HomeMy WebLinkAbout20131763.tiffSITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL
REVIEW (USR) APPLICATION
FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE
RECEIPT # /AMOUNT # /s
APPLICATION RECEIVED BY
DATE RECEIVED:
CASE # ASSIGNED: ` a
PLANNER ASSIGNED:
Parcel Number 1 0 5 7- 0 1- 0- 0 0- 0 3 4 & 105712200087
(12 digit number - found on Tax I.D. information, obtainable at the Weld County Assessor's Office, or www.co.weld.co.us)
PT NW4 12-4-66 LOT B REC EXEMPT RE -3724 (2.2R), &
Legal Description Pt s2 Lying w of Farmers Independent Ditc Section 1 , Township 4 North, Range 66 West
Zone District: AG , Total Acreage: 258.5 , Flood Plain: No , Geological Hazard: No
Airport Overlay District: No
FEE OWNER(S) OF THE PROPERTY:
Name: Prado View DiaryMark Vander Dussen
Work Phone # 909-226-2233 Home Phone #
Address: 23360 WCR 35
Address:
City/State/Zip Code LaSalle, CO 92880
Email mvd@mail.oswi.net
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Work Phone # Home Phone # Email
Address:
Address:
City/State/Zip Code
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Work Phone # Home Phone # Email
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City/State/Zip Code
APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT (See Below: Authorization must accompany applications signed by Authorized Agent)
Name: AGPROfessionals, LLC -- Glen Czaplewski
Work Phone # 970-535-9318 Home Phone #
Address: 4350 Highway 66
Address:
City/State/Zip Code Longmont, CO 80504
Email 9czaplewski@agpros.com
PROPOSED USE:
We are proposing using the site as a 7,500 head dairy farm. This number includes both milking and support
animals.
I (We) hereby depose and state under penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals, and/or plans submitted
with or contained within the application are true and correct to the best of my (our)knowledge. Signatures of all
fee owners of property must sign this application. If an Authorized Agent signs, a letter of authorization from all
fee owners must be included with the application. If a corporation is the fee owner, notarized evidence must be
included indicating that theaj9riatory has to legal authority to sign for the corporation.
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pet$i�r{ tr the amity upon b•Yralf of . bic l RI: persor4) arid, executed the rstrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of iho State or Cali -ferule that the foregoIng
paragraph is true and correct.
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AGPROfessionals, LLC
DEVELOPERS OF AGRICULTURE
January 10, 2013
To Whom It May Concern:
I have contracted with AGPROfessionals, LLC to process all work related to obtaining a
Use by Special Review for a 7,500 head dairy in Weld County, Colorado.
AGPROfessionals, LLC is authorized to represent the Prado View Investments Company,
L.P. throughout this process. I hereby attest that I am legally permitted to grant such
authorizatoin on behalf of Prado View Investments Company, L.P. Furthermore, I
authorize the release of any records necessary to complete this process.
Sincerely,
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970.535.9318 / office o 970.535.9854 / fax o www.agpros.com
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Notice of Inquiry
Development within an Intergovernmental Agreement
Urban Growth Boundary
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Type of Inquiry
The above person inquired about developing a parcel of land inside your designated Intergovernmental
Agreement Urban Growth Boundary. This person has been referred to your community by Weld County
Planning to discuss development options on this site.
Weld County Comments:
Town/City Comments: 12/11/2012 The Town Board has chosen to havt the applicant pi occcd ith
the development through Weld County following their regulations, but to continue to keep the town
involved throughout the process. Concerns emphasized were the impact related issues involving odor,
traiuc, oust control, and'fuiure annexation when feasible and In cite event of L. 'MUM a of the dAll.).
Signature of Weld County Planner Signature of Town/City R1 e(�resentative
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It is the applicant's responsibility to return the completed form to Weld County.
White copy: Applicant; Yellow Copy: Town/City; Pink Copy: Weld County
Weld County Planning Department
1555 N 17"' Ave, Greeley, CO 80631 - (970) 353-6100, ext. 3540 - (970) 304-6498 Fax
SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL
REVIEW (USR) QUESTIONNAIRE
The following questions are to be answered and submitted as part of the USR application. If a
question does not pertain to your use, please respond with "not applicable", with an explanation as to
why the question is not applicable.
I . Explain, in detail, the proposed use of the property.
Historically, the site has been used as a 20,000 head feedlot located on 143.5 acres. The
facility is permitted as a Non -Conforming Use by Weld County under NCU 368. This proposal
is for a Use by Special Review permit for a 7,500 head dairy and dairy heifer feedlot; the total
animal units will be 7,500 animal units. The applicant is proposing to redesign the facility
using existing and new infrastructure. Approximately 50% of the total head will be milking
cows with the remainder being support stock. Activities will include milking dairy cows;
feeding, housing and raising replacement stock; storing and processing feed; storing and
maintaining dairy equipment; and farming. Supporting infrastructure includes buildings and
corrals for livestock husbandry, equipment storage, maintenance facilities, waste management
control strictures and employee housing.
An existing feed mill and supporting feeding facilities will be incorporated into the proposed
dairy.
In addition, the 115 acre property to the south will be included for dairy related compost and
manure storage as well as farming activities.
The facility will be operated under applicable local, state and federal regulations. The facility
will also use standard and traditional operating procedures and best management practices
consistent for dairy farming.
2. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code,
Chapter 22 (Comprehensive Plan).
Sec. 22-2-20. Agriculture Goals and Policies
A. Policy 2.3. Encourage development of agriculture and agriculturally related businesses and
industries in underdeveloped areas where existing resources can support a higher level of
economic activity. Agricultural businesses and industries include those related to ranching,
confined animal production, farming, greenhouse industries, landscape production and agri-
tainment or agri-tourism uses.
The proposed use is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan through the
encouragement of agriculture and agriculturally related businesses.
The facility is an agricultural business related to confined animal production, specifically the
dairy and feedlot industry. The property use is necessary in Weld County to preserve the
agricultural economic base historically attributed to the area.
3. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code,
Chapter 23 (Zoning) and the zone district in which it is located.
This proposal meets the intent of the agricultural zone district where the site is located. A
livestock confinement operation exceeding four (4) animal units per acre is permitted in the A
(Agricultural) zone district as a Use -by -Special Review. Currently, there are several similar
uses in the area including an existing feedlot on the site and a seed production facility adjacent
to the property to the southeast of the site. Public health, safety and welfare are protected
through adherence to applicable county, state and federal regulations and requirements and
conditions of this permit.
4. What types of uses surround the site? Explain how the proposed use is consistent and
compatible with surrounding land uses.
Agricultural uses that surround this site are primarily crop farming, hay production, cattle
grazing, and rural residential. The property is near currently undeveloped land annexed by the
City of Evans and is within the Urban Growth Boundary of the Town of LaSalle. This proposal
is compatible with the surrounding agricultural uses and the Weld County Comprehensive Plan.
Describe, in detail, the following:
a. Number of people will use this site?
It is proposed that 25-35 full-time employees will be at this site.
b. Number of employees proposed to be employed at this site?
It is proposed that 25-35 full-time employees will be employed at this site in the future
depending on business conditions.
c_ Hours of operation?
The facility is projected to be operational Monday -Sunday, twenty-four hours per day.
d. Type and number of structures to be erected (built) on this site?
The structures to be built at the facility include a dairy parlor, hospital barn, commodity
barn, shop, hay barns, wastewater storage ponds and livestock pens and associated
appurtenances associated with the dairy operation. Initially, the dairy will have a single
cross vent barn. A second cross vent barn may be built in the future.
e. What type and number of animals, if any, will be on this site?
At fill build out 7,500 cows are proposed for the site. This number will include mature
dairy cows and support animals.
f Kind of vehicles (type, size, weight) that will access this site and how often?
Typical vehicles accessing this site include feed and hay delivery trucks, semi-
tractor/trailers, employee and owner vehicles, animal product vendors, and ag-related
equipment. Operating equipment includes typical farming equipment, tractors, loaders
and attachments. The following numbers are anticipated on the site.
Semi -Tractor Milk frailty: 3 /24hr dm'
("ommodilr bucks: 1-2 /c/av
Manure/Compost/Bedding: 1 -?/darn
Livestock iranspottalion as needed
Rendering Truck as needed
Employees Daily
g. Who will provide fire protection to the site?
LaSalle Fire Protection District will provide fire protection.
h. What is the water source on the property? (Both domestic and irrigation)
There is currently a CWCWD tap at the facility.
i. Sewage disposal system on the property? (Existing and proposed).
There are some existing septic systems at the residences. A new commercial septic is
proposed for the new dairy parlor.
j. If storage or warehousing is proposed, what type of items will be stored?
Storage and warehousing is not proposed to be a main activity of this request.
However, storage of feed and feed equipment, service and miscellaneous business
supplies will be stored on site to accommodate daily business requirements.
Explain the proposed landscaping for the site.
The landscaping shall be separately submitted as a landscape plan map as part of the
application submittal. This is an existing facility, there is no further landscaping planned with
this permit application.
7. Explain any proposed reclamation procedures when termination of the Use by Special
Review activity occurs.
Reclamation procedures include compliance with applicable state re<gulations to manage solid
manure and stormwater runoff until all relative material is adequately removed. Should the
facility be permanently discontinued for use as a dairy operation, it would be marketed under
applicable county planning and zoning regulations to its greatest and best use.
8. Explain how the storm water drainage will be handled on the site.
Storm water drainage will be handled by the proposed wastewater retention structures and
diversions. These components will be designed to meet all required regulations. Specific
details regarding storm water management will be outlined in the Prelunincn_r Waste Svsiem
Design.
9. Explain how long it will take to construct this site and when construction and
landscaping is scheduled to begin.
Construction of the new facility will begin immediately upon approval of the Use by Special
Review permit; it will take approximately one year to complete the plan.
10. Explain where storage and/or stockpile of wastes will occur on this site.
The manure produced at the facility will be stored in a pen and hauled off and provided to local
farmers. Storm water and process wastewater will be collected into wastewater retention
structures. All proposed storm water structures are designed to meet all required regulations.
No hazardous material storage is proposed for this site. Storm water and wastewater will be
periodically land applied at agronomic rates. A local rendering service will remove mortalities
as needed. Debris and refuse will be collected and removed by a local trash service, such as
Waste Management or similar provider.
AGPROfessionals, LLC
DEVELOPERS OF AGRICULTURE
Prado View Dairy
Traffic Narrative
Typical vehicles accessing this site include feed and hay delivery trucks, semi-
tractor/trailers for milk pick up, employee and owner vehicles, animal product vendors,
and ag-related equipment. Traffic leaving the site will proceed south on 35 until it
intersects US 85. Operating equipment includes typical farming equipment, tractors,
loaders and attachments. The following numbers are anticipated on the site.
Semi -Tractor Milk Trailer: 3 /24hr day
Commodity Trucks: 1-2 /day
Manure/Compost/Bedding: 1-2/day
Livestock transportation — as needed
Rendering Truck — as needed.
Employees — Daily
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4350 Highway 66 Longmont, CO 80504
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Prado Dairy
Weld County, CO
Preliminary Waste System
Design
Prepared by:
AG
PRO
4350 Highway 66
Longmont, CO 80504
970-535-9318
17 January 2013
Summary
This analysis covers the preliminary design recommendations for a waste management
system for the Prado Dairy in Weld County, Colorado. The proposed facility will consist
of an approximate 7,500 head dairy. The size of the dairy means it will be considered a
large Confined Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO). There will be a manure composting
area located on a separate lot immediately to the south of the main diary facility across
Weld County Road 48. The facility is subject to the Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment (CDPH&E) regulations. This preliminary design meets the
requirements set forth in those regulations.
Project Description
The site is located in Weld County, Colorado approximately'/ of a mile south east of the
town of LaSalle, Colorado. The facility is located in the part of the South 1/2 of Section 1,
Township 4 North, Range 66 West of the 6th Principle Meridian, Lying West of the
Farmers Independent Ditch. The site, which is approximately 101 acres of production
area, will include approximately 58.60 acre feet of runoff containment area. The
composting area is approximately 15 acres located on part of the Northwest corner of
Section 12, Township 4 North, Range 66 West of the 6th Principle Meridian. The
composting area will be served by an additional pond with an additional 5.59 acres of
storage.
Design Objectives
The waste management plan for the Prado Dairy will consist of expanded water and
process generated water storage pond in the north east corner of the facility and a newly
constructed and expand existing water storage ponds in the south and central part of the
property in down gradient areas of the topography. These ponds will be constructed to
contain runoff from the open lot and commodity storage areas. The ponds will be
dewatered to farm ground owned by the dairy as well as to adjacent property owners as
needed. Water will be applied to cropped fields at agronomic rates a s a fertilizer
according to a nutrient management plan that will meet State requirements.
Hydrology and Hydraulics
This waste management system is designed to contain the 25-yr, 24 -hour or 10 -year, 10 -
day storm event (ponds vary on design requirement) as determined from the TAPS
weather data. The required capacity was determined using the spreadsheet 313Pond.XLS
"RECTANGULAR WASTE STORAGE POND DESIGN COMPUTATIONS"
developed by John Andrews, NRCS State Conservation Engineer for Colorado. The
spreadsheet uses a monthly balance approach accounting for precipitation inputs, as well
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as evaporation and pumped draw -downs during the summer irrigation season for the
outputs.
All waste water will be generated from the lot area, feed and commodity area and paved
lot areas. Calculations include water that falls directly onto the ponds. All precipitation
that does not fall directly on these areas will be diverted away from the containment area
and will flow into the natural depressions.
The 25 -year, 24 -hour storm event for Greeley, CO is 3.40 inches. Using the NRCS
runoff curve numbers of 90 for earthen lots and 97 for paved lots, the following
information was generated:
Using an earthen lot area of 101 acres, and a NRCS curve number of 90, the runoff yield
is 2.35 inches, resulting in 19.76 acre-feet of runoff. Precipitation falling directly onto the
pond surface during the design storm contributes an additional 7.66 acre-feet. Additional
storage volume is accounted for to contain runoff from normal precipitation events and
process water from the milking and cleaning operations. It is estimated that the parlor
produces approximately 24,000 gallons when milking approximately 2,600 head. This
equates to approximately 9.23 gallons per cow per day. Accumulation of precipitation
and process water during 6 winter months is estimated to be 17.17 acre-feet.
Storage Pond
The ponds are rectangular in shape and will be lined with a compacted clay liner. An
emergency spillway will be installed to comply with Regulation 5 CCR 1002-
61.17(5)(c)(ix)(C). Spill protection will be installed in all pond inlets to ensure that the
flow of water into the pond does not erode and compromise the integrity of the pond
liner. The system is designed to be dewatered frequently during the summer of each year
and dewatered as low as possible prior to each winter. The ponds have been designed to
handle the normal runoff and process water and still maintain capacity for the design
storm. The water level must be kept below the working depth marked on the staff gauge
to ensure adequate storage capacity for runoff from the design storm.
Diversions and Conveyances
All diversions will be sized and constructed to handle flows from the design storm event.
Conveyances will be in place to the pond to allow for transfer of water from the parlor.
All conveyance structures will be sized to handle the projected flows.
Geotechnical Recommendations
The soil survey indicated that the site is underlain predominantly by sandy soils, namely
Julesburg Sandy Loam. The soil survey also indicates that the soils are Valent sand and
Vona sandy loam in parts of the dairy.
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Subsurface explorations have been conducted. The pond design allows for a 4 feet
setback from ground water to the bottom of the liner to comply with Regulation 5 CCR
1002-81.8(6)(a)(i)(b). The bores have been made into piezometers and the groundwater
levels will continue to be monitored over time.
Land Application
The proposed waste storage pond will be dewatered to farm ground owned by the dairy
and transferred to 3'd parties as needed. All wastewater will be applied at agronomic
rates as defined in the facility's Nutrient Management Plan. Average water production
estimates were generated from the spreadsheet 313Pond.XLS "RECTANGULAR
WASTE STORAGE POND DESIGN COMPUTATIONS". This takes into account
process wastewater generation at a rate of 24,000 gallons/day when milking 2,600 cows.
In an average year, 37 acre-feet of wastewater will be generated. The amount of irrigated
crop land needed to utilize this wastewater in a conservative manner is 124 acres of
alfalfa and 244 acres of corn silage. In order to utilize the 21.59 acre-feet of runoff
generated in the design storm event, 72 acres of sprinkler irrigated alfalfa and 142 acres
of corn silage are needed. Approximately 21,714 tons (46% DM as applied) of manure
will be generated annually. This manure will be given away to local farmers for use in
their cropping operations.
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Appendices
• Pond Sizing Spreadsheet
• Proposed Drawing
• Aerial View
• USGS Topographic map
• Soils map
• Soil survey engineering properties
• Hydrologic Soils
• Manure generation table
• Land application requirements
• Subsurface exploration trip reports
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Hice-Idler - CDOT, Gloria [gloria.hice-idler@state.co.us]
Monday, April 08, 2013 12:24 PM
Michelle Martin
Re: USR13-0012/Prado View
The revised request does not change my earlier comments.
On Tue, Mar 19, 2013 at 11:35 AM, Hice-Idler - CDOT, Gloria <gloria.hice-idler@state.co.us> wrote:
Michelle,
CDOT is not a fan of the CR 48 access onto US 85. In the past we've discouraged development from using it
and in fact, I think the County required one of the businesses in the business park to go to CR 46. If CR 48 is
the way the applicant will get to US 85, we need to have some kind of traffic analysis completed to determine if
their volume increases traffic at the intersection by more than 20%.
We will also need to determine if highway improvements might be necessary. If recall correctly, the turn lanes
at this location are substandard.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Gloria Hice-Idler
Region 4 Permit Manager
State of Colorado, CDOT Region 4 Permits
1420 2nd Street, Greeley, CO 80631
office: 970.350.21481 cell: 970.381.24751 fax: 970.350.2198
email: Gloria.Hice-Idler@state.co.us
*PLEASE NOTE: As of October 8, 2012, my email changed to Gloria.Hice-IdlerPstate.co.us. Please update
your address book accordingly. Thank you!
Gloria Hice-Idler
Region 4 Permit Manager
State of Colorado, CDOT Region 4 Permits
1420 2nd Street, Greeley, CO 80631
office: 970.350.21481 cell: 970.381.24751 fax: 970.350.2198
email: Gloria.Hice-Idler@state.co.us
*PLEASE NOTE: As of October 8, 2012, my email changed to Gloria.Hice-Idler@state.co.us. Please update
your address book accordingly. Thank you!
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AGPROfessionals, LLC
DEVELOPERS OF AGRICULTURE
March 25, 2013
Troy Swain
Weld County Department of Planning Services
1555 N 17th St.
Greeley, CO 80631
RE: Prado View Dairy Supplemental Materials.
AGPRO Project # 3006-04
Dear Troy:
Thank you for your comments regarding the Seven Day Completeness Review. Please
accept the attached supplemental materials and comments and proceed to technical
review.
Nuisance Management Plan: Attached is a signed Nuisance Management Plan.
Land Application: Formal agreements for the delivery of land application sites are being
negotiated. Below is a timeline prepared by AGPROfessional's Senior Agronomist,
Janine Baratta, regarding the availability of wastewater application sites. This plan
assumes average wastewater production. Best management practices can be implemented
to extend the usable life of the current availability of land application sites beyond the
2016 date provided below.
2013 - No production
Assume start-up date of April 1, 2014
Maximum pond volume allowed to hold 25/24 - 38 acre-feet. Assume
2.3 acre-feet of pumping from compost pond each year to maintain 25/24
volume.
Year 1 - 2014. 533 cows, 8,000 gpd. By end of December, 18 acre-feet
in pond. No pumping required.
Year 2 - 2015. 1,066 cows, 16,000 gpd. Pond starts with 18 acre-feet
on January 1. Pumping will be required in July of 2015, at 14.8 ac -ft.
Fields can take 17 acre-feet of water applied to corn, 30 acre-feet if
applied to alfalfa.
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Year 3 - 2016. 1,600 cows, 24,000 gpd. Pond starts with 30.61 acre-
feet on January 1. 34 acre-feet will need to be pumped this year, plus
2.3 ac -ft from compost area. More crop land will be needed. 211 acres
of corn or 122 acres of alfalfa is needed. If applying to corn, 19.3 acre-
feet (6.3 mill gal) needs to be given away unless more acreage is
acquired. If half corn, half alfalfa, 15 ac -ft (5 mill gal) needs to be given
away.
Legacy Manure: Attached is another copy of the draft remediation previously provided
by AGPROfessional's Regulatory Consultant. Deidre Iciek. It lays out an appropriate
schedule for the removal or containment of the legacy manure on the southern portion
site.
With the attached material, the application is complete and ready to proceed through the
review process.
Sincerely,
Glen Czaplewski
Planner
CC: Michelle Martin, Weld County Planning Services.
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AgProl'euionals, LLC
4 350 Highway 66
Longmont, CO 80504
Re: Nuisance Plan
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Prado View investments Company, LP
141138 Euclid Avenue
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Manajiement Plan
For
Nuisance Control
For
Prado Dairy
23360 WCR 35
LaSalle, CO 80654
Developed in accordance with
Generally Accepted Agricultural Best Management Practices
Prepared By
AG
PRO
AGPROfessionals, LLC
4350 Highway 66
Longmont, CO 80504
November 2012
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Introduction
This supplemental Management Plan for Nuisance Control has been developed and implemented
to identify methods that Prado Dairy will use to minimize the inherent conditions that exist in
confinement feeding operations. This supplement outlines management practices generally
acceptable and proven effective at minimizing nuisance conditions. Neither nuisance
management nor this supplemental plan is required by Colorado State statute or specifically
outlined in the Colorado Confined Animal Feeding Operations Control Regulations. This is a
proactive measure to assist integration into local communities. Prado Dairy will use these
management and control practices to their best and practical extent.
Legal Owner, Contacts and Authorized Persons
Correspondence and Contacts should be made to:
Prado Dairy
23360 WCR 35
LaSalle, Co 80654
Office: 909-226-2233
The individual(s) at this facility who is (are) responsible for developing the implementation,
maintenance and revision of this supplemental plan are listed below.
Mark Vander Dussen Owner
(Name) (Title)
(Name) (Title)
Legal Description
The confined animal feeding facility described in this NMP is located at:
All that part of the southwest 1/4 and that part of the west 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 lying west of
the farmers independent ditch company ditch Section 01, Township 4 North, Range 66 West of
the 6th P.M.
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Air Quality
Air quality at and around confined animal feeding operations are affected primarily from the
relationship of soil/manure and available moisture. The two primary air quality concerns at
dairies are dust and odor. However, the management practices for dust or odor control are not
inherently compatible. Wet pens and manure produce odor. Dry pens are dusty. The two
paragraphs below outline the best management practices for the control of dust and odors that
Prado Dairy will use. The manager shall closely observe pen conditions and attempt to achieve a
balance between proper dust and odor control.
Dust
Dust from pen surfaces is usually controlled by intensive management of the pen surface by
routine cleaning and harrowing of the pen surface. The purpose of intensive surface
management is twofold: to keep cattle clean and to reduce pest habitat. The best management
systems for dust control involve moisture management. Management methods Prado Dairy shall
use to control dust are:
Y. Pen density
Moisture will be managed by varying stocking rates and pen densities. The animal's wet
manure and urine keep the surface moist and control dust emissions. Stocking rates will
be managed to minimize dust.
2. Regular manure removal
Prado Dairy will continue to conduct regular manure removal. Manure removal and pen
maintenance will be conducted as needed.
3. Water Trucks
Should nuisance dust conditions arise, water tanker trucks or portable sprinkling systems
may be used for moisture control on pens and roadways to minimize nuisance dust
conditions.
Odor
Odors result from the natural decomposition processes that start as soon as the manure is
excreted and continue as long as any usable material remains as food for microorganisms living
everywhere in soil, water and the manure. Odor strength depends on the kind of manure, and the
conditions under which it decomposes.
Prado Dairy will use the methods and management practices listed below for odor control:
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1. Establish good pen drainage
Dry manure is less odorous than moist manure. The Dairy will conduct routine pen
cleaning and surface harrowing to reduce standing water and dry or remove wet manure.
2. Regular manure removal
Reduce the overall quantity of odor producing sources. The Dairy will conduct routine
pen cleaning and harrowing several times per month.
3. Composting
Reduces volume, nutrients and minimizes odor and pests.
4. Reduce standing water
Standing water can increase microbial digestion and odor producing by-products. Proper
pen maintenance and surface grading will be conducted by the dairy to reduce standing
water.
The stormwater ponds will be dewatered regularly in accordance with the Manure and
Wastewater Management Plan for Prado Dairy. No chemical additives or treatments of
the stormwater ponds for odor control are planned. Research to date indicates poor
efficacy, if any, of these products.
If it is determined that nuisance dust and odor conditions persist, Prado Dairy may increase the
frequency of the respective management practices previously outlined such as pen cleaning,
surface grading and pen maintenance. Additionally, if nuisance conditions continue to persist
beyond increased maintenance interval controls, Prado Dairy will install physical or mechanical
means such as living windbreaks and/or solid fences to further minimize nuisance conditions
from dust and odors.
Pest Control
Insects and Rodents
1. Regular manure removal and composting
Manure management removes both food sources and habitat
2. Reduce standing water
Standing water is a primary breeding ground for insects
3. Minimize fly habitat
Standing water, weeds and grass, manure stockpiles, etc., are all prime habitat for
reproduction and protection. Reduce or eliminate these areas where practical.
4. Weeds and grass management
Keep weeds and grassy areas to a minimum. These provide both protection and breeding
areas.
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5. Minimize stockpiles or storage of manure
Stockpiles of manure provide both breeding and protective habitat. Keep stockpile use to
a minimum.
6. Biological treatments
Parasitic wasps are excellent biological fly control and are widely used. The wasps lay
their eggs in fly larvae hindering fly reproduction.
7. Baits and chemical treatments
Due to environmental and workers' safety concerns, chemical treatments are a last line of
defense for insect control. Baits and treatments must be applied routinely. However,
they are very effective.
Rodent control at Prado Dairy is best achieved by minimizing spillage of feedstuffs around the
operation. Good housekeeping practices and regular feed bunk cleaning, site grading and
maintenance are used to reduce feed sources. Rodent traps and chemical treatments are effective
control methods and will be used as necessary.
Insects and rodents inhabit areas that 1) have an adequate to good food supply and 2) foster
habitat prime for breeding and living. Key practices Prado Dairy will use to manage insects and
rodents are to first eliminate possible habitat and then reduce the available food supply.
In the event it is determined nuisance conditions from pests such as flies and rodents persist,
Prado Dairy will initially increase the frequency of the housekeeping and management practices
outlined previously. Iffurther action is necessary, Prado Dairy will increase use of chemical
controls and treatments, such as fly sprays, baits, and rodendicide for pest control.
Mortality Management
Prado Dairy will maintain the timely removal and disposal of mortalities to a rendering
company. Records of disposal will be maintained and will be available for review upon request.
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Remediation Plan of Legacy Manure
For
Prado Dairy
23360 WCR 35
LaSalle, CO 80654
Formerly Known as the Miller Feedlot
Prepared By
AG
PRO
AGPROfessionals, LLC
4350 Highway 66
Longmont, CO 80504
March 2013
Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Manure Characterization 3
Protocol 44
Feedstocks 44
Analysis of Material 44
Remediation Events and Timeline 44
Reuse of Concrete and Wood Product 55
Nuisance Control 55
Dust 55
Odor 55
Fly Control 55
Runoff Control 66
Attachment A: Site Map 77
Attachment B: Material Analysis 88
Introduction
The property described in this remediation plan was purchased by Prado View Investments
Company, LP on September 19, 2012. The property was formerly operated as Miller Feedlot
where cattle were being fed. Prado View Investment Company, LP currently houses about 300
dairy heifers on the property and is in the process of redeveloping the property as a dairy facility.
It has continuously been used as an Animal Feeding Operation since the 1950's.
The facilities physical and mailing address are the same. Correspondence and contacts should be
made to:
Prado Dairy
Attn: Mark Vander Dussen
23360 WCR 35
LaSalle, CO 80654
Office: 909-226-2233
The legal description of the proposed Confined Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO):
Part of the south '/2 of section 1 T4N 66W 6th PM and Lot B of Recorded Exemption RE -372.
The site contains two contiguous lots owned by Prado View Investment Companies. The north
lot is a historic feedlot sitting on 143.5 acres. The south lot is 115 acres. In total this equals 258.5
contiguous acres under the control of the owner. The two properties are separated by Weld
County Road 48.
Since the facility currently has approximately 300 heifers confined to pens on the north lot, it is
defined as a Medium Sized Animal Feeding Operation. Once the property construction and
redevelopment is complete, the proposed dairy will have 7,500 total animals onsite. Therefore
qualifying it as a CAFO and making it subject to the requirements of Regulation 61 and
Regulation 81.
When Prado View Investments Company, LP purchased the property as an operating feedlot,
manure and pens were already present. For the purpose of clearing the site and preparing for
repurposing, all of the legacy manure and material from pens has been moved to the 115 acres of
the south lot.
Manure Characterization
It is estimated that the manure left onsite was an accumulation of nearly 50 years of manure
generated from animals housed during the time when the property was previously a feedlot. All
manure currently onsite was acquired during the purchase of the property; no outside material
has been brought onsite. Manure has been transported from the north lot across the street to the
south lot. There it has been neatly windrowed to continue the composting process. Material is
currently being turned and monitored by Humalfa, under the supervision and management of
Prado View Investment Companies. Material distribution is overseen by Prado View Investment
Companies.
Protocol
Beginning in August 2012, manure was collected and pushed into piles in each pen, where initial
heating and breakdown was observed on all manure. In October 2012, piles were moved to
composting windrows on the south lot, providing exposure to oxygen. Here the composting
process has been closely monitored. Rows have been observed for temperature and all material
has been turned five or six times. Each time active composting was present, as well as significant
reduction in volume. Material has shown to have no odor and has reduced particle size.
Feedstocks
To date no feedstocks have been added and the facility has no plans to do so. If any feedstocks
are necessary in the future to manage odors, the only ones which would be used are those
permissible under the agricultural exemption, defined as; imported solid waste which must
consist only of wood chips and branches or Type l nitrogen sources to provide the carbon
material necessary for effective composting of agricultural waste produced onsite. These
nitrogen sources will be incorporated with carbon based materials immediately upon entering the
facility. Imported materials will not be stockpiled onsite for longer than nine (9) months.
Analysis of Material
Upon evaluation of the Compost Results Interpretation provided by Midwest Laboratories from
sample taken January 9, 2013, the material meets the criteria of finished compost. It has a
37.95% organic matter, indicating it is within the desirable range for compost on a dry weight
basis. It has a 9.6:1 C/N ratio, at the bottom end of the ideal range for finished compost. It has a
20.8% moisture percentage, which means it is overly dry compost and may be light and dusty;
this can be managed through the use of water as required. The analysis is included as an
attachment.
Rernediation Events and Timeline
Material is currently being trucked offsite, as weather conditions allow, for application to
agriculturally zoned land. To date, nearly 2,000 tons of finished material has been moved off
site. Material will continue to be steadily removed during the spring of 2013 until all agricultural
fields in the surrounding area are planted, which is anticipated to be around mid -May. It will
continue once wheat harvest has begun, around the beginning of July 2013. Removal will
proceed through the summer and fall of 2013. This process may also continue, if necessary, into
the winter as fields are fitted and prepared for the 2014 crop year.
The goal is to remove the material from the property as quickly as possible; the facility intends to
remove all legacy material generated from the previous feedlot by November 28, 2013. If this
cannot be accomplished, the facility will have a pond system completed onsite by that date to
capture the runoff from the compost storage area. If legacy manure is still present on November
28, 2013, the facility will continue to aggressively remove legacy material until it is entirely
removed. The fall and winter will be an ideal time to remove material as fields are fitted and
prepared for the 2014 crop year.
Once all legacy manure has been removed, only manure generated onsite by the proposed dairy
will utilize the compost storage area. The storage area will be within the production area of the
CAFO and regulated by Regulation 61 and Regulation 81. Prado View Investment Company, LP
has all intentions of setting up systems and protocols which comply with these regulations.
Additionally, operating as a CAFO, manure generated and composted onsite will be
agriculturally exempt under Section 14, so long as solid waste results from raising crops or
animals, is on land zoned agricultural, and it is returned to the soil as a fertilizer or soil
conditioner.
Reuse of Concrete and Wood Product
The concrete and wood material currently present onsite is construction material salvaged from
the repurposing of the old feedlot. Currently it is planned that all of this material will be put to
beneficial use in the construction of the proposed dairy. The fence posts and gates are stacked
neatly for future use. The concrete will be crushed and reused on the proposed dairy as a road
base and dust control.
Nuisance Control
Dust
The best management systems for dust control are to use moisture management. The primary
method of dust control will be accomplished by wetting down drivable surfaces as necessary to
minimize fugitive dust at the site and migrating fugitive dust offsite. Moisture management is
also accomplished through using varying windrow densities. Where windrows are present and
surfaces are kept moist, dust emissions will be controlled. Additionally, surfaces will be cleaned
and cleared whenever appropriate.
Odor
Dry materials are less odorous than wet materials. Since material onsite is already extremely
aged and dried material, as supported by the provided analysis, it is not anticipated that odor will
be much concern. Odors associated with the composting process will be minimized by covering
windrow piles with additional carbon source (Type 1 Feedstocks, permissible for agriculture
exemption) if necessary, which in turn will minimize odors in the compost mass by absorption.
Care will also be taken, in the event that odor is a problem, that windrows are turned during
certain times of the day and when weather conditions are favorable for reducing odors.
Fly Control
The presence of flies will be minimized by frequently turning the windrow piles as necessary to
avoid anaerobic conditions which tends to produce pockets of decayed wastes which, in turn,
attracts flies. Additionally, the fly population may be controlled through the use of spray/mist
equipment to treat the surface areas of the site where flies are observed to congregate. When flies
are observed to be originating at the subject site fly bait traps will be placed along the perimeter
of the site to minimize off -site migration.
Insects inhabit areas that 1) have an adequate to good food supply and 2) foster habitat prime for
breeding and living. Additional key practices the facility will use to manage insects are to first
eliminate possible habitat, and then reduce the available food supply. The facility will control
flies by applying one or more of the following practices as listed below.
Regular stockpile removal and composting - Stockpiles and windrows will be managed to
maximize removal, reducing both food sources and habitat.
Reduce standing water - Standing water is a primary breeding ground for insects. Pockets of
standing water will be raked and graded throughout the facility as they occur to minimize the
development of fly habitats.
Manage weeds and grass - Weeds and grassy areas will be kept a minimum, as these provide
both protection and breeding areas.
Minimize stockpiles or storage of raw feedstocks — Any feedstocks brought onsite will be
incorporated within 48 hours, and when necessary immediately during times of heightened fly
problems.
Biological treatments — In an extreme case, biological treatment could be used to control flies.
Parasitic wasps are excellent biological fly control and are widely used. The wasps lay their eggs
in fly larvae hindering fly reproduction.
Baits and chemical treatments - When necessary, chemical treatment can be very effective. Baits
and treatments may be applied if essential. MSDS sheets for chemical treatments will be kept
onsite if used. Depending on the chemical, additional monitoring of material may be required.
Runoff Control
Runoff will be controlled with berms along the perimeter of the area where the topography
slopes away from the composting area. Berms are needed along the southeast corner, the east
side, and the northeast corner. These berms will temporarily control runoff from occurring until a
pond is installed. Alternatively, if small amounts of material are located outside of the drainage
basin plastic covering may be used to control runoff.
Attachment A: Site Map
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13611 B Street • Omaha, Nebraska 68144-3693 • (402) 334-7770 • FAX (402) 334-9121 • www.midwestlabs.com
Lab # 2086096 Report of Analysis
Report Number: 13-028-2101
Account:
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Date Sampled:
Date Received:
Sample ID:
9 -Jan -13
14 -Jan -13
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NUTRIENT ANALYSIS
Analysis
(as rec'd)
Total content,
Analysis lbs per ton
(dry weight) (as rec'd)
NUTRIENTS
Nitrogen
Total Nitrogen %
1.81
2.29 36.2
Organic Nitrogen %
1.48
1.87 29.6
Ammonium Nitrogen %
0.330
0.417 6.6
Nitrate Nitrogen %
< 0.01
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Major and Secondary Nutrients
Phosphorus %
0.79
1.00 15.8
Phosphorus as P2O5 %
1.81
2.29 36.2
Potassium %
2.25
2.84 45.0
Potassium as K2O °/0
2.71
3.42 54.2
Sulfur %
0.73
0.92 14.6
Calcium %
2.20
2.78 44.0
Magnesium %
0.70
0.88 14.0
Sodium %
0.540
0.682 10.8
Micronutrients
Zinc ppm
248
313 0.5
Iron ppm
3450
4356 6.9
Manganese ppm
217
274 0.4
Copper ppm
51
64 0.1
Boron ppm
38
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OTHER PROPERTIES
Moisture %
20.80
Total Solids %
79.20
1584.0
Organic Matter %
30.05
37.94 601.0
Ash %
51.40
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C:N Ratio
9.6:1
Total Carbon %
17.43
22.01
Chloride %
1.12
1.41
pH
8.3
Conductivity 1:5 (Soluble Salts) mS/cm
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26874 COUNTY RD 65
ILIFF CO 80736
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402-829-9871
Date Sampled:
Date Received:
Sample ID:
9 -Jan -13
14 -Jan -13
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NUTRIENT ANALYSIS
Analysis Analysis
(as rec'd) (dry weight) Units
Detection Ceiling
Limit Method
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ADDITIONAL METALS
Arsenic
Cadmium
1.06 1.34 mg/kg
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0.5 EPA 6020
0.50 EPA 6010
75 ppm
85 ppm
Chromium
3.8 4.8 mg/kg
1.0 EPA 6010
3000 ppm
Lead
< 5 ---- mg/kg
5.0 EPA 6010
840 ppm
Mercury
< 0.05 ---- mg/kg
0.05 EPA 7471A
57 ppm
Molybdenum
2.0 2.5 mg/kg
1.0 EPA 6010
75 ppm
Nickel
3.2 4.0 mg/kg
1.0 EPA 6010
420 ppm
Selenium
< 10 ---- mg/kg
10.0 EPA 6010
100 ppm
' Reference 40 CFR Table 1 of 503.13 for Ceiling Concentrations.
* Sample was prepared for EPA 6010 analysis by EPA Method 3050b.
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Date Received:
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14 -Jan -13
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NUTRIENT ANALYSIS
Analysis Analysis
(as rec'dl (dry weight) Units Detection Limit Method
'Biological Properties I_
5 Day Germination n.d. % 1 TMECC
7 Day Vigor n.d. % 1 TMECC
CO2 OM Evolution 0.86 mgCO2-CNOM'day 0.01 TMECC 05.08A
CO2 Solids Evolution 0.64 mgCO2•C gTSrday 0.01 TMECC 05.08A
Fecal Coliform n.d. mpnlg 2 EPA 1681
Salmonella n.d. mpn/4g 0.01 EPA 1682
Stability Rating Stable N/A N/A TMECC 05.08A
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Bulk Density (Loose) 960 lbs/cu yard 1 WTNOL
Bulk Dentisy (Packed) 1095 Ibslcu yard 1 WTNOL
Man Made Materials n.d. % 0.1 Microscopic
Max. Particle Length 1.0 inches N/A TMECC Sieve
Sieve % Passing 3" 100 0/0 0.01 TMECC Sieve
Sieve % Passing 2" 100 % 0.01 TMECC Sieve
Sieve % Passing 1.5" 100 % 0.01 TMECC Sieve
Sieve % Passing 1" 100 % 0.01 TMECC Sieve
Sieve % Passing 3/4" 100 % 0.01 TMECC Sieve
Sieve % Passing 5/8" 95 % 0.01 TMECC Sieve
Sieve % Passing 3/8" 88 % 0.01 TMECC Sieve
Sieve % Passing 1/4" 76 % 0.01 TMECC Sieve
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