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June 20, 2001 R`'.CEIV ED
Ms. Monica Daniels-Mika, Director
Weld County Planning Department
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
RE: Case Number: Amended St. Vrain Sanitation District Service Plan and Boundary Change
Dear Monica:
Thank you for sending the application for amending the St. Vrain Sanitation District Service
Plan and Boundary Change to the City of Longmont for our review and comment. According to
the application, there are four aspects of the proposed modification to the service plan. They
include:
1. Amendments to the original service plan
2. Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity
3. Expanded Service Area
4. Storm and Surface Drainage
General comments we have concern the lack of information to substantiate and confirm
conclusions made in the application materials. Perhaps the information submitted to Weld
County includes such detail, and it was not forwarded to referral agencies for review and
comments? If so, such information might be helpful to reviewers to determine if we arrive at the
same conclusions as the applicant. Also, the size and quality of the photocopied maps hinder our
ability to determine the categories of particular areas of the service area that are proposed to be
amended. For example, it is not clear what category the Sherwood parcels are on the St. Vrain
Sanitation District Title 32 Service Area Map. Specific comments concerning information on
particular pages of the application follow.
Amendments to original service plan propose to modify some of the original requirements of
approval. One of the requirements is that the St. Vrain Sanitation District's (SVSD) facilities
shall be consistent with the expansion of future municipal wastewater treatment facilities. The
application provides information (page 2) concerning the City of Longmont's Wastewater
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Treatment Master Plans. The conclusion of the most recent Wastewater Treatment Master Plan
was not definitive that the City of Longmont will expand treatment capacity to 22 million gallons
per day (MGD) at our current wastewater treatment plant site. Rather, the Wastewater Treatment
Master Plan recommended that the City pursue our current expansion to 17 MGD, and then
revisit alternatives for the next(probably ultimate) expansion. At that time, the City may revisit
downstream locations and some consolidation of service areas. The City anticipates that analysis
and review will occur in the 2015-2020 time frame.
The application proposes that the requirement to discuss impacts on County roads and police
services be eliminated (page 2) because it assumes that municipalities will continue to annex in
unincorporated Weld County and remove the County's road and police service responsibilities.
The City questions the wisdom of removing this requirement prior to such annexations actually
being recorded and the land being removed from the County's jurisdiction for these two services.
One of the requirements of the original service plan is that an industrial pretreatment plan be
submitted to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) as part of the
site application (page 3). The application indicates that this has been done. It also mentions that
pretreatment requirements have become more stringent and likely will continue to change over
time. However, the application does not provide information about what it needs to do to
comply with the CDPHE's approval of its pretreatment plan. The City is interested in learning
more about the SVSD's pretreatment program, how the SVSD intends to intensify its
pretreatment efforts as more industries locate within the district, and finally the details of the
CDPHE's approval of this pretreatment plan.
The proposed increase of wastewater treatment plant capacity is the second aspect of the
modifications to the service plan. According to the application, the original service plan was
approved for 0.5 MGD with future phases to increase capacity to 1.5 MGD for a population
equivalent of 15,000. The current proposal is to provide for treatment capacity in phases. The
application includes both low and high projections of when construction of these phases needs to
begin "based on known and projected future development" (page 4): 1.5 MGD by 2002, 3 MGD
between 2005 and 2012, and 4.5 MGD by 2008 in the high projection. More details about the
general location, timing, and number of dwelling units and square feet of non-residential
construction that are included in this "known and projected future development" are necessary so
that individual jurisdictions can evaluate whether or not they concur that these projections are
reasonable.
The application anticipates that the phasing of treatment plant improvements eventually will
allow treatment capacity to expand to 16.2 MGD (page 6). If municipalities in Weld County will
annex property prior to development as the application assumes (page 2), there may be the
possibility that these same jurisdictions also will want to provide wastewater service to these
annexed areas. The application is silent about this possibility. The City recognizes that certain
approvals will be necessary to exclude areas from the SVSD. However, other jurisdictions might
be in a better position to provide wastewater service to areas of the SVSD that it does not serve
at time of annexation. The City trusts that Weld County will explore this issue with affected
municipalities (particularly Erie and Mead) and the SVSD.
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The application does not address effluent quality and stream standard issues. The City
anticipates that these issues will be addressed through the North Front Range Water Quality
Planning Association (NFRWQPA) and the CDPHE site application process as the proposed
expansions are submitted for review.
The application has minimal discussion of biosolids (pages 5 & 6). As the SVSD plant turns into
a mechanical plant and keeps expanding, there will be increased need to treat, store and recycle
biosolids. The expansion plans need to address what the SVSD intends to do with biosolids in
the future.
The expanded service area aspect of the modifications includes amendments to the SVSD's
Title 32 Service Area. The application indicates that the NFRWQPA is the water quality
planning agency for the SVSD (pages 7 &8). There is also an agreement between NFRWQPA
and the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) for joint review of any overlapping
service area issues. Longmont, Erie and parts of North Denver could fall into this situation.
As mentioned earlier, the maps sent with the referrals are difficult to read. The application does
discuss amendments to the service area just east of Longmont (page 9). Deletions include areas
being served by the City of Longmont. Presumably that would include the McLane/Western
Annexation, the Mayeda Annexation, and the Sandstone Ranch Annexations. If so, the applicant
may want to confirm that the legal descriptions in the application are correct. The City requests
that additional areas be removed from the SVSD. They include the N'h Section 6 & all of
Section 31 T2N R68W 6PM, and all City-owned properties below the proposed high water line
of Union Reservoir in Sections 29 & 30 T3N R68W 6PM and in Sections 32 & 5 in T2N R68W
6PM. The City is willing to meet with SVSD representatives to further discuss these exclusions.
The application also indicates adding 480 acres in Section 18. From the map it appears that this
addition includes the Sherwood parcels. If so, the City questions the reason for adding this area
now prior to land use development approval from either Weld County or the City of Longmont.
The application provides information about population equivalents for the district for the years
1985, 1999, and 2000. Population equivalents are based on the number of single family taps
added to the other residential and non-residential development wastewater demand translated
into single family tap equivalents (page 10). Using this information, the application projects
population equivalents through the year 2010. The application assumes a 14.75% annual
increase through the year 2005, and a 6.3% annual increase for the years 2006 through 2010.
Background information concerning the number of dwelling units and square feet of non-
residential development incorporated into these assumptions should help jurisdictions determine
how reasonable and conservative these population equivalent estimates are.
Also, it does not appear that the 2005 through 2010 estimated wastewater demand (MGD) on
page 4 corresponds to the population equivalent estimates on page 10. For example, a 2010
population equivalent of 17,986 would probably be closer to a flow of 1.5 MGD than the 2.5
MGD shown on page 4.
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Based on feedback that the SVSD and Weld County receive from jurisdictions concerning
estimated development activity, the estimate of future assessed valuation in the district might be
reviewed in light of this feedback (pages 11 & 12).
The storm and surface drainage aspect of the proposed modifications to the service plan are
unclear in their effect on the SVSD's authority and implications for jurisdictions that already
provide stormwater services and may annex into portions of the area themselves. The
application indicates that the SVSD has agreed to participate in the creation of a stormwater
management agency to manage storm and surface drainage. Areas the application indicates
would be included in this agency encompass areas where private property owners have expressed
some interest in undertaking neighborhood planning in preparation for amending the Longmont
Area Comprehensive Plan (LACP) to include their property: specifically the proposed
Sandstone Neighborhood and the proposed Union Reservoir Neighborhood.
The application also references a St. Vrain Stormwater Management Agency Board of Directors.
It is not clear what the SVSD is specifically asking for with this amendment in order to assist this
new agency that it can not do now. It is not clear what the approvals requested would allow the
SVSD to do in the future that are not particularly mentioned in this application, and it is not clear
what the implications may be for jurisdictions in Weld County that currently provide stormwater
services. The City requests that this information be further detailed before any modification to
the service plan is approved for this particular aspect of the request.
The City also has some particular comments regarding storm drainage. Any proposed drainage
area should not include area tributary to Spring Gulch No. 2 (particularly the Concepts Direct
Annexation). The City is in the drainage planning process for Spring Gulch No. 2. Having
another organization do the same probably would be a waste of effort. Any development
standards should be similar to those that the City has to avoid any design differences. Finally,
the City suggests that there be a provision that says that if an area annexes to Longmont, and the
City believes that it can best provide the necessary drainage planning and development, that the
area would come out of the district or authority and be served by Longmont.
Criteria for approval of a service plan amendment are listed on pages 15 & 16. Three criteria
stand out for review based on the City's comments:
a. There is sufficient existing and projected need for organized service in the
amended service area to be serviced by the District.
f. Adequate service is not or will not be available to the amended service area
through the County, other existing municipal or quasi-municipal corporations,
including existing special districts, within a reasonable time on a comparable
basis.
j. The additional service area as proposed will be in the best interests of the area to
be served.
The City has raised questions about the future estimates the SVSD has used in its application.
We recognize the possibility that referral agencies may not receive a complete application
package. However, without more detailed information backing up the growth projections, it is
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difficult for a referral agency to determine how reasonable they might be. Since the application
did not document the alternatives explored and the reasons for their rejection, it also is difficult
to conclude that others can not provide adequate service for the areas proposed to be added to the
SVSD and that their inclusion is in the best interests of the area to be served. Finally, given the
response deadline for this referral, there was not sufficient time to try to resolve some of the
City's comments prior to sending them to Weld County. We apologize for the length of this
letter as a result.
Again, thank you for giving the City an opportunity to review this application. If you have any
questions, you may call me at 303/651-8326. Cal Youngberg, Water Quality Director, can
answer questions concerning wastewater. He may be reached at 303/651-8399. Dave
Hollingsworth, Civil Engineer IV, can answer questions concerning storm drainage. Dave can
be reached at 303/651-8328. You may send e-mail to any of us using
firstname.lastname@ci.longmont.co.us.
Sincerely,
Froda Greenberg, AICP
Principal Planner
xc: Phil DelVecchio, Community Development Director
Brad Schol, Planning Director
Phil Greenwald, Transportation Planner
Nick Wolfrum, Public Works Engineering Manager
David Hollingsworth, Civil Engineer IV
Dale Rademacher, Water/Wastewater Utilities Director
Cal Youngberg, Water Quality Director
Mark Peterson, St. Vrain Sanitation District
File: #2049-4b
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Civic Center, 500 East Third, Loveland, CO 80637
(970)962-2491
(970) 962-2913 (fax)
June 18, 2001
Weld County Planning Commission
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Subject: Saint Vrain Sanitation District
Dear Commissioners:
We are aware that the Saint Vrain Sanitation District (SVSD)is requesting approval from Weld
County for the inclusion within their service area and District boundaries of some additional
properties that are currently not within those boundaries. This is being done due to requests of
property owners who would like to be served by SVSD and because the SVSD is the logical
entity to provide sewer service to these areas. In one specific case, the property is within the City
of Dacono and partially within the Dacono Sanitation District service area. The service of that
whole property may require an IGA between the entities to accomplish the intended service.
The North Front Range Water Quality Planning Association wishes to express support for the
IGA that will help to provide the sewer service that appears to be the best alternative for that one
property and we also support the SVSD in its efforts to extend service to additional developing
properties where their service provides the best solution from a water quality and cost effective
perspective.
If you have any questions or we can be of any service to you in this matter,please let me know.
Sincerely,
CL `
Dave DuBois
Manager
Cc: SVSD- Mark Peterson
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May 30, 2001
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The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant St. Vrain Sanitation Case Number Amended St. Vrain Sanitation
District/c/o Mark Peterson District Service Plan and
Boundary Change
P/ease Reply By June 11, 2001 Planner Monica Daniels-Mika
Project Modification of Service and Boundary Change.
Legal See Attached. I
Location See Attached.
Parcel Number Various parcels
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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) June 19, 2001
❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan
❑ We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests:
❑ See attached letter.
Comments:
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The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant St. Vrain Sanitation Case Number Amended St.Vrain Sanitation
District/c/o Mark Peterson District Service Plan and
Boundary Change
Please Reply By June 11, 2001 Planner Monica Daniels-Mika
Project Modification of Service and Boundary Change.
Legal See Attached.
Location See Attached.
Parcel Number Various parcels .
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) June 19, 2001
❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Ran
.( We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
❑ See attached letter.
Comments:
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WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
1555 N. 17TH AVENUE
GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
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June 28, 2001
To Whom It May Concern:
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a hearing on July 25, 2001, to consider the St. Vrain
Sanitation District boundary change.
The hearing will begin at 10:00 a.m., and will be located in the Hearing Room at 915 10th Street, Greeley,
Colorado. For more information on this case, please contact Monica Daniels-Mika, Department of Planning
Services, (970) 353-6100, ext. 3540.
Respectfully,
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Monica Daniels-Mika
Director
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July 17,2001
Mr. Glenn Vaad Mr. Mike Geile
Mr. Rob Madsen Mr. David Long
Mr. Bill Jerke
915 10th Street
P.O. Box 758
Greeley, CO 80632
Re: Stormwater Management
Dear Commissioners:
The Saint Vrain Sanitation District will bring an application before the commissioners on
July 25 to amend its Title 32 service plan. Part'd' of that application deals with
stormwater management and has caused some confusion.
The Saint Vrain Sanitation District is participating in a group of public entities which has
assumed the responsibility of addressing and mitigating the hazards to life, property,
and water quality presented by stormwater in an area roughly approximated by the
District's CWA Section 208 boundary and the boundary of the Weld County Tri-Area
Sanitation District.
The District's participation in the stormwater management group obviates the need for
Part'd'of the District's application. Therefor, the District asks that the commissioners
consider Part'd'of the application as information only; not part of the formal application
for service plan amendment.
Sincerely,
Sain Vrain SaMDistrict
rk Peterson
General Manager
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436 Coffman Street Suites 203&204 P.O.Box 417 Longmont,CO 80502-0417 p 0 O (O
Phone: (303)776-9570 Fax: (303)774-2349 Email: mark@stsan.com
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-The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant St. Vrain Sanitation Case Number Amended St.Vrain Sanitation
District/c/o Mark Peterson District Service Plan and
Boundary Change
Please Reply By June 11. 2001 Planner Monica Daniels-Mika
Project Modification of Service and Boundary Change.
Legal See Attached.
Location See Attached.
Parcel Number Various parcels
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) June 19, 2001
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.
0 See attached letter.
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