HomeMy WebLinkAbout20100622.tiff SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL
REVIEW (USR) APPLICATION
FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE DATE RECEIVED:
RECEIPT#/AMOUNT# /$ CASE#ASSIGNED: US C— /62 4-1
APPLICATION RECEIVED BY PLANNER ASSIGNED:
Parcel Number 0 7 9 9 _ 1 8 _ 0 _ 0 0 _ 0 2 1
(12 digit number-found on Tax I.D.information,obtainable at the Weld County Assessor's Office,or www.co.weld.co.us.)
Legal Description Lot B,RE 748 , Section 18 , Township 6 North, Range 63 West
Flood Plain: Zone D Zone District:AG , Total Acreage: 44 , Overlay District: N/A
Geological Hazard: N/A ,Airport Overlay District: N/A
FEE OWNER(S) OF THE PROPERTY:
Name: JLW Investment,LLC(Jesse White)
Work Phone # (303)830-0888 Home Phone # (303)349-7586 Email jwhite@apollooperating.com
Address:351 Glencoe Street
Address:
City/State/Zip Code Denver,Colorado 80220
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APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT (See Below: Authorization must accompany applications signed by Authorized Agent)
Name:Lamp Rynearson&Associates,Inc.(Dan Hull)
Work Phone # (970)356-6362 Home Phone # (970)301-1047 Email dan.hull@LRA-inc.com
Address:808 8th Street
Address:
City/State/Zip Code Greeley,Colorado 80631
PROPOSED USE:
First amended use to USR#1679
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 the signatory has to legal authority to sign for the corporation. EXHIBIT
Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent Date Signature: Owner or Authorized AgZ.
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Heidi Hansen
Weld County Public Works LAMP RYNEARSON
1111 H Street
Greeley, Colorado 80631 & ASSOCIATES
RE: AmUSR 1679, JLW Investments, LLC 808 8th Street
Response to Public Works Comments Dated October 16, 2009 Greeley, CO 80631
0208023.00/3.0 970.356.6362 P
970 356 6486 F
Dear Ms. Hansen: www.LRA-""°"' W
I received comments from Public Works, dated October 16, 2009, for the above referenced project and have
to say that I am very disappointed and feel this project has been very poorly managed by the Public Works
Department. We addressed all previous comments and provided what was requested to finalize approval of
USR 1679 six months ago. It was our understanding,from correspondence with the planner, that all
comments were addressed and the USR plot plan was going to be recorded in May. The only reason USR
1679 was not recorded was that additional tanks were added to the plot plan, which planning staff considered
to be a major change. Therefore, planning staff required our client to apply for an Amended USR. A pre-
application meeting was completed for the Amended USR on August 14, 2009. At that meeting we supplied
a Mylar of USR 1679 for recording and it was our understanding that it was going to be recorded. At no time
during this process did Public Works provide any comments about the"missing" information. Because of the
"missing" information we have been told that the USR 1679 Mylar will not be recorded until we address your
comments. We feel that all items, as part of Condition 1 of the Resolution 1679, have been addressed and
the Mylar for USR 1679 should be recorded.
However, to help keep AmUSR 1679 moving forward, attached are the addressed comments. In addition,
the following items are included for your files:
• Copies of two emails from Chris Gathman dated May 11, 2009.
• Transmittal dated March 27, 2009, showing that the final drainage report was delivered to the
County.
• Letter to Dave Bauer requesting approval to use retention on-site.
• Copy of the CDOT access permit and the Notice to Proceed
• Copy of the Final Drainage Report previously submitted in March 2009
• Comments addressed (See page 2 of this document)
If you have any questions or need further information, please give me a call. I
Sincerely, n' czS 1 u •
LAMP RYNEARSON &ASSOCIATES, INC. •79`)
Daniel Hull, PE
Senior Project Manager
cc: Jessie White, JLW Investments, LLC (via email)
Dave Bauer, Weld County Public Works (via email)
Pat Persichino, Weld County Public Works (via email)
Chris Gathman, Weld County Planning Department(via email)
Bill Garcia, Weld County Commissioner(via email)
enclosures
"Leaving a Legacy of Enduring Improvements to Our Communities..." PURPOSE STATEMENT
ENGINEERS I SURVEYORS I PLANNERS
Weld County Public Works
AmUSR 1679, JLW Investment, LLC
December 16, 2009
Page 2 of 2
Response to Comments from Heidi Hansen dated October 16, 2009:
Weld County Road Classification Plan (FHU):.
The access permit has been completed and notice to proceed was granted from CDOT on April 28,
2009. The access permit authorizes a maximum of 30 trucks per day and requires a traffic study and
new access permit if the maximum number of trucks allowed is exceeded. Since the owner is operating
• within the requirements of the permit, there is no need to verify the permit or inquire about additional
requirements.
Access:
The current notes on the plat meet the requirements of the Resolution for USR 1679. The note does not
need to be placed on the USR plot plan since this is a CDOT matter.
The access will be constructed to meet the requirements of the approved CDOT access permit.
Tracking control is not required as part of the CDOT access permit and was not required in the original
Resolution. The requested amendment is only for tanks and an office building. No changes to the
access are requested.
Storm Water Drainage:
The final drainage report was submitted on March 27, 2009. An additional copy has been provided for
your records. An amendment to the drainage report will be completed upon approval of the Amended
USR.
A letter to Dave Bauer,requesting a variance to use retention on-site, was sent on July 8, 2008. A copy
has been provided for your records. We received verbal approval of the on-site retention request from
Don Dunker. It was our understanding that the letter was only a formality.
The drainage map in the drainage report amendment will be updated to include 1-foot contours.
The drainage basins will be updated if needed and included in the drainage report amendment.
The 10-year and 100-year water surface elevations will be included in the drainage report amendment.
Since the site is at the pinnacle of the property there are no off-site flows entering the facility as shown
on the developed basin map in the Final Drainage Report. Contours 200 feet off-site are not needed.
Comment noted.
Flood Hazard Development Standards:
Comment noted.
Agreements:
Since the facility has been constructed, a development agreement is not needed.
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APPROVED USR 1679
SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN QUESTIONNAIRE
Original Submittal Date 08/13/2009
Please see approved USR 1679 plot plan, development standards, and design
documents.
1. Explain, in detail, the proposed use of the property.
The proposed use of the property will be industrial. The proposed facility will be a Class II Oilfield
Waste Disposal -- Saltwater Injection Facility used to dispose of wastewater produced from off-
site oil and gas production wells.
2. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter
22 of the Comprehensive Plan.
Currently the proposed site is zoned agricultural. The proposed use is consistent with Chapter 22
of the Weld County Code and any other applicable code provisions or ordinances in effect. Per
the Comprehensive Plan, industrial development that is not directly related to agriculture is
permitted where adequate services exist or are reasonably obtainable. When located properly,
industrial development is encouraged because of the economic benefits associated with it.
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.
The proposed site is zoned Agricultural and, per Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code, oil and
gas storage, support and service facilities are permitted when approved by the Use by Special
Review process.
4. What type of uses surround the site (explain how the proposed use is consistent and
compatible with surrounding land uses).
The proposed site is located northeast of Barnesville Colorado and is surrounded by both vacant
lots and lots containing existing residences. When approaching the site, numerous existing oil
and gas facilities are visible. The property is bounded on the south by State Highway 392 and Lot
A of RE-748, on the east and north by vacant land; and on the west by large acreage residences.
Since the proposed use is also part of the oil and gas industry, the proposed site is compatible
with the surrounding area.
5. Describe, in detail, the following:
a. Number of people who will use this site
Aside from employees, the site will primarily be accessed by water trucks. No more than 30
truckloads of wastewater will be disposed of daily. Initially the site will be accessed by one
on-call employee and a maximum of 30 truck drivers for a total of 31 people using the site
intermittently throughout the day. In the future, the site could be utilized by as many as 32
people throughout the day, 2 on-call employees and 30 truck drivers.
b. Number of employees proposed to be employed at this site
Initially, the site will employ one person who will be on call for disposal runs. In the future, the
site is not expected to employ more than two on call employees.
USR Questionnaire
Lot B, RE-748
August 4, 2008
Page 2 of 3
c. Hours of operation
The facility will accept water delivery from 7a.m to 7p.m. daily, seven days a week including
holidays but will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week including holidays.
d. Type and number of structures to be erected (built) on this site
The type of structures to be erected on this site includes a tank farm used for oil/water
separation prior to reinjection; one above ground mud tank and a 135 bbl tank to capture the
initial unloading of wastewater from trucks; a pole building to house the facility pumps used
for the injection process; and a modular building that will serve as an employee
station/shelter for inclement weather. Piping from the mud tank to the tank farm to the
injection well will be primarily above ground for visual inspection and maintenance as
required. The tank farm will be sized to accommodate additional tanks if expansion is
warranted.
e. Type and number of animals, if any, to be on this site
No animals are expected on-site.
f. Kind of vehicles (type, size, weight)that will access this site and how often
For the most part, the site will be accessed by Bobtail trucks that are roughly 20' long with a
carrying capacity of 90 barrels of water. The weight of each truck is approximately 57,000 lbs
loaded and 27,000 lbs unloaded. The maximum number of trucks allowed to access the site
on a daily basis will be 30. The attached email correspondence with Tim Bilobran with CDOT
confirms that a traffic study will not be required for this site.
g. Who will provide fire protection to the site
Fire protection will be provided by the Galeton Fire District.
h. Water source on the property(both domestic and irrigation).
There is one existing on-site residential water well. This existing well will be converted to a
commercial well through the Colorado Division of Water Resources.
i. Sewage disposal system on the property(existing and proposed)
Currently, there are no known existing septic disposal systems for Lot B. Sewage disposal
will be handled on-site through use of a portable toilet. Service and maintenance of the
portable toilet will be contracted through a third party.
j. If storage or warehousing is proposed,what type of items will be stored
No storage or warehousing is proposed.
6. Explain the proposed landscaping for the site. The landscaping shall be separately
submitted as a landscape plan map as part of the application submittal.
Additional landscaping for the site is not expected since the project site is primarily surrounded by
vacant land. Also, landscaping is not recommended in the immediate vicinity of oil/gas
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USR Questionnaire
Lot B, RE-748
August 4, 2008
Page 3 of 3
operations. Also, there are numerous other oil/gas operations in the area, so this development
will not be out of character. However, the existing trees along the entrance to the site will be
preserved and the berm along the west property line will partially screen the facility.
7. Explain any proposed reclamation procedures when termination of the Use by Special
Review activity occurs.
Termination of the Use by Special Review activity is not expected. If required, termination will
conform to COGCC regulations.
8. Explain how the storm water drainage will be handled on the site.
Since the proposed site is located within a natural sump, all stormwater will be retained on-site.
Stormwater discharge generated from the proposed development will be allowed to infiltrate into
the soil. Based on infiltration rates from the geotechnical report all retained stormwater will be
infiltrated within the required 72 hours. All off-site stormwater will continue to be retained in the
sump and allowed to infiltrate at existing rates.
9. Explain how long it will take to construct this site and when construction and landscaping
is scheduled to begin.
It is expected that construction will take approximately two to three months to complete. Site
construction began in June 2008.
10. Explain where storage and/or stockpile of wastes will occur on this site.
A sealable 33-gallon trash bin or similar container will be located at the employee station and
contents will be removed off-site by employee(s) on a regular basis. Large stockpiling or waste
collection is not anticipated.
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO USR 1679
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.
1. Explain, in detail, the proposed use of the property.
The proposed use of the property is industrial. The proposed facility is a Class II Oilfield Waste
Disposal—Saltwater Injection Facility used to dispose of wastewater produced from off-site oil
and gas production wells. The facility use is approved under Use by Special Review (USR) 1679.
2. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter
22 of the Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed Amended USR will not change the previously approved use of USR 1679.
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.
The proposed Amended USR will not change the previously approved intent of USR 1679.
4. What type of uses surround the site (explain how the proposed use is consistent and
compatible with surrounding land uses).
The uses around the site have not changed since the approval of USR 1679.
5. Describe, in detail, the following:
a. Number of people who will use this site
The proposed Amended USR will not change the number of people that will use the site as
stated in the approved USR 1679.
b. Number of employees proposed to be employed at this site
The proposed Amended USR will not change the number of employees as stated in the
approved USR 1679.
c. Hours of operation
The proposed Amended USR will not change the hours of operation as stated in the
approved USR 1679.
d. Type and number of structures to be erected (built) on this site
The proposed amendment to USR 1679 is to install one 600 bbl gun barrel/separation tank,
one 300 bbl gun barrel tank, three water tanks, one additional flat tank, and two low profile
skim tanks with associated piping. Also included in the proposed amendment is a 10' by 24'
office trailer. See Amended USR plot plan for more information on proposed improvements.
The secondary containment areas, as approved under USR 1679, were sized to
accommodate the installation of additional tanks. The secondary containment areas will not
need modifications from the original designs.
First Amendment to USR 1679
USR Questionnaire LRA Project No.0208023.00
Lot B, RE-748 August 31,2009
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e. Type and number of animals, if any, to be on this site
No animals are expected on-site.
f. Kind of vehicles (type, size, weight)that will access this site and how often
The proposed Amended USR will not change the kind of vehicles as stated in the approved
USR 1679.
g. Who will provide fire protection to the site
Fire protection will be provided by the Galeton Fire District.
h. Water source on the property (both domestic and irrigation).
There is one existing on-site water well. This existing well has been converted to a
commercial well through the Colorado Division of Water Resources.
i. Sewage disposal system on the property(existing and proposed)
A septic system was designed and approved as part of USR 1679.
j. If storage or warehousing is proposed, what type of items will be stored
The proposed Amended USR will not change the previously approved storage or
warehousing as stated in the approved USR 1679.
6. Explain the proposed landscaping for the site. The landscaping shall be separately
submitted as a landscape plan map as part of the application submittal.
No additional landscaping is proposed.
7. Explain any proposed reclamation procedures when termination of the Use by Special
Review activity occurs.
Termination of the proposed Amended Use by Special Review is not expected.
8. Explain how the storm water drainage will be handled on the site.
The proposed Amended USR will not change the stormwater drainage plan from approved USR
1679.
9. Explain how long it will take to construct this site and when construction and landscaping
is scheduled to begin.
It is expected that a portion of the tanks will be installed upon approval of the Amended USR.
The remaining balance of tanks will be installed at some later date.
10. Explain where storage and/or stockpile of wastes will occur on this site.
No changes to where storage and/or stockpile of wastes will occur from approved USR 1679.
First Amendment to USR 1679
USR Questionnaire LRA Project No.0208023.00
Lot B,RE-748 August 31,2009
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