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The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Mineral Reserves Case Number USR-1455
Inc./Lafarge West -
Please Reply By January 9, 2004 Planner Jacqueline Hatch
Project Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for mining in the A
(Agricultural)Zone District.
Legal Lot B of RE-3714; part of the NE4 of Section 16, T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld
County, Colorado.
Location North of and adjacent to CR 20 'A; approximately 1/4 mile west of CR 7.
Parcel Number 1313 16 000010
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) February 17, 2004
❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan
❑ fie have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
rp"See attached letter.
Comments:
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2006-2853
MEMORANDUM
To: Jacqueline Hatch
From: Dave Tuttle
Date: January 9, 2004
Subject: USR-1455
The sheriff's office recommends the following improvements for this gravel pit
operation:
1. The sheriff's office requests that gravel trucks transporting materials out of the
area on county roads assure that their loads are covered, thus reducing loose
materials on the roadway and the amount of damage to vehicles.
2. The Sheriff's Office also requests that gravel trucks and other vehicles leaving
the site do not bring foreign materials on to the roadways on their tires. This
may be accomplished by paving a short distance prior to entering the public
roadway.
3. The sheriffs office would be willing to provide a program entitled Crime
Prevention through Environmental Design to the developer. This program
reduces the likelihood of criminal activity at a specific location by
"hardening" it to crime.
The Sheriffs Office lacks the ability to absorb any additional service demand without the
resources recommended in the multi-year plan provided to the Board of County
Commissioners or as indicated by growth not considered at the time the plan was
developed. I have no other comments on this proposal.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
CORPS OF ENGINEERS,OMAHA DISTRICT
W' -= ` )4 DENVER REGULATORY OFFICE,9307 SOUTH WADSWORTH BOULEVARD
LITTLETON,COLORADO 80128-6901
December 16, 2003
Ms. Jacqueline Hatch
Weld County Planning Dept.
1555 N. 17th Ave.
Greeley, CO 80631
RE: Lafarge West,Inc., Mineral Reserves,Duckworth Pit, Case Number USR-1455
Corps File No. 200380502
Dear Ms. Hatch:
Reference is made to the above-mentioned project located in the NE '/ of Section 16, T2N,
R68W, Weld County, Colorado.
If any work associated with this project requires the placement of dredged or fill material, and
any excavation associated with a dredged or fill project, either temporary or permanent, in waters of the
United States at this site, this office should be notified by a proponent of the project for proper
Department of the Army permits or changes in permit requirements pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act. Waters of the U.S. includes ephemeral, intermittent and perennial streams, their surface
connected wetlands and adjacent wetlands and certain lakes, ponds, drainage ditches and irrigation
ditches that have a nexus to interstate commerce.
Work in waters of the U.S. should be shown on a map identifying the Quarter Section, Township,
Range and County of the work and the dimensions of work in each area of waters of the U.S.
If there are any questions concerning this matter please call Mr. Terry McKee of this office at
303-979-4120 and reference Corps File No. 200380502.
Sincerely,
Ti T. ar y
Chief, Denver Re t Office
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December 9, 2003
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COLORADO
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Mineral Reserves
Case Number USR-1455
Inc./Lafarge West
Please Reply By January 9, 2004
Planner Jacqueline Hatch
Project Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for mining in the A
(Agricultural)Zone District.
Legal Lot B of RE-3714; part of the NE4 of Section 16, T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld
County, Colorado.
Location North of and adjacent to CR 201/2; approximately 1/4 mile west of CR 7.
Parcel Number 1313 16 000010
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) February 17, 2004
❑ 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:
Signaturez
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Wok a TO: Jacqueline Hatch, Planner
COLORADO DATE: December 13, 2003
FROM: Kim Ogle, Planning Manager •
SUBJECT: LaFarge West, Inc.
do Banks and Gesso, LLC
USR-1455
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. The
resource will not be processed on to site where it is extracted from, however, through the use of
a conveyor system the resource product will be conveyed across County Road 20 1/2 to the
Cottonwood Pit operated by Western Paving and Construction, Company.
The application's referral materials did not include a crossing agreement with Weld County
Department of Public Works. One shall be obtained prior to scheduling a Board of County
Commissioners hearing unless otherwise required by the Department of Public Works referral.
The application's referral materials also did not include an agreement with the Smith and
Emmons Ditch Company stating that this organization is in agreement with the applicant's
statement that the ditch may be relocated. Written evidence of an agreement between the
applicant and the Smith and Emmons Ditch Company shall be obtained prior to scheduling a
Board of County Commissioners hearing.
The application's referral materials also did not include an agreement with the Idaho Creek and
associated ditch company. Written evidence of an agreement between the applicant and the
Idaho Creek Ditch Company shall be obtained prior to scheduling a Board of County
Commissioners hearing. The applicant shall contact Madoline Wallace of Bernard Lyons
Gaddis and Kahn at 303/ 776-9900 to facilitate the obtaining of this agreement.
The application's referral materials also did not include an agreement with the electrical service
provider stating that they have no objection to a conveyor extending over or under their existing
power lines. Written evidence of an agreement between the applicant and the electric service
provider shall be obtained prior to scheduling a Board of County Commissioners hearing.
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
Duckworth Pit, Page 1
present, and the proposed treatment of the site when mining is finished. The post-mining land
use is for open water for recreational use and wildlife habitat. Depending on the nature of the
recreational use, staff does not believe that wildlife habitat will be conducive to recreational
opportunities, except on a passive recreational basis.
On-site landscape treatment consists of existing and proposed deciduous and evergreen trees
with a dryland seed mix covering the ground plane. The plan is general and non-specific with no
common, botanical or cultivar species noted. This plant material is located throughout the
application boundary, typically at the edge of the proposed lined water storage reservoir and
wildlife habitat areas.
The shape of the reservoir has not been delineated, however, if the shape is as is proposed for
mining, the non-undulating shoreline could be described as square at best. For the
development of a wildlife habitat area, the reservoir shall have an undulating shoreline with
terraced shelves to accommodate a wide variety of wildlife species. Further, the applicant shall
contact the Colorado Division of Wildlife for direction on how to provide adequate cover and a
positive environment to accommodate the newly created habitat area(s). Written evidence of
the Colorado Division of Wildlife requirements and methods of implementing said requirements
shall be submitted to the DMG and this office. These comments shall be reflected in the
revised Reclamation and Landscape Plan.
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 text states that in the post-mining lake, marsh and
aquatic plants will establish themselves, staff requests further information on how the applicant
proposes this action to occur. 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 indicate that the slopes on site will be groomed to a 3:1 slope
that appears to not be conducive to encouraging the establishment of riparian plant materials,
shoreline vegetation, and terrace plant and aquatic life. Staff requests further clarification from
the applicant concerning the post-mining reclamation.
In the questionnaire, item number 6. States " No landscaping is proposed for this site." Staff
requests additional information regarding this statement. 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.
The overhead conveyor should be an enclosed to prevent the scattering of the resource as it it
transported from the north side of CR 20.5 to the south side and the Cottonwood Pit. The
applicant shall coordinate all conveyance activities, including design standards with the Weld
County Department of Public Works. Written evidence of approval shall be submitted to the
Department of Planning Services.
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
Duckworth Pit, Page 2
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).
There was no discussion of the existing residence and outbuildings located within the USR
boundary. Staff requests additional information on these structures including their utilization
over the course of the mining and post mining time period.
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 22-5-100.8 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.B.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 #080266 0850 C, dated September 28, 1982.
Including the construction of any structures (conveyers, support 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.
End Memorandum.
Duckworth Pit, Page 3
DANIEL F.BERNARD BERNARD LYONS 303-776-9900
RICHARD N.LYONS,II GADDIS & KAHN FAX 303-413-1003
JEFFREY J.KAHN E-MAIL info@blglaw.com
JOHN W.GADDIS A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
BRADLEY A.HALL ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS Mailing address:
STEVEN P.JEFFERS POST OFFICE BOX 978
WENDY SLEE RUDNIK LONGMONT,CO 80502-0978
ANTON V.DWORAK Street address:
ADELE L.REESTER SECOND FLOOR
MADOLINE E.S.WALLACE 515 KIMBARK STREET
EVE I.CANFIELD
mwallace(a),blglaw.com
December 19, 2003
Jacqueline Hatch, Planner
Weld County Planning Department
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Re: Weld County Referral No. USR-1455 (Application of Mineral Reserves, Inc. and Lafarge West, Inc.)
Dear Ms. Hatch:
Our firm represents the Smith and Emmons Ditch Company ("Ditch Company"). The Ditch Company
recently received a referral for Mineral Reserves, Inc.'s ("Mineral Reserve") application, which requests
Weld County's permission to mine gravel from the Duckworth Pit located on Lot B of RE-3714 in the
NE '/ of Section 16, Township 2 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M. The Ditch Company owns the
Smith and Emmons Ditch ("Ditch"), which through the proposed mining area. The Ditch Company also
owns a 50-foot-wide easement being 25 feet-wide on either side of the Ditch's center line for the
operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of the Ditch.
Please ensure that any approval granted by Weld County to Mineral Reserve notes that ditch alterations
(relocating, sloping or piping), ditch crossings (over, under, or through the ditch), encroachments on the
easement (trees, structures, fences, etc.) and discharge of storm water into the Ditch is prohibited unless
Mineral Reserve receives written permission from the Ditch Company. As part of the cleaning and
maintenance of the Ditch, the Ditch Company may pile muck and debris from the Ditch on the Ditch's
banks. This practice is a normal maintenance activity and is included as part of the easement.
Please call or email if you have questions.
Best regards,
BERNARD,LYONS, GADDIS & KAHN,
a Pr ' . •r 'oration
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Weld County Referral
' December 9, 2003
C.
COLORADO
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Mineral Reserves Case Number USR-1455
Inc./Lafarge West
P/ease Reply By January 9, 2004 Planner Jacqueline Hatch
Project Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for mining in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District.
Legal Lot B of RE-3714; part of the NE4 of Section 16, T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld
County, Colorado.
Location North of and adjacent to CR 20 1/2; approximately 1/4 mile west of CR 7.
Parcel Number 1313 16 000010
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) February 17, 2004
❑ 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:
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(303) 772-0710• FAX (303) 651-7702
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December 18,2003
Ms.Jacqueline Hatch
Weld County Planning Department
1555 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Dear Ms.Hatch:
I have reviewed the submitted material pertaining to the Special Use Permit for mining in the
Agricultural Zone District north of and adjacent to Weld County Road 20.5, approximately %
mile west of Weld County Road 7 (Case Number: USR-1455, Case Name: Mineral Reserves
Inc./Lafarge West). The Fire District has no objections to the project if the requirements of the
District can be met.
Weld County has ratified the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code, within the territorial
boundaries of the Fire District and the activities of the gravel operation/batch plant will be
covered by this Code. The principal applications of the Code to a this type of operation will be
for tank installations for flammable or combustible liquids, fueling operations, and any use of
hazardous materials.
Tanks installed for flammable or combustible liquid storage or dispensing, either temporary or
permanent, need to be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Fire Code
and plans for the installation must be reviewed and approved by the Fire District prior to
installation.
We appreciate being involved in the planning process. Should you have any questions, please
contact me at 303-772-0710.
Sincerely,
t,Q4
LuAnn Penfold
Fire Marshal
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cc: project file
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Longmont,CO Longmont,CO 299 Palmer Ave. 8500 Niwot Road Lafayette,CO Erie,CO 100 So.Forest St.
80501 80504 Mead CO 80542 Niwot,CO 80544 80026 80516 Dacono,CO 80514
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Phone(303)866-3581
FAX(303)866-3589
Bill Owens
wwwwater.state.co.us Governor
Jacqueline Hatch Greg E.Walcher
Weld County Planning Dept Exec°`we Dire( nr
1555 N. 17th Ave. Hal D_Simpson,PE
State Engineer
Greeley, CO 80631
RE: Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for mining in the
A zone District
Case No. USR-1455
Section 16,T2N, R68W, 6te P.M.
Water Division 1,Water District 6
Dear Jacqueline Hatch:
Pursuant to the State Engineer's August 7, 1995 memorandum to county planning
directors, this office is no longer providing comments on land use actions that do not involve a
subdivision as defined in Section 30-28-101(10)(a), C.R.S. This referral does not appear to
qualify as a"subdivision". However the following comments are provided for your information.
We have reviewed the above referenced proposal to create a gravel mining operation on
a 56.5-acre parcel.
Based on the submitted information it appears that the Gravel Mining operation will cause
depletions to the South Platte River due to evaporative losses from exposed ground water and
operational losses. A Temporary Substitute Water Supply Plan 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.
Si ere ,
William H. Fro zak, P.E., J.D.
Chief of Water upply
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Weld County Planning Deiir,,,rn. l,
GREELEY OFFICE
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TOWN OF FREDERtf IV E
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TO: Weld County Department of Planning Services—Jacqueline Hatch
Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology— Erica Crosby
FROM: Danna Ortiz—Frederick Town Planner
DATE: January 6, 2004
RE: Lafarge West, Inc.'s Proposed Duckworth Pit—USR-1455, M-2003-091
The Town of Frederick is currently updating the Frederick Comprehensive Plan and expanding our
planning area. Lafarge West's Duckworth Pit is within the community's proposed future growth
area. As a result, the Town offers the following comments.
Vegetated berms
The applicant has not sufficiently demonstrated that the site will be adequately screened and
landscaped to mitigate visual impacts to adjacent land uses including the roads. The Town has
received several applications for rural subdivisions near the proposed gravel operation. In addition,
there are already two high-end residential developments along Weld County Road 7 (Rinn Valley
Ranch and Lighthouse Cove) and several homes near the site. Traffic on Weld County Road 20 1/2
will continue to increase with the new development. The Town requests that the applicant
construct a vegetated berm along WCR 20 '/2 to help mitigate the visual impacts from the site. The
view to the south from the road is already impacted by the existing gravel operation.
The mining operation will also be visible from the Lighthouse Cove subdivision. The Town
recommends Lafarge construct an L-shaped berm along the northern property line. The berm
should start at the western setback to Idaho Creek and run west approximately 250'. It should also
extend southeast along the Idaho Creek setback for about 200' to screen the site from the existing
homes. The Town recommends the berm be 8' to 10' high.
Preserve Existing Trees Along All Site
rr Boundaries
II3iI q There are several large, healthy trees along
't, _ WCR 20 %and on the northern perimeter of
' $r the property. Please setback the mining
`' = • operation at least 10' outside of the trees' drip
lines and allow the dewatering water to flow
over the trees to help protect them from the
lowering of the water table. Please also
• > monitor the groundwater in these areas to
' further help ensure the trees will be sustained.
Trees along WCR 20%and western boundary.
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Transporting Materials to Existing Processing Area
The application states that Lafarge is not proposing to haul any material from the site. Please
provide more information on the conveyor to the processing area. For example, where the
conveyor be located? How high will it be? Will it be covered?
Contact with the Community
As we mentioned, residential development in
this area is steadily increasing. The Town ft) z
requests that the applicant describe a
mechanism for resolving community issues and
concerns throughout the life of the mining -
operation. "N z
Idaho Creek Setback ff °The Frederick Comprehensive Plan shows the
Idaho Creek corridor as a "sensitive wildlife -'"�
area." The Town strongly recommends a Residential development adjacent to northern
minimum 100' setback from the Creek. property line.
Final Reclamation -Wildlife Habitat
The application states that the property will be
reclaimed as wildlife habitat. The Town
commends the applicant for considering the }
wildlife. In order to maximize the wildlife benefits �'
on the site the Town requests the applicant:
■ Replace 12"of topsoil, rather than 3"to 6" to Ty y
provide a more suitable environment for plant `^ r -
establishment.
• Vary theup shoreline slopes (predominately 4:1x x'`
or 5:1, to 10:1 in wetland zones) and 3 ;` 5.;
create irregular shoreline and shallow areas r .
to help diversify the plant life and broaden Two large raptors in tree on western boundary.
the types of wildlife habitat and cover
available.
• Plant clusters of trees and shrubs for cover, food and habitat for wildlife. Select native species
that provide food and cover throughout the year such as Common Chokecherry, American
Plum, Silver Buffaloberry, Threeleaf Sumac, Western Snowberry and Western Sandcherry.
• Irrigate revegetated areas (including the trees and shrubs) until they are established.
When possible, place rock piles along portions of the shoreline slopes to create additional
wildlife habitat and reduce wind and surficial erosion.
Re-evaluate seed mix
The applicant is proposing a non-native seed mix for final reclamation. In order to maximize the
benefit to wildlife, the Town strongly recommends using a native seed mix. The seed mix should
include Blue Gramma, Western Wheatgrass, Little Bluestem and Green Needlegrass, Sideoats
Gramma. The applicant should also consider using a native shoreline seed mix rather than solely
relying on the volunteer establishment of plants. This will likely result in a weed patch rather than
the desirable native species. The weeds will spread to adjacent areas and compete with the
upland seeds the applicant is trying to establish. In addition, it has been our experience that Lewis'
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Blue Flax can be extremely aggressive in certain situations. The applicant should consider an
alternative forb such as Prairie Coneflower Scarlet Globemallow.
Seeding Rate
The proposed seeding rate of approximately 24
lbs/acre is too high. Planting too many seeds �4 #
creates undesirable competition and can be =
detrimental to the establishment of the grasses 'Pr s7
If a native seed mix is used, a seeding rate of x
4:8 pure live seed lbs/acre should be used for
drill seeding. If the proposed non-native seed
mix is used, a rate of 15 to 16 lbs/acre is
recommended. However, the Town does not
support use of the non-native seed mix. Healthy tree near northern mining boundary.
Plant native seeds and protect existing trees to
Applicant Response maximize the benefit to wildlife and adjacent
The Town requests that the applicant respond landowners.
to our comments prior to February 15th. I
would be happy to discuss the Town's comments with you further. Please feel free to call me at
303.833.1416. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this application.
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Weld County Referral
• December 9, 2003
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COLORADO •
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Mineral Reserves Case Number USR-1455
Inc./Lafarge West
Please Reply By January 9, 2004 Planner Jacqueline Hatch
Project Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for mining in the A
(Agricultural)Zone District.
Legal Lot B of RE-3714; part of the NE4 of Section 16, T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld
County, Colorado. -
Location North of and adjacent to CR 20 '/z; approximately 1/4 mile west of CR 7. -
Parcel Number 1313 16 000010
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) February 17, 2004
U We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan
❑ yve have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
See attached letter.
Comments:
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a DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION
Weld County Administrative Offices
1555 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley,
WEBSITE: www.co.weld.co.us
Phone(970) 353-6100, Ext. 3540
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Fax(970) 304-6498
COLORADO
January 21, 2004
Mineral Reserves Inc./Lafarge West
Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for mining in the A (Agricultural)
Zone District.
USR-1455
There are no active or historical permits on record for this parcel.
1. A building permit shall be obtained prior to the construction of structures such as a scale,
office trailer and any other structure placed on the parcel including any sign. 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: 1997 Uniform
Building Code; 1998 International Mechanical Code; 1997 International Plumbing Code; 2002
National Electrical Code and Chapter 29 of the Weld County Code. Weld County intends to
adopt the 2003 International Building, Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fuel Gas Codes
on or about March 1, 2004.
4. Each building 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 and limitations and the separation of buildings of mixed
occupancy classifications shall be in accordance with the Building Cose. Setback and offset
distances shall be determined by the Zoning Ordinance.
Service,Teamwork,Integrity,Quality
Page 2.
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 within the
100-year flood plain whether the buildings are existing or new.
Please contact me for any further information regarding this project.
Sincerely,
Jeff Reif
Building Official
Service,Teamwork,Integrity,Quality
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Weld County Referral
• December 9, 2003
COLORADO
The Weld County Department of Planning Services e has a received the following Item for review:
Applicant Mineral Reserves Case Number US
R-1455 West 8 1455
Please ReplY Sy 4arltiafy a, 2004
Planner 'Hatch
Project Sits Spec* menrPlen and Special Review Permit for mining In the A
(Ag►ieultura Y1ct.
Legal Lot B of RE-3714; part of the NE4 of Section 16, T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld
County, Colorado,
Location North of and adjacent to CR 20 1/1; approximately 1/4 mile west of CR 7,
Parcel Number 1313 16 000010
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any co mmnts or consider relevant to this request would be appreciated, Please reply by the above listed date so thatwe 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) February 17, 2004
CI We have iewed the Cl We have reviewed the request and find nuest and find o conflict it ts with our interes not sts wtth our Comprehensive Plan
See attached letter.
Comments: 11
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Signature
Agency Date • (,/ d
*Weld County Planning Dept 01655 N. 17th Ave.Greeley, CO,81631 +(s7o)353.8100 ext.a540 $(070)304-6498 fax
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
Civic Center Complex/Longmont! CO 80501mar
(303) 651-8330/Fax#(303)651,8696 e?O 0$ S1a
E-mail: lonnmont,planning@pi.lorremont.cc uts
Web site: http://www,ci.lonon
emt co us
January 14th,2004
Ms. Jaqueline Hatch
Weld County Planning
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
RE; USR- 1455,Mineral Reserves Inc,/Lafarge West
Dear Jaqueline,
Thank you for sending the site specific development plan and special review permit application for the
Mineral Reserves Inc./Lafarge West property also referred to as the Duckworth property for comment.
The application proposes mining and reclamation activities on the 56,5 acre property.
Longmont comments refer specifically to the reclamation activities for this site following the mining
operation, The City of Longmont requests the owners reclaim this property,as a wildlife habitat buffer
utilizing a mixture of native grasses and plantings, and that the mined areas be reclaimed as wetlands
rather than typical ponds.These comments are based on the Weld County plan; Weld County Goals for
St, Vrain Open Lands, Longmont has purchased open space in the area and as part of the Longmont Open
Space and Trails Master Plan intends to preserve wildlife habitat, wetlands,agriculture and visual
corridors. To this extent the comments submitted by the City of Longmont request the applicant reclaim
the Duckworth property following mining operations as wetlands and wildlife habitat to complement the
wildlife areas along Boulder and St. Wain Creeks.
Again,thank you for the opportunity to comment. If yon have any questions
4619 or,email ry�micagerud 7a ci longrnont.co.us. please call me at 303.774-
Sin I SZ
RY ragerud
Senior Planner
Cc; Dan Wolford,Open Space&Trails Superintendent
Brad Schol, Planning Director
Phil Delvecchio, Community Development Director
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT O� LONGt
Parks and Open Space Division
Open Space and Trails is:
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747 Coffman Street
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Longmont, Colorado 80501
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Weld County Planning Department
GREELEY OFFICE
December 22, 2004 DEC 2 8 2004
RECEIVED
Ms. Jaqueline Hatch
Weld County Planning
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO. 80631
RE: USR-1455, Mineral Reserves Inc./LaFarge West
Dear Jaqueline,
On December 22, 2004 I had the opportunity to review revised development plans for the Mineral Reserves Inc. /
Lafarge West property also referred to as the Duckworth property.
On January 14,2004, Ryan Kragerud, Senior Planner for the City of Longmont had sent you comments referring to
this development. Ryan had mentioned the City's desire to see this property reclaimed to complement Weld
County's goals for the St. Vrain Open Lands to preserve wildlife habitat, wetland agriculture and visual corridors.
The City's hopes included additional wetland and wildlife habitat to complement the wildlife along Boulder and St
Vrain Creeks.
Revisions to the plan for the Duckworth property include undulating shoreline and planting of native vegetation
which help to provide a more diverse site for wildlife. Further discussion with LaFarge staff included discussion
about the side slopes of the reclaimed ponds. Eric Reckentine of Lafarge indicated that if additional overburden
was available side slopes would be increased and they would attempt to vary the depth of the ponds to include
shallow sections, such as in the Northeast corner of Lake 2. These revisions and discussions indicate a desire on
Lafarge's part to satisfy the goals of Weld County's for wildlife habitat diversity and preservation.
If you have any questions please call me at 303 774-4691 or e-mail me at dan.wolford@ci.lonqmont.cous.
Sincerely,
Daniel Wolord
Open Space and Trails Superintendent
Cc: Ryan Kragerud, Senior Planner, City of Longmont
Eric Reckentine, Land Manger, LaFarge
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MEMORANDUM
riot TO: JACQUELINE HATCH, PLANNING SERVICES
I FROM: CHARLOTTE DAVIS, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH .3
C. CT, MINERAL RESERVES INC. /LAFARGE WEST
DATE: 01/13/2004
COLORADO CC:
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a sand and gravel mining
operation. 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, if applicable.
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 of a Colorado Discharge Permit System
(CDPS) from the Water Quality Control Division (WQCD) of the Colorado
Department of Health and Environment for any proposed discharge into State
Waterways, Alternately, the applicant can provide evidence from the (WQCD)
that they are not subject to the 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.,
as amended.
3. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls
fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other potential
nuisance conditions.
4. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled on this site.
The facility shall be operated in accordance with the approved dust abatement
plan at all times.
5. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the
Residential Zone as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S., as amended.
6. Adequate handwashing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees.
7. 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.
8. Bottled water shall be utilized for drinking.
9. The applicant shall remove, handle, and stockpile overburden, soil, sand and
gravel from the facility area in a manner that will prevent nuisance conditions.
10.Any required Storm Water Discharge Permit shall be maintained in compliance
with the Water Quality Control Division of the Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment
11.The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the
Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology.
12.The operation shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
13.The operation shall comply with the Mine Safety and Health Act (MSHA).
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Jacqueline Hatch
From. Charlotte Davis
.. Tuesday, March 08, 2005 9:26 AM
To: Jacqueline Hatch
Subject: RE: USR-1455
Jacqueline, Sorry I am swamped.
Please Development Standard (Memo dated 1-13-05) # 5 re: noise. Instead of Residential it should be Industrial. Thanks for the
reminder. Char
From: Jacqueline Hatch
Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 9:13 AM
To: Charlotte Davis
Subject: USR-1455
Char,
Don't forget... a memo stating that the noise standard should be industrial not residential..
THANKS!!
03/08/2005
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1111 H STREET, P.O. BOX 758
L 1 GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
I WEBSITE: WWW.CO.WELD.CO.US
PHONE C (970) 356-4000, EXT. 3750 FAX: (970) 304-6497
COLORADO
March 9, 2004
Suzanne Janzen
Land Specialist
LaFarge West, Inc.
1400 West 64th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
Dear Ms. Janzen:
This is in response to your letter dated February 12, 2004, and the detailed site view drawing of
the Duckworth Pit proposed conveyor crossing for WCR 20%2.
I have circulated the letter and drawing. There were two items that need to be addressed.
1. Our staff needs a better drawing of the conveyor system other than one view.
2. The towers that support the lattice conveyor crossing need to be located outside the
future right-of-way set back.
This portion of WCR 20'/ is designated in the 1-25 Mixed Use Development and is a four-lane
minor arterial road, which requires a 100-foot right-of-way at full build out. There is presently a
60-foot right-of-way.
Please resubmit your engineering drawings of the conveyor crossing with multiple views and
dimensions showing all structures located outside of the future-of-way. The drawings will again
be reviewed for approval.
Sincerely,
begat Ateel
Donald Carroll
Engineering Administrator
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Weld County Referral
' December 9, 2003
COLORADO DEC 1 1 2003 •
WELD COUiN1Y
PUQ' 'C lr ipq"S DEPT
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Mineral Reserves Case Number USR-1455
Inc./Lafarge West
Please Reply By January 9, 2004 Planner Jacqueline Hatch
Project Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for mining in the A
(Agricultural)Zone District.
Legal Lot B of RE-3714; part of the NE4 of Section 16, T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld
County, Colorado.
Location North of and adjacent to CR 20 '/2; approximately 1/4 mile west of CR 7.
Parcel Number 1313 16 000010
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) February 17, 2004
❑ 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 /, (1w��� Date ( — 9 L
Agency C(.1.// /t, A,aD
+Weld County Planning Dept. 4'1555 N. 17th Ave.Greeley,CO. 80631 ❖(970)353-6100 ext.3540 +(970)304-6498 fax
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GREELEY OFFICE
MEMORANDUM JAN 14 2004
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RECEIVED
I 1 TO: Jacqueline Hatch, Planner DATE: 1/14/2004
111 ■ O FROM: Donald Carroll, Engineering Administrator f4ce D
C• SUBJECT: USR-1455, Minerals Reserves Inc./Lafarge West
COLORADO
The Weld County Public Works Department has reviewed this proposal; the project falls primarily under the Use
by Review Standards, Weld County Code, Chapter 23, Article II, Division 4, and Section 23. Our comments and
requirements are as follows:
COMMENTS:
WCR 20.5 is designated in the 1-25 Mixed Use Development are structural plan map 2.2, Structural
Transportation Network as a four lane minor arterial road, which requires a 100-foot right-of-way at full build out.
There is presently a 60-foot right-of-way. The road is maintained by Weld County. Pursuant to the definition of
SETBACK in the Weld County Code, Chapter 23, Article III, Section 23-3-50, the required setback is measured
from the future right-of-way line.
LaFarge group along with multiple haulers has existing improvements agreement in place for the designated
',au' routes in the Wren area including WCR 20.5.
The Mineral Reserves, Inc. site will utilize conveyors to move material from the site across WCR 20.5 to the
existing cottonwood processing facility. There will be no direct hauling from this location.
REQUIREMENTS:
Maintenance Improvements Agreement: LaFarge shall adhere to the existing maintenance and Improvements
Agreement associated with the processing cottonwood pit M-1988-042, as there is no direct hauling identified or
associated with this pit. All material will be moved by conveyor to the opposite side of the road for processing and
dispersal.
Future Right-of-Way: The applicant should reserve an additional 20 feet of property parallel to WCR 20.5 for
future build out. From that point, the typical setback in an agricultural zone is 20 feet. No mining should occur
within 70 feet of the center line of WCR 20.5.
Conveyor Crossing: Weld County Public Works is requiring a detailed drawing to be submitted for review and
approval of the conveyor crossing of WCR 20.5.
The applicant shall be totally responsible for keeping this crossing area free of gravel, spillage, vandalism, etc.
Please contact the Weld County Public Works to acquire a utility right-of-way crossing permit prior to installation.
Jacqueline Hatch
'ISR-1455, Minerals Reserves Inc./Lafarge West
age 2
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.
All future right-of-way and setbacks shall be placed on the plat drawing and identified.
Access: No additional accesses should be required. Utilize the existing access to the property. There will be no
staging or parking vehicles on WCR 20.5. Utilize on site parking for employees and equipment.
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Dear Mr. Carroll,
Lafarge West,Inc. is in the process of permitting a sand and gravel mining operation in Weld
County,USR-1455. This letter is in response to your comments about the operation, received by
the Weld County Planning Department January 14,2004.
Lafarge West, Inc.is aware of the future 100-foot right-of-way for WCR 20 '/ full build out.
This right-of-way has been taken into consideration for both our Recorded Exemption(RE-3714)
and mine plan. Lafarge will maintain a minimum mine offset of 70 feet from the center line of
WCR.20 '/2.
As there is no direct hauling associated with the Duckworth Pit, Lafarge will adhere to the
existing maintenance and Improvements Agreement associated with the Cottonwood Pit(M-
1988-042). All material will be transported via conveyor to the Cottonwood Pit,therefore,
Lafarge is requesting from Weld County Public Works a utility right-of-way crossing for the
conveyor. A detailed side-view drawing of our proposed conveyor is enclosed for your review.
A CPDS Permit has been authorized for the proposed project, ensuring the process water and
stormwater discharges associated with the sand and gravel operation will be properly maintained.
A copy of this permit is available for review at your request.
Lafarge West,Inc.respectfully requests an additional access from WCR 20,5 on the east side of
Idaho Creek, to eliminate the current necessity of using WCR 7 to access our eastern mine phase.
We cannot access the eastern portion from the current residential or agricultural access on WCR
20.5 due to Idaho Creek. Several ditch companies use Idaho Creek through this property,and
reaching agreement with each of them for a low-water crossing can be, at best, difficult. Lafarge
is working with the ditch companies and the Corps of Engineers for the crossing,but would like
to obtain a definite access.
Lafarge will not stage nor park vehicles on WCR 20'/z . All employees and equipment will use
parking located on-site.
LAFARGE NORTH AMERICA INC. —Lafarge Construction Materials
1400 West 64m Avenue,Denver,Colorado 80221
Telephone:(303)657-4000 Facsimile:(303)657-4037
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I hope this letter adequately addresses your concerns regarding this project. If you need
additional information,please do not hesitate to contact me at 303-657-4421. I appreciate your
assistance with these matters, and look forward to working with you in the future.
Best Regards,
Suzanne
Land Specialist
Lafarge West, Inc.
(303) 657-4421
(303)657-4037 fax
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RECEIVED December 9, 2003
� DEC 15 2003
• Colorado Water Conservation Board
COLORADO
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Mineral Reserves Case Number USR-1455
Inc./Lafarge West
Please Reply By January 9, 2004 Planner Jacqueline Hatch
Project Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for mining in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District.
Legal Lot B of RE-3714; part of the NE4 of Section 16, T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld
County, Colorado.
Location North of and adjacent to CR 20 %; approximately 1/4 mile west of CR 7.
Parcel Number 1313 16 000010
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) February 17, 2004
❑ 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:
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Signature Date
Agency
+Weld County Planning Dept. +1555 N. 17th Ave. Greeley,CO. 80631 3(970)353-6100 ext.3540 +(970)304-6498 fax
STATE OF COLORADO
Colorado Water Conservation Board Weld County Planning 0ep3r mt t„ Pogt C°Nse.Ry
GREELEY OFFICE
Department of Natural Resources qq z
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Denver,Colorado 80203 JAN 2 2' 2004 nr�, o� *-•„r� S zno�
Phone:(303)866-3441
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Bill Owens
GovernorJanuary 9, 2004
Russell George
Executive Director
Jacqueline Hatch
Weld County Department of Planning Services Rod Kuharich
1555 N. 17th Ave. CWCB Director
Greeley, CO 80631 Dan McAuliffe
Deputy Director
Thank you for your letter dated December 9, 2003 regarding the proposed gravel mining operation
by Mineral Reserves Inc./Lafarge West. Weld County participates in the National Flood Insurance
Program, and Community Panel No. 080266 0850 C identifies the Special Flood Hazard Areas
(SFHA) affected by the project.
The project takes place within the SFHA created by Idaho Creek and Boulder Creek as shown on the
attached Flood Insurance Rate Map. No base flood elevations are given, and no floodway is
delineated for this reach. The applicant is reminded that ANY work performed in an SFHA requires
the issuance of a Floodplain Development Permit (FDP). This may require certain conditions
according to local ordinances. An FDP should be obtained from the Weld County prior to the
beginning of construction.
Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this review. In the future, please address all
correspondence directly to me in order to expedite the response. If you have any questions, feel free
to call me at 303-866-4805.
Sincerely, 411tel
Kevin Houck, P.E.
Community Assistance Program Coordinator
Attachment: Weld County, Flood Insurance Rate Map
Colorado Water Conservation Board
Flood Protection•Water Supply Planning and Finance•Stream and Lake Protection
Water Supply Protection•Conservation and Drought Planning
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