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following item for review:
Weld County Referral
Weld County Planning Department
GREELEY OFFICE July 22, 2009 IL-
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JUL 2 4 2009
The Weld County Department of Planning Services Fias received the
Applicant Lone Star LLC Case Number USR-1708
Please Reply By August 22, 2009 Planner Chris Gathman
Project A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for Oil and
Gas Support Facility (Class II - Oilfield Waste Disposal Facility) in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District.
Legal Part of the N2 N2 NW4 of Section 18, T3N, R64W of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado.
Location South of and adjacent to CR 34 and East of and adjacent to CR 49.
Parcel Number 1215 18 000018
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you
consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may
give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be
deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions
regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new
information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to
examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
You will be notified in writing of the Planning Commission date once the date is determined.
❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan
because
See attached letter.
Comments:
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+Weld County Planning Dept. ❖918 10th Street, Greeley, CO. 80631 +(970) 353-6100 ext.3540 +(970) 304-6498 fax
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Weld County Planning Department
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MEMORANDUM �E �EUG 1 9VED
TO: Chris Gathman, Planning Services DATE: August 13, 2009
FROM: Don Carroll, Engineering Administrator, Public Works
Clay Kimmi, P.E., C.F.M, Public Works Mt
Janet Carter, E.I., Public Works
SUBJECT: USR-1708, Lonestar Saltwater Disposal Facility Comments
Weld County Public Works has received the submittal application on July 24, 2009. Comments made during
this phase of the process will not be all-inclusive, and will address the critical issues of concern including but
not limited to the Site Plan, Traffic Study, Preliminary Drainage Report, Geotechnical Soils Report, and Flood
Hazard Development Permit. All issues of concern and critical issues shall be resolved with the Public Works
Department.
WCR 34 is a local paved road and requires a 60 -foot right-of-way at full build out. There is presently a 60 -foot
right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. Pursuant to the definition of SETBACK in the Weld
County Zoning (23-1-90), the required setback is measured from the future right-of-way line. The most recent
AADT count for WCR 34 reflects 279 vehicles taken in 2007. The 85th percentile indicates that the average
geed is 53 miles per hour with 48% of the traffic being trucks.
WCR 49 is classified by the County is a Strategic Roadway, which requires a 140 -foot right-of-way at full build
out. There is presently a 60 -foot right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. Pursuant to the
definition of SETBACK in the Weld County Zoning (23-1-90), the required setback is measured from the future
right-of-way line. The most recent ADT count for WCR 49 reflects 3720 taken in 2009. The 85th percentile
speed is 71 miles per hour with 35% truck traffic.
Improvements Agreement: The applicant shall enter into an Improvements Agreement According to Policy
Regarding Collateral for Improvements (Lonestar Saltwater Disposal Facility USR-1708). Please refer to Rich
Hastings, Engineering, to finalize this item.
Haul Route: WCR 34 between the intersections of WCR 49 and WCR 53
Improvements: In reviewing the traffic study, the applicant is identifying approximately 180 round trips (total)
per day. Improvements required with the heavy hauling and hauling volume are:
➢ Upgrading to pavement of WCR 34 between WCR 51 and WCR 53, one mile
➢ Paving of the internal roadway (truck circulation pattern) parking lot and widening of the site access
radiuses to 60 feet shall be required.
➢ A stop sign will be required to be installed at the access before traffic will enter onto WCR 34
➢ A westbound left turn deceleration lane on WCR 34
• A southbound left turn deceleration lane on WCR 49 on to WCR 34
➢ A right turn acceleration lane and a right turn deceleration lane on WCR 49
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sposal Facility
The applicant shall provide the County with construction drawings that detail the required improvements. The
ilans shall consist of, at a minimum, main entrance intersection layout and grading, cross section, approach
oad, internal truck circulation pattern, and adequate turning radiuses. A geometric recommendation on depth
of asphalt overlay and base to accommodate heavy truck traffic shall be provided. These plans will require
approval by the Public Works Director/County Engineer or his representative. A registered professional
engineer registered in the state of Colorado must prepare the construction plans. The plans, when reviewed
and approved, will constitute a section of this agreement. They will be attached hereto and referenced as
Exhibit "A."
The applicant shall warrant and guarantee all improvements for a period of one year from completion.
Maintenance: Lonestar agrees to excavate, repair, or patch any damage of said road that has been created
by heavy truck hauling from this USR site. The type and method of repair will be determined by the Public
Works Director/County Engineer or his representative. The repairs shall commence within thirty (30) days of
receipt or our written notice.
There will be an annual road inspection in the spring to determine actual conditions and what work is to be
preformed that summer if any repairs are needed.
In the future if road damage has increased beyond the point that repair of damage can reasonably restore the
road, Lonestar will pay a proportional share for reconstruction of those parts of said road.
Traffic Study: Weld County Public Works has received a Traffic Study for USR-1708 Lonestar Saltwater
Disposal Facility prepared and stamped by Matthew Kruse. After reviewing the submitted traffic study I have
prepared the following comments:
*here are sight distance issues at the intersection of WCR 34 & 49 due to rolling hills in the area.
- The applicant has indicated that this site will produce 180 trips per day.
- No parking or staging of commercial vehicles on the county road is allowed. Use on -site parking area.
-A stop sign will be required to be installed at the access before traffic will enter onto WCR 34.
- The access will have 45' radius to accommodate the larger trucks entering and existing the site.
- A westbound left turn deceleration lane is warranted on WCR 34 into the project site access based on the
turning movement figures in the traffic study.
-A southbound left turn deceleration lane is warranted on WCR 49 onto the WCR 34 based on the turning
movement figures in the traffic study.
- Although turn lanes are not warranted on WCR 49 based on the proposed trip volumes supplied in the Traffic
Study Public Works is requesting a right turn acceleration lane and a right turn deceleration lane on WCR 49 to
account for:
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• The heavy trucks in use which require longer acceleration and deceleration times and lengths as
compared to passenger vehicles
• Public safety the 85th percentile is 71 mph on WCR 49 and there have been 6 accidents in the past 4
yrs.
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decelerations lanes.
Preliminary Drainage Report: A preliminary drainage report stamped, signed, and dated by Daniel Dean
Hull, P.E. number 39337, was submitted for review.
1. Please provide a final drainage report which addresses all redline comments in the preliminary report
and on the drawings associated with the preliminary drainage report.
2. Please ensure that the final drainage report and all associated drawings are stamped, signed, and
dated by a registered professional engineer licensed in the State of Colorado.
3. Please provide an in-depth discussion regarding the off -site flows and how they will impact the site if
WCR 34 is overtopped.
4. Weld County's experience with the detention pond outlet design provided by the applicant is that they
are difficult to maintain and clog easily. Please design an orifice plate and trash for the outlet instead of
the riser pipe.
5. It should be noted that a grading permit will not be issued until all issues have been resolved and a set
of acceptable construction plans have been provided to Public Works. An early grading permit will
not be issued. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant must submit evidence of
approval of a stormwater construction permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment.
Geotechnical Report: The applicant has submitted a Geotechnical Report for the onsite conditions which
was stamped, dated, and signed by Joels C Malama, P.E. # 42184. The report does not contain a design for
the on -site asphalt pavement. A pavement design pavement design shall be submitted for review.
Flood Hazard Development Permit: Not required.
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Lonestar Saltwater Disposal Facility, Applicant
Lamp, Rynearson, Associates, Engineer
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MEMORANDUM
TO: CHRIS GATHMAN, PLANNING SERVICES
FROM: TROY SWAIN, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
SUBJECT: USR-1708 LONE STAR LLC
DATE: AUGUST 24, 2009
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for an oil and gas support
operation consisting of an injection well facility. We have no objections to the proposal,
however, we do recommend that the following conditions be part of any approval:
We recommend that the following requirements be met prior to allowing the plat to be
recorded:
1. The applicant shall file an Air Pollution Emission Notice (A.P.E.N.) with the
Colorado Department of Health and Environment's (CDPHE) Air Pollution Control
Division.
2. A Ground Water Monitoring Plan shall be submitted to the Weld County
Department of Public Health & Environment (WCDPHE) for review and approval.
3. Stormwater Discharge Permit coverage shall be obtained from the CDPHE Water
Quality Control Division for construction activities.
We recommend that the following requirements be met prior to receiving final approval
of building permits:
1. A concrete secondary containment structure (floor and walls) surrounding each
tank or battery of tanks shall be constructed. The volume retained by the
structure shall be 150% greater than the volume of the largest tank inside this
structure. A registered professional engineer shall design the structure. The
structure shall prevent any release from the tank system from reaching land or
waters outside of the containment area. The operator shall provide evidence
from the engineer to the Weld County Dept. of Public Health and Environment
(WCDPHE) indicating that the structure has been constructed to meet this
criterion.
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2. A detailed design of the "concrete unloading pad" shall be submitted to WCDPHE
for review and approval. The design shall demonstrate how all spilled waste,
stormwater and wash down water will be contained within the receiving area and
concrete sump. The design shall also include the method in which seams will be
sealed to prevent leakage through the pad. A leak detection system shall be
designed and installed beneath the "concrete unloading pad". The "concrete
unloading pad" shall be constructed and operated in accordance with the
approved design.
3. The applicant shall submit evidence to the WCDPHE, Weld County Planning
Services and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) that
the facility was constructed in accordance with application materials.
4. A copy of the drilling log shall be submitted to the WCDPHE.
5. An individual sewage disposal system (I.S.D.S.) permit is required for sewage
flow from the proposed office building. The system must be designed by a
Colorado Registered Professional Engineer and in accordance with Weld County
I.S.D.S. Regulations.
6. Solids and sediment will accumulate in the storage tanks. The facility shall
submit a detailed plan to WCDPHE for approval that describes the method of
solids removal, including all on -site handling procedures and disposal. Any
amendments to the approved plan shall be submitted in writing to WCDPHE for
approval.
7. A Detailed Closure Plan shall be submitted to the Weld County Department of
Public Health and Environment and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission. The Closure Plan shall include a description of the manner in
which the well will be plugged and abandoned, as well as specific details
regarding reclamation of the property. No structures or equipment associated
with the facility shall remain on the property following closure.
8. The facility shall post financial assurance with the COGCC. The financial
assurance shall be adequate to cover a third -party closure of the facility,
including the plugging and abandonment of the well, in accordance with industry
standards, and the removal of all structures (including concrete) on the facility.
The site shall be returned to its original grade. In the event the COGCC does not
have the authority to require financial assurance for the entire cost required for
the third -party closure, the facility shall post the remainder of the financial
assurance with Weld County. The facility shall submit evidence, in writing, to the
WCDPHE that the appropriate financial assurance has been obtained.
We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as
development standards:
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1. The facility shall be constructed and operated to ensure that contamination of soil
and groundwater does not occur.
2. A manager, knowledgeable in operating an injection well, shall be on site when
the facility is receiving waste.
3. No disposal of waste, other than Class II, as defined by the Environmental
Protection Agency, is permitted. Any changes from the approved Class II use
would require an amendment to this Special Use Permit.
4. Any wastes generated on the facility shall be disposed of in accordance with the
Colorado Solid Waste Act, Section 30-20-100.5, C.R.S., or other appropriate
rule, regulation or law.
5. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise level of 70 dBA as
allowed in the industrial Zone as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S.
6. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled on this site.
7. All chemicals must be stored secure, on an impervious surface, and in
accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
8. The facility shall comply with Colorado Air Quality Control Commission
Regulations and any air permits issued by the CDPHE Air Pollution Control
Division.
9. All liquid wastes received at the facility shall be unloaded on the unloading pad.
The concrete unloading pad shall be cleaned at a frequency that prevents oils
and other wastes from building up on the pad. During winter months, the facility
shall maintain the unloading pad free of ice.
10.Any analysis of waste shall be forwarded to the WCDPHE, who reserves the right
to require additional, more extensive monitoring at a later date.
11.All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and
Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.) shall be stored and removed for final disposal
in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination.
12.Any petroleum contaminated soils on the facility shall be removed, treated or
disposed of in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations.
13. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the
Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the Development
Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Weld County Board
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14.The facility shall comply with the approved groundwater monitoring plan.
15.All storm water, which has come into contact with waste materials on the site,
shall be confined on the site. In the event that storm water is not adequately
controlled on the site, upon written notification from the WCDPHE or CDPHE, a
comprehensive site -wide storm water plan shall be developed and implemented.
The plan must be approved, in writing, prior to implementation by WCDPHE and
CDPHE.
16.Adequate drinking water, hand washing, and toilet facilities shall be provided.
17.Any individual sewage disposal system (I.S.D.S.) on the property shall be
permitted, installed, maintained and operated in compliance with all provisions of
the Weld County Code, pertaining to I.S.D.S.
18. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the State
and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
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following item for review:
Weld County Referral
July 22, 2009
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the
Applicant Lone Star LLC Case Number USR-1708
Please Reply By August 22, 2009 Planner Chris Gathman
Project A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for Oil and
Gas Support Facility (Class II - Oilfield Waste Disposal Facility) in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District.
Legal Part of the N2 N2 NW4 of Section 18, T3N, R64W of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado.
Location South of and adjacent to CR 34 and East of and adjacent to CR 49.
Parcel Number 1215 18 000018
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you
consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may
give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be
deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions
regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new
information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to
examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
You will be notified in writing of the Planning Commission date once the date is determined.
D We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan
because
❑ We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
-, See attached letter.
Comments:
Signature
Agency
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+Weld County Planning Dept. 4918 10th Street, Greeley, CO. 80631 4(970) 353-6100 ext.3540 4(970) 304-6498 fax
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
Weld County Administrative Offices
918 10`° Street
Greeley CO 80631
Phone (970) 353- 6100 Ext 3575
WEBSITE: www.co.weld.co.us
Applicant: Lone Star LLC July 30, 2009
Case Number: USR-1708
Project: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Use by Special Review Permit for Oil and
Gas Support Facility (Oilfield Waste Disposal Facility) in the A (Agricultural) Zone
District.
Legal: Part of N2 N2 NW4 of Section 18, T3N, R64W; of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado.
Location: South of and adjacent to CR 34 and east of and adjacent to CR 49.
Parcel Numbers: 1215 18 000018
There are numerous permits on record for this parcel.
Prior to the start of any construction, alterations, or change of occupancy;
1 A building permit application must be completed and two complete sets of plans including
engineered foundation plans bearing the wet stamp of a Colorado registered architect or
engineer must be submitted for review. A geotechnical engineering report preformed by a
registered State of Colorado engineer shall be required.
2 A plan review shall be approved and a permit must be issued prior to the start of construction.
3 Setback and offset distances shall be determined by the 2006 International Building Code
(Offset and setback distances are measured from the farthest projection from the structure).
4 Buildings located within a 100 year flood plain require a Flood Hazard Development Plan.
5 A letter is required from the Fire District to ascertain if a FPD permit is required.
Sincerely
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Robert
Plans Examiner II
Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Quality
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