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MEMORANDUM
TO: Julie Chester, W.C. Planning DATED: October 9, 200
FROM: Trevor Jiricek and Cindi Etcheverry,W. C.
Department of Public Health and Environment
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sUBJECT: USR-1285, Lambland Inc., dba A-1 Organics,
Rattler Ridge Compost 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) A Dust Abatement Plan shall be submitted to the Weld County Department of Public Health
and Environment of review and approval.
2) A Fly Abatement Plan shall be submitted to the Weld County Department of Public Health
and Environment of review and approval.
3) An Odor Abatement Plan shall be submitted to the Weld County Department of Public
Health and Environment for review and approval.
4) A Soil Sampling Plan shall be submitted to the Weld County Department of Public Health
and Environment and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for review
and approval. The plan shall describe, in detail, the sampling frequency, sampling depths
and locations,analytical parameters that will be monitored,reporting methods,and any other
procedures and methods necessary to detect an impact from the operation of the facility.
5) A typical mixing pad design shall be submitted to the Weld County Department of Public
Health and Environment and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for
review and approval. At a minimum,the design should describe,in detail,the construction
of the pad, the thickness of liner, method of lining, liner permeability, pad maintenance,
storm water control, etc.
6) 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
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Rattler Ridge Compost Facility
USR-1285
October 9, 2000
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Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Disposal Sites and Facilities(6 CCR 1007-2).
7) The facility shall submit a groundwater monitoring plan, for review and approval, to the
Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. The focus of the plan is to
gather adequate background groundwater data, in the uppermost saturated interval, in the
event that soil sampling data indicate that a release or impact may have occurred from
operations at the facility. The plan can incorporate the existing on-site monitoring well(DH-
122) or a new appropriately located monitoring well.
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)promulgated Pursuant to the Solid Waste Act,Section 30,Article
20, Part 1, C.R.S., as amended.
2) The facility shall be operated in a manner to control fugitive dust in accordance with its
approved Dust Abatement Plan at all times. 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 is a nuisance condition.
3) The facility shall be operated in a manner to control flies in accordance with its approved Fly
Abatement 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 Health Officer, there exists a fly condition requiring abatement.
4) The facility shall be operated in a manner that controls odor in accordance with its approved
Odor Abatement 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 Department of Public Health and Environment 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.
5) This 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.
Rattler Ridge Compost Facility
USR-1285
October 9, 2000
Page 3
6) The Special Review Permit site and facility shall be operated in compliance with any
required Air Emission Permit approved by the Air pollution Control Division of the
Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment.
7) No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. Any solid waste,other than
those being actively composted, 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 at an approved sanitary landfill.
8) Waste materials shall be handled, stored,and disposed of in a manner that controls fugitive
dust, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions.
9) The facility shall receive and process only those materials that are described in the submitted
application materials dated July 24, 2000. 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.
10) A metal sign shall be posted at the facility entrance. The sign shall be a minimum of three
feet in width and our 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) Each mixing pad shall be constructed in accordance with the typical mixing pad design that
has been reviewed and approved by the Weld County Department of Public Health and
Environment and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Evidence shall
be submitted to the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment and
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment prior to the use of each mixing pad
that demonstrates the pad was constructed in accordance with the approved mixing pad
Rattler Ridge Compost Facility
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October 9, 2000
Page 4
design.
13) All liquids and semi-solids must be mixed on a designated mixing pad.
14) All storm water,that has come into contact with waste materials on the site,shall be confined
on the site. In the event that storm water is not adequately controlled on the site, upon
written notification from the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment
or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment,a comprehensive site-wide
storm water plan shall be developed and implemented. The plan must be approved, in
writing, prior to implementation by the Weld County Department of Public Health and
Environment and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
15) The facility shall comply with the approved soil and groundwater monitoring plans.
16) Any bulk liquids or semi-solids that are stored on the site shall be stored in containers that
comply with the Underground Storage Tank and Above Ground Storage Tank Regulations
(7 CCR 1101-14)or in containers that have received the written approval of the Weld County
Department of Public Health and Environment. This is not meant to include those liquids
or semi-solids that have been incorporated into the composting process.
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TO: File, USR-1285 October 9, 2000
e i i. A ,•. From: Julie A. ChesterLead Pla
SUBJECT: A-1 Organics referr m Southeast Weld Fire District
I spoke to Bob at the Southeast Weld Fire District on the above date. He indicated that the Fire
District had no conflicts with this proposal.
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The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Lambland Inc., dba A-1 Case Number USR-1285
Organics
Please Reply By August 29, 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 Section 36, Township 3 North, Range 64 West of the 6th P.M., Weld
County, Colorado.
f'"'' Location Adjacent to the Coors Energy Site on a private road, approximately four miles
north of 1-76 and five miles from the Town of Keenesburg.
Parcel Number 1215 36 000004
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 recommendatibri. 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) September 19, 2000
❑ 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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+Weld County Planning Dept. 01555 N. 17th Ave. Greeley,CO.80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 ?(970
Weld County Planning Dept
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RECEIVED
TO: Julie Chester, Lead Planner DATE: August 25, 2000
( * FROM: Donald Carroll, Engineering Administrator r '
SUBJECT: USR-1285; Lambland Inc., dba A-1 Organics
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:
There was a meeting held last year with the applicant. One of the transportation items discussed was the haul
route. Weld County performs maintenance on WCR 59 from WCR 18 approximately 2.5 miles north to a point
where the road is no longer county-maintained. I indicated to the applicant that a Road Improvements Agreement
should be required in cooperation with the Coors Energy Company, and Waste Management of Colorado Inc.,
another user of the haul route.
The Coors Energy Company has an Improvements Agreement with Weld County in place. Should the truck traffic
generated by the Special Review operation exceed 25 truckloads per day, the property owner/operator shall
adhere to the requirements of AmSUP-386 for the placement of an additional two inches of asphalt on the stretch
of WCR 59 extending from WCR 18 north approximately 2.5 miles to a point where the road is not maintained by
the county.
REQUIREMENTS:
The applicant in cooperation with the multiple users of the haul route shall enter into an improvements agreement
with the Weld County Public Works Department. The Agreement shall include sharing the cost for the additional
two-inch overlay that will be required. The applicant indicated that there will be 35 to 50 truck loads per day,which
exceeds the 25 truck load requirement. Please find attached a copy of the Coors Energy Company Use by
Special Review 1160 Development Standards identifying Item No.22 reflecting the additional overlay requirement,
and the Waste Services Road Improvement and Maintenance Agreement.
pc: USR-1285
cc: Bob Yost
Lambland Inc., dba A-1 Organics
16350 WCR 76
Eaton, CO 80615
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RECEIVED
AUG 10 2000
WELD COUNTY
O PUY41D WORKS DEPT
Weld County Referral
August 7, 2000
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The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Lambland Inc., dba A-1 Case Number USR-1285
Organics
Please Reply By August 29, 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 Section 36, Township 3 North, Range 64 West of the 6th P.M., Weld
County, Colorado.
Location Adjacent to the Coors Energy Site on a private road, approximately four miles
north of 1-76 and five miles from the Town of Keenesburg.
Parcel Number 1215 36 000004
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) September 19, 2000
❑ 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.
III See attached letter.
Comments:
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Weld County Referral
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The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Lambland Inc., dba A-1 Case Number USR-1285
Organics
Please Reply By August 29, 2000 Planner Julie Chester
Project Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Solid Waste
Disposal $ite and Facility(Composting Facility).
Legal Part of Section 36, Township 3 North, Range 64 West of the 6th P.M., Weld
County, Colorado.
Location Adjacent to the Coors Energy Site on a private road, approximately four miles
north of 1-76 and five miles from the Town of Keenesburg.
Parcel Number 1215 36 000004
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) September 19, 2000
❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan
W We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
❑ See attached letter.
Comments:
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Weld County Referral
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The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Lambland Inc., dba A-1 Case Number USR-1285
Organics
Please Reply By August 29, 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 Section 36, Township 3 North, Range 64 West of the 6th P.M., Weld
County, Colorado.
Location Adjacent to the Coors Energy Site on a private road, approximately four miles
north of 1-76 and five miles from the Town of Keenesburg.
Parcel Number 1215 36 000004
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) September 19, 2000
❑ 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.
tit See attached letter.
Comments:
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+Weld County Planning Dept. 01555 th Ave.Greeley,CO.80631 O(970)353-6100 ext.3540 4(970)
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Southeast Weld Soli Conservation District
57 W. Bromley Lane-Brighton,CO 80601 -Phone(303)659-7004, Ext.3
August 17, 2000
CASE NUMBER: USR-1285
PROJECT: Special Review Permit-Composting Facility
Rattler Ridge Organic Recycling Facility
Lambland Inc. dba A-1 Organics
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 found on this parcel of land are
classified as Osgood sand and Valent sand. Slopes vary from 0-9% with
the Valent soils being found on the steeper slopes. The Osgood soil has
a moderate permeability where as the Valent soils have rapid
permeability. Available water holding capacity is moderate for both
soils . Both soils have slight limitations for building construction but
have severe limitations for septic systems.
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PRIME FARMLANDS: Neither soil is classified as `prime farmland' .
SOIL EROSION POTENTIAL: Surface runoff is slow thus the potential for
water erosion-_i_s aow. However, both soils have a high to vecy_high
p_otent<ial_.for wind erosion Extreme care will need to be exercised so as
to destroy as little as possible of the native vegetation. If vegetation L , arti
is destroyed, protective measures will need to be taken immediately.
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 .
Since"rrevily,
District Board of
CONSERVATION - DEVELOPMENT - SELF-GOVERNMENT
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CORPS OF ENGINEERS,OMAHA DISTRICT
DENVER REGULATORY OFFICE, 9307 B. PLATTE CANYON ROAD
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REPLY TO August 16,2000
ATTENTION OF:
Ms. Julie Chester
Weld County Planning Department
1555 N. 17th Ave.
Greeley,Colorado 80631
RE: Lambland Inc.,dba A-1 Organics Disposal Site and Facility,Case No.USR-1285
Corps File No.200080552
Dear Ms. Chester:
Reference is made to the above-mentioned project located in Section 36,Township 3 North,
Range 64 West,Weld County,Colorado.
If any work associated with this project requires the placement of dredge or fill material, and any
excavation associated with a dredged or fill project, either temporary or permanent, in waters of the
United States which may include ephemeral, intermittent and perennial streams, lakes,ponds or wetlands
at this site,this office should 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.
If there are any questions concerning this matter please call Mr.Terry McKee of this office at
303-979-4120 and reference Corps File No.200080552.
Sincerely,
Tim. . T.
Chief,Denver Regu : .ry Office
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Weld County Referral
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August 7, 2000
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The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Lambland Inc., dba A-1 Case Number USR-1285
Organics
Please Reply By August 29, 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 Section 36,Township 3 North, Range 64 West of the 6th P.M., Weld
County, Colorado.
Location Adjacent to the Coors Energy Site on a private road, approximately four miles
north of 1-76 and five miles from the Town of Keenesburg.
Parcel Number 1215 36 000004
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) September 19, 2000
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.
rV See attached letter.
Comments:
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Agency
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1555 N. 17TH AVENUE
GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT.3540
FAX (970) 304-6498
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August 14, 2000
Lambland Inc.
USR-1285
1. Building permits are required before any buildings or structures, are built, remodeled, moved, or
demolished. Building permits shall be obtained before any excavation.
2. Separate building permits are required for all signs. Signs shall adhere to Section 42 of the Weld
County Zoning Ordinance and Section 2.8 of the Weld County MUD Ordinance as applicable.
Engineering may be required.
3. Electrical permits shall be obtained for all electrical work. For instance, electrical permits are
needed for any site lighting or any irrigation systems.
4. All buildings shall be engineered. Engineered foundations shall be based on a site-specific
geotechnical report or an open hole inspection performed by a Colorado licensed engineer. Any
fill material shall contain no rock or similar irreducible material with a maximum dimension
greater than 12 inches. All fills shall be compacted to a minimum of 90 percent of maximum
density. Engineering reports shall be supplied for all fill material.
5. The allowable floor areas of buildings shall be limited by Section 504 of the 1997 Uniform Building
Code (UBC)
6. All buildings shall maintain distances from property lines and adjacent buildings as outlined in
Section 503 and Table 5-A of the UBC.
7. Fire-protection systems shall be installed as required in Chapter 9 of the UBC.
8. Any building or areas containing hazardous materials or gases shall be constructed according to the
guidelines set forth in the UBC and the 1999 National Electrical Code (NEC) for those specific
areas.
9. The design and construction of accessible buildings and building elements shall be in accordance
with Chapter 11 and Appendix Chapter 11 of the UBC.
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Service,Teamwork,Integrity,Quality
10. All building and site development shall be reviewed by the Keenesburg Fire Protection
11. Additional requirements or changes may be required when building applications or plans are
reviewed by the Weld County Building Inspection Department or the Keenesburg Fire Protection
District.
Sin'-r-ly,
Dave ra' - I
Building Officia
Service,Teamwork, Integrity,Quality
Weld County Planning Dept.
,.-. Ai tr_ 17 2000
tiplitRECEIVED
Weld County Referral
August 7, 2000
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The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Lambland Inc., dba A-1 Case Number USR-1285
Organics
Please Reply By August 29, 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 Section 36, Township 3 North, Range 64 West of the 6th P.M., Weld
County, Colorado.
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Location Adjacent to the Coors Energy Site on a private road, approximately four miles
north of 1-76 and five miles from the Town of Keenesburg.
Parcel Number 1215 36 000004
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) September 19, 2000
❑ 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.
O See attached letter.
Comments:
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STATE OF POWMDO
el"` Bill Craven,Governor
Jane E.Norton,Executive Director
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Denver,Colorado 80246-1530 Grand Junction,Colorado81501-2768Weld County t' l,_ni+I i,,:'ffi Dept -`1 en[
Phone(303)692-3300 Phone(970)248-7164 of Public=
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October 3, 2000 OC ( 16 2000
Weld County Board of Commissioners RECEIVED
915 10th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
RE: Certificate of Designation Application, Rattler Ridge Composting Facility, Weld County
Dear Commissioners:
The Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division (the Division) of the Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment (the Department) has completed its review of the
application for a Certificate of Designation for the above referenced facility. The site is located
approximately five miles north of Keenesburg, 2.25 miles north of Weld County Road 59 North. The
site is 437 acres, but only 200 acres will be used for compost production. The application was
reviewed to determine its compliance with the requirements set forth in the Solid Waste Statute (30-
20-100 et seq.) and with the Solid Waste Disposal Sites and Facilities Regulations ( 6 CCR 1007-2).
The Division has the following conditions of approval:
1. Sites and facilities shall comply with the health laws, standards, rules, and regulations of the
Department, the Water Quality Control Commission, the Air Pollution Control Division, and all
applicable local laws and ordinances
2. If during the operational activities of this facility, information is revealed that changes the
currently held concept of the site, the Division may request modifications to the Design and
Operations Plan. In addition, regulatory changes that the Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment may implement in the future may also become binding and necessitate
modifications to the Design and Operations Plan.
It is the assessment of the Division that the proposed facility can comply with the technical,
environmental, and public health standards of the Solid Waste Statutes and Regulations, if the
facility is constructed and operated as detailed in the submitted Plan and with the requirements 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.
Please supply the Division with a copy of the County Resolution for approval or denial of the
application for a Certificate of Designation within 30 days of that decision. If you have any questions,
please contact me at (303) 692-3417.
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Rattler Ridge
October 3, 2000
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Sincerely,
Julie Cotter lenn F. Mallory
Solid Waste Unit olid Waste Unit Leader
Compliance Program omplianceProgram
cc: Trevor Jiricek, Weld County Health Department
Roger Doak, CDPHE, Solid Waste Unit
Robert Yost, A-1 Organics, 16350 WCR 76, Eaton, CO 80615
Bruce Barker, Weld County Attorney
Julie Chester, Dept Planning Services, Weld County
File: SW/WLD/RRF -2
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