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Home My WebLink About20071110.tiff Weld County Referral IIID€. D LS C LS O U E ` June 30, 2005 _ JUL 1 3 2005 COLORADO WELD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPT The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Riverbend do Eric Case Number AmUSR-1259 Reckentine with LaFarge West, Inc. Please Reply By August 3, 2005 Planner Jacqueline Hatch Project An amended Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development facility including a Concrete and Asphalt Batch Plant, Concrete Casting Facility, Recycling Plant, Materials Blending, Import of Materials and Gravel Mining in the A(Agricultural)Zone District. Legal N2 Section 13; NE4 NW4 Section 12;W 30 acres W2 SE4 Section 1; SE4 NW4 Section 12; E 30 acres SW4 SE4 Section 12; S2 of E 60 acres SW4 Section 12; W4 SW4 SE4 Section 12; NW4 SE4 Section 12; E 30 acres NE4 SW4 Section 12; Pt N2 NE4 Section 24; E2 SE4 Section 12 of T1 N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado, and W2 NW4 Section 18; W2 SW4 Section 18; Lot A and B of RE-2347 Pt NW4 Section 19; Lots 1 and 2 SW4 Section 19; Pt W2 SE4 Section 19; Pt NW4 SE4 Section 19; W2 SW4 Section 7 of Ti N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, CO. Location South of and adjacent to State Highway 52; East of and adjacent to CR 23; North of and adjacent to CR 6; and West of and adjacent to State Highway 85. Parcel Number 1469 01 000021, 1469 12 000014, 1469 12 000023, 1469 12 000026, 1469 12 000037, 1469 12 000039,1469 12 000040, 1469 12 000041, 1469 13 000012, 1469 13 000013, 1469 24 000022, 1471 07 000008, 1471 18 000001, 1471 18 000002, 1471 19 000003, 1471 19 000006, 1471 19 000007, 1471 19 000008 The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) September 20, 2005 EXHIBIT 2007-1110 1 9 ❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan ❑ We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. O See attached letter. Comments: Signature • Date Agency r +Weld County Planning Dept. +918 10t Street,Greeley,CO.80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 +(970)304-6498 fax Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE JUL 2 9 2005 MEMORANDUM RECEIVED TO: Jacqueline Hatch, Planner DATE: July 28, 2005 C FROM: Donald Carroll, Engineering Administrator • COLORADO SUBJECT: AmUSR-1259, Riverbend, c/o Eric Reckentine with LaFarge West, Inc. The Weld County Public Works has reviewed this proposal; this project falls primarily under the purview of Use by Special Review Standards, Weld county Code, Chapter 23, Article II, Division 4, Section 23. Our comments and requirements are as follows: COMMENTS: The proposed amended mining operation boundaries have increased from 237 acres to 1,190 acres. The location borders WCR 6 on the south, north of State Highway 52 and west of U. S. Highway 85. WCR 8 and State Highway 52 shall be used as service access only. The main access is on to WCR 6. Materials will be transferred on conveyors and bridged across the South Platte River to the main plant area. WCR 6 is designated on the Weld County Road Classification Plan (FHU) (June 2002) as a collector status road which requires an 80-foot right-of-way at full build out. There is presently a 60-foot right-of-way. The applicant plans to dedicate the additional 20-foot right-of-way adjacent to the property. The average daily traffic count (ADT) indicates 1,277 vehicles taken in a 24-hour period utilizing WCR 6 at this location. The three major gravel haulers at this location, the County, and the State have worked together to install a signal at WCR 6 and U. S. Highway 85 interchange. A right turn lane and extended acceleration and deceleration lanes have been installed to accommodate heavy hauling in the area. A traffic study was prepared by Jean Coppola, a professional engineer, in corporation with the heavy haulers in the area. Through this traffic study in cooperation with CDOT and the County on improvements to the intersection including the lights. The traffic study also indicated that the proposed ADT count for this amended USR gravel operation would be approximately 2,140 trips utilizing the site. REQUIREMENTS: Entrance/Exit: The applicant needs to provide a detailed drawing of the access points showing entrance and exit lanes with adequate turning radiuses, paving to the scale house area, small paved parking lot to accommodate customers, circulation pattern of the immediate area including employee parking, truck parking area, etc. -- Jacqueline Hatch, Planner AmUSR-1259, Riverbend, do Eric Reckentine with LaFarge West, Inc. July 28, 2005 Page 2 Road Maintenance and Improvements Agreement: The Weld County Public Works Department has a Long-Term Road Maintenance and Improvements Agreement with Mobile Premix, which is owned by the LaFarge company, which is associated with the designated haul route. If this document is adequate, it will remain in place. If the County Attorney deems the name change to the LaFarge company, a new Road Maintenance Improvements Agreement shall be drafted identifying the same designated haul route for the facility. Setbacks: Pursuant to the definition of SETBACK in the Weld County Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance 89, as amended), the required setback is measured from the future right-of-way line. Also a designed setback for any mining operation is 20 feet in an agricultural zone beyond the future right-of-way line. No structures will be allowed in the future right-of-way. A slurry wall or retaining wall is considered a structure. Be aware of all County rights-of-way on section lines throughout the mining facility. The County has retained some rights-of- way from the 1889 Resolution. The access from WCR 8 and State Highway 52 will be used for service vehicles only. Utilize the main access from WCR 6 for all truck hauling traffic. Conveyors: Conveyors will be used to move material from the site across WCR 8 to the main processing facility. There will be no direct hauling across WCR 8. The Weld County Public Works Department is requesting a detailed drawing to be submitted for review and approval of the conveyor crossing of WCR 8. This structure shall span the County right-of-way. The applicant shall be totally responsible for keeping this crossing area free of gravel, spillage, vandalism, etc. Please contact Ted Eyl, Weld County Public Works Department, to acquire a utility right-of-way crossing permit prior to installation at 356-4000, extension 3750; physical address: 1111 H Street, Greeley, Colorado. Storm Water Drainage: 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. The applicant must take into consideration storm water capture/quantity and provide accordingly for best management practices. Signs: A stop sign shall be placed at the exit of the pit approach on to WCR 6. Also required will be additional speed limit signs and appropriate signs designated the haul route from the facility. pc: AmUSR-1259 M:\PLANNING-DEVELOPMENT REVIEW\USR-Use by Special Review\AmUsR-1259.doc Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE it; MEMORANDUM AEG 1s z°o5 RECEIVED WI I TO: Jacqueline Hatch, Planner DATE: August 12, 2005 C FROM: Donald Carroll, Engineering Administrator ,'t^'t/ • COLORADO SUBJECT: AmUSR-1259, Riverbend, do Eric Reckentine with LaFarge West, Inc. I have received and reviewed the entrance/exit drawings approach to WCR 6 provided Pickett Engineering, Inc. for the proposed Riverbend facility. The drawings submitted are acceptable for construction. Three additional items that the applicant should be aware of are: • WCR 6 is designated as a collector status road with an 80-foot right-of-way at full build out. There is presently a 60-foot right-of-way. • In the requirements, all new and amended pit applicants will require additional paving to the scale house area and a small parking area to accommodate customers and vendor. • The existing improvements agreement for the designated haul route reflects all traffic entering and existing to US Highway 85 with no approved additional hauling to the west on WCR 6. With the wide turn lane on the main exit approach, it appears that you are encouraging traffic to go west, which is not a part of your designated haul route. The Weld County Public Works Department will not support additional hauling to the west on WCR 6 or the 1-25 Corridor. The signal light was installed at US Highway 85 and WCR 6 to accommodate heavy hauling in the area. pc: AmUSR-1259 M:\PLANNING-DEVELOPMENT REVIEW\USR-Use by Special Review\AmUsR-1259-B.doc Weiu County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE AUG X 2 2005 a MEMORANDIC E IVED ri(f,„ TO: JACQUELINE HATCH, PLANNING SERVICES IFROM: CHARLOTTE DAVIS, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH i47 C. WITH LAFARG OWEST,INC.IERBEND C/O ERIC RECKENTINE 08/0105 COLORADO CC: Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for Mineral Resource Development facility including a concrete and asphalt batch plant, concrete casting facility, recycling plant, materials blending, import of materials and gravel mining. We have no objections to the proposal, however, we do recommend that the following conditions be part of any approval: We recommend that the following requirements be met prior to allowing the plat to be recorded: es- 1. The applicant shall amend the existing Emission Permit for the modification in the operation if the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment determines that such a modification represents a significant change in emissions or production. Alternately, the applicant can provide evidence from the APCD that they are not subject to these requirements. 2. Any existing septic system which is not currently permitted through the Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment (WCDPH&E) will require an I.S.D.S. Evaluation prior to the issuance of the required septic permit. In the event the system is found to be inadequate, the system must be brought into compliance with current I.S.D.S. regulations. If, in the future, the septic system is removed for mining the applicant shall provide written evidence to WCDPH&E of the removal. 3. The existing Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS) must be amended for the increased operation if the Water Quality Control Division (WQCD) of the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment determines that such a modification represents a significant change in the discharge. Alternately, the applicant can provide evidence from the WQCD that they are not subject to these requirements. 4. The applicant shall provide current evidence that the facility has an adequate water supply (i.e., well or community water system). 5. In the event the facility's water system is a well and serves more 25 persons on a daily basis the water system shall comply with the Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations (5 CCR 1003-1). Evidence shall be provided to the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment that the system complies with the Regulations. We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as conditions that must be met prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy: 1. An individual sewage disposal system is required for the proposed office and batch plant area and shall be installed according to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations. 2. The septic system is required to be designed by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer according to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations. 3. A stormwater discharge permit may be required for a development/redevelopment/construction site where a contiguous or non- contiguous land disturbance is greater than or equal to one acre in area. The applicant shall inquire with the Water Quality Control Division (WQCD) of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at www.cdphe.state.co.us/wq/PermitsUnit if they are required to obtain a stormwater discharge permit. Alternately, the applicant can provide evidence from WQCD that they are not subject to these requirements. 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., 2 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. The applicant shall operate in accordance with the "waste handling plan". 5. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled on this site. The facility shall be operated in accordance with the dust abatement plan at all times. 6. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Industrial Zone as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S., as amended. 7. Adequate handwashing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and patrons of the facility. 8. Portable toilets may be utilized on sites that are temporary locations of the working face and portable processing equipment, etc. for up to six months at each location. 9. Bottled water shall be provided to employees at the temporary locations of the working face at all times. 10.Any septic system located on the property must comply with all provisions of the Weld County Code, pertaining to Individual Sewage Disposal Systems. 11.A permanent, adequate water supply shall be provided for drinking and sanitary purposes. 12.If the water system is a well, the system shall comply with the requirements for a community water system as defined in the Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations (5 CCR 1003-1). 13.The applicant shall remove, handle, and stockpile overburden, soil, sand and gravel from the facility area in a manner that will prevent nuisance conditions. 14.AII potentially hazardous chemicals must be stored and handled in a safe manner in accordance with product labeling and in a manner that minimizes the release of hazardous air pollutants (HAP's) and volatile organic compounds (VOC's). 15.If applicable, the applicant shall obtain a stormwater discharge permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, Water Quality Control Division. 3 16.If applicable, the applicant shall comply with all provisions of the Underground and Above Ground Storage Tank Regulations (7 CCR 1101-14). 17.If applicable, any vehicle washing area(s) shall capture all effluent and prevent discharges from drum washing and the washing of vehicles in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Water Quality Control Commission, and the Environmental Protection Agency. 18.The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the State and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code. 4 T A VA " Weld County Referral WIIDc June 30, 2005 COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Riverbend c/o Eric Case Number AmUSR-1259 Reckentine with LaFarge West, Inc. Please Reply By August 3, 2005 Planner Jacqueline Hatch Project An amended Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development facility including a Concrete and Asphalt Batch Plant, Concrete Casting Facility, Recycling Plant, Materials Blending, Import of Materials and Gravel Mining in the A(Agricultural)Zone District. Legal N2 Section 13; NE4 NW4 Section 12;W 30 acres W2 SE4 Section 1; SE4 NW4 Section 12; E 30 acres SW4 SE4 Section 12; S2 of E 60 acres SW4 Section 12; W4 SW4 SE4 Section 12; NW4 SE4 Section 12; E 30 acres NE4 SW4 Section 12; Pt N2 NE4 Section 24; E2 SE4 Section 12 of TIN, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado, and W2 NW4 Section 18; W2 SW4 Section 18; Lot A and B of RE-2347 Pt NW4 Section 19; Lots 1 and 2 SW4 Section 19; Pt W2 SE4 Section 19; Pt NW4 SE4 Section 19; W2 SW4 Section 7 of Ti N, R66W of the 61h P.M., Weld County, CO. Location South of and adjacent to State Highway 52; East of and adjacent to CR 23; North of and adjacent to CR 6; and West of and adjacent to State Highway 85. Parcel Number 1469 01 000021, 1469 12 000014, 1469 12 000023, 1469 12 000026, 1469 12 000037, 1469 12 000039,1469 12 000040, 1469 12 000041, 1469 13 000012, 1469 13 000013, 1469 24 000022, 1471 07 000008, 1471 18 000001, 1471 18 000002, 1471 19 000003, 1471 19 000006, 1471 19 000007, 1471 19 000008 The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) September 20, 2005 ❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan ❑ We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. ,EI See attached letter. Comments: qti tAttr- -t v .4-rn(IIV rt-WV, z) Auzifess o i. 4 cars tEnt E;u S b-+49 .1/412 Vet& t1AN 5.110 7eekeetvPDA6ccfr StniOlsver2C isrS Signature �yy Date 4 --t>c Agency (7 L k- 4-.i 4J l- W +Weld County Planning Dept. +918 10t Street,Greeley,CO.80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 +(970)304-6498 fax DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES Kit(\t" a BUILDING INSPECTION NORTH OFFICE 918 1 Street GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT.3540 FAX (970)304-6498 C. SOUTHWEST OFFICE 4209 CR 24.5 LONGMONT CO 80504 COLORADO PHONE (720)652-4210 ext. 8730 FAX (720)652-4211 July 12, 2005 Riverbend c/o Eric Reckentine with La Farge West Inc. amUSR-1259 An amended Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development Facility including a Concrete and Asphalt Batch Plant, Concrete Casting Facility, Import of Materials and Gravel Mining in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.. 1. A building permit shall be obtained prior to the construction or placement of any structure such as a scale , concrete and asphalt plant, office, concrete casting facility , recycling plant, office trailer and any other structures placed on the parcels. An electrical permit will be required for any electrical service to equipment. A plot plan shall be submitted when applying for building permits showing all structures with accurate distances between structures, and from structures to all property lines. 2. A plan review is required for each building for which a building permit is required. Plans shall bear the wet stamp of a Colorado registered architect or engineer. Two complete sets of plans are required when applying for each permit. 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: 2003 International Building Code; 2003 International Mechanical Code; 2003 International Plumbing Code; 2002 National Electrical Code; 2003 International Fuel Gas Code and Chapter 29 of the Weld County Code. 4. Each structure set on a foundation will require an engineered foundation based on a site-specific geotechnical report or an open hole inspection performed bya Colorado registered engineer. Engineered foundations shall be designed bya Colorado registered engineer. 5. Building wall and opening protection and limitations and the separation of buildings of mixed occupancy classifications shall be in accordance with the Building Code. Setback and offset distances shall be determined by the Zoning Ordinance. Service,Teamwork,Integrity,Quality 6. Building height shall be measured in accordance with the Building Code for the purpose of determining the maximum building size and height for various uses and types of construction and to determine compliance with the Bulk Requirements from Chapter 27 of the Weld County Code. Building height shall be measured in accordance with Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code in order to determine compliance with offset and setback requirements. Offset and setback requirements are measured to the farthest projection from the building. 7.A Flood Hazarad Development Permit shall be submitted for buildings constructed in the 100-yearflood plain. Please contact me for any further information regarding this project. Sin ely, _to oger igil Building Official Service,Teamwork,Integrity,Quality a Id County Plan}lirt• l d County Referral CREELEY OFFICEpartment WIID MAY 1 6 2006 March 30, 2006 €RECEIVED COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Riverbend c/o Eric Case Number AmUSR-1259 Reckentine with LaFarge West, Inc. Please Reply By April 28, 2006 Planner Jacqueline Hatch Project An amended Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development facility including a Concrete and Asphalt Batch Plant, Concrete Casting Facility, Recycling Plant, Materials Blending, Import of Materials and Gravel Mining in the A(Agricultural)Zone District. Legal N2 Section 13; SE4 NW4 Section 12; E 30 acres SW4 SE4 Section 12; S2 of E 60 acres SW4 Section 12; W4 SW4 SE4 Section 12; NW4 SE4 Section 12; E 30 acres NE4 SW4 Section 12; Pt N2 NE4 Section 24; E2 SE4 Section 12 of T1 N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado, and W2 NW4 Section 18; W2 SW4 Section 18; Lot A and B of RE-2347 Pt NW4 Section 19; Lots 1 and 2 SW4 Section 19; Pt W2 SE4 Section 19; Pt NW4 SE4 Section 19; W2 SW4 Section 7 of T1N, R66W of the 6t P.M., Weld County, CO. Location General vicinity is East of and adjacent to CR 23; North of and adjacent to CR 6; and West of and adjacent to State Highway 85. Parcel Number 1469 12 000014, 1469 12 000023, 1469 12 000026, 1469 12 000039,1469 12 000040, 1469 12 000041, 1469 13 000012, 1469 13 000013, 1469 24 000022, 1471 07 000008, 1471 18 000001, 1471 18 000002, 1471 19 000003, 1471 19 000006, 1471 19 000007, 1471 19 000008 The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) May 16, 2006 LI We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan gill We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. IQ See attached letter. Comments: Signature Date �S74 y d) 2-toc Agency Sg6;c0c1dF-1 O/'r'r t ❖Southwest Weld County Planning Dept. +4209 CR 24.5,Longmont CO 80504 4(720)652-4210 ext.8730 4•(720)652-4211 fax - Weld County Sheriff's Office M e mo To: Jacqueline Hatch From: Ken Poncelow Date: May 17,2006 Re: AmUSR-1259 The Sheriffs Office approves this plan. Please notify the developer/owner that the Sheriffs Office would be willing to assist in the development of a security plan for the site free of charge. If this is of interest, please have them contact me. 1 Weld County Sheriffs Office M e mo Weld County Planning Department GREELan OnFirF AUG 17 2005 To: Jacqueline Hatch RECEIVED Front Ken Poncelow CC: Date: August 17, 2005 Re: AmUSR-1259 The Sheriffs Office approves this plan. Please notify the developer/owner that the Sheriffs Office would be willing to assist in the development of a security plan for the site free of charge. If this is of interest, please have them contact me. 1 Weld County Planning Department , GREELEY OFFICE Iki) e0-47 AUG 2 6 2005 90 its) VET Weld County Referral June 30, 2005 �'►. ...;tip rl oy a► COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received th g item for review: 'Pe/cant•- Riverbend do Eric Case = ATU$R 1259 Reckentine with LaFarge � , est, Inc. Please Reply By August 3,2005 -line frlatch Project An amended Site Specific evelopment Plan and a Sp- ial Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development facility including a Concrete and Asphalt Batch Plant, Concrete Casting Facility, Recycling Plant, Materials Blending, Import of Materials and Gravel Mining in the A(Agricultural)Zone District. Legal N2 Section 13; NE4 NW4 Section 12;W 30 acres W2 SE4 Section 1; SE4 NW4 Section 12; E 30 acres SW4 SE4 Section 12; S2 of E 60 acres SW4 Section 12; W4 SW4 SE4 Section 12; NW4 SE4 Section 12; E 30 acres NE4 SW4 Section 12; Pt N2 NE4 Section 24; E2 SE4 Section 12 of TIN, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado, and W2 NW4 Section 18; W2 SW4 Section 18; Lot A and B of RE-2347 Pt NW4 Section 19; Lots 1 and 2 SW4 Section 19; Pt W2 SE4 Section 19; Pt NW4 SE4 Section 19; W2 SW4 Section 7 of T1 N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, CO. Location South of and adjacent to State Highway 52; East of and adjacent to CR 23; North of and adjacent to CR 6; and West of and adjacent to State Highway 85. Parcel Number 1469 01 000021, 1469 12 000014, 1469 12 000023, 1469 12 000026, 1469 12 000037, 1469 12 000039,1469 12 000040, 1469 12 000041, 1469 13 000012, 1469 13 000013, 1469 24 000022, 1471 07 000008, 1471 18 000001, 1471 18 000002, 1471 19 000003, 1471 19 000006, 1471 19 000007, 1471 19 000008 The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) September 20, 2005 afs, �• • V❑ e have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan e have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. See attached letter. Comments: Signature Date 1.414- Agency +Weld County Planning Dept. 4918 10'"Street,Greeley,CO.80631 4(970)353-6100 ext.3540 4(970)304-6498 fax MTle_ City of Fort Lupton Planning and Building colono§ Department P.rrormano.,Integrity,T.ann,o,X, p Accountability and Service (303)857-6694 x 125 Tom Perko,Planning Director Fax(303 857-0351 130 S.McKinley Avenue e-mail:planner@hii.net Fort Lupton,Colorado 80621 http://www.fortlupton.org August 25, 2005 Weld County Planning Attention: Jacqueline Hatch 918 10th Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Ms. Hatch: Thank you for referring Weld County Case Number AmUSR-1259 to the City of Fort Lupton. On August 23, 2005 the Fort Lupton Planning Commission reviewed the case and listened to a presentation from Lafarge representatives. The Fort Lupton Planning Commission recommends approval of the proposed amended site development plan and a special review permit for a mineral resource development facility, which includes: a concrete and asphalt batch plant; concrete casting facility; recycling plant; material blending; import of material; and, gravel mining in the A (Agricultural) zone district with the following conditions. • The City of Fort Lupton requests that Weld County continually inform and provide updates on the progress of the application by Lafarge North America. More specifically, the City would like to have the opportunity to review the final draft of the special use permit. • The City encourages the County to request from Lafarge adequate screening of the asphalt batch plant and concrete casting facilities. Lafarge has demonstrated and provided examples from other facilities that screening materials can "blend in" with surrounding architectural features. While most of the project will be screened by existing cottonwoods along the Platte River, coupled with Lafarge's commitment to berm, the batch plants will still be visible from the highway. • The City requests that the County look into the traffic impacts to WCR 6 and SH 85. The applicant submitted a traffic study required by the special use permit. Lafarge indicated that they might be the operator of the Lupton Lakes facility but cannot confirm at this time. If Lafarge mines Lupton Lakes they indicated that they would hold off on the Riverbend site. However, if Lafarge cannot work out an agreement with the owners of Lupton Lakes, Lafarge will commence mining operations at Riverbend as soon as they - 1 - 8/25/2005 receive approval. This emphasizes the importance of the traffic study and to focus on a worse case scenario. A worse case scenario would be if both Lupton Lakes and Riverbend operate at the same time. A heavy truck burden will be placed on WCR 6 and SH 85 because both operations will have gravel trucks exiting on WCR 6. Again, the City of Fort Lupton would like to thank Weld County for the opportunity to review Case No. AmUSR-1259. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at the number listed above. Best r ards, h4 Tom Prko Planning Director Cc: Jim Sidebottom , City Administrator Fort Lupton Planning Commission Weld County Riverbend File -2 - 8/25/2005 Page 1 of 1 Jacqueline Hatch From: Fort Lupton planning [planner@frii.net] Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2005 2:06 PM To: Jacqueline Hatch Subject: Lafarge Riverbend AmUSR-1259 Importance: High Jacqueline: Good afternoon. I am emailing you in regards to the proposed Riverbend Gravel Pit that will be located west of the City limits. On the referral you indicated an August 3rd deadline for comments. However, my Planning Commission will not meet again until August 23rd. I really want Lafarge present at that meeting to discuss this with the City. Do you have a problem with this if I don't get you comments until after August 23rd? The City is very interested and wants to stay abreast on the progress and status of the proposed pit. We would like to have every opportunity to make necessary comments. As always, if you have any questions please feel free to call or email me. Best regards, Tom Parko Planning Director r 07/28/2005 Weld County Planning Department • S0IITHWEST BUILDING APR 1 4 2006 ret �tIN/ED Weld County Referral March 30, 2006 Ci COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Riverbend c/o Eric Case Number AmUSR-1259 Reckentine with LaFarge West, Inc. Please Reply By April 28, 2006 Planner Jacqueline Hatch Project An amended Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development facility including a Concrete and Asphalt Batch Plant, Concrete Casting Facility, Recycling Plant, Materials Blending, Import of Materials and Gravel Mining in the A(Agricultural)Zone District, Legal N2 Section 13; SE4 NW4 Section 12; E 30 acres SW4 SE4 Section 12; S2 of E 60 acres SW4 Section 12; W4 SW4 SE4 Section 12; NW4 SE4 Section 12; E 30 acres NE4 SW4 Section 12; Pt N2 NE4 Section 24; E2 SE4 Section 12 of Ti N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado, and W2 NW4 Section 18;W2 SW4 Section 18; Lot A and B of RE-2347 Pt NW4 Section 19; Lots 1 and 2 SW4 Section 19; Pt W2 SE4 Section 19; Pt NW4 SE4 Section 19;W2 SW4 Section 7 of T1 N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, CO. Location General vicinity is East of and adjacent to CR 23; North of and adjacent to CR 6; and West of and adjacent to State Highway 85. Parcel Number 1469 12 000014, 1469 12 000023, 1469 12 000026, 1469 12 000039,1469 12 000040, 1469 12 000041, 1469 13 000012, 1469 13 000013, 1469 24 000022, 1471 07 000008, 1471 18 000001, 1471 18 000002, 1 471 19 000003, 1471 19 000006, 1471 19 000007, 1471 19 000008 The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) May 16, 2006 See have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan ❑ /e have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. attached letter. Comments: Signature (cvr/l+�S Date 1/1 Agency —CI,f &1 +Southwest Weld County Planning Dept.+4203CR 24.5,Longmont CO 80504+(720)652-4210 ext.8730 +(720)652-4211 fax •� FORT _ se frie City of Fort Lupton • u �36 Planning and Building cot ttttt Department Performance,Integrity,Teamwork, Accountability and Service (303)857-6694 x 125 Tom Parko,Planning Director Fax(303)857-0351 130 S.McKinley Avenue a-mail:planner@fni.net Fort Lupton,Colorado 80621 http://www.fortlupton.org April 13, 2006 Weld County Planning Department Attention: Jacqueline Hatch 4209 CR 24.5 Longmont, Colorado 80504 RE: AmUSR-1259 (AKA Riverbend). Dear Jacqueline: Thank you for the referral and allowing the City to comment on the proposed application to amend a site-specific development plan and a special review permit for gravel mining operation formally known as Riverbend. Our previous correspondence concerning this project still stands. The City of Fort Lupton does not object to the application and want to acknowledge that the applicants' have kept the City informed about the details of Riverbend periodically. However, the City would like to convey to the County that the applicant and the City have agreed to enter into a Pre-Annexation Agreement. The Agreement has not been finalized and recorded. Therefore, we respectfully request that the applicant enter into the Agreement with the City mentioned herein prior to a hearing before the Weld County Commissioners. As always, if you have any questions please contact me at the number listed above. If you prefer, I can also be reached via email at plannerelfrii.net. Res tfully, Tom Parko 4 Planning Director City of Fort Lupton �'�J of 1.0R lop tttp of ,fort Lupton 18 Ct .,36 TI IE"PROUD TO BE"CITY LA CIUDAD ORGULLOSA DE SEA" "HOKORI NO"MACHI Wit County of Weld COLORADO 130 S. McKinley Avenue (303)857-6694 Fort Lupton, Colorado 80621 Fax (303) 857-0351 Performance,Integrity,Teamwork Accountability and Service We'd CO unty PIannin �f June 29, 2005 OREELFY De uFFt pa�ment JU Weld County Commissioners REC I j 20p5 915 10th Street EI V El)Greeley, CO 80631 V Dear County Commissioners: We appreciate this opportunity to support the proposed Lafarge project known as "Riverbend" which we understand has been submitted to Weld County for a Use by Special Review to allow for gravel extraction and associated activities. Over the past year, Lafarge has met with the City Planner, Tom Parko, our City Administrator, Jim Sidebottom, our entire City Council, and myself to review the project, answer questions and receive input from us. Lafarge has been very responsive to our comments and has included the same in its proposal. This project meets the needs of our community. On behalf of the City of Fort Lupton, we encourage Weld County to approve this project, which will provide resources to maintain our quality of life. The Lafarge representatives have also discussed annexation into the City at the appropriate time, and provided a proposed pre-annexation agreement that is under review. In our dealings with Lafarge representatives we have found them to be responsible facility operators, and the proposed Riverbend project would be an asset to the City's growth. We intend to stay involved and remain apprised of the review of this project. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Sincerely, LUgAlaggi6e4,9)2j S. David Norcross Mayor r " a we14/gld County Referral anni elfYo'Fc- artmeof June 30, 2005 1241/6 9 C. RFc2005 Ea/ COLORADO FD The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: f Applicant Riverbend c/o Eric Case Number AmUSR-1259 Reckentine with LaFarge West, Inc. Please Reply By August 3, 2005 Planner Jacqueline Hatch Project An amended Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development facility including a Concrete and Asphalt Batch Plant, Concrete Casting Facility, Recycling Plant, Materials Blending, Import of Materials and Gravel Mining in the A(Agricultural)Zone District. Legal N2 Section 13; NE4 NW4 Section 12; W 30 acres W2 SE4 Section 1; SE4 NW4 Section 12; E 30 acres SW4 SE4 Section 12; S2 of E 60 acres SW4 Section 12; W4 SW4 SE4 Section 12; NW4 SE4 Section 12; E 30 acres NE4 SW4 Section 12; Pt N2 NE4 Section 24; E2 SE4 Section 12 of T1 N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado, and W2 NW4 Section 18; W2 SW4 Section 18; Lot A and B of RE-2347 Pt NW4 Section 19; Lots 1 and 2 SW4 Section 19; Pt W2 SE4 Section 19; Pt NW4 SE4 Section 19; W2 SW4 Section 7 of TIN, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, CO. Location South of and adjacent to State Highway 52; East of and adjacent to CR 23; North of and adjacent to CR 6; and West of and adjacent to State Highway 85. Parcel Number 1469 01 000021, 1469 12 000014, 1469 12 000023, 1469 12 000026, 1469 12 000037, 1469 12 000039,1469 12 000040, 1469 12 000041, 1469 13 000012, 1469 13 000013, 1469 24 000022, 1471 07 000008, 1471 18 000001, 1471 18 000002, 1471 19 000003, 1471 19 000006, 1471 19 000007, 1471 19 000008 The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) September 20, 2005 ❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan ❑ We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. ® See attached letter. Comments: 7771C Ls tl`,E,P /S FEoni O vc2 4r ro. n>,Ey , w.'2i tr/5-4, (� der=�triic-Sr F.PU-n O U,C t7/57 (e/ AC , Signature /77/ u Date e/ ,2‘,/e,c Agency ,Qr Lcpica,' ?Weld County Planning Dept. 4918 10th Street,Greeley,CO.80631 4(970)353-6100 ext.3540 4(970)304-6498 fax • John R. Dent, P.C. ATTORNEY AT LAW 332 Denver Avenue Fort Lupton, Colorado 80621 Tel: 3034574667 Fax: 303-857-2467 dentlaw@gwest.net August 19,2005 Weld County Planning Department Attn: Jacqueline Hatch 918 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Re: Case#AM USR1259,River Bend/LaFarge West Inc. Dear Ms. Hatch: In behalf of the Fort Lupton Fire Protection District, in response to your referral relative to the above referenced project,the Fire Protection District believes that this particular project will have a significant and continuing impact on the Fire Protection District.In particular,the full build out of this project will affect emergency services routing and potentially response times. In the short term, if the applicant would consider allowing installation of a fill station for use by the Fire Protection District,that would not only alleviate any possible delay in response time, but might also enhance the Fire District's capability by providing an additional source of fire protection water, thereby enhancing the District's ability to serve particularly those District taxpayers on the west side of this project. Consequently,the Fire District would request that as a condition of approval,the Planning Commission require the applicant to allow and fund the installation of a fill station accessible to the Fire Protection District. We are aware that there may be issues relative to allowing access to Fire District personnel because of applicable safety regulations related to gravel pits and mining, but believe that there may be the possibility of resolving those safety and training issues. Additionally,given the extensive amount of land involved in this project,the Fire Protection District believes that it would be appropriate that the applicant be required to dedicate and donate a modest amount of land to the Fire District for a future fire station site in the vicinity of Weld County Road 8 and 23,which would allow the Fire Protection District in the future to more adequately serve the western portions of the Fire Protection District. The Planning Commission's consideration of these requests will be greatly appreciated. The Fire District remains available to discuss these requests with the Planning Commission, Planning Department staff or with the applicant. Since y, a� John R. Dent Attorney for Fort Lupton Fire Protection District cc: Larry Leinweber,Chairman Phil Tiffany, Fire Chief Lany Richardson, Fire Marshall Eric Rechentine, Lafarge West 05/08/08 10:07 FAI 001 05/06/2006 07:52 303-655-2019 CITVBRIGHT0N PAGE 01/02 CITY OF BRIGHTON EX : 303-655 -2019 PH : 303-655 -2023 FACSIMILE TRANSMITTAL SHEET To: FROM; Jacqueline Hatch, Planner Holly Prather,AICP COMPANY, DATE Weld County(Planning Services) 5/5/06 FAX NUMBER. TOTAL NO.OF PACES INCLVDINC COVER; 1-970-334.649g 2 PHONE NUMBER. SENDER'S REFERENCE NUMBER, 1-970-353-6100x.3540 RE YOUR REFERENCE NUMBER, Referral on Case#:ArnV5R-1259 0 URGENT 0 FOR REVIEW ❑PLEASE COMMENT ❑PLEASE REPLY O PLEASE RECYCLE NOTES/COMMENTS, Ms. Hatch, Please find the City of Brighton's referral response regar4Ing Case #AmUSR-1259 attached to this facsimile. If you should have any questions, feel free to contact meat the above number, Cordially, Holly Prather,AICPit Senior Planner `J VJ 22 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE BRIGHTON, COLORADO 8O6O1 05/08/06 10:08 FAX 002 05/06/2006 B7:52 303-655-2019 CITYBRIGHTON PAGE 02/02 AAITY CM BRIGHTON VOM Baugh Ash A Brighton. Colorado :3OBOI REFERRAL RESPONSE Date: Friday, April 28, 2oo6 Cue Number; AmUSR-1259 Case Info.: An amended Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development Facility... Location, East of and adjacent to CR 23;North of and adjacent to CR 6;and West of and adjacent to Highway 85. We have reviewed this referral and find that it does comply with our Comprehensive Plan. __ We have reviewed this referral and find that it does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan for the following reason/s: We have reviewed this referral and find no conflicts with our interests. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be submitted to you prior to Please refer to the enclosed letter. X_ We offer the following comments regarding this referral: The Planning department supports the revisions to the project as the reclamation plan's future uses (Le. open space, wetlands, trails, etc.) are consistent with the interim growth plan between Ft. Lupton and Brighton. Further, the length of time to exhaust the minerals from the site has been reduced. Signed: 'Set ,aadag ..sac ter Title: Senior Planner N:IPlamring DeptIREP4R ALIWELDCOIRIveroendLaParge Aft ting Project M2(5.506).DOC RUG-05-2005 04:52 P.01/02 • C I Ty O F & R. I G To N FCC . 3O5 - 655 - 2O19 P H 303 - 655 -- 2025 • FACSIMILE TRANSMITTAL SHEET TO: FROM. Jacqueline Hatch, Planner Holly Prather,AICP COMPANY: DATE; Weld County(Planning Services) 8/5/05 FAX NUMBER: TOTAL.NO.Or PACES INCLUDING COVER: 1-97O-3O4-6498 2 PHONE NVMBER SENDER'S REFERENCE NUMBER. 1-970-353-6100 x. 3540 • RE: YOUR,REFERENCE NUMBER: Referral on Case#; Arnt/SR-1259 ❑ URGENT O FOR REVIEW ❑ PLEASE COMMENT O PLEASE REPLY O PLEASE RECYCLE NOTES/COMMENTS: Ms.Hatch, Attached please find the City of Brighton's,referral response regarding Case # Am VSR-1259. Cordially, • Holly Prefier,A/CP Senior Planner SM 22 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE BRIGHTON, COLORADO 80601 AUG-05-2005 04:52 P.02/02 CITY OF MRIGHT0N AIIIIW 0B South ath Avenue . Brighton, Colorado 50501 M REFERRAL RESPONSE Date: Friday, August 5, 2005 Case Number: AmUSR-iz59 Case Info.: An amended Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development Facility... Location: South of and adjacent to Highway 52; East of and adjacent to CR 23; North of and adjacent to CR 6; and West of and adjacent to Highway 85. We have reviewed this referral and find that it does comply with our Comprehensive Plan. We have reviewed this referral and find that it does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan for the following reason/s: We have reviewed this referral and find no conflicts with our interests. _ A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be submitted to you prior to . Please refer to the enclosed letter. X We offer the following comments regarding this referral: The "potential" primary trail should be a requirement as part of the Special Review permit approval. Furthermore, the location and tithing of construction of said trail should be defined. The City of Brighton would like to see a five to seven year timeframe for the construction of the primary trail. All other trails noted as "potential" should be required to be constructed as part of the reclamation of the area. Signed: e t.ciia 4,r; Jeffry Title: Senior Planner N:(Planning DeplIRBF&RRALIWtLDCO1RivErbenA Lafarge Mining Project 18.5M5).PO(: TOTAL P.02 vAikcji Weld County Pinning Department t>� S0UTPW a19LDING Ai% A r ,r APR 1 4 2006 COLORADO R HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Colorado History Museum 1300 Broadway Denver,Colorado 80203-2137 April 10, 2006 Jacqueline Hatch Weld County Department of Planning Services 4209 CR 24.5 Longmont, CO 80504 Re: Riverbend Use by Special Review Application (CHS #47772) Dear Ms. Hatch, Thank you for your correspondence dated March 30, 2006 and received by our office on April 6, 2006 regarding the above-mentioned project. Projects funded with federal money or issued a federal permit must comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, 36 CFR 800. According to a memo attached to your submission, a permit was issued by the Division of Minerals and Geology. We recommend determining if the Division of Minerals and Geology permit has any federal involvement. If you discover federal involvement in your project, please notify our office in order to begin project consultation under Section 106. If we may be of further assistance, please contact Amy Pallante, our Section 106 Compliance Coordinator, at(303) 866-4678. Sincerely, nc DAL q yVil ^-'W Car Georgianna Contigugl" State Historic Preservation Officer Weld County Planning Department � SOUTHWEST BUILDING \I\('J C.� OJ APR 272006 lay) REgigggounty Referral ' March 30, 2006 C rr COLORADO manceeor 41t swum The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Riverbend do Eric Case Number AmUSR-1259 Reckentine with LaFarge West, Inc. P/ease Reply By April 28, 2006 Planner Jacqueline Hatch Project An amended Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development facility including a Concrete and Asphalt Batch Plant, Concrete Casting Facility, Recycling Plant, Materials Blending, Import of Materials and Gravel Mining in the A(Agricultural)Zone District. Legal N2 Section 13; SE4 NW4 Section 12; E 30 acres SW4 SE4 Section 12; S2 of E 60 acres SW4 Section 12; W4 SW4 SE4 Section 12; NW4 SE4 Section 12; E 30 acres NE4 SW4 Section 12; Pt N2 NE4 Section 24; E2 SE4 Section 12 of Ti N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado, and W2 NW4 Section 18; W2 SW4 Section 18; Lot A and B of RE-2347 Pt NW4 Section 19; Lots 1 and 2 SW4 Section 19; Pt W2 SE4 Section 19; Pt NW4 SE4 Section 19; W2 SW4 Section 7 of T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, CO. Location General vicinity is East of and adjacent to CR 23; North of and adjacent to CR 6; and West of and adjacent to State Highway 85. Parcel Number 1469 12 000014, 1469 12 000023, 1469 12 000026, 1469 12 000039,1469 12 000040, 1469 12 000041, 1469 13 000012, 1469 13 000013, 1469 24 000022, 1471 07 000008, 1471 18 000001, 1471 18 000002, 1471 19 000003, 1471 19 000006, 1471 19 000007, 1471 19 000008 The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) May 16, 2006 over -� ❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan ❑ We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. ❑ See attached letter. Comments: I1u al dcxs .fO(' (241-S CSS *& {nbouvld 40 wes-lioccund r tq�t loco (lru-t-ienn \any-. 1-ojcc.� VOl—nu* Ariel qu +kt vuz_ra Sr 14nk-1- taint_ btti-J was not rvwnho- td in stud Li Signature (/� � eu� 4 i to _ (CA Date 4/2t/o Y �p Agency �/CDO AQ.SCC_ S I +Southwest Weld County Planning Dept.C•4209 CR 24.5,Longmont CO 80504+(720)652-4210 ext.8730 +(720)652-4211 fax r \x / 35 Aio,t- li6 Weld County Referral Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE June 30, 2005 JUL 1 8 .2005 C RECEIVED®N RECEIVED JUL 13 2005 COLORADO CD0TRegion4Traffic Section The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Riverbend c/o Eric Case Number AmUSR-1259 Reckentine with LaFarge West, Inc. Please Reply By August 3, 2005 Planner Jacqueline Hatch Project An amended Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development facility including a Concrete and Asphalt Batch Plant, Concrete Casting Facility, Recycling Plant, Materials Blending, Import of Materials and Gravel Mining in the A(Agricultural)Zone District. Legal N2 Section 13; NE4 NW4 Section 12;W 30 acres W2 SE4 Section 1; SE4 NW4 Section 12; E 30 acres SW4 SE4 Section 12; S2 of E 60 acres SW4 Section 12; W4 SW4 SE4 Section 12; NW4 SE4 Section 12; E 30 acres NE4 SW4 Section 12; Pt N2 NE4 Section 24; E2 SE4 Section 12 of T1 N, R67W of the 6th P.M.,Weld County, Colorado, and W2 NW4 Section 18; W2 SW4 Section 18; Lot A and B of RE-2347 Pt NW4 Section 19; Lots 1 and 2 SW4 Section 19; Pt W2 SE4 Section 19; Pt NW4 SE4 Section 19; W2 SW4 Section 7 of T1 N, R66W of the 6t° P.M., Weld County, CO. Location South of and adjacent to State Highway 52; East of and adjacent to CR 23; North of and adjacent to CR 6; and West of and adjacent to State Highway 85. Parcel Number 1469 01 000021, 1469 12 000014, 1469 12 000023, 1469 12 000026, 1469 12 000037, 1469 12 000039,1469 12 000040, 1469 12 000041, 1469 13 000012, 1469 13 000013, 1469 24 000022, 1471 07 000008, 1471 18 000001, 1471 18 000002, 1471 19 000003, 1471 19 000006, 1471 19 000007, 1471 19 000008 The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. r Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) September 20, 2005 ❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan ❑ We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. ❑ See attached letter. Comments: (Tar WOUld h kg 1D SU- 0- 4173-%C f1-C i 8ct .5 y fo a twni e If, i ,C�.rn. neytri k-5 Vl¢o 122 \hedr, 6 i cn car-Fe d u.5 gn n4PX5cChaVIS. Signature / } � s-uo,- \4 U Q -1 at_ Date /i s/OS Agency C. coot +Weld County Planning Dept. +918 10th Street,Greeley,CO.80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 +(970)304-6498 fax Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE JUL 2 8 2005 July 25, 2005 RECEIVED WELD COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT 918 101h Street Greeley, CO 80631 CASE NUMBER: AmUSR- 1259 PROJECT: Amended Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource(Sand, Gravel, Concrete and Asphalt)Development Facility(Riverbend)in the A (Agricultural)Zone District PLANNER: Jacqueline Hatch NRCS REPESENTATIVE:Jan Fritch, District Conservationist In consultation with the West Adams and Platte Valley Conservation Districts,NRCS has previously reviewed and offered recommendations on the referenced Riverbend Sand and Gravel Resource Development Facility application package submitted to the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology on January 20,2005. Our recommendations addressed soils, erosion control, site reclamation including re-vegetation seed mix, wildlife issues, surface and subsurface water resources. A copy of our response letter is attached. We offer the same recommendations to the Weld County Department of Planning Services for this Amended Use by Special Review permit application. The West Adams and Platte Valley Conservation Districts,along with NRCS,appreciate the opportunity to review and comment on this major sand and gravel mining and processing facility. Conservation and wise use of our natural resources are foremost in our goals. If you or the applicant should have questions, contact NRCS at 303-659-7004. Sincerely, Platte Valley Conservation District West Adams Conservation District District Board of Supervisor District Board of Supervisors (e_tfLvi Weld County Referral ' eld County Planning Department June 30, 2005 GREELEY OFFICE vituC AUG X 4 2005 COLORADO RECEIVED The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Riverbend c/o Eric Case Number AmUSR-1259 Reckentine with LaFarge West, Inc. Please Reply By August 3, 2005 Planner Jacqueline Hatch Project An amended Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development facility including a Concrete and Asphalt Batch Plant, Concrete Casting Facility, Recycling Plant, Materials Blending, Import of Materials and Gravel Mining in the A(Agricultural)Zone District. Legal N2 Section 13; NE4 NW4 Section 12;W 30 acres W2 SE4 Section 1; SE4 NW4 Section 12; E 30 acres SW4 SE4 Section 12; S2 of E 60 acres SW4 Section 12; W4 SW4 SE4 Section 12; NW4 SE4 Section 12; E 30 acres NE4 SW4 Section 12; Pt N2 NE4 Section 24; E2 SE4 Section 12 of T1 N, R67W of the 6th P.M.,Weld County, Colorado, and W2 NW4 Section 18;W2 SW4 Section 18; Lot A and B of RE-2347 Pt NW4 Section 19; Lots 1 and 2 SW4 Section 19; Pt W2 SE4 Section 19; Pt NW4 SE4 Section 19;W2 SW4 Section 7 of T1N, R66W of the 6'" P.M., Weld County, CO. Location South of and adjacent to State Highway 52; East of and adjacent to CR 23; North of and adjacent to CR 6; and West of and adjacent to State Highway 85. Parcel Number 1469 01 000021, 1469 12 000014, 1469 12 000023, 1469 12 000026, 1469 12 000037, 1469 12 000039,1469 12 000040, 1469 12 000041, 1469 13 000012, 1469 13 000013, 1469 24 000022, 1471 07 000008, 1471 18 000001, 1471 18 000002, 1471 19 000003, 1471 19 000006, 1471 19 000007, 1471 19 000008 The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) September 20, 2005 ❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan ❑ We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. G3"See attached letter. Comments: -C ti to 2Set a haply den-1:A'saS Se/ -c4,.tL e 7t4g /27%1¢ A. . Signature /) �eia ems_ c ' Date f_I_ 0s y Agency FAQ Es 4is : „jet carpi •Weld County Planning Dept. 9918 10th Street,Greeley,CO.80631 •(970)353-6100 ext.3540 40(970)304-6498 fax The Brighton Ditch Company 3286 WCR 23 Fort Lupton, Colorado 303-659-1987 303-659-1987(fax) July 31, 2005 Weld County Planning Dept. Attn: Jacqueline Hatch 918 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Re: Riverbend/LaFarge West, Inc.—Case#AmUSR-1259 To Whom It May Concern: It is the position of the Board of Directors of The Brighton Ditch Company that the applicant Riverbend c/o Eric Reckentine with LaFarge West, Inc. indemnify the ditch company of any liabilities, in the future,that may or shall arise from their gravel mining operation and also do not mine any closer to the ditch than the 200 foot rule set forth by the Colorado Division of Minerals&Geology. Sincerely Yours, % Don Rosenbrock, Secretary The Brighton Ditch Company Enclosures(2) dr AUG-26-2005 FRI 03:27 PM K P KAUFFMAN FAX NO. 303 825 4825 P. 02 COPY Q � @ 11111 UL 202005 -- �_---" Y eld County Referral July 14, 2005 C. COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Riverbend c/o Eric Case Number AmUSR-1259 Reckentine with LaFarge West, Inc. Please Reply By August 3, 2005 Planner Jacqueline Hatch Project An amended Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development facility including a Concrete and Asphalt Batch Plant, Concrete Casting Facility, Recycling Plant, Materials Blending. Import of Materials and Gravel Mining in the A(Agricultural)Zone District. Legal N2 Section 13; NE4 NW4 Section 12;W 30 acres W2 SE4 Section 1; SE4 NW4 Section 12; E 30 acres SW4 SE4 Section 12; S2 of E 60 acres SW4 Section 12; • W4 SW4 SE4 Section 12; NW4 SE4 Section 12; E 30 acres NE4 SW4 Section 12; Pt N2 NE4 Section 24; E2 SE4 Section 12 of TIN, R67W of the 6th P.M.,Weld County, Colorado, and W2 NW4 Section 18; W2 SW4 Section 18; Lot A and B of RE-2347 Pt NW4 Section 19; Lots 1 and 2 SW4 Section 19; Pt W2 SE4 Section 19; Pt NW4 SE4 Section 19; W2 SW4 Section 7 of T1 N, R66W of the 61' P.M., Weld County, CO. Location South of and adjacent to State Highway 52; East of and adjacent to CR 23; North of and adjacent to CR 8; and West of and adjacent to State Highway 85. Parcel Number 1469 01 000021, 1469 12 000014, 1469 12 000023, 1469 12 000026, 1469 12 000037, 1469 12 000039,1469 12 000040, 1469 12 000041, 1469 13 000012, 1469 13 000013, 1469 24 000022, 1471 07 000008, 1471 18 000001, 1471 18 000002, 1471 19 000003, 1471 19 000006, 1471 19 000007, 1471 19 000008 The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. My response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) September 20, 2005 AUG-26-2005 FRI 03:27 PM K P KAUFFMAN FAX NO. 303 825 4825 P. 03 XI We have reviewed We request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan CI We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. O See attached letter. , (� f Comments: P x`+1 k SU( 'CM(.c eV s�S� CPL. .C1rvi e rvC ;C_- (.a( 1 LD, f °tije`i GFQ-rr,.4,.as Signature Date 6/75/05 Agency lase;., D. / �.P. X t krnenlei new 4WeId County Planning Dept. +918 10"Street, Greeley,CO.80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 +(970)304-6498 fax STATE OF COLORADO OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER /e cow / Division of Water Resources /R A - Department of Natural Resources I e 1?;', 1313 Sherman Street,Room 818 \« **/ Denver,Colorado 80203 �te76 Phone(303)866-3581 FAX(303)866-3589 April 13, 2006 Bill Owens www.water.state.co.us Governor Russell George Executive Director Jacqueline Hatch Hal D.Simpson,P.E. Weld County Planning Dept. State Engineer 918 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Amended Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit Case No. AmUSR-1259 Sections 1, 12, 13, 24,TIN, R67W and Sections 18 and 19,TIN, R66W, 6th P.M. Water Division 1,Water District 2 Dear Ms. Hatch: This referral does not appear to qualify as a"subdivision"as defined in Section 30-28- 101(10)(a), C.R.S. Therefore, pursuant to the State Engineer's March 4, 2005 memorandum to county planning directors, this office will only perform a cursory review of the referral information and provide comments. We have reviewed the above referenced proposal for an amended Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit. According to the submitted information, the Gravel Mining operation will cause depletions to the South Platte River due to evaporative losses from exposed ground water and operational losses. A Substitute Water Supply Plan (SWSP) or court approved augmentation plan must be obtained to replace the depletions caused by the operation. The Riverbend pit is currently included in a SWSP along with other mining sites owned by LaFarge West, Inc. The approved SWSP does not allow any evaporation or consumptive use at the Riverbend pit,therefore,a new SWSP must be obtained prior to exposing water in the pit or consuming ground water at the site. Gravel pit operators typically must first obtain approval from the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology(DMG) prior to mining. As part of that process the applicant will need to address the potential concerns of State Engineer's Office as they relate to water rights. Should you have any questions, please contact Joanna Williams of this office. 1 Sincerely, Su n- Sellers nve =asin Team Leader KGR/JMW CC: Jim Hall, Division 1 Office STATE OF COLORADO OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER of'co4) Division of Water Resources !�� Department of Natural Resources 1/B/d I„ 1313 Sherman Street, Room 818 `ROI/f. Denver,Colorado 80203 ORE- /a/k• r87b_f Phone(303)866-3581 ft ��UI y 18, 2005 . FAX(303)866-3589 ✓ OFF t',Da UC /Cf nm@ Bill Owens www.wa[ecsta[e.co.us 21:6'5 of GoovernorrR�` Russell George Jacqueline Hatch Executive Director Weld County Planning Dept. ,�s Hal D.Simpson,P.E. 918 10th Street O State Engineer Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Amended Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit Case No. AmUSR-1259 Sections 1, 12, 13, 24,T1 N, R67W and Sections 18 and 19,TIN, R66W, 6th P.M. Water Division 1,Water District 2 Dear Ms. Hatch: This referral does not appear to qualify as a"subdivision"as defined in Section 30-28- 101(10)(a), C.R.S. Therefore, pursuant to the State Engineer's March 4, 2005 memorandum to county planning directors, this office will only perform a cursory review of the referral information and provide comments. We have reviewed the above referenced proposal for an amended Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit. According to the submitted information, the Gravel Mining operation will cause depletions to the South Platte River due to evaporative losses from exposed ground water and operational losses. A Substitute Water Supply Plan (SWSP) or court approved augmentation plan must be obtained to replace the depletions caused by the operation. There is a substitute water supply plan currently pending with the State Engineer's Office for this operation. Gravel pit operators typically must first obtain approval from the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology(DMG)prior to mining. As part of that process the applicant will need to address the potential concerns of State Engineer's Office as they relate to water rights. Should you have any questions, please contact Joanna Williams of this office. Sinnceereelly, Kevin G. Rein Water Resource Engineer KGR/JMW CC: Jim Hall, Division 1 Office United State Department of Agriculture 4 \RCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 303-659-7004-Office Brighton Service Center 303-659-1768-Fax 57 W.Bromley Lane www.co.usda.gov Brighton,Colorado 80601-3025 January 20, 2005 State of Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 Attn: Gregg R. Squire, Environmental Protection Specialist Subject: Lafarge West Riverbend Operation, Permit No. M-2000-016,Revision No. AM-1 The West Adams Soil Conservation District has requested assistance from our agency in reviewing the subject proposed Mining and Reclamation Permit amendment to mine sand and gravel near Brighton, Colorado. Reclamation of the site will be completed to reclaim the affected land to municipal water storage reservoirs. We have the following comments and recommendations on this amended application. Reclamation Plan Water Storage Reservoir It is recommended that the final reservoir slopes be no steeper than 3:1, and preferably less steep such as 4:1 or 5:1, to permit eventual use of the reclaimed water storage reservoirs by wildlife. Steep slopes such as 3:1 can discourage wildlife from approaching and using the water reservoir. Topsoil The NRCS recommends that topsoil stockpiled for reclamation be segregated from other spoil. The topsoil and overburden stockpiles should be graded with final slopes no steeper than 411:IV. Slopes that are less steep allow easier maintenance, are less susceptible to water erosion and more readily establish grass protective cover. It is highly recommended that topsoil and overburden stockpiled over 30 days be seeded immediately as weather permits to protect it. The immediate seeding of these stockpiles should be done to avoid soil erosion from wind and water, as well as from a weed standpoint. Weeds are very invasive and move onto disturbed areas very quickly. Some of these can be noxious weeds and require control based on the state noxious weed list. Through immediate seeding to promote temporary cover, the opportunity for weed invasion will be less, as will the potential for erosion. For seeding the stockpiles, Luna pubescent wheatgrass and/or Amur intermediate The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve,maintain,and improve our natural resources and environment. 2 wheatgrass are recommended,both of which will establish readily and quickly. This temporary seeding should be done at a rate of 15 total pounds PLS per acre. It is highly recommended that the applicant coordinate weed treatment plan development and implementation with Kelly Uhing, Adams County Cooperative Extension (303-637-8100),to ensure compliance with the Colorado Noxious Weed Act. Reclamation Re-Vegetation For those areas to be reclaimed, it is recommended that 12 inches of topsoil be spread in lifts not to exceed 4 inches and worked into the slopes to ensure good adhesion and to minimize soil creep. In order to re-establish normal levels of microbial activity in the soil, compost at the rate of one to two cubic yard per 1000 ft2 should be mixed with the soil. If compost is not applied, after topsoil replacement and before grass seeding, the soil should be tested to determine the need for additional fertilizer. Recommended grass seeding dates are from November 1 st through April 30`b; seeding should be done in unfrozen soil. A good quality grass seed drill with an agitator, depth bands and press wheels is recommended. The following native grass seed mix and application rate is recommended for re-vegetation in the soil types found in the mine area for upland and disturbed areas. It is based on NRCS "critical area" seeding rates that are double our normal rates. Upland and Disturbed Areas Total LBS of 100% PLS needed Common Name PLS/Acre % in Mix per acre Western wheatgrass (Arriba, Barton) 16.0 30 4.8 Switchgrass (Blackwell) 10.0 20 2.0 Big bluestem (Kaw) 11.0 15 1.7 Green needlegrass (Lodorm) 10.0 15 1.5 Blue grama (Hachita, Lovington) 3.0 10 0.3 Sideoats grama (Vaughn, Butte) 9.0 10 1.0 Total 100% 11.3 Note: If seed is broadcast,recommended rate should be doubled. If re-vegetation is planned in wet meadow areas, field experience has shown that individual plants provide a much higher success rate. It is recommended that plants be used in these areas to accomplish re-vegetation. We recommend mulching re-vegetated areas with clean weed-free straw or native hay. It should be applied at a rate of 4,000 pounds per acre and crimped into the soil to anchor it. Crimping should be cross slope or on the contour, if possible. The State of Colorado has a list of certified 3 weed-free straw available on the internet or it can be obtained through local county extension service offices. All surface water should be diverted away from the re-vegetated slopes to a point where it can safely flow down slopes without the potential of serious soil erosion. Weeds in the re-vegetated areas will need to be controlled by mowing until grasses are established, usually the first four years after planting for native species. Again, the applicant should coordinate weed control with Kelly Uhing with the Adams County Cooperative Extension. Surface and Subsurface Water The West Adams Conservation District, along with others in the area, is concerned about the overall loss of water resources, both surface and subsurface, due to mining operations such as this. There are concerns relative to the effect this mining operation may have on underground aquifers in the region. If a slurry wall or lining is planned to seal the reservoirs, what will be the impacts of any water"shadowing effects" downstream of the reservoir? There are numerous wetlands downstream of the proposed mining operation on the adjacent South Platte River and on tributaries to the river. What will be the short and long-term impacts to these existing wetlands? The surface area for the proposed reservoirs will be large. What will be the long- term, annual evaporative water loss from the reservoirs? The NRCS and West Adams Conservation District welcome the opportunity to review and comment on this proposed mining and reclamation permit amendment. Should you have questions, the NRCS can be reached at 303-659-7004. Sincerely, Jan Fritch Ken Koebel District Conservationist Conservation Technician Hello