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Home My WebLink About20093763.tiffWELD COUNTY, COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES 918 10TH STREET GREELEY, CO 80631 PHONE: 970-353-6100, EXT, 3540 / FAX: 970-304-6498 Date: 20 / 1 Receipt No 15 Received From: fY / v /A/ Permit Type No. Description Fee 4221-RE/SE 4221-ZPMH 4221-USR / ,,..,. ( (u." U 4221 -SITE PLAN REVIEW 4221 -CHANGE OF ZONE 4221-PUD 4221-MINOR/MAJOR SUB # OF BUILDABLE LOTS 4221 -ADDITIONAL 30% FEE FOR SUB's 4221 -RE -SUBDIVISIONS 4221 -BOA 4221-FHDP/GHDP 4430 -MAPS / POSTAGE 4430 -COPIES 4730 -INVESTIGATION FEE 6560 -RECORDING FEE MISC. OCASH IIJCHECK NO /f ( `✓ ( ( (r% TOTAL FEE Receipted By: ! + / DL# Exp. d co9-371o3 PRELIMINARY ferht IIMc COLORADO LAND USE APPLICATION SUMMARY SHEET Planner: Jacqueline Hatch-Drouillard Case Number: USR-1702 Hearing Date: August 4, 2009 Applicant: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Representative: Mark Murray 1100 West 116th Ave, Westminster CO 80234 Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Major Facility of a Public Utility or Public Agency (expansion of an existing substation and 185' communication tower) in the (A) Agricultural Zone Districts. Legal Description: Lot B of RE -4852 being part of the NW4 of Section 25, -11 N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, CO. Location: South of and adjacent to County Road 6 and approximately '/4 mile east of County Road 11. Size of Parcel: 38 +/- acres Parcel Number: 1467 25 200061 POSSIBLE ISSUES SUMMARIZED FROM APPLICATION MATERIALS The criteria for review of this Special Review Permit is listed in Section 23-2-400 of the Weld County Code. The Department of Planning Services' staff has received responses from the following agencies: Without Comments: $ Weld County Sheriffs Office, referral dated June 9, 2009 $ Weld County Zoning Compliance, referral dated May 22, 2009 $ State of Colorado, Division of Wildlife, referral dated May 26, 2009 $ Adams County, referral dated May 27, 2009 $ Town of Erie, referral dated May 20, 2009 $ City of Dacono, referral dated May 27, 2009 With Comments: $ Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, referral dated June 18, 2009 $ The Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company, referrals dated June 15, 2009 and June 30, 2009 $ City and County of Broomfield, referral dated June 18, 2009 $ Weld County Department of Public Works, referrals dated June 3, 2009 and June 8, 2009 $ Weld County Building Department, referral dated June 9, 2009 USR-1702 Tri-State Page 1 PRELIMINARY No Comments were received from: $ City of Northglenn $ Union Pacific Railroad $ State of Colorado Division of Public Health and Environment $ West Adams Soil Conservation District USR-1702 Tri-State Page 2 PRELIMINARY strr, COLORADO SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW Planner: Jacqueline Hatch-Drouillard Case Number: USR-1702 Hearing Date: August 4, 2009 Applicant: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Representative: Mark Murray 1100 West 116th Ave, Westminster CO 80234 Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Major Facility of a Public Utility or Public Agency (expansion of an existing substation and 185' communication tower) in the (A) Agricultural Zone Districts. Legal Description: Lot B of RE -4852 being part of the NW4 of Section 25, T1N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, CO. Location: South of and adjacent to County Road 6 and approximately 'A mile east of County Road 11. Size of Parcel: 38 +/- acres Parcel Number: 1467 25 200061 THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS REQUEST BE APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 23-2-370 of the Weld County Code. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services' staff that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 23-2-400 of the Weld County Code as follows: A. Section 23-2-400.A. -- Reasonable efforts have been made to avoid irrigated crop land or to minimize the impacts on such lands in those cases where avoidance is impractical. The proposed Use by Special Review will be located on that part of the property considered "Other" according to the U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Map, dated 1979. Irrigated crops are not currently being grown on the parcel and the site already has an existing substation on site (USR-1392) and a turkey farm (USR-117) that is not in operation. B. Section 23-2-400.B. -- The facility will not have an undue adverse effect on existing and future development of the surrounding area as set forth in applicable Master Plans. The site is located within the three mile referral areas of the Cities of Dacono and Northglenn, the Town of Erie, Adams County and the City and County of Broomfield. No comments were received from the City of Northglenn. The Town of Erie and the City of Dacono responded to the referral, dated May 20, 2009 and May 27, 2009 respectively, stating that they find no conflicts with their interests. The City and County of Broomfield stated in the referral dated June 18, 2009 that the area is designated in their comprehensive plan as an USR-1702 Tri-State Page 3 PRELIMINARY "employment" area with an open space corridor surrounding the Big Dry Creek and Bull Canal. Office, research and development, light industrial, warehousing and some limited commercial uses should be targeted for the area. Broomfield desires to review a full copy of the environmental report to determine if the expansion is compatible with the plans for the area. The City and County of Broomfield also requests that additional information about the construction routes of the vehicles and the responsibility to repair roads damaged during the construction process be submitted for review. Broomfield also requests that the planting of appropriate trees along County Road 6 and the canal be incorporated into the plan. As a Condition of Approval the applicant will need to address the concerns of the City and County of Broomfield. The City and County of Broomfield is located approximately 500' to the west of the site. C. Section 23-2-400.C. -- The design of the proposed facility mitigates negative impacts on the surrounding area to the greatest extent feasible. The facility is located in a remote area. There are three property owners within 500' of the subject property. No comments were received from any surrounding property owners. The facility is unmanned. The surrounding property is zoned agricultural with a variety of Use by Special Reviews (USR) in the area. The facility is serviced by USR-1392 for a 115 -kV transmission line and the substation is delineated on the plat for USR-1392. The property to the north consists of a construction equipment storage area (USR-1445). The property to the south consists of a salvage yard (USR-1351) and gravel mining (USR-1341). The property to the east consists of a RV and boat storage facility (USR-1607). Currently USR-117 for a 3000 head turkey farm and NCU-75 for a mobile home which has been demolished are on record. As a Condition of Approval USR-117 and NCU-75 will need to be vacated/withdrawn. D. Section 23-2-400.D. -- The site shall be maintained in such a manner so as to control soil erosion, dust, and the growth of noxious weeds. The Conditions of Approval and Development Standards will ensure that there is no fugitive dust or erosion and will ensure the control of noxious weeds. E. Section 23-2-400.E. -- The applicant has agreed to implement any reasonable measures deemed necessary by the Planning Commission to ensure that the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of Weld County will be protected and to mitigate or minimize any potential adverse impacts from the proposed facility. F. Section 23-2-400.F. - The proposed facility will be supplied by an adequate water supply which has been evaluated with reference to the impacts of the use of such supply on agricultural Uses. All reasonable steps have been taken by the applicant to minimize negative impacts on agricultural uses and lands. The site is proposed to be unmanned. Therefore no permanent water or sewer is required. Portable toilets and hand washing units are to be utilized during construction of the tower. Bottled water shall be used during construction for drinking. G. Section 23-2-400.G. -- All reasonable alternatives to the proposal have been adequately assessed and the proposed action is consistent with the best interests of the people of Weld County and represents a balanced use of resources in the affected area. The applicant is proposing to upgrade the existing 115 -kV switchyard by adding a 230 -kV switchyard to improve electric service to consumers. The communication tower provides metering, system protection, and supervisory control and data acquisition controls between the control center and various substation facilities. H. Section 23-2-400.H. -- It has been determined that the nature and location or expansion of a proposed power plant facility will not create an expansion of the USR-1702 Tri-State Page 4 PRELIMINARY demand for government services beyond the reasonable capacity of an impacted community or the county to provide such services. Where it is indicated that such an expansion of the demand for services will occur beyond the reasonable capacity to provide such services, the applicant must clearly show how such impacts will be mitigated prior to approval of the proposal by the county. This applies only in land use cases regarding power plants. I. Section 23-2-400.1. -- It has been determined that the nature and location or expansion of the facility will meet Colorado Department of Health and County air quality standards. No comments were received from the State of Colorado Department of Health. The Conditions of Approval and Development Standards will ensure that the nature and location of the facility will meet the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment air quality standards including all State and Federal regulations. J. Section 23-2-400.J. -- Adequate electric, gas, telephone, water, sewage and other utilities exist or can be developed to service the site. The site is an unmanned facility that will require on -site visits from staff approximately once a month. Portable toilets and hand washing units are to be utilized during construction of the tower. Bottled water shall be used during construction for drinking. K. Section 23-2-400.K. -- The nature and location or expansion of the facility will not unreasonably interfere with any significant wildlife habitat and will not unreasonably affect any endangered wildlife species, unique natural resource, historic landmark or archaeological sites within the affected area. The Colorado Division of Wildlife referral dated May 26, 2009 stated that they have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with their interests. L. Section 23-2-400.L. — The application indicates that storm water drainage will be handled per environmental standards and according to the project storm water prevention plan. Conditions of Approval and Development Standards will ensure that historic runoff flows will be maintained. This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application materials submitted by the applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, and responses from referral entities. The Department of Planning Services' staff recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following: 1. The applicant agrees to implement any reasonable measures deemed necessary by the Planning Commission to ensure that the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of Weld County will be protected and to mitigate or minimize any potential adverse impacts from the proposed facility. 2. Prior to recording the plat: A. The applicant shall submit an Improvements Agreement. The applicant shall submit to the Department of Planning Services an itemized exhibit A and exhibit B for review. The agreement and form of collateral shall be reviewed by County Staff and accepted by the Board of County Commissioners prior to recording the Use by Special Review plat. Alternatively, applicant may submit evidence that all the work has been completed and approved by the Department of Planning Services and the Department of Public Works. (Department of Planning Services) USR-1702 Tri-State Page 5 PRELIMINARY B. The applicant shall address the requirements of the Weld County Department of Public Works as stated in the referrals received June 3, 2009 and June 8, 2009. Written evidence of such shall be provided to the Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services) C. The applicant shall attempt to address the requirements of the City and County of Broomfield as stated in the referral received June 18, 2009. Written evidence of such shall be provided to the Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services) D. The applicant shall address the requirements of the Weld County Department of Building inspection as stated in the referral received June 9, 2009. Written evidence of such shall be provided to the Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services) E. Two paper copies of a Corrected Recorded Exemption (RE -4852) shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services making Lot B one lot (not separated by the ditch) for review and approval. Once approved a mylar shall be submitted for recording with the appropriate fees. (Department of Planning Services) F. The applicant shall submit in writing the request to vacate USR-117 for a turkey farm to the Department of Planning Services. The property owner to the west shall also sign the request since USR-117 encompasses both parcels (Brookman). (Department of Planning Services) G. The applicant shall submit in writing the request to withdraw NCU-75 on site for a mobile home to the Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services) H. The applicant shall submit a Landscaping / Screening Plan to the Department of Planning Services for review and approval. (Department of Planning Services) I. The applicant shall submit written evidence that Mark Murray has the authority to sign for Tri-State Generation and Transmission. (Department of Planning Services) J. The plat shall be amended to delineate the following: 1. All sheets of the plat shall be labeled USR-1702. (Department of Planning Services) 2. The plat shall be prepared in accordance with Section 23-2-260.D and 23-2-380 of the Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services) 3. The attached Development Standards. (Department of Planning Services) 4. Signature blocks for the Weld County Planning Commission and Property Owners shall be indicated on the plat per Section 23-2-380.D.3 of the Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services) 5. County Road 6 is designated on the Weld County Road Classification Plan as a collector road, which requires 80 feet of right-of-way. There is presently 60 feet of right-of-way. The applicant shall verify and delineate on the plat the existing and future right-of-way. (Department of Public Works) USR-1702 Tri-State Page 6 PRELIMINARY 6. The communication tower and fall zone shall be delineated on the plat and located within the USR boundary. (Department of Planning Services) 7. The approved Landscaping / Screening Plan. (Department of Planning Services) K. The applicant shall submit three (3) paper copies of the plat for preliminary approval to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services) 3. Upon completion of 1. and 2. above the applicant shall submit a Mylar plat along with all other documentation required as Conditions of Approval. The Mylar plat shall be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder by Department of Planning Services' Staff. The plat shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 23-2- 260.D of the Weld County Code. The Mylar plat and additional requirements shall be submitted within thirty (30) days from the date of the Planning Commissioners resolution. The applicant shall be responsible for paying the recording fee. (Department of Planning Services) 4. In accordance with Weld County Code Ordinance 2005-7 approved June 1, 2005, should the plat not be recorded within the required sixty (60) days from the date the application was approved a $50.00 recording continuance charge may be added for each additional 3 month period. 5. The Department of Planning Services respectively requests the surveyor provide a digital copy of this Use by Special Review. Acceptable CAD formats are .dwg, .dxf, and .dgn (Microstation); acceptable GIS formats are ArcView shapefiles, Arclnfo Coverages and Arclnfo Export files format type is .e00. The preferred format for Images is .tif (Group 4). (Group 6 is not acceptable). This digital file may be sent to dhuerterco.weld.co.us (Department of Planning Services) 6. The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the property until the Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. (Department of Planning Services) USR-1702 Tri-State Page 7 PRELIMINARY SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Tri-State Generation and Transmission USR-1702 1. The Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Major Facility of a Public Utility or Public Agencies (expansion of an existing substation and 185' communication tower) in the Agricultural Zone Districts and subject to the Development Standards stated hereon. (Department of Planning Services) 2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of the Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services) 3. The communications tower shall not exceed 185 feet in height. (Department of Planning Services) 4. The historical flow patterns and run-off amounts will be maintained on site in such a manner that it will reasonably preserve the natural character of the area and prevent property damage of the type generally attributed to run-off rate and velocity increases, diversions, concentration and/or unplanned ponding of storm run-off. (Department of Public Works) 5. Should noxious weeds exist on the property or become established as a result of the proposed development the applicant/landowner shall be responsible for controlling the noxious weeds, pursuant to Chapter 15, Articles I and II of the Weld County Code. (Department of Public Works) 6. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S., as amended) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 7. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not meant to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S., as amended. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 8. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 9. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled on this site. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 10. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Industrial Zone as delineated in Section 14-9-30 of the Weld County Code., as amended. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 11. Adequate toilet facilities (portable toilets) and hand washing units shall be provided during construction of the facility. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 12. Bottled water shall be utilized for drinking during construction of the facility. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 13. If applicable, the applicant shall obtain a stormwater discharge permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, Water Quality Control Division. (Department of Public Health and Environment) USR-1702 Tri-State Page 8 PRELIMINARY 14. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the State and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 15. Building permits will be required for all new structures prior to construction. (Building Department) 16. 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 prepared by a registered State of Colorado engineer shall be required. (Department of Building Inspection) 17. Buildings shall conform to the requirements of the various codes adopted at the time of permit application. (Building Department) 18. Demolition permits are required for the removal of any structure on site. (Department of Planning Services) 19. A letter shall be provided from the Greater Brighton Fire Protection District as to permitting requirements of the fire district shall be provided prior to issuance of building permits. (Department of Building Inspection) 20. Effective January 1, 2003, Building Permits issued on the proposed lots will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the Weld County Road Impact Program. (Ordinance 2002-11) (Department of Planning Services) 21. Effective August 1, 2005, Building permits issued on the subject site will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the Capital Expansion Impact Fee and the Stormwater/Drainage Impact Fee. (Ordinance 2005-8 Section 5-8-40) (Department of Planning Services) 22. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of Section 23-2-240, Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services) 23. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of Section 23-2-250, Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services) 24. Personnel from the Weld County Government shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply with the Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County regulations. (Department of Planning Services) 25. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the foregoing standards and all applicable Weld County regulations. Substantial changes from the plans or Development Standards as shown or stated shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans or Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services) 26. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. (Department of Planning Services) USR-1702 Tri-State Page 9 TRI-STATE GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION ASSOCIATION, INC. HEADQUARTERS: P.O. BOX 33695 DENVER. COLORADO 80233-0695 303-452-6111 July 28, 2009 Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE OCT 2 2 ?nnq RECEIVED Ms. Jacqueline Hatch-Drouillard Weld County Department of Planning Services 918 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Subject: Responses to Completeness Review and Re -Submittal Package Use by Special Review Permit for a Major Facility of a Public Utility: Substation Expansion and Telecommunications Facilities —Erie Substation Dear Ms. Hatch-Drouillard, Tri State is pleased to submit materials and responses to address Weld County comments provided in the completeness review of the Erie Substation Use by Special Review (USR) application. The USR was filed in support of a 1041 application for a transmission line originally submitted in April 2009. Re -submittal materials provided in this package include the following: • This cover response letter • Revised Vicinity Map (four copies) • Revised Proposed Grading Plan and Ultimate Grading Plan (four copies) • Revised Plot Plan (four copies) • Revised Final Drainage Report (four copies) • Weld County Redlines on Preliminary Drainage Report (one copy) • Revised Landscape Plan (four copies) • Email conversation regarding Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company comments (four copies) Weld County's comments on the USR are documented with Tri State responses below: Building Inspection Department Comments Parcel 1467 25 200061: There are no historical Building permits attached to this parcels. 1. A building permit shall be obtained prior to the construction of communication tower. 2. A plan review is required for each building for which a building permit is required. Two complete sets of plans are required when applying for each permit. The Occupancy Classification will be determined by Chapter 3 of the 2006 International Building Code. July 28, 2009 Ms. Jacqueline Hatch-Drouillard Weld County Department of Planning Services Page 2 of 13 3. Buildings shall conform to the requirements of the various codes adopted at the time of permit application. Currently the following has been adopted by Weld County 2006 International Building Code; 2006 International Mechanical Code; 2006 International Plumbing Code; 2006 International Fuel Gas Code; and the 2008 National Electrical Code and Chapter 29 of the Weld County Code. Responses 1. A building permit shall be obtained prior to the construction of communication tower. According to the Weld County Department of Planning Services Building Inspection Division information bulletin titled "When is a Building Permit Needed?", a building permit is not required for public utility towers and poles. 2. A plan review is required for each building for which a building permit is required. Two complete sets of plans are required when applying for each permit. The Occupancy Classification will be determined by Chapter 3 of the 2006 International Building Code. Two complete sets of building permits will be provided when applying for each permit as required by Weld County. 3. Buildings shall conform to the requirements of the various codes adopted at the time of permit application. Currently the following has been adopted by Weld County 2006 International Building Code; 2006 International Mechanical Code; 2006 International Plumbing Code; 2006 International Fuel Gas Code; and the 2008 National Electrical Code and Chapter 29 of the Weld County Code. Buildings shall conform to the codes adopted by Weld County as above. Public Works Department Comments (Donald Carroll, Engineering Administrator) The Weld County Public Works Department reviewed the submitted application for critical items, including but not limited to Site Plan, Traffic Study, Preliminary Drainage Report, Geotechnical Soils Report, and Flood Hazard Development Permit. A detailed review of these items was not complete at this step in process. Comments made during this stage of the review process will not be all inclusive, as revised materials are submitted other concerns or issues may arise. All issues of concern and critical issues during further review must be resolved with the Public Works Department. 1. Weld County Road Classification Plan (FHU): (June 2002) WCR 6 is a collector road and requires an 80 -foot right-of-way at full build out. There is presently a 60 -foot right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. Pursuant to the definition of SETBACK in the Weld County Zoning (23-1-90), the required setback is measured from the future right-of-way line. 2. WCR 11 is a major arterial road, 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. July 28, 2009 Ms. Jacqueline Hatch-Drouillard Weld County Department of Planning Services Page 3 of 13 3. Our most recent ADT counts for WCR 6 reflect 1077 taken 2/6/2009 between WCR 11 and WCR 13. The 85th percentile for this location reflects 62 miles per hour with 17% truck traffic. 4. Access: The applicant shall utilize the existing access from WCR 6. 5. Off-street parking spaces including the access drive shall be surfaced with gravel, recycled asphalt, asphalt, concrete or the equivalent and shall be graded to prevent drainage problems. 6. Utilize the existing agricultural, oil and gas, and ditch roads that are necessary for your agricultural operation. 7. Pursuant to Chapter 15, Articles I and II of the Weld County Code, if noxious weeds exist on the property or become established as a result of the proposed development, the applicant/landowner shall be responsible for controlling the noxious weeds. All other vegetation, other than grasses, need to be maintained at a maximum height of 12 inches until the area is completely developed. 8. Traffic Study: A traffic study will not be required. The applicant is indicating that there will be no people using this site other than routine maintenance and monitoring of the transmission line on a monthly basis. Monitoring of the substation and communication facility would take place approximately once per day and would be limited to two people. During the construction, the crews would consist of 4-20 people and would take approximately 6-8 months to complete. 9. Storm Water Drainage: I am referring the storm water drainage to Clay Kimmi for review and comments. The applicant is indicating Appendix H of the Drainage Report. Follow with Clay Kimmi, Storm Water Drainage Division at 304-6496, Ext 3741, for any drainage issues. 10. Flood Hazard Development Standards: This area is not in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Responses 1. Weld County Road Classification Plan (FHU): (June 2002) WCR 6 is a collector road and requires an 80 -foot right-of-way at full build out. There is presently a 60 -foot right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. Pursuant to the definition of SETBACK in the Weld County Zoning (23-1-90), the required setback is measured from the future right-of-way line. The recorded exemption shows both the 60foot existing row as well as an additional 10 feet on either j comment [stun: Td -State to verify side for future row for a total of 80 feet. 2. WCR 11 is a major arterial road, 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. Not applicable. WCR 11 is not a boundary to the property. I setback per Weld County requirements. July 28, 2009 Ms. Jacqueline Hatch-Drouillard Weld County Department of Planning Services Page 4 of 13 3. Our most recent ADT counts for WCR 6 reflect 1077 taken 2/6/2009 between WCR 11 and WCR 13. The 85th percentile for this location reflects 62 miles per hour with 17% truck traffic. Comment noted. 4. Access: The applicant shall utilize the existing access from WCR 6. The applicant shall utilize the existing access from WCR 6. 5. Off-street parking spaces including the access drive shall be surfaced with gravel, recycled asphalt, asphalt, concrete or the equivalent and shall be graded to prevent drainage problems. Requested detail added to the Final Drainage Report. 6. Utilize the existing agricultural, oil and gas, and ditch roads that are necessary for your agricultural operation. Not applicable. No agricultural operation on property. 7. Pursuant to Chapter 15, Articles I and II of the Weld County Code, if noxious weeds exist on the property or become established as a result of the proposed development, the applicant/landowner shall be responsible for controlling the noxious weeds. All other vegetation, other than grasses, need to be maintained at a maximum height of 12 inches until the area is completely developed. Tri State has retained a contractor for field mowing and noxious weed control on the project site. For the 2009 season, field mowing and trimming will take place in July and September; a general broadleaf weed application will take place two weeks after the July mowing, and a noxious weed control application will take place in October/November 2009. For the 2010 season, noxious weed applications will take place in early spring and October/November; field mowing and trimming will take place in June/July and September. 8. Traffic Study: A traffic study will not be required. The applicant is indicating that there will be no people using this site other than routine maintenance and monitoring of the transmission line on a monthly basis. Monitoring of the substation and communication facility would take place approximately once per day and would be limited to two people. During the construction, the crews would consist of 4-20 people and would take approximately 6-8 months to complete. Comment noted. No response is required. 9. Storm Water Drainage: I am referring the storm water drainage to Clay Kimmi for review and comments. The applicant is indicating Appendix H of the Drainage Report. Follow with Clay Kimmi, Storm Water Drainage Division at 304-6496, Ext 3741, for any drainage issues. Comment noted. Responses to Storm Water Drainage Division are included within this response letter. I Comment [SMJ2]: in State to verify. July 28, 2009 Ms. Jacqueline Hatch-Drouillard Weld County Department of Planning Services Page 5 of 13 10. Flood Hazard Development Standards: This area is not in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Comment noted. No response is required. Public Works Department Comments (Clay Kimmi, P.E., C.F.M.) Comments made during this stage of the review process will not be all inclusive, as revised materials are submitted other concerns or issues may arise. All issues of concern and critical issues during further review must be resolved with the Public Works Department. Preliminary Drainage Report 1. Weld County Public Works reviewed the Preliminary Drainage Report dated April 15, 2009. The Preliminary Drainage Report was stamped, dated, and signed by Kevin P. Barney, P.E. # 39719. 2. Please address all redlined comments in the Preliminary Drainage Report and the associated exhibits in the Final Drainage Report. 3. Please provide an agreement from the owner of the unnamed ditch crossing the property showing that the applicant has permission to discharge stormwater into the ditch. 4. There appear to be at least two different discharges for the 5 -year historic flow. Please review the text and calculations and revise as necessary. Please note that Weld County does not accept the use of the Urban Check methodology (to = (O180) + 10) for the historic condition. It is likely that the 5 -year historic discharge will be less than what is discussed in the report when it is recalculated. 5. Please provide a maintenance plan and schedule in the Final Drainage report. 6. Please provide a copy of the approved construction stormwater permit for the site In the Final Drainage report. 7. There are many small calculation errors that may lead to errors in the sizing of the detention pond. Please review all calculations and revise as necessary. Exhibits 8. Please address the redline comments. 9. Please note that the items shown on the proposed drainage plan must be consistent with the items shown on the grading plan. Grading Plan 10. A grading plan with the appropriate BMP details needs to be added to the drainage report. The grading plan must match the drainage facilities shown in the drainage report. July 28, 2009 Ms. Jacqueline Hatch-Drouillard Weld County Department of Planning Services Page 6 of 13 11. Since more than 1 acre is being disturbed, copy of the approved stormwater construction permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment must be provided. 12. Please note that an early grading permit will not be issued. At a minimum, prior to the release of the grading permit, all comments must be addressed, the improvements agreement must be signed, collateral must be posted, and the Mylar plat must be ready for recording. 13. Comments made during this stage of the review process will not be all inclusive, as revised materials are submitted other concerns or issues may arise. All issues of concern and critical issues during further review must be resolved with the Public Works Department. Responses 1. Weld County Public Works reviewed the Preliminary Drainage Report dated April 15, 2009. The Preliminary Drainage Report was stamped, dated, and signed by Kevin P. Barney, P.E. # 39719. Comment noted. No response is required. 2. Please address all redlined comments in the Preliminary Drainage Report and the associated exhibits in the Final Drainage Report. Comment noted. The original redlined copy of the Preliminary Drainage Report has been returned to Weld County with this resubmittal. 3. Please provide an agreement from the owner of the unnamed ditch crossing the property showing that the applicant has permission to discharge stormwater into the ditch. As discussed with Clay Kimmi via a phone conversation, the unnamed ditch is an existing, natural swale not an irrigation ditch. Therefore, permission is not required to discharge stormwater into this existing swale. The Final Drainage Report has been updated to revise all text to state "existing swale" (versus unnamed ditch) to avoid any confusion. 4. There appear to be at least two different discharges for the 5 -year historic flow. Please review the text and calculations and revise as necessary. Please note that Weld County does not accept the use of the Urban Check methodology (tc = (0180) + 10) for the historic condition, It is likely that the 5 -year historic discharge will be less than what is discussed in the report when it is recalculated. The Final Drainage Report has been revised to calculate only one release rate from the detention pond based on the 5 -year historic flow. The Urban Check methodology is not used to calculate the time of concentration for the historic condition. The recalculated 5 -year historic flow is now 2.65 cfs, which is less than what was shown in the previous report. 5. Please provide a maintenance plan and schedule in the Final Drainage report. Appendix E of the Final Drainage Report now includes a maintenance plan and schedule for this site. July 28, 2009 Ms. Jacqueline Hatch-Drouillard Weld County Department of Planning Services Page 7 of 13 6. Please provide a copy of the approved construction stormwater permit for the site In the Final Drainage report. Appendix F of the Final Drainage Report now includes a copy of the stormwater discharge permit for this site that was issued by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. 7. There are many small calculation errors that may lead to errors in the sizing of the detention pond. Please review all calculations and revise as necessary. All of the calculations in the Final Drainage Report have been reviewed and updated as necessary as a result of the comments and redlines from Weld County. 8. Please address the redline comments. The redline comments on all of the exhibits have been addressed in the Final Drainage Report. The original redlined copy of the Preliminary Drainage Report has been returned to Weld County with this resubmittal. 9. Please note that the items shown on the proposed drainage plan must be consistent with the items shown on the grading plan. The Proposed Drainage Plan in Appendix D of the Final Drainage Report has been updated to be consistent with the proposed grading plan for this project. 10. A grading plan with the appropriate BMP details needs to be added to the drainage report. The grading plan must match the drainage facilities shown in the drainage report. Appendix D of the Final Drainage Report now includes a three page Stormwater Management Plan that shows the proposed grading for the site, BMP locations, and BMP details as requested. The proposed grading shown in this plan matches the drainage facilities shown in the Final Drainage Report. 11. Since more than 1 acre is being disturbed, copy of the approved stormwater construction permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment must be provided. Appendix F of the Final Drainage Report now includes a copy of the stormwater discharge permit for this site that was issued by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. 12. Please note that an early grading permit will not be issued. At a minimum, prior to the release of the grading permit, all comments must be addressed, the improvements agreement must be signed, collateral must be posted, and the Mylar plat must be ready for recording. Comment noted. The Final Drainage Report has been updated to address all written and redlined comments provided by Weld County. The developer will work with the County to get the remaining items resolved so that a grading permit can be issued. July 28. 2009 Ms. Jacqueline Hatch-Drouillard Weld County Department of Planning Services Page 8 oft 3 13. Comments made during this stage of the review process will not be all inclusive, as revised materials are submitted other concerns or issues may arise. All issues of concern and critical issues during further review must be resolved with the Public Works Department. Comment noted. Colorado Division of Wildlife Comments We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. Comments: The Colorado Division of Wildlife finds no conflicts with this application as it is. Any changes to the proposed project that may impact wildlife should be consulted with the Division of Wildlife. Comment noted. No response is required. Adams County Comments We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. Comments: Required by FERC. Comment noted. No response is required. Zoning Department Comments We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. Comments: Upon review of my case files and computer, no ACTIVE violations were noted. Comment noted. No response is required. Town of Erie Community Development Comments We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. Comment noted. No response is required. City of Dacono Comments We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. Comment noted. No response is required. Weld County Sheriff's Office Comments We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. Comment noted. No response is required. July 28, 2009 Ms. Jacqueline Hatch-Drouillard Weld County Department of Planning Services Page 9 of 13 City and County of Broomfield Community Development Department Comments Thank you for the opportunity to review the site specific development plan and use by special review permit for a major facility of a public utility (expansion of an existing substation and 185 -foot communication tower) in the Weld County agricultural zoning district. The City and County of Broomfield reviewed the plans and provides the following comments and requests additional information prior to determining support or opposition of this development. 1. The City and County of Broomfield Comprehensive Plan designates the property on the south east comer of County Road 6 and County Road 11 as an "Employment" area an open space corridor surrounding the Big Dry Creek and Bull Canal. Office, research and development, light industrial, warehousing and some limited commercial uses should be targeted to areas designated as "Employment." In addition, Broomfield accepted a use by special review application for a church and school facility on the south side of County Road 6 west of the Big Dry Creek/Bull Canal. Broomfield has reviewed the environmental report summary and the applicant's public health and safety summary. Please provide a copy of the full environmental report so that Broomfield can determine if the proposed expansion is compatible with plans for the area. 2. County Road 11 adjacent to this development and County Road 6 on the west side of County Road 11 are within Broomfield's jurisdiction and Broomfield is responsible for the maintenance of both roads in these locations. Broomfield is concerned about the potential of the larger vehicles (over 50,000 pounds) to damage the existing roads. Please provide more information about the construction routes of the vehicles and the responsibility to repair roads damaged during the construction process. 3. The Broomfield Comprehensive Plan shows anticipated future regional trails along the Big Dry Creek and the Bull Canal. Broomfield reviewed the proposed landscape plans and suggests planting of appropriate trees on the County Road 6 frontage and the canal frontage in anticipation of increasing urbanization a future trail system. A follow-up conversation was held between Chuck Luna, EDAW AECOM (as a representative of Tri State) and Michael Sutherland, City and County of Broomfield. Additional comments resulting from this conversation are as follows: 4. Please provide a discussion of EMF at the substation. 5. Please provide the lighting specifications of the existing lights on site. 6. Please provide a discussion of noise. Responses 1. The City and County of Broomfield Comprehensive Plan designates the property on the south east corner of County Road 6 and County Road 11 as an "Employment" area an open space corridor surrounding the Big Dry Creek and Bull Canal. Office, research and development, light industrial, warehousing and some limited commercial uses should be targeted to areas designated as July 28, 2009 Ms. Jacqueline Hatch-Drouillard Weld County Department of Planning Services Page 10 of 13 "Employment." In addition, Broomfield accepted a use by special review application for a church and school facility on the south side of County Road 6 west of the Big Dry Creek/Bull Canal. Broomfield has reviewed the environmental report summary and the applicant's public health and safety summary. Please provide a copy of the full environmental report so that Broomfield can determine if the proposed expansion is compatible with plans for the area. Tri State will provide the full text of the Environmental Report to the City and County of Broomfield. 2. County Road 11 adjacent to this development and County Road 6 on the west side of County Road 11 are within Broomfield's jurisdiction and Broomfield is responsible for the maintenance of both roads in these locations. Broomfield is concerned about the potential of the larger vehicles (over 50,000 pounds) to damage the existing roads. Please provide more information about the construction routes of the vehicles and the responsibility to repair roads damaged during the construction process. The transportation route most likely used for this project for the delivery of materials and equipment will be via 125 east on County Road 8 (Leon W url Parkway) and south on County Road 11 to the project site. Materials purchased locally will most likely use County Road 8 and County Road 11. Tri State will work diligently with contractors regarding the schedule and types of materials and equipment to be delivered to the site to avoid damage to road surfaces and shoulders and any necessary traffic control. Tri State will also coordinate with Weld County prior to construction to finalize transportation routes and assess design of roads to support the weight of vehicles to be used on this project. Tri State will provide tables of the construction equipment and weights from the USR application to the City and County of Broomfield. 3. The Broomfield Comprehensive Plan shows anticipated future regional trails along the Big Dry Creek and the Bull Canal. Broomfield reviewed the proposed landscape plans and suggests planting of appropriate trees on the County Road 6 frontage and the canal frontage in anticipation of increasing urbanization a future trail system. Due to safety concerns associated with planting trees under transmission lines and as the planting of trees at the substation site is not a requirement of Weld County, no additional landscaping is proposed by Tri State. 4. Please provide a discussion of EMF at the substation Tri State will provide the sections of the USR application that address EMF and the Tri State position statement on EMF to the City and County of Broomfield. 5. Please provide the fighting specifications of the existing lights on site. Tri State will provide lighting cut sheets for the light fixtures and poles at the Erie Substation to the City and County of Broomfield. July 28, 2009 Ms. Jacqueline Hatch-Drouillard Weld County Department of Planning Services Page 11 of 13 6. Please provide a discussion of noise Tri State will provide the sections of the USR application that address noise to the City and County of Broomfield. The Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company Comments 1. The concerns of Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company are in the area of encroachment to the Right of Way of the canal. FRICO requires a minimum of 22' on each side of the canal for a maintenance road plus the distance to the toe of the ditch embankment. The boundaries of the Right of Way must be agreed upon. 2. Drainage is another concern that must be addressed as FRICO does not allow any developed storm flow into our canals. 3. Please send additional information regarding your project so that we complete our review and that review criteria can be sent to you, if applicable. (Drainage report and survey of ROW for Ditch) 4. Property concerns need to be resolved. 5. The applicant has not completed a Project Review Application and submitted a deposit for review fees with the Ditch Company Responses Tri State met with the Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company and resolved all comments; documentation of this conversation is included within this response package. Per this conversation, the Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company was to inform Weld County that they no longer have concerns regarding the project. Environmental Health Services Comments Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a major facility of a public utility to include expansion of an existing substation and construct a 185 foot communications tower. As no employees will be located at the site, permanent water and sewer is not required. Portable toilets and hand washing units can be utilized during construction. Bottled water is sufficient for drinking provisions during construction. We have no objections to the proposal; however, we do recommend that the following condition be part of any approval: We recommend that the following requirement be incorporated into the permit as a condition that must be met one month prior to construction activities: 1. The applicant shall submit evidence of a Colorado Discharge Permit System or CDPS permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPH&E), Water Quality Control Division, to cover stormwater discharges from construction sites (5 CCR-1002-61) Alternately, the applicant can provide evidence from CDPH&E that they are not subject to the CDPS requirements. July 28, 2009 Ms, Jacqueline Hatch-Drouillard Weld County Department of Planning Services Page 12 of 13 We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as development standards: 1. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20- 100.5, C.R.S., as amended) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. 2. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not meant to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S., as amended. 3. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. 4. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled on this site. 5. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Industrial Zone as delineated in Section 14-9-30 of the Weld County Code. 6. Bottled water shall be utilized for drinking during construction of the project. 7. Adequate toilet facilities (portable toilets) and hand washing units shall be provided during construction of the facility. 8. If applicable, the applicant shall obtain a stormwater discharge permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, Water Quality Control Division. 9. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code. Responses 1. The applicant shall submit evidence of a Colorado Discharge Permit System or CDPS permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPH&E), Water Quality Control Division, to cover stormwater discharges from construction sites (5 CCR-1002-61) Alternately, the applicant can provide evidence from CDPH&E that they are not subject to the CDPS requirements. Appendix F of the Final Drainage Report now includes a copy of the stormwater discharge permit for this site that was issued by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as development standards: July 28, 2009 Ms. Jacqueline Hatch-Drouillard Weld County Department of Planning Services Page 13 of 13 1. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20- 100.5, C.R.S., as amended) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. 2. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not meant to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S., as amended. 3. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. 4. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled on this site. 5. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Industrial Zone as delineated in Section 14-9-30 of the Weld County Code. 6. Bottled water shall be utilized for drinking during construction of the project. 7. Adequate toilet facilities (portable toilets) and hand washing units shall be provided during construction of the facility. 8. If applicable, the applicant shall obtain a stormwater discharge permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, Water Quality Control Division. 9. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code. Tri State has no objection to these requirements being included as development standards associated with this permit. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to discuss any issues related to the above responses or to the attached application re -submittal package materials. Sincerely, Mark Murray Tri State Generation and Transmission, Inc. Sr. Permitting and Land Rights Specialist Office: 303-254-3211 Mobile: 303-916-4923 MANHARD CONSULTING RESPONSES TO WELD COUNTY COMMENTS DATED JUNE 8, 2009 ON THE PRELIMINARY DRAINAGE REPORT FOR THE ERIE SUBSTATION EXPANSION JULY 23, 2009 Comment #1: Please provide an agreement from the owner of the unnamed ditch crossing the property showing that the applicant has permission to discharge stormwater into the ditch. Response #1: As discussed with Clay Kimmi via a phone conversation, the unnamed ditch is an existing, natural swale not an irrigation ditch. Therefore, permission is not required to discharge stormwater into this existing swale. The Final Drainage Report has been updated to revise all text to state "existing swale" (versus unnamed ditch) to avoid any confusion. Comment #2: There appears to be at least two different discharges for the 5 -year historic flow. Please review the text and calculations and revise as necessary. Please note that Weld County does not accept the use of the Urban Check methodology (tc = (L/180) + 10) for the historic condition. It is likely that the 5 -year historic discharge will be less than what is discussed in the report when it is recalculated. Response #2: The Final Drainage Report has been revised to calculate only one release rate from the detention pond based on the 5 -year historic flow. The Urban Check methodology is not used to calculate the time of concentration for the historic condition. The recalculated 5 -year historic flow is now 2.65 cfs, which is less than what was shown in the previous report. Comment #3: Please provide a maintenance plan and schedule in the Final Drainage Report. Response #3: Appendix E of the Final Drainage Report now includes a maintenance plan and schedule for this site. Comment #4: Please provide a copy of the approved construction stormwater permit for the site in the Final Drainage Report. Response #4: Appendix F of the Final Drainage Report now includes a copy of the stormwater discharge permit for this site that was issued by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Comment #5: There are many small calculation errors that may lead to errors in sizing of the detention pond. Please review all calculations and revise as necessary. Response #5: All of the calculations in the Final Drainage Report have been reviewed and updated as necessary as a result of the comments and redlines from Weld County. Comment #6: Exhibits: Please address the redline comments. Response #6: The redline comments on all of the exhibits have been addressed in the Final Drainage Report. The original redlined copy of the Preliminary Drainage Report has been returned to Weld County with this resubmittal. Comment #7: Exhibits: Please note that the items shown on the proposed drainage plan must be consistent with the items shown on the grading plan. Response #7: The Proposed Drainage Plan in Appendix D of the Final Drainage Report has been updated to be consistent with the proposed grading plan for this project. Comment #8: Grading Plan: A Grading Plan with the appropriate BMP details needs to be added to the drainage report. The Grading Plan must match the drainage facilities shown in the drainage report. Response #8: Appendix D of the Final Drainage Report now includes a three page Stormwater Management Plan that shows the proposed grading for the site, BMP locations, and BMP details as requested. The proposed grading shown in this plan matches the drainage facilities shown in the Final Drainage Report. Comment #9: Since more than 1 acre is being stormwater discharge permit from the Colorado Environment must be provided. Response #9: Appendix F of the Final Drainage stormwater discharge permit for this site that was Public Health and Environment. disturbed, a copy of the approved Department of Public Health and Report now includes a copy of the issued by Colorado Department of Comment #10: Please note that an early grading permit will not be issued. At a minimum, prior to release of the grading permit, all comments must be addressed, the improvements agreement must be signed, collateral must be posted, and the Mylar plat must be ready for recording. Response #10: Comment noted. The Final Drainage Report has been updated to address all written and redlined comments provided by Weld County. The developer will work with the County to get the remaining items resolved so that a grading permit can be issued. Page 1 of 2 Jacqueline Hatch From: Sent: To: Cc: Lin Dodge Tuesday, July 14, 2009 12:02 PM pdille@tristategt.org Jacqueline Hatch Subject: RE: Erie Substation Grading Permits can only be issued if released by Planning staff and Weld County Public Works, therefore, it's difficult to say how long the process time is. Once the approvals have been forwarded to me, it only takes a day to process the application. You are required to submit the documentation listed on the second page of the application (see link below). The Building Division requires 1 complete set of the grading and drainage plans and Public Works requires one also. I usually advise clients to submit 3 complete sets — one for Building, one for Public Works and one to be returned w/the grading permit. It's your choice either to submit the Public Works set w/your building permit and we will direct it to Public Works, or to take it directly to Public works. I get the approvals to release directly from staff. Fees are based on the following calculation per cubic yard of grding/excavation: 50 cubic yards $23.50 (38.2 cubic meters) or less 51 to 100 cubic yards $37.00 (40 to 76.5 cubic meters) 101 to 1,000 cubic yards (77.2 to 764.6 cubic meters) 1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards (765.3 to 7,645.5 cubic meters) 10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards (7,646.3 to 76,455 cubic meters) 100,001 to cubic yards or more (76,456 cubic meters) $37.00 for the first 100 cubic yards, plus $17.00 for each additional 100 cubic yards or fraction thereof $194.50 for the first 1,000 cubic yards, plus $14.500 for each additional 1,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof $325.00 for the first 10,000 cubic yards, plus $66.00 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof $919.00 for the first 100,000 cubic yards, plus $36.50 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof No plan check fee is assessed on Grading Permits We will notify you when everything is ready to go. www.co.weld.co.usjdepartments/planning/Building/buildingapps/06-11.09/GRADING PERMIT APPLICATION.pdf The Commercial building permit application below is used for all construction on the site. Again, the second page lists the items required for submittal. Turn around time, pending any holds by Planning staff, is 20 working days. If you have questions about the plans requirements, please contact one of our Plans Examiners and he will review the requirements with you. Fees are based on the cost of the job. www.co.weld.co.us/departments/planning/Building/buildingapps/06-11-09/COMMERCIAL BUILDINGPERMIT.pdf Any other questions, please don't hesitate to contact our office. 7/14/2009 Page 2 of 2 From: Jacqueline Hatch Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 8:28 AM To: Lin Dodge Cc: Dille, Pat Subject: RE: Erie Substation Lin, Can you please respond to this email. They are currently applying for a USR for a compressor station and have timeline questions regarding building and grading permits. THANKS!!!! Jacqueline From: Dille, Pat [mailto:pdille@tristategt.org] Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 5:03 PM To: Jacqueline Hatch Subject: Erie Sustation Jacqueline Could you send me the process and durations for obtaining a building and grading permits? J. Patrick Dille Transmission Project Manager Tri-State Generation and Transmission Phone (303) 254-3417 Cell (720)281-1822 Fax (303) 254-3566 email pdille@tristate_gt.org 7/14/2009 Jensen, Sarah From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Norem, Burt [bnorem@tristategt.org] Wednesday, July 01, 2009 8:02 AM Beal, Kelly Murray, Mark; Dille, Pat; Jensen, Sarah FW: Brookman John and Carolyn Weld County_3832_05-04-09 Review Letter 1 From: Steve Kitterman [mailto:Steve@erccolorado.net] Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 2:27 PM To: Manuel Montoya; Norem, Burt; Molly Lockhart Cc: Casey Sullivan; Geneva Sandusky; ROSE MURPHY Subject: RE: Brookman John and Carolyn Weld County_3832_05-04-09 Review Letter 1 Sounds good Manuel. Thank you Steve From: Manuel Montoya [mailto:Manuel@farmersres.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 2:25 PM To: Steve Kitterman; Norem, Burt; Molly Lockhart Cc: Casey Sullivan; Geneva Sandusky; ROSE MURPHY Subject: Brookman John and Carolyn Weld County_3832_05-04-09 Review Letter 1 Steve Molly and I met with representatives of Tri-State to review the project in the field. The concerns in your review letter are resolved and Tri-State activities are at least 20' feet beyond our R -O -W. They will not be crossing our canal so no easement agreement is necessary and ground water is not an issue. It is my recommendation that we close the project and Molly will inform the County that we no longer have concerns regarding the project. Once the project is closed we can reimburse the balance of the review fees. Manuel From: Steve Kitterman [mailto:Steve@erccolorado.net] Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 4:15 PM 1 Page 1 of 1 Jacqueline Hatch From: Jacqueline Hatch Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 3:53 PM To: 'Bottensek, Laurie' Cc: Lauren Light; Clayton D. Kimmi Subject: RE: Erie Substation They are actually two different permits. The Environmental Health Department's is the - Colorado Discharge Permit System (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NPDES) The Public Works is the - Storm Water Construction Permit if more than an acre is being graded/disturbed for erosion control. Both permits are from the Water Quality Control Division with the Colorado Department of Health and Environment. I hope that helps. Thanks, Jacqueline From: Bottensek, Laurie [mailto:lbottensek@tristategt.org] Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 8:49 AM To: Jacqueline Hatch Subject: Erie Substation Hi Jacqueline, I have a question on the Erie Substation comments we received back in regard to the Stormwater Permit. Environmental Health Services asked for evidence of the permit one month prior to construction and Public Works asked for a copy of the stormwater permit in the Final Drainage report. When does Weld Co need proof of the Stormwater Permit and will one submittal of the permit be satisfactory? Thank you for the clarification and please call me with any questions that you may have. Laurie Bottensek Environmental Planner Tri-State Generation and Transmission Assoc. P: 303-254-3597 F: 303-254-6013 6/30/2009 :ri‘ wID€. COLORADO June 22, 2009 Mark Murray Tri-State Generation and Transmission 1100 W 116'" Av Westminster CO 80234 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES SOUTHWEST OFFICE 4209 CR 24.5 LONGMONT, CO 80504 PHONE: (720) 652-4210, Ext. 8730 FAX: (720) 652-4211 Subject: USR-1702- A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit fora Major Facility of a Public Utility (expansion of an existing substation and 185 foot communication tower) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on a parcel of land described as Lot B of RE -4852 being part of NW4 of Section 25, TIN, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Dear Applicants: I have scheduled a meeting with the Weld County Planning Commission on August 4, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. This meeting will take place in the Hearing Room, Weld County Planning Department, 918 10"1 St, Greeley, Colorado. It is recommended that you and/or a representative be in attendance to answer any questions the Planning Commission members may have. Colorado Revised Statute, C.R.S.24-65.5-103 (adopted as part of H.B.01-1088) requires notification of all mineral estate owners 30 days prior to any public hearing. The applicant needs to provide the Weld County Planning Department with written certification indicating the above requirement has been met. A representative from the Department of Planning Services will be out to the property a minimum often days prior to the hearing to post a sign adjacent to and visible from a publicly maintained road right-of-way which identifies the hearing time, date, and location. In the event the property is not adjacent to a publicly maintained road right-of-way, one sign will be posted in the most prominent place on the property and a second sign posted at the point at which the driveway (access drive) intersects a publicly maintained road right-of-way. The Department of Planning Services' staff will make a recommendation concerning this application to the Weld County Planning Commission and will be included in the packets one week prior to the scheduled Planning Commission Hearing. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call. Respectfully, Jacqu¢line*1-fatch Plan r lURe. COLORADO June 22, 2009 NOTICE TO REFERRAL AGENCIES CASE NUMBER: USR-1702 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES SOUTHWEST OFFICE 4209 CR 24.5 LONGMONT, CO 80504 PHONE: (720) 652-4210, Ext. 8730 FAX: (720) 652-4211 There will be a Public Hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission on Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at 1:30 p.m., in the Weld County Planning Department Hearing Room, 918 10th St, Greeley, Colorado. NAME: Tri-State Generation and Transmission FOR: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Major Facility of a Public Utility (expansion of an existing substation and 185 foot communication tower) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot B of RE -4852 being part of NW4 of Section 25, Ti N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: South of and adjacent to CR 6 and approximately 1/4 mile east of CR 11. u DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES SOUTHWEST OFFICE 4209 CR 24.5 LONGMONT, CO 80504 PHONE: (720) 652-4210, Ext. 8730 FAX: (720) 652-4211 COLORADO May 18, 2009 Mark Murray Tri-State Generation and Transmission 1100 W 116th Av Westminster CO 80234 Subject: USR-1702 - Request for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Major Facility of a Public Utility (expansion of an existing substation and 185 foot communication tower) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on a parcel of land described as Lot B of RE -4852 being part of NW4 of Section 25, Ti N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Dear Applicants: Your application and related materials for the request described above are being processed. I will schedule a meeting with you to discuss the referrals after we have received them. Once the concerns and requirements of the referral agencies have been met or the applicant has show an attempt to meet their concerns and requirements, a Planning Commission Hearing will be scheduled. It is the policy of Weld County to refer an application to any town or municipality lying within three miles of the property or if the property is located within the comprehensive planning area of a town or municipality. Therefore, our office has forwarded a copy of the submitted materials to the Dacono, Erie, and Northglenn Planning Commission for their review and comments. Please call Dacono at 303-833-2317, Erie at 303- 926-2700, and Northglenn at 303-450-8709 for further details regarding the date, time, and place of this meeting. It is recommended that you and/or a representative be in attendance at the Dacono, Erie, and Northglenn Planning Commission meeting to answer any questions the Commission members may have with respect to your application. If you have any questions concerning this application, please call. Respectfully, 1 Jacqueline Hatch Planner Plc May 5, 2009 Mr. Mark Murray Tri-State Generation & Transmission 1100 West 1161h Avenue Westminister, CO 80234 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES Greeley Planning Office 918 Tenth Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 WEBSITE: www.co.weld.co.us E-MAIL: kogle@co.weld.co.us PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT. 3549 FAX (970) 304-6498 Subject: Completeness Review for Erie Substation submittal Case File PA# PA09-022 Non 1041 USR for Erie Substation Legal: Lot B of RE -4852; being part of the NW4 Section 25, Township 1 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M. Weld County Situs: 5024 CR 6 - Erie, Colorado 80516 Dear Mark: The Departments of Planning Services, Public Works and Environmental Health have completed their 7 - day review of the submitted application materials and find that the submitted documents acceptable to move this application forward. Comments received from this initial review include these statements: The Department of Planning Services has no comments for materials that should be added to the documents. The Department of Public Works requests traffic counts for the number of employees. Their referral is enclosed with this letter. The Department of Environmental Health indicates that the application is okay to submit for referral comment. The Department of Planning Services will accept the remaining copies of the application and the application processing fee. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact this office, thank you. Sincerely Kim Odle Planning Services File: PA09-022 7-DayCompleteness Review PA# PA09-022 Case File, pre -application TRI-STATE TRANSMISSION AND GENERATING SUBJECT: Pre -Application Meeting prior to submitting a Non 1041 USR for Erie Substation All facilities are located Lot B of RE -4852 Part of the NW4 Section 25, Township 1 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M.; Situs Addresses are 5024 CR 6 RETAIN PACKET AS ENTIRE APPLICATION IS TO BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF INTERNAL REVIEW Li Public Works o Health pies''' Building n Planning Comments: Date: APRIL 27, 2009, Comments Due No Later than MAY 6, 2009 Page 1 of 1 Kim Ogle From: Lauren Light Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 11:35 AM To: Kim Ogle; Chris Gathman Subject: tri-state transmission case The application is o.k. to submit. I will hold on to the packet as indicated on the 7 day completeness review form. Your PA# is: PA09-022. Lauren Light, M.B.S. Environmental Planner, Environmental Health Services Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment 1555 N. 17th Ave. Greeley, CO 80631 970-304-6415 Ext. 2211 (office) 970-304-6411 (fax) 5/4/2009 Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE APR 29 2(09 RECEIVED ecttttti WIDc. COLORADO MEMORANDUM TO: Kim Ogle, Planning Services DATE: April 28, 2009 L FROM: David Snyder, E.I., CFM, Public Works SUBJECT: Pre -Submittal, Tri-State/United Power/Erie Substation Public Works has received the completeness review application. The Public Works Department will be looking for four critical items; a detailed review of these items was not completed at this step in the process: ➢ Site Plan ➢ Traffic Study ➢ Preliminary Drainage Report ➢ Geotechnical Soils Report Site Plan: A site plan was submitted. A detailed review of the site plan was not completed at this step of the process. Traffic Study: Weld County Public works has waived the traffic study requirement. Please provide traffic counts for the number of employees. Preliminary Drainage Report: Applicant has submitted a Drainage Report that is sufficient to review. Geotechnical Soils Report: Geohazard/geotech is acceptable to Public Works. Flood Hazard Development Permit: The site is not within a FEMA designated 100-yr floodplain. Summary: Please provide the requested above information to the Public Works Department at the time of application. pc: email and pc: file Kim Ogle, Planning Services Page 1 of I M:APLANNING — DEVELOPMENT REVIEWV7-DayCompletenessReviews\2009ATri-State United Power Erie Substation 4-28-2009.doc STATE OF COLORADO COLORADO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Department of Natural Resources 1313 Sherman Street, Room 715 Denver, Colorado 80203 Phone 303.866.2611 Fax 303.866.2461 April 17, 2009 Mr. David Bauer Weld County Public Works Department PO Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Subject: Erie Substation File Number PA09-022; CGS Unique No. WE -09-0040_1 Dear Mr. Bauer: Legal Description: Located in NW Quarter Section 25 TIN, R67W of the 6th P.M. tot DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Bill Ritter Governor Harris D. Sherman Executive Director Vincent Matthews Division Director and State Geologist Thank you for the submittal of the above referenced proposal. The proposal is for the construction of a substation and associated structures. As noted in your cover letter the site is located in the Boulder - Weld coalfield. The application consisted of two geotechnical/geologic hazard reports by CTL Thompson, a cover letter, and a location map. Comments concerning the proposal are listed below. Subsidence Though the site is located in a coalfield, it does not appear to have any subsidence hazards. Available mining and hazards maps did not reveal any appreciable risks. Expansive Soil and Bedrock As noted by the applicant's reports, the site is underlain by highly expansive soil and bedrock. The initial report recommends the use of deep pier foundations but leaves open the possibility of using shallow foundations. The latest report, dated February 18, 2009, removes the option of shallow foundations. The recommendations outlined in the February 2009 report are prudent and should be followed. Corrosive Soil "Risk of corrosion" pertains to potential soil -induced electrochemical or chemical action that corrodes or weakens concrete and uncoated steel. Special site examination and design may be needed if the combination of factors results in a severe hazard of corrosion. The site appears to contain such hazards. The first report recommends that special site examination and design be done. To some extent, this was done and special design considerations are outlined in the latest report. We -09-0040_1 1:25 PM, 04/17/2009 David Bauer April 17, 2009 Page 2 of 2 Again, the recommendations outlined in the February 2009 report are prudent and should be followed. Erosion and Sediment Control As noted in geotechnical reports, the site is underlain by soil and bedrock with a very high percentage of clay and/or silt. When small soil particles become suspended in runoff, they cannot effectively be removed using sediment control practices like silt fence or detention ponds (without secondary treatment). Preventing detachment through erosion control will be less expensive and more effective than sediment control. Erosion and sediment control plans were not included with the application. If sedimentation is a concern, the county may want to require that all disturbed areas be revegetated as soon as possible and that bare soil be protected from erosion during all phases of construction. Summary There do not appear to be any geologic -related hazards that would preclude development of the site. The constraints listed above can be adequately mitigated if recommendations are followed. Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If you have questions or need clarification of issues discussed in this letter please call me at (303) 866-2611 ext. 8315, or e-mail Karen.Berry@state.co.us. Sincerely, Karen A. Berry Geological Engineer, PG, AICP, CPESC-SWQ WE -09-0040_1 (2). doc 1:25 PM, 04/17/2009 Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE WE{'Pc COLORADO March 25, 2009 Jill Carson Colorado Geologic Survey 1313 Sherman Street, Room 715 Denver, CO 80203 flAR 2 7 77000 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT RECEIVEDE® 1111 H STREET, P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY, COLORADO 80632 WEBSITE: WWW.CO. W ELI).CO.1IS PHONE (970) 356-4000, EXT. 3750 FAX: (970) 304-6497 Re: Geo-Hazard Review — Tri-State Generation — Erie Substation (PA09-022) Dear Ms. Carson: Enclosed please find a request for CGS geo-hazard review of Tri-State Generation's proposed new substation to be located in the NW quarter of Section 25, T1N, R67W. This is located approximately 7000 feet east of 1-25 and south of Weld County Road 6. The site lies within the Boulder -Weld coalfield. The enclosed air photo shows the proposed Tri-State site location with the fault and depth to coal information taken from the 2004 USGS publication Depth to Coal Mining in the Colorado Front Range by Roberts, Hynes, and Woodward shown in color. Also enclosed are copies of the geotechnical studies of the site performed for Tri-State. We request that the CGS provide comments and construction requirements for the proposed substation to address the geo-hazard conditions at the site. The Tri-State contact for the project is Kelly Beal who can be reached at: (1100 W 116th Avenue, Westminster, Colorado 80234 (303) 254-3083. I can be reached at (970) 304-6496. Thank you for your assistance with this matter, David Bauer, P.E., P.G., CFM County Engineer - Development Weld County Public Works P.O. Box 758 1111 H Street Greeley, CO 80632 N' Cc: Kim Ogle, Planning Services M\DAVE B\Pre-Apps\PA09-022TnState-GeoHaz-CGSLtr doc WELD CQUNTY OADai0 COLORADO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY SUBMITTAL FORM FOR LAND -USE REVIEWS County V"{! (/ Date Project Name Name Address APPLICANT (or Applicant's Authorized Representative responsible for paying CGS -review fee) ti:CE Q) uW( Y d/ 6ti rha2 (,l ( ( H Sire/" J Ps0, 7527 Gve(e�)A//CD �3063Z Ph. No. 970 - 30xy- rig, Fax No. r/4, /2, or /4 /4 .1v Section(s) .2ci Township �l Range 67 bil FEE SCHEDULE Reviews for Counties Small Subdivision (> 3 dwellings and < 100 acres) $700 Large Subdivision (> 100 acres and < 500 acres) $1,550 Very Large Subdivision (500 acres or more) $2,500 Very small residential subdivisions (1-3 dwellings and < 100 acres) $590 Reviews for Municipalities At hourly rate of reviewer Special Reviews At hourly rate of reviewer School Site Reviews $855 CGS LAND USE REVIEWS Geological studies are required by Colorado counties for all subdivisions of unincorpo- rated land into parcels of less than 35 acres, under State statute C.R.S. 30-28-101 et seq. (Senate Bill 35, 1972). Some Colorado municipalities require geological studies for sub- division of incorporated land. In addition, local governments are empowered to regu- late development activities in hazardous or mineral -resource areas under C.R.S. 24-65.1- 101 et seq. (House Bill 1041, 1974) and C.R.S. 34-1-301 et seq. (House Bill 1529, 1973), respectively. Local -government agencies submit proposed subdivision applications and supporting technical reports to the Colorado Geological Survey "...for evaluation of those geologic factors which would have significant impact on the proposed use of the land," in accor- dance with State statutes. The CGS reviews the submitted documents and serves as a technical advisor to local -government planning agencies during the planning process. Since 1984, the CGS has been required by law to recover the full direct cost of perform- ing such reviews. The adequate knowledge of a site's geology is essential for any development project. It is needed at the start of the project in order to plan, design, and construct a safe devel- opment. Proper planning for geological conditions can help developers and future owners/users reduce unnecessary maintenance and/or repair costs. Colorado Geological Survey 1313 Sherman Street, Room 715, Denver, CO 80203 Ph. 303-866-2611, Fax'. 303-566-2461 http://geosuryey.state.co.us While copy to CGS Yellow copy to Planning Agency Pink copy to Applicant created 3/16/98, revised 5/25/07 SINE 0 TERRY STREET WAPA ERIE SUBSTATION DACONO tr:1115KV LINE WC ROAD 8 1 MILE WC ROAD 6 TO DENVER ERIE SUB. 1 MILE BRIGHTON WAPA STATE: COLORADO COUNTY.' WELD OWNER: TRI-STATE 3 n 0 E c 0 a a 0 N 0 E n e a a 0 O AceHc\r, Ii`Mc. COLORADO MEMORANDUM TO: PA09-0021; Case File, pre -application PA09-0022; Case File, pre -application DATE: February 20, 2009 FROM: Planning and Public Works Staff SUBJECT: Pre -Application Meeting prior to submitting Non 1041 USR for Erie Substation 1041 USR for Henry Lake Tap Attendees: Mark Murray, Tri-State Pat Dille, Tri-State Sonja _, Tri-State Jennifer Chester, EDAW Sarah Jensen, EDAW Don Dunker, Public Works Kim Ogle, Planning Chris Gathman, Planning Tom Honn, Planning On Friday, February 20, 2009 an informal discussion took place at the Greeley Administrative Offices Conference Room regarding a proposed substation and line tap and the Erie Substation expansion. The two separate sites are located in the southern tier of the county. Background Information: The applicants are proposing to expand the Erie substation to accommodate future growth and to add one secured communications tower to a facility that currently exists and was historically permitted as a SE. The property currently has a legal description of Lot B of RE -4852. This site is known as the Brookman property. Two lines serve this facility a 230kV WAPA Line and a 115 kV TSG line. Additionally a 184 foot tall lattice mono microwave tower is slated to be constructed somewhere on the property. The current configuration is not safe as the fall zone would cross the internal road, one OH line and a second electric line. Alternative sites were strongly suggested. Health Department Discussion of water and sanitary sewer needs for the facility during construction — bottled water and port -a -lets. This is an unmanned facility.. Public Works Comments are attached via hand written notes. Planning Department The facility is fenced and gated to provide security. Staff encouraged the applicants to design the gates keeping in mind snow removal. The facility will be operated 352 days 24/7. The Henry Lake Tap requires a 1041 application for an expansion of the existing substation located within the corporate limits of Lochbuie. The short 1.5 mile transmission line will connect with the new dual 230kV WAPA Transmission line. Issues are present with the current land owner who refuses to grant an easement, stating that Tri-State will have to condemn the land in order to gain access. Staff explained the USR process - that the applicant shall submit 4 packets for a 7 day completeness review. Once the 7 day completeness review is complete the applicant will be informed of what items are still required to make the application complete. After the completed application is submitted it will be sent out for referral for 28 days. The applicant will then meet with their Planner to discuss the referrals and address as many of the referrals as possible. At the meeting the Planning Commission hearing will be scheduled. The Board of County Commissioners hearing typically follows approximately 3 weeks after the Planning Commission hearing. End memorandum. FIELD CHECK CASE NUMBER: USR-1702 DATE OF INSPECTION: APPLICANT'S NAME: Tri-State Generation and Transmission PLANNER: Jacqueline Hatch REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Major Facility of a Public Utility (expansion of an existing substation and 185 foot communication tower) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot B of RE -4852 being part of NW4 of Section 25, Ti N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: South of and adjacent to CR 6 and approximately 1 _ ileast offCC�R,11. LAND USE: /(�_ L( J' E 14 k ( ; v C I-- 12-u <-3 L o - n S r1 �� (L M/ W /�✓�c� \.Nu,ci{` ZONING: N A (Agricultural) E A (Agricultural) S A (Agricultural) W A (Agricultural) COMMENTS: ez,( [,,,a1/4/4,47 (; u6s si 1-e N 62 d S �il� k e-- ef;-eci9j *cjd r . se cc' 2Q, t 7 P. . Member FIELD CHECK Inspection Date: 7/23/09 APPLICANT: CASE #: REQUEST: LEGAL: LOCATION: PARCEL ID #: ACRES: Tri-State Generation and Transmission, Attention Mark Murray USR-1702 A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Major Facility of a Public Utility (expansion of an existing substation and 185' communication tower) in the Agricultural Zone Districts. Lot B of RE -4852 being part of NW4 of Section 25, Ti N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, CO. South of and adjacent to County Road 6 and approximately % mile east of County Road 11. 1467 25 200061 38 acres +/- Zoning Land Use N Agricultural N Agricultural E Agricultural E Agricultural S Agricultural S Agricultural W Agricultural W Agricultural Comments: Existing substation Wide rock access with gate set back from the road Lot is slightly sloped up to the south Signature ❑ House(s) o Outbuilding(s) o Access to Property o Crop Productions o Site Distance o Mobile Home(s) o Other Animals On -Site o Water Bodies ❑ Ditch o Derelict Vehicles o Non-commercial junkyard (list components) o irrigation Sprinkler o Crops o Wetlands o Oil & Gas Structures o Wildlife o Utilities On -Site (transmission lines) o Topography Note any commercial business/commercial vehicles that are operating from the site. Sarah McCall Jensen EDAW Inc 1100 W 116th Ave. Westminster, CO 80234 P.O. Box 33695 Denver, CO 80233-0695 E-mail: pdille@tristategt.org A Touchstone EnergyCooperarlve 7?+ I ) =W. AECOM TRI-STATE GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION ASSOCIATION J. PATRICK DILLE, P.E. Transmission Project Manager Main (303) 452-6111 Direct (303) 254-3417 Cell (720) 281-1822 FAX (303) 254-3566 QTRI-STATE GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION ASSOCIATION DENISE GIBBONS Senior Permitting and Land Rights Specialist 1100 W. 116th Ave. Westminster, CO 80234 P.O. Box 33695 Denver, CO 80233-0695 E-mail: dgibbons@tristategt.org A Touchstone Energ Cooperative Main (303) 452-6111 Direct (303) 254-3229 Cell (303) 880-2694 FAX (303) 254-6063 Hello