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Home My WebLink About20171072.tiffMEMORANDUM TO: Chris Gathman, Planning Services DATE: February 17, 2017 FROM: Hayley Balzano, E.I., Development Engineer SUBJECT: PUDZ17-0001 Highland Farms 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: Amend PZ-1045 to create one additional lot and reduce open space on Tract D This project is south of Highway 52 and east of County Road 3. Parcel number: 146705201013 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 an Urbanizing Drainage Area: 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, 5 -year storm falling on the undeveloped site for URBANIZING areas. The Change of Zone stage of this change does not change the imperviousness of the site. Any changes in drainage will be addressed with the Final Plan part of this PUD. Historic Flows: The applicants will be required to maintain the historic drainage flows and run-off amounts that exist from the property. Utility Map: At Final Plan, the utility map shall show: gas lines, water, electricity (above or below ground), telecomm (if applicable), sewer (if applicable), utility and drainage easements with labels, culverts, detention areas and structures, and plans, profiles, and typical cross section drawings of streets. The Utility Map shall be recorded with the Final Plan plat. 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: 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: Chris Gathman, Planning Services DATE: February 21, 2017 FROM: Janet Lundquist, Public Works SUBJECT: PUDZ17-0001 & PUDF17-0001 Highland Farms The Weld County Department of Public Works 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: Amend PUD Change of Zone to replat Tract D of Highland Farms PUD (PZ-1045) to create one (1) additional residential lot and reduce open space on Tract D to 8.054 acres. This project is south of Highway 52 and is east of CR 3. Parcel number 146705201013. Access is from Highway 52. Roads: The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has jurisdiction over all accesses to the state highways. Please contact Gloria Hice-Idler at the Greeley office (970-350-2148 or 970-350-2163) to verify the access permit or for any additional requirements that may be needed. (State Highway 52) CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. The plan shall be amended to delineate the following: 1. Show the approved Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) access(es) on the site plan and label with the approved access permit number if applicable. (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) WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT 1555 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 www,weldhealth,org Memorandum To: Chris Gathman From: Lauren Light, Environmental Health Services Date: January 31, 2017 Re: PUDZ17-0001 Highland Farms H0A The Weld County Environmental Health Services Division has reviewed this proposal to amend a PUD Change of Zone to replat Tract D of Highland Farms PUD (PZ-1045) to create one (1) additional residential lot and reduce open space on Tract D to 8.054 acres. This case is being processed in conjunction with case # PUDF17-0001. The applicant is proposing one, approximately 20 acre, residential lot. The application has satisfied Chapter 27 of the Weld County Code in regard to water service. The Assistant Weld County Attorney has approved the water source of Left Hand Water District. The application has satisfied Chapter 27 of the Weld County Code in regard to sewer service. Sewer will be provided by individual on -site wastewater treatment systems (0WTS). The Environmental Impact Plan (section 27-6-30) adequately addresses all environmental impacts. If approval is granted, the Division recommends the following should appear as notes on the Change of Zone plat: 1. Water service may be obtained from Left Hand Water District 2. The parcel is currently not served by a municipal sanitary sewer system. Sewage disposal may be by septic systems designed in accordance with the regulations of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division and the Weld County Code in effect at the time of construction, repair, replacement, or modification of the system. Health Administration Vital Records Icic: 9/0 304 6410 Fax: 9/0-301-64 I'2 Public Health & Clinical Services lobo: 9/0 :304 6420 Fax: 9,10-304-64I6 Environmental Health Services Tele: 970-304-6415 Fux: 970-304-6411 Communication, Education & Planning Tele: 970-304-6470 Fox. 970-304-6452 Emergency Preparedness & Response Tele: 970-304-6470 Fax: 970-304-6462 Public Health WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT 1555 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 www,weldhealth,org 3. Activity or use on the surface of the ground over any part of the OWTS must be restricted to that which shall allow the system to function as designed and which shall not contribute to compaction of the soil or to structural loading detrimental to the structural integrity or capability of the component to function as designed. 4. During development of the site, all land disturbances shall be conducted so that nuisance conditions are not created. If dust emissions create nuisance conditions, at the request of Weld County Environmental Health Services, a fugitive dust control plan must be submitted. 5. If land development creates more than a 25 -acre contiguous disturbance, or exceeds 6 months in duration, the responsible party shall prepare a fugitive dust control plan, submit an air pollution emissions notice application, and apply for a permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. 6. Weld County's "Right to Farm" as provided in Appendix 22-E of the Weld County Code shall be placed on any recorded plat. Health Administration Vital Records Icic: W/0 304 6410 Fax: 9/0-301-64 I'2 Public Health & Clinical Services lobo: 9:0 :304 6420 Fax: 970-301-64 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 & Response Tele: 970-304-6470 Fax: 970-304-6452 Public Health Submit by Email Weld County Referral January 27, 2017 The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant: Highland Farms Homeowners Association Case Number: PUDZ17-0001 Please Reply By: February 24, 2017 Planner: Chris Gathman Project: Amend PUD Change of Zone to replat Tract D of Highland Farms PUD (PZ-1045) to create one (1) additional residential lot and reduce open space on Tract D to 8.054 acres. This case is being processed in conjunction with case # PUDF17-0001. Location: South of and adjacent to State Highway 52 and approximately 600 feet east of County Road 3. Parcel Number: 146705201013-R3940405 Legal: TRACT D HIGHLAND FARMS; PART OF SECTION 5, T1 N, R68W 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. P We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan because: Crestone Peak Resources is the Operator of the Brown C Unit #2 well and tank battery located north of the We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. See attached letter. Signature Agency Robert J. Bresnahan (303-774-3982) Date 02/07/2017 Crestone Peak Resources Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO. 80631 (970) 353-6100 ext,3540 (970) 304-6498 fax From: Bob Bresnahan To: Chris Gathman Subject: Form Returned: Referral Form.pdf Date: Tuesday, February 07, 2017 8:15:26 AM Attachments: Referral Form.pdf Hi Chris, Attached is our Referral Form requesting additional information from Applicant. I typed the below information into the pdf, but the only way to read it is to click in the box and use the arrow buttons. Due to this issue I have copied our comments and pasted them here: "Crestonc Peak Resources is the Operator of the Brown C Unit #2 well and tank battery located north of the proposed new lots on Tract D. Although the Map appears to identify the Oil & Gas Operations Area agreed to in the recorded Surface Use Agreement, there are no notated distancesidimensions to help us determine if the proposal complies with the Agreement. We request Applicant provide detailed map with Oil & Gas Operations area setback measurements for our review and approval." Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Bob Bresnahan Land Negotiator, RPL Crestonc Peak Resources (formerly Encana Oil & Gas) Direct: (303) 774-3982 Cell: (720) 369-0432 Please note that Crestonc Peak Resources office will be closed every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. From: Kirby Smith To: bob Bresnahan g CRESTONEPR,COM Cc: Chins Gathman Subject: Re: Form Returned: Referral Form.pdf - Crestone Peak Response for Highland Date: Tuesday, March 07, 2017 9:38:00 AM Attachments: image001.pnq Bob, That's great. Thank you. Kirby Kirby Smith, PLA, ASLA Kirby Smith & Associates, Inc. Land Planning • Site Design • Landscape Architecture 6201 So. Hudson Court, Centennial, CO 80121 Phone: 303-694-9484 Cell: 303-638-1847 Fax: 303-694-9272 e-mail: ksakirby@aol.com Original Message From: Bob Bresnahan <bob.bresnahan@CRESTONEPR.COM> To: Kirby Smith <ksakirby@aol.com> Cc: cgathman <cgathman@weldgov.com> Sent: Tue, Mar 7, 2017 7:07 am Subject: RE: Form Returned: Referral Form.pdf - Crestone Peak Response for Highland Kirby, This looks good, thank you for putting the dimensions on. I don't see any issues now that you have the O81.G use area dimensions on the Plat. Thanks, Bob Bresnahan Land Negotiator, RPL Crestone Peak Resources Direct: (303) 774-3982 Cell: (720) 369-0432 A CRESTONE PEAK 1:soulcis Please note that Crestone Peak Resources office will be closed every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. From: Kirby Smith [mailto:ksakirby@aol.com] Sent: Monday, March 06, 2017 1:24 PM To: Bob Bresnahan <bob.bresnahan@CRESTONEPR.COM> Cc: cgathman@weldgov.com Subject: Re: Form Returned: Referral Form.pdf - Crestone Peak Response for Highland Hi Bob, Per your comments below and our conversation this morning, please see the attached plan with O&G Use Area dimensions. Please review and give me a call with any questions, or reply with any comments. Thank you, Kirby Kirby Smith, PLA, ASLA Kirby Smith & Associates, Inc. Land Planning • Site Design • Landscape Architecture 6201 So. Hudson Court, Centennial, CO 80121 Phone: 303-694-9484 Cell: 303-638-1847 Fax: 303-694-9272 e-mail: ksakirbyga.aol.com Original Message From: Chris Gathman <cgathman@co weld.co us> To: Kirby Smith <ksakirby@aol.com> Sent: Fri, Mar 3, 2017 2:26 pm Subject: FW: Form Returned: Referral Form.pdf - Crestone Peak Response for Highland Dear Kirby, I was going through referral responses and I noticed this one from Crestone. Regards, Chris Gathman Planner III Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue tel: 970-400-3537 fax: 970-400-4098 Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. Original Message From: Bob Bresnahan [mailto bob bresnahan@CREST0NEPR C0M] Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2017 8:15 AM To: Chris Gathman <cgathmangco.weld co us> Subject: Form Returned: Referral Form.pdf Hi Chris, Attached is our Referral Form requesting additional information from Applicant. I typed the below information into the pdf, but the only way to read it is to click in the box and use the arrow buttons. Due to this issue I have copied our comments and pasted them here: "Crestone Peak Resources is the Operator of the Brown C Unit #2 well and tank battery located north of the proposed new lots on Tract D. Although the Map appears to identify the Oil & Gas Operations Area agreed to in the recorded Surface Use Agreement, there are no notated distances/dimensions to help us determine if the proposal complies with the Agreement. We request Applicant provide detailed map with Oil & Gas Operations area setback measurements for our review and approval." Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Bob Bresnahan Land Negotiator, RPL Crestone Peak Resources (formerly Encana Oil & Gas) Direct: (303) 774-3982 Cell: (720) 369-0432 Please note that Crestone Peak Resources office will be closed every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. Hello