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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20180525.tiffMEMORANDUM TO: Michael Hall, Planning Services DATE: December 20, 2017 FROM: Hayley Balzano, E.I., Development Engineer SUBJECT: USR17-0055 ACHIEVE MORE The Weld County Department of Planning Services -Engineering has reviewed this 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: An event center and 150 space family RV park This project is east of County Road 39 and is north of and adjacent to County Road 2. Parcel number: 147333300004 Drainage Requirements: Please contact Department of Planning Services/Engineering Development Review for questions or assistance for drainage requirements at 970-353-6100. URBANIZING VS NON -URBANIZING DRAINAGE AREA: This area IS within a Non -Urbanizing Drainage Area: Non -Urbanizing Drainage 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. Detention Pond summarized in a Drainage Report: The applicant's engineer has submitted a Preliminary Drainage report indicating 4 possible plans for stormwater management. At this time, the applicant is proposing detention of the 100 year storm and releasing at the 10 year storm release rate into a neighboring irrigation ditch, managed by the Henrylyn Irrigation Company. The applicant has indicated that they have submitted the Preliminary Drainage design to the irrigation company for review. Grading Permit A Weld County Grading Permit will be required if disturbing more than 1 acre. 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 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 Planning 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. Geologic Hazard Area: This area IS NOT in a Geologic Hazard Area. Floodplain: This area IS NOT in a FEMA regulatory floodplain. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. A Final Drainage Report and Certification of Compliance stamped and signed by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Colorado is required. (Department of Planning Services -Engineer) B. The plan shall be amended to delineate the following: 1. The applicant shall show and label the accepted drainage features and drainage flow arrows. Water quality features or stormwater ponds should be labeled as "Water Quality Feature/Stormwater Detention, No -Build or Storage Area" and shall include the calculated volume. (Department of Planning Services -Engineer) 2. Show and label the parking and traffic circulation flow arrows showing how the traffic moves around the property. (Department of Planning Services -Engineer) Prior to Construction: A. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County Grading Permit will be required. (Department of Planning Services -Engineer) DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (NOTES ON THE SITE PLAN) 1. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on the site will be maintained. (Department of Planning Services -Engineer) 2. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of onsite drainage related features. (Department of Planning Services -Engineer) MEMORANDUM TO: Michael Hall, Planning Services FROM: Evan Pinkham, Public Works SUBJECT: USR17-0055 Achieve More DATE: December 19, 2017 The Weld County Department of Public Works has reviewed this Use by Special Review 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: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for Agricultural Service establishments primarily engaged in performing agricultural, animal husbandry or horticultural services on a fee or contract basis, including animal boarding and animal training facilities, livestock sale barns and facilities, rodeo arena, roping arena to include both indoor and outdoor arenas and any Use Permitted as a Use By Right, an Accessory Use, or a Use By Special Review in the Commercial or Industrial Zone Districts (an events center and a 150 space RV park with an office) provided that the property is not a lot in an approved or recorded subdivision plat or lots parts of a map or plan filed prior to adoption of any regulations controlling subdivisions in the A (Agricultural) zone district. This project is north of and adjacent to CR 2 and is west of CR 45. Parcel number 147333300004. Access is from CR 2. ACCESS Access to the site has been preliminarily approved at the following location(s): On CR 2 located approximately 7170 feet east of CR 39 Per Chapter 12, Article 5, Section 12-5-30, an Access Permit is required for access to Weld County maintained roadways. We strongly encourage you to discuss your access with Public Works prior to laying out your site plan to ensure the approved accesses are compatible with your layout. For new accesses and/or change of use of an existing access, the fee and photos are required (photo looking left and right along roadway from the access point and looking in to and out of the access point). These photos are used to evaluate the safety of the access location. Access permit instructions and application can be found at https://www.weldgov.com/departments/publIc works/permits/. Chapter 6, Sections 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 of the Weld County Engineering and Construction Criteria offer access design guidance, which can be accessed at: https://www weldgov com/departments/public works/engineering/. Per Chapter 12, Appendix 12A.4.1 of the Weld County Code, an access approach that is gated shall be designed so that the longest vehicle (including trailers) using the access can completely clear the traveled way when the gate is closed. In no event, shall the distance from the gate to the edge of the traveled surface be less than 35 feet. For shared accesses, Public Works strongly recommends the property owner establish an access road maintenance agreement so future owners of the properties will be aware of their requirements for shared maintenance of the access road. This is not a requirement, but is recommended to avoid property owner conflicts in the future. ROADS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY County Road 2 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map (Code Ordinance 2017-01) as a(n) collector road, which requires 80 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. Per Chapter 12, Article 4, Section 12-4-30.B, a Weld County Right -of -Way Use Permit is required for any project that will be occupying, constructing or excavating facilities within, and/or encroaching upon, any County rights -of -way or easement. Right -of -Way Use Permit instructions and application can be found at https://www.weldgov comidepartments/publicworks/permIts/. Weld County will riot 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 2 was taken on 5/12/2016 which counted 2397 vpd with 17% trucks. The traffic will not require a right turn deceleration or acceleration lane, but the traffic will require a left turn deceleration lane for the eastbound traffic turning into the facility. The traffic study references asking for a variance for the required left turn deceleration lane required for the eastbound traffic turning into the facility due to a culvert to the west that would need to be replaced. While this culvert will need to be replaced to accommodate the required left turn lane, not constructing a left turn lane will potentially have a negative effect on the traffic flow in this area by impeding the free flow of the through traffic. It is important for the overall functionality of the transportation system to allow the traffic to continue to flow as freely as possible. Public Works would therefore recommend denying the request of a variance. The traffic study mentions the deceleration lane length needing to be 635 feet long. This length would need to be checked against the State Highway Access Code but does appear to be a reasonable length for this posted speed limit. This lane would also need to include the appropriate Redirect Taper Ratio of 55:1, see State Highway Access Code Table 4-9. TRACKING CONTROL POLICY Per Chapter 12, Appendix 12A.10.1, traffic volumes to the proposed facility may require the installation of a tracking control device and/or a minimum of four inches of compacted recycled asphalt or aggregate road base. Tracking control is required to prevent tracking from the site onto public roadways. Temporary Tracking Control shall be used during construction unless permanent tracking control is installed ahead of construction activities. Recycled concrete is not allowed in County right-of-way. Tracking control devices can be double cattle guards or rip rap (6" washed rock). Tracking control for unmaintained public right-of- way is required just prior to entering publicly maintained roadways. A variance request for alternatives to the tracking control requirement can be submitted to Public Works for review and consideration. IMPROVEMENTS AND ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Public Works may require an Improvements Agreement for one or all the following reasons: • Off -Site Public Improvements • Road Maintenance Agreement • Construction Maintenance Agreement • Access Improvements Agreement An Improvements Agreement is required for sites with required off -site improvements per Chapter 12, Article 5, Section 12-5-60. Collateral is required to ensure the improvements are completed, and maintained. Improvements/Road Maintenance Agreement: An example agreement is available at: https://www.weldclov com/UserFiles/Servers/Server 6/File/Degartments/Publie/020Works/DevelopmentR eviewlsprusr.pdf. It will detail the approved haul route(s), outline when off -site improvements will be triggered, and include a maintenance agreement for the haul routes. Possible mitigations included in the road maintenance agreement may include but are not limited to: dust control, specified haul routes, damage repairs, and future improvement triggers. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL A. An Improvements and Road Maintenance Agreement is required for off -site improvements at this location. Road maintenance including, but not limited to dust control, tracking control, damage repair, specified haul routes and future traffic triggers for improvements will be included. (Department of Public Works) B. The plan shall be amended to delineate the following: 1. County Road 2 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map as a collector road which requires 80 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall delineate on the site plan the future and existing right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of future right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works) 2. Show and label the approved access locations, and the appropriate turning radii (60') on the site plan. The applicant must obtain an access permit in the approved location(s) prior to construction. (Department of Public Works) 3. Show and label the approved tracking control on the site plan. (Department of Public Works) 4. Show and label the entrance gate if applicable. An access approach that is gated shall be designed so that the longest vehicle (including trailers) using the access can completely clear the traveled way when the gate is closed. In no event, shall the distance from the gate to the edge of the traveled surface be less than 35 feet. (Department of Public Works) Prior to Construction: A. The approved access and tracking control shall be constructed prior to on -site construction. This site requires a tracking control device and 100 feet of asphalt OR 300 feet of asphalt for tracking control. (Department of Public Works) Prior to Operation: A. Accepted construction drawings and construction of the off -site roadway improvements are required prior to operation. Off -site roadway improvements include an eastbound left deceleration turn lane. (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. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On -site parking shall be utilized. (Department of Public Works) 4. 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) TO: FROM: DATE: RE: WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT 1555 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 www.weldhealth.org MEMORANDUM Michael Hall, Planning Services Lauren Light, Environmental Health Services December 14, 2017 USR17-0055 Cherry Knolls Estates Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for Agricultural Service establishments primarily engaged in performing agricultural, animal husbandry or horticultural services on a fee or contract basis, including animal boarding and animal training facilities, livestock sale barns and facilities, rodeo arena, roping arena to include both indoor and outdoor arenas and any Use Permitted as a Use By Right, an Accessory Use, or a Use By Special Review in the Commercial or Industrial Zone Districts (an events center and a 150 space RV park with an office) provided that the property is not a lot in an approved or recorded subdivision plat or lots parts of a map or plan filed prior to adoption of any regulations controlling subdivisions in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. An individual well (permit 68969-F) which is permitted for "irrigation, commercial and domestic uses" is located on the adjacent property owned by the co -applicant. The application indicates the adjacent well will be utilized for this USR and is approved for use per the provided Court Decree (Case No. 2004CW16) item 16. The application states that a new engineered on site wastewater treatment system will be installed. State review will be required if 2,000 GPD is exceeded. Portable toilets can be used in accordance with EH Policy. The RV park will have water and sewer connections at each site. A shower and laundry facility as well as a community center will be built in the future Health Administration Vital Records lot: 9/0 304 6410 Fax: 9/0-301-64 I'2 Public Health & Clinical Services Icic: 9/0 304 6420 Fax: 910-304-64 16 Environmental Health Services Tele:970-304-6415 Fux: 970-304-6411 Communication, Education & Planning Tele: 970-304-6470 Fox: 970-304-6452 Emergency Preparedness 8 Response Te le: 970-304-6470 Fax: 970-304-6462 Public Health The Consumer Protection Division of Weld County Environmental Health Services shall be contacted for plan review and licensing requirements for any proposed food establishment at the facility. Any vendors serving food at the facility shall comply with Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations. We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as development standards: 1. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S., as amended) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. 2. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not meant to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S., as amended. 3. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. The applicant shall operate in accordance with Chapter 14, Article 1 of the Weld County Code. 4. Animal and feed wastes, bedding, debris and other organic wastes shall be disposed of so that vermin infestation, odors, disease hazards, and nuisances are minimized. 5. Fugitive dust shall attempt to be confined on the property. Uses on the property should comply with the Colorado Air Quality Commission's air quality regulations. 6. The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Commercial Zone as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S. 7. Adequate drinking, hand washing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and patrons of the facility, at all times. 8. Sewage disposal for the facility shall be by septic system. Any septic system located on the property must comply with all provisions of the Weld County Code, pertaining to Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems. 9. In the event the septic systems require a design capacity of over 2,000 gallons of sewage per day the applicants shall adhere to the requirements of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division's (WQCD) Regulations. 10.Any large -capacity septic system (a septic system with the capacity to serve 20 or more persons per day) shall comply with the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class V Injection Well requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 11. Temporary uses for a period of six months or less, portable toilets and bottled water are acceptable. Records of maintenance and proper disposal for portable toilets shall be retained on a quarterly basis and available for review by the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. Portable toilets shall be serviced by a cleaner licensed in Weld County and shall contain hand sanitizers. 12.A permanent, adequate water supply shall be provided for drinking and sanitary purposes. In the event the facility's water system serves more than 25 persons on a daily basis the water system shall comply with the Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations (5 CCR 1003-1). If not subject to these requirements, the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment strongly encourages well users to test their drinking water prior to consumption and periodically thereafter. 13. The applicant shall comply with Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations governing the regulation of food service establishments. 14. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the State and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code. Submit by Email Weld County Referral November 20, 2017 The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant: Cherry Knolls Estates Case Number: USR17-0055 Please Reply By: December 18, 2017 Planner: Michael Hall Project: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for Agricultural Service establishments primarily engaged in performing agricultural, animal husbandry or horticultural services on a fee or contract basis, including animal boarding and animal training facilities, livestock sale barns and facilities, rodeo arena, roping arena to include both indoor and outdoor arenas and any Use Permitted as a Use By Right, an Accessory Use, or a Use By Special Review in the Commercial or Industrial Zone Districts (an events center and a 150 space RV park with an office) provided that the property is not a lot in an approved or recorded subdivision plat or lots parts of a map or plan filed prior to adoption of any regulations controlling subdivisions in the A (Agricultural) zone district. Location: North of and adjacent to CR 2; approximately 2 miles east of CR 39 Parcel Number: 147333300004-R6778681 Legal: PART S2 SECTION 33, -11 N, R65W LOT D REC EXEMPT RE -4994 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. n 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. Rod Baumgartner Signature Date Agency Henrylyn Irrigation District 12-12-17 Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO. 80631 (970) 353-6100 ext,3540 (970) 304-6498 fax Weld County Referral for the Achieve More Agricultural Complex The following comments are offered to Weld County in context of protecting the property and operating practices of Henrylyn Irrigation District ("District"). 1. Site layout — the complex is concentrated along the Denver -Hudson Canal, owned and operated by the District. It appears the applicant retains significant space left undeveloped in the parcel to the east. Recommend moving the layout a minimum of 100 feet from the canal edge to provide a reasonable buffer. 2. Canal access and maintenance — The District retains the right and obligation to maintain its water conveyance systems, including access to the Denver -Hudson Canal from the east bank. Providing the aforementioned 100 -foot buffer will provide sufficient room for excavation equipment and truck traffic, when necessary to perform these functions. 3. Wastewater Treatment— it appears the wastewater treatment facility adjoins the canal. Additional information is warranted to address: a. Wastewater treatment facility design and capacity to assure it is a closed system with no surface discharge or infiltration into the canal. b. Material disposal and location of sludge, brine or other by-products from the treatment facility in a licensed landfill. 4. Safety— applicant proposes to include a playground and picnic areas (2) near the canal. It is necessary and reasonable for the project developer to install and maintain locked gates and a chain link or other near -impenetrable fence no less than 8 feet in height, and other necessary measures, to prevent access to the canal from the prevention of drowning or other injury. The developer shall also include signage that prohibits any and all trespass upon District property. fence and signage 5. Storm water runoff — to prevent the degradation of water quality in the canal or pulse flows that may overtop and damage the canal, it is prudent to require installation of a berm parallel to the canal to prevent contribution of all sheet flow into the canal; and construction of a retention pond to capture flow from all impervious surfaces. Further, we recommend the use of gravel or crushed concrete in parking or other applicable areas instead of crushed asphalt for improved water quality. 6. Trash — to prevent the introduction of trash or other debris from the Complex into the canal, a refuse or trash collection, disposal and operation plan that describes the number and capacity of receptacles, with disposal frequency and narrative to address high -attendance events, is warranted. LOCI I I3U I E Town of Lochbuie TO: Kristine Ranslem. Weld County Planning Technician FROM: Steve Stamey, Town of Lochbuie Town Administrator DATE: December 13, 2017 RE: Comments on USR17-0055 The following are the Town of Lochbuie's comments on USR17-0055: 1. The Town is concerned with the installation of private water treatment system, and wastewater treatment system. 2. A Landscape Plan should be provided, which demonstrates screening of the RV parking area from adjacent properties. apex 1675 Lorimer Street, Suite 400 I Denver, CO 80202 o: 303.339.0440 www.apexdesignpc.com I memo APEX DESIGN, PC TO: Steve Stamey, Town of Lochbuie Town Administrator FROM: Jeff Ream, PE, PTOE, Apex Design DATE: November 30, 2017 RE: Comments on September 2017 Achieve More Traffic Impact Analysis The following are Apex Design's comments on the September 2017 Achieve More Traffic Impact Study, prepared by Delich Associates (Delich). Trip Generation • Page 5. The site includes an indoor show arena and an outdoor rodeo. It is unclear from the application whether these facilities will be for internal use only, or will be used for events that generate off -site traffic. If the latter is planned, the study will need to be updated to provide information on the anticipated event size, event frequency, traffic forecasts, and off -site impacts, including impacts to the WCR 2/1-76 interchange. This should be a separate analysis from the everyday impacts associated with the RV Park and agricultural uses. Improvement Recommendations • WCR 2. The project should contribute a pro rata share to the Town of Lochbuie for the improvements planned for this road. • WCR 2/West Frontage Road. The project should contribute a pro rata share to the Town of Lochbuie for the improvements planned for this intersection. • Site Access Intersection. I agree with the road geometry recommendations at this location. apex 1675 Lorimer Street, Suite 400 I Denver, CO 80202 o: 303.339.0440 www.apexdesignpc.com 1 COLORADO Division of Water Resources Deaa-trnent of Natj at?esources December 12, 2017 Michael Hall Weld County Department of Building and Planning Services Transmitted via email: mhall@weldgov.us John W. Hickenlooper Governor Robert Randall Executive Director Kevin Rein, P.E. Director/State Engineer Re: Cherry Knolls Estates - Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Case no. USR17-0055 Part of S1/2, Sec. 33, T1 N, R65W, 6th P.M., Lot D Recorded Exemption RE -4994 Water Division 1, Water District 2 Dear Mr. Hall, This referral does not appear to qualify as a "subdivision" as defined in Section 30-28-101(10)(a), C.R.S. Therefore, pursuant to the State Engineer's March 4, 2005 and March 11, 2011 memorandums to county planning directors, this office will only perform a cursory review of the referral information and provide informal comments. The comments do not address the adequacy of the water supply plan for this project or the ability of the water supply plan to satisfy any County regulations or requirements. In addition, the comments provided herein cannot be used to guarantee a viable water supply plan or infrastructure, the issuance of a well permit, or physical availability of water. According to the submitted information, the Applicant is seeking a site specific development plan and use by special review permit for agricultural service establishments primarily engaged in performing agricultural, animal husbandry or horticultural services on a fee or contract basis, including animal boarding and animal training facilities, livestock sale barns and facilities, rodeo arena, roping arena to include both indoor and outdoor arenas and an events center and a 150 space RV park with an office; provided that the property is not a lot in an approved or recorded subdivision plat or lots part of a map or plan filed prior to adoption of any regulations controlling subdivisions in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. The referral information contained well permit no. 68969-F. Well permit no. 68969-F was issued on February 10, 2010 pursuant to § 37-90-137(4), C.R.S, for an average annual withdrawal of 18.05 acre-feet in the nontributary Lower Arapahoe aquifer for irrigation, commercial and domestic uses. The well, as permitted, cannot be used for any other uses besides those allowed per permit no. 68969-F. If the applicant plans to use the well for any other uses, such as stock watering; a well permit allowing such uses must first be obtained. Since the decree in Division 1 Water Court Case no. 04CW16 allows for all beneficial uses the Applicant could seek to re -permit the well for any non -speculative beneficial use. The ability of the Applicant to re -permit the well will be determined at the time that well permit application is submitted to this office. Office of the State Engineer 1313 Sherman Street, Room 821, Denver, CO 80203 P 303.866.3581 www.water.state. co. us Case no. USR17-0055 Page 2 of 2 December 12, 2017 Should you or the applicant have any questions, please contact Allis Thyne at (303) 866-3581 x8216. Sincerely, Jcanr*Williams, P.E. Water Resource Engineer Ec: Permit file 68969-F Hello