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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20120461.tiff EXHIBIT �` "� • 1 86 1 - 20 1 I MEMORANDUM 1 TO: Chris Gathman, Planning Services DATE: October 25, 2011 W E L I' C O N T Y FROM: Heidi Hansen, P.E., Public Works Department SUBJECT: USR11-0017, Scott Lawrence Amendment to Use by Special Review 671 (farm equipment repair shop) for the expansion of outdoor storage of vehicles, materials and parts associated with the farm equipment repair shop, along with a Towing service, and an impound lot. The Weld County Public Works Department has reviewed this proposal. This project falls under the Use by Special Review Standard, Weld County Code, Chapter 23, Article II, Division 4, Section 23. Staff comments made during this phase of the Use by Special Review process may not be all-inclusive, as other issues may arise during the remaining application process. COMMENTS: The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has jurisdiction over all accesses to the state highways. (State Highway 52) The email from Gloria Hice-Idler stated that CDOT has no concerns with this use as it will not increase the existing amount of traffic from the site. The site plan shows employee and customer parking. Please show where individual spaces will be located and how many spaces will be available. Parking also appears to be shown on top of the new leach field, please clarify this on the drawing as nothing can be parked or stored on top of the septic leach • field. A water quality feature design has been provided and is acceptable. Please show the boundaries of the Water Quality Area on the plat and label as "Water Quality— No Build or Storage Area". The water quality area may need to be split into multiple areas to ensure that the stormwater runoff from the business as well as storage areas is caught. This area IS NOT in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). REQUIREMENTS: 1. Show the individual parking spaces for employees and customers and ensure that the parking spaces are not located on top of the septic leach field 2. Show the boundary of the Water Quality Area and label as "Water Quality — No Build or Storage Area". The water quality area may need to be split into two to ensure that the runoff from the business/shop area and the storage area is caught. 3. Add the following notes to the plat: a. Pursuant to Chapter 15, Articles I and II of the Weld County Code, if noxious weeds exist on the property or become established as a result of the proposed development, the applicant/landowner shall be responsible for controlling the noxious weeds. All vegetation, other than grasses, needs to be maintained at a maximum height of 12 inches until the area is completely developed. b. The historical flow patterns and run-off amounts will be maintained on site in such a manner that it will reasonably preserve the natural character of the area and prevent • property damage of the type generally attributed to run-off rate and velocity increases, diversions, concentration and/or unplanned ponding of storm run-off. c. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of onsite drainage related features. C'.ADocuments and Settings\cgathmanALocal Settings\Temporary Internet FilcsVContent.lE5V0F4 2012-0461 a MEMORANDUM TO: CHRIS GATHMAN, PLANNING SERVICES wimp C SUBJECT: USR SCOTTRtI U lE Y EVETT, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COLORADO DATE: OCTOBER 26, 2011 Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a diesel and farm equipment repair and fabrication shop, heavy vehicle towing business, and impound for storing wrecked vehicles and vehicles waiting repairs. There are a total of 4 employees who have access to the site, which includes the applicants. There is an existing septic system on the property that the applicant is proposing to upgrade. The septic system upgrade has been designed by an engineer and Septic Repair Permit SP-1100141 was approved by the Board of Health on September 27, 2011. Septic Repair Permit SP-1100141 will require final approval through this • Department. Water is provided by a commercial well (Permit No. 140143). The commercial well is restricted to drinking and sanitary purposes, and water used inside the shop building for steam cleaning diesel engines, truck and farm equipment. Water from the well must not be used for lawn or landscape irrigation or any other purposes outside the shop building. The applicant submitted a dust abatement plan which indicates that dust will be controlled by applying water on outside surfaces from the commercial well. Since the commercial well is restricted to uses inside the shop, the applicant will need to propose an alternate means of dust control and revise their dust abatement plan. The existing shop building on the property is used for repairs of the vehicles and equipment. Repairs of large farm machinery occur outside. Oil pans and absorbent mats are used under the vehicles when performing repairs and maintenance. Any spills of vehicle fluids are cleaned up using an absorbent, and the waste absorbent is contained for off-site disposal. The applicant has a contract with Barron's Oilfield Service of Ft. Lupton to remove waste spilled materials and assist with cleanup of any large vehicle fluid spills. There was no mention of washing or steam cleaning of diesel engines, truck and farm equipment in the application. If washing of vehicles and equipment is performed onsite the applicant will need to ensure that the effluent is contained and discharges are • prevented. The applicant informed that there are no floor drains inside the shop. And, as mentioned above, water from the commercial well is restricted to inside the shop building. The vehicle and equipment areas and containment should be designated on the plat. The applicant submitted a waste handling plan and was found to be acceptable. Trash and garbage is removed by Gator Rubbish Removal, Inc. Any used vehicle fluids, such as oils, antifreeze and diesel, is stored in 2-275 gallon bulk storage containers for removal by Tri-County Oil Reclaimers of Cheyenne, Wyoming. We have no objections to the proposal; however, we do recommend that the following conditions be part of any approval: We recommend that the following requirements be met prior to allowing the plat to be recorded: 1. The applicant shall revise their dust abatement plan, for review and approval, to the Environmental Health Services, Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment. 2. In the event washing of vehicles and equipment will occur on site the applicant shall ensure that any vehicle and equipment washing area(s) shall capture all • effluent and prevent discharges from the washing of vehicles in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Water Quality Control Commission, and the Environmental Protection Agency. Vehicle and equipment washing areas should be designated on the plat. 3. All Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal System (ISDS) regulations and policies apply. Septic Repair Permit SP-1100141 must receive a final inspection through the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, Environmental Health Services. 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., as amended) 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., as amended. I 2 • 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. 4. The applicant shall operate in accordance with the approved "waste handling plan", at all times. 5. Any vehicle and equipment washing area(s) shall capture all effluent and prevent discharges from the washing of vehicles and equipment in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Water Quality Control Commission, and the Environmental Protection Agency. 6. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled on this site. The facility shall be operated in accordance with the approved "dust abatement plan", at all times. 7. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Commercial Zone as delineated in Section 14-9-30 of the Weld County Code. 8. Adequate drinking, hand washing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and patrons of the facility, at all times. • 9. Any septic system located on the property must comply with all provisions of the Weld County Code, pertaining to Individual Sewage Disposal Systems. 10.All potentially hazardous chemicals must be handled in a safe manner in accordance with product labeling and in a manner that minimizes the release of hazardous air pollutants (HAP's) and volatile organic compounds (VOC's). All chemicals must be stored secure, on an impervious surface, and in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. 11. If applicable, the applicant shall obtain a stormwater discharge permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, Water Quality Control Division. 12.The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code. Additionally, please note the following: 1. This application is proposing a well(s) as its source of water.The applicant should be made aware that groundwater may not meet all drinking water standards as defined by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. We strongly encourage the applicant to test their drinking water prior to consumption • 3 and periodically test it over time. • • • 4 �' a 40 MEMORANDUM • 111k COLORADO To: Chris Gathman, Planner November 30, 2011 From: Bethany Salzman, Zoning Compliance Officer Subject: USR11-0017 Referral Upon review of my case files and computer, an active Zoning Violation (ZCV10-00121)was noted. This violation was initiated due to the expansion of a Use by Special Review(USR-671)permitted area without the necessary Weld County Zoning Permits and the presence of non-permitted mobile homes and Noncommercial Junkyard. This case was presented to the Board of County Commissioners through the Violation Hearing process on February 8, 2011. At that hearing,the Board referred this case to the County Attorney's office, but delayed legal action for 30 days. Since this is an active violation,an investigation fee is required. This complaint was from a private citizen. This application if approved by the Board of County Commissioners and once a plat is recorded will correct a portion of the violation. If this application is denied, the commercial use shall be reduced to fall back within the guidelines as established through USR-671. Additionally, if denied by the Board of County • Commissioners this case will proceed with legal action accordingly. • SERVICE,TEAMWORK,INEG.GRI'TY,QUAI ITN' • FORT LUPTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT PLAN REVIEW REPORT and PERMIT Plans submitted to FLFPD are reviewed for compliance with the fire code as adopted and/or amended. This report is intended to provide the submitter with the status of plan approval, and any comments that may require further information, verification or action for approval of plans. All plans may be subject to field inspection and/or testing for final approval prior to sign off on a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Inspection. The approval of plans constitutes a permit to commence work where required by the fire code, and is subject to the conditions as may be noted in the comment section below. Project: Scott Diesel Repair Address: 11434 Hwy 52 Plan Description: Special Use Permit Submitted by: Chris Gathman Submitter Phone #: 1-970-353-6100 ext 3540 Submitter email: cgathman@co.weld.co.us Permit#:USRI1-0017 Referral Submittal Date: 9-28-2011 Approval Status: Approved With Comments Reviewed by: Greg McGinn • Date: 10-24-2011 Comments: 1. The address must be placed on the business and in a position that is clearly visible from the street fronting the business. Address numbers need to be a minimum of 4 inches high, have a% inch stoke, and they need to be on a contrasting backboard. In the case of utilizing the same address as another business, a suite # or at least the business name needs to be posted on the structure along with the address. 2. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus. All fire apparatus access roads must have a surface to provide all- weather driving capabilities. The fire department will need to have access that goes around all areas of parking and the office. • Submit by Email (711-,11. • Weld County Referral WIlD September 28, 2011 COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant: SCOTT, LAWRENCE D. Case Number: USR11-0017 Please Reply By: 10/26/2011 Planner: Chris Gathman Project: Amended Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for an Amendment to Use by Special Review 671 (farm equipment repair shop) for expansion of outdoor storage of vehicles, materials and parts associated with the farm equipment repair shop, along with a Towing service, and an impound lot in the A(Agricultural)Zone District. Location: South of and adjacent to State Highway 52 and approximately 1/2 mile east of CR 23. Parcel Number: 146901000089-R0114692 Legal: PT SW4 1-1-67 LOT A REC EXEMPT RE-1379 (.13R) 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. nWe 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. Comments: 10/05/2011 Signature 4y Date • Agency Division of Water Resources Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave,Greeley,CO.80631 (970)353-6100 ext.3540 (970)304-6498 fax /O4'COlrp DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES • (7 $ DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES John W.}iickenlooper /876 2 Governor Mike King October 5, 2011 Executive Director Dick Wolfe,P.E. Chris Gathman Director/State Engineer Weld County Planning Services 1555 17th RECEIVED N 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 007 0 7 2011 RE: Lawrence & Therese Scott Case No. USR11-0017 1Netfl nty r ue ,rf Sec. 1, TIN, R67W, 6th P.M. GDu'.Fzt yar-,� i '-j C Water Division 1,Water District 2 Dear Mr. Gathman: We have reviewed the above referenced request for use by special review on a 5.25-acre parcel. The submitted material does not appear to qualify as a "subdivision" as defined in § 30-28-101(10)(a), C.R.S. Therefore, pursuant to the State Engineer's March 4, 2005 and March 11, 2011 memorandums to county planning directors, this office will only perform a cursory review of the referral information and provide comments. The comments will not address the adequacy of the water supply plan for this property or the ability of the water supply plan to satisfy any County regulations or requirements. The applicants propose to operate a diesel equipment repair shop, heavy towing and recovery • service, and impound lot on the subject property. The site will be utilized by the two applicants and their two employees, and approximately ten customers per week. A delivery driver is also anticipated to visit the site three times per week. The estimated water demands were not provided for this proposal. The current and proposed water supply for the property is an existing well, operating under permit no. 140143. The withdrawal of ground water from the well is limited to 1/3 of an acre-foot(108,600 gallons) per year for use in drinking and sanitary facilities inside a commercial business. Water from the well may not be used for irrigation or any other purpose outside the building. The applicants have signed a Statement of Well Usage indicating that they will use water from the well only in accordance with the terms of its permit. So long as the well with permit no. 140143 is used in accordance with its permitted conditions this office has no objection to the proposed repair shop, towing service, and impound lot. If you or the applicant has any questions regarding this matter, please contact Sarah Brucker of this office. Sincerely, fiCIlift" Joan a Williams, P.E. _ r Resource Engineer JW/srb/Scott USR11-0017 • Office of the State Engineer 1313 Sherman Street, Suite 818 •Denver,CO 80203• Phone:303-866-3581 •Fax:303-866-3589 www.water.state.co.us Hello