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Home My WebLink About20000664.tiff ,,....... , ,„ ___, 0 1 Weld County Referral IC. January 24, 2000 COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Podtburg Dairy/Long's Peak Case Number USR-1258 Dairy Please Reply By February 14, 2000 Planner Julie Chester Project Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for an Agricultural Service Establishment. Legal Part of the SE4 of Section 24, Township 4 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location North of and adjacent to WCR 42; west of WCR 13. Parcel Number 1061 24 000007 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) March 7, 2000 ❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan U We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. U See attached letter. p �g Comments: gtik/i� P A 990 �� /1/20 e/d/./Oft r 'Sth/5 /1677I/p1�i'Y)//'J✓ inLvlWiy L41�/1f /dJJA v rnwran'n��9t, SignatureZAL. Gr/ � - Date A� g Agency y n/724,27/e7 / •:•Weld County Planning Dept. •t•1555 N. 17th Ave. Greeley, CO. 80631 •:•(970)353-6100 ext.3540 +(970)304-6 1171 1 2000-0664 ,___.(1: h.. 0-% Weld County Referral WIlDC. January 24, 2000 COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Podtburg Dairy/ Long's Peak Case Number USR-1258 • Dairy Please Reply By February 14, 2000 Planner Julie Chester Project Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for an Agricultural Service Establishment. Legal Part of the SE4 of Section 24, Township 4 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. t I Location North of and adjacent to WCR 42; west of WCR 13. f Parcel Number 1061 24 000007 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) March 7, 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. Cd' See attached letter. Comments: ..)Signature Date / Z,20 0 Agency +Weld County Planning Dept. +1555 N. 17th Ave. Greeley,CO. 80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 +(970)304-64•: - DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION 1555 N. 17TH AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT.3540 C. FAX (970) 304-6498 COLORADO January 26, 2000 Podtburg Dairy USR-1258 1. Although the dairy is located in an agricultural area, because a USR is involved, all buildings, shade structures, hay storage buildings require a permit before any work is started. (In some cases, engineered foundations are required.) Likewise, any demolition or excavation work requires permitting. 2. 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 county agencies. Sincerely, Dave Building Official Service,Teamwork, Integrity,Quality • I Weld County Referral Jeld CvU et�r ['Inning C 'I II C. January 24, 2000 FEES 17 2000 COLORADO RECEIVED The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Podtburg Dairy/Long's Peak Case Number USR-1258 Dairy Please Reply By February 14, 2000 Planner Julie Chester Project Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for an Agricultural Service Establishment. Legal Part of the SE4 of Section 24, Township 4 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location North of and adjacent to WCR 42; west of WCR 13. Parcel Number 1061 24 000007 • 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) March 7, 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. 1� See attached letter. Comments: Signature / Date 2 -/6 Agency /4.47/ •?Weld County Planning Dept. •:1555 N. 17th Ave. Greeley, CO.80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 +(970)304-6498 fax / 3 Colo ra • University Cooperative Extension Colorado State University Weld County Extension Office 425 North 15th Avenue Exhibition Building.Island Grove Park Greeley.Colorado 80631 February 16, 2000 (970)356-4000 Ext.4465 FAX:(970)351-0415 Julie Chester, Planner Weld County Planning Department 1555 N 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Ms. Chester: I have received and reviewed Longs Peak Dairy's Use by Special Review Permit application, Case Number USR-1258, for expansion of the existing operation to a 2000 head dairy southwest of Johnstown. In addition, a site inspection was made to view the dairy and surrounding properties. The size of the proposed facility will require it to adhere to Confined Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Regulations. There appears to be adequate evidence in the plan that these regulations have been considered in the planning phase. The plan calls for up to 20 employees (the questionnaire mentions 16 employees in response 5a, and 20 in 5b), which is within industry standards for a dairy of this size. On question 5e, a table is shown titled "Longs Peak Dairy - Animal Unit Table." I would suggest that "Unit"be changed to "Number"to avoid possible confusion with CAFO, EPA, and other possible regulations that consider a mature dairy cow to be 1.4 animal units. Weld County Extension has no objection to this proposal. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Keith R. Maxey Extension Agent(Dairy/Youth) Colorado State University,U.S.Department of Agriculture and Weld County cooperating. Cooperative Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. RECEIVED 14 i JAN 2 .5 2000 WELD COUNTYDEPT PUBLICWE D WORKS D Weld County Referral IJanuary 24, 2000 C. COLORADO • The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Podtburg Dairy/ Long's Peak Case Number USR-1258 Dairy Please Reply By February 14, 2000 Planner Julie Chester Project Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for an Agricultural Service Establishment. Legal Part of the SE4 of Section 24, Township 4 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location North of and adjacent to WCR 42; west of WCR 13. • Parcel Number 1061 24 000007 • 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) March 7, 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. ig See attached letter. Comments: Signature h C1 Date 02 — fd ,- ply Agency :1'L Llit +Weld County Planning Dept. +1555 N. 17th Ave. Greeley, CO.80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 +(970)304 vsr. ExiMIT h$ a, 7 if reit: iti;HH MEMORANDUM AIR TO: Julie Chester, Lead Planner DATE: February 11, 2000 FROM: Donald , Engineering r C. SUBJECT: USR-1258, Podtburg Dairy/Long's Peak COLORADO g y g Dairy The Weld County Public Works Department has reviewed this proposal. This project falls primarily under the purview of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance Use by Special Review Standards for an agricultural service establishment. Our comments and requirements are as follows: COMMENTS: The main access to the facility if from WCR 42 which is designated on the Weld County Transportation Plan Map as a local paved road. The access to the residence and oil field is from WCR 13 which is designated as an arterial status road. REQUIREMENTS: Access: There are three existing access points onto WCR 42. The eastern most access point accommodates a feed alley which is critical to the operation. The main access point to the dairy may be widened to accommodate two-way traffic. The west access shall be closed to reduce multiple accesses. Traffic Counts: As weather permits, Weld County Public Works Department will be performing traffic counts at this location. cc: USR-1258 plan5usr :✓eld County Planning L FEB 14 2000 a E Other Case No. . APPENDIX B WELD COUNTY ROAD ACCESS INFORMATION SHEET Weld County Public Works Department Date: 933 North 11th Avenue,P.O.Box 758, Greeley,CO 80632 Phone: (970)356-4000,Ext.3750 Fax: (970)352-2868 1. Applicant Name LONGS PEAK MAN , 1-LC-- Phone 4790 — 587- 5613 Address 56 67 W G([ 1+2- City Fier 11 Pro Ai State£O Zip BOAZ( 2. Address or location of access SAM E AS ABOVE Section 2-+ Township 1 4 N Range R (0$ W Subdivision —DA Block —NA Lot —N4— Weld County Road # '"f 2 Side of Road /NORTH Distance from nearest intersection3. Is there an existing access to the property? Yes V No_ #of accesses "1 4. Proposed Use: ❑ Permanent IS�Residential/Agricultural ❑ Industrial ❑ Temporary ❑ Subdivision ❑ Commercial ❑ Other 5. Site Sketch a. Legend for Access Description: I I . G L2 - , ARG= Agricultural I-----WGIZ. 1}I} ' e RES = Residential O&G= Oil&Gas D.R. = Ditch Road 6 Rt.-4 ARG . 04G ARG, RES MG- 11 1 Wt;e-. µ2 7 wca.F 3 W(. ********************************** 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: 7 • CO WELD COUNTY ROAD 13 G rT,� —.L=for E um wThrlEftwert=g m 4 li 1-i! N1 n u rxu r-'m �1 e O vi e 1 o pI - ia RcNCnc4 AREA OF USE BY SPEOAL RENEW 9 J L QE = 97 ACRES ___--______ r \ .� ._._.—.—._.—.—�_.�._._.—._.�._.—.—.—.—._.�._.—..�._._._. � I(PROPOSED)SILAGE PIT] GRAHAM WTI Oa Aar) 6 O HAY t. SILAGE RTS .-.-.-.—. J y si 7 no RR ea ea ++ 1 Na a �� — —. — ,i i i 1 i • i ! i ! i ;% a aR o 44 `i' �r — rj x 1 Io. [ • O S ter.� � c--�": us.,,, �i1 CO R C b ' c 1 Y BERM TO INVENT RUMMY INTO / /—� POND/J FROM PEN NOS � •�• • '' ii 19. 20. ARO 21 ' tip5 OPy'44'E ]664,57 yy T O YR{1>OF6IL IETtw Cu?MN ' ' '• ga ci h cc \9 r C B S J 10 U Y O R .c2 ue a>K 6ou11rw. a V'nTaI 4 xNM II " it LT N 00-2946'w par N a c c W J MEMORANDUMS To: Julie Chester, W.C. Planning Date: March 1, 2000 ER From: Trevor Jiricek, W.C. Department of Public Health EnvironmentWI 1 ' O Re: Podtburg Dairy/Longs Peak Dairy, USR-1258 COLORADO The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment has reviewed this application. We have the following comments: In February 1999, in response to complaints and observations of the facility, our Department notified the facility that its operation did not comply with the Confined Animal Feeding Operation Control Regulations (CAFO Regulations). The issues of non-compliance were as follows: • The facility did not have evidence that the facility's four(4) wastewater retention ponds were constructed in accordance with the CAFO Regulations. Also, that numerous tree's were growing within the boundaries of the northern-most retention ponds. These are violations of Section 81.4(A) of the CAFO Regulations. • Stormwater runoff from the pens, located on the western portion of the facility, appeared to be directed into a creek rather than into a retention structure. This is a violation of Section 81.3(A) of the CAFO Regulations. In order to address the above issues the facility submitted a manure and wastewater management plan and made physical changes to the facility. However, there remains one (1) issue of non- compliance on the property. The facility has yet to remove one large tree stump in the northern- most pond. The presence of the stump indicates that the pond does not comply with the CAFO Regulations, as seepage is likely occurring via the stump in excess of what is allowed. The applicants are aware of the issue and have agreed to remove the stump once they can de-water their lagoons. We have recommended a condition of approval that addresses the removal of the stump. Please keep in mind that the stump will have to be removed regardless of the outcome of the USR process. Our recommendation is as follows: We have compiled numerous recommended conditions and standards pertaining to this application. We have separated the proposed conditions and standards into conditions of approval and development standards. The following are recommended to be conditions of approval: EXHIBIT1. Prior to recording the plat: Podtburg Dairy/Longs Peak Dairy, USR-1258 March 1, 2000 Page 2 1. Prior to recording the plat: A) The facility shall demonstrate compliance with the Confined Animal Feeding Operations Control (CAFO) Regulation and the additional requirements outlined below. This shall be demonstrated by submitting a comprehensive manure and waste water management plan(the Plan), for a 2,000 head dairy,to the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment for review and approval. This plan shall include, but not be limited to the following: (1) Demonstration that all manure stockpile areas and waste water collection, conveyance, and retention facilities are adequately sized and constructed to handleand retain process waste water and the storm water run-off generatedlfrom a twenty-five year, twenty-four hour storm event. This shall be conducted by a Registered Professional Engineer . (2) Demonstration that any existing or proposed waste water retention structure has been or will be constructed in accordance with the criteria described in the CAFO Regulations. The demonstration shall be conducted by a Registered Professional Engineer. (3) A site map demonstrating the layout of the site. This should include the locations of all pens, structures, feed storage areas, any water courses through the property, manure storage areas, lagoons, etc. (4) A surface contour map which demonstrates all surface water control features on the site. This should include surveyed surface elevations, indicate flow direction, run-on and run-off control features, etc. (5) Demonstration that the facility has the ability to manage and/or land apply manure and waste water at agronomic rates in accordance with the CAFO regulations. (6) Demonstration that adequate measures are in place to prevent any discharges except those which are allowed by the CAFO Regulations. (7) Other necessary measures which are required in order to comply with the CAFO Regulations. B) In accordance with CAFO, the applicant shall submit the facility's manure and waste water management plan to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for review and comment. Podtburg Dairy/Longs Peak Dairy, USR-1258 March 1, 2000 Page 3 C) A dust abatement plan shall be submitted to the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment for review and approval. D) A fly control plan shall be submitted to the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment for review and approval. E) An odor control plan shall be submitted to the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment for review and approval. F) The tree stump that exists in the northern end of the northern-most retention pond\ " shall be removed and the ponds liner repaired in accordance with the CAFO , Regulations. A report that certifies that the repaired liner complies with the CAFO Regulations shall be submitted to Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment for review and approval. The report shall be certified by a registered professional engineer. The following are recommended to be development standards: 1. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on this site. The facility shall be operated in accordance with the approved dust abatement plan at all times. 2. All liquid and solid waste shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. 3. There shall be no permanent disposal of solid wastes, as defined in the Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Disposal Sites and Facilities (6 CCR 1007-2), at this site. 4. The facility shall maintain compliance with Confined Animal Feeding Operations Control Regulations (5 CCR 1002-19) and, Section 47 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. 5. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the light industrial limit of 70 db(A), measured according to Section 25-12-102, C.R.S. 6. Any required NPDES Permit shall be maintained in compliance with the Water Quality Control Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health& Environment. 7. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance, as amended. 8. The facility shall not discharge run-off or other waste waters to surface or groundwater Podtburg Dairy/Longs Peak Dairy, USR-1258 March 1, 2000 Page 4 with exception to what is allowed by the Confined Animal Feeding Operations Control Regulations. 9. Wastes materials, not specifically addressed by other development standards, shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. 10. The applicant shall remove, handle, and stockpile manure from the livestock area in a manner that will prevent nuisance conditions. The manure piles shall not be allowed to exist or deteriorate to a condition that facilitates excessive odors, flies, insect pests, or pollutant runoff The surface beneath the manure storage areas shall be of materials which are protective of State waters. These areas shall be constructed to minimize seepage or percolation of manure contaminated water. In no event shall the facility impact or degrade waters of the State in violation of the Confined Animal Feeding Operations Control Regulation (5 CCR 1002-19). 11. The facility shall be operated in accordance with the 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 controls 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. 12. The facility shall maintain records on-site, available for inspection during business hours, at all times, which demonstrates the following: A. That the waste water collection and storage facilities are adequately constructed, and sized to handle a 25-year 24-hour storm event. B. The manner in which manure and waste water has been removed and applied to land. C. The method in which waste water and/or manure will be applied to land, including the procedure which will be used to insure that agronomic rates are not exceeded. 13. A spillage retention berm shall be required around any fuel container with a volume greater than 50 gallons. The volume retained by the spillage berm should be greater than the volume of the largest tank inside the berm. Podtburg Dairy/Longs Peak Dairy, USR-1258 March 1, 2000 Page 5 14. The facility shall be operated in a manner to control flies. The facility shall be operated in accordance, at all times, with the approved fly control 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 (which can be determined to be associated with the facility) 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 (associated with facility) complaints, and in the judgement of the Weld County Health Officer, there exists a fly condition requiring abatement. 15. Any septic system located on the property must comply with all provisions of the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal System Regulations. 16. There shall be no burning conducted at the site, with exception to burning defined as "agricultural open burning" as defined by Regulation No. 1 of the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission Regulations. 17. The facility shall be operated in accordance with the approved manure and waste water management plan. tj\cafo\LongsPeakDairy March 1,2000 Arlan Marrs Rick Podtburg Longs Peak Dairy,LLC 5651 Weld County Road 42 Johnstown,Colorado 80534 Subject: Longs Peak Dairy,LLC Dear Mr. Marrs and Mr. Podtburg: The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment(WCDPHE)has reviewed the Longs Peak Dairy*s Manure and Waste Water Management Plan(the Plan),dated January 13, 2000. We have also reviewed the supplemental report submitted by CDS Engineering Corporation,dated February 25, 2000. The Plan and supplemental report were submitted to address our February 16, 1999, and June 4, 1999, letters concerning alleged violations of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance(WCZO)and the Confined Animal Feeding Operation Control Regulations(CAFO Regulations)at the Longs Peak Dairy. With exception of the tree stump that remains in the northern-most retention pond,the Plan and supplemental report adequately address all outstanding issues. However,as we have discussed, in order to close this matter the tree stump must be removed. Please submit a plan of correction and time line concerning the removal of the stump. The plan should include the method of removal and methods to be used to repair the pond*s lining material in accordance with the CAFO Regulations. The plan and time line should be submitted within 10 days of receipt of this letter. Please keep in mind that our review generally centered around the alleged violations described in our previous letters and general compliance with the CAFO Regulations at the facility's existing allowed working capacity. The Plan appears to be written for an expanded facility;this was not considered in our review. Should the facility receive a permit to expand an updated Plan will be required to be submitted. We appreciate your cooperation on this matter. If you have any questions,please contact me at(970) 304-6415, extension 2214. Sincerely, Trevor Jiricek Director Environmental Health Services tj\cafo\longspeakl cc: Derald Lang, Colorado Department of Public Health&Environment Julie Chester, Weld County Planning Department Hello