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Home My WebLink About790478.tiff r RESOLUTION RE: ACTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WELD COUNTY, COLORADO CONCERNING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND STORAGE FACILITIES - CITY OF NORTHGLEN. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado held a public hearing on the 21st day of February, 1979 at the hour of 2 : 00 o' clock p.m. in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners for the purpose of hearing the application of the City of Northglen for a Special Use Permit for wastewater treatment and storage facilities on the following described property: The West One-half of Section 36, Township 1 North, Range 68 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, Weld County, Colorado, as described in deed recorded in Book 836 , Reception No. 1758077 , Weld County records, and being more particularly described as : Beginning at the Southwest corner said Section 36; thence North 00°09 ' 22" East on an assumed bearing along the West line said Section 36 a distance of 5309. 31 feet to the Northwest corner said Section 36; thence South 89°47 ' 33" East along the North line of the Northwest one-quarter said Section 36 a distance of 2639 .13 feet to the North one-quarter corner of said Section 36; thence South 00°06 ' 34" West along the North-South centerline said Section 36 a distance of 5301. 76 feet to the South one- quarter corner said Section 36 ; thence North 89°57 ' 23" West along the South line of the Southwest one-quarter said Section 36 a distance of 2643. 45 feet to the point of beginning. WHEREAS, the petitioner was present and presented evidence in support of the granting of the Special Use Permit, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners heard testimony urging denial of the Special Use Permit, and WHEREAS, Section 3. 3.E. 4 .h. of the Weld County Zoning Resolution authorizes such a use in an Agricultural Zone District upon approval by the Board of County Commissioners after a finding that the proposed operation conforms to the requirements of Section 3. 3.E. 2. of said Zoning Resolution, and 7 )C 47 J r. BEFORE THE WtLi) COUNTY, COLORADO PLANNING COMniSSION RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Date February 20, 1979 Case No. SUP# 37R :7R:3R APPLICATION OF City of Northglenn c/o Richard P. Lundahl ADDRESS 10701 Melody Drive , Suite 313, Northglenn, Colorado 80234 Moved by Jim Gilbert that the following resolution be introduced for passage by the Weld County Planning Commission: Be it Resolved by the Weld County Planning Commission that the appli- cation for site approval of Wastewater reatment and covering the following described prop Legal Descript.Lon The West one—half of Section 36 , Township 1 North, Range 68 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, Weld County, Colorado, as described in deed recorded in Book 836 , Reception No. 01( 1758077 , Weld County records, and being more particularly described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner said ,p Section 36; thence N00 09 '22"E on an assumed bearing along 'a d 11 the West line said Sectio,i 36 a distance of 5309 .81 feet to �`� the Northwest corner said Section 36; thence S89 47 '33 "E ‘1- along the North line of the Northwest one-quarter said Section 36 a distance of 2639. 13 feet to the North one- quarter corner said Section 36: thence S00°06 '34"W along the North- South centerline said Section 36 a distance of 5301 . 76 feet to the South one-quarter corner said Section 36; thence N89°57'23"W along the South line of the Southwest one-quarter said Section 36 a distance of 2643. 45 feet to the point of beginning. v.va was.. uw.o vC.GU al. laL.Ex ,E7LL4ity investment in facilities to trap, store, and distribute water from mountain snows to the level plains where it can be efficiently used. The Motion seconded by Jerry Kiefer Vote: For Passage Chuck Carlson Against Passage Fred Otis Jerry Kiefer Abstained Percy Hiatt Ben Nix Abstained Frank Suckla Abstained Bette Kountz Jim Gilbert The Chairman declared the Resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of this case to the Board of County Commissioners for further proceedings. CERTIFICATION OF COPY I, Shirley A. Phillips, Recording Secretary of the Weld County Planning Commission, do hereby certify that i.he above and foregoing Resolution is a true copy of the Resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County, Color- ado, adopted on February 20, 1979 and recorded in Book No. VI of the proceedings of the said Planning Commission. Dated the 20th day of _February____ , 1979 Secretary \\:\ City of Northglenn SUP-378 : 78 : 30 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION February 20 , 1979 intensive agricultural development in the broad valleys of the South Platte River and its tributaries which flow into Weld County from the west is based on irrigation from this water system. The development of water resources has allowed more than agriculture to prosper in Weld County . Industry , commerce and homes are also water users, and the cities and towns in the county are all dependent on an adequate water supply . The total supply of water avail- able to the county is an important limiting factor on the amount and type of man ' s activities which can be supported. This total supply is limited; it may be increased to a small extent through the development of local water projects or the development of new ground water resources , but large trans mountain diversion projects are monuments of the past . The total water supply in the state has largely been developed and appropriated, and significant increases to the supply in Weld County are unlikely . " Further, the Plan states : "Since nearly all of man ' s activities are water using, and since the total supply is limited, increases in any one type of water use can only be accomplished by decreasing the use of another type . Thus , if municipal water use increases, this increase will be met largely by decreasing other uses , principally agricultural use . Felix Sparks , head of the Colorado Water Conservation Board, has noted that this trade off exists for Colorado as a whole , and his statement of the problem is certainly pertinent to Weld County : "Much of the water being used today in Colorado cities was originally decreed for agricultural purposes . It was either condemned or purchased by the cities . Virtually all future municipal increases in water usage will come about at the expense of the agricultural community . (Lamm and Stang, 1971, page 19) . " As pointed out in the Plan , groundwater and surface water sources play a significant role in maintaining high agricultural production levels in the County . With this in mind, the Plan on Page 70 sets forth that the County ' s water resources shall be managed according to four policies . The following policy is pertinent to this application: City of Northglenn SUP-378 : 78 : 30 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMFNDATION February 20, 1979 "In all land use decisions, the broad effect of transfers of water usage which may result from the proposals at hand shall be taken into account . " The concept of reuse, which is anticipated by the overall system design , encourages the maintenance of the agricultural sector of the economy. It therefore tends to encourage the retention of irrigated agricultural lands for agricultural use . As a result , such lands can continue to positively contribute to the overall economy, tax base and environment of the County . It should be further pointed out from Chapter 3 of the Plan in Section A. Agriculture , it is stated on Page 35 that : "Agriculture is a valuable resource in the county and an important factor for consideration in the day to day decisions which guide and influence the county' s growth and development . In making such decisions, there are various problems facing agriculture which must be dealt with if agriculture is to continue as a viable part of the county ' s economy . " Because of the factors presented in the Plan regarding the County ' s agricultural resources , comprehensive plan policies have been designed to "protect the established agricultural economy from degradation during the anticipated growth years ahead. " (quoted from Page 47) . The first basic policy on Page 48 reads as follows : "Agriculture is considered a valuable resource in Weld County which must be protected from adverse impacts resulting from uncontrolled and undirected business , industrial and residential growth . In order to maintain and promote this important segment of the county ' s economy, the cultural and human values associated with farm life and the overall benefits of an agricultural environment , any uses of prime irrigated farmland for uses other than agricultural will be critically reviewed to insure the proposed development will not adversely impact the agricultural interests of the county and that the development will positively contribute to the overall economy , environment and tax base of the county. " City of Northglenn SUP-378 : 78 : 30 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION February 20 , 1979 In the current application, a system is proposed which would encourage the maintenance of water for agricultural uses , while at the same time insuring that adequate supplies for urban uses are available. In the Planning Commission ' s opinion , such an approach is consistent with the Plan ' s policies of protecting agricultural water supplies so that high agricultural production levels can he maintained. 2 . It is the opinion of the Planning Commission that the proposed operation is in compliance with the provisions of Sections 3 . 3(E) (2) and 6 . 1(9) of the Weld County Zoning Resolution . The proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding area, in harmony with the character of the neighborhood and existing agricultural uses , compatible with the future development in the area and will not adversely affect the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the area and the county . This determination is based upon the following: A. It is the opinion of the Planning Commission that the location, operation and maintenance of the proposed wastewater treatment and storage facility as set forth in the Special Use Permit application and as controlled by the Development Standards attached here- to will minimize adverse impacts on surrounding uses and the area to the greatest extent possible and therefore provide adequate protection of the health , safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the area and the county. B. The following referral entities have reviewed the current proposal and have set forth no objections to it : 1 . The Colorado Department of Health 2 . The Weld County Health Department 3 . The Colorado Division of Wildlife 4 . The West Adams Soil Conservation District 5 . The Adams County Board of Commissioners 6 . The Colorado Geological Survey 7 . The Weld County Engineering Department Specific concerns and/or recommendations of the referral entities are addressed, where applicable , in the attached Development Standards . The Planning Commission recommendation for approval is conditional upon : . City of Northglenn SUP-378 : 78 : 30 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION February 20, 1979 1. Location of the main access to the Special Use Permit area shall be on Weld County Road 11 and not from Weld County Road 2 as proposed. This has been recommended by the Weld County Engineering Department and agreed to by the applicant . 2 . The concurrent adoption of the attached Development Standards which are designed to set certain standards for the location , operation and maintenance of the proposed wastewater treatment and storage facility . 3 . No building or electrical permits being issued on the Special Use Permit area until the approved Development Standards have been placed on the Special Use Permit plat and said plat has been delivered to the office of the Department of Planning Services . O Q CITY OF NORTH GLENN - SUP DXVELOPIF';T STANDARDS 1. The permitted use on the hereon described Special Use Permit area shall be a wastewater treatment facility to handle peal; flows of 13 . 5 million gallons per day (mgd) of wastewater and stormwater flows, storage reservoir and all other uses permitted by right under Section 3. 3 B of the Weld County Zoning Resolu- tion. The facilities include the terminus of a buried waste- water transmission line, two parallel sets of a 3-cell aerated treatment lagoons, a 6, 000 acre foot aerated irrigation water storage reservoir, an irrigation water pump station, an irrigation water return flow canal to the Bull Canal, and accessory facilities as shown on the attached plans. 2 . Selection and placement of all embankment and liner materials shall be supervised by qualified geotechnical personnel so that proper design will be achieved. 3 . Landscaping is to be native grasses which will be established on the outer slopes of the enbankments and on all areas of the site not used as sewage treatment lagoons, reservoir, driveways, or parking areas unless utilized for cultivated agricultural purposes. 4. Disposal of sludge shall be in accordance with The State of Colorado Department of Health Technical Policy Guidelines for Sludge Utilization on Land. There shall be no open storage stockpiling or air drying sludge on the Special Use Permit Area. 5. All phases of the wastewater treatment and storage reservoir facilities and operations shall conform with all applicable County, State and Federal Health Standards and Regulations and any other applicable rules and regulations of government bodies having jurisdiction on the premises. A. All phases of the operation must conform to maximum permis- sible noise levels as stated in 25-12-103, CRS, 1973. B. The applicant will be responsible for obtaining an emission permit for fugitive dust . C. The applicant will be responsible for obtaining a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit from the Colorado Department of Health, Water Quality Control Divi- sion. The applicant will also be responsible for obtaining design approval from the Colorado Department of Health. D. The applicant shall be responsible for adhering to the pro- visions of the Colorado Air Pollution Control Commission ' s Regulation No. 2. E. There shall be no discharge of Tastes into any streams , other bodies of water, or adjacent drainage systems with- out obtaining a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit from the Colorado Department of Health . 6 . Lighting provided for security and night operation on the site shall be designed so that the lighting will not adversely affect surrounding property owners . 7 . All accesses shall have the approval of the Weld County Engineer- ing Department . All accesses shall be constructed in accordance with the recommendations and/or requirements of the Weld County Engineering Department . 8 . All design and construction shall conform to applicable local , state and national building codes . 9 . All structures shall comply with the minimum setback requirements as defined in Section 3 . 14 of the Weld County Zoning Resolution . 10. Signs warning the public that the site is a wastewater treatment facility shall- be placed on all sides of the facility . All warning signs shall be of sufficient size to be read at a ' distance of 200 feet . 11 . The Special Use Permit area shall be maintained in a such a manner so as to prevent soil erosion, fugitive dust and growth of noxious weeds . The site shall be maintained in a such a manner as to present a neat and well kept appearance . 12 . A six foot high chain link fence shall be located around the perimeter of the treatment lagoons . 13 . Groundwater monitoring shall be as defined in the Baseline Monitoring Program, Operational Monitoring Program including Figure M and Mitigation Program sections found in the memorandum from F. Robert McGregor dated February 12 , 1979 whose subject is Groundwater Monitoring Program. Said memorandum was submitted as part of additional information in response to the February 6 , 1979 hearing testimony before the Planning Commission. 14 . The Special Use Permit shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the Development Standards stated above and all applicable Weld County Regulations . Any material deviations from the plans and/or Development Standards as shown or stated above shall require the approval of an amendment to the Special Use Permit by the Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans and/or Develop- ment Standards shall be permitted. Any other changes from the plans and/or Development Standards shall be filed in the Office of the Department of Planning Services. COMMENTS : 1. The Colorad. Division of Water Resources has , in a letter dated January 9 , 79 , recommended that : "Weld County not issue the special use permit �:�_til the City of Northglenn can present additional discussion c�.ncerning the dependability of the replacement water sources and '- ave also obtained approval of a plan for augmentation or exchange from the Water Court . " It is the op1_nion of the Department of Planning Services staff with reference to whether the applicant has an existing approved plan for augmenta ion is irrelevant to the Planning Commission decision as to whether to grant or deny the Special Use Permit application . 2 . To date, our office has received letters and petitions in opposition tc' the proposed wastewater treatment system. We have also receive: letters and petitions in support of the proposed project . Co:.ies of these items are in the attached materials . k REASONS FOR "NO" VOTE BY FRED OTIS First of all I would laud the effort of Northglenn in their attempt to save water and to preserve water for Weld County agriculture . That is R. laudable effort . However , I find insufficient evidence that the residents in the immediate area will not be harmed by the odor . I ' ve been to the site to within a half mile and I believe that the Wiesner Subdivision will be harmed by the odors that will be there and I think their property values will depreciate . I also have not been persuaded and the burden of proof is on the petitioners that there is not another location that is more suitable . They talked about economics and we were never given figures on how much it would cost to locate it some place else and I have just not been persuaded that there is not another suitable site . Every argument •that comes out of the majority opinion, the way it appears , that it is all based on water and I am not sure that we can base our judgment on how much water is available or not available to Weld County agriculture . The issue is can this site be used for a reservoir and lagoons and what immediate harm to the people in that area. All the talk we have had about water is irrelevant . I think that the motion was based strictly on water. I know the staff comments are included, but I think the gut level where it ' s coming from is water. And just as we can ' t consider the fact of the Development Standards as being a grounds for voting Yes or voting No , I don ' t think we can consider water , at least in the way it is being accepted by this group. BEFORE THE WLLu COUNTY, COLORADO PLANNING COMIlA.,3ION RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Date February 6, 1979 Case No. SUP# 378 : 78 : 30 APPLICATION OF City of Northglenn c/o Richard P. Lundahl ADDRESS 10701 Melody Drive , Suite 313 , Northglenn , Colorado 80234 Moved by Fred Otis that the following resolution be introduced for passage by the Weld County Planning Commission: Be it Resolved by the Weld C unty Planning Commission that the appli- cation for site approval of County �eer .i ta�nt and covering the following described property in Weld County, Colorado, to-wit: Continued to 2/20/79 Planning Commission meeting be Origt.12MMIX0301§KGIOTSUMUNFM§INIXINEXIIEMMXVOIXENYMXRCM4XXROMIXX for the following reasons: To hear new evidence if there is new evidence at that time and to direct Northglenn to come up with some concrete information on the water augmentation plan such as where the water is form how much water will be taken out of the stream by moving it north rather than dumping it into the stream; prove it needs to be in Weld County. Motion seconded by Percy Hiatt Vote: For Passage Chuck Carlson Against Passage Jim Gilbert Ben Nix Frank Suckla Percy Hiatt Bette Kountz Fred Otis Irma White The Chairman declared the Resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of this case to the Board of County Commissioners for further proceedings. CERTIFICATION OF COPY I, Shirley A. Phillips , Recording Secretary of the Weld County Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution is a true copy of the Resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County, Color- ado, adopted on February 6 , 1979 and recorded in Book No. vi of the proceedings of the said Planning Commission. Dated the 6th day of_February_ ____ , 1979_. Secretary The Veld County Planning Commission held a scheduled meeting on February 20 , 1979 at 1 : 30 p .m. in the Weld County Centennial Center County Commissioners Hearing Room, first floor , 915 10th Street , Greeley , Colorado . Roll Call was as follows : Chuck Carlson Present Ben Nix Present Jerry Kiefer Present Frank Suckla Present Bette Kountz Present Percy Hiatt Present Jim Gilbert Present Fred Otis Present Irma White Absent Also present were : Gary Z. Fortner , Director of Planning Tom Honn, Zoning Administrator Chuck Cunliffe, Assistant Zoning Administrator Vickie Traxler , Assistant Zoning Administrator Russ Anson, Assistant County Attorney As a quorum was present the meeting proceeded as scheduled. Chairman Carlson called for a motion to approve the mintues of February 6 , 1979 . Mr. Kiefer made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Bette Kountz . All present cast a unanimous vote of "aye" to accept the minutes . Motion carried. r ' APPLICANT: City of Northglenn CASE NUMBER: SUP-378 : 78 : 30 LFGAL DFSCRIPTION: Wzi Section 36 , T1N, R68W LOCATION: Northeast corner of the intersection of County Roads 2 and 11 , approximately 5 miles south and Z mile west of Dacono SUBJECT: Wastewater Treatment and Storage Facilities APPEARANCE : Richard Lundahl , Bob McGregor and Dr. Jack Sheaffer DISCUSSION: This application was continued from the February 6 , 1979 Planning Commission hearing in order to hear new evidence if there is any new evidence at this time , to have Norghglenn come up with some concrete information on the water augmentation plan, and proof that it needs to be in Weld County . At this time Ken Wright , water rights engineer, explained the procedure of the water augmentation plan approved by the Water Court and the negotiations involved. He then addressed several items of concern which included the double use of irrigation water; use of water out of Grange Hall Creek ; and taking irrigated farmland out of production . He stated basically that there will be no problem with the double use of water because Northglenn will not be increasing the burden on the river; part of the replacement of the replacement water will come out of Grange Hall Creek which will be storm run-off from the streets and storm sewers of Northglenn and will be captured before it gets to the South Platte River; and that taking irrigated farmland out of production is a good plan . It has been a major objective from the beginning of the plan to not hurt agriculture and to do everything they could do to meet the state objectives of preserving and enhancing the agricultural economy in the state and on the South Platte River. Planning Commission ""inutes Page 2 February 20 , 1979 Mr. Joseph Cope at this time addressed the concerns of the Planning Commission at the last meeting in which they requested a listing of water rights owned or under contract by the City of Northglenn ; a water budget showing how the water supplies owned by Norghglenn will be balanced against the replacement requirement ; and a memorandum describing the problem of the plan for augmentation material that was sent to the Planning Staff . He said if necessary he would go into further detail . At this time Russ Anson responded that this information is a matter fcr the water Court to decide and is irrelevant as far as the Planning Commission is concerned. He then referred to the use of water as it relates to the Comprehensive Plan . Bob McGregor then addressed the concern of the Planning Commission in regard to why the area lagoon site was chosen to be In Weld County . He stated basically that there are operational advantages such as good quality control of the affluent and any necessary repairs ; more control on the part of the farmers ; and it protects agriculture and urban sprawl . John Hall of the Weld County Health Department was asked to comment on the proposed. Mr . Hall stated that the laws that govern the facility are state laws, but there could very well be pressure from the county . He also stated that there will be some odors , although what is considered to be an odor to one person could not be an odor to another person . No data is available to date to indicate there will be pollution . Discussion followed regarding possible contamination of domestic wells . Chairman Carlson then opened the hearing to comments from persons in the audience . At this time Albert Watada of Consolidated Ditch Companies again expressed his opposition because of odor and the economic siutation of water in the area that will be affected; Elton Miller - Northglenn has adequate sewage treatment and no need to have it in Weld County; Frank Suckla - Effect of water loss to the agricultural area and wastewater pollution from Stanley Reservoir to Frederick' s water supply ; Frank Culkin in representing Wiesner Subdivision again stated there there was no need for the proposal and also commented on the monitoring of viruses and odors . He also referred to the operation of the Muskegon plant and the treatment of water; Bob Brand, engineering consultant for Consolidated Ditches , discussed the amount of acres that will dry up because of the proposal ; J. L. Sears - Expressed his general feelings , but stated he could reach no conclusion one way or the other ; Ron Anderson - Effects of pollution on the South Platte River. Dr. Jack Sheaffer briefly rebutted to the comments of Frank Culkin by stating that the Muskogen plant is under a different system and water treatment is longer ; there will be no foul odors and they fully expect to monitor viruses . Marian Staats asked for an explanation of the "key" that had been referred to by Adolph Bohlender. Mr. Bohlender stated that the ditch company will not turn on the "key" for the water unless all standards are met by Northglenn . MOTION: Be it therefore resolved to recommend approval with the Development Standards and addition of Development Standard #13 based on the staff ' s recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners . Motion by Jim Gilbert , seconded by Jerry Kiefer . A vote of "aye" was cast by Chuck Carlson , Jerry Kiefer, Ben Nix and Jim Gilbert . A vote of "no" was cast by Fred Otis . Absention votes were cast by Percy Hiatt , Frank Suckla and Bette Kountz. Motion carried. Pi a r,h i n z Commission Minn rape FcLruary 20 , 1979 APPLICANT: Cities Service Gas Company CASE NUMBER: CUP-41 : 79 : 1 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Pt . NWn , Section 28 , T7N, R58W LOCATION: Approximately 3 miles south of Raymer SUBJECT: Microwave Tower Site APPEARANCE: John Lehman DISCUSSION: Mr . Lehman stated that this is a communication system which is part of 27 sites which run from Hesston, Kansas to Rawlins , Wyoming. This system is a part of the pipeline system which is being laid to trans- port natural gas from the Rawlins area to the present system near Hesston , Kansas . Federal approval was received in November. These towers are used for constant communication with the compressor stations along the pipe- line system for regulating the flow of gas , for efficient operations and for any problems that might occur . Discussion followed regarding the elevation and distance of the towers . MOTION: Be it therefore resolved to recommend approval with the Development Standards to the Board of County Commissioners based on the staff ' s recommendation . Motion by Ben Nix, seconded by Jerry Kiefer . A vote of "aye" was cast by Chuck Carlson , Jerry Kiefer, Fred Otis , Ben Nix, Jim Gilbert , Percy Hiatt , Frank Suckla, and Bette Kounta. Motion carried. APPLICANT: Cities Service Gas Company CASE NUMBER: CUP-42 : 79 :2 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Pt . NWa , Section 29 , T8N, R61W LOCATION: Approximately 5 miles east of Briggsdale SUBJECT: Microwave Tower Site APPEARANCE : Jim Lehman DISCUSSION: Application and request is the same as CUP-41 . No discussion . Tom Honn read the staff ' s recommendation for approval and the Development Standards . There was a letter of opposition from a surrounding property owner in regard to the tower being an eyesore ; it would attract lightning; depreciation of property values ; it would be a health hazard as regards radiation type effects ; interference with television , radio and CB reception . Mr . Lehman responded that an eyesore is in the eyes of the beholder, that the tower would attract lightning, but would be a protection, not a detriment ; he has no way of assessing the depreciation of property values ; radiation has not been a problem. Perhaps this has been confused with microwave ovens ; there would be no problem with interference with televisions , etc . as they are too far away and on a different frequency . John Hall of the Weld County Health Department asked what would happen if someone got between two tower lines . Mr. Lehman responded nothing would happen . Fred Otis asked why a telephone cannot be used for the communication system. Mr. Lehman responded that it is cheaper to use their own system and they have better control over it . MOTION: Be it therefore resolved to recommend approval with the Development Standards to the Board of County Commissioners based on the staff ' s recommendation . Motion by Jerry Kiefer, seconded by Bette Kountz . A vote of "aye" was cast by Chuck Carlson , Jerry Kiefer, Fred Otis , Ben Nix, Jim Gilbert , Percy Hiatt , Frank Suckla and Bette Kountz. Motion carried. Planning Commission Mini s Page 4 'Febr 'card- 20, 1979 APPLICANT: Cities Service Gas Company CASE NUMBER: CUP-43 : 79 : 3 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Pt . SE4 , Section 20 , T12N, R67W LOCATION: Adjacent to the east side of I.-25 , approximately 3/4 mile south of the Colorado-Wyoming border SUBJECT: Microwave Tower Site APPEARANCE: John Lehman DISCUSSION: Application and request is the same as CUP-41 and CUP-42 . Ben Nix asked if the State Highway Department was notified of the proposal . Chuck Cunliffe responded that they had. The access to the site would be on access controlled frontage road from I-25 . The existing access is located 250 feet north of the south property line of the CUP site . The applicant will be working with the Highway Department for that access . No further questions or comments . MOTION: Be it therefore resolved to recommend approval with the Development Standards to the Board of County Commissioners based on the staff ' s recommendation. Motion by Jim Gilbert , seconded by Ben Nix. A vote of "aye" was cast by Chuck Carlson, Jerry Kiefer, Fred Otis, Ben Nix, Jim Gilbert , Percy Hiatt , Frank Suckla, and Bette Kountz. Motion carried. APPLICANT: Highland Park, Inc . CASE NUMBER: S-155 : 78 : 12 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Pt . SE4i Section 15 , T5N, P66W LOCATION: Northwest corner of the intersection of U . S . Highway 34 Bypass and 47th Avenue SUBJECT: Final Plat - Highland Park, 4th Addition APPEARANCE : Carroll Karowsky, Bob Thomas SUBJECT: Bob Thomas of C-E Maguire , Inc . presented the application for the final plat of 10 acres presently zoned Business . There being no questions at this time, Tom Honn read the staff ' s recommendation for rejection of the request . Charles Karowsky in representing the applicant expressed his opposition because he does not feel it is fair to the property owner to have this property and not be able to do anything with it . The State Highvay Department has indicated that there are plans in the future for an interchange at this property, but could not be specific on the exact time when this would be done . Al Chotvacs of the State Highway Department confirmed this . Discussion followed. MOTION: Be it therefore resolved to recommend approval because the staff ' s recommendations are not pertinent to this matter. Motion by Jim Gilbert . The motion died due to the lack of a second. MOTION: Be it therefore resolved that the application be rejected to the Board of County Commissioners based on the staff ' s recommendation . Motion by Fred Otis, seconded by Percy Hiatt . A vote of "aye" was cast by Chuck Carlson , Jerry Kiefer, Fred Otis , Ben Nix, Percy Hiatt . Frank Suckla, and Bette Kountz. Jim Gilbert cast a vote of "no" . Motion carried. Planning Cnm fission Minu- - , Pag6. 5 shruary 20 , 1979 APPLICANT: Otto Scheller CASE NUMBER : SUP-379 : 79 : 1 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Pt . SEn, Section 11, T6N, R65W LOCATION: 2 miles southwest of Galeton SUBJECT: Dairy Operation APPEARANCE : Otto Scheller DISCUSSION: Mr . Scheller is presently in the dairy operation and now would like to move his operation from east of Ault to southwest of Galeton . The operation will consist of approximately 80 cows . The balance of the acreage will be in grass and hay. Water is presently on the property . There being no questions at this time , Vickie Traxler read the staff ' s recommendation for approval and the Development Standards . No comments or discussion followed. MOTION: Be it therefore resolved to recommend approval with the Development Standards based on the staff ' s recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners . Motion by Jim Gilbert , seconded by Ben Nix. A vote of "aye" was cast by Chuck Carlson , Jerry Kiefer, Fred Otis , Ben Nix, Jim Gilbert , Percy Hiatt , Frank Suckla and Bette Kountz . Motion carried. APPLICANT: East Greeley Land Company CASE NUMBER: S-156 : 79 : 1 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Pt . SW4i Section 10 , T5N, R66W LOCATION: Northeast corner of the intersection of 20th Street and 59th Avenue (County Road 31) SUBJECT: Final Plat - Hiland Knolls Subdivision APPEARANCE : Jay Freese DISCUSSION: Jim Gilbert first stated that since Jay Freese is representing the applicant and is employed by the same firm that he is employed by, he would abstain from the hearing . Fred Otis also stated that although he is not presently doing so , he has done work for Mr . Freese and did not know if this was a conflict of interest . Chairman Carlson did not feel this would be a conflict of interest . At this time Chuck Cunliffe read the staff ' s recommendation for continuing the hearing to the March 6 , 1979 Planning Commission meeting. ; OTION: Be therefore resolved to continue the hearing to the March 6 , 1979 Planning Commission meeting based on the staff ' s recommendation . Motion by Jerry Kiefer, seconded by Frank Suckla. A vote of "aye" was cast by Chuck Carlson , Jerry Kiefer, Fred Otis , Ben Nix , Percy Hiatt , Frank Suckla , and Bette Kountz . Jim Gilbert cast an abstention vote . Motion carried. There being no further business , the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Shirley A. Phillips Planning Commission Secretary r • • The Weld County Planning Commission held a scheduled meeting on February 6 , 1979 , at 1 : 30 p .m. An the Weld County Centennial Center County Commissioners Hearing Room, first floor , 915 10th Street , Greeley , Colorado Poll Call was as follows : Chuck Carlson Presen t Fran Suckla Present Ben Nix Present Irma Whi to Present Fred Otis Present Jim Gilbert Present Percy Hiatt Present Bette Kountz Present Jerry Kiefer Absent Also present were : Gary Z . Fortner , Director of Planning Tom Ilonn , Zoning Administrator Chuck Cunliffe , Assistant 'Inning Administrator Vickie Trax] er , Assistant Zoning Administrator Russ Anson , Assistant County Attorney As a quorum was present the meeting proceeded as scheduled . Chairman Carlson called for a motion to approve the minutes of January 16 , 1979 . Mr . Nix made a motion to accept the minutes as presented . The motion was seconded by Frank Suckla. All present cast a unanimous vote of "aye" to accept the minutes . Motion carried . APPLICANT : Phillip W. Kennedy CASE NUMBER : Z-310 : 78 : 14 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Pt . NW A , Section 22 , T6N, P67W LOCATION: Southeast corner of the intersection of Colorado Highways 392 and 257 , adjacent to the east side of the Town of Windsor SUBJECT: Change of Zone from "A" Agricultural Zone District to "C" Commercial Zone District DISCUSSION: Chuck Cunliffe read the staff ' s recommendation for continuing the application to the March 6 , 1979 , Planning Commission meeting . No discussion followed . MOTION : Be it therefore resolved to continue the application to the March 6 , 1979 Planning Commission meeting based on the staff ' s recommend- ation . Motion by Ben Nix , seconded by Jim Gilbert . A vote of "aye" was cast by Chuck Carlson , Ben Nix , Frank Suckla, Percy Hiatt , Jim Gilbert , Bette Kountz , and Irma White . Motion carried . APPLICANT : Highland Park , Inc . CASE NUMBER : S-155 : 78 : 12 LEGAL DESCRIPTION : Pt . SE , Section 15 , T5N, R66W LOCATION: Northwest corner of the intersection of U . S . Highway 34 By-Pass and 47th Avenue SUBJECT: Final Plat - Highland Park, 4th Addition DISCUSSION: Chuck Cunliffe read the staff ' s recommendation for withdrawing the application from the agenda until the applicant wishes to proceed with the request or suhmi Cs a new , 1 revised application . No discussion followed . • Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 February 6 , 1979 MOTION: Be it therefore resolved to remove the item from the agenda based on the staff ' s recommendation . Motion by Irma White , seconded by Percy Hiatt . A vote of "aye" was cast by Chuck Carlson , Ben Nix, Frank Suckla, Percy Hiatt , Jim Gilbert , Bette Kountz , Irma White , and Fred OLis . Motion carried . APPLICANT: East, Greeley Land Company CASE NUMBER. : S-156 : 79 : 1 LEGAL, DESCRIPTION: PL . SW; , Section 10 , T5N, R66k" LOCATION: Northeast corner of the intersection of 20th Street and 59th Avenue (County Road 31) SUBJECT: Final Plat - Hiland Knolls Subdivision DISCUSSION: Chuck Cunliffe read the staff ' s recommendation for continuing the application to the February 20 , 1979 , Planning Commission meeting. No discussion followed. MOTION: Be it therefore resolved to continue the application to the February 20 , 1979 , Planning Commission meeting based on the staff ' s recommendation . Motion by Frank Suckla, seconded by Bette Kountz . A vote of "aye" was cast by Chuck Carlson , Ben Nix, Frank Suckla, Percy Hiatt , Ji m Gilbert , Bette Kountz, Irma White , and Fred Otis . Motion carried . APPLICANT: City of Northglenn CASE NUMBER: SUP-378 : 78 : 30 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W , Section 36 , T1 N, R68W LOCATION: Northeast corner of the intersection of County Roads 2 and 11 , approximately 5 miles south and ri mile west of Dacono SUBJECT: Wastewater Treatment and Storage Facilities APPEARANCE : Richard Lundahl , Jack Sheaffer , Bob ?fcGregor DISCUSSION: Prior to the presentation of the request by the applicant Frank Culkin , an attorney representing a group of people who live in the vicinity of the site , stated that the City of Northglenn ' s application is procedurally defective according to the Colorado Revised Statutes and the Weld County Procedural Guide , Ile specifically sited Section ( 1 ) ( i ) and (2) of the Procedural Guide establishing the requirement for sub- mission of plans to the Department of Planning Services office not less than 30 days prior to the Planning Commission hearing. Fe also sited Section (4) which states that the Special Use Permit application he heard by the Board of County Commissioners before the established hearing date . Russ Anson responded that this was not a defect as the Procedural Guide used by the Planning staff is a guide only and not a part of the Zoning Resolution . Richard Lundahl , Director of Public Works for the City of Northglenn, then proceeded with his presentation . He first began by introducing several people who were present that are working on the project . He then briefly overviewed how the project was begun approx- imately five years ago and why it was begun . The City of Thornton filed a precedent setting action that condemned three ditch companies just north of Denver, these being the Stanley Division. of Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company , lower Clear Creek ditch and the Farmers Highland Canal . These three ditches serve apprxoximately 40 , 000 acres of irrigated agricultural land . The c• girt has ruled the cities have a right Planning Commission Minus Page 3 February 6 , 1979 to condemn water from agriculture because city domestic needs are a higher priority . The City Council of Northglenn did not want to he a part of this condemnation and directed the staff to come up with an alternative to condemnation . The application is a result of that request . At this time Frank Suckla asked Mr . Lundahl how they could go ahead with the project when Thornton could condemn it . Mr . Lundahl responded that Thornton feels I ii i s is the way Lo proceed . Dr . Jack. Sheaf far then briefly outlined the approach to resource recovery and wastewater reuse . Ile staled that there is a new philosophy permeating society and that this approach should not be looked upon negatively as most people do when the subject of treatment plants is brought up . Fe also said that when the water is recycled benefits can be gained from it by enhancing the water supply , it will create recreation and preserve agriculture . Dr . Bob McGregor then presented the details of the plant ' s operation by use of a map presentatation . The plan is basically that Northglenn will borrow the water from Stanley hake by diverting it directly out of Stanley Lake to the City of Northglenn . It is then collected by Northglenn as wastewater and in combination with storm water run-off , deep well water and some South Platte water be pumped to a site in Weld County for treatment and storage so that the farmers can use it as a reliable irrigation water supply . For every bit of water borrowed by Northglenn , they return all of that plus l0°' back to the farmers . The end result will be more available water for irrigation on the South Platte River system. Ile also overviewed why this particular site was chosen , treatment of the water at the site , and preventing seepage under the enban-;ments at the reservoir . Discussion followed regarding the water rights involved and economics of the proposal . Mrs . Kountz asked why the other sites looked at for the' proposal were not chosen . Dr . McGregor responded basically because they were geological in nature . He then pointed out each site that was considered. Mr . Culkin then asked several questions of Dr . McGregor regarding maximum use of the site and sludge disposal . There was also some discussionas to whether or not the land will stay in agriculture . Sue Ellen Harrison , attorney , stated that EPA is concerned whether or not the land will stay in agricutlure . At the moment this particular point has been submitted to EPA and they are waiting for a response . The City of Northglenn is working with the farmers in trying to attempt to address it as best they can in whatever the legal framework may be . At this time Tom Bonn read the staff ' s recommendation for approval of the request and the Development Standards . Mr . Suckla then questioned one of the Development Standards regarding no discharge of wastes into any streams or other bodies of water or adjacent drainage systems without obtaining a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit from the Colorado Department of Health and if each farmer in the area will have to obtain this permit . Sue Ellen Harrison answered that the City of Northglenn must obtain the permit , not the farmers . John Hall of the Weld County Health Department confirmed this . Discussion then followed regarding the impact the proposal would have on wildlife . The Colorado Division of Wildlife have indicated in response to their referral that they have no objection to the proposal . Y Planning Commission Mint.,,. s Page 4 February 6 , 1070 Chairman Carlson then opened the floor for response from the audience . Iie asked that the Farmers Irrigation and Reservoir Company first state their views on the proposal . Adolph Bohlander , President of the Farmers Irrigation and Reservoir Company , stated that the proposal was voted on and adopted by the shareholders of the Farmers Irrigation and Reservoir Company . IIe feels it is a good plan and is very much in favor of i t . Albert Sanet , Director of the Farmers Irrigation and Reservoir Company , also expressed his favorable opinion or Lhe proposal . lie also d i seucu ed the subject of odor and does not feel there will be any odor whatsoever . Mr. Gilbert asked at this time why this is the most common system in use today . Dr . McGregor responded because it is reliable , because of its large size , it can accommodate large fluctuations in quality of water , less odor , better treatment of sewage , less sludge and fewer problems . Consolidated Ditch Companies was represented by Albert Watado . Con- solidated Ditch Companies is composed of ditches from Denver to Kersey which involves 80 , 000 acres of irrigation land or 400 , 000 acre feet . 70 , 000 of these acres are in Weld County . Consolidated Ditch Companies is taking the stand of opposition to the proposal because they were not notified of the proposal . They do not know how it will affect their streams and they are concerned about this . Elton Miller also expressed his concern in this regard. He was also concerned about where the replacement water is going to come from. Mr . Joseph Cope , attorney for the City of Northglenn , stated he would explain the aspect of the water rights if necessary . Tt was the general opinion of the members of the Planning Commission that he do so. IIe then explained how the replacement process will be utilitizecl. Other comments from persons in opposition to the requested included : Frank ITullerick-Frederick - Affluents ; three-cell with finishing lake and the affluent does not meet FPA standards . Milt Heidi-Real Estate Co . - Affect of land values on the immediate vicinity and depreciation of property values Leni Seibert-Wiesner Subdivision - Decreased property values ; odor : not aware of sewage lagoons Chuck Sabadoes-Town Poard-Tri Area Planning Commission - Odors in the lake in town that holds 10-12 acre 'feet of water . Will Northglenn clean it out? Bob McGregor rebutted that with the quality of the water that is placed in the canal it will be sufficient enough that it will not cause odors in the lake . Leslie Pickering - Odors ; no benefits from the proposal Tom Box-Wiesner Subdivision - Commented on report by FPP : not informed of sewage lagoons ; odor ; devaluate property Planning Commission Min« ,3s Page 5 February 6 , 1979 Claudia Stetson-Senior Coordinator for the Towns of Dacono , Frederick and Firestone - Does not want Northglenn dumping their trash onto Weld County Jack Anderson-Wiesner Subdivision - Not compatible with the area Ferae Skidmore -- PreHen ted l)e t i t i O11 wi Lh signatures of people in Greeley opposed Lo proposal ; does not want the area to be a dumping ground Marian Staats - Presnted petition with signatures from Casa Grande Estates ; Firestone , Fort Lupton , Dacono , Frederick and Platteville ; Approximately 90% of the people she contacted were opposed to the proposal Alfred Muring - Possible pollution of his well Arlene Younger - Decreased property value ; odor Betty ( inaudible) - Opposed to a sewage plan ; reservoir OK; decrease in property values ; possibility of no well water Ed Wolfe - Could have found a better location ; seepage possibility Marlin Dixon - Keep it in Northglenn ; possible odors ; what would happen if the reservoir breaks ; aquifer problem Fdwnrd Quinlan - Not notified of proposal ; fault is mapped through the northwest corner of the site ; reservoir not compatible with the area Holly Hall-Mayor of Frederick - Will not put up with it in that area Claude Webb-KOA Campground - Will jeopardize his business Frank Culkin at this time commented that there were many design incon- sistencies in the testimony by Dr . McGregor and problems that could well arise with the operation . Look at the FPA report very carefully . John Kunsman-Secretary of the Platteville Irrigation Company - Discussion followed between Mr. Kunsman and Joseph Cope regarding what the Constitution of the United States says about the use of water Barbara Hernandez-Wiesner Subdivision - Decreased property value ; not compatible with the surrounding area ; should be a better site Chuck Buchanan - IIas an unobstructed view of the site Dr . Shaeffer aL this Lime made a I comments in regard to the objections raised . Since the quality of the v I or that will be released was raised , he said that people are fa i l i ng to realize that the water will be treated ' Planning Commission D1in_ __ s Page 6 February 6 , 1979 at the site and is disinfected . Biologically that water can be used for recreational water . He also stated that when EPA grants the permit for discharge downstream, it must be compatible with downstream areas and their uses . Sludge from the site will be given to areas in Northglenn that are asking for it ; no problem with flooding ; no fault at thy: site according to State Geologists ; EPA has no oLjections cis Northglenn is in compliance . Melvin Potter-Wiesner Subdivision - Sited ' urphy ' s Law; not notified by realtor at the time he purchased his home of Northglenn ' s proposal David Skidmore - How can it be guaranteed affluent will be within standards ir there is a lower retention time than that of other plants similar in nature Dr. Shaaffer responded that what Mr . Skidmore is referring to is a different system than what Northglenn is proposing to operate At this time Frank Culkin read a passage from a book written by John W. Clark , Warren Biessman , Jr . and Mark J . Hammer , 3rd Edition , of Water Supply and Pollution Control regarding the disadvantages of stablization , these being extensive land use required for siting; assemblative capacity for certain industrial wastes is poor; potential odor problems ; expansion of town and new developments may encroach on lagoon site ; affluent quality generally cannot meet the standard for suspended solids . Dr , Sheaffer responded that the City of Northglenn has an industrial waste discharge ordinance which prevents from happening what Mr . Culkin said would happen . They have already passed their industrial waste ordinance and is a requirement . JoQ Degagarrien - Why they were told they have no choice and that operation will he started Mr . Cope , attorney for Northglenn , recollected that in his opinion considering how far planning on a number of parallel paths have proceeded at that time , he did not think anything could be done as it would be extremely difficult for Northglenn to go back and completely revise their plan for a different site . MOTION: Mr . Sucicla made a motion to approve the proposal with the elimination of the sewage treatment lagoon and that they meet all the Health Standards and other standards set forth in the plan . Russ Anson stated that either the whole system is approved with conditions or it must be denied ; partial approval is not acceptable . The motion was withdrawn . MOTION: Mr. Suckla made a motion to deny the application as it is not compatible with the surrounding ar( that we may help Northglenn solve their problems and create new problems in Weld County . The motion was seconded by Irma White . Discussion l of lowed . Planning Commission Mini s Page 7 Febrt.ary C , 1979 Mr , Otis then brought up what possible consequences could he if the application was continued because the Planning Commission has not had a chance to review the materials presented ; also would like to site view the proposal . Northglenn indicated the delay would not be in conflict with them. MOTION : Air', Suckla made a motion to approve i t , but eliminate the sower system. Tho motion drew no seconded and died . MOTION: Mr . Otis made the motion to continue the hearing to the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting to be held and to hear new evidence if there is new evidence at that time and to direct Northglenn to come up with some concrete information on the water augmentation plan such as where the water is from, how much water will be taken out of the stream by moving it north rather than dumping it into the stream; prove it needs to be in Weld County . The motion was seconded by Percy Hiatt . A vote of "aye" was cast by Chuck Carlson , Ben Nix , Frank Suckla , Percy Hiatt , Bette Kountz , Irma White , and Fred Otis . Jim Gilbert cast a "no" vote . Motion carried . There being no further business , the meeting was adjourned . Respectfully submitted , Shirley A . illips Planning Commission Secretary Date: bruary 6 , 1979 ' — r CASE NUMBER: SUP-378 : 78 : 30 NAME: City of Northglenn REQUEST: Wastewater Treatment and Storage Facilities LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W, Section 36, TiN, R68W LOCATION: Northeast corner of the intersection of County Roads 2 and 11, approximately 5 miles south and Z mile west of Dacono THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS REQUEST BE approved FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS : 1. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services staff that the request is consistent with the basic goals and policies of the Weld County Comprehensive Plan . Within Chapter 3 , Resource Management Policies, Section C. Water and Other Natural Resources, the Plan states : "As noted in Chapter 1, Weld County lies in a semi- arid region . Where water is readily available, it is the result of rather extensive development . Over the years there has been a large public investment in facilities to trap , store, and distribute water from mountain snows to the level plains where it can be efficiently used. The intensive agricultural development in the broad valleys of the South Platte River and its tributaries which flow into Weld County from the west is based on irrigation from this water system. The development of water resources has allowed more than agriculture to prosper in Weld County . Industry, commerce and homes are also water users , and the cities and towns in the county are all dependent on an adequate water supply . The total supply of water available to the county is an important limiting factor on the amount and type of man ' s activities which can be supported. This total supply is limited; it may be increased to a small extent through the development of local water projects City of Northglenn SUP-378 : 78 : 30 PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATION February 6, 1979 or the development of new ground water resources, but large trans mountain diversion projects are monuments of the past . The total water supply in the state has largely been developed and appropriated, and significant increases to the supply in Weld County are unlikely . " Further, the Plan states: "Since nearly all of man ' s activities are water using, and since the total supply is limited, increases in any one type of water use can only be accomplished by decreasing the use of another type. Thus , if municipal water use increases, this increase will be met largely by decreasing other uses , principally agricultural use . Felix Sparks, head of the Colorado Water" Conservation Board, has noted that this trade off exists for Colorado as a whole , and his statement of the problem is certainly pertinent to Weld County : "Much of the water being used today in Colorado cities was originally decreed for agricultural purposes . It was either condemned or purchased by the cities . Virtually all future municipal increases in water usage will come about at the expense of the agricultural community. (Lamm and Strang, 1971, page 19) . " As pointed out in the Plan, groundwater and surface water sources play a significant role in maintaining high agricultural production levels in the County. With this in mind, the Plan on Page 70 sets forth that the County ' s water resources shall be managed according to four policies . The following policy is pertinent to this application : "In all land use decisions , the broad effect of transfers of water usage which may result from the proposals at hand shall be taken into account . " City of Northglenn SUP-378 : 78 : 30 PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATION Feburary 6 , 1979 The concept of reuse , which is anticipated by the overall system design , encourages the maintenance of the agricultural sector of the economy. It therefore tends to encourage the retention of irrigated agricultural lands for agricultural use . As a result , such lands can continue to positively contribute to the overall economy, tax base and environment of the County . It should be further pointed out from Chapter 3 of the Plan in Section A. Agriculture, it is stated on Page 35 that : "Agriculture is a valuable resource in the county and an important factor for con- sideration in the day to day decisions which guide and influence the county 's growth and development . In making such decisions, there are various problems . facing agriculture which must be dealt with if agriculture is to continue as a viable part of the county ' s economy. " Because of the factors presented in the Plan regarding the County ' s agricultural resources, comprehensive plan policies have been designed to "protect the established agricultural economy from degradation during the anticipated growth years ahead. " (quoted from Page 47) . The first basic policy on Page 48 reads as follows : "Agriculture is considered a valuable resource in Weld County which must be protected from adverse impacts resulting from uncontrolled and undirected business, industrial and residential growth. In order to maintain and promote this important segment of the county' s economy, the cultural and human values associated with farm life and the overall benefits of an agricultural environ- ment , any uses of prime irrigated farmland for uses other than agricultural will be critically reviewed to insure the proposed development will not adversely impact the agricultural interests of the county and that the development will positively contribute to the overall economy, environment and tax base of the county . " In the current application, a system is proposed which would encourage the maintenance of water for agricultural uses, while at the same time insuring that adeqaute supplies for urban uses are available . In the staff ' s opinion , such an approach is consistent with the Plan ' s policies of protecting agricultural water supplies so that high agricultural production levels can be maintained. City of Northglenn SUP-378 : 78 : 30 PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATION February 6 , 1979 2 . It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services staff that the proposed operation is in compliance with the provisions of Sections 3 . 3(E) (2) and 6 . 1(9) of the Weld County Zoning Resolution . The proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding area, in harmony with the character of the neighborhood and existing agricultural uses , compatible with the future development in the area and will not adversely affect the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the area and the county . This determination is based upon the following : A. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services staff that the location , operation and maintenance of the proposed wastewater treatment and storage facility as set forth in the Special Use Permit application and as controlled by the Development Standards attached hereto will minimize adverse impacts on surrounding uses and the area to the greatest extent possible and therefore provide adequate protection of the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the area and the county . B. The following referral entities have reviewed the current proposal and have set forth no objections to it : 1 . The Colorado Department of Health 2 . The Weld County Health Department 3 . The Colorado Division of Wildlife 4. The West Adams Soil Conservation District 5 . The Adams County Board of Commissioners 6 . The Colorado Geological Survey 7. The Weld County Engineering Department Specific concerns and/or recommendations of the referral entities are addressed, where applicable , in the attached Development Standards . The Department of Planning Services staff recommendation for approval is conditional upon : 1. Submittal of a program on or before February 13 , 1979 , which details measures to identify , monitor and mitigate potential problems with underground seepage from the facility which could result in contamination of ground water resources . City of Northglenn SUP-378 : 78 : 30 PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATION February 6, 1979 2 . Location of the main access to the Special Use Permit area shall be on Weld County Road 11 and not from Weld County Road 2 as proposed. This has been recommended by the Weld County Engineering Department and agreed to by the applicant . 3 . The concurrent adoption of the attached Development Standards which are designed to set certain standards for the location, operation and maintenance of the proposed wastewater treatment and storage facility . 4 . No building or electrical permits being issued on the Special Use Permit area until the approved Development Standards have been placed on the Special Use Permit plat and said plat has been delivered to the office of the Department of Planning Services . CITY OF NORTHGLENN - SUP DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 1. The permitted use on the hereon described Special Use Permit area shall be a wastewater treatment facility to handle peak flows of 13 . 5 million gallons per day (mgd) of wastewater and stormwater flows, storage reservoir and all other uses permitted by right under Section 3. 3 B of the Weld County Zoning Resolu- tion. The facilities include the terminus of a buried waste- water transmission line, two parallel sets of a 3-cell aerated treatment lagoons, a 6, 000 acre foot aerated irrigation water storage reservoir, an irrigation water pump station, an irrigation water return flow canal to the Bull Canal , and accessory facilities as shown on the attached plans. 2. Selection and placement of all embankment and liner materials shall be supervised by qualified geotechnical personnel so that proper design will be achieved. 3. Landscaping is to be native grasses which will be established on the outer slopes of the enbankments and on all areas of the site not used as sewage treatment lagoons, reservoir, driveways, or parking areas unless utilized for cultivated agricultural purposes. 4. Disposal of sludge shall be in accordance with The State of Colorado Department of Health Technical Policy Guidelines for Sludge Utilization on Land. There shall be no open storage stockpiling or air drying sludge on the Special Use Permit Area. 5. All phases of the wastewater treatment and storage reservoir facilities and operations shall conform with all applicable County, State and Federal Health Standards and Regulations and any other applicable rules and regulations of government bodies having jurisdiction on the premises. A. All phases of the operation must conform to maximum permis- sible noise levels as stated in 25-12-103, CRS, 1973. B. The applicant will be responsible for obtaining an emission permit for fugitive dust . C. The applicant will be responsible for obtaining a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit from the Colorado Department of Health, Water Quality Control Divi- sion. The applicant will also be responsible for obtaining design approval from the Colorado Department of Health. D. The applicant shall be responsible for adhering to the pro- visions of the Colorado Air Pollution Control Commission' s Regulation No. 2. E. There shall be no discharge of wastes into any streams , other bodies of water, or adjacent drainage systems with- out obtaining a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit from the Colorado Department of Health . 6 . Lighting provided for security and night operation on the site shall be designed so that the lighting will not adversely affect surrounding property owners . 7. All accesses shall have the approval of the Weld County Engineer- ing Department . All accesses shall be constructed in accordance with the recommendations and/or requirements of the Weld County Engineering Department . 8 . All design and construction shall conform to applicable local , state and national building codes . 9 . All structures shall comply with the minimum setback requirements as defined in Section 3 . 14 of the Weld County Zoning Resolution . 10 . Signs warning the public that the site is a wastewater treatment facility shall be placed on all sides of the facility . All warning signs shall be of sufficient size to be read at a distance of 200 feet . 11 . The Special Use Permit area shall be maintained in a such a manner so as to prevent soil erosion, fugitive dust and growth of noxious weeds . The site shall be maintained in a such a manner as to present a neat and well kept appearance . 12 . A six foot high chain link fence shall be located around the perimeter of the treatment lagoons . 13 . Groundwater monitoring shall be as defined in the Baseline Monitoring Program, Operational Monitoring Program including Figure M and Mitigation Program sections found in the memorandum from F. Robert McGregor dated February 12 , 1979 whose subject is Groundwater Monitoring Program. Said memorandum was submitted as part of additional information in response to the February 6 , 1979 hearing testimony before the Planning Commission. 14 . The Special Use Permit shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the Development Standards stated above and all applicable Weld County Regulations . Any material deviations from the plans and/or Development Standards as shown or stated above shall require the approval of an amendment to the Special Use Permit by the Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans and/or Develop- ment Standards shall be permitted. Any other changes from the plans and/or Development Standards shall be filed in the Office of the Department of Planning Services . COMMENTS : 1. The Colorado Division of Water Resources has, in a letter dated January 9, 1979, recommended that : "Weld County not issue the special use permit until the City of Northglenn can present additional discussion concerning the dependability of the replacement water sources and have also obtained approval of a plan for augmentation or exchange from the Water Court . " It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services staff with reference to whether the applicant has an existing approved plan for augmentation is irrelevant to the Planning Commission decision as to whether to grant or deny the Special Use Permit application . 2 . To date, our office has received letters and petitions in opposition to the proposed wastewater treatment system. We have also received letters and petitions in support of the proposed project . Copies of these items are in the attached materials . E. There shall be no discharge of wastes into any streams, other bodies of water, or adjacent drainage systems with- out obtaining a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit from the Colorado Department of Health. 6. Lighting provided for security and night operation on the site shall be designed so that the lighting will not adversely affect surrounding property owners. 7. All accesses shall have the approval of the Weld County Engineer- ing Department . All accesses shall be constructed in accordance with the recommendations and/or requirements of the Weld County Engineering Department . 8. All design and construction shall conform to applicable local, state and national building codes. 9. All structures shall comply with the minimum setback requirements as defined in Section 3. 14 of the Weld County Zoning Resolution. 10. Signs warning the public that the site is a wastewater treatment facility shall be placed on all sides of the facility. All warning signs shall be of sufficient size to be read at a distance of 200 feet . 11. The Special Use Permit area shall be maintained in such a manner so as to prevent soil erosion, fugitive dust and growth of noxious weeds. The site shall be maintained in such a manner as to present a neat and well kept appearance. 12. A six foot high chain link fence shall be located around the perimeter of the treatment lagoons. 13 . (Reserved for Monitoring Program Development Standard. ) 14. The Special Use Permit shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the Development Standards stated above and all applicable Weld County Regulations . Any material deviations from the plans and/or Development Standards as shown or stated above shall require the approval of an amendment to the Special Use Permit by the Planning Commission and the Board of County Com- missioners before such changes from the plans and/or Development Standards shall be permitted. Any other changes from the plans and/or Development Standards shall be filed in the Office of the Department of Planning Services. Development Standard #13 shall read: Groundwater monitoring shall be as defined in the Baseline Monitoring Program, Operational Monitoring Program including Figure M and Mitigation Progr'am sections found in the memorandum from F. Robert McGregor dated February 12 , 1979 whose subject is Groundwater Monitoring Program. Said memorandum was submitted as part of additional information in response to the February 6 , 1979 hearing testimony before the Planning Commission. lb • I OFFICE OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 4\171' PHONE: (303) 356-4000 EXT 200 17: ft P.O BOX 758 � GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 C• COLORADO June 25, 1979 The Honorable Richard D. Lamm Governor, State of Colorado State Capitol Denver, Colorado 80203 Dear Governor Lamm: RE: City of Northglenn Wastewater Treatment Facility The Board of Weld County Commissioners wishes to express its deep concern and to clarify its position regarding the City of Northglenn's proposal to construct a wastewater treatment facility in southern Weld County. We believe it is imperative that you, as well as the State and Federal agencies involved in the review and funding of Northglenn's proposal , understand and appreciate the serious implications of this action as it relates to the future of not only Weld County citizens, but other local governments as well . Issues at stake in this proposal include the validity of an effective system of local land use control and the future enforceability and effectiveness of the 208 Areawide Water Quality Management program. Residents in the vicinity of the proposed wastewater treatment facility face more tangible and i)runediate effects including the potential threat to domestic and agricultural water supplies. The concept of local control over land use planning and implementation was intended to place the responsibility and authority for land use planning in the hands of those officials closest to the problem. However, the entire concept of land use planning is jeopardized when citizens of a jurisdiction must comply with adopted rules and regulations, but an entity from outside its boundaries may choose to ignore the legally adopted land use policies of that jurisdiction. We believe Weld County has been the most effective of all front-range entities in implementing the objectives of sound land use planning and controlled growth. It is unfortunate and ironic that that very effectiveness has provided the open space which Northglenn now seeks to utilize for its wastewater treat- ment facility. And that, for us, lends great significance to the Northglenn issue as it relates to the future of our citizens, requiring that it receive a full and objective hearing, including, if necessary, a court test of the validity of Weld County's land use regulations. J ///: Governor Richard D. Lamm: June 25, 1979: Page Two There is a critical need for county governments to have the authority and enforcement power to direct growth within their boundaries. Because of the imediate proximity of the metropolitan Denver area to counties such as Weld, the open space and prime agricultural land we have worked to protect will be imperiled as metropolitan-area governments seek to export more and more of their problems and undesirable facilities into our jurisdictions. We believe that the City of Northglenn's proposal to locate its sewage treatment facility in the rural area of Weld County is only the first attempt of many to come. A similar jurisdictional problem appears to exist in the matter of authority for 208 Water Quality Management. By your action, Weld County was designated as management agency for the 208 program within the geographical boundaries of Weld County. However, the City of Northglenn contends that both the city and its facilities lie within the 208 management authority of DRCOG, and that "it would be absurd for one planning agency to assert planning and management jurisdiction over an area within another Section 208 planning agency." Weld County agrees that such an action would be absurd. For DRCOG to assert manage- ment jurisdiction over an area which lies within Weld County's jurisdictional boundaries would in fact be unreasonable. By transporting its wastewater within Weld County's boundaries, the City of Northglenn has placed its facility within the geographical area included underWeld County's 208 management authority, and therefore, is subject to the management programs to be implemented by the Board of Weld County Commissioners. It is critical to the effectiveness and enforceability of 208 Water Quality Management programs throughout the state that the management authority and responsibility lie with those agencies designated for the geographical area in which the water quality is in question. If the 208 program is seen as another tool to be used by local governments in planning the future of their entities, that tool can only be as effective as its enforceability. The Board of Weld County Commissioners has been given the responsibility to plan for the future of Weld County's land and water resources. That responsibility without the authority to carry out adopted policies is, quite frankly, worth nothing and only serves to penalize residents of Weld County who are required to comply with these policies. The City of Northglenn apparently believes that its conceptual explanations in the past should have answered any questions involving the location and method of treatment proposed for this facility. In fact, the Board of Weld County Commissioners did not approve the Northglenn Special Use Permit application because many questions were left unanswered. Under our land use regulations, the burden of proof lies with the applicant, and Northglenn failed to prove its case before the Board of Weld County Commissioners because it could not or would not answer very real concerns expressed by members of the Board and by residents in the area of the proposed site. These residents believe that the site will be located in a recharge area for the underground aquifer serving a large number of citizens and communities in southern Weld County. The question of aquifer recharge could not be answered by local or state officials at that time and was directed to the Environmental Protection Agency. To our knowledge, EPA has not yet verified or discounted that claim. Protection of the underground aquifer in that region of southern Weld County takes on greater importance given the fact that much of that region is not included in a domestic water district; individuals and munici- palities rely heavily on well systems served by that aquifer. Those individuals 0 M Governor Richard D. Lamm: June 25, 1979: Page Three require assurance that their water supply, both quantity and quality, will not be imperiled by the location of the Northglenn facility in the immediate area. Also of concern to both Weld and Adams County residents living near the pro- posed site is the potential of an odor-producing facility near existing residences . Although such a facility would probably remain within adopted air pollution standards for odor control , living across the road from such a facility would undoubtedly result in severe impacts on nearby residents. Further, it is our understanding that the need for the facility itself is in question at this time, given reportedly adequate capacity within the Denver Metro Sewage Disposal District's facilities to continue to process the City of Northglenn's wastewater. The Board will not attempt to comment extensively on the technical aspects of the proposed site or system design; however, we believe it is important to note that the Water Quality Control Commission awarded the City of Northglenn priority points for tertiary treatment of its wastewater at the proposed facility when, to our knowledge, the design actually proposed by Northglenn will not provide for tertiary but only simple secondary treatment. This fact is of grave concern to residents of the communities of Frederick, Firestone and Dacono who face the prospect of the wastewater flowing through those towns following only one natural filtration through an irrigation system rather than the several filtrations provided in other irrigation system uses of treated wastewater in this state. Given the added water rights questions in this case, resolution of all related issues and controversies surrounding Northglenn's proposal cannot come immedi- ately. The Board believes that if, in fact, present facilities being used by the City of Northglenn are adequate, then the need for an immediate resolution is outweighed by the critical questions yet unanswered. We are aware that the EPA Environmental Assessment will require three to four months to complete; and it is our assumption that many of the environmentally-related concerns can be resolved during that assessment. The land use questions will reportedly require a minimum of six months to resolve, but the possibility exists that it cou]d be as long as two years if the City of Northglenn chooses to proceed without acquiring the necessary land use permits from Weld County. No one has given us an estimate of the time required to resolve the complex and possibly precedent-setting water rights questions. It appears that the City of Northglenn may consider even the three to four months for the Environmental Assessment too long a time to delay the processing of required State permits and Federal funding. Weld County submits that six months or even the two years is a very short time in light of the long-range potential impacts on Weld County citizens. The questions to be resolved must eventually be settled for all rural areas of the state surrounding metropolitan regions. Future applications of such "innovative" systems as the one proposed by the City of Northglenn would seem better served by adequately addressing in advance those potential impacts which have already been identified. It will be too late for residents in the area if negative impacts are not addressed until after the system is in place. Governor Richard D. LamAllikne 25, 1979: Page Four ill) Weld County is not unaware of your support for this proposal , and the tenor of that support has been apparent in discussions with and through actions of other State agencies involved in the review and funding process for this application. We believe that because of that support, many of the critical concerns have not received full and objective consideration. We ask your active participation and direction to remedy this situation in order to provide an impartial forum for airing and resolution of these matters. Specifically, we are asking for a delay in any further processing of Northglenn' s application until , at the very least, the Environmental Assessment has been completed, reviewed by all affected agencies, and identified concerns resolved. The Board of Weld County Commissioners requests a meeting with you and rep- resentatives of State agencies involved in the Northglenn application to discuss our concerns. It is our understanding that other individuals and agencies in opposition to the Northglenn proposal have also requested such a meeting with you. If you should prefer to meet with Weld County and repre- sentatives of those groups in a single meeting, Weld County would be more than willing to attend a joint meeting. Thank you for your attention to our concerns as expressed in this letter. It is our sincere hope that you will choose to meet with Weld County in this matter in the near future. Sincerely, The Board of Weld County Commissioners Norman Carlson, Chairman Lyd Ya Dunbar, Commissioner & . G,° w RaE_ C.W. Kirby, Commi sioner Leonard L. Roe, Commissioner clb cc: Nancy Dick, Lieutenant Governor Alan Merson, Regional Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency Paula Herzmark, Director, Department of Local Affairs Harris Sherman, Director, Department of Natural Resources Jonathan Rutstein, Executive Director, Larimer-Weld Council of Governments City of Northglenn Denver Regional Council of Governments lib OFFICE OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PHONE (303) 356-4000 EXT. 200 WI P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 • COLORADO June 4, 1979 Mr. Harris Sherman, Chairman Colorado Water Quality Control Commission 4210 East 11th Avenue Denver, Colorado 80220 Dear Mr. Sherman and Members of the Commission: RE: FY-1979 and FY-1980 Construction Grants Priority Lists -- City of Northglenn Weld County wishes to comment on the current and proposed allocation of Construction Grants priority points for a waste, treatment facility which is proposed within the political boundaries of Weld County. The City of Northglenn, a municipality located in Adams County, is proposing that facility. We seriously question the need for the facility and the manner in which the Water Quality Control Commission has allocated Construction Grants priority points to Northglenn for FY-1979; as well , we are concerned about the way the Commission may allocate points for FY-1980. It is our understanding that the Commission approved the STEP I-201 Facilities Plan for Northglenn over a year ago. However, EPA has not yet approved the funding to reimburse the City of Northglenn for the initial Plan preparation or the detailed design required in STEP II. We assume that EPA's actions are due to the fact that the Facilities Plan has not met a large number of conditions which are required for final 201 Plan approval . We question the Commission's assignment of a total of 144 priority points to Northglenn. This places Northglenn as sixth out of 360 communities on the priority list and would dedicate over seven million dollars to its completion. The Commission has stated that it is not the policy of the Commission to encourage the proliferation or the construction of new waste treatment plants, and that it is the policy of the Commission to encourage good local planning developed under Section 208 of the Clean Water Act (Section 5.3.3 - Grant Priority System) . The Commission has also stated that it "will press vigorously for publicly owned treatment works to utilizq treatment processes to reclaim and recycle municipal waste water in accordance with established water law and the appropriation doctrine of the State of Colorado" (Water Quality Control Commission Policy on Land Treatment of Municipal Waste Water, July 5, 1978) . lb Ill Weld County specifically wishes to challenge the priority points allocated to the City of Northglenn in the context of the Commission's own policies and point allocation system. (1) Project Points - 20 project points which have been assigned to Northglenn do not appear to be justified. We do not see that Northglenn has proposed "Treatment Beyond Secondary". The material presented thus far by Northglenn in its proposals indicate only secondary treatment with discharge to an irrigation ditch. Northglenn has publicly stated they only expect to meet simple secondary discharge requirements for an NPDES permit and must take no further responsibility for treatment after discharge to the ditch. (2) Special Points - 95 points have been given to Northglenn in the Special Point category. Weld County does not believe these points were properly awarded. 50 points have been allocated for the completion of a STEP I-201 Facility Plan which allegedly demonstrates that the project is needed. EPA has reopened the Negative Declaration prepared for the initial 201 Plan submitted by Northglenn. Among a number of issues which have been raised in the determination to reopen EPA's decision was the need for the project. Northglenn's wastes are currently treated at Denver Metro Sewage District. It is our understanding that there is adequate capacity at this facility to continue doing so well into the future. Another 45 points have been allocated to Northglenn for "water reuse". Reuse of water is already occurring throughout Weld County and has been performed for many years in the context of Colorado water law. We believe the Northglenn proposal would only change the location of a reuse from one hydrologic sub-basin to another and discharge it to an unclassified irrigation ditch. There are serious water rights issues associated with this proposal which deserve careful consideration. We would urge the Commission to again consult its own policies on reuse and land treatment to determine whether this project really qualifies as a project "which results in substantial and effective upgrading of the effluent prior to discharge"and reclaims water in accordance with established water law. The reuse benefits of whether the discharge is to a natural water course or an irrigation ditch are ones which should be addressed in the context of all existing or anticipated beneficial uses of that water. Weld County believes that the allocation of Construction Grants priority points for Northglenn should be revised: (1) It is clear that the project, as it is proposed, is not providing "treatment beyond secondary" and is, therefore, not entitled to 20 project points. (2) The completed facility plan does not conclusively demonstrate need for this waste treatment project as intended in the Federal Clean Water Act. It is, therefore, not entitled to 50 points for having a completed 201 Facilities Plan. (3) Weld County also believes the Northglenn proposal is not a "reuse" project in the context of the Commission's written definition of reuse (Section 5.3.6) nor in the context of historic water use practices that Ill III have been followed in Northern Colorado for many years. Therefore, Northglenn should not be entitled to 45 points for "reuse". In summary, the City of Northglenn is eligible only to 29 population points for the FY-1980 funding list. And, because of the recent opening of the 201 Plan Negative Declaration by EPA, we do not believe the need for the project has been sufficiently documented to permit it to be funded on the FY-1979 priority list at this time. We also believe that sufficient evidence may be presented in the forthcoming EPA Environmental Assessment that a public hearing should be scheduled in accordance with paragraph 3, Section 5.3.5 item (9) of the Commission's Priority System Procedures to determine whether the project is needed. We thank you for the opportunity to comment on this important subject. Very truly yours, The Board of Weld County Commissioners 2.O„....,,A Prea-E. Leonard L. Roe, County Commissioner LLR: clb cc Jonathan Rutstein, Larimer-Weld Regional Council of Governments Alan Merson, Regional Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency FRt-t TOWN OF FREDERICK Box 435 Frederick, Colo.80530 Ph. 833-2388 QP) 6\ ~� May 10, 1979 Board of County Commissioners Centennial Building, Weld County, Greeley, Colorado 30621 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of the Town of Frederick, we as Mayor and Town Board Members, wouldilike to express our appreciation for your 4-0 vote against the southern Weld County site plan for the sewer lagoons of the City of Northglenn. We are sure you are very much aware of the many reasons the Town opposes the site in Weld County. You are to be commended for your position on the project which affects so many of the residents in this area. Respectfully tt ((.y-14 a Holly Mall, Mayor Town Board Members Deryl Collier Paul DiPaolo John DiGregorio Carmen DiSantis Mrs. Beulah Meeker Emiliano Ruscitti 10 L5,7 fie ti c 0 C‘? Q LIJ i t '�(` ` - OFFICE OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Y 11\ r°°"' . PHONE (303) 356-4000 EXT 200 � r sj P.O. BOX 758 f t - 1 GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 • COLORADO March 1, 1979 Evan Dildine Technical Secretary Colorado Water Quality Control Commission Dolorado Department of Health 4210 East 11th Avenue Denver, Colorado 80220 Dear Mr. Dildine : Re : Northglenn/FRICO Agricultural Reuse Project Site Approval The City of Northglenn submitted its plans for consideration of a wastewater treatment and storage facility to Weld County approxi- mately two months ago. The Weld County Planning staff reviewed the project and recommended approval to the Weld County Planning Commission. The Planning Commission also recommended approval and its recommendation was forwarded to the County Commissioners and presented at their regular meeting on February 21, 1979. On February 26, 1979 the Board, by a 2-2 vote, reached no decision on the question whether to approve the construction of this - facility. The Board' s comments on Northglenn ' s application for site approval have been requested. In view of the split on the Board, the following comments of each Commissioner are submitted for your consideration : 1. Mr. Roe stated that the burden of persuasion rested on Northglenn and that Northglenn had not sufficiently convinced him that the impact of the facility on sur- rounding lands was acceptable. 2 . Mr. Kirby stated that he had not been convinced that the facility could not be located elsewhere and the treatment lagoons could not be split from the storage reservoir. 3. Mrs , Dunbar stated that Weld County would benefit from the irrigation water to. be supplied, L 11 . 0 Colorado Department . _ Health March 1, 1979 - Page 2 4. Mr. Carlson stated that the plan would benefit Weld County agriculture , 5. Mrs. Steinmark could not participate. Sincerely, ....7.2 -7-ieLoe 164-Z Norman Carlson , Chairman Board of Weld County Commissioners cc : County Attorney • • f• city of ortfiglenn 10701 MELODY DRIVE• NORTHGLENN, COLORADO 8t ab-PW, X3 3) 451-8326 Jay ry February 27, 1979 r, f1 J �"" 1979 1/ 1J Mr. Norman Carlson, Chairman Weld County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 459 Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Chairman Carlson: Thank you for your understanding and support of North- glenn' s request for a Special Use Permit for our wastewater treat- ment facility. I sincerely regret that the presentations of our staff and consultants apparently did not present a sufficiently clear demonstration of the real necessity of using the site in question, so that the Board of Commissioners would approve our ap- plication. I am wondering whether your procedures permit the Board to reconsider their decision after giving further thought to the ramifications involved in the denial of the permit. I believe very strongly that those of us who are charged with making grave decisions for the future should work in harmony whenever possible; the possibility of reconsideration may be something which should not be overlooked before another course of action is undertaken. It is my understanding that the two Commissioners who voted against approval of our application did so on the basis that there had not been enough evidence presented to convince them that the chosen site was our only possible alternative. While it is true that several sites were considered earlier, and some of them could have been utilized, they did not have the advantages which this one presents. This particular site has a number of character- istics which make it by far the best from the standpoint of geology, safety, flexibility of operation, and cost-effectiveness of both construction and operation. The most important factor in the site location is the association of the storage reservoir and treatment cells in a Weld County location above the bifurcation of Bull Canal, where the Weld County Health Department and the Farmers Reservoir & Irrigation Co. will be able to maximize their control. FRICO will not approve any other proposed site. They are insistant that your Health Department have the authority to assist them in moni- toring the operation of the facility. Because the procedures in Weld County for getting approval of a Special Use Permit for a facility of this sort require both ownership of the land and near-completion of design before a re- quest for a S.U.P. can be heard, we invested $609 ,000 in the pur- chase of the land. We have spent some thirteen months and $464 ,000 ALVIN B. THOMAS, Mayor 6 = 1 �1 1, ; 3 0 Mr. Norman Carls February 27 , 1979 Page two on site-specific design and geo-technical investigations for the facility. We tried in every way to anticipate the concerns of your Board so that, when the procedures permitted us to appear before you, objections to our proposal would be met. Apparently, however, our staff did not communicate these facts to the Board in a manner which was totally clear and convincing. I believe that you and the other Commissioners fully under- stand the responsibility of a public body to make decisions which are fiscally sound and which provide for the welfare of its citi- zens and others. The wisdom of Northglenn' s water reuse plan, and its benefits to the agricultural community, are apparent to all who understand it. Apparently your Board did not object to it on principle. Perhaps, if they were also aware of the tremendous ad- ditional cost the citizens of Northglenn would have to pay for what seems to be a simple change--separating the lagoons from the reservoir--they would also understand the necessity for our pro- ceeding with construction as planned without delay. The cost of such a change can be summarized as follows : 1. Select and purchase new site $ 530 , 000 2. Design new treatment cells 100 , 000 3. Additional construction costs 306 ,000 4 . Bond payments during period when revenue is not being received due to delay 225 ,000 5 . Lost profit from delay 114 , 000 6. Cost of water lost to Metro Sewer 106 ,000 7. Increased inflation costs 319 ,000 $1,700 ,000 8 . Potential loss of EPA funds because of delay $7 , 900 , 000 Total cost to Northglenn citizens $9 , 600 , 000 The equivalent cost per household per year would be ap- proximately $100 in additional charges . The time lost in purchasing a different site, getting ap- proval of all agencies, re-submitting an application for a Special Use Permit, re-designing the wastewater treatment facility, and other factors would add some 166 days to the completion time of the project, as shown in the attached schedule. The change would delay completion of the entire $31, 000 , 000 Northglenn Land and Water Resources Management project beyond the time the people in Northglenn will require water and sewer service. Our City Council cannot recklessly spend these additional sums , and I do not believe your Board would expect us to do so. In addition, we do not wish to jeopardize our EPA grant. 1 • Mr. Norman Carlson February 27 , 1979 Page three Because I hope that we can continue with this project in the cooperative spirit with which it was conceived, I am hopeful that you may give me some guidance as to whether we can or should approach the members of your Board and ask that they reconsider the position they took at the time of the vote on Monday morning. I am willing to meet with you or any of the members of the Board to discuss this matter and attempt to make clear the urgency which it has for our City. A visit to the site in question by your members might alleviate their concerns to a great extent. If nec- essary, or advisable, I would be happy to arrange for a visit to the site at their convenience. The site decision was not made on our part without due consideration; it was not lightly undertaken and cannot be casually changed. I would welcome the opportunity to work with you in an effort to keep the good relationship we have had. Please advise me regarding what you consider would be the most effective means of reconciling our differences before any other action is taken. I may be reached through my office at the City, 451-8326 or 452-9942, or at my home, 452-2118 , at your con- venience. Thank you for your consideration. This is a matter of great concern to us, and I will appreciate your efforts. Sincerely, Alvin B. Thomas Mayor /sw cc: Adolph Bohlender, President Farmers Reservoir & Irrigation Co. MUSICK, WILLIAMSON, SCHWARTZ, LEAVENWORTH & COPE, P.C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 75 MANHATTAN DRIVE-SUITE 1 P O.BOX 4579 BOULDER,COLORADO 80306 JOHN D MUSICK,JR TELEPHONE(303)499.3990 GLENWOOD SPRINGS OFFICE STEPHEN T WILLIAMSON (COLO) 1.800 332.2140 1011 GRAND AVENUE ALAN E SCHWARTZ P O DRAWER 2030 LOYAL E LEAVENWORTH GLENWOOD SPRINGS,CO 81601 JOSEPH A COPE TELEPHONE(303)945-8513 January 25, 1979 SUE ELLEN HARRISON WILLIAM T.SMITH,JR KEVIN L PATRICK Mr. Chuck Cunliffe Assistant Zoning Administrator Department of Planning Services 915 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Re: Case No. SUP-378 :78 : 30, City of Northglenn Dear Mr. Cunliffe: As special counsel to the City of Northglenn for water and environmental matters, I have been requested by the City to address the comments submitted by John G. Hall of the Weld County Health Department on Northglenn' s application for a Special Use Permit ("SUP") . Mr. Hall does not appear to be raising any objections to the SUP, but instead, he mentions certain state and federal requirements that must be adhered to by Northglenn in the areas of fugitive dust, NPDES permits, and odors. Initially, in response to Mr. Hall, the City would like to emphasize that they are now, and always have been, willing to abide by any and all state and federal requirements pertaining to this project. Prior to the commencement of construction at the sewage treat- ment site, Northglenn will obtain an emission permit for fugitive dust if required by the Air Pollution Control Division of the Colorado Department of Health. Prior to the commencement of operation of the sewage treatment facilities, Northglenn will obtain an NPDES discharge permit from the Water Quality Control Division of the Colorado Department of Health. This permit will control the quality of the discharge from the facility and will be written by the state using all applicable state and federal water quality requirements. Possible problems with odors are common complaints associated with any sewage treatment plant. Northglenn has already submitted information explaining why they do not believe odors will be a J-- Mr. Chuck Cunliffe January 25 , 1979 Page Two problem with this plant. But, in addition, Northglenn is aware of the Colorado Air Pollution Control Commisssion's Regulation #2 concerning emission of odorous air contaminants and the City absolutely intends to comply with the regulation. Mr. Hall 's final paragraph indicated that he had some additional concerns . On January 19 , 1979 , Northglenn discussed these concerns with Mr. Hall and it is the City's understanding that his concerns are being adequately addressed in the SUP application. Should Mr. Hall have any additional questions, the City would be happy to meet with him. Sincerely, MUSICK, WILLIAMSON, SCHWARTZ LEAVENWORTH & COPE, P.C. i B e Ellen H rr' son SEH:raw cc: John G. Hall, M.P.H. , Director Richard P. Lundahl Robert McGregor (1\i- Z�2526(?/1 ^' 1k-es /ft EtV s n°s' cwa* w act 4/4/18 A CITY OF NORTHGLENN XINWP o�y ®®_sk. 5 CI EN?ER 10701 Melody Dr., Suite 313 '„ 2 ' r'' ''``(CARES. Northglenn, Colorado 80234 fiauPhone (303) 451-8326 January 25 , 1979 Mr. Chuck Cunliffe Assistant Zoning Administrator Department of Planning Services 915 Tenth Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Re: Case No. SUP-378 : 78 : 30 , City of Northglenn Dear Mr. Cunliffe: The City of Northglenn has reviewed the comments submitted to your department on its Special Use Permit application. The concerns raised by the State Engineer' s officer and the Weld County Health Department are addressed by special counsel for the City, Musick, Williamson, Schwartz , Leavenworth and Cope, P.C. , in separately attached letters. The remaining comments are briefly discussed below: 1. Northglenn Treatment of Local Sewage Questions were raised about the treatment of sewage by North- glenn in the area immediately adjacent to the Northglenn Waste- water Treatment Facility. Northglenn is not opposed to this con- sideration, but cannot do so at this point in time because of the following obstacles : a. United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Construction Grant Conditions Northglenn is attempting to obtain construction grant money from EPA to assist in financing the project. It is anticipated that such a grant will be received for Step III construction, but EPA has placed certain conditions on that grant. EPA is concerned about urban sprawl in the area of the sewage treatment facility, and about improving the air quality in the Denver Metropolitan Area. Therefore, approval of the grant has been conditioned on Northglenn' s commitment not to treat sewage in those areas outside its corporate boundaries. Certain exceptions may be made between 120th and 136th Avenues upon approval by EPA, but the area in question is well north of 136th Avenue. b. Contracts Between Northglenn and Thornton In order to fully implement its wastewater and water treat- ment project, it will be necessary for Northglenn to purchase the NORTHGLENN & FRICO LAND AND WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROJECT Mr. Chuck Cunliffe January 25 , 1979 Page two water and sewer lines within the City of Northglenn from Thornton. The contract concerning that purchase, which is presently being negotiated, does not allow for Northglenn to treat sewage outside its corporate boundaries, with certain minor and specific excep- tions. It is believed that Thornton wants the ability to be able to control sewage in the subject area if they so choose. c. Water Quality Management Agency Designation Pursuant to § 208 of the Clean Water Act, Northglenn has been designated Wastewater Management Agency for its corporate boundaries. That designation does not include the area in question around the sewage treatment facilities; therefore, the present DRCOG Clean Water 208 Plan does not contemplate that Northglenn provide sewage treat- ment to this area. 2. Flood Plain Designation and Insurance Questions have arisen concerning whether or not the building of the dam at the Wastewater Treatment Facility will have any effect on flood plain designations or insurance for property on homes which will be below the dam. Initially, it should be noted that this dam is not onstream and has been designed so that it is capable of hold- ing the maximum probable precipitation event (a storm in which 22 inches of rain would fall) . There is a full six feet of freeboard above the maximum level of the reservoir, which level will be achieved approximately two weeks out of every year. The State of Colorado has informed Northglenn that the dam will not change any flood plain designations. Therefore, it should not have any effect on insurance rates in the area. 3. Visual Effects Special precautions have been taken to mitigate the visual ef- fects of the storage reservoir. The selected site does not block any of the visual corridors of the front range. Fluctuating water levels in the reservoir will not be visible from public roads or neighboring land parcels, since the reservoir has embankments on all four sides. The largest potential visual impact will be experi- enced by two residences located to the west of the site along County Road No. 11. One of these houses is located approximately 300 feet to the west of the reservoir, and faces an eight foot high embank- ment. The other is approximately 1300 feet from a 55 foot high em- bankment. The embankments will be planted with natural grasses to achieve visual unity with surrounding land, thereby reducing any visual impact. /7 Mr. Chuck Cunliffe January 25, 1979 Page three 4. Property Values While it may not be a proper concern of the Weld County Plan- ning Commission, the question of the impact of construction of the Northglenn facility on property values has been raised by homeowners in the nearby Adams County Weisner Subdivision and some adjacent landowners. Most of the concerns expressed are based on misconceptions re- garding the operation of the facility. The facility has been speci- fically designed, and will be operated, to eliminate any odor prob- lems which might occur; to be visually attractive; to be safe as to any potential health or flood hazards; and to be compatible with agricultural use and zoning. It will preserve 320 acres as open space in perpetuity. When the subdivision in question was developed, it was with the intent of preserving the rural atmosphere for homeowners, away from city stresses, with considerable individual independence, and the freedom to keep livestock of various kinds on the premises. This life-style appears to be one of the principle attractions in sales promotion. The Northglenn facility will help to preserve the rural, open character, and development of a wild fowl refuge on the treat- ment site will enhance it. The homes in this area were built in a rural section, adjacent to a dairy farm and other nearby farms on which livestock is kept or raised. The character of the subdivision itself is semi-rural, with water furnished by a deep well which has provided a sporadic and in- adequate supply. Sewage treatment consists of on-site septic sys- tems. The streets are unpaved and subject to disruption. Fire and police protection is likewise rural in nature, with accompanying higher insurance rates than those normally charged for residences located in cities. These factors in and of themselves would seem to have far greater importance in establishing property values in the area than the presence of a well-operated treatment facility some three-quarters of a mile distant. It is only by the dissemination of untruths about the facility that property values will suffer an adverse impact. Northglenn is willing to cooperate with any landowner contemplating the sale of his property in counteracting any unfavorable or erroneous public- ity by providing factual information to prospective buyers. 5. Odor Northglenn has designed the proposed facility to avoid the emis- sion of offensive odors. Initially, it should be noted that this facility is not a traditional, conventional plant, and simply does not create the odor problems associated with such installations. ;7 Mr. Chuck Cunliffe January 25, 1979 Page four The total detention time of fourteen days and the installed aera- tion capacity associated with the facility are sufficient to over- come any possible upset conditions which could cause odors. Prev- ious experience with similar aerated lagoons has been favorable as long as the system is properly maintained and operated. Northglenn is committed by ordinance, and regulated by the State, to operate the facility in a manner which does not produce offensive odors. The design includes standby aeration capacity should any case of equipment failure occur. 6. Site Selection A total of ten prospective treatment and storage sites were investigated prior to site selection. Five of the sites considered were in Adams County and five in Weld County. The key factors in the selection process included compitability with surrounding land uses, dam safety, seepage control, underlying mineral resources, cost and operational flexibility. Considering all of these factors, the proposed site is the best choice. It is located in a rural area adjacent to the Bull Canal. This provides operational flexi- bility for delivering water from the canal to the storage reser- voir and vice versa. The soils and the underlying geologic forma- tions are highly favorable for the construction of safe embankments and seepage control. In addition, construction of the reservoir will not preclude the economic development of any mineral resources. It has been suggested that Weld County may not be an appropriate location for a facility constructed by an Adams County municipality. The proposed special use, however, is consistent with the rural character of the area and the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. The possibility of locating the treatment cells within the city limits of Northglenn was considered and judged to be unfeas- ible. The additional costs of locating the facility in such a location are prohibitively high. It would also displace approxi- mately 50 acres of land previously committed to urban uses. Weld County residents and farmers will be beneficiaries of this facility because it will assist in preserving the agricultural nature of a significant portion of the county. Should you or members of your staff have further questions, please contact me. I will be happy to supply any information which you believe is necessary to provide a full explanation of the project, and its facilities. `1('1,0 26 247.6?`9 Yours truly, R;e4":"C2 goo j 4 1979 Richard P. Lundahl � CE1VED i" Director of Public Works /sw (.4 Ih10 CouetY 1� Encl. Ph'sl„ConksIn Sly �,' leiZl LL 0\,6 • •• M(w.CK, WILLIAMSON, SCHWARTLd, LEAVENWORTH & COPE, P.C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 75 MANHATTAN DRIVE-SUITE 1 P.O BOX 4579 BOULDER,COLORADO 80306 JOHN D MUSICK,JR TELEPHONE(303)499-3990 GLENWOOD SPRINGS OFFICE STEPHEN T WILLIAMSON (COLO) I.800 332.2140 1011 GRAND AVENUE ALAN E SCHWARTZ GLENWOOD SPRINGS,CO 81601 LOYAL E LEAVENWORTH January 24, 1979 TELEPHONE(303)945-8513 JOSEPH A COPE SUE ELLEN HARRISON WILLIAM T SMITH,JR KEVIN L PATRICK Mr. Chuck Cunliffe Assistant Zoning Administrator Department of Planning Service 915 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Re: Case No. SUP-378: 78 : 30, City of Northglenn Dear Mr. Cunliffe: As Special Counsel to the City of Northglenn for water matters I have been requested to address concerns raised by Deputy State Engineer Jeris A. Danielson in his letter addressed to you dated January 9, 1979, regarding the referenced application. For the preceding several months my primary responsibility in connection with Northglenn' s water and wastewater management program has been to acquire adequate water rights for the operation Plan for Aug- mentation through the Division No. 1 Water Court. While Dr. Danielson has correctly stated certain facts relevant to the operation of the program, I am of the opinion that the con- clusion he reaches in his letter does not follow from those facts. In addition, facts which do not appear in Northglenn' s Special Use Permit Application and which may have been unavailable to Dr. Danielson have great bearing on the subject. I have talked to Dr. Danielson about this matter, and I understand that he wanted to be certain that you understand that there are other steps which must be com- pleted before the Northglenn program can become operational. Northglenn recognizes this fact, of course, but disagrees with Dr. Danielson' s recommendation. Whether Northglenn has an existing approved Plan for Augmentation is collateral and irrelevant to whether the Special Use Permit Application should be approved. Northglenn is well aware that water rights matters must be resolved before actual operation of the facility can begin. By the same token, however, all elements of a program such as Northglenn' s involve long periods of time to complete; the lead time in such a program is great. To delay construction of certain facilities until every other detail has been completed would, Mr. Chuck Cunliffe January 24, 1979 Page 2 in my opinion, be unnecessarily time-consuming and costly. Recognizing that both things must be completed before. the operation of the system can begin, we have recommended that both water rights acquisition and construction of the facilities proceed at the same time. As of the date of this writing, Northglenn has either purchased, or received firm written offers to purchase, sufficient water rights to permit operation of the program. These water rights, principally shares in mutual ditch corporations, are sufficiently senior to enable the program to operate even in drought years . They are, furthermore, adequate to permit operation of the system without constructing the deep wells Dr. Danielson referred to. Wright Water Engineers, Inc. , a highly regarded water rights engineering firm, is presently preparing the detailed Plan for Augmentation based upon the water rights I have referred to. We hope to file the application for approval of this Plan for Augmentation during the month of March, 1979 , and fully expect to be able to obtain approval of this plan by the November, 1980 date that has been set for the beginning of the operation of the system. Realizing, however, that unforeseeable delays might occur, Northglenn has made arrangements for the right to lease raw water for use until the program is completed. As a designated wastewater management agency, Northglenn has the legal obligation to treat wastewater originating in the North- glenn area. The city' s ability to carry out its water exchange plan with FRICO is separate and distinct from that obligation, and even should Northglenn fail in finalizing all necessary requirements of that exchange ( a potentiality we will vigorously dispute) , Northglenn will still be required to operate the wastewater facility and make whatever additional arrangements are necessary to provide an adequate water supply. . In short, while the Special Use Permit Application contains little information on Northglenn' s water supply, while the deep wells have been denied, while no Plan for Augmentation has received Water Court approval, and while certain of Northglenn' s water rights are junior, there is no logical necessity that the application be denied. Furthermore, Northglenn has acquire: sufficient rights to water, by purchase and lease, to permit operation of the system. <~s 1 Mr. Chuck Cunliffe January 24;, 1979 Page 3 Dr. Danielson has also referred to the need for state approval of the plans and specifications for the dam. Northglenn recognizes that construction cannot begin until this approval is received. Application will be made once the engineering plans are completed, which is expected shortly. The approval process may result in modification of design details, but it is unlikely that the plans could be totally disapproved. As is the case with other phases of the project, we do not believe that the Special Use Permit Application should be held up pending completion of the dam safety review. I will be available to answer any questions you, the staff or the commission might have concerning these matters. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly. Very truly yours, MUSICK, WILLIAMSON, SCHWARTZ , LEAVENWORTH & COPE, P.C. By Joseph A. Cope JAC:no cc: Richard Lundahl Dr. Jeris A. Danielson 232�25?sc,j c'�p� JAN 'D� trt. 19 9 py ,! V� 411. DATE: Jan , 1979 TO: The Board of County Commissioners Weld County, Colorado FROM: Clerk to the Board Office Commissioners: If you have no objections, we have tentatively set the following hearing for the 21st -day, of February, 1979. Charles Ryberg COZ, A to C Tom Scheirman COZ, A to C City of Northglenn SUP, Wastewater treatment and storage Facility OF THE CLE K THE BOARD BY ' j (4 12 eputy The above mentioned hearing date and hearing time may be scheduled on the agenda as stated above. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE (303)356.4000 EXT.404 915 10TH STREET ,€ GREELEY,COLORADO 80631 ; .,"O COLORADO December 14, 1978 Richard P. Lundahl City of Northglenn 10701 Melody Drive Suite 313 Northglenn, Colorado 80234 RE: Request for a Special Use Permit for a wastewater treatment and storage facilities on a parcel of land described as the Wz of Section 36, T1N, R68W of the 6th p .m. , Weld County, Colorado Dear Mr. Lundahl : Your application and related materials for the request described above are complete and in order at the present time . I have scheduled a meeting with the Weld County Planning Commission for February 6 , 1979, at 1 : 30 p .m. This meeting will take place in the County Commissioners Hearing Room, first floor, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street , Greeley, Colorado. It is recommended that you and/or a representative be in i attendance to make your presentation on your request and to answer any • questions the Planning Commission members might have with respect to your application. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact me. Respectfully, an.V%-91A- 4-n... Chuck Cunliffe Assistant Zoning Administr or CC: sap cc: Bob McGregor Sheaffer and Roland, Inc. 1660 South Albion, Suite 405 Denver, Colorado 80222 -- • n71'��, ,4 ,LNUt_ , ,.�.n,p•t 4, ,ri _ . . , i ' -,: :� f ��i' - Add ,dur rddr,s5 .n `ne RETURN Tai ,n,+r E, o^ r.i_,R�=r y--�i., . -- 'f IfVE•fc(' - p5_L^I _ �OL. 1 The following service is requested,check one r '. 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TOTAL FII5TAC=WO FFL i ,�, DATE 3F DE_LIVE_RY 1≤rC6Tr' A[ W FIISTC?AFSO2L�ATE r / T ADDR�; r , . �1 - / cg \‘ ' �� .,O� .-1 co -3 U UNABLE TO DT-LIVER BE(RUSE Cl LRK C INITIALS per, e 4 A ,1,4 CITY OF NORTHGLENN a ' SNAATERS 10701 Melody Dr., Suite 313 ® v - '-NO'R.TH RING'GW LLENN ,. •_� . ® CARES Northglenn, Colorado 80234 -.74,440 Phone Phone (303) 451-8326 December 12, 1978 Mr. Tom Honn Assistant Zoning Administrator Weld County Department of Planning Services 915 - 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Mr. Honn: Enclosed is our application for a special use permit for the Northglenn/ FRICO return flow facility to be located in Weld County. Our goal is to appear before the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission to receive their final site approval at their March 6, 1979 meeting. We will appreciate efforts by you and your staff to assist us in meeting all of the Weld County requirements prior to the March meeting so that we can stay on schedule in the Northglenn/FRICO exchange plan. Sincerely, 1"e47/71:7‘44r1"47 Richard P. Lundahl , Director Land and Water Resources Management Project RPL: ry Enc. co L DEC 1978 tt co M�► a. cooly E® Weld fla NORTHGLENN & FRICO LAND AND WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROJECT • I il_Pidi I ;.;l ill UI PLANNING HVICE PHONE 13031 3564000 EXT 404 915 10TH STREET GREELEY,COLORADO 80631 At COLORADO October 20, 1978 Mr. Richard P. Lundahl City of Northglenn 10701 Melody Drive Suite 313 Northglenn , Colorado 80234 in: : Your Letter of October 11, 1978 Dear Mr. Lundahl : Since receipt of the above referenced letter, I have reviewed Weld County ' s position regarding its role in the matter you have defined . Under existing Weld County regulations , Weld County will necessarily be involved in reviewing a Special Use Permit for the facilities which are proposed to be located in Weld County. As a result of this fact , I feel it would be inappropriate for this Department to 1��,ue comments as you requested at this point in time . In general, this Department will be unable to set forth comments concerning the proposed facility until such time as the necessary Special Use Permit has been processed . I have enclosed a copy of a letter which was recently submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency setting forth this position. If you have any questions regarding this response , or if you would like further clarification on our position , please feel free to contact my office at any time. Sincerely, ,i' �i'CG t' ` ../-) ,,, ,.//<e c Gary Z. Fortner Director Weld County Department of Planning Services GZI' :sap Enclosure cc : June Steinmark Commission Coordinator, Planning Services .0 CITY OF NORTHGLENN --- gracloaa czn4 == 10701 Melody Dr., Suite 313 iLk ,, ,� • J ua)r Northglenn, Colorado 80234 f ? ' C Phone (303) 451-8326 October 11 , 1978 Mr. Gary Fortner, Planning Director Weld County 915 - 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Mr. Fortner: We' ll start processing our special use permit with your office in the next few weeks. As you may know from discussionswith Bob McGregor and Jerry Starling, we are waiting for a grant offer from EPA. The Water Quality Control Commission approved Northglenn's Waste- water Project grant request in early March, 1978 and EPA has been reviewing it since that time. The first part of October, 1978, EPA advertised their preliminary decision to issue a Negative Declaration on the Northglenn Waste- water Management Program. I would appreciate your support of that decision so that we can get on with our project. Attached is a suggested letter which covers the points we hope to make with EPA. The letter should get to EPA by October 20th to meet the deadline set by EPA. We appreciate your support of our project which appears to be a positive force toward implementing the Weld County policy of main- taining agriculture. At the last Water Quality Control Commission Meeting, many communities testified that they are going to water reuse projects for wastewater treatment. This means more agricul- tural land will be preserved which strengthens the Weld County Policy. If you have any questions, please give me a call . Sincereelly, "ieviveRichard P. Lundahl , Director RP L: ry 213141576 Attach. 'o AV' 0O OCT 1978 O.3 CD REGEIV ED Meld County cr'� planninC Com►nission ,�' NORTHGLENN & FRICO LAND AND WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROJECT yr,�._ CITY OF NORTHGLENN %%1�\\ SHARING WATER- 10701 Melody Dr., Suite 313 NORTHGLENN CARES; Northglenn, Colorado 80234 Phone (303) 451-8326 October 18, 1977 Mr. Ken McWilliams Assistant Zoning Administrator Weld County 915 10th St. Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Mr. McWilliams : The City Council of the City of Northglenn will hold a continuation of the September 19, 1977 public hearing on the 201 Facility Plan for the Northglenn Agricultural Reuse Service Area on October 31, 1977 in the Northglenn Community Center, 11801 Community Center Drive, at 7 :30 p.m. The continuation of the public hearing from September 19, 1977 to October 31, 1977 is to afford concerned interested parties adequate opportunity to express their views. You are invited to attend the continuation of the public hearing or submit written comments to be included in the record if you have not already done so. I have enclosed for your information, a copy of Dr. Robert McGregor' s testimony at the Water Quality Control Commission, October 4, 1977. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, hard P. Lundahl Project Director Northglenn Land & Water Resources Management Project RPL:ry Enc. Z Nc \0_,Z �?�a .sbs_., OCT 1977 RECEIVED Clei� Co'mty Phnniu Cr-fission ti,/ NORTHGLENN & FRICO LAND AND WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROJECT .'� CITY OF NORTHGLENN '�ii7 A. SHARING WATER- 10701 Melody Dr., Suite 313 NORTHGLENN CARES Northglenn, Colorado 80234 - Phone (303) 451-8326 October 17, 1977 Mr. Gary Fortner z, Planning Director Weld County 915 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Mr. Fortner: The City Council of the City of Northglenn will hold a continuation • of the September 19, 1977 public hearing on the 201 Facility Plan for the Northglenn Agricultural Reuse Service Area on October 31 , 1977 in the Northglenn Community Center, 11801 Community Center Drive, at 7:30 p.m. The continuation of the public hearing from September 19, 1977 to October 31 , 1977 is to afford concerned interested parties adequate opportunity to express their views. You are invited to attend the continuation of the public hearing or submit written comments to be included in the record if you have not already done so. I have enclosed for your information, a copy of Dr. Robert McGregor's testimony at the Water Quality Control Commission, October 4, 1977. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, R hard P. Lundahl Project Director Northglenn Land & Water Resources Management Project RPL:ry Enc. • NORTHGLENN &, FRICO LAND AND WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROJECT ;, � ,._ - DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE (303) 356-4000 EXT 400 '5' 915 10TH STREET ® GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 COLORADO V June 14, 1977 , „ Th Boyd Hanson (J1 Division Engineer Colorado Department of Health Vd Water Quality Control Commission 317 West Prospect 9 Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 RE: Application for site approval of a new sewage treatment plant by the City of Northglenn which is proposed to be located in Pt . SW4i Section 35, T1N, R68W of the 6th p.m. , Weld County, Colorado d6\ Dear Mr. Hanson: 00 The City of Northglenn has contacted our office regarding site approval for a new sewage treatment plant proposed to be located in Pt. of the SW,j Section 35, T1N, R68W of the 6th p .m. , Weld County, Colorado. A new facility of this nature requires approval of a Special Use Permit as set forth in Section 3. 3(E) of the Weld County Zoning Resolution. As part of the Special Use Permit review process, the Weld County Health Department is given an opportunity to review and comment on the proposal. Additionally, the Special Use Permit application is reviewed by the Weld County Planning Commission for recommendation before a decision is made by the Board of County Commissioners to grant or deny the request. Until such time as the City of Northglenn formally makes application for the required Special Use Permit , our office is unable to make any comment on their application for site approval . If you need any additional information with regard to this matter, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Respectfully, 1(€-'t)20-24114.44:441-1 Ken McWilliams Assistant Zoning Administrator KM: sp sp . • • o• Mr. Alan Merson, Regional Administrator United States Environmental Protection Agency Region VIII 1860 Lincoln Street Denver, CO 80295 Dear Mr. Merson: I was very interested to learn that a preliminary decision has been made to issue a negative declaration on the Northglenn Wastewater Treatment Project. I am in support of this decision, and believe that it is in the best interest of both Northglenn and the Metropolitan area. The City of Northglenn has demonstrated its concerns with the environmental welfare of both its citizens and the surrounding area in undertaking this project, and has done a concientious job of addressing the goals of EPA in a variety of interrelated areas. There is no doubt the few remaining technical, legal, and intergovernmental difficulties will be solved in a similar responsible manner. Northglenn's innovative approach to solving both water supply and wastewater treatment problems will encourage other similar plans, and should be supported by EPA as an example of dedication to environmental goals by immediate approval of funding to the full extent of the entitlement granted by the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission. Sincerely, FIELD CHECK FILING NUMBER: SUP-378 DATE OF INSPECTION: Dec. 21, 1978 NAME: City of Northglenn REQUEST: Special Use Permit - Wastewater Treatment Facilities LEGAL DESCRIPTION: WZ Section 36 , T1N, R68W LAND USE : N Agricultural E Agricultural S Agricultural w Agricultural ZONING: N Agricultural LOCATION: 1 mile east of I-25 on E Agricultural County Road 2 S Agricultural w Agricultural COMMENTS : Parcel is irrigated farm land. There is one abandoned dwelling on the parcel . Access could be at the site on County Road 2 or at section line on County Road 2. There is also an access on County Road 11 close to the corner of County Road 2. There are 3 residences to the west. The Coors' Natural Gas Processing Plant , compressor station, etc. , is located to the north (SUP-223 : 73 : 37) . To the south is Adams County. The area is mixed large lot residential and agriculture (dairy) . There is a residential subdivision about 1/4 mile to the south. There are oil storage tanks and oil drilling facilities in the area. A lateral ditch from the Bull Canal crosses the property. There is a gentle slope up to a hill on the east-central portion of the property. BY: V c Cl; d \(r o6—JOc e. r:t,rlt.l, lhrrSunnt to the innin;; inwq of the lJtr of Coloro(1 ) .tnrl the Weld County Land I (' Carle, .i luihl it hear inp, will he held in I hr Ch,unhrrc: of the Ro.trd of County Currrniioncrs of hold County, Co1ornrlo, Weld County Centrnni.tl Center, 915 10th :•rLrreL, (:rceley, Color trio, .tt the time ;pecif irrt . All I>rr onti in nny winner i n Lora,t r ii in lo pre i,t 1 in Pei m i t nre re lur t rrl to .i i t enrl ,tnrl mny he hr.rrcl . hi IT Al '41 I: (1W'i I h.tt lho I r:.t And r ,rl,;; ..o rert i I led hy the Weld l Count '; Pl.inniii ('nmmi „ iron lily he rxnminrrl in the (tfl ter of the Clerk to the lio,ircl of Count% Commi . loner, lornterl in thre Weld County ('rt lrnni,, l Center, r)1 `> 11)th Street, lhird i'lner, (:rrclry, ('nlor.rIn. 1)ocI i t in. 79-5 City of Northglenn 10701 Melody Drive, Suite 313 Northglenn, Colorado 80234 I),i L : February 21, 1979 Time: 2:00 P. M. Rn9ur;t : Special Use Permit, Wastewater Treatment and Storage Facilities LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The West one-half of Section 36, Township 1 North, Range 68 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, Weld County, Colorado, as described in deed recorded in Book 836'; Reception No. 1758077, Weld County records, and being more particularly described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner said Section 36; thence N00°09'22"E on an assumed bearing along the West line said Section 36 a distance of 5309.31 feet to the Northwest corner said Section 36; thence S89° 47' 33" E along the North line of the Northwest one-quarter said Section 36 a distance of 2639.13 feet to the North one-quarter corner said Section 36; thence S00° 06'34"W along the North-South centerline said Section 36 a distance of 5301.76 foot to the South one-quarter corner said Section 36; thence N89° 57'23" W along the South line of the Southwest one-quarter said Section 36 a distance of 2643.45 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to County Road R.O.W. Contains 321.7043 acres more or less including County Road R.O.W. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO BY: MARY ANN FEUERSTEIN WELD COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER AND CLERK TO THE BOARD DATED: January 15, 1979 PUBLISHED: January 18, 1979 and February 8, 1979 in the Johnstown Breeze NOT 1( l: Pursuant to the coning I;iws of the Slate of Colorado and the Weld County Land Use Code, a puhlir herring, will he held in the (,h,unhcrs of the ilo,ircl of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, Weld County Centennial Canter, 915 1CLii Street, Greeley, Colorado, at the time spccificl. All persons in any manner interested in the Special Use Permit are requested to attend and may he heard. BE IT ALSO KNOWN that the text and maps so certified by the Weld County Planning; Commis.-ion may he examined in the Office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, located in the Weld County Centennial Center, 915 lOlh Street, 'third Floor, Greeley, Colorado. Docket No. 79-5 City of Northglenn 10701 Melody Drive, Suite 313 Northglenn, Colorado 80234 Date: February 21, 1979 Time: 2:00 P.M. Request: Special Use Permit, Wastewater Treatment and Storage Facilities Location: Approximately 11/2 miles northeast of the intersection of Interstate Highway 25 and Colorado State Highway 7 in Weld County, Colorado. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO BY: MARY ANN FEUERSTEIN WELD COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER AND CLERK TO THE BOARD DATED: January 25, 1979 79-5 January 25, 1979 ACKNOWLEDGMENT Received the attached Notice for publication this -7"/i1i day of J'` ( (2 �' ,a '1 �\ \�V TITLE �i'-6 - Cr- _!_IP V DATE 7 %'j' " , � I Affidavit of Publication STATE OF COLORADO ss. County of Weld, I, Nancy C. Johnson of said County of Weld, being duly sworn, say that I am an advertising derk of THE GREELEY DAILY TRIBUNE, and THE GREELEY REPUBLICAN that the same is a daily newspaper of general circulation and printed and published in the City of Greeley, in said county and state; that the notice or advertisement, of which the annexed is a true copy, has been published in said daily newspaper for consecutive (days) (weeks); that the notice was published in the regular and entire issue of every number of said newspaper during the period and time of publication of said notice, and in the newspaper proper and not in a YE-1,/.1 z supplement thereof; that the first publication of said Nome er notice was contained in the issue of said newspaper Pursuant to the zoning laws of the p p State of Colorado and the Weld'County bearing date Zoning Resolution,a public hearing will be held in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, Weld County Centennlpl twenty-third Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, day �`J of July Colorado, at the time specified All A.D. 19 79; persons in any manner interested in the and the last publication thereof; in the issue of said Special Use Permit are requested to attend and may be heard newspaper bearing date the BE IT ALSO KNOWN thatthe text and maps so certified by the Weld County Planning Commission may be examined twenty—third in Me office of the Clerk to the Board of y County Commissioners, located in the day of July A.D. 19 79 ; Weld County Centennial Center,915 10th Street,Third Floor,Greeley,Colorado that said The Greeley Daily Tribune and The Greeley DOCKET NO —7910 Republican, has been APPLICANT — Trl State Generation p published continuously and and Transmission Association, Inc uninterruptedly during the period of at least six 12076 Grant Street,Thornton,CO 80241 DATE August 1,1979 months next prior to the first issue thereof contained TIME 200PM REQUEST Special Use Permit — said notice or advertisement above referred to;that said Electric Transmission Line newspaper has been admitted to the United States LOCATION Approximately 30 miles long from northwest of Ault,north to the mails as second-class matter under the provisions of the Colorado Wyoming line DATED June 25,1979 Act of March 3, 1879, or any amendments thereof; and THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS that said newspaper is a daily newspaper duly qualified WELD COUNTY,COLORADO for publishing legal notices and advertisements within BY Mary Ann Feuerstein County Clerk and Recorder the meaning of the laws of the State of Colorado. and Clerk to the Board BY Jeannette Ordway,Deputy The Greeley Daily Tribune July 23, 1979 July 23,1979 Total Charges $11.60 nit" foui,u3,0i Advertising Clerk Subscribed and sworn to before me this 23rd a, of July A.D. 19 79 ,{Viv Cornrnis n ^^2;acs My co y missi. expires Notary Public - ---- - - - AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE THE JOHNSTOWN BREEZE gg STATE OF COLORADO ) the Pursuant to the and-the Weld ) SS. County Land Use Code, a public COUNTY OF WELD ) hearing will be held 1n the I, Eugene Chambers of the Board of County gene Thomas, do solemnly swear Commissioners o adojWeldtouf ntyCentenniat that I am publisher of The Johnstown Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley Breeze; that the same is a weekly Colorado,at the time specified.Al! newspaper printed,in whole or in part,and persons in any manner interested in the Special Use Permit are published in the County of Weld, State of requested to attend and may be heard. Colorado, and has a general circulation BE IT ALSO KNOWN that the therein, that said newspaper has been text and maps so certified by the published continuously and uninterrupted- Weld may be Pexamiined in the ly in said County of Weld for a period of Office of the Clerk to the Board of more than fifty-two consecutive weeks County Commissioners,located in the weld County Centennial Cen- prior to the firsi:publication of the annexed ter, 915 10th Street, Third Floor, Greeley, Colorado legal notice or advertisement; that said Docket No.79-5 newspaper has been admitted to the City ofNorthglenn United States mails as second-class matter 10701 Melody Drive, under the provisions of the Act of March 3, Northglenn,Colorado t8023 , 1879,or any amendments thereof,and that Date February 21, 1979 said newspaper is a weekly newspaper duly qualified for publishing legal notices Time: 2 00 P.M. and advertisements within the meaning of RWastewater e TreatmentsandeStor: the laws of the State of Colorado. Stor- age Facilities That the annexed legal notice or LEGAL DESCRIPTION: advertisement was published in the The West one-half of Section 36 regular and entire issue of every number of Township 1 North,Range 68 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, said weekly newspaper for the period of Weld County, Colorado as des- cribed in deed recorded in Book 836, Reception No. 1758077, Weld ..02. . eeutive-insertions; and that the County records, and being more first publication of said notice was in the particularly described as: Beginning at the Southwest 1 g corner said Section 36;thence NO0 issue of said newspaper dated.. (�^ degrees r alon g 2 the West assumed i Section 36 a distance of 530931 feet A.D. 19 l5 , and that the last publication to the Northwest corner said of said notice was in the issue of said Section 36; thence S89 degrees 47' 33"E along the North line of the Northwest one-quarter said Sec- newspaper dated.. g A.D 19 7 tion 36 a distance of 2639.13 feet to the North one-quarter corner said In witness whereof I have.hereunto set Section 36; thence SOO degrees 08' ^ , terliinalong said the North-South stance my hand this'1 " day of �Y' onebquarter feet osaid Section 36, thence N89 degrees 57'23" W A.D. 19 �. .. along uth the South line the „n Southwest one-quarter said Sec- tion 36 a distance of 2643.45 feet to -r.,,._ the point of beginning. Subject to 4e. "'" / County RoadR.O.W. Contains 321.7043 acres more or less Publisher. including County Road R.O.W. THE BOARD OF COUNTY Subscribed and sworn to before me a COMMISSIONERS Notary Public in and for the County of WELD COUNTY,COLORADO �[BY MARY ANN FEUERSTEIN !/ /�. .....day WELD COUNTY CLERK Weld,S a--tee/of Colorado, this CLERANDRECORDER T OAARD ..c/- l-„ A D 19 71 of DATED: January 15, 1979 PUBLISHED: January 18, 1979 L//.4-'7,24, and February 8, 1979 in the V�/�� Notary Public Johnstown Breeze Co Legal 79-18-Clerk to Bd //;_/— �� My commission expires PROOF OF PUBLICATIO STATE OF COLORADO ) )as. County of Adams�y/ c) I, `,tAi.Z+ 4.4..E ..1. do mnly swear�� that 1 am :' It .. j(�slyl . of the ee - Brighton Blade, a weekly news• paper printed and published in the City of Brighton, County of Adams and State of Colorado. 2 That the said The Brighton Blade is printed and published at regular Intervals once each week on Friday, and that It has a general circulation in the County of Adams. and elsewhe,e. 3. That the said The Brighton Blade was established and has been printed and published in said Coun- ty uninterruptedly and continuously - during a period of at least fifty-two NOTICE consecutive weeks next prior to the Pursuant to the zoning laws of the Style first issue thereof containing said fColorado end the Weld County*and Use Cie, a public Notice hearing'will be. Reid in the a copy of which is hereunto at- Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, tached. Colorado, Weld County Centennial 4. That the said The Brighton Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Blade is a weekly newspaper of -Colorado,at the time specified.All general circulation, and is printed persons in any manner interested and published in whole or in part in the following proposed Change In the said County of Adams in of Zone are requested to attend and which said may be heard Notice BE IT ALSO KNOWN that the text and maps so certified by the is required by law to be published, County Planning Commission may a copy of which is hereunto at- be examined in the Office of the ' tached. Clerk to the Board of the County 5. That the said The Brighton Commissioners, located in the Blade is a weekly newspaper within Weld County Centennial Center, the meaning of an act concerning 915 10th Street, Third Floor, Legal Notices and Advertisements Greeley,Colorado being Chapter 109 of the Colorado Docket No.79-3 Revised Statutes of 1953. Date:February 21,1979 6. That the said annexed Time:2 00 P M Notice Request: Chance of Zone (A- Agricultural District to C- was published In the regular and Commercial District) entire edition of The Brighton LOCATION: 17343 Weld County Blade, a duly qualified weekly Road No 6,approximately 1 mile newspaper for that purpose, within north and 1/8 mile west of the Town the terms and meanings of the of Lochbuie above named Acts. THE BOARD OF 7. That the said annexed COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Notice WELD COUNTY,COLORADO BY MARY ANN FEUERSTEIN Is a full, true and correct copy of WELD COUNTY the original which was regularly CLERK AND RECORDER published in each of the regular AND CLERK TO THE BOARD and entire issues of said newspaper, BY Keitha Hubbard,Deputy a regularly qualified paper for that DATED January 18.1979 purpose, once each week, on the Published in the Brighton Blade same day of each week for / First Publication February 16,1979 successive weeks by / insertions and that the first publi- cation thereof was in the issue r dated - f _ __,19JC/ and that the last publication was in the is ated 19 a e Subscribe and/�� sworn to e ore me this J t_`�day of _ _,' 19%G y misswn epee ..- 3. 1982 PROOF OF PUBLICATION ' STATE OF COLORADO ) )ss. County offyAdams . ) I, ,t.e4).4 �?r !1.... do sole niy swear that 1 ma_m . ..Fes.!�-1�r4. QW.5 J'of the Brighton Blade, a weekly news- paper printed and published in the City of Brighton, County of Adams and State of Colorado. 2. That the said The Brighton Blade is printed and published at regular intervals once each week. on Friday, and that it has a general circulation in the County of Adams. and elsewhei e. 3. That the said The Brighton Blade was established and has been _ __ _ printed and published in said Coun- ty uninterruptedly and continuously NOtICE during a period of at least fifty-two Pursuant to the zoning laws of consecutive weeks next prior to the the State of Colorado and the Weld first issue thereof containing said County Land Use Code, a public hearing will be held in the Notice Chambers of the Board of County a copy of which is hereunto at- ' Commissioners of Weld County, tached. , Colorado, Weld County Centennial 4. That the said The Brighton I Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Blade is a weekly newspaper of Colorado,at the time specified All general circulation, and is printed persons in any manner Interested and published in whole or in part in the Special Use Permit are re- in the said County of Adams 1n quested to attend and may be which said i heard BE IT ALSO KNOWN that the text Notice and maps so certified by the Weld is required by law to be published, County Planning Commission may a copy of which is hereunto at- be examined in the Office of the tached. .Clerk to the Board of County Corn- 5. That the said The Brighton , missioners, located in the Weld Blade is a weekly newspaper within County Centennial Center,915 10th the meaning of an act concerning Street, Third Floor, Greeley, Legal Notices and Advertisements Colorado being Chapter 109 of the Colorado Docket No. 79-5 City of Revised Statutes of 1953. Northglenn, 10701 Melody Drive, 6. That the said annexed Suite 313, Northglenn, Colorado 80234 Notice Date:February 21,1979 was published in the regular and Time:2:00 P M entire edition of The Brighton Request: Special Use Permit, Blade, a duly qualified weekly Wastewater Treatment and Storage newspaper for that purpose, within Facilities the terms and meanings of the , Location: Approximately 11/2 above named Acts. I miles northeast of the intersection 7. That the said annexed tof Interstate Highway 25 and Colorado State Highway 7 in Weld Notice County,Colorado. Is a full, true and correct copy of THE BOARD OF COUNTY the original which was regularly COMMISSIONERS published in each of the regular WELb COUNTY,COLORADO and entire issues of said newspaper, BY MARY ANN FEUERSTEIN WELD COUNTY CLERK AND a regularly qualified paper for that RECORDER purpose, once each week, on the AND CLERK TO THE BOARD same day of each week fo� i DATED January 25,1979 Published in the Brighton Blade successive weeks by _ First Publication February 16,1979 insertions and that the first publi- - cation t eof was in the sue dated _;�-'___ � o___,19_ 1_9 and that the ast publication was in the issu ,ted 19 _ a ecribee ad orn fore me this L1_'day of __ 4_; 19:2 ,. 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Notification of Applicant \' \\X-Ni% %I.-e• . ?- n 7/. 3 Surrounding Property Owners Researched Q7=� ; �'�p Airphoto/Vicinity Map Preapred �' —, `' `c ' il:�.[` Properly Owners Notified by : h Z.(p \q'b \� S�� ‘‘C ' 0.C-,uo'N\ \Co \3=\� ► k--% •-\.e\ k Agendas Mailed by : ay\ 7J1 r lgrgj ��a Legal Approved by County Attorney It t1.0 Ile)Q 'MCI Referrals - Complete Preliminary D.P .S . Staff Comments Staff Conference D.P.S . Comments P.C. Hearing Action : \* . ,1:-C "�" :\c\ � C. P.C. Resolution � �� ' Case Sent to Clerk to Board . C.C. Hearing `, �T-N i c-- - , C.C. Resolution Received JA` \ `a History Card Complete -\` \ � -C C.C. Resolution Sent to Drafting ) Drafted on Mylar Document Sent to Clerk and Recorder P.C. Minutes ' , -c-- . 1"-' \. -% a , • • . .. WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Special Use Permit Application NORTHGLENN/ FRICO RETURN FLOW FACILITY West One-Half of Section 36, Townshipl North, Range 68 West 4 s SHARING WATER-•••• t. "m ••� .• NONTHDLIENN s oQ CANONS City of Northglenn, Colorado November 1978 TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE Special Use Permit Application Introduction and Summary Statement 1 . - Site Description 5 Location & Ownership 5 Site Condition 5 Land Use 5 Topography 5 Irrigation Canals 5 Historical and Archeological Sites 6 Geology 6 Surrounding Land Use 9 Description of Facility 10 Agricultural Reuse System 10 Weld County Facilities 10 Operation of Facility 16 Local Impacts 16 Water Deliveries to the Site 16 Water Deliveries Prom the Site 17 Air and Water Pollution 17 Sludge Management 19 Traffic Congestion 20 Water Supply and Waste Disposal 21 Fire and Safety Hazards 21 Visual Effects 22 Natural Resource Development 23 Regional Impacts 23 Land Use 23 Air Quality 23 Attachments: Attachment A - Northglenn/FRICO Exchange Agreement 26 Attachment B - Legal Description (Meets & Bounds) 33 Attachment C - Ownership Affidavit (Property Deed) 35 Attachment D - Certified Boundary Survey 38 Attachment E - Soil Survey 40 Attachment F - Drawings 54 Vicinity Map 55 Plot Plan 56 Berm Cross Sections 57 List of Contiguous Property Owners 58 keyed to Vicinity Map WELD COUNTY Special Use Permit Application NORTHGLENN/FRICO RETURN FLOW FACILITIES West One-Half of Section 36 Township I North Range 68 West November, 1978 SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATI___ WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES 915 - 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Phone: 356-4000 Ext. 404 OR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE ONLY: -ermit Fee: Case Number: ecording Fee: App. Checked By Receipt No.: JO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROCEDURAL GUIDE REQUIREMENTS: PRINT OR TYPE ONLY EXCEPT FOR NECESSARY SIGNATURES: (We) the undersigned, hereby request a hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission concerning a proposed Special Use Permit for the following described unincor- lorated area of Weld County: LEGAL DESCRIPTION of contiguous property owned upon which Special Use Permit is proposed: ,11 of the west one-half of Section 36, Township 1 North, Range 68 West of the 6th _rincipal Meridian, County of Weld, State of Colorado. ,EGAL DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT AREA: All of the West one-half of Section 36, Township 1 North, Range 68 West of the th Principal Meridian, County of Weld, State of Colorado. STREET LOCATION: County Rd. No. 2, & County Rd. No. 11 ZONE: DROPOSED USE: Wastewater Treatment and Storage Facilities REASON: Return of water borrowed by Northglenn to FRICO and treat Northglenn wastewater 'EE OWNERS OF AREA PROPOSED FOR SPECIAL USE: NAME: City of Northglenn ADDRESS: 10701 Melody Drive, Northglenn TEL: (303)457-8326 Colorado 80234 i hereby depose and state under the penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals and/ -r plans submitted with or contained within this application are true and correct to the est of my knowledge. CITY OF WELD TATE OF COLORADO) SIGNATURE: OWNER OR AUTHORIZED AGENT Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of , 19 . Notary Public ly commission Expires: INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY STATEMENT The City of Northglenn proposes to construct portions of its return flow facilities in the W1/2 Section 36, Township 1 North, Range 68 West. These facilities include the terminus of a buried wastewater transmission line, a three-cell aerated lagoon wastewater treatment facility, a 6000 acre foot irrigation water storage reservoir, an irrigation water pump station and an irrigation water return flow canal to the Bull Canal. The proposed facilities are an integral part of those facili- ties necessary to implement the September 6, 1976 water ex- change agreement between Northglenn and the Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company. A copy of that agreement is included as Attachment A to this application. The agreement outlines a plan by which FRICO supplies to Northglenn sufficient water for its ultimate needs. Northglenn returns all the water borrowed from FRICO and provides at least 1500 acre feet of storage plus an additional 10% bonus on the water bor- rowed. All of the facilities needed to implement the agreement will be constructed at Northglenn's expense. The proposed use of the site is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. The Northglenn/FRICO agreement recognizes -2- the' interdependence of farmers and urban dwellers. Through cooperation, not condemnation, agricultural water supplies are preserved. As a result, 15 ,000 acres of prime agricul- tural land will be preserved and urban growth will be directed into the desirable areas identified by adopted regional plans. A total of ten prospective treatment and storage sites were investigated prior to the selection of the proposed site. Five of these sites are located in Adams County and five in Weld County. The key factors considered in the site selection process included compatability with surrounding land uses, safety of reservoir design, control of seepage losses, under- lying mineral resources and operational flexibility with re- spect to FRICO irrigation practices. The selected site repre- sents the best choice for the factors considered. Several documents have been prepared by Northglenn and others which support the information provided as a part of this appli- cation. These include: 1. Northglenn Water Management Program, Water Resources and Facilities, Volumes 1 and 2 , April, 1977, Wright-McLaughlin Engineers. 2. Northglenn Water Management Program, Wastewater Facilities, Volume 3 , April, 1977, Sheaffer and Roland. 3. Northglenn Water Management Program, 201 Wastewater Facilities Plan, Volume 4 , November, 1977, Sheaffer and Roland. -3- 4. Northglenn Water Management Program, Air Quality Effects, Volume 5, April, 1978, Sheaffer and Roland. 5. The physical and Economic Effects on the Local Agri- cultural Economy of Water Transfer from Irrigation Companies to Cities •in the Northern Denver Metro- politan Area, Anderson et. al. , NRED, Economic Research Service, USDA, Department of Political Science, Department of Agronomy, Environmental Re- sources Center, Colorado State University, October, 1976. 6. An Archeological Survey of the Area Affected by the Northglenn Water Management Program, Dr. Dean E. Arnold, 1978. 7. Preliminary Engineering Geology and Soils Investigation for a Proposed Reservoir, Sections 26 and 36, Township 1 North, Range 68 West, Weld County, Colorado, Chen and Associates, Inc. , March 16, 1978. 8. Environmental Appraisal for Northglenn Wastewater Treatment Project, Project Number C080416-01, September 29, 1978, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region • VIII. 9. Northglenn Water Management Program, Wastewater System Effluent Quality, Sheaffer and Roland, October 16, 1978. 10. Subsurface and Geological Investigations for Proposed Reservoir Site, Weld County, Colorado, September 12, 1978, Chen and Associates, Inc. -4- 11. Letter report, Chen and Associates, Inc. to Sheaffer & Roland, Inc. , November 24, 1978. 12. Letter report, Cameron Engineers to Chen and Associates, Inc. , March 10, 1978 . -5- SITE DESCRIPTION Location & Ownership The 321. 7 acre site is located approximately 1 mile east of the intersection of Interstate Highway 25 -and Colorado State Highway 7. The southern border of the site is the Weld- Adams County line. The western border is Weld County Road No. 11. A precise legal description is included as Attach- ment B and the ownership affidavit as Attachment C. Site Condition Land Use. The site is presently in dryland agricultural use. The cultivated fields are planted in winter wheat with the remainder of the site fallow. With the exception of ten moderate-sized cottonwood trees along an irrigation ditch, there is no tree cover on the site. No permanent buildings presently exist on the property. Topography. The topography consists of flat to gently rolling slopes (1% to 7%) . The site is on a low divide between Little Dry Creek approximately 1-1/2 miles to the northwest and Big Dry Creek 1-1/2 miles to the southeast. There are no streams which transverse the site. - Irrigation Canals. The Bull Canal borders on the northwestern corner of the site. A lateral from the Bull Canal enters the -6- property near the northwest corner, runs along the western border and crosses the middle in an easterly direction. Historical and Archeological Sites . Literature and field surveys of the property revealed no significant historical or archeological sites. An isolated chopper- scapper was found during the field survey but a detailed reconnaissance of the immediate area revealed no further artifacts or occupation. Geology. Thorough geologic investigations were conducted to determine the suitability of the site for its intended use. These investigations included a review of published materials, a surficial inspection of the site and the surrounding land, • drilling of 65 exploratory holes on the property, conducting 13 bedrock water pressure tests and completing numerous labor- atory tests on soil and bedrock samples collected from the site. The field investigations generally confirmed previously published soil survey information. The soil survey provided by the West Adams Soil Conservation District is included as Attachment E. The soils generally consist of nil to 1 foot of topsoil over- lying stiff to very stiff medium plastic and plastic clays with small amounts of fine sand. Underlying this overburden soil at depths 3 to 7 feet is firm to hard claystone and interbedded -7- claystone--sandstone bedrock from the Arapahoe formation. The soil is suitable for both dryland and irrigated farming practices. Surface runoff is slow to medium and erosion hazard is low to moderate. The site is located on the western side of the Denver Basin. Extensive weathering and erosion has removed most of the original pediment gravels, leaving colluvial and residual soils mantling the bedrock. The bedrock units in order of increasing depth are Arapahoe Formation (30 to 50 feet thick) , Laramie Formation (600 feet thick) , and the ,Foxhills Sandstone (200 feet thick) . The Arapahoe Formation consists of interbedded claystones and sandstones. The Laramie Formation is generally divided into an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion con- sists of interbedded claystone, siltstone and occasional sand- stones with a few localized coal beds. The lower portion con- tains shale, subbituminous coal and two prominent beds of sandstone. These sandstones in the lower portion of the Laramie Formation in combination with the deeper Foxhills Sandstone form what is known as the Laramie-Fox Hills aquifer. A series of northeast-trending faults exist within several hundred feet of the northwest corner of the site. They are -8- high angle normal faults with narrow upthrown and downthrown blocks between them. The average offset of the faults is about 175 feet. The fault blocks were tentatively mapped in published materials1 and their location was confirmed by the field investigations. The shallow groundwater at the site is erratic. Water was encountered at shallow depths (7 to 11 feet) in the northwes- tern portion of the site and along the irrigation lateral traversing the site. The shallow groundwater water is likely perched water fed by seepage from the irrigation canals. The site lies along the southern border of the Boulder-Weld coalfield. The nearest coal mine is the Washington Mine 1-1/2 miles to the northwest. The Washington Mine was closed in 1967 and its closest workings are at least 1/2 mile from the site. The coal beds beneath the site are thin (average thickness of 2 feet) . The maximum thickness of any of the beds is three feet. • 1 Amuedo and Ivey, Coal Mine Subsidence and Land Use in the Boulder-Weld Coalfield, Boulder and Weld Counties, Colorado Geological Survey, 1975. -9- Sand and gravel resources on the property in the area are quite limited. They are usually confined primarily to iso- lated deposits in the Arapahoe formation. No sand or gravel deposits were encountered:in the exploratory drilling program. The site lies within the Spindle oil and Wattenburg gas fields. Oil and gas reserves may exist beneath the project site. Surrounding Land Use The surrounding land use is predominantly agricultural in character. The major exceptions are the Coors gas facility along the northern border of the property and a rural subdivi- sion in Adams County one quarter mile south of the property. The remainder of the surrounding land is in irrigated and dry- land farm use. Approximately seven residences in Weld County and 40 in Adams County are within a one-half mile radius of the property. -10- DESCRIPTION OF FACILITY Agricultural Reuse System The Northglenn/FRICO Return Flow Facilities are an integral part of the facilities needed to implement the Northglenn/FRICO agricultural reuse system. Under this system, the major part of the City' s water supply is to be obtained from Standley Lake which is owned and operated by FRICO. After being used by the residents of Northglenn, this water will be treated, supple- mented and returned to FRICO for irrigation purposes. The water will be augmented by stormwater and irrigation return flows collected in Grange Hall Creek in Northglenn, deep wells, surface water rights purchased by Northglenn and South Platte River wells. The wastewater collected in the Northglenn sewer system will be collected at a pumping station in southeastern Northglenn. Facilities will also be provided at this location for deliver- ing Grange Hall Creek irrigation return and stormwater flows to the same pumping station. The flows will then be pumped through the transmission force main to the Northglenn/FRICO return flow facilities located in Weld County. weld County Facilities At the Bull Canal site, the wastewater and make-up flows will be treated in three aerated lagoon cells operated in series. -11- The aerated lagoons will be sized to accommodate an average year-round sanitary wastewater flow of 4.64 million gallons per day (mgd) plus 8.9 mgd of stormwater and other makeup flow water. During the summer months the flows are expected to average 13. 5 mgd. During the October through April period, flows will generally be limited to the 4.64 mgd sanitary wastewater flow with occasional peaks as high as 13.5 mgd due to stormwater flows. The aerated lagoons will provide secondary treatment prior to discharge into the storage reservoir. This facility will consist of two parallel sets of treatment lagoons. Each set will be designed to accommodate 6.75 mgd under peak flow condi- tions. The first cell in each set will be a complete mixl basin with a 24-hour detention time. This complete mix design in the first cell permits optimum contact and reaction between the microorganisms and the wastewater constituents. The second and third cells in each set will be facultative aerated treat- ment lagoons. The second and third cells will have detention times of 4 and 9 days, respectively. The total system detention time will range from a minimum of 7.5 days during the summer high flow periods to a maximum. of 14 days in the fall, winter and spring months. The aeration basins will be relatively deep in order to maxi- mize conservation of thermal energy. Each cell will have an -12- operating depth of 20 feet. An additional five feet of depth will be provided in the last cell to accommodate sludge storage. Subsurface static aerators will be utilized to supply oxygen and mixing energy. The bottom of the lagoons will be lined with clay and the inner side slopes will be pro- tected with either an asphalt or rock face. The outer slopes of the lagoons will be planted with native grasses. After treatment by the aerated lagoons, the water will flow by gravity into the reservoir for storage until it is used for irrigation purposes. In order to preclude the development of any nuisance conditions in the storage reservoir, mixing equip- ment will be installed. The mixing equipment will prevent any layering effects in the reservoir which could lead to odor problems during spring turnover periods. The reservoir will be a side-hill embankment facility and will not block any natural drainages. Thus it will not require an emergency spillway. The reservoir will have a maximum working storage of 5550 acre feet and a-'dead storage of 450 acre feet. Of this total storage capacity, approximately 3900 acre feet will be reserved for the storage of treated Northglenn waste- water and stormwater. The remaining capacity will be reserved for the management of other irrigation water sources such as Standley Lake releases, Bull Canal stormwater and treated waste- water from Thornton, Westminster and/or Broomfield. Operating - 13- levels in the reservoir will vary from elevation 5122 to 5159. This storage capacity provides sufficient flexibility for the intended use of the water as an irrigation supply. The reservoir embankment will be constructed as a zoned embank- ment using native on-site excavated materials. The height of the embankment will vary from a maximum of 55 feet near the center of the property to 8 feet along the northern edge. The top width will be 20 feet with an interior slope of 3 to 1 and an exterior slope of 2 to 1. The interior slope will be protected with an impervious asphalt surface. The outer slope will be seeded with native grasses to improve its overall appear- ance and prevent embankment erosion. Seepage from the reservoir will be minimized by a clay liner on the bottom, impervious asphaltic concrete along the sideslopes of the embankment and an embankment cutoff trench. The impervious bottom liner will consist of a 12 inch layer of compacted native clay materials. The bottom two feet• of the reservoir will be filled with water at all times (part of the dead storage) to protect the integrity of the clay liner. The impervious asphaltic concrete liner will be 5" thick and will be backed by a drainage system which will return leakage back to the reservoir. The cutoff trench will be excavated to a typical depth of 15-20 feet and will be backfilled and compacted using selected impervious materials. - 14- A pumping station will be located in the northwestern portion of the reservoir to discharge water under County Road No. 11 into the Bull Canal for irrigation purposes. Provisions will be made in the discharge conduit to disinfect the water, if necessary, to meet Colorado Water Quality Standards. The discharge conduit will also accommodate the delivery of flows from the Bull Canal into the storage reservoir. Pumping rates from the reservoir into the canal will vary from 13 mgd to 52 mgd (20 CFS to 80 CFS) . Solids will accumulate at an expected rate of 3 feet each year in the third cell. Removal of this material will be required once every two to three years. The solids are an excellent fertilizer and soil conditioner. They will be re- moved from the bottom of the third cell by means of a suction dredge and will be pumped directly into an enclosed tank truck. The material will then be delivered to preselected agricultural sites for injection into the soil. The sludge handling and injection will be done in conformance with guidelines published by the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission. Approximately 230 acres or 72% of the site will be dedicated to the treatment, storage and delivery of the return flows to the Bull Canal. The remainder (28%) of the site will remain in productive agricultural use. - 15- A detailed plan will be developed in cooperation with interested local citizens and the Colorado Division of Wildlife to enhance the wildlife habitat of the property. Habitat favorable for ring-necked pheasants, mourning doves and non-game species will be developed in the cropland areas by establishing nesting areas and escape cover. Geese nesting and feeding areas will also be integrated wherever possible into the final reservoir design. -16- OPERATION OF FACILITY The proposed facility will be operated in a manner which optimizes its intended use as an agricultural water supply source. The adverse impacts of such an operation are minimal and will be confined to the immediate area of the site. The positive effects of the operation will be substan- tial and will be realized both on a local and a regional basis. Local Impacts Water Deliveries to the Site. Wastewater from Northglenn will be delivered to the site via- a buried conduit. The con- duit will discharge underwater to the complete mix aeration cells for treatment. After treatment the wastewater will be discharged to the storage reservoir for subsequent irrigation use. Water from the Bull Canal will also be delivered to the storage reservoir. These deliveries will be made by gravity via a buried conduit below County Road No. 11. This method of opera- tion will improve the overall capabilities of the FRICO irriga- tion system by increasing available storage space in the total system and by providing a method for storing flood water in the Bull Canal for subsequent beneficial use. -17- Water Deliveries from the Site. Water will be delivered to the Bull Canal from the storage reservoir when it is needed for irrigation purposes. It is anticipated that the full storage capability of the reservoir will be used each year. This will result in a 55 foot drop in the storage reservoir water level from its peak in the spring to its minimum in the fall. The fluctuating water level will not be visible from neighboring properties since the reservoir is surrounded by an above-grade embankment on all four sides. Air and Water Pollution. Special precautions are being taken in the design of the facility to minimize the possibil- ity of any air and water pollution. The aerated lagoon treatment system has been selected as the best choice to provide an odor- free operation. The submerged static aeration system will provide sufficient oxygen to main- tain the necessary levels of biological activity to preclude the development of any nuisance odors. The total detention time of fourteen days will provide sufficient time to avoid the odor-causing upset conditions which plague conventional wastewater treatment plants which typically have detention times of less than eight hours. - 18- Experience with well-designed and operated aerated lagoon systems has been generally quite favorable in Colorado. A good example of a system similar to the proposed facility is the Louisville, Colorado system. The quality of the water discharged from the treatment cells to the storage reservoir will be comparable to the effluent from a well-operated secondary wastewater treatment plant. Prior to discharge to the Bull Canal, additional treatment will take place in the reservoir itself. The natural processes of a storage reservoir will provide further settling, aeration and disinfection. Subsurface mixing equipment will be installed to prevent layering effects in the reservoir which could lead to odors during spring turnover periods. • Water discharged from the reservoir will be carefully monitored to be sure that it meets FRICO, State of Colorado and EPA water quality requirements. The water will be an excellent irrigation quality and suitable for secondary contact recreation. Groundwater contamination from the reservoir will be prevented . by the natural formations underlying the site and special man-made features designed to eliminate reservoir seepage. The reservoir bottom will be excavated from claystone and sandstone bedrock formations. These formations are relatively impervious -19- and they will restrict reservoir seepage to less than 150 acre feet per year without any man-made efforts to control seepage. Seepage will be further reduced to a negligible amount through placement of an impervious compacted 12- inch clay liner. Seepage losses through the embankment itself will be limited by the compacted core materials. Seepage via this path is expected to be less than one acre foot per year. Monitoring wells will be drilled around the ouside perimeter to measure the flow and quality of the groundwater. If necessary, these wells can be used to intercept and return seepage water to the reservoir. Sludge Management. Sludge solids will accumulate in the third cell of the aerated lagoon system. As these solids accumulate, natural biologic processes will reduce them to a stable, odor- free humus material. The rate of accumulation will be approx- mately 3 feet each year. The stabilized liquid materials will be managed as an agricul- tural fertilizer and soil conditioner. Removal of the materials from the third cell will be necessary approximately once every two to three years . The sludge will be pumped directly from the bottom of the cells to mobile tank trucks. The mobile tank trucks will be equipped with large balloon tires that will enable them to drive onto newly ploughed fields to inject the -20- liquid sludge directly into the soil. There will be no air-drying of the sludge to cause any potential odor problems. Approximately 80 to 175 acres of agricultural land will be required for .the sludge injection program. Approximately 90 acres of suitable land is available at the site and it will benefit from the program. If additional land is required, the available sludge will be distributed on a demand basis. Since the site is surrounded by prime agricul- tural lands, sufficient land will be available for the sludge injection program. In the unlikely event that sufficient land is not available, the sludge can be applied to open space areas within the City of Northglenn. Traffic Congestion. Vehicular traffic to and from the site during operation will be minimal. The wastewater system oper- ations and maintenance center will be headquartered at the water treatment plant located in Northglenn. The major functions at the site can be monitored either locally or by remote sensing devices. The monitoring center in Northglenn will be manned on a 24 hour per day, seven days per week basis. Field personnel will be at the lagoon. and reservoir site on a routine basis during the daylight shift hours. The field personnel will typically consist of one operator and one main- tenance man. It is anticipated that fewer than 15 vehicle trips per day will be necessary to operate and maintain the site. This level of usage is not extraordinary and special road maintenance will not be required. -21- During the construction period, heavy equipment will be delivered to the site. A specific route for equipment deliveries has not yet been selected. It is anticipated that special maintenance of the selected route during con- struction may be necessary. The purpose of the maintenance will be to maintain the roads in normal operating condition. Water Supply and Waste Disposal. It will not be necessary to develop a new local water supply for the proposed use. Small amounts of potable water will be needed for visitors to the site, operation and maintenance crews, and water sample preparation. These water requirements will be supplied by a small well (15 gpm) drilled on the site. A permit application for these uses will be filed with the State Engineer. If a permit is not obtained, bottled water will be provided for these uses. Water for outside maintenance and landscape irrigation will be taken from the storage reservoir. Waste treatment will be provided by the aerated lagoon system. Fire and Safety Hazards. Significant fire and safety hazards will not exist at the site. The land not used for the treat- ment and storage of the wastewater will be maintained in pro- ductive agricultural use. Weed growth around the reservoir and electrical equipment will be controlled to eliminate any possibility of high fire hazard. 22- Public use of the site will be encouraged. Special wildlife habitat and viewing areas for the public will be provided. It is also anticipated that there will be public interest in the integration of wastewater treatment and irrigation water supplies. The rural character of the site, however, will be maintained and there will not be any fencing of the site except around the perimeter of the treatment lagoons . Adequate signs will be provided to identify the nature and purpose of the facilities to discourage unwarranted public use of the reservoir and the surrounding agricultural land. Visual Effects. The visual effects of the proposed facilities will be perceptible primarily from County Road No. 11. The unnatural appearance of the reservoir embankment will be mitigated by the growth of native grasses on the exterior slopes. The embankment will not block any of the visual corridors to the front range due to the existence of higher natural terrain a short distance to the west and northwest of the site. Fluctuating water levels in the reservoir will not be visible from public roads or neighboring land parcels . Otherwise, the present appearance and character of the site will remain essentially unchanged. -23- Natural Resource Development. Published information and field studies conducted by Northglenn indicate that the pro- posed use of the site will not preclude the development of any mineral, gravel, oil or gas resources. There are no coal or gravel deposits which are economically recoverable. There is a possibility that some oil and gas reserves may exist below the site. The proposed facilities, however, do not preclude the economic development of these potential reserves using conventional practices. Regional Impacts Land Use. The proposed use of the site is consitent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan.2 The Northglenn/FRICO agreement recognizes the interdependence of farmers and urban dwellers. Through cooperation, not condemnation, agricultural water supplies are preserved. As a result, 15,000 acres of prime agricultural land will be preserved and urban growth will be directed into areas identified by the county regional plan. Air Quality. The preservation of agricultural lands will also improve the air quality along the front range. 3 This is accomplished in two ways: First, the irrigated land will be kept in highly productive agricultural use. The soils and the 2Weld County Comprehensive Plan, January, 1973, pp. 25-26. 3Northglenn Water Management Program, Volume 5, Air Quality Effects, April, 1978, Sheaffer & Roland. -24- crops will act as a sink for the air pollutants generated from the nearby urban areas. Second, the land will not be converted to low density residential development. Low density residential developments encourage widespread use of the automobile which is the largest contributor to the air pollution problem. If the lands in question are converted to residential lots, automobile usage by these residents is estimated to be 98 miles per day or 260% of the usage for a similar residence located in an urban area. The preservation of agricultural lands will also encour- age higher urban densities and improve the feasibility of other transportation control measures in the urban area. These reductions in vehicle usage will further reduce the generation of air pollutants from the automobile. Substantial reductions in carbon monoxide (5-30%) particulates (60%) and nitrogen dioxide (50-75%) will be experienced in the areas surrounding the agricultural lands. If the agricultural lands are preserved, the ambient air quality standards will be met. If they are not preserved, air quality standard violations for carbon monoxide and ozone will occur. The benefits of the cleaner air will not be -limited to these areas in the immediate vicinity of the agricultural land. The air pollution problem in the front range is a serious one. No plans capable of meeting the national primary air quality stand- ards have been implemented to date. Preserving the agricultural -25- land, however, will assist the overall effort to achieve stand- ards because the regional airflow patterns will return the air renovated by agriculture to the urban lands. These positive effects will be further enhanced by the increased feasibility of other transportation control plans in the urban areas as a result of the higher urban densities encouraged by the North- glenn approach. -26- Attachment A Northglenn/FRICO Exchange Agreement -2 7- : 8 526 815( 8 I 0 6 6 SEP 10 la a7 a mop •• !'e,.t/of Jefferson Stat®.dt Zc ee • r p"greed IN '" s' 17 811 e o AGREEMENT o, ® 1•4 c ... A m 41 THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this �i day of t5—Eiv%h m b R_: , 1976, by and between The Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company, hereinafter referred to as -VP° FRICO, and the City of Northglenn, a municipal corporation exist- ing ing under the laws of the State of Colorado, hereinafter referred • to as Northglenn, Witnesseth: WHEREAS the parties recognize that maintenance of ex- .� isting rural-urban linkages is essential to sustaining a desir- 2 ea se o able quality of life in both the rural and urban sectors; and co o o • WHEREAS the parties seek to work cooperatively in an w effort to strengthen and enhance these rural-urban linkages for om NA their mutual benefit; and WHEREAS a majority of the shareholders of The Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company authorized and approved the AN: o �c `N concept of a water exchange as set forth in this Agreement by ; d • their vote at a special shareholders meeting held on August Zit— Fri rA 1976; - NOW THEREFORE FRICO for and in consideration of the de- asz Y livery to FRICO by Northglenn of that additional amount of vate o which totals not less than ten percent (10%) of the water delivered by FRICO to Northglenn as provided herein but not less than 500 acre-feet of water and 1500 acre-feet of storage space furnished FRICO by Northglenn during each of the years in which this Agree- ment is operative, FRICO, on an exchange of water basis, agrees • to supply Northglenn (from Standley Lake operated and controlled by FRICO) sufficient water on an annual basis for the use of Northglenn as hereinafter provided, but, subject however, to all of the term:: and provisions set forth herein below: •1. The amount of water to be exchanged annually pursuant to this Agreement shall be based upon Northglcnn's dry year de- mand for water in light of existing and projected population fig- ores for the City. For the purpose of illustration, •the dry year • demand for the present population of approximately 35,000 would require the annual diversion of 6125 acre-feet; a population of 2901. 243 1,7 Ai . 17 812 -28- • 2301 244 40,000 would require 7148 acre-feet; and the maximum population projected for Northglenn of 48,000 would require the annual di • - version of 7785 acre-feet. It is expressly covenanted and agreed, however, that FRICO incurs no obligation to provide water to Northglenn beyond its own physical capacity to do so. Notwith- standing any provision in this paragraph to the contrary, FRICO shall•not be obligated to retain any water in Standley Lake for Northglenn beyond that amount of water which Northglenn can immediately replace for use by FRICO stockholders. 2. Northglenn at its sole expense will obtain Water • Court approval of its plan which is that following beneficial appli- cation of the water delivered to Northglenn by FRICO pursuant to • this agreement, Northglenn at its sole expense will collect the water, treat it in accordance with FRICO's specifications, store it and transmit it back to the FRICO irrigation network for de- livery to FRICO stockholders. 3. Northglenn, pursuant to directions from ?RICO, will return all water exchanged pursuant to this agreement acre-foot • per acre-foot to the FRICO system, via transmission facilities to be constructed by Norghglenn. Net loss to the water supply occasioned by in-city consumption will be made up by Northglenn from direct flow and utaderground rights which Northglenn pres- ently owns or will acquire for that express purpose. Northglenn may place water into storage in the Bull Canal storage facility or Northglenn Reservoir during times of a free river to supple- went FRICO's supply, but only as approved by FRICO. The Bull Canal storage facility referred to in this paragraph shall be constructed at the sole expense of Northglenn and shall be in operating condition prior to the time when FRICO is required to exchange any water with Northglenn. 4. If, as a result of the multiple use of water which is contemplated by this Agreement, FR1CO's priority rights to the use of water are threatened with imminent curtailment by a court or other competent authority, then FRICO shall be released from any obligation to exchange water with Northglenn. At such time as Northglenn has resolved any such problems to the satisfaction • of FRICO, the water exchange contemplated herein shall be resumed, ' Ai •>nn 17 812 17 813 -'29= • 2301 2Q5 and the obligations of the parties under the contract shall be continued. . S. FRICO shall remain free from any obligation to divert water to Northglenn until such time as Northglenn has completed the construction of all necessary and related collection, storage, treatment, and transmission facilities, and has secured a decree from a court of competent jurisdiction for sufficient direct flow, underground, and storage rights to satisfy the obligations which it incurs under this Agreement, and further has secured from the Water Court, Water Division No. 1, approval of this water ex- change Agreement. Furthermore, FRICO remains free from any obli- gation to deliver to Northglenn any water from Standley Lake at any time that Northglenn does not have in storage and available for immediate delivery to FRICO stockholders 500 acre-feet of water. 6. FRICO shall retain operational control over the re- lease of water from Standley Lake. Before making any diversion to Northglenn, FRICO may► require that a minimum of 500 acre-feet of water in excess of the amount then being diverted to Northglenn be present in storage, it being the intent of this provision to insure to FRICO that at no time will there be a deficit of water in storage. 7. As part of the consideration for this Agreement, any decrees for direct flow, underground, or storage rights presently held by Northglenn or acquired by it in the future, in satisfaction of its obligations under this Agreement, may be utilized by FRICO • • for its own needs consistent with the terms of this Agreement. S. FRICO shall remain free from any obligation to divert water 'to Northglenn until such time as the total consideration to•which FRICO is entitled under this Agreement is existing and capable of immediate implementation by FRICO. Furthermore, FRICO retains the right to discontinue the diversion of water to North- glenn in the event that Northglenn should fail to satisfy its obligations under this Agreement. 2901 245 4... 4 17 bla• 2901 246 —30— :- 9. It is expressly recognized and understood that the Cities of Thornton and Westminster have commenced condemnation actions against FRICO and its stockholders, describing Standley Lake and the water rights which are referred to in this Agree- ment, which actions are now pending in the District Court in and for Jefferson County, Colorado. Northglenn acknowledges that it makes this Agreement with full knowledge of the limitations and restrictions imposed upon FRICO by such pending condemnation actions. 1O. All administrative and legal expenses incurred pursuant to satisfying the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be borne by Northglenn and in addition, Northglenn agrees • to pay within thirty (30) days after billing from FRICO all administrative and legal expenses up to a'maximum of $2,000 in- curred by FRICO in the negotiation and preparation of this :.gree- mcnt and related agreements. Northglenn further agrees, if re- • quested in writing by FRICO to do so, to assume the defense of any litigation against FRICO as a consequence of •its entering into this Agreement and to bear all costs directly associated with any such • litigation holding FRICO harmless for the same. However, in any litigation commenced against FRICO as a consequence of its enter— ing into this Agreement, counsel representing both FRICO and Northglenn shall have the right to participate. 11. At no time, as a result of this Agreement, does Northglenn acquire any appropriative rights to the water provided by FRICO pursuant to this Agreement. It is expressly recognized and understood, however, that in order` to effectuate the intent of the parties to this Agreement, the shareholders of the Standley • Lake division of FRICO may desire to cause the creation of an interest in their water rights in favor of the City of Northglenn. Any agreement which may be entered into between the shareholders and the City of Northglenn shall be consistent with the terms • and conditions of this Agreement and subsequent addendum thereto. 12. It is expressly recognized and understood that this Agreement shall in no way operate or be construed as a conveyance • 2901 246 1'7 814 17 815 -31- 2901 247 or assignment of any water rights to Northglenn; rather Northglenn agrees to contract with individual FEICO shareholders for the purpose of securing the right to divert and use the water which is contemplated to be exchanged pursuant to this Agreement. During the period in which Northglenn is seeking to obtain, the contractual rights to the quantity of water re- quired to satisfy its nec•en as described in this Agreement, as well as after such contractual rights have been secured, - F'RICO agrees that it will take all steps necessary to ^insure the successful implementation of the water exchange system contem- plated and described ir, this Agreement. 13. If by March 2, 1977, Northglenn fails to provide PRICO written evidence of its financial capability to construct or acquire the water supply and all structures necessary to im- plement this Agreement and the exchange of water contemplated, this Agreement shall automatically terminate and be of no force and effect excepting only as to those obligations of the parties incurred under the terms hereof prior to March 2, 1977, which prior obligations shall remain binding upon the respective parties. 14. Northglenn agrees to commence acquisition and con- struction of the facilities required to satisfy the terms and pro- visions hereof by Septc•r•ber 2, 1977 and the failure of Northglenn to commence construction of facilities as herein provided shall automatically terminate all of Northglenn's rights and privileges hereunder. 15. The term of this Agreement shall commence on September 2, 1976, and shall be in effect and binding upon the parties for so long as Northglenn shall be in compliance with each of the terms and conditions hereof. 16. If Northglenn requests and agrees to bear all expenses incident thereto, the parties shall immediately begin preparing an addendum Lo this Agreement setting forth in all necessary detail the structural and operational principles of the proposed water exchange Agreement. 2901 247 17 813 17 816 --3 2- =01 248 17. If, as a result of FRICO making and entering into this Agreement, any change in FRICO's tax status pursuant to Article X, Section 3, of the Colorado Constitution occurs.to FRICO's disadvantage, then Northglenn agrees to assume all FRICO obligations arising directly from the change in its tax status. Provided', however, that should this provision be found to be void as contrary to law or as outside the scope of Northglenn's . Dome-Rule Authority, the illegality thereof shall not. affect any other provision of this Agreement. Provided further that FRICO shall be released from any obligation under this Agreement in the event that Northglenn is prohibited by law from assuming FRICO's tax obligations as contemplated by this provision. 18. The parties will work in cooperation with one another and their respective supportive staffs to insure the design, con- • struction, and operation of a system that will be mutually ace •m- modating and will preserve the .intent of the parties as evidenced by this Agreement. • IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed the fore- going Agreement in duplicate original counterparts on the day first above written. THE FARMERS RESERVOIR AND IRRIGATION Attest: • COMPANY a_ 4 2. ---J Secretary hdolphiuohieracr, President • ,v...• `/C • CITY OF NORTHGLENN .. S. • e Attests .. ..•-` • By: O,%:- t/-1•1•‘• U, % • CC'7qL-t.Y tm • A 'jj••..•* 'a Alvin B. Thomas, mayor • Clerk By: t P'.•., ,, /.•., , • Harold, 1'., Bodges, Mayor Pro•Tem Car it ta.MICIAI,• :t C 7, IV. C�•1 M I • �..I Cr 1;i:L"C*7•1 L.:;i:Itat,Gr.• ' t"�j'� • CITY CL. r0% • ' . L441.atapj L. .ie cua . .., • 94(1'1 ?AO 191 Ale -33- Attachment B Legal Description (Meets & Bounds) Ps...639.11„ LIND ENGINEERING,INC. -34- P O. BOX 475 CIVIL iNGINURIN6 LAND SURVIVING 17 North 12th Ave. BRIGHTON, COLORADO 80601 i LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The West one-half of Section 36, Township 1 North, Range 68 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, Weld County, Colorado, as described in deed recorded in Book 836, Reception No. 1758077, Weld County records, and being more particularly described as : Be- ginning at the Southwest corner said Section 36; thence NOO°09'22"E on an assumed bearing along the West line said Section 36 a distance of 5309.31 feet to the Northwest corner said Section 36; thence S89°47'33"E along the North line of the Northwest one-quarter said Section 36 a distance of 2639.13 feet to the North one-quarter corner said Section 36; thence SOO°06'34"W along the North-South centerline said Section 36 a distance of 5301.76 feet to the South one-quarter corner said Section 36; thence N89°57'23"W along the South line of the Southwest one-quarter said Section 36 a distance of 2643.45 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to County Road R.O.W. Contains 321.7043 Acres more or less including County Road R.O.W. -35- Attachment C Ownership Affidavit (Property Deed) • • SOUK Recorded at 3 r .....• or to ..,,v . J _o'eloekr_rid. . sp 83 Reception No.._1'7J8�'7'7 MARY FEUERS1 EIN Recorder. —3 6— • .`e RECORDER'S STAMP • This Deed Made this 1st day of June . '19 78 .between Baseline Investment Co., a Limited Partnership, 1190 South Colorado Boulevard of the City and County of Denver and stat,of Cole. redo,of the first part,and City of Northglenn, 10701 Melody Drive, Northglenn, Colorado • ts- a municipal 'SF corporation organized and • t7 existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Colorado . CO UNof the second part: v—t WITNFSSETH,That the said puff of the first part, for and in consideration of the anus of SIX HUNDRED AND NINE THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED 'DOLLARS • to the said Party of the first part in hand paid by the said party of the second part,the receipt whereof is Cr. hereby confessed and acknowledged,ha s granted,bargained,sold and conveyed,and by these presents does IQ grant,bargain.sell,convey and confirm,unto the said party of the second part,its successors and assigns forever, 04 all of the following described lot or parcel of land,situate,lying and being in the , O County of Weld and State of Colorado.to wit: O , The West 1/2 of Section 36, Township 1 North, Range 68 West, cm and all the right, title, interest, claim and demand which the said parties N of the first part have in and to the following described water rights to wit: Twenty Four shares of capitol stock in Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company represented by Certificate No. 4736, and all other water rights appurtenant thereto. TOGETHER with all and singular the hereditameata and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise -appertaining,and the reversion and reversions,remainder and remainders,rents.issues and profits thereof;and all the estate,right,title,interest,claim and demand whatsoever of the said party of the first part,either in law or equity,of,in and to the above bargained premises,with the hereditameuts and appurtenances • TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said premises above bargained and described,with the appurtenances,unto the • said party of the second part,its successors and assigns forever.And the said part y of the first part.for itself, its heirs,executors,and administrators,do as covenant,grant.bargain and agree to and with the said party of the second part,its successors and assigns, that at the time of the ensealing and delivery of these presents, it is well seized of the premises above conveyed,as of good, sure,perfect, absolute and indefeasible estate of inheritance.in law,in fee simple,and ha S good right,full power and.lawful authority to grant,bargain,sell rad convey the same in manner and form as aforesaid,and that the same are free and clear from all former and other:grants,bargains,sales,liens,taxes,assessments and encumbrances of whatever kind or nature slaver, except general taxes for 1978 and subsequent years and except easements, rights-of-war, restrictive covenants, leases, agreements, and reservations of record, and except a Deed of Trust recorded November 1, 1971, in Hook 656 under ; Reception No. 577814, Weld County records, ' and the above bargained premises in the quiet and peaceful possession of the said party of the second part. its • successors and assigns,against all and every person or persons lawfully claiming or to claim the whole or any part thereofR jhaeaid,part y of the first part shall and will WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND. . • • -;'2 W1IL'N SS WHEREOF.The said party of the first part has hereunto set its hand ‘12.etsgril.••••'ihIlify?leid year first above written. v.Ior, "t' Baseline Investment Co., a Limited S •.. -- edandfplige,ie a Presence of Barhnersi,ir_ V •T_ Punton-R@•ay 7— yLl s .' e9t:� '• '' - Co., a Colorado Corporation, General �,gf/ �. . .4 Part per••�ege Payrt,Asdilltant ecretary, � EAL] • rv:Je•Flue.ton �alty Co. By: G._ _ .as 4•x•1 r At r rt: C. Trey, Presi' nt--- SEAL] • , STATE OP COLORADO. as. I City and County of Denver • The foregoing Instrument was acknowledged before me this let day of June •,.,.sawn.., 19 78.by Robert C. Trey, as President and Irene Pruyn, as Assistant Se�g 4G'}•..: . kl(y commission expires /j'4Y,/��/ `)/ski 17n +�` WITNESS my hand and official seaL o,�y • W.J. Dunton Realty Co., a Colorado a e.1.f.bUa.•-,,•�7 Corporation, General Partner of Baely�a . ,•�. , Snvratmnnt• Cr, a Li mi i•o,9 Pa rrn%reh i r •! fI •, NO 952.waaaAlRy DM TO C0RP0RA7l0N—Fw lri.bremW—8�rradlagd�8biu Co..25z�&Imt s n.i Da► ',CC2 a —Fan • ci - .-I _ t Recorded at"v' o'clock..—.._31.„ML,— .$ 1978 —3 7�. Oa Reception No 4 -ISN 6 MARY nlvN FEUERSTEIN Recorder. . I THIS DEED, Ueda this. 1st day of June .19 78. ' ' between Victor L. Jacobuddi and Dorothy M. Jacobucci, 0% 5895 Weld County Road #2, Brighton, Colorado 80601 of the county of Weld and state of • ti Colorado,of the first part,and City of Northglerur• 10701 Melody • O Drive, Northglenn Colorado, a Municipal Corporation CO organized and existing under and by virtue of; � the laws of the .state of Colorado,of the second part, WITNESSETH,That the said party of the first part,for and in consideration of the sum of 0 TEN DOLLARS, b to the said part ies of the first part in hand paid.b7 the said party of the second part,the receipt whereof fa Is hereby confessed and acknowledged,have remised,released, sold, conveyed and QUIT CLAIMED, and by N these presents do remise,release,sell,convey.and QUIT CLAIM unto the said party of the second part, o its V(p4/auccessors and assigns,forever.411 the right, title, interest, claim and demand which the said 0 part ies of the first part have in and to the following described lot or parcel of land situate, lying and • being h.the County of Weld and State of Colorado,to wit: a R cep The West 1/2 of Section 36, Township 1 North, Range 68 West N and 2. all the right, title, interest, claim and demand which the said parties of the first part have in and to the following described water rights to wit: Twenty Four shares of capitol stock in Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company represented by Certificate No. 4736 , and all other water rights appurtenant • thereto. ., ' .- • TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same,together with all and singular the appurtenances and privileges thereunto belonging or in anywise thereunto appertaining,and all the estate,right,title,interest and claim whatsoever,of the said part ies of the first part,either in law or equity, to the only proper use,benefit and behoof of the said part y of the second part, its tfgi3/08/assigns forev:r. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,The said part ies of the first part havrl hereunto sat their hand3 • sad seals the day and year first above written. ) , / ( .. p - zcL% 'eecec-f-/ (SEAL] Signed,Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of Victor acobucci • t (SEAL] othYGod ' - • U l.D�t-«!.4d [SEAL] (SEAL] STATE OF COLORADO. Count!'of Weld lea. • The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 1st day of June • 19 78.by Victor I.. Jacobucci and Dorr...hy M. Jacobucci Hy commission expires 2 ,19 d 0.Wax:Im my hated and official seal.' ',..z.01.9 3'f O�,•Cli ��_ « 71"18nd r t• rYpaCr!.44 n •If b natural person or per■one hare Wort earns or ea ;It by .on aortae In repr.tentattva or official canaries or as attornay.m nano*: moon.tact.then Inert nano of person as...motor.altorcerr.In.fact of other capacity or descrlotion;It by officer of car- so,atbq tiara la.art nao,e of.n,h nttic,r nr of fl.ere,a.the Drealdenl or other officers of such corpus...Wm.naming IL—dtarotort /a ortaa,t•,tg•renf,0.a Ila•e.l Colorado la.ela•,t Iftatut.a tr11. No.9»,tons CLAIM DtiO.—UrNf.rd PutdloMa.Ca..111Ha ataut atn.t,ae•ar.Colorado(air-aetll e•1.T1 '-- . _ - { - .. - - e 4. �_ 1 Y •.t,'''••4:"-4'i� • _ .,. - —51- , • --r-'' _ ; -- :Wildlife is an important secondary use, with these soils best suited. fov. _. , . s`" _ openland,and rangeland wildlife. In cropland areas, habitat favorable • ' r • s. for-•ring-necked'.phea§_ants, mourning doves, and many- non-game species call be • " i' 4._''•.. ; ~dev"eloped by establishing wildlife -areas for'nesting• and•escape..cover.,: :•.For- , . .,:. ,. •. pheasants, the''inclusion of undisturbed nesting cover is vital and should_ - - : 'be jncluded'in plans for habitat development: this is especially true:iia' - • - . areas of, intensive agriculture. Rangeland wildlife, exemplified by;the . -.-„ • , -• . pronghorn antelope, can be assisted and encouraged•by development of live-- • - --';stock watering-facilities, proper livestock grazing management, and range . - reseeding where needed. ' . • - This Ulm soil has•a poor potential for urban and recreational•developments:-=•-_ --•-• 4 r.• , -• '. .Slaw permeability and high shrink-swell will-_create_problems in dwelling--1,`:' $ ( . 'C' - aid' road_ construction. ' -. : +t.Capability' subclass IIe irrigated • . - - . . ,. { • : , •, ' ' IVe nonirrigated . - . - - ---- " 1 ' • Clayey plains -range--site- -- --_ _� - >,s • ' •;• • -,fin 1 I - - T o :v T Si', er'-q ',, _ r+ ,_:5 -'e:::=-- �3 0. "=4. -•• I. t _ • _ iF : .:i s•* `y��.v �. �,,,�..„,,•,:-' ,.; y,'.-11 ` • - N `� ( Y4•� .- •.a'3^l, - - - ,`ice - ;::::;, -r. ,. 't1. - s,; / -, - - . :2:::•,1:::,-61'.: -Ulm clay,loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes VI-a. - " e, - = This is a deep, well drained soil on. gentle plains at elevations of 5075. . �,-, - : r--r--..:,:Y.,..-:'..1.':,:-.."., •..t 320b feet*, •It 'formed in alluvial; and- eolian sediments from shale{_•?,t.'.,a r - r_ ,!, • ,{{ •y .t f '1 .t ° ~'Included in this unit are some soils with• shale between 40 and 60 inches.' ..s ,Also included with mapping were some areas where the solum has been,_re-: .. i .i.1- • -charged with lime from irrigation. .'r„ ._ - .l `,Typically the surface layer is brown clay loam about 5 inches thick'.' .The. • i'. . - m -•subsoil' is- brown.to pale brown clay about 12 inches thick. The 'substratum,-••"y' .r'_to a depth of 60 inches, is a clay or heavy clay loam. '_, r' _ '111 • ,- - ' _ • . ,fr,,, . _,. , , . , . . - %1, ' - . • :,- . . , : .. _ ;;,,,Permeability is slow. Available water capacity is high. Effective -rooting ' - %.0-•-'•depth is 60 inches or more.•. Surface runoff is medium and erosion ,hazard is. .- y ; 1;�: =. Y;,:,' moderate. ' ' , ; • _ ;, ^' to the commonly grown crops in the•:„,,_ ',u Where'irrigated this soil is suited P , - - , rM , I r , a, .„area. However, perennial grasses and alfalfa or close grown crop's should <' is = : �''•'''• - - ; :be grown at least 50 percent•of the time: Close grown crops and 'pasture, _".': - -1 - ' >=;'fcan , be irrigated with: contour ditches and '�corrugations. - Furrows,. • , _.. - ,,,:'i,furrows and cross slope furrows will work on row crops-. ' Sprinkler irri-,;., =gation is' also recommended. • '1 . ▪ i• �ifnimum . -•_ u r ` `'- ' { tillage and crop residue utilization will help control erosion.•- 1;+ , �' 1 S.r• " ., - ' �` t - .• .Fertility maintenance is important. Crops grown on these-soils respond •Isi i .. . ? , r _ .. . r l.T+.. 4y a - t.to fertilizer'.applications of phosphorus and nitrogen. - �„ , ,••-' ' - ' "In' nonirrigated areas this soil is suited to winter wheat,' barley and- sor-. - 'ghum. Most of the area is devoted to winter- wheat which• is, alternates•with '•1- summer fallow to allow moisture accumulation. Normally, precipitation is , t _ *' too low to make.beneficial use of fertilizers.. c r -5< 6.r t -:,''''?-7,-').• -'" • -. '_-- —"_ :—sue1/ ti'T2 '5'.S,VA- .t .;.r,r7, t - _ 6 _ n :. -� - ,t 't- - i�'�.+� ,T,. `"1,it', .'ry:^y"c ,,a I ` , .-53- ' _ n:'- -'• Good cultural practices such as stubble mulch farming, strip cropping, and. - minimum tillage are needed to combat wind and water erosion., Terracing `.= ma , also,.be needed to-control water erosion. , ,.. . - r+ - {,JJ�7r -xF • Y.:..i :'� .rr{. • '•' ` •r' { •>k _ - - it,'e1..,k,.:----, 'k. �k -`" '�J-�L r.,, S+S `'„L*. �l•+:r?: . `- ::r•,'r 'fie` potential native've _ .s ' r'�•2,1'. " -, ` ty _Y-f":'' ''' etation on this soil is dominated'by western Wheat-' -4 g ,:�ggas's and blue grama., Buffalograss is also- present. Potential-production . • + •' "- /.'ranges from 1000 pounds per acre in favorable years to 600 pounds,per 'acre- r,a - - ',•in_. unfavorable_ years. `-When range condition deteriorates a blue grama-,- ` !„_ ` buffalograss sod forms. `Undesirable weeds and annuals invade the site as - range condition becomes` poorer. " ' 'Management of vegetation on this soil should be based on taking hale .' • `.and leaving half of the total annual production. Range pitting can help ' - ' , ',-z5,-reduce- runoff from -this site. Seeding is advisable if r" ' range is in poor - : - ,`rycondition. ` Western wheatgrass, blue grama, sideoats grams, buffalograss, • pubescent wheatgrass and crested wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. -- The ',, ' 'r' grass selected should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. For • 'r• : ' - succes'sful seeding, a clean, firm, sorghum stubble-prepared the growing , . '} , -, `:season prior to seeding-or a firm, prepared seedbed and a grass drill , • - _+- ' • ' ' should be'used. Early spring seeding has proven most successful. , ' Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally well suited on this soi • l: ' Generally all trees and shrubs adapted to this area will grow.. Con- • . „ . - - . - • {. • r-_ - f - - 1. ;'•tinued cultivation to control competing vegetation should be practiced for , - - '-''as++many years as`possible following planting. Trees that are best' suited_ rl; ' F - • ' `. ,and have good survival are Rocky Mtn. juniper, eastern redcedar, ponderosa : -' • Pine,: Siberian elm, Russian olive and hackberry. Shrubs best suited are ' , ' u . ' skunkbush sumac, lilac, Siberian peashrub and American plum: . F ` , , i ,t-,7±',:,4- • — - — � --•-, ---- -- - - _ - . _ •a • - • -38- , Attachment D Certified Boundary Survey or so < 4 < W ° °n a Z o`° Y ffi L N R a < w 'i �'-�:- 4 I i W J a rY a0 ' I .Z- V O z C.• •• i iOW Qp oF n LL3 r i ,I .\ •I' GwOVr --Oplz. O nl gg t Uw O w ,i,�oaW 3 ~�� ;- tz III p1Oy O Ws '^ �//�� ^ $Z N''o F-< Z O 'ft. 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Box 487 ..;I„. 4ry ,. .v,„4,,,,,,- - -:44: Brighton, CO 80601 RE: Soil Survey and Inter1+rPLatinn Date 1-0: West Adams • ' Soil Conservation District Att. : Bill Colgate • Gentlemen: I wish to request your technical assistance to supply me and the Weld County Plan- ning Commission with a soil, site and lard inventory interpretation on land which - I own located as follows: (Please he specific - show legal description - attach sketch map, if necessary) . • • All of the West one-half of Section 36, Township 1 North, Range 68 West , of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Weld, State of Colorado. Loca- • ted at the Northeast Corner of Base Line Road and County Road No . 11 in Weld County. . , ►.cy intended use of this land for which I require soil information is: ''Fleck as applicable. - - • 1. ,1?obile home sites • -c 2. Septic tank filter field ' • 3. Hornesites - ' , , 4. Animal waste sewage disposal system - . —X 5. Other Wastewater Treatment and Storage Tacility I understand that this soil survey and interpretation. is intended to assist me in gaining knowledge of the physical features of my soil and does not necessarily re- clace one-site investigation or tests for special physical hazards and/or design or constitute any type of official approval or disapproval .•for a proposed land use. • . . , r'' Sincerely, - 'Dick Lundahl ? ;,';; City of Northglenli - -; : • F rjame- •. • ' , . . Approved fr.r Technical Assistance - • 10701 Melody Drive/Northglenn CO 80234 if applicable) - Address : ;t ' • - '• : • 303/4'5.1-8326'- : • , . :,upPrvisor - • Phone • . • - ' Engineer: SHEAFFER & ROLAND, INC. - • - • 1660 So . Albion, Suite 405 -. Denver, Colorado 80222 . . -42- wgsr/2, £4cro,► 34 riiv RASra • ) reAd 0-c cm.4 '--- 67 5 L7-c $6A4 6 C Base/pis f�l.(Couaiy Eo.42) We Id loam; 1 to 3 percent slopes r {fit _ i - t (aide As t) , .1 ': • _ ' This is a deep, well drained soil on smooth plains at elevations of • : .:'k,• "s'' S`t�_ '! 6�`;:."`"1,485QLtd!'" :,5,QQa feet.;" It f_;1--0-° rmed' in eolian deposits: • •,f 'x. 'i, : f` '` .;;=y -,.•,^..i ,S,M ,; "-'!: G.,-;J:•t•,'":. s a f`'3 - .1 ;- 'a• �: .t-ft, ' :."Yi 's ,. •7,,%f i':;��:_F. �Lrt}-r,.`�Orlit.' ;.y,,,.i, 5_•.y .'tii.,'`'a,� �1� - - Y - .. ,a..•_ ....'i''2 '_ _ .5C': —,t".1:,::. _M1 }f l,,• 11,-,,,i,:•, ..-,,1,,,s .. H� �- `�3: ok 4'4. ` - '' Included' in this unit are some soils- with loam_and light clay+ loam :--',-,•-•-,F- '71. tit- 4 ,. '• : subsoil. Also included in mapping were some leveled areas. t „ • ;' Typically the'surface layer is -brown loam about 8 inches thick. %The ',: • - - • .• is brown -topale brown heavy clay loam to light clay about - v�, S r subsoil - i 20 inches thick. The substratum, to a depth of' 60 inches,' Is a silt -•,. ic'l 1pam or loam.' : *' - ,~ ti� •• ' ' z ....-'1'''--.permeability is slow. Available water capacity~ is high. Effective, - • - •; ''" . • - `.J.: ' s-rooting depth is 60 inches or more. Surfaces runoff is slow and - '- ' - erosion hazard- is low. - - - ' ` . r, . - :_ • -.'.',.;,---'-Where- irrigated this soil is suited to all crops.,adapted to this area, ,f.4'. • { « including 'corn, sugar beets, beans , alfalfa, small grains, and 'onions r .z ~ - '' -F f_ `• An'example of a suitable cropping system is alfalfa 3 to 4 years , .4 `-3 - '• followed by�corn, corn for silage, sugar beets, small grain, beans and . ' ,•• . back to alfalfa. Some conservation practices such as land leveling,, ditch lining and pipelines may be needed for proper water applications._ - . • ' - `'• ;▪ .All;utethods of irrigation are suitable with furrow irrigation the;4. y`- f''.-. most common type used. Barnyard manure and•commercial fertilizers ' _ P •K• •' r • are needed for top yields along with maintaining good organic matter , , .content. v 4 r'- This soil is well suited to winter wheat, barley and •sorghum,-wit , t•i;, --r 7,- ., `•', summer fallow. Winter wheats is• the 'principle, : `'• , •'a . " - alternate years 'being in ,-_; �� - hr - fr--r • ,. —4— ;. 4. : !s, c_i� a :y I1 it - 7 '�. S� •- crop.- If the crop of winter wheat should fail due to winter. ill;kill, : ._ ' ' "i ! '.;= -"spring wheat may be-seeded. Normally; precipitation is: too low to -'!••, -'1.--. , A - • make benef is ial. use• of.fertilizers. . - _ • ,. r tl 4,, z Y -t } r.: `F ir�kA' ..i a 5 ".,,C _ ,, `,.` s a+S b:wf - ',t- .�. -�rYY� r S'F-1_sy}"t• .....�F a •. `• •p ' ', .,y- i �: r •I- -; ,w641a.: ,'i_ _ • _ '. 'Good,-cultural',practices such as stubble mulch:farming„=.strip cropp ng. ..; ,,-„,- ,'•-i7,' . -and. minimum tillage are needed to combat wind and water. erosion. _"'-'°'• ' _ '•:< Terracing may:also be needed to control water erosion. Y • -d The potential native vegetation on this soil is dominated by•blue• grama. . = _: 'Several • midgrasses Y such as-.western wheatgrass and needle-and-thread._;:' • P•- .r4'! ' ': • are also:present. .._Potential production ranges from 1600 pours a per •�'•'F _- _.acre- infaavorable years to 1000 pounds per acre in unfavorable years. . . -` ' =, When range condition deteriorates, the midgrasses decrease, blue grama, .J -. • '-buffalograss, snakeweed, yucca and fringed sage increase and production' : '- - • drops._ Undesirable weeds and annuals invade the site -as range ' -,, . - : condition becomes poorer. . r, - ,: . '- _ • -" Management of vegetation on this soil should be ,based-cm taking ---'at. ' _ ' • ' ,half and leaving half of the total annual production. -•Seeding is ''.', •"; ",•; advisable *if range is in poor ,condition. Sideoats grime, little:'',;;a: - ; ' : '' bluestem, western wheatgrass, blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass; and_`,- %, . , _ _ . - i - .. ' - off - crested wheatgrass are suitable for seeding. The grass i,selected ; F `i - - ,„ • - , t• - - ` -, ' ' ,should-`meet-the seasonal requirements of livestock. For successful , ' -' •seeding,. a clean, firm, sorghum stubble -- prepared the growing . ' ;.} , ' • - - �, ;•-season-prior to seeding -- or a firm, prepared seedbed and grass - -r ; • ` - ,drill should .be used. Early spring seeding has proved most successful`. -- .ice• - i , , - . • - ;Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally well, suited on • - -" =, .' /-x - - '4 ,• - {3 1 '_z this soil. • Summer fallow a year prior to planting and continued -' ' , . f, • . ,, _ -• - ar _ 'V ' ; -," cultivation for weed control is needed to insure establishment awl•A•? •t' ''- `4,.t; .'x.` {er �L s xt. J r. ..i• !:y•. •I ',. •-t�e.," 't Ix y •yt�`" I` P-Tktiry.r .F-'`fNi-L�i_ jL-.!"- _ _ \- f -• t' s :x -•:- ._ -/ ' _ - ,1s - " • ;- ,- • i 1.1 ;. _ = - .',:zi - %....survival of-plantings. Trees that are best suited and have good • • s{ � .,, •• survival are Rock_ y Mt. juniper, eastern redcedar; ponderosa pine' ,• t ;;. ' `:µ ay . P =i , ' _ ,-k. tt� y Siberian"elm;',Russian .olive. and hackberry: Shrubs`.•best,,suite(k }" fe'r fly' •t .;: .-x'.'-•• •'-',z 6. .,,`r ".. ` ..n .l '`` : .- 3 , .1r.:',-',f,F . • ,t are skunkbus'h' sumac, lilac, Siberian'•peashrub• and American plum. ,' ' _A -.e: , . • .' ppenland wildlife, such as pheasants, mourning doves and cottontails ',.-'� _. - µ-, °t`'. are"best adapted to this soil. Wildlife habitat development, including `•4'""'i '._ • - ' - tree and shrub plantings as well as grass plantings to serve as • • s�: ` ';,,,�4 -4-- - •-,' '' nesting areas should be successful without irrigation during mos• `" ' t' "•._ . " ) • , - • • ''.', g*y years. - Under irrigation, good wildlife habitat developments could be - ' - .. ":-E, `' . established that would benefit many kinds of openland wildlife. '- 31'•-to •S - - - • !:••'t ; '; • This Weld soil has a good potential for urban and recreational. 1 ''*} • ' '-:',,'....4_1'...:.-. - ,"1' -development. The primary p p y limiting soil features for urban development '''., ‘70..A--1:;,--',, are the shrink-swell potential of the subsoil as it wets and dries - ' ' = - ` - _ and the soils limited ability to' support a load. "Lawns shrubs r';' "1-,,. „;! , - PP •-�. "r' - . • and trees for beautification will do well.:r ' ', ; •S. ' :-x Capability subclass lie irrigated _ kr• . � • ?' IIIc nonirrigated - • '• Loamy plains range site • , y 4 J• I`... ... • - 2.:.�• I �l • , 111 �� - ! -c; - t• T . , - "t_ - '; 'E' Jr- 3S-A8,,V4-fit , •56 4 54713( bit-AV(a.141414-Putil -/'," .. 140- Nunn-loam, 1. to 3 percent slope ' -46- ; - This is a deep, well drained soil on terraces at elevations of 4550 to ' 7 rr •• ••L�'=:„s' - : - , f-.45000 feet.,,,f,It formed _in 'mixed alluvium. �1t1"yy" T'w' -�7. •U• ,r.•>r�*� = ..srf.„ iA s-- €i ay ' it` i - Yti.'POtti_ I ,.R"-/ ,'f �1L �, '��,+,� Z- ,.-•��•!� \ 11=n, i�,;.,G� 'fe\t _'�t,^•k••�'� r'�' �'.• fr-x`,F•,.�i• •.y'J. •''i..,-. •�.� . � �� ,K5� n-`f + ,fit 1,n ,^� F.ti.T ., 3a.+R.•.?ekw 14.-.`- , .i•.' ,;:bl.,t-'ti _ , _'`f ,at.;•',:'�+J.•-- r- ,i•€,-, `4r`M1•k:..-1•,:r ' 't _ -•['.; <y.J� «_ej^-4.•;;-'I T', ', Includea'in=this unit.aresome long narrow streaks of sand and gravel .: - '�d'eposits. Some leveled areas were also included in mapping.. • a ' U ' ` ' - -.. Typically the surface layer is grayish brown loam about 12' inches thick. '' ` , t 1 _ ,r i 1, , ' The subsoil is light brownish gray clay loam about 12 inches thick. ;The• - ' - - • • :•'substratum,"to a depth of 60 inches , is a light clay loam. ' In soma • ' ' ' , ,' - " • •ERs :1 . !:• - . • - - `.•• 4- ' - - areas,, the. lower,.part of the' substratum, below 30 to 36 inches, is • • s' -• y ,• loam, sandy loam'or gravelly 'sandy loam. ' Permeability is, moderately slow. Available water capacity is high.. . • Effective rooting depth is 60 inches or more. • �`: P Surface runoff is medium f ,and erosion hazard is low. Where irrigated thin soil is suited to all crops adapted to this area,:- - . ' - . including. corn, sugar beets , beans, alfalfa, small grains, potatoes and - , H. - "S onions'. 'An.example of a suitable cropping system is- alfalfa 3 to 4 . - • •"-'_years followed by corn, corn for silage, sugar beets, small grain,' beans - s' and back to alfalfa. The soil normally has some slight restriction ,fo I ;. • - , -,some crops'such as high clay content or ,rapidly permeable substratums. .-, - -';;All,methods of irrigation are suitable with furrow irrigation-the most=` ' ;• _" `common type used. Proper irrigation water management is essential. '- '- - _r- Barnyard manure and commercial fertilizers are_needed for top yields ,; - -'_'• ;:';�, t _along with maintaining good organic matter content. k • • - -(477 . . _ .,In nonirrigated areas most of this soil is in small grain, with alternate' f • , - :'"years being in summer fallow. Winter wheat is the principle crop. - - ' F . ; • . If the crop of winter wheat should fail due to winter-kill, spring - -, Viz. e , ',(h-',: v."•:1'-','= Y z - ' beat. ma 'be seeded.-- ,Normally, precipitation is too •low-tu make., ' c''' . • i ' ' . , N. ' beneficial use of fertilizers. f;i • ' x _ . , .,fir-. ; • -, Good cultural practices such as stubble mulch farming, strip cropping , ' s . ¢ - _ . (and minimum'tillage are needed to control wind and water erosion. • - The potential native vegetation on this soil is dominated by blue grama. :; 'r: , ...• 4 • Several midgrasses such as western wheatgrass and needle-and-thread '` - - :; are also 'present. - Potential production ranges from 1600 pounds 'per acre • ' ka favorable years' to 1000 pounds per acre in. unfavorable years: Whe n:„:,:-:: - ' - - . range condition deteriorates, the midgrasses decrease,, blue grams, _ ` • buffalograss, snakeweed, yucca and fringed sage increase and production ,,�--1,, 'r _ 'drops. Undesirable weeds and annuals invade the site as range condition • i •becomes poorer. ' • , . _ ,-:Management of vegetation on this soil'should be based- on' taking half ,and leaving half-of the total annual production. - Seeding is advisable-, . , i€ range is in poor condition. Sideoats grama, little bluestem, western. - " . - • �wheatgrass; blue grama, pubescent wheatgrass and crested,wheatgrass are ` - . ` - ' - - , — •suitable for seeding. The grass selected should 'Meet the seasonal' - - ,- • requirements of livestock. For successful seeding, a clean, firm, : ' ' . ; '. sorghum stubble -- .prepared the growing season prior to seeding =- or .. , - • .• a firm, prepared seedbed and grass drill should be used.- Early spring: V '•' e , " ,• ,_ • seeding has proven most successful. , - • - Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally well- suited on '''' V -� • 'w . - - this soil. Generally all trees and shrubs adapted to this,'area will,' .t.,, te-r --- ----,---7---------!,--------,-.-7---_----77--.—. ----., ..S•F:, °•t u f - .r 5 E • -� - • ' grow. Continued cultivation to control competing vegetation should --„ • ' ' - „`�' , _ ,,• be practiced for as many yeara as possible following planting:. Trees - • `_ ' - 'lt that-are best •suited' and.have;good survival,-are Rocky Mt,, juniper, ';,. :f., '' -- eastern redcedar; ponderosa pine, Siberian elm, Russian'olive and-4'1-' •• hackberry.: Shrubs best suited are skunkbush sumac, lilac, Siberian _�_ .? , . .. peashrub and American plum. :- • .. r'• - Wildlife is .an important secondary use, with these soils best suited for openland- and rangeland wildlife. In cropland areas, habitat ' • : ' • _ - - .- . • g• a favorable for` rin -necked pheasants, mourning doves, and many non- ,v' _ " . - .:,tame species can be -developed by establishing wildlife areas for nesting 4 ,and escape cover. For pheasants, the inclusion of undisturbed nestifig-.•"-:, ' • cover is vital and should be included in plans for habitat developmen is t: _. ' • this(.: ' lyespecially true in areas of intensive agriculture. Rangeland • -, Y • • wildlife; exemplified by the pronghorn antelope, can be assisted.'and_ ` ' , ''-• -"iencouraged by development of livestock watering facilities, proper • • - - '• ' =:.Iivestock' grazing management, and range reseeding where needed. • • - ' ' - , `•3,-This Nunn-soxl has a• fair to poor potential _for urban development_, s:4 4. '' • /"" The soil; has a moderate to high shrink-swell, low strength and moderately slow permeability, all of which will create problems in,dwelling and road i;r " • • ' •..'f,„ construction. Those areas which have loamy or sandy loamy in the --4 - ::•,•-, ;lower substratum would-be suitable for septic tank absorption fields - - ' ',;-'..t. and foundations; Some areas of this soil are adjacent to streams ands , . ";4a are; subject to• occasional flooding. - This soil has a fair potential•for 7 „ �Y-' :• " recreational development, such as camp and picnic areas and playgrounds. • ' \�"�.' - ""' Capability subclass Ile irrigated id'. PS ' • ' IIIc nonirrigated - _- - ,,.loamy plains range site - - . , _ ''t .., T}-•";7-;t777.•-4.0.-‘,4'. _ ,`j,'kf._ - r r'- `' t ' .i .4rj . -r �`• r- -4.1 ;%--- ,ti e+ p'•`1'.�-�1��` �•1;, .^F•r`•• .,.. >„-• w�•, ---'i.r 'ttr : .'• -• - -t'• ,r r__ • .. , • ;` - ,,Y` •-• ' . ,.C.i .;. ,1. a ' 2`- ,.rn.,. S.', /'J c; - - ;y ,= .y': • = _ i i':7 ' - ' 66--Ulm clay-loam, 0 to 3 percent slope — 2 .- ' • 7,': •`- This is a deep, well drained soil on gentle plains at elevations of 5075 a ' :-.1. , `•_`-;.ta-5200•`feet.: It• formed in,alluvial and eolian'sediments-from shale. - _ - ---t '•Indluded in this-unit are some soils with shale between 40 and 60 inches _ . 'r - ' A1so.included with mapping were some areas where the solum hias been r8-• ' -j - , , charged with lime•-from irrigation. r • err . A. _ • Typically the surface,-layer is brown clay loam about 5 inches thick. "The ' '� . - , • .•••�r}� -. , - .t.> ;. ,;%. - - • v 3• -- - - so subil is:brown to pale brown clay about 14 inches thick. The sub- ' :- - . `stratum;" to :a depth of 60 inches, is a clay or heavy clay loam. • ,• ' - Permeability is slow. - Available water capacity is high. 'Effective rooting : ' -14 . • -,,depth is 60.inches or more. Surface runoff is medium and erosion hazard. -' f1-, ` 4. r f ; low.. + , -a"Where.irrigated this soil is suited to all crops adapted to this area,- . • •, '•including corn, sugar beets, beans, alfalfa and small grains. An ex- - " - - - -ample of a suitable cropping system is alfalfa 3• to 4 years followed by . ' ' '' scorn, corn for silage, sugar beets, small grain, ,beans'and back to alfalfa.:',-i.• -; ' - .Some conservation practices such as land leveling, ditch lining and pipe- : `- ' - : --, _lines may be needed for proper water applications. , • ' • ,,.. •t• • --!',1 - • :: -All imethods•of irrigation are suitable with furrow irrigation the most . • . • .:.';.•,: j • • - 'common:, type used. - Barnyard manure and commercial fertilizers are needed' '- .4 for top,-yields along with maintaining good organic matter content.-. , :--'.. . t a,( t: . . . Ina nonirrigated areas this soil is suited to winter wheat, barley and '0--- -I, •-, •; -• s' sorghum. " Most of the area is devoted to winter wheat which is alternated:, . , i• • ' -,- ' ' ' y with summer fallow to allow moisture accumulation. Normally, precipitation • • t:- --', -'-' : '-,is:-too low to make beneficial use of fertilizers. . '' -- -;;=-1:''7 • ; 'y , -;I r• { - - -"':: - • —v -' ,'rs - - ---.:11-7:71 ,r_F• ' ,4' ,-7,-. , `�, i '..-14.9:";. - s . _ . _4 - � ' `.t-i y. -. ---.-_';:'•.,.:.-.:::-: _A1 °Z•` `!./.�, ;` - •-;;;;T:4:1_` • ''` ' .R fat ( i,} a•f 'Y 'y-r4• x;, •;,F =,:.k.- `--•"-..-- -�•' • , - .,..:81-,- F'.r-th . ).e1 - .. ,',::'L's:.:,!':',' ,Si i�: rr; J• _ . - -•50= • •;•, z f. • . (,3„ ,, •- - Good cultural practices such as stubble mulch farming, strip cropping='• • •• ;•,. `- ,;- . and minimum tillage'are needed to combat wind and water erosion. 'a :a, ..••,,: .,...-1. --'i',Terracing•may,'also°be 'needed to 'control water erosion. •:., :' . . ' .'",{•. -.4.?..,,.,.?1`,,, !...4-,.._.,.., `,:1 ,,.,...:,.• "sz" .t}f,M _• -I .,..•",,,,---t, The potential native vegetation on this soil is, dominated-•by western.-•` ' ;wheatgrass and blue grama. Buffalograss is also present. ; Potential_:production - -ranges from 1000_ pounds per acre in favorable years to 60G pounds in:un- ., - ,favorable years. When range condition deteriorates a blue grama-buffalo- _= ;.•, i , •_ . ._ • • "'`.grass sod forms. Undesirable weeds and annuals invade the site as range ,-7Y-..•=`,"-'condition condition becomes poorer. - „ ,.1. • ; ^ M this soil should be based on:, taking half and - ' z; ',' • ': Management, of vegetation on '_f -- • - •:i•'leaving half of the total annual production. Range pitting can help re- t , ` ',d`uce runoff from this site.' Seeding is advisable if range is in poor „ (:;,?„.:... condition. Western wheatgrass, blue grama, sideoats grama, buffalograss,; • , =r - - ' 'pubescent wheatgrass and crested wheatgrass are suitable for seeding;:• The` • - °., - I . •, grass selected should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. For :.f, •- *",successful seeding,. a clean, firm, sorghum stubble-prepared the growing . , -:;. _ _ season prior to seeding-or a firm, prepared seedbed and a -grass drill . l - ;� spring seeding' has proven most successful. Y `\'3 ,,7 -,_ •' :should be used. Early - . -''-' ' Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally well suited on this ,_., _. . : t ' '' ;._'..'soil.-. 'Generally all trees and shrubs adapted to this area- will grow.•_'' Con_ + ••,a l . ° tinued cultivation to control competing vegetation should be practiced' far- .}i I ' ` - - Trees that are best jutted' , 'as' many years as possible following planting. - - - ' : - , and have• good survival are Rocky Mtn. juniper, :eastern redcedar, ponderosa a .,4: ' �-. ,•t:' •_ ; ine, Siberian elm, Russian olive and hackberry. Shrubs]best suited are - P _ ; -, . -.-f° 'Skunkbush sumac, lilac, Siberian peashrub and American plum. • �_ _ - - - v .t`. ;- _ . l� -1:-1-;-;: _ ,`(,t , -•r�' .,,,- ., 4r R ♦- ;"i ._I-.._a -- -54- Attachment F Drawings Vicinity Map Plot Plan Berm Cross Sections List of Contiguous Property Owners (Keyed to Vicinity Map) FOR NORTHGLEN NOI , 1 -r,' grit Al i ,. )0. $ ..„ __ ., a �# . =,y s.. ---.2_ .,, _ ___ ,,,,,,,, , , „ 4,- '701, ' I ,— ANL •'x it r �,. A 1 Y ;}ery r !1. '.itilik ,_ �yryN .`" ; ".,� Pty i , a �„ . .. __,Ff .,ti :j , ,, 4 . , .,•, ` _ - . • ..„,, , it ....., .... , ,, ._ .,,„,,,„,. _ ,•, .. ii.„ . •, ...-:. - , ,,,,.... .,• . ...„ • ,. 114,.. . ..,,,.,. ...,,. ....„, • , 4, .•, . , . ., , . I,..,... 44.4.„. .......__ 015 ,Feb 1 i;,., .s .?' ,0i County Road No.2 .7r------No, ,--...t.- - wo PQ. e¢ f - iii- 'a 9,'/ ail► t. ,. . %_ it if. x.71 , rmltunl �� - -- c , o i 4 1, ' , ' . • t. •j S_7,.. '+ , is 3� -State Highway No.7 SHEET I OF 3 1 - ` r-~ -RELOCATED CI R. I 1 f I i ll� �' .t _� / I N / _ ,_ _ j ' - II I I _________„_____O, —_i ill' / ( i- / FARK-15_ _ cis i d \I : FE ILIZ C OP ND 5' 0 c I, _I ec,_ A ,. ,, ,____ii_._,,,i, ,ro _ , ,.. OO C ,) Ii W I A / I I [IQu� /6 CHLORINAT�N-BUILDING X. OI ii N _ P •N t WET WELL �N ICCF U ya �� 11( ■4 \ - Sg R` •I 1 I g 1 I I � t ERGY DISSIPATOR I (BULL CA. •• - *.,....? OV--FL�W INLET5T,RUCT RE '� OUTLET TT2i NC,H III ACCESS ROAb1t - 1, : T ' l;• � I' I i1.r,� s_ PROPERTY' e.gBOUNDARY i / • E 1ST LA ER L DI aAn A I °r \ i ___+.— ), , 1 ("7'- I ----_—__ - i. v st•-• ,i IV i 1iy • i' "7— il L I I (______1 ) a 1 I� 200 100 0 100 200 FEET t �01111 ehriel SNEAFFE!AND ROLAND.NC. �r Na .�..•�.R.•...w•• o ""C"D SPECIAL USE PERMIT NV IOw OMR eOU�rAMOMIMr MAIM 2 OM O3 MGM,Liwo� Ilea.COLORADO = RESERVOIR IMPERVIOUS SURFACE SEE DETAIL BELOW BOTTOM OF RESERVOI¢ —— .,V 450' ELELEV. 5120 ATION �} LAGOON 100' 1 1 GUT 10' Um CELL I 20' 175 I p SOLID BEDROCK ASPHALT RCM(TYR.) 0 75 10' ROLL. v I ,V 5161 0 �V 5163.0 2'5N BAFFLEDp I // j cOMPAG—1 I I lo' e- IL CCOMPACTED RANDOM-// 10'I�0'1 FI '0 L 0.75 0.75_ (AA + J cONPAGTED I I I 1 d ( SEECT IIVERVI0u5� FM. --710C+�'4 R9-- 11_01 I IMFPE(ZVIOv: Alsip ALL v SEE DEYAI I RESERVDIR IMPERVIOUS SURFACE SEE DETAIL BELOW MINIMUM OPERATING POOL ( 1 ELEV 52---- VARIES I o CUT-OFF" 20' BELOW (TfP)I --II(fYP) `� 10'ORIGINAL.GROUND OR INTO SOLID BEDROCK 075 075 WHICH EVER IS LE55 10' 12 GA. GALV GORRAGATED METAL PARAPET I Se HYDRAULIC ASPHALTIC, 00NGRETE PLAGE IN ONE LAYER I I%Z ASPHALTIC LEVELIf GOUR5E 5'ASPHALT GRAND-AI ICOURSE I 5 e SHEAFFER AND ROLAND,INC. Dis INVIKINMENTAL RANSOM APPROVEDQ TE OJ CI SOLAR DIERGY MESON=M. "` DRAMSPECIAL USE PERMIT . DWAIN),...b@ ,� PRE. 3 a 3 -58- '- Contiguous Property Ownership Information Weld County Section 25, R68W, T1N parcel No. Owner and Mailing Address Acres 045 Thomas R. Furber 7910 Ralston Road 42 Arvada, CO 80002 046 Adolph Coors Co. Golden, CO 80401 72 section 26, R68W, T1N 015 Walter W. Goltl & John F. & Marilyn Leiter 80 Rt. 1, Box 711A Evergreen, CO 80439 016 ' (same as above) 80 Section 35, R68W, T1N 007 Robert R. & Carol L. Bliss 3491 W. 79th Avenue 1 Westminster, CO 80030 008 Irving Kippur 142 South Forest 171 Denver, CO 80222 015 Willard W. & Mary Opal Trostel Rt. , Box 193 55 Brighton, CO 80601 016 Jeffry & Leslie Pickering 41 Weld Co., Rd. #11 2 Brighton, CO 80601 018 Ruth E. Ray 881 Weld Co., Rd. #11 76 Erie, CO 80516 019 Same as above 2 -59— Parcel No. Owner and Mailing Address Acres Section 36 012 Victor L. & Dorothy M. Jacobucci Route 2 160 Brighton, CO 80601 017 Colorado Boulevard Industrial, Ltd. c/o Colorado Management Enterprises, Inc. 160 3rd Floor, 1430 Larimer Square Denver, CO 80202 Adams County Section 1, R68W, T1S 003 Reuben & Margaret Sterkel 16730 N. Steele 37 Brighton, CO 80601 004 Cecilia Trostel 3200 E. 168th Avenue 1 Brighton, CO 80601 015 Don & John Gasper 16610 N. York 17 Brighton, CO 80601 017 Joseph & Marcella Trostel 3680 E. 168th Avenue 57 Brighton, CO 80601 018 Same as above 1 Preble Subdivision Lot A Ben & Ruby Duncan 1327 E. 111th Place Northglenn, CO 80233 Lot B Adams County Lot 1 Ben & Ruby Duncan Lot 2 Pares & Sally Curtis 541 E. 56th Avenue Denver, CO 80216 2.5 -60- Parcel No. Owner and Mailing Address Acres Section 2, R68W, T1S 001 - Claudia Schneider 16465 York Street 5 Brighton, CO 80601 029 George & Lavonne Dalton 16515 York 5-1/2 Brighton, CO 80601 037 Baseline Farms Ltd. 10701 Melody Drive 178 Northglenn, CO 80234 040 Fern Skidmore 10693 E. Exposition Ave. 5 Denver, CO 80012 HI 11 ( 1 l y 0 \Orthgio II. n 0-373 73 30 l Il '(°or1}hor 1 1 , 1078 ss ) i t 1 ' Y } 1 Inn $nr'. 1 (( 1) .0 Pox 137 llrl <oli t nn , C'o l OrnPo 80001 1Prank Suck In 1.1133 )\o 10 ( ('unto T o,1c1 1C1 ' 1 nrt T upt OIl ( ()l n1'11110 30k 21 slate In≤2ln( or I)r . .Iol'IH 1).lnl (' lHc)n I) 1 v M inn of Dona rtmont F) I' \(R ura l Po-,Ourc 1313 h('1i 111 Pt root 13(Hr, 818 Ironv ('1' , ('o1 ()noclo 3003 ('n l nra cdn Di v 1 - 1 nn (1 '. 1 1 (1 1 1 1 0 r 1t t ton Don lint ,1r' 1 llV-- 1'> 111 !11 I' 1O1O1 1 1 P .O . IiOS 2237 1.Ort ('Ol1 inn C'Olnraci( 30521 ( 010 11(11) C1onloL), lc n1 Hnrvov' 11n1 00 PhO 1 t On 1313 SIl('rll'n11 Lt FOO 11()on,r 71)3 1 I)onv 01' , C() 1 (,1-a(1() 30'03 Adnrrr, :ourt 1'lannlnl' I;('I'11rt1r( ut 1303 110 _$v ( nuo 111.1 .2111 -)n tnlnrndc) 300(11 0)1 O1',) ;10 11('1)art nlont Iio,1 1 1 h VIII (' 1' X011) I 1 COntr(`1 I`1v 1 �1no 1210 T t 11th lvonuo ( 1)('n1 or () I (,1. 1(-1() 30120 5 `�o?3 i `rz,`-M-- LOCAL AGENCY REVIEW ill PNR/469-77 1 Please return your comments to Dwight Heffner by: focember 12 , 1977 l 1 Applicant: City of Northglenn I Contact: Stanley Bender, City Manager r Address: 10701 Melody Drive Northglenn, Colorado 80234 Phone No. 452-8326 Project: Wastewater Treatment Works 1 COMMENTS: (ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEET IF NEEDED) r Weld County cannot respond to the proposal from Northglenn, Colorado , for a wastewater treatment works project until such time as the City of Northglenn has applied for a Special F Use Permit as defined in Section 3 . 3(E) of the Weld County Zoning Resolution. The Special Use Permit is a land use process whereby the Board of County Commissioners, through hearings and recommendations from the County Planning Commission, will approve or deny the application for site I approval of treatment facilities to be located within Weld County. The compatibility of the proposal with the developing Larimer-Weld Regional 208 Plan should be determined through l referrals to the Larimer-Weld Regional Council of Governments. k V r LOCAL AGEN Y __ / / BY June K. Steinmark _r/- �-(� i;�11�1�;�, ,e' NAME iSIGNATURE Chairperson, Weld County Board VI/ l. l // i of County Commissioners DATE J nprnr M(_1_17,7A a , ' r T — 1 )fll'/,Ii civil t.tl PI PLANNING SERVICES s - � , :'S " kid,;7 y ^ I'l i for 130:31.M-4000 EXT 404 Sy I 915 10TH STREET c<^ 11_ GREELEY,COLORADO 80631 11 ~ ^ ` , _ _1 j Tj c 14 `� L,I ,I : - -- ,9*. NU BER SUP-378 : 78 : 30 COLORADO `'c,:1.:;G:L I l� December 14, 1978 REFERRAL _ I��° ,CY'� , AV 1 /2*-- " 01 etw4kl, TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I v\' '' '' Enclosed is an application from City—of Not-hglenn - for a Special Use Permit for Wastewater Treatment and Storage F2c'ilities The parcel of land is described as W-. . Section 36 , T1N, R68W The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is Northeast corner of the intersection of County Roads 2 and 11 , 5 miles south and , mile west of Dacono • This item is submitted to your office for review and recommendations . Any comments or recommendations you consider relevant to this item would be appreciated. If you find no conflicts with your interests, we would appreciate a written reply to include in our files, or check the box at the bottom of this page and return it to us . We would like to receive your comments by January 16 , 1979 so that we can complete our review before the scheduled Planning Commission meeting . Thank you very much for your help and cooperation in this matter . � t567rd/j:., {\ '� do 19)9 J withi C&I.,__,/,-,Ca... exp-wk_At? _,) Cou Assistant Zoning Administrator �� Ianaingco��Commis* , ' 9 '�v / We hay r viewed the plans and find no conflict with �i ®ests. Signed Date /-4,?*—?P— Agency — AeL,.....) 7j: , mtmoRAnDuni 111(111111k To Planning Commission Date December 28, 1978 COLORADO From Gilman E. Olson, Utility/Subdivision Administrator Subject: City of Northqlenn (S.U.P.) Review of the above mentioned referral indicates the following recommendations: 1. Main access to the plant should be from Weld County Road 11, not from Weld County Road 2 as proposed. Weld County Road 2 is designated as a rural arterial . 2. Type of access on Weld County Road 11 to be determined when the exact location of said access is approved. 3. Proposed access at the northwest corner of subject property should be located so that sight distance is not impaired. 4. The toe of the west embankment and/or any drainage systems must have a 50' set back from the section line. 5. Ample room should be left at the northwest corner should the curve in Weld County Road 11 ever need to be widened. 6. The proposed abandonment of existing lateral ditch along Weld County Road 11 should be backfilled and blended in with the terrain. 7. Any type of buried conduit placed in or across a Weld County Road will require an Underground and Utility Permit issued by the County Engineer's Office. 8. A Weld County Special Transport Permit is required to transport vehichle(s) and/or load(s) exceeding limits fixed by Statute. Said permit is issued by the Weld County Engineer's Office. Gilman E. Olson Utility/Subdivision Administrator GEO:sar DEC 108 n, FecENED u Yiell DA v planning CummiSSioe Cb IR Pi El WeldCounty BOARD OF HEALTH N Y' e6Ci ounty Health Department DAVID WERKING, DDS, Greeley FRANKLIN D YODER, MD, MPH WILLIAM BLICK, Roggen Director 1516 HOSPITAL ROAD DORIS DEFFKE, Greeley GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 A M DOMINGUEZ, JR , J D , Greeley ANNETTE M LOPEZ, Greeley (303)353-0540 FRANK MYERS M P H, Windsor HERSCHEL PHELPS, JR, M D, Greeley KATHLEEN SHAUGHNESSY PHN Ault February 1 , 1979 ARTHUR G WATSON Platteville Gary Fortner, Director Planning Services 915-10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Mr. Fortner: The following comments summarize this department's findings on the proposed Northglenn Wastewater Treatment Facility. These statements are offered after review of certain documents (EPA Negative Declaration and SUP Application) and consultation with representatives from Sheaffer and Roland, Inc. Our findings are as follows: 1 . Air Quality: The air quality effects (Volume 5) of the Northglenn Water Management Program are based upon assump- tions that present irrigated and non-irrigated lands will remain in agricultural production with Northglenn return wastewater to the irrigation company. Nothing precludes other entities in the immediate area of the proposed waste- water treatment plant from selling present agricultural land for urban develpment. If Northglenn can show that urban pressure is not being felt in the Front Range, then their argument would be plausible. However, such is not the present case. The effect the proposed wastewater treatment plant will have on the air quality of the immediate plant site will be to take non-irrigated agricultural land out of possible produc- tion and replace it with a layer of water. The most deleterious effect this would have would be in the realm of possible odor production. Northglenn states: "The aerated lagoon treatment system has been selected as the best choice to provide an odor free operation." (Page 17 SUP Application, Northglenn/FRICO Return Flow Facility). Our division feels that any plant will not be odor-free. Statements to the effect that a plant will be totally odor-free are misleading to the public. Northglenn, through their design process, is attempting to minimize odor production. But, we feel that some odor will be produced. Our division would like to make known that heavy concentrations of nuisance-type odors can be found at odor sources and still not be in violation Page 2 Gary Fortner February 1 , 1979 of the Colorado Air Pollution Control Commission's Regulation No. 2 (Odor Regulation). Our division would not be the odor ordinance enforcement agency for the proposed Northglenn municipal wastewater facility; that responsibility belongs to the Colorado Department of Health, Air Pollution Control Division. No agency will be commenting on possible odor production other than our health department. The Water Quality Division of the Colorado Department of Health will be concerned with only water parameters. The Weld County Health Department feels that an agreement with Northglenn must be achieved as a condition to the Special Use Permit that the plant will not emit odors exceeding a 7:1 dilution to threshold using the Barneby-Cheney Scentometer. 2. Reservoir Seepage: Northglenn has indicated in its application that no groundwater contamination will occur as a result of seepage from the reservoir or This seems reasonable in that both the reservoir and lagoons are to be lined with clay which should prevent any significant seepage. However, it is worth noting that some seepage will occur (anywhere from 1 to 150 acre feet). It is the fate of this water that is of concern to this department and I am sure the concern of adjacent citizens. We simply cannot overlook the possibility of domestic well contamination however remote the possibility may seem. Therefore we propose that Northglenn agree to replace any well in the area (within reason) that is proven affected by seepage from the lagoons or storage reservoir. In conjunction with this proposal , we wish to point out that our records indicate no known groundwater contamination from existing sewage lagoons or similar treatment facilities. 3. Fly and Mosquito Breeding: The facility should not present a problem in these areas for the following reasons: A. In order for mosquitos to breed, a shallow, stagnant, and vegetated habitat must be available. This is not the case for this facility since the banks are sloped 2:1 and are lined with asphalt. Also, the changing water level in the reservoir should further deny mosquitos a suitable breeding place. B. As long as sludge is applied to the soil , dried and tilled, flies cannot breed. 4. Sludge Handling: This department feels more information is needed as to the disposal sites for sludge. Northglenn has accounted for only 90 acres of the required 175 acres for Page 3 Gary Fortner February 1 , 1979 land disposal . EPA states on page 69 of its Negative Declara- tion: "EPA has a requirement that all land treatment applicants demonstrate control over the ultimate disposition of their effluent to guarantee long term (minimum 20 years) reuse/suc- cessive use of the effluent. Northglenn has not yet met this requirement." In summary, this department supports the concept of this proposed project . The idea of using municipal wastewater for irrigation is innovative and certainly desireous. However, there still remains some concern regarding air and water quality of the surrounding area. Sincerely, 'vv— 44,e, J n G. Hall , -M.P.H. , Director Franklin D. Yoder, M.D. E vironmental Health Services JGH:dr cc Weld County Commissioners Dr. David Werking, Chairman, Board of Health fl3�I <Dop B X9,9 U(/ I I Health / BOARD OF HEALTH I/Veld eta County /l Il ealtiZ department DAVID WERKING, DOS, Greeley FRANKLIN D YODER, MD, MPH WILLIAM BUCK, Roggen Director 1516 HOSPITAL ROAD DORIS DEFFKE Greeley GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 A M DOMINGUEZ, JR , J D , Greeley (303)353-0540 ANNETTE M LOPEZ Greeley FRANK MYERS, M P H, Windsor HERSCHEL PHELPS JR, M D , Greeley KATHLEEN SHAUGHNESSY, PHN, Ault ARTHUR G WATSON, Platteville January 18, 1979 Gary Fortner, Director Planning Services 915-10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The Special Use Permit as requested by the City of Northglenn has been reviewed by environmental health staff and the following comments are submitted: 1 . Applicant will be responsible for obtaining an emission permit for fugitive dust. 2. Applicant will be responsible for obtaining a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit from the Colorado Department of Health, Water Quality Control Division. Applicant will also be responsible for obtaining design approval from the Colorado Department of Health. 3. Applicant shall be responsible for adhering to the provisions of the Colorado Air Pollution Control Com- mission's Regulation No. 2. This regulation states in part: A. No person, wherever located, shall cause or allow the emission of odorous air contaminants from any single source such as to result in detectable odors wich are measured in excess of the following limits: (1 ) For areas used predominantly for residential or commercial purposes it is a violation if odors are detected after the odorous air has been diluted with seven (7) or more volumes of odor free air. (2) In all other land use areas, it is a violation if odors are detected after the odorous air has been diluted with fifteen (15) or more volumes of odor free air. Page 2 Gary Fortner January 18, 1979 4. As of this date, our department has some unanswered questions regarding statements made in the application. Such statements deal with air quality (pages 24 and 25), reservoir seepage (page 13) , and land disposal of sludge (page 14). Hopefully these concerns can be discussed with the applicant prior to the first hearing. Sincerely, Or7-1/A1c(1 ( -) ohn G. , M.P.H. , Director Environmental Health Services JGH:dr 1 '01819,2,1__ JAN d:,„ ,"cou nty CC!ardiSS1.09 \ AVd •J �f J A flkORAflDUffl W(1-1:111111eTo Chuck CunliffeDate February 8, 1979 COLORADO From Gary Z. Fortner, Director of Planning Subject: Northglenn Sewage Treatment Facility Application Chuck: At the end of our meeting on February 6, it seems that there were still three basic questions which had not been sufficiently aired with regard to the Northglenn Sewage Treatment Facility. These included: 1. Questions which were raised on the Coleridge Ditch which apparent- ly serves as a domestic water supply for one or more of the towns in the Tri-Area. It seems that at the next meeting we will have to be prepared to review the impacts which are associated with the Coleridge Ditch so that the issue can be laid to rest one way or the other. 2. There was substantial discussion concerning the 6, 000 versus the 4, 000 acre foot storage capacity on the proposed reservoir . I think that the impacts which may result due to the differences in size should be thoroughly analized prior to the next meeting so that the questions raised can be addressed. There are several items that need to be addressed in this sense: first , the storm water flows which will go into the reservoir from the Northglenn area; second, the capture of water from the Bull Canal during flood conditions for future use by farmers in the area; and third, how these different flows are to be handled if rainfalls or storms occur when the reservoir is at its peak capacity. 3. Specifically requested by the Planning Commission, the question of water augmentation must be thoroughly addressed at the next meet- ing. It seems that the concern of the Planning Commission is whether or not the proposed augmentation plan which Northglenn has set forth will be a negative impact on other water users in the South Platte Basin. In general, their concern seemed to be that water which will be supplied finally to the Farmers' Reservoir and Irrigation Company is not water which would be drawn from other agricultural sources, and thus have a negative impact on agri- cultural interests. It seems that we should talk with Northglenn prior to the next meeting and ensure that they are prepared to fully address these issues so that further questions will not have to be answered prior to the Planning Commission making their decision on the application. If you have any questions regarding these issues, or want clarification prior to con- tacting Northglenn, please feel free to contact me. Finally, I feel -- MEMO - Chuck Cunliffe Page 2 February 8, 1979 that there are some minor changes that need to be made in the Develop- ment Standards in order to better clarifyiem those standards, as well as changes which need to be made in order to get the proposed water motoring program established under the Development Standards. Thank you for your attention to these matters. Sincerely, Gary Z. Fortner Director of Planning GZF/csd EORRflDUm W(1:1111k ToTom Honn, Zoning Adm. Date November 16, 1977 COLORADO From Gary Z. Fortner, Director of Planning subject: City of Northglenn-Proposed Water Treatment Systems Attached is information concerning the reaction of the City of Thornton and other agencies to the proposals which are currently being made by Northglenn to the Denver Regional Council of Governments. It is my feeling we should maintain an awareness of the exchanges which are occurring between these various entities so that we are aware of any problems, that might affect us at the time that Northglenn for the proposed treatment site. Therefore, I would suggest that you read these items which are attached as well as earlier documents which I transmitted to your office and finally, insure that all of these correspondence documents are filed in a place where we will have them for 4i reference at a later date. Thank you very much. If you have any questions, please feel free to come in at any time. • SOIL • lest Adams Soil Conservation District Y CONSERVATION ; o DISTRICTS = OF 399 BtnJi " AMERIC Brighton, Colorado A .+ Plinar 659 233 COvI.M- January 25, 1979 Chuck Cunliffe Department of Planning Services Weld County Centennial Center 9'-5 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Re: Northglenn 'waste eater disposal to hater reclamation project. The West Adams Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors reviewed this project and made the following comments. In this water short area, any project to conserve or recycle water for additional or further use is very commendable and meets with our approval. There should be no problems from soils or flooding at this location. A number of years ago, Barr Lake created bad odor problems for the Brighton area, and although that does concern us; ue hope and feel that u ith modern treatment methods this will not be a problem with this project. /WelAy 41-e-- • Harry Fukaye Chairman, West Adams Soil Conservation District CAL sDA 1919 w �' r°35.65. Ile1a CountYssioe Co\, ,, Cri �R P1anA�ag qv \slA/ 1 ZlA�d�� CONSOLIDATED DITCHES COMPANY OF DISTRICT NO. 2 ��,�0?�2223,k, P1O. BOX 439 ,�, BRIGHTON, COLORADO 80601 Fti8 �SO t\1, �e\sr— acp°°��Ss�°° ') February 16, 1979 � too��oQ,Co® a L991 Board of Weld County Commissioners P.O. Box 758 Greeley, Colorado 80632 Dear Commissioners: I am Ray Sarchet, President of the Consolidated Ditches Company of District No. 2. This consolidation is composed of 13 ditch companies. These ditch companies irrigate approximately 61 ,000 acres of land which is situated along the South Platte River between Brighton and Greeley. Over the past 43 years these ditches have diverted approximately 182,000 acre-feet of water per year for the purpose of raising sugar beets, potatoes, corn, alfalfa, pasture grass, small grains and vegetables. This land is ranked by the United States Soil Conservation Service as Class I , II and III farm land. Based on this classification, this land is some of the most productive farm land in the State of Colorado. The Northglenn plan as presented to you will have an adverse impact on these ditch companies and subsequently the irrigated land served by these ditch companies for two reasons: 1) The Northglenn plan will take from irrigation and revert to dryland approximately 540 acres currently irrigated under the Fulton, Lupton Bottom, and Brantner ditches. 2) The Northglenn plan will take approximately 3260 acre-feet of water currently being discharged from the Metro Sewage Plant and used by the members of the Consolidated Ditches Company of District No. 2 to another drainage basin where it will be used by the FRICO system, thus reducing the amount of water available for diversion by the ditches of District No. 2. With respect to item 1 , i .e. , taking irrigated land out of production in order to serve the urban needs of the Denver Metropolitan Area, it is felt by the Consolidated Ditches Company of District No. 2 that this concept is in direct conflict with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan that states that its goal is to preserve irrigated agriculture in Weld County. If the Weld County Planning Commission and/or the Weld County Commissioners permit this precedent to be set which allows the Northglenn plan to function at the expense of irrigated agriculture in Weld County, then it is my opinion that other Denver Metropolitan communities will follow this precedent and ultimately irrigated agriculture as page two we know it between Brighton and Greeley will no longer exist. With respect to my second point about changing the historical point of release of waste disposal plant effluent, I am very concerned that if the Planning Commission and/or the Commissioners allow this precedent to be set without first requiring the petitioner to get a decree from the courts proving that he has not damaged any downstream water user, than all water users in the Denver Metropolitan Area will attempt to initiate a similar program. The result would ' be taking from the Consolidated Ditches Company of District No. 2 the primary source of their irrigation water. If this were to happen then the volume of water available to the farmers for irrigation between Brighton and Greeley would be greatly reduced and the types of crops raised would change from potatoes, sugar beets, alfalfa and other high consumptive use crops to basically low consumptive use crops such as small grains. This would affect the diversified income of the farmer and reduce the farmer's ability to effectively compete in the market place in that he would be tied to small grains, i .e. wheat, barley and oats. Therefore, in conclusion I would like to request that the Planning Commission and the Weld County Commissioners deny Northglenn's request to locate a sewage disposal plant in Weld County on the grounds that the cornerstone of the North- glenn plan is the elimination of irrigated agriculture on the South Platte, particularly those farms under the Fulton, Brantner, and Lupton Bottom ditches. This cornerstone of the Northglenn plan is in direct conflict with the Compre- hensive Plan of Weld County. In addition, the Northglenn request should be denied in that Northglenn has not received a court decree proving that no damage will accrue to other irrigated farms within the jurisdiction of the Consolidated Ditches Company of District No. 2. Thank you for your consideration of our comments. Enclosed are the following: 1) a list of the ditch companies who are members of the Consolidated Ditches Company of District No. 2; 2) a letter to the Honorable Governor Lamm; 3) a letter to Alan Merson, Director of the Environmental Protection Agency. If we can provide any more information to you in helping you make your decision, please feel free to contact us at any time. Very truly yours, CONSOLIDATED DITCHES COMPANY OF DISTRICT NO. 2 -OCLel ' ttCai-17173) ay Sa chet, President dp Enclosure „/ N. THE CONSOLIDATED ®ITCHES COMPANY OF ' WATER DISTRICT NO. 2 BRIGHTON, COLORADO February 12, 1979 Honorable Richard D. Lamm Governor of Colorado State Capitol Building - Denver, Colorado 80202 Dear Governor: I am Secretary of Consolidated Ditches Company of Water District No. 2, an Association of thirteen ditches that divert water out of the South Platte Rivet: between Denver and Kersey. These ditches irrigate more than 60 , 000 acres of land lying along and adjacent to the South Platte River . The water diverted has been adjudicated by the Court and consist of the earliest rights and many junior rights to divert water . The farmers are now confronted with condemnation actions and purchase of entire farms , drying up the farms to procure a water supply for municipalities . The City of Northglenn is a case in point. This involves an extensive plan to establish a waste disposal in Southern Weld County. The return flow of the water , if the plan is successful , is not going to benefit the water users who, heretofore, have had the benefit of the water supply . The farmers have been advised that you have called the Northglenn Water Management Program "the most creative and innovative thinking I have seen in my ten years in politics" . With the ramifications and extensions of the plan now before the Planning Commission in Greeley it appears that the entire plan threatens to dry up agriculture in the area between Denver and Greeley for the benefit of Northglenn. It might be well for you to inform yourself more fully. I write this on behalf of the farmers whose water rights are affected by the Northglenn program. Very truly yours , g-Le..-e_L-62.4-i-c ' (--1- --04--4-44A-lf-' William W. Gaunt Secretary WWG/lb , r THE CON..;OLIDATED DITCHES COMPANY OF WATER DISTRICT NO. 2 • BRIGHTON, COLORADO February 12, 1979 Mr . Alan Merson Director Environmental Protection Agency 1860 Lincoln Street Denver, Colorado 80203 Dear Mr. Merson: I write on behalf of a group of farmers who irrigate more than 60, 000 acres of land in the South Platte Valley along the South Platte River between Denver and Kersey. Northglenn has a plan to buy farms and water rights , r dry up the farms, use the water in the municipal system and create a waste and sewage area in Southern Weld County east of Interstate 25 . This plan involves return flow of the waste water in such a manner that it reaches the South Platte River at a point • below the intake of some of the old ditches . Our people in this valley want to know if the Envi- ronmental Protection Agency knows of the plan. If so, has it met the approval of the E.P.A. ? If so, is the United States Government approving the plan or funding any part of it? Does E.P.A. support drying up agricultural land for the benefit of a municipality? The matter is before the Weld County Planning Commission. Your immediate reply will be helpful. Very truly yours, William W. Gaunt Secretary WWG/lb I President: Rav Sarchet, 8577 Weld County Rd . 26 , Ft. Lupto,i, CO 7 2347 CONSOLIDATED DITCHES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE September 1976 DELEGATE ALTERNATE • BEEMAN Donald Norgren Ben Houston Rt. 2 Box 28 B Rt. 2 Box 76 A 1 Platteville, CO 80651 Platteville, CO 80651 785-2471 785-2408 MEADOW ISLAND # 1 Walter Mayer Rt. 2 Box 39 1 Platteville, CO 80651 785-2371 MEADOW ISLAND # 2 Reuben Gustafson George Nishimoto 1 10910 Weld County Rd. 28 12716 Weld County Rd. Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 785-2367 785-2330 BRIGHTON DITCH CO. George Stieber Ed Getz 1 11563 Weld County Rd. 6 16312 N. Tuscon Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 Brighton, CO 80601 659-2143 659-1723 FARMERS INDEPENDENT DITCH CO. John Briggs ' Rt. 1 Box 29 1 Platteville, CO 80651 737-2186 FULTON IRRIGATING DITCH COMPANY Albert Hattendorf Albert Watada 639 Jessup, Apt. A 2292 Weld County Rd. Brighton, CO 80601 Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 659-2178 659-1930 or 857-2813 LUPTON BOTTOM Roy Miller Harley Inouye LUPTON MEADOWS Route 2 12210 Weld County Rd. Platteville, CO 80651 Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 785-2315 857-4494 NEW BRANTNER EXTENSION DITCH CO. Alex Miller Anione one Heit 9832 Highway 52 3465 Weld County Rd. Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 857-2325 659-2414 PLATTE VALLEY (Evans) #2 Paul Anderson• Delbert Shable, Rt. 1 Box 47 Roy Schmidt LaSalle, CO 80645 Ray Martin or 284-7986 Charles Alexander PLATTEVILLE IRRIGATING AND MILLING CO. 1 Elton Miller 12251 Weld County Rd . 2215 Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 857-2824 UNION DITCH WESTERN MUTUAL Carl Stromberger Ed I'ritzler Rt. 2Box 334 20730 Road 31 La Salle, CO 80645 La Salle, CO 80645 284-7709 737-2256 • i N I \ ( 4 ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONSULTANTS • INC • January 24, 1979 Mayor Ho l l y Wm. Hall Town of Frederick Frederick, Colorado 80537 Dear Mayor Hall : Pursuant to our conversation regarding the proposed treatment plant to be constructed by the City of Northglenn, the following information is provided. I received the copy of the newspaper article written by Dennis Obduskey regarding the subject. I then talked with Messrs. Dave Lumbard and Dick Lundahl with the City of Northglenn in order to gather additional information. Both Mr. Lumbard and Mr. Lundahl were cooperative concerning their plans and technical informa- tion concerning the sewage disposal plant. They were also very supportive of the plant and emphasized the position that no adverse effects would result therefrom. In this regard, I asked ;f they would send information concerning their plant and use of water and they indicated that they would send the same packet of information that they had sent to Weld County in connection with their Special Use Permit. From a strictly engineering point of view, the type of plant that they are proposing and the level of treatment proposed (based on what was verbally stated to me) is generally considered as a good system that is generally free of odors and is reliable to the extent that there is not a great deal that can fail in connection with the mechanical equipment. I mention this not as a point of support, but rather from a strict engineering point of view in connection with commenting on the type of waste disposal plant proposed. It appears to me that perhaps the City of Northglenn may not have adequately investigated and addressed the extent and impact of their return flows from its proposed waste disposal plant. It is my understanding that the effluent from the waste disposal plant will enter the Standley Ditch from whence it will be conveyed along the eastern borders of the Towns of Dacona, Frederick and Firestone. The agricultural ground located between the towns and the Standley Ditch will be irrigated with this water. The return flows from this irrigation would seem to me to be a facet of the Northglenn proposal that needs to be investigated. Without trying to indicate that the following areas would be definite problems , I believe they should be addressed by the City of Northglenn. Longmont Office: 647 17th Avenue, Longmont, Colorado 80501 Denver Office: 4260 East Evans Ave., Suite 7, Denver, Colorado 80222 Mayor Holly Wm. Hall January 24, 1979 Page Two 1 . What precautionary measures will be taken by the City of Northglenn to assure that the effluent from the sewage plant will meet the State's water quality standards at all times? This would seem to be particularly significant in consideration of the results from a system failure. 2. What affect on the shallow ground water table will the sewage effluent have? 3. As the situation presently exists, sewage effluent will , in all liklihood, be flowing directly down some of the residential streets as it runs off of the irrigated fields to the east of Frederick, and the impacts of this aspect should be addressed. 4. The sewage effluent from field runoff will also end up in the drainage ditch located east, south and west of Frederick. As a result, a large number of school children will be exposed to this condition, particularly since the open ditch runs adjacent to the Junior and Senior High Schools. 5. The sewage effluent from field runoff will also end up in the ditch abutting Frederick Reservoir which is the potable water supply for the Town of Frederick. The impact of this aspect should certainly be addressed, par- ticularly during periods of heavy runoff or periods of flooding when Frederick's treatment facilities may be exposed. It is not my intent with this letter to identify all of the potential problem areas. I would suggest, however, that an approach be taken by the represen- tatives of the lowns of Dacona, Frederick and Firestone that would require that these and other areas of concern be adequately addressed by the City of Northglenn before they be permitted to construct their wastewater plant and discharge their sewage effluent in the manner proposed. If I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience. Sincerely ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONSULTANTS, INC. $97 William A. Schuler ! C�°W�,,r 9 Principal r WAS:dag dag H� • "•BOARD oP°'�0 OF o o COUNTY COMMISSIONERS a �� k� COMMISSIONERS 610004 John G. Campbell Pete M. Mirelez Bob Briggs ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 450 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE BRIGHTON, COLORADO 80601 ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION 303-659-2120 CLERK OIL THE BOARD William Sokol February 21, 1979 "fir. Norman Carlson, Chairman Weld County Board of County Commissioners P.O. Box 758 Greeley, Colorado 80632 Dear Mr. Carlson: The Board of County Commissioners has considered testimony from residents of the Wiesner Subdivision and representatives of Northglenn regarding the proposed Northglenn sewage treatment plant. This hearing process was initiated at the urging of the residents of the subdivision with the purpose of requesting the Board to recommend that the Northglenn proposal be denied. Having considered that testimony, the Board has passed a resolution which confirms its earlier recommendation wherein it indicated that it had "no conflict" with the proposal. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. Yours very truly, /1----".7---11M. MIRELEZ CHAIRMAN PMM/wl t )ARD PPp0 OF uv COUNTY COMMISSIONERS O �� COMMISSIONERS sCO04 John G. Campbell Pete M. Minden Bob Briggs ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 450 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE BRIGHTON, COLORADO 80601 ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION 303-659-2120 CLERK OF THE BOARD William Sokol February 14 , 1979 Mr. Norman Carlson, Chairman Weld County Board of County Commissioners P.O. Box 758 Greeley, Colorado 80632 Dear Mr. Carlson: The Adams County Board of County Commissioners has received much negative correspondence from Adams County residents living in the vicinity of the proposed Northglenn Sewage Treatment Plant. While the Board has indicated in previous correspondence that it had "no conflict" with Northglenn' s proposed plant, we feel that it is essential that we inform you of all public reaction received by the Board concerning this proposal. Therefore, we are forwarding all corres- pondence received to date and will continue to do so as we receive it. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Yours, very truly, t� fs FETE M. MIRELEZ CHAIRMAN PMM/wlt Encl. ARD oPP� OF °v COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COMMISSIONERS COv`_ John G. Campbell Pete M. Mlrelez Bob Briggs ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 450 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE BRIGHTON, COLORADO 80601 ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION 303-659-2120 CLERK OF THE BOARD William Sokol January 24, 1979 Board of Weld County Commissioners c/o Norman Carlson, Chairman P.O. Box 758 Greeley, Colorado 80632 Dear Mr. Carlson: A short time ago the Board of County Commissioners was approached by the City of Northglenn regarding their proposed waste treatment facility in Weld County. The Board indicated that it had "no conflict" with the Northglenn proposal, and a copy of the action taken by the Board will be before you when you consider the proposed waste treatment facility. Subsequently, we have received petitions from Adams County residents opposing the facility, and we feel that we should inform you of this to aid in your consideration. Yours very truly, r )"Vi PETE M. MIRELEZ CHAIRMAN PMM/wlt BOARD OF 1.1 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 4 ' 2f _� COMMISSIONERS s�'Ov``_ John G. Campbell Pete M. Mlrolez Bob Brigga ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 450 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE BRIGHTON, COLORADO 80601 ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION 303-659-2120 CLERK OF THE BOARD William Sokol January 16 , 1979 Mr. Stan Bender, City Manager City of Northglenn 10701 Melody Drive Northglenn, Colorado 80234 RE: Northglenn Sewer Plant Dear Mr. Bender : Since your presentation to us concerning your proposed sewer plant, we have become aware that a number of core samples and a testing well were drilled on this property. We would like to reiterate our concern that these be adequately plugged to insure no groundwater pollution could occur. Since this was not mentioned in your presen- tation we wanted to make sure that this was made part of your proposal. Sincerely, PETE M. MIRELEZ CHAIRMAN cc : Weld County Commissioners ✓ + .� JAN 1979 `g. � • 1 RECEIVED Weld Coonly v '4° Planning Comnllsslsn °? �' '� 5 �g l 11� 4:9`OS� �`�0V" -'I G Z ��EEf`-rY. C�Lp. 41111 1 (-0( 1\ OCT19 c 47 o Fi'r"idg COINnissiOO01 y October 13 , 1978 d> J Office of the Mayor K93-W? i Mr. Alan Merson, Regional Administrator Environmental Protection Agency, Region VIII 1860 Lincoln Street , Suite 900 Denver, Colorado 80295 RE : Northglenn, Colorado, Negative Declaration Comments Project C 080416-01 (Step II) Dear Mr. Merson : On behalf of the City of Westminster, I would like to take this opportunity to comment on the above referenced project. I believe you and your Staff are fully cognizant of the City of Westminster ' s position and thinking pertaining to land treatment concepts . However , our City Council and City Administration are reluctant to conclude that the Northglenn Plan is a totally feasible , working project that achieves compliance with technical and economical concerns and criteria. The Negative Declaration prepared by your Staff which addressed several significant problems with the wastewater plan confirms our thinking in that the feasibility of this project is at best questionable . Westminster has significant concern that your office would recommend a project with the grant conditions actually being the prim- acy of an acceptable 201 study. It would appear to us the Negative Declaration is premature at this point and Northglenn should pursue completing a 201 study as all other projects in Region VIII are re- quired to do. The dynamics of the Northglenn proposal are commendable , but Westminster questions if the laws and regulations of the "Clean Water Act of 1977" as administered by EPA are being applied equally on completing 201 studies and funding a sewer system that doesn' t presently exist . One major concern not addressed in the Negative Declaration is the question of land treatment cost eligibility on this project when, in fact , the proposed treatment facility will meet the agricultural stream standard. We realize these stream standards are a "moving target" and will not be realized for at least 12-18 months with the recent delays realized by virtue of action taken by the Water Quality Control Commission on stream standards . Westminster objects to this Negative Declaration being offered prior to grant eligibility due to the magnitude and number of the -continued- 3031 West Seventy Sixth Avenue • 80030 • 303 429-1546 Letter to Alan Mersoii October 13 , 1978 Page Two grant conditions , which are , in fact , the heart of an acceptable 201 study. The delays and impacts generated as a result of the Northglenn concept are damaging the cities and consumers of the affected areas . Westminster formally requests that the major "nuts and bolts" issues of the Northglenn plan be fully resolved in the 201 plan and not be camouflaged in this Negative Declaration which should be an environmental issue . Our comments reflect an over view of a proposed plan which, on the surface , appears to "be whole" and offers significant salable and innovative techniques . However, as demonstrated in your Staff' s Negative Declaration, there exists numerous , significant issues and problems which cannot be easily resolved and, perhaps , some are insurmountable. Due to the short time-frame allowed to review and comment on the Negative Declaration, our comments have not addressed in detail the various concerns which the City of Westminster presently holds . Very truly yours , Vi June Mayor cc : Colorado Congressional Delegation Negative Declaration Mailing List Used by EPA • Phone 289 5801 C rry OF T ORNTON 8992 N. WASHINGTON ST., THORNTON, COLO. 80229 November 14 , 1977 Weld County Planning Commission 915 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Commissioners : In a continuing effort to keep you informed as to the applicability of the City of Northglenn' s request for an amendment to the South Platte 308 Plan, it is still the position of the City of Thornton that any decision at this time would be entirely premature. We are urging the Denver Regional Council of Governments to table the matter pending an answer to the attached technical points raised by Metro Sewer, the Water Quality Control Division and the D.R.C.O.G. staff. We think that the key to a decision lies in the technical aspects of the plan rather than a public relations approach. Sincerely, e—PRAA-1 ames C. Perry City Manager and Utilities Director /sk Enc. (1) Thornton' s comments on the Northglenn Agricultural Reuse Service Area Facilities Plan (2) D.R.C.O.G. Technical Review (3) Water Quality Control Division Technical Review (4) Metropolitan Sewage Disposal Technical Review 2\ ,r NGV R iz.;;/7 C '7Issiou r` v�YT d ,�y • Phone 289-5801 t.a 1 1 8992 N. WASHINGTON ST., THORNTON, COLO. 80229 October 19 , 1977 Planning Commission Weld County 915 - 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Commissioners : By this time, you have undoubtedly been subjected to quite a number of pros and cons to what is commonly re- ferred to as the City of Northglenn' s "agricultural reuse program. " This has arisen with regard to Northglenn ' s re- quest to be designated as a water management agency for a large portion of the northern suburban area comprising a part of the City of Thornton. Presently, Thornton owns the utility lines within the City of Northglenn and is obligated by contract to fur- nish utility services to the same. Recently, Thornton presented an offer to Northglenn to allow Northglenn under certain terms and conditions to purchase a part of the utility lines located within its boundaries . The Thornton Utilities Board rejected a counter-offer which Northglenn did submit and reiterated its original offer. This letter is not intended to get into the merits of Northglenn's plans nor discuss the reasons concerning Thornton' s offer to Northglenn. We wish to point out , however, that any sale of utility lines by Thornton is not a forced sale, as the Supreme Court recently ruled Thornton does own the lines within Northglenn. Thornton is trying to accommodate Northglenn in its offer, asking mainly that Northglenn limit itself to furnishing utility services within its own municipal boundaries and not get involved in the utility decision-making function of the City of Thornton. We realize that this is an intra-city problem at this time, not directly involving your agency; however, for your information, we have enclosed the offer by Thornton and subsequent counter-offer by Northglenn. Planning Commission Page Two October 19, 1977 Until some sort of solution or agreement is reached be- tween Thornton and Northglenn, we trust that your agency will continue to analyze any decision-making functions with regard to the northern suburban area in light of the actual facts ; i. e. , Thornton being the owner and operator of utility systems in the Thornton/Northglenn area. Sincerely, CITY OF THORNTON, COLORADO es CY:1)4n City Manager and Utilities Director KLB :ls cc : file Enclosures < i.--- J Jam'•;`` ` -..,.� �+• _ -` f �.,,1 \ rh • Plume (3u:1) CITY I `Y OF T ORN z ON 8992 N. WASHINGTON ST., THORNTON, »4 289-5rs(11 � � .�C. '�4a T • COLO. t+0.._, October 28 , 1977 • • Honorable Mayor $ City Council City of Northglenn , Colorado 10701 Melody Drive , Suite 313 Northglenn, CO 80234 Ladies & Gentlemen: - The City of Thornton would like to take this opportunity to comment on Northglenn ' s proposed amendment to the Lower South Platte 201 Facility Plan , entitled "Northglenn Agricultural Reuse Service Area Facilities Plan. " May we preface our re- • marks by stating that the City of Thornton is not against Northglenn ' s concept of total water management as set forth in their reuse scheme . This concept , however, is not a new idea, as evidenced by Alternative 14 of the original 201 Facilities Plan and other similar operating plans in the country and °f abroad. What Thornton is opposed to is the creation of ano- ther management agency which (1) has no immediate sewage treat- ment problems , as it is presently served under contract by the Metropolitan Denver Sewage Disposal District No . 1 ; (2) would be part of a viable and economical water management scheme under the proposed Alternate 14 recommended by the Board of Directors and Staff of MDSDD #1 ; (3) has a myriad of unan- swered technical and institutional problems ; and (4) is basing its entire program not on program of "regionalism" but on a "manifest destiny. " We shall address the inherent unanswered technical and insti- tutional questions as one , since we feel it is at times diffi- cult to distinguish one from another. 1 . The amendment addresses seven alternatives based upon the premise that it would not be cost effective for Northglenn citizens to remain within the Thornton Utilities service • area since they would be paying for a major part of Thorn- ton ' s expansion. If this is a major concern , then it seems reasonable that -one of the alternatives studied cer- tainly should have been related to remaining with the "status quo . " Honorable Mayor City Council City of Northglenn, Colorado Page Two • October 28 , 1977 c 2 . Under Northglenn ' s cover letter of July 20 to DRCOG , the proposed plan amendment ' s initial request addresses that Northglenn be ". . . designated a waste water management agency for the area contained within the City of North- glenn 's city limits . " However , it goes on to mention all areas in the lower Thornton service areas as labeled in the original 201 Facilities Plan. The City of Thornton , at this time , does not want any of its political boundar- ies included under Northglenn ' s management . Therefore , by Northglenn ' s opening request of management designation for their own political boundaries , Thornton would seem to have no objection. Yet , the plan amendment recommends Alternative No . 7 as being the most cost effective . The only alternative of the seven which assumes that North- glenn would manage its own boundaries is Alternative No . 4 . The proposed plan shows this alternative to be no more cost effective (using their method of analysis) than their Alternative No . 1 which they state is essentially the same as the Lower South Platte Facilities Plan Amendment No . 14 and assumes that the Thornton and Westminster flows will have to be nitrified at least part of the year. That is a false assumption which, if removed , would certainly make Alternative No . 14 more cost effective . 3. The plan amendment is based entirely upon an agreement with FRICO in which FRICO is placed in the "driver ' s seat" as far as implementation of the agreement is concerned . Even if Northglenn should develop and operate their own utilities system, its operation is dependent upon the good faith of the stockholders of FRICO. If they , at some per- iod of time , decide that Northglenn is not living up to its part of the agreement , they can terminate delivery of ditch water . This does not appear to be very firm ground on which to build a responsible utility. 4 . Title II Federal funding is earmarked for construction of waste water-related facilities . As pointed out in prior comments , Northglenn ' s utilities acquisition plan is large- ly due to the City of Northglenn not wanting to pay for Thornton ' s utilities expansion. Analysis of the typical annual residential utilities bill indicates that at least eighty percent of the bill reflects those costs associated with water delivery , not sewer collection. This request as management agency and for Federal funding certainly ap- • pears to be largely related to the acquisition (at least eighty percent) of a water service system. We cannot sup- port this when there are others , i . e . Brighton, who des- perately need Federal funds for their plant expansion and yet are considerably lower on the funding priority list . Honorable Mayor City Council City of Northglenn, Colorado Page Three October 28 , 1977 5 . Lastly, it is certainly beyond our understanding how an entity can be designated as management agency, yes even unto itself, based entirely on a concept . Regardless of what some people may lead one to believe , Thornton does not see itself and Northglenn any closer to successful negotiations over the water and sewer system within North- glenn ' s boundaries than they were upon the Supreme Court ' s latest decision favoring ownership by Thornton. Even if Northglenn were to duplicate the same system, they would have no one to serve since each and every Northglenn citi- zen is under a service contract with Thornton until 1988 . All comments made prior to this seem to be moot unless this acquisition agreement is worked out to Thornton ' s satisfaction. In summary, we feel that the question of management designa- tion, Federal funding and alternative review is entirely pre- mature until Northglenn has something to OWN , MANAGE AND OPER- ATE. Yours truly, CITY OF TH TON, COLORADO • James C. Perry t City Manager and Utilities Director CRP :ls cc : file • .•. `> if Phone ' gr�• g� p� A7 (30d) 289•5n01 C 1 y ®F THORNTON 8992 N WASHINGTON ST., THORNTON, COLO. 802_', October 17, 1977 Honorable Mayor Al Thomas City of Northglenn_ 10701 Melody Drive Suite 313 Northglenn, CO 80234 Dear Mayor Thomas: The Utilities Board of the City of Thornton has authorized and directed me to answer your letter of October 13, 1977, wherein the City of Northglenn set forth an offer to Thornton concerning its utility system, the terms of which were set forth in your letter. Thornton has designed its water and sewer utility on the assumption that it owned the portion which is located within the political boundaries of Northglenn. The Supreme Court recently held that this assumption was correct. Under the physical circumstances of owning and operating a single water and sewer utility there are parts of the physical plant located within the political boundaries of Northglenn which are essential to the proper service of these utilities to the people of Thornton. Our original offer was based upon these facts and the fact Thornton is trying to accommodate in seeing Northglenn have the opportunity to purchase such facilities as Thornton can reasonably dispose of. We see no way to negotiate around the existing situation. Your proposal does not. meet the physical fact situation. Your proposal also envisions the furnishing by Northglenn of some municipal utility services within Thornton. We see nothing between our two cities which calls for either city to necessarily furnish utility service to the other except as a matter of fact, Thornton is contractually bound to so furnish to Northglenn and "will honor those commitments. Under existing circumstances, we cannot accept your proposal and suggest you reconsider our original proposal of September 28, 1977. I will be glad to discuss the matter further with you but would like your final determination by November 16, 1977. e Honorable Mayor Al Thomas City of Northglenn Page Two October 17, 1977 / Our energies must be so devoted to other matters during the end of this year and during 1973, that we will not want to consider this matter if it has not been settled by November 16 . Sincerely, 'i wpb mes C. Perry ity Manager & Utility Director City of Thornton cc: Thornton Utilities Board Thornton City Council Northglenn City Council 4 , September 28, 1977 Honorable Mayor Al Thomas City of Northglenn 10701 Melody Drive Northglenn, CO Dear Mayor Thomas: The Utilities Eoard of the City of Thornton with the consent of its City Council has authorized Ine to submit the following offer to the City of Northglcnn concerning the water and sewer utility lines located within the City of Northglenn. Discussions have been held between your City Manager and myself and supportive staff concerning this question. Your staff has submitted what is commonly referred to as the Northglenn Water Management Plan. We have preliminarily reviewed the plan and have decided at this time to proceed with previous undertakings involving our utility system. Therefore, as Thornton has previously expressed, we wish to accommodate your desire to form your own utility system within your municipal boundaries; however, the Thornton. System must remain whole so as to provide our users with utility services. To accomplish an exact determination of what utility lines could be solo to Northglenn within its municipal boundaries and still keep the Thornton Utility System operable with no interruption in service to it, consultants must be hired to do a system' s analysis to a eou ately determine what may be of . h:, r �- ' h^lerr. giants to proceed w=th CIISOOSeQ ...__e�O�Cr 1 . ..__ the acauisiticn cf those linc7 may be disposed of as Thornton, the su S?5n , ^2^ must be deposited determined by _ _ to.., . in an escrow r.:cc^:'nt to r.ay t :.: coot of the following: 1 . -,nsul tints of Thornton ' s choosing to ar.terri.,c -+- z c actual may be bounda= es Er' t,.c.` - . - Cvste--. , Honorable Mayor Al Thomas City of Northglenn Page Two September 28, 1977 2. Such other lines and facilities that Thornton may not need but would be desirable to your system and therefore could be offered to Northglenn. 3. Those lines and facilities which Thornton would have to keep which may be located within the Northglenn municipal boundaries in order to keep the Thornton System whole or Northglenn could pay the cost to replace certain of these lines. 4 . The cost of the previous lawsuit which was recently decided by the Supreme Court must be reimbursed to Thornton. This cost includes consulting engineers and lawyers, Thornton has been billed for the same and the cost is readily ascertainable. The amount of $15:, 000 is considered as earnest money to pay the consultants as stated above. If the cost exceeds $150 , 000 Northglenn would be expected to pay the difference and if the cost was less Northglenn would be entitled to be reimbursed what was left in the account. The rest of the offer is hereinafter set forth as follows : 1 . As part of the disposition by Thornton and ac;uisition by Nortr fern, Northglenn would acree not to contract to sell, lease or ;;therwise dig::fsso cf any raw or treated • ..titer outside :ts n:uni cipa. boundaries or to furnish or treat ar.-: sewage for other than its own catizc-ns outside its corporate hsindar1es. ::o=th^lenn wc• ld a:-rce to . rant to Thornton :._:2h r:-‘-lc-.n : - :v r:-tided by TI-orntcr. , and ac• ? Y t u: ich Thornton_ to . • -t a '_ re.-, t _:._e to tin.::: within . a _ ' E t '1:y , - : ,. ..clean. Cf 7 -rsc. Thornton i : .I yo + C ::rse .:or` ;i:is,n Lt this is .n to . .1 .-Ir z--1- .•t •re .. rarer` - lre• i •.,y r..-' 1 . Honorable Mayor Al Thomas City of Northglenn Page Three September 28, 1977 3. If Northglenn would want Thornton to con- tinue to serve certain areas with utility service, said areas being located inside the Northglenn corporate limits, Northglenn would identify these areas within 15 days of the date of acceptance of this offer, so the consultants as stated above can study these areas to determine how this would affect the lines that were to be disposed of along the political boundaries. If there are such areas, it must also be agreed to by Northglenn that these areas would remain a part of the Thornton Utility System. 4. No water rights, water or sewage treatment facilities or water would be a part of this offer. 5. Thornton would agree to contract to continue to serve rater and sewer service until November of 1980, at rates to be determined by consul- tants, said consultants to be picked by Thornton. Whatever the rates are as determined by the consultants, Northglenn would agree to pay the difference in the present rate structure and what is determined should be the rate structure over and above what the users presently pay, on a quarterly basis. 6 . Northglenn must hold Thorntcn harmless for all present contracts the Thornton Utility Department has with users presently located within Northglenn. This may require some sort of approval by those users as our attorneys have not yet determined how this should be accc:-nli slleca, but when determined Northglenn mu:t obtain this approval and hcic: Tborr_te :irr(less fro-- any future litigation that -oul-1 arise. i . North^3 crn r-, st -2-7rc' to withdraw with pre- _ ., 1 cc '. `. .'�.. "_- t c= -)27- ___.'3u?t . 8. _:D_t h 1cnr. m:2_•' - 7r.r. its r'_^uest seeking - -• ' .-c_ that area cc-only r�fcr-- a to as the lower Thornton" a rca :r . a'rec o : c i . ,.7r- mararcment t..t _ T, 11 h ar y 7 -t, cr . -ncy for Honorable Mayor Al Thomas City of Northglenn Page Four September 28, 1977 property located within the municipal boundaries of Northglenn. It should be stressed here that while Thornton is making an offer to dispose of certain utility lines and facilities within the Northglenn municipal boundaries, in the future it wants Northglenn to under- stand that it should limit itself to utility problems within its own municipal boundaries. 9. If, after the consultants complete their studies, Northglenn does not agree with the ascertained costs of replacement of • facilities or the value of lines and facilities that Thornton will actually agree to dispose of, these two items may be the subject of binding arbitration. It should be understood that what can be submitted to arbitration is not what lines and facilities are to be disposed of by Thornton, as that determination is to be made by Thornton, but rather the value as ascertained by the consultants if disagreed by Northglenn may be submitted to arbitration upon the previously discussed terms between the councils. Those terms are that each City would select an arbiter with those two to select a third. The arbitrators must have at least ten years experience in the design, construction or operation of a utility system, must not have worked for either City within the last five years in any capacity, and must be a resicent of the state of Colorado. The results of the crbitees would be binding cn both cities. No other issues would be suhmittcd to arbitration. If Northglenn accepts the offer , it must be agreed that they pay the s_ :.eranc`c cost - 7 nud eter7"red by the consultants, agree to -�-:--r� _-::e the fa_•i lit , r sor offer. formally by and oft _ -:he om c c r„L:1 t e . r. �-.l C--..,)1 C O their won ;, a n d agto rev t-e arc:.'Y as c -'-,.. ? , :h.._ the cc:.:-,:l1tants or oree - _ i -e offer. Northglenn ., � � w 1 costs �JJU��1C.tC'G `y tit_ X53 , . - ., c..t 1„3L by agreeing to =- ..� � �-- to the final with the cons::_ .nts _.its, sits. e . . . L Honorable Mayor Al Thomas City of Northglenn Page Five September 28, 1977 decision whether or not to prccccd with the acquisition until 30 days from the date of the last consultant ' s report is completed. This offer must be responded to in writing to the Thornton Utilities Board by October 17, 1977, and if accepted must be confirmed by an ordinance of the City Council by the same date. • If the Northglenn response is rejection or non-action to this offer, then in that event any offer to sell utility lines located within Northglcnn should be considered by you as withdrawn as Thornton must continue to plan for its utility system and those people served by it, and cannot in proceeding with good utility management operation keep the negotiations open. Yo rs truly, nn /1 0:- �a L. / mes C. Perrf2117 ity Manager JCP:mlr cc: Northglenn City Council Thornton City Council Thornton Utilities Board 4 c. "�. • Cif �� 10701 MELODY DRIVE• NORTHGLENN, COLORADO 80234 • (303) 451-8326 OriRgienn January 25, 1979 Mr. Ed Wolfe Route 2, Box 195G Brighton, Colorado 80601 Dear Mr. Wolfe: Thank you for your copy of your letter to the Weld County • Planning Commission. I appreciate your concern regarding the effect the construction of our Wastewater Treatment Facility may have on your property, which you mentioned at the neighborhood meeting in Eastlake. You will be happy to know that the State of Colorado has informed Northglenn that the reservoir and dam will not change any flood plain designations. Flood insurance is required only in those areas so designated; neither you nor subsequent owners , should you be contemplating sale of your property, will be sub- ject to any such obligations. The construction is designed with seepage control as one of the prime considerations . Since Northglenn has an agreement with FRICO to deliver 110% of water borrowed, it is to our ad- vantage to prevent seepage losses. Three methods of seepage control will be utilized: 1. Compaction of impervious clay as the material which forms the bottom of the facility; this has been proven to be the most effective way to control seepage; 2. A cutoff trench has been included in the design. This trench is to be located under the embankments , and is to be filled with compacted clay materials to prevent the outward movement of water along the perimeter of the reservoir; and 3. To prevent seepage through the reservoir berm itself, an impervious hydraulic asphaltic concrete lining (HAC) will be used. This HAC lining will be leachec by a sand and gravel drain- age system to collect any seepage which might occur should any cracks develop in the HAC. All of this potential seepage water will be collected and returned to the reservoir, which will prevent damage to both groundwater and soil conditions in the area. • ALVIN B. THOMAS, Mayor Mr. Ed Wolfe . January 25, 1979 Page two • I hope this information will answer the questions which you raised. If you have any further questions , or we can supply you with additional information, please let me know. Yours truly,// Alvin B. Thomas Mayor City of Northglenn /sw • v ' , •e _ 10101 MELODY DRIVE, SUITE 313 • NORTHGLENN, COLORADO 80234 � / \ °Aill of = (303) 451.8326 _.,orfizglc;zia 4: October 14, 1977 James C. Perry, City Manager City of Thornton 8992 North Washington Street Thornton, Colorado 80229 Dear Mr. Perry: Councilmen James P. Dawson, Jr. , and Mary Ellen Kettelkamp were out of the city and thus unavoidably absent at the time of City Council action on Council Resolution CR-68, which approved an offer to the City of Thornton. I have been requested to advise you that both of them support the resolution and the offer, which may be considered as having unanimous aipport of the Northglenn City Council. Yours truly, • Stanle Bender City Manager SB: hs OFFICE OF.THE CITY MANAGER f5 Q • 10101 MELODY DRIVE, SUITE 313 • NORTHGLENN, COLORADO 80234 ofcifg ' - � > ��" (303) 451.8326 Jvrflk(c z October 13, 1977 -44 James Perry, City Manager City of Thornton 8992 North Washington Street Thornton, Colorado 80229 Dear Mr. Perry: Thank you for your letter of September 28 , 1977. I have reviewed the letter with our staff and Council, and the City Council of Northglenn has authorized the following offer to the City of Thornton: 1. Northglenn would acquire all right, title and interest, free of obligations and encumbrances, to the water and sewer lines, and attendant pump stations or storage facili- ties as are necessary for the City of Northglenn to operate as an independent utility system. Northglenn would not purchase water rights, water treatment facilities, or pump stations or storage facilities as needed by Thornton, as a part of this purchase. The boundary lines of such facilities are co- extensive with the city limits of the City of Northglenn. 2. Pursuant to a written contract containing the terms set forth herein, Northglenn will pay to Thornton $12 million in the following manner: (a) Northglenn will pay to Thornton $5 million as purchase price for said system once Northglenn commences op- eration of its utility system. (b) In addition, Northglenn will pay to Thornton $7 million over twenty years at the rate of $350 ,000 per year with the first payment due when Northglenn commences operation of its utility system. 3. Thornton will agree to cooperate with Northglenn in securing management agency designation for Northglenn's residents as set forth -in Northglenn' s DRCOG Clean Water Plan Amendment Request dated July 20, 1977 . 4 . Thornton will agree to assist Northglenn in secur- ing appropriate priority designation on the state grants pri- ority list. OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER James Perry October 13, 1977 Page two 5. Thornton will dismiss with prejudice any partici- pation in condemnation of FRICO water rights. 6. Thornton will continue to serve water and sewer service to Northglenn customers at the same rates charged to Thornton customers until Northglenn commences operation of its utility system. 7. Northglenn will agree to hold Thornton harmless from all present contracts the Thornton Utility Department has which obligate Thornton to provide water and sewer utility serv- ice to users located within the Northglenn corporate limits. Customer accounts , deposits and other claims would be adjusted between the cities pursuant to an accounting. 8. In addition to payments made pursuant to Para- graph 2, Northglenn will pay as additional consideration a maximum of $75, 000 for a joint study performed on behalf of the cities of Northglenn and Thornton, and of Farmers Reser- voir and Irrigation Company (FRICO) by the engineering firms of Sheaffer & Roland, URS Company and Hydro Triad. Said study shall be on the following conditions : (a) The study will be pursuant to a contract on behalf of each city and FRICO, where FRICO will not be obligated by the cost or results thereof. (b) The contract will be at the price set forth in proposals received from the team of engineering firms. (c) The contract will provide for completion of the study by written report from the three firms , with a minority report if necessary, 60 days from the date of the contract. (d) The contract will provide for the establishment of the best method of providing sewer services for Thornton- Northglenn-FRICO "Agricultural-Urban Regionalism. " Guidance for this report will be the Northglenn Pre-design Report, Northglenn DRCOG Clean Water Plan Amendment Request, North- glenn 201 Facility Plan, Alternative 14 of the Lower South Platte Facility Plan and other such plans as are deemed ap- propriate by the engineers . 9. If Thornton and Northglenn should agree to imple- ment the provisions of agricultural-urban regionalism, North- glenn will deduct from the amount to be paid under Paragraph 2 �• w James Perry October 13, 1977 Page three hereof the value accorded to Thornton by direct benefits re- ceived by virtue of Northglenn' s construction of the facilities set forth in the study which Thornton otherwise would have had to construct. 10. Northglenn agrees to grant to Thornton such ease- ments as may be needed by Thornton for underground utility service lines which Thornton may have to install from time to time within and across the City of Northglenn. 11. Thornton agrees to grant to Northglenn such ease- ments as may be needed by Northglenn for underground utility service lines which Northglenn may have to install from time to time within and across the City of Thornton. 12. If, as a result of the study, Thornton and North- glenn adopt a plan to implement agricultural-urban regionalism, of which Carpenter Dam is a part, Northglenn agrees to with- draw with prejudice the Carpenter Dam lawsuit. 13 . During the pendency of the contract between Thorn- ton and Northglenn each party agrees to promote the spirit of the contract to permit each city to develop its utility system without undue interference by the other. 14 . The contract between the cities will be confirmed by appropriate ordinances. Very truly yours, Gart-p• /J Alvin B. Thomas Mayor Add-3--C- /11$0 /SW • v 4 COUNCILMAN'S RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. No. CR-68 Series of 1977 Series 6f 1977 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Northglenn finds and determines that acquisition of the water and sewer lines located within the City limits is necessary and desirable in furtherance of the es- tablishment of a municipal water and sewer system; • NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY • OF NORTHCLENN, COLORADO, THAT: - The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager to submit to the City of Thornton an offer to purchase said water and sewer lines and related facilities for the sum of Twelve Million Dollars ($12,000,000) upon the terms and conditions set forth in the letter hereto attached and by this reference made a part of this resolution. The City Council of the City of Northglenn believes that such system will be in the best interests of both the citizens of Northglenn and the City of Thornton in the future. DATED, at Northglenn, Colorado, this /.3 day of , 1977. ,a,-„,„ 2- 1 ALVIN B. THOMAS Mayor ATTEST: • SHI EY WHIT City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: • CLa• CHARLES L. SHARP, JR. City Attorney 10-13-77 r s egg °I .',Jl Ortlglcnn 10701 Melody Dr., Suite 313 • Northglenn, Colo. 80234 • (303) 451-8326 n July 20, 1977 Mr. Don DeDecker, Chairman Denver Regional Council of Governments 1776 S. Jackson Denver, Colorado 80210 Dear Mr. DeDecker: As you, Mr. Farley and I discussed yesterday, Northglenn is hereby sub- mitting a formal request for a plan amendment to the DRCOG "Clean Water Plan" following recognized DRCOG procedures. The Proposed Amendment requests that Northglenn be designated immediately as a Management Agency in the Clean Water Plan. Provision is also made in the Proposed Amendment for the designation of Northglenn as a Manage- ment Agency for other areas in the future if this is proven to be desirable. As we agreed, the DRCOG staff will expeditiously process our plan amend- ment proposal so that a decision on our designation as a Management Agency can be made at the earliest possible date. Since ely, ,.44; 4: • Harold T. Hodges Mayor Pro Tem City of Northglenn HTH/bl Attachments (4) ;r - 77 Vi i'-fl '- ..7-77[ .17• " I! I_C I ' '' . . .: ,1 Li. r�, . tea. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS . CITY OF NORTHGLENN PROPOSED PLAN AMENDMENT TO DENVER REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERMENTS 208 CLEAN WATER PLAN I . Identification of Applicant City of Northglenn 10701 Melody Drive Suite 313 Northglenn, Colorado 80234 Phone: 451-8326 Attn: Stanley Bender, City Manager II . A list of which regional plans the applicant wishes to amend: 1 . Denver Regional Council of Governments Section 208 Clean Water Plan III . Description of proposed amendment 1 . Narrative description of proposed amendment The City of Northglenn requests that the Clean Water Plan be amended immediately to specify that the City of Northglenn is the designated wastewater management agency for the area con- tained within the City of Northglenn City limits. Facility Plans are currently being prepared by the Metropolitan Denver Sewage Disposal District No. I for the Lower South Platte Basin. The City of Northglenn is almost entirely located within Service Area No. I of the South Platte Basin. The Draft Facility Plan (June, 1977) recommends that Service Area No.I implement an agricultural reuse alternative for wastewater management. The City of Northglenn is also preparing a Facility Plan for Service Area No. 1 to determine the most cost effective approach for implementing an agricultural reuse alternative. Based upon the results of these facility plans , it may be con- concluded that the City of Northglenn should be designated as the wastewater management agency for the entire Service Area No. I. If this should occur, subsequent plan amendments proposals will be made. 2. Geographic Location Attached as Exhibit A is a map which outlines the key features of the proposed Plan Amendment. Management Agency designation for the City of Northglenn is requested immediately for Service Area A which corresponds to the City of Northglenn corporate limits. Service Area B may be considered for the future designa- tion for the City of Northglenn as a Management Agency based upon 2. Geographic location (cont. ) the results of the Facility Plans currently underway. 3. List of public agencies which applicant feels could be affected by the proposed amendment Metropolitan Denver Sewage Disposal District No. I 6450 York Street Denver, Colorado 80229 City of Thornton 8992 N. Washington Thornton, Colorado 80229 City of Westminster 3031 West 76th Avenue Westminster, Colorado 80030 City of Broomfield Garden Office Center Broomfiled, Colorado 80020 City of Brighton 36 So. Main Street Brighton, Colorado 80601 4. Applicant' s estimation of what effect the proposed amendment would have on the following if implemented: a. Physical Environment The effect of the proposed amendment would be an overall im- provement to the physical environment. The amendment would enable the City of Northglenn to proceed expeditiously with the implementation of its Land and Water Resources Management Program and be eligible for PL92-500 grant funds. This plan will integrate water, sewer and urban drainage planning with recreation, open space and agricultural planning. Through the recycling of wastewater a high level of treatment would be achieved, agricultural water resources will be preserved, and potential pollutants will take on a measurable value in the pro- duction of agricultural products. The designation of Northglenn as a management agency will facili- tate the development of a program which manages wastewater at its source with a minimum disruption to the physical environment. b. Soci-economic environment (1) Population: The City of Northglenn is entirely surrounded by other municipalities. Its future growth, therefore, is limited. The land and water resources management plan is based b. Socio-economic environment - population (cont. ) upon an ultimate development population of 42,500. This com- pares favorably and is within 10% of the DRCOG policy population projection of 38,600 for the year 2000. (2) Employment: The designation of Northglenn as a management agency will not directly impact upon major employment patterns and opportunities in the Denver metropolitan area. Implemen- tation of the Land and Water Resources Management Program, however, will help to preserve agricultural water resources, land and employment. Agricultural employment also creates jobs in a variety of other sectors such as manufacturing, transpor- tation, wholesale trade, services , and others. c. Public services and facilities (1) Low and moderate income housing: Economic projections indi- cate that the implementation of the Northglenn Land and Water Resources Management Program will save between $70 and $160 per household per year over alternative systems. These savings will ease the burdens on low and moderate income housing. (2) Water Supply: The proposed program will assure the citizers of Northglenn a reliable, higher quality water supply. It will also help preserve the agricultural water supplies of the region for agricultural use. (3) Sewage Disposal : The program will provide treatment of sewage and urban storm runoff in a manner consistent with the 1985 no discharge goal of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amend- ments of 1972 (PL92-500). (4) Park and Recreation Facilities: The plan has been developed as an integral part of the City's park and recreational facilities plan. The urban stormwater reservoir will be an asset to the City' s Stonehocker Park. d. Government finances The City of Northglenn on July 12, 1977 passed a $31 million general obligation bond issue. This bond issue is sufficiently large to finance the entire Northglenn water management program without federal or state assistance. The bonds will be retired from the system revenues. Applications are currently being made for federal and state grants for the wastewater portion of the system. The implementation of this program, however, is not contingent upon the receipt of such grants. IV. Explanation of the Rationale for the Proposed Amendment 1. Anticipated Benefits of Amendment to Applicant This amendment will give regional recognition to the Northglenn Land and Water Resources Management Program and officially incorporate it into the CRC0G Clean Water Plan. The City has been developing this plan over the last two years. A perpetual agreement has already been signed with the Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company for the purposes of agricultural reuse of wastewater. Engineering pre- design studies have been completed for the program and it has been found to be feasible and cost effective. The citizens of Northglenn approved a general obligation bond issue for $31 million dollars to finance the entire cost of the project. Designation of Northglenn as a Management Agency will assure Northglenn control over wastewater and urban storm runoff resources which is crucial to the perpetual water exchange agreement between Northglenn and the Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company. 2. Anticipated Benefits of Amendment to the Denver Region By integrating water, sewer and urban drainage planning with recrea- tion, open-space, and agricultural planning, Northglenn has adopted a comprehensive approach to the management of its land and water resources. The plan will meet both the 1983 and 1985 goals of PL92-500 including stormwater management. The Northglenn plan is flexible and it can be expanded into a regional system if it is later proven to be desirable. Northglenn is currently conducting a 201 Facility Plan to identify the opportunities for other areas such as the City of Thornton to join in such a plan. The plan serves as a model for rural-urban cooperation. This compre- hensive approach not only saves water, but has transformed a seeming liability into a distinct asset. By recycling water, potential pol- lutants take on a measurable value in the production of agricultural products. V. Supportive Material Attached is a copy of the three volume predesign report for the Northglenn Water Management Program. This report describes in detail the basis for the plan and the facilities required for implementation. V .._� ' 7millIffiC W -54. @\ �� \'tk ' l''':''''N'''' \ a�� 'ZP �� e I" - -', �N \ a'k'' \4% "v k - ' b' ......::. •\' \ik t''t y ‘\ %k \\ '•••,.,. L., 1 r_ffti ,, . I) `S.','s I ( \ , , ....N a' 4wr 1 Ream a','. i ��- .-, - I x„�c•i _y l ,...me=3,._ , ...k„ta-C.-:-"... :::::II i .; - i.-:ll . k • %v,----c\ ' I. J ;•r t -1 6.k :•., -I- _}---� \� y icy a _ ' `` ce Lk'--=---►1.� V t \ d 1 • i 1 . \\ ? . . • 1 • RICHARD D. LAMM i Governor (-e d • C.J. KUIPER * : 1`/�1 *' * State Engineer * 1876 q" DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman Street-Room 818 Denver,Colorado 80203 Administration(303)839-3581 Ground Water(303)839-3587 January 9, 1979 Mr. Chuck Cunliffe Assistant Zoning Administrator Department of Planning Services 915 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 . Re: Case No. SUP-378:78:30 City of Northglenn Dear Mr. Cunliffe: This is to acknowledge receipt of your request that we review the Special Use Permit application for Wastewater Treatment and Storage Faci- lities from the City of Northglenn. We have no objections to the agricultural reuse concept that is being proposed by the City of Northglenn. The State Engineer's Office does, however, have some concern about the ability of Northglenn to obtain sufficient water resources to provide the replacement water needed to FRICO to insure that the agricultural reuse plan is viable. The sources of water identified on page 10 of their report for the purpose of providing replacement water are of question- able value . The State Engineer's Office has denied the deep well permit appli- cations and the storm water and irrigation return flows to be collected in a reservoir to be located on Grange Creek would be stored under a junior water right which would be subject to administration in summer and fall. Also, a plan for augmentation or exchange must be approved by the Division Water Court to allow the operation of the agricultural reuse concept. The applicant has not submitted, to our knowledge, a plan to the Water Court. We recommend that Weld County not issue the special use permit until the City of Northglenn can present additional discussion concerning the depend- ability of the replacement water sources and have also obtained approval of a plan for augmentation or exchange from the Water Court. • k• Mr. Chuck Cunliffe -2- January 9, 1979 In addition, the City will have to obtain approval of the plans and specifications for construction of the reservoir embankment and appurtenant facilities from this office prior to construction. At this time, the design is in the preliminary phase and we have not reviewed the design at this time . Very truly yours, . r. Jeris A. Danielson eputy State Engineer JAD/RLS:mvf ti CZ) JAN 1979 N� rn RECEIVED u'1 cp Weld Coady 7 MEOW Coaalssinsc ti ti "4. 0444C494A0 OF•Co RICHARD D LAMM * � - � * JOHN W. ROLD GOVERNOR * ,N r * Director 1846 COLORADO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 715 STATE CENTENNIAL BUILDING-1313 SHERMAN STREET DENVER,COLORADO 80203 PHONE (303)839-2611 December 28, 1978 Weld County Planning Department 915 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Department Members: RE: CASE NO. SUP-378: 78:30, SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND STORAGE FACILITIES We have reviewed the plat plan and supporting information for the proposed wastewater treatment and storage facilities. The proposed site appears to be quite suitable from a geologic standpoint as the natural bedrock in the area is relatively impervious. Seepage losses will be further minimized by the proposed clay and asphalt liners. We recommend that selection and placement of all embankment and liner materials be supervised by qualified geotechnical personnel so that design densities will be achieved. Due to the height of the proposed embankments, the Dam Safety section of the Colorado Division of Water Resources must review the plans and specifications before final approval of this project can be given. If we can be of further assistance, please contact our office. Sincerely, #71,24./PLLe...) James N. Price Engineering Geologist JNP/ba cc: Land Use Commission 1b79 OO CQ [gel/ in � Co rlanning CnaMl.sloe ti GEOLOGY STORY OF THE PAST . . . KEY TO THE FUTURE STATE OF COLORADO Richard D.Lamm,Governor DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES GO1ARAbO DIVISION OF WILDLIFE bb Jack R. Grieb, Director J, 6060 Broadway gk0F` Denver, Colorado 80216 (825-1192) P.O. Box 2287 Fort Collins, CO 80522 January 30, 1979 Mr. Chuck Cunliffe Assistant Zoning Administrator Department of Planning Services 915 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Mr. Cunliffe: The Division of Wildlife has reviewed the Special Use Permit application for the Northglenn Return Flow Facility and finds no objection to the proposal. We are assuming there will be no major influences on either sport game or nongame wildlife. Sincerely, EugeP. Cook Northeast Regional Manager EPC:cac ti 1979 �; RECEIVE® c"t N Weld touo9y f, Um-Assign X6191 L6 g' • DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Harris Sherman, Executive Director • WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Sam Caudill, Chairman Michael Higbee, Vice Chairman • Jay K.Childress, Secretary • Jean K.Tool,Member • Vernon C.Williams,Member • Thomas Farley, Member • Roger Clark, Member • Wilbur Redden,Member J >"kas .F • L • • -- T i LT 4210 E. 11TH 6N/ENUE DENVER 6O'22O PHONE 32O-8333 June 25, 1979 = CERTIFIED MAIL No.P03 8276305 ill Mik,, =-4.. k'- - Ms. Mary Ann Feuerstein Weld County Clerk P. 0. Box 959 Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Ms. Feuerstein: The enclosed package relating to the City of Northglenn's proposed construction of a wastewater treatment and Storage facility to be located in Adams & Weld County, is being presented to the public for comment. This Division requests that a copy be posted and made available for public inspection in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder for a period of thirty (30) days from the date notice of public comment is published in the Ft. Lupton Press on June 28, 1979. It is also requested that any comment relating to said project and received by the County Clerk be forwarded to the Colorado Department of Health, Air Pollution Control Division, 4210 East 11th Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80220. Yours very truly, A. C. Bishard, P.E. , Chief Stationary Sources Section JP/md Air Pollution Control Division Enclosure vkle4 • COLORADO DEPARTMEUT OF HEALTH 4210 EAST 11TH AVENUE • DENVER, COLORADO 80220 • PHONE 388-6111 .Anthony Robbins, M.D., N.P.A. Executive Director October 27, 1977 f • Mr. Richard P. Lundahl • City of Northglenn . • First National Bank Building, Suite 313 10701 Melody Drive Northglenn, Colorado 80234 . RE: Northglenn Facilities Plan Dear Mr. Lundahl : Thank you for the opportunity to comment on Volume four of the Northglenn Water Management Plan and I apologize for not being able to attend the October 31 , 1977, public hearing. The Division staff concurs with the reuse concept upon which Northglenn developed its plan, therefore, the following comments pertain to foreseen problems and technical questions. 1 . The first sentence in raragraph three, page IV-12 is not correct. The 1000 gpd/inch/mile I/I figure is a rule-of-thumb, only, and the cost-effectiveness must be substantiated. Further, the Lower Platte plan showed no excessive I/I, but Table IV-5 shows very low BOD5 and suspended solids values . Normal minimum values would run around 200 mg/1 assuming 100 gpcd flow and based upon your 90 gpcd (page IV-10) flow, the raw wastewater BOD5 and suspended solids values should be approximately 225 mg/1 . This tends to indicate an extraneous source of water and the situ- ation should be clarified. Further, on pace IV-4 is the statement - that the "condition of the collection system will be established as a part of the Step II program". With the above questions, it is felt that the condition should be established now. Additionally, Table IX-2 lists design BOD5 and suspended solids values as 175 mg/1 which is not consistent with the reported values. Please clarify. 2. The full paragraph on page V-5 references "a proposed set of stand- ards for regulating the quality of effluent applied to agricultural land" being considered by the State and shown in Table V-1 . We are not aware of "effluent standards" as presented in Table V-1 as being considered at this time. We would appreciate a reference on this item or an appropriate wording change. Page 2 Mr. Richard P. Lundahl October 278 1977 3. On pages VI-9 and 10, phasing is discussed advantages e of the phasing is justified • through the statement, "The principal implementation alternatives are that ethe remove uncertaintiea a�soeiated diately construct facilities in face of with finalizing the necessary institutional arrangements." If the institutional arrange�,.ents can not be �hus,hen enly part�;uestionsof arehe recommended alternative can be p raised as to the cost-effectiveness oft must be made prior his approach. leeel plan hat institutional and technical arrangt approval . Necessary arrangements which must be finalized include: a. Compliance with 208 plan including management agency designation. b. Aquisition of necessary sewer lines there is no ste o }l wastere is ewater available to treat. Presently, Northglenn to treat. Costs for line construction or a;uisition should be detailed in- residential cost figures. c. Complete all legal requirementslitigationdue to use I0 water. condemnationour understanding that this The water must be available foruse,otherwise the l tihescost-effective analysis is not representative of d. Reach agreement with Metro Denver Sewage Disposal District #1 on incorporation of tneLe,feroPe eaattPlan and the Northglenn Plan into one plan for t e. Reach agreement so that maximum water exchange is provided, irrespective of the institution involved. 4. Numerous items on the cost analyses are either missing or not clear. a. The value of reuse water ha a� assumed ddy and verified. toe $1 ,500/acre-foot. This needs to be developed b. Unit items should be shown in the cost effective analysis of all alternatives . Only total costs are shown. c. We question the cost effectiveness of lining the Bull Canal as included in alternatives one and four. d. Since Westminster is strongly and considering should include total � gthose and reuse, alternatives one, four items and delete biological nitrification and breakpoint chlorination. Appropriate cost adjustTents should be s. Also including storage costs and water supply because of storage the amount of exchangeable water should be the same. rage j Mr. Richard P. Lundahl October 27, 1977 e. Since this project involves stornwater collection and treat- ment, a large portion of the costs will not be grant eligible. This cost allocation should be presented in the alternative analysis as specified by PRII 77-4 and should be consistent • with the requirements of PRM 76-3. f. Since part of the recommended alternative would include sewer line costs, these costs should be included as an actual imple- mentation cost. g. A full breakdown of costs, monthly charges and tap fees should be made so that the basin residents will know exactly what their individual costs will be. 5. The various alternatives should be ranked quantitatively for all comparison items . Additional items to be considered .in rankings include such things as reliability, flexibility, energy require- ments, cultural resources and aesthetics . 6. The Bull Canal is "Waters of the State" and, therefore, a discharge to the canal would have to meet secondary effluent standards. The treatment of wastewater in alternatives two, three, part of five, six and seven involves aerated lagoons and holding reservoirs . We do not have any data from Colorado which indicates aerated lagoons can consistently meet secondary effluent standards for suspended solids without solids removal units or some method of series operation with phased loading. In addition, the aerated lagoon discharge will be to a storage reservoir which appears during late summer would be organically loaded above normal oxidation pond loading rates based upon pounds of BOD5/acre. We know that oxidation ponds can not meet the 30 mg/1 suspended solids standard consistently. In 'addition, runoff to the reservoir from the 3,200 acre water- shed would produce an additional organic loading. - Because of the above we must have additional justification for the proposed treatment system verifying that it will work. We will be awaiting a combined Northglenn-Lower South Platte Facilities Plan along with public comments. Very truly yours , WATER QUALITY CONTROL DIVISION Ronald G. Schuyler, P.E , Chief Technical Services Section RGS:emf cc: Hormberg, EPA or Foto yy FCC G • 1818 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 4210 EAST 11TH AVENUE • DENVER, COLORADO 80220 • PHONE 320-8333 Frank Traylor, M.D. , Executive Director DATE: February 2, 1979 SUBJECT: NON-STATE ASSISTANCE REVIEW AND COMMENTS TO: Chuck Conliffe Weld County Dept. of Planning Services 915 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 PROJECT TITLE: City of Northglenn, Special Use Permit for Waste- Water Treatment & Storage Facilities STATE IDENTIFIER: Case Number SUP-378: 78: 30 COMMENTS DUE: January 16, 1979 COMMENTS: Water Quality Control: This application will be required to go through the site application and NPDES Permit processes within the Division. The Water Quality Control Division District Engineers and Permit Section will review the application when it is submitted and will make comments directly to the City of Northglenn. Air Pollution Control: Although we agree that there are air quality benefits to be gained from preserving land for agricultural or other open space purposes we do not believe that this preservation itself will result in an improvement in air quality along the front range; nor that it can be stated that the ambient air quality standards will be met as a result. Radiation & Hazardous Wastes: Solids disposal (mentioned on p. 14) is acceptable provided guidelines, rules, and regulations established by the State and EPA are indeed complied with. This item will be included in the NPDES permit. �� F46' (. Ec R 1979 0 n qa �%e�dCo v4 - �\eQs Name, Title l�'0Z6L8L Micki Barnes, Program Administrator SOC-3, Jan 79 J��SED STgT�s C� " Yz A UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY s\o2 lq<pROSE<' REGION VIII V, 1860 LINCOLN STREET DENVER COLORADO 80295 DEC 8 1978 REF : 8W-WP Mr. Ed Dunbar, Chairman Board of Weld County Commissioners P.O. Box 758 Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Mr. Dunbar : Thank you for your letter in response to the Negative Declaration for the Northglenn Wastewater Treatment Project. We recognize that your review will not be completed until Northglenn submits to the Board plans and specifications for the project. We do not interpret your remarks to mean that we should not proceed with a grant to pre- pare plans and specifications. We stated in the Negative Declaration that we will not make a Step 3 grant to construct the proposed facili- ties until we have received clearance from Weld County. Sincerely yours, n on 7 egi Administrator cc: Ron Schuyler Terrence L. Trembly co 1�gp6�99��y�� RZCZ �� IVED „2.1 Plg®afg belly cry ` Motropo!i «.f Duriver Jovia e ,r•-•. .‘ ,7. O1-_- H Otstrict No.. 1 02 ,. - .. C __ rt. ,F:� ._titre• S)".C) '• r :. '.. ''� -r . Fichard c h a r d P. Lundahl �t ;Utn��n �'i tv of _a)i-thalr`nn Pi rst National ark Pl... . , : C__ . -_:13 1f.7'l *.eief'y Drive ';r t hcrlenn, Colorado Pr2-',4 P7: Northa1 .r: A7rl --'}it', ral :,c .:=•-, :-C-r:'icu ,.rea racil, t Ilan -)c•:�r '•r . Lundahl : -t-' f --c the Mc'- o r',. aTc- D-; sti ,ct ..as r :e..e the ocu:le::• t i - .� (-,r hrf 1cn `�n�:gr? Service ea : -.:-.: lit,- Plan c.atl f1 7.'1r�u st - c� l n c Area l ', r, t,ls c:rcu.'':ent- i - VJe u_ aE, ,1 +._ . ?t'. _ . ' •t ..1 it •rill- ht- - _ - - tat' •.: , ; c : e a rir.- c' r '-_�E andUflhiSh('r. _•1 final fora- t._ _ - nt- 1 07 i . Ti - ' : :,a1 ru1,or r` : :,e a. t ,per 31 , - . ict -)aof o•r1 : ; r•- o: : ' i,o,.:', - -, uti-1 Platte a- L rc? ��i Yect s � � . _. . . :i li _ ^Plan . The Distract 'r:.f_: s '. ao : .ilt-•., In -reli''T'_nary Co-'- � - r h• Cr ,- lcr, c:,c� 7r-----.21 :.rte: i s will be . r: _.. . egt-1 car.:, � � '� ... 1 - •_rc.-er.t -. at the r-;uhl _c Lr•arir- it. _ ! k) 1_i rst' .. c;+,..- n: n.e r.= ' t c`..t•7 r ,:Y::=:tiVr.": it ' • Fa- , sc'., ., as - .1 -f' iit:—' iL ::._ Lc.:...-1-.'I- c: . _h rl:lt tr' 1-- a- 7i -_ :: 4. - Plan .. _ ie ] oi'_ ',l•w' r. C , ,T -rtc .- . - . ( . �he se-on altern_ ♦ iv• s r-e -::r .. _ __ 1 e :- -;,--rt. - 'no C�l::.ai'i � : ' : f '1 a1terri�1t1V._ �; wait:t c. '" i . c. 1 , '' . .._c toc 1 ---- . '.-,-, exchanc t. =haula F.e c•. _:cal c _ _. . _ 1 c'_ :na . 1 ' . -•t _o water ..'_ir'- r 1 - y)E'nr' __ r t r = ;, ( _ _ 1:::- the _ to r rl c: -1 Vt._ . ) - :1 :-_1 . 1 _ '_ 1, . ri a=:'-)c : :'- '1 - : _. . . " shnul.. not no re:,; rc-.. =f - . . -. t.t rn_, .: ' . - : c • _-1 _••^ water exchanue 'iou _. .-c c.. 1 .:1- .. • - . ' •;ce c:r~,i t al and t r - - .-,y, :t •f c ••- ' • .. he ec on, •:ric _ . •31 : ' - • , - -, ' -c tht- can:l , t: :r: r _ i' l '' i1 :e or the . - . - e c t ":1'.-11- (:::1/4.: a • ':r . Pich; r ] P. Lt:r:dahl • '.cto F•!" 13 , 1977 • ; age h•-.'c - At least n unrti •r :r. -• t .. '.'i" i::tne'_ Cinch Inter- ce:?tor should he Incicc e,', 1,. r'.. l.e: _e VII . - The c3oit.a' cr._ _ the • 3tc.tier.s in the cost esti- mate for A] -_erg ..•_ _ •_ % :I s c•.:. The analysis Of the s=even a] t;or :at,:' ntI]ci I,t> _ ;i,c tht- Lower South Platte Facility Plan et-,F'" -ienk.i -_ t^rsn I'UrT Station in a cc':t,par a sO4t thc c ::,er pu1':T, stations if the other costs .,re _•n 1 :]1 ; t ? �', tea•�= ' The rc-- ainin cc �e.., =c _ �cc.: ' ~ . , r• fe' to the eccnn:,iic cor:,arisen. - Tne T% ]ti>i 1C t'•ti'_'}.1 _ It .C:, rc, _..1n the south Platte i'ICI.. i- . Plan show,_ :, .t:l_ c ( ; '' ! t in"'i `c' wastewater treat - ment lagoons . 'r..e n:31 rc should docu'-,cnt the public acre:%ta:.ce cf t.1.. _:reTC .n ; ._:t_`•oc,ns . - It is -_;1 esticn3h] e :•:r.ct:- r rr -:ao:-zcated n.r o stations o` the size recu rcd lAot:lJ be acce:'t-lair' ..c' Iona-tcrr Dub- lie works rro'lcc: . - The report does not prese.. c a con':riri _on of the reliability of mult: Y.l e. ;_:1:1•' sta sic... '-2_-ur.- or.c station. (Related to this is the 6 cot r-_1 :iplc versus _in.,le nt!r'r nu ) without coin- any cost analys_:s but c r_` _ _ic'- n the effects of the above co•-o1ettt.- it aP'. ear.. all T.._ :l Wit_ '.rL t��C s:rc.al�: cost ar :c'::ir.p tc, - the same a:' -o'- • T:. -'st. r: _ t . ei encc_= should he be- Cc!^c .. er - .aced . . I r - .:ii.. Therefore t:e 1*/-): . _ •t 1 _t r;ob t'' "r, , ..s. ' ; ?a.. social reasons . Th - - i_ ant. aIi ev al a- t_ 1 c.n th:dol oat• whit r than. cost. - lC C�nE i'3. tone o t_h.. t:r ,- _ :. ? t C i re- c„ _ ,.- cr , �.,,r, .1 a'. _ ` i+ t'' t�•1', . '. r.. _ _ • , • - - . . The re -`•- I?C•.._ - • . . a: r,-'rpartisa, , c--e - '. hr .•t , . rc : :an be ;o: ified c ;,_1 t .,e c:CCe 't.• :_i`• ._!1 • !1,): -" rl•__'t_' CC i f p` 1LL:t • ! /1 - • P•.• : ;. f 71 t • • ' • D2rni''r P?q;oi »>�r ,•Ilrl r,, r.. .,r r I r p:r•r ( t Council of EL. � a-. � .�•'f \•• ti•� GOV C'inr ncnis 303,ita October 26, 1977 - - 7 -; J 7 3 ' II Lei < o Y�;J;tN tO The Honorable Harold Hodges Northglenn City Councilman 10263 North Pecos Northglenn, CO 80221 Dear Harold: Council staff has been reviewing your request for designation of the City of Northglenn as a management agency under the provisions of the 208 Clean Water Plan. The purpose of this review is to formulate a recommendation to Council on the request for plan amendment. Upon review of the Northglenn "201 Study" submitted in support of your request, staff has prepared a number of technical comments relative to additional information necessary to insure compatibility between your study and the MDSDD;;1 Lower South Platte Facility Plan. These comments have been forwarded to Dick Lundahl for consideration. The compatibility of these two reports is necessary in order that a determination can be made as to the "best alternative" for implementation in this portion of the Lower South Platte basin. In addition to the need for compatibility between the two reports , we have identified a number of issues which appear to be institutional in nature and not appropriately addressed within the context of a 201 facility plan. Resolution of these issues , however, appear to us to be necessary for the implementation of the City's proposal irrespective of a "best alternative" determination on technical grounds . Designation of the City of Northglenn as a management agency would appear to be moot if these issues cannot be reasonably expected to be resolved. At the present time, staff has little information on the likelihood of such resolution. In order to assist us in making our recommendation, we respectfully request Northglenn's response to these matters . First, the Northglenn system relies upon "borrowing" water from FRICO for municipal use and returning this water plus an additional 10% to FRICO for irrigation purposes . It is our understanding that Northglenn will not own any continued ' Council Officers Fi•cullvoComml"e• _ Don De ....•.r ..• i n - h.,r J.Yu,PM., , Y!•II Jr.... •.5 .i •.. h. ti . 1 ,•...in V( 1 l t.I.1.7n Chores A 1 i' v,....t.r'mo•, e.t J •. r, Jotdit. C.r'•i d.. 111 r'a;r•.P October 26 , 1977 Page two of the water. The ownership will remain with FRICO. The water Northglenn proposes to borroN is currently under condemnation proceedings by the City of Thornton. The outcome of the proposed condemnation by the City of Thornton is not clear nor can the timing of an ultimate decision be anticipated . It appears that if the City of Thornton should successfully condemmm the water and secure it for municipal use , implementation of the Northglenn proposal would be impossible. Secondly , the City of Thornton owns all of the water distribution and wastewater collection lines within the City of Northglenn. Thornton has offered to sell these facilities to the City of Northglenn. These distribution and collection facilities are required by Northglenn if it is to realistically implement its proposal. As we understand it, there has been an exchange of offers between the two cities concerning the sale of the lines , but the eventual outcome of the negotiations is unclear. At best, conclusion of the negotiations is several months away . Successful conclusion of the negotiations must occur before Northglenn can implement its proposed system . Finally , as we understand it, the City of Thornton provides service to customers within the City of Northglenn under individual contracts with each customer. Further, that these contracts require that the customers of the Thornton system use only that system until 1988 . Prior to implementation of the proposed Northglenn system, this contract issue must be resolved between the two cities . Please provide to us an indication of how the City of Northglenn intends to resolve these matters together with your best estimate as to when resolution will be achieved. At present, it is our belief that these questions must be adequately addressed in order for Council to make a responsible decision on your request for amendment of the 208 Clean Water Plan. S incerely, • 0,;7 Robert D. arley Executive Director Denver Regional Council of Governments rr cc: William Korbitz , Manager, Metro Denver Sewage Disposal District 1 James Perry , City Manager, Thornton Steve Garman, City Manager, Westminster - C0UNC/� O, �°� c DENVER REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS cc cc 2�O �y=m7 1776 SOUTH JACKSON STREET . DENVER, COLORADO 80210 • 758-5166 August 19, 1977 Mr. Gary Fortner, Planning Director Weld County P.O. Box 459 Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Mr. Fortner: Enclosed is a package of materials concerning a proposed amendment to the Denver Regional Clean Water Plan submitted by the City of Northglenn. Your comments as an interested and affected agency are requested. In accordance with the adopted DRCOG plan amendment procedure, the proposed amendment will be reviewed by the Citizens Advisory Committee, Regional Planning Advisory Committee and the Water Resources Advisory Committee. A formal public hearing will be held on this amendment prior to Council action. Please contact me orJack Hibbert if you have any questions. Sincerely, 62:46 David A. Pampu Assistant Director for Ng101�1717? ? r\\ Program and Planning 4efr, rl r Cell enclosure ^ tk COUNCIL OFFICERS DON DE DECKER Chairman JAMES J NOLAN Vice Chairman WILLIAM THORNTON,Secretary-Treasurer ROBERT D FARLEY Ececunte Director EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE JOHN P MURPHY° CHARLES A PITTS•° WILLIAM H McNICHOLS JR ROBERT F CLEMENT JOHN G CAMPBELL DON DE DECKER Boulder County Commissioner Arapahoe County Commissioner Defiler Mayor Jefferson County Commissioner Adams County Commissioner Lakewood City Councilman •Chairman **Vice Chairman DpVCO Denver Region m.il 1776 South Jackson Street Council of :Z: 0802m Governments iviEivIURANDUM TO: AGENCIES LISTED BELOW FROM: Dwight Heffner, A-95 Coordinator DATE: November 28, 1977 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR LOCAL AGENCY REVIEW OF FOLLOWING PROJECT: NO: PNR/469-77 APPLICANT: City of Northglenn TITLE: Wastewater Treatment Works The Denver Regional Council of Governments is in receipt of a project notification for the project captioned above. Enclosed you will find a summary description and other relevant materials recently received from the applicant. You are requested to review the proposed project in terms of its compatibility with the plans , programs and objectives of your jurisdiction or organization. Please use the enclosed LOCAL AGENCY COMMENT FORM to reply to this review request. If we do not hear from you within two weeks from the date shown above, we will assume that your office has no objections to the proposed project. Please call on us if you have any questions concerning the review or need assistance in obtaining additional information about the proposed project to support your review or comment. COMMENTS REQUESTED FROM THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES: Adams County Planning Department Weld County Planning Department Jefferson County Planning Department A6-7— " Boulder County Planning Department \ �� Broomfield Planning Department ;� • Denver Planning Office �CEj VA..-- Federal Heights Planning Department Thornton Planning Department Westminster Department of Community Development l;= Tri- County Health Department ='� Jefferson County Health Department cc: Steve Ellis , Colorado State Division of Planning Enclosures: PNR and Comment Sheet OKtcets Executive Committee Don- De[ecker • pro r^»r, .ohr f Murphy Chairman WI!'am H McNichols .r ^ us , ,ioIir, ',e Chair an Charles A Pitts Vice Chairman James J Nolan Ar'r • inorr4ur SecreTor, ensurer John G Campbell WdUam Thornton hcne'i G farIe Executive Lueotor Robert F Clement MEMORANDUM November 28, 1977 Page 2 Boulder City-County Health Department The Hon. John Campbell, Chairman, Adams County Commissioners The Hon. Jack Murphy, Chairman, Boulder County Commissioners The Hon. Robert Clement, Chairman, Jefferson County Commissioners The Hon. June Stelnmark, Chairman, Weld County Commissioners The Hon. Walter Spader, Mayor, Broomfield The Hon. Lester M. Bauer, Mayor, Federal Heights The Hon. Anthony Richter, Mayor, Thornton The Hon. Vi June, Mayor, Westminster Metro Denver Sewage Disposal District Urban Drainage & Flood Control District Steve L. Garman, Manager, Westminster James Perry, Manager, Thornton David Hawker, Manager, Federal Heights George DiCiero, Manager, Broomfield Thornton Water Department Westminster Water (Sc Sewer Department Broomfield Water & Sewer Department LOCAL AGENCY REVIEW \ PNR/469-77 #- Please return your comments to Dwight Heffner by: December 12 , 1977 r Applicant: City of Northqlenn Contact: Stanley Bender, CLty Manager Address: 10701 Melody Drive Northglenn, Colorado 80234 Phone No. 452-8326 Project: Wastewater Treatment Works COMMENTS: (ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEET IF NEEDED) LOCAL AGENCY BY: NAME SIGNATURE TITLE DATE DRCOG MS-3-14/76 NON-STATE ASSISTANCE 1-2 STATE IDENTIFIER 3-13 CARD TYPE /'�®�®� /� ®O CLEARINGHOUSE I.''�-22DATE ZSC'D. APPLICANT 28-72 City of Northglenn, Colorado\ '1 7t7LI.D. 73.80 ADDRESS 10701 Melody Dr. , Northglenn, Colorado 80234 CONTACT PERSON&PHONE Stanley Bender, City Manager 303-452-8326 PROJECT TITLE 15 80 02 NORTHGLENN WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS PROJECT DESCRIPTION • Refer to Attachment "A" FEDERAL FUNDS MATCHING FUNDS OTHER FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS 15 22 STATE 23-30ILOCAL 31.38 39.46 47.54 03 7,640,000 -0- I 2,493,333 -u 10,133,333 z CAT 55 59 FED PROGRAM AMOUNT&TITLE 60 67 PL 92-500 I J Construction Grants for Wastewater Treatmentl TYPE OF APPLICATION Works A-NEW 68 a CAT 15 19 FED PROGRAM AMOUNT& B-RENEWAL TITLE 23-30 C- REVISION A w D-CONTINUATION Z 04 N/A N/A E-AUGMENTATION _ CAT 31.35 FED PROGRAM AMOUNT&TITLE 39.46 F-NOTICE OF INTENT ~ N/A N/A - -- - REVISION REQUESTED 69 vii CAT 47 51 FED PROGRAM AMOUNT&TITLE 55 62 A- INCREASE DOLLARS w W N/A N/A B --DECREASE DOLLARS ! C-INCREASE DURATION 70 In SOURCE OF OTHER FUNDS IN LINE C3 D—DECREASE DURATION H E —CANCELLATION 1- N/A F -OTHER J t FEDERAL AGENCY TO RECEIVE REQUEST STATE GRANTOR OF APPLICABLE) o Environmental Protection Agency N/A z • MATCHING PERCENTAGES STARTING DATE c V !FEDERAL. 15 17(STATE 18 20 LOCAL 21 23 YEAR 7842-43' 01 MONT 44.45'DAY 01 46.47 _+ FIRST YEAR ! 075 0 0�5 a 05 'FEDERAL 2426 STATE 27-29 LOCAL 30-3-2- ENDING DATE SECOND YEAR - YEAR 48-49 MONTH 50-51 DAY 52-53 ' 075 0 025 80 4 01 FEDERAL 3335 STATE 3638 LOCAL 3941 INDIRECT COSTS 5459 THIRD YEAR 0 0 0 0 N/A OVERHEAD COSTS 6065' NOTICE/APPLICATION SUBMITTED TO STATE LEVEL' 0 N/A DOLLAR MATCH a6-73 REGIONAL/METROPOLITAN CLEARINGHOUSE(S) 1 - Denver Regional Council of Governments 0 IN-KIND MATCH 74.79 2- 3- 0 IS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT INFO REQUIRED? YES _X NO -- . TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOW DGE AND BEL F IS STATE PLAN REQUIRED? YES -NO _X IS PROJECT UNDER A 95 REQUIREMENTS' YES x NO _ / 1 1/18/; 7 WILL ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES BE NEEDED? YES ___X_ NO - HAVE MATCHING FUNDS BEEN APPROVED? YES __ X NO CERTIFYING REPRESENTATIVE DATE - AUTO REGION COUNTY CITY 28 33 CITY 34 39 CITY 40 45 U.S.CONG biff-- 15 16.17 18.19 20 21 22 23, 24 25 26 27 46 47 48-49 50-51 I- 06 COLO SEN DIiT CO1.O HOISE DIST TYPE OTHER GRANTOR __- - _NOTICE OF AWARD MADE z 52 53 54.55 56 57 58.59 60 61 62 6"1 FOUNDS CODE I O. (AMOUNT Q 6466 6769 U I KEY WORD 1631 KEYWORD 3248 KEYWORD 4965 KEYWORD' 6686 07 SOC-1 JAN. 76 1!_,; L.: i - Y ATTACHMENT "A" Form SOC-1 , January, 1976 Non-State Assistance Colorado ITEM 02 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The purpose of the project is to construct wastewater treatment works for the City of Northglenn, Colorado. The proposed project is an agricultural reuse system which will benefit directly the citizens of Northglenn, Colorado and shareholders of the Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company. The proposed project also includes the management of urban storm runoff necessary to meet 1983 water quality goals of PL 92-500. The proposed project is the best alternative and is the most cost- effective wastewater treatment works . It will be of sufficient capacity to se, ve the needs of the City of Northglenn through the year 2000 (42,500 population) . The positive environmental effects of the plan outweigh any negative effects which may occur. The proposed project is sufficiently flexible to be expanded to accomodate, if necessary, waste- water flows from that portion of Thornton generally north of 100th Avenue (population 30,200 in year 2000) . The locations of project effects are in the City of Northglenn, City of Thornton, City of Westminster, Adams County and Weld County. A Final 201 Wastewater Facilities Plan , November, 1977 has been adopted by the City of Northglenn. The Facilities Plan identified the proposed project as the best and most cost effective wastewater treatment works alternative. The Facilities Plan also evaluated the environmental effects of the proposed project. The Colorado Water Quality Control Commission has placed Northglenn #8 on its adopted 1977 Federal Construction Grant Priority List. It has reserved $640,000 of FY 1977 and $7,000,000 of FY 1978 federal construction grants for Northglenn for the design and construction of the proposed project. Future grant applications may be made by Thornton and/or Metropolitan Denver Sewage Disposal District No. 1 for additional grant funds if, in the future, it is decided that the project should be expanded to accomodate Thornton wastewater flows. LAPIM R -- WF_LD REGIONAL COUNCIL OF- GOVERN.IVMEN`9 A PHONI (303) 667-3Tad ROOM ;0 �� 201 EAST 4th STRFL � LOVELAND, CO! O`tADO 80333 March 16 , 1979 Weld County Board of Commissioners Norman Carlson, Chairman P.O. Box 758 Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear M_ . arlson: RE: Application for Site Approval for Construction of New Waste Treatment Plant - City of Northglenn The City of Northglenn has notified Larimer-Weld COG offices of its intent to suomit a Colorado Water Quality Control Com- mission "Site Application for Sewer Treatment Works" for ele- ments of its proposed waste treatment-water reuse project to be constructed in Weld County. The application will be con- sidered at the April 2 , 1979 Water Quality Control Commission regular meeting. The Colorado Water Quality Control Commission has final authority for the site approval of construction or expansion of any sewage treatment works intended to serve more than twenty persons. In the review of these projects, the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission requests input from local governments, planning agen- cies and state agencies as applicable on the site application form. The Northglenn land application-agricultural water reuse project was reviewed by the Larimer-Weld Council of Governments Governing Board as an A-95 for federal EPA funding of the project at its February 1 , 1978 regular meeting. The project was approved with specific conditions , concerns and observations of the Governing Board and 208 Water Quality Planning Director (see Attachment 1) . Subsequent to Larimer-Weld COG Governing Board' s approval of this project, it was included in the Draft Areawide Water Quality Man- agement Plan for Larimer and Weld Counties, Colorado which has been adopted locally and by the State of Colorado. The project is also consistent with the long-range municipal point source control objectives stated in the Plan and was identified on the Larimer-Weld COG/EPA Grant Assistance Eligibility List in the / d' - // ti I t , Weld County Board : Commissioners March 16, 1979 Page Two Plan (see Attachments 2 and 3) . The status of the project as it is now portrayed in the Plan suggests that the only alternative for staff review is to recommend approval of the project with the observations and concerns as stated in Appendix E of the Plan and other additional concerns which may be related to tech- nical water quality issues which emerge in the review of the project. A recommendation other than approval of the project with condi- tions would require a formal 208 Plan amendment. In order to initiate a Plan amendment, substantive technical water quality considerations which would warrant denial of the project would have to be raised and brought before the Governing Board for its review. With this in mind, I would request that if additional information is available which should be reviewed in the technical water quality evaluation of the project that it be supplied by Weld County as soon as possible. In the event that Weld County wishes to discuss water quality aspects of the Northglenn proposal, it has been placed on the March 29 , 1979 Governing Board meeting agenda. In no case will staff proceed with an administrative recommen- dation to the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission before March 29 , 1979 . Very truly yours, o athan M. Rutstein Executive Director JMR:cc cc: Mr. Dick Lundahl, City of Northglenn Mr. Harris Sherman, Colorado Water Quality Control Commission tachment 1 APPENDIX E Excepts from the Approved Minutes of the Larimer-Weld Council of Government Governing Board meeting of February 1 , 1978 , - - regarding the request by the 'City of Northglenn for Environ- mental Protection Agency Funding Assistance. Comment from the 208 Water Quality Planning Director: "The 208 Water Quality Planning Director recommended approval of the application by the City of Northglenn for EPA funding assistance to construct a water pollution control and reuse system with the following concerns and observations: 1. The detailed facility plan and public information program carried out by the City of Northglenn is a necessary pre- requisite to committing public funds for the construction of a land application system. 2. The need to advance the State-of-the-Art as well as public understanding of land application systems is great. 3. That the City of Northglenn incorporate fully and adhere to the principles and concepts expressed or implied in the Report of the Task Force on Land Application Treatment of Waste Water to the Governor' s Science and Technology Advisory Committee (July 20, 1977) . 4. That the City of Northglenn assure that fail-safe systems are devised and implemented to eliminate the potential of disease-causing organisms surviving the sewage treatment and disinfection process from coming into direct contact with water users and the public. 5. That the City of Northglenn implement a continuous public information program directed towards those that may come into direct contact with the treated effluent to assure full public health protection. 6. That the recommended approval should not be construed by any party to mean that the Larimer-Weld COG accepts the designation of the City of Northglenn as a management agency under Section 208 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act within the political jurisdiction of Weld County. 7. That the recommended approval not be construed by any party to mean that the Weld County Board of Commissioners abdi- cates its rights and responsibilities to make a determina- tion with regard to the siting of the proposed facility which may be located in Weld County. E-1 8 . That the recommended approval be understood to mean that the proposed Northglenn system does not conflict with the objectives currently contemplated in the 208 Water Quality Management Planning Program of the LWCOG. 9 . That the Governing Board submit a letter to the Chairman of the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission regarding the concerns of the Region of funding systems such as that proposed by Northglenn at this time in light of the limited funds available to obtain minimum health standards in Lar- imer and Weld Counties and throughout the State of Colorado. After a lengthy discussion, Chuck Bowling moved, and Irma Princic seconded, as follows : "The Larimer-Weld Regional Council of Governments Governing Board has reviewed the project and has found it to be in accor- dance with regional goals and objectives and recommends that the project be funded, but subject to the condition that the Weld County Board of Commissioners , after thorough review and analysis , maintains the right to approve or disapprove the construction of the sewage treatment facility within the boundaries of Weld County. " It was further moved that a letter indicating the Board' s concerns on this project be transmitted to Harris Sherman, Chairman of the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission, over Chairman Norman Carlson' s signature. The motion carried with one abstention. Fe=2 II $achment 2 6. 1. 1. 1 Long-range Municipal Point Source Control Objectives o To insure adequate individual and small community waste treatment facilities in rural areas of the Region, where septic tank systems are demonstrated to be inadequate to protect ground and surface water quality and/or public health. o To insure adequate operation and maintenance (0 & M) of public and private waste treatment facilities by establishing and implementing subregional cooperative cost-sharing 0 & M programs . o To encourage the development of non-discharging systems to area streams, lakes, and reservoirs where legally and economically feasible, and where in- stream beneficial uses would be enhanced or protected. o To encourage the reclamation of residual wastes in point source discharges and sludge through direct land application systems . o To encourage the use of innovative point source control technology which results in energy savings, resource recovery, no discharging systems, high water quality, and maximum cost-effectiveness . o To meet minimum health standards for all point source discharges in the Region as soon as practicable. o To provide the degree of treatment necessary to protect existing aquatic life. o To provide higher than secondary .treatment or non- discharging systems in the plains area as justified by social or economic benefits derived through a coordinated program of flow augmentation, habitat improvement, and recreational access and enhancement. o To insure the development of waste treatment systems that are financially viable, that are coordinated with, and supportive of, growth and utility manage- ment decision by general purpose local government and special purpose districts . o To encourage the use of properly designed and operated individual waste treatment systems (including septic tanks) , where economic and growth considerations preclude centralized collection and treatment systems . o To make maximum and efficient utilization of existing waste treatment facilities. 6-2 • Dittachment F M TABLE 7 . 3 . 1-C EPA GRANT ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY LIST 1978-1979 • RANKING Category I Estes Park Sanitation District 1 Greeley 2 Ft. Collins 3 Category II Ft. Lupton 1 Erie 2 Milliken 3 Red Feather Lakes (1) 4 Hudson 5 Mead Tri-Area S .D. 6 Lochbuie 7 Severance (1) - 8 Big Thompson Canyon 9 Platteville 10 Pierce 11 Keenesburg 12 Johnstown 13 Windsor 14 _ Roggen (1) 15 Carma Caar Subdivision(1) 16 Northglen (2) "" (1) Unincorporated communities or communities not included within the service area of a special purpose sanitation district for which it has been determined by the Areawide planning agency in consultation with state and local health departments and local 208 management agencies, that a potential exists for water quality impairment of public health concern. 1977 Clean Water Act Amendments allow a single public entity to receive grant assistance on behalf of a number of public or private entities for the purpose of planning, design and construction of needed treatment works. This approach can effect a more efficient utilization of federal and local funding by substantially reducing the high administrative overhead costs associated with Facility Planning as required in Section 201 of the Clean Water Act and regulations per- taining thereto. 7-12 (2) The City of Northglen, which is located within State Planning Region 3 (Denver COG) , is seeking EPA funding assistance to implement a wastewater treatment-reuse program involving water exchanges with agricultural water users in Weld County and the potential construction of a wastewater treatment facility within the political jurisdiction of Weld County. 'In February 1978 , the LWCOG Board recommended approval of the funding request along with comment contained in Appendix E and instructed that the action be so indicated in the Larimer- Weld 208 Plan. Identification of Northglen need herein however, does not constitute approval of the location or construction of any part of the system within the political jurisdiction of Weld County Commissioners through routine administrative review procedures for special use permits. 7-13 r r r---------- ---:"7 :.,,,? u /IL,,___,1 ..z. i :7) -e— (0 , • • • } J/-Cu-u L X4-7 tl LARIMER - WELD REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS PHONE (303) 667-3288 41,( ROOM 201 201 EAST 4th STREET LOVELAND, COLORADO 80537 TO: Ed Dunbar, Chairman Board of Weld County Commissioners FROM: Terrence L. Trembly, Assistant Director Water Quality Planning SUBJECT: NORTHGLENN WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY, NEGATIVE DECLARATION EPA PROJECT #C 080416-01 (STEP II) DATE: October 26, 1978 The above referenced Negative Declaration was issued by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency on September 29 , 1978 . The Negative Declaration is required as a final step in a determination of whether the EPA will require that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the proposed project be prepared. With the issuance of the Negative Declaration, EPA offers a final chance for interested parties to comment on the need for a full-blown EIS. Technically, this comment period is open for fifteen working days following issuance of the Negative Declaration. However, EPA has indicated to me that the comment period will remain open for several weeks due to a procedural error on their part. On Tuesday, October 23 , I spoke with Gary Fortner and Tomm Honn of your Planning Department with regard to submission of comments on the project. It was the opinion of the Weld County Planning Staff and myself that preparation of an EIS would not be of significant benefit to evaluation of the proposed project. At this time however, I pointed out that if Weld County has questions regarding information needed for completion of the Special Use Permit and Colorado Water Quality Control Commissions final site application which would be required for portions of the project being constructed in Weld County, this would be an opportune time to raise them. The City of Northglenn would now be per- suaded to answer some of these concerns without going through the laborsome, time-consuming, and costly EIS process . O131 ic), OCT1978 -1 RECEIVED V 1d County RieNing Conmission i Ed Dunbar Page 2 October 26, 1978 My purpose in communicating with you on this important subject is to inform you that if you so choose, you may request additional information of EPA and the City of Northglenn or that an EIS be prepared. The final decision, however, rests with the EPA after hearing additional comments supporting or disagreeing with their initial Negative Declaration decision. I have sent a letter to Alan Merson, Regional Adminstrator of Region VIII EPA regarding the Larimer-Weld Regional Council of Governments action on the A-95 which was reviewed by the Governing Board in February of 1978. Attached to that letter are concerns raised by the COG Water Quality Planning Staff. For your reference, these are also included in the Draft Area Wide Water Quality Management Plan for the Larimer-Weld Region, as Appendix E. Should you or your staff have any further concerns regarding this project, please feel free to contact me. cc: Dr. Franklin Yoder, Weld County Health Department Gary Fortner, Weld County Planning Department ti APPENDIX E Excepts from the Approved Minutes of the Larimer-Weld Council of Governments Governing Board meeting of February 1, 1978 , regarding the request by the City of Northglenn for Environ- mental Protection Agency Funding Assistance. Comment from the 208 Water Quality Planning Director: "The 208 Water Quality Planning Director recommended approval of the application by the City of Northglenn for EPA funding assistance to construct a water pollution control and reuse system with the following concerns and observations: 1. The detailed facility plan and public information program carried out by the City of Northglenn is a necessary pre- requisite to committing public funds for the construction of a land application system. 2. The need to advance the State-of-the-Art as well as public understanding of land application systems is great. 3. That the City of Northglenn incorporate fully and adhere to the principles and concepts expressed or implied in the Report of the Task Force on Land Application Treatment of Waste Water to the Governor' s Science and Technology Advisory Committee (July 20, 1977) . 4. That the City of Northglenn assure that fail-safe systems are devised and implemented to eliminate the potential of disease-causing organisms surviving the sewage treatment and disinfection process from coming into direct contact with water users and the public. 5. That the City of Northglenn implement a continuous public information program directed towards those that may come into direct contact with the treated effluent to assure full public health protection. 6. That the recommended approval should not be construed by any party to mean that the Larimer-Weld COG accepts the designation of the City of Northglenn as a management agency under Section 208 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act within the political jurisdiction of Weld County. 7. That the recommended approval not be construed by any party to mean that the Weld County Board of Commissioners abdi- cates its rights and responsibilities to make a determina- tion with regard to the siting of the proposed facility which may be located in Weld County. 7-1 8 . That the recommended approval be understood to mean that the proposed Northglenn system does not conflict with the objectives currently contemplated in the 208 Water Quality Management Planning Program of the LWCOG. 9 . That the Governing Board submit a letter to the Chairman of the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission regarding the concerns of the Region of funding systems such as that proposed by Northglenn at this time in light of the limited funds available to obtain minimum health standards in Lar- imer and Weld Counties and throughout the State of Colorado. After a lengthy discussion, Chuck Bowling moved, and Irma Princic seconded, as follows : "The Larimer-Weld Regional Council of Governments Governing Board has reviewed the project and has found it to be in accor- dance with regional goals and objectives and recommends that the project be funded, but subject to the condition that the Weld County Board of Commissioners , after thorough review and analysis , maintains the right to approve or disapprove the construction of the sewage treatment facility within the boundaries of Weld County. " It was further moved that a letter indicating the Board' s concerns on this project be transmitted to Harris Sherman, Chairman of the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission, over Chairman Norman Carlson' s signature. The motion carried with one abstention. E-2 r, ;'R- `�' , A O i c.e 1•' r.'w1*L �' r OA :!.''s' t LARIMER — WELD REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ` ) i )' - _;�t II .,_:'.'3j'' h PHONE (303) 667-3288 Y` f DRAF � i L.V A� 117 X1/1? ROOM 201 r' wi�)� 201 EAST 4th STREET r.i Y' : '?fit- ,:` c• ,w,, ...i.5 LOVELAND, COLORADO 80537 February 1, 1978 Harris Sherman Chairman of the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission Colorado Department of Health 4210 East 11th Avenue Denver, CO 80220 SUBJ : Northglenn Proposal for Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Dear Mr. Sherman: The Governing Board of the Larimer-Weld Regional Council of Governments has reviewed the application submitted by the City of Northglenn for Environmental Protection Agency funding assistance to construct a waste treatment facility in Weld County as part of a water quality control and reuse system. We would like to commend the City of Northglenn on developing a highly innovative approach to pollution control and recovery of waste- water for agricultural purposes. We recognize that the detailed facility planning and public information program carried out by the City of Northglenn is a necessary prerequisite to committing public funds for the construction of such a system. This approach is supported by the Report of the Task Force on the Land Appli- cation Treatment of Waste Water to the Governor ' s Science and Technology Advisory Committee published July 20 , 1977 . Our principal concern regarding the proposal is related to the potential for contact between disease causing organisms which may be present in the effluent after disinfection and water users in Weld County. We would recommend strongly that the development of this system address observations of the task force to the Governor' s Science and Technology Advisory Committee regarding land treatment systems . Further, that the necessary failsafe systems be implemented to assure adequate disinfection of the treated effluent in addition to continuous public infor- mation directed toward those who may come in direct contact with the treated effluent. Finally, we are cognizant of the new emphasis in the National Congress and the U.S . Environmental Protection Agency regarding the development of an implementation of water quality control programs where land application is an integral part. . 4 -.Mr. Harris Sherman February 1, 1978 Page Two While the desirability of recovering residual wastes as resources in the municipal effluent is self evident, we question the wisdom of funding systems such as this at this time in light of a need to meet minimum health standards (secondary treatment) in the Larimer-Weld Region and throughout the State of Colorado and the limited funds available for this purpose. We would encourage the Commission to take a close look at the implications of fund- ing this system on grant eligibility considerations , cost effective- ness , priorities and the ability to meet minimum health standards throughout the state before embarking on programs which result in benefits ,beyond that of water quality. In light of these comments we would recommend approval of the Northglenn proposal from the standpoint of water quality considerations. Weld County reserves the right to make its decision regarding the siting of the facility at a later date and will work with the City of Northglenn in that regard. Sincerely yours , Norman Carlson, Chairman, Larimer-Weld Regional Council of Governments ti\122 5?6?; , ^ OCT 1978 RECEIVED Weld County rk) Planeing Con tssIlol C 4101 1r j TRI ; 7KTOW s TRI-TOWN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE A2/\ D, CONC • BOX 361 — PHONE 833-2588 — FREDERICK, COLORADO 80530 Weld County Commissioners Norman Carlson, Chairman May 7, 1979 Dear '4r. Carlson, The Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce urgently requests that you take whatever steps are necessary to stop the City of Northglenn from siting its sewage treatment plant in Southern Weld Co,:nty. We feel that such a plant would be detrimental to the Tri-Town area and to Weld County for the following reasons: 1. The treated water from this plant would flow through the Tri-Town area because of the drainage ditches and also the natural drainage basin of this area. We feel there is a potential health hazard for our residents which is compounded by the fact that the drainage ditch runs through the center of our school campus. Hundreds of our children cross this ditch daily during the school year and use the school yard as a play area in the summer time. 2. The purchase by Northglenn of area farms and water from land inside the Town of Frederick and adjacent to the Town of Dacono may well have taken the destiny of our communities out of our hands. If these areas are dried up then we have no place to grow. We have tried through our Tri Area Planning Commission and a Comprehensive Plan to formulate a united future. Now it would appear that Northglenn will actually be the determinate factor in our development. 3. Weld County should be very concerned about the economic ramifications of this plant. It will impact our county health department, dry up farm land, and ultimately cause problems in every department, including our roads. What's more, Weld County will get no tax dollars from this new "industry" but will ultimately lose revenue as more and more land is taken off the tax rolls. 4. The potential of other such non-tax producing entities is as great as the number of co u'iunities in the northern metropolitan Den-,er -re' . After the first sewer plant is built, what is to prevent others from moving into the county? These could also come from the west, including Fort Collins, we might add. Please use your expertise and political prowess to stop this plant. Roy an Dyke, President Carbon Valley Chamber of Comr..erce cc: Governor Richard Laren Denver Post Greeley Tribune KOA Longmont Tines-Call KLZ Rocky Mountain News TRI-AREA PLANNING COMMISSION maxxmacamsthesaxamoseux BOX 363 FREDERICK, COLORADO 80530 February 20, 1979 Board of Weld County Commissioners Weld County Centennial Center 915 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Commissioners, This letter is the official position of the Tri - Area Planning Commission in reference to the proposed water and sewage treatment facility to be located in the southern portion of Weld County. This issue has been discussed at great length, not only on the local level, but as you know, before the Weld County Planning Commission. By a vote of 7 - 0, this body opposes the construction of this plant and the discharge of its effluent into the various irrigation canals. Our reasons are based on the fact that the three towns and the unincorporated areas that we serve are downstream from the proposed project. There can never be any guarantee that the long term effect of this plant would not be detrimental to these communities. We, therefore, strongly urge you, the Weld County Commissioners, to deny this usage. We are charging you with the responsibility of maintaining the quality of life in our commtnity and feel you can help us in that end by voting no on the proposed application. S ely nD. ilson r� Cha n Tri - Area Planning Commission ADW/das 'lfll'UIII! . - - li I. ! I - y ., • , i i \ I , / , I . 5 - f 14 `' r 1 i I‘. • , N Nat ,../ ti. `1 1 / II1 I YL 1 f h •• 1�^' I YI 1 / ja: ''_ ,...-. _ t 11 1 I. ` I ?:////) �1 J hi \� 1 J 1 '!(.\. 1 1 y / ` ��+. SI I ling ' / i (. ..,_.--,--------1---- ...- 11), r _ )) '1 _ . • ' '.. - I 'VI vi,,,, 'lll tillh / /' / V . *.. • ) l'' '' * — / j- ,- -I - e‘ - - - - 27 25 1 ' , itli. , ,attl:‘ ,-, i H .in 0 I • \\) 1 1 r______ ____} -....._ ___- \ e /` . *.-NN 1 I F _jz tea. .. \ f • 34 35 16 J 1 o f)--,-, / r i ' ,I ; I I ; ! 1111 I'I i'flHING S[_(iVICE PIIr1wi 1303) 35/34000 EX 1 404 915 10TH STREET GREELEY,COLORADO 80631 WI lie SECOND NOTICE You are receiving this Second Notice because of an incorrect date on the COLORADO first notice you recently received. January 3 , 1979 To Whom It May Concern : You are receiving a copy of this notification because your name appears as a surrounding property owner owning property within 500 feet of the proposed use. The Weld County Planning Commission will review a request from City of Northglenn for Special Use Permit for Wastewater Treatment RL Storage Facilities on property described as follows : W , Section 36 , TIN, R68W The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is : Northeast corner of the intersection of County Poads 2 and 11 , 5 miles south and mile west of Dacono. If you have any suggestions or objections , will you kindly notify us in writing before January 16 , 1979 . The meeting by the Weld County Planning Commission is scheduled for February 6 , 1979 . This meeting will take place in the County Commissioners Hearing Room, first floor , Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street , Greeley , Colorado, at 1 : 30 p.m. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact the Department of Planning Services at 356-4000 , Ext . 404. ssistant oning ministrat inn. ,,, n i i • /^n W. I • I ; , ,Ii : ! I ' U H /\NINING SERVICES PHI INi 1303)3564000 EXT.404 015 10TH STREET (,HLELEY,COLORADO 80631 Wilk COLORADO December 15 , 1978 To Whom It May Concern : You are receiving a copy of this notification because your name appears as a surrounding property owner owning property within 500 feet of the proposed use. The Weld County Planning Commission will review a request from City of Northglenn for Special Use Permit for Wastewater Treatment and Storage Facilities on property described as follows : Ws , Section 36 , T1N, P68W . The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is : Northeast corner of the intersection of County Roads 2 and 11 , 5 miles south and mile west of Dacono If you have any suggestions or objections , will you kindly notify us in writing before January 16 , 1978 . The meeting by the Weld County Planning Commission is scheduled for February 6 , 1979 . This meeting will take place in the County Commissioners Hearing Room, first floor, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street , Greeley , Colorado, at 1 : 30 p.m. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact the Department of Planning Services at 356-4000, Ext . 404. , A s nt oning dministr r r'r'• .. ,- n ,1 „ r7fl • 13 2, ,7) fi r ti :` _ :.�r-:-! ;•.�=1 ;)'i'w. eta ..;,:=._2_.,. a •-> .tLc -,.)' f:.y1.a71 ,," -' " a-� '�� 7 t Y± QK+ _ , ,t•,si _:z�� U v `-`�.`_' ,v. t. :-! •�. i-�....•+. ... .• .'c.._..`.. of i1!. .o-!- •! _ - �� ._"� ; w'i ?u C-` ?�1 f tr...., i'.Lal' '4_."?„' Ci;21 _tra q"Is ru tt._+ ry ..Y�. ...1. �-+.9. L\. i�'..t....l� }l '1.. .�t .tor �e3;i _ ...'t �.'.tt Thr.(,-.�=�y�1��7-:t a R.. .....3 ... .:.�.3 .. .... '�-t. •_-.V. .) l.i_(.1!�I,,I, J 6,;:_t ( ...'wi rb..: :3;.-?C_ lfint° L .. _ w... -.703 '. ...' i-..R:.i', <l i�.�.��i=J S.�V�.W. .�Cd.i! �V.. S�,t.1.�' t:':�•t,r� . o a r,. ..'. •.L Jar ._t.�l•d ry-�_.i�� 'c 3c•• 2:!..a11 tota7?y • ti:... azI J• 1/ r a •c r. .0 fir'' i- �. s:� O R.R. 2 Box 219T Brighton, Co. 80601 February 15, 1979 TO THE WELD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS : We attended the Weld County Planning Commission meeting on Feb. 6, 1979 and were pleased that the planning commis- sion was checking Northglenn' s plans for the sewage treatment plant proposed to be located at the corner of Weld County Roads 2 & 11. Their experts cannot be trusted to reveal all facts willingly. They have gone all over the country with their manicured presentation of what everyone wants to hear--that we do not have to choose between growth and farms--and they are good at it. However under careful ques- tioning, they have to drop the pretense that their plan is good for everyone. I am convinced they are just trying to get far enough along to use the strategy, "But look at all that is invested in this plant. What shall we do with all the wastes? You have to let this plant operate regardless. " In January, Mayor Al Thomas and Councilman Harold Hodges both assured me that they had sufficient water to meet the criterion of 40% of what they plan to use from Stanley Lake. Harold Hodges and Attorney Jay Cope have both promised me the figures on this but I have yet to see them. In January, Louisville was the example of the system we were getting. But, when we found out that Louisville has many problems in spite of being very small, Shaeffer & Rolland Inc. , the project engineers,decided their plant would be different. Evidently, Shaeffer & Rolland Inc. has not built a plant in Colorado before and now they refer to a plant in Muskegon, Michigan. In January, the lagoons were said to be leak- proof, and our wells could not be contaminated nor the ground water table raised. Now the asphalt may crack, but there are sensors to detect when there is a leak. After the meeting February 6, 1979, Dr. MacGregor, project engineer, came over to me and told me that he did not want any more "innuendos" out of me. All I had done was testify concerning my experiences in applying for work at sewage treatment plants. I don't appreciate the way he treated me and I intend to repeat my testimony. He must have related the incident to his secretary because she knew about it the next day when my husband called to complain. I think that Dr. MacGregor' s contention that the sewage treatment plant will work is a lot more "innuendo" than my contention that it will not. Besides the matter of the water and the design of the plant, there is the fact that Northglenn' s water lines belong to Thornton, there is a law- suit against FRICO over their "robbing Peter to pay Paul" and the discrepancy between the number of people projected to live in Northglenn and the proposed size of the plant. M Please recall as you weigh the good of one group from Adams County against the good of another group from Adams County, that one third of the Northglenn residents who voted on the bond issue voted against it. I think they were the informed voters, and that the others are paranoid about Thornton. I am certain you will hear from many groups opposed to Northglenn' s proposed land use on February 21, 1979. I ask you to listen to all of us very carefully, and, if you think any of us has a chance of prevailing in the end, please do not let Northglenn start moving dirt in March. Thank You. Paul J. Younger (bc-& .O -2 . Arlene F. Younger I� °1 s,74,,:, h7,50 Jo. ,,,„ , ,tiJ ) L" e p 47 4 a 6.-- -c---) 7:14-r-e-r-A) AC2,Vuej-1) 4.,..e,22.< e-c (:/--4.7rLyyd) ,7' r' �.t-cam•„ / � � •'-'2 7 ��.�.`�� ,-�-r,-,1 G� r/. � 9 2,0_e, ri.„;t, _i2,„,„,,,L) ,(:,--,(:,.•'_,e ,„zy.ze d. ef 64;t9,6,,..,J Jam -' #0_,-4 , — 4 / 2-e4-t-nid,,,& de,212i.:-0 , % of ,-x.d J ,s A-) i4M111 . 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'i- . - ^ V ;11r EC110'lC i '1 C •'ili. - "il '-.1I 11t your r' i Cli 1 t V- in on/ f eel in s '1 ( , 1c^i Tll VC •_,1 (1 1 '1'' V' I'C 1'1' ,r •17 i , c ),l C , `1l, C'f '' County C , "ni '1 ' '): 1r -,1.•,•4jnr 1 - Ft' ,•r v . 1 , 1 l7 1 In ,7 j "F I _ ^1 +. 1 ^Tl , I 4 ))' ? 1 1- - 1 ` f i 1 ...�(1 j•'(.r' n1 ,� '1') ). ., j11 1 �id V „1 ' '1 Cni 7 ') Sli^ ', .I.-,, rr 4IOID 1'0 V r� * 7 R.R. 2 Box 219T we'✓✓c, � �"'? Brighton, CO 80601 �'�/U �r February 13 , 1979 /0�1;,��s sle*Dear Mr. Campbell, Mr. M.irelez and Mr. Briggs, Please attend a meeting of the Weld County Commissioners scheduled for 2 :00, February 21, 1979 in Greeley, to protest the poor land use proposed for the corner of Weld County Roads 2 & 11. This site is the proposed sewage treatment plant for Northglenn, and its location is offen- sive to many Adams County residents living right across the road from it. We attended the February 6, 1979 Weld County Planning Commission meeting along with many other Adams County residents. We were told that Weld County' s primary con- sideration has to be the Weld County farmer. As a further insult, one member of the staff checked their communication with Adams County and indicated that your staff had checked a box showing your approval of the location. We question why this was done when there is a subdivision in Adams County within one half mile of the site. Those who live in that subdivision as well as many others in the area are dependent on wells and leach fields which will be adversely affected by the seepage from the lagoons. In addition we would have to suffer the smell and decreased property values. The whole project has been carefully hushed with the required notification going to the absolute minimum number of residents. We think the damage your residents would suffer is sufficient grounds for you to ask Weld County to move the facility farther north to where it would be surrounded by farmers who want the organic rich effluent for their fields. We will attend the February 21, 1979 meeting and hope that you will also. If your schedule does not permit you to attend, please write a letter cancelling your prior approval. Thank you. Paul J. Your 41 / Arlene F. Younger February 13, 1979 l /7i7 ADAMS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS + i ADMINISTRATION BLDG. /d 450 S. 4th Avenue 1,04n/S CCU 1„..t41 , BRIGHTON, COLORADO 80601 TV Cps,• It, -�--1 ,(�r�fCRS Ref: Northglenn Proposed Sewage Treatment Facility at Roads 2 & 11 Dear Sirs: The proposed site is 4 mile from my home which is the most recently built of those in the Weisner Subdivision, I had been told recently my home could be priced on the market at $125,000. Recently also I know that this purposed site made it impossible for a neighbor to sell his home. I am opposed to this site , I hope for more rational reasons also, let me take the non-offensive approach to the facility, much like Northglenn, and express some ideas. Today one national interest is conservation of all types. If this is to be a wildlife refuge why not place it closer to the population for their enjoyment. Why hasn't more consideration been given to the site nearby the already exsisting Westminister facilities where we could concintrate this problem? The closer site would reduce costs of installation, reduce costs of size of equipment, and reduce costs of appreciations, long term. Again then, as Northglenn has expressed a desire for parks, this could provide such an opportunity. Why aren't we trying to be good neighbors, what purpose to locate this site in Weld County? Who's responsibility to police and protect this facility accross county lines? I request that more specific investigation be given this subject, that you oppose this site selection and communicate this to the hearing on February 21, 1979 by the Weld County Commissioners. Respectfully Submitted, Karl D. Roberts Local Resident 16560 York Street fl?i1 � 117` 2530 Ea 165th Ave. Brighton, Co. 80601 "f p,1 !-f! ,' 7 February 10, 1979 / Adams County Commissioners Adni nistfation Bldg. RE: Northglenn Proposed Sewage 450 So. /4th Ave. treatment Facility At Brighton Colorado P0601 Roads 2 ,Ec 11 Gentlemen: I recently have become aware of the city of i1orthglenn's proposal to build a sewage treatment facility at roads 2 and 11 in held County. The propsed site is about one—half mile from my hone. It is my understanding there is a proposal to build a 6C00 acre foot resorvior and that there will he a 55' high earthen dam on the south side, where there are numerous houses located. :n engineer ;asex)ressed the opinion that this facility will polute our drinKing water, which we currently get fro_n underground wells. Futhermore this could also cause our water table to rise and cause water problems with our bo u'aents. I feel this could cause our pro2erty to lose value instead of rising in value. In adition to poluting our air quality we will the shell to content with. I realize Northglenn states there will be no smell, but I have had the opportunty to visit the Louisville plant, which 'leis residents around the loui.svIlle faci-_;,ity soya Mat it does smell year around. As a taxpayer and reoident, I urge you to please give your consideration to sending a letter ofopoosition to the commissioners ofAeld County prior to their meeting of February 21, 1979. Thank you for yoursonsideration in this matter. Concerned Resident, Chauncey R. Riedy FP) 21731411 L= _ IFS Adams County Commissioners ,,sPebruary 9, 1979 Re: Northglenn Proposed Sewage Treatment Facility at Roads 2 & 11. Gentlemen: I feel that the development of this Northglenn project is one of the finest things that has happened to this area in sometime. The trade of water with the farmers and double useage of the water is something that should have been done long ago. I feel the effluent storage lake will cause us no problem and am willing to go along with the effluent storage lake. But, I feel the sewage treatment plant should be kept in Northglenn proper, or located somewhere as to not be a detriment to our living conditions as we now enjoy and a decrease in our property values. There is concern, as should be, as to the safety of residents close- by the facility, such as seepage into domestic water supplies, etc. I hone you will give this considerable thought and weigh the problems that could arise very thorougly. My personal main objections to this site are the decrease in our property values, possibilty of well water contamination and I feel North- glenn must keep their sewage treatment themselves. We don't want or need it. I would appreciate a letter from the Adams County Commissioners to the Weld County Commissioners showing our concerns as residents and taxpayers of Adams County. Concerned Resident ,W/a/rren W. Schwab Wa42e%p�v1/l/ / /. /, - , February 9, 1979 Edward L. Quinlan 16480 Fillmore Brighton, Colorado 80601 Adams County Commissioners Administration Bldg. 450 S. 4th Avenue Brighton, Colorado 80601 Re: Northglenn Proposed Sewage Treatment Facility at Roads 2 & 11. Gentlemen: I just recently became aware that the City of Northglenn was proposing to build a Sewage Treatment Facility at Roads 2 and 11 in Weld County. This proposed site is approximately z mile from my home and in some cases is closer to my neighbors. It is my understanding that they are proposing to build a 6000 acre foot resorvoir. This resorvoir will be a 55' high earthen dam on the south side and there are numerous houses located below this proposed dam. It has been expressed, by an engineer, that the seepage from this facility will pollute our drinking water which we currently get from our wells. Further this seepage will raise the water table and some of us will have a water problem with water in our basements. Further in Northglenn's own publication the geological report indicates a fault in the northwest corner of this site. If this fault is lubricated through seepage, as in the case of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal and an earthquake occurs, our safety will be in danger. It has also been expressed to us as residents, through a Real Estate Apprasier, that our land values will greatly depreciate if this sewage faciliaty is built on this site. Northglenn has expressathat this facility will not semll or pollute our air quaility. I have gone to the Louisville plant, which is the comparision that Northglenn uses, and talked to several residents who have stated that this facility smells all year round not just when there is a breakdown as indicated by the City of Northglenn. In as much as I or we as residents have nothing to gain from this facility and we stand to loose our land value, our drinking water will be polluted, our air quality will be polluted due to the smell and our safety will be placed in jeopardy, there has to be a more compatible and suitable location for this facility to be put. As a taxpayer and a resident, I urge you to please give your consideration to sending a letter of opposition to the Commissioners of Weld County prior to their meeting of February 21, 1979. I thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. Concerned Resident, Edward L. Quinlan 4.044Oco O4 cak:„iss/ // Fps . • ., q0 c0•-•::et 0 of ttte 6aacd 0• nets �, n',o 9 13517 Weld Co. Rd. 20 A1g� Ft. Lupton, Colo. 80621 -P January 23 , 1979 K N„„NL To the' eld County Commissioners: Since I have a previously scheduled meeting tonight, I have asked a friend to read this letter, as a matter of record. You have been told my feelings about your delay in beginning construction of at Least a segment of the much-needed north-south roads on the east sLde of the Union Pacific Railroad. You did agree, a year ago last November (November 1977) , in the interest of the safety of school children on buses , to have a portion of Road 29 built before the beginning of this 1978-79 school term. This was not done, although the complications of the concrete ditch plus the oil pipe line did not both exist at the time your resolution stated the work would commence. I am asking you to go on record, once again, to build such north- south road as is agreed upon tonight as being an immediate solution to some of the problems of buses having to cross the railroad tracks repeatedly in the course of picking up and delivering school children. And then I ask you to BUILD IT: Because, as I told you the last time I talked with all of you on the subject of roads , any school bus-train accident in this district at an un-signalized crossing is your fault: Again I 'd like to remind you that the increased valuation in this county is largely due to the oil industry, right here in this area. We have not had the increased services to match the increased tax money that is flowing to county coffers from our area. Straighten up your act - take responsibility to do the things we need done. Assign that responsibility to county employees , and see that they produce. Remember, we can fire you: Sincerely yours , ,f1 / 1) ‘- ( Esther V. McCrumb Copy for the press efh,c `1 2-5/77 January 16, 1979 Ed Wolfe Rt. 2 - Box 195 G Brighton, Colorado 80601 Planning Commission Weld County 915 10th Greeley, Colorado 83651 Gentlemen: As a landowner, living and farming within approximately one mile of the proposed Northglenn Sewage Facilities site, I wish to go on record as being adamantly opposed to the use of the site for this purpose. With the high water table, which is prevalent in my area, any additional drainage or seepage could cause extensive damage to the soil according to soil experts. I farm southeast of this site and am situated at a much lower elevation. The water flow is from a northwest to southeasterly direction. My farm has been appraised in the last 6 months and any depreciation in value, or loss of production, due to the location of the plant and reservoir, will require proper compensation. Sincerely, Ed Wolfe cc: City of Northglenn Weld County Board of Commissioners✓ at.N1—,g d•• UJt gyp C_ , CCrr-'rim 1 Ivry''' NA c d c_'( c-t C.—\\11\i v� S � r, C c tc;. STY-4 re— i &13-us:ra 7 i_C=14 J,C— bit C —C..C_=.- C_, 4 br\-Lr,_.0 try—. las two Mar , I to- — lLk, o� N REASONS FOR "NO" VOTE BY FRED OTIS First of all I would laud the effort of Northglenn in their attempt to save water and to preserve water for Weld County agriculture . That is a laudable effort . However, I find insufficient evidence that the residents in the immediate area will not be harmed by the odor. I 've been to the site to within a half mile and I believe that the Wiesner Subdivision will be harmed by the odors that will be there and I think their property values will depreciate . I also have not been persuaded and the burden of proof is on the petitioners that there is not another location that is more suitable . They talked about economics and we were never given figures on how much it would cost to locate it some place else and I have just not been persuaded that there is not another suitable site . Every argument .that comes out of the majority opinion, the way it appears, that it is all based on water and I am not sure that we can base our judgment on how much water is available or not available to Weld County agriculture . The issue is can this site be used for a reservoir and lagoons and what immediate harm to the people in that area. All the talk we have had about water is irrelevant . I think that the motion was based strictly on water. I know the staff comments are included, but I think the gut level where it ' s coming from is water. And just as we can' t consider the fact of the Development Standards as being a grounds for voting Yes or voting No, I don' t think we can consider water, at least in the way it is being accepted by this group. q w ^ MUSICK, WILLIAMSON, SCHWARTZ, LEAVENWORTH & COPE, P.C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 75 MANHATTAN DRIVE-SUITE 1 P O BOX 4579 BOULDER,COLORADO 80306 JOHN D MUSICK,JR TELEPHONE(303)499 3990 GLENWOOD SPRINGS OFFICE STEPHEN T WILLIAMSON (COLO) 1-800 332 2140 1011 GRAND AVENUE ALAN E SCHWARTZ P O DRAWER 2030 LOYAL E LEAVENWORTH GLENWOOD SPRINGS,CO 81601 JOSEPH A COPE TELEPHONE(303)945-8513 January 25, 1979 SUE ELLEN HARRISON WILLIAM T SMITI I,JR KEVIN L PATRICK Mr. Chuck Cunliffe Assistant Zoning Administrator Department of Planning Services 915 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Re: Case No. SUP-378 : 78 : 30, City of Northglenn Dear Mr. Cunliffe: As special counsel to the City of Northglenn for water and environmental matters, I have been requested by the City to address the comments submitted by John G. Hall of the Weld County Health Department on Northglenn' s application for a Special Use Permit ( "SUP" ) . Mr. Hall does not appear to be raising any objections to the SUP, but instead, he mentions certain state and federal requirements that must be adhered to by Northglenn in the areas of fugitive dust, NPDES permits, and odors. Initially, in response to Mr. Hall, the City would like to emphasize that they are now, and always have been, willing to abide by any and all state and federal requirements pertaining to this project. Prior to the commencement of construction at the sewage treat- ment site, Northqlenn will obtain an emission permit for fugitive dust if required by the Air Pollution Control Division of the Colorado Department of Health. Prior to the commencement of operation of the sewage treatment facilities , Northglenn will obtain an NPDES discharge permit from the Water Quality Control Division of the Colorado Department of Health. This permit will control the quality of the discharge from the facility and will be written by the state using all applicable state and federal water quality requirements. Possible problems with odors are common complaints associated with any sewage treatment plant. Northglenn has already submitted information explaining why they do not believe odors will be a A Mrs. Chuck Cunliffe January 25 , 1979 Page Two problem with this plant. But, in addition, Northglenn is aware of the Colorado Air Pollution Control Commisssion 's Regulation #2 concerning emission of odorous air contaminants and the City absolutely intends to comply with the regulation. Mr . Hall 's final paragraph indicated that he had some additional concerns . On January 19 , 1979 , Northglenn discussed these concerns with Mr. Hall and it is the City 's understanding that his concerns are being adequately addressed in the SUP application. Should Mr. Hall have any additional questions , the City would be happy to meet with him. Sincerely, MUSICK, WILLIAMSON, SCHWARTZ LEAVENWORTH & COPE, P.C . ,!�� B , 7 S e Ellen H rrison SEH:raw cc: :ohn G. Hall , M.P.H . , Director Richard P. Lundahl Robert McGregor '14�5Cu? 4 ,c-p JAI �� Po co 1/E.4) Pkilting 41/4 14 Ac °3c �fc1llpd62. 1, CIUNTY C0MMISS'h;ERS 1 MUSICK, W1LLII.`\ SON, SC1.WARTZ LEAVENWORTH & COPE, P.C. I JUL20 1979 ATTORNEYS AT LAW 75 MANHATTAN DRIVE - SUITE 1 P.O BOX 4579 GREELEY. COLO. BOULDER, C'..uRADO 803C:, JOHN D b1C'S:.:':,JR TELEPHONE 303) 499-3990 GLEN tVOOD SPRINGS C._.CE STEP 'EN T WW'1LLIAMSON (COLO) 1-860 332.2140 1011 GRAND AVENUE ALA E SCHWARTZ P O DRAWER ..J30 LOYAL E. LEA\LNWORTH ,Ju L V _7 , 197° GLEN h(-OD SPRINGS, CO I JOS_' .1 A. COPE TELEPHONE (303) 945.226. (COLO) 1-800 33L-.:955 SUE ELLEN HARRISON T SMITH,JR. KEViN L PATR.CK JAMES S LOCrIHEAD 'Ms . Pau.,.. rierzmar!c Cc -,;hairnerscn, 208 Executive Commit` ce Deparc.ro.lt of LocaL Affairs Sherman Street Delver, Colorado 8020? Harris Sherman Co--Chaff_ ersc., 208 Executive Commie _ce Colorado ldace ' Quality Control Commission 4210 Eas 11_., Avenue Dc . ver, Color-do 80220 De_ r r Ms . He rz: .z ck and Mr . Sherman: 1e ;lave -_ ceived a copy of a L tar add,- sod _-1 you, , tcd - ,Ly it , 1979 by _ Loh counsel for the _ lrimer-',: L.1 .regional Cc. _ ,ci J of Covernm, .:s ru:ports to address the Joints raised Ln our r. - .onsc of May 17 , 1971, to an earlier LWRCOC letter to you NorLhgle- s managem,..t a_gt_'cy sta_us . Because th_ s most relent letter stains a _- amber of mi_sstatements about Nor_ glenn' s position in t ._ s maL :cr, the Nor_'.lcler z project , and the impo:= of Section 208 of thE, CLean We -ar Acc , we `eel constrained to ads sail ,_,nether ; :_tcer _o the ru_aning Jiala-,ae on the management agency issue_ . The folly ing , in summary form, Is th._ of th, ,.ity of Nor:hg u nn: 1 . The Jesigna_ _d Section 208 ;Management Agency The management cf a publicly-owned creaElJent works ( IT13', TW" ) is -•-.�� reaponSlili _1i_y of the designates. :lanagemrnt agency . Its mama:-lent r. ,ponsibili'._ Lcs include facilities planning , issuance of 'D.,r:ds , gran,. apolica: Lon and administration, and :ons:ruction any opera - ,: n of POT-.q . In order to be the design-led agenc,, i or a - loci - 20T.J , Mc enci` y must have the auth ;rity and : ; )aei1 to ner'c: : .se function-, with respect to cha, POT‘' . 111i , Ls quite se_ out in Suction 208 ( c ) ( 2 ) of the CLean .Doter Ace ( " the A._ =" ) . A,J. Paula Herz:ark ,Mr. Harris Sherman July 17 , 1979 Page 2 The City of Northglenn is the p,-oper designated management agency for management of the Northglenn treatment facility . It has the authority and capability to perform these func ions , and has been so designated puisuant to the procedural requirements of Section 208 ( c ) . Moreover, only Northglenn has the land use authority necessary to ensure that growth in the Northglenn facility service area matches the capacity of the new facility. Weld County is not and cannot be the management agency for the Northglenn facility. It does not have the authority or capability to perform any of the fundamental acts required of a management agency with respect to the Northglenn facility. It cannot : ( 1 ) produce a f.:.:11 it_ab p,_ati for the Northglenn area; ( 2 ) issue bonged indebtedness and otherwise contract to pay the noi-federal share of the cnst of the facility; ( 3 ) apply for federal ant money, contract with respect to a grant award, or administer the ;rant and contracts thereunder; (4) contract to construct the facility; and ( 5 ) operate and manage the completed facility . Furthermore, it has no land use authority in Northglenn and could not regulate growth to match the facility ' s treatment capacity. Counsel for LWRCOG concedes the absurdity of the idea of Weid County managing the Northglenn POTW: "It is difficult to understand how counsel for Northglenn could have arrived at such an opinion. Nowhere in its latter of May 2 does the LWRCOG assert such a position. Counsel for Northglenn goes tc great lengths to show why Weld County cannot provide sewage service to the people of the City of Northglenn. Ali these arguments are irrelevent . Weld County is no: seeking to go into the business of providing sewage service to the people of Northglenn. " The authority and capability to manage the Northglenn POTW, which counsel for LWRCOG so glibly dismisses as irrelevent , is the heart of the eunst' -r of which agency -- Nor`t,gl enn -: WW1 r? Count , -- ' - the lawful management agency for the POT, . This is manifest in Section 20 c ) ( 2 ) of the Act . In summary, LWRCOG had no authority to designate Weld County as the management agency for the Northglenn facility, and the LWRCOG Section 208 Plan does not even attempt to do sc . Weld County can only manage POTWs that serve areas within its management area boundaries . • Y Ms . Paula Herzmark Mr. Harris Sherman July 17 , 1979 Page 3 2 . Operating Agency Status Forced to concede the impossibility of Weld County managing the Norchglenn facility, counsel for LWRCOG suggests that Northglenn perform those functions as an "operating agency" for Weld County . First of all , an "operating agency" has no status under the Clean Water Act -- it does not even mention that term. The Act very specifically states in Section 208 ( d) that construction grants must be made to tr2 management agency with jurisdiction over the POTW . Under the LWRCOG Section 208 Plan, an operating agency is a more ant of :ha .. anagement agency for —te purpose of performing some of the management agency ' s functions . Instead of performing these functions itself , it may delegate tha- authority co an operating agenc . A management agency, however, cannot ..elegate authority it does not have. Weld County cannot delegate to Ncrthglenn the authority to manage the Northglenn facility, when Weld County does not have that authority to begin with. The argument that Northglenn cannot receive a construction grant until it has been designated an operating agency in Weld Ccmcy i pure nonsense . 3 . LWRCOG ' S Authority and Responsibility to Manage astewater In Its Planning Area Counsel for LWRCOG spent the substantial portion of his letter disserting on the authority of a Section 208 Planning Agency to regula_` wastewater discharged in its planning area . Except for his incorrect c'hiracterizacions of the nature of the Norchglenn wastewater treat:nent/ agricultural reuse system, we have no major quarrel with his discussion . Hi dissertation, however, has no bearing on the management agency issue , and is nothing more than a red herring designed to divert attent_ on from the real issue . Counsel confuses the wastewater management functions of a Section 2C3 Planning Agency with the POTW management functions of a designated management agency . Norchglenn, of course , has not suggested that a S':lion 208 Planning Agency is without jurisdiction to regulate nonpoint and point sources of pollution in its planning area, when the oollutan'_ � are generated outside the planning area. This is no more than a convei.ient straw argument for counsel ' s deft parry and thrust . LWRCOG ' s authority to control wastewater discharges in its planning area would not be affected at all by Northglenn' s position on this issue . There is a fundamental distinction between regulating point and nonpoint sources of pollution within the Section 208 planning area, and designating management agencies to manage POTW ' s that serve areas in another Secti _ 208 Planning Area. Ms . rauia Herd nark . Mr. Harris She .-.nan JLY%y 17 , 1979 Page 4 The example cited by LWRCOG counsel as demonstrating the absurdity of Northglenn' s position is Denver ,e.tro or the City of Boulder "truckl.;g" ge sludge into the LWRCOG plannin area for discharge . This example Lrates perfectly the difference between the wastewater management function and the POTW management function, and demonstrates the Logic of Northglenn' s position. Any discharge of sludge by Denver Metro or Boulder into Weld County waters requires an NPDES permit from the State Department of Health. That permit can only be issued if the discharge will be compatible with the LWRCOG Section 208 Plan. The discharge of sludge , therefore, will not be permitted unless it meets the terms of the Section 208 Plan. Moreover, if these entities seek federal construction funds for their activity, no grant can be awarded unless the discharge is compatible with the Section 208 Plan. On the other hand , no one can seriously argue chat Weld County would be the m roper designated manage.. nt agc_ney for the uuuidgement of the Denver Metro or Boulder treatment facilities simply because the discharge or the facilities would be in Weld County . Such a conclu . .;n would be absurd, and is not supporte anywhere in the Clean Water Aet . Finally , contrary to the allegations of LWRCOG counsel , the Northglenn POTW will be neither a point source nor a nonpoint source cf pollution. Th, facility will cause the delivery of irrigation water to the Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Co . ( "FRICO" ) farmers via a privately owned closed system of irrigation canals . 4 . Recommended Solution The City of Northglenn fully intends to work with the LWRCOG and Weld County to eliminate any concern they might have over the wacer quality effects of the Northglenn facility. It believes , however, that Weld County ' s assertion of management agency status over the Northglenn facility is a most inappropriate avenue to resolve this question. Instead , Northglenn suggests that the parties attempt to work out an agreement whereby all reasonable water quality concerns are addressed and resolved . The City believes that such an agreement can be worked out well prior to operation of the facility. Such an agreeme -i` , hoover, has no bearing on Northglenn' s Step III construction grunt application. Sincerely yours , MUSICK, WILLIAMSON, SCHWARTZ , LEAVENWORTH & COPE, P . C . BY k ) e ' _ ._ J n D. Musick, Jr . JDM: no cc : Alan Merson Fred Huff, Esq . Henry W . Ipsen, Esq . Jonathan Rutstein Irma Princic Norman Carlson ` Stan Bender 4i ^h'rr1 T 'i-,rinh1 G ' RICHARD D HALL PAUL D COOPER RAYMOND J CONNELL DAVID R BROUGHAM MICHAEL W.JONES GAIL A LA%ALT JAMES C PERRILL HENRY W IPSEN Y EG G E, HALL & EVANS JDACK UNCAMNMERRITTS W. ON JCAROL M. AMES W BRITTH JOHN D.PHILLIPS,JR SAMUEL DAVID CHERIS BRUCE A MENK HARVEY W.CURTIS JOHN R TRIGG THOMAS B KELLEY ATTORNEYS AT LAW JOHN C RUHNKA EUGENE G.DUVERNOY OY EUGENE 0 DANIELS BRIAN E MCGEE 2900 ENERGY CENTER ONE JEFFERY B.STALDER CHARLES B.WHITE EDWARD H WIDMANN THOMAS N ALFREY RAYMOND L.PETROS JAMES L.MERRILL ROBERT S TREECE PETER F JONES 717 SEVENTEENTH STREET FREDRIC A.RITSEMA MICHAEL D WHITE ROBERT W HARRIS RICHARD A.HANNEMAN JOHN P MITZNER DENVER,COLORADO 80202 RICHARD F MAURO OF COUNSEL CHRISTOPHER H.MUNCH 303-573-5022 G.WALTER BOWMAN RONALD V YEGGE(Ip05-1970) DON R.EVANS(1925-1978) GAIL L.IRELAND July 10, 1979 M s. Paula Herzmark tsSr��E� Co-Chairperson, 208 Executive Committee C`1A ; Department of Local Affairs wE`Q s .. � N - 1313 Sherman Street r Denver, Colorado 80203 Mr. Harris Sherman co Co-Chairperson, 208 Executive Committee �c. Colorado Water Quality Control Commission i DEL 4210 East 11th Avenue Denver, Colorado 80220 Dear Ms. Herzmark and Mr. Sherman: By letter of May 2, 1979, the Larimer-Weld Regional Council of Governments (LWRCOG) stated its position with respect to the pending 201 construction grant application of the City of Northglenn and the institutional status of the City of Northglenn in the LWRCOG 208 Areawide Water Quality Management Plan. Attorneys for the City of Northglenn responded to LWRCOG's comments in a letter addressed to the State 208 Executive Committee dated May 17, 1979. This letter is in reply to that response. The LWRCOG position is and has been that, so long as Northglenn is not a designated operations agency under the LWRCOG 208 Plan, the City cannot receive Section 201 grant funds to construct a wastewater treatment facility within the LWRCOG planning area. As stated in the LWRCOG's letter of May 2, 1979, the function of constructing and operating any wastewater treatment facility in Weld County must be carried out by an operations agency qualified under the LWRCOG 208 Plan. In their reply to the LWRCOG's letter of May 2, attor- neys for the City of Northglenn have contended that Weld County is actually seeking to obtain 201 construction grant funds to construct a sewage treatment facility designed to serve the City of Northglenn. This point is restated throughout their letter, and forms the primary basis for their response . Ms. Paula Herzmark Mr. Harris Sherman Page 2 July 10, 1979 It is difficult to understand how counsel for North- glenn could have arrived at such an opinion. Nowhere in its letter of May 2 does the LWRCOG assert such a position. Counsel for Northglenn goes to great lengths to show why Weld County cannot provide sewage service to the people of the City of Northglenn. All these arguments are irrelevant. Weld County is not seeking to go into the business of providing sewage service to the people of Northglenn. Any accusations and contentions otherwise only serve to cloud the true issue before the Executive Committee, which is whether Weld County, in its capacity as a designated management agency under the LWRCOG 208 plan, has review authority over the issuance of construction grant funds for a wastewater treatment facility to be located within the LWRCOG 208 plan area. The facts of this controversy are very simple. North- glenn is proposing to construct and operate a sewage treatment facility in Weld County, within the jurisdiction of the LWRCOG Water Quality Management Plan. This proposed sewage treatment facility is supposedly based on some form of land application treatment. The operational details of Northglenn' s plan have not been completely revealed , but it is clear that the end result of any land application scheme will be two-fold : 1 . The addition of a non-point source aspect to what normally would be only a point source pollution problem. 2. The relocation of the pollution problem from the Northglenn service area, which is in the DRCOG 208 planning area, to Weld County, which is in the LWRCOG 208 planning area. The above described facts -- which are uncontroverted -- must determine the regulatory approach to Northglenn' s sewage disposal problem. The Northglenn proposal is in the jurisdiction of both the LWRCOG and the DRCOG 208 Plans and must meet the requirements of each applicable Plan. To determine which water quality management plan applies to the problem only Ms. Paula Herzmark Mr. Harris Sherman Page 3 July 10, 1979 requires a glance at a map. The proposed portions of the project of concern to the Larimer-Weld Region are clearly within the planning boundaries of the LWRCOG Water Quality Management Plan. Consequently, the point and non-point source pollution problems generated by the project must be controlled by the LWRCOG Plan. The institutional structure of the Larimer-Weld 208 Plan clearly establishes the manner in which the City of Northglenn would be recognized in controlling water pollution problems. Northglenn' s attorneys recite Section 208(b) ( 1 ) (A) for the proposition that each 208 Agency has jurisdiction over the waste "generated" within its planning area, and no other. Under this reading of the statute, a 208 agency would be unable to regulate the treatment and/or disposition of water pollutants , if such wastes were generated outside the 208 plan area. Under Northglenn' s interpretation of the statute, Denver Metro or Boulder could truck their sewage sludge into the LWRCOG plan area, and simply dump it without regard to any requirement of the LWRCOG 208 Plan. Surely Congress did not intend such an absurd result when it enacted Section 208. The statutory goal of every 208 plan is the achievement, within the plan area, of water quality goals mandated by the FWCPA (See, e.g. , 40 C.F.R. § 131 . 10) . The inability of the LWRCOG 208 Plan to control the disposi- tion of wastes within the LWRCOG 208 Plan area obviously would subvert this statutory goal . The better reading of Section 208(b) ( 1 ) (A) is that the statute requires each water quality management plan to address water pollution problems generated within the plan area. The actual source of the wastes which generate the water pollution problem are less of a concern than how these wastes are treated and disposed , for it is the disposition of the wastes which causes the pollution problem. Northglenn' s argument makes sense only in the case where both the creation and disposal of wastes occur within the same jurisdiction, as in the typical case of a municipal sewage treatment facility. However, this is not the case with the proposed Northglenn facility which, as even Northglenn' s attorneys concede, is to be located primarily within the jurisdiction of a different management agency, namely, Weld County. Ms. Paula Herzmark Mr. Harris Sherman Page 4 July 10, 1979 Since the disposition of Northglenn's wastes will occur within the jurisdiction of Weld County, and within the scope of the LWRCOG 208 Plan, the construction of the Northglenn facility must take place within the framework of that plan. This is not to say that Northglenn will have no operational responsibility for its treatment works. Since Northglenn is responsible for the creation of the wastes which are to be treated within the LWRCOG 208 Plan area, Northglenn must share the regulatory responsibility for the disposition of such wastes. However, exercise of their responsibility must be consistent with LWRCOG 208 Plan requirements. Northglenn' s attorneys have argued that Section 208(d ) of the FWPCA "enforces" Northglenn' s exclusive right to con- struct and operate its proposed Weld County treatment facility. This is an incorrect reading of the statute. To assist 208 management agencies in the implementation and enforcement of regulatory elements of 208 plans, the FWPCA provides the sanctions enumerated in Section 208 (d ) . This subsection provides that 201 construction grants may be awarded only to designated management agencies for construc- tion of treatment works in conformity with the applicable water quality management plan: (d) After a waste treatment management agency having the authority required by subsection (c) has been designated under such subsection for any area and a plan for such area has been approved under subsection (b) of this section, the Administrator shall not make any grant for construction of a publicly owned treatment works under section 201 (g) ( 1 ) within such area except to such desig- nated agency and for works in conformity with such plan. (Emphasis supplied . ) Section 204 (a) ( 1 ) of the FWPCA restates this requirement : (a) Before approving grants for any project for any treatment works under section 201 (g) ( 1 ) the Administrator shall determine -- Ms. Paula Herzmark Mr. Harris Sherman Page 5 July 10, 1979 ( 1 ) that such works are included in any applicable areawide waste treat- ment management plan developed under Section 208 of this Act; (Emphasis supplied. ) In the instant case, the "applicable water quality manage- ment plan" is clearly the LWRCOG Water Quality Management Plan, since Northglenn' s municipal wastes are to be treated and disposed of in the LWRCOG planning area. The "applicable water quality management plan" is certainly not the Denver Regional Council of Government' s 208 plan; nowhere in the DRCOG Plan is there any provision for controlling the dis- position of sewage effluent in Weld County. While LWRCOG has asserted the jurisdiction of the LWRCOG 208 Plan over the proposed Northglenn project, it is not LWRCOG' s position that Northglenn' s grant application must be unconditionally denied , as suggested by Northglenn' s attorneys. As stated above, the grant should be issued to Northglenn only if Northglenn assumes its proper role within the framework of the LWRCOG water quality management plan. Further, Northglenn must demonstrate that it is possible to, and that Northglenn will construct and operate the facility in compliance with Plan requirements. Since Northglenn is responsible for the generation of the municipal waste which is to be treated and discharged within the LWRCOG planning area, it should be involved in the implementation of the LWRCOG Plan. As noted in earlier correspondence to the executive committee, the LWRCOG Water Quality Management Plan is designed to incorporate Northglenn as an operating agency, similar to the status of the Cities of Fort Collins and Greeley (refer to Section 5.4 of the LWRCOG Plan) . Under the LWRCOG Plan, an operating agency is eligible to receive 201 grant funds, subject to review and approval of the appropriate management agency (refer to Section 5. 4. 1 of the Plan) . Weld County, as a designated management agency under the LWRCOG Water Quality Management Plan, has review author- ity over 201 construction grants for facilities to be located within Weld County' s jurisdiction. However, as ' I Ms. Paula Herzmark Mr. Harris Sherman Page 6 July 10, 1979 noted above, Northglenn would be the ultimate recipient of the construction grant, in its role as an operations agency. In this manner the two responsible entities, Weld County and the City of Northglenn, can work together to insure that any construction grant awarded for the Northglenn treatment works is in conformity with the LWRCOG Water Quality Manage- ment Plan, and will achieve the water quality goals mandated by Section 208. Finally, Northglenn' s attorneys claim that Northglenn' s proposed plan has already received approval from the LWRCOG. This statement is incorrect. In the approved minutes of the Governing Board ' s meeting of February 1 , 1978, the Board gave conditional approval of the proposed plan. The tentative approval was subject to many conditions, including matters discussed in this letter and previous correspondence of the LWRCOG. The minutes further indicate that the Board did not intend that its conditional approval constitute its designa- tion of Northglenn as a management agency in the Larimer-Weld Planning Area. As stated in Mr. Rutstein' s letter of May 2, 1979, the LWRCOG would be pleased to send a representative to discuss this matter at length at a time and place convenient to you. Ver truly yours, ,'I5e ". Henry . I. -n of YE .7E, HALL & EVANS HWI:ps cc: Norman Carlson, Weld County Commissioner Leonard Roe, Weld County Commissioner Bill Kirby, Weld County Commissioner June Steinmark, Weld County Commissioner Lydia Dunbar, Weld County Commissioner Gary Fortner, Weld County Planning Director J. Robert Owen, Acting State 208 Coordinator Irma Princic, Chairperson, LWRCOG Jonathon Rutstein, Executive Director, LWRCOG I Ms. Paula Herzmark Mr. Harris Sherman Page 7 July 10, 1979 Alan Merson, EPA Regional Administrator Richard Lundahl , Director of Natural Resources, City of Northglenn Stan Bender, City Manager, City of Northglenn Chuck Sharp, City Attorney, City of Northglenn John D. 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C 37 e.)1,-t- IL s�-�- 4-:`-4 '`a= ••-7 O ..a't � '� �a 1 ` y 38• �7 l7 71Ys Jam'/� / '39. 7_, / / ;i �- ) 41. lib �''' I '' J `�'h Ct. ,;9 ---/-7-g >'',1 1141,147-1 4432.. 7//et ief...-e4-4.-e (V-4")1 44.9),,,ta....... 1,0506-,(,, 45 1,.,, 46. _, „,/..,,,,i, 77'-- 7,-frilv., c„,--t-A .4/ c_ 48. C January 16, 1979 TO: Meld County Planning Commission Weld County Centennial Center 915 Tenth Street Greeley, CO 80631 We the undersigned object to the location of a wastewater treatment and storage facility on the property described as : Wl, Section 36, T1N,P68W Northeast corner of intersection of County Roads 2 and 11, 5 miles south and I mile west of Dacono. The fact that from 40 to 50 homes are located within a mile of this proposed site is considered a health hazard and in- compatible with the present land use of the surrounding area. 1. i U f N ). `,jn' t.�w c,„4:__ �'�r 7 ! 7 (c, //, _3 ,�'✓�,2 dc), f2.74-7<,:- 2. 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T - ,.�e,t,„ 19. /vim �u `' , ) C z r1 ZI 20. . ,�-��- ✓ 3 k_ 21. 9‘ R .ti b '�, $i,§9 o 7 :,� 345,_:iz6. 22. .4.,, -t--; it)_. ��- �.. �-- / 7 ..z "L" nO' 4 cP 23• z_.,.,'.. )„.A. <e.- Zee j / - _72, �`l 4L v2 c 5 �� Y`�9.Z9 -. ,"' (1,)' ,- - 5 �� L^ �` �c�� ,may h^- 6►v,.� i-3-31.. - "S o 4;F. —i e ei ilit'L Tanuvey 16, 1979 TO : Weld County Planning Commission Weld County Centennial center 915 Tenth Street Greeley, CO 80631 We the undersigned object to the location of a wastewater treatment and storage facility on the property described as : Wit, Section 36, T1N, P68W Northeast corner of intersection of County Roads 2 and 11, 5 miles south and 2 mile west of Dacono. The fact that from 40 to 50 homes are located within a mile of this proposed site is considered a health hazard and incompatible with the present land use of the ,surrounding area. 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We have sunk every bit of our life's savings into our home and have worked very hard to maintain it. Now we find that some group of people want to put a waste disposal plant very close to our home. Very sincerely, what do you think this will do to the value of our property? Beside the health factor. Shoild this type of function be located nest a housing development. What will this do to the health of our childred Does the Health Dept. know how many people we have located in the urea? Also our homes have to depend of) cess pcol facalities. Why is it that we have to have waste disposal facalities besides cur property from a town 10 miles away form this area? If this were the home and property that you owned and had worked your entire life fcr, would you want such a thing as the Northglenn Waste Disposal Plant next to your home? 'tie realize that politics and money gain have a great role and may create a conflict of interest to the parties that stand to profit, such as the owner of the land of the propesed site. These persons may gain but many of us will greatly suffer. We strongly PROTEST the location of the sewage plant and hope you and the group that has planned this location will he considerate of us living near this project, with out thoughts of profit for personal gains. Respectfully submitted, D •> C Woods Judy G Woods 16566 Elizabeth St Brighton Colo 806@1 cc to Dist. Rep. James Shepard cc to Dist. Senator Ted Strickland CO 0,91011 ZS R JAN 19)y `1/4' ECE�VEL) hit ly ca Plan Qmaktio0° o�., 11) 69 C>le9Z�Zti gip 1't]f: /6_5-75- epic 5'T h JAN 1979 �� Zpje c7-t) RECEIVED < Wed CHO `, 4e9E /q/r2 7-Z774L-Ly /194'4 , i.5 — iY-16 'Li443rr 772e-,9771i6--71.9- - za �T�7,24'9-* : /77 G7G'42 z5 4O1k/ %e Nei , 'Sr 6o£/l.' pe= 77p - //v7-071, e 77,041 be= iv/L.& aj aV cam,,kic, /'eT -/Sr Zrz / T tuft& lily /./.0, ,e r3/ - `79z-r# Xi/924i Pi-'i.S 23 ,47 e-A./ 4L iSAx4 c�li►zrZi/i�. �� 'vC� 1 ,�� j%- ( C G .. - i !�� -�-z, j i' e GEC �✓r;- �' / AFTER FIVE DAYS{RETURN TTOO�,1‘,.rt.(. �l A 4L'1 f?i P 1k/1 j - /LS TV,5F '/r' i1 E 5T 7 - ► Get! 9- ot$911174„, JAN 1979 sue, RECEIVED idi`r'p Cenb3W 'ti CO.,eee#ee) , • • /e) A 1 � $ X1'0 6 31 odteveiJ}. a)-z& ?„6)2-e-fge.z k jut-) 441 itoi,e. 47. adz% CLA)-ed cpt, -/--4_,_ 6_4 cY)0-167/L-"Ci /,Z4 -/)1ZP 1.°9i12/j AP° IQ, 6 �� /;1�, 4..0 19-19 s� L d O 6 N m Recswel) -ceezesZ 1' r , F uary 10, 1979 Fsrne F. Skidmore _r,_ 16441 York St. Brighton , CO 80601 Adams County Commissioners Administration Lldg. 450 S. 4th Avenue Lrighton, CO 80601 RF: Northg1oiin pronosed sewage treatment facility, Roads 2 & 11 Gertlemen : I was very surprised to hear at the Weld Ccunty Planning Meeting of February 6 thot the proposed NortnQ:lenn sewage treatment facility at roads 2 and 11 had your support. I realize that it would be in the best interests of all of us to locate this open cesspool as far away as possible, and the prospect of not having to contend with such an ill advised project in Adams County would be a peasant prospect to you as commissioners, but since :,his location is actually a matter of a few hundred feet north of the Adams County line and 3/4 mile or less from about 50 Adams County residents, I do feel that we deserve consideration in this proposal. 1. I am alarmed that she proposed location will cause damming seepage in the oasements and wells of our area. 2. I feel that it will 'no a health hazard as a breeding area for .mosquitoes and flies, and that 1Torthglsnns ` much lauded recreational asset for the area, A bIKL AND J0GGINd PATH, will in actuality be an attractie nu;_:Nance for our area children, making tis 55 foot deep 6000 acre f> >t reservoir of polluted water e=?:ily accessible as a safety hazard. 3. I am deeply concs_^ned as to the safety o ,Adams County residents should another earthauake occur in our area. I have experienced one quake while living at 16441 York St . , and alth nu'rh I and cr- stand it was considered a very minor ouake , I definitely felt the house tip to the west, and cracks were left above the north and south windows and doors. I do not believe that even the North- glenn officials , wno can (t er')al ly) guarantee only beautiful things and lovely odors from their sewage, have a stnne ta',let from God guaranteeing no further ouakcs in the area . I fsel that I and my fellow Adams County residents near this pro- posed site have notaing to gain and a great deal to to e should this area oe used for the location of this type of facility, and that a more suitable location could indeed be found . is a taxpayer and homeowner, I urge you to please send a letter of onposition to the commissioners of :1eld County prior to their hearing of February 21, 1979. Thank you, r } F2rne F. Skidmore ! ; , J4IlD and Leslie Pickering 41 Weld Co . Rd . 11 Erie , Co 80516 Weld C unty Commissioners 915 10'h Street Greeley, Co Re : Northglenn Proposed Treatment Facility Gentlemen: After attending the planning board hearing on Feb. 6th concerning the location of the proposed treatment facility, I felt the need to express my disappointment of some of the planning board members and their procedures. First , I pelt Northglenn monopolized the floor and the public was not given equal opportunity to respond. Afteral , we are the constitueats of Weld County not Northglenn. I felt there was a lack of courtesy and respect of the public ' s comments especially for those people who are residents of the area but not water holders. Secondly, I realize that the water issue involved is a highly complicated legal issue, but it is not the only issue. the other issue , which seems to be the major objecticn by everyone is the location of the sewage plant . Me board did nct even question Northglenn as to why Meld County must have the plant within its boundaries. Northglenn wishes us to believe that the reservoir and sewage treatment plant must be adjoining facilites , but the fact of the matLer is that only twenty acres are needed as a -_e rat r' fnr ire id cons. Sircc ray ceviage Tut to pumped to the reservoir site , tivvhy not locate the se::'age plant in cr`i:gl enn and pump treated water out + o the 1'cct ofr. To me this is much more in keeping with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan, which states that the facility must be compatible with the surrounding area. We do not have any sewage plants in this area at present and to place any here especially from another municpality in another county is a violation of the Comprehensive Flan and unfair to the residents of Southern Meld County. I. feel this issue can be solved to the satisfaction of everyone if we locate the reservoir in Weld County and the Sewage lant in Northglenn. The farmers and Northglenn get the use of the water and the residents can maintain their property values and do not have to put up with offensive odors from a sewer plant from a city 10 miles away. It is your responsibility to look after the best interests of 6e1d County residents not lease consider the , oe-_tic:_ of the cev er plant yr cr_ ucctir_j on Feb Ll . Cc` , r l''c i cr,t , M411RARD rvDO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS D O 7s __``�� COMMISSIONERS G+Ov`_ John G. Campbell Pete M. Mlrelea Bob Briggs ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 450 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE BRIGHTON, COLORADO 80601 ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION 303-659-2120 CLERK OF THE BOARD William Sokol February 16, 1979 Mr. Norman Carlson, Chairman Weld County Board of County Commissioners P.O. Box 758 Greeley, Colorado 80632 Dear Mr. Carlson: Enclosed please find additional letters from Adams County residents regarding the proposed Northglenn Sewage Treat- ment facility. We will continue to forward additional correspondence as it is received. Yours ve y truly, Afr/-4,'L---- E M. MIRELEZ CHAIRMAN Pmm/wl t Encl. 411. •ARD D0 PP OF v COUNTY COMMISSIONERS S COMMISSIONERS CMS ' John G. Campbell Pete M. Meter Bob Briggs ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 450 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE BRIGHTON, COLORADO 80601 ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION 303-659-2120 CLERK OF THE BOARD William Sokol February 15 , 1979 Mr. Norman Carlson, Chairman Weld County Board of County Commissioners P.O. Box 758 Greeley, Colorado 80632 Dear Mr. Carlson: Enclosed please find additional letters from Adams County residents regarding the proposed Northqlenn Sewage Treat- ment facility. We will continue to forward additional correspondence as it is received. You ve y truly, TE M EZ CHAIRMAN PMM/wlt Encl. 9TBrighQton,Box CO 80601 q�v001/VI `�,� February 13 , 1979 424/c Dear Mr. Campbell, Mr. M.irelez and Mr. Briggs, Please attend a meeting of the Weld County Commissioners scheduled for 2 :00, February 21, 1979 in Greeley, to protest the poor land use proposed for the corner of Weld County Roads 2 & 11. This site is the proposed sewage treatment plant for Northglenn, and its location is offen- sive to many Adams County residents living right across the road from it. We attended the February 6, 1979 Weld County Planning Commission meeting along with many other Adams County residents. We were told that Weld County' s primary con- sideration has to be the Weld County farmer. As a further insult, one member of the staff checked their communication with Adams County and indicated that your staff had checked a box showing your approval of the location. We question why this was done when there is a subdivision in Adams County within one half mile of the site . Those who live in that subdivision as well as many others in the area are dependent on wells and leach fields which will be adversely affected by the seepage from the lagoons. In addition we would have to suffer the smell and decreased property values. The whole project has been carefully hushed with the required notification going to the absolute minimum number of residents. We think the damage your residents would suffer is sufficient grounds for you to ask Weld County to move the facility farther north to where it would be surrounded by farmers who want the organic rich effluent for their fields. We will attend the February 2.1, 1979 meeting and hope that you will also. If your schedule does not permit you to attend, please write a letter cancelling your prior approval. Thank you. Paul J. Young 4777 Arlene F. Younger February 13, 1979 1- �nR nnr ADAMS D COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 71.721- r11.7 l_ P ADMINISTRATION BLDG. 450 S. 4th Avenue ,FOAMS C0� Lr U BRIGHTON, COLORADO 80601 ON)' Ifl" V SRS Ref: Northglenn Proposed Sewage Treatment Facility at Roads 2 & 11 Dear Sirs: The proposed site is 2 mile from my home which is the most recently built of those in the Weisner Subdivision, I had been told recently my home could be priced on the market at $125,000. Recently also I know that this purposed site made it impossible for a neighbor to sell his home. I am opposed to this site , I hope for more rational reasons also, let me take the non-offensive approach to the facility, much like Northglenn, and express some ideas. Today one national interest is conservation of all types. If this is to be a wildlife refuge why not place it closer to the population for their enjoyment. Why hasn't more consideration been given to the site nearby the already exsisting Westminister facilities where we could concintrate this problem? The closer site would reduce costs of installation, reduce costs of size of equipment, and reduce costs of appreciations, long term. Again then, as Northglenn has expressed a desire for parks, this could provide such an opportunity. Why aren't we trying to be good neighbors, what purpose to locate this site in Weld County? Who's responsibility to police and protect this facility accross county lines? I request that more specific investigation be given this subject, that you oppose this site selection and communicate this to the hearing on February 21, 1979 by the Weld County Commissioners. Respectfully Submitted, Karl D. Roberts Local Resident 16560 York Street . • b of February 9, 1979 Edward L. Quinlan 16480 Fillmore Brighton, Colorado 80601 Adams County Commissioners Administration Bldg. 450 S. 4th Avenue Brighton, Colorado 80601 Re: Northglenn Proposed Sewage Treatment Facility at Roads 2 & 11. Gentlemen: I just recently became aware that the City of Northglenn was proposing to build a Sewage Treatment Facility at Roads 2 and 11 in Weld County. This proposed site is approximately i mile from my home and in some cases is closer to my neighbors. It is my understanding that they are proposing to build a 6000 acre foot resorvoir. This resorvoir will be a 55' high earthen dam on the south side and there are numerous houses located below this proposed dam. It has been expressed, by an engineer, that the seepage from this facility will. pollute our drinking water which we currently get from our wells. Further this seepage will raise the water table and some of us will have a water problem with water in our basements. Further in Northglenn's own publication the geological report indicates a fault in the northwest corner of this site. If this fault is lubricated through seepage, as in the case of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal and an earthquake occurs, our safety will be in danger. It has also been expressed to us as residents, through a Real Estate Apprasier, that our land values will greatly depreciate if this sewage faciliaty is built on this site. Northglenn has expressedthat this facility will not semll or pollute our air quaility. I have gone to the Louisville plant, which is the comparision that Northglenn uses, and talked to several residents who have stated that this facility smells all year round not just when there is a breakdown as indicated by the City of Northglenn. In as much as 1 or we as residents have nothing to gain from this facility and we stand to loose our land value, our drinking water will be polluted, our air quality will be polluted due to the smell and our safety will be placed in jeopardy. there has to be a more compatible and suitable location for this facility to be put. As a taxpayer and a resident, I urge you to give. vunr ton' iri-retiL:i t 1,.• °: ,; a letter of opposition to the Commissioners of Weld County prior to tlte.ir • • of February 21, 1979. I thank you for your time and consideration in thi', rant tr`t . Concerned Resident, ( ( a tt zl( .%\ • -_(,�Cc,1�l i 2,1 Edward L. Quinlan //:)/IN °4pq4,4 � rq� x000 g /1/1)'0oMhl s/4_ // fir_ _ri .nnRrrii ii Adams County Commissioners l'ebruary 9, 1070 Re: Northglenn proposed Sewage Treatment Facility at Roads 2 & 11. gentlemen: I feel that the development of this Northglenn project is one of the finest things that has happened to this area in sometime. The trade of water with the farmers and double useage .of the water is something that should have been done long ago. I feel the effluent storage lake wi11 cause us no prohlem and am willing to go along with the effluent storage lake. 13th, I feel the sewage treatment plant should he kept in Northglenn proper, or located somewhere as to not he a detriment to our living conditions as we now enjoy and a decrease in our property values. There is concern, as should be, as to the safety of residents close- by the facility, such as seepage into domestic water supplies, etc. I hone you will give this considerable thought and weigh the problems that could arise very thorougly. My personal main objections to this site are the decrease in our property values, possihilty of well water contamination and I feel North- glenn must keep their sewage treatment themselves. We don 't want or need it. I would appreciate a letter from the Adams County Commissioners to the Weld County Commissioners showing our concerns as residents and taxpayers of Adams County. Concerned Resident Warren W. Schwab / /% ( /'- / /� 1��/ //, /21 i /i t r - i> 1.'/`' ./ I i Fehruar'y 10, 1979 F 'rile F. Skidmore 1 =`� � , , �,r 16441 York St. L' " , ,srighton , CO 80601 • Adams County Commigsioners /( i!III/i. Administration �-ldg. ;j' '' 450 S. 4th Avenue Brighton , CO 80601 RE: Northalen pronosed sewage trea.tmnut facility , Roads 2 & 11 Gentlemen : 1 I was very surorised to hear at the Weld County Plann ino: Meeting of February 6 that the proposed NorthJ_enn sewage treatment facility at roads 2 and 11 had your support. I realize that it would he in the best interests of all of us to locate this open cesspool as far away as possible, and the prospect of not having to contend with such an ill advised project in Adams County would be a pleasant prospect to you as commissioners, but since this location is actually a matter of a few hundred feet north of the Adams Cnuqt;,� lino and 3/4 mile or less from about 50 Adams County residents , I do Feel that we deserve • consid4:rati n in this proposal. 1. I am alarmed hat the proposed location will cnuse damnrrin-r .; ena, e in the basements and wells of our area. 1 2. I feel that it will be a health hazard as a l;reding area for mosquitoes and flies , and that llorthirlenns ' much lauded recreational asset for the area, A MIKE AND JO3GIijd PATH, will in actuality be an attracti"e nuisance for our area children , makino L':is r,5 foot ll dep 6000 acre foot reserj- oir of noll '.at d t :r ensi iy acceasile li as a safety hazard . li3. I am deeply conc=.rnted as to the sal ety- ' Adams County residents should another earthquake occur in eur gin. . I hove experienced one quake while living at 1641 York St. , aid althou rh I uoci er- stand it was considered a very minor quake , I defi r,i tely felt the house tip to the west, and cracks were left above the north •end south windows and doors. I do not believe that even the North- glenn officials, who can (verbally) guarantee only beautiful things and lovely odors from their sewage, have a stone tablet from God guaranteeing no further quakes in the area. I .'c' el !,hat I nid my Fellow Adams Col; tv 1 1'.i _otc r) i } hi . r - posed i to ha uathinur to gin and a reat c]eoi ; lo,_ : h :a1J ` ,ic area . .e used for the loc•.tlon of this type at facility , and ',ha.t a more suitable location could indeed be found . As a taxpayer and homeowner, I urge 'u to please send a lctt 'r of opposition to the commissioners of ;laid County prior to their hearing cf February 21 , 1.579 . Thank you, ��.i/:Yew J „? /2- e-A c) 1: Ferne F. Skidmore I • , 1 1,/r,•2530 Ea 165th Ave. Brighton, Co. R060L 5tU�J y �/ February 10, 1979 Ty l.' r, ill ll �oti,�s Rs Adams County Commissioners Adninistfntion Bldg. RE: Idorthgl.enn Proposed Sewage 450 So. !Ith Ave. treatment Facility At Brighton Colorado 60601 Loads 2 & 11 Gentlemen: I recently have become aware of the city of-Northglenn's propos,a1 to build a sewage treatment facility at roads 2 and 11 in 'meld County. The propsed site is about one-half mile from my home. It is mgr understanding there is a proposal to build a 6000 acre foot resorvior and that there will he a 551 sigh earthen dam m the south side, where there are numerous houses located. An engineer hasexpressed the opinion that this facility will polite our drinking water, which we currently get iron underground wells. Futhermore this could also cause our water table to rise and cause water problems with our basements. I feel this could cause our property to lose value instead of rising in value. In adition to poluting our air quality we will the smell to content with. I realize Nnrthglenn states there will be no swell, but I have had the opportun .ty to visit the Louisville plant, which revs residents around the louisville faciltity soya that it does smell year around. As a taxpayer and resident, I urge you to please give tour cons' derat ion to sending a letter ofopoosition to the commissioners ofs'Ield County prior to their meeting of February ry 21, 1979. Thank yam for yoursonsideration in this matter. Concerned Resident, Chauncey R. P.i edy • • i ea. 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I t, tt o k QX � 'y F0 1 c©,-\S tv _o , �/ t fa� �� Sic1 C o�� ,t l \0rZS aye a � o�tan � Ec� C` ��tvtb . t � a, lac t1Y .6 0 k... 0 CL c- t - AINO y y in t�a. . ,Or£y I 0 V � g— Q CA 1\R ra .4,17-3,4_,,, y cy c.).,..) v-, As ,, ece*4:\ C- 4 6'>( a art. a.-Y-c O,9-1.e-rJ rc\i� *J476.41 0 4 • (: "L tp--),);( Lfc--)/L Az&a, J� T1brt k1 /19 c ;u_ 6;rn_ -‘u j ore ` �L� � /X2u,zc._ _ of G /1,4,2" (2)101CW, t CkL, ce 2at , \23458, �n' Pe e F 4 o RF,c 1.9,9 aids 11. We p • I : : 41'12 . 1 ' ' 9 I I 1 1 'i l'"* , February 5 , 1979 Weld County Planning Commission Court House Greeley,Colorado Dear Planning Commission Members This company is vitally concerned with the proposed development of a water treatment process of the City of Northglenn which would take our current water from the Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company (FRICO) to be returned after residential use in Northglenn to us for our own use. This company has steadfastly opposed this program since its inception and shall continue to do so. As the owner of 72. 17 shares of FRICO, we believe we have a lot at stake. The ownership of property, clearly defined in the constitutions of our federal and state governments, includes by actions of courts at all levels , the ownership of water. A few years ago, this company, upon mutual agreement with the Town of Frederick, had four hundred eighty acres annexed to it. At the time of this annexation, it was understood that the company would be obligated to provide water for any future development. A total of 32 . 17 of our FRICO shares are assigned to this property -- another 40 shares are assigned to nearby property but are transferrable to the 480 acres in Frederick. The proposed process will not allow this water to be used for human consumption. It is fair to say that if it did, the water would be kept there. The City Manager of the City of Northglenn has been confronted with this situation and simply states, "It's your problem, Frederick's problem -- not our problem. " While I appreciate his recognition of the problem, I deplore his attitude which says "too bad for you, neighbor, " as he offered no solution. In an interview with him, he admitted that the water could not be used for human consumption and could have only limited industrial use. 608 EMPIRE BUILDING, 430 SIXTEENTH STREET • DENVER, COLORADO 80202 • (303) 573-9655 Weld County Planning Commission February 5 , 1979 Page Two While the proposed program is described as "revolutionary" we should all realize that it is unproven and only experimental. It is, in fact, no more advanced than that of Denver which faced the winter freeze problems of being unable to fully treat all sewage. It should be realized that the shareholders of FRICO have never voted to approve this and that the program has been opposed by the City of Westminster-- the largest shareholder _n FRICO. Clearly, the adoption of the Northglenn proposal will work to the detriment of the future development of Frederick. As this is the case, this company requests your opposition to the program which could force the residents of Frederick to accept Ncrthglenn's recycled water. Thank you for considering our viewpoint. We shall be pleased to meet with you at any time in the future and wish to be advised of any meetings where this matter will be considered. Yours very truly, Gerald R. Armstrong, President ,A .173456; `', V efr • ate, ti _ -±kJ z 7-LiAli Att ,e -� �,, � L) I 4J • // ) ,5-/i u-Le' . ) D , e .z. - 4-11--4/1 ,� -� 4iLel - /d1} ( P) 217_ 4_,L41-WeeZ lam. tsc yam c-/) J j„:„, • 0./ t-itk_e <43 _1-Ly 70„--,e3 �-- f> alee,1-1- At_) .49-4-e-e- 7-6YL4d 4-14 C1) } • • (-7JJ 0kLi2y /1.,-b-L ,/.e t, LLat_3 c-12/1411 e 00 919 ftecew F' wea t° sslea l\�/ (1-0 p4) Ac`s6 c�1 gcW9Z52ti�•L" ✓ • Jan. 9,1979 To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: In regard to the wastewater treatment & storage facilities at roads 2&11. As A local property owner. I protest to this facility at the Designated location. I Beleve it will smell,atract flys& incects and decrease my property value. Xr.03940/71, „ 4, '<7O7.,,, 57-7 0, JAN 1979 Ye �t-�- N � RECEIVED „ Burel W. Doll Weld Candy —3 16570 Columbine P18➢AIBg C011l1SS1!/ Brightion, Colo. 80601 Dept. of Planning Services 2750 E. 165th St. Rt. 2 Weld County Centennial Center Brighton, Co. 80601 915 10th Street January 8, 1979 Greeley, Co. 80631 TO WHOM IT RAY CONCERN: Sirs : I would like to voice my objection to the proposed construction and operation of a sewage plant in this area. We , the residents of this area, have a large , personal invest- ment in the properties surrounding the proposed site . Anything that could cause us to lose on this investment is objectionable . If there is , as put forth, nothing wrong with a sewage plant, why doesn't the city of Northglenn construct it's disposal facility with- in it's own boundries? Why allow this filth to be forced on another community? Dispersal of that city's sewage is not our problem, but to be added to the list of other areas that have to be legally involved with the city of Northglenn, is . The city of Northglenn has for the past several years been in- volved in considerable legal battles with all of it's neighbors. Please don't force this community into a position similar to those others. '\`bg Vl Q12�3� �s ,pN 19I9 Sincerely, RSCSIVE r Virg Melvin Pintter v pl ous��e�tssUo p ,ti' 6e8`)/Z9ZgVIc`'L co AN 1979 `S 0 4' J t, k ED Le . l ' scf_A(1,0..,,,Aci ss,Aisc.:„._.1 ce' ettao to tsstn ,tio , tasz_ .b-u,,,,ti CI 0 , c(' Jk t 5 WL.) ( -71- .)(1k C-0-1,asAlL.; cl ._k_. cam, 03 N� L _ L . „) :A6 eA-cr1-e, " cl-t --cam �-- .,,,c,-L,.„-i oVacg..... Ott- af1/4___. JI,--) ) 9-7:-L-C..c-A-Uvk-A_v_4-,1/4--t k i_:LP LA-a_ R '0 JCL_O.0_,Q.cil CuifutA, .0 2-13 Vac2-- u-)-Q-- uLAA ciW\-1A-CLAA-C\ \ trL_c___.' -"CulAk V irk--Ork et VA a-. c---cli R . (- •-t-,A-1 w,_c_c.,\ J ( c tf-L56. u, t 0 • -e.c_.() � uo-01�--Q t L. GL-. a wL.4.A. __AiC; 0-1.1_,I) 1,l_E-Iyik.-11-el_t Lzr_rg . I- Lty_c Q s 161,,,I_QA_) (5 ) _,.} Af.r._._. LA,L,a_ce A-- �. .fit a-R Q LRVia-LD Cpl. C..ACI-. C_CF,' GX_. Jduz, _Q____KLAtaLci elic„„Ai- k_,A,L ,c 6--u,i4A)---L4 9..L_ , tA..) -,2_-- --1-61.1_c_ a_LGIA_SLA --4-c- cx_2 1-Elt,i) c_ h piet-A.A_,),1_,QA ti..E¢'L-% 71 .(1.- c O C, ckAi1/4-CA,Ja_c___, 1),_,...„„,- tuz„ . ikL L O Y1 n .`b- Y/L.Z;, . &'144osJ I_i -,vtc,,Ac 1c o _ n S^d 16469 Fillmore Rt. 2 Brighton, Co. 80601 January 9, 1979 Dept. of Planning Services Weld County Centennial Center 915 10th Street Greeley, Co. 80631 Re : City of Northglenn Wastewater Treatment & Storage Facilities Gentlemen: As property owner's in close proximity to the proposed site of Northglenn's Wastewater Treatment & Storage Facilities , we have strong objections to it. We chose our home in this area, rather than the city, because we were tired of the city with all it's problems, and we liked the country atmosphere and the relatively clean air. We do not feel that Northglenn or any other municipality should be allowed to inflict it's sewage treatment problems on us. If, as we are told, this facility is supposed to be comparitively odor- free , why has Northglenn chosen a site so far from it's own bound- aries? The answer to that is quite obvious to us . This facility in no way will be of any benefit to the property owner's in this community. In fact, it will inevitably devalue our property which of course is of great concern to us; therefore , we are adamantly opposed to it. Sincerely, �/ // X 91011127�� rIG G 7/ ✓V . 5 ./Z' _ .� ..f-"L c C �'\ Qjs Malvin and Helen Frick JAN 1979 N RECEIVED E r Weld Cu* 'v ‹, &teg Ce■ issee �6e `� gc)«9Z5ZAcc'L (O JAN j/9'913", (O �- t RECEIVED �5(A r.�1C�'r l�) ! % �� r`' Web County ti Nat elect Commission -6O 9243 `' C�Jr,Oi^✓1 .� MO/ C.or_Err 1 ;-Fr br,3 /1 o tinr_ -Ireca+rrk' n+ &,y - ,e- Cm/ c-F. )Vcrth1ier rt , 2 l_c no+ n Fp nst� Stc,rezo nc 1 /1 �y, PJGri'IP r1r, 5- H-eci V- (�r�� thY�_. pro pro �c r Z;fn - ,roal %t1,' rreiL>nrlrs't% r?s we lI a,`, CA m pOn e'e'l 7L ,6r'/r79 "They no.- cried Or1 0- t'v (e_"oF f-h/ rn /� e-c/ P P � p pry (_;- a rece_we4r��1 /e..fpa- -Frnr•-) rf�f'r/ O1/ bleii Ja/7, 9 /77j , /here are aana7'4'i- 4/tc- 6D 6..1/1-4/ / /71/l /4o///; r�/ milli if/ Cr-F ` /'?/S pr��p!� r / ,tazr7L ',el& Cry <?reei 7,/ t`_ :`,! h7 /s /5 r~3 d + Gt1/4,1' z C/1/� bo 41-kr 6^'i /� 1 e y /'r'Clf'' 4 r.41`r /at /t-t,i; a=r-s ,Y3 `7L/�'- /•.,/,t., dz) r? 04 or,)r1 a,y `L J, ' /1 a re , 7J 1~‘,t/ it7w-f‘ 1 d Cle,r /cie frQrn cL entoter<pe, re /-1/t1 p/c�-� /tlo r-i h3 (r_/u i O fYT J y Or m//e c/ c?, 1- a, /77 e 7L// , / )/(/ •--0/'1 c-4C r r, 1'7;1 4/174 J- ice, /1 (J r-,,1e !?c /?e/�e+i7 -� 4/}(' 1/ 4 t, o-fhe1' /70,7 Shp re, holrlrr,. l -The, 1714 t p r' don-,p/lt/✓1 1.) t. = c-r Jr=it J (= 7-rei /41 e `f p4(4/: 7k cm Z 'i e J/71 /AS /Vertq/'/2/ ( a lrl 3l /t' f e- I^bra Gt 1� v/;Jrf r- a✓:? ve':.I plGi/It i"d iv,p/,//2 •:3 tee, , Pr;4-e ff i-/ / e,/r SeaJa /74 -1- clrr6 1 �:. i-Qi� ,r v? r' 5i eS A Y-hrpi4E, Lr p 1 Cr IC /� (.1b /1/WO!!//l /,' p e. t/f/'l!¢ !/ - it;6/ r, //'Pt 16 WVZ/7 7/?d, 7S /s 7 aof 74h4 /- /h vrre- Atom' 5,e /771?) e p/e , /3 LA /r" ,a771/ • • -� ,r pn�l<,.-ribr � rbl�J^J �cl/ // t� //it/7,1 h�a -/Tea fed f r i? -1e to V ''� d)u1✓1 `f�i e /J r e_ Wlort lro^ 626,={/c1 7720,-ye- u1, o e e.11 i s oral W e /1J67-1 ICI b» 7LrPz/7/'J I /heir- Lug J •e v v , h/ /5 /?4-G /cr, 7/L) De S/ ✓z'C / '�/ 7' ) de'J /5 /r7jA/ jirPa tl y v-i (-1- -M/15 Ca /271O7 t/- ,)l` F�� rim `cau (:)(3- /-74e?‘ /��,� , ( , r ) ' ' January 8, 1979 Deoartment of Planning Seri:ices :leld County Centennial Center 915 Tenth Street areeley, CO 80631 Gentlemen : I object to having the City of Narthslenn ' uild a wastewater treatment and stora7e facility at W ' , Section 36, TIN, P68W, corner of intersection of County Roads 2 and 11. I feel that this location is far to close to the 25 to 40 homes in Adams County on an.c east of York street, and could best be lc-ted north or east of the nronosed site. Ms . Whitton of the .:orthslenn ,?ublic Works states th; t this facIlit;, will be odorless , and an asset to our community for recreati -,nn.l ourooses . If this facility is indeed so odorless and ouch a re- creational asset , wry is it not be; ng constructed in the ery heart of Northrlenn, where the Nortnelenn taxpayers themseli es night '. ask on its shores, rather than as a gift to us? Sincerely, JL44 / � !r✓r Cry-2.J Ferne Skidmore 10693 E. &xnositier_ ,'215 Aurora, Co. 80012 Property owner 16441 York St . O)1112/3/ �' JAN 1979 Wit', M RECEIVED �j ct' Weld Com o ;_ CWIRISSION Comelssfee R. R. 2 Box 219T Brighton, CO 80601 January 10, 1979 Weld County Planning Commission 915 Tenth Street Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Sirs: We are opposed to the proposed location for the Northglenn sewage treatment plant. We feel that a sewage treatment plant would completely change the area in which we live. Traditionally, sewage treatment plants are located in the poorest area of a town, and we are opposed to becoming Northglenn' s dumping ground. A portion of the property proposed for the plant borders on Weld County Road 2, a new paved highway with good access to 125. The property is also close to to a railway. Planning would seem to dictate that this land be used for commercial or industrial pur- poses if use were to be diverted from rural use. Even propiety would dictate that this proposed land use be denied. Victor Jacobucci was a Weld County commissioner at the time this plan was developed, and the land proposed for this plant use did once belong to Victor Jacobucci. We would be interested in knowing the circumstances of the sale of this land to the ditch company. Knowing the Jacobucci' s traditional political strength in Weld County, we have felt that opposition to anything he is promoting is probably useless. The fact that he did decide against trying for reelection last fall does give us some hope that perhaps expressed public opinion might prevail this time. In spite of the risk of being labeled complete cynics, we have decided to add that we doubt that Northglenn' s plan is sound. Northglenn residents are paranoid about dependence on Thornton, and this fear has led them to adopt an expensive, unworkable water supply plan. Why should we or Weld County be involved? Please give full consideration to each of the points we have raised when you decide whether you want to devote such a large portion of the land most accessible to metro Denver to such an unattractive use. ,<$1314 r5 i6, ' ,> . Thank you. 9 �\ JPN 1v� ® Sincerely yours, RAcc G �o� �. {eL.ve - 2 . iitotoots ,ti t cJ oo° ,c,A U (/ / January 9, 1979 Department of Planning Services Weld County Centennial Center 915 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80681 CERTIFIED NUMBER 552051 Gentlemen: As a citizen, who is greatly affected by this proposed Seweage Treatment Plant at Roasts 2 snd Roads ll and who was not notified of such a proposal prior, I am greatly opposed to this facility as I feel that it will down grade my propery value, will be a safety hazard to the children of the community and will cause a very unhealthy enviornment for me and this community. Myself and the other citizens of this community and area surrounding the proposed site have a great deal of time, money, and labor invested in our property and I feel that this Proposal would bring a great injustice on myself and other residences without our having any say in its planning, or proposed construction site. Myself and the other residents of this area do not understand why we should have to put up with the problems associated with this SEWER PLANT since we will receive NO BENEFITS of anykind from this except the problems and the hassle. I feel since Northglenn is who is going to be using and reaping the benefits of this facility , they should be entitled to the problems that go along with it and therefore should keep this facility in their city next to their residents . I sincerely hope that you show some considerations for my feelings and concerns at this point in time since they were not previously taken into consideration before this proposal progressed this far. ,` '�'11211314A.,, Very Concerned, q 4 co JAN 1979 .4 REC1=,IVED N Edward L. Quinlan toe1d Contio 16480 N . Fillmore St. Planing Comaissiee tic., Brighton, Colorado 80601 4,6�BZIZ9Z9"'0 i' 31413'°t' JAN 1979 _txt � " RECEIVEDcc Weld Cully.� C.c�-u.�. S' Planning Commissln cliS lo A 4-.L3 CC, L c 8 O Cu 3 i ki„, 1 1 0 �-`�_� -A -c-, i 0- S , r 31-L1/4- iocA..2.7. 3- tyAl..511) LLD -- t,�c.k -S4-U)c.A:k A VN-r.-1.A-Q L.Lx-Q-L VLSL- 1 U S �� 3e6dd ente p:1 ed, Line. XAMOMNSMAMXWENIMMIDEKOXIDIMMMXRDIMaXeNgUEZ January 11, 1979 Weld County Planning Commission 915 10th Street Greeley, Colo. 80639 Complaint Against Gentlemen: Re: Propcsed Northglenn Sewage Treatment Plant It has come to our attention that the City of Northglenn is proposing to build a sewage treatment plant very close to our property in Weld County, (southwest corner) . We wish to complain against this proposed treatment plant for obvious reasons . This area is a nice agricultural area and we see no reason for Northglenn to put their sewage in our backyard . We are against this so-called Proposed Northglenn Sewage Treatment Plant and this letter will serve as our complaint. Sincerely, Robert R. & Carol L. Bliss P. 0. Box 3743 Casper, Wyo. 82601 The legal description of our property is: 25036A Pt SEA- 35 1 68 Beg At Pt 589'W of SE C SEC 35 N155' W281' S155 ' E2B1' To Beg '\�,��314�16,j�5i c JAN 1979 O� co RECEIVED co Weld County , Planning Commission 1' Francis K. Culkin Attorney at Law 720 So.Colorado Blvd. Denver, Colorado 80222 303-759-3495 January 15, 1979 Mr. Chuck Cunliffe Assistant Zoning Administrator Department of Planning Services Weld County 915 - 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80531 Dear Sir: This letter is written for two purposes. First, it is written to enter my appearance as the representative of a group of concerned citizens who live in the vicinity of the proposed wastewater treatment plant located at County--Road #2 and County Road #11, Weld County. This letter is further written for the purpose of confirming that my clients have an additional ten days within which to present written material to the planning commission. This ten days would be up to and including January 26, 1979. Sincerely, Francis K. Culkin FKC/blb 4. '^, JAN 1979 RECEIVED cc Weld County cPy tp Planning Commission �� Tar_uary 15, 1979 To t:eld County P1-nnini, Comrai scion: I an firmly ^l ^sed to the City rf rrorthrlenn': t,"r c - emit for i artci'.ater tre:--,rent r‘nci storage f-cilities on nrenerty c escribe6 follo•-s: t'-1/2 7actirn 36, TIN, 1958'.-. .Ls r lcn%o"n:r nd recic^nt ad j:ccrt to th.= rr o^ec. :ite, rty ';ro-_,erty sh-17 rec7ef,se in ar v�llue. I sin-11 ;' se be subjectec-, to offensive En(' f�u1 odors cue to the treatr:ont of rat- se-are at the ro once site. I ara not o., ocir. the storage facilities. I fm a : ,oc•iris the rar- scware Enc treft7: .:t facilities which -e locates on the cr:'-ocec. site. I su•-gest the City of Northr•lenn trsct their raw ;ere,-,e at n;the r locetirn then 'tine It to the 'r •osed rese:•voir site. I hole you 111.1 give us local rccic_ents anc: isndor,.ro rs c-very ccnsic'- erftion • oasible. Thank you, >,_ Willer.' an3 nary c Tro st el JAN 7979 4715 ' elc. County i ov d 2 v ^n, =Ce'or o r `601 �. RECEIVED v sect —.roan Bright-.)n, Ah- First National Bank, Westminster Suite 301 0 7301 Federal Boulevard Westminster, Colorado 80030 � o Q Telephone (303) 428-8526 Philip F. Roan James R. Stitt CC Attorneys at Law January 15, 19 7 9 coR. J. Wlttenbrink o Karen E. Nieman Randall J. Davis Department of Planning Services County of Weld 915 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80637 Re : Special Use Permit City of Northglenn W 1/2 of Section 36 , Twp. 1 N, Range 68 West Gentlemen : I represent Baseline Farms , Ltd. , a General Partnership which owns a parcel of property located within a part of Section 2 , Township 1 South, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M. in Adams County, Colorado. We have received a notice of the pending hearing sched- uled for February 6 , 1979 as to a special use permit for waste water treatment and storage facilities for the City of North- glenn. Please accept this letter as a protest to the granting of such a special use permit and as grounds therefore, states as follows , to-wit : 1. The waste water treatment and storage facility • does not treat or service any property in the immediate vicinity. 2 . The granting of the special use permit would be detrimental to the market values of the surrounding properties. 3. The granting of the special use permit would be deleterious to the health and environment of the surrounding vicinity. We strongly question the need for establishing a muni- cipal waste water treatment and storage facility so far from Department of Planning Services County of Weld Page 2 January 15, 1979 the existing municipality in the middle of a rural environ- ment, without the consideration of compensation to the surround- ing property owners. Yours truly, 11dL, R. J. Wittenbrink RJW:df cc: Munir Ibrahim eeee � JAN RECEIVED V i7T_7 ra�i�i D 1 STITT, WITTENBRINK AND ROPN A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION f' �141?H,: C1~o,O. SI- _i"IPA ` ' Y'2 � -V_ rip Y.at._._ E$ AelL+4:66? 73 5'/ d 'I I -MA" ' yy�� ar yIP January 16, 1979 Mr. Charles Cunliffe Assistant Zoning Administrator Weld County 915 Tenth Street Greeley, CO 80631 Re: Special Use Permit-Northglenn/FRIC0 Return Flow Facility Dear Mr. Cunliffe: We have reviewed the plans and application you furnished us of the proposed Northglenn Wastewater Treatment and Storage Facilities. While we have no particular objection to the concept based on information presently made available to us, we are concerned about the following items: 1 . That the facilities should be required to be operated without causing an offensive odor. 2. That protection against seepage should be required to prevent lubrication of existing fault planes or pollution of acquifers in the area. 3. That a greater setback distance be required together with screening by greenbelt. We would appreciate incorporation of conditions into the Special Use Permit that would protect us from harm resulting from these situations. Sincerely yours, tN- ;) SAN 1919 LEBush IvED N pap o *VI M° ti (51 %soin Cosh O� GRANT BROTHERS P 0 BOX 948 LONGMONT, COLORADO 80501 303/776-9119 January 19, 1979 Weld County Commissioners Weld County Planning Department 915 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Commissioners: We are aware that various landowners are objecting to the proposed construction of a sewage treatment facility by the City of Northglenn in Southwest Weld County. As a landowner in Weld County, we would encourage your support of the Northglenn project. We are personally aware in detail of various projects which the city has undertaken and find them to be innovative, conscientious and above all a good neighbor in our community. Again, we would encourage your support of this well planned project. Sincerely, t(?-,)17/11-1)11-(24--i J. Allan Musser JAM/scs cc: Dick Lundahl cP R �1e\d @Osstea /L January 16, 1979 Ed Wolfe Rt. 2 - Box 195 G Brighton, Colorado 80601 Planning Commission Weld County 915 10th Greeley, Colorado 83651 Gentlemen: As a landowner, living and farming within approximately one mile of the proposed Northglenn Sewage Facilities site, I wish to go on record as being adamantly opposed to the use of the site for this purpose. With the high water table, which is prevalent in my area, any additional drainage or seepage could cause extensive damage to the soil according to soil experts. I farm southeast of this site and am situated at a much lower elevation. The water flow is from a northwest to southeasterly direction. My farm has been appraised in the last 6 months and any depreciation in value, or loss of production, due to the location of the plant and reservoir, will require proper compensation. Sincerely, Ed Wolfe cc: City of Northglenn Weld County Board of Commissioners .40122233/m.. JAN 19.1 ,t: RECEIVED cn Planing ConnnisslM Francis K. Gain Attorney at Law 720 So.Colorado Blvd. Denver, Colorado 80222 303-759-3495 February 2, 1979 Mr. Chuck Cunliffe Assistant Zoning Administrator Department of Planning Services Weld County 915 Tenth Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Mr.Cunliffe: Please be advised that we represent a group of concerned citizens who live in the vicinity of the proposed wastewater treatment plant located at County Road 2 and 11, Weld County. This letter should be considered a request to vacate the hearing for the Weld County Planning Commission scheduled for February 6, 1979. We have determined that Northglenn's application for a special use permit is procedurally deficient according to Colorado Revised Statutes and the Weld County Procedural Guide for obtaining a special use permit. The factors which should be considered in allowing us the request to vacate the hearing are set forth below: 1. Sections (1) (i) and (2) of the Precedural Guide establish the requirement for submission of plans to the office of the Planning Department not less than 30 days prior to the Planning Commission's hearing date. These plans must give the directions and distance to nearby residences within one mile. The directions and distance are given to residences within five hundred feet on the map submitted by the City of Northglenn. Northglenn must comply with the above requirements 30 days before a scheduled hearing. 2. Section (4) of the Procedural Guide specifically states that all special use application to be heard by the Board of County Commissioners must be advertised once inthe official county newspaper at least 30 days before the established hearing date. Careful perusal of the special use permit application file in Greeley, Colorado failed to review any evidence of advertising. The legislative intent as to the notice provision is set forth in Holly Dev. , Inc. v. Board of County Commissioners v. Board County Comm'rs, 140 Colo. 95, 342 P.2d, 1032 (1959) is that oeverall plans or changes should be given such publicity as will reasonably inform the owners affected by the February 2, 1979 Mr. Chuck Cunliffe Page 2 change. Holly Dev. , Inc. (supra) also states that if the legislative authority is delegated by the state to some inferior body, with a restriction by which it is to be used only on notice to persons whose interests are thereby affected, compliance therewith is a condition precedent to its lawful exercise. The only notification sent by Northglenn was to residents within 500 feet of the proposed facility. Mrs. Leslie Pickering's notice was sent to the wrong address, although her correct address is listed in the telephone directory. She finally received notification about January 6, 1979 and proceeded to notify her neighbors. The failure of Weld County and Northglenn to comply with the notice provision must result in a continuation of the February 6, 1979 hearing until such time as compliance may be effected. 3. §(1) (d) of the Special Use Permit Procedures requires the submission of a soil survey and study no less than 30 days before the hearing date. The soil survey had not been received by the office of the Planning Commission on January 16, 1979 (less than 30 days before February 6, 1979). 4. C.R.S. 30-20-103 sets forth the criteria which must accompany an application for certification by the County Planning Commission. One requirement is that the application be referred to the Department of Health for review and recommendation as to approval or disapproval. The•:report from the Colorado Department of Health had not been received by the Weld County Planning Commission on January 16, 1979. We would argue that this report, also, must be received at least 30 days before the schedule hearing date. In conclusion, we would submit that the special use application was not completed thirty days before the scheduled hearing date. Under the laws of the State of Colorado and Weld County, the hearing must be vacated until a a date thirty days after all procedural requirements have been met. We would remind you of our telephone conversation of January 24, 1979. During the course of our conversation we were informed that evidence may be submitted by us until February 6, 1979. �12.3456> Sincerely�� f /6 `N,' 79 91197/K.oc, �Culkin Co�Ns�� 1 2C, .. 0OS FKC,ECC/blb �a�,n�n� / c'c3/20-tAv 4 /2' a6-rJ q., L3 -&)-4-k ks,"- 4E- Q• °•e. .J (L-Lo- s•,- -%- Q, PEMC76-k ESQ —LL - . c!�SL o -� o` (k) Ct2ei 1)-$-LP Waia- e ,rte 2 a Q, - 6-4/9/V0,4", Aeu=k ,L0 ,42 ,Laic /ta-et f af-4-e-4Y- (A,i,ite-re,0 ,0_Am.,&__e,-0,1, . e,,L)24/74 gt.-eLet,c6-el Lo-iLo AL--a 7-4Lt- e , . 9- -7 I, L r armkv-- /6 TIAJ O-0 c wiz La,LtrcurbA,Z- Gt-J 14:40 76ha L.51 )1t-t,d- Z4-614 iact/tt ceecot Vc-ey 4-€1 '16 .a- Ti2i zt4J5)_R4,1,div,. 41.1) -Pa. frau; „ 9 -; oRg 2/,G /f e e 21 S'- 1(U 0 u�sulk' a 4- 6 O � � Sit • %> I 'I 1 An I MI NI nr PLANNING SERVICES MOM. 13031356-4000 EX T.404 • 915 10TH STREET GREELEY,COLORADO 80631 t. 02122M4->cN41.- 4 c' :OLORADO RECEIVED RECEI December 15, 1978 • IS) Ind co Vt -0' 4 RlanMng ConI�ISSIon 'L To Whom It May Concern: >/:: j 9 iii You are receiving a copy of this notification because your name appears as a surrounding property owner owning property within 500 feet of the proposed use. The Weld County Planning Commission will review a request from • City of Northglenn for Special Use Permit for Wastewater Treatment and Storage Facilities on property described as follows : WA- , Section 36 , T1N, P68W The location of the parcel of land for which. this application has been submitted is : Northeast corner of the intersection of County Roads 2 and 11, 5 miles south and Z mile west of Dacono If you have any suggestions or objections, will you kindly notify us in writing before January 16 , 1978 . The meeting by the Weld County Planning Commission is scheduled for February 6 , 1979 . This meeting will take place in the County Commissioners Hearing Room, first floor, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street , Greeley, Colorado, at 1:30 p.m. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact the Department of Planning Services at 356-4000, Ext . 404. , c Li-W • f I 1 � A s nt o in ng •� . inistr. 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J . / J 1....,- . ,_ - c 4 , _ (._ . � _ C ! /l - :. , - C.- (-f _ j / ! etc C° I. _ ` ,,i 1 C`,, _r )i L•,_ -t h - - v" JAN 197b - `2' RECEIVED --f, irk s`"/ % :l7 Canty 1 / ; .r f ; (, / /, /( / ,, Bontssiot ,..1r J f ec' ,ivf LAW OFFICES OF STUART L. BOULTER, P.C. RALEIGH PROFESSIONAL BUILDING,SUITE 410 4200 WEST CONEJOS PLACE DENVER, COLORADO 80204 TELEPHONE(303)573-0041 STUART L. BOULTER SCOTT NOALL December 28 , 1978 Mr. Chuck Conlisse Asst. Zoning Administrator Department of Planning Services 915 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Application for Special Use Permit by the City of Northglenn. Dear Mr. Conlisse: This office has been retained by Mrs. Fran Skidmore regarding her interest in property situate at 16441 York Street, Brighton, Colorado. Mrs. Skidmore has received notice regarding an application for a special use permit for wastewater treatment and storage facilities submitted to your County by the City of Northglenn. This notice requests any suggestions or objections to this plan to be submitted in writing to your office before January 16 , 1979 . At this time I would demand that new notice be given in order to correct the defect in the notice dated December 15 , 1978. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call this office. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincere y, r L. B er Attorney at Law n11'6293031 SLB/sja ttir46c3v) ("\k, DEC 1978 s r‘, RECEIVED 2 VW Ca* co ilstitissla co Ci 91 gLti • PETITION SUPPORTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado Court House Greeley, Colorado Gentlemen: We, the undersigned owners of property located within 500 feet of the property described in the application submitted by the City of Northglenn, Colorado, requesting the granting of a Special Use Permit to allow construction of a Waste Water Treatment Facility, hereby petition you to grant this request. Signature Mailing Address Description of Property /> .as,g ff o,T IN) 6.-ca-e-no.0V /o ezZ7L of f )9 6a.,o O 2- 4,23-27,5:5,6c, 4,44,44:44 l>, Q16 LC P 41O � g , PETITION SUPPORTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado Court House Greeley, Colorado Gentlemen: We, the undersigned owners of property located within 500 feet of the property described in the application submitted by the city of Northglenn, Colorado, requesting the granting of a Special Use Permit to allow construction of a Waste Water Treatment Facility, hereby petition you to grant this request. Signature Mailing Address Description of Property ,cuz� 04, a4/ 012 Ica) b 9' �F/1/ 19 w a gco� 4 ti 47/016 g 1.7 PETITION SUPPORTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado Court House Greeley, Colorado Gentlemen: We, the undersigned owners of property located within 500 feet of the property described in the application submitted by the City of Northglenn, Colorado, requesting the granting of a Special Use Permit to allow construction of a Waste Water Treatment Facility, hereby petition you to grant this request. Signature Mailing Address Description of Property "/) WJ rt LS �C/v1i=4!t/ /I /J -1;211(N,� .j'IF/ 1---- 64-01-O10, 6)/j— / ( /7C -92 JO g-Irek es • galtsit ea O1Y IVE� w ' AS RESIDENTS WHO LivE WITHIN ONE MILE RADIUS of THE LOUISVILLE TREATMENT FACILITIES, WE ARE TROUBLED BY THE FACT THAT THIS FACILITY EMITS FOUL ODORS . NAME ADDRESS /;� /, 1 . ›-r-_- ,� ,k.-_--�--�' --,-�-' l ) r j�. v��' 4f7 - 2. 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February 3,1$79 I the und::rsi ,•ned a] -)ocsed to the location of wastewater treatment and storage facility at i1ti, Section 36, T1N, P68W, Northeast corner of the intersection of County Roads 2 and 11, 5 miles south and 2 mile west of Dacono, I feel that the location of this type of facility is incompatible with the surrounding land use, and a potential health hazard to our community.NAME ADDR SSj-da,2,4,trirfr"-) AGE ---.e'') 3."17 ( ( 7)). 216144., 99-L-7-7 e ,:_6 Yom_ `?67 ,Q b2 & (00&-cae-O C9'7 g.,,,Apnao-A, zej, i a. .,07 0___ i IA') _ / id, �� . )' b=:•si -/'=J `- �' r,1 ,. /.12_, ,,_______:____,,,, ,_ ._ , ,_ . /!Z.,� L..- (' / . • -—TIC , � .� c_r� y 'yG� L• �;,� --,z,-2 4.," '/-':'14-- A ,-11:4,:_ ic-1.t_<- ,, e• c , ,..;/ d ,:4:(,.._,,,,i„, t 7, --rik./ -{>. 4,..L,t,, .4,7.Y- / /-11 ,,P2- /1:- ' ,/ ('--9‘..7 7/r v`'er J - 1.-3, „, � 6/ 2 Z A, A/✓Y , �/ `✓ <L le;) .1°e4 J'''1.7.yr--) er7e);=i 5'r / / 1 (1 1. /6., 965 2) (1,/ /5• 7 g6 /-t-, 2 7 , -- --e,„_,- 7..y...z...,..,......, /7„--,5--J 47. ---_,.-x-7L 9 7..--ee 4:::/-127 •- -' :-X? -1,-- ee ;2 e i ' �„.. 0ek�2 Lit4it. 4 09t,, _ C `e // %() A7-/' ‘,( t ;.7-7,- 272.c-/---Z( ,(14 ,�4) Z' ' 2,64/er.4 a qiisaArK11>IL I. g ,≥..72,61/.deic,,iricAa \7,./ ,r_rz,--,,,,_ e„,6-,, ,, _1\ , , . r:?p.,c-\,,a-t.--')A.,r-:../-v----- , 2,A)—r-y--.):' i .% �fi L r�i�',4._,Le._ /I I n )�.-`', Fj'-G4.-r-L' ) r ��ss'�� ! _ - S' e/e,L4- $.r-.D,,,,.,..,,.,�4`'•, et vii 7! ,/,,,,, ,,,, , , ,„, ,L3t, ,,L,e( z __ cic' F4- --nary 3, 1979 I the undorsiined a .)oaosed to the locaticn o: ,:petev-Lt •r treatment o.)d strri.Fe facility at A, Eecti,n 36, T111, 1"68r, -rt"ieast corner of the intorsection of County Roads 2 a ,d 11, 5 riles south and g mile .rest of Dacono. 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I. :", 7 7 5' 31l/�i �7 £ ,s___Ci ‘ ' ,r, l , , v) m q(( L 1_,A,(2/24 ' .2_ V4.) ,, , 2 3 t . ,, , ,c,,, _ 7 , , 9 1 , " 23456, - ';ruary 3, 1979 I the undersigned am 'o cd to the location of a :stewrr.ter treatment, and storage facility at x,92, Section 36, TIN, 2681, "lerthoast corner of the intersection of County Roads 2 and 11, 5 miles south and 1- mile vest of Dacono. I feel that the location of this type of facility is incompatible with the surrounding land use, and a potential health hazard to our community. NAME ADDRESS AG-CE - t . )41J2- 1--T 4-9/5 et) /i CZ- ✓ z ,,Q,-...2 :3 2;'7 )} i A - j '5 /-_i /1_CdeL, 7_... aeililt 7.7 1-el,z-64 ' (� 1- -' .V' ?7 .-p.5- 46-,_ S-9/7 6-‘:::----- 1,-----,L/e iCr/ Cr ./14--/, .X An . /., y 41 u a . ' eAvuete, Y6,37 :ei zi,,etk L`yi! a r !.(�QLr y�/OJl.y r V / '�J �/ iL I.GL%V/u� Ct�� C r I 1 ,G7( S, . ,,,., Vs /,'a' Fn.; •-1/ cis ,, . ,7/• . ,,,'{ �‘ it '' . ' 7 4 t -, •/ _ ..-,....,-, ‘14.' '. ./6„,4_,14,..M.:1,l -1/ ,, ,e„ 5L Le,7t.. `/0 3 3 421,1 n oL,Leia 601 3 / � ��y ,rts�s 3r r k;_,-,,, --,-,., L/ J (1'�� !r as ✓ I-erG ' ':‘"ik:Z. _,,IWk,e57:—.. ) 7":2'1-J—f) A?I-2s,2 o'/4 ,1::7,e17 .',- , ,. ,4-7 ii, \- ) c' l ''' kv;'' ‘^' .-2.-t/ /,6,--- i.L.,-,_ „2/-Cd.,,____ __ / ' (/' ��t, ; ��1 �'� c.,(:_, C,r 4,--vtc,\ns,C/. 3 y c,,4_,1"4,,,/ /y,„..,_,_,-• / I ,z, N.,,,...._\-\---,Jr-1--(:), -- . ? / ,,--- ,./a—,4-,/6 e-P7- � `_: :r Cc, r, , . to 8o 197 .- �v eta ` /d4 w 9"0 " (LE.,) J B 4is*: / .,_ . ruar'y 3, 1979 I tl'o under$i;;ued :.ar,i a;H, ed to t!ie l-oc:ati;._l -f , D^te.,rter trcctment and _tora•Se facility tit ;' , section 36, T1.-4, P681, fl r•ti last corner of the interoecti-,n .of C city lioads 2 -...)d 11, 5 ,311.06 so,utn and ' mile weft of Dacono, I feel that tno location of this ty-,c -o fLcility is ir;comoatil,le T•ritJ the surround1 no; land use, and a ootenti +1 rioaltIi hazcird to our community. ITATI E ±t 1; i �1_4 AGE �. _� r ,4.,-4W /3/ 5-'ZiA.z,--,,Q zeA4, ,esfc,---/ezz// .3_5 ,,�� O, �,�,L( pry / 5 ,tip �J ,�� 4,9 _,t,,,4:__c.e,,_) r �� It l� 7,6 etC---- ! e r< 7 ✓, Lt_4, L--- ,,I,L.ic., ,,26,2,8- at-e-Abc G-fr'1 C - cam ��_ G�vrz� i��5 ��° �® 1--)) -‹,s-Z-1-6.r-,..,, .5 eQ ,13456) co' pee 1979 1979 0 ��,�(314J516j>, � t January 8, 1979 O JAN 7979 a coLI RECEIVED N dcoolymthig cu1sls�I 4. As concerned residents of this community who will 01' 44 •$' �" be greatly affected by the City of Northglennts proposed wastewater treatment and storage facilities located at Road 2 and Road IJ , we greatly object to the proposed site. We feel that this project will make for an unhealthy environment and decrease the property values of the surrounding area. NAME ADDRESS &L W/ o< .142 16 0-0 F ""`c eil' `$ ,C -It-e, 4 /GV c,-Z,rze c __ 74- _ /� X6r ,Tz-1---k.t(i -..e,2,e,e2_O(. /o k/02,O jiltrY2 txt.--/" zJ 3P ke, L'/6 5. — .--vt..e_, , 0--c-' ,- sz - 3 /'-3 ,,--,- d C9' A' it" Ar- _a,7aaZro e lie-a-e--11, /6;5"6".e/ 1/,/e--e, V / 14,1/` C, &-Pizia/0-4.---J /‘s- 9 -.4,14h w2.e, A ^ r—J . _--7,..1---( c l b-s—(:-"L/{Gt-C—C oR 7,5 I gs_ (Ca 5 K V ..=J January 3,1979 As concerned residents of this community, vho will be greatly affected by the City cf Northglenn`s proposed wastewater treatment and storage facilities located at Road 2 and Road it, v e greatly object to the proposed site. 'Vf.e feel that this project will make for an unhealthy environment and decrease the property values of the surrounding area NAME ADDRtiEF ---44,f_eA4D ,z- ,60, --, Ca 0i/ 7-/'/-eI 7/ /‘3--;16 C'f4 -‘61 - - a - -. 4T z6-- i bb /�/7 4gZZ � c.�,e-d A Q, 6.2,5- / r -1, ai r z�/ .Cl�s'1 J r'- 1 . �' c_-c, ,.-�6, ,,L '4?6�u 3 C.LJL: ;`c`s lslyvL2, % L1_ _j ee�C 4vd � -Q / 6 5 70 e. -.504,-..,&.-:-,j, �( q-_-kr,,e,2...51-_,Q_agA, i 6 5 x g_ icc2-4.2,--i-z...-,-e _-7-- _ oz 1314/57 r4 lL�— / 5"Is- 0�i - mac'' 4 % j /,L'lr� 7�sls ' �` ��c . 1„�9z.rA l Co6aa 4 Pta, co,,bEp ,Z �"'�'� -, mac, 4 ti /I iS LU �1�Y�c�c�C Gc/14?ve� /��, r'� E 4'\' 0 / s<<) 1r,1 4t -/ t 7i:iie:-/Atee--yifr '? ‘ /297a<leig /562/0 AlA .14t-e - hi fCrYIA-CY4- i4). /4'rd- a 7171 2€2r /f os 750 e /6 S K, /6 93%J c7-L ez v iz,-"c-- >KAI I y .J 3 nt.Jary j, "(:.)11; .E t*, c^rrr^rned resident of ti-is cernr•,unit j- , v l w v,tlt hr ,:r" ,t1!' •^ .:*,t i h the r lt•j rx North,iter►r•t'!, pry rci tr, .;t--r trP. t!ctrt 3r% :ax ,af.rs f lctl,tttF t► aer.; at r.:,- ? ,-ri r: ci t1 , ,,- e.• ;"re`t1 c-j t to the, posed :itt. . t` cf.''? , iii-V: eit., rrojfii t v it r,-,ncc, for far+ U ii1O:it ;' S`:r 'ir~.ors` Brit rert ` th rt nrwerty values Ulu ' rrt -rxJtn;,i Fi°'ti::. V.. , L- 'f-her'. ;,-n ' 4.41Le_t_., e2Al2-1,)'.7 7 e2%!//Cv e/// 6,, a . 0-6s/6 --MAA- .)(1/pulgrre,u,11_,-(r- 'e,---(,,&,,,,,1 5 0,t/ .sc__- eD601 rO60 / Z it Pa- aoE / ‘I�� F Di oca, oe_ z-,e, 3 2 0 O/L 6 9_3 r, F yin` ,_3 - <'p-� /4,1p57/ iaz-�� CGS/ r , / -z(l,(,u__ gyz,, , e-o( �' 021314157 co RE CE. 1979 o II -59- . AParcel No. Owner and Mailing Address Acres Section 36 012 Victor L. & Dorothy M. Jacobucci Roue 2 /' ` 160 III Brighton; 80601 Ar ' s 017 Colorado Boulevard Industrial, Ltd. III c/o Coloado 'Management En1eXpises, Inc. / 1 160 3rd Flo r,,�I f 430 Larime' Sc a.e COill Denver, , 8020,2 ',/ ___ ��JJJ Adams County illSection 1, R68W, T1S 003 Reuben & Margaret Sterkel III 16730 N. Steele 37 Brighton, CO 80601 Ill 004 Cecilia Trostel 3200 E. 168th Avenue 1 Brighton, CO 80601 II 015 Don & John Gasper 16610 N. York 17 Brighton, CO 80601 0 017 Joseph & Marcella Trostel 3680 E. 168th Avenue 57 111 Brighton, CO 80601 018 Same as above 1 IIPreble Subdivision la Lot A Ben & Ruby Duncan 1327 E. 111th Place Northglenn, CO 80233 , IILot B Adams County IIILot 1 Ben & Ruby Duncan 4:14 Lot 2 Pares & Sally Curtis 541 E. 56th Avenue lalDenver, CO 80216 2.5 III :1 " -60- Parcel No. Owner and Mailing Address Acres Section 2, R68W, T1S 001 - Claudia Schneider 16465 York Street 5 Brighton, CO 80601 J 029 George & Lavonne Dalton 16515 York 5-1/2 Brighton, CO 80601 037 Baseline Farms Ltd. 10701 Melody Drive 178 Northglenn, CO 80234 040 Fern Skidmore 10693 E. Exposition Ave. 5 Denver, CO 80012 I I I I I I I I I Letters received in opposition of the request : Mr. and Mrs . Dennis Buchanan 1/10/79 16569 Fillmore Brighton, Colorado 80601 Burel W. Doll 1/10/79 16570 Columbine Brighton, Colorado 80601 Mr. and Mrs . Richard W. Staats 1/10/79 16429 Fillmore Street Brighton, Colorado 80601 Mr. and Mrs . Ismael Hernandez 1/10/79 16520 Fillmore, Route 2 Brighton, Colorado 80601 Melvin Potter 1/10/79 2750 East 165th Street Route 2 Brighton, Colorado 80601 Mr . and Mrs. Daniel Wilson 1/10/79 2620 East 165th Avenue Brighton, Colorado 80601 Robert Poebla 1/10/79 • 16522 Josephine Street Route 2 Brighton, Colorado 80601 Teresa Osnes 1/10/79 James T. Osnes 16420 Fillmore Brighton, Colorado 80601 Mr. and Mrs . P. K. Curtis 12/22/78 541 East 56th Avenue Denver, Colorado 80216 Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Pickering 1/11/79 41 Weld County Road 11 Erie, Colorado 80516 Mr. and Mrs. George Dalton 1/11/79 16515 York Street Rural Route 2, Box 185C Brighton , Colorado 80601 Mr. and Mrs . Malvin Frick 1/11/79 16469 Fillmore, Route 2 Brighton , Colorado 80601 4-> Letters received in opposition of the request (con 't ) : Donald C. Woods 1/11/79 Judy G. Woods 16566 Elizabeth Street Brighton, Colorado Ferne Skidmore 1/12/79 10693 East Exposition #215 Aurora, Colorado 80012 Property Owner: 16441 York Street Leni H. Subert 1/12/79 3080 East 165th Avenue Brighton, Colorado 80601 Paul and Arlene Younger 1/12/79 Rural Route 2 , Box 219 T Brighton, Colorado 80601 Edward L. Quinlan 1/12/79 16480 North Fillmore Street Brighton, Colorado 80601 Mr. & Mrs . Jack R. Swanson 1/15/79 2560 East 165th Avenue Brighton, Colorado 80601 Karl D. Roberts 1/15/79 Route 2, Box 185 B3 Brighton, Colorado 80601 Robert and Carol Bliss 1/15/79 P.O. Box 3743 Casper, Wyoming 82601 3 Petitions with a Total of 1/15/79 49 Signatures Claudia Schneider 1/16/79 Route 2 , Box 185C 16465 North York Street Brighton, Colorado 80601 Mrs . Tom Faux 1/16/79 Route 2 16526 Elizabeth Street Brighton, Colorado 80601 Marlin D. Dixon 1/16/79 2751 East 165th Route 2 Brighton, Colorado 80601 �r Letters received in opposition of the request (con ' t) Willard and Mary Opal Trostel 1/16/79 4715 Weld County Road 2 Brighton, Colorado 80601 R. J. Wittenbrink 1/17/79 Attorney representing Baseline Farms, Ltd. Ed Wolfe 1/16/79 Route 2 , Box 196G Brighton, Colorado 80601 Letters received in favor of the request : Thomas Furber 12/20/78 7910 Ralston Road Arvada, Colorado 80001 J. Allan Musser 1/19/79 P.O. Box 948 Longmont , Colorado 80501 City of Northglenn SUP-378 : 78 : 30 SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS December 15 , 1978 KReuben and Margaret Sterkel - Victor and Dorthy Jacobucci 16730 North Steel lk%'�v-RN1^�-� Xa-7\lit Routc S SckgS Brighton, Colorado 80601 Brighton, Colorado 80601 ' ' _ _ % �oO %'_ Cecilia Trostel �uvo )( Ruth Ray 3200 East 168th Avenue 881 Weld County Road 11 Brighton, Colorado 80601 Erie, Colorado 80516 tDon and John Gasper Y-Robert and Carol Bliss 16610 North York 3491 West 79th Avenue Brighton , Colorado 80601 Westminister, Colorado 80030 Joseph and Marcella Trostel Jeffry and Leslie Pickering 3680 East 168th Avenue 41 Weld County road 11 Brighton , Colorado 80601 BrighLois , Colorado 80601 Ben and Ruby Duncan Irving Kippur 1327 East 111th Place 142 South Forest Northglenn, Colorado 80233 Denver, Colorado 80222 \/ Pares and Sally Curtis . Thomas Furber 541 East 56th Avenue 7910 Ralston Road Denver, Colorado 80216 Arvada, Colorado 80002 Claudia Schneider Willard and Mary Trostel 16465 York Street Route 1 , Box 193 Brighton, Colorado 80601 Brighton , Colorado 80601 L.George and Lavonne Dalton -- Adolph Coors Company 16515 York Golden, Colorado 80401 Brighton, Colorado 80601 Walter and MarilyjGoltl , 'IBaseline Farms , Ltd. John Goltl , and Dennis and 10701 Melody Drive Marilyn Leiter Northglenn, Colorado 80234 Route 1, Box 711A Evergreen , Colorado 80439 'Fern Skidmore 10693 East Exposition Avenue Denver, Colorado 80012 Colorado Boulevard Industrial , Ltd. c/o Colo . Management Enterprises, Inc . z=o o= a S . Q�Q.�E� �o Q.o 1430 Larim Denver, Colorado $6'2.0.2 ‘)�3\ f-. , , ( XH/ / T bc-Th BEFORE THE WATER QUALITY CONTROL COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the matter of the ) MOTION TO RESCIND ) APPROVAL , FOR Proposed City of Northglenn ) RECONSIDERATION , AND Sewage Treatment Works to be ) FOR APPEAL OF located in Weld County, ) DECISION Colorado ) COME NOW the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, the Town of Frederick , the City of it . Lupton , and the Weisner Subdivision Preservation Association , and move for reconsideration , and appeal the decision entered orally by the Water Quality Control Commission on July 2 , 1979 , ' approving the plans and specifications for the construction of a sewage treatment plant in Weld County, Colorado , by the City of Northglenn , and recommending to the United States Environmental Protection Agency that a construction grant be awarded to the proposed facility . These movants request that the Commission conduct a full adjudicatory hearing regarding the siting , plans and specifications , and grant recommendations for the proposed sewage treatment facility, and that the Commission rescind any and all approvals it has heretofore given the proposed project . In support of this motion , and as grounds therefor, these movants present to the Commission all reasons cited in the previously filed Motion of these movants in conjunction with the Consolidated Ditches Co . of Water District No . 2 . Further these movants cite the following errors in the Commission' s actions in this matter to date : 1 . The Commission erred in failing to maintain a proper record of the hearings of July 5 and 6 , 1977 and meeting of August 2 and 3 , 1977 . t 2 . Priority points wcrr awarded to proposed sewage treatment facilities while the priority system was in the process of development . 3 . Assuming arguendo that the 1977 priority point system was adopted validly on November 1 , 1977 , the assignment of the total of 144 priority points at that time to the City of Northglenn was not in accord with the Commission ' s own priority point system currently found at 5 CCR 1002-6 ; 5 . 3 . 0 , for the following reasons : a. That the evidence before the Commission did not support a finding that the City of North- glenn was entitled to 20 priority points for treatment of effluent beyond secondary stan- dards pursuant to 5 CCR 1002 -6 ; 5 . 3 . 4 and 5 . 3. 6 . The Northglenn plan provides for the discharge of secondarily treated effluent into an irrigation ditch with no further control being exercised by the City of Northglenn over the effluent following dis - charge . Further, there was insufficient evidence to establish that a higher degree of treatment beyond secondary was needed or , in the alternative , that it was more cost effec- tive to design and build such a system at the present rather than at a later date . b . Evidence presented to the Commission prior to the November , 1977 adoption of the priority point system indicated that the Northglenn facility was not eligible for 50 "special points" for a completed 201 Plan or equiva- lent justifying a Step II or III Project . Such evidence before the Commission included that of the Metropolitan Denver Sewage Disposal District No. 1 and testimony from the Water Quality Control Division staff. -2- See attachment A : Memorandum to Water Quality Control Commi ; ion from Ron Schuyler, dated October 5 , 1977 , page 2 , and attachment B : Water Quality Control Division Staff Analysis of Northglenn Funding , dated October 19 , . 1977 . Such evidence indicated that construc- tion or upgrading of a plant to properly treat Northglenn wastewater would not be needed until 1985 . c . The evidence before the Commission did not justify the granting of 45 "special points" for a system that reused water resulting in a subsequent upgrading of the effluent prior to discharge . Northglenn ' s proposed project does not reuse water in a fashion different from any other project which discharges secondarily treated water into a ditch or stream. 4 . Assuming arguendo that the 1977 priority point system was adopted validly on November 1 , 1977 , the continued listing of the City of Northglenn on the priority list with 144 points was not in accord with the Commission ' s priority point sys - tem. Such evidence includes , but is not limited to , the original Negative Declaration issued by the Environmental Protection Agency for the North- glenn facility and the action of the Environmental Protection Agency in reopening and reconsidering the original Negative Declaration . 5 . The Commission erred in refusing to hear evidence from the Weld County Board of County Commissioners regarding the priority point system. The priority point system and the points awarded under the system are the basis upon which construction grants are recommended to the Environmental -3- , ,r Protection Agency . Evidence of a flaw in the priority system, whether procedural or substantive , whether going to the priority system as a whole or merely to the Northglenn project , should have been heard by the Commission. WHEREFORE , the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, the Town of Frederick, the City of Ft . Lupton , the Weisner Subdivision Preservation Association pray that the Commission schedule and hold a full adjudicatory hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act and the Commission ' s procedural regulations , that all Commission approvals of the Northglenn project be rescinded pending such hearing , that notice of such hearing be given to the public and all interested parties , that sufficient time prior to the hearing be allowed so that parties may conduct their discovery and prepare their respective cases , and that evidence concerning the development of the priority point system and the award of points to the Northglenn facility be received into evidence , and that the hearing not be held until Northglenn has received the local approvals provided for by the Commission ' s regulations and the State ' s Water Quality Act . BOARD OF COUNTY COMCSSIONERS OF WELD COUNTY, COLORADO By D4772Z RRISON # 8067 Assistant County Attorney 915 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 (303) 356 -4000 ext . 369 THE TOWN OF FREDERICK, COLORADO ; TILE CITY OF FT . LUPTON, COLORADO ; THE WEISNER SUBDIVISION PRESERVA- TION ASSOCIATION By FRANCIS K. CULKIN # 2969 Attorney at Law 720 South Colorado Blvd . Denver , Colorado 80222 (303) 759-3495 -4- CERTIFICATE (ii MAILING The undersigned hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing MOTION TO RESCIND APPROVAL , FOR RECONSIDERATION, AND FOR APPEAL OF DECISION , was placed in the U. S . mail , postage prepaid to : John D. Musick , Jr . Musick , Williamson , Schwartz , Leavenworth & Cope , P. C . Attorney at Law 75 Manhattan Drive - Suite 1 P. O. Box 4579 Boulder, Colorado 80360 Sharon Metcalf Assistant Attorney General 1575 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 DATED this = '' .,day of July, 1979 . ,/ .— (--). L -5- ATTACHMENT A . • COLORADO DEPARTM OF HEALTH Water Quality Control Division MEMO PANDUM TO: . Water Quality Control Commission FROM: Ron Schuyler J' I DATE: October 5, 1977 SUBJECT: Proposed funding list, comments verbally presented at October 4, 1977, Public hearing. Because of additional information received and subsequent reconsider- • ation, Lhe staff recommends a number of changes to the proposed funding list. The recommended changes and rationale are as follows : 1 . Anticipating that certain projects could/would be delayed and unable to utilize reserved funds , one project (Eastern Fremont County Sanitation District, 383) was added in the list to uti- lize unobligated increase reserve funds and funds from other projects which were unable to proceed for whatever reason. That project was extremely large and using small amounts of funds for that project coming from small projects which would not proceed would make it extremely difficult to provide full funding for the project. If full funding is not provided prior to FY-79 funding, we would essentially not he making effective use of funds . Therefore, it is recommended that other projects besides Eas tern Fremont County be placed in contention for use of funds which may become avail - able in order to effectively and efficiently obligate grant funds . Specifically these projects are: a. Grand County, Upper Fraser - 417 - insert (1 ,200) under Step III, FY-78 anticipated funds . b. Leadville - #24 - insert (1 ,000) under Step III, FY-78 anticipated funds. c. Greeley - f426C - insert (4 ,400) under Step III , FY-78 • anticipated funds . d. Carbondale - #49 - insert (50) under Step II , FY-78 anticipated funds . e. Delta - f'51 - insert (1 ,250) under Step III , FY-78 anticipated funds . f. Granby - #56 - insert (950) under Step III , FY-78 anticipated funds. Page 2 • October 5, 1977 2. Since the proposed funding 1j ; t was prepared, we have received information indicating that Moi ) o Denver would not be able to utilize the $2 ,000,000 out of ,' ticipated FY-78 funds proposed for use in Step II of the Main Plant Expansion. Therefore, it is recommended that this Step II project be funded as needed out of FY-79 or FY-80 funds, and in place of Metro Denver, those funds should be allocated to Pueblo along with $882,000 set aside for increases . Pueblo needs the additional funds because of an oversight on our part. The funding list #18a, Pueblo, Step III , FY-78 anticipated funds should then read as $7,882. ' 3. Priority #8 went to Northglenn through point totals based upon information that Northglenn would immediately own a sewer system and that Northglenn had a plan equivalent to a 201 plan developed which was compatible with Metro Denver' s Lower South Platte Facility Plan. Since the proposed funding list was prepared, Northglenn has not obtained ownership to a sewer system (system still owned by Thornton) . Also, we have received the Lower South Platte Plan and find the Northglenn proposal to not be directly compatible with that plan. The staff feels that these problems may possibly be overcome, but we feel that the Commission should not allocate $7,640,000 to this project until the referenced items are satisfactorily resolved. Such resolution must involve the Commission, EPA, DRC0G, Larimer-Weld COG, Weld County, Metropolitan Denver Sewage Disposal District #1 , Thornton, Westminster and Northglenn. Therefore, it is reconunended that the $640,000 in FY-77 Northglenn Step II funds be replaced with: a. #18a, Pueblo Step II for $523,000. b. #35, Rifle Step II for $40,000. Since the funds for a, b & c would then be available, #19, Eastern Fremont County Sanitation District should be changed to include $1 ,000,000, Step III of FY-77 anticipated funds, and $6,500,000 in Northglenn Step III FY-78 anticipated funds should be transferred to #19, Eastern Fremont County Sanitation District FY-78 antici- pated funds . Northglenn would not lose priority and could still be funded out of future year funds when and if they become an eligible municipality. 4 . #6, Westminster-Broomfield, Step III FY-77 funds should be increased to $7,426,000. Superscript b should be added, and at the bottom of the page the explanation for superscript b should read: The remaining $1 ,900,000 to complete this project will come from FY-79 funds when they become available. 5. #34 , South Adams County Water and Sanitation District, Step III , FY-77 anticipated funds should be increased to $2,500,000. . Page j October 5, 1977 6. #15 , Durango Step II , FY-77 fink should be increased to $400,000. To cover this action #22, Sul, ') I County sludge, should be funded for Step II out of FY-77 anticipated funds . 7. #5, South Lakewood Sanitation District, Step II, FY-77 anticipated funds should be reduced to $150,000. 7-27 7 Ron Schuyl�/ emf r ATTACHMENT 13 r y' • ' c Water Quality Control Division Str I Analysis of Northglenn Funding Prepared by: Ronald G. Schuyler The following analysis is presented in four sections : summary of written comments in response to the public hearing, pertinent facts upon which to base a decision, conclusions and staff recommendation with rationale. Copies of the referenced written material are attached. Summary of Written Comments 1 . City of Northglenn, Richard P. Lundahl , Director of Public Works . Northglenn supports the funding list as published. Northglenn has developed a reuse agreement and has passed a bond issue for buying existing sewer lines and constructing a treatment facility. A request has been made for amending the unapproved DRCOG 208 plan and the initial work toward site application submittal is started. A draft plan has been completed to fulfill 201 requirements, but DRCOG, clearinghouse and staff review have just begun. 2. City of Thornton - James C. Perry, City Manager. October 4 , 1977. Thornton requests redesignation of priority and funds proposed for Northglenn to the benefit of a Thornton -Northglenn system, and feels this could best be done through Metro Denver' s Lower South Platte 201 plan. Thornton argues that they are presently responsible for Northglenn's sewage since Thornton presently owns the sewer lines in Northglenn. 3. Metro Denver Sewage Disposal District #1 - William Korbitz . tianacer. Mr. Korbitz protests the inclusion of 'Inrthylenn on the funding list due to Northglenn 's priority points not being included on the draft priority list dated June 10, 1977, and, thus , not available for comment at public hearing; and due to the fact that Metro Denver Sewage Disposal District #1 is the designated 201 planning agency for the area . It is requested that Northglenn be eliminated from the list to encourage adherence to formal procedures, but is not intended to prevent Northglenn from participating in a water reuse system. 4. Colorado Open Space Council - Mary Taylor, President. Colorado Open Space Council endorses Northglenn' s inclusion on the priority list adopted September 6, 1977. Eight back-up statements are presented which basically say that Northglenn' s proposal is consistent with the goals of PL-92-500 and is an innovative system. 5 . Metro Denver Sewage Disposal District - 1 - Alan Cantor, Ch,airr'an of the Board. Mr. Canter requests that th ' 10,000 in Step II funds listed for Northglenn be transferred to M" ' ' n Denver Lower South Platte project, the designated planning area . In Brion , since no construction could start on any project until FY-79, h" r rques is that the FY-78 Step III funds be entirely eliminated from Northglenn and not assigned to either Metro Denver or Northglenn until the basin planning problems are resolved. 6. City of Westminster - Steve Garman, City Manager. Mr. Garman requests that the funds reserved for Northglenn he allocated to Metro Denver which has present responsibility for '.iste treatment in this area . His rationale is that the Northglenn plan is an excellent concept, but is just "a plan, without present demonstrable means of achievement. " 7. City and County of Denver - W. H. Mc Nichols , Mayor. Mayor Mc Nichols recommends that the proposed Northglenn funding proceed. 8. FRICO - Adolph Bohlendnr, President. UPICO supports the proposed priority list and funding list and feel that No) 'hglenn' s plan is eery beneficial . 9 . City of Thornton - Jdn'os C . Perry, C i t : Manager. October 1 1 , 1977, Mr. Perry suggests that Commission acr inn involving llnrthgicnn ' s plan is premature and allocation of funds at this tih.a is ill advised . 10. Colorado Department of Agriculture - . Evan Goulding. Cor;missinner. Mr. Goulding expresses support for the eater-sharing concept and fur,J1ng support of Northglenn . 11 . Arapahoe County - Charles Pitts , Comnri 'v ione, ; House /',oricul ' :rr a and Natural Resources Committee - Walter lqrrngl und , Cha i r•r:an; City of Louisville - Mary Di Lorenzo, City Cor'n' ii Representative; Cherry Hills Village - Beth H. Jenkins (no t i t le given) ; City of Aurora - William Cobern, Councilman; Agricultun -rl Council of held County - Joe Brantner, Vice-President. All of these individuals supported t;orthlc;r:r in its quest for funds . 12. City of Northglenn - Alvin B. Thomas , tt'yor•. October 14 , 1977, Mr. Thomas assured the Commission that there would be no delay in the process . 13. City of Northglenn - Richard Lundahl , Project Director. Mr. Lundahl attempted to answer the concerns voiced at the public hearing. Facts 1 . Completion of construction or upgradi nu of a plant to properly treat the Northglenn waste water is not needed until 1985. Metro Denver' s capacity is suitable until then. 2. Northglenn has developed a draft plan for wastewater and stormater reuse. The staff has not yet completed review nor made comments on the document. , '' 3 ' . Northglenn has an agreement with FRICfl to provide water to the City. 4 . Northglenn has passed a S31 ,000,0n'' I '' vi issue to buy and/or construct collection, treatment and reuse facilities . 5. Northglenn does not own a sewage collection system. Individual Northglenn residents contract with Thornton for collection services and treatment . is provided by Metro Denver Sewage Disposal District gl . Negotiations for Northglenn to buy the system from Thornton are underway. 6. Northglenn is not the presently designated 201 planning agency for that area, Metro Denver Sewage Disposal District #1 is . 7. Northglenn is not the designated manajement t agency under the draft DRCOG 208 plan but has requested such designation. 8. Northglenn has not completed processing of a site application. 9. Metro Denver Sewage Disposal District 1'I has completed a draft facilities plan for the Lower South Platte area . the stiff is completing revicw and comments on the draft. 10. The Lower South Platte 201 plan and fain Northglenn plan are not directly compatible although both could be combined to make one acceptable plan with more work . 11 . Condemnation proceedings by Thornton and Westminster ac;•iinst Ff;ICO are still underway and would affect availability of water for Hort.h rlenn. Conclusions 1 . Northglenn has developed a reuse concept which would provide nultiple use of water. In turn a draft plan has been proposed to fulfill the concept. 2. Actual construction of facilities for treatment of the subject wastewater is not required to be completed before 1985 when considering water quality. 3. The draft plan has not been finalized, but the following preliminary steps have been initiated. a. FRICO and Northglenn have a multiple water-use agreement. b. Northglenn residents have approved a bond issue to provide 531 ,000,000 of the funds required for plan implementation. c. Negotiations to obtain ownership r-o sewers presently within the limits of Northglenn are proceedinu. 4. Many institutional problems must be overcome before the plan can be finalized and implemented. Among them are: a. Actually obta 111i ng the was tewa tour proposed to tie trea ted and reused. b. Obtaining agreements among Mom ' Tenn, Thornton, Vas twins ter and Metro Denver Sewage Disposal iii . ' rict #1 pertaining to authrrity to implement the plan and actu-iI ' ' eatr of wastewater generated in the Big Dry Creek Basin planning area . c. Determining who the management agency will be consistent with the final DRCOG "208" plan. d. Completion of any court action involving the project. 5. If the Commission acts at this time to allocate funds to an en ti ty other than the designated "201 " planning agency, it will influence the local and institutional arrangements which must be finalized. If funding is provided at this time, the Commmission could establish a precedent which could affect future, similar decision: . 6. Because of all of the problems and un•rnswered questions tas_ociaLed t:ith this situation, allocation of funds oI this time to the Mcr•thjIenr project will tie-up such funds until the problems are resolved. If resolution is not accomplished within required 1. he limits, Colorado could potentially lose the funds . 7. When and/or if all probl ems and in: ti t'rtional arrange tints are resol ved, the Nor thy]enn concept can be an of fee f i ve method for ;all Li pl e use of water. Recommendations 1 . The staff should work closely with all en ti ties involved in the lower 'Thornton-llorthglenn situation to resolve present problems . 2. The Commission should not allocate Step II or Step III funds to Nor thglenn at this time. e xi-o317 la 1 BEFORE THE WATER QUALITY CONTROL COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO In the matter of the ) MOTION TO RESCIND ) APPROVAL , FOR Proposed City of Northglenn ) RECONSIDERATION , AND Sewage Treatment Works to be ) FOR APPEAL OF located in Weld County, ) DECISION COME NOW the Town of Frederick , the City of Ft . Lupton , and the Weisner Subdivision Preservation Association , and move for reconsideration, and appeal the decision entered orally by the Water Quality Control Commission on July 2 , 1979 , approving the plans and specifications for the construc- tion of a sewage treatment plant in Weld County , Colorado , by the City of Northglenn , and recommending to the United States Environmental Protection Agency that a construction grant be awarded to the proposed facility. These movants request that the Commission conduct a full adjudicatory hearing regarding the siting , plans and specifications , and grant recommendations for the proposed sewage treatment facility, and that the Commission rescind any and all approvals it has heretofore given the proposed project . In support of this Motion , and as grounds therefor , these movants present to the Commission all reasons cited in the previously filed Motion of these movants in conjunction with the Consolidated Ditches Co . of Water District No . 2 and the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County and the Motion of these movants filed at this time in conjunction with the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County . Further, these movants cite the following errors in the Commission ' s actions in this matter to date : 1 . Commissioner Ruth Wright took an active part in the Executive Committee meeting of October 20 , 1977 , and other meetings in which this specific -1- e-PLc aa,3 l + , r subject of the awarding of priority points to the City of Northglenn for its proposed sewage treatment facility was discussed. Commissioner Wright has a conflict of interest in that her husband acts as the Water Consultant for the City of Northglenn . WHEREFORE , the Town of Frederick , the City of Ft . Lupton, the Weisner Subdivision Preservation Association pray that the Commission schedule and hold a full adjudicatory hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act and the Commission ' s procedural regulations , that all Commis - sion approvals of the Northglenn project be rescinded pending such hearing , that notice of such hearing be given to the public and all interested parties , that sufficient time prior to the hearing be allowed so that parties may conduct their discovery and prepare their respective cases , and that evidence concerning the development of the priority point system and the award of points to the Northglenn facility be received into evidence, and that the hearing not be held until Northglenn has received the local approvals provided for the Commission ' s regulations and the State ' s Water Quality Act . THE TOWN OF FREDERICK , COLORADO ; THE CITY OF FT . LUPTON , COLORADO ; TILE WEISNER SUBDIVISION PRESERVA- TION ASSOCIATION B y: -t_--_---_ /� C- r-e----e- FRANCIS K. CULKIN #2969 Attorney at Law 720 South Colorado Blvd . Denver , Colorado 80222 (303) 759-3495 -2- ATTAC:IIPIL:t1T A . • COLORADO DEPARtr1FriT OF HEALTH Water Quality Col )1 Division , 4 MEMOPANDUM TO: . Water Quality Control Commission FROM: Ron Schuyler )/ I DATE: October 5, 1977 SUBJECT: Proposed funding list, comments verbally presented at October 4, 1977, Public hearing. Because of additional information received and subsequent reconsider- ation, the staff recommends a number of changes to the proposed funding list. The recommended changes and rationale are as follows : 1 . Anticipating that certain projects could/would be delayed and unable to utilize reserved funds , one project (Eastern Fremont County Sanitation District, 383) was added in the list to uti- lize unobligated increase reserve funds and funds from other projects which were unable to proceed for whatever reason. That project was extremely large and using small amounts of funds for that project corning from small projects which would not proceed would make it extremely difficult to provide full funding for the project. If full funding is not provided prior to FY-79 funding, we would essentially not he making effective use of funds . Therefore, it is recommended that other projects besides Eas tern Fremont County be placed in contention for use of funds which may become avail - able in order to effectively and efficiently obligate grant funds . Specifically these projects are: a. Grand County, Upper Fraser - #17 - insert (1 ,200) under Step III, FY-78 anticipated funds . b. Leadville - #24 - insert (1 ,000) under Step III, FY-78 anticipated funds. 'c. Greeley - I/26C - insert (4,400) under Step III , FY-78 anticipated funds . d. Carbondale - 1149 - insert (50) under Step II , FY-78 anticipated funds . e. Delta - P51 - insert (1 ,250) under Step III , FY-78 anticipated funds . f. Granby - 1156 - insert (950) under Step III , FY-78 , anticipated funds. • October 5, 1977 , • 2. Since the proposed funding lict was prepared, we have received information indicating that llf'tp° Denver would not be able to utilize the $2,000,000 out of .anticipated FY-78 funds proposed for use in Step II of the Main Plant Expansion. Therefore, it is recommended that this Step II project be funded as needed out of FY-79 or FY-80 funds, and in place of Metro Denver, those funds•,should be allocated to Pueblo along with $882,000 set aside • for increases. Pueblo needs the additional funds because of an oversight on our part. The funding list #18a, Pueblo, Step III, FY-78 anticipated funds should then read as $7,882. 3. Priority N8 gent to florthglenn through point totals based upon information that florthglenn would immediately own a sewer system and that Northglenn had a plan equivalent to a 201 plan developed which was compatible with Metro Denver's Lower South Platte Facility Plan. Since the proposed funding list was prepared, florthglenn has not obtained ownership to a sewer system (system still owned by Thornton). Also, we have received the Lower South Platte Plan - and find the florthglenn proposal to not be directly compatible - with that plan. The staff feels that these problems may possibly be overcome, but we feel that the Commission should not allocate $7,640,000 to this project until the referenced items are satisfactorily resolved. Such resolution must involve the Commission, EPA, DRCOG, Larimer-Weld COG, Weld County, Metropolitan Denver Sewage Disposal District #1 , Thornton, Westminster and florthglenn. Therefore, it is recommended that the $640,000 in FY-77 Northglenn Step II funds be replaced with: a. I18a, Pueblo Step II for $523,000. b. - 035, Rifle Step II .for $40,000. Since the funds for a, b & c would then be available, #19, Eastern Fremont County Sanitation District should be 'changed to include $1 ,000,000, Step III of FY-77 anticipated funds, and $6,500,000 in florthglenn Step III FY-78 anticipated funds should be transferred to #19, Eastern Fremont County Sanitation District FY-78 antici- pated funds. Northglenn would not lose priority and could still be funded out of future year funds when and if they become an eligible municipality. 4. . N6, Westminster-Broomfield, Step III FY-77 funds should be increased to $7,426,000. Superscript b should be added, and at the bottom of the page the explanation for superscript b should read: The remaining $1,900,000 to complete this project will come from FY-79 funds when they become available. 5. #34, South Adams County Water and Sanitation District, Step III, FY-77 anticipated funds should be increased to $2,500,000. - ' a. Actually obt ing the wastewat r proposed t, oe treated and reused. b. Obtaining agreements among Nor , ' . lcnn, Thornton, ,:estmirr_ ter and Metro Denver Sewage Disposal PI ' rict ,.1 pertaining to authrrity to implement the plan and actual ' , eat: ent of wastewater generated in the Big Dry Creek Basin planning area. c. Determining who the management agency will be consistent with the final DRCOG "208" plan. d. Completion of any court action involving the project. 5. If the Commission acts at this time in allocate funds to an entity other than the designated "201 " planning agency, it will influence the local and institutional arrangements which must be finalized. If funding is provided at this time, the Commission could establish a precedent which could affect future, similar decision . 6. Because of all of the problems and unaswered questions ssociated with this situation, allocation of funds a1 this time to ;.he Ncrthglenr; project will tie-up such funds until the prohlears are resolved. If resolution is not accomplished within required time limits, Colorado could potentially lose the funds . 7. When and/or if all problems and instiLutional arrangements are resolved, the tlorthglenn concept can be an offer Live method for multiple use of water. Recommendations 1 . The staff should work closely with all ''ntr ties involved in tlr lower Thornton-llorthglenn situation to resolve present problems . 2. The Commission should not allocate Step II or Step III funds to l;orthglenn at this time. l .J- - October 5 , 1977 6. #15, Durango Step II , FY-77 fii'i-I: should be increased to $400,000. To cover this action #22, Sunvi ► County sludge, should be funded for Step II out of FY-77 anticipated funds . 7. #5, South Lakewood Sanitation District, Step II, FY-77 anticipated funds should be reduced to $150,000. .-7 //—//J i `, • / �/'1l., J;; '1(16:r( �-2i Ron Schuyl� emf r •• .........� ..� �, e • Water Quality Control Division St,1if Analysis of Northglenn Funding Prepared by: Ronald G. Schuyler The following analysis is presented in four• sections : summary of wri tten comments in response to the public hearing, pertinen► facts upon which to base a decision, conclusions and staff recommendation with rationale. Copies of the referenced written material are attached. Summary of Written Comments 1 . City of Northglenn, Richard P. Lundahl , Director of Public Works . Northglenn supports the funding list as published. Northglenn has developed a reuse agreement and has passed a bond issue for buying existing sewer lines and constructing a treatment facility. A request has been made for amending the unapproved DRCOG 208 plan and the initial work toward site application submittal is started. A draft plan has been completed to fulfill 201 requirements , but DRCOG, clearinghouse and staff review have just begun. 2. City of Thornton - James C. Perry, City Manager. October 4 , 1977. Thornton requests redesignation of priority and funds proposed for Northglenn to the benefit of a Thornton -Northglenn system, and feels this could best he done through Metro ienver' s Lower• South Platte 201 plan. Thornton argues that they are presently responsible for• Northglenn 's sewage since Thornton presently owns the sewer lines in i!orthalenn. 3. Metro Denver Sewage Disposal District / 1 - William Korbitz . i•;4'1ager. Mr. Korbitz protests the inclusion of Northglenn on the fundine list due to Northglenn 's priority points not being included on the draft priority list dated June 10, 1977, and , thus , not available for comment at public hearing; and due to the fact that Metro Denver Sewage Disposal District #1 is the designated 201 planning agency for the area . It is requested that Northglenn be eliminated from the list to encourage adherence to formal procedures , but is not intended to prevent Northglenn from participating in a water reuse system. 4. Colorado Open Space Council - Mary Taylor, President. Colorado Open Space Council endorses Northgienn' s inclusion on the priority list adopted September 6, 1977. Eight back-up statements are presented which basically say that Northglenn ' s proposal is consistent with the goals of PL-92-500 and is an innovative system. s 5'. Metro Denver Sewage Disposal District - I - Alan Canter, Chairr••an of the Board. Mr. Canter requests that th' • r, TQ,000 in Step II funds listed for tlorthglenn be transferred to Nr Penver Lower South Platte project, the designated planning area. In ' ► i ' ion, since no construction could start on any project until FY-79, he requests that the FY-78 Step III funds be entirely eliminated from Northnl enn and not assigned to either Metro Denver or Northglenn until the basin planning problems are resolved. 6. City of Westminster - Steve Garman, City Manager. Mr. Garman requests that the funds reserved for Northglenn be allocated to Metro Denver which has present responsibility for '•.este treatment in this area . His rationale is that the Northglenn plIn is an excellent concept, but • is just "a plan, without present demonstrable means of achievement. " 7. City and County of Denver - W. H. Mc Nichols , Mayor. Mayor Mc Nichols recommends that the proposed Northglenn funding proceed. 8. FRICO - Adolph Bohlender, President. fl'ICO supports the proposed priority list and funding list and feel that Nor Ihglenn' s plan is very beneficial . 9. City of Thornton - James C. Perry, C i i : tienanr2r•. October 1 1 , 1')77, Mr. Perry suggests that Commission ac ► I''n involving Nnr•thgicnn ' s plan is premature and allocation of funds at this tir,c is ill advised. 10. Colorado Department of Agriculture - J. Evan Goulding. Cnr:missioner. Mr. Goulding expresses support for the 'Mater-sharing concept end fur,dir.g support of Northglenn . 11 . Arapahoe County - Charles Pitts ,tts , Con�n�i toner; flour' /'•r,ricul '.:m) and Natural Resources Committee - Walter 'inrnrgl rid , Chairnan; City of Louisville - Mary Di Lorenzo, City Col'n� i l Representative; Cherry Hills Village - Beth H. Jenkins (no t.UIle given) ; City of Aurora - William Cobern, Councilman; Agricul tur .r 1 Council of Weld County - Joe Brantner, Vice-President. All of these individuals supported North._:lc;ri in its quest for funds. 12. City of Northglenn - Alvin B. Thomas , rhyor. October 14 , 1977, Mr. Thomas assured the Conuni ssion that there would be no delay in the process . 13. City of Northglenn - Richard Lundahl , Project Director. Mr. Lundahl attempted to answer the concerns voiced at the public hearing. Facts 1 . Completion of construction or upgrading of a plant to properly treat the Northglenn waste water is not needed until 1985. Metro Denver' s capacity is suitable until then. 2. Northglenn has developed a draft plan for wastewater and store later reuse. The staff has not yet completed review nor made comments on the document. Northglenn has an agreement with FRI C') to provide water to the City. 4. Northglenn has passed a $31 ,000,0n" I ,h,rd issue to buy and/or construct collection, treatment and reuse facilities . 5. Northglenn does not own a sewage collection system. Individual Northglenn residents contract with Thornton for collection services and treatment is provided by Metro Denver Sewage Disposal District R1 . Negotiations for Northglenn to buy the system from Thornton are underway. 6. Northglenn is not the presently des i grrc' ted 201 planning agency for that area, Metro Denver Sewage Disposal District #1 is . ' 7. Northglenn is not the designated management agency under the draft DRCOG 208 plan but has requested such designs Lion. 8. Northglenn has not completed processing of a site application. 9 . Metro Denver Sewage Disposal District 1•I ha-, completed a (Ir•aft facilfties plan for the Lower South Platte area . the staff is completing rev i ct: and comments on the draft. 10. The Lower South P1 a tte 201 plan and Ulf, Ilorthgl err►► plan are not directly compatible al though bo th coul d be comb i ned to make one acceptable plan with more work. 11 . Condemna Lion proceedings by Thornton ,n,d l•le; Llr•i lrs ter ac;•i i ns t I PIC0 (ire still underway and would affect availability of water for floc tl►nlcnn. Conclusions 1 . Northglenn has developed a reuse concept which ti•rould provide mul tinle use of water. In turn a draft plan has been proposed to fulfill the concept. 2. Actual construction of facilities for treatment of the subject was teuia tar is not required to be completed before 1985 when considering water quality. 3. The draft plan has not been finalized, but the following preliminary steps have been initiated. a. FRICO and Northglenn have a mul tiple water-use agreement. b. Northglenn residents have approved a bond issue to provide 031 ,000,000 of the funds required for plan implementation. c. Negotiations to obtain ownership +o sewers presently within the limits of Northglenn are proceeding. 4. Many institutional problems must be overcome before the plan can be finalized and implemented. Among them are: CERTIFICATE OF MAILING The undersigned hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing MOTION TO RESCIND • APPROVAL, FOR RECONSIDERATION, AND FOR APPEAL OF DECISION was placed in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid to: John D. Musick, Jr. , Musick, Williamson, Schwartz , Leavenworth & Cope, P.C. Attorney at Law 75 Manhattan Dive - Suite 1 P.O. Box 4579 Boulder, Colorado 80360 Sharon Metcalf Assistant Attorney General 1575 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 DATED this ,)- day of July, 1979. CERTIFICATE OF MAILING The undersigned hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing MOTION TO RESCIND • APPROVAL, FOR RECONSIDERATION, AND FOR APPEAL OF DECISION was placed in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid to: • John D. Musick, Jr. , Musick, Williamson, Schwartz , • Leavenworth & Cope, P.C. Attorney at Law 75 Manhattan Dive - Suite 1 P.O. Box 4579 Boulder, Colorado 80360 Sharon Metcalf Assistant Attorney General 1575 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 DATED this a-1 ay of July, 1979. 72) t f��-•-1 • • ATTENDANCE RECORD APPLICANT : CITY OF NORTHGLENN TIME : 2:0C M. DOCK E',17#79-5 DATE : February 21, 1979 REQUEST : Special Use Perm:.t , 4, r•NAME' i� / •y" ;, ' ADDRESS %1.r' `:� %, ,. ,t- `..if' ,, ---,''3. /C.0 , /ofj C'(;- • t " - t ,d:, //,'/ -^ - /,-',2%- / j.1.: / �I/ r_ S /'l'""' •,-,%Ale:l'i "'is/ • /6 S_7- rx-,ry,,,, . 6�Z I)r t cT./ c,z.Z.,.6s, %,--1,2,4._ "-" /Fj, t I, / .,e4.64.-- p' ,/.1 iaFrP -r i 4 71-1 rl&- (le?4,4L ;r . . e ,, 46 p"y MM, , a/7„;74A-_,..„ 6 . `? ., .0i-1 /yd/6 e /ger �, r 2.044i & 2/a,,,4.„) .4s-G o e /43--f aa, e%y c�.A.A ova 4c , +.1,QJ Ji1 0 co s a o 1-X � . kil,uvp&' Qi • 6eie !/d'i'(�•',GL f' c_ ‘2 "C J_ :c1;4_ (eA eZ /C� .11,- -1 #'4,. / z , ,/"/ .�1,1 L2 ? / ',' ' -*�X �,:�+.1` -Ali—i` 5a z, 114 A /2 .,0 -.Allee , /(553 tvd /74 g ,1- 6_,J6. i ndi-41-- �2c).-9..2- ilia ids? -- -G.-A. 9,9,0 . v 6t ,�,, X25 8 - ‘ .& re 510536 -vv V.ea-c.0+..,r L lb 6 b S 4zlu•c"nhu+�e. 9 i 'Rr:00,4 (-0(s)C)/C.'.....n OL--CL''''-'9-.)77-Q -I , ' - ' L ' -- . _,--.---(.7 ( '-.)\-•.-4,✓ 4 - -,-- ( 2 cS {2 Q) 2 1 ', aria- A A--e•- ----- --.-"1 16Pi 2 6../- C. al, 2 7 ;"*_:/__Aq..?,,C„,),., 4-_y 70 47 7- Cf: /- S a #(4ryg PI C\42 /ti Sz.O 7e/nitt o � -2 ,:pc, 1, 64 i d/ /( g'6 //4671.9-a, / #�i4 / 6 & JZ.. , ✓6 ,86 -,-1 �.t-t1,P.-A+i --• tekt1 I !, ya9 i-,,,,LA.f.__, gig ic.Yw C.. .40121e., I /o‘ 93 c`.' 3c-t ....l " -er,,,"5- G C ee f-em, _ Cek. rila4.6! 4 , ,f fi?-� /(74/...,4 7 I N.cp - 054 /��.�GG2- iJ L `\ �� 1,22-3 ii .,/c2..4 L ,/J r l ci -/.-j 4 LO . of A a • --_ P UBLIC'tiOTick. NOTI( F' Pursuant to the +nning laws of the State of Colorado ana Wela County Land Use Code, a public hearing will be held in the Chambers of,the Board of County Commissioner. o Wald County Colorado,Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado,at the time^pecificd AL persons in any mar ner interested in the Special U-2 Permit are requested to attend and may be heard BE IT ALSO KNOWN that the text and maps so certified by the Weld County Planning Commis- sion may be examined in the Office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners,located in the Weld County Centennial Cen- ter. 915 10th Street, Third Floor, Greeley, Colorado Docket No 79-5 Citi,of Northglenn 10701 Melody Drive Suite 313 Northglenn,Colorado 80234 Date: February 21, 1979 Time• 2:00 P M. Request: Special Use Permit, Wastewater Treatment and Stor- age Facilities LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The West one-half of Section 38 Township 1 North,Range 68 West of the 8th Principal Meridian, Weld County, Colc rado as des- cribed in deed recorded in Book 838, Reception No. 1758077, Weld County records, and being more particularly described as: Beginning at the Southwest corner said Section 38;thence N00 degrees 09' 22"E on an assumed bearing along the Wrest line said Section 36 a distance of 5309.31 feet to the Northwest corner said Section 38; thence S89 degrees 47' 33"E along the North line of the Northwest one-quarter said Sec- tion 38 a distance of 2839.13 feet to the North one-quarter corner said Section 36, thence S00 degrees 06' 34"W along the North-South cen- terline said Section 38 a distance of 5301 76 feet to the South one-quarter corner said Section 36; thence N89 degrees 57' 23" W along the South line of the Southwest one-quarter said Sec- tion 36 a distance of 2643.45 feet to the point of beginning Subject to County Road-Ft O W Contain^ '421 704:1 oerf'S more or ,es In, •rt,g, County Road R() W ' ART OF COUNTY AA,r 'a)COiJNTY COL<.r '" BY `,AAR'. ANN FEUERSTEIN WELL COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER ANI) CLERK TO'L riE isOt6ltu DATED January :7, 1379 PUB [:'IhJ, ,f.mu ary 18 1979 and E t Grua'' 8, 19'79 In the Johnstown Breeze Co Legal 79-18-Clerk t„ +d ATTENDANCE RECORD APPLTC.-*ANT : TIME : DOCKET# 1s DATE : REQUEST : NAME lly ADDRESS W) r l 5 ® A riAl c If-v e aftvic / l u l (a 64(-) / #1,efij, I P CJ4st l I _ A public hearing was conducted on February 21 , 1979 at 2 : 00 P. M. , with the following present: NORMAN CARLSON CHAIRMAN LYDIA DUNBAR COMMISSIONER BILL KIRBY COMMISSIONER LEONARD ROE COMMISSIONER JUNE STEINMARK COMMISSIONER Also present: ACTING CLERK TO THE BOARD, JEANNETTE ORDWAY ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY, R. RUSSELL ANSON PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE, TOM HONN AND CHUCK CUNLIFFE The following business was transacted: I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated January 15, 1979 duly published January 18, 1979 and February 8 , 1979 in the Johnstown Breeze, a public hearing was held on the request of the City of Northglenn, for a Special Use Permit for a Wastewater Treatment and Storage Facilities. Commissioner Steinmark declared a conflict of interest. Commissioner Steinmark was excused by Chariman Carlson. The Chairman read a summary of procedure into the record. Richard P. Lundall and Dr. Robert McGreger, representing the City of Northglenn, presented their case. Tom Honn, Assistant Zoning Administrator, reviewed the request and read the favorable recommendation submitted by the Weld County Planning Commission. Several persons presented testimony in opposition to this special use permit. After lengthy discussion, Commissioner Roe made a motion to close testimony regarding this matter and further that a decision would rendered during the regular board meeting scheduled for February 26 , 1979. Commissioner Kirby seconded the motion and it carried with all four Commissioners present voting aye. . '747-e— r—,--- ad40?-,-- CHAIRMAN BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS n WELD COUNTY, COLORADO\-71ATTEST: �✓ - C t/'�1;z""rate.. 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