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DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION
1555 N. 17TH AVENUE
GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
I PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT.3`40
C. FAX (970) 304-6/.98
COLORADO
March 13, 2000
Andresite Rock Company
Gravel mining operation
AmUSR-840
1. Proper building permits shall be obtained prior to any construction, demolition, or excavation.
Part of the permit application process includes a complete plan review.
2. Building permits are required for construction trailers, scale houses, accessory buildings, etc
3. Electrical permits are required for all electrical work including electrical services for dewatering
pumps, rock crushers, construction trailers, scale houses, site lighting, etc.
4. All excavation shall meet the requirements of Appendix Chapter 33 of the 1997 Uniform Buildinh
Code. (Appropriate Colorado State agencies should be consulted for additional regulations or
requirements.)
5. Site drawings shall be submitted to the appropriate fire district.
6. Additional requirements or changes may be required when building applications or plans are
reviewed by the Weld County Building Inspection Department, the Fire District, or other State
agencies.
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TO: Kim Ogle, Planner DATE: March 17, 200�0/y
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C. SUBJECT: AmUSR-840, Andesite Rock Company
COLORADO
The Weld County Public Works Department has reviewed this proposal. This project falls primarily under the
purview of the Weld County Use by Special Review Standards. Our comments and requirements areas follows:
COMMENTS:
WCR 126 is designated on the Weld County Transportation Plan Map as a collector status road. The remairing
portion of this road is being upgraded and paved this year to provide a paved surface from State Highway 85 west
to 1-25.
REQUIREMENTS:
In the Use by Special Review Questionnaire, the applicant responds to several questions by referri 19 t r sections
r zoning ordinances. Parts a, b, and c of Question 5 are answered "Same as USR-840" which I do not have
available. The questionnaire needs to be resubmitted with all questions answered.
A Road Maintenance and Improvements Agreement for heavy hauling will be required. The applicant needs to
supply the type, size, and weight of vehicles that will access the site and how often these vehicles will use the site.
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WEST GREELEY
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4302 W. 9" St. Rd.
Greeley, Colorado 80634-1398
(970)356-8097#3
wgscd@pawneenet.com
March 22, 2000
Weld County Planning Department
1555 N. 17"'Ave
Greeley, Colorado 80631
The West Greeley Soil Conservation District has concerns about the reclamation plan for the
Andesite Rock Company Site Specific Development Plan,Number AmUSR-840. The plan calls
for mining 83 acres to a depth of approximately 8-10 feet. The proposed reclamation plan calls
for two reservoirs with a clay/shale lining (shale makes a very poor lining, even when mixed
with clay), creating two shallow reservoirs for water storage, with water supplied by wells.
What purpose will these reservoirs serve? There is no use listed for the water except that of a
minor wildlife habitat. If there is no purpose for a reservoir, why create one? Simply because ii..
is easier and cheaper to leave an open pit than to reclaim it to rangeland should not be a reason.
The reclamation costs have been figured into the cost of the sand and gravel as it has been
extracted. We have numerous open water storage areas in Weld County that should be
reclaimed instead of leaving them as open water storage. In fact, every company mining sand
and gravel in Weld County wants to leave their pit as open water storage for this reason. We
need to rethink our priorities. If the thought is to build houses around the lakes, we should take
pause. Can is rather remote for any large scale housing developments. The roads in and out arc
not adequate for a large increase in the number of vehicles using them each day.
Our major concern is the loss of groundwater to evaporation. Water in an aquifer is not
subject to evaporation. If it is pumped into the reservoirs and allowed to stand, it is. The
evaporation rate of an exposed water surface is approximately 45 inches/year/square foot. A
shallow reservoir such as the one proposed may have a higher rate due to the wanner
temperature of the water and the high winds in the area. By just using the approximate figure
the loss translates into 311.25 acre feet of water per year lost to evaporation over 83 acres.
The well shown on the permit application is for domestic purposes. Most domestic wells are
permitted at about 15 gallon per minute. At this rate the domestic well would not keep up with
evaporation (it would have to pump 4,692.42 days/year). It is stated there is another well
providing water to the project, but output is not mentioned. Who maintains these wells after the
project is completed? Who pays the pumping bills? After the mining is complete,will the
company continue to pay the pumping and maintenance costs into infinity when they have no
return?
The Lone Tree Creek aquifer is not large. Will the continual pumping of water from the
aquifer affect the water levels of the surrounding area, creating problems for the rest of the
community? Will members of the community be forced to abandon their wells and drill new
ones? Will the supply of water run out? Another thought is that a shallow reservoir with no
flew out has a tendency to turn brackish.
The district feels strongly this land should be reclaimed back to as close to its original state as
possible,even if it does reduce profits for the company. The proposal as submitted leaves loo
many questions unanswered.
Sincerely,
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District Manager
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__ March 20, 2000
Ms. Kim Ogle
Weld County Planning Department
1555 North 17111 Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
RE: Andesite Rock Company
Case Number ArnUSR-840
Corps File No. 200080172
Dear Ms. Ogle:
Reference is made to the above mentioned project located in the East '/ of Section 27,
Township 11 North, Range 67 West, Weld County, Colorado.
If any work associated with this project requires the placement of dredged or fill material ai d
any excavation associated with a dredged or fill project, either temporary or permanent, in waters 0!
the United States which includes Lone Tree Creek at this location, this office should be contacted by a
proponent of the project for proper Department of the Army permits or changes in permit requilemc its
pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
If there are any questions concerning this matter, contact Mr. Terry McKee of this office at
3C3-979-4120 and reference Corps file No. 200080172.
Sincerely,
Timothy T. Carey
Chief, Denver Regulatory Office
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COLORADO TO: Kim Ogle DATE: March 23, 2000
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FROM: Sheble McConnellogue, W. C. Health Department
CASE NO.: AmUSR-840 NAME: Andesite Rock Company
Environmental Protection Services has reviewed this proposal for a Gravel Mining Operation. Prior
to recording the plat:
1) The applicant shall permit existing septic systems on the amended area. Environmental Health Sere ices
Division was unable to locate septic permits for the septic systems serving the existing homes. fh: y\tems
will require an I.S.D.S. Evaluation prior to the issuance of the required septic permit;(;). ['he
review shall consist of observation of the system and an evaluation of the systems :Gbility to
handle the proposed hydraulic load. In the event the system(s) is found to be inadequate the
system(s) must be brought into compliance with current Individual Sewage Disposal Sy stem
regulations.(Dept. of Public Health and Environment)
2) If the systems are used for employees for the proposed use, the septic system(s) shall be
reviewed by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer. The review shall etnsisi of
observation of the system and a technical review describing the systems ability to htndlc the
proposed hydraulic load. The review shall be submitted to the Environmental Health Sete ices
Division of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. In the rveni the
system is found to be inadequately sized or constructed the system shall be brot girt into
compliance with current regulations. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment)
3) The existing NPDES Permit must be amended for the increased operation if the Watci )u ility
Control Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health &Environment determines that
such a modification represents a significant change in the discharge.
4) The existing Emission Permit must be modified for the increased operation if the Colorado
Department of Health and Environment determines that such a modification repre;er is a
significant change in emissions or production.
5) A dust abatement plan shall be submitted to Environmental Health Services, Weld County Department of
Public Health &Environment,for approval prior to operation. Evidence of Health Department approval
shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. (Dept. Of Public Health and Envi r nn ent)
The following are the original conditions that are recommended to be part of any approval
1) All liquid and solid wastes(as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sitesnid,Plaitit!iSAtdtE30-20 101.
C.R.S.,as amended)shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against su lace rand groundwater contamination. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment) :-,t
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2) No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. (Dept.of Public Health and Envi onment)
3) Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, blovvving
debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment)
4) The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the industrial limit of 80 dB(A), as ricatured
according to 25-12-102, Colorado Revised Statutes. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment)
5) Adequate toilet facilities shall be provided for the employees. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment)
6) The applicant shall remove,handle, and stockpile overburden, soil, sand and gravel from the facility area
in a manner that will prevent nuisance conditions. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment)
7) The facility shall utilize bottled drinking water for employees. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment)
8) Fugitive dust shall be controlled on the site. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment)
9) The operation shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act(OSHA).(Dept.Of Public Hcalth
and Environment)
10) The operation shall comply with the Mine Safety and Health Act(MSHA). (Dept. Of Public Hcaltl and
Environment)
1 1 ) The facility shall operate in accordance with the approved dust abatement plan at all times. 'Th. facility
shall have sufficient equipment available to implement the dust control as required by the Weld County
Health Dept. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment)
12) The site shall maintain compliance with all applicable rules and regulations of the Gilt -ado
Division of Minerals & Geology. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment)
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