HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250065.tiffMEMORANDUM
TO: Molly Wright, Planning Services
FROM: Melissa J King, PE, CFM, Development Review
DATE: September 9, 2024
SUBJECT: USR24-0017 Living Rock Church of Severance
The proposal has been reviewed on behalf of the Weld County Department of Public Works and the
Department of Planning and Zoning. Staff comments made during this phase of the application process
may not be all-inclusive, as other issues may arise during the remaining application process.
COMMENTS
GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION/LOCATION
Project description: Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review for a Church outside of
subdivisions and historic townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
This project is south of and adjacent to CR 74 (E. Harmony Road) and is east of and adjacent to CR 25.
Parcel number: 080506200010 Lot A RECX17-0026.
Access is proposed onto CR 25.
ACCESS
Development Review has reviewed the application materials related to access.
Access is proposed at the existing, permitted, shared access point onto CR 25. The existing access permits
are residential (AP20-00184, AP20-00297) and located approximated 330 feet south of CR 74. It is noted
that the property line is approximately 344 feet south of CR 74.
With the platting of RECX17-0026 (Rec. No. 4454916), a 30 -foot -wide and 150 -foot -long shared access
and utility easement was created along the border of and for the benefit of Lots A and B of RECX17-0026
(i.e. 15 -feet -wide on each Lot). It does not appear as if the 15 -foot -wide easement on Lot B has been
established or as if the permitted access points and associated driveways are located within the established
access and utility easement. It also appears as if there is a utility pole located on the property line, thus
bisecting the 30 -foot width of the easement. Additionally, it appears as if the 150 foot -length of the
easement has been truncated by a fence along the property line. Lastly, the use of the access and utility
easement will be changing from residential only to commercial and residential. These access and utility
easement concerns shall be addressed prior to the recording of the USR map.
A commercial access permit shall be obtained. The site access shall meet the commercial access
standards as specified in the Weld County Code.
Per Sec. 8-14-30, an Access Permit is required for access to Weld County maintained roadways. We
strongly encourage you to discuss your access location with Development Review prior to laying out your
site plan. All "preliminarily approved" accesses are subject to change during the access permitting process.
Please refer to Chapter 8 of the Weld County Code for 6 ore information regarding access.
ROADS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY
County Road 25 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map (Code
Ordinance 2017-01) as a local road, which requires 60 feet of right-of-way. The applicant shall delineate on
the USR map the future and existing right-of-way and the physical location of the road. If the right-of-way
cannot be verified it shall be dedicated. Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld County Code Sec.
23-1-90, the required setback is measured from the future right-of-way line. Be aware that physical
roadways may not be centered in the right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County.
The parcel is bordered to the north by E Harmony Road. This portion of E Harmony Road, also known as
CR 74, is under the jurisdiction of the Town of Severance. The municipality has jurisdiction over access to
the road. The applicant shall delineate on the USR map the future and existing right-of-way and the physical
location of the road. Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld County Code Sec. 23-1-90, the
required setback is measured from the future right-of-way line. Be aware that physical roadways may not
be centered in the right-of-way.
Per Chapter 8, Article 13, Section 8-13-30, a Weld County Right -of -Way Use Permit is required for any
project that will be occupying, constructing or excavating facilities within, and or encroaching upon, any
County rights -of -way or easement. Right -of -Way Use Permit instructions and application can be found at
https://www.weldgov.com/Government/Departments/Public-Works/Permits
Weld County will not replace overlapping easements located within existing right-of-way or pay to relocate
existing utilities within the County right-of-way.
TRAFFIC
No recent traffic counts exist for this portion of CR 25.
A preliminary traffic impact analysis has been submitted.
A Final Traffic Impact Analysis, stamped and signed by a professional engineer licensed in the State of
Colorado, shall be submitted.
TRACKING CONTROL
Tracking control is required to prevent tracking from the site onto public roadways. For access to paved
roads, tracking control devices can be double cattle guards with 100 ft. of asphalt or 300 ft of asphalt. For
access to gravel roads, tracking control devices must be either double cattle guards with 100 ft. of road
base, or road base on all driving surfaces. Temporary Tracking Control shall be used during construction
unless permanent tracking control is installed ahead of construction activities. Recycled concrete is not
allowed in County right-of-way. Tracking control for unmaintained public right-of-way is required just prior
to entering publicly maintained roadways. A variance request for alternatives to the tracking control
requirement can be submitted to Development Review for review and consideration.
This site requires double cattle guards and 100 ft. of road base or road base on all driving surfaces.
ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Development Review is requesting a Road Maintenance Agreement including, but not limited to, dust
control and damage repair to specified travel routes.
Improvements/Road Maintenance Agreement: An example agreement is available at:
https://www.weldgov.com/Government/Departments/Planning-and-Zoning/Development-Review .
It will detail the approved haul routes and include a maintenance agreement for the haul routes.
DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS
This area IS within an Urbanizing Drainage Area: Urbanizing Drainage Areas typically require detention of
runoff from the 1 -hour, 100 -year, storm falling on the developed site and release of the detained water at
the historic runoff rate of the 1 -hour, 5 -year storm falling on the undeveloped site for URBANIZING areas.
A preliminary drainage report has been submitted with the application materials.
A Final Drainage Report and Certificate of Compliance, stamped and signed by a professional engineer
licensed in the State of Colorado shall be submitted.
Historic Flows:
The applicants will be required to maintain the historic drainage flows and run-off amounts that exist from
the property.
GRADING PERMIT
A Weld County Grading Permit will be required if disturbing more than 1 acre. Grading Permit applications
are accepted after the planning process is complete (plan recorded). An Early Release Request Form may
be entertained only after the applicant, Public Works and Planning Department have reviewed the referral
and surrounding property owner comments. The Early Release Request may or may not be granted
depending on referral comments and surrounding property owner concerns. Contact an Engineering
representative from the Public Works for more information.
A Construction Stormwater Permit is also required with the State for disturbing more than 1 acre. Contact:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division, 303-692-3575.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. The applicant shall address Weld County's concerns on the access and utility easement. In the
platting of RECX17-0026 (Rec. No. 4454916), a 30 -foot -wide and 150 -foot -long shared access and
utility easement was created along the border of and for the benefit of Lots A and B of RECX17-0026
(i.e. 15 -feet -wide on each Lot). Specific concerns exist that the easement does not exist as proposed
in that it appears as if a fence and a utility pole are in the easement and that the southern half of he
easement was not constructed. The applicant shall also address the change in use from residential
to commercial. (Development Review)
B. A Road Maintenance Agreement is required at this location. Road maintenance includes, but is not
limited to, dust control and damage repair to specified haul routes during construction. (Development
Review)
C. A Final Traffic Impact Analysis, signed and stamped by a professional engineer licensed in the State
of Colorado shall be submitted. (Development Review)
D. A Final Drainage Report and Certificate of Compliance, signed and stamped by a professional
engineer licensed in the State of Colorado shall be submitted. (Development Review)
E. The USR map shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. County Road 25 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification
Map (Code Ordinance 2017-01) as a local road, which requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full
buildout. The applicant shall delineate and label on the USR map the future and existing right-of-
way (along with the documents creating the existing right-of-way) and the physical location of the
road. If the existing right-of-way cannot be verified it shall be dedicated. The applicant shall also
delineate the physical location of the roadway. Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld
County Code Sec. 23-1-90, the required setback is measured from the future right-of-way line.
(Development Review)
2. This portion of E Harmony Road, also known as CR 74, is under the jurisdiction of the Town of
Severance. Please contact the municipality to verify the right-of-way. Show and label the right-of-
way. (Development Review)
3. Show and label an access point, onto CR 25, that meets Weld County Code. Include the access
usage type (i.e.Commercial), the appropriate width, and the appropriate radii. The access point
will be reviewed as part of the USR map submittal. (Development Review)
4. Show and label the approved tracking control on the site plan. (Development Review)
5. Show and label the accepted drainage features. Stormwater ponds should be labeled as
"Stormwater Detention, No -Build or Storage Area" and shall include the calculated volume.
(Development Review)
6. Show and label the drainage flow arrows. (Development Review)
7. Show and label the parking and traffic circulation flow arrows showing how the traffic moves
around the property. (Development Review)
Prior to Construction:
A. The approved access and tracking control shall be constructed prior to on -site construction.
(Development Review)
B. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County Grading Permit will be required.
(Development Review)
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (NOTES ON THE SITE PLAN)
1. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for controlling noxious weeds on the site, pursuant
to Chapter 15, Article I and II, of the Weld County Code. (Development Review)
2. The access to the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road, including damages
and/or off -site tracking. (Development Review)
3. Any work that may occupy and or encroach upon any County rights -of -way or easement shall acquire
an approved Right -of -Way Use Permit prior to commencement. (Development Review)
4. The Property Owner shall comply with all requirements provided in the executed Road Maintenance
Agreement. (Development Review)
5. The Road Maintenance Agreement for this site may be reviewed on an annual basis, including a site
visit and possible updates. (Development Review)
6. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on the site will be maintained. (Development Review)
7. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of onsite drainage related features.
(Development Review)
COUNTY
WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
1555 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 www.weldhealth.org
Memorandum
To: Molly Wright
From: Lauren Light, Environmental Health Services
Date: August 15, 2024
Re: USR24-0017 Applicant: Living Rock Church of Severance Inc.
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a Site -Specific
Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Church in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District.
North Weld County Water District provides water to the site. A letter from the District
dated November 3, 2023, was included with the application and states: "The District
has no conflict with the existing tap being utilized to serve the proposed church."
An on -site wastewater treatment system (SP -2000314) sized for 3 bedrooms currently
provides sewer. The existing OWTS will be upgraded to accommodate Church needs.
We recommend that the following requirement be met prior to issuance of a certificate
of occupancy for the Church.
1. An On -Site Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) is required for the Church
and shall be designed and installed according to the Weld County On -Site
Wastewater Treatment System Regulations. The OWTS is required to be
designed by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer.
We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as
development standards:
1. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls
fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other potential
nuisance conditions. The facility shall operate in accordance with Chapter 14,
Article 1 of the Weld County Code.
2. Fugitive dust should attempt to be confined on the property. Uses on the
property should comply with the Colorado Air Quality Commission's air quality
regulations.
Health Administration
Vital Records
Tele: 970-304-6410
Fax: 970-304-6412
Public Health &
Clinical Services
Tele:970-304-6420
Fax: 970-304-6416
Environmental Health
Services
Tele:970-304-6415
Fax: 970-304-6411
Communication,
Education & Planning
Tele:970-304-6470
Fax: 970-304-6452
Emergency Preparedness
& Response
Tele:970-304-6470
Fax: 970-304-6452
Public Health
3. Adequate drinking, hand washing, and toilet facilities shall be provided for
employees and patrons of the facility, at all times. A permanent, adequate water
supply shall be provided for drinking and sanitary purposes.
4. Any on -site wastewater treatment system located on the property must comply
with all provisions of the Weld County Code, pertaining to On -site Wastewater
Treatment Systems.
5. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and
Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
Submit by Email
Weld County Referral
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July 30, 2024
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: Living Rock Church of Severance Inc Case Number: USR24-0017
Please Reply By: August 27, 2024 Planner: Molly Wright
Project: Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review for a church in the A
(Agricultural)) Zone District
Parcel Number: 080506200010-R8957507 Legal: LOT A RECX17-0026, BEING PART OF THE
W2W2 SECTION 6, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Location: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO COUNTY ROAD 74; EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO COUNTY
ROAD 25
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or
recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the
above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not
received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of
Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the
Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to
applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this
additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
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We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our
Comprehensive Plan because:
We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
See attached letter.
Signature 3¢42- Date 8/7/2024
Agency Weld County Oil & Gas
Weld County Planning Dept. PO Box 758, Greeley, CO 80632 Tel:(970)-400-6100 Fax:(970)-304-6498
Submit by Email
Weld County Referral
July 30, 2024
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: Living Rock Church of Severance Inc Case Number: USR24-0017
Please Reply By: August 27, 2024 Planner: Molly Wright
Project: Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review for a church in the A
(Agricultural)) Zone District
Parcel Number: 080506200010-R8957507 Legal: LOT A RECX17-0026, BEING PART OF THE
W2W2 SECTION 6, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Location: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO COUNTY ROAD 74; EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO COUNTY
ROAD 25
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or
recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the
above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not
received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of
Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the
Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to
applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this
additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our
Comprehensive Plan because:
nWe have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
liSee attached letter.
Signature .Y �' '�' Date..
Agency
Weld County Planning Dept. PO Box 758, Greeley, CO 80632 Tel:(970)-400-6100 Fax:(970)-304-6498
Submit by Email
Weld County Referral
July 30, 2024
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: Living Rock Church of Severance Inc Case Number: USR24-0x17
Please Reply By: August 27, 2024 Planner Molly Wright
Project: Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review for a church in the A
(Agricultural)) Zone District
Parcel Number 080506200010-R8957507 Legal: LOT A RECX17-0026, BEING PART OF THE
W2W2 SECTION 6, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Location: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO COUNTY ROAD 74; EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO COUNTY
ROAD 25
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or
recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the
above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not
received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of
Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the
Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to
applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this
additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our
Comprehensive Plan because:
We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
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