HomeMy WebLinkAbout20123191.tiff 1861 - 2011 MEMORANDUM
TO: Chris Gathman , Planning Services DATE: July 12, 2012
W E L DEC OUNTY FROM: Heidi Hansen, P. E . , Public Works Department
SUBJECT: USR12-0038, Wells Ranch
A Use by Special Review permit for an oil and gas roustabout business.
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:
CR 64 is a local gravel road and requires a 60-foot right-of-way at full build out. There is presently a 60-
foot right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. Pursuant to the definition of SETBACK in the
Weld County Zoning (23- 1 -90) , the required setback is measured from the future right-of-way line.
The access is from unmaintained CR 64 section line right-of-way. The applicant states that the access is
from where CR 64 is a private roadway, this is incorrect. It is beyond the County maintenance but the
access is still onto County Right-of-Way. The roadway vacation resolution (rec # 3441938) states that CR
64 was vacated from CR 631/2 eastwards and the access is west of CR 631/2. The applicant will need to
show and label the County Road Right-of-Way along the CR 64 section line and enter into a
Nonexclusive License Agreement with the County. The Nonexclusive License Agreement states that the
applicant is aware that the County will not maintain or upgrade the right-of-way and that their use of the
right-of-way is not exclusive.
Tracking control is required to prevent tracking from the site onto the County Roadway. Standard tracking
control for accesses onto gravel roads includes double cattle guards at the access point.
An improvements and road maintenance agreement is required for this site. Public Works will provide a
draft of the agreement after the Board of County Commissioners hearing for this project. Much of the
heavy truck traffic will travel into Wells Ranch on privately maintained roadways but the traffic memo
projects up to 501 vehicle trips per day on CR 64 and CR 61 . A haul route will be determined and
maintenance on the haul route will be required . Dust control and damage repair will be required on the
haul route. The County's standard triggers for paving and turn lanes will also be included.
A Drainage Letter was included with the application and discussed the water quality design. The letter
references attached drainage calculations which do not appear to have been included . Please provide the
drainage calculations for the water quality feature and swale for review.
REQUIREMENTS:
1 . Add the following conditions of approval to the plat:
a. Show and label the 30 feet of unmaintained CR 64 section line right-of-way.
b. A Nonexclusive License Agreement is required for use of the unmaintained County Right-
of-Way along the CR 64 section line.
c. An Improvements and Road Maintenance agreement is required. Access improvements
shall include double cattle guards. A haul route will be determined and maintenance on
the haul route will be required. Dust control and damage repair will be required on the
haul route. The County's standard triggers for paving and turn lanes will also be included.
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d. Provide the drainage calculations for review.
2. Add the following development standards 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 drainage related features.
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4ri, 1861 M EM ORANDUM
liTE S� \J TO: CHRIS GATHMAN , PLANNING SERVICES
2- COUNTY FROM : MARY EVETT, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
SUBJECT: USR12-0038
DATE: JULY 13, 2012
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for an oil and gas service
facility, including road building , drill site preparation and a roustabout service business.
The facility will utilize the existing shop building for office, mechanical repairs and
vehicle/equipment storage . Outside storage for vehicles and equipment is also
provided . There will be 6 full-time employees on site for office and repair shop
operations , and 99 truck drivers and roustabout employees who will access the
property. There is a proposed recorded exemption associated with this proposal
(RECX12-0066).
Water for the business will come from 4 existing water wells located on adjacent
property owned by Wells Ranch . These water wells feed into a holding tank for a cattle
operation (Permit Nos. 26343 for domestic purposes , 13565 for domestic purposes,
248266 for watering of livestock, and 248282 for watering of livestock) . Since these
wells are proposed to be used for the commercial business operations , including
employee drinking and sanitary purposes , the wells must be appropriately permitted
through the Colorado Division of Water Resources . A shared well agreement is also be
required and is a condition of approval of RECX12-0066 .
The applicant is proposing to install an engineered septic system for the office/shop
building . The applicant will be required to apply for a septic permit and the permit will
need Weld County Board of Health approval . A Class V Injection Well Permit from the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will also be required for the large-capacity
septic system (a septic system with the capacity to serve 20 or more persons per day) .
The proposed septic system area shall be designated on the plat. No vehicle access
drives , vehicle parking or equipment storage shall be located in the area of the septic
system . The septic system must be protected from vehicle traffic.
There is an existing fueling island on the property. No information was provided in the
application on the types of fuels and capacity of the fuel tanks . Depending on the
capacity of the fuel tanks , a Spill Prevention , Control and Countermeasure Plan may be
required and the tanks may require registration with the Colorado Department of Labor
and Employment, Oil Inspection Section .
The applicant submitted a dust abatement plan which states that access drives will be
covered in gravel and water truck will be utilized to control dust. The applicant will need
to submit a revised dust abatement plan to include the proposed water source.
A waste handling plan will be required and shall include the names , addresses and
phone numbers of the waste haulers and disposal or recycling sites. It shall include the
quantities and types of wastes generated from vehicle and equipment repairs performed
in the shop building , including waste oils , antifreeze , scrap parts , tires, batteries etc. Any
floor drains in the shop must discharge to a watertight vault and contents removed for
proper off-site disposal .
We have no objections to the proposal ; however, we do recommend that the following
conditions be pad of any approval :
We recommend that the following requirements be met prior to allowing the plat to be
recorded :
1 . The applicant shall revise the dust abatement plan indicating the proposed water
source for mitigating dust, for submittal 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 washing areas should be designated
on the plat.
3 . An individual sewage disposal system is required for the proposed facility and
shall be installed according to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal
Regulations. The septic system is required to be designed by a Colorado
Registered Professional Engineer according to the Weld County Individual
Sewage Disposal Regulations .
4 . The applicant shall designate the location of the proposed septic system on the
plat. No vehicle access drives , vehicle parking or equipment storage shall be
located in the area of the septic system . The septic system must be protected
from vehicle traffic.
5 . The applicant shall submit evidence of an Underground Injection Control (UIC )
Class V Injection Well permit from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
for any large-capacity septic system (a septic system with the capacity to serve
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20 or more persons per day). Alternately, the applicant can provide evidence
from the EPA that they are not subject to the EPA Class V requirements.
6 . In accordance with the Underground and Above Ground Storage Tank
Regulations (7 CCR 1101 - 14) a spillage retention berm shall be constructed
around the aboveground fuel tanks . The volume retained by the spillage berm
should be greater than the volume of the largest tank inside the berm .
Alternative protective measures may be allowed provided they comply with the
Above Ground Storage Tank Regulations .
7 . The applicant shall submit evidence of an Aboveground Storage Tank permit
from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDL& E) , Oil
Inspection Section for any aboveground storage tanks located on the site .
Alternately, the applicant can provide evidence from the (CDL& E), Oil Inspection
Section that they are not subject to these requirements.
8 . A signed copy of the Spill Prevention , Control and Countermeasure Plan shall be
provided to Environmental Health Services Division of the Weld County
Department of Public Health & Environment. In accordance with Section 3-6- 1 of
the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Division of Oil and Public
Safety Storage Tank Regulations (7 C . C . R. 1101 - 14) as well as EPA regulations
(40 CFR Part 112 ).
9 . The applicant shall submit written evidence from the Colorado Division of Water
Resources , demonstrating that the well(s ) are/is appropriately permitted for the
commercial use .
10. The applicant shall submit documentation of a shared well agreement as
required in Environmental Health Services' referral dated July 5, 2012 for
RECX12-0066.
11 . In the event the facility's 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 ). Evidence shall be provided to the Weld County
Department of Public Health and Environment that the system complies with the
Regulations.
12. The applicant shall submit documentation that floor drain wastes from any
vehicle maintenance facility is captured in a watertight vault and hauled off for
proper disposal , or is approved by the sewer district to discharge to the municipal
sewer.
13. The applicant shall submit a waste handling plan , for approval , to the
Environmental Health Services Division of the Weld County Department of Public
Health & Environment. The plan shall include at a minimum , the following :
1 ) A list of wastes which are expected to be generated on site (this should
include expected volumes and types of waste generated ).
2) A list of the type and volume of chemicals expected to be stored on site .
3) The waste handler and facility where the waste will be disposed (including
the facility name, address , and phone number).
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 .
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. The applicant shall comply with all provisions of the State Underground and
Above Ground Storage Tank Regulations.
6. 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.
7. 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 .
8. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the
Non-specified Zone as delineated in Section 14-9-30 of the Weld County Code.
9. Adequate drinking , hand washing and toilet facilities shall be provided for
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employees and patrons of the facility, at all times .
10 . Any septic system located on the property must comply with all provisions of the
Weld County Code, pertaining to Individual Sewage Disposal Systems .
11 . In the event the facility's water system serves more than 25 persons on a daily
basis the water system shall comply with the Colorado Primary Drinking Water
Regulations (5 CCR 1003- 1 ) . Evidence shall be provided to the Weld County
Department of Public Health and Environment that the system complies with the
Regulations .
12 . 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.
13 . Process wastewater (such as floor drain wastes) shall be captured in a watertight
vault and hauled off for proper disposal . Records of installation , maintenance,
and proper disposal shall be retained .
14 . The Spill Prevention , Control and Countermeasure Plan shall be available on
site , at all times .
15 . 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 while they may be able to obtain a well permit from
the Office of the State Engineer, Division of Water Resources, the quantity of
water available for usage may be limited to specific uses , i .e. domestic use only,
etc. Also , 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 and periodically test it over time.
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LO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
i v " )4'� John W.Hickenlooper
' /8 76_1Y Governor
Mike King
June 26, 2012
Executive Director
Dick Wolfe,P.E.
Director/State Engineer
Chris Gathman
Weld County Planning Department
Transmission via email: cgathman(a�co.weld.co.us
Re: Case No. USR12-0038
Applicant: Wells Ranch
Sec. 29 & 32, T6N, R63W, 6th P.M.
Water Division 1, Water District 1
Dear Mr. Gathman:
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 Applicant is seeking a site specific development plan and use by special review permit
for a 22.60-acre parcel. Three businesses (All Around Roustabout, LLC, All Around Trucking, LLC,
and Reliable Field Services, Inc.) will operate a general roustabout service business supporting oil
and gas production on site. The site includes an office building with restrooms and a concrete wash
bay that is proposed to be used for washing of rigs and tanks.
The site is proposed to be served by an existing water well system, consisting of four wells
which pool water to a holding tank. The four existing wells are identified and described as follows:
• Permit no. 26343, issued on February 4, 1966 for domestic purposes.
• Permit no. 136565, issued on August 16, 1984 as the only well on a parcel of 40
acres described as the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 Sec. 29, T6N, R63W, 6th P.M. Permitted for
ordinary household purposes inside one single family dwelling, the irrigation of up to
one acre of home gardens and lawns, and the watering of domestic animals.
• Permit no. 248266-A, issued on March 6, 2003 as a replacement for a late-registered
well. Permitted for the withdrawal of up to 3 acre-feet per year for the watering of
livestock (feedlot comprised of 500 head or less) on a farm or ranch.
• Permit no. 248282-A, issued on March 7, 2003 as a replacement for a late-registered
well. Permitted for the withdrawal of up to 3 acre-feet per year for the watering of
livestock (feedlot comprised of 500 head or less) on a farm or ranch.
None of these wells are permitted for commercial or industrial use. The Applicant must
obtain new permits for the wells prior to the use of the wells for any commercial or industrial
purpose. Depending on the proposed use, a substitute water supply plan or decreed plan for
augmentation may be required prior to the issuance of new permits for these wells.
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
Weld County Planning Dept. Page 2 of 2
USR12-0038
If you or the Applicant have any questions in this matter, please contact Sarah Brucker of
this office.
Sincerely,
Joa na Williams, P.E.
ater Resources Engineer
Cc: Well permit file nos. 26343, 136565, 248266-A &248282-A
MEMORANDUM
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To: Chris Gathman, Planner November 9, 2012
From: Bethany Salzman, Zoning Compliance Officer
Subject: USR12-0038 Referral
Upon review of my case files and computer, an active Complaint (COMP11-00185) was noted. This
complaint was initiated due to the operation of an oil&gas roustabout operation without first obtaining the
necessary Weld County Zoning Permits. This case has not yet proceeded to our County Court phase.
Since this case has not progressed to the Violation status, no 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 the violation. If this application is denied, all commercial vehicles, employee parking, material
storage and operations shall be removed from the property. Additionally, if denied by the Board of County
Commissioners please request this violation case be referred to the County Attorney's Office with a delay
of legal action for the 30 (thirty) days mentioned above.
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