HomeMy WebLinkAbout20172131.tiffMEMORANDUM
TO: Chris Gathman, Planning Services
DATE: April 18, 2017
FROM: Hayley Balzano, E.I., Development Engineer
SUBJECT: USR17-0012 Farmers Reservoir & Irrigation Company
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: Recreational Facility, public or commercial camping
This project is between County Road 43 & 47, and north of County Road 30.
Parcel number: 121304000022, 121309000017, 121310000008, 121310000019, 121310000021,
121311000003, 121311000017, 121314000001, 121315000009, 121322000006, & 121323000003
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 meets exception 1.a.12 for sites with
an unobstructed flow path to the FEMA floodplain channel.
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 site is in a FEMA regulatory floodplain. A flood hazard development permit is required for any
development in the floodplain. Contact the floodplain planner Diana Aungst at 970-353-6100.
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. (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)
MEMORANDUM
TO: Chris Gathman, Planning Services DATE: April 10, 2017
FROM: Evan Pinkham, Public Works
SUBJECT: USR17-0012 Farmers Res & Irrigation CO
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 Review Permit for Recreational
facilities and Uses including public or commercial camping (150 seasonal camping sites) in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District.
This project is north of CR 30 and is west of CR 47. Parcel numbers 121304000022, 121309000017,
121310000008, 121310000019, 121310000021, 121311000003, 121311000017, 121314000001,
121315000009, 121322000006, & 121323000003.
Access is from CR 47 & CR 43.
Access:
An Access Permit application was submitted with the application materials. Public Works will review the
application and provide an access permit and permit number if approved. Questions concerning access
requirements can be directed to Public Works access permit division.
Chapter 6, Sections 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 of the Weld County Engineering and Construction Criteria, offer
access design guidance. (This document can be found at:
https://www.weldclov.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server 6/File/Degartments/Publie/020Works/Enclineering/W
CECC%20Manual pdf Existing access points with change of use or new access points may or may not be
granted. Questions pertaining to access permits or access design shall be directed to the Public Works
Department.
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 not 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 47 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 43 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Road Classification Plan as a
collector road, which requires 80 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall delineate on the
site plan the future and existing right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of future right-
of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County.
County Road 32 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Road Classification Plan as a
collector road, which requires 80 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall delineate on the
site plan the future and existing right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of future right-
of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County.
County Road 49 is designated on the Weld County Classification Plan as an arterial road, which typically
requires 140ft of right-of-way at full build out. Weld County is currently in the process of widening this
corridor. The alignment of the road widening project varies along the section line for the corridor. Contact
public works for the location of the existing and future right of way and easements and delineate these on
the site plan.
The County Road 32 Section Line is estimated to have 60 feet of unmaintained section line right-of-way
per the Weld County GIS right-of-way map. The applicant shall delineate the existing right-of-way on the
site plan. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of right-of-way.
Traffic:
Latest ADT on 47 was taken on 7/31/2013 which counted 100 vpd with 34% trucks.
A traffic narrative was submitted with the application materials and indicated that there will be approximately
21 daily roundtrips. The expected traffic routes are east to CR 47 and west to CR 32 and distribution of
traffic is estimated to be 50-50.
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.
20 to 50 passenger vehicle round trips/day or less than 4 truck round trips/day:
• Access onto gravel roads includes 50 ft of road base or recycled asphalt.
• Access onto paved roads includes 100 ft of road base or recycled asphalt.
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:
No improvements agreement will be required as the anticipated traffic is less than 21 round truck trips/day
or 50 round passenger vehicle trips/day or if defined as a Site Plan Review (SPR). A development standard
will be applied to the recorded map indicating any impacts to the road must be mitigated by the owner. The
access on the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road including damages and/or
offsite tracking.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
A. The plan shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. County Road 47 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 43 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Road Classification Plan
as a collector road which requires 80 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate on the site plan the future and existing right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from
the edge of future right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public
Works)
3. County Road 32 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Road Classification Plan
as a collector road which requires 80 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate on the site plan the future and existing right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from
the edge of future right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public
Works)
4. County Road 49 is designated on the Weld County Classification plan as an arterial road which
typically requires 140ft of right-of-way at full build out. Weld County is currently in the process of
widening this corridor. The alignment of the road widening project varies along the section line for
the corridor. Contact Public Works for the location of the existing and future right of way and
easements and delineate these on the site plan. (Department of Public Works)
5. County Road 32 Section Line is shown to have 60 feet of unmaintained section line right-of-way
per the Weld County GIS right-of-way map. The applicant shall delineate the existing right-of-way
on the site plan. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of right-of-way. (Department of
Public Works)
6. Show and label the approved access(es) (APXX-XXXXX), and the appropriate turning radii on the
site plan. (Department of Public Works)
7. Show and label the approved tracking control on the site plan.
8. Show and label the entrance gate set back a minimum of 100ft from edge of shoulder. (Department
of Public Works)
9. Show and label the section line Right -of -Way as "CR Section Line Right of Way, not County
maintained" (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)
4. Access will be along unmaintained County right-of-way and maintenance of the right-of-way will not be
the responsibility of Weld County. (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: Ben Frissell, Environmental Health Services
Date: May 3, 20107
Re: USR17-0012 Haven Sporting Club (Camping)
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a Site Specific
Development Plan and Use By Special Review Permit for Recreational facilities and
Uses including public or commercial camping (150 seasonal camping sites) in the
A(Agricultural) Zone District.
The applicant states the camping facilities will be operated from April through Labor
Day. Bottled water and portable toilets will be provided. There will be no dump station
on the property and individual camper units are self-contained.
If the camping facilities operate longer than 6 months then a permanent adequate water
supply and septic system will be needed.
We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as
development standards:
1 All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and
Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.) shall be stored and removed for final disposal
in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination.
2 No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not
meant to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid
waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.
3 Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls
fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other potential
nuisance conditions. The facility shall operate in accordance with Chapter 14,
Article 1 of the Weld County Code.
4. Fugitive dust should attempt to be confined on the property. Uses on the
Health Administration
Vital Records
lot: 9/0 304 6410
Fax: 9/0-301-64 I'2
Public Health &
Clinical Services
Icic: 9/0 304 6420
Fax: 910-304-64 16
Environmental Health
Services
Tele:970-304-6415
Fux: 970-304-6411
Communication,
Education & Planning
Tele: 970-.304-6470
Fox: 970-304-6452
Emergency Preparedness
8 Response
Te le: 970-304-6470
Fax: 970-304-6462
Public Health
property should comply with the Colorado Air Quality Commission's air quality
regulations.
5. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the
Commercial Zone as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S.
6. Adequate drinking, handwashing and toilet facilities shall be provided for
employees of the facility, at all times. Any septic system located on the property
must comply with all provisions of the Weld County Code, pertaining to Onsite
Waste Water Treatment Systems.
7. In the event the facility installs a water system and that water system serves
more 25 persons on a daily basis the water system shall comply with the
Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations (5 CCR 1003-1).
8. For 10 or less customers or visitors per day, 2 or less full time employees on site,
or temporary use (under 6 months a year) 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.
9. RV units that have self-contained sewage disposal, shall dispose of sewage at
an approved off -site facility.
10.A Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan, prepared in accordance
with the applicable provisions of 40 CFR, Part 112, shall be available on site.
11.All potentially hazardous chemicals must be handled in a safe manner in
accordance with product labeling. All chemicals must be stored secure, on an
impervious surface, and in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
12. Secondary containment shall be constructed around tanks to provide
containment for the largest single tank and sufficient freeboard to contain
precipitation. Secondary containment shall be sufficiently impervious to contain
any spilled or released material. Secondary containment devices shall be
inspected at regular intervals and maintained in good condition. All secondary
containment will comply with the Rule provisions of the State Underground and
Above Ground Storage Tank Regulations.
13. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and
Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
PROJECT:
MEMORANDUM
TO: Chris Gathman DATE: March 29, 2017
FROM: Diana Aungst, CFM
SUBJECT: USR17-0012, Farmer's Reservoir - camping
A Site Specific Development Plan and Use By Special Review Permit for Recreational facilities and Uses
including public or commercial camping (150 seasonal camping sites) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
PARCEL: multiple (around Milton Reservoir)
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1. Any improvements, grading, paving, new construction, etc. in the floodplain requires a Flood Hazard
Development Permit. (Department of Planning Services - Floodplain)
DELINEATE ON THE PLAT:
1. Show the floodplain and floodway (if applicable) boundaries on the map. Label the floodplain
boundaries with the FEMA Flood Zone and FEMA Map Panel Number or appropriate study.
(Department of Planning Services - Floodplain)
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
1. A Flood Hazard Development Permit is required for all construction or development occurring in
the floodplain or floodway as delineated on Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FIRM Community Panel Map #08123C -1935E effective date January 20, 2016 (Milton Reservoir
Floodplain). Any development shall comply with all applicable Weld County requirements,
Colorado Water Conservation Board requirements as described in Rules and Regulations for
Regulatory Floodplains in Colorado, and FEMA regulations and requirements as described in 44
CFR parts 59, 60, and 65. The FEMA definition of development is any man-made change to
improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to buildings or other structures,
mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation, drilling operations, or storage of equipment
and materials. (Department of Planning Services - Floodplain)
2. FEMA's floodplain boundaries may be updated at any time by FEMA. Prior to the start of any
development activities, the owner should contact Weld County to determine if the floodplain
boundaries have been modified. (Department of Planning Services - Floodplain)
Submit by Email
Weld County Referral
March 23, 2017
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: FARMERS RES & IRRIGATION CO Case Number: USR17-0012
Please Reply By: April 20, 2017 Planner: Chris Gathman
Project: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use By Special Review Permit for Recreational facilities
and Uses including public or commercial camping (150 seasonal camping sites) in the A (Agricultural)
Zone District.
Location: West of and adjacent to CR 47 and approximately 1,150 feet north of CR 30.
Parcel Number: Multiple Parcels
Legal: PART OF THE N2 SECTION 10 AND PART OF SECTIONS 11, 14, 15, 22 AND 23, ALL IN T3N,
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.
n
We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our Comprehensive
Plan because:
We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
See attached letter.
Signature Mike Grooms Date 4/20/2017
Agency
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO. 80631 (970) 353-6100 ext,3540 (970) 304-6498 fax
COLORADO
Parks and Wildlife
Department of Natural Resources
Fort Collins - Area 4
317 West Prospect Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526-2003
P 970.472.4300 I F 970.472.4458
April 20, 2017
Weld County Planning Department
Attn: Kristine Ranslem
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80613
kranslem@weldgov.com
Subject: Milton Reservoir Recreation Lease URS17-0012
Dear Ms. Ranslem,
Thank you for the opportunity for Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to review and submit comments regarding
a recreational lease at Milton Reservoir in Weld County, Colorado. We are familiar with the site, and have
reviewed the proposed project documents submitted by Weld County Planning Department, dated March 23,
2017. After reviewing the proposed project documents, we see that the proposed lease could have significant
impacts on the black -tailed prairie dogs and burrowing owls (State Species of Special Concern and State
Threatened Species respectfully). In addition, CPW has documented numerous raptor nests within the
proposed site.
If the project proceeds as described in the proposed project documents, the CPW recommends that:
• Ground -breaking construction does not occur between March 15 and October 31 when burrowing
owls may be present.
• Noxious weed and re -vegetation management plans are developed and implemented in areas where
there will be ground disturbance due to construction activities.
• No surface occupancy within a 1/3 mile radius of active red-tailed hawk nests. Establish a seasonal
restriction to human encroachment within a 1/3 mile radius of active nests from February 15
through July 15.
• No human encroachment or disturbance within 0.5 mile of any active bald eagle nest site from
November 15 to July 31 of each year.
• No surface occupancy within 0.25 mile of any active bald eagle winter night roost or human
encroachment or disturbance within 0.5 mile of any eagle winter roost site from November 15 to
February 28 of each year.
• Conduct bald eagle night roost surveys between November 15 and March 15 to assess winter
concentration areas and avoid disturbing bald eagles during construction.
• No human encroachment or disturbance within a 1/3 mile radius of white pelican breeding colony
between April and August.
Black -tailed Prairie Dog
CPW strongly recommends that any impact or removal of black -tailed prairie dogs are carefully considered.
Black -tailed prairie dogs serve as an important species on the ecological landscape. They serve as an
important prey species for many raptors and other mammals, their burrows provide habitat for burrowing
owls, and there are strong and often differing public opinions regarding removal efforts of prairie dog colonies.
Bob D. Broscheid, Director, Colorado Parks and Wildlife • Parks and Wildlife Commission: Robert W. Bray • Jeanne Home
John Howard, Vice -Chair • Dale Pizel • James Pribyl, Chair • James Vigil • Dean Wingfield • Michelle Zimmerman, Secretary • Alex Zipp
Efforts to remove the animals from a parcel may be met with strong resistance from individuals and/or
organized groups. From a biological standpoint, prairie dogs are considered a keystone species in prairie
ecosystems. Studies indicate that the burrow system created by prairie dogs provide essential habitat for
literally dozens of other vertebrate groups.
The National Wildlife Federation has petitioned the U.S, Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to list black -tailed
prairie dogs as a threatened or endangered species on the federal roster. In Colorado, black -tailed prairie
dogs are allowed to be taken to alleviate nuisance/damage situations on private property. Trapping/transplant
efforts or euthanasia are legal options for prairie dog removal. The prairie dogs on site should either be moved
to another location alive or humanely euthanized before onset of construction. A permit from CPW is required
before any prairie dogs may be transported from the site alive and there are reporting requirements for any
euthanized prairie dog that is donated to a raptor rehabilitation center or other such facility. If poisoning or
gassing in the burrows is done it is recommended that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service be contacted at 303-
275-2370 to determine if a black footed ferret survey is required for the site location.
Burrowing owl
Burrowing owls are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Additionally, burrowing owls are on Colorado's Threatened Species List. The species rely heavily on burrows
from black -tailed prairie dog colonies. Burrowing owl surveys are recommended if destruction or poisoning
of prairie dog burrows will occur between March 15th and October 31st of any year. Recommended "Survey
Protocol and Actions to Protect Nesting Burrowing Owls" is available through CPW.
The species is considered primarily a summer resident of Colorado and a casual winter resident on the eastern
plains of Colorado. The critical nesting period for burrowing owls occurs between March 15 and October 31.
During this time breeding females occupy burrows, generally in active prairie dog towns, to nest and fledge
their young. Females tend to raise one brood per year. Nesting owls will return to the same prairie dog town
to nest year after year unless the town is destroyed.
If possible, construction in and around prairie dog colonies should be sequenced to avoid critical nesting
periods for burrowing owls. If it should be necessary to break ground during the critical nesting periods for
burrowing owls, impacted prairie dog towns should be surveyed for burrowing owls by a biologist certified for
such work prior to onset of construction. If owls are found to occupy prairie dog towns, the active burrows
should be protected as specified by accepted guidelines. The CPW recommends that burrowing owl clearance
surveys are conducted beginning in March, and prior to prairie dog control measures (see attachment: CDOW's
"Recommended Survey Protocol and Actions to Protect Nesting Burrowing Owls").
Bald Eagle Active Nest Site
An active bald eagle nest site is a specific location in which a pair of bald eagles has at least attempted to
nest within the last five years. Any nest location that can be directly tied to courtship, breeding, or brooding
behavior is considered active. A buffer zone extends 0.5 miles around a known active nest. CPW has two
stipulations to protect these sites:
a) restricted surface occupancy (RSO) within 0.25 mile of any active bald eagle nest site, and
b) no human encroachment or disturbance within 0.5 mile any active bald eagle nest site from November 15 to
July 31 of each year.
Bald Eagle Roost Site
Bald eagle roost sites are defined as groups of (or individual) trees that provide diurnal and/or nocturnal
perches for wintering bald eagles. These trees are usually the tallest available in the wintering area and are
primarily located in riparian habitats. CPW two stipulations to protect these sites:
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a) no surface occupancy within 0.25 mile of any active bald eagle winter night roost, and
b) no human encroachment or disturbance within 0.5 mile any active bald eagle winter roost site from November
15 to February 28 of each year.
Bald Eagle Winter Concentration Area
Bald eagle winter concentration areas are defined as existing winter range where eagles concentrate between
November 15 and March 15. Bald eagle winter movements are highly variable as they are influenced by
changes in weather and prey availability. Therefore, bald eagle distribution and abundance may change
quickly during the winter and between winters. If construction activities or maintenance activities must occur
between November 15 and March 15 CPW recommends daily bald eagle night roost surveys and monitoring to
avoid disturbing bald eagles during construction.
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) may have concerns that the proposed lease activities (i.e.
waterskiing, hunting, shooting range, lodging) and any new construction projects may result in the take (nest
abandonment, loss of eggs, chicks) of a bald eagles or their offspring. Bald eagle nests are protected by the
Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Any work within a nest buffer area
and within the nesting season may require a permit under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.
Consultation with the USFWS is highly recommended. Currently CPW has documented three active bald eagle
nests located on the western portion of Milton Reservoir. The legal description coordinates and aerial photo
for nests are provided below. The white circles depict the location of active bald eagle nests.
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White Pelican Colony
Milton Reservoir harbors one of Colorado's largest white pelican breeding colonies. White pelicans are highly
sensitive to human intrusions into and around breeding colonies, which cause desertions, especially during
courtship and early incubation. Throughout incubation and brooding periods, disturbed parents leave nests,
exposing eggs and young to temperature extremes and predation. Loud and close passes from watercraft,
motor vehicles and pedestrians can cause upflights from the colony. Feeding and loafing flocks on bodies of
water and peninsulas are also dispersed by approach of motor boats (Johnson and Sloan 1976, Boellstorff et
al. 1988).
The initiation of pedestrian traffic, camping, hunting and watercraft activities near breeding colonies should
take account of pelicans' susceptibility to human disturbance. CPW recommends no human encroachment or
disturbance within a 113 mile radius of white pelican breeding colonies between April 1 and August 31. Milton
Reservoir has two documented staging areas for breeding white pelicans. Both of these locations are located
on and around the two peninsulas which are located on the western portion of the reservoir. Below are the
longitude and latitude coordinates of both peninsulas as well as an aerial photo for both locations. Both
peninsulas are depicted by the blue dots on the aerial photo.
North Peninsula
40.22514N
-104.65157W
South Peninsula
40.23087N
-104.65271W
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Weed Management
Noxious weeds reduce property value and wildlife habitat. Equipment should be cleaned periodically to
remove weed seeds even if no weeds are recognized. It is recommended that noxious weeds are actively
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eradicated. A working weed management and disturbed area reclamation plan should be developed and
implemented throughout construction and until all disturbed areas are properly re -vegetated to prevent
erosion and invasions by weeds. The applicant may want to contact the Weld County Weed Inspector to
facilitate development of reclamation and weed management plans for the development.
We appreciate being given the opportunity to comment. Please feel free to contact District Wildlife Manager
Mike Grooms at 970.692.4028 or via email at michael.grooms@state.co.us should you have any questions or
require additional information.
Sincerely,
Ty Petersburg
Area Wildlife Manager- Area 4
CC: M. Grooms- DWM Greeley South, M. Vieira- Terrestrial Biologist, M. Sherman- Terrestrial Biologist, J.
George- Sr. Terrestrial Biologist, T. Kroening- NE Deputy Regional Manager, M. Leslie- NE Regional Manager,
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