed to control soil blowing and water erosion. The potential native vegetation is dominated by little
Terracing also may be needed to control water erosion. bluestem, sideoats grama, sand reedgrass, blue grama,
The potential native vegetation is dominated by hairy grama, switchgrass, and needleandthread. Potential
western wheatgrass and blue grama. Buffalograss is also production ranges from 700 pounds per acre in favorable
present. Potential production ranges from 1,000 pounds years to 200 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condi-
per acre in favorable years to 600 pounds in unfavorable tion deteriorates, the tall and mid grasses decrease, blue
years. As range condition deteriorates, a blue grama-buf- grama and hairy grama increase, and forage production
falograss sod forms. Undesirable weeds and annuals in- drops.
vade the site as range condition becomes poorer. Management of vegetation should be based on taking
Management of vegetation on this soil should be based half or less of the total annual production. Deferred graz-
on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc- ing is practical in improving range condition. Seeding and
tion. Range pitting can reduce runoff. Seeding is desirable mechanical treatment are impractical.
if the range is in poor condition. Western wheatgrass, Windbreaks and environmental plantings generally are
not suited to these soils. Onsite investigation is needed to
blue grama, sideoats grama, buffalograss, pubescent
determine if plantings are feasible.
wheatgrass, and crested wheatgrass are suitable for seed-
ing. The grass selected should meet the seasonal require- Wildlife populations are limited because the necessary
menu of livestock. It can be seeded into a clean, firm habitat elements are lacking. Because most of the acreage
is rangeland, only rangeland wildlife, for example scaled
sorghum stubble, or it can be drilled into a firm prepared
seedbed. Seeding early in spring has proven most success- quail and •antelope, are typical. Extreme care is needed in
ful. managing livestock grazing in order to provide suitable
habitat on these soils.
Windbreaks and environmental plantings of trees and
Potential is poor for urban and recreational develop-
shrubs commonly grown in the area are generally well ment. The chief limiting soil features are the loose, coarse
suited to this soil. Cultivation to control competing textured soil, steep slopes, and rapid permeability. Capa-
vegetation should be continued for as many years as bility subclass VIIs irrigated, VIIs nonirrigated; Gravel
possible following planting. Trees that are best suited and Breaks range site.
have good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern 69—Valent sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes. This is a deep,
redcedar, ponderosa pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and excessively drained soil on plains at elevations of 4,650 to
hackberry. The shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, 5,100 feet. It formed in eolian deposits. Included in
lilac, Siberian peashrub, and American plum. mapping are small areas of soils that have lime within a
Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The depth of 40 inches.
cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked Typically the surface layer is brown sand about 8
pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can inches thick. The underlying material to a depth of 60
be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape inches is brown sand.
cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen- Permeability is rapid. Available water capacity is
tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop- moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or
ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range- more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is
land wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be low.
attracted by developing livestock watering facilities, This soil is suited to limited cropping. Intensive
managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed. cropping is hazardous because of erosion. The cropping
This soil has poor potential for urban and recreational system should be limited to such close grown crops as al-
development. Slow permeability and high shrink swell falfa, wheat, and barley. The soil also is suited to ir-
cause problems in dwelling and road construction. Capa- rigated pasture. A suitable cropping system is 3 to 4
bility subclass Tile irrigated, IVe nonirrigated; Clayey years of alfalfa followed by 2 years of corn and small
Plains range site. grain and alfalfa seeded with a nurse crop.
68—Ustic Torriorthents, moderately steep. These are Closely spaced contour ditches or sprinkers can be used
deep, excessively drained soils on terrace breaks and in irrigating close grown crops. Contour furrows or sprin-
escarpments at elevations of 4,450 to 5,100 feet. They klers should be used for new crops. Applications of bar-
formed in gravelly alluvium and have slopes of 9 to 25 nyard manure and commercial fertilizer help to maintain
percent. Included in mapping are small areas of soils that good production.
have pockets of sandy loam and loam in the underlying The potential vegetation is dominated by sand
material. bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoats grama,
Typically the surface layer is pale brown gravelly sand needleandthread, little bluestem, and blue grama. Poten-
about 10 inches thick. The underlying material to a depth tial production ranges from 2,500 pounds per acre in
of 60 inches is pale brown gravelly sand. favorable years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable years. As
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Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberi-
suited to this soil. Soil blowing, the principal hazard in an peashrub.
establishing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by cul- Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The
tivating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked
vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irrigation pheasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can
may be necessary at the time of planting and (luring the be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape
dry periods. Trees that are best suited and have good cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen-
survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop-
ponderosa pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and hackber- ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range-
ry. The shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and land wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be
Siberian peashrub. attracted by developing livestock watering facilities,
Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed.
Ring-necked pheasant, mourning (love, and many non- This soil has good potential for urban and recreational
game species can be attracted by establishing areas for development. Lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well. The
nesting and escape cover. For pheasants, undisturbed only limiting feature is the rapid permeability in the sub-
nesting cover is essential and should be included in plans stratum, which causes a hazard of ground water con-
for habitat development, especially in areas of intensive tamination from sewage lagoons. Capability subclass Ile
agriculture. irrigated; IVe nonirrigated; Sandy Plains range site.
This soil has good potential for urban and recreational 77--Vona sandy loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes. This is a
development. Lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well. The deep, well drained soil on plains at elevations of 4,600 to
only limiting feature is the rapid permeability in the sub- 5,200 feet. It formed in eolian deposits. Included in
stratum, which causes a hazard of ground water con- mapping are small areas of soils that have a loamy sub-
tamination from sewage lagoons. Capability subclass Its stratum and areas of soils that are noncalcareous to a
irrigated. depth of 60 inches.
76—Vona sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes. This is a Typically the surface layer of this Vona soil is grayish
deep, well drained soil on plains and high terraces at brown sandy loam about 8 inches thick. The subsoil is
elevations of 4,600 to 5,200 feet. It formed in eolian and brown fine sandy loam about 15 inches thick. The sub-
alluvial deposits. Included in mapping are some leveled stratum to a depth of 60 inches is sandy loam.
areas. Also included are small areas of soils that have a Permeability is moderately rapid. Available water
loamy substratum and areas of soils that are noncalcare- capacity is moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60
ous to a depth of 60 inches. inches or more. Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion
Typically the surface layer of this Vona soil is grayish hazard is low.
brown sandy loam about 10 inches thick. The subsoil is In irrigated areas this soil is suited to the crops corn-
brown fine sandy loam about 18 inches thick. The sub- monly grown in the area. Perennial grasses and alfalfa or
stratum to a depth of 60 inches is sandy loam. close grown crops should be grown at least 50 percent of
Permeability is moderately rapid. Available water the time. Contour ditches and corrugations can be used in
capacity is moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 irrigating close grown crops and -pasture. Furrows, con-
inches or more. Surface runoff is slow, and the erosion tour furrows, and cross slope furrows are suitable for row
hazard is low. crops. Sprinkler irrigation is also desirable. Keeping til-
In irrigated areas this soil is suited to all crops corn- lage to a minimum and utilizing crop residue help to con-
monly grown in the area, including corn, sugar beets, trol erosion. Maintaining fertility is important. Crops
beans, alfalfa, small grain, and onions. An example of a respond to applications of phosphorus and nitrogen.
suitable cropping system is 3 to 4 years of alfalfa Col- In nonirrigated areas this soil is suited to winter wheat,
lowed by corn, corn for silage, sugar beets, small grain, or barley, and sorghum. Most of the acreage is planted to
beans. Land leveling, ditch lining, and installing pipelines winter wheat. The predicted average yield is 28 bushels
are needed for proper water applications. per acre. The soil is summer fallowed in alternate years
All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow ir- to allow moisture accumulation. Generally precipitation is
rigation is the most common. Barnyard manure and corn- too low to make beneficial use of fertilizer.
mercial fertilizer are needed for top yields. Mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum tillage are
Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally needed to control soil blowing and water erosion. Terrac-
suited to this soil. Soil blowing, the principal hazard in ing also may be needed to control water erosion.
establishing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by cul- The potential native vegetation on this range site is
tivating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of dominated by sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, and blue
vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irrigation { grama. Needleandthread, switchgrass, sideoats grama,
may be necessary at the time of planting and during dry and western wheatgrass are also prominent. Potential
periods. Trees that are best suited and have good survival production ranges from 2,200 pounds per acre in favora-
are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa ble years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable years. As range
pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry. The condition deteriorates, the sand bluestem, sand reedgrass,
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CEPARTMf FTROFIPeA}egaG SERVICES
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WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
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1400 N. 17TH AVENUE
GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
COLORADO
January 26, 1996
CASE NUMBER: USR-1109
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Enclosed is an application from the City of Greeley, c/o William Sterling, Director of Public Works,for a Site
Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a recreational and storage facility in the A
(Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part of the SW4 of Section 30,T5N, It765W of
the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been
submitted is north of and adjacent to 49th street; approximately 1/2 mile west of U.S. Highway 85. 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 February 19, 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 Todd Hodges, 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. X. Please refer to the enclosed letter.
Signed: ✓1, Agency: CI t/ OF &V4,t)S
Date: 2/ 97 56
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The City of
COLORADO
February 14, 1996
Todd Hodges
Dept. of Planning Services
Weld County Administrative Offices
1400 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Todd:
I am sending you this letter in response to the application for a Site Specific Development
Plan and a Special Review permit, case number USR-1 109, for land owned by the City of
Greeley within the County and the Evans Urban Growth Area.
I have discussed this proposal with the Evans Planning and Zoning Commission and we have
arrived at the following recommendations:
1 ) The recreational uses and the grazing located at the site would be acceptable
uses within that section of the Urban Growth Area that our Comprehensive Plan
depicts as Medium Industrial (the 1996 Comp Plan lists this land as Light Industrial, but
this Plan has not been approved as of yet). This is acceptable.
2) The stockpiling of concrete and asphalt would be acceptable, but the limited
"crushing" activities would be considered a Heavy Industrial use. Because we do not
know exactly when and if urban growth will be encompassing this area, we would
recommend that the Special Permit for this site be limited to a maximum of two years;
renewable. We understand the need for this facility, but request the two year cap to
accommodate possible conflicts with future growth and development.
3) As stated in section 15 of the proposal "Access (is) provided from 49th Street
on the south side of the property and from the ditch road along the north of the
property." We would recommend that all truck traffic be routed through 49th Street.
The ditch road is not paved and is maintained by the City of Evans. Because of the
impact large vehicles can have on a dirt road, we would either ask for help in ditch
road maintenance or the routing of trucks to the 49th Street entrance. In routing
trucks along 49th Street from highway 85, this would also keep the truck traffic off of
I 7th Avenue, which largely residential.
4) The commission and staff would also recommend that this site, including the
ditch road frontage, be kept clear of all trash and other objects that might give it a
cluttered or otherwise unmaintained appearance.
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Thank you for notifying the City of Evans as to this land use proposal. Please keep me
informed of any new developments dealing with this application and let me know if you
require any further information.
RyBectf y,
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ad Phillip , � FEB
Planner
cc: Tom Hamblen, Chief Building Official
James Hewitson, Public Works Director
Evans Planning and Zoning Commission
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COLORADO
April 10, 1996
Todd Hodges Weld County Planning Dept.
Dept. Of Planning Services
Weld County Administrative Offices APR I 11996
1400 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631 VE®
Mr. Hodges:
I am sending you this letter as a follow-up to the letter sent to you dated February 14, 1996
by Chad Phillips, Evans City Planner, regarding USR-1 109.
The Evans Public Works Office would still like truck access to this site routed off of 42nd Street
instead of 17th Avenue. With major residential development proposed for this summer
along with existing single family homes, the 17th Avenue corridor between 32nd Street and
42nd Street should be bypassed.
With the City of Greeley helping to maintain the Evans Ditch road, staff foresees no problem
with using the ditch route to access the facility.
The City of Evans Planning and Zoning Commission would like to emphasize the importance
of placing a time limitation on the permit. The City of Evans Comprehensive plan Map
depicts the land immediately north of the site as low density residential. If this would develop
as residential in the near future, the City would like to have some input concerning the
asphalt/concrete crushing, screening, and storage.impacts on the nearby area. A few of
these uses do not conform with the local Comprehensive Plan category.
Thank you for keeping us informed.
Res ectfully,
James Hewitson,
Director of Public Works and Planning
cc: Mike Hunter, Evans Public Works
Jerry Pickett, Greeley Public Works
Chad Phillips, Evans Planning
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