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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20010581.tiff I TREVOR Jlncek $tromo CD approval letter doe Page 1 Weld County Pkinnlfig Dept, ?OW! it Fs ' y �° E STATE OF COLORADO n Owens,Governor �EOF�oN Jane E.Norton,Executive Direr tor Dedicated to protecting and improving the health and environment of the people of Colorado e p' 4300 Cherry Creek Dr.S. Laboratory and Radiation Services Division + "Tr+� Denver,Colorado 80246-1530 8100 Lowry Blvd. �ig2G� Phone(303)692-2000 Denver,Colorado 80230-6928 Too Line(303)691-7700 (303)692-3090 Colorado Department Located In Glendale,Colorado of Public Health http://www.cdphe.state.m.us and Environment February 6,2001 Weld County Board of Commissioners 915 I0'°Street Greeley,CO 80631 RE: StroMo Composting Facility Dear Commissioners: The Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment(the Division)has completed its review of StrgMo.LLC's application for a Class III composting facility in Weld County. The physical address of the StroMo site is 21970 WCR 30,Hudson,CO 80642. The application was reviewed to determine its compliance with the requirements of the Act(30-20-100 et seq.)and with the regulations promulgated thereunder 6 CCR 1007-2(the Regulations). Pursuant to Section 14.1.5(C)of the Regulations the proposed composting operation meets the definition of a Class III facility. A Class III composting facility does not require a certificate of designation. However,a design and operations plan and financial assurance are required. The Division has the following conditions of approval: II, I. This facility shall comply with the health laws,standards,rules and regulations of the Department,and all applicable local laws and ordinances. 2. Financial assurance requirements shall be satisfied prior to acceptance of material. It is the assessment of the Division that the proposed composting facility can comply with the technical,environmental and public health standards of the Act and the Regulations;if the facility is constructed and operated as detailed in the submitted Design and Operations Plan and with the conditions of the Division,as stated in this letter. Based on this assessment,the Division recommends that this proposed facility may be approved by the County based on these and local criteria. Should you have any questions,please feel free to contact me at 303-692-3437. Sincerely, Roger Doak,Geologist Solid Waste Unit Compliance Program Cc: Julie Chester,Weld County Dept.of Planning Services Cindi,Etcheverry,Weld County Dept.of Public Health&Environment John Moser,StroMo.LLC 2001-0581 Tom Haren,AgPro EXHIBIT X44- STATE OF COLORADO Bill Owens,Governor •(-0lane E.Norton.Executive Director tiv •'� Dedicated to protecting and improving the health and environment of the people of Colorado �� ; 4300 Cherry Creek Dr.5 Laboratory and Radiation Services Division • + Denver,Colorado 80246.1530 8100 Lowry Blvd. `ts 6 Phone(303)691-1000 Denver,Colorado 8023D-6928 Colorado Department Line(303)691.7700 (3031 692-3090 Located in Glendale,Colorado of Public Health h t rp�/www.cd phe.sta re,co.us and Environment February 6,2001 Weld County Board of Commissioners 915 10th Street Greeley,CO 80631 RE: StroMo Composting Facility Dear Commissioners: The Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment(the Division)has completed its review of StroMo.LLC's application for a Class 111 composting facility in Weld County. The physical address of the StroMo site is 21970 WCR 30,Hudson,CO 80642. The application was reviewed to determine its compliance with the requirements of the Act(30-20-100 et seq.)and with the regulations promulgated thereunder 6 CCR 1007-2(the Regulations). Pursuant to Section 14.1.5(C)of the Regulations the proposed composting operation meets the definition of a Class III facility. A Class III composting facility does not require a certificate of designation. However,a design and operations plan and financial assurance are required. The Division has the following conditions of approval: 1. This facility shall comply with the health laws,standards,rules and regulations of the Department,and all applicable local laws and ordinances. 2. Financial assurance requirements shall be satisfied prior to acceptance of material. It is the assessment of the Division that the proposed composting facility can comply with the technical,environmental and pub': health standards of the Act and the Regulations;if the facility is constructed and operated as detailed in the submitted Desig: , Operations Plan and with the conditions of the Division,as stated in this letter. Based on this assessment,the Division recommends that this proposed facility may be approved by the County based on these and local critena. Should you have any questions,please feel free to contact me at 303-692-3437. Sincerei , Roger Doak,Geologist. Solid Waste Unit Compliance Program Cc: Julie Chester,Weld County Dept. of Planning Services Cindi,Etcheverry,Weld County Dept.of Public Health Rt Environment John Moser,StroMo,LLC Tom Harm,AgPro Swlwldiscf 3-7 MEMOR UM TO: Julie Chester, W.C. Plan _ DATED: February 12, 2001 FROM: Trevor Jiricek and Cindi Etcheverry, W. C. Department of Public Health and Environment COLORADO SUBJECT: USR-1276, STROMO LLC, John Moser, Composting Facility The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment has reviewed this application. We recommend for approval of the compost facility with numerous recommended conditions and standards. We have attempted to simplify our referral by separating the proposed conditions into conditions of approval and development standards. The following are recommended to be conditions of approval: Prior to recording the plat: 1. The facility shall provide evidence to the Weld County Planning and Health Departments that an appropriate financial assurance mechanism has been secured in accordance with the Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Disposal Sites and Facilities (6 CCR 1007-2). • 2. The facility shall demonstrate that the stormwater system and retention pond liner were constructed in accordance with the materials provided in the facility's Design and Operations Plan. The Plan was received by the Departments of Planning Services and Public Health and Environment on February 6,2001. At a minimum,the facility shall submit as-built drawings of the drainage and collection features and a report describing the seepage rate of any retention structure. Evidence shall be submitted for review and approval to both the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The applicant shall also provide the proposed seepage rate testing schedule,to both Departments,prior to conducting seepage rate Department of Public Health and Environment testing on the retention pond liner. The following are recommended to be development standards: 1) The facility shall comply with the Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Disposal Sites and Facilities(6 CCR 1007-2)Regulations promulgated Pursuant to the Solid Waste Act,Section 30, Article 20, Part 1, C.R.S., as amended. EXHIBIT / ` Stromo Compost February 12, 2001 Page 2 2) The facility shall operate in accordance with the submitted Design and Operations Plan. The Plan was received into the Weld County Departments of Planning Services and Public Health and Environment on February 6, 2001. 3) The facility shall be operated in a manner that controls fugitive dust. The facility shall operate in accordance with the Management Plan,for Nuisance Control provided in the facility's Design and Operations Plan. Additional dust abatement measures shall be implemented at the request of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment in the event it is determined that dust from the facility is creating a nuisance condition. 4) The facility shall operated in a manner that controls flies. The facility shall operate in accordance with the Management Plan for Nuisance Control provided in the facility's Design and Operations Plan. Additional fly control measures shall be implemented at the request of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment in the event that flies are in such a number to be considered a nuisance condition. The plan shall also be implemented in the event the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment receives a significant number of fly complaints (associated with facility) and, in the judgement of the Weld County flealth Officer, there exists a fly condition requiring abatement. 5) The facility shall be operated in a manner that controls odor. The facility shall operate in accordance with the Management Plan for Nuisance Control provided in the facility's Design and Operations Plan. Odors detected off site shall not equal or exceed the level of fifteen-to-one dilution threshold,as measured pursuant to Regulation 2 of the Colorado Air Pollution Control Regulations. Additional odor abatement measures shall be implemented at the request of the Weld County Health Department in the event odor levels detected off site of the facility meet or exceed the level of fifteen-to-one dilution threshold or, in the judgement of the Weld County Health Officer, there exists an odor condition requiring abatement. 6) The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Industrial Zone as delineated in 25-12-103 Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended. 7) The Special Review Permit site and facility shall be operated in compliance with any required Air Emission Permit issued to the facility by the Air Pollution Control Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. 8) No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. Any solid waste as defined in the Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Disposal Sites and Facilities (6 CCR 1007-2) received or generated at the site must be removed and disposed of at an approved sanitary Stromo Compost February 12, 2001 Page 3 landfill. 9) Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed of in a manner that controls fugitive dust, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. 10) All liquid and solid wastes shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. 1 l) The facility shall receive and process only those materials that are described in the facility's Design and Operations Plan. The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment,Weld County Department of Planning Services,and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment shall be notified in writing of any additional materials proposed for composting. Written approval to proceed with composting shall be obtained from the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment prior to receipt of the new material. Submitted information shall include operational procedures and storage procedures. 12) A metal sign shall be posted at the facility entrance. The sign shall be a minimum of three feet in width and four feet in length. The sign shall state the following: (a) Name of operation. (b) Type of facility. (c) Emergency phone numbers of the facility operator. 11) An individual sewage disposal system is required for any future structure that would require a septic system and shall be installed according to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations. A vault system shall be acceptable. If a vault is installed, pumping records shall be kept for review. A portable toilet facility shall be provided and maintained on site until such time as a permanent Individual Sewage Disposal System is installed. 12) The facility shall maintain the stormwater collection system. 13) The facility shall comply with the groundwater monitoring plan provided in the facility's Design and Operations Plan. All groundwater monitoring reports shall be submitted to the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The first report shall include at a minimum the following:well installation and completion logs,potentiometric groundwater elevation map, and groundwater quality data. 14) The facility shall have adequate equipment to dewater each retention structure. Each retention structure shall be dewatered to a level that restores the full runoff storage capacity Stromo Compost February 12, 2001 Page 4 within the 15-day period following each storm event. 15) All raw,uncomposted material stockpiles shall be placed in windrows within 72 hours upon receipt at the facility. This is not meant to include the temporary stockpiling of finished compost. In the event processing units, other than windrows, are to be incorporated at the site, a detailed description of the unit and processing requirements shall be provided to the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment for review and approval. The description shall include literature and other examples that demonstrate the unit is an effective composting process. 16) This facility shall comply with the health laws, standards, rules, and regulations of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the Water Quality Control Commission, the Air Pollution Control Division, and all applicable local laws and ordinances. 11:4-. -14(1 DEPARTMENT Oh , UBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT 1555 N. 17TH AVENUE !" GREELEY,COLORADO 60631 ADMINISTRATION(970)304-6410 ' C PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION AND NURSING(970)304-6420 FAX(970)304-6416 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES(970)304-6415 FAX(970)304-6411 COLORADO March 13, 2000 John Moser PO Box 205 Ft. Lupton, Colorado 80621 RE: Meeting Concerning Moser Composting Site Dear Mr. Moser: This letter summarizes the discussions which occurred during our meeting of Friday, March 10, 2000, at the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. Those in attendance included you, myself, Ron Ditson of Wes Moser and Sons, Inc., Cliff Roberts of Chemical Applications & Engineering, and Cindi Etcheverry of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE). The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the operation of the existing composting facility on property owned by Wes Moser & Sons, Inc., located at WCR's 30 and 49. As we discussed, the current operation of this facility, at this location, is a violation of both the Weld County Zoning Ordinance and the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S., as amended. As you may recall, you proposed to phase out the composting operation, and make application for a new composting site, rather than applying for the appropriate permits necessary to operate at the current location. As we discussed, the WCDPHE is not opposed to this proposal. Our lack of opposition is based upon the conditions and commitments which we agreed upon in this meeting. Those conditions and commitments are as follows: 1) You have committed to submitting Certificate of Designation and Use by Special Review permit applications for a composting facility at an alternative location. You have committed to submitting these applications no later than March 31, 2000. During our meeting you indicated that you are currently in the process of purchasing the piece of property where the new facility will be located.. You also provided us a copy of the contract concerning the purchase of this property. The location of the property is described as the West 1/2 of Section 26, and the East 1/2 of section 27, Township 3 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Veld County Planning L: -i ';'vIJ(! nCi 3Vr John Moser March 13, 2000 Page 2 2) You have committed to removing all manure/compost from the site no later than September 30, 2000. We discussed that some flexibility may be allowed on this date provided you are making a "good faith" effort to permit the alternative facility. 3) Continued processing of manure/compost will be allowed providing that the size of the facility will not get larger than its current size. Only cow manure and bulking agents, such as sawdust and straw, shall be composted at this site. 4) You have committed to preventing any surface water which has come into contact with the manure/compost from leaving the site. Since we are heading into spring, we recommend that you assure that the facility can retain the run-off from a 25-year, 24-hour storm. 5) You have committed to controlling flies originating from the site. You also committed to providing additional fly control if requested by the WCDPHE. 6) You have committed to controlling dust originating from the site. You also committed to providing additional dust control if requested by the WCDPHE. 7) You have committed to controlling odors originating from the site. You also committed to providing additional odor control if requested by the WCDPHE. 8) You have committed to working with, and communicating with your neighbors to keep them informed, as appropriate. 9) You have committed to contact both the Weld County Department of Planning Services and the WCDPHE should you not be able to comply with any of the above conditions and commitments. I hope that this letter accurately summarizes our meeting. Please acknowledge, in writing, within 5 days of receipt of this letter, that you agree with the terms and your conimitments in this letter. If this letter does not accurately summarize our meeting and your commitments, please contact me at (970) 304- 6415, extension 2214. Sincerely, Trevor Jiricek Director Environmental Health Services 4/waste/johnmosercompost cc: Julie Chester, Weld County Department of Planning Services Cliff Roberts, Chemical Applications & Engineering, Inc. Roger Doak, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment STATE OF COLORADO COLORADO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Geopart of of Natunerals and l sourcey Department Natural Resources 1313 Sherman Street,Room 715 "WI Denver,Colorado 80203 Dept. Phone:(303)866-2611 planning DEPARTMENT FAX:(303)866-2461 Weld County NATURAL November 14, 2000 �V 20 2000 RESOURCES Bill Owens Governor Ms. Julie Chester RECEIVEDGreg E.watcher Weld County Planning Dept. Executive Director 1555 N. 17th Ave Michael B.Long Division Director Greeley, CO 80631 Vicki Cowart State Geologist and Director Re: Moser Compost Farm. Use by Special Review Application, Case No. USR-1276, CGS Review No. WL-01-0045 Dear Ms. Chester: At your request we have reviewed this application. The materials we have reviewed included the Questionnaire and plat submitted by the applicant and various U.S. Geological Survey, and C.G.S. geological maps. We also made a field inspection of the site. The proposed site is located in a very sparsely populated area which is advantageous in that it should reduce possible nuisance impacts to others from the proposed operation. The site is underlain by a windblown medium sand deposit with minor content of granules and small gravel clasts. Depth of the sand and any underlying alluvial deposits is unknown but is probably at least several tens of feet thick as the site is shown to be within an ancient buried stream channel identified as the "Beebe Draw Paleo Channel" on U.S. Geological Survey Map 1-855-O. There is presumably a shallow aquifer in the area because center-pivot irrigated agriculture is common on the adjacent lands. Beneath the wind-deposited sands and channel deposits. shale and sandstone beds of the 1_aramie Formation are the expectable bedrock. There are two geology-related issues that do not appear to have been addressed as yet. These are described and discussed below. 1) The presence of a shallow aquifer at the site needs to be technically addressed and evaluated for possible ground water contamination impacts. The surface soil as seen and as described by the SCS Soil Survey cited by the applicant is extemely permeable. This very extensive facility will generate storm runoff and incident precipitation that could combine with the large volume of manure being processed to generate a heavily contaminated liquid phase that might quickly percolate downward EXHIBIT (Jill) to the water table. This aspect should be evaluated by appropriate professional engineers for the applicant and the results reviewed by Weld County Environmental Health and the Colorado Department of Health and Environment. 2) This site is within a gas field and the site is crossed by at least two buried pipelines. The possible safety and operational impacts between the gas production and distribution facilities and the proposed operation need to be evaluated and reported to Weld County. Yours truly.. William P. Rogers Geologist Weld County Referral ' October 11, 2000 C. COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant STROMO LLC, John Moser Case Number USR-1276 Please Reply By November 7, 2000 Planner Julie Chester Project Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Solid Waste Disposal Site and Facility (Composting Facility). Legal Part of the SW4 of Section 26, Township 3 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location South of WCR 30, approximately 1 3/4 miles west of WCR 49. Parcel Number 1213 26 000013 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. Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) O 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: /&Z?Ggr. PQat fig ,v,.. nt-`" c/ z226 Ai/a - wo ,✓f,/ .rn2l vie G 7 P/e 12j J&Z • Date Oh' Signature Agency 4.Weld County Planning Dept. 4.1555 N. 17th Ave.Greeley,CO. 80631 ^(970)353-6100 ext.3540 C.(970)304-6498 fax EXHIBIT I7- Weld County Referral lOctober 11, 2000 COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant STROMO LLC, John Moser Case Number USR-1276 I Please Reply By November 7, 2000 Planner Julie Chester Project Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Solid Waste 1 Disposal Site and Facility (Composting Facility). E Legal Part of the SW4 of Section 26, Township 3 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location South of WCR 30, approximately 1 3/4 miles west of WCR 49. Parcel Number 1213 26 000013 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. Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) ❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan 0 We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. ❑ See attached letter. Comments: k41Yl`>luK&-1/2I0A Ye L'inf',rm (e 1f cnmotI RA(I Q(t- ‘,,-e_ V16-Val c rc> Ulf Mc t r d tt r i i A -1-h_g. OJDGW inreP Signature Date „ I ( ion Agency (-1:11-1,11O5 1,11Oq C F'ThkL 0 onCf , +Weld County Planning Dept. %•1555 N. 17th Ave. Greeley,CO.80631 (•(970)353-6100 ext.3540 c•(970)304-6498 fax EXHIBIT /I t ‘t----N.:: OCT 16 2000 Weld CountyPff 'el 11111 October 11 , 2000 119€ COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: t Applicant STROMO LLC, John Moser Case Number USR-1276 E Please Reply By November 7, 2000 Planner Julie Chester ? Project Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Solid Waste I Disposal Site and Facility (Composting Facility). Legal Part of the SW4 of Section 26, Township 3 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., 1 Weld County, Colorado. I Location South of WCR 30, approximately 1 3/4 miles west of WCR 49. I Parcel Number 1213 26 000013 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. Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) ❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan O We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. IX See attached letter. Comments: mot!' Lg Date ( ,Zq`J�� Signature r 1 Agency ,f+1.,(.LLc. (V On a--) +Weld County Planning Dept. +1555 N. 17th Ave. Greeley,CO. 80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 +(970)304-6498 fax MEMORANDUM TO: Julie Chester, Lead Planner DATE: October 30, 2000 CFROM: Donald Carroll, Engineering Administrator I • SUBJECT: USR-1276, STROMO LLC, John Moser COLORADO The Weld County Public Works Department has reviewed this proposal. This project falls under the purview of the Weld County Use by Special Review Standards. Our comments and requirements are as follows: COMMENTS: Access to the facility will be from WCR 30. It is designated on the Weld County Transportation Plan Map as a collector status road, which requires an 80-foot right-of-way at full build out. There is presently a 60-foot right-of- way. This road is maintained by Weld County. Our traffic records indicate that 239 vehicles used this portion of road in a 24-hour period. The last count was taken October 14, 1996. The access from WCR 30 has adequate sight distance on and off the road. There is an oil tank battery south of he road, but it does not restrict the sight distance at the intersection. The existing gravel access road to the composite site is wide enough to accommodate two-way traffic. REQUIREMENTS: The section of the haul road adjacent to the cattle feeding operation shall require additional gravel and dust control prior to entering the composite facility. Dust control shall be maintained year around adjacent to the feeding operation. The access road is in good shape, but shall be graded and drained to provide an all-weather access to the facility. Additional gravel shall be placed as needed. The Weld County Public Works Department recommends approval of this USR. pc: USR-1276 plan2Ousr.wpd EXHIBIT / � Road File# RE: Other Case No. APPENDIX B WELD COUNTY ROAD ACCESS INFORMATION SHEET Weld County Public Works Department Date: 1111 H Street,P.O.Box 758, Greeley,CO 80632 Phone: (970)356-4000,Ext.3750 Fax: (970)304-6497 Res: 970-330-3474 1. Applicant Name Mr. John Moser aka cTROMn I I C PhoneBus: 970-539-0999 Address 6600 West 20th St. # 11 City Greel ey State�� zip 80634 2. Address or location of access 21970 WCR # 30 / W/4 of SW/4, Section 26, T3N, R65W, 6th P.M Section 26 Township 3N Range 65W Subdivision Block Lot Weld County Road # 30 Side of Road SOU th Distance from nearest intersection 0.5 m i I e S 3. Is there an existing access to the property? Yes X No #of accesses two 4. Proposed Use: ❑ Permanent O Residential/Agricultural ra Industrial O Temporary ❑ Subdivision ❑ Commercial O Other #44##*#**************************************************************************************************** 5. Site Sketch Legend for Access Description: L_ eft AG= Agricultural WCR # 30 . �. RES = Residential --f 1 &G= Oil&Gas D.R. = Ditch Road = House private I O = Shed access ) ■Q Subject Site private access,-' 0&G OFFICE USE ONLY: Road ADT Date Accidents Date Road ADT Date Accidents Date Drainage Requirement Culvert Size Length Special Conditions ❑ Installation authorized ❑ Information Insufficient Reviewed By: Title: m:wpfiles\engincer\access Weld County Referral October 11, 2O00 COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant STROMO LLC, John Moser Case Number USR-1276 Please Reply By November 7, 2000 Planner Julie Chester Project Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Solid Waste Disposal Site and Facility (Composting Facility). Legal Part of the SW4 of Section 26, Township 3 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location South of WCR 30, approximately 1 3/4 miles west of WCR 49. Parcel Number 1213 26 000013 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. Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) ❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan O/We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. 0' See attached letter. Comments: Signature k G'-t( t;e- J 1 r{ r;.t. Date , . , :, r , Agency ;� 2 C �� L<i < L, •:•Weld County Planning Dept. •:•1555 N. 17th Ave.Greeley, CO.80631 •(970)353-6100 ext.3540 ❖(970)304-6498 fax EXHIBIT a0 „ter Platte Valley Soil Conservation District October 24, 200(157 West Bromley Lane -Brighton,CO 80601 - Phone(303) 659-7004 CASE NUMBER: USR-1276 PROJECT: STROMO LLC Composting Facility PLANNER: Julie Chester NRCS REPRESENTATIVE: Norman J. Wells, Jr. In consultation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) , we have reviewed the above referenced case and have the following comments . SOILS/LIMITATIONS: The soils are classified as Valent sand with slopes varying from 0-9% . The applicant furnished a copy of the soils map and is aware of he soils . The major limitation for the intended use would be the high susceptibility to wind erosion. Compost piles should help to control this erosion potential . PRIME FARMLANDS: The Valent sand is not considered as `prime farmland' . SOIL EROSION POTENTIAL: Surface runoff is generally slow and percolation is good thus providing for limited erosion potential from water . The Valent soil is, however, highly susceptible to wind erosion. Care should be exercised so as to not have large open, unprotected areas . OTHER: The District welcomes the opportunity to review and comment on proposals such as this . Conservation and wise use of our natural resources are foremost in our goals and objectives . We look forward to working with you in the future. If you or the applicant should have any questions, please feel free to contact the NRCS representative at 303-659-7004 . Sincerely, L,,[. / 2 r /: ( District Board of Supervisors CONSERVATION-DEVELOPMENT-SELF-GOVERNMENT STATE OF COLORADO Bill Owens, Governor Jane F. Norton, Executive Director -F;Coto Dedicated to protecting and improving the health and environment of the people of Colorado I„<' `;TS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION http://www.cdphestate.co.us/hm/ 't,./8-76 -76 s� 4300 Cherry Creek Dr.S. 222 S.6th Street, Room 232 Denver, Colorado 80246-1530 Grand Junction, Colorado 81501-2768 Colorado Department Phone(303)692-3300 Phone(970)248-7164 of Public Health Fax(303) 759-5355 Fax(970)248-7198 and Environment September, 21, 2000 John Moser STROMO, LLC 6600 W. 20`h St., #11 Greeley, CO 80634 RE: Application for Class III Composting Facility Dear Mr. Moser: The Solid Waste Unit of the Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division (the Division) has completed its review of the August 3, 2000 STROMO, LLC application for a Class III composting facility located in Weld County. Mr. Cliff Roberts with Chemical Applications & Engineering, Inc. prepared the application. The application was reviewed to determine compliance with the solid waste regulations 6 CCR1007-2 (Regulations) specifically, Section 14. The Division has the following comments regarding the application: 1. As you are aware, a Class Ill facility does not require a certificate of designation. However, financial assurance and a design and operations plan are required. 2. Please provide the owner's name, address and telephone number for contact in case of an emergency. 3. - The application indicates raw manure will be temporarily stockpiled onsite or placed directly in windrows. Raw manure should be placed in windows as soon as practicable to minimize nuisance conditions. Specify the maximum time raw manure will be stored prior to placement in a window. 4. Page 7 states there is a "nearby well"to the proposed composting site. Has the depth to groundwater been measured in this well? Is this the 'stock well' identified on the USR site map? If not, submit a revised site map that shows the location and identifies the"nearby well". 5. A copy of the approved fire protection plan must be provided for inclusion in our records for the facility. 6. Please specify the distance of"designated/linear intervals"for window sampling. Approximately, what size are the windrows? 7. The composting process may produce nuisance conditions, mainly odors and flies. Provide additional detail on how the composting process will be managed to control odors and flies, both onsite and offsite. In addition, if nuisance conditions occur what actions will be taken to correct the problem? EXHIBIT Mr. John Moser a?", • September 21, 2000 Page 2 8. Page 7 states the storm water retention pond is located on the northeast corner of the site, however, page 4 states the retention pond is located on the northwest corner. Please clarify. 9. Although page 9 provides a brief discussion for permanent closure of the site, the Regulations require implementation of the closure plan when the facility ceases operations for 180 days or more. Please review Section 14.6 for closure plan requirements and include procedures in the facility's design and operations plan that addresses these requirements. 10. Mr. Roberts' discussion regarding the storm water control features, page 5, did not include the following requirements: a) all leachate/storm water detention structures must be constructed of low permeability materials that achieve a hydraulic conductivity less than or equal to 1 X 10-5 cm/sec; and b) leachate/storm water collection structures shall be dewater within 15 days of a storm event so that the full runoff storage capacity is restored and the hydraulic head is removed; and c) the surface water control system must prevent storm water flow onto the facility during the 25-year, 24-hour storm event. These conclude the Division's comments regarding the STROMO application for a Class III composting facility. We will not continue our technical review of the application until a written response is received for each of the aforementioned comments. Although the Division does not impose a fee at the time the application is submitted, there will be a charge for staff time spent reviewing the application and preparing the final recommendation. Currently, the charge is $72.47 per hour and my preliminary estimate is 15 to 20 hours for this project. An invoice will be sent to the applicant upon completion of the review. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, I may be reached at(303)692-3437. Sincer , Roger Doak Geologist Solid Waste Unit Compliance Program Cc: Cliff Roberts, Chemical Application & Engineering, Inc. Cindi Etcheverry, Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment Sw/wld/scf 3.7 \O • `—g' Complaint No: fl3O ` i/O if it c\i: 4 r Copy to File? 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