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Home My WebLink About20082990.tiff Drexel, Barren .. , September 30, 2008 David Paul 1121 47th Avenue Greeley, Co 80634 Dear David, Please find this letter as a courtesy notification of the progress we're making with the property that Northern Colorado Disposal has under contract. Northern Colorado Disposal is in the process of applying for a Use by Special Review (USR) for a Recycling Facility and Transfer Station through the office of Weld County Planning. The proposed site is located at the Southwest Corner of 59th Avenue (WCR 31) and O Street (WCR 64). As you are aware, we are having a neighborhood meeting in October and 1 will invite you as soon as we have the date and time established. Secondly, the next step with Weld County will be a Planning Commission meeting to be held at the Weld County Planning office located at 918 10th Street. Tentatively the meeting is set for Tuesday, November 4th. When I notified of the start time of the meeting, I will forward that information to you. Please give me a call if you have any questions. You may respond by phone 970-351-0645 or email to lshanks(r4drexelbarrell.com. Loren K. Shanks. Senior Associate, Drexel, l3arrell &Co., On behalf of Northern Colorado Disposal EXHIBIT g H:\G1649\Correspondence\Neighborhood mecting\Land Owner notification.doc aspz. I '7 0 2008-2990 Page 1 of 1 Chris Gathman • From: David Snyder Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:44 AM To: Chris Gathman Subject: USR 1670 Chris, The following needs to be added to the Development Standards/Conditions of Approval for Northern Colorado Disposal. Let me know where you think is appropriate. "x. x. The applicant shall submit an improvements agreement that addresses the timing and scope of the applicant's participation in paying the costs of improvements to the intersection of WCR 64 and 59th Avenue based upon the applicant's proportion of overall use of that intersection." Thanks. David Snyder, E.I., CFM Engineer • Weld County Public Works Department P. O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 (970)304-6496, Extenstion 3745 dmder@co.weld.co.us • EXHIBIT 60 ll s 2 1(O'70 11/04/2008 k 6513 W.4th Street • Greeley,Colorado 80634 (970)351-0645 Drexel, Barrell & Co. (970)351-0665 Fax To: Brandon Gossard • City of Greeley EXHIBIT Department of Planning Services l From: David Peek l,1 Si2 iv - Date: 10-16-08 Re: Response to Comments for Northern Colorado Disposal Recycling Facility/Transfer Station Comment/Response General 1 City staff met with the applicant and engineer on June 6, 2008. Issues such as screening (landscaping and fencing), setbacks, ROW dedication, building materials, fumes, water and water quality, and ingress/egress were discussed and generally • agreed upon. Response: Noted and agreed with. City Limits 1 This property is adjacent to existing City of Greeley municipal limits, additionally this property and the properties around it are substantially surrounded by Greeley incorporated area. Response: Noted. Environment 1 This property is located within an area of moderate ecological significance. Appropriate steps to mitigate impact to the local environment should be taken. An example of this would be to providing landscaping around the site which would also serve as screening for the facility. Response: Landscaping is proposed along WCR 64 (O Street) and 59th Avenue. In addition,the landscaping is proposed on the outside of the fencing and screening, providing additional benefits to the surrounding neighbors and environment. See the attached updated site plan for Landscaping Buffers. Fencing 1 Fencing on a site this large should be opaque and provided screening to the site. Such fencing should be broken up though the use of columns or pillars. Response: Fencing will comply with the Weld County requirements. In areas that screening is mandated, opaque fencing will be used. • Growth Area 1 This property is located within the City of Greeley's Long Range Expected Growth Area, it is likely that this property will be incorporated into the City at some point in the future. C:\Documents and Settings\dpeek\Desktop\Comment Response 9-19-08 8 Gossard.doc 1 of 3 Response: Noted Landscaping 1 This site, while in a transitional area now between urban and rural areas will be highly visible on a major thoroughfare. Landscaping and buffering should be provided to meet City of Greeley standards. This can be accomplished through any number of combinations of fencing, berming, and plantings. Response: Noted. See the attached updated site plan for Landscaping Buffers. Right-of-way 1 Right-of-way for the future expansions of"O" Street and 59th Avenue should be dedicated at this time. Both roads are intended to become Arterial roadways with "O" Street acting as a Major Arterial. Response: The Right-of-ways for both streets have been shown on the attached updated site plan and will be dedicated upon completion of the • approval process and final purchase of the property. Structure 1 The application does not mention the materials, configuration, or type of structure that will be present on the site. The building should conform to City of Greeley standards • as it is adjacent to City limits and, along with nearby properties, substantially surrounded by properties already incorporated into the City of Greeley. Using a mix of materials such as stucco or brick is recommended and would be required if within the City of Greeley as this property is and will be highly visible from major roadways. Similar projects have utilized stucco embossed metal as a portion of • their mix of materials which provides a less expensive alternative to other types of primary materials. Response: Noted Fire 1 All previously discussed requirements, including the requirements outlined in the letter from Dale Lyman, from Union Fire District shall be addressed prior to approval of this plan. Response: Noted Traffic 1 Per the Street Design Criteria Detail S-6, the standard width of the right-of-way varies between 125' between intersection and 135' at the intersections. The current plan does not show this distinction between the right-of-way widths but the transition locations is not far enough south. This right-of-way increase at the intersection for this roadway is to accommodate the needed left turn land, and that left turn lane shall be sized per the traffic counts, resulting vehicle stacking and stopping distances. The City has estimated that this north bound left turn lane onto O Street will need to be approximately 420' long. Therefore rather than taking a preliminary estimate as to the location of the taper back to 125' right-of-way width, the City is requesting that 37.5' of additional right-of-way dedicated along the entire eastern border of the site, as the current proposal is not adequate. Response: Revised as requested. See the attached updated site plan for updated right-of-way width. 2 The emergency access point onto 59`h Avenue shall remain gated at all times and • shall only be used in an emergency situation. This emergency access shall not become a long term access point but rather only as long as needed to make the main access functional again. C:\Documents and Settings\dpeek\Desktop\Comment Response 9-19-08 B Gossard.doc 2 of 3 l • Response: Noted Brandon, Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions or comments regarding these responses or this project. Thanks, Drexel, BarrelI & Co. David Peek, P.E. Project Manager • • C:\Documents and Settings\dpeek\Desktop\Comment Response 9-19-08 B Gossard.doc 3 of 3 6513 W.4th Street Greeley,Colorado 80634 (970)351-0645 Drexel, Barrel) & Co. (970)351-0665 Fax To: Kim Ogle, Planning Manager Weld County Department of Planning Services From: David Peek Date: 10-26-08 Re: Response to Comments for USR-1670 Solid Waste Disposal Site and Facility (Recycling Facility and Transfer Station) Northern Colorado Disposal, Applicant Landscape Referral Comment/Response General 1 The Use by Special Review Plat shall be prepared in accordance with Section 23-2- 260.D of the Weld County Code. In addition to these requirements,the plat scale • shall be 1"=40 feet. The Vicinity Map scale of 1"=2000 feet scale shall be delineated on the plat. This application shall be in compliance with Section 23-3-250 A and B and is addressed in the following coments. Response: Noted. Sec. 23-3-250.A.1 1 All users of land shall provide and maintain storm water retention facilities designed to retain the storm water runoff in excess of historic flow from the developed site. The storm water retention facility on a developed site shall be designed for a one-hundred- year storm. The storm water retention facility shall be designed and operated to release the retained water at a quantity and rate not to exceed the quaintly and rate of a five-year storm falling on the undeveloped site. The application materials do address this issue, stating that the surface water will be collected by engineered swales and held in ponds. There is no evidence of the applicant's ability to pipe under the railroad and discharge on lands to the south of the proposed facility. The applicant shall contact the Storm Water Engineering Staff of Weld County Department of Public Works, to further discuss this issue. Written evidence of the compliance shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. Response: Written evidence has been supplied from the Railroad providing assurance that a Stormwater pipe can be installed. A copy of the letter is attached. Sec. 23-3-250.A.2 1 Parking. Sufficient screened, off-street, paved parking areas shall be provided to meet • the requirements of employees, company vehicles, visitors and customers of the Uses Allowed by Right and Accessory Uses. Appendix 23-A describes the design requirements for parking spaces and Appendix 23-B delineates the number of parking spaces required by use for this property. MAGI 649\Correspondence\Comment Response 9-5-08 K Ogle.doc 1 of 6 • The property facility is compressed of several structures with large expanses of gravel surface. For the purpose of this referral staff has taken the position for full build out of the property, i.e., 18000 SF Structure and up to twenty employees using this property. The required parking spaces by definition is twenty personal vehicle spaces plus eighteen additional space for the [warehouse-1space per 1000 SF of space]. Total onsite parking will be minimum of twenty eight spaces. Additionally, semi-tractor spaces shall be provided to accommodate the staging of vehicles associated with this facility. All parking spaces shall comply with the minimum design requirements for off-street parking as delineated in Appendix 23-A of the Weld County Code. Compliance with the minimum parking and access standards for the Americans with Disability Act shall be followed at all times, as applicable. Should the employee or visitor numbers increase, the parking requirements shall be structured according to Appendix 23-B of the County Code. Written evidence of compliance shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. Response: Additional dedicated parking spaces have been shown to total 28 spaces. The comments request 28 spaces, but the math of the above calculations indicate 38 spaces may be required. For the proposed use, 28 spaces is likely excessive, therefore we suggest no more then 28 spaces be required at this time,with the knowledge that additional space on-site would be available in the event that additional parking becomes necessary. Sec. 23-3-250.A.3 1 Street Access. Lots shall have safe access to an approved public or private street. • The design designation of any street or highway as to type shall be in conformance with that shown on the county thoroughfare plan and/or the master plan of the affected municipality. Visual inspection of the USR Plat identifies one point of ingress and egress, onto County Road 64. The internal circulation is unclear, additional information shall be submitted delineating the internal circulation pattern and the proposed parking areas associated with this facility. Further, the applicant shall delineate on the plat the proposed parking layout, including adequate aisles, and wheel stops. Written evidence of compliance from the Department of Public Works, the Fire Protection District and associated emergency responder personnel shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. Response: Revised as requested. 2 The fire District of record may require a second point of ingress and egress for this facility, including, potentially the upgrade and maintenance of County Road 31 right- of-way. All approved access roads shall be graded and drained to provide all weather access. Accesses shall be placed in such a location as to have adequate sight distance in both directions, shall not be placed below the crest of a hill or where physical obstructions are present. Written evidence of compliance shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. Response: Noted. Sec. 23-3-250.A.4 1 Required Yards-Setbacks No use or accessory use may be located closer than twenty (20)feet to the existing or proposed (whichever represents the greater right-of-way) highway or street right-of- way. Off-street parking areas may be permitted in the required setback area when the • area is screened from direct view of persons on the public right-of-way. Fences over six (6)feet in height are not required to comply with the minimum setback and may be located on the property line. Fences located on corner lots abutting public right-of-way shall not obstruct the view of vehicular traffic at an intersection. There was not a scaled elevational drawing of the proposed facility, therefore, prior to the release of H:\G1649\Correspondence\Comment Response 9-5-08 K Ogle.doc 2 of 6 building permits, the set back shall be verified given the existing proposed site conditions, specifically addressing the landscape and screening component that is delineated within the County Road 64 right-of-way. Written evidence of compliance shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. Response: The building has been located 20 feet off of the WCR 31 ROW Reservation and more then 20 feet off of the WCR 64 ROW Reservation. A table outlining the design criteria has been added to the site plan. 2 Required Yards-Offset No use or accessory use may be located closer than ten (10) feet to its lot line. Off- street parking areas may be permitted in the required offset area when the area is screened from adjacent lots zoned R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 or R-5. Fences over six (6)feet in height are not required to comply with the minimum Offset and may be located on the property line. The plans submitted with the application materials have not delineated the offset. Written evidence of compliance shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. Response: The building has been located greater then 10 feet off of the WCR 31 and WCR 64 ROW Reservation. A table outlining the design criteria has been added to the site plan. Sec. 23-3-250.A.5.A 1 Required Landscape Areas No more than eighty-five percent(85%) of the total area of a lot shall be covered. Land shall not be deemed covered if it is used for growing grass, shrubs, trees, plants or flowers or if covered by decorative gravel or wood chips, or if it is otherwise suitably Landscaped. There was not a schematic Landscape and Screening Plan submitted • with the application materials. It is also unclear from the submitted drawings if the fifteen (15) percent landscaped requirement has been met. The applicant shall address this issue and provide additional documentation including all proposed fencing, lighting, adjacent property screening and landscape treatment to meet this section of Weld County Code. Response: The proposed site plan does not exceed the 85% covered criteria. Final fencing, lighting, screening and landscape design based upon Weld County criteria will be provided with the final design. Some initial design information has been provided on the site plan. 2 Further, given that the facility is proposed within 0.5 miles of the Poudre City townsite, Staff will request substantial screening and the placement of plant material to soften and blend the facility with the neighborhood. Further, staff will require an approved weed management plan and a reseeding/post construction plan to facilitate soil stabilization and plant material growth. Further, staff will require an updated landscape and screening plan that addresses the issue of the landscape and screening component for the buffer between the outdoor storage component and the adjacent properties for this proposed facility. Written evidence of compliance shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. Response: Noted Sec. 23.3-250.A.5.B That portion of a lot which abuts a public or private street right-or-way shall be landscaped for a distance of ten (10)feet, measured at a right angle from the lot line towards the interior of the lot. Driveways may pass through the required landscape areas. There was not a schematic Landscape and Screening Plan submitted with the • application materials. Additional information is required prior to accepting the plat for recording. Written evidence of compliance shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. Response: Noted H:\G1649\Correspondence\Comment Response 9-5-08 K Ogle.doc 3 of 6 • Sec.23-3.250.A.6 Areas used for trash collection shall be screened from public rights-of-way and all adjacent properties. These areas shall be designed and used in a manner that will prevent wind or animal-scattered trash. The application materials did identify the location of the three dumpsters for recycling on the plat, however, there was no evidence of immediate screening or other recycling material control device employed to control this issue. Future submittals shall address this issue as outlined in this Section of the Code. Written evidence of compliance shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. Response: Noted. The appropriate screening will be provided. Sec. 23-3-250.A.7 Water Supply. Uses shall have an adequate source of potable water. The application materials state that water is provided via a North Weld County Water District tap. The applicant shall meet the requirements of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment at all times. Written evidence of compliance shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. Response: Noted. Sec. 23-3-250.A.8 Sewage Disposal. Uses shall have adequate sewage facilities. The application materials state that individual sewage disposal systems (ISDS)will handle the effluent flow. Further, the applicant shall meet the requirements of Weld Count Department of Public Health and Environment. Written evidence of compliance shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. • Response: Noted. Sec. 23-3-250.A.9 Outside Storage. Uses involving outdoor storage of vehicles, (including the parking of employee vehicles) equipment or materials when permitted shall be screened from public rights-of-way and all adjacent properties. The applicant shall submit documentation as to how the outside storage will be screened during the construction period, and for periods thereafter as applicable. Response: Noted. Sec. 23-3-250.6 Operation Standards. Uses shall demonstrate conformance with the following operation standards to the extent that they are affected by location, layout and design prior to construction and operation. Response: Noted. Sec. 23-3-250.B.1 Noise. Uses and structures shall be located, designed and operated in accordance with the noise standards as established in Section 25-12-101 C.R.S. the applicant shall meet the established standards set by the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. Response: Noted. Sec.23-3-250.B.2 Air Quality. Uses shall be located, designed and operated in accordance with air quality standards established by the Colorado Air Pollution Control Commission. The applicant shall meet the established standards set by the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. Response: Noted. H:\G1649\Correspondence\Comment Response 9-5-08 K Ogle.doc 4 of 6 Sec. 23-3-250.B.3 Water Quality. Uses shall be located, designed and operated in accordance with the water quality control standards established by the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission. Response: Noted. Sec. 23-3-250.B.4 - Radiation and Radioactive Materials. The handling, use, storage and processing of radioactive materials shall be in accordance with the applicable regulations of the State and the Unites States government. Response: Noted. Sec. 23-3-250.B.5 Heat. Uses shall not emit heat in such an amount sufficient to raise the temperature of the air or of materials at or beyond the Lot line more than five (5)degrees Fahrenheit. The application materials don not indicated this is applicable, should this not be the case, the applicant shall provide additional information to the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment and the Department of Building Inspection. Further, the applicant shall obtain a written approval from the jurisdictional Fire Protection District stating that the facility is in compliance with the Fire Code. Response: Noted. Sec. 23-3-250.B.6 Light. Any lighting, including light from high temperature processes such as welding or combustion, shall be designed, located and operated in such a manner as to meet the following standards: sources of light shall be shielded so that beams or rays of light • will not shine directly onto adjacent properties; neither the direct nor reflected light from any light source may create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public or private streets; and no colored lights may be used which may be confused with or construed as traffic control devices. The application materials did not include a Lighting Plan, Should exterior lighting be a part of this facility, all light standards shall be delineated on the USR Plat. Response: At this time, only building mounted exterior lighting is proposed. If exterior lighting is proposed, a lighting plan will be provided. Sec. 23-3-250.B.7 Property Maintenance. Property shall be maintained in such a manner that grasses and weeds are not permitted to grow taller than twelve (12) inches. In no event shall the property owners allow the growth of noxious weeds. The application materials do not address property maintenance. Future correspondence shall identify how the property will be in compliance with this Section of the County Code. Response: Noted. Sec. 23-4-50 Off Street Loading. The applicant shall delineate on the plat the location of the loading zone that is in compliance with this Section of the Code. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles within the public rights-of-way. Further, the applicant shall meet all requirements of the Department of Public Works concerning access and internal circulation of vehicles for this proposed facility. Response: Revised as requested. Sec. 23-4-90 • Signs. The application materials did not address the issue of on-site signs. The applicant shall provide written evidence that all proposed signs are in compliance with this Section of the Code. H:\G1649\Correspondence\Comment Response 9-5-08 K Ogle.doc 5 of 6 • Response: Al! signs will be in compliance with the Weld County Code. Improvements Agreement The applicant shall enter into an Improvements Agreement according to policy regarding collateral for improvements and post adequate collateral for all transportation (access drive, parking areas, et cetera) and non-transportation (plant materials, fencing, screening, et cetera). The agreement and form of collateral shall be reviewed by County Staff and accepted by the Board of County Commissioners prior to recording the USR plat. Response: Noted. Kim, Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions or comments regarding these responses or this project. Thanks, Drexel, Barrel) & Co. • David Peek, P.E. Project Manager • H:\G1649\Correspondence\Comment Response 9-5-08 K Ogle.doc 6 of 6 6513 W.4"'Street Greeley,Colorado 80634 (970)351-0645 Drexel, Ban-ell & Co. (970)351-0665 Fax To: David Snyder - Weld County Public Works From: David Peek Date: 10-27-08 Re: Response to Comments for USR-1670 Northern Colorado Disposal Recycling Facility/Transfer Station Comment/Response General 1 0 Street 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. The 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. . Response: Noted and agreed with. 2 Radiuses for the drive shall be 60 feet to accommodate large trucks Response: The radiuses have been revised to 60 feet on the site plan. Traffic Study 1 In the Narrative please specify the units for the 57 loads heading for the landfill and 28 loads for recycling are these per day? Per month? Response: The units are per month. Drainage Report 1 Please update the submitted Drainage Report to reflect the release rate from the detention pond per County Code. All storm water detention facilities shall be designed to detain the storm water runoff from the fully developed USR from a one- hundred-year storm and release the detained water at a rate not to exceed the rate of a five-year storm falling on the undeveloped site. (Weld County Code Ordinances 2001-1; 2003-10, and 2006-7). All storm water must be detained on site and follow the requirements per Weld County Code 24-7-130 D and Ordinance 2006-7. Response: This will be revised as requested. 2 Please provide a letter from the Railroad Company to the south to allow a storm pipe to be installed under the tracks to drain this property and offsite storm wate flows. Response: See attached letter from Landrail. Soils Report 1 Will be required for the building. Response: Noted. H:\G1649\Correspondence\Comment Response 10-6-08 D Snyder.doc 1 of 2 • Weeds 1 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. Response: Noted. • David, Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions or comments regarding these responses or this project. Thanks, Drexel, Barrel) & Co. David Peek, P.E. Project Manager • • H:\G1649\Correspondence\Comment Response 10-6-08 D Snyder.doc 2 of 2 1r JL Laanor-aic Via Electronic Mail to DPeek@drerelbarrell.con October 15, 2008 Mr, David Peek, P.E. Engineering Manager Drexel,BarrelI &Co. 6513 W 4"Street Greeley, CO 80634 Dear David: Pursuant to your request and based upon the plans submitted on October 14, 2008 via electronic mail, please be advised that LandRail,LLC and Great Western Railway of Colorado,LLC approve the concept of installation of a pipeline in Weld County underneath Great Western's track at or near the intersections of WCR 64 and WCR 31. This assumes that Drexel,Barrel) &Co. will adhere to Great Western's design criteria. • We look forward to working with you once your client receives formal approval for the proposed project. In the meantime,please let me know if you have any questions. Best regards, r--"j?52S—L)--C— Rebecca Gilsdorf Director—Real Estate S 50 S. Steele Street*Suite 374*Denver,CO 80209 Phone: (303)398-0400*Fax: (866)365-8546 ' Email: info@landrail.com" City of Greeley Recommendations regarding Weld County Referral USR-1670 • Northern Colorado Disposal Recycling Facility /Transfer Station SW Corner of 59th Avenue (WCR 31) & "O" Street (WCR 64) Building • Building setback from WCR 31 (59`h Avenue) from eventual right-of-way should be increased from the 20' shown to 25' • Exterior building material should be a mix of materials: Stucco, Brick, Stucco embossed metal Screening • Type of screening could vary depending on the manner that the building exterior is treated: o Improved facade, utilize more open vinyl plasticized chain link fence (dark brown) o Standard building, utilize an opaque fence, vinyl preferred, then cedar • In all cases utilizing a buffer yard substituting some deciduous trees and shrubs with evergreens • Chain link with slats not permitted within City as it tends to degrade and break • apart. Landscaping • Prefer more Evergreen trees between street trees • City standard would be a Buffer Yard B Buffer Yard "B" /w Modifiers Fence & Yard Base Standard Fence Modifier Modifier Canopy Trees 2 (22) 1.5 (16.5) 1.05 (11.6) Ornamentals Tree 2 (22) 1.5 (16.5) 1.05 (11.6) Or Larger Shrubs Evergreen Tree 1 (11) .75 (8.3) 0.525 (5.8) Shrubs 5 (55) 3.75 (41.3) 2.625 (28.9) #Per 100' (Total Amount) 1100'frontage .75 Fence Modifier .70 Yard Modifier • EXHIBIT a U`?2 )YO'1D Hello