HomeMy WebLinkAbout20190458.tiffMEMORANDUM
TO: Diana Aungst, Planning Services
FROM: Hayley Balzano, Public Works
DATE: October 12, 2018
SUBJECT: PUDZ18-0003 Lone Star Estates
The Weld County Department of Public Works has reviewed this PUD proposal. Staff comments made
during this phase of the application process may not be all-inclusive, as other issues may arise during the
remaining application process.
COMMENTS
GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION/LOCATION
Project description: Change of Zone from A (Agricultural) PUD (Planned Unit Development) for sixteen (16)
residential lots with E (Estate) Zone district and with 9.99 acres of open space. (Lonestar Estates PUD)
This project is south of and adjacent to HWY 392 and is east of and adjacent to CR 25.75. Parcel number
080519100022.
Access is from CR 25/5.
ACCESS
The applicant is proposing two access points to the site. The northernmost access point will be aligned with
a driveway on the opposite side of the road. The southernmost access point will be located 150' south of
Bravo Point Way. While this does not meet the spacing requirements, the applicant has worked with Public
Works to locate the access point so as to not impose setbacks on a neighboring parcel.
ROADS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY
On the west side of the site, County Road 25.75 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County
Functional Classification Map (Code Ordinance 2017-01) as a(n) local road, which requires 60 feet of right-
of-way. The applicant shall delineate on the site map or plat the future and existing right-of-way and the
physical location of the road. If the right-of-way cannot be verified it shall be dedicated. Pursuant to the
definition of setback in the Weld County Code, Chapter 23, Article III, Section 23-3-50, the required setback
is measured from the future right-of-way line. Be aware that physical roadways may not be centered in the
right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County.
On the east side of the site, there is section line Right -of -Way for County Road 27. Weld County commonly
refers to these locations as "Non -Maintained Section Line Right -of -Way." The applicant shall verify the
existing right-of-way and the documents creating the right-of-way and this information shall be noted on the
site plan or plat. If the right-of-way cannot be verified it shall be dedicated as directed by Public Works.
Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld County Code, Chapter 23, Article III, Section 23-3-50, the
required setback is measured from the future right-of-way line.
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has jurisdiction over Highway 392. Please contact
Tim Bilobran at the Greeley office (970-350-2163) to verify any requirements that may be needed.
Weld County will not replace overlapping easements located within existing right-of-way or pay to relocate
existing utilities within the County right-of-way.
TRAFFIC
Latest ADT on CR 25.75 counted 1880 vpd with 20% trucks.
The applicant submitted a Traffic Impact Study at Sketch Plan, stating that there will be approximately 152
daily vehicle round trips. This Traffic Impact Study appeared to be consistent with the Change of Zone
application material. This Traffic Impact Study did not warrant any auxiliary lanes.
IMPROVEMENTS AND ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
At Final Plan, Public Works will require an Improvements Agreement to address Road Maintenance and
On -Site PUD Improvements, per Chapter 24, Article 9, Section 24-9-20. This agreement will include on -site
improvements associated with the development. Collateral is required to ensure the improvements are
completed, and maintained. An example agreement is available at:
https://www.welddov.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server 6/File/Departmerits/Public%20Works/DevelopmentR
eview/sprusr.pdf. At Final Plan, the application shall include draft Exhibits A-2 and B-2. Blank Exhibit forms
are available from Public Works.
DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS
This area IS within a Non -Urbanizing Drainage Area: Non -Urbanizing Areas typically require detention of
runoff from the 1 -hour, 100 -year, storm falling on the developed site and release of the detained water at
the historic runoff rate of the 1 -hour, 10 -year storm falling on the undeveloped site for NON -URBANIZING
areas.
The applicant has submitted a Change of Zone Drainage Report. Drainage Report comments shall be
addressed in the Final Plan application Drainage Report. The applicant is proposing that the southern
detention pond outfall flow to the Greeley #2 Ditch. Permission will be needed from the ditch company in
writing, stating that they are willing to accept flows from the development. Provide a copy of the agreement
with the ditch company prior to recording the Change of Zone Plat. The applicant has indicated that they
are currently working on this agreement with the ditch company.
Historic Flows:
The applicants will be required to maintain the historic drainage flows and run-off amounts that exist from
the property.
ROADS
The applicant has indicated that the site will have a paved interior roadway. The submitted site plan does
not show the lengths of roadway segments. The roadway lengths must comply with Weld County Code
Section 24 -7 -20. -Streets.
Upon initial review, the proposed roadway appears to be non -compliant in relation to minimum cul-de-sac
radius requirements (Section 24-7-20.A.14) and minimum centerline radius requirements (Section 24
Appendix 24-A). In addition it appears that there are reverse curves, which are not recommended by the
Weld County Engineering and Construction Guidelines. The applicant shall include a profile of the roadway
with the Final Plan application. The applicant shall include a pavement design with the Final Plan
application.
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
At Final Plan, a construction schedule will be required with submittal. This shall show the approximate dates
when construction of the development is proposed to start and finish. This shall describe the stages in
which the development will be constructed, and the number of buildings or structures and the amount of
common open space to be completed at each stage.
UTILITY MAP
At Final Plan, a Utility Map is required with submittal. The utility map shall show: gas lines, water, electricity
(above or below ground), telecomm (if applicable), sewer (if applicable), utility and drainage easements
with labels, culverts, detention areas and structures, and plans, profiles, and typical cross section drawings
of streets.
Grading Permit
Prior to disturbing more than an acre, a Weld County Grading Permit will be required. Grading Permit
applications are accepted after the planning process is complete (plan recorded). An Early Release
Request Form may be entertained only after the applicant, Public Works, and Planning Department have
reviewed the referral and surrounding property owner comments. The Early Release Request may or may
not be granted depending on referral comments and surrounding property owner concerns. Contact an
Engineering representative from the Public Works Department for more information.
A Construction Stormwater Permit is also required with the State for disturbing more than 1 acre. Contact:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division, Rik Gay, 303-692-
3575.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. Provide a signed copy of the agreement with the ditch company addressing the detention pond
outfall. (Department of Public Works)
B. The plan shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. County Road 25.75 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification
Map as a local road which requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate on the site plan the existing right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge
of right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works)
2. Show the future Arterial Right -of -Way for County Road 27 Section Line on the Change of Zone
Plat. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of right-of-way. (Department of Public Works)
3. Show and label the section line Right -of -Way as "CR 27 Section Line Right -Of -Way, not County
maintained." (Department of Public Works)
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (NOTES ON THE SITE PLAN)
1. The property owner shall control noxious weeds on the site. (Department of Public Works)
2. The access on the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road including damages
and/or off -site tracking. (Department of Public Works)
3. Any work that may occupy and or encroach upon any County rights -of -way or easement shall acquire
an approved Right -of -Way Use Permit prior to commencement. (Department of Public Works)
4. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on the site will be maintained. (Department of Public
Works)
5. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of onsite drainage related features. (Department
of Public Works)
6. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance on onsite subdivision roads. (Department of Public
Works)
WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
1555 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 www.weldhealth.org
Memorandum
To: Diana Aungst
From: Lauren Light, Environmental Health Services
Date: September 26, 2018
Re: PUDZ18-0003 Lone Star Estates
The Weld County Environmental Health Services Division has reviewed this proposal for a
Change of Zone Request from the A (Agricultural) Zone District to the PUD (Planned Unit
Development) Zone District for 16 residential lots with Estate Zone District Uses along with
9.99 acres of open space. (Lonestar Estates PUD)
The application has satisfied Chapter 27 of the Weld County Code regarding public water
provisions. The application indicates that North Weld County Water District will provide water.
A draft water service agreement from the District was included with the application as well as
an email from the Weld County Attorney's office approving the proposed water source.
The application has satisfied Chapter 27 of the Weld County Code regarding sewer
provisions. An On -site Waste Water Treatment System (OWTS) performance report dated
September 19, 2017, was completed by Soilogic. The soils data provided indicate sandy
loam, sandy clay loam and clay loam on site. The soil types indicate that conventional septic
systems may be acceptable. Groundwater was not encountered up to 8 feet. Individual test
pits are required for each lot when septic permits are applied for.
The covenants should state that activities such as landscaping (i.e. planting of trees and
shrubs) and construction (i.e. auxiliary structures, dirt mounds, etc.) activities are expressly
prohibited in the designated absorption field site.
The minimum lot size of 2.1 acres coupled with an overall density of one on -site wastewater
treatment system per 3.6 acres does meet current Department policy.
The Environmental Impact Plan (section 27-6-40) adequately addresses all environmental
impacts.
Health Administration
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Environmental Health
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Communication,
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WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
1555 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 www.weldhealth.org
The Division recommends the following notes for the Change of Zone plat:
1. Water service shall be obtained from North Weld County Water District.
2. The parcel is currently not served by a municipal sanitary sewer system. Sewage disposal
may be by septic systems designed in accordance with the regulations of the Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division and the
Weld County Code in effect at the time of construction, repair, replacement, or
modification of the system.
3. Activity or use on the surface of the ground over any part of the OWTS must be restricted
to that which shall allow the system to function as designed and which shall not contribute
to compaction of the soil or to structural loading detrimental to the structural integrity or
capability of the component to function as designed.
4. During development of the site, all land disturbances shall be conducted so that nuisance
conditions are not created. If dust emissions create nuisance conditions, at the request
of Weld County Environmental Health Services, a fugitive dust control plan must be
submitted.
5. If land development creates more than a 25 -acre contiguous disturbance, or exceeds 6
months in duration, the responsible party shall prepare a fugitive dust control plan, submit
an air pollution emissions notice application, and apply for a permit from the Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment.
6. Weld County's "Right to Farm" shall be placed on any recorded plat.
Health Administration
Vital Records
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Clinical Services
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Fax: 910-304-64 16
Environmental Health
Services
Tele: 970-304-6415
Fax: 970-304-6411
Communication,
Education & Planning
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Fox: 970-304-6452
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Agency
New Cache La Poudre Irrigating Co.
Weld County Referral
March 16, 2018
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: Joe & Lori Stricklin Case Number: PUDK18-0002
Please Reply By: April 13, 2018 Planner: Diana Aungst
Project: PUD (Planned Unit Development) Sketch Plan for 16 residential lots along with 9.03 acres of
open space.
Location: South of and adjacent to HWY 392 and East of and adjacent to CR 27
Parcel Number: 080519100022-R8947474 Legal: PART E2E2 SECTION 19, T6N, R66W LOT B REC
EXEMPT RECX16-0035 OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or
recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the
above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not
received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning
Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner
associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications
under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional
information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our Comprehensive
Plan because:
We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
See attached letter.
Dale Trowbridge 4-13-2018
Date
Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO. 80631 (970) 353-6100 ext.3540 (970) 304-6498 fax
THE NEW CACHE LA POUDRE IRRIGATING COMPANY
THE CACHE LA POUDRE RESERVOIR COMPANY
(970) 352-0222
April 13, 2018
Weld County Planning
Diana Aungst
1555 N 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
RE: Lone Star Estates
Dear Ms. Aungst:
The canal for The New Cache La Poudre Irrigating Company (New Cache), commonly
known as Greeley #2 Canal, is on the south property line of Lone Star Estates. To my
knowledge, no platted easement has ever been designated at this location. New Cache has a
prescriptive easement (the canal has been in existence since 1870) for operation and
maintenance of the canal. Typically, when a parcel is being developed, an easement width is
designated on the plat. New Cache is requesting that this designation be made at 35 feet from
the top of bank. I have attached a template agreement for this purpose that we expect to be
executed prior to county approval.
Secondly, Lone Star Estates is proposing a storm water plan that will release, in quantity,
additional storm water into the canal. No water above historical amounts can be released into
the canal without a stormwater agreement. This agreement will address water release
amounts and necessary infrastructure changes to the canal bank (culverts, retention pond
spillways, etc.) The stormwater agreement will be available at some point in the near future.
New Cache would expect this agreement to be executed prior to county approval.
Please keep us informed as to the progress of this proposal. Give me a call if you have
questions.
Sincerely,
it6tayridt
Dale Trowbridge
General Manager
33040 Railroad Avenue • P.O. Box 104 • Lucerne, Colorado 80646
EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENT
THIS EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENT, made and entered into as of
the day of by and between the parties, being:
, whose address is
, hereinafter called "Landowners", and The New Cache
La Poudre Irrigating Company, a Colorado non-profit corporation whose address is P O Box
104, 33040 Railroad Avenue, Lucerne, CO 80646, hereinafter called the "Company."
FACTUAL RECITALS
A. The Company is the operator of a canal or ditch known as the New Cache La
Poudre Irrigating Company Canal, also commonly known as the Greeley No. 2 Canal
(hereinafter called the "Canal").
B. The Canal transports water and a portion of the Canal exists and travels over
and/or along a tract of land owned by Landowners. Said tract of land is generally located in
, Colorado and more
particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference the
"Property".
C. The parties agree that the Company has a valid, existing easement and right of
way for the Canal and sufficient lands on each side of the Canal to allow the Company to fully
enjoy and utilize the easement and right of way, as more particularly described in Section 2
below. However, the parties are unaware of any written document that evidences this easement.
In an effort to better describe the extent of the easement for the Canal enjoyed by the Company,
the parties enter into this Easement and Right of Way Agreement (the "Agreement").
NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, including the mutual promises
contained herein, and for other valuable consideration, the sufficiency and adequacy thereof
being acknowledged by the parties by their signatures below, the parties agree as follows:
1. Incorporation of Recitals. The factual recitals recited above are hereby
incorporated by reference as though fully set forth.
2. Canal Easement. The Company has an easement and right of way for the Canal
and sufficient lands on each side of the Canal for its maintenance, repair, operation,
improvement, enlargement, access (including, without limitation, vehicular and pedestrian), and
to allow the Company to do whatever is reasonably necessary for the Company to fully utilize
and enjoy the easement and right of way; however, in no event shall said easement and right of
way be less than thirty five (35) feet in width, measured as thirty five (35) feet from the top of
the canal bank. (Note: The centerline of the Canal varies throughout the tract and, therefore,
may not provide a consistent reference point. Instead, the top of the canal back shall be the point
of reference. The "top of bank" is the point where the ground begins its slope into the canal).
This easement and right of way for the Canal is hereinafter referred to as the "Canal Easement".
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3. Right of Ingress and Egress. The parties acknowledge that the Company also has
the right of ingress to and from the Canal and its Canal Easement over and across the Property by
means of roads and lanes thereon, if such exist or as such may be constructed by the Landowners
in the future, otherwise by such route or routes as shall occasion the least practicable damage and
inconvenience to the Landowners.
4. Conveyance. To the extent it is necessary to ensure the validity of any of the
above easements and rights of way, the Landowners hereby sell, convey and grant to the
Company the above -described easements and rights of way.
5. No obstructions. The Canal Easement described herein includes, but is not limited
to, the canals and ditches, their beds, banks, slopes, roadway, headgates, diversion boxes, flumes,
spillways, and erosion and structural support systems, whether presently existing or constructed
in the future. The Landowners their heirs, successors and/or assigns, shall take no action that
reduces in size, disturbs or otherwise adversely affects the Canal Easement. In particular, but not
by way of limitation, the Landowners, their heirs, successors and/or assigns, shall not erect nor
place any buildings, structures, improvements, fences and/or trees within, across, over and/or on
the Canal Easement, and/or shall not store any machinery, hay, refuse, junk, debris, garbage or
other items within, over, across and/or on the Canal Easement. The Company shall not be liable
for the removal of such buildings, structures, improvements, fences, trees, machinery, hay,
refuse, junk, debris, garbage or other items placed across, over, on and/or stored within the Canal
Easement. In the event any obstructions have been placed in the Canal Easement and/or are
placed in the Canal Easement in the future, such obstruction(s) is an encroachment within, on,
over and/or under the Canal Easement. Absent a separate agreement with the Company to allow
the obstruction to remain across, over, on, under and/or stored within the Canal Easement, the
Landowners shall immediately remove said obstruction(s), and/or the Company may remove said
obstruction(s) and the Landowners shall reimburse the Company for any costs and expenses
incurred by the Company for such removal.
8. Maintenance and Repair of Canal. In the event it is necessary for the Company to
repair or maintain the Canal or Canal Easement due to the actions of the Landowners, the
Landowners shall reimburse the Company for such repair or maintenance. Determination of
whether repair or maintenance is necessary shall be at the discretion of the Company.
9. Emergency Repairs. In the event that the Company finds it necessary to perform
emergency repairs to the Canal and/or Canal Easement, the Company shall be wholly without
liability to the Landowners for damages as a result of the performance of said repairs, except as
to such damage as may be caused by the gross negligence or wanton and willful misconduct of
the Company. Determination of whether an emergency exists shall be at the sole discretion of
the Company.
10. Choice of Law. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance
with the laws of the State of Colorado.
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11. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement, and all of its provisions, is binding
upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties, their heirs, successors and assigns, and shall be
a covenant running with the Property.
12. Recordation. This Agreement shall be recorded in the records of the Clerk and
Recorder of Weld County, Colorado. The cost of such recording shall be borne by the Company.
EXECUTED the date written first above.
LANDOWNERS:
By:
STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this
by
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF WELD )
Notary Public
My commission expires:
day of
and
THE NEW CACHE LA POUDRE IRRIGATING
COMPANY
By:
Mike Hungenberg, President
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
, by Mike Hungenberg, President of The New Cache La Poudre
Irrigating Company.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
My commission expires:
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Submit by Email
Agency
Weld County Referral
September 6, 2018
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: Joe & Lori Stricklin Case Number: PUDZ18-0003
Please Reply By: October 4, 2018 Planner: Diana Aungst
Project: Change of Zone from A (Agricultural) to the PUD (Planned Unit Development) for sixteen (16)
residential lots with E (Estate) Zone district and with 9.99 acres of open space. (Lonestar Estates PUD)
Location: South of and adjacent to HWY 392 and East of and adjacent to CR 27
Parcel Number: 080519100022-R8947474 Legal: PART E2E2 SECTION 19, T6N, R66W LOT B REC
EXEMPT RECX16-0035 of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or
recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the
above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not
received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning
Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner
associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications
under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional
information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our Comprehensive
Plan because:
We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
See attached letter. -$..p a . L1Q JcY --
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Submit by Email
Weld County Referral
March 16, 2018
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: Joe & Lori Stricklin Case Number: PUDK18-0002
Please Reply By: April 13, 2018 Planner: Diana Aungst
Project: PUD (Planned Unit Development) Sketch Plan for 16 residential lots along with 9.03 acres of
open space.
Location: South of and adjacent to HWY 392 and East of and adjacent to CR 27
Parcel Number: 080519100022-R8947474 Legal: PART E2E2 SECTION 19, T6N, R66W LOT B REC
EXEMPT RECX16-0035 OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or
recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the
above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not
received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning
Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner
associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications
under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional
information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
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Signature
Agency
We have reviewed the request and find that it does /does not comply with our Comprehensive
Plan because:
We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
See attached letter.
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Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO. 80631 (970) 353-6100 ext.3540 (970) 304-8498 fax
[)AN SEEGM1LLER, SUPERINTENDENT
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March 16, 2018
Weld County Planning Department
Attn: Diana Aungst
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
RE: Planned Unit Development PUD18-0002
To Whom It May Concern:
The above referenced project is for a 16 -lot planned unit development that will add 15
additional lots to the existing land. The referenced property is located south of and adjacent to
Highway 392 and east of Weld County Road 27.
Although student and land impacts associated with this project appear minimal, already
approved residential development within the area of the project contributes to a substantial
cumulative impact upon Weld County School District Re -4. In addition, the effect upon school site
planning is significant because of the difficulty in acquiring school sites in the appropriate locations
and sizes to serve such dispersed development. Given the rapid growth of other areas within the
School District, Weld Re -4 remains concerned with its financial ability to provide for continuing
growth within the area of the project. This and related concerns are discussed in detail below.
Site Issues
Weld County Re -4 understands that the project proposes to add 16 additional lots to the
existing property. Land dedication is not feasible to offset the impact of growth upon the School
District. Therefore, District Re -4 requests cash -in -lieu of land for the additional lots at the current
market value of land within the area (see recommendations). The district would also request a bus
turnaround area at either entrance as our school buses do not drive through developments. Further,
the District requests the opportunity to respond to any land use changes associated with either lot.
Facility and Fiscal Capacity Issues
Range View Elementary School, Severance Middle School and Windsor High School currently
serve this area. Capacities and recent enrollments of current schools are:
DAN SEEGMILLER, SUPERINTENDENT
STEPHANIE WATSON, ASST SUPERINTENDENT
Student Enrollment Enrollment Available
School (Grades) Capacity (03/18) (Short)
Range View Elementary (K-5) 600 696 (96)
Severance Middle School (6-8) 600 525 75
Windsor High School (9-12)* 1,290 1,414 (124)
*Net after first semester graduates
Accelerated residential growth and strong growth potential heighten the School District's concern
regarding its ability to provide adequate educational opportunities. Approved development far
exceeds the District's current capacity to fund educational facilities. Consequently, continual
approval of new projects can create expected seat (capacity) shortages. Both Range View
Elementary School and Windsor High School are currently over capacity. We will be opening a new
high school in the fall of 2019.
As of December 1, 2017, the District's total bonding capacity approximates $174.9 million at 25
percent of assessed valuation per state statute. Debt outstanding from previous bond elections
totals $126.4 million leaving $48.5 million available for future facility needs throughout the District.
Given residential development and student potential from already approved but not completed
projects, this amount is likely deficient to provide the necessary school facilities. Inadequate bonding
capacity is the direct result of residential growth occurring at a pace that well exceeds the District's
statutorily limited ability to fund school construction.
Recommendations
The School District remains very concerned about residential activity and the ensuing
enrollment that will follow as well as the District's physical and financial abilities to serve that growth.
Because land dedication is not feasible from this project, the District requests that the owner agree
to pay cash in lieu of land at the at the value of $2,240 per additional lot.
In addition, the School District requests to be notified of any proposed land use changes
associated with this property. Cooperation of all parties is necessary in offsetting the adverse fiscal
impacts of rapid residential growth upon the School District's statutorily limited resources.
Your continuing cooperation is sincerely appreciated, as is the opportunity to comment upon
issues of interest to the County, the School District and our mutual constituents. Should you have
questions or desire further information, please contact me at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Stephanie R. Watson
Assistant Superintendent of Business
Submit by Email
Weld County Referral
September 6, 2018
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: Joe & Lori Stricklin Case Number: PUDZ18-0003
Please Reply By: October 4, 2018 Planner: Diana Aungst
Project: Change of Zone from A (Agricultural) to the PUD (Planned Unit Development) for sixteen (16)
residential lots with E (Estate) Zone district and with 9.99 acres of open space. (Lonestar Estates PUD)
Location: South of and adjacent to HWY 392 and East of and adjacent to CR 27
Parcel Number: 080519100022-R8947474 Legal: PART E2E2 SECTION 19, T6N, R66W LOT B REC
EXEMPT RECX16-0035 of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or
recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the
above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not
received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning
Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner
associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications
under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional
information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our Comprehensive
Plan because: Awaiting hydrant map and street naming.
We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
See attached letter.
Sandra Friedrichsen 10 Sept 2018
Signature Date
Agency
Windsor Severance Fire Rescue
Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO. 80631 (970) 400-6100 (970) 304-6498 fax
Submit by Email
Weld County Referral
March 16, 2018
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: Joe & Lori Stricklin Case Number: PUDK18-0002
Please Reply By: April 13, 2018 Planner: Diana Aungst
Project: PUD (Planned Unit Development) Sketch Plan for 16 residential lots along with 9.03 acres of
open space.
Location: South of and adjacent to HWY 392 and East of and adjacent to CR 27
Parcel Number: 080519100022-R8947474 Legal: PART E2E2 SECTION 19, T6N, R66W LOT B REC
EXEMPT RECX16-0035 OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or
recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the
above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not
received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning
Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner
associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications
under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional
information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our Comprehensive
Plan because:
We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
See attached letter.
Sandra Friedrichsen
Signature Date
Agency
Windsor Severance Fire Rescue
21 March 2018
Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO. 80631 (970) 353-6100 ext,3540 (970) 304-6498 fax
Windsor -Severance Fire Rescue
100 7th Street
Windsor, Colorado 80550
970-686-2626
31 March 2018
Weld County Planning Department
1555 N 17th Ave
Greeley CO 80631
RE: PUDK18-002
I have reviewed the plans for the above referenced project. The PUD is acceptable to the Windsor Severance Fire
Rescue with the following comments and must be re -submitted to the fire district with the following information included.
1. Residential: Fire hydrants shall be no greater than 600 feet apart; with no structure greater than 300 feet from
a hydrant.
2. Roads that are 20 ft to 26ft are required to have no parking fire lane signs on both sides, >26ft to 32ft are
required to have no parking fire lane signs on one side, and greater than 32ft parking is allowed on bother
sides.
3. The names of the streets must be verified in the Larimer County Street standards of not already being used or
reserved.
If you have any further questions please call me at the above number.
Sincerely,
Sandra Friedrichsen
Sandra Friedrichsen
Fire Marshal
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