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Home My WebLink About20050627.tiff DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES 918 10'^ Street, Greeley, CO 80631 Phone (970) 353-6100, Ext. 3540, Fax (970)304-6498 AMENDED USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICATION Application Fee Paid Receipt# Date Recording Fee Paid Receipt# Date Application Reviewed by: TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT: (Please print or type, except for necessary signature) LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT AREA: A tract of land in the NW4 of the NE4 and the NE4 SE4 and the E2 NE4 all in Section 30, T3N, R67W of the 6`" P.M., Weld County, Colorado. PARCEL NUMBERS: 120930000015 & 120930000034 Section 30_, T3N, R67W-Total Acreage 123+/-_ Zone District A Overlay Zone N/A Property Address (if available): 6828 Highway 66, Longmont, CO 80501 Proposed Use: Aurora Organic Dairy and Milk Processing Facility PROPERTY OWNERS OF AREA PROPOSED FOR THE SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT Name: Aurora Organic Dairy Address: 6788 Highway 66 City/State/Zip: Longmont, CO 80504 Telephone: 720-222-0292 APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT(if different than above) Name: Thomas Haren, Sharyn Frazer-AGPROfessionals, LLC Address: 4311 Highway 66, Suite 4 City/State/Zip: Longmont, CO 80504 Telephone: 970-535-9318 Telephone: 303-746-0984 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES USE ONLY Case# Floodplain: ❑ Yes O No Geologic Hazard: O Yes O No I hereby state that all statements and plans submitted with the application are true and correct to the best o cs..1y,AI knowled . igignature: wner or Authorized Agent Date Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent Date EXHIBIT 2005-0627 4311 Highway 66, Suite 4 Longmont, CO 80504 Office (970) 535-9318 Fax: (970) 535-9854 AGPROfessionals, LLC October 27, 2003 To Whom it May Concern: I have contracted with AGPROfessionals, LLC, to process all work related to an Amended Use by Special Review application to be filed in Weld County. AGPROfessionals, LLC, is authorized to represent Aurora Organic Dairy throughout this process. Sincerely, ocs, SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE AURORA DAIRY CORPORATION I, Donna Getman, hereby certify the following: 1. I am the duly elected Secretary of Aurora Dairy Corporation, a Colorado corporation(the "Corporation"). 2. The following resolution was unanimously adopted at the Quarterly Board Meeting of the directors of the Corporation, which meeting was duly noticed and properly held on September 17, 2004. Marcus B. Peperzak is the elected Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Jay Wilson is the elected Sr. Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Donna Getman is the elected Corporate Secretary. Each of the corporation's officers shall serve until their successor is duly elected and qualified. 3. The foregoing resolution remains in full force and effect and has not be repealed, replaced or modified. 4. Jay Wilson, Sr. Vice President and Chief Operating Officer is authorized to sign and transact business for said the Corporation. Dated: September 17, 2004. Donna Getman // AURORA ORGANIC DAIRY-COLORADO AMENDED USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE The following questions are to be answered and submitted as part of the USR application. If a question does not pertain to your use, please respond with "not applicable", with an explanation as to why the question is not applicable. 1. Explain, in detail, the proposed use of the property. The existing use of the property consists of a 28,803 square foot Milk Processing Facility with a future expansion of 19,000 square feet. The additional related proposed use is for a 1700 head dairy operation for the production of milk. The use of the property will include associated activities for dairy production, feeding and care of livestock, receiving and processing of feed(s), receiving and processing of Aurora Dairy milk and shipping of product off-site. The plant and dairy are on sewer and will include an on-site wastewater pretreatment facility 2. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter 22. The use is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 22, Ordinance 2002-6, effective October 7, 2002. Conserving agricultural land for agricultural purposes that foster the economic health and continuance of agriculture satisfies section 22-2-60, Agricultural Goals and Policies. The proposed site is not located within a geologic hazard zone or airport overlay zone. The property use is necessary in Weld County to preserve the agricultural economic base historically attributed to the area. The proposed use provides approximately 37 agriculture jobs for Weld County residents. Aurora Organic Dairy has paid construction costs in the amount of $18,000,000 for this project. Gross sales are predicted at$25,000,000, with an annual payroll of $1.2 million. 3. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter 23 and the zone district in which it is located. This proposal meets the intent of the agricultural zone district where the site is located. A livestock confinement operation exceeding four (4)animal units is permitted in the A(Agricultural) zone district as a Use-by-Special Review. The milk processing facility is considered a Use by Right in the A(Agricultural)zone district. Public health safety and welfare are protected through adherence to applicable county, state and federal regulations and requirements. 4. What types of uses surround the site? Explain how the proposed use is consistent and compatible with surrounding land uses. Primarily, farming and animal feeding surround the site. Gravel mining is located to the southwest. A rural subdivision in the town of Mead is located to the northwest of this site. A dairy currently exists to the east. This site was previously permitted as an 8000 head feedlot. Farmground surrounds the remainder of the property. 5. Describe, in detail, the following: a. How many people will use this site? Approximately 37 employees plus the owners and managers, vendors, veterinarians and nutritionists, consultants etc. will use this site. b. How many employees are proposed to be employed at this site? Approximately 37 employees in three shifts. c. What are the hours of operation? The facility will operate feeding and milking operations 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Equipment operation, trucks, farming activities and maintenance activities other than emergencies will occur primarily during daylight hours. d. What type and how many structures will be erected (built)on this site? Existing primary structures are the 28,803 square foot processing facility with a planned future expansion capability of 19,000 square feet. Additional structures will consist of a 21,000 square foot milk parlor, five pens plus a maternity pen and a pen in the receiving area for a total of seven pens, stormwater containment ponds as required by state regulations. This application omits some of the previously approved pens in lieu of pasture area as required under the Organic Farming Guidelines. e. What type and how many animals, if any, will be on this site? A maximum of 1,250 milking cows are proposed for this site with approximately 450 head consisting of replacement heifers, dry cows, etc. f. What kind (type, size, weight) of vehicles will access this site and how often? Typical vehicles accessing this site include off-site Aurora Organic Milk Trucks, feed and hay delivery trucks and semi-tractors and trailers, employee and owner vehicles, animal product vendors, and ag-related equipment. Semi-Tractor Feed Trucks 7/wk Semi-Tractor Livestock Trucks 1/wk Semi-tractor Commodity Trucks 3/wk Semi-Tractor Packaged Milk Trucks 42/wk Semi-Supplies 3/wk Subtotal 53/wk Less Current Semi-Bulk Milk Trucks 35 per week from current Aurora Dairy. The neighboring dairy will send 35 trucks per week on a private road owned by the applicant. There will be no significant net new impact to State Highway 66. Total Additional 18/wk or less than 3 per day Should the expansion of the Milk Processing Facility and construction of the Milk Parlor occur, an additional 20 Semi-Tractor Packaged Milk Trucks would access the facility. g. Who will provide fire protection to the site? Mountain View Fire Protection District h. What is the water source on the property? (Both domestic and irrigation). One 2"tap and one 1-1/2"tap(Taps 621 &2083) Little Thompson Water District. 110 acre-feet of water is available from Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. i. What is the sewage disposal system on the property? (Existing and proposed). Septic Permit Number G19710588, attached, provides sewage disposal to the existing residence on-site. St. Vrain Sanitation District's Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit is included in this application for wastewater from the plant employees and the dairy. j. If storage or warehousing is proposed,what type of items will be stored? Storage and warehousing are not proposed as the primary use of this site. Feedstuffs, livestock bedding, manure, compost, equipment parts and supplies typical of farming activities are stored on site. Product is made and shipped the same day. Product is staged in the cold storage area until a full truckload is assembled for same day shipment. 6. Explain the proposed landscaping for the site. The landscaping shall be separately submitted as a landscape plan map as part of the application submittal. A large portion of the site will be cultivated into pasture-land as required under the Organic Farming guidelines. Hay will be stockpiled on the north area as a buffer from Highway 66. Trees are proposed adjacent to State Highway 66. The trees are for screening and dust control. The site has been designed using on-site topography to minimize the view and impact to surrounding areas. 7. Explain any proposed reclamation procedures when termination of the Use by Special Review activity occurs. Reclamation procedures include compliance with the Colorado Confined Animal Feeding Control Regulations to manage solid manure and stormwater runoff until all material is adequately removed. Should the facility be permanently discontinued for use as a dairy or related processing facility, it would be marketed under applicable county planning and zoning regulations to its greatest and best use. 8. Explain how the storm water drainage will be handled on the site. Stormwater will be captured and evaporated on-site in containment ponds located on the south side of the property, land applied to farmground or pasture or disposed through pre-treatment facility to the St. Vrain Sanitary Sewer. Stormwater will be managed according to the Colorado Confined Animal Feeding Control Regulations. 9. Explain how long it will take to construct this site and when construction and landscaping is scheduled to begin. The main part of the milk processing facility is constructed and operational. The proposed addition to the Milk Processing Facility and new construction on the milk parlor and pens will be ongoing based on market conditions. 10. 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Fory oselea -ii- , - . t . mou o-kn P1ctanS Facet .71 .1-, •, Cred*-i- Sek-VNCeS 0 co Permit No. 0104 Page I INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT SVSD, 11307 Business Park Circle,Firestone, CO 80504 PERMIT NO. 0104 EFFECTIVE DATE: November 3, 2004 Name: Aurora Organic Dairy Address: 6788 State Highway 66 Platteville, CO 80651 Location of Discharge: 6788 State Highway 66 In compliance with the provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the Colorado Water Quality Control Act, and Section 13 of the SVSD Rules&Regulations, Aurora Organic Dairy(Permittee) is authorized to discharge from its facility located at 6788 State Highway 66 to the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) of the SVSD, Firestone, Colorado, in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements and other conditions set forth herein. This Permit shall become effective on November 3, 2004, for two (2) months, and subject to payment of annual fees and compliance with all conditions, the Permit shall continue and expire on January 5, 2005. The Permit is subject to change during the Permit period as allowed by the SVSD Rules and Regulations and Federal regulations contained in 40 CFR 403 as the same may be amended from time to time. The current annual Permit fee is five hundred dollars ($500.00). The first year Permit fee must be paid prior to the effective date of this Permit. Failure of the Permittee to pay annual fees shall void this Permit. SVSD Board of Directors' action may change permit fees during the implementation term of this Permit. unless sooner revoked, suspended,or modified. This permit may not be sold, traded, transferred, assigned, or sublet, unless written permission is granted by the district prior to the effective date of said sell,trade,transfer, assignment or sublet. IP D:\Documents and Settings\rob fleck\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK 17E\Aurora Dairy Permit 20041.doc Permit No. 0104 Page 2 SVSD James Steven Beck District Manager ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY THE PERMITTEE: BY: Rte. Jsr ,, ITS: LOU TITLE ( / DATE: pro✓Prrl Jev V (90O5 SECTION A: EFFLUENT LB/MATIONS AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS SECTION B: MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS SECTION C: MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS A. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. Description of Outfalls Outfall Description 001 Outfall 001 at 6788 State Highway 66 is the monitoring station for the pretreatment system and it is located on the pretreatment system's discharge line to the sanitary sewer. This point is located immediately downstream of the pretreatment system. The Global Positioning System (GPS)Coordinates for Outfall 001 are: Northing: 40° 12 01 West: 104 55 37 IP D:\Documents and Settings\rob fleekthocal Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLKI 7E\Aurora Dairy Permit 2004 l.doc Permit No. 0104 Page 3 2. Specific Effluent Limitations Effective immediately the quality of effluent discharged from Outfall 001 shall, as a minimum, meet the limitations as set forth below: Effluent Concentration (in mg/L) SVSD Local Limits Maximum One Day Grab Composite Parameter Sample a/ Sample b/ Arsenic,total (As) 0.6300 Cadmium, total (Cd) 0.1100 Chromium,total (Ch) 3.0000 Copper, total(Cu) 3.3800 Lead, total (Pb) 0.6900 Mercury,total (Hg) 0.0007 Molybdenum,total (Mb) 0.5200 Nickel, total (Ni) 3.9800 Oil&Grease (FOG) 100.0 Silver, total (Ag) 0.4300 Selenium,total (Se) 0.2800 Zinc, total (Zn) 2.6100 pH, Units 6.0>&<9.0 BOD 300 TSS 300 a/ "Grab sample" shall mean a sample which is taken from a waste stream on a one-time basis with no regard to the flow or time. b/ "Composite sample" shall mean a representative flow- proportioned or time-proportioned sample collected within a twenty-four (24) hour period composed of a minimum of four(4) individual samples collected at equally spaced intervals and combined according to flow or time. 3. Prohibited Discharges-Applicable to All Discharges a. No person shall contribute or cause to be contributed, directly or indirectly, into the wastewater collection and treatment system any pollutant or wastewater which will interfere with the operation or IT'D:\Documents and Settings\rob fleck\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK 17ElAurora Dairy Permit 20041.doc Permit No. 0104 Page 4 performance of the wastewater collection system or Wastewater Treatment Facility. The following substances are expressly prohibited to be discharged to the wastewater collection system and treatment system by any person or entity. 1. Explosives or flammable wastes, liquid, solids or gases, which by reason of their nature or quantity, are, or may be, sufficient either alone or by interaction with other substances to cause fire or explosion or be injurious in any other way to the wastewater collection and treatment systems. At no time shall two (2) successive readings of any explosion hazard meter, at the point of discharge into the system be more than five percent (5%) nor any single reading over ten percent(10%)of the lower explosive limit of the meter, nor shall any wastestream at point of discharge have a closed cup flashpoint of less than one hundred forty degrees Fahrenheit (140°F) using the test methods specified in the Code of Federal Regulations,Title 40, Part 261.21. 2. Solids which may,by reason of their quantity,cause or may cause obstruction to the flow in a sanitary sewer or other interference with the operation of the Wastewater Treatment Facility or service connection. 3. Corrosive wastewater, which shall include wastewater having a pH less than 6.0, or a pH more than 9.0 or wastewater having any other corrosive property capable of causing damage or hazard to structures, equipment, or personnel of the wastewater collection and treatment system. 4. Toxic wastewater, which shall include any wastewater containing toxic pollutants in sufficient quantity, either singly or by interaction with any wastewater treatment process, to constitute a hazard to humans or animals, to create a toxic effect in the receiving waters of the Wastewater Treatment Facility, to contaminate the sludge of any wastewater collection or treatment system, or to exceed the limitation set forth in a categorical pretreatment standard. 5. Untreatable substances, which shall include any substance which may cause the Wastewater Treatment Facility's effluent or any other product of the treatment facility to be unsuitable for reclamation and reuse or to interfere with the process of pursuing a reuse and reclamation program. IP D:\Documents and Settings\mb fleck\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLKI7EAurora Dairy Permit 20041.doc Permit No. 0104 Page 5 6. Other prohibited discharges as defined in Section 13 of the SVSD Rules &Regulations b. Except as allowed by this permit, the Permittee must comply with the SVSD's prohibitive discharge standards as specified in Section 13 of the Rules and Regulations. 4. Best Management Practice Plan (BMMP) Within ninety (90) days of the effective date of this permit, the Permittee shall update or modify the existing Best Management Practice Plan for control of hazardous materials and for the control of accidental spills; or, provide a statement certifying the existing Best Management Practice Plan is consistent with current operations and requirements of this permit. This statement may only be submitted if the Permittee has submitted an updated Best Management Practice Plan within the one(1) year from the effective date of this permit. A Best Management Practice Plan shall include, as a minimum,the following: a. Brief Facility Description to include: 1. Industrial user name 2. Location address 3. Correspondence address 4. Contact name(s), title(s) and telephone number(s) 5. Year the industry was established on site 6. Number of employees per shift 7. Facility size(square footage - office and processing) 8. Summary of major process 9. Production level 10. Average discharge flow 11. Wastewater treatment system 12. Any other information relevant to this operation b. A description of discharge practices, including non-routine batch discharges. c. Waste disposal methods used in lieu of discharges to the wastewater collection system. 1. Specify actual toxic organic compound(s), method of disposal, in lieu of discharge, such as reclamation, recycling, contract hauling and/or incineration. IP D:\Documents and Settings\rob fleck\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK 17EWurora Dairy Permit 20041.doc Permit No. 0104 Page 6 2. Procedures ensuring the prohibiting of spillage or leakage into a waste stream. d. A complete inventory with identities and quantities of stored chemicals including trade name products, toxic and hazardous pollutants. e. Adverse effect (or potential effect) per each product listed in the chemical inventory. Include MSDS's, or MERCK INDEX or other chemical dictionary description of each chemical and its effects. f. History of leaks and spills (date, time, what spilled/leaked, how much spilled/leaked, location, action taken for clean up disposal and prevention). g. Mandatory Procedures to be followed for immediately notifying the SVSD concerning any accidental slug or any discharge considered a violation, including prohibited discharges under 40 CFR 403.5(b) and Section 13 of the SVSD Rules &Regulations 1. Immediate verbal notification (Attachment B) 2. Follow-up written notification within five (5) days which shall include: a. a description and cause of the noncompliance b. exact times and dates of noncompliance c. actions taken to prevent the recurrence of the noncompliance h. Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Plan/Procedures. These procedures ensure that regulated toxic organics do not spill or leak into waste streams, floor drains, non-contact cooling waters, groundwater or surface waters. 1. Control and counter-measures (e.g., prediction of direction and quantity of spill or discharge) 2. Procedures to prevent impact from accidental spills, including: a. inspection and maintenance of storage areas b. handling and transfer of materials c. loading and unloading operations d. control of plant-site runoff e. building of containment structures or equipment f. emergency response measures and equipment for containing toxic organic pollutants including solvents IP D:\Documents and Settings'rob fleck\ nral Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK I7E\Aurora Dairy Permit 20041.doc Permit No. 0104 Page 7 i. Employee Training, including: 1. Notification Procedures 2. Spill Cleanup Procedures 3. Reporting Procedures j. Preventative maintenance and equipment inspections k. Housekeeping procedures 1. Security procedures and protocols m. Certification of Best Management Practice Plan (BMPP). This certification statement has been attached to your permit. The certification statement must be signed and included in your BMPP (See Attachment A). 5. Row Metering,and Sampling Station a. The Permittee shall provide free access to and maintain the monitoring locations at Outfall 001 and the End-of-Process such that a sample of the effluent can be obtained just prior to joining the SVSD's wastewater collection system and such that a composite sampler may be installed and secured at any time convenient to the SVSD. b. The Permittee shall provide adequate means for the SVSD to monitor the discharge flow continuously via wireless radio. 6. Flow Meter and pH Meter Calibrations a. Flow meter calibrations shall be performed semi-annually at a minimum, and records maintained related to each calibration. b. pH meter calibrations shall be performed and records maintained related to each calibration. Frequency of calibration shall comply with the manufacturer recommendations but with a frequency of not less than weekly. 7. Implementation Responsibilities All costs, maintenance, and operation necessary to meet the requirements of this permit shall be the responsibility of the Pemuttee. EP D:\Documents and Settings\rob fleck\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLKI7E\Aurora Dairy Permit 20041.doc Permit No. 0104 Page 8 B. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 1. Hazardous Waste Notification a. The Permittee shall notify the SVSD's Industrial Pretreatment Program, the EPA Regional Waste Management Division, and the State Hazardous Waste Management Division in writing of all discharges of hazardous waste to the sewer, if such discharges exceed fifteen (15) kilograms in any calendar month. Such notification must include the name of the hazardous waste as set forth in 40 CFR, Part 261, the EPA hazardous waste number, and the type of discharge (continuous, batch, or other). b. If the Permittee discharges more than one hundred (100) kilograms of hazardous waste per calendar month to the sewer, the notification shall also contain the following: 1. An identification of the hazardous constituents contained in the waste. 2. An estimation of the mass and concentration of such constituents in the wastestream discharged during the previous calendar month. 3. An estimation of the mass of constituents in the wastestream expected to be discharged. c. Any notification under this section needs to be submitted only once for each hazardous waste discharged. However, notifications of changed discharges must be submitted under Section C.8 of this permit. Any notification made under this section must include a certification signed by the authorized company representative stating that the Permittee has a program in place to reduce the volume and toxicity of hazardous waste generated to the degree it has determined to be economically practical. 2. Discharge Monitoring In order to obtain an indication of the probable compliance or non-compliance with the effluent limitations specified herein, the Permittee shall monitor discharge from Outfall 001 for the following effluent parameters at the corresponding required frequencies: Effluent Parameter Measured Frequency Sample Type a. Flow Continuous Recorder d/ IP D:\Documents and Settings\rob fleck\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLKI7E\Aurora Dairy Permit 20041.doc Permit No. 0104 Page 9 ..--- b. PH Daily Grab a/ c. Arsenic, total (As) Monthly Composite b/ d. Cadmium, total (Cd) Monthly Composite b/ e. Chromium, total (Ch) Monthly Composite b/ f. Copper, total (Cu) Monthly Composite b/ g. Lead, total (Pb) Monthly Composite b/ h. Mercury, total (Hg) Monthly Composite b/ i. Molybdenum, total(Mb) Monthly Composite b/ j. Nickel, total (Ni) Monthly Composite b/ k. Selenium, total (Se) Monthly Composite b/ 1. Silver, total (Ag) Monthly Composite b/ m. Zinc, total (Zn) Monthly Composite b/ n. Oil and Grease (FOG) Once/Quarter Grab a/ o. BOD 2 x/Week c/ Composite b/ p. COD 2 x/Week c/ Composite b/ q. TSS 2 x/Week c/ Composite b/ r. Ammonia NH3 2 x/Week c/ Grab a/ s. Temperature (F°) Daily Grab a/ a/ "Grab sample" shall mean a sample which is taken from a waste stream on a one-time basis with no regard to the flow or time. b/ "Composite sample" shall mean a representative flow- proportioned or time-proportioned sample collected within a twenty-four hour period composed of a minimum of four individual samples collected at equally spaced intervals and combined according to flow or time. c/ Samples to be tested on Tuesday&Thursday. d/ Totalizer 3. Reporting The Permittee shall demonstrate continued compliance with the limitations of this permit by submitting the following data every one (1) month as outlined in this permit: a. A statement as to Aurora Organic Dairy compliance with its Best Management Practices Plan (see Attachment A); and b. A Discharge Monitoring Report Form (see Attachment C) summarizing the monitoring results from the previous reporting period. IP D:\D.rumentss and Settingstrob fleck Local Settings\Temporary Internet Fles\OLK 17E\Aurora Dairy Permit 2004I.doc Permit No. 0104 Page 10 c. Additionally BOD, COD, TSS, NH3, pH, and Flow must be reported by phone, fax or email using the emergency list provided in this permit (see Attachment B) within forty eight 48 hours of receiving them. Reports shall be postmarked or delivered to the SVSD not later than twenty eight(28)days following the previous month: Signed copies of these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address: SVSD 11307 Business Park Circle Firestone, CO 80504 Attn: Rob Fleck 4. Recording of Parameters below Detection Limits It is the responsibility of the Permittee to insure that the detection limit of all analyses be below the permitted limits specified in this permit. The Permittee must also insure the following: a. All effluent parameters specified in this permit be reported as a numerical value; and b. Non-detectable parameters be reported as either less than the minimum detection limit (MDL) or practical quantitation limit (PQL), whichever the laboratory has as the reporting limit. 5. Recording of Results For each measurement, calibration, or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit,the Permittee shall maintain a record of the following information: a. The type,exact place,date, and time of measurement or sample b. The individual(s)who performed the sampling or measurement c. The date(s) on which analyses were performed d. The laboratory that performed the analyses e. The analytical techniques or methods used f. The results of all analyses and measurements IP D:\Documents and Settings\rob flecIALocal Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLKI 7E\Aurora Dairy Permit 20041.doc Permit No. 0104 Page 11 r 6. Test Procedures Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to regulations published pursuant to analytical methods cited in 40 CFR Part 136 and Section 304(h)of the Federal Clean Water Act. 7. Additional Monitoring by Permittee If the Permittee, using the approved analytical methods, monitors any parameter listed in this permit or regulated by SVSD more frequently than required by this permit, then the results of such monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the values required in the Discharge Monitoring Report Form or other forms as required by the District Engineer. Such increased frequency shall also be indicated. C. MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS 1. Duty to Comply The Permittee must comply with any and all conditions of this permit. The failure to comply with any term and/or condition of this permit, SVSD Rules and Regulations and/or the discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit at a level in excess of the maximum allowable shall constitute a violation of the permit. 2. Accidental Discharge In the case of an accidental discharge, it is the responsibility of the Permittee to immediately notify the SVSD Personnel as indicated on the Emergency Contact Numbers list (Attachment B) of the incident. At a minimum, the notification shall include location of discharge, type of waste, concentration and volume, and corrective actions taken. 3. Violations Failure to comply in any respect with the terms of this permit may result in Penalties as specified in Section 13 of the SVSD Rules and Regulations and Penalties for noncompliance are substantial. The Permittee is required to be familiar with all-applicable laws and regulations. These penalties are subject to revision by SVSD Board of directors. Significant noncompliance is defined in the SVSD Rules and Regulations and 40 CFR 403 as: IP D:\Documents and Settings\rob fleck\J neat Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK I7E\Aurora Dairy Permit 20041.doc Permit No. 0104 Page 12 a. Any violation, or group of violations, that the District Manager or his designee determines will adversely affect the operation or implementation of the pretreatment program; b. Non-domestic discharges found in Pretreatment Standard (40 CFR 403.5) developed pursuant to Section 307 of the Federal Clean Water Act; which cause pass-through, interference or endangerment to the District's collection or treatment works, either alone or in combination with other discharges; c. Failure to meet, within ninety (90) days of the scheduled dates, compliance deadlines or compliance reports; d. Failure to submit all other reports required by the District Manager or his designee within thirty(30) days from the due date; e. Failure to report noncompliance; and f. The discharge of any pollutant that has caused imminent endangerment to human health or welfare, to the environment, or resulted in the Districts exercise of emergency authority under 40 CFR 403.8(0 (1) (vi) (B). Significant noncompliance shall subject the Permittee to enforcement actions and penalties as provided in the SVSD Rules and Regulations and the General Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New Sources of Pollution (40 CFR 403). 4. Noncompliance Notification If, for any reason, including accidental discharges, the Permittee does not comply with any effluent limitations specified in this permit, the Permittee shall: a. Notify the SVSD personnel according to the Emergency Contact List within Twenty Four(24) hours of becoming aware of the violation. b. The Permittee shall repeat the sampling and analysis and submit the results of the repeat analysis to the SVSD within thirty (30) days after becoming aware of the violation. c. Submit to the SVSD, in writing, the following information within five(5) working days of becoming aware of such conditions: 1. A description and cause of the noncompliance 2. Exact times and dates of noncompliance 3. Actions taken to prevent the recurrence of the noncompliance IP D:1Documents and Settingslrob fleekiLocal Settings\Temporary Internet FIes1OLK1761Aurora Dairy Permit 2004 I.doc Permit No. 0104 Page 13 5. Notice to Permittee Employees The Permittee shall insure that all employees, who may cause or suffer accidental or other non-complying discharge to occur, are advised of the emergency notification procedure. At a minimum, a notice shall be permanently posted on the Permittee's bulletin board and other prominent places advising employees to call in the event of an accidental discharge. Other prominent places include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Sinks and janitorial areas b. Chemical storage and handling areas c. Process areas d. Waste storage areas 6. Facilities Operation The Permittee shall at all times maintain, in good working order, and operate as efficiently as possible, all control facilities or systems installed or used by the Permittee to achieve compliance with the terms and conditions of the permit. 7. Bypass Bypass of treatment facilities is prohibited, unless the Permittee complies with the provisions of 40 CFR Section 403.17. 8. Removed Substances Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or control of wastewater shall be disposed of in a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering the sewer system. The Permittee is responsible to assure its compliance with any requirements regarding the generation, treatment, storage, and/or disposal of "HAZARDOUS WASTE" as defined under the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. 9. Change in Discharge and/or Process Modification The Permittee shall report to the SVSD's Industrial Pretreatment Program, in writing, any anticipated change in the following prior to mailing such changes: a. Any additions or modifications to the pretreatment system D:Documents and Settings\rob fleektocal Settings\Temporary Internet FIe&OLK 17E'Aurora Dairy Permit 2004 I.doc Permit No. 0104 Page 14 b. Discharge location, discharge type,or discharge volume c. Facility expansion or significant modification d. Production increase e. Chemical usage or quantity of chemicals used f. Process modification Process modifications include, but are not limited to, the introduction of any new pollutant not previously identified by this permit, or any other modifications which may result in a discharge of quantity or quality different from that which was applied for. 10. Right to Inspect The Permittee shall allow the District Manager and/or his designee(s): a. To enter upon the Permittee's premises where an effluent source is located or in which any records are required to be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit. b. At reasonable times to have access to and copy any records required to be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit and to inspect any monitoring equipment or monitoring method required in this permit. c. To enter upon the Pern ittee's premises to investigate any actual, suspected, or potential source of water pollution or any violation of this permit in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the SVSD Rules and Regulations. 11. Availability of Reports Except for data determined to be confidential, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms of this permit shall be available for public inspection. 12. Duty to Provide Information The Permittee shall furnish to the District Manager or his designee, within a reasonable time, any information which the District Manager or his designee may request to determine whether cause exists for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance with this permit. The IP D:\Documents and Settings\rob fleck\J oral Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK 17EUumra Dairy Permit 20041.doc Permit No. 0104 Page 15 Permittee shall also furnish, upon request, copies of records required to be kept by this permit. 13. Signatory Requirements All reports or information submitted pursuant to the requirements of this permit must be signed and certified by a duly authorized agent of the Permittee in accordance with Federal Pretreatment Requirements. 14. Records Retention All records and information resulting from any requirements listed in this permit shall be retained by the Permittee for a minimum of three (3)years. 15. Civil and Criminal Liability Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the taking of legal action against the Permittee or to relieve the Permittee of any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the Permittee is or may be subject to the SVSD Rules and Regulations. 16. Federal, State and/or Local Laws Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the Permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties established pursuant to any applicable Federal, State and/or Local laws or regulations. 17. Penalties for Violations of Permit Conditions Failure to comply with any terms and/or conditions of this permit shall constitute a violation of this permit and shall be subject to enforcement and penalty provisions, including administrative fines of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per day per violation, civil penalties of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per day per violation, and/or criminal penalties as set forth in the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act), General Pretreatment Regulations and the Rules and Regulations of the SVSD. 18. Severability The provisions of this permit are severable and, if any provision of this permit or the application of any provision of this permit to any circumstance is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances and the remainder of this permit shall not be affected thereby. D:\Documents and Settings\rob flecktocal Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK 17E\Aurora Dairy Permit 2004 Ldoc Permit No. 0104 Page 16 19. Permit Modification, Revocation, Termination This permit may be modified, suspended, or revoked in whole or in part during its term with cause, in accordance with the provisions in the Rules and Regulations of the SVSD. 20. Reapplication for Permit Renewal The Permittee must apply for a new permit at least ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of this permit. 21. Payment of Fees The Permittee shall submit payment for all permit, sampling, and other fees as required pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the SVSD. r IF'D:1Documents and Settings\rob tleck\t.ocal Settings\Temporary Internet FileAOLK 17E1Aurora Dairy Permit 20041.doc Permit No. 0104 Page 17 Attachment A Best Management Practice Plan (BISIPP) Certification BASED ON MY INQUIRY OF THE PERSON(S) DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING COMPLIANCE WITH THE BMPP CERTIFY THAT, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, THIS FACILITY IS IMPLEMENTING THE BMPP SUBMITTED TO THE SVSD'S INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT PROGRAM. NAME/TITLE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE DATE OF THE IU RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BMPP IP D:\Documents and Settings\rob fleck\Local Settings\Temporary Internet FilesVOLKI 7EtAurora Dairy Permit 20041.doc Permit No. 0104 Page 18 Attachment B DISTRICT CONTACT PERSON(s) The District Manager is the enforcement officer for the District Wastewater Regulations. The District Engineer is to be the contact person for the Permit. The District Manager and District Engineer can be reached by calling SVSD, 303-776-9570 or mail to 11307 Business Park Circle, Firestone, CO 80504. Emergency Contract Persons: PERSONAL Office Phone# Cell Phone# Fax# Email Jeff Rabas - 303-776-4639 303-994-5351 303-776-8629 Jeff @stsan.com Plant Manager Karl Heil — Plant 303-776-4639 303-994-5374 303-776-8629 Karl @stsan.com Operator Rick Hiatt — 303-776-4639 970-566-6387 303-776-8629 Rick @stsan.com Maintenance Supervisor Rob Fleck — 303-776-9570 303-898-8752 303-485-1968 Rob @stsan.com District Engineer Steve Beck — 303-776-9570 303-517-0627 303-485-1968 Steve@stsan.com District Manager Brent Shafranek 303-776-9570 303-598-2501 303-485-1968 Brent@stsan.com —GIS Specialist D:\Documents and Settings\rob fleck\t ocal Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK 17E\Aurom Dairy Permit 20041.doc Permit No. 0104 Page 19 Attachment C IP D:\Documents and Settings\rob fleck\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Fiks\OLKI 7E\Aurora Dairy Permit 20041.doc ) ) ) PERMITTEE NAME/ADDRESS:Orr-ludo FAcigy NEm✓LDEENRn I(DNerent) Aurora Organic Dairy DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORT (DMR) DISCHARGE TO St. Vrain Sanitation District POTW 6788 State Highway 66 OO1 (SUBR NE) Platteville, CO 80651 PERMIT NUMBER DISCHARGE NUMBER F- FINAL MONITORING PERIOD FACILITY: (Same As Above) I I TO LOCATION: PAGE: 1 OF 3 ATTN: '*' NO DISCHARGE QUALITY OR CONCENTRATION FREQUENCY SAMPLE PARAMETER NO. EX. OF TYPE MINIMUM AVERAGE MAXIMUM UNIT ANALYSIS SAMPLE MEASUREMENT **'*'* BOD (20 DEG. C) ) DISCHARGE PERMIT REQUIREMENT REPORT 30DA AVG MX 7D AV MG/L TWO/WEEK COMP • SOLIDS, TOTAL SAMPLE MEASUREMENT ****** SUSPENDED DISCHARGE PERMIT REQUIREMENT REPORT 30DA AVG MX 7D AV MG/L TWO/WEEK COMP FLOW, THRU SAMPLE MEASUREMENT Cont TREATMENT PLANT DISCHARGE GROSS PERMIT REQUIREMENT 30DAY AVG DAILY MAX GPD CONTINUOUS RECORDER VALUE COD (20 DEG. C) SAMPLE MEASUREMENT DISCHARGE PERMIT REQUIREMENT MG/L TWO/WEEK COMP PH SAMPLE MEASUREMENT ****** EFFLUENT GROSS VALUE PERMIT REQUIREMENT 6.0 MINMUM '***** gA **** DAILY GRAB ) MAXIMUM' SAMPLE MEASUREMENT TEMPERATURE "C" PERMIT REQUIREMENT DEGREES DAILY GRAB SAMPLE MEASUREMENT ****** NH3 DISCHARGE PERMIT REQUIREMENT _ REPORT 30DA AVG MX 7D AV MG/L TWO/WEEK GRAB NAME/TITLE PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE 'CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OP LAW THAT MIS TELEPHONE DATE OFFICER: DOCUMENT AND AU.ATTACHSENTS WPSE PREPARED UNDER MY DIRECTION CD SUPERVISION IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SYSTEM DEEPENED TO ASSURE THATOUAUFIED SIGNATURE OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL PROPERLY GATHER AND EVALUATE THE INFORMATION RUEMITTED.RASED ON MT OFFICER OR AUTHORIZED AGENT TYPED OR PRINTED AREA OOOE NUMBER YEAR MO DAY COMMENT AND EXPLANATION OF ANY VIOLATIONS ) ) ) PERMITTEE NAME/ADDRESS:(Include FeaL),Name/Loceigv M afferent) Aurora Organic Dairy DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORT (DMR) DISCHARGE TO St Vrain Sanitation District POTW 6788 State Highway 66 OO1 (SUBR NE) Platteville, CO 80651 PERMIT NUMBER DISCHARGE NUMBER F - FINAL MONITORING PERIOD FACILITY: (Same As Above) I I TO LOCATION: PAGE: 2 OF 3 ATTN: *** NO DISCHARGE QUALITY OR CONCENTRATION FREQUENCY SAMPLE TYPE PARAMETER NO. EX. OF MINIMUM AVERAGE MAXIMUM UNIT ANALYSIS SAMPLE MEASUREMENT ****** ****** Nickel,total (Ni) DISCHARGE ««,*,* 0.5200 ««PERMIT REQUIREMENT MG/L MONTHLY COMP MX 30 DAY SAMPLE MEASUREMENT ****** ****** Oil &Grease (FOG) DISCHARGE .,*-.* , . ., 100D PERMrr REQUIREMENT MG/L MONTHLY GRAB MX 30 DAY' SAMPLE MEASUREMENT ****** Silver,total (Ag) DISCHARGE ****** ,««««. 0.4300 PERMIT REQUIREMENT MG/L MONTHLY COMP MX 30 DAY SAMPLE MEASUREMENT ****** Selenium, total (Se) DISCHARGE ****** «««.«« 0.2800 MG/L MONTHLY COMP PERMIT REQUIREMENT MX 30 DAY SAMPLE MEASUREMENT ****** ****** Zinc,total (Zn) ) DISCHARGE **, ** 2.6100 MG/L MONTHLY COMP PERMIT REQUIREMENT MX 30 DAY SAMPLE MEASUREMENT ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** • PERMIT REQUIREMENT **•`** ****** ««** ****** ****R* ******. SAMPLE MEASUREMENT ****** ****** ****** ****** PERMIT REQUIREMENT ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** ****** I NAME/TITLE PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE I COMP(UNDER PENALTY co LAW THAT Ms TELEPHONE DATE OFFICER: DOCUMENT AND ALLATTADMAEMTS WERE PREPARED UNDER MY CI RECLIMN on RUPERVIRON IN AGWRDANCE WITH A NYETEM DESIGNED TO ASSURE TAT QUALIFIED SIGNATURE OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL PROPERLY GATHER AND EVALUATE THE mPORMAtON:U bun TED BASED ON OFFICER OR AUTHORIZED AGENT TYPED OR PRINTED AREA CODE NUMBER YEAR MO DAY J COMMENT AND EXPLANATION OF ANY VIOLATIONS ) ) PERMITTEE NAME/ADDRESS:(ho1Mr Fatlly NAmaVfouuen xgnar nt) Aurora Organic Dairy DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORT (DMR) DISCHARGE TO St. Vrain Sanitation District POTW 6788 State Highway 66 OO1 (SUBR NE) Platteville, CO 80651 PERMIT NUMBER DISCHARGE NUMBER F - FINAL MONITORING PERIOD FACILITY: (Same As Above) I I TO LOCATION: PAGE: 1 OF 3 ATTN: *** NO DISCHARGE QUALITY OR CONCENTRATION FHEQUENCY SAMPLE PARAMETER NO. EX. OF TYPE MINIMUM AVERAGE MAXIMUM UNIT ANALYSIS SAMPLE MEASUREMENT ****** ****** Arsenic, total (As) ) DISCHARGE PERMIT REQUIREMENT ****** 0:6300 MG/L MONTHLY COMP MX 30 DAY SAMPLE MEASUREMENT ****** Cadmium, total (Cd) DISCHARGE PERMIT REQUIREMENT *****M 0.1100 MX MG/L MONTHLY COMP 30 DAY SAMPLE MEASUREMENT ****** ****** Chromium,total (Ch) DISCHARGE PERMIT REQUIREMENT i***** 3.0000 MG/L MONTHLY COMP MX 30 DAY SAMPLE MEASUREMENT ****** *****' Copper, total(Cu) DISCHARGE 3.3800 M PERMIT G/L MONTHLY COMP MX 30 DAY SAMPLE MEASUREMENT *'**** ****** Lead, total (Pb) ) DISCHARGE ***. . 0.6900 MG/L MONTHLY COMP PERMIT REQUIREMENT MX 30 DAY, SAMPLE MEASUREMENT ****** Mercury,total (Hg) DISCHARGE **«... ***,** 0.0007 MG/L MONTHLY COMP PERMIT REQUIREMENT MX 30 DAY Molybdenum,total (Mb) SAMPLE MEASUREMENT DISCHARGE PERMIT REQUIREMENT * 0.5200 MX MG/L MONTHLY COMP 30 DAY NAME/TITLE PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE •CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OR LAW THAT THIS TELEPHONE DATE OFFICER: DOCUMENT AND All ATTACHMENTS WERE PREPARED LNCER MY DIRECTION OR SUPERVISION W ACCORDANCE WIN A SYSTEM DEsONED TO ASSURE THATOUALPIED SIGNATURE OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL PROPERLY OATHER AND EVALUATE TH TYPED OR PRINTED E INFORMATION SUPMOTED BASED ON OFFICER OR AUTHORIZED AGENT AREA CODE NUMBER YEAR MO DAY COMMENT AND EXPLANATION OF ANY VIOLATIONS t , High Plains Engineering cr 735 Denver Avenue • fort Lupton CO 8062 I Phone 303-857-9280 • Fax 303-857-9238 • - PRELIMINARY SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION AND FOUNDATION RECOMMENDATIONS Prepared For: AG Pro Environmental Services Attention: Tom Haren 4311 Highway 66, Suite 4 Longmont, CO 80504 — Job Site Located At: "Reynolds Feed Lot" "Milk Parlor" 6828 Highway 66 The East '/2 of the NE '/4 and the NE 'A of the Southeast 'A Of Section. 30, T3N, R67W, of the 6th P.M. Weld County, CO November 20, 2002 JOB # 02-2780 Todd M. Schr eder, PE 48�?,ag r Je•. - 9 PURPOSE: This report reflects a preliminary soils investigation from soil borings to determine the subsurface soil identification, and to determine the physical characteristics of the soil. The recommendations contained in this report are based upon the results of field and laboratory testing, engineering analysis, and experience with similar soil conditions. LOCATION AM) SITE CONDITIONS: This report represents the results of the data obtained during the subsoil investigation at "Reynolds Feed Lot", 6828 Highway 66, the East Y2 of the NE ''A and the NE 'A of the Southeast 'A of Section. 30, T3N, R67W, of the 6th P.M., Weld County, CO. The site is presently a large vacant parcel. This large parcel appears to have gently rolling topography, with approximately 1.5% slopes to the Southeast. — SUBSOIL CONDITIONS: Three, four-inch diameter holes were drilled to a depth of fifteen feet at the building site on November 6, 2002, as shown on the attached site map. Samples of the soil were taken at two-foot intervals. These samples were analyzed in the field and laboratory to determine the characteristics of the soil for identification and foundation design. In general, the soil profiles in the three test holes did vary to a considerable degree, as the attached profile hole logs indicate. The Standard Penetration Test similar to ASTM D1586 showed a range of 8-10 blows for 12-inch penetration, at a depth of 4 feet and a range of 14-16 blows for a 12-inch penetration at a depth of 9 feet. No free water was encountered during the drilling operation. One-dimensional swell/consolidation tests were performed on selected samples to evaluate the expansive, compressive and collapsing nature of the soils and/or bedrock strata. These tests indicated that test hole #2 had an expansion potential of 0.7% at a depth of 4 feet and an expansion potential of 0.8% at a depth of 9 feet. The soils in this report were classified using the American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) procedures. SUBSURFACE ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Based on the geotechnical engineering analysis, subsurface exploration and laboratory test results, all of the test holes represented a low expansion- consolidation potential. It appears that the building site with low expansive-low consolidating soil types would be founded on spread footings with allowable soil bearing capacities between 1500 and 2000 psf** for basement type excavations. **Please note that these soil bearing capacities are for planning purposes only. Foundation designs shall be based on a final Subsurface Investigation to be performed when the specific building envelopes are determined. FOUNDATION DRAIN: The drainage system should be lined with a 10 mil plastic liner, which will _ contain a 4-inch diameter perforated drainpipe (rigid perforated PVC pipe is preferred) encased in a minimum of 12-inches deep by 12-inches of clean, 3/4-inch to 11/2-inch river rock. The drain should extend around the lower level of the footing perimeter with the invert at the high end of the drain being placed a minimum of four-inches below the bottom of the footing. The drain should be run to a non-perforated sump pit with a lift pump or daylight well away from the foundation at a minimum slope of 1/8 inch per foot to facilitate efficient removal of water, (1/4 inch per foot is desired). The river rock should be placed a minimum of 6 inches over the pipe for the full width of the trench. The top of the gravel should be covered with Mirafi 140 N filter fabric or equivalent, to minimize clogging of the river rock and perforated pipe by backfill material. To help prevent secondary damage that could be caused by slab movement, the following construction techniques are additional recommendations for the foundation construction. SLAB ON GRADE CONSTRUCTION: 1. Where slabs-on-grade are chosen and the owners are willing to accept the risks associated with slab movement, the following recommendations should be followed: a.) Positive separations and/or isolation joints should be provided between slabs and all foundation walls, columns and utility lines. Isolation may be achieved with %2 inch isolation material or by sleeving. b.) Eliminate under slab plumbing where feasible. Where such plumbing is unavoidable, it should be pressure tested during construction to minimize leaks, which would result in wetting of the sub soils. c.) Place the slab directly on the undisturbed natural soils, or well compacted fill soil. Slabs should be reinforced with rebar, wire mesh or fiber mesh to help control crack separation. 2. Provide frequent scoring of the slabs to provide joints for controlled cracking of the slab. Control joints should placed to provide approximate slab areas of 150 square feet. The depth of sawed control joints should be '/4 of the slab thickness. 3. Proper drainage away from the foundation walls should be provided. A minimum slope of 12 inches in the first 10 feet out from the building is recommended. Roof downspouts and sill cocks should discharge into long concrete splash blocks (5 feet long) or into metal gutter extensions to deposit runoff water beyond the limits of the backfill soil near the foundation walls. The foundation and retaining walls should be well cured, damp proofed, and well braced prior to backfilling. 4. Steel reinforcement will be required in the footings and foundation wall. This will give the walls beam strength to span or bridge over any loose or soft pockets of soil not found in our exploratory holes or — that may develop during construction. This should also help prevent any differential movement of the foundation system. It is also recommended to provide lateral support to walls by the use of counterforts, as deemed necessary by foundation engineer. 5. The soils that will support the concrete slabs should be kept moist during construction by occasional sprinkling of water and especially a day or so prior to pouring of the slab. This procedure will help maintain the moisture content of the underlying soil. **Heavy watering or pooling of any kind next to the foundation or within the backfilled area is not recommended.** 6. A minimum void or clear space of 1'/2 inches should be provided at or near the bottom of all non-bearing partitions. In finished room areas, all drywall and paneling should be stopped approximately 11/2 inches _ above the top of the slab. This will allow some space for upward movement of the slab before pressures are applied to the wall and upper levels of the structure. The builder should provide a %2 inch space at the bottom of all doorjambs to allow for limited movement of the floor slab. The owner is hereby notified that it is their responsibility to maintain these void spaces. PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: _ The preliminary recommendations presented in this report are based on the assumption that the site has variable soil conditions within the proposed site. As a result, we recommend that supplementary geotechnical engineering exploration should be performed for each of the proposed structures on this site. Supplemental geotechnical explorations will be used to confirm or modify the recommendations made in this report. CONSTRUCTION DETAILS: In any soil investigation, it is necessary to assume that the subsurface soil conditions do not vary greatly from the conditions encountered in the field and laboratory testing. The accompanying design is presented using best professional judgment based on the limits of the extent of testing commissioned by the client. Our experience has been that at times, soil conditions do change and variations do occur. These may become first apparent at the time of excavation for the foundation system. If soils conditions are encountered which appear different from the test borings as presented in this report, it is recommended that this office be — called to inspect the open excavation prior to placing the footings. This inspection is not part of the report. — The foundation and retaining walls should be well cured and well braced prior to backfilling. DISCLAIMER: THE PARTIES SPECIFICALLY AGREE THAT HIGH PLAINS ENGINEERING, INC. HAS NOT BEEN RETAINED NOR WILL THEY RENDER AN OPINION CONCERNING ANY ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, HAZARDOUS WASTE OR ANY OTHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN CONDITIONS THAT MAY BE PRESENT ON SITE. / 1 CLAY WITH MEDIUM PLASTICITY (CL) 2 3 CLAY WITH LOW PLASTICITY (CL) Dlowcount510/12 4 5 6 7 SANDY CLAY (SC) 8 Dlowcounts 16/12 g 10 11 12 13 14 15 SOIL PROFILE HOLE #1 0 1 2 CLAY WITH LOW PLASTICITY (CL) 3 Blowcounts 8/12 4 5 6 7 8 SANDY CLAY (5C) Blowcounts 16/12 g 10 11 12 13 CLAY WITH LOW PLASTICITY (CL) 14 15 SOIL PROFILE HOLE #2 0 / 1 CLAY WITH MEDIUM PLASTICITY (CL) / 2 3 Blowcounts 8/12 4 5 6 7 8 SANDY CLAY (SC) Blowcounts 14/12 S 10 11 12 13 14 15 50IL PROFILE HOLE #3 ‘Yrolii -at. High Plains Engineering t��i, 736 Denver Avenue 0 Fort Lupton 8 923800 7 `1' Phone 303-857-9280 • Fax 303-867-9238 1O% 8% 0% `r Pep+I+ z 0 I- p 2% Nz.O y O Added 0 -2x J -NX o re ex a -6x Y -lox 1OO 600 1000 20003000 10000 LOAD(PSF) 2 4 non plastic �r 0.7 Sand Cla SC) 2 9 non plastic - 0.8-Sand Cla SC 02.2780 11/20/02 "Reynolds" Kent 6828 Highway 66 Weld County, CO y High Plains Engineering N. I'IN 735 Denver Avenue • fort. Lupton CO 8062 I Phone 303-857 9 2130 • fax 303-857-9238 -4 WELL SLOPED- 12" PER BRACE WALLS, TOP 6c 10FT. MIN. BOTTOM PRIOR TO BACKFILLING —DAMP PROOFING FOUNDATION WALL BACKFILL AREA IRAO 140N SLAB OR CRAWLSPACE LEVEL -LTER FABRIC • EQUIVALEN IILL ppLL CC G�LL E� T� yy GRADE • • ZANDMEXTENEST�LONG BOTTOM ALL OF EXCAVATION TO A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES ABOVE BOTTOM • ' :,; OF PIPE ALONG EXTERIOR 9. ' di OF EXCAVATION _ 8' MINIMUM E,QTH CONCRETE FOOTER 2 3/4 TO 1-1/2 CLEAOFN RIVER ROCK 1 e DIA. PERFORATED PLASTIC PIPE IS I RECOMMENDED' PVC PIPE Details of Peripheral Drain System (OUTSIDE) SLOPE TO DRAIN INTO SUITABLE OUTLET, 1/8" PER FOOT MINIMUM ,� -\\\.. Plains Engineering t ti`Cµt /35 Denver Avenue • tori. Lupton CO 80G2 Phone 303-857-92_80 • Fax 303 857-9238 - fOUNOA71Q.N jfeApING DUAL 4• MIN. DECORATIVE GRAVEL OR DARN AREA v _ GRADE `o OWE POLY. TO — FOUNDATION WAIL METAL OR WOOD EDGE -(OINJDA1JON WML W✓ 1/21 SPACE AT Db1TGM TO ALLOW (OR TIE a . SE OF WATE91 •6 Mu_ POLYETN11r3Vf_ SI If AWAY F ROTA r1DUNDATION 1. PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 12" INArtiE FIRST 1D•—n FROM HOUSE (lox) 2. DOWNSPOUTS AND EXTENSIONS SHOULD EXTEND BEYOND THE GRAVEL OR HARK AREA "Reynolds Feed Lot" "Lagoons" 6828 Highway 66 The East '/2 of the NE '/4 and the NE '/4 of the Southeast '/4 Of Section. 30, T3N, R67W, of the 6th P.M. Weld County, CO EY- pn b r skk 369 39y` n S8� 3ly1 38y / IJIOlIND • - Percolation Doles X -Percolation Profile Hole Q-Soil Profile Hole Hello