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May 18, 2009
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
MAY 1 9 2009
Applicant
Please Reply By
Project
Legal
Location
Parcel Number
Tri-State Generation and Case Number USR-1702
Transmission
June 18, 2009
Planner Jacqueline Hatch
A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Major
Facility of a Public Utility (expansion of an existing substation and 185 foot
communication tower) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
Lot B of RE -4852 being part of NW4 of Section 25, Ti N, R68W of the 6th P.M.,
Weld County, Colorado.
South of and adjacent to CR 6 and approximately 1/4 mile east of CR 11
1467 25 200061
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.
You will be notified in writing of the Planning Commission date once the date is determined.
❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan
because
O We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
4t- See attached letter.
Comments'
Signature
Agency
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Wald County Planning Doperfttliod
GREELEY OFFICE
JUN n3maci
MEMORANDUIVKECEJVED
TO: Jacqueline Hatch, Planning Services DATE: June 3, 2009
FROM: Donald Carroll, Engineering Administrator V"
SUBJECT: USR-1702, Tri-State Generation and Transmission
The Weld County Public Works Department reviewed the submitted application for critical items, including but not limited
to Site Plan, Traffic Study, Preliminary Drainage Report, Geotechnical Soils Report, and Flood Hazard Development
Permit. A detailed review of these items was not complete at this step in process. Comments made during this stage a
the review process will not be all inclusive, as revised materials are submitted other concerns or issues may arise. All
issues of concern and critical issues during further review must be resolved with the Public Works Department.
COMMENTS:
Weld County Road Classification Plan (FHU): (June 2002) WCR 6 is a collector road and requires an 80 -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.
WCR 11 is a major arterial road, which requires a 140 -toot 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.
Our most recent ADT counts for WCR 6 reflect 1077 taken 2/6/2009 between WCR 11 and WCR 13. The 85th percentile
for this location reflects 62 miles per hour with 17% truck traffic.
Access: The applicant shall utilize the existing access from WCR 6.
Off-street parking spaces including the access drive shall be surfaced with gravel, recycled asphalt, asphalt, concrete or
the equivalent and shall be graded to prevent drainage problems.
Utilize the existing agricultural, oil and gas, and ditch roads that are necessary for your agricultural operation.
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 other vegetation, other than grasses, need to be maintained at a maximum height of 12 inches until
the area is completely developed.
Traffic Study: A traffic study will not be required. The applicant is indicating that there will no people using this site other
than routine maintenance and monitoring of the transmission line on a monthly basis. Monitoring of the substation and
communication facility would take place approximately once per day and would be limited to two people. During the
construction, the crews would consist of 4-20 people and would take approximately 6-8 months to complete.
Storm Water Drainage: I am referring the storm water drainage to Clay Kimmi for review and comments. The applicant
is indicating appendix H of the Drainage Report. Follow with Clay Kimmi, Storm Water Drainage Division at 304-6496, Ext
3741, for any drainage issues.
Flood Hazard Development Standards: This area is not in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as determined by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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acqueline Hatch, Planning Services DATE: June 8, 2009
1119€ FROM: Clay Kimmi, P.E., C.F.M. _44i
SUBJECT: USR-1702, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Drainage Report
COLORADO
Comments made during this stage of the review process will not be all inclusive, as revised
materials are submitted other concerns or issues may arise. All issues of concern and critical
issues during further review must be resolved with the Public Works Department.
COPY
Weld County Planning Department
GREELEY OFFICE
JUN rig
MEMORANDUM
COMMENTS:
Preliminary Drainage Report
Weld County Public Works reviewed the Preliminary Drainage Report dated April 15, 2009. The
Preliminary Drainage Report was stamped, dated, and signed by Kevin P. Barney, P.E. # 39719.
Please address all redlined comments in the Preliminary Drainage Report and the associated exhibits
in the Final Drainage Report.
Please provide an agreement from the owner of the unnamed ditch crossing the property showing
that the applicant has permission to discharge stormwater into the ditch.
There appear to be at least two different discharges for the 5 -year historic flow. Please review the
text and calculations and revise as necessary. Please note that Weld County does not accept the
use of the Urban Check methodology = (L/180) + 10) for the historic condition: It is likely that the
5 -year historic discharge will be less than what is discussed in the report when it is recalculated.
Please provide a maintenance plan and schedule in the Final Drainage report.
Please provide a copy of the approved construction stormwater permit for the site in the Final
Drainage report.
There are many small calculation errors that may lead to errors in the sizing of the detention pond.
Please review all calculations and revise as necessary.
Exhibits
Please address the redline comments.
Please note that the items shown on the proposed drainage plan must be consistent with the items
shown on the grading plan.
Grading Plan
A grading plan with the appropriate BMP details needs to be added to the drainage report. The
grading plan must match the drainage facilities shown in the drainage report.
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Since more than 1 acre is being disturbed, copy of the approved stormwater construction permit from
the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment must be provided.
Please note that an early grading permit will not be issued. At a minimum, prior to the release of
the grading permit, all comments must be addressed, the improvements agreement must be signed,
collateral must be posted, and the Mylar plat must be ready for recording.
,Comments made during. this stagerofthe reviewprocesswill notwbe=alllinclusive,.assrevised
materials .are submitted other concerns or issues may arise allpissues of a concern and
critical issues during further reviewimust?be resolved with the PubliccWorks,Department
Original: Tri-State Generation. Applicant
PC: USR-1702
CC: Jacqueline Hatch, Weld County Planning Services
Kevin Barney, Engineer- Manhard Consulting LTD
June 8, 2009
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eiceti; Memorandum
TO: Jacqueline Hatch, Department of Planning Services
DATE: June 18, 2009
COLORADO FROM: Lauren Light, Environmental Health Services
SUBJECT: USR-1702 Tri-State Generation and
Transmission (expand substation and add a 185
foot tower)
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a major facility of a public utility
to include expansion of an existing substation and construct a 185 foot communications
tower. As no employees will be located at the site, permanent water and sewer is not
required. Portable toilets and hand washing units can be utilized during construction. Bottled
water is sufficient for drinking provisions during construction.
We have no objections to the proposal; however, we do recommend that the following
condition be part of any approval:
We recommend that the following requirement be incorporated into the permit as a condition
that must be met one month prior to construction activities:
1. The applicant shall submit evidence of a Colorado Discharge Permit System or CDPS
permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPH&E),
Water Quality Control Division, to cover stormwater discharges from construction sites
(5 CCR-1002-61) Alternately, the applicant can provide evidence from CDPH&E that
they are not subject to the CDPS requirements.
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. Fugitive dust and fugiti•particulate emissions shall be coned on this site.
5. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the
Industrial Zone as delineated in Section 14-9-30 of the Weld County Code.
6. Bottled water shall be utilized for drinking during construction of the project.
7. Adequate toilet facilities (portable toilets) and hand washing units shall be provided
during construction of the facility.
8. If applicable, the applicant shall obtain a stormwater discharge permit from the
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, Water Quality Control Division.
9. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and
Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
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Weld County Referral
May 18, 2009
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant
Tri-State Generation and Case Number USR-1702
Transmission
Please Reply By June 18, 2009 Planner Jacqueline Hatch
Project A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Major
Facility of a Public Utility (expansion of an existing substation and 185 foot
communication tower) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
Legal
Location
Lot B of RE -4852 being part of NW4 of Section 25, T1 N, R68W of the 6th P.M.,
Weld County, Colorado.
South of and adjacent to CR 6 and approximately 1/4 mile east of CR 11
Parcel Number 1467 25 200061
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.
You will be notified in writing of the Planning Commission date once the date is determined.
❑ We 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:
Signature
Agency
Date
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June 9, 2009
DEPARTMEN. PLANNINSERVICES
BUILDING INSPECTION NORTH OFFICE
918 10th GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT.3540
FAX (970) 304-6498
SOUTH WEST OFFICE
4209 24.5 LONGMONT CO 80504
PHONE (720)652-4210 ext. 8730
FAX (720)-65-4210
Applicant: Tri-State Generation and Transmission
Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for an expansion of a substation and a
185' communication tower
USR-1702
Parcel: 1467 25 200061
There are no historical Building permits attached to this parcels.
1. A building permit shall be obtained prior to the construction of communication tower.
2. A plan review is required for each building for which a building permit is required. Two
complete sets of plans are required when applying for each permit. The Occupancy
Classification will be determined by Chapter 3 of the 2006 International Building Code. .
3. Buildings shall conform to the requirements of the various codes adopted at the time of
permit application. Currently the following has been adopted by Weld County: 2006 International
Building Code; 2006 International Mechanical Code; 2006 International Plumbing Code; 2006
International Fuel Gas Code; and the 2008 National Electrical Code and Chapter 29 of the Weld
County Code.
Please contact me for any further information regarding this project.
Sincerely,
Frank Piacentino
Plans Examiner
Weld County Building Inspection Dept.
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Weld County Referral
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MAY 19 22N0009
The Weld County Department of Planning Services received the following item for review:
May 18, 2009
Applicant
Please Reply By
Project
Legal
Location
Parcel Number
Tri-State Generation and Case Number USR-1702
Transmission
June 18, 2009
Planner Jacqueline Hatch
A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Major
Facility of a Public Utility (expansion of an existing substation and 185 foot
communication tower) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
Lot B of RE -4852 being part of NW4 of Section 25, Ti N, R68W of the 6th P.M.,
Weld County, Colorado.
South of and adjacent to CR 6 and approximately 1/4 mile east of CR 11
1467 25 200061
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.
You will be notified in writing of the Planning Commission date once the date is determined.
❑ We 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.
Zi See attached letter.
Comments:
Signature
Agency
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THE CITY AND COUNTY OF BROOMFIELD
1 DesCombes Drive • Broomfield, Colorado 80020 • 303-469-3301
June 18, 2009
Jacqueline Hatch
Weld County Planning Department
4209 County Road 24.5
Longmont, Colorado 80504
RE: Case Number USR-1702
Dear Ms. Hatch:
Thank you for the opportunity to review the site specific development plan and use by special re-
view permit for a major facility of a public utility (expansion of an existing substation and 185 -foot commu-
nication tower) in the Weld County agricultural zoning district. The City and County of Broomfield re-
viewed the plans and provides the following comments and requests additional information prior to deter-
mining support or opposition of this development.
1. The City and County of Broomfield Comprehensive Plan designates the property on the south
east corner of County Road 6 and County Road 11 as an "Employment" area with an open
space corridor surrounding the Big Dry Creek and Bull Canal. Office, research and develop-
ment, light industrial, warehousing and some limited commercial uses should be targeted to
areas designated as "Employment." In addition, Broomfield accepted a use by special review
application for a church and school facility on the south side of County Road 6 west of the Big
Dry Creek / Bull Canal. Broomfield has reviewed the environmental report summary and the
applicant's public health and safety summary. Please provide a copy of the full environmental
report so that Broomfield can determine if the proposed expansion is compatible with plans
for the area.
2. County Road 11 adjacent to this development and County Road 6 on the west side of County
Road 11 are within Broomfield's jurisdiction and Broomfield is responsible for the mainte-
nance of both roads in these locations. Broomfield is concerned about the potential of the lar-
ger vehicles (over 50,000 pounds) to damage the existing roads. Please provide more infor-
mation about the construction routes of the vehicles and the responsibility to repair roads
damaged during the construction process.
3. The Broomfield Comprehensive Plan shows anticipated future regional trails along the Big Dry
Creek and the Bull Canal. Broomfield reviewed the proposed landscape plans and suggests
planting of appropriate trees on the County Road 6 frontage and the canal frontage in antici-
pation of increasing urbanization a future trail system.
If you have any questions about these comments, please call Michael Sutherland at (303) 464-
5869 or send an e-mail to msutherland@ci.broomfield.co.us . The City and County of Broomfield would
greatly appreciate another opportunity to review additional information and a revised submittal for this pro-
ject. Please send additional referrals to my attention.
Si cerely, oesi
Michael Sutherland, AICP
Senior Planner
City and County of Broomfield
Community Development Department
cc: Diana Kjelshus Tangsrud, Referral Review File
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The Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company
80 South 27th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
PH: 303-659-7373 / FX: 303-659-6077
Manuel Montoya, General Manager manuel(aifarmersres.com
Molly Lockhart, Administrative Assistant mlockhart(u farmersres.com
TO: WELD COUNTY DEPT OF PLANNING SERVICES
918 LOTH STREET
GREELEY, CO 80631
DATE: JUNE 15, 2009
FRICO Project#
APPLICANT:
RE:
CASE #:
Weld County Planning Department
GREELEY OFFICE
JUN 17 7009
RECEIVED
TRI STATE GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION WELD ('OUNT\ #3905
EMAILED:
FAXED/MAILED: 6'/ 16/09
TM STATE GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION
SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE FOR
PUBLIC UTILITY FACILITY
USR-1702
DEAR JACQUELINE HATCH
I wish to submit the following information regarding the above referenced project.
X The concerns of Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company are in the area of
encroachment to the Right of Way of the canal. FRICO requires a minimum of 22' on
each side of the canal for a maintenance road plus the distance to the toe of the ditch
embankment. The boundaries of the Right of Way must be agreed upon.
X Drainage is another concern that must be addressed as FRICO does not allow any
developed storm flow into our canals.
X Please send additional information regarding your project so that we ntlly w ct. fe e
complete our review and that review criteria can be sent to you, if applicableOS. QI)W ' w--\
Property concerns need to be resolved. c1/4,—\
The applicant has or X has not completed a Project Review Application and
submitted a deposit for review fees with the Ditch Company
Please email Molly Lockhart or Manuel Montoya, should you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Molly Lockhart
Administrative Assistant for
Manuel Montoya, General Manager
Manuel Montoya
General Manager
The Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company
80 South 27th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
PH: 303-659-7373 / FX: 303-659-6077
Manuel Montoya, General Manager manuel(a,farmersres.com
Molly Lockhart, Administrative Assistant mlockhart a(�farmersres.com
DATE: JUNE 30, 2009
FRICO Project# TRI STATE. GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION 0.3905/MO2
APPLICANT: BROOKMAN/TRI STATE GENERATION
RE: PUBLIC UTILITY EXPANSION
CASE #: USR-1702
DEAR JACQUELINE HATCH
I wish to submit the following information regarding the above
referenced project.
6/30/09 Mr. Montoya, Molly Lockhart, Burton Norem, and
Kelly Beal met at the site for a meeting re FRICO concerns. Below
is what was concluded with FRICO having no more concerns.
X The concerns of Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company are in the area of
encroachment to the Right of Way of the canal. FRICO requires a minimum of 22' on
each side of the canal for a maintenance road plus the distance to the toe of the ditch
embankment. The boundaries of the Right of Way must be agreed upon. (The ROW was
agreed to on the submitted plans. The Utility expansion will not encroach upon the
FRICO ROW.
X Drainage is another concern that must be addressed as FRICO does not allow any
developed storm flow into our canals. (Storm water will not drain into the FRICO
canal.)
X Please send additional information regarding your project so that we may
complete our review and that review criteria can be sent to you, if applicable. (No
additional info is required.)
Property concerns need to be resolved.
The applicant X has or_ has not completed a Project Review Application and
submitted a deposit for review fees with the Ditch Company
Please email Molly Lockhart or Manuel Montoya, should you have any questions.
erely,
Molly ockL\t Manuel Montoya
Administrative ssistant for General Manager
Manuel Montoya, General Manager
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