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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20060564.tiff ', _fi a Weld County Referral October 25, 2005 C. COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Asphalt Paving Company Case Number USR-1533 Please Reply By November 23, 2005 Planner Michelle Martin Project Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development facility including a Concrete and Asphalt Batch Plant, Recycling Plant, Materials Blending, Import of Materials and Gravel Mining in the A (Agricultural)Zone District Legal Pt NW4 of Section 25, T1 N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location South of and adjacent to CR 6 and east of and adjacent to CR 23. Parcel Number 1469 25 000020, 1469 25 000002 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) December 20, 2005 ❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan 41. We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. ❑ See attached letter. Comments: krn t-tAtif CO, Lk Q Nuf CGCutcyl t : it '\;\Oc&oft. As r C.. re ltd. Signature �j�'��' nDate f r�- � a�� Agency �`;` ��� � `CA 4Weld County Planning Dept. ❖918 10th Street, Greeley,CO. 80631 C•(970)353-6100 ext.3540 ?(970)304-6498 fax 2006-0564 1 . • Weld County Referral wiWeld County Planning Department October 25, 2005 ' GREELEY OFFICE C. NOV X 2 2005 COLORADO RECEIVED The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Asphalt Paving Company Case Number USR-1533 Please Reply By November 23, 2005 Planner Michelle Martin Project Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development facility including a Concrete and Asphalt Batch Plant, Recycling Plant, Materials Blending, Import of Materials and Gravel Mining in the A (Agricultural)Zone District Legal Pt NW4 of Section 25, T1 N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location South of and adjacent to CR 6 and east of and adjacent to CR 23. Parcel Number 1469 25 000020, 1469 25 000002 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) December 20, 2005 ❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan U We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. ye See attached letter. Comments: Signature <1_,X-17-<7 Date Agency GJe- La ”n),-5-- 5fr/rik'r(> ≤ /7-11-4-= 4: +Weld County Planning Dept. 3918 10th Street,Greeley, CO.80631 ❖(970)353-6100 ext.3540 4(970)304-6498 fax Weld County Sheriff's Office M e mo To: Michelle Martin From: Ken Poncelow CC: Date: November 1,2005 Re: USR-1533 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 ANT pt. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA DISTRICT DENVER REGULATORY OFFICE, 9307 SOUTH WADSWORTH BOULEVARD tr,)50 LITTLETON, COLORADO 80128-6901 Weld County Planning l� ft3' 2005 GREELEY OFFICE NOV X 7 2005 Ms. Michelle Martin RECEIVED Weld County Department of Planning Services 918 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Asphalt Paving Company, Case No. USR-1533 Corps File No. 200480361 Dear Ms. Martin: Reference is made to the above-mentioned activity located in the NW ''A of Section 25, TIN, R67W, Weld County, Colorado. Our office is aware of this project. Regarding Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, Mr. Chris Reichard of Coler&Colantoio, Inc., on behalf of Asphalt Paving Company, has informed my office of this project concerning a waters of the U.S. review. If there are any questions, please call Mr. Terry McKee at(303) 979-4120 and reference Corps File No. 200480361 Sincerely, Timot T. rey Chie , l enve Regu .tory Of Fi ce tm STATE OF COLORADO OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER oe co .""Division of Water Resources � � Department of Natural Resources ra 1313 Sherman Street, Room 818 Denver,Colorado 80203 '�•JS1G Phone(303)866-3581 --- FAX(303)866-3589 November 2, 2005 Bill Owens www.water.state.co.us Weld County Planning Department Governor GREELEY OFFICE Russell George Michelle Martin Executive Director Weld County Planning Dept. NOV X 7 2005 Hal D.Simpson,P.E. 918 101h Street State Engineer Greeley, CO 80631 RECEIVED RE: Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for Mineral Resource development Facilities including a Concrete Asphalt Batch Plant, Recycling Plant, Materials Blending, Import of Materials and Gravel Mining Case No. USR-1533 Section 25, TIN, R67W, 6"' P.M. Water Division 1,Water District 2 Dear Ms. Martin: 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. The comments do not address the adequacy of the water supply plan for this project or the ability of the water supply plan to satisfy any County regulations or requirements. In addition, the comments provided herein cannot be used to guarantee a viable water supply plan or infrastructure, the issuance of a well permit, or physical availability of water. 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. 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. Sincerely, Kevin G. Rein, P.E. Chief of Water Supply KGR/JMW CC: Jim Hall, Division 1 Office • ( l Weld County Referral ;, E C LS I IN I! October 25, 2005 • wilge COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Asphalt Paving Company Case Number USR-1533 Please Reply By November 23, 2005 Planner Michelle Martin Project Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development facility including a Concrete and Asphalt Batch Plant, Recycling Plant, Materials Blending, Import of Materials and Gravel Mining in the A (Agricultural)Zone District Legal Pt NW4 of Section 25, T1N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location South of and adjacent to CR 6 and east of and adjacent to CR 23. Parcel Number 1469 25 000020, 1469 25 000002 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) December 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: Signature 1 J,, Date 1/- 7 O$ Agency t /( r Site/ ❖Weld County Planning Dept. +918 10th Street, Greeley, CO.80631 ❖(970)353-6100 ext.3540 c•(970)304-6498 fax Weld County Planning Department - a GREELEY OFFICE NOV 14 2005 MEMORANDUM RECEIVED I CTO: Michelle Martin, Planning Services DATE: November 9, 2005 • COLORADO FROM: Donald Carroll, Engineering Administrator#' SUBJECT: USR-1533, Asphalt Paving Company The Weld County Public Works Department has reviewed this proposal. This project falls primarily under the Use by Special Review Standards, Weld County Code, Chapter 23, Article II, Division 4, Section 23. Our comments and requirements are as follows: COMMENTS: WCR 6 is designated as a collector road, which requires a,70-foot right-of-way at full build out. This road is maintained by Weld County. Weld County Road Classification Plan (FHU): (June 2002) WCR 6 is a collector road and requires an 80- foot right-of-way at full build out. The applicant shall verify the existing right-of-way and the documents creating the right-of-way. If the right-of-way cannot be verified, it shall be dedicated. raffic Counts: The average daily traffic (ADT) counts for WCR 6 at this location ranges from 1,500 to 2,100 vehicles. These counts were taken in 2004 and 2005. Traffic Impact Study: A joint traffic study including Aggregate Industries and Mobile Pre-Mix along with Asphalt paving was submitted to the county as a part of the improvements agreement for the operation of the pits on WCR 6. This traffic study generated additional traffic and a light was installed at U.S. Highway and WCR 6 through this study. The applicant is indicating that there will be no increase in the truck count or average production rate just transporting the material Perry pit to the proposed Wattenberg West site; therefore, a new traffic study will not be required if annual production would not increase. REQUIREMENTS: Improvements Agreement: The applicant shall enter into a new Long-Term Road Maintenance and Improvements Agreement for the Wattenberg West facility with the Weld County Public Works Department for the Upgrade of paving and maintenance of the Weld County road which are associated with the pit and any additional intersections impacted associated with heavy hauling that may be identified. Storm Water Drainage: The site will be graded to insure that all storm water run-off that comes in contact with disturbed areas will be directed into the mining areas or settling ponds. The applicant must take into consideration storm water capture/quantity and provide accordingly for best management practices. he applicant shall obtain and maintain all state water quality permits associated with the gravel mining operation. pc: USR-1533 M:\PLANNING-DEVELOPMENT REVIEW\USR-Use by Special Review\USR-1533.doc • v *it Weld County Referral 111k. . October 25, 2005 COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Asphalt Paving Company Case Number USR-1533 Please Reply By November 23, 2005 Planner Michelle Martin Project Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development facility including a Concrete and Asphalt Batch Plant, Recycling Plant, Materials Blending, Import of Materials and Gravel Mining in the A (Agricultural)Zone District Legal Pt NW4 of Section 25, TIN, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location South of and adjacent to CR 6 and east of and adjacent to CR 23. Parcel Number 1469 25 000020, 1469 25 000002 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) December 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. Q See attached letter. Comments: Signature Date it Q3 Agency (( i6 7jt!�S ��Tl ovt Weld County Planning Dept. +918 10th Street, Greeley,CO. 80631 ❖(970)353-6100 ext.3540 4•(970)304-6498 fax r DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES BUILDING INSPECTION NORTH OFFICE a 918 10'"Street GREELEY,COLORADO 80631 PHONE (970)353-61M, 3X4.6490 FAX X ((9770)304-6498 SOUTHWEST OFFICE 4209 CR 24.5 LONGMONT CO 80504 C. PHONE(720)652-4210 ext.8730 FAX(72(720)652-4211 COLORADO November 15, 2005 Asphalt Paving Company USR-1533 Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development Facility including a Concrete and Asphalt Plant, Recycling Plant, Materials Blending, 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 house and the truck scale. An electrical permit will be required for any electrical service to the plant and processing 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. rr- 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 by a Colorado registered engineer. Engineered foundations shall be designed by a Colorado registered engineer. 5. Building wall and opening protection in accordance with the Building Code. Setback and offset distances shall be determined by the Zoning Ordinance. 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 Hazard Development Permit shall be submitted for buildings constructed in the 100-year flood plain. Please contact me for any further information regarding this project. Sinc ly, rte^ oger Vi it Building Official Dec 01 05 02:OOp Division of Wildlife 303-776-6663 p.1 Weld County Referral ' October 25, 2005 co COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Asphalt Paving Company Case Number USR-1533 Please Reply By November 23, 2005 Planner Michelle Martin Project Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development facility including a Concrete and Asphalt Batch Plant, Recycling Plant, Materials Blending, Import of Materials and Gravel Mining in the A (Agricultural)Zone District Legal Pt NW4 of Section 25, Ti N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location South of and adjacent to CR 6 and east of and adjacent to CR 23. . Parcel Number 1469 25 000020, 1469 25 000002 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) December 20, 2005 O We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan :If We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. J See attached letter. Comments: ' a _. 29 v_.rc') u-'cafi' La1,' auc 7+0 .Na,"7Ewa Signature � a� �7// Date O/ ,parr. jars . Agency COLO on_'. uJ/G,Qc,Jar "-112)c et' 717t .1) G H 3) .✓C2..C c cp. tWeld County Planning Dept, 6918 10th Street, Greeley,CO.80831 +(970)353.6100 ext.3540 i•(970)304-6498 fax a MEMORANDUM Kit TO: MICHELLE MARTIN, PLANNING SERVICES I FROM: CHARLOTTE DAVIS, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH j SUBJECT:USR-1533 ASPHALT PAVING Cplegjil'Nty�ty Planning partment 0 GREELFY OFFICE DATE: 11/21/2005 NOV 2 # 2005 COLORADO CC: RECEIVED Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a concrete and asphalt batch plant, 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: 1. The applicant shall submit evidence of an Air Pollution Emission Notice (A.P.E.N.) and Emissions Permit application from the Air Pollution Control Division, Colorado Department of Health and Environment. 2. The applicant shall submit a dust abatement plan for review and approval, to the Environmental Health Services, Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment. 3. The applicant shall submit evidence from the Colorado Division of Water Resources demonstrating that the proposed well water is appropriately permitted for drinking and sanitary uses. Bottled water shall be provided to employees at the temporary locations of the working face. 4. The applicant shall submit evidence of a Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS) from the Water Quality Control Division of the Colorado Department of Health and Environment for any proposed discharge into State Waterways. 5. The applicant shall submit a waste handling plan, for approval, to the Environmental Health Services Division of the Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment. The plan shall include at a minimum, the following: 1) A list of wastes which are expected to be generated on site (this should include expected volumes and types of waste generated). 2) A list of the type and volume of chemicals expected to be stored on site. 3) The waste handler and facility where the waste will be disposed (including the facility name, address, and phone number). We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as conditions that must be met one month prior to operation: 1. 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 that they are not subject to these requirements. 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 scale house 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. We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as development standards: 1. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S., as amended) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. 2. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not meant to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S., as amended. 3. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. 4. The applicant shall operate in accordance with the approved "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 approved 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. 2 7. Adequate handwashing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and visitors of the site. 8. Any septic system located on the property must comply with all provisions of the Weld County Code, pertaining to Individual Sewage Disposal Systems. 9. 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. 10. A permanent, adequate water supply shall be provided for drinking and sanitary purposes. 11. Bottled water shall be provided to employees at the temporary locations of the working face at all times. 12. The applicant shall obtain a stormwater discharge permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, Water Quality Control Division. 13. In the event washing of vehicles will occur on site the applicant shall ensure that any vehicle washing area(s) shall capture all effluent and prevent discharges in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Water Quality Control Commission, and the Environmental Protection Agency. 14. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the State and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code. 3 11/30/2005 10: 18 303-655-2019 CITVBRIGHTON PAGE 01/02 CIT O BRIGHTON FX : 3O3 - 655 - 2O19 R F ; 303 - 655 - 2059 FACSIMILE TRANSMITTAL SHEET TO; FROM: Michelle Martin, Planner Holly Prather,AICP COMPANY: DATE: Weld County(Planning Services) 11/30/05 FAX NUMBER; TOTAL NO.OF PAGES INCLUDING COVER: 1-970-304....9% 2 PHONE NUMBER: SENDER'S REFERENCE NUMBER: 1-97O-353-61OO x.3540 RE: YOUR REFERENCE NUMBER: Referral on Case#: USR-1533 ❑URGENT O FOR REVIEW O PLEASE COMMENT CI PLEASE kEPLY ❑PLEASE RECYCLE NOTES/COMMENT5: Ms. Martin, Please find the City of Brighton's referral response regarding Case# VSR-1533 attached to this facsimile. If you should have any questions regarding the response, please feel free to contact me at the above number. Cordially, Holly Prather,A/Co Senior Planner 22 SOUTH 4TH AVENUE BRIGHTON, COLORADO 80601 11/30/2005 10:18 303-655-2019 CITYBRIGHTON PAGE 02/02 ili01W OP Eil Pt IMP-171311\1 Vagetanyante....... 22 SOIJth Cth Av4nua - 6righton, Colorado E10601 REFERRAL RESPONSE Date: Wednesday, November 3O, 2OO5 Case Number: USR-1533 Case Info.: Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development facility including a Concrete and Asphalt Batch Plant, Recycling Plant, Materials Blending, Import of Materials and Gravel Mining in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Location: South of and adjacent to CR 6 and east of and adjacent to CR 23. 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: X 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. We offer the following comments regarding this referral: Signed: ca .J:adiat, ,.-Clir� Title: Senior Planner N.:IPlanning DeptIREFERRALIWELOCOUlarrinrA7&Plant west ofWmtaroknq 121.30.05).DOC Nov 23 05 11 : 33a BRIGHTON FIRE PREY. 2 ` p. 2 i e,a C'Atn �- rv� �1Ofl D�clbsD -roe" b(M tCCJ �1 D< r�—� Weld County Refers al ' October 2 i, 2005 CRECEIVED OCT 3 12005 COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Asphalt Paving Company Case Number USR-1533 Please Reply By November 23, 2005 Planner Michelle Martin Project Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development facility including a Concrete and Asphalt Batch Plc it, Recycling Plant, Materials Blending, Import of Materials and Gravel Mining in the A (Agricultural)Zone District Legal Pt NW4 of Section 25, Ti N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colored' . Location South of and adjacent to CR 6 and east of and adjacent to CR 23. Parcel Number 1469 25 000020, 1469 25 000002 The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommer cation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so tt at we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this th to may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any furthe 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 yot desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Ser 'ices. Weld County Planning Commission Hearing(if applicable) December 20, 2005 ❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehens 'a Plan ❑/We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. IM See attached letter. Comments: Signature/ �. . , Date ,/,./.O,3/ AgencyC_ ct -car_ --Z>4 +Weld County Planning Dept. 4,918 10'"Street,Greeley,CO.80631 t•(970)353-6100 ext.3540 ÷(970)304-6495 3x Nov 23 05 11 : 33a BRIGHTON FIRE PREY. P- 3 Greater Brighton Fire Protection District 3t7425 South Main Street•Brighton,Colorado 80601 Telephone: (303)659-4101 •Fax: (303)659-4103•Webslte: www.gbfpd.org. November 23, 2005 Ms. Michelle Martin Weld County Planning Department 918 101h Street Greeley, CO 80631 SUBJECT: WELD COUNTY REFERRAL CASE NUMBER: USR-1533 APPLICANT: ASHPHALT PAVING COMPANY LOCATION: South of and adjacent to CR 6 and east of and adjacent to CR 23 Dear Ms. Ogle: The Fire Prevention Bureau has reviewed the Weld County Referral application datec October 25, 2005 and has the following comments for your consideration: 1. The Fire District shall review all construction plans for building permit. Should you have any questions on this review please do not hesitate to contact me. Respectfully, Dan Biro Fire Prevention Bureau C/R?/ttel / / n. Cowan leis. 4.1 Ciciz.rr /Y/t4/f Oafr Oiets e t ��iTh Weld County Referral WIIDe. October 25, 2005 COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Asphalt Paving Company Case Number USR-1533 Please Reply By November 23, 2005 Planner Michelle Martin Project Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development facility including a Concrete and Asphalt Batch Plant, Recycling Plant, Materials Blending, Import of Materials and Gravel Mining in the A (Agricultural)Zone District Legal Pt NW4 of Section 25, Ti N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location South of and adjacent to CR 6 and east of and adjacent to CR 23. Parcel Number 1469 25 000020, 1469 25 000002 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) December 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: Signature tr1?tta� Date ib -31 -05 Agency +Weld County Planning Dept. +918 10th Street, Greeley,CO. 80631 4(970)353-6100 ext.3540 4(970)304-6498 fax MEMORANDUM TO: IY�`P . DATE: Michelle Mrtin, Planner II October 31a tiin,Planner II COLORADO FROM: Kim Ogle, Planning Manager tet SUBJECT: Asphalt Paving Company do Banks and Gesso, LLC USR-1533 The Department of Planning Services reviewed the above referenced Use by Special Review Landscape Plat and offers the following comments: Per the application materials, the applicant is proposing Site Specific Development Plan and Special Use Permit for Mineral Resource Development Facility for a dry mine imploring the use of a dewatering ditch for an open pit mining operation in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Staff reviewed the Special Review Plan for this application, and staff did not review any associated maps usually present for this application. Further, there was not evidence provided stating that the applicant had obtained the Division of Minerals and Geology (DMG) Permit. Descriptive text associated with this application discusses the proposed treatment of the site at present, and the proposed treatment of the site when mining is finished. The post-mining land use is for lined water storage. On-site landscape treatment consists of existing and proposed deciduous and evergreen trees with a dryland seed mix covering the ground plane. Per the application materials, the ground plane will be planted in native and/or drought tolerant grasses. Future correspondence shall identify the species of grass seed mix and whether the mix is to be drilled or broadcast for installation. Future correspondence shall identify the erosion control devices including but not limited to rip-rap and seeding that will be placed within and adjacent to this area. If plant material is proposed, please identify the species and how this plant material will be installed. Further, the proposed plant palette suggests that the installation of the plants would minimize the erosion potential, however, the information is incomplete, and staff requests additional information. Further, the application materials do not indicate if a berm or mounding of overburden will occur to effectively buffer the proposed Industrial type use from residential properties during the extraction phases of this proposed permit. In the questionnaire, item number 8j. directs readers to a line drawing delineating little information for clarification, i.e., no topography, changes in elevation, et cetera. Further the landscape treatment is to the east of the property, yet there are other rural residential structures to the west that will be equally impacted by such a proposed facility. There is also some landscape treatment to the north of the site near the batching facility, however, the level of detail delineated requires greater depth and detail that what is submitted. Staff requests Wattenberg West Sand and Gravel Mine, Page 1 additional information regarding the landscape treatment. Further, requirements for screening the operation from adjoining properties, including the public rights-of-way should be addressed. No discussion on this topic is presented. It is strongly suggested that the applicant consider lowering the grade of the plant processing area to effectively screen and limit the amount of noise, dust, odor and potential visual blight associated with the on-going operations of this facility. Issues concerning potable water and septic, dust suppression and appropriate permits to be obtained prior to recording the plat(s) shall be coordinated with the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. Issues associated with on-site lighting shall be addressed to the Department of Planning Services and delineated on the recorded USR Plat(s). The applicant shall address Section 22-5-100.A of the Weld County Code which states "oil and gas exploration and production should occur in a manner which minimizes the impact to agricultural uses and the environment and reduces the conflicts between mineral development and current and future surface uses." Section 22-5-100.B of the Weld County Code states "...encourage cooperation, coordination and communication between the surface owner and the mineral owner/operators of either the surface or the mineral estate." Finally, Section 22-5- 100.6.1 of the Weld County Code states "new development should be planned to take into account current and future oil and gas drilling activity to the extent oil and gas development can reasonably be anticipated." The applicant shall either submit a copy of an agreement with the property's mineral owner/operators stipulating that the oil and gas activities have been adequately incorporated into the design of the site or show evidence that an adequate attempt has been made to mitigate the concerns of the mineral owner/operators. The plat shall be amended to include any possible future drilling sites. The applicant shall apply for and be approved for a Flood Hazard Development Permit for any development that will increase or decrease the base flood elevation in the flood plain as delineated on FIRM Community Panel Map, including the construction of any structures roads and parking areas. The applicant shall submit an Improvements Agreement for Public and Private Road Maintenance, as required by the Departments of Public Works and Planning Services for review and approval by these offices if so determined that one is needed. The Landscape Plan associated with this application is determined to be of insufficient to render an opinion on the effectiveness of the proposed plan. Staff requests greater detail and description of this specific treatment. End Memorandum. Wallenberg West Sand and Gravel Mine, Page 2 STATE OF COLORADO COLORADO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY COLORADO Department of Natural Resources EN AI LED 1313 Sherman Street,Room 715 Denver,CO 80203 j/- /5'—Os Phone: (303)866-2611 Fax: (303)866-2461 November 15, 2005 Legal: SNWS25, TIN, Rl DEPARTMENT OF 4ounty Piannin NATURAL Michelle Martin GREf(fy o/18 Lfe�9URCES Weld County Planning Dept. nY 918 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631 NOV 2 1 2005 Re: Mineral Resource Development Facility ECEiVED CGS Review No. WE-06-0022 Dear Ms. Martin; In response to your request, I visited the site and reviewed the site plan on November 8, 2005. The site consists of approximately 135 acres which is proposed to have a concrete and asphalt batch plant, a recycling plant, materials blending, import of materials and gravel mining. Included in the submittal were an Application for Weld County Use by Special Review Permit for Mineral Extraction and Processing by Banks and Gesso, LLC (10-11-05), a vicinity map, an index map and operation policies, an extraction plan map, and a landscape, screening and buffering plan by Banks and Gesso, LLC (8-26-05; 9-12-05). 1. Subsurface. According to the Geologic map of the Boulder-Fort Collins-Greeley Area, Colorado (Colton, 1978), the site is underlain on the northwest part by Broadway Alluvium, which consists of sand and gravel deposited by the South Platte River. The southeast part is underlain by Piney Creek Alluvium, which consists of sandy to gravelly alluvium containing organic matter. According to the Potentially Swelling Soil and Rock in the Front Range Urban Corridor, Colorado (Hart, 1974) there is low swelling soil potential on the property. These subsurface conditions pose no geologic hazards that would preclude the proposed development. 2. Groundwater. According to the State Engineers office, the water wells of adjacent landowners are relatively shallow, ranging from 22 to 48 feet deep. The wells are located in a near surface, unconfined alluvial aquifer. The wells of adjacent landowners may be susceptible to dewatering if gravel extraction operations are deep enough to affect the local ground water table. The applicant should be referred to the Division of Water Resources to insure that all permits are secured which will prevent disruption of adjacent landowner's water wells. Mineral Resource Development Facility, CGS Review No. WE-06-0022, page 2/2. 3. Oil and gas operations. The oil and gas agreements in Appendix H were not included in the submittal to the Colorado Geological Survey, but should be reviewed by the county to insure that the gravel extraction operationtdon't interfere with the long-term oil and gas operations on the property. h_ .. In conclusion, if the recommendations listed in this letter are followed then this office has no further concerns regarding the geologic hazards at this site. If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact me at (303) 866-3350, or andy.oleasonstate.co.us. Sincerely, Andy Gleason Geologist V4 ALP Kitii;t1N, Weld County Referral ' Weld County Department 3REFLEY OFFICE October 25, 2005 Plan C. OI= L 2005 COLORADO RECEIVED • The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Asphalt Paving Company Case Number USR-1533 Please Reply By November 23, 2005 Planner Michelle Martin Project Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development facility including a Concrete and Asphalt Batch Plant, Recycling Plant, Materials Blending, Import of Materials and Gravel Mining in the A (Agricultural)Zone District Legal Pt NW4 of Section 25, T1 N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location South of and adjacent to CR 6 and east of and adjacent to CR 23. Parcel Number 1469 25 000020, 1469 25 000002 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) December 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// y letter. ^ / ,J Comments: 4i 0cta �t v /S (4.4.4 €S-So LLC ckalccn f LJ Z3(04 COol d r (fie , t�o-0 44441 5( 4 et • sa �� 4 �Cus (i#t Signature k e c- ----442t Date Liz c jS 2 C c r Agency jdecT_ ❖Weld County Planning Dept. ❖918 10th Street, Greeley, CO.80631 ❖(970)353-6100 ext.3540 +(970)304-6498 fax NO t U 7 2305 United States Department of Agriculture o I\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 December 23, 2004 Banks and Gesso, LLC 720 Kipling St., Suite 117 Lakewood, CO 80215 Attn: Maureen Jacoby Subject: Proposed Wattenberg West Sand and Gravel Mine, Asphalt Paving Company The West Adams Conservation District has requested assistance from the Natural Resources Conservation Service(NRCS) in answering your request for reclamation information for permit applications for the proposed subject sand and gravel mine in Weld County. If approved, future reclamation of the mine site will be completed to reclaim the affected land to a lined water storage reservoir. We offer the following general information that pertains to many sand and gravel mines in the Platte River drainage. It addresses recommended handling of topsoil and overburden, reservoir final reclaimed slopes, reclamation re-vegetation and recommended seed mix. Topsoil and Overburden Stockpiles The NRCS recommends that topsoil stockpiled for reclamation be segregated from other spoil. The topsoil and overburden stockpiles should be graded with final slopes preferably no steeper than 4H:1 V. 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 pu nuts to protect the soil. 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 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. The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve,maintain,and improve our natural resources and environment. An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer 2 You may want to contact Ron Broda, Vegetation Weed Management Specialist with the Weld County Public Works Department at (970) 356-4000 X 3770 to coordinate weed treatment plan development and implementation, and to ensure compliance with the Weld County code and the Colorado Noxious Weed Act. 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 reservoir by wildlife. Steep slopes can discourage wildlife from approaching and using the water reservoir. 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 two cubic yard per 1000 ft2 should be mixed with the soil. If compost is not applied, following topsoil replacement and before grass is seeded, the soil should be tested to determine the need for additional fertilizer. Recommended grass seeding dates are from November 1 s`through April 30th; 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. It is based on NRCS "critical area" seeding rates that are double our normal rates. Total Lbs of Common Name 100% % in Mix PLS needed PLS/Acre per acre Western wheatgrass (Arriba, Barton) 16.0 20 3.2 Switchgrass (Blackwell) 5.0 20 1.0 Sand bluestem (Elida) 16.0 20 3.2 Green needlegrass (Lodorm) 10.0 10 1.0 Blue grama (Hachital, Lovington) 3.0 15 0.5 Sideoats grama (Vaughn, Butte) 9.0 15 1.4 Total 100% 10.3 Note: If seed is broadcast, recommended rate should be doubled. 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 intemet 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. If you have additional questions, NRCS can be reached at 303-659-7004. Regards, Ken Koebel USDA -NRCS Hello