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Home My WebLink About20171914.tiffMEMORANDUM TO: Diana Aungst, Planning Services DATE: May 16, 2017 FROM: Hayley Balzano, E.I., Development Engineer SUBJECT: USR17-0024 Varra 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: Race Track, Parking, Residence This project is east of and adjacent to County Road 37 and is north of and adjacent to County Road 96. Parcel number: 055106300024 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 waived and a simple drainage narrative: The applicant has submitted a drainage narrative stating that the site will meet exception 1.a.8 for sites where the development of the site does not increase the imperviousness of the site and 1.a.1 for use by right in or accessory use in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. The addition of a residence meets exception 1.a.t The addition of the race track, parking, and facilities will meet exception 1.a.8 since the applicant has stated that those will not be a modified surface. The applicant will use cattle guards for tracking control. 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. The plan shall be amended to delineate the following: 1. The applicant shall show the drainage flow arrows. (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) WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT 1555 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 www.weldhealth.org Memorandum To: Diana Aungst From: Lauren Light, Environmental Health Services Date: May 22, 2017 Re: USR17-0024 Varra Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review for Recreational Facilities and uses including, Race Tracks and Race Courses (Match Horse Racing) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. According to the application, the racing will operate all year on weekends. There will be between 200 and 500 people at events but up to 2,000 people may attend events 3 to 5 times a year. The patrons must have access to potable water, restrooms and hand washing facilities. The applicant is proposing to use portable toilets for the public. Portable toilets are acceptable for recreational facilities that are utilized 6 months or less per year in accordance with EH policy. A waste handling plan was submitted which states that garbage bins will be provided throughout the property and a trash crew will pick up litter during and after the event. Manure will be spread on the property. We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as development standards: 1. Animal and feed wastes, bedding, debris and other organic wastes shall be disposed of so that vermin infestation, flies, odors, disease hazards, and nuisances are minimized. 2. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. 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 Fax. 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 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Fugitive dust should attempt to be confined on the property. Uses on the property should comply with the Colorado Air Quality Commission's air quality regulations. 6. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in 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. Temporary uses for a time 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. 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 On -site Wastewater Treatment Systems. 9. A permanent, adequate water supply shall be provided for drinking and sanitary purposes. 10. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code. MEMORANDUM TO: Diana Aungst, Planning Services FROM: Evan Pinkham, Public Works SUBJECT: USR17-0024 Varra DATE: May 16, 2017 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: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Use Permit for Recreational Facilities and uses including, Race Tracks and Race Courses (Match Horse Racing) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District This project is north of and adjacent to CR 96 and is east of and adjacent to CR 37. Parcel number 055106300024. Access is from CR 37 & CR 96. Access: An access permit has been approved for the access to the site (AP17-00275). AP17-00275 Special Requirements or Comments: "Parcel 055106300024. Utilize NEW access point on CR 96 (1 -Small Commercial) located approx. 1230 ft. East of CR 37. Utilize NEW access point on CR 37 (1 -Small Commercial) located approx. 2525 ft. North of CR 96. Utilize NEW access point on CR 37 (1 -Residential) located approx. 1200 ft. North of CR 96. No additional future access points SHALL be granted." For shared accesses, Public Works strongly recommends that 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 riot a requirement for the recorded exemption but is recommended to avoid property owner conflicts in the future. Entrance gates (if applicable) must be set back a minimum of 100 feet from edge of shoulder to allow a truck with trailer or RV to pull completely off of the roadway and open the gate. In no case shall any vehicle(s) stopped to open a gate be allowed to create a safety issue for roadway users. When feasible, there shall be no net increase in the number of accesses to a public road. Contact Public Works to discuss your access. Roads: County Road 37 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Road Classification Plan as a local road, which requires 60 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. County Road 96 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Road Classification Plan as a local road, which requires 60 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. Traffic: Latest ADT on CR 37 was taken on 6/16/2010 which counted 13 vpd with 13% trucks. Latest ADT on CR 96 was taken on 6/16/2010 which counted 4 vpd with 14% trucks. A traffic narrative was submitted with the application materials and indicated that there will be up to approximately 400 daily roundtrips. The expected traffic routes are east on CR 96 to CR 39. TRACKING CONTROL: Tracking control is required to prevent tracking from the site onto public roadways. Minimal standards are listed below. Temporary Tracking Control shall be used during construction unless permanent tracking control is installed ahead of construction activities. More than 10 round truck trips/day (tandem or semi -trucks) or more than 50 round passenger vehicles trips: • Access onto gravel roads requires a tracking control device and a minimum of 300ft of recycled asphalt or road base. • Access onto paved roads requires either a tracking control devise and 100ft of asphalt OR 300ft of asphalt. *Recycled concrete is not allowed in County ROW **Tracking control devices can be double cattle guards or other specialized device *** Tracking control for unmaintained public ROW is required just prior to entering publically maintained roadways. A development standard will be included on the recorded site plan. "The access shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road including damages and/or offsite tracking." A variance request for alternatives to the above tracking control can be submitted to the Traffic Division of Public Works for review and consideration. Improvements and Road Maintenance Agreement: An Improvements Agreement between the Applicant and the County will be required for this project. Items may include the approved haul route(s), outline when offsite improvements will be triggered, and include a maintenance agreement for the haul routes. Improvements/Road Maintenance Agreement: An example agreement is available at: https://www.weldov com/UserFiles/Servers/Server 6/File/Departments/Publie/020Works/DevelopmentR eviewlsprusr.pdf An Improvements Agreement is required for sites with required offsite improvements. Collateral is required to ensure the improvements are made. Road Maintenance is typically included as a section of the Improvements Agreement when the County feels that the site activities may impact the County roadways. 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 offsite improvements at this location. Road maintenance including dust control, damage repair, specified haul routes and future traffic triggers for improvements will be included. (Department of Public Works) B. The applicant shall submit a Traffic Impact Study completed by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer to the Department of Public Works. The Traffic Impact Study shall cover items listed on the technical completeness checklist. (Department of Public Works) C. The plan shall be amended to delineate the following: 1. County Road 37 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Road Classification Plan as a local road which requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall delineate on the site plan the existing right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of right-of- way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works) 2. County Road 96 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Road Classification Plan as a local road which requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall delineate on the site plan the existing right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of right-of- way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works) 3. Show and label the approved access(es) (AP17-00275), and the appropriate turning radii (60') on the site plan. (Department of Public Works) 4. Show and label the approved tracking control on the site plan. 5. Show and label the entrance gate set back a minimum of 100ft from edge of shoulder. (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 offsite 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) c7ILORADO Department of Revenue Fr ,�rce;neDivision Physical Address: 1881 Pierce Street Lakewood. CC 80214 May 30, 2017 Weld County Planning Department 1,555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 MaiElna, Addre55: P.0 130% 173350 Denver, CO 0217-3350 ATTN: Ms. Kristine Ranslem, Planning Technician RE: Special Review Application and Access Permit of Ana Ornelas on behalf of Property Owner Jacob E. Varra (Parcel Number 0551-06-3-00-024) Dear Ms. Ranslem: I am writing in response to the application for a Use by Special Review Permit and an application for Access Permit for the aforementioned parcel of land located near the intersection of WCR 96 and WCR 37 owned by Mr. Jacob E. Varra, Post Office Box 273, Nunn, CO 80648. Mr. Varra's application is submitted via his authorized representative/applicant, Ms. Ana Ornelas, 4710 Willow Street, Apt. 301, Denver, CO 80238. From the application, they are requesting permission to develop property for the purpose of conducting match racing of horses, which is an unlicensed and unregulated activity in the State of Colorado. As Director of the State of Colorado Division of Racing Events, 1 would recommend that you review the following during the application process because, in the past, this type of racing has not been in the best interests of the racing animals, the general public, the State of Colorado, local government, or the horse racing community at large. 1 would ask that you consider the following issues and areas of concern: • As I previously stated, there is no governmental oversight of match racing of horses at these unlicensed facilities. Given that fact, match racing is frequently conducted without consideration for the responsible treatment of either racing animals, participants or the public. It is performed without regard for the welfare, care and safety of the participating animals or the competency and experience or lack thereof of those having custody of these animals. It is questionable whether this type of activity is done for any motive other than monetary gain without regard being given for the protection of the animals involved. Additionally, we believe that this activity may be in violation of Colorado Statute 18-10-107 and constitute a Class 3 Misdemeanor by maintaining a gambling premise. In the past few years, the State of Colorado has seen an increase in such match racing. Match Racing is an event in which two or more horses are loaded into a starting gate and raced down a stretch run. Those who conduct such events are owners of or control of plots of land who see an advantage in using their property for easy profit. They usually charge admission to the grounds or get some sort of starting fee from the horse owners. The Division is concerned about match racing being conducted on unregulated land throughout Colorado. It has been our experience that this is placing animals and people in harm's way because safely is not necessarily a major concern. I see nothing in this application that would lead me to believe otherwise. • Based upon numerous mediareports (most recently, see Channel 31-KDVR, Denver, May 17.2017 and May 22, 2017 and the Greeley Tribune, May 20, 2017) and articles that have been published in the past year in different Colorado communities, the City and County Commissioners in these locales have had to deal with large crowds that have frequented match races conducted in makeshift facilities in rural areas. The congestion and issues that arise as the result of having many hundred to a few thousand people attending a race day at one of these facilities is straining county resources and causing numerous problems for neighbors adjacent to such facilities. The Division, in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture and other agencies around the State, has made on -site inspections of such places. However, nothing in our enabling legislation would outlaw this practice, so there has been little we can do. The Division suspects from informants and contacts that horses that are participating in these match races may be being drugged and mishandled and wagering, legal or illegal, among the patrons seems to be commonplace. The Divisions and agencies that have been involved have indicated that the problem keeps growing and the Division of Racing Events does not have clear jurisdiction allowing us to close down these operations. If it would be beneficial for you or a representative of your Department to discuss in person our perspective regarding match racing in Colorado, please do not hesitate to contact me. • There have been other states around us that have made this practice illegal and that may have played a part in the increase we have seen. The state saw the same problem with boxing until it was regulated. Our major concern about these facilities is safety, both animal and human. However, it also raises concern about tax collection. There is no way to determine the extent of monetary impact that match racing may have had on live regulated racing upon which the State collects taxes. hope that you will give serious consideration €o these issues. If I can offer additional information or be of any assistance to you in this ratter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, �"' 1 .. Dan Hartman Director Division of Racing Events Diana Aungst From: Keith Maxey Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2017 8:44 AM To: Diana Aungst Cc: Michelle Martin Subject: RE: USR17-0024 Referral Attachments: AAEPInjuryManagementGuidelines.pdf Diana, Here is information sent to me by Ragan Adams, DVM, at CSU's Dept. of Clinical Science: Unofficially, it is difficult to say how many veterinarians you need at a racetrack like this. For example, you can't have enough if something like today's tornado takes a hit or there is major horse collision on the course or a runaway horse collides with a car, etc. More likely the number is between one and two. The goal is for one to be watching the race and one to be watching the horses warmup and pull a horse who looks lame. It's expensive to have 2 vets on site so I can see push back there. It is also expensive to have even one vet on site so I can see owner asking for vet to be "on call" but that could lead to a big ugly delay if a horse breaks his leg and is thrashing on the track. It also means no one is looking at the horses before they race to make sure they are sound. Obviously, if horses are pulled before they race lame, there are less likely to be accidents or "breakdowns". Officially, I have attached a recent publication by the American Association of Equine Veterinarians. In the publication they define the role of the vet and the purpose of the staffing at a racetrack. I have included the attachment that Ragan references above. I hope this helps. Keith Maxey Director/Livestock Agent Colorado State University Extension, Weld County 525 N 15th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 tel: 970.400.2075 cell: 970.302.1371 FAX: 970.351.0415 p_cteniun 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 1 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. From: Diana Aungst Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2017 12:25 PM To: Keith Maxey <kmaxey@weldgov.com> Cc: Michelle Martin <mmartin@weldgov.com> Subject: FW: USR17-0024 Referral Keith This USR is for a horse racing facility. How many horse veterinarians should be on site if there are 40 horse on the site? Is it 1 per 20? 1 per 5? Or something else? Thanks. Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue - Greeley, Colorado 80631 970-400-3524 Fax: (970) 304-6498 daungstt weldgov.com www.weldgov.com II CI CI 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. From: Kristine Ranslem Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2017 10:12 AM To: Bethany Pascoe <bpascoe@co.weld.co.us>; Alan Caldwell <acaldwell@co.weld.co.us>; Keith Maxey <kmaxey@co.weld.co.us>; tracy.kosloff@state.co.us; denise.kostiv@state.co.us; troy.florian@state.co.us; townofnunn@ezlink.com; nunnfire@ezlink.com; rring@weldre9.k12.co.us; mconley@ncwcd.org; kandee.nourse@wgcd.org; jeff.wilson@co.usda.gov; janell.r.nelson@aphis.usda.gov; daniel.hartman@state.co.us Cc: Diana Aungst <daungst@co.weld.co.us> Subject: USR17-0024 Referral We have received a case (USR17-0024) in which we ask that you review the material and send a referral to us. Please click on the link below and select "Search Applications" under the Planning tab. Input the record number. Please click the blue arrow next to the "Record Info" button at the top. Select Attachments and you will find all the information including the referral form to submit back to us. The following is a quick link to the case search: https://accela-aca.co.weld.co.us/citizenaccess/. 2 The "Submit by Email" button on the Referral Form does not work in your Chrome web browser. Please use Internet Explorer to use this function. Alternatively in Chrome, you can save the document and attach it in an email to us. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at the number below. Thank you! Kr .s -ti to RRYLCIevrG Planning Technician Weld County Planning Department 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 (970)400-3519 kranslem@weldgov.com 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. 3 AMP THOROUGHBRED RACE DAY INJURY MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES Developed by the AAEP Racing Committee Keith Berkeley, DVM Jeff Blea, DVM Larry Bramlage, DVM Bob Burgess, DVM Alan Chastain, DVM Dan Duncan, DVM Ron Friedman, DVM Scott Hay, DVM, Chair Cody Johnson, DVM Debbie Lamparter, DVM Keith Latson, DVM Patricia Marquis, DVM Paul Nolan, DVM Foster Northrop, DVM Andy Roberts, DVM Mary Scollay, DVM ‘16,-4) Published by The American Association of Equine Practitioners 4033 Iron Works Parkway Lexington, KY 40511 First Edition 2016 © American Association of Equine Practitioners AAEP Thoroughbred Race Day Injury Management Guidelines TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview Page 2 Personnel Page 3 Equipment Page 4 Communication Page 6 Injury Management Page 7 Televised Race Days Page 9 Appendix Page 10 Thoroughbred Race Day Injury Management Guidelines 1 OVERVIEW While one of AAEP's highest priorities is to reduce the occurrence and severity of equine injuries, accidents and injuries in the sport of horse racing still occur. Providing the best management for the affected horse should be of utmost importance at all racetracks. This document outlines improvements for the emergency management of the injured thoroughbred racehorse on race days. Our equine athletes deserve the fastest response; the quickest, most accurate assessment; and the best immediate injury management possible. In those cases of catastrophic injury, euthanasia should be performed in a professional and humane manner. Before euthanasia occurs, however, every effort should be made to load an injured horse into the equine ambulance. A meeting to review injury management plans should occur at all racetracks. The injury management plan should include all emergency personnel and detail specific duties and locations. Track management should be involved and dedicated to instituting the best possible plan. 2 American Association of Equine Practitioners PERSONNEL Veterinarians' Veterinary staffing should be sufficient to accomplish the following tasks: observing horses in the paddock, observing warm ups on the track, being present at the starting gate, and observing horses post -race until they exit the track. A minimum of two veterinarians for the track on a race day is recommended. Veterinar- ians should be appropriately staged to respond to an incident during the running of the race. Horse Handler It is preferable that an experienced horse handler be present and available to accompany the veterinarian to an equine injury. Screening Personnel Adequate personnel should be available to man screens under the direction of the veterinarian. Screens need to be placed in the paddock, near the finish line, and in the equine ambulances. Placing screens around the racetrack is also recommended unless a chase vehicle and/or a utility vehicle such as a John Deere Gator are employed, in which case screens should be part of their equip- ment. Personnel should be trained as part of the overall injury management plan to rapidly respond in case of an incident. Training should include how and when to open the screens, how to properly place the screens, and how to hold the screens so that horses are not scared and a proper barrier is formed. 1 The Veterinarian in this document refers to the on track veterinarian responsible for equine emergency management titled as either commission, official, track or regulatory veterinarian. Thoroughbred Race Day Injury Management Guidelines 3 EQUIPMENT Chase Vehicle The ideal injury management plan places a chase vehicle on the racetrack to follow the field during the running of the race. It is preferred that it be staffed with a driver who is also capable of handling an injured horse. Almost all of the equipment listed below for the equine ambulance can be placed in the chase vehicle allowing for the most rapid response to an incident. On days when the truck cannot be navi- gated because of sloppy conditions, the vehicle should be staged at a location suitable for a prompt response. In the absence of a chase vehicle, a truck and/or utility vehicle is needed to transport the on -track veterinarian to the incident as quickly as possible. It is not acceptable for the veteri- narian to travel on foot unless the injury occurs close to the veterinarian's current position. Using the human ambulance to transport the veterinarian is not recommended. In an incident, the injured horse often will not be closely located to the jockey, presenting an unacceptable delay in the veterinarian's ability to help the injured horse. Equine Ambulances The equine ambulance should be staffed with a driver at all times when horses are on the track. This designated driver must be proficient in maneuvering and operating the ambulance. When responding to an emergency, the driver should position the ambulance between the horse and the viewing public, acting as a visual barrier. The equine ambulance should have the ability to lower the chassis for easy loading and unloading of the injured horse. It should also have a sliding center partition to stabilize a horse if needed and a barrier in the front to provide a safe area for personnel. The ambu- lance should be equipped with a winch to pull in a mat with a recumbent or deceased horse. It is recommended that racetracks have a back-up equine ambulance in case of a dual incident or mechanical failure of the primary ambulance. A horse trailer with a winch is suit- able and at some tracks may be needed to reach some locations like the paddock. Locations of the ambulances should be determined by the physical layout of the track. The equine ambulance or chase vehicle should be stocked with the following items: 1. 2. Medication box Kimzey legsaver splints (distal limb - short, carpal -long) 3. Compression boot(s) 4. Bandage material (disposable leg cottons, sterile non -adhesive pads, elastic support wraps, sheets) 5. Tourniquet 6. Halters and lead shanks 7. Ice, water, buckets, sponges and sweat scrapers 8. Blanket or tarp for covering a deceased horse until transport 9. Curtain, screens or portable barrier 10. Mat or rescue sled for transport of recumbent horse 11. Bolt cutters Emergency bags/boxes It is recommended that paddock and on track veterinarians carry an emergency bag at all times, permitting the most rapid response. An emergency box containing bandages, a halter, and shank should also be placed in the paddock. Screens and a tarp or blanket should be readily accessible in the paddock. It is ideal to secure an emergency box at the finish line area, especially if a chase truck is not being used. It should include all of the items listed for the emergency bag as well as bandage 4 American Association of Equine Practitioners material. If track configuration necessitates transport for the veterinarian observing horses returning for unsaddling, it should be provided to enable the veterinarian to help at an equine emergency and drive the trainer or groom to the injured horse. The emergency box, ice bucket, cooling blanket, Kimzey splint, recovery helmet, halter and shank may be loaded on the utility vehicle for the races. Screens should also be available at the finish line area. Emergency Bags should contain the following: 1. Sedative (Detomidine, Xylazine, Butorphanol) 2. Short -acting corticosteriod (Solu Medrol) 3. Euthanasia solution (Pentobarbitol/ Phenytoin and Succinylcholine). Note: Euthanasia solution should be segre- gated and distinctly marked without obscuring the manufacturer's label. A large bore needle is recommended for rapid delivery. 4. Needles and syringes (14G,16G, 18G, 20G needles & 3cc, 6cc, 12cc, 60cc syringes 5. Non -adhesive pads and vet wrap 6. Stethoscope 7. Vacutainer tubes, needles, and needle collars to collect blood samples The track veterinarian must be well versed regarding the conventional doses and routes of administration for all the emergency medications. Thoroughbred Race Day Injury Management Guidelines 5 COMMUNICATION Radios Racetrack personnel (veterinarians, stew- ards, outriders, and horse ambulance personnel) should all have two-way radios on the same channel for communication about incidents on the racetrack. Veterinarians may ideally have a separate channel for private conversation. Communication over radios near public areas should be short and avoid discussing details of an injury. Cell Phones Veterinarians also should have a group listing of cell phone numbers needed in emer- gency situations to enable private conversations. It is helpful to be able to contact the private attending veterinarian to affect appropriate transfer of the case. It may be appropriate to contact private practicing veterinarians for assistance on scene in some incidents. Media On race days, a veterinarian should be appointed to speak to the media regarding any inquiries about an incident. The veterinarian should follow the recommendations in the AAEP On Call document Key Messages for Serious Equine Injuries. 6 American Association of Equine Practitioners INJURY MANAGEMENT It should be noted that while the injured horse is on the racetrack, the regulatory veteri- narian is in charge of all operations related to the health and safety of horses and humans. Once the injured horse is removed from the track via ambulance, the care and custody of the injured horse should be immediately referred back to the horse's attending veterinarian for further care. Racetrack Main Track When an injury occurs on the track, the regulatory veterinarian should call the equine ambulance by radio and report the horse's number and location. The veterinarian should formulate the proper response regarding medi- cations and splinting. The equine ambulance response should be as quick as circumstances allow. The veterinarian should establish control of the horse by chemical and physical restraint to mitigate public perception and protect personnel and the horse from further injury. The regulatory veterinarian should be in charge and direct activities of any individuals assisting in the care of the injured horse. Arrangements should be in place with private practitioners should more elaborate equipment or supplies be needed on the track. For example, a heat stroke situation may require fluids. The injured horse should be loaded into the horse ambulance and additionally sup- ported by the center partition. Track personnel may help load a reluctant or unsteady horse. The regulatory veterinarian may stay with the affected horse until the case is transferred to the practicing veterinarian. Starting Gate A track veterinarian should observe horses in the post parade and at the starting gate. If a horse misbehaves and physically strikes the gate, or breaks through the gate, the track veterinarian must examine the horse. Evidence of injury such as wounds or lameness would warrant a recommendation to scratch the horse. In addition, suspicion of injury, as in the case of head trauma, can also warrant a scratch recommendation. The track veterinarian must exercise his or her professional judgment in these situations, erring on the side of caution when a horse's condition is not readily appar- ent. If an injury at the starting gate requires the ambulance to be summoned, care must be taken to protect the safety of the other horses on track. The regulatory veterinarian, in cooperation with the starter, should undertake measures to prevent injury to any other horses or personnel. Turf Incidents on the turf may present more difficult access for the equine ambulance. The ambulance driver should proceed to the appro- priate gap when informed of incident location by the regulatory veterinarian. The ambulance should be positioned as close to the horse as possible. It may be helpful for the veterinarian to have transportation (utility vehicle) in the infield for a quick response if a chase truck is not being used. Catastrophic Injury Management Prompt response to a catastrophic injury is mandatory. The regulatory veterinarian should make EVERY effort to load the injured horse into the ambulance before euthanasia. If loading is not possible, screens should be deployed. Tall screens are preferable and per- sonnel should be trained in proper placement. The ambulance may also be used as a visual barrier. Veterinarians should engage in profes- sional and humane conduct at all times. Chains or cables placed around the neck or limbs should never be used to load deceased Thoroughbred Race Day Injury Management Guidelines 7 horses. Horses should be rolled onto a mat and the mat then winched into the horse ambulance. Horses that expire on the racetrack should be screened from public view and covered, if necessary. Additionally, the designated area for deceased horses should be enclosed, totally screened, and secured. Multiple Incidents in the Same Race When there are multiple injuries in a race or an accident involving multiple horses, it is imperative that the track veterinarian take charge and communicate to all emergency personnel. Quick assessment of the situation is needed to provide directions for ambulance response, screening personnel, and emergency management of the injured horses. Communi- cation is key in these situations. Paddock The paddock veterinarian should be moni- toring horses for injury at all times when horses are present in the paddock. The veterinarian should carry the emergency medication bag and have access to the box previously described under equipment. A plan should be put in place with the stewards, outriders, security staff, screen handlers, the paddock judge and ambulance personnel for any incident requiring the horse ambulance. Practice runs should occur prior to a race meet to ensure that the ambulance can safely and efficiently respond to an emergency. The paddock typically is an area full of people in close proximity to the horses. Security should secure a path for the equine ambulance and direct people to safe locations. If necessary, the veterinarian should direct screening personnel, who have been previously trained, to adequately screen off the area. Other Incidents Heat Stroke The track veterinarian should perform a racetrack assessment of supplies to assist in the cooling of horses. Hoses, ice tubs, ice on utility vehicles, a water hose on the ambulance, cooling blankets, and rubbing alcohol should be available. The veterinarian should be avail- able to provide assistance to horses suffering heat exhaustion/heat stroke. Solu Medrol and/or detomidine IV administration may be warranted. In most cases, it is preferable to keep these horses moving to prevent recurrence of symp- toms. The horse ambulance may be used to transport an affected horse after its condition is stabilized. The symptomatic horse loaded into an ambulance represents a substantial safety hazard to itself as well as the handlers present. Veterinarians should be prepared to address questions from the media and the public regarding precautions and management of heat stress. Off Track: Pre- and Post -Race Horses can unexpectedly wind up in unpredictable locations on the grounds of the racetrack. It is advisable to evaluate the facility to determine how to manage an injured horse in areas not designated for horses, such as the parking lot and racetrack apron. Track veteri- narians may be called to an incident as horses are walking to the paddock. These incidents should be handled under the same guidelines as above. Horses also should be observed as they exit the track. A slow response is not appropriate. 8 American Association of Equine Practitioners TELEVISED RACE DAYS On big event days, it is recommended that extra veterinarians be employed. A team of specialists may also be added to the roster of regulatory veterinarians. This team may include veterinary surgeons and anesthesiologists. They may accompany the horse ambulance, help with splinting, and anesthetize recumbent horses. An additional meeting prior to a televised race day should occur to involve all added personnel. If a horse hospital is not located on the grounds of the racetrack, arrangements may be made to provide information on suitable surrounding hospitals. A choice of transporta- tion for an injured horse to an equine hospital may also be provided to the connections of any injured horse. When the AAEP On Call program is present, the track veterinarian should relay pertinent information regarding an incident or equine injury to the designated AAEP On Call spokesperson. Track veterinarians should convey the horse number, the limb involved, and an indication as to the severity of the injury to the On Call veterinarian. The On Call veteri- narian can then deliver this information to the broadcast team. One advantage of having two veterinarians attend the horse is that one can convey relevant injury information to the On Call veterinarian while the other is providing emergency care. Thoroughbred Race Day Injury Management Guidelines 9 APPENDIX Key Messages for Serious Equine Injuries If asked about the horse's health status before the race or procedures in place to protect the health of the participants: Equine athletes must pass a pre -race veterinary inspection. The inspection consists of an extended observation period during which horses are viewed in motion, given a hands-on exam, and observed in the paddock, the post parade and at the starting gate. The track veterinarian has the authority to scratch any horse at any time before the start of the race. If asked about the options for treating serious equine injuries: Because of the tremendous advances in equine medicine, more horses than ever before are recovering from serious musculoskeletal injuries that require surgery. Metal fixation plates, wire wraps, pins and screws are used to repair broken bones in horses, just as they are in humans. The major difference between horses and humans is that horses cannot understand or obey a doctor's instructions to "lie down" until an injury heals, so they are not very good patients. If the injury is life -threatening and euthanasia has occurred or is probable: There are some injuries from which a horse cannot recover, and for humane reasons, the horse must be euthanized. These injuries Call include certain types of bone fractures or soft -tissue damage in the legs, which compromise the horse's ability to stand or move. Prolonged use of slings, casts or braces prevents the horse's vital organs from functioning properly. This can produce a second life -threatening situation for an injured horse in the form of laminitis or colic. Extraordinary measures are often taken to try to save successful racehorses, such as Barbaro. Is the same done for other horses? Advances in veterinary medicine over the last few years have made it possible to save more horses from potentially life -threatening injuries. When a horse experiences an injury, the horse is first stabilized and examined, with the on -site veterinarians assessing the severity of the injury and the horse's prognosis for recovery. Most times, the attending veterinarian is able to consult with the horse's owner before a final decision in made. Sometimes, unfortunately, the most humane decision is to euthanize the horse. When possible, it is a decision made by the owner in consultation with the veterinarian. (Material Source: AAEP On Call Training Manual) 10 American Association of Equine Practitioners 4033 Iron Works Parkway I Lexington, KY 40511 859.233.0147 I fax: 859.233.1968 1 www.aaep.org Submit by Email Weld County Referral May 02, 2017 The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant: Jacob Varra Case Number: USR17-0024 Please Reply By: May 30, 2017 Planner: Diana Aungst Project: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Use Permit for Recreational Facilities and uses including, Race Tracks and Race Courses (Match Horse Racing) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District Location: North of and adjacent to CR 96 and east of and adjacent to CR 37 Parcel Number: 055106300024-R8947689 Legal: PART W2SW4 SECTION 6, T8N, R65W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan because: We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. See attached letter. Jeff Wilson, CED 05/05/2017 Signature Date Agency Farm Service Agency Farm 136191 Contract 10527B - is enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and any acreage that will not be devoted to the CRP must be bought out. This includes a refund of all prior payments plus interest and liquidated damages. Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO. 80631 (970) 353-6100 ext,3540 (970) 304-6498 fax Diana Aungst From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Roy Rudisill Tuesday, June 06, 2017 10:37 AM Diana Aungst Roy Rudisill; Michelle Martin Re: USR17-0024 Referral Follow up Flagged The only thing I would include from our office is that they work with the Fire District and Law Enforcement to prepare a response plan for events and that there is notification to those agencies prior to the event to plan for any consequence management. Director Roy Rudisill Weld County OEM 970-381-0417 Mobile 970-304-6540 Office From my iPhone On Jun 6, 2017, at 10:05, Diana Aungst <daungst@weldgov.com>wrote: Hi - Does your office have any conditions or comments on this USR? It is for horse racing. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Regards, Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue - Greeley, Colorado 80631 970-400-3524 Fax: (970) 304-6498 daungstt weldgov.com www.weldgov.com <image008.jpg><ilnagc004.png> <ilnagc005.png> <irnage006.png> 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. From: Kristine Ranslem Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2017 10:12 AM Subject: USR17-0024 Referral 1 We have received a case (USR17-0024) in which we ask that you review the material and send a referral to us. Please click on the link below and select "Search Applications" under the Planning tab. Input the record number. Please click the blue arrow next to the "Record Info" button at the top. Select Attachments and you will find all the information including the referral form to submit back to us. The following is a quick link to the case search: https://accela-aca.co.weld.co.us/citizenaccess/. The "Submit by Email" button on the Referral Form does not work in your Chrome web browser. Please use Internet Explorer to use this function. Alternatively in Chrome, you can save the document and attach it in an email to us. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at the number below. 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