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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES * 1555 N. 17TH AVENUE * GREELEY, CO 80631
www.weldgov.com *970-353-6100 EXT 3540 * FAX 970-304-6498
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DATE RECEIVED: 2/21/18
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CASE # ASSIGNED: USR 18-0015
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Zone District: AG Acreage: 3.81 Floodplain: Y O Geological Hazard:OY N Airport Overlay: tY N
FEE OWNER(S) OF THE PROPERTY_
Name: Sean Jaehn
Company:
Phone #: 970-690.8696 Email: seanrnilehighstuceo.com
Street Address: 20767 County Road 66
City/State/Zip Code: Greeley, CO 80631
Name: Annette Jaehn
Company:
Phone #: 970-405-5985 Email: annette@milehighstucco.com
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Name: Annette Jaehn
Company:
Phone #: 970-405-5985
Street Address: 20767 County Road 66
City/State/Zip Code: Greeley, CO 80631 _
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USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW (USR) QUESTIONNAIRE
Please see responses following this section
Answer the following questions on a separate sheet. If a question does not pertain to your use, please respond
with "not applicable". For assistance with some of these questions see this website:
http://www.co.weld.co. us/Departments/PlanningZoni ng/LandUseApplicationsAssistance/ApplicationAssistance.html
Planning Questions: Planner on Call 970-353-6100 x3540
1. Explain, in detail, the proposed use of the property.
2. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter 22 of the
Comprehensive Plan.
3. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter 23 (Zoning) and the
zone district in which it is located.
4. Describe what type of land uses surround the site. Explain how the proposed use is consistent and
compatible with surrounding land uses.
5. What are the hours and days of operation? (e.g. Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
6. List the number of full time and/or part time employees proposed to work at this site.
7. If shift work is proposed include the number of employees per shift.
8. List the number of people who will use this site. Include contractors, truck drivers, customers, volunteers, etc.
9. If this is a dairy, livestock confinement operation, kennel, etc., list the number and type of animals.
10. Describe the type of lot surface and the square footage of each type. (e.g. asphalt, gravel, landscaping, dirt,
grass, buildings)
11. How many parking spaces are proposed? How many handicapped (ADA) parking spaces are proposed?
12. Explain the existing and proposed landscaping for the site.
13. Describe the type of fence proposed for the site (e.g. 6 foot chain link with earth tone slats)
14. Describe the proposed screening for all parking and outdoor storage areas.
If the site is located in a floodplain outdoor storage is restricted.
15. Explain any proposed reclamation procedures when termination of the Use by Special Review activity occurs.
16. Who will provide fire protection to the site?
17. List all proposed on -site and off -site improvements associated with the use (e.g. landscaping, fencing,
buildings, drainage, turn lanes, etc.) and a timeline of when you will have each one of the improvements
completed.
Engineering questions: 970-353-6100 x3540
1. Describe how many roundtrips/day are expected for each vehicle type. Passenger Cars/Pickups, Tandem
Trucks, Semi-Truck/Trailer/RV (Roundtrip = 1 trip in and 1 trip out of site)
2. Describe the expected travel routes for site traffic.
3. Describe the travel distribution along the routes (e.g. 50% of traffic will come from the north, 20% from the
south, 30% from the east, etc.)
4. Describe the time of day that you expect the highest traffic volumes from above.
5. Describe where the access to the site is planned.
6. Drainage Design: Detention pond summarized in a drainage report is required unless the project falls under an
exception to stormwater detention requirements per code section 23-12-30 F.1.
A. Does your site qualify for an exception to stormwater detention? If so, describe in a drainage narrative the
following:
1. Which exception is being applied for and include supporting documentation.
2. Where the water originates if it flows onto the property from an offsite source
3. Where it flows to as it leaves the property
4. The direction of flow across the property
5. If there have been previous drainage problems with the property
B. Does your site require a stormwater detention pond? If so, the following applies:
1. A drainage report summarizing the detention pond design with construction drawings and maintenance
plan shall be completed by a Colorado Licensed Professional Engineer and adhere to the drainage
related sections of the Weld County Code.
2. The drainage report must include a certification of compliance stamped and signed by the PE which
can be found on the engineering website.
3. A general drainage report guidance checklist is available on the engineering website. More complete
checklists are available upon request.
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW (USR) QUESTIONNAIRE (PAGE 2)
Environmental Health questions: 970-304-6415 x2702
1. What is the drinking water source on the property?
If utilizing a drinking water well include either the well permit or well permit application that was submitted to
the State -Division of Water Resources. If utilizing a public water tap include a letter from the Water District, a
tap or meter number, or a copy of the water bill.
2. What type of sewage disposal system is on the property?
If utilizing an existing septic system provide the septic permit number. If there is no septic permit due to the
age of the existing septic system, apply for a septic permit through the Department of Public Health and
Environment prior to submitting this application. If a new septic system will be installed please state "a new
septic system is proposed". Only propose portable toilets if the use is consistent with the Department of Public
Health and Environment's portable toilet policy.
3. If storage or warehousing is proposed, what type of items will be stored?
4. Describe where and how storage and/or stockpile of wastes, chemicals, and/or petroleum will occur on this
site.
5. If there will be fuel storage on site indicate the gallons and the secondary containment. State the number of
tanks and gallons per tank.
6. If there will be washing of vehicles or equipment on site indicate how the wash water will be contained.
7. If there will be floor drains indicate how the fluids will be contained.
8. Indicate if there will be any air emissions. (e.g. painting, oil storage, etc.)
9. Provide a design and operations plan if applicable. (e.g. composting, landfills, etc.)
10. Provide a nuisance management plan if applicable. (e.g. dairies, feedlots, etc.)
11. Additional information may be requested depending on type of land use requested.
Building questions: Jose Gonzalez 970-353-6100
1. List the type, size (square footage), and number of existing and proposed structures. Show and label all
existing and proposed structures on the USR drawing. Label the use of the building and the square footage.
2. Explain how the existing structures will be used for this USR?
3. List the proposed use(s) of each structure.
An MSWord (.docx) version of this questionnaire is available by request.
Planning Questions:
1. Explain, in detail, the proposed use of the property.
To operate an outdoor venue for weddings, graduations, parties, conferences, and similar gatherings. This venue
will operate mostly in the summer months (May through October). The home on the premises will remain a
private residence where the property owners will continue to reside. The integrity of the land, the farm house,
and the barn will remain intact. The venue will be advertised as a "farm wedding venue". Clients will be those
who value agriculture, farm living, and the architecture of historic farm properties.
2. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter 22 of the Comprehensive
Plan.
The following sections of The Weld County Code, Chapter 22 of the Comprehensive plan apply to this proposal:
Sec 22-2-10 Agriculture
F. Land use policies should support a high -quality rural character which respects the agricultural
heritage and traditional agricultural land uses of the County, as agricultural lands are converted to
other uses (excluding urban development). Rural character in the County includes those uses which
provide rural lifestyles, rural -based economies and opportunities to both live and work in rural areas.
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.
Agriculture Goals and Policies
Section B
A. Goal 2
Continue the commitment to viable agriculture in Weld County through mitigated protection of
established (and potentially expanding) agricultural uses from other proposed new uses that would
hinder the operations of the agricultural enterprises.
2. A. Policy 2.2
Allow commercial and industrial uses, which are directly related to or dependent upon
agriculture, to locate within agricultural areas when the impact to surrounding properties is
minimal or mitigated and where adequate services and infrastructure are currently available or
reasonable obtainable. These commercial and industrial uses should be encouraged to locate
in areas that minimize the removal of agricultural land from production.
3. A. Policy 2.3
Encourage development of agriculture and agriculturally related businesses and industries in
underdeveloped areas where existing resources can support a higher level of economic
activity. Agricultural businesses and industries include those related to ranching, confined
animal production, farming, greenhouse industries, landscape production, and agri-tainment
or agri-tourism uses.
Section D
A. Goal 4
Promote a quality environment which is free of derelict vehicles, refuse, litter, and other unsightly
materials.
1. A. Policy 4.1
Property owners should demonstrate responsibility of ownership by minimizing safety and
health hazards resulting from, but not limited to, unsafe or dangerous structures and
noncommercial junkyards.
Section G
A. Goal 7
County land use regulations should protect the individual property owner's right to request a land use
change.
1. A. Policy 7.1
County land use regulations should support commercial and industrial uses that are directly
related to, or dependent 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 obtainable.
This proposal is consistent with the intent of Weld County Code, Chapter 22 of the Comprehensive Plan because
one of the main goals of the property owners is to "respect the agricultural heritage of the County". This
proposed venue is not successful without the "rural character" of Weld County. The property promotes "rural
lifestyles" and encourages others to enjoy and appreciate the surrounding agriculture and rural experience. o u r
goal with the wedding venue is to preserve the land on which it sits, educate visitors about the history of the
property, and to expose those who may not otherwise be exposed to the beauty of farm life.
Though it sits on a relatively small parcel of 4 acres, the property is currently used as a small farm serving the
owners of the property. The property currently houses cattle, horses, pigs, goats, and chickens. These animals
are raised for the homeowner's use to feed their family. These animals will all remain on the property and will
be replaced as they are harvested. This is an important educational tool to connect people with where their food
comes from. All visitors will be exposed to these animals and educated about their care and eventual use. In
addition to the animals, the homeowners have a garden where they grow crops to feed their family.
The home is a historic Weld farmhouse. Built in 1901 by Horace and Anne Hopkins, the home was the hub of the
farm. Potatoes, a traditional Weld crop, were grown on the property for many years before the bulk of the land
was sectioned off in 1996. The history of the farm remains with the house, the barn, and the helping hand house
that all are still on the property and have been lovingly restored. It is important to not only maintain the
integrity of these buildings, but to expose others to their significance. So many old barns are lost to the
environment or are destroyed for new buildings that few remain. Hosting events around a historic barn not only
exposes people to their beauty, but the history within.
This proposal is consistent with Goal 2 because, in the proposed use for an event venue, the integrity of the
property would remain intact. It is important to retain the rustic farm "feel" and to protect the history of the
property. Not much would change as far as the appearance of the property. The proposed ceremony and
reception sites would be in the field to the North of the house. This field is not irrigated and no crops are grown
here. Xeriscaping and landscaping around these areas will only add to the beauty of the landscape. There would
be no removal of agricultural land from production as none of it is currently being used for production. Weld
county's agriculture provides the backdrop to this property and the preservation of such is crucial to the success
of a farm wedding venue. Though this would be a new use, the success is "directly related to or dependent upon
agriculture". Without the surrounding agriculture, the rural character of the property is severely impacted. The
proposal also brings to the area a "niche" market of people who are looking for the rural experience. It will bring
couples from surrounding areas to Weld County where they will rent hotels, eat in local restaurants, and use
local vendors for their events. It is truly a form of "agri-tainment" for this market and one that is being well
received in other areas of the country. This rural experience is sought after and can be provided by this proposal.
This proposal is consistent with Goal 4 because the property must be maintained in order for the business to
survive. All trash must be cleaned and removed, all landscaping must be maintained, all existing buildings must
be maintained to ensure success.
3. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter 23 (Zoning) and the zone
district in which it is located.
Section 23-3-40 C.5 and 23-3-40 W allow for recreational facilities and uses including guest farms and uses
similar to a guest farm as long as the use complies with the general intent of the Agricultural Zone District.
4. Describe what type of land uses surround the site. Explain how the proposed use is consistent and compatible with
surrounding land uses.
Most of the land surrounding the site is used as farm land. Corn, alfalfa, and hay fields surround the property to
the West, North, and East. To the South, there is a parcel used as a beet dump in the late fall and early winter.
The farm land surrounding the site is a beautiful backdrop for farm styled events. The current use as a personal
"farm" where the owners raise their own crops and livestock for their own use will remain and will add to the
experience of events on the property.
5. What are the hours and days of operation? (e.g. Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) See addendum
Most events will be on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays with people arriving from 11 am and leaving no later
than midnight in the months of May — October. On occasion, there may be a weekday event. In addition, there
may be walk throughs with clients and prospective clients during the week. All music and crowd noise will end at
10pm.
6. List the number of full time and/or part time employees proposed to work at this site.
The owners of the property will be the only full time employees. Independent contractors and vendors hired by
the clients will make up the majority of the workers on site. In the future, a seasonal employee or two may be
hired to help over the summer months.
7. If shift work is proposed include the number of employees per shift.
N/A
8. List the number of people who will use this site. Include contractors, truck drivers, customers, volunteers, etc.
The site will be used full time by the home owners. Up to 150 additional people could be on the site for events.
This includes guests, vendors, and staff. The vendors and staff would be hired by the client and would include
caterers, musicians, wedding officials, wedding coordinators, etc.
9. If this is a dairy, livestock confinement operation, kennel, etc., list the number and type of animals.
N/A
10. Describe the type of lot surface and the square footage of each type. (e.g. asphalt, gravel, landscaping, dirt, grass,
buildings)
The total square footage of the property per the Recorded Exemption No. 0803 -21 -4 -RE 1567 survey done in
1994 is 174,720. Of that, the buildings cover approximately 6, 500 square feet. The driveway, horse pen, and
round corral are covered in gravel and are approximately 42,000 square feet. The remaining 126,220 square feet
are covered by grass, landscaping, or natural grasses. No change to the lot surface is proposed.
11. How many parking spaces are proposed? How many handicapped (ADA) parking spaces are proposed? See addendum
The area designated for parking can park 40 cars. This area is in a field with natural grass and would remain a
grass field. The property owner could add 2 ADA parking spaces with gravel looting if required.
12. Explain the existing and proposed landscaping for the site. See addendum
The current landscaping on the property is composed of natural grasses in the field areas, lawn, trees, gardens,
and field fences. Trees and a fence line the property along the road to the South.
Currently, the field to the North of the house is not irrigated and full of natural grasses. The property owner
proposes adding a ceremony "site" in the field composed of either sod or other organic material. There would
be a.l path leading from the current driveway to the ceremony area. In addition, a reception site would be
added composed of either organic material or gravel on which a temporary tent could be erected for weather
protection.
13. Describe the type of fence proposed for the site (e.g. 6 foot chain link with earth tone slats)
Currently, most of the property is fenced with cedar field fence or privacy fence. The property owner is
proposing continuing the cedar field fence on the East of the property another 100-150 feet. From there, a wire
field fence will be continued to the North property line, along the North side of the property, and back down the
west property line to the existing privacy fence.
14. Describe the proposed screening for all parking and outdoor storage areas. If the site is located in a floodplain
outdoor storage is restricted.
The proposed parking area is screened from the road on the South by evergreen trees.
15. Explain any proposed reclamation procedures when termination of the Use by Special Review activity occurs.
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16. Who will provide fire protection to the site?
Eaton Fire
17. List all proposed on -site and off -site improvements associated with the use (e.g. landscaping, fencing/ buildings,
drainage, turn lanes, etc.) and a timeline of when you will have each one of the improvements completed.
We are hoping to have the landscaping and fencing proposed above completed by December 1, 2018.
Engineering questions:
1. Describe how many roundtrips/day are expected for each vehicle type: Passenger Cars/Pickups, Tandem Trucks, 'e i-
Ti ruc/Trailer/RV (Roundtrip = 1 trip in and 1 trip out of site)
Please refer to the traffic narrative included with the application.
2. Describe the expected travel routes for site traffic.
Please refer to the traffic narrative included with the application.
3. Describe the travel distribution along the routes (e.g. 50% of traffic will come from the north, 20% from the south,
30% from the east, etc.)
Please refer to the traffic narrative included with the application.
4. Describe the time of day that you expect the highest traffic volumes from above.
Please refer to the traffic narrative included with the application.
5. Describe where the access to the site is planned.
Please refer to the traffic narrative included with the application.
6. Drainage Design: Detention pond summarized in a drainage report is required unless the project falls under an
exception to stormwater detention requirements per code section 23-12-30 F.1.
See Drainage Narrative Attached
Environmental Health questions: See addendum
1. What is the drinking water source on the property?
North Weld Water All water for events will be brought in by the client (bottled water)
2. What type of sewage disposal system is on the property?
If utilizing an existing septic system provide the septic permit number. If there is no septic permit due to the age of the
existing septic system, apply for a septic permit through the Department of Public Health and Environment prior to
submitting this application. If a new septic system will be installed please state "a new septic system is proposed". Only
propose portable toilets if the use is consistent with the Department of Public Health and Environment's portable toilet
policy.
There is a statement of existing for the residential septic, G19949019. The tank was replaced under permit
#G19940408. This septic is for use by the home on the property. If an apartment over a new garage is added, it
will be attached to the existing septic or a new septic will be constructed. This septic will NOT be used for
events.
For all events, the client must rent port -a -potties or a restroom trailer.
3. If storage or warehousing is proposed, what type of items will be stored?
Storage will only be for residential/farm equipment and some event supplies such as tables and chairs.
4. Describe where and how storage and/or stockpile of wastes, chemicals, and/or petroleum will occur on this site.
N/A
5. If there will be fuel storage on site indicate the gallons and the secondary containment. State the number of tanks and
gallons per tank.
N/A
6. If there will be washing of vehicles or equipment on site indicate how the wash water will be contained.
N/A
7. If there will be floor drains indicate how the fluids will be contained.
N/A
8. Indicate if there will be any air emissions. (e.g. painting, oil storage, etc.)
N/A
9. Provide a design and operations plan if applicable. (e.g. composting, landfills, etc.)
N/A
10. Provide a nuisance management plan if applicable. (e.g. dairies, feedlots, etc.)
N/A
11. Additional information may be requested depending on type of land use requested.
Building questions:
1. List the type, size (square footage), and number of existing and proposed structures. Show and label all existing and
proposed structures on the USR drawing. Label the use of the building and the square footage.
Building A: Existing Residence: 2790 sq ft — not used for events
Building B: Existing Barn: 2070 sq ft — partially used for events
Building C: Existing outbuilding: 375 sq ft — used as staging area for catering for events
Building D: Existing garage: 390 sq ft — not used for events. May be demolished and replaced in the future by a 2
story building with a similar footprint. This building would house a warming kitchen and apartment for an
intern/helping hand. The new building would be approximately 1200 sq ft.
Building E: Existing garage: 384 sq ft — not used for events.
Building F: Existing horse shed: 140 sq ft — not used for events
Building G: Existing cattle shed/ hay storage: 280 sq ft— not used for events.
2. Explain how the existing structures will be used for this USR?
Building A: Personal residence, not used for events
Building B: Used for staging by vendors and dressing area
Building C: Used for staging by vendors
Building D: Not used for events at this time. May be demolished and replaced in the future by a 2 story building
with a similar footprint. The proposed building would house a warming kitchen and apartment for an
intern/helping hand.
Building E: Not used for events
Building F: Not used for events
Building G: Not used for events
3. List the proposed use(s) of each structure.
Building A: 2790 sq ft — Private Residence
Building B: 2070 sq ft — Barn — Storage
Building C: 375 sq ft — Vendor staging
Building D: 390 sq ft — Private Storage
Building E: 384 sq ft — Private shop
Building F: 140 sq ft — animal shelter
Building G: 280 sq ft hay storage/animal shelter
USR 20767 County Road 66, Greeley
Completeness Review
Revisions to Application Questionnaire
February 15, 2018
Planning Section
ADDENDUM
additional information added to:
#5, #11 and #12 and the Health section.
S. What are the hours and days of operation? (e.g. Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) REVISED
Most events will be on Fridays, and Saturdays with people arriving from 11 am and leaving no
later than midnight. All amplified music and crowd noise will end at 10 pm on those days.
On Sundays —Thursdays, events will be allowed from ,lam to lopm with all amplified music
and crowd noise ending at 9pm.
The operation dates will be mid -May through the first weekend in October.
In addition, there may be walk throughs with clients, prospective clients/ and vendors prior to
11am and during the off season. This will consist of only a couple people touring the site.
11. How many parking spaces are proposed? How many handicapped (ADA) parking spaces are
proposed? REVISED
The area designated for parking can park 40 cars. This area is in a field with natural grass and
would remain a grass field. The property owner will also add 2 ADA parking spaces as required.
12. Explain the existing and proposed landscaping for the site. REVISED
The current landscaping on the property is composed of natural grasses in the field areas, lawn,
trees, gardens, and field fences. Trees and a fence line the property along the road to the South.
Currently, the field to the North of the house is not irrigated and full of natural grasses. The
property owner proposes adding a ceremony "site" in the field composed of either sod or other
organic material. There would be a path leading from the current driveway to the ceremony
area made up of organic material (like bark). In addition, a reception site would be added
composed of organic material on which a temporary tent could be erected for weather
protection.
Environmental Health questions
1. What is the drinking water source on the property? REVISED
North Weld Water
Bottled water will be used for all events. The property will only be available for use for events
from Mid -May to the first weekend in October. (approximately 4.5 months).
2. What type of sewage disposal system is on the property?
If utilizing an existing septic system provide the septic permit number. If there is no septic permit due to
the age of the existing septic system, apply for a septic permit through the Department of Public Health
and Environment prior to submitting this application. If a new septic system will be installed please state
"a new septic system is proposed". Only propose portable toilets if the use is consistent with the
Department of Public Health and Environment's portable toilet policy.
There is a statement of existing for the residential septic, G19949019. The tank was replaced
under permit #G19940408. This septic is for use by the home on the property. If an apartment
over a new garage is added, it will be attached to the existing septic or a new septic will be
constructed. This septic will NOT be used for events.
For all events/ the client must rent port -a -potties or a restroom trailer. The property will only be
available for use for events from Mid -May to the first weekend of October (approximately 4.5
months).
11. Additional information may be requested depending on type of land use requested.
All catering on site will be done by licensed, insured professional catering companies or food
trucks. There will not be a full commercial kitchen on site.
Noise level restrictions will follow the Colorado Noise Statute 25-12-103 for Commercial
Properties. The noise level will be kept below 60 db(A) from 7am to 7pm and 55 db(A) from 7pm
to 7am at a distance of twenty-five feet from the property line. Noise will be contained by
limiting amplified noise and "party noise" to below these parameters.
FOR COMMERCIAL SITES, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
BUSINESS EMERGENCY INFORMATION:
Business
N ame: Greeley Farm Weddings
Phone: 970-405-5985
Address:20767 County Road 66 City, ST, Zip: Greeley, CO 80631
Business
Owner: Sean and Annette Jaehn
Phone: 970-405-5985
Home Address: 20767 County Road 66 City, ST, Zip: Greeley, CO 80631
List three persons in the order to be called in the event of an emergency:
NAME TITLE
Sean Jaehn
ADDRESS PHONE
Owner 20767 County Road 66, Greeley 970-690-8696
Annette Jaehn
Owner 20767 County Road 66, Greeley 970-405-5985
Business
Hours: 11 am - midnighg Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Type of Alarm: None
N ame and address of Alarm Company: Simplisafe
Location of Safe: Den inside house
Holdup
Silent
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MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION:
N umber of entry/exit doors in this building: Location(s):
Is alcohol stored in building? Location(s):
Are drugs stored in building? Location(s):
Are weapons stored in building? Location(s):
The following programs are offere r a public service of the Weld Counni ' heriff's Office. Please indicate the
programs of interest. _Physical Security Check _ Crime Prevention Presentation
UTILITY SHUT OFF LOCATIONS:
Main Electrical:Outside of house, West Side facing North
Gas Shut Off:
ExteriorWater Shutoff: West side of driveway by the entrance gate
Interior Water Shutoff: North wall in basement crawl space
DELICH ASSOCIATES Traffic & Transportation Engineering Jiti
2272 Glen Haven Drive Loveland, Colorado 80538
Phone: (970) 669-2061 Fax: (9'Q) 669-5034 --7Fr
MEMORANDUM
TO: Sean Jachn, Mile High Stucco
Weld County Traffic Engineer
FROM: Joseph Delich
DATE: January 4, 2018
DRAFT
SUBJECT: Greeley Farm Weddings Traffic Impact Study
(File: 17108ME01)
This memorandum is a traffic impact study for the proposed Greeley Farm Weddings event
venue on the north side of WCR66 located approximately 0.25 miles west of WCR 43 in Weld
County, Colorado. An aerial photograph showing the site location is provided in Appendix A. Due
to the expected trip generation and operational characteristics, Weld County is requesting a traffic
narrative addressing trip generation, trip distribution, auxiliary lane evaluation, and vehicle type.
The site will be used as an event venue, primarily weddings, with access via an existing
driveway to/from WCR66. The site plan is provided in Appendix B. The site has a house (owner
residence), garage, barn and a few out -buildings. The intended parking location is along the east
side of the property and is noted on the site plan. It is expected that the kitchen, barn, and some
existing out -buildings will be used fora given event, along with some temporary structures (tents).
TRAFFIC ON WCR66
A recent (2016) daily traffic count on WCR66, west of WCR43, indicate a volume of 597
vehicles with 36 percent trucks. The 85th percentile speed was 56 mph. Assuming an annual
growth rate of 2 percent per year, the short range (2020) future traffic on WCR66 will be 621
vehicles per day. Given the days and hours of operation of the wedding event venue (discussed
below), hourly factors for the event days were developed from various traffic engineering references
(e.g., Traffic Engineering Handbook, ITE). Figure 1 shows the forecasted hourly background
traffic on WCR66 on each of the event days in the hour before the start of an event. It is expected
that the background traffic at the end of an event will be much less.
TRIP GENERATION
The wedding events typically occur on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays beginning after
5:00 pm. It is likely that a Friday (weekday) event would begin later, approximately 6:30-7:00 pm.
The primary employees at the site are the owners (2) who live at the site. The wedding event
venue land use is not contained in the common trip generation reference compiled by the Institute
of Transportation Engineers. Therefore, information provided by the owners was used to determine
a trip generation for this type of land use. Typical wedding event attendance is in the range of 50-
150 people. The average wedding attendance is 100 people. For the purpose of a conservative
analysis, the 85th percentile of the range was used. This resulted in an attendance of 150 people.
From experience related to other event venue traffic studies, the auto occupancy is 2.3 persons per
vehicle. This results in 65 vehicles (15012.3) to/from the site for an event. Therefore, the daily
traffic for an event is 130 trip ends. It is expected that all event attendance vehicles will be a
`passenger car' vehicle type. The peak entering traffic (on the order of 90 percent) occurs within
one half hour prior to the start of an event. Therefore, approximately 60 vehicles will enter the site
in the hour prior to an event. Exits from a wedding event tend to be spread over a longer period of
time. It is estimated that not more than 50 percent (35 vehicles) will exit the site at the time when
the event is over. The peak exits will occur 2-4 hours after the start of an event.
TRIP DISTRIBUTIO►NIASSIGMENT
Greeley Farm Weddings will included a map in the invitations directing traffic to utilizes
SH392 to WCR43. Given this, its location, the road network in the area, and the condition of both
WCR66, WCR43, and SH392, it is expected that most (>85%) of the site visits would be to/from the
east. Figure 2 shows an estimate of the event peak hour traffic at the WCR66/Site Access
intersection. Given the background traffic on WCR66 and the site generated traffic, the subject
intersection will operate at level of service A.
AUXILIARY LANE EVAULATION
Auxiliary lanes are useful in maintaining safety, traffic flow, and operation of a
roadlintersection. Auxiliary lanes are required when unique location factors (e.g., roadway speed
and background traffic density, access volume, the volume of commercial trucks, the influence of
nearby accesses, existing auxiliary lanes close to the proposed access, nearby traffic control
devices, available stopping sight distance, and other topographic or roadway factors) exist that
determine the need for auxiliary lanes. Weld County auxiliary lane criteria are:
• A left deceleration lane with storage length plus taper length is required for any
access with a projected peak hour left ingress turning volume greater than 10 vph.
The design elements for a left -turn lane are the taper length, lane length, and
storage length which in combination make up the left -turn lane.
• A right deceleration lane with storage length plus taper length is required for any
access with a projected peak hour right ingress turning volume greater than 25 vph.
The design elements for right -turn deceleration lanes are the approach taper, lane
length, and storage length which in combination make up the right -turn lane.
• A right -turn acceleration lane with taper is required for any access with a projected
peak hour right turning volume greater than 50 vph and a single through lane in the
direction of the right turn. The design elements for a right acceleration lane are the
transition taper and acceleration length.
• A left -turn acceleration lane with transition taper may be required if it would benefit
the safety and operation of the roadway. A left -turn acceleration lane is generally
not required when the acceleration lane would interfere with the left -turn ingress
movements to any other access.
In the subject segment of WCR66, at the site access, the county road is essentially flat. The
intersection sight lines at the site access are adequate. Given the forecasted traffic, a southbound
left -turn lane is not required on WCR66. The westbound entering volume exceeds 25 vehicles per
hour. However, this volume only occurs above the 36th percentile event size. In addition to this, the
density of hourly northbound background traffic (high of 13 on a Sunday) is not significant. The
probability of vehicle conflicts at the site access is very low. Therefore, it is recommended that the
right -turn deceleration lane be waived.
SUMMARY
It is concluded that the traffic impact of the Greeley Farm Weddings event venue will not be
significant. The site access intersection will operate acceptably. It is recommended that no
auxiliary lanes be built at the WCR66/Site Access intersection.
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DELICH ASSOCIATES Traffic & Transportation Engineering
2272 Glen Haven Drive Loveland, Colorado 80538
Phone: (970) 669-2061 Fax: (970) 669-5034
MEMORANDUM
TO: Sean Jachn, Mile High Stucco
Weld County Traffic Engineer
FROM: Joseph Delich
DATE: April 12, 2018
SUBJECT: Greeley Farm Weddings Traffic Impact Study
(File: 17108ME01)
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This memorandum is a traffic impact study for the proposed Greeley Farm Weddings event
venue on the north side of WCR66 located approximately 0.25 miles west of WCR 43 in Weld
County, Colorado. An aerial photograph showing the site location is provided in. AppendixA. Due to
the expected trip generation and operational characteristics, Weld County is requesting a traffic
narrative addressing trip generation, trip distribution, auxiliary lane evaluation, and vehicle type.
The site will be used as an event venue, primarily weddings, with access via an existing
driveway to/from WCR66. The site plan is provided in Appendix B. The site has a house (owner
residence), garage, barn and a few out -buildings. The intended parking location is along the east
side of the property and is noted on the site plan. it is expected that the kitchen, barn, and some
existing out -buildings will be used for a given event, along with some temporary structures (tents).
TRAFFIC ON WCR66
A recent (20'i6) daily traffic count on WCR66, west of WCR43, indicate a volume of 597
vehicles with 36 percent trucks. The 85th percentile speed was 56 mph. Assuming an annual
growth rate of 2 percent per year, the short range (2A20) future traffic on WCR66 will be 621
vehicles per day. Given the days and hours of operation of the wedding event venue (discussed
below), hourly factors for the event days were developed from various traffic engineering references
(e.g., Traffic Engineering Handbook, ITE). Figure 1 shows the forecasted hourly background
traffic on WCR66 on each of the event days in the hour before the start of an event. It is expected
that the background traffic at the end of an event will be much less.
TRIP GENERATION
The wedding events typically occur on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays beginning after 5:00
pm. It is likely that a Friday (weekday) event would begin later, approximately 6:30-7:00 pm. The
primary employees at the site are the owners (2) who live at the site. The wedding event venue land
use is not contained in the common trip generation reference compiled by the Institute of
Transportation Engineers. Therefore, information provided by the owners was used to determine a
trip generation for this type of land use. Typical wedding event attendance is in the range of 80-150
people, The average wedding attendance is 100 people. For the purpose of a conservative
analysis, the 150 person event was used. From experience related to other event venue traffic
analysis, the 150 person event was used. From experience related to other event venue traffic
studies, the auto occupancy is 2.3 persons per vehicle. This results in 65 vehicles (15612.3) to/from
the site for an event. Therefore, the daily traffic for an event is 130 trip ends. It is expected that all
event attendance vehicles will be a `passenger car' vehicle type. The peak entering traffic (on the
order of 90 percent) occurs within one half hour prior to the start of an event. Therefore,
approximately 59 vehicles will enter the site in the hour prior to an event. Exits from a wedding
event tend to be spread over a longer period of time. It is estimated that not more than 50 percent
(.e33 vehicles) will exit the site at the time when the event is over. The peak exits will occur 2-4
hours after the start of an event.
TRIP DISTRIBUTIONIASSIGNIENT
Greeley Farm Weddings will include a map in the invitations directing traffic to utilize SH392
to WCR43. Given this, its location, the road network in the area, and the condition of WCR66,
WCR43, and SH392, it is expected that most (>85%) of the site visits would be to/from the east.
Figure 2 shows an estimate of the event peak hour traffic at the WCR66/Site Access intersection.
Given the background traffic on WCR66 and the site generated traffic, the subject intersection will
operate at level of service A.
AUXILIARY LANE EVAULATION
Auxiliary lanes are useful in maintaining safety, traffic flow, and operation of a
road/intersection. Auxiliary lanes are required when unique location factors (e.g.,roadway speed
and background traffic density, access volume, the volume of commercial trucks, the influence of
nearby accesses, existing auxiliary lanes close to the proposed access, nearby traffic control
devices, available stopping sight distance, and other topographic or roadway factors) exist that
determine the need for auxiliary lanes. Weld County auxiliary lane criteria are:
• A left deceleration lane with storage length plus taper length is required for any
access with a projected peak hour left ingress turning volume greater than 10 vph.
The design elements for a left -turn lane are the taper length, lane length, and
storage length which in combination make up the left -turn lane.
• A right deceleration lane with storage length plus taper length is required for any
access with a projected peak hour right ingress turning volume greater than 25 vph.
The design elements for right -turn deceleration lanes are the approach taper, lane
length, and storage length which in combination make up the right -turn lane.
• A right -turn acceleration lane with taper is required for any access with a projected
peak hour right turning volume greater than 50 vph and a single through lane in the
direction of the right turn. The design elements for a right acceleration lane are the
transition taper and acceleration length.
• A left -turn acceleration lane with transition taper may be required if it would benefit
the safety and operation of the roadway. A left -turn acceleration lane is generally
not required when the acceleration lane would interfere with the left -turn ingress
movements to any other access.
In the subject segment of WCR66, at the site access, the county road is essentially flat. The
intersection sight lines at the site access are adequate. Given the forecasted traffic, an eastbound
left -turn lane is not required on WCR66. The westbound right -turn entering volume exceeds 25
vehicles per hour. However, this volume only occurs above the 35th percentile event size. In
addition to this, the density of hourly westbound background traffic (high of 13 on a Sunday) is not
significant. The probability of vehicle conflicts at the site access is very low. Therefore, it is
recommended that the right -turn deceleration lane be waived.
SUMMARY
It is concluded that the traffic impact of the Greeley Farm Weddings event venue will not be
significant. The site access intersection will operate acceptably. It is recommended that no
auxiliary lanes be built at the WCR66/Site Access intersection.
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Drainage Narrative
20767 County Road 66, Greeley, CO
Parcel: 0803-21-000-048
The proposed USR request does not require a detention runoff beca use of the following Weld County exception:
"Exceptions to stormwater detention shall not jeopardize the public health, safety, and welfare of public and private
property and shall be limited to the following:
No stormwater detention will be required for sites that meet any of the following conditions.
8. Development of sites where the change of use does not increase the imperviousness of the site."
Thechange of use does not increase the imperviousness of the site as the areas of grass, gravel, paved, and roof will not
change. The proposal also includes the possibility of demolishing and replacing one building on the site in the future. If
this is done, the new building will have a similar footprint and roof area as the existing building.
The only irrigation on the site originates from the Weld County Water tap and is only used for watering the grass and
landscaping. There is no flood irrigation of crops and there are no ditches that drain on to the site. No water flows onto
the site from adjacent properties. During periods of rain, the water that falls onto the property flows from the North
West to the South East. There have been no drainage problems on the property, even during periods of heavy sustained
rainfall. The property is not within a FEMA floodplain.
Total area of parcel: 165,963 sq ft
Total area of buildings: 6,429 sq ft
Total area of gravel: 16,000 sq ft
Total area of grass: 113,531 sq ft
Total area of paved: 0 sq ft
Total Site Imperviousness:
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Water Quality Capture Volume
WQCF(ft) 1(0.91*(.09) -1.19*(.09)2+0.78*.09)
WQCF - .005102
Volume (ft3) - .005102 * 165963
Volume (ft3) - 846.74
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