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Larry Brandt
Ryan Helfand
Ed Martens
Emily NlcMurtrey
James Walker
Little Thompson Water District
October 20, 2021
District Manager:
Amber Kauffman
835 E Highway 56
Berthoud, CO 80513
P: 970-532-2096
F: 970-532-3734
www.LTWD.org
Krystal Rowland - AGPROfessionals
3050 67th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80634
970-535-9318
krowland@agpros.com
Dear Ms. Rowland:
This letter is in response to your request for a water service commitment for three 5/8 -inch non-
residential taps on the properties located near the intersection of Weld County Road 54 (WCR 54) and
Weld County Road 15 (WCR 15), Johnstown, CO, or more generally described as follows:
PORTION OF E1/2 OF SEC.1 , TSN, R67W -- WELD COUNTY, CO
Parcel 095719100059
The District provides water service within its service area as defined by the District. The provision of
water service by extension of existing water Tines of the District to the above property and the
installation of taps for lots is done under the terms of the Rules and Regulations of the District
established by the Board of the District from time to time. You may obtain acopy of the Rules and
Regulations from the District. This letter outlines the provisions of the Rules and Regulations; however,
this letter does not change any provisions of the Rules and Regulations. The Board of the District may
alter and amend the Rules and Regulations at any time, and the provisions of this letter are subject to
alteration and amendment based on changes in the Rules and Regulations of the District.
We currently own and operate a 12 -inch diameter waterline along WCR 15. We also own and operate
a 6 -inch diameter waterline along Weld County Road 56 (WCR 56), that also traverses the subject
property. The District can commit to provide service to the requested three 5/8 -inch non-residential
taps, subject to the following additional limitations on the provision of water service:
1) All improvements to District facilities required to provide service will be the financial
responsibility of the developer in accordance with the District Rules and Regulations. All
improvements must conform to District Specifications.
2) The proposed lot along WCR 56 should be sewed from the existing 6 -inch diameter
waterline along WCR 56. The remaining two proposed lots should be served from the
existing 12 -inch diameter waterline along WCR 15.
3) As a result of the proposed southern lot and the existing railroad rights of way, the future
tap and meter pit will not be located on the property which it is proposed to serve. As such,
it will be necessary for you to create an easement exclusive to the District surrounding the
future meter pit and service line from the meter pit to the east property boundary parcel
095719400002, which is the adjacent southern property. This exclusive easement must be
a minimum of 10 feet in width and centered on the future meter pit and service to the
mainl ine.
See attached map showing a graphical representation of approximate tap and meter pit
locations and the required easement.
4) It is also required that you create a utility easement of similar geometry for the future service
line west of the future meter pit to the proposed southern lot. This utility easement will
allow maintenance of the future service line downstream of the meter which is the
responsibility of the homeowner.
5) The existing 6 -inch diameter waterline that traverses the subject property is assumed to be
in easement. However, the District does nothave record of this easement. Please provide a
copy of the recorded easement. If no easement exists, a new 20 -foot wide exclusive
easement will be required for the portion of the 6 -inch diameter waterline that traverses the
subject property.
6) Little Thompson Water District does not accept cash in lieu payments for water rights
for developments, The developer will be required to provide water rights to meet the
minimum projected needs of the proposed development at 0.70 acre-feet per tap, totaling to
2.10 acre-feet. Please contact the District's water resources staff, Nancy Koch, at 970-344-
6388 or Amanda Hoff, at 970-344-6304, to discuss options for water dedication for the
development.
7) It should be noted that the specific water needs for the requested taps as it relates to flow
rates and projected use were not identified in the request. As such, if it is determined that a
larger tap is required due to flow rates and projected annual usage for the proposed lots, a
new commitment letter will be required.
8) Please note that fire flow was not evaluated with this commitment request. Should fire flow
be required, the applicant should contact the District for potential system upgrade
requirements and fees for this provision.
Please note that the annual allotment for a 5/8 -inch non-residential tap is 228,000 gallons (0.70 acre-
feet). Responsible water use and conservation are of significant importance to ensuring the District has
adequate water supply for all its customers. We strongly recommended that you, as the customer, strive
to keep your water use to be within your annual allotment of 228,000 gallons (030 acre-feet) for the
requested taps.
It should also be noted that the requested 5/8 -inch non-residential taps may not be appropriately sized
for the proposed heavy industrial uses of the properties. Upon development of the proposed lots, the
projected water use will need to be submitted to the District for review. Based on the projected water
use and the review from the District, larger taps may be required.
This commitment letter will expire two years from the date of this letter if the tap has not been
purchased, paid for and installed by that date of expiration. Please note that tap fees can change at any
time within this two-year period. The current fee for one 5/8 -inch non-residential tap is $21,000 with
installation and materials provided by the District. This fee does not include the required raw water
dedication of 0.70 acre-feet per tap as noted in item 6) herein.
YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED THAT THE RULES, REGULATIONS AND TARIFFS OF
THE DISTRICT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE; AND THIS LETTER IS
ISSUED WITH THE SPECIFIC LIMITATION THAT THE DISTRICT MAY CHANGE THE
RULES, REGULATIONS AND TARIFFS APPLICABLE TO THE ABOVE PROPERTY AT
ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE TO YOU OR ANY PERSON.
Thank you and please contact the District with any questions.
Regards,
Brad K Eaton, PE
District Engineer
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Little Thompson Water District
COMMITMENT LETTER REQUEST (NON-RESIDENTIAL)
Commitment Fees (fees must be included with request Ietter}:
0 — 4 Taps = $100 per tap
5 — BO Taps = $ 500
Over 80 Taps = $500 plus Engineering Fees
Date: 09/01/2021
Email or Mad Commitment Letter Requests to:
Jake Hebert, PE
Civil Engineer II
jheBert@ltwdrorg
Little Thompson Water District
835 Ei Hwy 56
Berthoud, CO 80513
PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF REQUESTED TAP(s)PT NE4 N2SE4ALS PT NW4 OF S19, T5 N, Re7w�J
APPROXIMATE DISTANCE FROM NEAREST INTERSECTION (IDENTIFY COUNTY AND INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS)
35.22 -acre portion Is south along WCR 56 & approximately 590 feet west of WeR 16. 61.58 -acre portion Is west onWeR 15 & approx. 3,600 feet south ci WCR 56.
36.49 -acre portion Is west on WCR 15 to the west & approx. 3,150 feet south of WCR 56 & between Union Pacific Railroad and Great Western Railroad.
(Attach sketch of project and any description.) • Please see attached map and latter for details
SECTION 19 TOWNSHIP 5 RANGE 67 PARCEL NUMBER: TBD
Number of Taps Requested; 3 Tap Size: Standard
Water Needs: OPM TBD r Gallons/Day Annual Usage (Gallons)
Special Use: Fire Flow Requirements: TBD
Contact information of person requesting tap(s),
Krystal Rowland - AfPROfessionals
Name (please print)
3050 67th Avenue
Mailing Address
Greeley, CO 80634
City, State, Zip
(970) 535-9318
Phone
(970) 535-9854
Fax
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cio Jake Hebert, PE
835 E. HWY 56
Berthoud, CO 80513
Dear Mr. Hebert,
AGPROfessionals is submitting this Commitment Letter Request for evidence of Little Thompson
Water District's ability to provide water service to the following property for the purposes of a Weld
County Change of Zone (COZ):
Legal Description: PT NE4 & N2SE4 ALSO PT NW4 OF S19, T5N, R67W
• Property Owner: R.H. Amen Farms, LLC
Prior to submitting the COZ application for the property, three quit claim deeds will be recorded to
divide the land into three parcels. The COZ application for the proposed parcels are as follows:
• Approximately 35.22 -acre parcel (vacant)
Approximately 36.46 -acre parcel (vacant)
• Approximately 61.58 -acre parcel (vacant)
The proposed COZ for all three portions is Heavy Industrial (I-3) for an undetermined development
plan. Due to the three portions being vacant land, we must demonstrate the ability to supply water for
the three parcels. There are existing Little Thompson Water District taps serving the four single-
family residences that will be excluded from the above listed portions of the property permitted once
1 C 2O -0158 and SUB 2O -O015 are recorded.
A map of the proposed division of land is included with this letter. Please contact me if you require
any additional information. My contact information is listed below.
Sincerely,
Krystal Rowland
Land Planning Tech
(970) 535-9318
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