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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20010403.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1259 FOR AN OPEN CUT GRAVEL MINING OPERATION AND CONCRETE AND ASPHALT BATCH PLANTS IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - MOBILE PRE-MIX CONCRETE, INC. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on the 14th day of March, 2001, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the Chambers of the Board for the purpose of hearing the application of Mobile Pre-Mix Concrete, Inc., do Tuttle Applegate, Inc., 11990 Grant Street, Suite 304, Denver, Colorado 80233, for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit#1259 for an Open Cut Gravel Mining Operation and Concrete and Asphalt Batch Plants in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on the following described real estate, to-wit: Part of the W1/2 of Section 19, Township 1 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado WHEREAS, said applicant was represented by Duane Bollig at said hearing, and WHEREAS, Section 23-2-230 of the Weld County Code provides standards for review of said Use by Special Review Permit, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners heard all of the testimony and statements of those present, studied the request of the applicant and the recommendations of the Weld County Planning Commission and all of the exhibits and evidence presented in this matter and, having been fully informed, finds that this request shall be approved for the following reasons: 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 23-2-260 of the Weld County Code. 2. It is the opinion of the Board of County Commissioners that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 23-2-230.B of the Weld County Code as follows: a. Section 23-2-230.B.1 —The proposal is consistent with Chapter 22 of the Weld County Code. CM.Goal 2 states, "Promote the reasonable and orderly development of mineral resources." b. Section 23-2-230.B.2—The proposal is consistent with the intent of the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Section 23-3-40 of the Weld County Code provides for mineral resource development facilities as a Use by Special Review in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. /140h;le M%X,.f04f WA2A9/ 2001-0403 PL1477 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1259 - MOBILE PRE-MIX CONCRETE, INC. PAGE 2 c. Section 23-2-230.B.3—The proposal will be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses. Surrounding land uses to the west and north include pasture land with limited residences. To the east is State Highway 85. A well service company is adjacent to the property on a lot which is zoned for industrial uses. To the south Asphalt Paving Company is operating a gravel mine permitted by Use by Special Review Permit #921. C & M Company is also permitted to mine gravel south of the site by Use by Special Review Permit#905. d. Section 23-2-230.B.4—The proposed use will be compatible with future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning and with the future development as projected by the Comprehensive Plan or Master Plans of affected municipalities. In a referral response received February 16, 2000, the City of Fort Lupton expressed concerns regarding the number of gravel mining operations existing along the State Highway 85 corridor, and the difficulties in maintaining an attractive entryway into south Weld County. The City of Fort Lupton also asked that precautions be taken in the event of a flood. These concerns have been addressed through Conditions of Approval and Development Standards. e. Section 23-2-230.B.5 —All of the site, except one small area along State Highway 85, is located within the Flood Hazard Overlay District area as shown on FEMA Panel Map#080266 0983 C. The Conditions of Approval and Development Standards address the issue of the floodplain, and ensure compliance with Section 22-5-80.E.2.d of the Weld County Code. f. Section 23-2-230.6.6 —The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve prime agricultural land. The proposed site is designated "Other" and "Irrigated land, not prime," by the U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Services. Being located within the One Hundred (100) Year Flood Plain also limits the agricultural productiveness of the site. g. Section 23-2-230.6.7 —The Design Standards (Section 23-2-240, Weld County Code), Operation Standards (Section 23-2-250, Weld County Code), Conditions of Approval, and Development Standards ensure that there are adequate provisions for the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and County. h. Section 23-4-250—Additional requirements for open mining have been addressed through this application and the Development Standards will insure compliance with Section 23-4-250 of the Weld County Code. 2001-0403 PL1477 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1259 - MOBILE PRE-MIX CONCRETE, INC. PAGE 3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the application of Mobile Pre-Mix Concrete, Inc., do Tuttle Applegate, Inc. for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit #1259 for an Open Cut Gravel Mining Operation and Concrete and Asphalt Batch Plants in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on the hereinabove described parcel of land be, and hereby is, granted subject to the following conditions: 1. The attached Development Standards for the Use by Special Review Permit shall be adopted and placed on the Special Review Plat prior to recording. The completed plat shall be delivered to the Department of Planning Services and be ready for recording in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Office within 60 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners. 2. Prior to recording the plat: A. The applicant shall submit a Landscape and Screening Plan to the Weld County Department of Planning Services for review and approval. The location, number, size, and species of all plant material shall be identified. The plan shall also include any berms, fencing or other screening material proposed. Any berm placed in the One Hundred (100) Year Flood Plain of the South Platte River cannot obstruct passage of flood flows. The applicant shall use breaks in the berm with landscaping to fill the void, culverts, or some other method that will allow water to flow freely. B. The City of Fort Lupton expressed concerns regarding the number of gravel mining operations existing along the State Highway 85 Corridor and the difficulties in maintaining an attractive entryway into south Weld County. To ensure an attractive appearance when mining is completed, lake number two (2) shall be reconfigured along the north and west property lines to obtain a more natural and free flowing appearance. The applicant shall submit a revised Reclamation Plan to the Weld County Department of Planning Services for review and approval. C. The applicant shall permit the existing septic systems. The Environmental Health Services Division of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment was unable to locate septic permits for the septic systems serving the existing homes. The systems will require an Individual Sewage Disposal System (I.S.D.S.) evaluation prior to the issuance of the required septic permits. The review shall consist of observation of the system and an evaluation of the system's ability to handle the proposed hydraulic load. In the event the system is found to be inadequate, the system must be brought into compliance with current I.S.D.S. Regulations. 2001-0403 PL1477 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1259 - MOBILE PRE-MIX CONCRETE, INC. PAGE 4 D. The applicant shall post adequate collateral and enter into a Road Maintenance and Improvements Agreement with the Weld County Department of Public Works for any additional damage that may occur on the designated haul route east to State Highway 85. E. The plats shall be amended to delineate a forty (40)foot right-of-way from the centerline of Weld County Road 6. F. The applicant shall submit to the Department of Planning Services, a copy of a signed agreement with the property's mineral owners stipulating that the oil and gas activities have adequately been incorporated into the design of the site. 3. Prior to the start of operation: A. The entrance to the plant site will be paved. The entrance and exit to the plant site shall be elevated to the same height as Weld County Road 6 to provide adequate site distance in both directions. Fifty (50) feet of paving shall be required at both approaches to Weld County Road 6 with adequate turning radii. B. A Dust Abatement Plan shall be submitted to the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. C. Proper building permits shall be obtained in accordance with the referral response from the Weld County Building Inspection Department dated February 1, 2000, prior to any construction, demolition, or excavation. Part of the permit application process includes a complete plan review. D. Site drawings shall be submitted to the Fort Lupton Fire Protection District for review. E. The applicant shall submit an NPDES Permit to the Water Quality Control Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for proposed discharge into State waterways. F. An Air Pollution Emission Notice (A.P.E.N.) and Emissions Permit shall be obtained from the Air Pollution Control Division, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for emissions from the mining operations. G. Prior to operation, the applicant shall provide a Waste Handling Plan to the Environmental Health Services Division of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. The plan shall include, at a minimum, the following: 2001-0403 PL1477 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1259 - MOBILE PRE-MIX CONCRETE, INC. PAGE 5 1) To delineate on the plan an area that will be designated for disposal of inert materials. 2) A list of the inert material including the volume. 4. The Use by Special Review activity shall not occur, nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued, on the property until the Use by Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 14th day of March, A.D., 2001. BOARD OF C NTY COMMISSIONERS WELD CO Y, COLORADO zz �, ATTEST: i�� IJ�'f . . p /��j� `E9`� M. J. eile, C air Weld County Clerk to t.� B �^�n,,�4a9 1861BY: �1 '""° ♦ Glenn Vaad, Deputy Clerk to the EXCUSED DATE OF SIGNING (AYE) ��►� H. J rke APPR� ED O FORM: D vi E Long oun - to ney Robert D. Masden 2001-0403 PL1477 SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS MOBILE PRE-MIX CONCRETE, INC. USR#1259 1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit #1259 is for an Open Cut Gravel Mining Operation along with Concrete and Asphalt Batch Plants in the A(Agricultural)Zone District as indicated in application materials on file and subject to the Development Standards stated herein. 2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of the Weld County Code. 3. All operations on said described parcel shall be in conformance with the Weld County Flood Regulations including: a. No fill, berms, or stockpiles shall be placed in the One Hundred (100) Year Flood Plain of the South Platte River which would obstruct passage of flood flows. b. All fuel tanks,septic tanks,temporary buildings,and any other hazardous items that might wash away during flooding shall be securely anchored and adequately flood proofed to avoid creation of a health hazard. Following completion of mining, all temporary buildings shall be removed. 4. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency including a Letter of Map revision if determined to be applicable. 5. All liquid and solid wastes, as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, (Section 30-20-100, C.R.S.),shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. 6. No permanent disposal of wastes, as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act (Section 30-20-100, C.R.S.), shall be permitted at this site. 7. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. 8. The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Industrial Zone District as delineated in Section 25-12-103, C.R.S. 9. The applicant shall remove, handle, and stockpile overburden, soil, sand and gravel from the facility area in a manner that will prevent nuisance conditions. 10. Adequate toilet facilities shall be provided for the employees. 11. The facility shall operate in accordance with the approved Dust Abatement Plan at all times. The facility shall have sufficient equipment available to implement the dust control as required by the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. 2001-0403 PL1477 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - MOBILE PRE-MIX CONCRETE, INC. (USR#1259) PAGE 2 12. After six months of operation, an I.S.D.S. for the proposed office facility shall be installed according to the Weld County I.S.D.S. Regulations. The septic system is required to be designed by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer according to the Weld County I.S.D.S. Regulations. Portable toilets may be used for the first six months. 13. The installation of the septic system shall comply with the Weld County I.S.D.S. Flood Plain Policy. 14. The facility shall utilize bottled drinking water for employees. 15. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on the site. 16. The operation shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). 17. The operation shall comply with the Mine Safety and Health Act (MSHA). 18. The site shall maintain compliance with all applicable rules and regulations of the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology. 19. The facility shall comply with the Above Ground Storage Tank Regulations. 20. The site shall operate in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations of the Air Pollution Control Division, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. 21. "No Trespassing" signs shall be posted and maintained on the perimeter fence to clearly identify the boundaries of the site. 22. Lighting provided for security and emergency night operation on the site shall be designed so that the lighting will not adversely affect surrounding property owners. 23. Section 23-4-290.6 of the Weld County Code limits the hours of operation for sand and gravel operations to the hours of daylight except in the case of a public or private emergency or to make necessary repairs to equipment. The Board of Commissioners has authorized extended hours of operation during the months of September and October, to begin at 6:00 a.m. and end at 7:00 p.m. This restriction shall not apply to operation of administrative and executive offices or repair and maintenance facilities located on the property. 24. Existing trees and ground cover along public road frontage and drainage ways shall be preserved, maintained, and supplemented, if necessary, for the depth of the setback in order to protect against and/or reduce noise, dust, and erosion. 25. Where topsoil is removed, sufficient arable soil shall be set aside for respreading over the reclaimed areas. 26. Should noxious weeds exist on the property, or become established as a result of the proposed development, the applicant/landowner shall be responsible for controlling the noxious weeds, pursuant to Chapter 15 of the Weld County Code. 2001-0403 PL1477 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - MOBILE PRE-MIX CONCRETE, INC. (USR #1259) PAGE 3 27. The access from Weld County Road 8 will not be used for hauling product. 28. If any work associated with this project requires the placement of dredge or fill material, or any excavation associated with a dredged or fill project, either temporary or permanent, in waters of the United States which may include streams, open water lakes and ponds or wetlands at this site, the Department of the Army, Corp of Engineers shall be notified by a proponent of the project for proper Department of the Army permits or changes in permit requirements pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. 29. The sand and gravel operation shall comply with operation policies identified in Section 23-4-250 of the Weld County Code. 30. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of Section 23-2-240 of the Weld County Code. 31. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of Section 23-2-250 of the Weld County Code. 32. Personnel from the Weld County Departments of Public Health and Environment and Planning Services shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply with the Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County regulations. 33. The Use by Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the foregoing standards and all applicable Weld County regulations. Substantial changes from the plans or Development Standards as shown or stated shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans or Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. 34. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. 2001-0403 PL1477 Hello