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10/25/1972 Sign Freeway agreement with Colo. Dept
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SIGN FREEWAY AGREEMENT
WITH COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
RELOCATION PORTION STATE HIGHWAY #34
PROJECT F 034-2 (1) :
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners, Weld County,
Colorado that they hereby sign a freeway agreement, currently known as Project
F 034-2 (1) Greeley - East, which passes through Weld County, Colorado, with
the Department of Highways, dated October 1, 1972, a copy of said agreement is
hereto attached and made a part of this resolution.
The above and foregoing resolution was,on motion duly made and
seconded, adopted by the following vote: `���
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HE B A 0 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DATED: OCTOBER 25, 1972
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October 1, 1972
F 034-2 (1)
Weld County
FREEWAY AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, dated this 1st day of October, A. D. 1972,
by and between the DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS of the STATE DEPARTMENT
OF HIGHWAYS of the STATE OF COLORADO, hereinafter called the
"Division, " and the COUNTY OF WELD, hereinafter called the "County, "
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, under authority of the laws of the United States and
of the State of Colorado, by and with the concurrence and approval
of the U. S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Adminis-
tration, certain State and Federal funds have been allocated for
the purpose of improving portions of relocated State Highway No.
34, which passes through the County, said improvements being
shown on Exhibit A, which is attached hereto, and by reference
incorporated as a part hereof, and
WHEREAS, by reason of the volume and speed of traffic on
said highway and the particular danger tp the safety of the
traveling public by collisions between vehicles proceeding in
opposite directions thereon or between vehicles at intersections
of said highway with other public highways or at approaches to
said highway from private property abutting thereon, the State
Highway Commission has designated said portions of said highway
to be a freeway in accordance with the Statutes of the State of
Colorado duly made and provided, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said statutes, the County having
jurisdiction over the County highways to be affected, desires
to agree upon the character and extent to which said County
highways are to have ingress to and egress from the arterial
lanes of said highway.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the .
mutual covenants and agreements herein contained and the faith-
ful performance thereof, the parties hereto promise and agree
as follows :
I. The Division agrees:
A. To make plans and specifications for the project
currently designated as F 034-2 (1) , but which
designation is subject to change, and will let
the contract for and supervise the construction
of the project, all with funds allocated by the
State and Federal Government and without any ex-
pense to the County for such construction.
October 1, 1972
F 034-2 (1)
Weld County
II. The County agrees:
A. That when and to the extent requested by the
Division, it will assist the Division in pro-
curing the necessary rights of way and access
rights required for Project F 034-2 (1) by
either purchase or condemnation in accordance
with 120-6-11, CRS '63, provided, however, that
payment for said right of way and access rights
is made from State and Federal funds.
III. The Division and County mutually agree:
A. That public ingress to and egress from the
arterial lanes on said Freeway to and from
County highways to be affected shall be per-
mitted only at the following locations shown
on Exhibit A.
1. At the intersection of the approach
to the County road and the Frontage
road in the SE4 Section 16, T. 5 N. ,
R. 65 W. , Sixth Principal Meridian
(Freeway Survey Station 519-) to and
from both sides of the Freeway.
2. At the intersection of the approach to
the County road on or near the Section
. Line common to the SE4 Section 13, T. 5 N. ,
R. 65 W., and the SW4 Section 18, T. 5 N. ,
R. 64 W. , Sixth Principal Meridian (Free-
way Survey Station 702±) to and from the
South side only of the Freeway.
B. The following County road will remain open but
will be separated from the Freeway with access
denied to the arterial lanes of the Freeway.
' la. At the intersection of the County
road (1st Avenue) on or near the
Section Line common to the SW4 Section
16 and the SE4 Section 17, T. 5 N. ,
R. 65 W. , Sixth Principal Meridian
(Freeway Survey Station 270±) .
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October 1, 1972
F 034-2 (1)
Weld County
C. All other County highways, streets, avenues,
boulevards, alleys or other public ways
presently in existence and use within said
County which may be affected will be closed
at or near the point o£ their intersection
with the Freeway.
D. Except as may be provided by law, no city
street, County highway, or other public way
of any kind shall hereafter be opened into
or connected with said Freeway, unless the
Chief Engineer, with the approval of the •
Governor and the approval and concurrence of
the Federal Highway Administration consents
in writing thereto.
E. That if the designation of the project is
changed as indicated in Paragraph I (A) here-
of, this change in no way shall affect the
terms of this Agreement.
IV. That public ingress to and egress from the arterial
lanes of said Freeway to and from other State Highways to be
affected, subject to modifications by the Department, shall be
permitted only at the following locations shown on Exhibit A.
A. At the intersection of State Highway No. 34
(U.S. 34) in the SW4 Section 14, T. 5 N. ,
R. 65 W. , Sixth Principal Meridian (Freeway
Survey Station 6081) to and from both sides
of the Freeway.
B. At the intersection of State Highway No. 37
on or near the Section Line common to the SW4
Section 16 and the SEa Section 17, T. 5 N. ,
R. 64 W. , Sixth Principal Meridian (Freeway
Survey Station 806_) to and from both sides
of the Freeway.
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F 034-2 (1)
Weld County
V. Ingress to and egress from the arterial lanes of the Free-
way as described above in Paragraphs III and IV has reference only
to public ingress and egress with respect to County Roads and
other State Highways under County and Division jurisdiction.
The matter of private access to the arterial lanes of the Free-
way from private property abutting thereon will be taken care
of either by providing a local service road, outer highway, or
frontage road leading to points of public access, by providing
a private access or by acquisition of the access rights, as may
be found most expedient by the Division.
VI. All of the covenants and agreements herein contained
shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successor
and assigns of the parties hereto respectively.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused the
foregoing Agreement to be executed the day and year first
hereinabove written.
ATTEST: THE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS of the
STATE DEPARTMENT OFHIGHWAYS
TA O COLORADO
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THE COUNTY OF WELD
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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STATE CONTROLLER 1/ -;i‘c AIL i - l'ir_ Chairman
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
DUKE W. DUNBAR
Attorney Gener 1
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STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
CHAS. E. SHUMATE • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
STATE OF COLORADO
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS DISTRICT 4
LAURENCE C. BOWER WAYNE CAPRON
CHIEF ENGINEER DISTRICT ENGINEER
P.O. BOX 850-1420 - 2nD ST. • GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 • (303) 353-1232
October 17, 1972 F 034-2(1)
Greeley - East
Weld County Commissioners
Weld County Court House
9th Street & 9th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Gentlemen:
Attached are four copies of a Freeway Agreement be-
tween Weld County and the Division of Highways dated
October 1, 1972, in connection with Project F 034-2(1) ,
Greeley - East.
If this Agreement is satisfactory, please have three
copies signed by the County, with attest and seal of the
County Clerk, and return to this office for further pro-
cessing. The other copy may be retained by the County
pending receipt of fully executed copy.
Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.
Very truly yours,
L. C. BOWER
CHIEF ENGINEER
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Submitted herewith for your review is a DRAFT
Environmental Statement required by Section
102 (2) (c)(c) of the NEP Act of 1969 for our
Project No. 034-2'0.)
Location Greeley - East
Any comments you might have that should be
considered in the planning and design of this
project should be forwarded to the Division of
Highways at the earliest possible date.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Very truly yours,
CHAS. E. SHUMATE
Chief Engineer
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L C. BOWER
Deputy Chief Engineer
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DOUNTY OF WELD
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COV'.TV CI EpK AND FECOIM
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C'lc,..':n.N 3 SECTION i3(2 ) 11y , 2.i.. 91-190
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i.a:' p .),C:G..3 l 034-2(1) , Greeley Bypass - itis'i, CCY.iL::enC¢a at the SOiTtlt
treelty i ., __sa'. tg' ...: U,3 34 and U.S. 35 ala4 ektends easterly and south-
• Iy `.or a dist:mac of atoht eleven miles to a point on prevent U.S. 34
shsht le c..::::� J.st of a present a ne underpass ae-ar the cum-
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a . /.' of "Stant. , :.L:`p showing the proposed route is attached. The proposed
.... �a_i,"'� ;-,::. t which i , a'.::G K:i1i�Ri as, .. i _- __ _:�..-.�., :..�,� '.: .... ..,> and War. .-r
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_ .".. _.. in t..i.. ., >cu..iVit _t�_._ii..g .�... Lfi., taofflti*.i tftcrilate. Other alternate
.. .ates t..,__ . .. .._ discussed 4_ the Location Hearin... :ire also shown on the map
and will be discussed in another section of this statement.
The Northern Alternate location was approved by F.R.W.A.
F.lt.'w.A. on May 15,
O, -iOVi..'.v ., s PP 20.--6 had :uan strictly adhered to. A Lace-
:on Pu'aIic Rearing was hold on 1'ebruary 10, 1970. Reference is made: here
to said Haoriug hcfacra dr.: the large smennt of data that was attached to the
aeport containing vi itten stdtemen±s from groups, agencies, and individuals,
ell of which w.:rn considered in making the final decision on the project io-
dation. ReioceSian assistance was explained at the Nearing and offered for
.. e __loest_an of displaced so-coons or businesses as a result of future right
of way acquisition in connection with the project.
The proposed location is described in more detail as follows: Beginning
at lane South Greeley T. ,te Ana._,,:: with S.H. 05, thecae ru:_aing east and cross-
ing the Platte River on a 45 degree skew approximately 3/4 mile upstream of
e prevent S.S. 34 crossing. The a."ig.w,erJt, tarn cra;,ae'a and parallels the
north side o e:;'_ "lag U.S. 34 to a point approximately 1/4 mile east of
1C rsey. here, it ..wings uaathuasterly crossing over the Union Pacific
Railroad approximately 3.000 feet wen.; of the existing U.S. 34 underpass.
The alffassmf tla.a preateat .ye:r.._ nste ly to a anctio'n with existing U.S. 34
where it treverses along the north and east sides of the present highway.
The total 'deg-eh of this locution 13 11.27 miles.
The pL.r f.:;e of the projeet is to continue the V.J. 34 Bypass, which tra-
verses around the City of Greeley, and to improve a hazardous section ta Oi� th
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highway.a, is a segment of a primary arterial Highway that begins at a
„aact-inn Wien U.S. 40 near Granby, Colorado; and travels through Rocky Mountain
aatiJmal Para end the ce fannies of Grand hake, Enter Park, Loveland Greeley,
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and Kersey, Colorado. U.S. J. connects with interstate 80S at Wiggins and
shun cone ..,.ee ee herl;y to `sisraka. The project will ',provide much safer and
convenient :oval service between the Xersay community and the City of Greeley.
An agreement wee Pale with the firm of Nelson, Haley, Patterson, and
cisirS, Inc., Cruelty. Color do. on October 10 . 1969, to make a location study.
Tae into..intoef.1 rfpert, made previous to the Location Rearing is included
la ems date .,G..:G.... _eha \;'_ th the Location Hearing Report, After the Location
was approved, ensthur arreement dated December lo, 1970, was made with the
seta ii,... co provide design services for a Design Nearing and preparation of
final constructioni nd specifications for a portion of the approved lo-
caciah. The firm is pri] '1'tiy engaged In this work, Also on file is a
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Ceeeie;:e , :"+.:Iee ne:ey deoiee :;t::dy with em'• hasio en the Northern Altercate
thee 1. 43 propaeed by the Coezeltt:nt efter tha Loeation hearing.
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L� 1,,,.} c::��:..ii�..'.r•rr i1'k'f►i�✓:. �1 1�i1i� ,C:1•�.1.ii�l�.c �V� t i.�L'. ENVIRONMENT
he project should not cause a major imeact on the environment; however,
e project e? e.° es this could not be constructed without involving many en-
vironmental factor: moot of which are of a minor nature. Both positive and
a:egeelv0 fect:ore will be discussed briefly.
a. A fw:iti,er, :ie er facility for handling hiehee vc3Llmts of traffic will be
e;"avided with wider lance and fewer aad flatter curves. Through traffic
will be bet te: served and local traffic and commuters between Greeley and
_ereey will benefit by the savings in time and the increased safety and
co::ve .ience.
b. ..aL:Cnomie activity Td).11 be benefltted both from the busiiess generated
dering coeseruction and also from, the continued support the location
might have on the local bu;sinesse, in the vicinity of the present high-
way through Kersey. It is aloo felt that the facility will increase the
property values adjacent to and near it, has having a beneficial effect
on the ecoilr.'my.
c. The project" continues the improvement of a route that is a major acct'.;s
to recreation areas ineludi:►g Eates Park, Rocky Mountain National 2:ark,
Trail Ridge road and many cultural areas.
Negative Factors
a. The location traverses along approximately six miles of irrigated land
east of the river, dislocates three private residences and a small service
station, aad a3evers diagonally one large parcel east of Kersey.
b. The location is closer to the school and residential area of the Town of
Kersey than any of the oohs:' routes studied.
c. The .ocatioa j1iCeents a barrier along the north edge of RCrsey that will
have az effect on future growth of the `gown to the north. In a report
prepared by the Colored° State Planning Office entitled "The Future
Kersey deeeads on ..." it was stated that any future residential develop-
ment cecoee wed by the :7igii\/ay would tend to string out along this noeth-
ere roue not necessarily in the immediate Kersey area.. In another elec-
tion of said repot , it ztatcd t:fl.'+t, if the route is located north of
towa, i eteneive highway beairene will locate at the northwest corner of
t:uyNn end &trine C,t:.rt fei eng the tit3uth side of the highway. A copy of this
report wee included with the public Rearing data previously submitted.
J. ADVEe'_l;: i;?*'TAM';�l;STA L i:.F1°ECTS VVICW CANNOT B8 AVOIDED SEDULD THE PROPOSAL BE
All of the iid'e:.eive factors listed in the previous section as havins an
imeac't on the environment could be considered as unavoidable when this proj-
ect is completed.
The c:...y a:.,:er t. .a,rai4e'o :; Gffcc•≥.„ known at this lirae would be those
c•.i:;.'ectee with the noriaal cut :,nd ..ill o?erat ons connected with highway
.:: ....::i:': �.'�.'4 }i:C.••7i:..... .;overal alt{srneeC.s were considered and were
iaLmbered Aiterl` . ee I, 2, end and were ke wa as Northern, Middle. and South-
ern, rc:;p eeeieeiy„ _.cl :.dditien to tC ee° ti1:.'ee alternates, a fourth alter•.see
:l•;v-:a ee :.he Paeer Lino ii.te.i.er•naee wee studied. Sine Alternate No. 1, or the
.,ii:-'i:....-till, nee 1•'\':en a')'3eoveG:, tea oehere, namely No. 2, No. 3 and the Pcwer-
eec hore as alternatives to the proposed pro A deccrip-
`eioa of each alternative and any adverse envi.rO:.i:a ntal effects is as follows:
I'll ornate eo. 2. Middle li.itezazte
This Alternate would swing southeast from the South Greeley Interchange
and would cross the South Platte River perpendicularly, approximately one
mile soutilE:eut of the present U.S. 4 Croysine. It curvea to the east for
about lk milee and then swings southeaeterly over the Union Pacific railroad
;:racks to a line approwima::ely 1?; miler south of present UPS• 34 and then
eroceedc +zee:,tc:1y to a Junction with the pressent U.S. +34�� e p'troxirw::�.:ely one
mile eout.heast o the railroad nderpaee, where it foIlo iJ•• along the north
;and eest side of preseilt U.S. 34. The length of this Alternate is 11.14
miles. The adverse environmental effects of this plternaee include;
a. Two conflicts with a Bureau of Reclamation powerline.
b. Service to Kersey would entail the at-grade crossing of the railroad
south of town.
c. It severe an extensive turkey farm operation.
d. In irrigated eections, it would sever some parcels i:7 hall.
e. It would leave the present U.S. 34 grade separation with the railroad on
the State systole.
f. It would reduce the aervice 4o the east Greeley area north of the river.
hie Alternate was eliminated from consideration prior to the Location
lice:zit.3 as ite cotiT;ie;:s_ed coot was about the same as the Puwerline Alternate
and: les benefits tic:cc not comparable.
ltt•:ineee We. 3., Soui:z nIn Alternate
aia. tt.lterI:.ate start, at the South Greeley Interchange, travels south-
ene e.ly acre•ee the South _'_rite :ever at ::ha same location as the Middle
Aiteraate aed ;: ea cc+ntinue,s southeasterly to a point approximately two miles
eoueh of ex_ztiia2; U.S. 34. _t then generally follows aloag the north :ride
of the Gilekore Ditch and fo'_lowe a cection line easterly to present U.S. 34
and then eouti..:..:eterly along the north and eat sides of U.S. 34 to the pro-
po.eu terminus. 'he 'ieegt e of this Altercate is 11.25 miles. The adverse
e viroamental effects of this Alternate are;
. It diccgonell'y' severs irrigated land for approximately Vi miles.
b. Ib rasp _es partial relocation of a l go turkey farm operation.
.,. It cuts through a circnslar sprinkling system.
d. It crosses the largest number of irrigation ditches.
o. Attraction of the facility .,could increase vehicle crobsings of railroad
trec::J south of aersey.
would not provide good service to Kersey due to its distance south of
town.
g. It would not provide Loot access to east Greeley area north of the river.
h. It has two conflicts with the powerline.
i. It dislocates two residences.
Power Lille Alternate
This Alternate begins at the South Greeley interchange and crosses the
South: Platte River in the same location as the Middle and Southern Alternates.
F:.o".: the river crc sin7<a it sowin , aote ly just south of the river along the
south side of the Bureau of Reciama_ion°s power £in.. It then proceeds east-
er£y to a point approximately two miles west of Kersey, where it leaves the
eowerline to cross over the Union Pacific Railroad and then swings parallel
to the north side Of the power line and continues easterly to connect with
present U.S. 34 approximately one-half mile southeast of the existing rail-
road underpass. Tee route :'could follow the north: aed east sides a of U.S. 34
to the proposed terminus. The length of this Alternate is 11.15 miles. The
adverse environmental effects of this Alternate are:
a. It traverses approximately six miles of irrigated land.
b. It dislocates three private residences.
c. Attraction of the new facility would increase the number of conflicts
with the railroad crossing south of Kersey.
d, It has a conflict with the power line at the south end of the river cross-
ing.
e. The adjacency of the pocwer'line would detract from the aesthetic value of
the route.
f. It provide, poor service to the tact Greeley area north of the river.
TEE REASONS FOR SELECTING TEE NORTHERN ROUTE ARE AS FOLLOWS:
a. There was considerable opposition to the other routes.
b. The Northern Route was preferred from a local service standpoint.
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c. The ; e r't.'iern Route permits stage construction which would permit the fa-
cility to be in ;service leech sooner after the initial outlay of funds.
d. le would require minus:: modification of existing travel patterns.
e. Kerney ':esiderts `veuld not have to cro,ce the Union Pacific railroad tracks
to ,et to the aew highway. Kersey reoideats are keenly aware of the Fad-
vaetageo of this lector, as they well remember :he school bus-train acci-
dent of December 14, 1931, in which 20 children were killed and 17 were
injured.
f. It would d provide the m.oci direct service to Kersey and Would continue to
sup:es-t existing businesses along present ILS. 34 in Kersey.
g. It eliminates a hazardous railroad underpass east of Kersey from future
uae by through traffic.
h. It does not involve the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation Powerline.
. i. On analysis of the foregoing reasons, is mi3ht be said that a, b, d, e,
and f were an expression of citizen approval and desire for the proposed
project.
5. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWITEN LOCAL SEORT-`ERN US13 AND LONG-TERM PRODUCTIVITY
The proposed Northern Alternate is advantageous over the other alterna-
tives in the long-terry use of the environment in that the project will take
a minimum of potentially productive land. It also allows the growth of
business in the area :.lone the present road which will serve as a frontage
road. Vthere the present road is crossed by the new location approximately
four and three quarters miler; went of Kersey, there will ultimately be a
diamond interchange coast"iuc:ted which will provide for business route U.S. 34
traffic as well as local traffic. Immediately east of Ke.reey where the new
route lea✓ez the present road, that portion eacterly of the new location will
be left in place to serve the local traffic. This section of the old route
will be connected by channelized intersections to the new location. The
freeway-type concept will and at the Kersey Interchange.
The proposed facility will satisfy present and future functional needs
for at least 20 years hence, and could be modified by adding additional lanes
without acquiring additional right of way and would then satisfy the future
needs for meny more years than the initial 20-;rear design period.
5. IRREITMISIET2 AND XRRETRIEVABLE OaMMITM2NT OF RESOURCES
There will be no reeeurees other than normal construction materials ir-
revervibly or irretrievable committed to the ;project. The lard could be re-
turned to its natural etate by obliteration, if done properly, should the
need ever arize.
7. PM�M.'S AND 071.TECTIONS
In fulfilliee the 1:4quireiients of PPM 20-v in connection with the hold-
in3 of the Location iQ:e'rine, objections were voiced to all of the Alternates
else. made, were no objections to the
C 'I '.ret'i and that the 'feed. for the improvement
. ., _ ..- a _� A; GJ._d u:._;.. "yea a by the people. A cempleta of gencie's and groups con-
tactea hy he ieovnultea is ehon , e tht inet__ _ report. Also attached to
tee eocatioe heariag nepoit a of „t., associations, and indi-
viduals
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,., y-0 response,
V u,..!�.L3 t...a ware notified of the :3a1_C t._r..Y,:,. i7@lf lc.urunSvy if one was
received, is also attached to said Hearing Report.
As stated in Section 2 of ..•....,. .G102'ty oi4e of the negative factors af-
fectleg the enyi;.onment is the fact that the prepsand location coves nearer
Le eneYw ......Joi fecilities and lasid 'Tti::.i areas than any of the other
laceWaae, the present time, here are three educabiodal buildiags in
Rarsay that serve the 'I'u_ Diserict. These consist of
a a e_ sr-J.. .'.o: high School, _n Elementary School, and a Special Education
ezniding, all beet_. :in the northeast section of the town. These buildings,
ucufiy n
c...'wivic with OEvt athletic facilities, occupy -7 ..rF:aG of land within
a - ` Colorado State Planning Commission,
,_u._ t:7(7.+. i'i tort T' >OT: prepared C'i'"Lc^u b ' .;L t ; v
total of 32 acres of _and is recC6:'minded for the future expansion of the
School. This area extends to the east and north corporate limits of the town.
The present . _,;a:':,uy is adjacent to tone north edge of this present and pro-
posed school tract. This p eeev'et road will be converted to a service road
that will confect to the freeway near the northwest edge of towa2. School
boundaries will � affected by the highway. Access to the schools will
nti)l. Jc affected_t
...... be cheeeeed. The school has ten bus .otter: at the p.. etcat time which
would be affected by any of the routes studied. They :lave three buses that
croes present U.S. 34 and go :forth for their routes. `_Tree more buses travel
ast and south, using existing U.S. 34 as .art of their route. The remaining
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G:d32£. work south 2P.d west of Kersey.`•� .c alternatives &:.0 the -
..._ ..•�. GF the studied, pro-
posed Northern acute would have ees: crossing conflicts, but would have more
bts travel ':_.tai the roathry la setting to teal ffv..:. tha aC'.howl. When the
.:'_eewey is developed to itz wibizate sage, there will be n0 at-grade cross-
ings from _ ertey l7:'_ b, initial construction will have -grade crossing con-
trolled by stop signs with prevision for left-turn storage lanes for movement
frem the freeway. In studying the planning report pea aced for the City, it
appears that anticipated its Lela nt,..al development on the north side of the
highway 6% uld not be ...:.c:: tO juttiiy „lie need for a pedestrian overpass at
the school. It is probable tni.a development, should it occur, will String
out along the hide:tvey f:ar enough to require the UGC of school buses for
serving the residents north of the highway.
Health and welfare facilities that serve Kersey and the
.�' n 1 c. area traversed
by the highway ace located tot ..he County S.,..._ in Greeley near the western
terrines of the project. Accessibility t0 these facilities are by USP. of
the preeent highwoy. This ttte will continue to be available for use or
these facilities may be reached by way of the new freeway. The Service
ce1ts:a themselves will not bC affeeted by thb lighnay.
The health well be nor aed safety of the public have been considered
(uu ing the 1)1z-seeing t t. e. The „efeby of _he ii °' .,_f itself will be greatly
improved Xee to the wider .:..:.nee, flatter cure e, tVttlli sight distance and
additional lanes. -'„ � Preliminary ..aaian Study, the suggested
u toot t.J..., ...t....t o .tc.l lRl..uu:y g
location of a Roadside C isyshown along with an artist's conception of the
Amt
poseibili i.es Location of the poasible 7L:17_,: io ezer the ptei ent crossing
of the South Platte River.
The prevniline levels of noise and a=ir pollution will be affected by
the normal increase in traffic volume. The location of the prepoced route
at the or 4 ea t corue: of tha corporate limits i e approximately 300 feet
nai tees ly of the present hiehway. In order to construct a diamond interchange
with 5. 1. 37 at the nori i1,7eat corner of Kereey, the new location has been
placed a5J ;:o 00 feet north of the precent highway. The nearest present
ec. idence is Xersey would be about 450 feet from the new line whereas at the
1)r . .._.,. i; ',�y :him 3a:.c rosidence is only about 50 feet from the exieting
"I•.z;i:.. , .. The aa:....ultan.. .,u ,g ,,,.., tI:at th., wide area between the school and
`� facility ° n .s rve Flt' a park and a noise buffer zone.
�a.ai�.: '.vilfi 1 �•' be Sc1L V.i L:.:�e'd LQ ca u
n the ,'s,:indecaping Sectien of the Preliminary Design Study, he further states
that prime coecera cheald be given to the Keroey area and that landscaping
pleated informally along the aoutil side of he highway ac it passes through
Keescy will provide ecethetic as well as buffering qualities. It iS alto
meneJ.:la'ed by the Concuitant that sound control can be obtained by a natural
appea:ri-ag v^.:ilcth barrier which, when l ndscaaed, would provide Screening of
eight as well air t:ound. Just the fact the through traffic will be 300 to
400 feet further away from the school and Town of Kersey ocould decrease, to
a co.asiderabie extent, the objectionable noise and air pollution from the in-
creaeed traffic.
The only wildlife known to inhabit the area are small game, such ae
rabbits, squirrels and birds. They should not be adversely affected as no
important vegetative sources will to harmed or destroyed. There will be no
disruption of ;paths traditionally used by migratory wildlife.
There have been several archeological excavations made in recent years
in the area north and west of .jersey. It is possible there are other un-
known locations along the: South Platte River that remain to be discovered.
There were no recorded objections to the northern Route at the Location Bear-
ing f;;om archeological sources. Should any artifacts be discovered or other
archeological or historical site; be uncovered during the constructioil, every
effort will be made to preserve them and an opportunity will be afforded for
their removal by the proper agency or society involved.
The location of the termini of this project made the crossing of the
Platte River inevitable, It is believed there would be little difference in
the amount: of possible pollution of the River as far as the various alter-
nates are concerned. It is recognized that the Northern Route will croce on •
the eharpeet skew which may entail more chanael worts. :any of the locations
will require the removal of objectionable sand bars that would cause some
temporary silting of the stream during the coaotruction procera. Also, ;Tome
minor pollution is possible during the driving of piling or placing of foot-
Ines at any of the locations. Normal care will be exercised during conctruc-
tion to prevent unnecessary pollution of the stream. (Sanitary facilities
will be provided for the men.)
Ire April of 1570, a letter was received by the District Engineer from
Mr. ,Tames E. rartman, Deputy State Historian for the State Historical Society
of Colorado. His letter referred to a request of :ass Hazel Johnson of
Greeley, Colorado, coecerning a marker commemorating an Overland Stage Station
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operative daring the 1604;. According to Miss Johneon, the marker was
Y� '7 + he G �. she tines �
:;� _ ::�: during i9 ', by the Greeley �.io:.:. Club sitr� ..:.., su„�� te..
that the :iii;:.way reconstruction project might offer: an opportunity to move
it :roe. ite .reeant obscure location to sate better, more accessible :rite
along the highway. lir. Hartman seated in his letter that it was not a marker
epo Bored by the Society and they had no record of it. He suggested we con-
tact Else Johnson if we wicked to pursue the matter further. The District
did locate tib! marker and found it to be approximately one ,pile south of the
present U.S. 34 Platte River bridge east of Greeley, on a County Road in the
front yard of a fa.r'a7 ho'u:ic. This information and the inscription on the
merker was sent to Niel.: ;;ohncon with the suggestion that should she wish to
;uree. Ia ._er o£ r loeatiL g the :raiser, she contact the Lions Club of
Greeley with the thought that they might be interested in it as one of their
projects. `7 = re hse developed to date. No other Historical Sites
:'.aM:cis, i"1:..�. ;C:i' .....: � •
are sown to be involved�in the project.
3. S IZPS TO BELAKE i'i r. O maxi=a:.J. HAM
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mized ;y blending slc-;es and channels into the adjacent landscape; by rough-
ening slopes to receive moisture and seeds; by utilizing riprap and spur
dirks for channel protection where required and by epecial treatment of any
unavoidable construction scar: such as haul roads and material pits.
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