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Home My WebLink About982524.tiff DEPARTMENT 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 t Case Number: 2 -5 17 App. Fee: Ott). L 7 Receipt Number: a; ] / L) 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: Lot A of Recorded Exemption 1723, port of NE1/4 Sec. 7-7-67 , Weld County (If additional space is required, attach an additional sheet) Property Address (if available): Remington Place Minor Subdivision Present Zone Agriculture (A)Proposed Zone Estate (E) Total Acreage 29.48± Overlay Districts (if applicable) None SURFACE FEE (PROPERTY OWNERS) OF AREA PROPOSED FOR CHANGE OF ZONE: Name: Leslie R. & Jeanne Gelvin Home Telephone#: (970) 282-9898 Address: 2401 Cochetopa Court Bus.Telephone#: (970) 221-2607 Ft. Collins, CO 80525 Name: Home Telephone#: Address: Bus. Telephone#: APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT (if different than above) Name: Intermill Land Surveying, Inc. HomeTelephone#: (970) 669-0516 Address: Authorized Agent Bus.Telephone#: ti10) ()?---;;"C\- 17 1301 N. Cleveland Avenue Loveland, CO 80537 Attn: Steve Stencel ) /1 . ►/ Q . Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent Revised: 1-22-9eP 1 b fif, 8 EXHIBIT 1 7 982524 Les and Jeanne Gelvin 2401 Cochetopa Court Fort Collins, Colorado 80525-6136 Phone (970) 282-9898 FAX (970) 221-2077 September 10, 1998 Department of Planning Services Weld County Administrative Offices 1400 North 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Remington Place Minor Subdivision To Whom It May Concern: Following are the answers to the Minor Subdivision Change of Zone Questionaire and our response to the comments offered to us by the Department of Planning Services staff concerning compliance with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. 1. "How is the proposed rezoning consistent with the policies of the Weld County Comprehensive Plan?" YES. Utilities are readily available, a paved road fronts the property, the property is already small with a concrete ditch dividing it, making it hard to farm feasibility, it is surrounded by small farms of alfalfa and grass hay and irrigated grass pasture, if any property fits the criteria for Estate Zoning and a Minor Subdivision this does. 2. "How will the uses allowed by the proposed rezoning be compatible with the surrounding land uses?" The surrounding community is already largely made up of small farms of 5 acres and larger, therefore this proposed development should coexist well with the present surrounding land use. The building envelope concept that is being proposed will only disrupt the haying or grazing in a very small area where the buildings are actually built, therefore having little effect upon the agricultural use of this land or the surrounding lands. 3. "Will the property use a septic system or public sewer system?" The property will use a septic sewer system and, as shown in the attached Preliminary Subsurface and Percolation Investigation for Remington Place Minor Subdivision, Weld County, Colorado done by Foundation and Soils Engineering, Inc., the soils are suitable for a standard absorption sewage disposal system. 4. "Who will provide adequate water, including fire protection, to the property?" North Weld County Water District will provide adequate water, including fire protection, to the property, as confirmed by three letters from Don Posselt manager of the North Weld County Water District, hereby attached. 5. "Does the property have soils with moderate or severe limitations for construction?" Very moderate, Roger Vigil and the engineers at Foundation& Soils Engineering have stated that we will need engineered foundations and a subdrain system if basements are a part of the construction. See attached Preliminary Subsurface and Percolation Investigation for Remington Place Minor Subdivision, Weld County, Colorado by Foundation and Soils Engineering, Inc.. 6. "Is the road and/or highway facilities providing access to the property(ies) adequate to meet the requirements of the proposed zone district?" YES. WCR15, a paved north/south road going north off of State Highway 14, which is also paved, runs along the east boundary of the property. 7. "Is there a sand, gravel, or other mineral resource on or under this property?" NO See the attached Geologic and Mineral Evaluation for the Proposed Remington Place Minor Subdivision, Weld County, Colorado. 8. "Is the change of zone area located in a Flood Hazard Overlay District?" NO 9. "Is the change of zone area located in a Geologic Hazard Overlay District?" NO 10. "Is the change of zone area located in the AP (Airport) Overlay District?" NO The following is our response to the comments forwarded to us by the Department of Planning Services staff concerning compliance with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. Preservation of Prime Farmland A.Goal 1 - response: The proposed development site is currently in a grass legume crop that can be hayed or grazed. I believe this is the best crop for this land because of the small size of the fields. The total property is 29.48 acres that is cut in two by a concrete irrigation lateral. I have tried and had a very hard time finding someone to raise a row crop on these small fields. The surrounding community is already largely made up of small farms of 5 acres and larger, therefore this proposed development should coexist well with the present surrounding land use while having little effect upon the agricultural use of this land or the surrounding lands. A.Goal 4 - response: The building envelope concept that is being proposed will only disrupt the haying or grazing in a very small area where the buildings are actually built with only a small amount of additional infrastructure needed. Compatibility R.Policy 5 - response: In agreement with the letter from the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, I believe the development on this site is so limited that there will be little or no impact on the Water Supply and Storage Company Ditch(WSSCD). There will probably be less use of irrigation water than there currently is, therefore possibly having less runoff than there is at the present time. As previously stated, the surrounding community is already largely made up of small farms of 5 acres and larger, therefore this proposed development should coexist well with the present adjoining land use while having little effect upon the agricultural use of this land or the surrounding lands. A.Policy 7 -response: The covenants that are currently being put together for the proposed development will require continued haying and/or grazing of the land as well as good stewardship and could easily incorporate Weld County's example. I believe that anyone that will agree to comply with these covenants will have a complete understanding of"right to farm". Public Facilities and Services R.Goal 2 -response: We have no objections to Poudre Fire Authority's recommendation of one or possibly two fire hydrants, and welcome any suggestions they may have to make the development as safe as possible. North Weld County Water District (NWCWD) has indicated that the water lines adjoining the property are adequate to operate the necessary fire hydrants. P.Goal 2 - response: From the very beginning we have talked about how a covered bus stop and the mailbox cluster would fit into the landscape of the entryway. Open Space O.Goal 4 and O.Goal 6 - response: The .3 acre open space can very easily be increased to an open space of about I acre that would cover the area from the north end of the cul-de-sac to WCR15 south to the previously suggested open space. It is planned to landscape all community open space area as soon as possible after the approval of this proposed development with large rock or small boulders, grassy areas and numerous deciduous and conifer trees. We plan to move some of the Blue Spruce trees that are on the property to this area. A homeowners association will be organized for the purpose of maintaining this open space landscaping and the internal road. We are currently making the decision whether we want a rock or brick wall or a white fence type entry gate in which we plan to coordinate a covered bus stop and a community mail box cluster. Transportation T.Goal 3 and T.Policy 4.3 - response We plan to abandon one of the farm access roads that is now used. We have drawn into the plan a 60' right of way for the internal road and a turn around cul-de sac with a 60' radius. We felt this was adequate, but if we find that it isn't we could expand it with little affect on the rest of the development. We want very good hard surface roads. We will definitely build them to at least the standards that is required by the Weld County Subdivision Ordinance and Weld County Public Works Department specifications. We feel we have addressed all the concerns that arose in the Sketch Plan application. We were aware of the possible need for engineered foundations and leech fields and feel drainage and any other effect upon the WSSCD will very minor to nonexistent. We feel because of the size and location of this site that it is a perfect candidate for a Minor Subdivision. I hope these answers and responses take care of any questions that you may have regarding this zone change and minor subdivision, if not please feel free to call me at my office (970) 221-2607 or at home(970) 282-9898, or call Steve Stencil at Intermill Land Surveying(970) 669-0516. Sinc rely, Les Gelvin Intermill Land Surveying -Registered in Colorado&Wyoming 1301 N. Cleveland Ave. • ='r Loveland, Colorado 80537 (303) 669-0516 Job No: p-GIS- 3 ,w Date: a- _�,� To: I#iELo Ccuu.r-i ?L./14.'4144c. ?err, 1Mpo 1J, 11+L A Je J UE Gee .el Lo X31 Attention: R.A..,�,,.k, RE: tewuk.1(,Tb►s a•ALe. ,,aomi15toks Gu4O(vE of 70.te Remarks: ?s-k-Y►se wtru'rl T►1E JCLoictiar.ez SUSwlirrAL; - txte CowtPtere Nn wolf- So Sio1.i csMu..E CR 2o..16 PM if P1.vS aw AD p i-rt *.j �. Co?'eS ,b.►0 M A.re W M..c . - ope. >LPPucknbi-t Fee 1bg, S I Ieo.oC - to coNes• of ZDi.+E cALAi1(,E PL►.r - `{ wpsI of pREU►+�IwlaL�1 Dr-4114A(se Pt.A+.l utLP �LEY►1SE LZUIEW T1 IS Zo+JE LµAN(.E SQ .MLDr4L 4n1D eePe'R. AAP.I (. ,0A. .%E..tTS DR- (.o+-►c.-0L4.45 ?O A.Pti-v-A.-kr A.+.w 'ice .turn-10k-+2eD A(.e ar , Sincerely; ATERMILL LAND SURVEYING, INC. By: Tt QI�$ BOARD OF DIRECTORS ;�� GARY SIMPSON :�- � ;y NORTH WELD COUNTY WATER DISTRICT ERNEST ROSS W.M. McKAY rbM. ',: HIGHWAY 85 • LUCERNE, COLORADO 80646 CHARLES ACHZIGER 4 LYLE NELSON, MGR. ROBERT ARNBRECHT If' ., . P.O. BOX 56 • PHONE 970-356-3020 • FAX 970-395-0997 • October 17 , 1997 • RE: Water Service Dear Sirs, This letter is in response to your inquiry regarding water set-vice to the following described property: 40751 WCR 15 1. x Water service is presently being provided to the above described property. 2. x Water service can be made available to the above described property provided all requirements of the District are satisfied. Water can be served for a minor Subdivision with up to 5 water taps . If contracts have not been completed with North Weld County Water District within one year from the date of this letter, this letter shall become null and void. Additional comments: Sincerely, Don Posselt, Manager North Weld County Water District cc : Les Gelvin Les Gelvin BOARD OF DIRECTORS ^"i GARY SIMPSON ,(444;1544.. NORTH WELD COUNTY WATER DISTRICT ERNEST ROSS JVM. McKAv ,ti y. HIGHWAY 85 • 'LUCERNE, COLORADO 80646 CHARLES ACHZIGER ROBERT ARNBRECH7 1 ' VON POSSEL7,MGR. • P.O. BOX 56 • PHONE 970-356-3020 • FAX 970-395-0997 2/3/98 Install Fire Hydrant--South of WCR 84 on east side of WCR 15 Installation: (digging-install-Idling-road base-contpa:tion) S 1700.00 Materials: 2100.00 $ 3800.00 j�Ve� y, crLd-, Don Posselt , • BOARD OF DIRECTORS if _ GARY SIMPSON -a'.*I **- NORTH WELD COUNTY WATER DISTRICT ERNEST ROSS HIGHWAY 85 • LUCERNE,COLORADO 80646 W.M. McKAY CHARLES ACHZIGER J ti DON POSSELT,MGR. ROBERT ARNBRECHT IR'1 '� P.O. BOX 56 • PHONE 970.356.3020 • FAX 970-3950997 September 8, 1998 Les Gelvin Agri-Enterprises, Inc. 332 S. Linek Lanke Ft Collins Co 80524 • RE: Water Service Dear Sirs, This letter is in response to your inquiry regarding water service to the following described property: 40751 WCR 15 • I. X Water service is presently being provided to the above described property. 2. )1 Water service can be made available to the above described property and provided all requirements of the District are satisfied. * Yes,North Weld County Water District can provide water service to the above mentioned property with approximately R. of line extension and provided all requirements of the District are satisfied. If contracts have not been completed with North Weld County Water District within one year from the date of this letter, this letter shall become null and void. Additional comments: • NWCWD can supply water for 2 fire hydrants for a minor subdivision located at 4O751 HCR 15 - AKA Remington Place S' ely, • Don Posselt,Manager North Weld County Water District Remington Place Minor Subdivision To the best of my knowledge and ability I have made a best effort attempt to contact and obtain information about any possible mineral lease on the property being considered. This is what I have found. The last mineral lease of record that I could find was with Wilbanks and Associates, Inc., 1860 Lincolnb Street, Denver, Colorado, 80295. This lease expired in November of 1994. I have talked to Lyle Coe of Wilbanks and Associatiates by telephone several times. Each time he has told me that they have no mineral lease on this property and they don't know if anyone else does. They may have assigned the lease, but even if they did it has long expired. He told me each time that he would send me a letter stating this but he has never done it. it 56 Les Gelvin Date Hello