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Home My WebLink About20073940.tiff Page 1 of 1 Chris Gathman From: Troy Swain Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 8:39 AM To: Chris Gathman Cc: Trevor Jiricek; Lauren Light Subject: RE: Pending USR-1595 conditions(Devries) Chris: These conditions have been satisfied for Monta Vista Dairy-Garrett&Carla Devries Family Trust, USR- 1595, as follows: Regarding Condition 1.C., Monta Vista Dairy has met the liner certification requirements. Proof of liner was provided to the Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment(CDPHE)during a June 6, 2008 inspection. The dairy also has an approved Standard Operating Procedure (approved by CDPHE May 29, 2008)for solids removal from the lagoons, which protects the liner during cleaning. Regarding Condition 1.G., Monta Vista Dairy has a CAFO Discharge Permit#COA-931060, issued August 8, 2008. Troy E. Swain, B.S., R.S. Environmental Health Specialist Environmental Health Services Weld County Dept. of Public Health & Environment 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 (970) 304-6415, ext. 2219 (office) (970)304-6411 (fax) From: Chris Gathman Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:36 AM To: Trevor Jiricek;Troy Swain Subject: Pending USR-1595 conditions (Devries) We are about ready to wrap this up and record the plat. In looking at my file(the last correspondence I found in the file was 10/2/2007)—there were still two outstanding conditions: Condition 1.C: Provide documentation, prepared by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer, that all wastewater impoundments for the confined animal feeding operation (CAFO) meet seepage rate standards of Colorado Water Quality Control Commission Regulation 81 [81.5(2)]. Written evidence of Department of Public Health and Environment approval shall be provided to the Department of Planning Services. Condition 1.G: The applicant shall provide evidence that a CAFO Colorado Discharge Permit has been applied for or obtained from the Colorado Water Quality Control Division. Written evidence of Department of Public Health and Environment approval shall be provided to the Department of Planning Services. Let me know if these items have been satisfied. Thanks, Chris Gathman,AICP,Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 918 10th Street,Greeley,Colorado 80631 ph(970)353-6100 ext.3540 fax(970)304-6498 2C01-3940 PL 1891 10/17/2008 Page 1 of 1 Chris Gathman From: Chris Gathman Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:36 AM To: Trevor Jiricek;Troy Swain Subject: Pending USR-1595 conditions(Devries) We are about ready to wrap this up and record the plat. In looking at my file(the last correspondence I found in the file was 10/2/2007)—there were still two outstanding conditions: Condition 1.C: Provide documentation, prepared by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer, that all wastewater impoundments for the confined animal feeding operation (CAFO)meet seepage rate standards of Colorado Water Quality Control Commission Regulation 81 [81.5(2)]. Written evidence of Department of Public Health and Environment approval shall be provided to the Department of Planning Services. Condition 1.G:The applicant shall provide evidence that a CAFO Colorado Discharge Permit has been applied for or obtained from the Colorado Water Quality Control Division. Written evidence of Department of Public Health and Environment approval shall be provided to the Department of Planning Services. Let me know if these items have been satisfied. Thanks, Chris Gathman,AICP,Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 918 10th Street,Greeley,Colorado 80631 ph(970)353-6100 ext. 3540 fax(970)304-6498 10/15/2008 Page 1 of 1 Chris Gathman From: Trevor Jiricek Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 3:59 PM To: Chris Gathman Cc: Dusty McCormick; Laurie Exby Subject: USR-1595 Chris, We review the info submitted by AgPro under cover letter dated August 24, 2007 for the Monte Vista Dairy. The letter indicates that the submittal satisfies Condition 1.C., 1.D., 1.F., and 1.G. Here is the status of each: 1.C. Have not addressed this condition. There was information submitted concerning liner installation, however the information did not clearly indicate that all impoundments met required seepage rates and it was not prepared by an engineer as required in the condition. It is our expectation that an engineer stamp the certification. I understand that the CDPHE will also be sending them a letter requiring this info. 1.D. This condition has been addressed. The facility has submitted an SOP and it was approved by the CDPHE. The facility did not submit evidence of approval, however I rec'd it from the CDPHE. 1.F. This condition has been addressed. 1.G. This condition has not been addressed. The facility submitted an incomplete application to the CDPHE. Please see the attached letter. It is the expectation of our Department that the intent of this condition is that a complete application be submitted for review. Trevor Jiricek, M.A. Director, Environmental Health Services Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment 1555 N. 17th Ave Greeley, Colorado 80631 970-304-6415, ext. 2214(office) 970-304-6411 (fax) 10/02/2007 Page 1of1 Chris Gathman From: Chris Gathman Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 8:11 AM To: 'Dusty McCormick' Subject: USR-1595 Conditions Dusty, I heard back from Public Works on the improvements agreement. They indicated as long as the parking and transportation improvements are in place, they are O.K.with removing this condition. I will verify improvements are in place, if they are I am O.K.with removing the improvements agreement condition. Department of Health had the remaining requirements. I had sent your information to the Health Department a couple weeks ago. I will send an e-mail to Trevor to see if they are O.K.with everything. If they are you will be ready to submit the plat. Let me know if you have any questions. Chris Gathman,AICP,Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 918 10th Street,Greeley,Colorado 80631 ph(970)353-6100 ext.3540 fax(970)304-6498 09/13/2007 Page 1 of 2 Chris Gathman From: Dusty McCormick [dmccormick@agpros.com] Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 9:05 AM To: Chris Gathman Cc: Tom Haren; Olivia Hickert; Richard Johnson Subject: RE: USR-1595&Johnson Dairy Chris, DeVries USR# 1595 I did not make a packet for the health department. Please send the additional packet that I left with you over to Trevor. We will make the minor changes to the plat. The next time we bring it in it will be on Mylar and signed, unless you need to see it in bond again. JF Cattle/Johnson Dairy 2nd AMUSR# 1282 I did send Trevor the pond liner information. I will contact him. The septic is being installed. I am not sure if it is completed. I don't believe that completing that permit should hold up the recording of the plat. Can you please apply some pressure to Bruce on the Improvements Agreement. We will be ready to proceed once he makes his decision. At this time he intends to use the area designated on the plat for composting. Thanks, - Dusty McCormick Office-970-535-9318 Ext.-109 Fax-970-535-9854 Cell-303-877-7747 Original Message From: Chris Gathman [mailto:cgathman@co.weld.co.us] Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 8:25 AM To: Dusty McCormick Subject: USR-1595 &Johnson Dairy Dusty, Sorry for the delay— I was on call and in a meeting all day yesterday. USR-1595: 08/31/2007 - Page 2 of 2 • • I have given a copy of the plat to Public Works of the draft plat and your request to remove the improvements agreement condition (1.6). I should hopefully hear back from them by today or 1st part of next week. • Question on conditions C,D,F &G. Have you forwarded a copy to the Health Department?— These conditions require sign-off from the Health Department. If not I will send it over to the Health Department. Let me know. Plat: • • Change scale to 1".= 200' vs. 1" =200' • Change legal description from "in the northeast 1/4"to "in the northwest 1/4". • Development standards are pretty small—make sure at least 8 point font. Johnson: • Important item—have you talked to Johnson about the composting??We need something in writing ASAP on what his plans are (does he plan to store compost where it is now permanently or does he plan on scaling it back to the location shown on the plat?)— If we do not hear on this then I have no choice but to bring this back before the B0CC to have them review the change. • Have you received sign-off from the Health Department on the pond lining? Has the septic been finaled? Please let me know if you have any questions. Chris Gathman,AICP,Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 918 10th Street,Greeley,Colorado 80631 ph(970)353-6100 ext. 3540 fax(970)304-6498 08/31/2007 Page 1 of 1 Chris Gathman From: Chris Gathman Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 8:25 AM To: 'Dusty McCormick' Subject: USR-1595&Johnson Dairy Dusty, Sorry for the delay— I was on call and in a meeting all day yesterday. USR-1595: • I have given a copy of the plat to Public Works of the draft plat and your request to remove the improvements agreement condition (1.6). I should hopefully hear back from them by today or 1st part of next week. • Question on conditions C,D,F &G. Have you forwarded a copy to the Health Department?—These conditions require sign-off from the Health Department. If not I will send it over to the Health Department. Let me know. Plat: • Change scale to 1" =200'vs. 1" =200' • Change legal description from "in the northeast 1/4"to"in the northwest'/". • Development standards are pretty small—make sure at least 8 point font. Johnson: • Important item—have you talked to Johnson about the composting??We need something in writing ASAP on what his plans are(does he plan to store compost where it is now permanently or does he plan on scaling it back to the location shown on the plat?)— If we do not hear on this then I have no choice but to bring this back before the BOCC to have them review the change. • Have you received sign-off from the Health Department on the pond lining? Has the septic been finaled? Please let me know if you have any questions. Chris Gathman,AICP,Planner II Weld County Department of Planning Services 918 10th Street,Greeley,Colorado 80631 ph(970)353-6100 ext. 3540 fax(970)304-6498 08/31/2007 STATE OF COLORADO Bill Ritter,Jr.,Governor James B.Martin,Executive Director �woF• <o; wAY Dedicated to protecting and improving the health and environment of the people of Colorado Fe ` o 4300 Cherry Creek Dr.S. Laboratory Services Division ` , * Denver,Colorado 80246-1530 8100 Lowry Blvd. ,r/876 Phone(303)692-2000 Denver,Colorado 80230-6928 TDD Line(303)691-7700 (303)692-3090 Colorado Department Located in Glendale,Colorado of http://www.cdphe.state.co.us he.state.co.us and cHmeh P P and Environment August 24, 2007 Garrett DeVries • Monte Vista Dairy,LLC 30984 WCR 61 Gill,CO 80624 Subject: Permit Application COA-931060 Dear Mr. DeVries: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Environmental Agriculture Program(Ag Program) received on January 17, 2007, an application for Monte Vista Dairy, LLC(Monte Vista)to be certified under General Permit COA-931000 (the permit)for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations(CAFOs). On February 8, 2007,the Ag Program sent your identified consultant,AgProfessionals (AgPro),an email requesting additional information to make Monte Vista's permit application complete. On February 12, 2007,we received from AgPro some of the additional information requested. The February 2007, submittal also indicated that the dairy is still in the construction process [and did not yet meet all permit conditions which is necessary before applying for certification under the permit] and that a copy of the entire application along with a signed copy of Appendix A will be submitted in late spring before the dairy commences operation. We have not received a complete permit application to date. Therefore,the Ag Program requests that if Monte Vista still desires to seek permit coverage,please submit a complete permit application once all general permit conditions are met. For your information,the Ag Program is not able to issue any certifications under the CAFO general permit until Colorado's Regulation No. 61 and the general permit are revised to reflect the Environmental Protection Agency's new deadlines outlined in the Agency's July 24, 2007 rule. The Ag Program is currently working on revising the regulation and anticipates being able to issue certifications again starting around January 1, 2008. If you have any questions,please feel free to contact me at 303-692-3523 or via electronic mail: erin.kress(akstate,co_us. Sincerely, PKJ — Erin P.Kress Environmental Agriculture Program Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment cc: permit file Lindsay Sartorius,AgProfessionals,LLC(via email) AGPRO COMPLETE LAND & RESOURCE SOLUTIONS August 24,2007 Mr. Chris Gathman Weld County Department of Planning Services 918 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Job#1412-04 DeVries USR Subject: USR-1595 Dear Mr. Gathman: This letter is to clarify the conditions of approval that need to be completed prior to recording the plat. Along with this letter, you will receive 2 copies of the draft plat for your review. Please forward the additional information submitted with this letter to the corresponding departments for their review. Condition 1A.Lighting-We have amended the plat to reflect the lighting plan. 1. Weld County Code Section 23-2-250 are Operation Standards that the applicant must comply with during operation. a. According to Weld County Code Section 23-2-250-D-1&2 our client must protect the public and their neighbors from obtrusive light. b. The lighting has been delineated on the plat. c. The plat has been amended with an appropriate lighting detail Condition 1B.Private Improvements Agreement—We respectfully ask that this condition be waived, all parking and transportation improvements have been completed. Condition 1C,D,F,G. Environmental—We have attached the required environmental compliance documentation for review. ou, Dusty cCormic Planning and Building Coordinator ENGINEERING, PLANNING, CONSULTING & REAL ESTATE AGPROfessionals,LLC 4350 Highway 66■Longmont,CO 80504 970.535.9318/office■303.485.7838/metro■970.535.9854/fax■ www.agpros.com Hello