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Home My WebLink About770605.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAN, CALKINS LAKE SUBDIVISION - JAMES BISHOP, 0675 WELD COUNTY ROAD 28 , LONGMONT, COLORADO 80501, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 30 , TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M. IN WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, held a public hearing on the 13th day of June, 1977 , at the hour of 9 : 00 o' clock A.M. , for the purpose of hearing the application of James Bishop, 0675 Weld County Road 28 , Longmont, Colorado 80501, for approval of the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Calkins Lake subdivision on the following described real estate, to-wit: That portion of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 30 conveyed by Deed to S. Hardin Sears and recorded March 4 , 1971 in Book 641 as Reception No. 1563243 , less the East 50 acres thereof, in Township 3 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado, being more particularly described as follows : Beginning at a point on the North line of the South- east one-quarter of Section 30 , whence the East quarter corner of said Section 30 bears North 89°28 ' 42" East 1099 . 10 feet; thence parallel to the East line of said Section 30 , South 1648. 48 feet; thence South 80°05 ' West 225. 49 feet; thence South 68°00 ' West 261. 0 feet; thence North 65°00 ' West 279. 0 feet; thence North 68°15' West 315. 0 feet; thence North 66°15 ' West 598. 82 feet to the West line of the said Southeast one- quarter; thence along said West line North 00°01' 50" East 1295. 10 feet to the Center of said Section 30 ; thence along the North line of the said Southeast one- quarter North 89°28 ' 42" East 1557. 04 feet to the True Point of Beginning. Contains 56. 704 Acres more or less. 14 shares of Highland Ditch Company. WHEREAS, the petitioner was present, and WHEREAS, evidence was presented in support of the approval of said Preliminary Subdivision Plan and evidence was presented in opposition to the approval of the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for the aforementioned tract of land, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has studied the request as submitted, and having been fully informed and satisfied 770605 II that the submitted Preliminary Subdivision Plan conforms in all respects with the requirements of Section 5 of the Weld County Subdivision regulations , and that approval of said Preliminary Subdivision Plan would be in the best interest of the County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Com- missioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Preliminary Subdiv- ision Plan for Calkins Lake Subdivision - James Bishop, 0675 Weld County Road 28 , Longmont, Colorado 80501, located in the South- east one-quarter of Section 30 , Township 3 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M. , in Weld County, Colorado is hereby approved. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 13th day of June, A.D. , 1977. The above and foregoing Resolution was read into the record and signed on the 15th day of June, A.D. , 1977. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WE COUNTY, COLORADO ,,, --1,-(1 '"/ )29- 414 C fie-FLa;..ai. cl lat. --A1 p ATTEST: C✓..t t A,, 1j'Qe.P Weld County Clerk and Recorder and Clerk to the Board By Deputy `C CbiJ ounty I APP VED AS TO FORM: County Attorney BEFOR ,"HE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO PLANN I COMMISSION RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Date June 7, 1977 Case No. S# 132:77: 5 APPLICATION OF James Bishop ADDRESS 0675 Weld County Road 28 Longmont, Colorado 80501 Moved by Chuck Carlson that the following resolution be introduced for passage by the Weld County Planning Commission: Be it,Resvlved by t i Weld County Planning Commission that the Subdivision rrePlat CalkinsnL y Lake an located on the following described pro- perty in Weld County, Colorado, to-wit: See Attached be recommended (favorably) ( ggrg) to the Board of County Commissioners for the following reasons: 1. The preliminary plan as submitted conforms with the requirements of Section 5-4(A) of the Weld County Subdivision Regulations, 2, The Weld County Health Department has indicated the preliminary plan is in conformance with Weld County and State Health Standards and Regulations, 3, The Colorado Geological Survey has indicated they have no objection to the approval of this preliminary plan provided the recommendations contained in their letter dated May 17, 1977 and the recommendations contained in the Hamilton Engineering Geologic Report dated April 26, 1977 are followed, 4, The Longmont Fire Protection District has indicated the preliminary plan conforms with their requirements for fire protection measures. 5, The St, Vrain Valley School District has indicated the propsed development will have a very slight impact on the school in their District and will not cause an unreasonable burden on their District Motion seconded by Ben Nix Vote: For Passage Ben Nix Against Passage Harry Ashley -- _ Ron Heitman Bill Ellioi __ _. Bette Kountz Chuck Carlson Percy Hiatt The Chairman declared the motion passed and ordered that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded with the file of ':iris rase to the Board of County Commis- sioners for further proceedings. CERTIFICATION OF COPY I, Shipley yips. -L-Lary f t:ary of the Weld County Planning Com- mission, ao herebby certify that the a; .arc foregoing Resolution is a true copy of the Resolution of the Plann ,ns ccnr• s:, of Weld County, Colorado, adopted on •Tune 7 1 Q77 and iv-ec No. V of the proceedings of the said Planning Commission. Dated the __10 day of - June , 1977 . Sc� aQ� Secretary - LEGAL DESCRIPTION: That portion of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 30 conveyed by Deed to S. Hardin Sears and recorded March 4, 1971 in Book 641 as Reception No. 1563243, less the East 50 acres O thereof, in Township 3 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P. M. , Weld County, Colorado, being more particularly described as follows : 11P -211 Beginning at a point on the North line of the Southeast one lg - quarter of Section 30r whence the East quarter corner of said Section 30 bears North 89°28' 42" East 1099. 10 feet; thence parallel to the East line of said Section 30, South 1648.48 West� 261e0afeet; thence5 North t65°0O' West 225.49 t279.0nfeet; thenc ce South 00' e North 68°15' West 315.0 feet; thence North 66°15' West 598.82 feet to the West line of the said Southeast one-quarter; thence along said West line North 00°01 ' 50" East 1295. 10 feet to the Center of said Section 30; thence along the North line of the said Southeast one-quarter North 89°28' 42" East 1557.04 feet to the True Point of Beginning. Contains 56.704 Acres more or less. 1 a shares of Highland Ditch Company. James Bishop S-132 :77: 5 P.C. Resolution June 7, 1977 to provide educational services. 6. To date no opposition to this request has been received from any of the surrounding property owners. The Planning Commission recommendation for approval is conditional upon: 1. The preliminary plan being amended to designate the perimeter utility easements as 15' instead of 10' . 2, The applicant shall accurately identify through survey and title search the ownership of the property lying between the existing County Road 28 and Mr. Bishop's property, Comment : 1. At the time of submission of a final plat, the following statements shall be noted on the plat : For any residences proposed to have basements, an engineered peripheral drainage system shall be submitted to the Building Inspection Division prior to the issuance of the building permit. For each structure, an individual foundation investigation and design shall be submitted to the Building Inspection Division prior to the issuance of any building permits. 2, The Planning Commission desired to bring to the attention of the Board of County Commissionrs the request by the St . Vrain Valley School District that the developer pursue contributing the cash value of .23 acres (at current market value) to the School District to comply with School Board Policy #3282, School Sites and Donations. 1 PRELrD,NAR1' SUBDI'r ( SION APPLICA 1 r'e1d County Manning Department Services Building , Greeley , Colo . FOR PLANNING-DEPAR'IHTFIf U-SI 0NLY : CA-5I NUMBER SEC : TWP • RANGE : • LAND CODE : T : • S : 1 /4 : ,KEY : , 1 SUB/DIV CODE : - _..._ SUB : BLK : LOT : KEY: APPLICATION FEE : 3�� , �� REFER TO: APP . CHECKED BY : 1 ) DATE REC . NO . : g4' 2) DATE LEGAL DESC . A PROVAL 3 ) DATE 1 4') - DATE TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROCEDURAL GUIDE REQUIR- MENTS : Print or type only , except for necessary signatures . 1 I (we) , the undersigned, hereby request a hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission concerning proposed subdivision of the following described unincorporated area of Weld County. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 1 SEE ATTACHE) j x j ( if additional space is required , attach an additional sheet of this same size. ). NAME OF PROPOSED SUBDIVISION Calkins Lake Subdivision EXISTING ZONING Rural Estates • I PROPOSED ZONING Same _ TOTAL AREA (ACRES) 6.704. NUMBER OF LOTS PROP-0_s LOT SIZE: AVERAGE ;1. 11MINIMUM 1. 62: UTILITIES: WATER: NAME Longs Peak 'later `district SEWER: NAME Individual septic systems GAS : NAME Public Service PHONE : NAME Lio!ntain Pell - Lonrmont Exchange DIS't1CTS : SCHOOL: NAME St. Vraa,n School District FIRE: NAME l,.onamont 'Fire Dist DESIGNERS ' NAME Lind Enrineering4 Inc . ADDRESSI7 N. 12th Ave . ;' .O. nox . ENGINEERS ' NAME Same as ahove ADDRESS fr.ic hton4 Colo P"f-- 1 FEE OWNER OF AREA PR' POSED POR UBDIVISION NAME James & Diana lishop ACfIRESS 0675 +field Co. Rd 2>TELE. 772-0-P. . _ NAME ADDRESS Lonc!mont4 Colo TELE . NAME ADDRESS 2,0501 TELE . 'i I hereby depose and state under the penalties of perjury that all statement ' proposals and/or plans submitted with or contained within this- application are true . and correct to the best of my knowledge . a COUNTY OF ':e.Ld 1 STATE OF Colorado ) ( w..i2. c3 `.l~ C'. .:--� Shgnature: 6�wner or Auth'jr. i.zed Agent Subscribed and sworn to before me this - t day of `; . , 19 '7 - 7' � — SEAL ' -- z ? _ Di: 7(7---/---e -Z -O--01/ NOTARY/ PUBLIC i. My commission expires : A/4r c / 'f6) PC-SUB 4 *Excluding Lot 1 -- -36 acres . ", J U D ! T ;1 L . H A M I L T O V ,' �' ' Consulting Geologist and Engineer ' GROUND - WATER AND ENGINEERING G E O LOG Y 2220 Julian Street • Denver, Colorado • 80211 • ( 303 ) 455 - 3354 Enf4neering Geologic Report Calkins Lake Subdivision Ms . Virginia Jaskot SE2T Sec ion 30 , T3I . E684,T Lind Engineering, Inc. Weld County, Colorado P.O. Box 475 Project 77-9A Brighton , Colorado 80601 April 26 , 197? Dear Ms . Jaskot s , • As you requested, I studied engineering geologic conditions for the proosed Calkins Lake Subdivision, located in the Sr.4- Section 30, T31::, P.6_d. Weld County, Colorado. I understand that 6 lots rana.:ing 1 in siz, from 2 .64 to 3.46 acres , and one lot approximately 38 acres in size, are proposed . Municipal water will be provided, and engi- neered sewage disposal syste: s are proposed . i . The purpose of my study was to determine arty gologic conditions on the site which might affect development . My ic:aestigations included review of published literature on the site, study of aerial photo- graphs , review of State Engineer's 0ffie well records in the site vicinity, checking of State Oil and Gas CoLamission records , and con- sultation with personnel of the LUGS and the Colorado State Geolo- 71 gical Survey. A field inspection of the site was also made . Conclusions • 1. The site is suitable for development from an engineering geolo- gic standpoint provided probable high ground water levees and possi- ble swelling bedrock are taken into account . 2 . Ground water levels in most of the area. are likely to be within about 10 feet of the surface. Because of possible seepage proble...s , it is ,:advisable either to eliminate basements or to have en&;:,.rieered peripheral drainage systems for any basements. 3 . The location of the development in the Pierre shale transition zone indicates that variable foundation con,11 dons are likely. 'or this reason, it is advisable that each structure should have an in- dividual foundation investigation and design. 4. Based on available information, it is unlikely that normal leaching field sewage disposal systems would function stisfactorlly. 3 5. i:o known minable minerals a: other resources underlie the site . I lie: riutton of the site ' The proposed development is located about 3 miles northeast of Lons:mont 'along the north shore of Calkins Lake :see Figure 1) . Wei:.l County I-oad 28 runs along the south edge of the property. The land is flat to very gently sloping and was under cultivation at the time of my investigation (April 21, 1977) . A ditch paral- leis the road along the south boundary, and an 18" CNP culvert passes under the road to a larger, short ditch which leads to the lake. A ditch also runs along the north property line . A high voltage line runs along the north property line. A small subdivision is located just northwest of the site , and several houses are located along the lake edge east of the pro- perty. A recently constructed house is located on Lot 1, the • easternmost lot on the site . Geology and Soils The subdivision is underlain by the Pierre shale transition zone (Scott and Ccbbfn, 1965) , which consists generally of sandy shale to shaly san.0 tone with limestone concretions in this area. Scott has mapped (unpublished) a shale area about one-half mile north- west of the property. Roger Colton of the US Geological Survey believes (personal communication, April 19, 1977 ) that the south- western portion of the site is probably directly underlain by shale (see Figure 1) . Soils of• Weld County are presently being recapped by the USDA- Soil Conservation Service. Their preliminary data show the entire sub- division to be Welby-Colby complex soils , l-3; . slopes. Wiley and Colby soils are described in the published report of Adams County soils. In Adams County, both the Wiley and the Colby series con- sist of well-drained upland soils formed in wind-worked loamy mate- rial. These soils abso:.a water at a moderate rate and have moderate to moderately slow permeability. Shrink-swell potential is low to moderate. Since depth to bedrock is expected to be shallow over much of the proposed building area, it is likely that many of the buildings will be founded on bedrock rather than soil. The Pierre unale transi- tion zone is likely to have considerable local variation in composi tion. It is therefore highly advisable that an individual founda- tion investigation be made for each structure, and the foundation designed by a qualified soils engineer. Ground Water Logs of water wells in the area report ground water le •rels of 9 to 12 feet. As water levels are likely to rise with development due to lawn and garden irrigation, eventual water levels may be at or I 2 --) ----) near basement level. Basel,unt seepage problems are likely to occur unless peripheral drains are installed. It is therefore advisable either to eliminate basements , or to consult a foundation engineer to determine ground water levels at uhe specific building location and, if necessary, to design an adequate drainage system. Other engineering geologic considerations Although Calkins Lake is located in a depression which under natural conditions ' would would receive drainage fro an area of about 5 square miles , the roads and highway embankments and associated borrow per itches will divert and temporarily impound much of the flow during high runoff. The proposed plat would place all inhabited structures I at ground elevations of 5 to 10 feet or more above normal lake eleva- tion. With a lake surface area of appracimatel one square mile , con- siderable inflow water b T do not believe that e accepted t significant isiay crease in lae level Therefore, flooding danger with the proposed plat . ll No known minable minerals or other resources underlie the site . A:- oil test hole was drilled in the CNESWSW Section 36, T3N, R(9W, atk,at a mile and a half southwest of the site , but it was a dry hole which was plugged and abandoned. il . Respectfully submitted,<4 -. iii;' . I n ti• .�" • w` Judith L. Hamilton, k�sE. ;r cS. •.J Engineering Geologist %/• ••C,JA * . I References, : Scott, Glenn R . and Wm. A . Cobban, 1965. Geologic ;nd Biostratigra- phic Map of the Pierre Shale between Jarre Creek and Lovelai,i , Colo- rado, US Geologic Survey Misc. Geelo8lc Invest. Map 1-439 . US Dept. Agriculture -. Soil Conservation Service , 1974. Soil Survey of Adams County, Colorado... 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':....--.' :.•'.r.t ...:•..:-.......:•. ) iji . v....i,. rli ,. :.:, , • „ ;•,.• ...... -.I-. . .. __ _ _ • .•' iii,:,`:.,: ,. . .1::' F R. �'C. •) _ . j7'�:;,•”^ .:,c...,.<'.' • '...X;:rr:fil...•, -.,u.+' /Vt.', X1w'�• • •' 1 lµ0-8 --- ' - 'a�'` µtN10N';RESEfiY0lll.' ;r...1. ' i r.. ►.. • iiONh . DEPARTMENT OF ITti 'w'Iter Pollution Control r,.vision 4210 Fast 11th Avenue A • ' Denver, Colorado d0220 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL. OF LOCATION FOR SEPTIC TANK SYSTEP1S Applicant (Owner) : James 'i. and Diana Bishop Mail Address: 0675 `.te1d Co. Rd . ir`2B City; Longmont phone: 772-0711 A. INFORMATION REGARDING PROJECT SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW_ Attach separate sheets or report showing entire area with respect to surrounding areas, topography of area, habitable buildings, location of potable water wells, soil perco- lation test holes, soil profiles in test holes. 1. Location of Facility: County ':deli City or Town Loi,:,mont Legal Description See attached L.,t Size: 56,704 r\c . Total urea 2. Type of area and facility - Number of persons served: Subdivision XX Motel restaurant Trailer Court Other — _ 3. Source of domestic water: Public (name) : Longs ;'eak '-icnter ;::istrict Private: Well Deptn Other Depi ;; to first around water table 3 4. Is facility within boundaries of City Sanitation District: • No !I If so name: • ;I ' 5. Distance to nearest sewer system: Over 2 miles Have negotiations been atte:rpted with owner to connect: No ilIf rejected, give reason:. — . il 6. Rate of absorption in test holes in minutes per inch of drop in water level att.-1 toles have been soaked for c4 hours: No tests taken on Lots 2-7 7. Name, address and telephone of person who made soil . absorption tests: ilNA Ii. Name, address and telephone of person respo nsihle for design of the system: 659-1157 Lind Engineering, 17 N. 12th Ave. , P.O. Box 475, Brighton, Co . 206() ilg. Est. bid opening date: NA Est. Completion Date: NA Est. Project Cost: NA 1 Sate: April 29, 1977 O-'wVz —Jl } 7`- . ( Sig ,ature of Owner el County f ea[t� Department BOARD OF HEALTH M K • DAVID WERKING. DDS, GREELEY FRANKLIN D. YODER, MD, MPH 1516 HOSPITAL ROAD RALPH AAB. GREELEY DIRECTOR GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 CATHERINE BENSON.-AULT WILLIAM BUCK, ROGGEN 0031 353.0540 DORIS DEFFKE,GREELEY DONALD HERGERT. GREELEY HERSCHEL PHELPS, JR.. M.D„ GREELEY CLARENCE SITZMAN, GREELEY JOE STOCKTON,GILCREST May 17, 1977 Mr. Gary Fortner Planning Commission 915-10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: We recommend disapproval of the Calkins Lake Subdivision. The engineer is assuming the percolation rate which -I will not accept without a percolation test. He is also talking of four people to determine the size of the sewage disposal system; we go by the number of bedrooms. Sincerely, Glen E. Paul , bDirectbr Environmental Health Services GEP:dr I C1 n _ • • _\ ' ( T ) �,..,. [11 0 J LQNGM®NT PLANNING DEPARTMENT civic center•longmont, colorodo•80501 • (303)776-6050 kenneth c,dell oip director May 27, 1977 Ken McWilliams • Department of Planning Services Weld County Centennial Center 915 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Mr. McWilliams: The Planning Department of the City of Longmont strongly opposes the approval of the proposed Calkins Lake Subdivision. We believe such development will be in direct opposition to the goals, policies and land use maps which the Weld County Commission has adopted for the Weld County area adjacent to the City of Longmont. We believe that it is within the rights delegated by State Statutes to County Governments, to deny development of this subdivision based on the facts and conclusions presented by both government agencies in adopting their respective Comprehensive Plans; "to provide for Comprehensive Plans to promote the orderly and efficient development of the physical, social and economic elements of the service authority and to encourage and assist local governments within the boundaries of the service authority to plan for the future". (32-7-114 CRS 1973, as amended) The City of Longmont has no immediate plans to support development in this area. The area in question lies 12 miles outside the so-called "Prime Urbanized Area" of the City; yet not near the service area of any other urban center. Adopted City Policy states, among other things, that: "Land areas situated within the Prime Urbanized Area have been determined to be the most appropriate and logical areas where urban growth should occur" (in the near future) and that annexations and municipal service will only be considered for land- inside this area. Equally important are the goals, policies and land use map adopted by the Weld County Commission. We believe the proposed development is in violation of the adopted Weld County Land Use Map and at least the following adopted policies: Agriculture: Any use of prime irrigated farm land for uses other than agricultural will be critically reviewed. (Both our data and the data i ,1�r ri tc /..n f.' •�.. �• JOISSrrt Ken McWilliams May 27, 1977 Page 2 supplied with the request indicate the land is "prime" for agricultural uses and has "severe constraints to urbanization" (terms the U.S. Soil Conservation Service uses to describe this land). Urban Development: New development not served by existing municipal utilities will be discouraged. Utilities, Public Goods and Services: Any development that will create an undue burden on existing public facilities and will diminish the capacity of public agencies to maintain the existing level of services shall be discouraged. (Though Longmont has no desire to serve this area, the nearest "urban service area" is this City. The Planning Department strongly protests the fact that the permanent "local" residents generated by this proposed development will increase demands on this City's public facilities (i.e. parks and recreational facilities, the library, and other cultural activities, etc.) without any hope of being fully compensated for these services in the next several decades.) An alternative to this approach is to "downzone" the land in question and all the residentially zoned land in the area around Calkins Lake described on our adopted plan as Agriculture (described AS Agricultural on Weld County's Plan as well) . The City of Longmont is in the process of completely rewriting its zoning ordinance which will include downzoning several areas to conform to the adopted Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan. Since these zoning decisions are based on the logic of the Plan, such zoning changes cannot be called "Taking" (unless the action is proven to be arbitrary and capricious) . As we have no jurisdiction in Weld County, we believe any action to downzone the area in support of Longmont's (and Weld County's) Comprehensive Plans would be appropriate and defendable. If both of the above approaches are felt to be inappropriate by Weld County, the knowledge of the legal potential to downzone the area might be used at least as a bargaining point. The developer might agree to downzone the one large 38 acre lot to agriculture, in return for not further protesting his present subdivision proposal. We do not, however, recommend this approach except as a last recourse. Longmont is concerned, as is every front range city, with disorganized suburban sprawl. We believe that a strong stand by Weld County at this point against any further encroachment on precious farmland by inefficient but demanding residential development, will save many hundreds of other acres in the area, under similar zoning controls, from an otherwise inevitably similar fate. Ken McWilliams May 27, 1977 Page 3 We thank you for the opportunity to express our opinions on the proposed subdivision and if we could be of any further help, please do not hesitate to call us. • Sincerely, LONGMONT .PLANNING DEPARTMENT 0164,- 1,J A • Theodore M. Wells Long Range Planner T1,YW/er + Q'��'' "HAIR, 109 /IA RICHARD D. LAMM S' i , �1 GOVERNOR JOHN W. ROLD o l" it Director COLORADO GEOLOG!CAL SURVEY DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES • 715 STATE CENTENNIAL BUILDING — 1313 SHERMAN STREET DENVER. COLORADO 80203 PHONE (303) 892-2617 �_• " tf May 17, 1977 Mr. Ken McWilliams Weld County Department of Planning Services Weld County Centennial Center 915 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Mr. McWilliams: RE: CALKINS LAKE SUBDIVISION, WELD COUNTY We have reviewed the preliminary plat and supporting information on the above referenced subdivision. We concur with the geologic report prepared by Ms. J. L. Hamilton and find that the site generally is suitable for development. As noted in the Hamilton report, certain geologic conditions should be considered in building design and construction. These factors include 1) high ground water levels and 2) swelling soils. We strongly recommend that each structure have an individual foundation investigation and design. Because standard leach fields would not function satisfactorily, the use of evapotranspiration systems is necessary. To insure that ground and lake waters are not polluted, we recommend that the base of all evapotranspiration beds have an impermeable seal. If the above recommendations and the recommendations contained in the Hamilton report are followed, we have no objection to the approval of this application. Sincerely, /7,/ {E: Walter R.i'Junge Engineering Geologist WRJ;ds cc: Land Use Commission GEOLOGY STORY OF THE PAST . . . KEY TO THE FUTURE r 1 2r,VAIN 5 TC T LONCMONT COLORADO&i)J01 May 5, 1977 Mr. Ken McWilliams Department of Planning Services Weld County Centennial Center 915 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Calkins Lake Subdivision Preliminary Plan Dear Mr. McWilliams : The above mentioned plan has been received and reviewed and a summary of our findings are as follows : 1 . The soils are classified as a Wiley-Colby complex with a slope range of 1 to 3 percent and an irri- gated land capability of Ile. 2. The soil is quite productive when farmed and in keeping with the policy of the district in preserving prime agricultural land, we would recommend it remain as farmland. 3. The soils have a moderate limitation for septic systems and base walls. 4. This parcel of land is not located in a flood plain. 5. There are no major irrigation systems in the subdivision area. Sincerely, Lloyd A. Dickens President o�— LAD: rah ;-,.:i i <? .911 n . 1, ((1,:7 t Jr..... -' L CC(11 'rdci 1;co,,,,^ .1 qtrN I4W, .1 \‘' CONSERVATION - DEVELOPMENT - SELF-GOVERNMENT FIELD . CHECK - ' FILING NUMBER NAME ..%f { __ ___, _.____--___-------�-- -- - - -- -- ------- S-1/9/-2 . REQUEST 5 ,PIcfry - 22‘V:e.s Lc,kc. S-“IL 1tv LEGAL DISCRIPTION P.4 S ' IS _ 3v - 3-- 4. 'LAND USE N #23.\ E PS to (, ..) - As -- s (� ( J� ) k.1e ..� t,¢' kc-:-'s- , .r�- c � � �ate_. �..�--vr��r- w e., sij ZONING N LOCATION 1 Meu.a_ k) E J (-7.P- eaIktt � t ref — s — COMMENTS : _ /� / cC"iC��--6ei _. -tom'' �., _4O + -c ft.-t.1 �cF'.e . �= ', *¢' /�'( �c'-�'''.",,�C17.,,,,.. s 41,..e- !-- ��C-st,,2,_ / 61/4, . ....._,-e4,4? n'; f' ,. .e."7'N n 44,4_._ . / 4`,_41/L,--1,_ � :;1. -:Ltd-r�f% > - le,„.. ---;-L_f�- . r_� ),•-:wl,�.�.�et.- r if • f .i C"--.7.'" -yi ,--2- " • ' < I LONGMONT FIRE CiOTECTIOV DISTRICT s . t. 9119 COUNTY LINE ROAD LONGMONT, COLORADO 80501 772- 0710 May 17, 1977 • Ken McWilliams Department of Planning Services 915 10th street Greeley Co 30631 Dear Ken, We have reviewed the preliminary plan from James Bishop for Calkins Lake Subdivision. The road and fire hydrant place- ment as proposed meets with our approval and in general con- forms to code. Hydrant and installation spceifications to conform to Weld County regulations. Preliminary plans are signed off by the district on April 29, 1977 and will not impair our ability to provide a reasonable level of service. /9)(4..„24",,,_• ° Don Marvin, Chief Longmont Fire Protection District DM/cmh SAINT VRAIN `� • I r Dr.Jnd c MCKnnna + ' SW-gentle Ipp uh VALLEY m D,.Dinell Dick A ant S n r a es IV ',Ai PUBLIC SCHOOLS " Business S. �r•r Jac,j 0.Pan° SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. RE 1Ju Aabram Su PeuMBlenm 395S.PRATT PARKWAY, LONGMONT, COLORADO 80501 May 18, 1977 �mo-umm�ei service. 776.6200- METRO 449-4978 Department of Planning Services Weld County Centennial Center 915 10th Street �Y Greeley, Colorado 80631 ray. ,1 SUBJECT: Calkins Lake Subdivision - Preliminary Plan Dear Sirs, We have reviewed the preliminary plan for the Calkins Lake Subdivision located in the southeast quarter, Section 30, T3N, R68W of Weld County. The following information is provided for your consideration. 1. The seven lots would yield approximately four elementary children, two junior high school children and one high school child. The children in the subdivision would attend Mead Elementary, Mead Junior High and Longmont High Schools. The Mead Elementary and Mead Junior High Schools would be able to adequately handle the students . The Longmont High School, however, is overcrowded. In a recent survey we identified over 1800 units that were currently being constructed in the Longmont H ;h School attendance area. The 1800 units would generate approximately 360 additional students. . 2. The capacities of the schools that would serve the Calkins Lake Subdivision, with their anticipated fall, 1977 enrollments, are given below: Projected Fall, School 85% Capacity 1977 Enrollment Spaces Available Mead Elementary (K) 50 (K) 36 (K) 14 (1-6) 350 (1-6) 339 (1-6) 11 Mead Junior High (7-9) 378 (7-9) 230 (7-9) 148 Longmont Senior High (10-12) 1,402 (10-12) 1,827 (10-12) 0 The chart indicates that within the Mead Elementary and Mead Junior High schools,- space will be available in the fall, 1977. In addition, we are not anticipating rapid growth in the Mead schools. In the fall, 1978, a new high school will open in Longmont and should alleviate the crowded conditions at Longmont High School. 3. The Calkins Lake Subdivision does not appear to introduce any safety hazards. We would recommend that a careful consideration be given to the roads in the area. 4. School Board Policy, #3282 , School Sites and Donations, indicates that the Calkins Lake Subdivision's fair share contribution for school purposes is .23 acres. Since we do not need a site in the area, we suggest that the cash alternative be considered. In summary, the Calkins Lake Subdivision will add to the impact of schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District. The impact, however, will be very slight at the Mead Elementary and Mead Junior High schools. The impact at Longmont High School will be slight and with the opening of the new high school in east Longmont, crowded conditions should be alleviated in the fall, 1978. In addition, School Board Policy, #3282, School Sites and Donations indicates that the fair share contribution of this subdivion is .23 acres. We, however, recommend the developer pursue the cash alternative. We do not perceive any safety hazards in the area, but suggest that careful consideration should be given to the roads that may serve the subdivision. If I can be of any further assistance, feel free to contact me. Sincerely, QQ Leonard T. Burns, Assistant Superintendent - Planning, Evaluation and Support Services cc: Dr. John McKenna LTB/111 Hello