HomeMy WebLinkAbout20231739.tiffMEMORANDUM
TO: Maxwell Nader, Planning Services
FROM: Melissa J King, PE, Development Review
DATE: March 10, 2023
SUBJECT: USR23-0012 Rummer
The proposal has been reviewed on behalf of the Weld County Department of Public Works and the
Department of Planning Services. 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: A Site -Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, for a Commercial
Recreation Facility and Event Facility outside of subdivisions and historic townsites in the A (Agricultural)
Zone District.
This project is near the Town of Erie.
Parcel numbers: 146718300026, 146707000022, 146707400013, 146708300003, 146708400002,
146718330007, 146718331022, 146718400030, 146718400031, 146719200020.
Access is onto CR 3.
ACCESS
Development Review has reviewed the application materials related to access.
The applicant has proposed access onto CR 3 south of the intersection with CR 1.5.
The applicant shall obtain an access permit for a location that meets the Minimum Access Spacing Criteria,
as specified in Table 1 below.
ACCESS
Sec. 8-14-30. Table 1 Minimum Access Spacing Criteria (Feet)
Access Element
Arterial
Collector
Local
Distance between intersections
Signalized
2,640
N/A
N/A
Unsignalized
1,320
1,320
330
Distance between accesses and intersections
660
660
330
Distance between access points
660
330
150
Distance between access points in subdivisions
660
330
75
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 more information regarding access.
ROADS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY
County Road 3 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map (Code
Ordinance 2017-01) as a collector road, which requires 80 feet of right-of-way. The applicant shall delineate
on the plat 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.
Per, Sec. 8-13-30.B, 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/departments/publicworks/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 3.
The applicant submitted a traffic narrative stating that the traffic will be highest during December with up to
170 passenger car round trips per day.
No additional traffic information is needed.
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.weld.gov/Government/Departments/Planning-and-Zoning/Development-Review .
DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS
This area IS within a Non -Urbanizing Drainage Area: Non -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, 10 -year storm falling on the undeveloped site for Non -
urbanizing areas.
The applicant submitted a preliminary drainage report in the application materials.
A final drainage report 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 Planning Department has 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 Development
Review 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. A Road Maintenance Agreement is required at this location. Road maintenance includes, but is not
limited to, dust control and damage repair to specified travel routes. (Development Review)
B. An acceptable Final Drainage Report and Certification of Compliance, stamped and signed by a
professional engineer licensed in the State of Colorado, is required. (Development Review)
C. The USR map shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. County Road 3 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification
Map as a collector road which requires 80 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate and label on the site map or plat the future and existing right-of-way (along with the
documents creating the existing right-of-way) and the physical location of the road. All setbacks
shall be measured from the edge of right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County.
(Development Review)
2. Show and label the proposed access, approved access width and the appropriate turning radii on
the site plan. The applicant must obtain an access permit in a location that meets the Minimum
Access Spacing Criteria of the Code. (Development Review)
3. Show and label the entrance gate if applicable. An access approach that is gated shall be
designed so that the longest vehicle (including trailers) using the access can completely clear the
traveled way when the gate is closed. In no event, shall the distance from the gate to the edge of
the traveled surface be less than 35 feet. (Development Review)
4. 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)
5. Show and label the approved tracking control on the site plan. (Development Review)
6. 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. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On -site parking shall be utilized.
(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)
Weld County
Department of Public Health and Environment
Memorandum
To: Max Nader
From: Lauren Light, Environmental Health Services
Date: March 22, 2023
Re: USR23-0012 Applicant: Regional Transportation District, Jeffrey & Rachel
Rummer and Union Pacific Railroad Company
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a Site Specific Development Plan and
Use by Special Review Permit for a Commercial Recreation Facility and Event Facility outside of
subdivisions and historic townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
The existing residence is served by Left Hand Water District and there is also a domestic water well
(72323) located on site. An On -site Wastewater Treatment System sized for 5 bedrooms (sp-
2200369) was red tagged January 2023. The system shall receive final approval prior to plat
recordation. The residence will not be used for business use.
According to the application, all activities will occur on a year round basis. The patrons must have
access to potable water, restrooms, and hand washing facilities. The applicant is proposing to use
portable toilets. For employees or patrons on site for less than 2 consecutive hours a day, and 2 or
less full-time employees on site, portable toilets and bottled water are acceptable. Portable toilets are
also acceptable for recreational activities utilized for six month or less. If the activities exceed the
above requirements, then a permanent water source and an On -site Wastewater Treatment System
must be installed to provide for business use.
The Waste Handling Plan indicates bins will be placed around the site and trash bags will be supplied
on crew vehicles to clean up along the railbike route. A dust abatement plan was submitted which
stipulates mowing and maintaining native grass cover. The parking area will consist of recycled
asphalt and Mag Chloride will be applied if necessary.
All food provided on site, which includes food trucks, and food preparations must adhere to the
Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations.
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: (970) 304-6410
weldhealth.org
Public Health
Weld County
Department of Public Health and Environment
Environmental Health Services recommends the following requirement be met prior to recording the
plat:
1. The On -site Wastewater Treatment System permitted as SP -2200369 shall receive final
approval.
Environmental Health Services recommends the following requirements be incorporated into the
permit as development standards:
1. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act,
30-20-100.5, C.R.S.) 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. This is not meant to include
those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid Wastes
Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.
3. 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
applicant shall operate in accordance with Chapter 14, Article 1 of the Weld County Code, and
the accepted waste handling plan.
4. 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 and the accepted
dust abatement plan.
5. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Residential
Zone as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S.
6. Portable toilets and bottled water are acceptable for recreational facilities utilized for six months
or less per year, employees, and clients on site for less than 2 consecutive hours a day, and 2
or less full-time employees on site. Records of maintenance and proper disposal for portable
toilets shall be retained on a quarterly basis and available for review by the Weld County
Department of Public Health and Environment. Portable toilets shall be serviced by a cleaner
licensed in Weld County, contain hand sanitizers and be screened from existing adjacent
residential properties and public rights -of -way. If the activities exceed the above requirements,
then a permanent water source and an On -site Wastewater Treatment System must be
established to provide for business use.
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: (970) 304-6410
weldhealth.org
Public Health
Weld County
Department of Public Health and Environment
7. 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.
8. 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, as appropriate.
9. All chemicals must be handled in a safe manner in accordance with product labeling and in a
manner that minimizes the release of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and volatile organic
compounds (VOCs). All chemicals must be stored securely, on an impervious surface, and in
accordance with manufacturers' recommendations.
10. The facility shall comply with Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations
governing the regulation of food service establishments.
11. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and Federal
agencies and the Weld County Code.
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: (970) 304-6410
weldhealth.org
Public Health
PROJECT:
MEMORANDUM
TO: Max Nader
FROM: Diana Aungst
SUBJECT: USR23-0012, Bob Rummer
DATE: March 14, 2023
A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, for a Commercial Recreation Facility
and Event Facility outside of subdivisions and historic townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
PARCELS: 146718400031 and 146718400030
DELINEATE ON THE PLAT:
1. Show the floodplain and floodway (if applicable) boundaries on the map. Label the floodplain
boundaries with the FEMA Flood Zone and FEMA Map Panel Number or appropriate study.
(Department of Planning Services - Floodplain)
PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION:
1. If there is any disturbance/construction in the floodplain a Floodplain Development Permit is required.
(Department of Planning Services - Floodplain)
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
1. A Flood Hazard Development Permit is required for all construction or development occurring in the
floodplain or floodway as delineated on Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FIRM
Community Panel Maps #08123C -2066E issue date January 20, 2016 (Coal Creek Floodplain). Any
development shall comply with all applicable Weld County requirements, Colorado Water Conservation
Board requirements as described in Rules and Regulations for Regulatory Floodplains in Colorado,
and FEMA regulations and requirements as described in 44 CFR parts 59, 60, and 65. The FEMA
definition of development is any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including
but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation,
drilling operations, or storage of equipment and materials. (Department of Planning Services -
Floodplain)
2. FEMA's floodplain boundaries may be updated at any time by FEMA. Prior to the start of any
development activities, the owner should contact Weld County to determine if the floodplain boundaries
have been modified. (Department of Planning Services - Floodplain)
Weld County Referral
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March 6, 2023
Submit by Email
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: Regional Transportation District, Case Number: USR23-0012
Jeffrey & Rachel Rummer and
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Please Reply By: April 3, 2023 Planner: Maxwell Nader
Project: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, for a
Commercial Recreation Facility and Event Facility outside of subdivisions and historic
townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
Parcel Number: Multiple Parcels
Legal: Part of the S2 of Section 8; Part of the SE4 of Section 7; Part of the E2 and the SW4 of
Section 18; Part of the N2N2 of Section 19, All located in Township 1 North, Range 68 West of
the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Location: West of and adjacent to CR 3; approximately 0.25 miles south of CR 10.5
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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 LuAnn Penfold Date 03-07-23
Agency Mountain View Fire District
Weld County Planning Dept. 1402 North 17th Ave, CO 80631 Tel:(970)-400-6100 Fax:(970)-304-6498
MOUNTAIN VIEW FIRE RESCUE
3561 N. Stagecoach Road • Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 772-0710 • FAX (303) 651-7702
March 7, 2023
Mr. Maxwell Nader
Weld County Planning Department
1555 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Dear Mr. Nader:
I have reviewed the information pertaining to the Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special
Review for a commercial recreation facility, event facility at 4121 Weld County Road 3 (Case Number:
USR23-0012) and shall make the following comments:
• Buildings shall be designed and their uses in accordance with the provisions of the International
Building and Fire Codes.
• Water supply for fire protection is required for the event facility. The minimum fire flow for the
event barn is 1,500 g.p.m. at 20 p.s.i. and could be more depending on the actual size of the event
barn. Additionally, depending on the use and the size of the event barn, that building may need
to be provided with a fire sprinkler system. All hydrants used to meet the required water supply
shall be within 600 feet of the building as measured along approved fire apparatus access routes
around the exterior of the building; and, at least one fire hydrant shall be located such that it is
within 450 feet of all portions of the building. Utility plans showing the location of existing fire
hydrants or proposed fire hydrants and water main sizes must be provided to the Fire District for
review and approval before the Fire District may give approval for the event barn. A letter must
also be provided to the Fire District, by the water supplier, that the required fire flow is available
to the property.
• Fire apparatus access must be provided so that fire apparatus may reach within 150 feet of all
portions of buildings as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building.
Access roads must be a minimum of 20 feet in width. Fire apparatus access roads must be
designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus (75,000 pounds), must
have a surface that provides all-weather driving capabilities and be free from obstructions which
includes locked gates.
• Building floor plans of the event barn must be submitted to the Fire District for review and
approval showing the layout of the building during specific uses.
• A final inspection of the occupancy by a member of the Fire District will be required before a
Certificate of Occupancy is issued or final approval may be given by the Fire District.
www.mvfpd.org
Nothing in this review is intended to authorize or approve of any aspect of this project that does not
comply with all applicable codes and standards. We appreciate being involved in the planning process.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at 720-678-9890.
Sincerely,
LuAnn Penfold
Fire Prevention Specialist
1p03.01.23
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From: Clayton Woodruff <Clayton.Woodruff@RTD-Denver.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 9:30 AM
To: Maxwell Nader
Subject: RE -Colorado Rail Bike Adventures
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The RTD engineering review has no exceptions to this plan at this time.
This review is for Design concepts and to identify any necessary improvements to RTD stops and property affected by
the design. This review of the plans does not eliminate the need to acquire, and/or go through the acquisition process
of any agreements, easements or permits that may be required by the RTD for any work on or around our facilities and
property.
C. Scott Woodruff
Engineer III
Regional Transportation District
1560 Broadway, Suite 700, FAS-73 I Denver, CO 80202
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clayton.woodruff@rtd-denver.corn
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