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Case USR13-0012 - PRADO VIEW INVESTMENTS COMPANY, LP
Exhibit Submitted By Description
A. Planning Commission Resolution of Recommendation
B. Planning Commission Summary of Hearing (Minutes dated 6/18/2013)
C. Planning Services PowerPoint Presentation
D. Syngenta Seed Letter of Concern
E. AGPROfessionals, LLC PowerPoint Presentation
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2013-1772
EXHIBIT
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July 12, 2013
Esther E. Gesick
Deputy Clerk to the Board/Office Manager
Board of County Commissioners for Weld County
1150 O Street
P.O. Box 758
Greeley, CO 80632
Re: Docket #: 2013-32
Case #: USR13-0012
Applicant: Prado View Investments Company LP
Dear Ms. Gesick:
RECEIVED
' 2013
WELD COUNTY
CONIMISSIONERS
I am the current Site Manager for Syngenta Seeds. Syngenta operates a research facility
located immediately adjacent to the southern parcel owned by Prado View Investments. I
oversee all operations at the Syngenta facility and have been working at the site since 2000.
Syngenta and its predecessors have owned this property in Weld County since 1993.
This site is the company's preeminent facility for research on water optimization products.
Given the use of the property, it is critical that the quality of the irrigation water at our facility be
maintained and that we do not have surface runoff or threat from potential contamination at our
research plots by neighboring land uses.
We understand that Prado View Investments has submitted a Site Specific Development
Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for Agricultural Service Establishments in connection
with the development of a dairy with approximately 7,500 head of cattle and that Prado View
also intends to use the property to the south of the feedlot for dairy related compost and manure
storage as well as farming activities.
As you may be aware, the southern parcel is already being used by Prado View for
extensive manure and compost storage. Please see the attached 4 slides for further details
regarding the manure storage. The pending application appears to continue with such manure
and compost storage use in the future. We have previously discussed a few of our concerns
regarding the current manure and compost storage operations directly with Mr. Vander Dussen
and he has taken a number of steps to address them.
Last month, we spoke at the Weld County Planning Commission hearing and identified
several potential concerns Syngenta has in connection with the proposed application and in
particular, with the proposed future manure and compost storage operations. We describe several
of these below. At the hearing, we also note that the Weld County Planning Commission
Esther E. Gesick, Deputy Clerk
July 12, 2013
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required removal of the manure which is currently being stored on the southern parcel by
November 28, 2013.
Planned Use for Southern Parcel: As we mentioned above, we understand that Prado
View intends to use the property to the south of the feedlot for dairy related compost and manure
storage as well as fainting activities. However, there is no further detail concerning those
proposed uses of the southern parcel and the associated regulatory requirements. We would like
to better understand the future uses Prado View is proposing so that we can evaluate whether
there will be any impact to our research operations.
Runoff: This past winter, Syngenta's property was impacted by runoff from the southern
parcel carrying manure and compost onto our property and depositing it onto our research plots,
rendering them useless. Runoff from any neighboring operations directly affects the operations
and use of our property and we want to ensure that any future plans address and control run off
Water Quality: There is a potential threat of contamination of the irrigation water used at
the Syngenta research facility. This would directly affect the operations and use of the research
facility. We want to understand how any future plans will address this potential issue.
Dust: During the dry season, there will be a potential for dust dispersal from the manure
piles. We would like to ensure that Prado View has a system in place to control dust dispersal of
compost so that the dust does not interfere with Syngenta's operations. The Management Plan
for Nuisance Control submitted with the application should be revised to specifically address
dust control from the southern parcel where the manure composting and storage activities will be
undertaken. One of our other concerns related to dust is whether our workers will need to wear
PPE for protection from prolonged exposure to dust.
Odor: We have already observed strong odors in connection with the manure composting
and storage activities. We would like to see these concerns addressed in the Management Plan
for Nuisance Control.
Pests and Flies: We would like to understand what fly and pest measures will be
undertaken in connection with the manure composting and storage activities on the southern
parcel. These measures should be addressed in the Management Plan for Nuisance Control.
Noise: We are concerned with ongoing noise problems associated with increased truck
traffic. These problems should also be addressed in the Management Plan for Nuisance Control.
Infrastructure: We would like to understand the anticipated increase in road usage due to
the manure trucks carrying manure to the southern parcel for composting and storage. If there is
an increase in truck traffic, potential road improvements should be considered.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide comments on this pending application.
Esther E. Gesick, Deputy Clerk
July 12, 2013
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Sincerely,
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Christine Chaulk-Grace, Senior Scientist
Site Manager /Lead, NoAM MSE Trialing
Syngenta Seeds
17658 Weld County Road 48
P.O. Box 516
LaSalle, CO 80645
(970) 284-0944 X 100 Office
(970) 590-0405 Cell
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Applicant Obligations
Sec. 23-2-260 A. Uses by Special Review
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1. Chapter 22 — Comp Plan
2. Intent of District - A Zone
3. Existing Surrounding Uses
4. Future Development
5. Complies with Article V — Overlay Districts
6. Conserve Prime Farmland
7. Adequate Provisions for Health, Safety & Welfare
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Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan
Sec. 22-1-120. Comprehensive Plan guiding principles.
B. Respect for Our Agricultural Tradition.
Sec. 22-2-20. Agriculture goals and policies.
A. A. Goal 1. Respect and encourage the continuation of agricultural land uses
and agricultural operations for purposes which enhance the economic health
and sustainability of agriculture.
3. 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.
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