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Home My WebLink About20231744.tiffEXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET CASE USR23-0012 - REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT, AND JEFFREY AND RACHEL RUMMER, C/O COLORADO RAILBIKE ADVENTURES, LLC Tyler Exhibit Submitted By Page # Description Planning A. Commission Resolution of Recommendation Planning B. Commission Summary of Hearing (Minutes dated 6/6/2023) C. Planning Services 2 PowerPoint Presentation Ann and Dean D. Mirabassi E. Slade Melton F. Tansea Love Mike and Larrissa G. Mangione Emailed letter in opposition, with pictures 41 (received 6/28/2023) 45 Email in support of USR (received 6/28/2023) 46 Email in opposition of USR (received 6/28/2023) 55 Email in support of USR (received 6/28/2023) H. Bethany Pedersen 56 Email in opposition of USR (received 6/28/2023) I. Francis Magurn 57 PowerPoint Presentation (received 6/28/2023) J. Carole Pitre 78 PowerPoint Presentation (received 6/28/2023) K. Planning Services 97 Updated Landscape Plan (received 8/21/2023) L. Applicant 98 Two letters of support (received 8/22/2023) Proposed changes to the Resolution M. Applicant 102 (received 8/21/23 and 8/22/23) N. Planning Services 106 Noise Study (received 8/22/23) O. Applicant P. Q. R. S. U. V. 111 PowerPoint presentation (received 8/22/23) 2023-1744 USR23 0012 APPLICANT: REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT AND JEFFREY & RACHEL RUMMER C/O COLORADO RAILBIKE ADVENTURES LLC C/O ROBERT RUMMER PLANNER: MAXWELL NADER REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, for a Commercial Recreation Facility and Event Facility, not agricultural -related outside of subdivisions and historic townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the S1/2 of Section 8; part of the SE1/4 of Section 7; part of the E1/2 and the SW1/4 of Section 18; part of the N1/2 N1/2 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 County Road 3; approximately 0.25 miles south of County Road 10.5. { Public hearings concerning this property will be heard before the County Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners. Both hearings will be held at: WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1150 "O" Street • Greeley, CO 80631 Planning Commission Hearing will be held on 74.••-r (rte 2024 , at I 'ap•., Board of County Commissioner Hearing will be held on 207.3 al /0:00 A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, for a Commercial Recreation Facility and Event Facility, not agri'crlfloral-related outside of subdivisions- and histon:- townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District Case Nu nbt;r 1,ctn -co r Araec: - - FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT plrw ri Mahe AT tHF WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF. PLANNING SERVICES, ATa'?0440p• �jS 27 r V 117n& IT{erlfrn liam wiled I'•'MWWOIIaWWl liellartglsbea lkty Public hearings concerning this property will be heard before the County Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners Both hearings will be held at: WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1150 "O" Street • Greeley, CO 80631 Planning Commission Hearing will be held on we (vf`"� 20n, at /.. P" Board of County Commissioner Hearing will be held on _2023, at 1.0 *00 "1 Applicant ' Regional t rnrtspeirlption District spin Je!rrvy 8 Raatatei RI 'mark. kl:'•mr" Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit. for a Commercial Recreation Facility and Event Facility, not agricultural -related outside of subdivisions r� f and aihisto i c townsites In the A (Agricultural) e District Case Number U5te';tIOC42- Acres' '0 —s — FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT 1114 1_6.4 ski.dGr AT THE WELD COUNTY OEPARTmEt1C OF PLANNING SERVICES, AT 970440• ip,3 7 FlrytAddiboalai inrannelkln'cp.itwi w-wetricanl'YPIenninOr erg rav,w"....."•••••W tw _• r..Ytl tzlaw w,t...a}rte. 1•-••- .n . r►*—Ve+-•. N...d..es.... Public hearings concerning this property will be heard before the County Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners. Both hearings will be held at: WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1150 "O" Street • Greeley, CO 80631 Planning Commission Hearing will be held on 7ur-c (7\ 2023 ; at / 3014"'1 Board of County Commissioner Hearing will be held on Tvio-t De"- 20 z. ; at /0:00 atti Applicant. Rea nest Regional Transportation Distinct and Jeffrey & Rachel Rumn-r: Colorado Railbike Adventures, LLC do ROberT Rummcr A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, for a Commercial Recreation Facility and Event Facility, not agricultural -related outside of subdivisions and historic townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Case Number: USQ r3 -cc CZ_ Acres: Lie . S FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT I�te t I r.( AT THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES. AT 970-400- ;52-7 Fur Agditional information vlot www waidoourltypirinningcasf 0' P Arn&,,71a Aww.dcmov.w refire! .M d.. N.b,A UI _rw r••sm.lus r L.I lee .t..-* "n " tag. la •wrrat VW4144I.-dueWeather aait-MA TVM.nn' gift., M .M'.rw rls.wr,i1, evens-,” 40awake .S.caW McY .v. no tut r $0 .tvdlioT•. .a ac.vr pant tNionSWI C.Y.•.Mwa• n gpnra Organ". r_ra.....morr rr..wv • iF . PLANNING SERVICES, AT 970-400-35Z7 For Additional n tiun visit w w dcoulltyssannll sI°r j Nctekt •'•••••••. an, a. wren":y1r nitti„�0./W wwr.rt" +Tn!'ci11I11 Pfrie Public hearings concerning this property will be heard before the County Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners. Both hearings will be held at: WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1150 "0" Street • Greeley, CO 80631 a.' v tr Planning Commission Hearing will be held on T* -t 2075 , at I .•;,0 pat, Board of County Commissioner Heating will be held on ZS"- 20 at /p:od p“-, Reg;r:n�l Trans,pnet bur'i District aril Jeffrey & fta•_nc; RIu. _ -.. _ - Applicant C iolo wc, Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, for Commercial Recreation Facility and Event Facility, not agricultural -related outside of subdivisions and historic townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone Oistr ci. Case Number 1/S - 3_-Ce42.. Acres: -- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTA /14 - r frt(1 . AT THE WELD UNT? oEPARTr ENCTT OF PublIC hearings concerning hits property will he heard before the County Plannincw Commission end (3 -cam of County Commissioners Both hearings wilt be help at WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1150 "0" Street • Greeley, CO 80631 Planning Commliion Hearing will be meld on �ii• c t',f.`` 2023 ; at ice., Board of County Commissioner I -tearing will be held on Applicant Request 2013: at /17:CO lewd J[ Ira:"5Fi}rEillCJp J".J r.:'' acfa Fta!1!1ikC.Adventures ,p7rre'r A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, for a Commercial Recreation Facility and Event Facility, not agricultural -related outside of subdivisions and historic townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone nifitrifit Case Number: (fc-Z3-Cat FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT /4442.0,41 Aiseieve AT THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES. 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X18 61 `sZ_ WELD COUNTY, CO LOOKING WEST CR 5 7Vorfr e• t . .t. � s� y• ,., TAB' -t Fst 4'' rrr• t $4' k. 1 • • • WELD COUNTY, CO WELD COUNTY, CO NO TP.ESFASSING PkOPERTY NI CASE OF ENERGENSY 303 23939n NO TRESPASSING; IW?,PROPERTY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 303 <?q 2911 WELD COUNTY, CO WELD COUNTY, CO .,.. a\ 18 61 WELD COUNTY, CO t-Mgo' .*4 a' r r $1, f l its '•l End USR23 0012 WELD COUNTY, CO EXHIBIT 76 .a 1� U57 -I 5 a- OD I Z June 27, 2023 My wife and I believe the BOCC should not approve the Colorado Railbike Adventure Recreation Facility and Event Center as proposed. It is not in the best interest of Weld County, and specifically it places undue burden on the residents of unincorporated Weld County that live by the proposed project. Some points to consider as you make your decision. • Liability for law -enforcement. From CR1 to CR5 about 60% of railroad tracks has Unincorporated Weld County bordering both sides of the tracks. The other 40% has Erie bordering both sides of the tracks. When something illegal or unsavory is taking place on the tracks. who are we to call? It is not fair that our taxes should be used to subsidize a venture that only brings misery to us. • Access to the rail line via the applicants property poses problems. When something does go wrong on a tour, the neighbors next to the tracks are the closest help. • If I do not fence my property to the tracks and post no trespassing signs, does that allow use of my property? • The RTD got stuck with the spur line to gain access where they wanted it. They have been a poor neighbor when it comes to maintenance. Now CRA has leased 9.75 acres from the RTD. The dust abatement plan submitted by CRA stipulated mowing and maintaining native grass cover. Looking west from CR5, all CRA has done is remove the RTD no trespassing signs. The grass needed to be mowed a month ago. If allowed to continue the fire hazard will become extreme. The noxious weeds such as Russian Thistle need to be addressed. • As we look at the business plan for the Colorado Railbike Adventure, we are concerned. How does a bike ride less than 3 miles take 2 hours? How does CRA plan to cross the roads and streets? If the projected ridership does not occur, how can they afford to perform maintenance? What parts of event center and recreational facility are to be utilized to create revenue? Can they have a concert? Can they host a wedding or similar event? Thank you for looking into this matter. Ann and Dean Mirabassi 4414 County Rd 5 303-596-4528 Loneih, a+ Zussran Maxwell Nader From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Slade Melton <sladem77@gmail.com> Tuesday, June 6, 2023 11:52 AM Maxwell Nader Rail Bikes Flag for follow up Flagged ution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi, I just wanted to say this seems to be a great idea to me and I will definitely be signing up once it is available! 1 Date: Tuesday, June 06, 2023 1:30 pm TO: Weld County Department of Planning Board Case#: USR23-0012 Docket#: 2023-38 Name: Regional Transportation District, Jeffrey & Rachel Rummer c/o Colorado Railbike Adventures LLC c/o Robert Rummer Proposed Project: USR for a Commercial Recreation Facility and Event Center in the Agricultural Zone District Location: West of and adjacent to CR3; approximately 0.25 miles south of CR 10.5 Planner: Maxwell Nader PC Hearing Date: June 6. 2023 at 1:30pm BOCC Hearing Date: June 28, 2023 at 10:00am From: Tansea Love 4285 County Road 3 Erie, CO 80516 720-252-8110 1 Section I (A) Our property is in an Agricultural Zone Distnct/Rural Residential and we purchased here many years ago to live on a rural/non=commercial business land/area This Commercial Recreation Facility & Event Center is Commercial property attempting to be employed in our Agncultural Zone District It is our understanding that there should not be commercial businesses in our Agncultural land yet under Colorado Railbike Adventures, LLC USR Planning Narrative, Section 21(b) generally comments that 'Commercial recreation and events use cases are found throughout the Ag Zoning in southwest Weld County' (1) We'd like to know who and where those facilities are located but more so, what are all the applicable Weld County Rules/Laws/Publications that allow for such Agricultural Zone infringement to explain and understand exactly what type of Businesses and the exact guidance they follow to meet Weld County Agricultural Zoning exceptions Are they at all comparable to this proposed Event Center which will really runs as even separate operation that is far from the mainly listed and described Railbike Excursions (2) (See this form, Section II) We'd like the Board to consider this an official request to provide all Weld County Rules/Laws/Publications information to myself and anyone else who may want this information concerning this matter of our neighborhood Perhaps these resources can be posted on the Weld County Website in association with this business/case# (As soon as possible please but Not Later Than June 16, 2023 so as to allow for any further citizen understanding of Commercial business requirements/laws in the middle of our Agncultural Zone District in order to provide final inputs prior to the BOCC Hearing date of June 28, 2023) (B) The Colorado Railbike Adventures USR Planning Narrative states in #4 that ' and all owners will be notified by the CRBA of the new use of the tracks per the lease agreement' That is not true We have no idea who or what "CRBA" is and NO notification has ever been done by whomever they are, nor have we seen any 'lease agreement' that allows business operation of the Railroad Tracks (C) In this approval process, has there been any consideration or direct compensations of our property devaluation with this 'Commercial Business' right between at least two immediate properties that are horse properties in our AG Zone? Both properties to the immediate North and South of this proposed Commercial Business have livestock animals for many years, well prior to the Rummer's purchase of this land Can someone knowing this is rural residential agricultural zone, just make this purchase as their rural residential home and then pop up a complete Commercial Business that includes an Event Center with zero care/concern for the neighbors, for our animals, the 2 traffic, noise adherence? Who will want to purchase OUR horse properties with this commercial business 'neighbor' connected to our land now?? (D) The Planning Use By Special Review form indicates under the "Application Information" that property is 40 5 acres, again, that is not true Zillow describes the property located at 4121 County Road 3, Erie, CO 80516 as 7 97 acres (E) This application focuses mainly on the RailBike Adventures LLC Business, railbiking part of business, and only very generally speaks of the future forecasting/expansion of building an area to accommodate business growth into an "Event Center" with a "regional draw", (USR Planning Narrative #21e) That portion caters to weddings venues, birthday parties, corporate events, similar group parties/events, etc , which then becomes a new scenario of issues, to include even likely more traffic to an already not prepared to handle the traffic roads, noise infractions, trespassing, alcohol, drunk driving, etc Is Weld County allowing this frankly, completely separate business to simply get a 'back ride' on the actual business of the Rail Bike Adventures LLC? Hosting said venues should actually require a completely different application for this business as it IS a completely different business It is not RailBikes This seems extremely unprofessional, and unlawful, like throwing mud up on the wall to see what sticks and continues to have full disregard for the disruption of our neighborhood,' our own lives (F) TRAFFIC/SPEED LIMIT CONTROLS (1) The amount of traffic in our location has already greatly increased due to all of the new neighborhoods being built Just as in this Use By Special Review (USR) Application, there have been no Weld County government requirements or considerations of installing traffic stop signs or lights or decreasing the speed limits when they consider authorizing this commercial business in ourAgricultural Zoned Residence, which at its requested rate, will certainly dramatically increase traffic specifically at this intersection, (CR 3 & CR 11A), leaving rural residents to just have to yet again, adapt and 'deal with it' Has there been any Weld County consideration for widening lanes or adding turn lanes? There is no Colorado Railbike Adventure LLC, (further referred to as CRA), considerations for this additional problem as described in the USR on the "Notice,of Proposed Commercial Event / Recreational Facility on County Road 3" which states `No information is provided as to how this proposed use will impact traffic along CR3 or CR 1% due to the increased traffic or railbikes crossing WCR3 ' Why not? Is Weld County actually saying that no changes need to be made regarding the application for this overwhelming business located in our Agricultural area? Does Weld County Representatives not have concerns for the safety of residents here? 3 (2) Increased Traffic concerns are (a) The safety of getting our mail The mailbox is located opposite side of street from our home We have to cross the 2 laned North/South bound traffic (1 lane South Bound/1 land North Bound), to retrieve our daily mail There is possibly a supposed discussion with the Erie Post Master to place mailboxes on the same side of the road as our home, but those type of discussions have yielded zero results over the last many years as we have already been asking The alternative that we've been offered is to purchase a P O Box and pick up the mail at the Post Office but, we shouldn't have to drive to the post office to get our mail, or pay for a PO Box when we have nothing to do with the changes that are being made all around us, without our consent We also shouldn't have to worry about increased traffic danger to cross the road just to get our mail every day There is no reason the Post Master cannot reconfigure the mailboxes to be located on the West side of the road in order to reduce the results of accidents/fatalities This includes better delivery ease for the mail driver person also as they can pull into the home's driveway on the west side of the street and not block traffic while delivering our mail (b) Installing a 4 -way BLINKING "STOP" sign at the minimum of the CR3 and CR 1% intersection may help assist with controlling the traffic flow for safety reasons as well as allowing complete and immediate entry into the CRA Business allowing for more free flow of neighborhood traffic, as well as slowing the traffic flow to the actual posted law sign speeds (c) Reduce Speed limit to 25mph from CR 101 to CR 10 in BOTH Directions, WITH a speed limit detector that shows the speed of the vehicles because everyone is completely ignoring the speed limits! The speed limit ranges are already uncoordinated as they are currently 45 mph going South Bound and 35 mph going North bound over the same geographical space of the road Vehicles speed with no pedestrian or animal care concern of injury or death (d) There are no sidewalks or crosswalks at this intersection either as it is has been/supposed to be rural, however with the new subdivision developments, it has become very dangerous and adding more traffic at this intersection and on CR3 makes this unsafe and needs to addressed and remedied (e) Reduce the number of projected CRA Business Customers by at least 50%, in order for the roads to potentially be able to handle the traffic pouring into the CRA Business The current plan, just for the RailBiking is 70-144 people at any given time, off and on throughout the entire day and evening There is not even any projection for how many people there may be attending when the planned Event Center opens up The roads, the intersection, the neighborhood should not have to handle this completely unreasonable and completely ignored traffic increase in our neighborhood 4 (3) Employ bigger street name signage for the location of CR 1% as every single day, MANY people miss the turn for CR 1 '/ (either direction) When people are traveling North bound, they continuously turn around in our driveway which again, is a safety issue, especially when it happens while we are getting our mail or sometime pulling in/out of our own driveway A 4 -way STOP Sign would GREATLY help this problem' (4) There are no turn lanes either North or South bound for traffic to enter or exit into or from the CRA business There's not even an already needed turn lane to enter the CR3 or CR 1% so, at a minimum, there should be South Bound entry lane into the CRA business built on/into the CRA Business property That may at least help the South Bound traffic back-up for entry into that business (G) CRIME/DANGERS (1) We have livestock on our property and now this business poses a threat to its customers trespassing the overflow of people waiting on their turn for the ride, or milling about from the Event Center to walk over to our property, especially if it's dark, and/or people attempting to approach, pet or feed our animals which can result in injury or death At a minimum it is breaking the law by trespassing The CRA should establish responsibility and written guidance that their customer(s) will not ever come onto our property or approach our animals in any way (a) Employment of proper fencing against CR1% entire property line and CR 3 that does not allow for passage beyond CRA's property and/or surveillance should be managed by CRA to ensure this does not happen We should be able to have say in this barrier as well and CRA take responsibility for making any changes if original fencing does not keep a confined customer area (b) There can be no doubt that the 'aesthetics' of our livestock on both sides of the CRA property only add to the enhancement of this business but, what thought has been put into the concern for the animals with all these people and vehicles around now? Does CRA personnel know/understand that the horses can get spooked just from a loose balloon or shopping bag simply blowing across the pasture and possible fly right through a fence? That the people may try to pet or feed our animals things that could injure or kill them? (2) CRA currently does not allow any 'alcohol' or 'smoking' on site however, there is more than likely that potential in the very near future or after business in developed into a more permanent facility to include the shelter (temporary or permanent), that plans to house the event parties, weddings, etc There is high concern if an alcohol license is allowed and alcohol consumption is not managed by CRA, it will incite drunk driving What is the resolve for this? 5 (3) If the event facility is rented out, will it be supervised by the CRA continuously on site to take complete responsibility as attendees may not follow the rules or smoking, alcohol or trespassing? (4) The threat of fire is extremely high in our community as well and it's no easy task or quick response to try to evacuate ourselves and our livestock so, smoking should be contained in a well -ventilated and 'smoking' only area if/when it every may be allowed by CRA There are concerns that smokers often go to find a place they can go to smoke, to include their private vehicle, or wherever on the property and might go to the edge of the road and toss the cigarette butt into the dry grass/weed area, potentially starting a fire, which would immediately affect our properties & animal's safety (H) Lighting Lights should shine onto CRA property only, not toward our homes For instance, this includes any lights that may be lighting up'the actual railway tracks/Depot should shine their light toward the business/home and property of CRA, (so the lights should point SOUTH) After dark, after hours should not be an issue if the lighting is contained to illuminate onto the property facilities only (I) Business Hours (1) Business hours until after 10pm is far too late in the evening, especially for noise toleration At the very latest and very minimum, noise should be shut down no later than 8pm every business day! Please, 8 pm is beyond reasonable and should not be waived for any reason at any time (2) Sitting around a campfire with small speakers may be 'quieter' but is CRA aware that the land does echo a great deal more than one might expect/realize Do we have to listen to their music or speakers every day all day long? Once the Event Center is employed, it potentially means bigger speakers and/or live bands which could then mean that all of us now have to listen to loud music all day, every day into the night How would the Board members like this immediately beside your own home, weekends, from sunup to sun down, holidays, up to 140-ish people mingling about, directly by your animals and home property, and that's just the beginning Section II Board Request (1) If some of the issues we've written about are not applicable to the considerations or remedy of this Board, we request the Board's direction to the appropriate agencies and assistance to not only find their information/points of contact, but work together with the , other agencies to resolve the concerns of this business in our neighborhood and 6 provide action of our suggested recommendations (ie, adding 4 way stop sign/lights, actual turn lanes into the business, moving mail -boxes, etc ) (2) Reminder of this letter's Section I, A(2) above for this Board to please provide the 'Commercial recreation and events use cases (that) are found throughout the Ag Zoning in southwest Weld County' We'd like to understand who and where those facilities are located in southwest Weld County but mainly provided information/copies of what are all the applicable Weld County Rules/Laws/Publications that allow for such Agricultural Zone infringement to explain exactly what type of Businesses and the exact guidance they follow to meet Weld County Agricultural Zoning exceptions (3) The adage of 'don't ask for permission/ask for forgiveness' is completely old news, used up and warn out so, we sincerely hope this board and CRA will take all considerations expressed by our neighbors in this community into appropriate and legitimate consideration, again, as though YOU live here You represent as too Thank you for your time and sincere considerations? Section III Personally (1) The traffic has increased greatly over the last 5 years It affects the serenity we once knew sitting on our front or back porch enjoying our morning coffee with a beautiful/peaceful Rocky Mountain view, the sound of - peace, with a soft breeze blowing Now we hear truck, after truck after trucks, cars, smelling exhaust, fracking gas and on top of that we now get to listen to directly across the street here daily business population of up to 72-144 people during the 1st season of Railbiking, who also get to visually stare across the road into our property, our horses and ourselves while 'waiting' on their railbike ride? How much will the amount of people increase after 'Event Center' opens in the future? We already have to deal with all the traffic, and now, once again, we're expected to endure noise from the business, more traffic, people, weddings, parties, loud music, speakers, honking of horns, etc (2) At what point do we the residences, who have been here for years, get asked about our thoughts/feelings/rights of the land we have purchased, live on, build our lives on? We just have to keep taking on the privacy intrusions for Commercial growth in an Agriculturally Zoned District? (3) I'm sure the Rummer's are actually a wonderful family, probably really nice folks, but - so are we and there was no basic common courtesy to ever even introduce 7 themselves or tell us what the plans are that would affect OUR life, OUR home, OUR neighborhood, asking US what accommodations/concerns we may have/want/need Maybe we could have worked together a little more in many ways to have a strong neighborly relationship/community (4) The Weld County post card we did receive did not tell us who to call regarding this information I called and left a message and did not receive any call back The Web address took me to a site that gave a big red warning not to open it so I didn't get information until a different neighbor brought more concern to light (5) The Postcard from Weld County said this is a "Proposed Project" USR for a Commercial Recreation Facility and Event Center in the Agricultural Zone District, yet the USR addresses the business's start date now, June 2023 So, are We The People - just going through formalities here? Has the business start date already been approved prior to hearing from us, the neighbors who have to live here or is this a false start date? Does the public/neighbors concerns opinions have any real weight to the matter of this board proceeding? (6) This business has been planning this for well over a year and a large majority of Weld County approvals were completed in March 2023 Couldn't we have been notified at least in April? We as the neighbors just find out about this and in some cases, days ago It feels very much like this lack of timeliness of this 'notification' of this plan, has been by design for the benefit of this CRA Business only This neighbor has never bothered to introduce themselves to us to let us know what is going on When you purchase a home as your own residential unit but you KNOW you're going to build a business in the middle of your neighbors homes and you don't even introduce yourselves/show us respectfully what your intentions are — it leaves only ill intention as the true resolve (7) Lastly but not least importantly, we as a residents in our home/of this neighborhood, are having to adapt OUR lives at our own expenses for a commercial business that's not supposed to be in our AG Zoned District property When our home was purchased, it was a dirt road While we cannot stop "progress" in community building of neighborhoods, we most certainly should have something to say about the fact that commercialization of our rural homes is happening and should not be allowed otherwise, truly, what is the point of having an Agricultural District Zoned?? Why is this so easily disregarded? So the county can make more money? For one family, all others are disregarded? We moved into a rural area to have a rural quiet life with our animals It's bad enough we are being taken over by housing developments and traffic but to have an Event's Center directly across the street is simply not reasonable The RailBikes are one thing, at a reasonably trafficked pace, but to have an Event's Center directly across the street is not reasonable Please consider your 8 actions as though it is - you and your family- living in the locations that you choose to make the decisions for Thank you for your sincere time and consideration? Tansea Love 4285 County Road 3 Erie, CO 80516 720-252-8110 9 Maxwell Nader From: Sent: To: Subject: michael mangione <mangioneskier1 @gmail.com> Monday, June 26, 2023 2:24 PM Maxwell Nader Rail trail project in Erie Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Maxwell Thanks for your time in reading this email. I am writing in support of the proposal to use the railroad tracks in Erie as a rail trail. My house backs up to the open space that the project falls into and I have received notice of this proposal via mail. My address is 425 Balcolm Ct, Erie, CO 80516. If you care to look into this. I fully support the project being launched and think this idea will not only help Erie financially but also environmentally as well. Being located in a pristine open space area with stunning mountain views can only help attract people to our town for both recreational opportunities but to then enjoy our offerings right downtown after they get done with their tour on the rails My family and I would enjoy having this recreational activity in our town and right in our backyard. Seeing others out enjoying the great outdoors is something we need more of and I believe this proposal is a great way to do so. I also feel this proposal would have minimal negative impacts on the community as a whole and especially any homeowners in the area where this trail is expected to operate. It seems that the owner has a good handle on any negative impact and will be on top of any potential issues right away. Please feel free to reach out to me for any additional feedback you may want in making this decision. Thank you again for your time. Sincerely, Mike and Larrissa Mangione 425 Balcolm Ct, Erie, CO 80516 1 Maxwell Nader From: Bethany Pedersen <pedersen.bethany@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 2:45 PM To: Maxwell Nader Subject: Case# USR23-0012 re: Colorado Railbike Adventures Opposition Follow Up Flag: Flag for follow up Flag Status: Flagged Caution This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Max, My name is Bethany Pedersen and I reside at 1163 Northview Dr. in the Northridge subdivision of Erie, CO 80516. I want to express my opposition to the request for the special use permit for commercial use, especially the event center component.lam am also very concerned about traffic and possibly even overflow parking or turnaround in my specific neighborhood. As the parent to 3 young children who walk and bike in and around our neighborhood and commute to Soaring Heights school passing this property everyday at least twice a day. There are only 2 lanes in every direction, no sidewalks, no stoplights, etc. There is no mention of how the "rules" are going to be enforced including but not limited to hours of operation, parking lights, litter, loud, obnoxious, or disobedient biking participants, all of which could impact the people and wildlife living in and around the area. I was not able to attend the planning meeting in person but did watch via live stream and agree with other concerned neighbors. It's one thing to have the rail bike business but entirely something else for an event center, parking and bathroom concerns, and impacts to surrounding livestock and wildlife in the agriculture area. Please note my concerns and feel free to respond back to me accordingly. Thank you for your time. Bethany Pedersen, CPA BP Accounting LLC 970-988-5088 1 Location of the Proposed Special Uses 4203 CR 1-1/2 Parcel 146707000029 • • 4225 CR 1-1/2 Parcel 146707000028 's. rr II • • i' - r / I i1 r0 I' 00 i e--e#11 r' I' ✓ I Ir r 0 -ter r�r rr Fxistiny iM9ee mist: f e 4111 CR 3 Parcel 146707000038 4285 CR 3 Parcel 146707000007 rri---- _..-1 --r----rr-i--- 1 --r -iI rI -rI r-i- Ilrir -rr i/ Ii rre Proposed New Structures 4121 CR3 Parcel 146707000022 y8 r 'ryJ' 67265' - xisting Structures .ti 4085 CR 3 Parcel 146707000037 N Q O&G Access road RTD Parcel 146708300003 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4406 CR 3 Parcel 146708300002 I st; l: ro ti:ifFc• -to w cl5ri:-J'.ivavay l°? •/?it e;' .2.•';)9(•7.2!: 1.:) 4:Y'N :Jr`.ir;n dritdeVc& -clecat c 00p to &Gut Ex 3tir la 5truc i ure5 :Ci. Mc' hey.. 5'1r c Cara7"t •i/11' I'mpos?d Ors t.1ra5 O7 5c; le:1" = : x7 Blue: Existing structures and outbuildings Red: Proposed structures and buildings Weld County Code 23-2-260 — Application Requirements. C. A detailed description of the proposed operation and USE shall be supplied. Details for the following items, when applicable, are required: ••• 7. Type, number and USES of the proposed STRUCTURES to be erected. The type of structure for the proposed event center is still TBD: • Pavilion, barn, or tent Weld County Code 23-2-260 — Application Requirements. C. A detailed description of the proposed operation and USE shall be supplied. Details for the following items, when applicable, are required: .•. 7. Type, number and USES of the proposed STRUCTURES to be erected. USE of the proposed event center is still TBD: • Applicants state in their application the event center will be used for birthday parties, corporate events, and weddings • Applicants stated the event center is really for boy and girl scouts, "community events;" and "railbike related activities" Weld County Code 23-2-260 — Application Requirements. C. A detailed description of the proposed operation and USE shall be supplied. Details for the following items, when applicable, are required: ••• 9. Sewage facilities. Sewage disposal is still TBD in the application: "For the first operating season, toilets will be rental portable facilities for seasonal use. "At the end of the first season we will determine whether the restroom facilities will be built into an event barn or developed as stand-alone permanent facilities. Sewage disposal could be provided by contract pumping or septic field." Weld County Code 23-2-260 — Application Requirements. E. Supporting Documents. The following supporting documents shall be submitted as part of the application: •.• 2. Proof that a water supply will be available which is adequate in terms of quantity, quality and dependability (e.g., a well permit or letter from a water district). Applicants have not provided a letter, permit, or bill as evidence of the availability of adequate water. Instead, Applicants propose: • to use bottled water and portable toilets for the "first season" and then revisit the question of whether they will obtain water from Left Hand Water District or have water delivered; Weld County Code 23-2-260 — Application Requirements. E. Supporting Documents. The following supporting documents shall be submitted as part of the application: •.• 2. Proof that a water supply will be available which is adequate in terms of quantity, quality and dependability (e.g., a well permit or letter from a water district). Additionally, applicants state that their season exceeds the 6 -month restriction for operating a facility without fully functional sewer and water per health department regulation Traffic and Safety "TRAFFIC: No recent traffic counts exist for this portion of CR 3." Memorandum date March 10, 2023 from Melissa J King, PE, Development Review. It would be unsafe to dramatically increase the daily volume of traffic on CR 3 without the addition of a turn lane and active traffic control devices. Weld County Code Sec. 23-2-240. — Design Standards A. An applicant for a Use by Special Review shall demonstrate compliance with the following design standards in the application [..s] 8. The access shall be located and designed to be safe; ingress and egress shall not present a safety hazard to the traveling public or to the vehicle accessing the property. [s..] r • -% i" `' ■ . r! C:. 1�=' Y J 7" r . �1 L.T. e • se ) ii a r 1. ar .e._I • _ _• t .1 'a. ' • L . .s • • .. - ..r I -mow ■ 1a a : r L S. • • tr 6.1 I a AIL S bianie 1L' I *wct la: iiii 7'14i t:[a; o lilt II1 N rstir uiei11� .F S • f• - Afoot � i ;� i •r' Z '5. es i •, .�• El Op enStre etMa p co ntri buto Sec. 8-14-100. - Access Control Plans (ACP's), and additional techniques and requirements for access on County roads. E. Auxiliary Turn Lanes. Auxiliary lanes maintain the safety, traffic flow, and operation of a roadway or access. Auxiliary lanes are required when unique location factors exist such as roadway speed and traffic density, access volume, [....] Required auxiliary turn lanes must be installed according to the following traffic triggers: 1. A left deceleration lane with storage length plus taper length is required for any access with a projected peak hour left ingress turning volume greater than ten (10) vehicles per hour (vph). [•••] 2. Aright deceleration lane with storage length plus taper length is required for any access with a projected peak hour right ingress turning volume greater than twenty-five (25) vph. The design elements for right turn and deceleration lanes are the approach taper, lane length, and storage length which in combination make up the right turn lane. - • Exhibit A Weld County Code sec. 22-2-40. — Economic development goals and objectives. A. Support compatible economic development opportunities. 1. Identify target areas where the County is able to encourage shovel -ready commercial and industrial development. The application should not be considered shovel -ready if it does not have buy in from the town of Erie, a functioning septic system, and no realistic management strategy for the traffic safety issues that are likely to arise. Weld County Right -to -Farm Statement: [...] Along with the drawbacks [of living in a rural area] come the incentives which attract urban dwellers to relocate to rural areas: open views, spaciousness, wildlife, lack of city noise and congestion, and the rural atmosphere and way of life. Without neighboring farms, those features which attract urban dwellers to rural Weld County would quickly be gone forever. [emphasis added] Weld County Code Sec. 22-2-10. - Guiding principles. B. Respecting Private Property Rights. One of the basic principles upon which the United States was founded is the right of citizens to own and utilize property so long as that use complies with local regulations and does not interfere with or infringe upon the rights of others. [emphasis added] Residents have an expectation of privacy in their home, and expectation that will not be met if weddings are happening less than 100 yards from their bedroom window at midnight. 4203 CR 1-1/2 Parcel 146707000029 4225 CR 1-1/2 Parcel 146707000028 i I' to freI' I• - I ta et },et • 7 • 7 0 r 0 I- I- ase I' I- I I --r 4285 CR 3 Pa rce l 146707000007 rrI -I I- I- I- - I'r r- Fxistirg barbea wire Futter; 4111 CR 3 Parcel 146707000038 rrr ✓ r r• rrr" -r 0 0 •# r'- ▪ row es" rrr • r -I r---rr--r-r.--r .......... r,g;fcrr'i 1:T51 Scale: r = 50' *a;lQi'- d ?I';.it :;arr .;•r:. 4085 CR 3 Parcel 146707000037 <3 O 7. f O&G Access road RTD Parcel 146708300003 II I I I I 1 I I I r I I I I I I I I I I 4406 CR 3 Parcel 146708300002 1: f''I': oc r to Wear cl'I'itw&y 10' 1.,;'t;; __, f tc a5.; tG :i'1c po riori t istiig. ch'i'c way GI Ici reivcs to tcp Existing Structures f':r:tr-r:1 :. /sec: L. Cca a):: F'ropo tcl S;ructur•cy I- 1- Ito-F;b'Irr P':.is 5cs.. r "_, 1 ':7t cc L RIP Grath, ):i• 1i. r! �' t . 07 511. N Loper istreefr'teM a p contribute.: Deny Application for Proposed Special Uses to establish a Railbike business and Event Center at the corner of County Road 3 and County Road 1 1/2 because • The application for the proposed event center lacks adequate detail; • The application fails to include all the required documents (specifically, no letter that adequate water is or will be available); • Proposed "seasonal" activity cannot fall within the 6 month seasonal activity exemption for permanent water and sewage facilities • Neighbors' right to quiet enjoyment of their properties will be negatively impacted by the increased traffic, congestion, glare, noise, etc. • The commercial appearance of the property with change the rural character of the area. Neighborhood Questionnaire Regarding Specia Use Application for Commercial Railbike and Event Center Business at 4121 County Road 3 I The Weld County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will meet Weds., June 28 to consider the special use application for a commercial railbike and event center business at 4121 CR 3 (the corner of CR3 and CR 1 X) with a 4 ft x by 8 ft sign in front of the business. The proposed hours of operation will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday with up to 150 people on the property at any one time and up to approx. 170 round trip vehicle visits/day. Find more information about the proposed railbike and event center at: Planning Narrative link or the County Planning Website: Railbike and Event Center Special Use Review (click on the Planning and Zoning button then search USR23-0012) We are concerned neighbors who plan to speak at the BOCC in opposition to the proposed commercial special use. Please share Your opinion with us so we may accurately report the general opinion of the neighborhood to the BOCC. Special Use Site Plan 4203 CR 1-1/2 Parcel 146707000029 • 4225 CR 1-1/2 Parcel 146707000028 I• ♦• I' I• r' I• I♦ yet .001 se • • • ♦'r ♦' 7 • r• r• rr 1^ rI Ir rI II ♦r :' • • s♦ 0 - 4285 CR 3 Parcel 146707000007 r-+ rr Ir .0"r ♦ I r• - Mr r• Structures 4121 CR3 Parcel 146707000022 Gxt_.n — v —x= 9 zd wire fence 4111 CR 3 Parcel 146707000038 r+ r5- te r+ rr-� 612.c-15' -rr _ ......... -+w-rr^_ ++r Scale: 1" — CC' roc simal aoti•a :'•'L faC d4, '3 „`s I-gh3: Existing Structures 4085 CR 3 Parcel 146707000037 19 w 7. Well County Rd 3 O&G Access road RTD Parcel 146708300003 4406 CR 3 Parcel 146708300002 Ware 1: ruob.e •t4 wideA.dr'Ivzwav ;t ' "rci c1.,e -;o zit;rrw _ :rCict c f h .irk+ r ocA re. ham.' to tit. 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'i t r rrit t ''r N Do you feel that you have been given adequate information in a ti ap.licant regarding the special use permit application? 40 responses Yes No 14 (35%) mely manner Y the County or 0 10 27 (67.5%) 20 30 Assuming you have enough information about the proposed special use permit, can you please select one below to describe your general feelings about it? 40 responses � Strongly opposed to it � Mostly opposed to it Don't care � Support it Do you feel that the proposed special use permit will adversely affect your quality of life or property value? 40 responses • Yes •No If you feel that the proposed special use permit will adversely affect your quality of life, please check all that apply: 36 responses Increased noise will bother me Increased traffic will bother me I have safety concerns associated with increased traffi... Cars and car headlights moving in and out of the parking lot Large groups of people moving at or near the perimeter of my pro... 17 (47.2%) 0 10 20 23 (63.9%) 33 (91.7%) 34 (94.4%) 34 (94.4%) 30 40 Can you place a dollar figure on how much you think your property value will decline if the special use permit is granted? This is not scientific. It is ...our property value will go up, just enter zero dollars. 32 responses 6 5 (15.6%) 4 2 (6.3%) 2 1 (3.11)/p.11Y(3.1%) 1 (3i1V(3.iI(3AIV(3.i1(3.I % I 1 1 i $0 $100k or more $80,000 3 (9.4%) 2 (6.3%) (3.1%) 1(3.11)/(3.'.1'r(3,'.1'r(3.41)/(3.'.1'r(3,SU'(3.'.1'r(3.'a(3,11%(3.1'r(3.1% 1 200,000 60,000 I wouldn't buy a... $100,00 $250,000 10,000 50,000 600000 Unknown Is there any "scaled down" version of the proposed project you might be able to live with if you are opposed it? For the sake of compiling common answ... business's parking lot size. Please choose one: 36 responses � Event center with 50 parking spaces is ok � No event center, but 50 parking spaces is ok 30 parking spaces only � 15 parking spaces only � 6 parking spaces only • I don't wart any of it Are there any mitigation measures that might make you feel better about the proposal? Select all that apply: 24 responses Dense evergreen foliage planted around the perimeter of the commercial facility to block noi... Limit the hours of operation. Limited number of customers 19 (79.2%) 0 5 10 15 22 (91.7%) 21 (87.5%) 20 25 If you object to this proposal, do you feel you are being turned into the "bad guy" for having serious concerns about this .roposal? 37 responses • Yes • No If you could speak to the special use permit applicants and advise them on their business plan, would you agree with this statement? "Please rent,...mpatible with the character of our neighborhood." 40 responses • Yes • No Do you plan to attend the BCC hearing on Wednesday, June 28? The hearing begins at 9:00 a.m in the Weld County Administration Building located at 1150 "0" Street, Greeley. 37 responses • Yes • No Maybe My osjection is for alloys/in we in s/cor.oraYe satherings/sarties on this site. The town is .uil.in. are arts center an« hotel on County Lire Roa.. That woule the setter ostion for we s an. sarlies not off of a narrow county roa I am not ossose. to the rail .ike •usiness .ein aces at this location, I AM ossose. hovveverto the "event center .orYion. I have a hu.e concernillill -there is not a si.evvalk on county roar and numerous .ikes, walkers, walkers with strollers anp .o walk on that roa.. The traffic will increase anp the safety of the .eoale is a hu.e concern. The traffic alrea.y is are issue and that will app more. As well, .eo.le .urchasethe homes near .y knowin that it was resi«errcial!!!! If I vuarrceto live in a commercial area I ,ioul. have!!!! I think it is VERY unfortunate that the .al who owne' the aroaerYy aske. if she coul. .ivi.e the .ro.erYy u. so her kips coup .uilhouses on the sroserty- anp was .enie.. I am very sap at where anp how the I ovvn of Erie is poin- who auYs u apartment +uilm s near are/k-8 are. hi'h schools. The traffic there is alrea'y awful anp not to mention the fact that there are 3-10 year ol. ki's are. a.arYme�Ys have numerous .eoale in anp out re.ularly without knowin. what their .ackround is. I o not peel that Erie/Wel. County a.srovin. This has the saIety or' our families anp kips at stake. (High school events are atten.e. on the weeken.s as well- the traffic will .e a hu.e factor!!!) Erie is provuin. too ra.idly an the .lanninis inassrosriate for the surrounsin. area. Please Make a moment to see that Erie nee to slow .own, let the resources catch-ui sefore anymore .uilin is .uY in glace. Erie oes not have the proser infrastructure in .lace as it is, ex..water, roa.s, etc.. Do not ass another suilsinto an alreasy overtaxes system. WE ARE NOT BOULDER! Sto. ruinin our soos town!!!! I think this will re a treat assitionto Eris! When I moves into the Northrisse nei if the railroa« track was in use. I uuoul hsorhoos 4 years aso, I siecifically askeasout the near.y zonin« are n't have moue here has I know a commercial oseration was so close. There was no communication to the affecteneih.orhoo.s. noise from live an s, etc. is totally unaccestasle. I live less than .5 miles from the aro•erty. I also live 2.8 miles from brie High School. When Erie HS is .layin« footsall at home, you can hear the announcer at my home. Coloraso National Sseesway is 4.7 miles from my home. On race ni«hts, you can hear the cars lou an« clear. An entertainment venue has no glace in a resieen'tial area an is unaccestasle .iuen the thousanss of homes in the near.y area that will .e affecte The increases traffic causes safety issues . The Increase in traffic in essentially a resi.encial neih.orhoo. is unaccestasle. This shouls se in a more commercial area. Everythin. I have seen so far is all relate to ostainin. .ermits. I have seen nothin of a .usiness alas. I woul like to knovv why the owners feel this is a via le rosiness. What kin of research his .een one into the ossis Ic success (or failure) of the •usiness. If the .usiness succee.s what are the clans for «rouuth an future activities. lithe .easiness Mails what has sens when the owners walk away from the .roaer4y. I o not feel that there has seen a.e.uate research one to create this .usiness. That along with the items I have note asove show my reluctance to favor this .usiness. The roc «s surroun this s ros erty cannot SU s on this level of traffic . 14 is alrea.y hart to exit our n eiCh.orhooon the weeken«s an. rosy times of the gay. The screed limit on WVR 1 1/2 is 30msh. This is rarely followe.. Peosle unfamiliar with the area will further treat this roar like a ssee'way. It is my un.erstan.in' the •reuious homeowner reueste to .ivi'e the •roaer4y into three sesarate aarcels for family u se an« this was «enie«. If this rusiness is assrove', the .revious enial was clearly in the name of money. An event center of any kin is incomsatible with the surroun.in' area are. nei.hborhoo.s Given my stron' ossosillon to this aermic, I woullove to attens the hearin UT unfortunately, my work schesule .oesnt allow. This is a nei.h»orhoo. with families who have youn. chil'ren, an a commercial e ntity in our .ackyarwoule hishly .isru.Yiue. We live here because of the community, peace an uiei an safety it .rin«s. I-Iavin. larse events with traffic, noise, stransers all in the near vicinity is not accestasle. This is a lane res has 'en. i ential area. Bringin. in a commercial center like this is not somethin. I want to see isrust lives of frien.s, neih.ors an anyone livin in this •uiet area of Erie. Havin. the ostion of events •ein. thrown from Tuessaythru Thurs.ayyear roun may not have events every .ay, even Fni.ay thru Sun say is too much. We woul.n't be asic to sit in our yar an enjoy the evenins because they may have .apps, DJs, lou voices etc. I here wou enjoyment. The Colora.o sseesway is 5.5 miles from our house anp you can hear the cars are. crowns when they are osen. You can also hear the music an crovvss from the Erie Concerts in the .ark 1.5 miles from our house when they .erform turin. the summer uueeken.s. So havin are event center, that may .ossi»Iy have ookin s every vueeken«, locate, across from a «uiet'ramily housin community will assolutely not work. The roap runnin eYvueen our housin' .evelo'ment are. the lot where the event center iioul. se is on a hill which is on the .est pay tricky to nauiate when you are tnyins to exit the sus sivision. Cars exitin. the sus sivision fresuently have near misses with other cars comm. over the hill that .on'Y have time to slow .own. It can at times »every .an.enous are. scary anp to increase the amount of tranic on that roap with .eoale who have een out •artyin an' sossisly 'ninkin. at weeken is too much. While they e loss of suiet events will highly imsact our family safety. We «&fini4ely want 40 .e there to osject 40 this, my hussan. calle' in via zoom for the last mee4in.. However, we will .e out of town. As a neih.or on the nearest si.e of Morsan Hill the thou.ht of this commercial ro•erty it very ussettin. sue concerns of new traffic, noise, an concerns to my kips. If this estaslishment moves foruuar. I vuoulexpect the city to have a site walk a.'e.. With so many aeo.le vualkinany .ikin from Mon'an Will to Colliers the safety risk on that stretch is vitally imsortant. We hears the asout this «euelo.ment 24hrs .afore the last mee4in.. I uuoulexsect that a few weeks at least of attitional time is 'rovites to homeowners to insure that the nei.h.orhoo. unserstants what's hanenin As a realtor I uneerstant hovv noise imiacts a neih.orhooant teuelo•ments value, we uuorke« hart to fin a rroper4y without larte amounts of noise. I DO NOT WANT TI -MS ESTAI3LISI-IMENT 1-0 1-1APPEN I urte the owners to move to a commercially «esigne art of town. If I can hel' sirea nee .e..lease feel free to reach out a more awareness or anythint is The roainfrastructure alone cannot sunort this. It's aireaty strut tlint with traffic from the trowin housint. I here is simely not the s'ace for that many more cars. We aur.osely .ought in a tuiet nei.h.orhoo sesarate. from commercial business, we «on'4 want one arount the corner a in noise an« traffic. I am in the Northrit te Nei.hsorhoot. We hear. asout This throuth a neih.or who hears from someone in another nei.h.orhoo.. Our nei.h.orhoon'i receive any information asout is anlication from VNe County even thouth it is asout 1/2 mile from the sitht. We can hear .an s layin are. crowts cheerin. in 01 lown a mile away alreaty. This woule even worse. Plus havint sarties with lame crowts with alcohol ant/or .ru.s increases the aro.a.iliiy of crime in our nei.hpfhp0Houses on the east et'e OT our nClhrOf'hOOp VVOul suffer from the tall rright lithts, also. Some traffic from the site vuoul@ temitet to turn west are. then north to use our nei.horhoostreets to ry.ass heavy traffic on CR3. This woul increase the tranic/noise/saiety in our nei«hrorhoo The current infrastructure of CR3 an« CR 1.5 poesn'i su' sort the amount of traffic that will .e increase. in the area. Increasin. the alreaty .rowing traffic in the area with .eoale who .on'i care asout the resi.encs aroun. Morean Hill an Northrisse is not saie. Nee. a .et'cer .Ian to as to what events, lishts, noises, osors will .e haspenins. Shutting own events .y 10.m is a goo. scarf, .ut with we«.in.s comes alcohol or other recreational truss anp increaselikely hoos or trunk .riuin on small sire streets how is that safe for any resi.enis in the areas near. Asaini •on't think this is a .00. location for events, ue to current infrastructure, ut the rail •ike rosiness sounts fun. No for this peueloameni I won.er how this aliens with the lamer Boulder to Erie Resional Trail (BERT) Project. It soun s like they are rnakin asoft (.ravel) trail alon« the rail line. They are having to .o a lot of wil.life imsact stusies - I .on'i see any mention al this here. An as a very near.y resi.enY, I have not receiveany information or in ut asout this excest throush the Morean Hill Facesook grous. If there were a .lain .arking lot aut in with restrooms, that seems like a soot isea to sus sort BER I »ut not as a rail-.ike »easiness which uuouljust create more traf�ic an a commercializes feel to this neih.orhoo«, which is exactly what we moues hereto avoi While I .elieue this is an interestins .usiness concest, on't relieve it shoul. re locates in an almost entirely exclusively resi«eniial area. These seosle shod uy commercia investors. erty for their commercial venture. If they can't &for et 9ort steal your nei�h.ors' aroaerty value an. try to aut it in your socket. Its a farce that they try :0 justify -their siecial use asslication .y callin. their non-a«ricul4ural commercial .usiness a form of asri- tourism:' They sup. osesly want to show their customers agriculture while they simultaneously destroy that which they seek to exploit. If this aermits .oes throush, how will the aejacent aro•erty owners (who have real asricultural uses onsoin.) reson.? Rezone are. sell to .euelo.ers? That miht .e the only ostion availasle. EXH IBIT 4203 CR 1-1/2 Parcel 146707000029 / / • • • • • / / a / / / • 1 1 1 , / / Note This drawing is for planning purposes only and is not an ILC document. The plan was not developed by a Registered Land Surveyor. Property boundaries, setbacks, and easements represent approximate locations based on scaled dimensions. / / / / / 200.0' / / a a / 4225 CR 1-1/2 Parcel 146707000028 a 50.0 0 4111 CR 3 Parcel 146707000038 1 . ' 1 . • I ' 0 X 4285 CR 3 Parcel 146707000007 Pnvato Use No USR activity 4121 CR3 Parcel 146707000022 Existing barbed wire X fence 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Privacy Fence Chain link/Field fence X O i ▪ a Depot Ticketing Proposed Barn & Event Space Private Use No USR activity 1 1 - r 4085 CR 3 Parcel 146707000037 1 1 1 1 1 1 t 1 1 1 t 1 t t t 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 r r 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 r 1 1 O&G Access road RTD Parcel 146708300003 4406 CR 3 Parcel 146708300002 Legend - • — Section Line - - - Property Line Parcel Line +++4 RTD tracks -/—s(- Wire fence _- Privacy Fence Berming • Ex. Trees New Plants Pathways O&G Access road Scale: 1" = 50' N FS' Drawn by: Bob Rummer Date: June 29, 2023 Revision 2.0 — Aug 11, 2023 Z 0 0 U Z co Z ," 0W LLJ 10 Downtown Erie Business Association PO Box 1111 Erie, CO 80516 Subject: Support for Colorado Railbike Adventures Facility in Erie. Colorado To Whom It May Concern: I am writing on behalf of the Downtown Erie Business Association (DEBA) to wholeheartedly express our support for the proposed Colorado Railbike Adventures facility in Erie. Colorado. As a dedicated advocate for commerce in Downtown Erie. I firmly believe that the establishment of Colorado Railbike Adventures will be a significant and positive addition to our thriving business community and the overall quality of life in our town. The projected annual visitation of 30,000 to 50,000 people signifies the tremendous potential for this facility to serve as a catalyst for economic growth. positively impacting our downtown area. By offering railbike tours, Colorado Railbike Adventures holds the unique ability to draw both local residents and visitors from afar to experience the charm and attractions of Erie, with a particular focus on our bustling downtown district. The prospect of collaborating with local businesses is especially exciting. DEBA represents a tightly -knit and dynamic downtown business community. and partnerships with Colorado Railbike Adventures could not only entice visitors to explore our vibrant downtown for shopping and dining but also enhance foot traffic. thereby invigorating our local economy. Erie's residents are enthusiastic about new activities and events, and the idea of railside picnics and other potential partner events showcases Colorado Railbike Adventures' dedication to fostering community engagement. These experiences have the potential to unite residents and visitors in shared experiences. contributing a unique character and vibrancy to the social fabric of Downtown Erie. While there have been concerns raised about noise and traffic, I find assurance in Colorado Railbike Adventures' proactive approach to addressing potential issues. Their commitment to conducting a comprehensive noise study and adhering to state, county. and town noise guidelines reflects a responsible and considerate approach to mitigating any potential impact. In closing, I want to reiterate our enthusiastic support for the Colorado Railbike Adventures facility I believe this project aligns seamlessly with DEBA's values and aspirations, and it has the potential to significantly contribute to Erie's economic vitality, community engagement, and the overall enhancement of Downtown Erie Thank you for considering my input on behalf of the Downtown Erie Business Association We strongly encourage the approvals and support of the Colorado Railbike Adventures initiative If you require further information or have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact me at 303 887 2659 or karen@hofmeistercreative cow Sincerely, -K,_Jv-\vs\,---- Karen Hofmeister Downtown Erie Business Association OiEEDC ERIE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL linking businesses through community & connection Erie Economic Development Council PO Box 1101 Erie. CO 80516 Subject: Support for Colorado Railbike Adventures Facility in Erie. Colorado To Whom It May Concern: I am writing on behalf of the Erie Economic Development Council to express my enthusiastic support for the proposed Colorado Railbike Adventures facility in Erie, Colorado. As a resident and active member of the Erie community, I firmly believe that the establishment of Colorado Railbike Adventure will be a significant positive addition to our town's businesses and community life. The projected annual visitation of 30,000 to 50,000 people demonstrates the strong potential for this facility to become a key economic driver for our town. By offering railbike tours, Colorado Railbike Adventures has the unique capacity to attract tourists, both local and from afar, to experience the charm and offerings of Erie. The opportunity for collaboration with local businesses is an exciting prospect as well. The Erie business community is strong and well-connected. Such partnerships not only encourage visitors to explore our vibrant downtown area for shopping and dining but will also generate foot traffic. thus contributing to a more robust local economy. Erie's community of residents is always eager to experience new activities and events in our town. The idea of railside picnics and other potential partner events further demonstrates Colorado Railbike Adventures' commitment to fostering community engagement. These events can bring residents and visitors together in a shared space. adding a distinct character and vibrancy to Erie's social landscape. While there have been objectives and concerns about noise and traffic. I am encouraged by the proactive approach Colorado Railbike Adventures is taking to address potential noise issues. Their commitment to conducting a comprehensive noise study and adhering to state. county.. and town noise guidelines demonstrates a responsible and considerate approach. In summary, I am fully supportive of the Colorado Railbike Adventures facility and believe that it aligns well with the values and aspirations of our community. I am confident that this project will contribute positively to Erie's economic growth, community engagement, and overall quality of life. thEEDC ERIE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMEN I COUNCIL linking businesses through community & connection Thank you for considering my input on behalf of the Erie Economic Development Council, and I encourage the approvals and support of the Colorado Railbike Aventures initiative. If you require any further information or have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 303-903-6987 or info@erieedc.org. Sincerely, Barry Luginbill Chair, Erie Economic Development Council Jessica Reid From: Sent: To: Subject: Jeff Rummer <jeff@gorailbike.com> Tuesday, August 22, 2023 12:15 PM Bob Rummer; Maxwell Nader; Chloe White; Esther Gesick; Jan Warwick; Jessica Reid; Bob Rummer Re: DRAFT RESO, USR23-0012, REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT AND JEFFREY AND RACHEL RUMMER, C/O COLORADO RAILBIKE ADVENTURES (BOCC 082323) ICaution This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Jessica - Thank you for the email. There are three quick edits prior to finalizing for tomorrow: Edit to Design Standard 3.b: The hours of operation: Tuesday through Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. with the exception of operations on Mondays that are holidays when we will be closed on the following Tuesday. Edit to Design Standard 4.c: There will be no more that 2 Wedding Events per month for a total of 16 per year CoA: We also have cleared the drainage plan CoA if you'd like to confirm with the internal team on that CoA being met. Thanks! -jeff On Tue, Aug 22, 2023 at 12:02 PM Bob Rummer <gorailbike@gmail.com>wrote: Forwarded message From: Jessica Reid <'reid @weld.gov> Date: Tue, Aug 22, 2023 at 11:21 AM Subject: DRAFT RESO, USR23-0012, REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT AND JEFFREY AND RACHEL RUMMER, C/O COLORADO RAILBIKE ADVENTURES (BOCC 082323) To: gorailbike@gmail.com <gorailbike@gmail.com> Cc: Maxwell Nader <mnader@weld.gov>, Chloe White <cwhite@weld.gov>, Esther Gesick <egesick@weld.gov>, Jan Warwick <jwarwick@weld.gov>, Jessica Reid <jreid@weld.gov> Hi Robert, Attached is the Draft Resolution prepared by the Clerk to the Board's Office which incorporates the Planning Commission Resolution into the Clerk's format. It in no way indicates approval by the Board of County Commissioners; it simply allows staff a method of tracking any proposed changes to Conditions of Approval and Development Standards. 1 If you have any questions or correspondence related to this case, it is important that you `reply all' to ensure the appropriate staff receive and process the message in a timely fashion Jess Reid Deputy Clerk to the Board Weld County 1150 O Street Greeley, CO 80631 tel 970-400-4212 Confidentiality Notice This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e- mail and destroy the communication Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited 2 Colorado Railbike Adventures Use by Special Review USR 23-012 Revisions and Updates Operational Months, Days and Hours (Development Standard #3) Hours of operation are as follows: trc_c_i_\N cd 8 - Pa\ - eas • April — December • Tuesday — Saturday: 8:00am — 10:00pm • Sunday: 11:00am — 10:00pm • Railbike departure schedules will vary by month, day and demand within the operational hours Noise (Development Standard #16) • This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Residential Zone, as delineated in C.R.S. §25-12-103. (Sound study confirms proposed activities will operate within State of Colorado noise ordinance) Lighting (Development Standard #9) • Sources of light shall be shielded so that light rays will not shine directly onto adjacent properties where such would cause a nuisance or interfere with the use on the adjacent properties in accordance with the plan. Neither the direct, nor reflected, light from any light source may create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public or private streets. No colored lights may be used, which may be confused with, or construed as, traffic control devices. Lights will be off during non -business hours. Landscaping & Screening (Condition of Approval #1.A. and Development Standard #7) • The proposed landscaping and screening on the site shall be maintained. Required landscaping and screening shall be installed within one (1) calendar year of issuance of a Building Permit or commencement of use, whichever occurs sooner. Dead or diseased plant materials shall be replaced with materials of similar quantity and quality at the earliest possible time. (Revised L&S plan includes significant increase in screening utilizing mix of berms, plantings, and fencing based on neighbor input) Water Service and Restroom Facilities (Development Standards #17, 18, 19): • Portable toilets and bottled water are acceptable for recreational facilities utilized for six (6) months or less, per year, and for employees and clients onsite for less than two (2) consecutive hours a day, and two (2) or less full-time employees onsite. Records of maintenance and proper disposal for portable toilets shall be retained on a quarterly basis and avai►able 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 (OWTS) must be established to provide for business use. • (Letter of Service from Left Hand Water District confirms availability of water; current OWTS confirms septic potential; Town of Erie fire hydrants within 400' for fire protection water service). Emergency Response (Condition of Approval #4.A and Development Standard #8): The property owner or operator shall provide written evidence of an approved Emergency Action and Safety Plan, on or before March 15th of any given year, signed by representatives for the Fire District and the Weld County Office of Emergency Management to the Department of Planning Services [Fire and EMS response is under the jurisdiction of MVFD, Code compliance (noise, weeds) and Public Safety (traffic, trespass) depends on which part of the property is affected and which party raises the concern —generally handled by Town of Erie The RTD Lease also requires an Emergency Action_and Safety Plan as does the Colorado OPS regulation 7 CCR 1101-12] Event Details (New Development Standard): The Occupancy Capacity of the Storage/Event Barn will be <= 100 people Events will conclude by 9 30 pm There will be no more than 24 wedding events per year No non-railbike events until the Storage/Event Barn is completed with certificate of occupancy USR Durability (New Development Standard): v This USR does not transfer and will be vacated on sale of the property COLORADO ANALYTICS August 21, 2023 Joshua Leasure, P.E. 4144 Sumter Square Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 673-4383 josh ua@coan.co Bob Rummer Colorado Railbike Adventures, LLC 306 E Michigan Ave Berthoud, CO 80513 (785) 760-5549 bob@gorailbike.com • Environmental Noise Analysis CO Railbike Adventures Dear Mr. Rummer, We have conducted an environmental noise analysis for the proposed events area at 4121 County Road 3 in Erie, CO. The proposed area is an outdoor events space that will feature railbikes - pedaled railcars that will operate on the existing railroad tracks. We do not expect any of the planned activities in the proposed areas to exceed the limits set in the Weld County Code. Criteria The Weld County Code sets the maximum noise level for residential properties or commercial areas as 55 dBA before 9 PM and 50 dBA after 9 PM. Both limits were analyzed for this study. The Code specifies that the limits apply "at or within the boundary of the property from which the noise complaint is made." We conducted our analysis using a grid of calculated noise levels, meaning that predicted noise levels can be compared to any point in space, including at any point along a property line or within a neighboring property. The Code does not specify the time -domain element of dBA, so we assume that the equivalent continuous level (Leq) is sufficient and have used that in all of our calculations. Leq is effectively an average noise level and is frequently used for this type of study. Proposed Facilities As we understand it, Colorado Railbike Adventures will be, generally, an outdoor space with several use areas. The proposed areas include: • Gravel Parking Lot • Events Space - An outdoor gathering space with landscape speakers for ambient music, but with no PA system. • Railbike Ticketing Booth - A small building where clients may wait in line and will briefly interact with staff. • Railbike Loading Area - A platform where clients will gather to wait to board a railbike. • Individual Railbikes along Railroad - 4 -seater railbikes that will be dispersed along the railroad. The bikes will have polyurethane wheels and will be pedal powered. Analysis We used CadnaA noise modeling software to predict noise levels throughout the project site and surrounding areas. Noise sources were modeled as follows: • Gravel Parking Lot - The RLS-90 standard for parking lot noise was used. We assumed 48 parking spaces with 0.5 vehicles in and out per space, per hour. We added the suggested 4.1 dBA penalty to noise generated by this source to account for a gravel surface. • Events Space - We defined an area with 36 individual point sources. 30 of these points are set to emit 65 dBA sound power in a speech spectrum and are intended to represent individual people that are talking simultaneously. The remaining 6 point sources are placed on the perimeter and emit an amplified music spectrum, representing landscape speakers used to create ambient music. The sound power of these sources was set by placing a receiver in the very center of the event space and adjusting the sound power of the speakers until the central COLORADO ANALYTICS receiver showed 65 dBA (independent of any other noise sources). • Railbike Ticketing Booth - We modeled 2 people actively talking as point sources, each with sound power of 65 dBA using a typical speech spectrum. • Railbike Loading Area - We 10 people actively talking as point sources, each with sound power of 65 dBA using a typical speech spectrum. • Individual Railbikes along Railroad - We modeled two people talking simultaneously as point sources, each with sound power of 65 dBA using a typical speech spectrum. As the bikes will be pedaled and will have rubber wheels, we expect human voices to be the only significant noise source. 65 dBA is the typical, measurable sound pressure level of human conversation at elevated spoken levels. Sound pressure is numerically e qual to sound power at 1 m, which is approximately the distance that conversations happen. Accordingly, we have substituted sound pressure for sound power directly in these instances. We assumed flat terrain and ground absorption that is consistent with loose soil or foliage. Additional Scenario - PA Speakers In addition to the planned arrangement with landscape speakers at the event center, we also tested using a pair of typical PA speakers. One n oise source for each of two speakers was placed on the western side o f the events center, oriented to the east, and set to emit a live music spectrum. For the initial analysis, we adjusted the output of these speakers so that n oise levels on the eastern side of the event center showed levels of 75 dBA. This resulted in noise levels that exceeded the limits across the e astern property line. Reducing the output by about 7 dBA from these levels should cause the regulatory limits to be met. If the facility operates with this type of speaker in the open outdoors, then property -line noise levels will need COLORADO ANALYTICS to be monitored during events to ensure compliance. In this scenario, noise levels inside the venue will be around 67 dBA at the eastern side and louder on the western side, which is very realistic for the types of events planned for this facility. Alternatively, a building could be constructed to enclose the events center. Most building constructions should be sufficient to keep amplified sound from exceeding the property line limits, assuming that events are meant to be meetings or gatherings where music is supplemental, not rock concerts. Results Please see the attached noise contours that were produced by the CadnaA for the planned scenario with landscape speakers for ambient noise. Where the red and yellow contours meet is 55 dBA, the daytime limit. Where the yellow and green limits meet is 50 dBA, the nighttime limit. Sound levels are called out at several points in the small white rectangles. We do not expect limit levels to be exceeded at any point at or beyond a neighboring property line under these operating conditions. This is true for both daytime and nighttime limits. We appreciate the opportunity to assist you with this project. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions. Sincerely, Joshua Leasure, P.E. Principal COLORADO ANALYTICS COLORADO ANALYTICS EXHIBIT iQ U93 -001 -r& C O LO RA D O RAI 1-13 KE ADVENTURES Weld County Commissioners Meeting August 23, 2023 Colorado Railbike Adventures Agenda • • • ii Railbiking and USR 23-012 Review Updates on Assigned Actions Revisions to USR 23-012 Request for Approval Colorado Railbike Adventures Railbiking: A new trend in outdoor recreation • 30 US venues are open with more opening each year • Featured on HGTV Dream Home 2020 • Operations run fleets of pedal -powered cars over scenic or historic railways • The "tour" operates like a train with guides in front and back Colorado Railbike Adventures Business Objectives • Support our family livelihood through permitted uses of our property • Teach our kids about the value of work and running your own business • Create a unique hospitality business that brings people together • Support economic growth in our town and county • Champion our historic identity and outdoor recreation mission flolnradn Pailbike A.dventure' Assigned Actions O Left Hand Water Ability to Serve Letter • Pending staff approval; scheduled for 9/21 board meeting Sound Study • Engineer modeled and live tested confirming ability to operate within limits Community and Neighbor Listening Sessions • Community Value: On -going presence and possibilities. • Historic Preservation, Stewardship and Education Events Clarification • Events limitations added to Development Standards Colorado Railbike Adventures Community Engagement and Neighbor Listening Colnrcidn Pailbilcr Advrsntijre. Community Engagement Timeline Review 2021 • Jan: Initial RTD engagement • Feb: Initial Town of Erie engagement • March: Survey of RTD Tracks • May: 1st Erie Town Fair booth for community engagement 2022 • Jan — Nov: RTD Lease Negotiations • May — Sept: Town of Erie pre- planning engagements • May: 2nd Erie Town Fair booth for community engagement • Summer: Town of Erie reference calls for railbike operations in other locations • Oct 31: 4121 Co Rd 3 Closing • Signed RTD Lease > > _ 2023 • Jan. Weld County USR Process • Jan - May: Neighbor intros • 5/13: 3rd Erie Town Fair booth for community engagement • 6/6: Planning Commission • 6/28: Board of Commissioners • 7/7: Neighbor Session • 7/25: Community Listening Sessions AM/PM • 8/11 & 8/13: Neighbor Property Walk & Screening Plan Review Colnrcdn PaijI�r Advrsnti irF.� Public Listening and Neighbor Meetings Attendees: • Carole Pitre & Steve Adelman • Franco & Sabia (Adelman) • Todd & Lori Cito • Tansea & Camma Love • Pat Waak & Ken Strom • Stan Tsai Andrea Vella (Northridge) Faith Purcell (Northridge) Mark Sinichko (Erie Commons) * Scott & Lois Youngman (Old Town) Evie Pauer (Old Town) Nancy Matthews (Vista Ridge) Jim & Sandy Pagert (Grandview) * Karen Drummond (Sunwest North) Elizabeth Landon (Boulder County) se Matt & Cheryl VanVoorhees (CoHi) What We Heard Concerns: • Noise, Traffic, Lighting • Screening & Physical trespass • Event Space and Weddings • Operating Hours Excitement: • Outdoor recreation option • Historic storytelling • Economic driver for Erie • Family activity Colorado Railbike Adventures Eloise and Screening Colorado Railbike Adventures Noise Study Acoustic Modeling done by Colorado Analytics • Parking lot traffic • Event space w/ amplified music • Ticketing station • Loading area • Railbike on tracks • PA Speakers "We do not expect limit levels to be exceeded at any point at or beyond a neighboring property line. This is true for both daytime and nighttime limits." Colorado Analytics flnlnrodn Pailbikt- Adventures Live Sound Test Testing Details • iPhone w/ Decibel X app • 2 Mackie SRM-450 Speakers at 6' • Testing Distances 3' and 206' • Song: Come Together, Beetles Findings • @74.3db avg at source • 55.4 avg db at 206' line of sight • 47.7 avg db baseline at 206' Noise abatement plan is to monitor sound levels and ensure larger amplified sound sources are contained within the storage/event barn. T14 Elul alcuuatil;SG¢n :?4 Hz I T: i- l •r,, SLIM MAR"/ REPORT 'It CUfdt I'r Fr:rp ::r. -y ve:ghtin_: R;p::rl:, •• Cz; Avg,' :tillr.=,I f•:iy: i: 31: IdF): IaV4,:7*:;: AVe. e. I:e-ie•. D_ala v.e• Cele di. 55G . T 143 1 Lais^-s '54.9 69.1 3a3 552 0 2420 Hz SLItaiMARV REPORT ninthn: Frrglunay iu ghtin_ Rsp_n:a: arlc: Avg; aq I.; SI F.: n Flax 1:= 3:: Peak IdE}: I'on. Cuss :a -in D:a..... r9,, dB WNW C.I. :.c rva 7:25 .. �l Illyl '.J -C. IT:r SUMMARY REPORT •tit4 CtIraU II: Ersqumrety e'.r.ghlin:: Avg; .;(111;•,,I Feel; NE): I at'A Lu:::: Csnro I I MAX 0 1 Colnradn Pqhlbjkt- tdventurt Screening Plan Enhanced Screening & Site Plan • • Diverse plantings on berms and around property to enhance screening Added privacy fencing, wire fencing, gates and buck fencing to provide full physical separation from business area to south side of property and between railroad tracks and County Road 1 1/2 Shifted storage/event barn and outdoor area south • • Added 7 Berms at 3' - 4' height Love's Adelman/Pitre Primary Residence & ADU Cito's Map Distances approx. measured on Weld County Property Portal. Actual distance from centerline of tracks to north ROW boundary is 200' a� CD D C •C a� th Q C‘ cn Lk c o 0 CL o ot- CC') 4203 CR 1-112 Parcel ]46707000029 , r , , • r rr Note: Pr draMn Is fog Orin; ourp ees cn)y and is not an E.G da a rerat. 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Lae -( Lt RTD tracks )-L W— Wro Woe — Privacy hence Eaamerg Ex Trpn New Porte Patharass a r 1 C lea s Hunt Scale:1" ■ 50' flolnradn Railbike A�Pn+i irC Berm and Screening Elevation Profile View from parking lot to South towards Pitre/Adelman :3 Existing Landscape Crap frinnoll k%9c !: rgil:9{II PrrRwd Nam6 Event Spam 3 0444 r ,7 \I yl fib get:4 Pratt lie tit till ar/J+y 405 Parcel 146707O30037 O 1 i I Addition of fencing and south berm for entrance screening flolnrcidn Railbikt- Ark/tont! irr. Berm and Screening Elevation Profile View from parking lot to Southwest towards Cito's flolnradn Railbike A�Pn+i irC Berm and Screening Elevation Profile Landscape Screening Profile, Section A -A qjblk 10' 110' Parking Lot t 41/411 f NisCP e) e <</.4 80: 2001 cb Tree shown is 6' to scale. Actual plantings will vary with native diversity including grasses, shrubs, evergreens and rocks flolnrcidn Railbikt- Ark/tont! irr Berm and Screening Elevation Profile View from parking to North towards Love's Existing Landscape With Screening Concept Colorado Railbike Adventures Events Colorado Railbike Adventure Events Scope Event Use Vision: • Events are ancillary/secondary to railbike bookings • Event use is complimentary to Outdoor Recreation utilizing the same site infrastructure and limitations • Vision for Events is to fill-in off -hours capacity focusing on smaller gatherings and community use • Event utilization will be lower impact than railbikes due to lower overall capacity, less frequency and indoor -focused use Event Specific Concerns: • Concern that this would become full-time wedding venue • Concerns on noise, frequency and alcohol Event Specific Limitations: • Cap wedding events: 2/mo for 16 total/yr • Limit storage/event barn occupancy: 100 people • Limit event hours: Events end by 9:30pm • No non-railbike events until storage/event barn is completed Colorado Railbike Adventures Neighborhood Compatbility Colnradn Pailbilcr Advcsnti ire Neighborhood Compatibility USR Zoning: Ag Surrounding Non -Residential Activities: 3M Farms Nursery 9 Paul Page USR Parkland Airport Oil & Gas Operations Morgan Hill Poo(occupancy 320) Colliers Hill Clubhouse (occupancy 168) 2nd Colliers Hill Clubhouse Future Erie Trails (2018 Erie Trans. Master Plan) Lovin' Arms Sanctuary Lil' Buckaroo's Petting Zoo Go Airheads 0 0 Ft le, CO V 9 * v Erie Ph. v LI •t r'°•4�'} Rural character in the County includes those uses which provide rural lifestyles, rural -based economies and opportunities to both live and work in rural areas. Colorado Railbike Adventures USR Revisions Colnradn Pailbike Advrsnt' USR Summary Revisions • Operational Months, Days and Hours (Dev. Standard #3) • Noise (Development Standard #16) • Lighting (Development Standard #9) • Landscaping & Screening (CoA #1.A. and Dev. Standard #7) • Water Service and Restroom Facilities (Dev. Standards #17, 18, 19) • Emergency Response (CoA #4.A and Dev. Standard #8) • Event Details (New Dev. Standard) • USR Durability (New Dev. Standard) Colorado Railbike Adventures Request for USR Approva I flolnrcidn Pailbilcr Advrsnti irrs%, Request for Approval • • • P1=2 Community Value • Direct economic impact for Weld County, Town of Erie, EEDC, Erie Chamber and Downtown Erie Business Association • Support and partner on Erie's historical identity • Align and champion Erie's outdoor recreation goals Code Compliant Productive Property Use • USR Proposal is compliant with Weld County Code and property zoning Significant mitigation measures planned • On -going regular oversight and compliance requirements Our right to use our property to make a livelihood within Weld County Code for Ag Zoning with appropriate mitigation, approval and governance Co L A VENTURES Thank you! flolnradn Pailbike Advpnti ire. 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When: Tuesday, July 25 Times: 9-11 a.m. and 6-8 p.r Where: Erie Community Par The Post Shelter 450 Powers Street Railbiking Community Listening and Info Session AM O rue Jul 2023 at U9:UU am to 11:Tart am Erie Community Park. 451 Pavers StEnt,CO.Urnited States, Erie, United States Colorado Pailbifrce Advpnti ire. Neighbor Email Request Sent August 5, 2023, 3:20PM Dear Jeff & Rachel, We appreciate you taking the time to address our concerns. We know that you are modifying your current application/standards for the county. We thought we would outline for you a few items that are extremely important to us. This list, however, is not inclusive of everything that has been discussed, but rather the highlights. 1) Verify compliance with Section 23-2-240; Design Standards and, Section 23-2-260; Application Requirements, especially as it pertains to the Event Center. 2) Distinguish business daytime and evening hours, especially for Event Center, with defining limits that include no more than 2 Events per month for evening and weekend hours and 2 events per week for daytime hours. Example: Mon -Fri 8am-6pm = daytime hours, Mon-Thurs 6pm-10pm = evening hours, Fri 6pm — Sun 10pm = weekend hours 3) If you no longer have the Railbike Business, you agree to vacate the USR in its entirety, (including Event Center). 4) If you move or live off the property, you agree to vacate the USR in its entirety and will not sell the business at this location to the purchaser. 5) Agree that you will put up actual 5'- 6' foot earth berms and trees/plants/shrubs/ grasses that will grow a minimum 6' foot or higher. Identify where are the locations, lengths, heights of Earth Berms to mitigate the visual and noise disturbances to our properties. (This is open to further discussion for mitigation on August 11, 2023). 6) Ensure Event Center's MAIN Entrance door faces East. We are looking forward to seeing your modifications as well as walking the property on August 11th. Thank you very much for your time in this matter. Respectfully, Your neighbors, Citos, Pitres & Loves Colnradn Railbikr Adventura% Support Letters nEEDC Erie Economic Development Council PO Box 1101 Erie, CO 80516 Subject Support for Colorado Railbike Adventures Facility In Erie,Colorado To Whom If May Concern: i am writing on behalf of the Ene Economic Development Council to express my enthusiastic support for the proposed Colorado Railbike Adventures facility in Erie, Colorado_ As a resident and active member of the Erie community.. I firmly believe that the establishment of Colorado Railbike Adventure will be a significant positive addition to our town's businesses and community life The projected annual visitation of 30,000 to 50,000 people demonstrates the strong potential for this facility to become a key economic driver for our town. By offering railbike tours, Colorado Railbike Adventures has the unique capacity to attract tourists. both Local and from afar, to experience the charm and offerings of Erie. The opportunity for collaboration with local businesses is an exciting prospect as well. The Erie business community is strong and well-connected, Such partnerships not only encourage visitors to explore our vibrant downtown area for shopping and dining but will also generate foot traffic, thus contributing to a more robust local economy. Erie's community of residents Is always eager to experience new activities and events in our town. The idea of railside picnics and other potential partner events further demonstrates Colorado Ralibrke Adventures' commitment to fostering community engagement. These events can bring residents and visitors together in a shared space, adding adistinct character and vibrancy to Erie's social landscape. DOWNTOWN ERIE Downtown Erie Business Association PO Box 1111 Erie, CO 80516 Subject_ Support for Colorado Railbike Adventures Facility in Erie, Colorado To Whom I1 May Concem: I am writing on betiall of the Downtown Erie Business Association (DEBA) to wholeheartedly express our support for the proposed Colorado Railbike Adventures facility in Erie, Colorado. As a dedicated advocate for commerce in Downtown Erie, I firmly believe that the establishment of Colorado Railbike Adventures will be a significant and positive addition to our thriving business community and the overall quality of life in our lawn. The projected annual visitation of 30,000 to 50,000 people signifies the tremendous potential for this facility to serve as a catalyst for economic growth. positively impacting our downtown area. By offering railbike tours, Colorado Railbike Adventures holds the unique ability to draw both local residents and visitors from afar to experience the charm and attractions of Erie, with a particular focus on our bustling downtown district. The prospect of collaborating With local businesses Is especially exiling. DEBA represents a tightly knit and dynamic downtown business community, and partnerships with Colorado Railbike Adventures could not only entice visitors to explore our vibrant downtown for shopping and dining but also enhance foot traffic, thereby inv►goraling our local economy. 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