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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20193568.tiffINVENTORY OF ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Applicant: Eduardo Salvador Rivera Torres (Nunn Downs) Case Number USR19-0022 Submitted or Prepared Prior to Hearing At Hearing 1 Surrounding Property Owner Letter — King — received May 1, 2019 X 2 Surrounding Property Owner Letter — King — received May 3, 2019 X 3 Surrounding Property Owner Letter — Mistier — received May 3, 2019 X 4 Surrounding Property Owner Letter Burkhart May 10, 2019 X — — received 5 Surrounding Property Owner Letter — Davis — received May 10, 2019 X 6 Surrounding Property Owner Letter — Varra M.ay 10, 2019 X —received 7 Surrounding Property Owner Letter — Mistier — received June 3, 2019 X 8 Surrounding Property Owner Letter — Picker — received June 27, 2019 (in favor) X 9 Surrounding Property Owner Letter — King received July 8, 2019 X — 10 Registration Occupational License Racing Application X — I hereby certify that the one item identified herein was submitted to the Department of Planning Services at or prior to the scheduled Planning Commissioners hearing. ' Angela SAiyder, Planner Dear Folks, I am writing this letter to oppose the proposed Nunn Downs Horse Race Facility/ at the corner of WCR21 and WCR102. My family and I have lived here for twenty years, and are witnessing unprecented growth, mostly horse people with large, expensive homes. We are consistently defending our livelyhood from the likes of uranium mines, tollroads, etc. We live here foe the peace and quiet. Now this! Numerous times have been told my property values were worth nothing because of these activities, until we rallied to run them off. I'm confident a Mexican horse race track will do it again. I live two miles west on WCR17, the major throughway for the area and the only treated road for miles around. I am confident race attendees will choose to travel WCR17 way more than the proposed route of WCR1Y. The road crews struggle to keep WCR17 in shape for the current resident use. I question the number of people that will attend the events. It is suggested there will be only a few hundred, while there is speculation the number could actually be 1,000 or more. The fire danger is so real. I have witnessed countless prarie fires. The last one two years ago that brought four fire departments and nearly all tv news stations. It was total kaos as residents were scrambling to save livestock and structures. The prarie is just as snsitive, and dangerous, as the mountains concerning devastating fire. The people attending the horse races will not respect that. It would be very naive to believe there won't be drugs, alcohol, and associated rebel rousing (cartel). could go on forever about the horrible treatment of the horses, along with potential disease they might introduce to the healthy horses that reside in the area. My family and I are fearful for our lives, for many reasons. The good folks out here have learned how to fight these bad things we simply will not tolerate. We will rise again if the county allows this unscupulous activity. They will be exposed to all media sources including Fox 31 News, who were partly responsible for bringing down a similar facility in South Denver, a couple years ago. I would not be a bit surprised if these people are not the same ones. Weld County is one of the most conserative counties in the entire country, priding itself in American values. I would like to conclude with a question. Is this making America great again? Thank you. Randy King 50355 WCR17 Wellinhton, Co 80549 970-897-2782 From: To: Subject: Date: rockingthings@jezlink.com Angela Snyder Re: Nunn Downs Horse Facility Friday, May 3, 2019 8:42:40 AM EXHIBIT � 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. Thank you, Angela! One thing that worries me to no end, and I didn't mention in the letter. This area is chuck full of automatic weapon bearing Donald Trump thumpers. On any given day, especially weekends, there is shooting all around us. On a couple occasions we have had bullets zinging over our heads. I have called the Weld County Sheriff and they gave me the cold shoulder, telling me they will not respond unless someone gets hurt. I know their type to welly I envision total chaos and possibly violence if there is a Mexican horse racing track in their back yard. I think it would be a huge mistake for everyone to not consider this. Thanks so much! On 2019-05-02 16:05, Angela Snyder wrote: > Thank you for submitting comments. They have been added to the case > file. > Angela Snyder, CFM > Planner I > 1 555 N 17th Ave > Greeley, CO 80631 > asnyd.er@weldgov,com > PHONE: (970) 400-3525 > FAX: (970) 304-6498 > > 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. > Original Message > From: rockingthings@czlink.com crockingthings@ezlink.com> > Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2019 8:00 AM > To: Angela Snyder <asnyder@wcldgov.coln> > Subject: Nunn Downs Horse Facility > > 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. > Please see attachment. Thanks! Weld County Planning Services 1555 N 17th Ave Greeley, Co 80631 Attn: Angela Snyder Re: Case #USR19-0022 Dear Ms. Snyder, to .0 3 EXHIBIT 4/29/19 pFrir:litiorrnm r.;.-? o : 2019 Stilts I d l;� b i I1 : I./ F , Ark' I + ;4 pie This letter is to state our strong objections to the proposal to operate an unsanctioned n ctio n e d Horse Race Track. on Weld County Road 21, Nunn Co, which is across the street from our home. Some, but not all our objections are: 1. Noise generated by such activity will be unbearable to the surrounding neighbors. 2. Dust generated from the traffic and the horse races will affect those with respiratory issues. 3. Traffic on unpaved road with unregulated intersections will be a safety hazard to both attendees of the track and the neighbors who live in this area. 4. WCR 21 is not maintained by the County. Commercial use of this unmaintained road should not be allowed. S. The danger of grass fires puts the neighborhood in extreme danger. Hundreds of people on the dry grassland is just too dangerous. 6. Law enforcement in this area has a response time of approx. 2 hours. The area is not patrolled by Weld County Sherriff. riff. 7. The risk of horses coming and going increases the risk of horse diseases. 8. Drinking, weapons, litter and bad behavior during or leaving the events. We request that you review the minutes of the hearing held by the County Commissioners on 9/19/2018 regarding the application for a "Temporary Assembly of more than 350 Persons for a Horse Racing Event". After hearing testimonies by many concerned neighbors along with testimony from Captain Alan Caldwell, Weld County Sherriffs office who recommended the application not be approved, all the County Commissioners voted unanimously against the permit for the Race Track. Here are some excerpts from that meeting: • Commissioner Freeman stated he is not in support of the Temporary Assembly Permit and believes this should go through the Department of Planning Service process to obtain a USR. Commissioner Conway stated the public's health and welfare must be considered and this needs to go through the USR process. He spoke of the Colorado Department of Agriculture's health alert concerning diseased horses. Commissioner Cozad concurred and took seriously the neighbor's concerns. She explained other Temporary Assembly Permits, which have been granted, have been for established US Rs, so all the plans and conditions are in place. She stated it was recommended for denial by the Sharriff's Office, there is a lack of proper permits, and there is not a good traffic plan. She stated when people behave badly at the event, it is the responsibility of the event holder and "this is event is not compatible with this area". • Chair Moreno stated there isn't a plan for how they can control alcohol or drugs being brought to the event. He believes there are too many unknown factors for this even to take place. Although many commissioners indicated they should go through the USR process, these concerns still have not been satisfactorily addressed any further than what they already address at that hearing, We respectfully request that this application be denied, as it is not compatible with this neighborhood of Families, Sincerely, I idedAsr,c-s•ftei„ Edward & Susan Mistier 50419 County Road 21 Nunn, CO 80648 970-691-1437 or 720-934-0414 edi mistler-@aal.eom smistler@gmail.com Weld County Planning and Building % Angela Snyder and Torn Parko 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 RE: USR10-0022 Dear Ms Snyder: EXHIBIT 4 I am writing to ask you to deny r. Eduardo Salvador Rivera Torres' USR application for his proposed horse racing facility for the following reasons: 1. Mr. Eduardo Rivera started construction of this facility last year and has consistently ignored permitting requirements. After multiple complaints from neighbors witnessing the building of his race track, the County, on July 12, 2018, determined that this facility was a training facility that fell under the Ag Zone District Use by Right rules. The County determined that no violations were warranted because the facility was not opened to the public. Yet, as per two FaceBook sites --- Furia Carrerera and Carrerera de la Union Americana --the intent of this "training facility has always been to hold horse races. The Facebook page Furia Carrerera started advertising this location to the public as a race track as early as 07/06118 where they showcased a map of the race track location with the label "Nunn Downs Race Track". In his USR application, Mr. Rivera acknowledges that the horse track, fencing, and bleachers are "already constructed" . The facility was fully constructed and ready for events a year ago! Mr. Rivera has proven that the rules, regulations, and laws don't apply to him. 2. During the time that Mr. Rivera was building his racetrack, the Furia Carrerera Facebook site showed two road graders actively moving land which, per Mr. Rivera's own temporary permit pre application document is 440 yds by 21 yds (65 ft) of training track, which is equivalent to 1.73 acres. As per County regulations, anything over an acre of land moving requires a permit; Mr. Rivera did not pull a permit. In a June 27, 2018 email from Chris Gathman, the applicant was informed that more than 1 acre of sod should not be disturbed. Eduardo Rivera indicated that this was not the case yet this track and the associated did work exceeded one acre. In spite of the letter Mr. Rivera received, he still ignored the permitting process and proceeded with his land moving. In a County Commissioner hearing held on September 19, 2018 regarding Mr. Rivera's Temporary Assembly application to hold a racing event, Mr Choate, Assistant County Attorney, reported that the "Department of Public Works stated a grading permit was not obtained". 3. Mr. Alula Afeworki is still listed at the Registered Agent of the Nunn Downs, LLC, Captain Alan Caldwell, Weld County sheriff, stated in the County Commissioners hearing on September 19, 2018 that Mr. Afeworki has had "several criminal incidents recorded within Weld County." In one of those incidents, Mr. Afeworki "pled guilty to the sale of a controlled substance". Mr. Rivera's applications vary on the use of alcohol. His Temporary Assembly permit stated that alcohol would be served on the premises and cars would be searched so people would not bring alcohol in. Mr. Afeworki stated that it would not be served. Mr. Rivera's USR application states it would not be served yet, Mr. Afeworki owns a liquor store! It seems that Mr. Rivera is uncertain if alcohol would be served but most likely, as per his initial application, the intent is to sell alcohol. 4. The "Nunn Downs, LLC" is not registered as a Non - Profit therefore the intent of this facility is to hold events to make money. The Nunn Downs Facebook page and the other two associated Facebook accounts make no mention of entrance fees, registration fees, etc. Therefore, how does this LLC (which was formed June 30, 2018 after the track was built), make enough money to pay their participants. The Carrerera de la Union Americana Facebook page feature video tapes of these events showing participants actively exchanging money once the horses complete a race. 5. There is uncertainty as to how many customers will be in attendance. The Temporary Assembly application signed on 08/21/18 estimated that 1800 people would be in attendance. (500 vehicle trips) Another Temporary Assembly application signed on 08/21/18 estimated that 900 people would be in attendance. The Notice of Application for Temporary Assembly dated 09/06/18 indicated that the temporary assembly was for more than 350 persons. Ms. Weibel, attorney for the Registered Agent of Nunn Downs, LLC, Mr. Afeworki, stated in the hearing on September 19, that there would be between 800 and 1000 people. Now this new USR application states from 50 - 350 attendees With the uncertainty of the number of people who "could be" in attendance, it is doubtful that Mr. Rivera could adequately plan for any emergency situation, security staff, or crowd control.. 6. Mr Rivera proposes in his USR application that Weld County "may want to install speed limit signs on WCR 102....to provide "adequate stopping sight distance at the intersection of WCR 21 and WCR 102". This confirms that Mr. Rivera is unaccustomed to the laws of County - it is well known to agricultural property owners that the speed limit on county roads (dirt and gravel) is 5o mph or whatever is suitable for the conditions. 7 Mr. Rivera states in his USR application that "it is not anticipated that the Nunn Horse Racetrack would significantly impact the nearby roadway system." This is untrue! This track would add a significant amount of traffic in the area that is surrounded by homes and agricultural operations, as well as bog down the driveway of over 20 residents who live on CR 21. Additionally, that many vehicles on CR102 would greatly impact travel on that road. (See the attached map). 8. Mr. Rivera states in his Nuisance Management Plan that the" announcers stand and sound system will be located west of the track facing east away form WCR 21." This will not make a difference! First of all, we can hear Greeley's loudspeakers and the crowd during the Stampede - this proposed venue is much closer! Additionally last July 4, 2018, Mr. Rivera's neighbor Pizarro Bernanrdio Orquiz had his speakers so loud that we could not even enjoy our holiday with our grandchildren! This neighbor was also firing off his guns at night. My grandchildren were so upset at the gunfire and loud music, we ended up cutting our evening short. The Sheriffs office was called but, due to the time of evening and the fact that this is a big county, they did not make it out. Our neighbor went over to request that they turn their music down and he was threatened! This is one person in the neighborhood that is a friend of Mr. Rivera's - times that amount by 50 - 1500 people who are attending this event and the noise level is above agricultural levels and will be a nuisance. Pointing the speakers in a different direction will not have an effect on the noise level that is eminent from this type of venue. 9. Mr. Rivera proposes in his USR application that the activities held at this facility will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Yet, he also claims that "outdoor lighting is wall -mounted" and that "sources of light will be shielded so that light rays will not shine directly onto adjacent properties." If Mr. Rivera is proposing that his events will be over by 6 p.m., why does he need lights. 10. Mr. Rivera states in his USR application that "trash containers will be provided throughout the property for proper disposal" and that "trash pickup crew will pick up trash on the property and along the main roads leading to the venue." Mr. Rivera will not be able to control his crowds once events are over. We already have a problem with people dumping trash on our properties and the County will not pick it up because it is on private property. 11. Mr. Rivera cited Weld County Code Chapter 22 of the Comprehensive Plan that his facility aligns with Policy 7.1 - "County land use regulations should support commercial and industrial uses that are directly related to, or depended upon agriculture to locate within the agricultural areas when the impact to surrounding properties is minimal or can be mitigated and where adequate services are currently available or reasonably attainable". Mr. Rivera stated in his USR questionnaire that the proposed use of the facility is "directly related to agricultural uses -that of equestrian training." and that is is "not situated near a resident or any neighboring uses that would be negatively impacted by the ongoing operation." First, Mr. Rivera's intent as per previous comments on other applications is to actively hold racing and rodeo events with anywhere from 50 - 1800 attendees. This is not a simple "equestrian training" facility but rather a full commercial venue. This area is surrounded by over 20 families who would be impacted by this facility and the events held at this facility. Many of the property owners have children and grandchildren who ride horses on these roads, drive their motorcycles, walk, and spend their weekends relaxing on their properties. This facility would have a negative impact on all of us! 12. Ms. Weibel, Attorney for the Registered Agent of Nunn Downs, LLC, stated at the hearing on September 19, 2018 that "CR 21 is owned by Mr. Rivera and another neighbor" (assumably Mr. Alula Afeworki). This road is not soley owned by Mr. Rivera and "one other neighbor." In fact, this is the driveway to 21 families and this is ONLY a one lane dirt road that is maintained by the neighbors - except for Mr. Rivera. if two cars do meet on this road, one car has to stop or both cars are driving off of the driveway. This driveway gets even worse during rainstorms where only one car is able to get through at a time - there is not option to "move over" without the risk of getting stuck. 13. The events held at this proposed facility, with the possibility of 50 - 1800 people in attendance, will present a extreme safety risk to this populated community with homes on the County Roads 102 and 21 as well as the surrounding areas. Mr. Rivera indicated in his applications that he has enough parking for 400 vehicles on his property - this is not enough spaces for 1800 people so most of the vehicles will be parked on these two roads blocking residents private driveways, infringing on their properties, damaging grass and landscaping, damaging livestock fences and gates and blocking off residential traffic and emergency vehicles. County Road 21 is a private driveway and the only driveway for residents living on County Road 21. The County does not maintain this road and does classify CR 21 as a "driveway" for the property owners. Emergency vehicles will not be able to get through these two roads with upwards of 1000 peoples' vehicles parked along these roads. 14. Mr. Rivera states that "this site is proposed to host...races with up to four horses completing at one time". Yet, he has an eight -gate structure on his property. Mr. Rivera states that up to "10 horses would be at the facility racing" and that "up to 10 horse races co Id be held." He also states in his Facility Emergency Plan that he will have a barn containing up to "twenty horse stalls." A reputable horse racing facility knows to not run horses in back-to-back races so either there will be many more horses than just 10 or there will be unethical practices involved to keep horses running. 15. Mr. Rivera reports that he has two domestic/livestock wells - Well #306280 is 360 feet down and the Well #306279 is 400 feet down. Per the state, his domestic/livestock wells only allow him to use up to 15 gallons/minute for watering domestic animals and his livestock on a ranch or farm and 1 acre of lawn and garden. Per State requirements, livestock watered cannot be anyone else's livestock - just his own! Mr. Rivera proposes that he will provide bottled water for attendees but he does not address how he proposes to water the horses who will be participating in these races or the cattle participating in his rodeos. He also does not state where he will get the water for his proposed water truck. As per the State. he has no augmentation permits on file allowing him to water anyone else's livestock except his own. 16. The events proposed at this facility will bring in too many people for this agricultural community, thus greatly increasing the risk of fires, There are no fire hydrants close to this facility and the Nunn Fire Department (which is almost 7 miles away and not 2 ' 2 miles as the applicant states) is a volunteer department and it does take time for them to get out here. We are on the high plains with dry prairie grasses that are extremely dry. A single cigarette butt can lead to disaster! 17. There is no sheriff or local police presence close by. Additionally, per the Sheriffs Department, they cannot handle vehicle problems that are parked on private roads and County Road 21 is considered by the Sheriffs Department as a private road. There is also no police presence to handle the crowds after the event is over. Ms. Weibel even stated during the County Commissioners hearing on September 19, 2018 that "they can't control individuals' behaviour once they leave the event!" As per the Temporary Assembly application filed last year, alcohol will be served at this event. Mr Rivera provided a contract with the application showing that he has a security company to handle intoxicated attendees at the event, but they will not handle these people AFTER the event after they leave his property. There is no active sheriff presence to respond to trespassers, litter thrown on our properties, property damage sustained from these event goers to our trees, shrubs, fences, gates, driveways, livestock safety, etc. Additionally, as per the videos on these Facebook pages, who will control the angry betters who lose? Additionally, as per the County's Right To Farm policies, "Law enforcement is based on responses to complaints more than on patrols of the County, and the distances which must be traveled may delay all emergency responses, including law enforcement, ambulance and fire. Fire protection is usually provided by volunteers who must leave their jobs and families to respond to emergencies" 18. Mr. Rivera included in his Emergency Management Plan that he will have security on site. This does not work! Mr. Joe Cling, Chief of Police in Nunn was involved multiple calls to an unsanctioned racing facility outside of the Galeton area. He talks of always being called out because of the illegal activity occurring at these racing events including alcohol use, drugs, violence, and gambling. This facility was eventually closed down due to the illegal activity. We have families in this agricultural community and we do not want our children and grandchildren exposed to the potential criminal activity associated with this type of facility. 19. This area is zoned agriculture and many of the surrounding properties have horses and cattle. These facilities bring in livestock - both cattle and horses - whose owners do not obtain health certificates prior to crossing the border thus introducing diseases to surrounding livestock. One instance happened in Kansas where seven equine infectious anemia cases were traced back to unsanctioned racing. In 2017, there were "three quarantines in place in Kansas: one in Lakin and two in the Garden City area. All horses affected have a connection with the original quarantine location near Garden City. All the horses affected were involved in unsanctioned horse racing in Finney County" . https://www. Paul ickreport.comlhorse-care-category/vet-topics/kansas-officials-u nsanctio ned-horse-racing-blame-recent-eia-positives/ Mr. Rivera does not state anything in his applications or on his website about the requirement of his participant to have health certificates on any of the livestock brought in. This lack of compliance and the reported disease outbreaks tied to these facilities could have a devastating impact on the livestock we all own in this area. 20. This facility is not compatible with Weld County's Right to Farm land use policies that "support a high -quality rural character which respects the agricultural heritage and traditional agricultural land uses of the County, ...which includes those uses which provide rural lifestyles, rural -based economies and opportunities to both live and work in rural areas. The natural landscape and vegetation predominate over the built environment. Agricultural land uses and development provide the visual landscapes traditionally found in rural areas and communities." This facility does not promote this policy. 21. Lastly, this type of event is wrong for this area because this is a community of residents who raise livestock on dry pastures with emergency services that are not easily accessible and roads that are not built to handle that volume of traffic. The County commissioners already stated in the hearing on September 19, 2018 the events held at this facility are not "compatible with this area." I encourage the Planning and Building to deny Mr. Riv►era's USR application based on the reason above. Respectfully, Daryl F. and Cynthia M. Burkhart Utz 5144,aues filer ORO SPAN COM "C. Figure 1 r Project Location a Is z t 1 21 -Si no? • j el I p AFC rac cx C jMre Avesefierty 1r j1 Prciset Ste e�y :41 4 ILA � z1 I' ter= rt 7ti ANL , ?Lie CZ Ter iii•La mad C n cesi 4ra "Zrik VI Ifs PC, aj CI: 411 A Muriel -if EXHIBIT to 3 S 5 Friday, May 10, 2019 Board of County Commissioners of Weld County 1150 O Street Assembly Room Greeley, CO 80631 Re: Case #: USR19-0022 Dear Commissioners, Jay Davis 51229CR21 Nunn, CO 80648 Phone: (970) 897-2209 Email: jaydavisezlink.com I am writing this to express my opposition to USR19-0022 submitted by Eduardo Salvador Rivera Torres for the purpose of a commercial horse track. Previously, Mr. Torres has applied for an Application for Temporary Assembly submitted by Nunn Downs LLC for the purpose of a horse race, September 22, 2018 at this same location. The application was met with strong opposition including the Weld County Sherrifs Office and was denied I am resubmitting many of the concerns I had with the Temporary Assembly application now opposing the commercial race track aspect of this application. The following are a number of concerns for my opposition. • Traffic. The previous Temporary Assembly application listed approximate attendance at 1000 with a permit limit of 1800 generating 500+ trips. It should be assumed that any race in the future would reach these figures. Frequency is not mentioned. This is going to place a high level of stress on the County Roads listed as access points and an immense amount of dust due to the dry climate. No mitigation plan is proposed. The access point for the track is listed coming off of Weld County Road 21 but it is actually► a non County maintained driveway going north from Weld County Road 102 used by a number of residents as far north as Weld County Road 110. Again, no mitigation or repair plan is mentioned. • Location. This area is not as rural as it used to be. There are a number of homes in the immediate area of this proposed event and many of the owners have been in contact with each other and myself with their concerns with the event and race track itself. • Gambling. This will happen. A FOX 31 Problem Solvers report on May 17, 2017 documented an unsanctioned horse race in Deer Trail and presented a number of illegal activities that occurred. Gambling on horses is illegal, according to Ron Kammerzell, the senior director of enforcement for the Colorado Department of Revenue. His agency oversees some 1,400 pages of racing regulations. "The race track and all the casinos we regulate are subject to IRS requirements, currency transaction reporting, suspicious activity reports filed with the U.S. Treasury," Kammerzell said. "And the concern there is with money laundering and activities that are incident to gambling itself." This can be found here. https://kdvr.com120171051171unsanctioned-horse-racing-flourishing-in-rural- colorado/ • Violence. Security is being provided but the likelihood of fights occurring and potentially moving off track are real. • Mistreatment of horses. Everyone is looking for an edge and the abuse and doping of the horse has occurred. See again the FOX 31 Problem Solver report link above. • Infectuous equine disease has been associated with Unsanctioned Racing. Equine Infectious Aanemia (EIA) has been traced back to unsanctioned Racing in Kansas. The highly infectious disease for which there in no cure, euthanasia is recommended for infected horses to prevent it's spreading. Weld County does not need this. For complete article; https://www.paulickreport.comlhorse-care-categorylvet-topicslkansas-officials- unsanctioned-horse-racing-blame-recent-eia-positives/. This is not new for Weld County. A few examples. On December 7, 2005, following more than five hours of testimony, a permit for the construction of a rodeo arena and horse racing track was denied by Weld County, Colorado, commissioners. Introduced in March 2005, this project proposal infuriated local residents, who rallied together to voice concerns about issues such as increased traffic, pollution, and environmental repercussions. In May of 2011, the City of Greeley considered bringing Mexican horse racing to Island Grove Regional Park. Greeley City Councilman Mike Finn, had a number of concerns, such as the type of crowds the racing would attract. He said he also wonders about the pay off. "What benefit is it to the people racing the horses? What's the pay off for them? There's no consumption of alcohol and no betting, and no winnings for the winning horse," Finn said. "It just doesn't seem like everything has been presented." May 23, 2011, Greeley Tribune. Mr. Finn made some very good points! The proposed USR has no direct benefit for Weld County or the nearby residents and should be denied by the County Commissioners. Thank You for your time. Very truly yours, Jay Davis EXHIBIT From: To: Subject: Date: divarra@ezlink.com Angela Snyder opposition to USR application #19-0022 Sunday, May 12, 2019 11:43:56 AM 6 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. This is a response to USR application #19-0022 an application for a commercial race track in an agricultural zoned area. We are adamantly opposed to this application. We have farmed in Weld County for over 50 years, nearly 40 years at our current location. We have seen the changes. Our area is no longer wide open spaces. The proposed race track is in the middle of a neighborhood. County Road 21 is a non maintained county right of way and access for many families who have built their homes there. There are five major hilltops on county road 102, between county roads 19 and 23, where there is limited visibility until you crest the top of the hills. It is not a question of "if there is a head-on collision, but when." An increase of 350 vehicles increases the possibility of a catastrophic event. Who accepts responsibility for possible fatalities, the drivers, the facility owners, the county for not considering the safety of its' residents, who already have their homes here, before granting this type of USR. We think you need to consider the motive or mind set of someone who constructs this type of facility without proper permits and as an afterthought wants it allowed because they have already invested in the construction of the facility. Last fall at the county commissioners meeting, the sheriffs department representative stated that the sheriffs department was in opposition to the race track. We have an all volunteer fire department. The applicant at that time said he'd contacted Nunn Fire Protection and they would be on site. This is not true. They also said they had contacted surrounding neighbors and there was no opposition, again not true. We were not contacted and we are directly across the road to the south. We calve in March and April. We have a field on the corner of CR 19 and CR 102. This is where our cattle have their calves. The increase of possibly 350 vehicles coming and going is an infringement on our lively hood. It is not a good scenario. Despite our best efforts cows and calves get out on the roadway. We farm our fields between March and late September. We have farm equipment and trucks on that same stretch of road moving between fields. We don't have the luxury of not working on the weekends. 350 additional vehicles is incomprehensible. The dust from additional vehicles in the drought conditions we have experienced the last few years is another problem. The trash and debris is a problem. The fire danger to our pasture, which is directly south of their property is a huge concern. We are strongly opposed to the issuing of a USR for this property. Weld County is a Right to Farm County. We need to preserve that distinction. Sincerely, Thomas and Dianna Varra 9080 CR 102 Nunn,O June 1, 2019 Shannon Toomey 3050 67th Avenue, Suite 200 Greeley, Co 80634 w AD .0 EXHIBIT 7 Pt, Fame." ‘.4.77.7) JUN 04 2019 Weld County GREELEY OFFICE Re: Neighborhood Meeting Nunn Downs (USR19-0022) Dear Shannon, We are responding to your invitation to a Neighborhood meeting to discuss the Proposed Race Track on Weld County Rd 21 & Weld County Rd 102. We are respectfully declining the invitation to discuss this at a neighborhood meeting. We appreciate the effort to reach out to the community to discuss this, however there is nothing that could be discussed at the meeting that would change our minds on this proposal. We continue to feel that this is not compatible with this neighborhood as was previously determined at the Commissioners hearing on 9/19/18. We do plan on attending the PC Hearing scheduled on 7/16/19 and the Commissioner's meeting that is scheduled after that on $/14/19. Sincerely, -teasfefe97-e.retr • Edward and Susan Mistier 50419 County Road 21 Nunn, CO 80648 Cc: Angela Snyder, Weld County Planning Department EXHIBIT From: To: Subject: Date: Aaron Picker Anciela Snyder Case #USR19-0022 Nunn Downs Horse Track Thursday, June 27, 2019 9:54:08 AM 2 0 2 8 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. Miss Snyder, I'm writing regarding the subject case. I own the property 50424 County Road 21, adjacent to the horse track. I'm very concerned about the neighbors and their opposition to this project. They have taken to some very dirty tactics, spreading gross and racist rumors, doing whatever it takes to shut down Mr. Torres before he has even had a chance to begin. My wife and I support the horse track project and the proposal as it now stands. We have only been in this neighborhood for about two years. We moved from Nunn proper to build a house. From the beginning the established neighbors have not exactly been friendly. I got the feeling that they've tolerated us at the best of times. At least one of them went out of their way to make things difficult in the beginning. It's definitely not a cohesive community. It makes sense that a person would move to this area to get away from people and when a lot of new people are suddenly threatening that peace, the residents would react negatively. Unfortunately, it has gone too far, in my opinion. Shortly after construction began on the Nunn Downs race track nasty rumors began circulating around the neighborhood. It's obvious that they all came from one source because everyone was regurgitating the same racist lies. Things such as the horses will be doped, or drug cartels run it, illegal gambling, etc. All sorts of things regarding inhumane and illegal activities and all stereotyped by Mr. Rivera's Hispanic ethnicity. All of it the same, repeated by everyone that talked about it. I never heard a single original or valid argument. Whoever started that campaign did a great job feeding on people's fears. About a year ago, just after the July 4th holiday, one of the neighbors had the audacity to approach my wife at our gate and say, "Welcome to the neighborhood." He clearly had no feelings of welcoming us, since he waited a whole year before coming to say hello and as evidenced by his immediate launch into a racist tirade regarding the horse track owners. Naturally, the visitor didn't offer his name. Evil prefers to work behind a veil of anonymity. After spewing all the same gossip we had already heard, he commented on how "they" had their music up too loud on the 4th of July. He was implying that the residents of 10273 County Road 102, owned by Luz Elena Perez Ramirez according to county record, are the same people building the horse track and that "they" are a nuisance to the neighborhood. I'm certain he knew the truth of the matter, but meant intentionally to mislead. Whatever it takes to get what you want. The residents at 10273 did have their music unusually loud, but not for a holiday. And they were playing what was definitely Mexican music, which I happen to be ok with. In a single comment, this rascal made it clear that he isn't opposed to a horse race track as much as he is opposed to having Mexicans living near him. My wife refuted his claims, explained that the people living south of us are not the same people building the track and mentioned that we have met Mr. Torres and his partner Mr. Moreno and do not feel the same. I've had the pleasure and opportunity to get to know Eduardo Rivera Torres to a small degree. He owns a concrete business, works in construction. He's successful and I can't fault him for that. In his line of work he creates things. The horse track he and his crew built is very attractive. It was done well. Eduardo is a humble and unassuming man who is pursuing a life- long dream by establishing his race track. His personality is quite the opposite of those opposed to his venture. I have no reason to believe he or his associates do or will be engaging in illegal or inhumane activities. It's unfortunate that an honest man can be found guilty of such gross crimes when there is no evidence or history of such things. We fully support his endeavor and encourage you, the county planner, to listen to the facts of the matter and not be swayed by the gossip. I have reviewed the proposal and I feel that it is sound and the track will ultimately have little adverse impact on the community. Instead, it is my hope that the horse track will be a place of gathering and community building. That's something this community direly needs. Aaron Picker 970-980-9529 50424 County Road 21 Nunn, Co Aaron Picker From: rockingthinQs@ezlink.com Subject: Nunn Downs horse race track Date: Thursday, July 4, 2019 9:41:37 AM B EXHIBIT 9 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. Dear Folks, I am writing this letter to you out of shear desperation and fear for my families, and my life and welfare. I am a 63 year native of this area, just retiring from a 30 year career, inmunicipal water treatment, with the City of Fort Collins. We have lived out here on WCR17 (two miles from the proposed track) for over 20 years. I have witnessed unprecedented growth here in that time, mostly really nice and expensive horse type homes and facilities. Just before I retired it was announced to City employees that Ft. Collins just eclipsed 160,000 population, with the expectation of another 100,000 within the next ten years. Most growth expected to the north toward Wellington. This growth is within 10 miles of the Nunn Downs. Even though the track is a Weld County issue, it will effect Larimer County residents more. Really, it is a Colorado..United States of America issue! This IS NOT making America great! You all must know these things foster Cartel, drugs, violent behavior. They hire their own security, veterinarians, etc. which are all unscrupulous. Even though the claim several hundred attendees, it will likely be 10 times that. Prairie fire danger is huge. We have nearly had to emergency evacuate our place four times because of grass fire. That risk will be off the charts. Most folks out here simply are not aware or the track. We all live here for the peace and quiet. This simply is not wanted and will not be tolerated. If allowed to happen, I will be making it known to all news and related agents. I just want to live out my life here in peace like a good law abiding, Go I fearing, PROUD AMERICAN, deserves, and should be able to do. Please...Please don't let this happen. Thank You, Randy King Registration Occupational License - Racing GENERAL INFORMATION: • The State of Colorado requires a Registration Occupational License issued by the Division of Racing Events an order to work at the racetrack and race in Colorado. • Registration Qccupattoria( Licenses are valid for one year. HOW TO GET A LICENSE: S • Obtain a Registration Occupational License by completing and submitting the requred information and forms (found below) to the Division of Racing Events at 1707 Cole Blvd. Suite 350, Lakewood, CO 80401. Renewal license applications may be completed in person at Arapahoe Park (during the racemeet), or by submitting the required information and forms to the Division of Racing Events Offices. 0 PLEASE NOTE: the Division of Racing Events performs a background check for each licensee, which may have a completion time of up to #I week. We recommend submitting applications and renewals to our Diviston Offices prior to your arrival at Arapahoe Park. This may help expedite the process in the Licensing office on grounds. 'r,r 1,1 i I s 1 RC �� I Y� c� I-� M� �;'i.R w1'�, k t �� 4 � 1�' I' 4 1 i i' i . . i, i 41i u 1 i°. .�y.,nc:tu pa,L.rOri: dlie ;t FaCipr. GM/ 7::16 P:ugea 1 of 3 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: • FEES: Application Fee: $15 Registration licenses are valid for one (1LyaL WHO NEEDS A REGISTRATION LICENSE? Animal Tattooer Announcer Assistant OTB Manager Brakeperson Clicker Concession Employee Jockey Room Custodian Jockey Valet Kennel Helper Kennel Master Maintenance Match/Stake Races Corporate Agent Nurse/EMT Plant/Track Superintendent Pony Person Racing Form EmpLoyee Restaurant EmpLoyee Stable Superintendent Tack Shop Employee Temporary Tote Operator Temporary Tote hit's r `-!`r'1'vv.rtroic.!'oi'lo go'i,']'?cicltic,i �fiforr'.e riwntirE'ghstfnt ft}Ply--f`*ctllfp;t tiona'I-!dc'P,li;?-r acin M:'l9,.;3,7PM --.ICJC! 2 nl 3 Exercise Rider Fair Circuit Facility OTB Manager Groom React Leadout Office Person Outrider Photo operator Photo Runner Plant Superintendent Plater Technician Track Superintendent Trainee Usher Video lechntcian **Note: An Occupational Registration is considered a public benefit. Under Colorado law, persons applying for a public benefit must establish lawful presence in the United States by proW ding certain types of identification and submitting a signed affidavit. The Lawful Presence Affidavit must accompany the Registration Occupational Application farm. i ..t.r.1 r r r' ai v ii 1 1' o I 7���i�)J ;'j�:t1..r.i,:?1rirddc} cj.,��,°��;..cIf s".rt.I'i!fl "C,�d�' e )t;1i•_ t3isti iLiOii -or .LIfCIU lion -�i; ail � ( �ITIt Girl le "+J , I J 3i-3 P� lr ;Lid ;-15' 513n1 i A DR 9038 (03/21/13) COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE DIVISION OF RACING EVENTS 1 881 Pierce Street, Suite 108 Lakewood Co 80214-1494 Phone 303-205-2990 Fax 303-205-2950 Duplicate I Additional Badge Application First Name Middle Initial Applicant Last Name Mailing Address City - State ZIP City State ZIP Local Address - Social Secuily Number - _ Date of Birth Email Phone ( ) Type of License Additional Job Category ($10 fee) Background Have there been any changes from original application? Information Yes ❑ No ❑ If es, *lease answer the following #tiestlons.) Yes No A. ❑ ❑ Within the last ten years, have you been charged with a crime? B. ❑ N Within the last ten years, have you been convicted, entered a plea of guilty or no contest, forfeited bail, or been fined for any criminal offense, either felony, misdemeanor, petty offense, or local ordinance? (except minor traffic violations). C. ❑ M Within the last ten years, have you had any other Colorado licenses (including Driver's License) denied, revoked or suspended? D. ❑ ❑ Are you delinquent in the payment of any taxes, interest, penalties or judgments owed to the State of Colorado? If yes, please provide explanation. E. ❑ ❑ Within the last ten years, have you been placed under or on court supervision, probation or parole? F. I ❑ Are you delinquent in payments for child support? If yes, please provide explanation. ff you answered " es'T to any of the above questions, provide the following information. Use additional paper if necessary State Nature of barite/Crime/Offense Final Result Date Count Racing Historynnfractions Nave there been any chan es from original application. Yes 11 No if es, please answer the folow na .• ueVtfons. Yes No A. ❑ ❑ Have you ever been convicted of any gambling related offense? B. ❑ ❑ Has your racing or gaming license ever been denied or revoked? Cr ❑ fl Have you been placed under suspension for more than 7 days, or are you currently under suspension or the subject of any alleged rule violation in this or any other racing or gaming jurisdiction? D. ❑III Have you ever been ruled off, suspended, or discharged for cause, or denied the privileges of a racetrack or gaming facility, by any commission or board' f you answered 'Yes" to any of the above questions, provide the following ■7a.. information. Useadditional paper if necessary. Date State Sussension erasion Denial Revocation Etc. Restored to Good Standin.. ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ yes ❑ No Signature of Licensee Date Supervisor Signature Date For Office Use Only - License Number PS# Number Expiration Date Track Rep Cash ❑ Check # ❑ Money Order DR 9016 (03/26/14) COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Division of Racing, ROOM 108 PO Box 173360 Denver CO 80217-3350 Phone (303) 205-2990 Fax (303) 205-2950 Registration Occupational Application 1 -Year I 30-Day/Limited Providing false information on this application may result in denial, revocation, or other disciplinary action. Please Check: Horse Greyhound ❑ OTB Location: Minor Some license types may require interviewing or testing. For Official Use Only Date Received ❑ Mail -. Walk-in CRC Rep Location Lice nse/Badge # Check, Money Order Number Cash PSR # One time only. by a licensed ** Pursuant to for future meets supervisor Commission Mutual shall trainees be at rules: considered may all times. All not licensees part have been of this or applicants application. previously for licensed in the licensure shall last five years in Colorado notify the Division promptly or any other state. of any change must be accompanied of address. Validation cards A photocopy o€ a valid driver's license with photo, State 1.0., passport or certified copy of your birth certificate must be presented at the time of application. Job Category (Please write appropriate category in question #1 below) Animal Tattooer ❑ Fair Circuit Maintenance* ❑ Plater Temporary Tote Technician el Announcer 11. Faculty OTB Manager Nurse/EMT I Plant/Irk, Supervisor Track Supervisor ❑ Assistant OTB Manager ❑ Groom ® Office Personal* Pony Person tJ Tra in ee(M) p days)** ❑ Brake Person _ Head Leadout Other E Racing Form Employee* I Usher o Clocker [1 Sly. Room Customer Outrider [ Restaurant Employee* "Video Technician . D Concession Employee* 0 Jky. Valet ❑ Photo Operator H Stable Supervisor i Racing Club Association Li Corporate Agent Ill Kennel Helper ❑ Photo Rnnr. L Tack Shop Employee 'r_ t ❑ Kenne_l ll wer ❑ Plent Supervisor L Temporary Tole 0i - _ , Access to Restricted Areas (Please Print in ink or type. Answer all questions. If riot applicable, write NIA.) 1. Type of Registration License 0th -category) 2. Email Address - 3. Legal Last Name First Name Middle Initial Maiden Name• 4. Other Name(), Alna she si,, Nickname(s) Used - - - I 5. Mailing address for service of all papers and notices. • Apt. Number , ZIP City State 6. Local Address During Meet or different from above) State ZIP 7. Business Phone ' Cell Phone Social Security Number Date of Birth Birth City Birth State Country of Birth Sex . Male ❑ Female Hair Eyes Height Weight t. Are you a citizen of the U.S.? ❑ Yes LI No (If" NO" provide documentation of authc I* ati n to work in the United States and Alien Registration Number.) Documentation tation of Authorisation to work in U.S. Alien Registration Number 9. License History Are you presently licensed, or have you been licensed within the last five 1(5) years by any racing or gaming jurisdiction, including. Colorado? Yes . No if you answered "Yes" to this question, provide the following information. Use additional paper if necessary. - State Year issued License Occupation , State Year Issued License Occupation 10. Background information Be s iecific; Omission could effect license) i Yes II No A. Within the last ten years, have you had contact with law enforcement (been arrested, cited, charged with a crime) B. Within the last ten have been convicted, entered a plea of guilty or no contest, forfeited bail, or been fined for El years, you Yes UNo felony, offense, or local ordinance? 0 Yes ❑ any criminal offense, either misdemeanor, No C. Wthin the last ten years, have you had any D. Are delinquent in the of any other Colorado taxes, interest, petty licenses (including penalties or judgments Driver's License) denied, revoked owed to the State of Colorado? or suspended? ❑ you payment yes flNo if yes, please provide explanation. ❑ Yes ❑ No E. Within the last ten years, have you been placed under or on court supervision, probation or parole? ❑ Yes ❑ No F. Are you delinquent in payments for child support? If yes, please provide explanation. Date County State Nature of Charge/Crime/Offense Final Result or iota J se . n iiLicense## PSR## Paae 1 of 4 it. Racing History/Infractions Yes Li No A„ Have you ever been convicted of any gambling related offense? O Yes ❑ No B. Has your racing or gaming license ever been denied or revoked? Have Li Yes ❑ r to 0. you been placed under suspension for more than 7 days, or are you currently under suspension or the subject of any alleged D. rule violation in this or any other racing or gaming jurisdiction? r I Yes ❑ No Have you ever been ruled off, suspended, or discharged for causes or denied the privileges of a racetrack or gaming facility, VII you answered "Yes" by any commission to any of the above or questions, board? provide the following information. Use additional paper if necessary.) Sus ension, Denial, Revocation, Etc. - Restored to Good Stancmn LI Hitiy: Ill Jr ❑ Yes ❑ No ¶2. If Do you so, please have any list relatives who ate employees names: of the Division of Racing Events? ❑ Yes [] No 13. I n case of emergency please notify (Last Name) First Name Middle Initial Phone - - Address City State ZIP Relationship '14. If the i, the applicant Parent/Guardian is under 18 years of age, provide of signature of parent or legal guardian , who is under the age of 18, do hereby fully assume full financial respoSbility► for this minor, — Signatureof Parent/Guardian Date 16. Are you employed at a Colorado racetrack, an off-track betting facility, kennel, stable or other business connected with racing? )f "YES" signature Yes No provide of employer or supervisor. Date Signature of Employer or Supervisor CER IFCATON 'conditioned 'action for I By Colorado testing), the vehicle(s), facilities regarding thorize information release and the action. the In record and their I condition determination being Commission APPLICATION QUALIFICATION understand consideration Iicensure, CERTIFY accepting Division I Commission Colorado assigns, officers understand Iunderstand files summarily to all of any Racing and laws of and other and premises this application reporting requested the information Bureau to either hereby and and upon upon from the Commission, or the UNDER Racing for my license Commission's that or the employees, agree the temporary denied ARE HAVE of the Events work thereto, agencies by providing Division that of any the Commission release, Division the Division, PENALTY COMPLETE issued United or premises are subject and there for contained I may investigation of the investigatory waive, from that any rendering licensure Division. upon demand All license I understand BEEN pursuant regulations States authorized pursuant other completion in false to assess be asked all license Until OF OMITTED, while or discharge AND to (CBI) liability badges my information the does i and PERJURY and to the law I receive within application a to a that IMPORTANT to Division, receive final TRUE pertaining the law Commission Open enforcement n fine, submit and agencies for notice remain this not application, State enforcement the Records of the or refuse fingerprints the and any from determination constitute such provided all license THAT AND racetrack, background Federal or agree claim the to of to failing releasing to a law to the final property racing Colorado, rules. agencies each THE THAT issue, to and of • READ I agree (which agents simulcast I understand Act of investigation enforcement to provide deny, and Bureau any other, hold harmless damage Division, on a final determination, determination to my of application STATEMENTS NO Colorado, to that my address the and to release of information I, on resulting issued suitability MATERIAL AND to may the complete suspend, they Investigation Division, be search, facility, agents behalf fees familiar include subdivisions that and to will the pursuant from noted SIGN with "for thereof. without other licensed any investigation I hereby the Commission, and processing of this or any information revoke my be used to (FBI). concerning of myself, Commission, from this information. to this to receive and is not the Division, herein, subject and shall are nonrefundable AND ANSWERS FACTS and cause" warrant, waive license, check me my spouse, the application, permanent appealable be returned OR comply of other on I INFORMATION or I my premises, and any the this state, this the contained Division, agree only whether I consent HAVE application or legal random right application. Iicensure. with person, any Division, institute criminal until and to upon or investigating shall my the to or information of the within representatives, I consent demand or PROVIDED any right confidentiality. receive drug allow personal be not provisions and personnel adjacent or its agents, I consent U.S. government; will justify other history criminal temporary Any limitation such to to appeal by I am RELEVANT submitted disciplinary records agencies, the either approved IN alcohol property, related to history a license of I either heirs, such THIS the of au- any the of and or final the TO Signature of Applicant - Date - For Official Use Only ,License ## - PSR # Page 2 of 4 DR 4679E (03/27/14) COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Statement of Understanding The Division of Racing Events has approved you for a 45 -day temporary Racing License, This 45 -day temporary license may still be extended or denied based on the results of your background investigation. In case of denial, you will receive a "Notice of Denial," Upon receipt of such a Notice of Denial, or at the request of a Division official, you must immediately surrender your ID badge (the temporary badge) and you may not continue to work as a licensee. Should you receive a denial of your racing license, the denial is effective immediately, You may appeal the denial of your license application. Until a determination of that appeal, you cannot possess a Racing Division license, This means that you have no right to work in any capacity that requires a Racing License unless the Colorado Racing Commission reverses the denial of your license. You need to understand that you are responsible for knowing about, and complying with, state law and regulations governing racing. You also need to be aware that you may obtain or view these documents at any Division office. Failure to comply with any law or regulation may be grounds for disciplinary action, including the suspension or revocation of your Racing license and a monetary penalty after an administrative hearing. A license status update will be sent to you within 45 days of application. If you have any questions, you may contact the Division at (303) 205-2990. I understand that the Temporary license being issued today is still subject to denial or suspension pending the results of the Division of Racing Events investigation of my background. I have read the information contained in the above letter and understand my responsibilities as a licensee. I further understand that failure to comply with any law or regulation may be grounds for disciplinary action, including the suspension or revocation of my Racing license and a monetary penalty after an administrative hearing. Print Name: Signature: Date: Page 3of4 CSR 4679 (03/24/14) COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Affidavit - Restrictions On Public Benefits , swear or affirm under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Colorado that (check one): Q a Q I am a United States citizen. I am not a United States citizen but I am a Permanent Resident of the United States. I am not a United States citizen but I am lawfully present in the United States pursuant to Federal law. r I I am a foreign national not physically present in the United States. I understand that this sworn statement is required by law because I have applied for a public benefit, I understand that state law requires me to provide proof that I am lawfully present in the United States prior to receipt of this public benefit. I further acknowledge that making a false, 1i otitio u s, or fraudulent statement or representation in this sworn affidavit is punishable under the criminal laws of Cotorado as perjury in the second degree under Colorado Revised Statute 8-8E,503 and it shall constitute a separate criminal offense each time a public benefit is fraudulently received. Signature Date (MIDD ) Page 4 of 4 DR 9015 (04125113) COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Division of Racing Events 1881 Pierce Street, Suds 108 Lakewood, Cclors.do 802144494 Background informatIon Form Personal History Information Hand print or type an answer to every question. If a question does not apply to you, so state with N/A. If space available is insufficient, use a separate sheet and precede each answer with the appropriate page and title. Do not misstate or ornat any material fact(s) as each statement made herein is subject to verification. Applicant must initial each page, as provided in the lower right hand corner. By placing his/her initial on each page, the applicant is attesting to the accuracy and completeness of the information contained on that page. All applicants are advised that this Personal History Information is an official document and misrepresentation or failure to reveal information requested may be deemed to be sufficient cause for the denial, suspension, fine, or revocation of a license. All applicants are further advised that an application for a racing license may not be withdrawn without the pem fission of the Colorado Division of Racing Events, Failure to fully complete this application may result in the application not being processed, and may result in the application being returned to the applicant for completion, or may result in denial of a license. Applicant Please Note: this application has been designed to allow the Division to determine yoursuitability forlicensure. However, the division's investigation may require you to submit additional information in support of your application, any additional information requested must be provided in a timely manner or your application for license may be denied. 1. General Information Date Type of racing license ❑ Key I I Business 2. Trade Name Trade Submitted name: in connection with application for racing license , Business Applicants Only represent a a _ % ownership of this business. - 4. Key Employee Information Do you intend to actively participate in the management and operation of the racing or O operation, and require continuing access to restricted areas at the facilities? ■ Yes El No If yes, please submit a Key Employee Application with this form - - �— 5. Personal Information - ast name First name MA. Email address Arias (i.e. nicknames, maiden name, other name changes) ' Date of Birth SSN Present Residence Address City - Since County State ZIP (date) - Occupation - ' Business Phone Residence Phone Place of Birth (city) Place of Birth (state) Place of Birth (country) Sex Color of Hair Color of Eyes !Weight Height Driver's :License Number State of Issue - -- List all other social security numbers used and FEIN obtained by applicant SSN SSN FEIN Scars, Tattoos or Distinguishing tvlarks end/gar Characteristics If "NO frbvidedocumerflaflonbtmithodzaUofl work in the Are you a citizen of the United States: O Yes No r. I United States and Alien Registration Number. - - Number Documentation of Authorization to Work in U.S. Alien Registration - If naturalized, Certificate Number Place Date Applicant's initials License # P5F1 - Racina Backarourtid Information Form - Page 1 6 Marital Information ' ill Single T Married ■ Separated ❑ Divorced ❑ Widowed l .. Engaged A. Current Marriage .,City - Date County State Spouses Last Name (Maiden) First Name MI SSN 'Residence Address ity State ZIP - - Place of Birth Date of Birth - usesEmployer �+Otcupatiort Address of Employer City State ZIP B. Previous Marriages: Of ever legally separated, divorced, or annulled, indicate below) . Children Last Name First Name MI Date of Birth i Relationship Involved in Racing Last Name First Name MI Date of Birth Relationship Involved in Racing Last Name First Name MI Date of Birth Relationship Involved in Racing - Last Name First Name MI i Date of Birth Relationship Involved in Racing 7. Military Information Have you ever served in the United States armed forces? fl Yes ❑ No Of yes, attach form DD -214 to this application) Branch Date of Entry Acthre Service Date of Separation Type of Discharge Rank at Separation Serial Number/service Number While in the mi itarj service were you ever arrested for an offense which resulted in summary action, a trial, or Court Martial? If Ho Yes III special or general yes, furnish details on a separate sheet. 8 Arrests, Detentions, and _ Litigations (Include those arrests in which you were not convicted) A. Have your ever criminal offense been arrested, detained, or violation for any charged, indicted,. or summoned reason whatsoever, regardless to answer for any of the disposition of the Yes N❑ o event (except give details MINOR in space traffic citations, but including reckless driving, provided below. List all cases without exception, DWI, or eluding)? if yes Date of Arrest Age Charge City, County, State Disposition Arresting Agency B. Have you ever been named as an unindicted co-conspirator? I If furnish details ❑ des ❑No yes, on a separate sheet. C. Have you ever been questioned, in connection with the investigation of a felony or any racing or gambling - related offense, by a city, county, state, or federal law enforcement agency, ❑ Yes ❑ No commission or committee? If yes, furnish details on a separate sheet. D. Have you ever been subpoenaed, in connection with the investigation of a felony or any racing or gambling - related offense, to appear to testify before a federal, state, or county grand jury ❑ Yes II No board or commission? If yes, furnish details on a separate sheet. Applicant's initials: - - Racing Background Informat}an Form n Page 2 E. Have you ever had a civil or criminal record - -- - O Yes Q No If yes, when? sealed by court orders City County ' State Furnish details on a separate sheet F. Have you ever received criminal offense? a pardon for any Ei Yep No If yes, when? Furnish details on a separate sheet G. Has any member of your spouse's convicted of of your immediate family or immediate family ever been a felony? If e , compel+ to the folio in helot: ❑ Yes Q No Last Name First Name MI Relationship Charge Location Date H. Have you, as an individual, member of a partnership, or owner, director, or officer of a corporation, a lawsuit as a defendant in which a judgment or settlement was rendered personally against ever been you (other than a party divorces)? to - i Yes O No If yes, give details below. List all cases without exception, including bankruptcies: Plaintiff/Defendant Court and Case Number City, County, State Disposition t 9. Residences List all your places of residence in the past 10 years, beginning with the most current. From - To (Month & Year) Street and Number City County State I- it Applicant's Initials: Racing Background Information Form - Page 3 1Or Empldyinent A, Beginning with your current employment, and/or all periods of employment within business ventures with which you corporation, or related capacity. list your the last have been associated work history, all businesses with which you 'have been involve ten years. Also, list all corporations, partnerships or any other as an officer, director; stockholder of a privately held , From - To (month & year) Employer Name Mailing Address _ County ZIP State Reason for Leaving Position Description of Duties Name of Supervisor Telephone Racing/Gaming ❑ Yes ill present? From - To (month & year) Employer Ja rrme Mailing Address County ZIP {.State ! Reason for Leaving Position Description of Duties Name of Supervisor Telephone Racing/Gaming Q Yes ❑ No present? From - To (month & year) Employer Name Mailing Address County ZfP State Reason for Leaving Position Description of Duties Telephone Racing/Gaming Name of Supervisor present? Li Yes El No From -To (month & year) I Employer Name Mailing Address County ZIP State Reason for Leaving Description of Duties Name of Supervisor Telephone Racing/Gaming- Position Yes Q No present? From -To (month & year) Employer Name — Mailing Address County ZIP State Reason for Leaving Position Description of Duties Name of Supervisor Tetephone n e l - aoi ng./Gaming ii yes II o present? Employer -Name Mailing Address County ZIP I State Reason for Leaving From - To linonth & yearr Position Description of Duties Name of Supervisor Telephone Racing/Gaming ii yesLi No present? Froth-- To (month & year) Employer Name County ZIP State Reason for Leaving Mailing Address Position - Description of Duties Name of Supervisor Telephone P �+ a cin a rr�i n ' ri Yes i -. No present? From -To (month & year) Employer Name Mailing Address County ZIP State Reason for Leaving Position, �• Description f F of Dunes Name €�f S+upervisor Telephone Faoir�ar-nir�'' ll o present? if in.� - -- B. Have eau ever been tired or asked to resi n rom any er ploym nt? yes prase e pl O Yes . No Applicant's l n itia.is ttoensa # PSR ## Racing Background I nthrmaticn Form - Page 4 'IleCharacter References List five character references who have known you five or more years. Do not include relatives, present employer, or present employees.. Last Name Employer Phone Number Employer Address ZIP - Years Last Name First MI HH1111HHHH HHH HH HH ZIP Employer Phone Number "Employer Address City State ZIP Years Last Name First ` [v"I I Address City State ZIP Employer : Phone Number Employer Address City HHHH ZIP Years Last Name First City St te ZIP Employer Phone Number Employer Address City State Last Name First i Mt Address City State Employer Phone Number Employer Address City State ZIP HHHHH 12 Professional License Information Have or any business that have been an officer, director, or partner of, ever held a ' you, you privileged ❑ Yes ❑ no or professional license in any state? Including but not limited to the following listed below II Racing il insurance r Accountant ❑ Securities Dealer ❑ Gaming O Real Estate Broker/Salesperson ❑ Lottery Commission ii Doctor ❑ Liquor ❑ Racing Commission ii Lawyer ❑ Other: If yes, complete the following: Where ! Nature of Disciplinary Action (if any) Years Heil 13# Asset/Liab�ilit Inforr ation Do or l is bi lines located within air outside , . you own or co ntrol am racing car ga ming related assets .des ❑(o Describe th re ! n ited : St.ates a ►h a reby you receive, o r iii receive, In r benefit? - B, H h fi rya interest in a racing/ga ming venture, i nclu+d tng but not li mite i to, a race av�e you ever eld a ncial ❑ Yes ❑ No If tr a cl�, yes, home complete o r gre�hou the fallowing: nd, Iotter`y, oas I r�o, bo o �l� akin g o p eration , card room , biro g o alrlor � , p utl tabs' hen Where ° of I t+erest Business Name Business L action c D or h old i n trust any ra cl ng o r a ming assets or Iiat ilities for an other . o you control, manage g person III ❑io +or entity? If yes, fu rn ish d eta i is on separate sh eat, Applicant's Initials: - P f # Lice rise # Racing Background Information Form - Page 5 14. License Refusal Information Have you ever been refused a racing or gaming license or related finding of suitability or been a participant ❑ ` No in any group which has been denied Describe: a racing or gaming license or related finding of suitability? 15. Family Association/Interest A. Is there anyone a in your immediate family who currently is associated with, has a financial interest in, or is otherwise employed in the industry include State O Yes No Lottery and Gaming)? ff yes, complete the following: racing or gaming (also Name Relation Address Association or Employment B. Does anyone in your immediate family own or control anyracingor gaming related assets or liabilities located the United ❑ Yes ❑ No within tiJ C' rrin!irIrs1n 1t y'4....?!. col1II.�lcie or outside States, whereby you receive, or will receive, any benefit? Thyt f•1,!(J'11liJ1!'�i'�. L1I I'ti.J'IItJVV1Ity. Relation Asset/Liability Name 16. Assignment/Pledge/Transferal Information Has your interest in this racing or any 01`8 operation been assigned, pledged or transferred to any firm, or corporation, or has any agreement been entered into interest is to * Yes Q No person; be assigned, pledged or sold, either If yes, explain: whereby your in part or in whole? 17. Bankruptcy Information Have you ever filed for bankr toy? If yes, furnish details on a separate sheet. El Yes Q No 18. Tax Information A. Has your Federal or State Income Tax Return ever been audited or adjusted resulting in or penalty Yes Q No payment of additional tax? If yes, furnish details of date and place of audit on a separate p' sheet. B. Last Federal Income Tax Return was filed: For Year City Flied In State Date Last State income Tax Return was filed: -- Date For Year State City Filed in Applicant's Initials: Note: Copies of returns may be requested for verification. License # IDSR it Hung BacKjrourUrula[ian Form - Page 191 Evidence Of Financial Stability - Required by [C .Fes.. .12-60-504 (3)1, and id . R. .R.# 3.416 A. Annual Income Salary (describe source) Interest (describe source) Dividends (describe source) Other (describe in detail) $ TOTAL B. Detail and descriptions source(s) below or on a separate sheet of your initial investment of any funds, assets, the amount of your interest in the subject business. Please and the amount and source(s) of your current investment. or other items used as security for your investment and detail the amount Include detailed to whom pledged. C. Detail below or on a members, to any person separate sheet or entity that all outstanding debts owed by you, your dependents or immediate is involved or associated with, any racing or gaming related family business. A Applicant's Initials: Racing Background Information Form - Page 7 Schedule A Statement of Assets List all assets, both tangible and intangible on the appropriate fine below. Enter the amount as of the date of this statement. Each listed asset must be described fully on the appropriate schedule. Date: Current Assets Cash on Hand Cash in Banks Accounts and Notes Receivable Original Cost/Investment Market Value $ $ r $ Investments Stocks and Bonds Business Investments $ Fixed Assets Real Estate Other Assets (Cars, Etc.) $ $ $ Total Assets Applicant's Initials: Racing Background Information Form - Page 8 Schedule B Statement of Liabilities List all liabilities, both tangible and intangible on the appropriate line below. Enter the amount as of the date of this statement. - Date: Current Liabilities (Debts due and payable within one year) Accounts Payable (credit cards, eta) Taxes Payable Long Term Liabilities (Debts due and payable in more than one year) Notes Payable Mortgages Payable _ Other Liabilities Total Liabilities Net Worth (Assets - Liabilities = Net Worth) Applicant's Initials: License # - PS . # Racing Background Information Form - Page 9 Schedule C Authorization and Release I the agencies") charges listings completed that "confidential" In contained on discharge their of , dismissed hereby hereby "investigatory records though law. be or to record I acknowledge designated concerning to from the I each release, authorize Racing of charges, may successfully the Racing arrests agencies, fife, other, release contain as or me I, waive, Commission Division, wherever which Colorado this consideration behalf officers this any located. may that of type information to have resulted charges the within of myself, and and Bureau and obtain information conditions of information or "nonpublic" for agree the resulted criminal employees, from 1 understand in that any my to to the of Investigation, Division any concerning in a resulted of of history spouse, hold investigatory not the of Racing source, that the a disposition guilty finding). in suspended said sentence may be released, under the investigatory record legal harmless from all the and me criminal provisions files representatives, the liability agencies. Colorado Events (hereinafter to share contained other than I further imposition and was even agencies to the commission, for history any in of Colorado Attorney with any a finding understand discharged though state releasing heirs, claim each record of the collectively type sentence, this or federal division, or General, other of files of guilty pursuant record any Racing and damages criminal that assigns, and laws. information contain Division, the the Colorado the release history (i.e, the information even to may investigatory resulting Applicant Signature Date Time A.M. P.M. ❑ City State Witness s [grrature Witness Signature Applicant's Initials: License # PSR ## Facing $ackgr0und Information Form - Page 10 Authority for Release of Information and Records To C o lorad c Racin Divis io n f=rom 1 . I hereby authorize and request a II persons to whom this request is presented having information relating to or + or cerr�ing the above named applicant to furnish such information to a duiy appointed agent of the Colorado Division of Racing Events, or'` the Colorado Eureau of Investigation, whether or not such information would 2. otherwise I concerning hereby authorize be the protected above and named request from the applicant all disclosure persons to permit to by any whom a co duly this nstitut appointed request i o n a 1, is statutory agent presented of or the common having Colorado documents I aw C iv+ision privi I eg e relating of . Racing to oar . institutio 4. Events, d privilege. If Division of information, records, I ocu,gents do the any hereby person and or of passbook or the Facing all wou notes mal to are documents, Colorado lid whom officer e, otherwise Events, co-signed records, constitute, this Hof Bu tt rea�u request a or` records and tie same, the by and protected of area general Colorado is appoint InvFestigation or I checking presented hereby correspondence ledger fr-o any Eau r authorize reau account duly disclosure is folio to review a of appointed brokerage sheets. Investigation pertaining records, and and by request a copy ray firm, went savings constitutional, to that k any me, bank, e of permitted the a including deposit such savings duly Colorado docu,,rents, appointed statutory, to records, but anal review not Division loan, lir safe whether o want and r it�ed common or deposit of other obtain of Racing to the or past financial not law copies box Colorado loan Everts, such 6. its 7. or and (a) (b) (c This The applicant adverse with The remise, from the qualifications To information To appropriate To on above respect applicant release all Colorado request, name place my public and and understands behalf named the to forever ail the ends +does, review, in vocation notice, this Bureau manner person name fora and the twelve applicant a for discha.rge p possession favorable for that emb-arrassr pl copy, of itself, of of on nation or the (12) Investigation, my actions, it entity this has sign is use agent its , the months seeking request: determination heirs, to filed and for, of person causes ent, the wilori presenting benefit or from with executors, the criticism, otherwise person my this the to of the granting true for whom action, is request this Colorado to date the at and or administrat+ whom this act request all other following of of suits, lawful is tunes for execution. a request Racing this privilege investigative presented action debts, in attorney ors request the purposes rs, C the is ivision of judgements, appropriate successors, and presented, applicant. financial and in is acl fact purposes presented insert only: are nowledges for application loss location Said and that and executions, me which with in his as personas applicant assigns, my I that agents respect height; on fora may name, this the claims, name racing result hereby accepts and to request. burden place, documents employees in from Ucense. release, and the any of stead, demands proving action risk Said and of 8. whatsoever, have by The reason applicant against of known the complying agrees person or to unknown, with indemnify to whom the in request. this and law request hold or equity, harmless is which being the presented the person applicant to or his whore ever agents had, this request now or employees has, is may presented have, arising or and out claims his of or to agents attorneys' 9. A valid Division and as the fees reproduction employees original. a rising out from of this of and or request against by reason (photocopy all of claims, complying �dar or similar ages, with this process) losses, request. and shall expenses, be for all intents including and reasonable purposes as Signature - - Date Signed Signature of Agent Representing Request Date Signed — Printed Last Name First Name Middle Initial Other Names Used - Date of Birth SSN Home Telenhone Number Address City State ZIP Applicant's Initials: License# P R # Racing Background Infoimaiion Form - Page Ii Schedule E Individual's Waiver of Liability I (Print name of Officer, Director, Stockholder or Limited Partner owning 5% or more, General Partner, Sole Proprietor, or Key Employee) hereby waive alt liability as to the State of Colorado, the Department of Revenue; the Division of Racing Events, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, and their instrumentalities and agents, , for any and all damages resulting to the undersigned from any disclosure or publication in any manner, other than a willfully unlawful disclosure or publication, of any material or information acquired during the licensing process or during any inquiries, investigations or hearing. Signature of Person Named Above Date Applicant's Initials: License # PSR Racing Background Information Form - Page 12 Schedule F Oath and Affirmation State of County of I being duly sworn, depose and say that the above statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and that these statements are executed with the knowledge that misrepresentation or failure to reveal information requested may be deemed sufficient cause for the refusal to issue a racing license by the State of Colorado. Further, that 1 am aware that later discovery of an omission or misrepresentation made in the above statements may be grounds for the revocation of a racing license. I further state that I am voluntarily submitting this application to the Colorado Racing Commission, under oath with full knowledge that I may be charged with perjury or other crimes for intentional misrepresentations pursuant to Colorado law. Applicant Signature IDate Remarks: Applicant's Initials: License 11 PSR# Racing Background Information Form - Page 13 Hello