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1. How is this proposal consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan?
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2. How does this proposal meet tie intent of the zone district it is located in'/
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3. How is this use compatible with future development as stated in the Weld County Comprehensive
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4. What type of uses surround this site? Is this request compatible with surrounding uses? r"-
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5. Is this property located within a-Flood Hazard zone. Geologic Hazard zone. or Airport Overlay zone - ,NO IA4•
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6. What efforts have been made to conserve productive agricultural land?
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7. How will public health. safety and welfare be protected? tA, S Pc'SS/'ate.
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9. How close is this site to other residential structures?
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10. How many people will be employed at this site and what hours will they work? /1/4/0A-)e.
11. How many people will use this site?
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12. What type and how many animals. if any. will be on this site?
13. What type and how much. if any. operating and processing equipment will be utilized on site?
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14. What type and how may structures will be erected (built) on this site?
15. What kind (type. size. weight) of vehicles will access this site and how often?
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16. Will this site use a septic system or public sewer facilities?
17. Are you proposing storage or stockpile of wastes on this site? if so what is the size and type
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18. How often will debris,junk. or waste be disposed of? By what means?
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20. Explain the proposed landscaping plans and erosion control measures associated with this site -S.at r•
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21. Explain any proposed reclamation procedures when termination of the Special Review use begin .
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22. Explain the need for the proposed use (activity) in Weld County.
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23. Who will provide fire protection for this site?
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24. What or who will provide Oater to this site?
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25. How will storm water drainage be handled on the site? '
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FACSIMILE COVER SHEET
Fax To: Ms. Shani Eastin
Department of Planning Services �,,( 1rj 1 [�vu�,pro" X14`s:lt.
FAX NUMBER: 970-352-6312 t
Dote: 11/73/97 NOV 1 3 1997
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Fax From:
WOOD EPPELSHEIMER
33500 W.C.R. #16 TELEPHONE: 303-732-4643
KEENESBITRG, FAX: 303-732 4643
COLORADO, 80643 COMPUSERVE#: 71322,3166
Dear Ms. Eastin,
After we talked (4 p.m. 11/13/97), 1 called Steve Benson at your request to verify his
agreement to move his traffic pattern to the west of his field. Though he had agreed
several months ago to move his traffic pattern to the west, and my pattern would be to the
east, he has apparently changed his mind. He now wishes to leave his pattern open to
accepted left hand patterns for inbound and departing aircraft.
1 would like to delete that part of my application for my own private airstrip and will
set up the same traditional air traffic pattern on my own airport. If I need to prepare
another set of plat copies to take the pattern arrow off the plat, give us a call and I will do
so Monday when I return from my next trip for United.
As for the safety of the change, I would first like to direct you to the original FAA
letter of approval that did in fact recognize the neighboring airports(copy included). The
approval did not specify pattern direction and assumed the traditional air traffic pattern
would be implemented.
From a practical matter, leaving the airports unmarked as to traffic patterns is probably
the best idea. due to the proximity and parallel nature of our two strips. When a pilot
approaches an unmarked pattern airport the standard practice is to enter a left downwind
pattern and stake left turns on their approach and departure- Since our strips are relatively
close together. and parallel, approaching aircraft for either airport with be looking for
traffic in the same place, as well as be flying approximately the same pattern. I do agree
the safest course of action is to stay with the traditional air traffic patterns to prevent
confusion or, the possibility of a pilot overlooking the ground markings for traffic patterns.
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In further support of that idea is the very low density of air traffic on Mr. Benson's
airstrip. In my 2 1/2 years living next to Mr. Benson I have never seen Mr. Benson fly his
own aircraft from his strip. There is only a very occasional visiting aircraft during the
summer and !ittle to no traffic during the winter. My own use will be very limited as well,
though probably more active then Mr. Benson.
Thank you for your consideration and feel free to call anytime. I'll be out of town
Friday: hut, will be back at the above address and phone number by late Saturday night.
Regards, _/
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Woody Eppelsheimer
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U.S. Department Northwest Mountain Region Denver Airports District Office
of Transportation Gatorades,Idaho,Montana 26805 East 68th Ave,.Suite 2.24
Oregon,Utah,Washington. Denver,CO 80249-8361
Federal Aviation °n"ng (303)342-1251
Administration
September 9, 1997
Mr. Woody Eppeisheimer
33500 W.C.R. #l6
Keenesburg, Colorado 80643
Dear Mr. Eppeisheimer
Airspace Case No. 97-DEN-150-NRA.
An airspace analysis of the proposed private use the Farm Airport, Keenesburg,Colorado, has
been completed. Based on this study, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has no
objection. We do recommend that clear 20:1 approaches be established and maintained, and a
safety area 120' wide and extending 240' off both runway ends be established and maintained.
Also, be aware that the recommended runway length for the class of small general aviation
aircraft is greater than the Farm Airport runway length,'and density altitude should be evaluated
in all operations.
This determination does not mean FAA approval or disapproval of the physical development
involved in the proposal. It is a determination with respect to the safe and efficient use of
airspace by aircraft and with respect to the safety of persons and property on the ground.
In making this determination, the FAA has considered matters such as the effect the-proposal
would have on the existing or planned traffic patterns of neighboring airports, the effects it would
have on the existing airspace structure and projected program of the FAA, the effects it would
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ers iii p P Y ground,on tFte sa�.t or ersonsarrd—ro err on the and the el-frets that txrsiirig or
proposed Mani-made objects (on file with the FAA)and known natural objects within the affected
area would have on the proposal.
The FAA cannot prevent the construction of structures near an airport. The airport environs can
only be protected through such means as local zoning ordinances or acquisition of property
rights_
Noevaluation of the environmental aspects of the proposal was made in reaching this
determination. 'Therefore, this determination is not to be construed as approval of the proposal
from an environmental standpoint under Public Law 91-190(National Environmental Policy Act
of 1969).
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WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, SOUTHERN PART 13
,only limiting features are the rapid permeability in the Typically the surface layer is brown gravelly sandy
ibstratum and the resulting hazard of ground water con- loam about 9 inches thick. The upper part of the underly-
tamination from sewage lagoons. Capability class I ir- ing material is pale brown and light yellowish brown very
rigated. gravelly sandy loam about 22 inches thick. The lower part
12—Bresser sandy loam, I to 3 percent slopes. This is to a depth of 60 inches is light yellowish brown .:ery
a deep, well drained soil on terraces at elevations of 4,700 gravelly sand. A layer of strong lime accumulation 22
to 4,800 feet. It formed in alluvium deposited by the inches thick is below the surface layer.
South Platte River. Included in mapping are small areas Permeability is moderately rapid. Available water
of soils that have sand and gravelly sand in the lower capacity is moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60
part of the substratum. inches or more. Surface runoff is slow to medium, and the
Typically the surface layer is grayish brown sandy loam erosion hazard is low.
about 11 inches thick. The subsoil is brown and yellowish The potential native vegetation is dominated by little
brown sandy clay loam about 18 inches thick. The sub- bluestem, sideoats grams, sand reedgrass, blue grama,
stratum to a depth of 60 inches is loamy sand. hairy grama, switchgrass, and needleandthread. Potential
Permeability and available water capacity are production ranges from 1,200 pounds per acre in fa'ora-
moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or ble years to 700 pounds in unfavorable years. As range
more. Surface runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is condition deteriorates, the tall and mid grasses decrease,
low. blue grama and hairy grama increase, and forage produc-
This soil is used almost entirely for irrigated crops. It tion drops.
is suited to all crops commonly grown in the area, includ- Management of vegetation should be based on taking
ing corn, sugar beets, beans, alfalfa, small grain, potatoes, half or less of the total annual production. Seeding and
and onions. An example of a suitable cropping system is 3 mechanical treatment are impractical. Deferred grazing is
to 4 years of alfalfa followed by corn, corn for silage, a practical measure in improving range condition.
sugar beets, small grain, or beans. Land leveling, ditch Windbreaks and environmental plantings are suited to
lining, and installing pipeline= may be needed for proper this soil. Low available water capacity and high calcium
water application. content are the principal hazards in establishing trees and
vAll methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow ir- shrubs. Weed control is needed to insure establishment
rigation is the most common. Barnyard manure and tom- and survival of plantings. Supplemental irrigation also
menial fertilizer are needed for top yields. may be needed to insure survival. Trees that are best
'Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally
suited and have good survival are Rocky Mountain ju-
etiited 'to this soil. Soil blowing, the principal hazard in niper,eastern redcedar, ponderosa pine, and Siberian elm.
edtabliahing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by cub- The shrubs best adapted are skunkbush sumac and lilac.
orating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of
. Wildlife uses are very limited because this soil lacks
'Vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irrigation potential for producing necessary habitat elements.
,maybe needed at the time of planting and during dry
;:, penode':'Trees that are best suited and have good survival Because most of the acreage is rangeland, only rangelandwildlife, for example, scaled quail and antelope, are tvpi-
. tire;fRocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa
,-'. Y 1ne Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry. The cal. Extreme care is needed in managing livestock grazing
;-- ., in order to provide suitable habitat on this soil.
s best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberi-
s, tAaghrub. Steepness is the moat limiting soil feature that must be
4. $ ' ildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. considered in planning homesites and the construction of
il 1' • ticked pheasant, mourning dove, and many non- roads. Other limiting features are the rapid permeability
p for in the substratum ar.d the resulting hazard of ground
enes can be attracted by establishing areas
+i' ,"1 • hind escape cover. For pheasants, undisturbed water contamination from sewage lagoons. Site prepara-
,i,--if't r$over is essential and should be included in plans tion for environmental plantings such as lawns, shrubs,
„'- tf' .itat development, espe'ially in areas of intens rees is difficult because of the nigh content of gravel
' j t ntur'e. - an c . Capability subclass VIIs nonirrigated; Gravel
"- breaks range site.
M�[hw�ll has good potential for urban and recreatio I g
itlw?ta.ment.'Lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well. e 14—Colby loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes. This is a `eep,
Ott/ '1liiing features are the rapid permeability in e well drained soil on uplands at elevations of 4,850 to h,050
1k?`1^.x in and the resulting hazard of ground water n- feet. It formed in calcareous eolian deposits.
rantt1 ton from sewage lagoons. Capability subclass Ie Typically the surface layer is pale brown loam about 12
•gar.,ar.;b i,, , inches thick. The underlying material to a depth of 60
IS ',!$scajo gravelly sandy loam, 5 to 20 per nt inches is very pale brown silt loam.
1 :;'�! , is a deep, excessively drained soil on to ce Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is
>li $ _ d upland ridges at elevations of 4,600 to 00 high. The effective rooting depth !s 60 inches or more.
e' '• t�;-or ed in very gravelly calcareous alluvium. n- Surface runoff is slow. and the erosion hazard is low.
i '•1' tli_ apping are small areas of soils that are s 1- This soil is used almost entirely for irrigated crops. It
• s- •_•entely deep over sandstone and shale. is suited to all crops commonly grown in the area includ-
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ing corn, sugar efts, beans, alfalfa, small grain, The potential native vegetation is dominated by blue
potatotes, and onion- kn example of a suitable cropping grama. Several mid grasses, such as western whentgrasi
system is 3 to 4 year., i f alfalfa followed by corn, corn for and needleandthread, are also present. Potential produc
silage, sugar beets, on-ill rain, or beans. Few conserva- tion ranges from 1,600 pounds per acre in favorable year;
tion practices are ne -,I..ii to maintain top yields. to 1,000 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condition
All methods of irrigation are suitable, but furrow ir- deteriorates, the mid grasses decrease; blue gr•cuna, buf
rigation is the most , ornmon. Barnyard manure and corn- falograss, snakeweed, yucca, and fringed sage increase
mercial fertilizer are ne,.ded for top yields.
Windbreaks and €m-,rrmm ental plantings of trees and nuals in invade the site as range condition becomes poorer.n
shrubs commie*, goner in the area are generally well Management. of vegetation on this soil should he lased
suited to this soil Cultivation to control competing on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc
vegetation should U. •.mtinued for as many years as tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition
possible following ph;ritrrg. Trees that are best suited and Sideoats grama, little bluestem, western wheatgrass, blue
have good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern grams, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested wheatgrass are
redcedar, ponderosa einte, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and suitable for seeding. The grass selected should meet the
hackbeny- The shrubs : est suited are skunkbush sumac, seasonal requirements of livestock. It can be seeded intc
lilac, Siberian peashrrh, ;nd American plum. a clean, firm sorghum stubble or it can be drilled into a
Openland wildlife, e.i•h as pheasant, mourning dove, firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in spring has
and cottontail, are hc,t z❑ited to this soil. Wildlife habitat proven most successful.
development, including tree and shrub plantings and Windbreaks and environmental plantings of trees and
grass plantings to err•..• a nesting areas, should be sue- shrubs commonly grown in the area are generally well
cessful without irrigation during most years. Under ir- salted to this soil. Cultivation to control competing
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rigation, good wildlif• h.,hitat can be established, benefit- vegetation should be continued for as many n many kinds of o eland will:Gfe, possible following planting. Trees that are best suited sand
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This soil has good aurential for urban and recreational have good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern
developments. Road deign ear be modified to compen- redcedar, ponderosa pine, Siberian elm, Russian-oiler•, and
sate for the limited c. iir y of :his soil to support a load. hackbeny. The shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac,
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Capability class I irirued lilac, Siberian peashrub, and American plum.
CIS—Colby loam. Ito 1 percent slopes. This is a deep, Openland wildlife, such as pheasant, mourning (love,
well drained soil on midi-rids at elevations of 4,850 to 5,050 and cottontail, and rangeland wildlife, such as antelope,
cottontail, and coyote, are best suited to this soil. tinder
feet. It formed in cal(:.r.•ous eolian deposits.
Typically the surf layer is pale brown loam about 12 irrigation, good wildlife habitat can be established,
inches thick. Theand��I r+•.ing material is very pale brown benefiting many kinds of openland wildli:'e. forage
production is
silt loam to a depth „I' rl:I inches- typically low on rangeland, and grazing
g
Permeability is med.—ate. Available water capacity is management is needed if livestock and wildlife share the
high. The effective rr..,•ing depth is 60 inches or more. range. Livestock watering facilities also are utilized by
Surface runoff is e I +Lin, awl the erosion hazard is vanous wildlife species.
moderate. This soil has good potential for urban and recreational
load.
In irrigated .mess .i, . soil is suited to all crops corn-
for the limited capacity of this soil to support development. Road design can be modified to compensate
monly grown in the Arica. including corn, sugar beets, a
beans, alfalfa, small gr in. potatoes, and onions. An exam- Capability subclass Ile irrigated, We ncnirrigated,
pie of a suitable cropping system is 3 to 4 years of alfalfa Loamy Plains range sire.
followed by corn, :orr Ceri sila e. sugar beets, small grain, 1l drainedy
salol on 3 uptoland
5 hills
percent and ridges d t is a deep,
or beans. Land leveling., ditch lining, and installing well 5 5,050 up.aIt fills d re elevations
pipelines may he needed for proper water application. of osit . to ded feet. pt formed in calasrof so eolian t
All methods of irr ear ion depositse. sandy dyeo in mapping are small areas mater roils that
rigation is the most c-�rn-non. rBarnyardl manure a do corn- haTy ice luam or loam is pale bro nloam .
mercial fertilizer are r•- leil for ;o Typically the surface layer is pale brown loam about It?p yields. inches thick. The underlying material is very
In nonirrigated. anneal !Ms soil :s suited to winter wheat, silt loam to a depth of 60 inches. n'' pale brown
barley, and sorghum. Most of the acreage is planted to Permeability is moderate. Available water capacity is
winter wheat. The pr. ii;•"led average yield is 28 bushels high. The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more.
per acre. The soil is , rn-mer fallowed in alternate years Surface runoff is medium to rapid, and the erosion hazard
to allow moisture acc:.raelation. Generally precipitation is is moderate.
too low for beneficial Ilse of fertilizer. In irrigated areas this soil is suited to crops commonly
Stubble mulch farming striperopping, and minimum til- grown in the area. Perennial grasses and alfalfa or close
lage are needed to corm l soil blowing and water erosion. grown crops should be grown at least 50 percent of the
Terracing may also be •„ ii -1,.,i to control water erosion. time. Contour ditches and corrugations can he rased in ir-
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,rubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, and Siberi- and switchgrass decrease and blue grama, sand dropseed,
1 peashrub. and sand sage increase. Annual weeds and grasses invade
ife is an important secondary use of this soil. The the site as range condition becomes poorer.
tpland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked Management of vegetation on this soil should be based
ieasant and mourning dove. Many nongame species can on taking half and leaving half of the total annual produc-
attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape tion. Seeding is desirable if range is in poor condition.
•ver. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen- Sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, switchgrass, sideoats
al and should be included in plans for habitat develop- grama, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested
ent, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range- wheatgrass are suitable far seeding. The grass selected
nd wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be should meet the seasonal requirements cf livestock. It can
Sracted by developing livestock watering facilities, be seeded into a dean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can be
anaging livestock grazing. and reseeding where needed. drilled into a firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in
This soil has good potential for urban and recreational spring has proven most successful.
avelopment. Lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well. The Windbreaks and environmental plantings generally are
ily limiting feature is the rapid permeability in the sub- suited to this soil. Soil &owing, the principal hazard in
Tatum, which causes a hazard of ground water con- establishing trees and shrubs, can be controlled by cul-
anination from sewage lagoons. Capability subclass Ile tivating only in the tree row and by leaving a strip of
rigated; IVe nonirrigated; Sandy Plains range site. vegetation between the rows. Supplemental irrigation
77—Vona sandy loam. 3 to 5 percent slopes. This is a may be needed at the time of planting and during dry
aep, well drained soil on plains at elevations of 4,600 to periods. Trees that are best suited and have good survival
200 feet. It formed in eolian deposits. Included in are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa
rapping are small areas of soils that have a loamy sub- pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and hackberry. The
.ratum and areas of soils that are noncaicareous to a shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac and Siberi-
epth of 60 inches. an peashrub.
Typically. the surface layer of this Vona soil is grayish Wildlife is an important secondary use of this soil. The
rown sandy loam about .4 inches thick. The subsoil is cropland areas provide favorable habitat for ring-necked
rown fine sandy loam about 75 inches thick. The sub- pheasant and mourning dove. Many norigame species can
:return to a depth of 60 inches is sandy loam. be attracted by establishing areas for nesting and escape
Permeability is moderately rapid. Available water cover. For pheasants, undisturbed nesting cover is essen-
apt -thy is moderate. The effective rooting depth is 60 tial and should be included in plans for habitat develop-
rd. or more. Surface runoff i : medium, and the erosion ment, especially in areas of intensive agriculture. Range-
azard is low. land wildlife, for example, the pronghorn antelope, can be
In irrigated areas this soil is suited to the crops com- attracted by developing livestock watering facilities.
ionly grown in the area. Perennial grasses and alfalfa or managing livestock grazing, and reseeding where needed.
lose grown crops should he grown at least 50 percent of This soil has good potential for urban and recreational
he time. Contour ditches and corrugations can be used in development. Lawns, shrubs, and trees grow well. The
iigating close grown crops and pasture. Furrows, con- only limiting feature is the rapid permeability in the sub-
our furrows, and cross slope furrows are suitable for w stratum, which causes a hazard of ground water con-
rops. Sprinkler irrigation is also desirable. Keepin sewage lagoons. Capability subclass IIIc
age to a minimum and utilizing crop residue help to on- irrigated, VIe nonirrigatec.; Sandy Plains range site.
rol erosion. Maintaining fertility is important. ops 78—Weld loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes. This is a deep
espond to applications of phosphorus and nitrogen. well drained soil on smootn plains at elevations of 4,850 tc
yIn nonirrigated areas this soil is suited to winter w at, 5,000 feet. It formed in eolian deposits. Included in
Arley, and sorghum. Most of the acreage is plant to mapping are small areas of soils that have a subsoil of'
winter wheat. The predicted average yield is 28 bu els loam and light clay loam. Also included are some leveled
tel. acre. The soil is summer followed in alternate ars areas.
fallow moisture accumulation. Generally precipitati is Typically the surface layer of this Weld soil is browr
ob low to make beneficial use of' fertilizer. loam about 10 inches thick. The subsoil is brown and pale
Mulch farming, striperopping, and minimum tillag are brown heavy clay loam and light clay about 20 inches
'eeded to control soil blowing and water erosion. T c- thick. The substratum to a depth of 60 inches is silt loam.
rig also may be needed to control water erosion. Permeability is slow. Available water capacity is high
'3tThe potential native vegetation on this range s e is The effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Surface
dominated by sand bluestem, sand reedgrass, and blue runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is low.
?ama. Needleandthread, switchgrass, sideoats ma, This soil is used almost entirely for irrigated crops. It
rid western wheatgrass are also prominent. Po ntial is suited to all crops commonly grown in the area includ•
'roduction ranges from 2,200 pounds per acre in f ora- ing corn, sugar beets, beans, alfalfa, small grain, potatoes
'le years to 1,800 pounds in unfavorable years. As ange and onions. An example of'a suitable cropping system is 2
om' n deteriorates, the sand hl. -stem, sand ree ass, to 4 years of alfalfa followed by con., corn for silage.
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sugar beet: :mail ans. Few conservation prat- The potential r.ative vegetation is dominated hs .
tires are in r{ n.. ,p y elds. grama. Several mid grasses, such as western AA
All mutt-r,r —iv . I ,re suitable, but furrow ir- and needleandthread, are also present. Potential p '-
rigation is the ' 1. Barnyard manure and com- tion ranges from ::,600pounds P
mercial fen ii „ tom b p yields. g per acre in ranged ion
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Rui6ruk I� ,-r, • ,., to 1,000 pounds in unfavorable years. As range con 1
ital plantings generally are deteriorates, the Tid grasses decrease; blue grarna
well suite,'. ta i1.., c il:Illier fallow a year before falograss, snakeweed, yucca, and fringed sage incr.. .
planting and :mr, a •r,:,tim for weed control are and forage production drops. Undesirable weeds an ,.
needed to in r , ,,-•..• i .t and survival of plantings. nuals invade the site as range condition becomes Door.
Trees that dr, ,,,•-. :c ui have good survival are Management of vegetation on this soil should oe na
Rocky Mean,,,,, ',,.ri stern redcedar, ponderosa on taking half and leaving half 'if the total annual
pine. Sib,o m, ,-!dive-, and hackbemy. The tion. Seeding is desirable if the range is inpoor pry i,
shrubs boo<' , r6;,usl, sumac, lilac, Siberian Sideoats grama, little bluestem, western wheatgrass n„
pea shrub, :trio \a._, grama, pubescent wheatgrass, and crested wheat ;
Openlanr. „ r';- ,h. as•ant, mourning dove, suitable for Theshould i r i.
seeding. grass selected meo i l
and cottontail, .u• I- . 'r, this soil. Wildlife habitat seasonal requirements of livesh,ek. It can be secde<i iy.
detelopmer i , r and shrub plantings and a clean, firm sorghum stubble, or it can be dulled in- .
grass planting .-: e sting areas, should be sue- firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in spring ; i
cessful v:rthot r_!c,,t „st .ears. Under irrigation, proven most successful.gad w ildiVii IL.LIn , r L aabished, benefiting many Windbreaks ant environment al plantings are r
kinds of op„nr r i i.,II g- F;en,
well suited
his sail : , g. ; I for,. urban and recreational plantingand c soil.
ontinuedculti atio fallow
n forweedycontr.
deteropmt•t ' I h,• trig roil features for urban needed to insure establishment and survival of Hai
decelopmer r ir.• -ncoil aotential of the subsoil Trees that are best suited and have good sum 'A.! a, .
as it wets and 'r . :,nute'.I capacity of the soil to Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern redcedar, pond, ro.
support a Mad ) and trees grow well. Capa- pine, Siberian elm, Russian-olive, and hackberrv.
bil.ty• class i rr tt r -.I
4 Weld le.till shrubs best suited are skunkb.ish sumac, lilac. Sit t—� reent slopes. This is a deep, peashrub, and American plum.
well drained ,,Ii -r. ,sins -.t. elevations of 4,850 to Openland wildlife, such as pheasant, mourning ,i r
:-.-.010 Het. It ti r ,err, deposits. Included in and cottontail, are best suited t„ this soil. Wildlife h..t 0,..:
man r it r . its :hat have a subsoil of development, incl ding tree and shrub plantings
loam and linty r. ins a-led are some leveled grass plantings to serve as nes'_ing areas, should in
art as.
Typically the ,r: :�, ii cessful without irrigation during most years Um:. •t.ris Weld soil is brown rigation, good wildlife habitat can be established, no c.
.,,o-
loam about s u r _ !,. -.ill soil is brown and
h. pale ing many kinds of �peniaud wildlife.
brown } •av r
'... ' .ight clay about 20 inches This soil has good potential for urban and retreat:, • ,
•thi-k. The sub r ,.,, aid et 60 inches is silt loam. development. The chief limiting soil features fur u-f<n
Permeability rs :In,, ,,,ble water capacity is high. development are the shrink-swell potential of tin st:
Vie effectiyc r y „ ,;,, iches or more. Surface as it wets and dries and the limited capacity of the :•a
runoff is slew and , loos rd is low.
support a load. Lawns, shrubs, a id? In irrigated , •' : ,s suited to all crops corn- b laity subclass Ile irrigated, IT Ict nonirrigate d;rees grow we I,1 a,"
wmonly grown in tin iwling corn, sugar beets (fig. Plains range site.
8 beans, alfalfa in ,I' , rood onions. An example of a�' . table cropping , r P 80—Weld drained loam, 3 l 5 percent televations
tionss. This is oa r,,
'� to I years of alfalfa fol- well soil o.i plains at eL�vations of 4,1+50 to i,
�°o ed by corn corn r.,,. ,:
L. _^ Laco leveling, , • ga- beets, small grain, or feet. It formed in eolian deposits Included in mapping .
tdY< ,'.dad for proper „ jog, + nil installing pipelines small areas of soils that have a subsoil of loam a iii F{Its methods of irri v , I'plic ,bons. clay loam.
r-t•!1 g' '•re suitable, but furrow It- Typically the surface layer is brown loam :Linn
_- . ra is the most cur- Barnyard manure and com- inches thick. The subsoil :s brown and pale brown h,
So fertilizer are tie.- :,n for top yields.
clay'° !ol1$�twell suited .:, winter wheat, barley, and stratum rto a depth d tof160 inay ches i,Ssilt inches thick. '1•f,.
�. t '" riJlfi�t,I is' summer fallowe•i in alternate years. Permeability is slow. Available water capacity is I.,.
1;, the prmci c p;
r, i .µ s p•d crop. 'fhe predicted average The effective rooting depth 6i'. inches or more. ' is r.
'_ , c der acre. If
the
crop is winterkilled, runoff is medium, and the erosioi: hazard is mo<'erit,
i seeded.
I••, s 1 t r 1 precipitation is too In irrigated areas his soil is sr,ited to most of th,t r� edertil zer•
;":1-..,
i triperoppin commonly grown in the area, sun h as corn, alfalfa, „ i,,
;; g, and minimum tit- and barley. Sugar beets are mien grown. The
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... „r ,, , blowing and water erosion. suited to irrigated and t'i CA, ';*control water erosion. g pasture. Dit,h lining n,.•,I
', • pipelines are needed for proper w arcs application.
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U.S. Department
of Transportation Northwest Mountain Region Denver Airports District Office
Colorado,Idaho,Montana 26805 East 68th Ave.,Suite 224
Federal Aviation Oregon,Utah,Washington Denver,CO 8024&6361
Wyoming (303)342-1251,
Administration
September 9, 1997 _e
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Mr. Woody Eppelsheimer
33500 W.C.R. #16 1?4!
Keenesburg, Colorado 80(43
Dear Mr. Eppelsheimer:
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Airspace Case No. 97-DEN-150-NRA
An airspace analysis of the proposed private use the Farm Airport, Keenesburg, Colorado, has
been completed. Based on this study, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has no
objection. We do recommend that clear 20:1 approaches be established and maintained, and a
safety area 120' wide and extending 240' off both runway ends be established and maintained.
Also, be aware that the recommended runway length for the class of small general aviation
aircraft is greater than the Farm Airport runway length, and density altitude should be evaluated
in all operations.
This determination does not mean FAA approval or disapproval of the physical development
involved in the proposal. It is a determination with respect to the safe and efficient use of
airspace by aircraft and with respect to the safety of persons and property on the ground.
In making this determination, the FAA has considered matters such as the effect the proposal
would have on the existing or planned traffic patterns of neighboring airports, the effects it would
have on the existing airspace structure and projected program of the FAA, the effects it would
have on the safety or persons and property on the ground, and the effects that existing or
proposed man-made objects (on file with the FAA) and known natural objects within the affected
area would have on the proposal.
The FAA cannot prevent the construction of structures near an airport. The airport environs can
only be protected through sr.ch means as local zoning ordinances or acquisition of property
rights.
No evaluation of the environmental aspects of the proposal was made in reaching this
determination. Therefore, this determination is not to be construed as approval of the proposal
from an environmental standpoint under Public Law 91-190 (National Environmental Policy Act
of 1969).
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When the airport becomes operational,please complete and return the enclosed FAA Fonn 5010-
5, Airport Master Record. lithe airport does not become operational within 12 months of the
date of this letter, this airspace determination will expire unless you request a time extension.
The Airport Master Record notifies the FAA that your facility has been activated. If the form has
not been returned and an extension has not been requested, your facility may be considered
unactivated and your airspace determination could be declared void.
If in the future you wish to open the airport/heliport to public use, a new airspace determination
will be required. In addition, if the facility changes names, changes ownership, if there is a
change in the owner's address or other substantial changes, please notify the FAA, NFDC on
Form 5010-5. As the FAA might solicit information on your airport/heliport, and if the
solicitation is not responded to, the airport could be considered an inactive facility.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions, please contact meat
the number above.
Sincerely,
2"kt.?_ U
Marsha Hofer
Program Specialist
Enclosure
cc:
AAS-300 w/7480_i & sketch
ANM-520
State Aeronautics
Weld County Planning Department(Shaney Easton)
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