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Home My WebLink About20042984.tiff Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE DEC 2 3 2002 MEMORANDUM RECEIVED To: Kim Ogle From: Ken Poncelow Date: December 20, 2002 Subject: AmUSR-991 The sheriff's office has no concerns with this Special Use Permit. The sheriff's office would however 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 Sheriff's 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. 2004-2984 EiEXHIBIT 5 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION Weld County Administrative Offices 1555 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO WEBSITE: www.co.weld.co.us Phone (970) 353-6100, Ext. 3540 IFax (970) 304-6498 C. COLORADO January 20, 2003 Duke Energy Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development Facility including an Oil and Gas Support and Service Facility (Oil and Gas Processing Facility) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. AmUSR-991 The following building permits have been issued and need inspections approved as indicated: BC-0100558 and BCN-020273 need final electrical inspections approved; BCN-020276 and BCN-020278 need all final inspections approved. 1. A building permit shall be obtained prior to doing any new work. Building permits will not be required for the replacement of existing equipment or for the maintenance or repair of existing equipment. 2. A plan review is required for each permit application. Plans shall bear the wet stamp of a Colorado registered architect or engineer. Two complete sets of floor plans and plot plans are required when applying for the permit. 3. Buildings shall conform to the requirements of the codes adopted at the time of permit application. Currently, the following codes have 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. 4. Building height shall be limited to the maximum height allowed per UBC Table 5-B. Wall and opening protection and limitations shall be in accordance with UBC Table 5-A. Separation of buildings of mixed occupancy classifications shall be in accordance with UBC Table 3-B and Chapter 3. Setback and offset distances shall be determined by Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code. Offset and setback distances are measured from the farthest projection from the building. Please contact me for any further information regarding this project. Sincerelpti, J�f1�Reif EXHIBIT Building Official _ Service,Teamwork, Integrity,Quality CO MEMORANDUM (it TO: KIM OGLE,PLANNING SERVICES I FROM: CHARLOTTE DAVIS, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Ck) C. SUBJECT:AMUSR-991 DUKE ENERGY(MARLA COMPRESSOR) DATE: 01/21/2003 COLORADO CC: Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a mineral resource development facility. 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. Submit an Air Pollution Emission Notice (A.P.E.N.) and Emissions Permit application to the Air Pollution Control Division, Colorado Department of Health and Environment for emissions of criteria, hazardous or odorous air pollutants. 2. Submit a dust abatement plan to the Environmental Health Services, Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment, for approval prior to operation. 3. The Environmental Health Services Division was unable to locate a septic permit for the existing office buildings (2). A permanent, adequate sewage disposal system shall be provided for sanitary purposes. 4. A permanent, adequate water supply shall be provided for drinking and sanitary purposes. 5. The applicant shall submit a waste handling plan, for approval, to the Environmental Health Services Division of the Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment. The plan shall include at a minimum, the following: 1) A list of wastes which are expected to be generated on site (this should include expected volumes and types of waste generated). 2) A list of the type and volume of chemicals expected to be stored on site. 0 EXHIBIT 3) The waste handler and facility where the waste will be disposed (including development standards: 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, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. 4. Fugitive dust 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 Light industrial Zone as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S., as amended. 6. All potentially hazardous chemicals must be stored and handled in a safe manner in accordance with product labeling. 7. The applicant shall operate in accordance with the approved "waste handling plan". 8. Adequate handwashing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees of the facility. 9. Any septic system located on the property must comply with all provisions of the Weld County Code, pertaining to Individual Sewage Disposal Systems. 10.A permanent, adequate water supply shall be provided for drinking and sanitary purposes. 2 MEMORANDUM 4.-itil TO: CHAR DAMS lFROM:cr:J. PHILLIP BREWEFIER Ill C. s ii COMP LD RESSION PLANT AT WCR'SS ORAND5VICES5 GAS COLORADO DATE: 01/21/2003 CC: [CLICK HERE AND TYPE NAME] Char: I went out to the station that is known as the "Marla Compressor Station." Today was the first time that I have been there and was surprised at a few of the features of the plant. Additionally, I surveyed the area for locations where houses are located. Some of my concerns are based on a similar situation involving a complainant and the Kerr McGee gas compression plant located about 6 miles east of Platteville on WCR 32 between WCR 35 and 37. Last year I had"lots"of calls from the complainant and made many trips out there to evaluate the complaints. I attended a commissioner hearing and made a presentation at the hearing about my observations and noise measurements. We need to do some quick work on this Duke, Marla Compressor Station, to see if we can head off complaints that are surely going to continue into the future. The nearest residences are west and southwest of Marla. The nearest is a ramshackle farm located directed west of Marla about 1400 feet(slightly less than 3/10 of a mile). The next closest is that of Michael E. Hanshaw. He is located about 2100 feet(straight line) SW of Marla. The third closest is located about 2300 feet WSW of Marla. Of the three,the farm probably predates the establishment of the compressor plant. The other two are recently constructed modular homes on acreages. The compressor plant has been at the corner of WCR's 40 and 55 for many years, as some of the structures appear aged. Records on file here at ACDPHE on this plant go back to 1996. Perhaps a search of county records can determine exactly when the plant and the three nearest residences were established. At each of the residences,the sound levels from the plant are noticeable,but I doubt the levels are anywhere near the 70 db (A)statutory limit for light industrial areas. My guess is the levels were in the range of 40-50 db(A). I did not take a sound meter(I did not even think about doing this). The levels were not even near the upper limit of 70 db(A). Other noises in the area were more noticeable, such as trucks along WCR 40, a jet plane overhead, and general breeze/wind noise. This is not to say, that noise levels would not be higher by a shift in the wind direction. The organization and placement of structures on the Duke property is interesting! The property is on the NW corner of WCR's 40 and 55. The 5 engine/compressors are aligned and extend from close to WCR 55 on to the west. The line on which they are placed is estimated to be 125-150 feet inside of the property line along WCR 40. Generally, the machines appear to be close to property lines, and not placed remotely, away from the public right-of-ways. I did not measure noise from the 4 machines that were operating today (there are 5 on the site). Per state statute, "...Sound levels of noise radiating from a property line at a distance of twenty- five feet or more therefrom in excess of the db(A) established for the following time periods and zones shall constitute prima facie evidence that such noise is a public nuisance." When I was standing on WCR 40 on the south side of the road (more than 25 feet from the Duke property line), I estimated the noise levels to be close to or exceeding the 70 db(A)defined in the statute. This, to me, is an indicator that I need to return to the area, soon, and do some noise measurements along WCR 40. I can assure you that when the pressure is vented (as stated in Mr. Hanshaw's letter) that noise levels along WCR 40 would exceed the 70 db(A) limit. Some of the surprises are these: 1. None of the compressors is enclosed in a sound suppressing building. Three of them are in an enclosure of"wavy"galvanized metal that is simply rain/wind/snow protection. Two of them are outside and exposed to what ever is dropped on them from above. This means that noise from the machines is not attenuated, muffled, nor suppressed (each of the machines, however, does have sound suppressing mufflers to attenuate the exhaust noise). The galvanized protective structure is, unfortunately, oriented so that any noise liberated by the three machines is directed SW, S and SE. These are the primary directions to the closest residences. Noise is not liberated to the northerly directions as the north"wall"of the structure is intact for the predominate wind/weather protection. 2. The exhaust from the engines, after passing from the mufflers,is exhausted straight up into the air. The exhaust pipe emission point is 30+ feet high. High enough for sound to extend well beyond the property boundaries. 3.There are no sound suppressing fences,barriers,berms, foliage,or walls. The machines simply are there and the noises from them escape from the Duke property. There is a dirt berm for perhaps 100 feet along WCR 40 that significantly muffles the noise along the road. This berm seems to be a collection of dirt from construction activity, and not a planned sound suppressor. 4. The area around the property is sparsely populated, but there are increasing numbers of "ranchette"developments in the area. Right now,the above three residences are the closest to the compressor station. Other homes are greatly further away than the three mentioned. 2 5. The gigantic fan blades that rotate to draw air over the cooling radiators are a source of noise. These fans are 12+ feet in diameter and create part of the noise that is liberated from the compressor station. The noise is a low frequency "drone" with some evident pulsations. Again, the noise is not of high decibel intensity,but just an annoying background nuisance!! I will plan to do "quantitative"noise measurements for a rough idea of what the noise levels are around the site. These, of course, are not determinations that would stand the rigors of a legal hearing. They will be for our own information and use in planning for what needs to be done for the USR. I will return to the site Wednesday afternoon on may way back from Denver. • metlf ..---. t‘ft ti;L.% 7H5 MEMORANDUM. CTO: Kim Ogle, Planner III DATE: January 27, 2003 gi FROM: Donald Carroll, Engineering Administrator �y' COLORADO SUBJECT: AmUSR-991, Duke Energy The Weld County Public Works Department has reviewed this proposal; this project falls primarily under the purview of the Use by Special Review Standards, Weld County Code, Chapter 23, Article II, Division 4, Section 23. Our comments and requirements are as follows: COMMENTS: WCRs 40 and 55 are both designated on the Transportation Plan Map as local gravel roads. WCR 40 has an average daily traffic count of 75 vehicles taken on 7/11/1997. There is no count available for WCR 55 for this location. REQUIREMENTS: '-"ccess: The applicant indicated multiple accesses from WCR 40 to the facility. The additional accesses are .or emergency access purposes. Utilize the existing access points. Circulation and Parking: The off-street parking and access drive shall be surfaced with gravel to provide an all-weather access and circulation throughout the site. The applicant indicted that no personnel works at this site full time, although there are approximately five operators and mechanics to maintain the site. Storm Water Drainage: The historical flow patterns and run-off amounts will be maintained on site in such a manner that 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. pc: AmUSR-991 m:\planning\usr-1.doc EXHIBIT Hello